[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 3838 Reported in House (RH)]
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Union Calendar No. 189
119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3838
[Report No. 119-231]
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military
activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and
for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe
military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other
purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 9, 2025
Mr. Rogers of Alabama (for himself and Mr. Smith of Washington)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
Armed Services
August 19, 2025
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole
House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed
in italic]
[For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on June 9,
2025]
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A BILL
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military
activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and
for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe
military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other
purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
(a) In General.--This Act may be cited as the ``Streamlining
Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026''.
(b) Reference.--Any reference in this or any other Act to the
``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026'' shall be
deemed to be a reference to the ``Streamlining Procurement for
Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2026''.
SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
(a) Divisions.--This Act is organized into four divisions as
follows:
(1) Division A--Department of Defense Authorizations.
(2) Division B--Military Construction Authorizations.
(3) Division C--Department of Energy National Security
Authorizations and Other Authorizations.
(4) Division D--Funding Tables.
(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. Congressional defense committees.
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. Multiyear procurement authority for UH-60 Blackhawk aircraft.
Sec. 112. Authorization to initiate early production of future long-
range assault aircraft.
Sec. 113. Limitation on reductions to Army Prepositioned Stocks--Afloat
program sealift capability.
Subtitle C--Navy Programs
Sec. 121. Contract authority for Ford class aircraft carrier program.
Sec. 122. Contract authority for Columbia class submarine program.
Sec. 123. Authority for advance procurement of certain components to
support continuous production of Virginia
class submarines.
Sec. 124. Authority to use incremental funding to enter into a contract
for the construction of a Guided Missile
Destroyer (DDG).
Sec. 125. Multiyear procurement authority for Yard, Repair, Berthing,
and Messing Barges.
Sec. 126. Vessel construction manager for follow-on ships of the
Landing Ship Medium program.
Sec. 127. Limitation on construction of Modular Attack Surface Craft.
Sec. 128. Inclusion of amphibious warfare ship spares and repair parts
as a separate line item in Navy budget
justification materials.
Sec. 129. Strategy for Navy investment in and support for the maritime
industrial base.
Sec. 130. Modification to requirements for recapitalization of tactical
fighter aircraft of the Navy Reserve.
Subtitle D--Air Force Programs
Sec. 141. Modification of minimum inventory requirements for air
refueling tanker aircraft.
Sec. 142. Extension of requirements relating to C-130 aircraft.
Sec. 143. Modification to minimum inventory requirement for A-10
aircraft.
Sec. 144. Preservation of certain retired KC-10 aircraft.
Sec. 145. Prohibition on availability of funds for contract termination
or production line shutdown for E-7A
Wedgetail aircraft.
Sec. 146. Limitation on procurement of KC-46 aircraft pending
certification on correction of
deficiencies.
Sec. 147. Requirements relating to executive airlift aircraft.
Sec. 148. Report on the F-47 advanced fighter aircraft program.
Subtitle E--Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters
Sec. 151. Amendments to prohibition on operation, procurement, and
contracting related to foreign-made light
detection and ranging.
Sec. 152. Annual GAO reviews of the F-35 aircraft program.
TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations
Sec. 211. Modification to authority to award prizes for advanced
technology achievements.
Sec. 212. Modification to mechanisms to provide funds to defense
laboratories and other entities for
research and development of technologies
for military missions.
Sec. 213. Modification to authority for acquisition, construction, or
furnishing of test facilities and
equipment.
Sec. 214. Extension of limitation on availability of funds for
fundamental research collaboration with
certain academic institutions.
Sec. 215. Modification to policies for management and certification of
Link 16 military tactical data link
network.
Sec. 216. Support for research and development of bioindustrial
manufacturing processes.
Sec. 217. Extension of authority for assignment to Defense Advanced
Research Projects Agency of private sector
personnel with critical research and
development expertise.
Sec. 218. Post-employment restrictions for participants in certain
defense research.
Sec. 219. National Security and Defense Artificial Intelligence
Institute.
Sec. 220. Responsible development and deployment of biotechnology
within the Department of Defense.
Sec. 221. Department of Defense biotechnology workforce training.
Sec. 222. Biotechnology supply chain resiliency program.
Sec. 223. Review and alignment of standards, guidance, and policies
relating to digital engineering.
Sec. 224. Application of software innovation and data management plans
to modernize test and evaluation
infrastructure.
Sec. 225. Demonstration of near real-time monitoring capabilities to
enhance weapon system platforms.
Sec. 226. Western regional range complex demonstration.
Sec. 227. Reimbursement of National Guard for research, development,
test, and evaluation expenses.
Sec. 228. Prohibition on availability of funds for animal research in
collaboration with foreign countries of
concern.
Sec. 229. Prohibition on availability of funds for gain of function
research.
Sec. 230. Limitation on availability of funds pending compliance with
requirements relating to the Joint
Energetics Transition Office.
Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters
Sec. 241. Feasibility study on incorporating militarily-relevant
applications of emerging biotechnology into
wargaming exercises.
Sec. 242. Feasibility study on use of cloud laboratories.
Sec. 243. Quarterly reports on termination of critical technology
research awards.
Sec. 244. Report on Department of Defense market research of critical
technology and capabilities.
TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
Sec. 301. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle B--Energy and Environment
Sec. 311. Inclusion of nuclear energy and nuclear technologies in
eligible investments made by Office of
Strategic Capital.
Sec. 312. Inclusion of information about PFAS investigation and
remediation in annual report on defense
environmental programs.
Sec. 313. Modification of requirements relating to replacement of
fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam.
Sec. 314. Provision of alternative drinking water to certain
communities with private drinking water
wells contaminated with perfluoroalkyl
substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Sec. 315. Responsibilities of executive agent for installation and
operational nuclear energy.
Sec. 316. Establishment of Advanced Nuclear Technologies Transition
Working Group.
Sec. 317. Department of Air Force program of record for commercial
weather data.
Sec. 318. Pilot program on Navy installation nuclear energy.
Sec. 319. Pilot program to install propane-powered generators at a
domestic defense industrial base facility.
Sec. 320. Strategy to accelerate remediation of contamination from
perfluoroalkyl substances and
polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment
Sec. 331. Extension of authorization of depot working capital funds for
unspecified minor military construction.
Sec. 332. Designation of senior officials responsible for integration
of global contested logistics posture
management.
Sec. 333. Modification of minimum capital investment for certain depots
of Department of Defense.
Sec. 335. Modification to annual report on Navy Shipyard Infrastructure
Optimization Program.
Sec. 336. Strategy to improve infrastructure of certain depots of the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 337. Pilot program for arsenal workload sustainment.
Sec. 338. Depot-level maintenance coordination in multinational
exercises.
Sec. 339. Maintenance inspection capabilities and requirements.
Sec. 340. Joint Strike Fighter sustainment.
Sec. 341. Modernization of Army arsenals.
Sec. 342. Limitation on use of funds to reduce the number of civilian
personnel employed at Pine Bluff Arsenal,
Arkansas, and Red River Army Depot, Texas.
Subtitle D--Organizational Matters
Sec. 351. Establishment of Army museum system.
Sec. 352. Authorization to maintain a library in the Department of the
Navy.
Sec. 353. Authorization to maintain a Navy art gallery.
Sec. 354. Establishment of United States Navy Museum System.
Sec. 355. Establishment of Center for the Study of the National Guard.
Sec. 356. Recognition of certain aspects of the National Navy UDT-SEAL
Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida, as a
national memorial, national memorial
garden, and national K9 memorial.
Subtitle E--Studies, Reports, and Briefings
Sec. 361. Assessments and plan for increasing access to nutritious food
on military installations.
Sec. 362. Quarterly reports on munitions response projects at sites
formerly used by the Department of Defense.
Sec. 363. Report on causes and effects of declining aircraft readiness
rates.
Sec. 364. Driver simulators in military vehicles.
Subtitle F--Other Matters
Sec. 371. Authority to evacuate family pets and contract working dogs
during noncombatant evacuations of foreign
countries.
Sec. 372. Manned rotary wing aircraft safety.
Sec. 373. Inclusion of territories in certain intergovernmental support
agreements for installation-support
services.
Sec. 374. Transportation of domestic animals by foreign air carrier.
Sec. 375. Adjustment and diversification assistance for State and local
governments affected by Army Transformation
Initiative.
Sec. 376. Availability of milk at dining facilities on military
installations.
Sec. 377. Minimum standards for military working dog kennels and
facilities.
Sec. 378. Restroom access at military installations for certain
transportation service providers.
Sec. 379. Regulations applicable to wearing optional combat boots.
Sec. 380. Initiative to control spread of greater banded hornet in
Guam.
Sec. 381. Limitation on use of funds for Army initial entry rotary wing
training.
TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS
Subtitle A--Active Forces
Sec. 401. End strengths for active forces.
Subtitle B--Reserve Forces
Sec. 411. End strengths for Selected Reserve.
Sec. 412. End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support of the
Reserves.
Sec. 413. End strengths for military technicians (dual status).
Sec. 414. Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on
active duty for operational support.
Sec. 415. Excluding members of the National Guard performing certain
duty from counting for active-duty end
strengths.
Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations; Reports
Sec. 421. Military personnel.
Sec. 422. Streamlining of total force reporting requirements.
TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY
Subtitle A--Officer Policy
Sec. 501. Treatment of Space Force officers for purposes of laws
relating to authorized number and
distribution of officers in general officer
grades.
Sec. 502. Redistribution of general officers on active duty from the
Air Force to the Space Force.
Sec. 503. Authority to waive prohibition on officers serving on
successive selection boards for boards to
consider officers for promotion to major
general or rear admiral.
Sec. 504. Chaplains: career flexibility; detail as students at schools
for education required for appointment.
Sec. 505. Ranks of Judge Advocates General.
Sec. 506. Procedures for selection of Space Force officers for
promotion to major general.
Sec. 507. Establishment of blast safety officer positions.
Sec. 508. Designation of at least one general officer of the Marine
Corps Reserve as a joint qualified officer.
Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management
Sec. 511. Grades of certain chiefs of reserve components.
Sec. 512. Pilot authority for extended length of orders to active duty
for preplanned missions in support of the
combatant commands.
Sec. 513. Prohibition on consideration of amount of time of service in
activation of reserve members.
Sec. 514. Active and inactive transfers of officers of the Army
National Guard and Air Force National
Guard.
Sec. 515. National Guard: Active Guard and Reserve duty in response to
a State disaster.
Sec. 516. FireGuard Program: program of record; authorization.
Subtitle C--General Service Authorities and Military Records
Sec. 521. Women's initiative teams.
Sec. 522. Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record: codification;
expansion.
Sec. 523. Codification of additional basic branches of the Army.
Sec. 524. Requirement of equal opportunity, racial neutrality, and
exclusive use of merit in military
personnel actions.
Sec. 525. Prohibition on use of Federal funds for diversity, equity,
and inclusion.
Sec. 526. Prohibition of new COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of
the Armed Forces.
Subtitle D--Recruitment and Accession
Sec. 531. Recruitment: improvements relating to secondary schools and
institutions of higher education.
Sec. 532. Alternative service in the defense industrial base by
individuals denied enlistment.
Sec. 533. Medical accession standards for members of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 534. Selective Service System: automatic registration.
Subtitle E--Member Training and Education
Sec. 541. Training requirements for occupational specialties with
civilian equivalents.
Sec. 542. Inclusion of Space Force education programs in definitions
regarding professional military education.
Sec. 543. Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass
Destruction Studies.
Sec. 544. Service Academies; appointments and additional appointees.
Sec. 545. Modifications to alternative obligation for cadets and
midshipmen.
Sec. 546. Modification to the designation of Members of the House of
Representatives to the Boards of Visitors
of Service Academies.
Sec. 547. Detail of members of the Space Force as instructors at Air
Force Institute of Technology.
Sec. 548. Repeal of annual certifications related to the Ready,
Relevant Learning initiative of the Navy.
Sec. 549. Pilot program for generative artificial intelligence and
spatial computing for performance training
and proficiency assessment.
Sec. 549A. Prohibition on use of Federal funds to endorse critical race
theory.
Sec. 549B. Prohibition on the reduction of funding for foreign language
training for members of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 549C. Limitation on authority to reorganize the Senior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps of the Army.
Subtitle F--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters
Sec. 551. Ensuring the availability of legal advice to commanders.
Sec. 552. Modifications to offense of wrongful broadcast or
distribution of intimate visual images
under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Sec. 553. Punitive article under the Uniform Code of Military Justice
for offenses relating to child pornography.
Sec. 554. Authorization of death penalty for offense of rape of a child
under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Sec. 555. Increase in maximum sentence for the offense of voluntary
manslaughter under the Uniform Code of
Military Justice.
Sec. 556. Analysis of the advisability of modifying the definition of
abusive sexual contact under the Uniform
Code of Military Justice.
Sec. 557. Revision to sexual assault prevention and response training
guidance.
Sec. 558. Reports and briefings on efforts to prevent and respond to
sexual assault, sexual harassment, and
intimate-partner violence within the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 559. Study and recommendations regarding misconduct prevention in
Okinawa, Japan.
Subtitle G--Career Transition
Sec. 561. Establishment of separation oath for members of the Armed
Forces.
Sec. 562. Presentation by a veterans service organization in TAP
preseparation counseling.
Sec. 563. Expansion of eligibility of veterans for certain military
adaptive sports program.
Sec. 564. Transition Assistance Program: Department of Labor Employment
Navigator and Partnership Pilot Program.
Sec. 565. Skillbridge: apprenticeship programs.
Sec. 566. Female members of certain Armed Forces and civilian employees
of the Department of Defense in STEM.
Subtitle H--Family Programs and Child Care
Sec. 571. Notification of suspected child abuse at providers of child
care services or youth programs.
Sec. 572. Pilot program to increase payments for child care services in
high-cost areas.
Sec. 573. Pilot program to increase payments for child care services in
high-cost areas.
Sec. 574. Extension of pilot program to provide financial assistance to
members of the Armed Forces for in-home
child care.
Sec. 575. Military OneSource: information regarding maternal health
care.
Sec. 576. Prohibition on availability of funds for termination of DODEA
and child care workers.
Subtitle I--Dependent Education
Sec. 581. Ensuring access to DODEA schools for certain members of the
reserve components.
Sec. 582. Certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit
dependents of military and civilian
personnel.
Sec. 583. Verification of reporting of eligible federally connected
children for purposes of Federal impact aid
programs.
Subtitle J--Decorations and Awards, Reports, and Other Matters
Sec. 591. Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to James Capers,
Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the
Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
Sec. 592. Authorization to award the Medal of Honor to retired Colonel
Philip J. Conran for acts of valor in Laos
during the Vietnam war.
TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS
Subtitle A--Basic Pay and Retired Pay
Sec. 601. Codification of applicability to Space Force of certain pay
and allowance authorities.
Subtitle B--Bonus and Incentive Pays
Sec. 611. One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay
authorities.
Sec. 612. Incentive pay: explosive ordnance disposal duty.
Sec. 613. Standardization of cyber assignment incentive pay for members
of the Armed Forces.
Subtitle C--Allowances
Sec. 621. Basic needs allowance: exclusion of basic allowance for
housing from the calculation of gross
household income of an eligible member of
the Armed Forces.
Sec. 622. Family separation allowance: increase.
Sec. 623. Report regarding the basic allowance for subsistence and
military food programs.
Sec. 624. Basic allowance for housing: study to evaluate alternative
rate calculation.
Subtitle D--Leave
Sec. 631. Bereavement leave for a member of the Armed Forces in the
case of a loss of pregnancy or stillbirth.
Sec. 632. Convalescent leave for cadets and midshipmen.
Subtitle E--Family and Survivor Benefits
Sec. 641. Annual review of financial assistance limits for child care
and youth program services providers.
Sec. 642. Waiver of requirements for air transportation of deceased
members of the Armed Forces when necessary
to meet mission requirements.
Subtitle F--Defense Resale Matters
Sec. 651. Use of commissary stores: civilian employees of Military
Sealift Command.
Sec. 652. MWR retail facilities: use by civilian employees of the Armed
Forces.
Sec. 653. Single-use shopping bags in commissary stores.
Subtitle G--Other Benefits, Reports, and Briefings
Sec. 661. Provision of information regarding relocation assistance
programs for members receiving orders for a
change of permanent station.
Sec. 662. Expansion of pilot program to increase access to food on
military installations.
Sec. 663. Casualty assistance program: review; implementation plan.
TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Benefits
Sec. 701. Dental readiness.
Sec. 702. Inclusion of certain tests as part of the periodic health
assessment provided to members of the Armed
Forces.
Sec. 703. Fertility treatment for certain members of the Armed Forces
and dependents.
Sec. 704. TRICARE coverage for increased supply for contraception.
Sec. 705. Pilot program on access to obstetrical and gynecological care
under TRICARE Prime program.
Sec. 706. Pilot program to make midwife services available through
TRICARE to certain individuals.
Sec. 707. Pilot program to treat pregnancy as a qualifying event for
enrollment in TRICARE Select.
Sec. 708. Pilot program to assist certain members of the Armed Forces
and dependents with additional supplemental
coverage relating to cancer.
Sec. 709. Medical testing and related services for firefighters of
Department of Defense.
Subtitle B--Health Care Administration
Sec. 721. Military-civilian medical surge program.
Sec. 722. Reimbursement for travel expenses relating to specialty care
for certain members of the Armed Forces and
dependents.
Sec. 723. Payment adjustments for outpatient services for certain
children's hospitals.
Sec. 724. Verification of licensure of health-care professionals of the
military departments.
Sec. 725. Expansion of health care license portability for members of
the National Guard performing training or
duty.
Sec. 726. Licensure requirement for health-care professionals of
partner countries.
Sec. 727. Modification of limitation on reduction of military medical
manning end strength.
Sec. 728. Prohibition on painful research on domestic cats and dogs.
Sec. 729. Pilot program to test standalone technology to improve
efficiencies in supply-chain management,
medical readiness, and medical processes.
Sec. 730. Availability of sexual assault nurse examiner services at
military medical treatment facilities.
Sec. 731. Uniform protocols on screening for unwanted sexual behavior.
Sec. 732. Access to sexual assault forensic examinations for civilian
employees and contractors.
Sec. 733. Mandatory training on health effects of perfluoroalkyl or
polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Subtitle C--Studies, Briefings, Reports, and Other Matters
Sec. 741. Military medical cooperation arrangements among Five Eyes
countries.
Sec. 742. Strategy for treating traumatic brain injuries through
digital health technologies.
Sec. 743. Report on traumatic brain injuries among certain pilots
serving on active duty.
Sec. 744. Study on prevalence and mortality of cancer among military
rotary-wing pilots and aviation support
personnel.
Sec. 745. Study on effects of service in the special operations forces
to health of members of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 746. Pilot program on use of fish skin regeneration products in
treating burn and blast injuries.
Sec. 747. Pilot program on remote blood pressure monitoring for certain
pregnant and post-partum TRICARE
beneficiaries.
Sec. 748. Pilot program to help certain members of the Armed Forces
stop smoking.
Sec. 749. Pilot program on secure, mobile personal health record for
members of the Armed Forces participating
in the Transition Assistance Program.
Sec. 750. Report on transitioning of mail-order pharmacy program of
TRICARE program to an in-house mail order
service.
Sec. 751. Strategic plan to address mental health of members of the
Armed Forces.
TITLE VIII--ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED
MATTERS
Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management
Sec. 801. Multiyear procurement authority for covered weapon systems.
Sec. 802. Elimination of late cost and pricing data submission defense.
Sec. 803. Reporting of price increases.
Sec. 804. Assumption of uninsurable risk on certain contracts.
Sec. 805. Changes to reference documents.
Sec. 806. Major system cost growth oversight.
Sec. 807. Contested logistics exercise requirement.
Subtitle B--Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures,
and Limitations
Sec. 811. Additional amendments related to undefinitized contractual
actions.
Sec. 812. Modification to award amount for program to accelerate the
procurement and fielding of innovative
technologies.
Sec. 813. Other transaction authority reporting.
Sec. 814. Amendment to procurement of services data analysis and
requirements validation.
Sec. 815. Acquisition thresholds for certain materials.
Sec. 816. Additional materials prohibited from non-allied foreign
nations.
Sec. 817. Extension of authority for pilot program for development of
technology-enhanced capabilities with
partnership intermediaries.
Sec. 818. Government Accountability Office bid protest process
enhancement.
Sec. 819. Report on the use of other transaction authority.
Sec. 820. Application of certain documentation and oversight
requirements to certain projects performed
through other transaction authority.
Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Workforce Development
Sec. 831. Improvements to public-private talent exchange.
Sec. 832. Modification to assignment period for critical acquisition
positions.
Sec. 833. Development of the advanced manufacturing workforce.
Sec. 834. Competitive acquisition leadership appointments.
Sec. 835. Development and employment of members of the Defense Civilian
Training Corps.
Sec. 836. Reform of contractor performance information requirements.
Sec. 837. Restructuring of performance evaluation metrics for the
acquisition workforce.
Sec. 838. Ensuring Department of Defense contractor compliance with
disability hiring goals.
Sec. 839. Comptroller General review of matters relating to individuals
assigned to a critical acquisition
position.
Sec. 840. Comptroller General review of the management, training, and
development of the acquisition workforce.
Sec. 841. Report on strengthening the Defense Acquisition University.
Subtitle D--Provisions Relating to Supply Chains and Domestic Sourcing
Sec. 851. Repeal of exception for small purchases under the Berry
Amendment.
Sec. 852. Supply chain illumination incentives.
Sec. 853. Modification to enhanced domestic content requirement for
major defense acquisition programs.
Sec. 854. Strategy to eliminate sourcing of optical glass from certain
nations.
Sec. 855. Voluntary registration of compliance with covered sourcing
requirements for covered products.
Sec. 856. Acceleration of qualification of compliant sources.
Sec. 857. Enhanced security strategy for private fifth generation
information and communications
capabilities.
Sec. 858. Preference for domestic procurement of professional services.
Subtitle E--Prohibitions and Limitations on Procurement
Sec. 861. Requirements relating to long-term concessions agreements
with certain retailers.
Sec. 862. Prohibition on contracting with entities with segregated
facilities.
Sec. 863. Requirement for contractors to provide reasonable access to
repair materials.
Sec. 864. Prohibition on acquisition of advanced batteries from certain
foreign sources.
Sec. 865. Prohibition on acquisition of molybdenum from non-allied
foreign nations.
Sec. 866. Requirement to buy disposable food service products from
American sources; exceptions.
Sec. 867. Prohibition on Department of Defense contracts with certain
foreign-owned online tutoring services.
Sec. 868. Modifications to certain procurements from certain Chinese
entities.
Sec. 869. Prohibition on the purchase of photovoltaic modules from
foreign entities of concern.
Sec. 870. Prohibition on computers or printers acquisitions involving
entities owned or controlled by China.
Subtitle F--Industrial Base Matters
Sec. 871. Modification to demonstration and prototyping program to
advance international product support
capabilities in a contested logistics
environment.
Sec. 872. Modification to procurement requirements relating to rare
earth elements and strategic and critical
materials.
Sec. 873. Applicability of the prohibition on acquiring certain metal
products.
Sec. 874. Recycling critical mineral.
Sec. 875. Organic small unmanned aircraft system manufacturing
capacity.
Sec. 876. Protecting AI and cloud competition in defense contracts.
Sec. 877. Bioindustrial commercialization program.
Sec. 878. Common repository for supplier information.
Sec. 879. Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network.
Subtitle G--Small Business Matters
Sec. 881. Department of Defense contracting goals for small business
concerns owned and controlled by veterans.
Sec. 882. Permanent extension of phase flexibility and inclusion of
small business technology transfer program.
Sec. 883. Authority to make additional sequential Phase II awards under
the Small Business Innovation Research
program or Small Business Technology
Transfer program.
Sec. 884. Congressional notification requirements for small business
concerns for any significant contract
termination.
Subtitle H--Other Matters
Sec. 891. Special Operations Command Urgent Innovative Technologies and
Capabilities Pilot Program.
Sec. 892. Inventory of technical data rights for weapon system
sustainment.
Sec. 893. Establishing biobased product merit guidance.
Sec. 894. Comptroller General assessment of competitive effects of
mergers and acquisitions of defense
contractors.
TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters
Sec. 901. Prohibition of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs of
the Department of Defense.
Sec. 902. Modification to authorities of the Under Secretary of Defense
for Research and Engineering.
Sec. 903. Modification to authorities of the Director of Operational
Test and Evaluation.
Sec. 904. Additional authorities for the Office of Strategic Capital.
Sec. 905. Further modifications to capital assistance program of the
Office of Strategic Capital.
Subtitle B--Other Department of Defense Organization and Management
Matters
Sec. 911. Membership of Commandant of the Coast Guard on the Joint
Chiefs of Staff.
Sec. 912. Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office.
Sec. 913. Authority to establish regional outreach centers for the
Defense Innovation Unit.
Sec. 914. Oversight of the United States Africa Command.
Sec. 915. Limitation on availability of funds for the Army pending
submittal of plan on the proposed
integration of the Joint Munitions Command
and the Army Sustainment Command.
Sec. 916. Limitation on authority to reduce in rank the billets of the
commanding officers of certain military
installations of the Air Force.
Sec. 917. Determination of lead organization responsible for approval
and validation of certain unmanned aircraft
systems and components.
Sec. 918. Department of Defense advisory subcommittee to review
technologies, processes, and investment
related to combined joint all-domain
command and control.
TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Financial Matters
Sec. 1001. General transfer authority.
Sec. 1002. Responsibilities of Under Secretary of Defense
(Comptroller).
Sec. 1003. Additional elements for Department of Defense Financial
Improvement and Audit Remediation Plan and
report.
Sec. 1004. Consolidation of reporting requirements relating to
Department of Defense financial improvement
and audit remediation plan.
Sec. 1005. Concurrent reporting date for annual update to Defense
Business Systems Audit Remediation Plan and
Department of Defense annual financial
statements.
Sec. 1006. Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of
Office of Secretary of Defense until
completion of certain audit requirements.
Sec. 1007. Reporting requirements for amounts made available pursuant
to title II of Public Law 119-21.
Subtitle B--Naval Vessels
Sec. 1011. Inclusion of certain design information in annual naval
vessel construction plans.
Sec. 1012. Limitation on use of funds in the National Defense Sealift
Fund to purchase certain used foreign
constructed vessels.
Sec. 1013. Requirements for amphibious warfare ship force structure.
Sec. 1014. Definition of short-term work for purposes of Navy
construction of combatant and escort
vessels and assignment of vessel projects.
Sec. 1015. Navy Senior Technical Authority.
Sec. 1016. Alternative contracting authority for United States Naval
Ships.
Sec. 1017. Inclusion of Navy amphibious ship maintenance as a separate
line item in operation and maintenance
budget.
Sec. 1018. Metrics for basic and functional design for ship
construction.
Sec. 1019. Authority for single award indefinite delivery indefinite
quantity contract for destroyer
maintenance.
Sec. 1020. Evaluation of sites for shipbuilding and ship repair.
Sec. 1021. Limitation on use of funds to retire or decommission Navy
oceanographic research vessels.
Sec. 1022. Sense of Congress regarding naming of vessel for Battle of
Dai Do.
Subtitle C--Counterterrorism
Sec. 1031. Revisions to Department of Defense authority for joint task
forces to support law enforcement agencies
or Federal agencies conducting
counterterrorism and counter transnational
organized crime activities.
Sec. 1032. Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or
release of individuals detained at United
States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,
to the United States.
Sec. 1033. Extension of prohibition on use of funds to construct or
modify facilities in the United States to
house detainees transferred from United
States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Sec. 1034. Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or
release of individuals detained at United
States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,
to certain countries.
Sec. 1035. Extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or
relinquish control of United States Naval
Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Subtitle D--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations
Sec. 1041. Modification of authority to provide assistance in support
of Department of Defense accounting for
missing United States Government personnel.
Sec. 1042. Expedited access to certain military installations of the
Department of Defense for Members of
Congress and certain Congressional
employees.
Sec. 1043. Authority of Secretary of Defense to enter into contracts to
provide certain assistance to secure the
southern land border of the United States.
Sec. 1044. Limitation on use of funds to relocate or otherwise remove
the Maritime Industrial Base Program.
Sec. 1045. Limitation on retirement of Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft
systems.
Sec. 1046. Oversight of the United States Southern Command.
Sec. 1047. Authority to transfer T-37 aircraft to Arizona Aviation
Historical Group.
Sec. 1048. Authorization of Eastern Regional Range Complex for multi-
domain operations and robotic autonomous
systems training, testing, and
experimentation.
Sec. 1049. Prohibition on availability of funds for institutions of
higher education that allow antisemitic
demonstrations.
Sec. 1050. Limitation on use of funds pending certification of
compliance with certain congressional
notice requirements.
Sec. 1051. Prohibition on the use of funds from carrying out a hiring
freeze, reduction in force, or hiring delay
without cause at a public shipyard.
Sec. 1052. Limitation on use of funds for deactivation of Expeditionary
Combat Aviation Brigades.
Subtitle E--Reports
Sec. 1061. Mobility capability requirements study.
Sec. 1062. Extension of briefing requirement regarding civil
authorities at the Southwest border.
Sec. 1063. Prohibition on lobbying activities with respect to the
Department of Defense by certain officers
of the Armed Forces and civilian employees
of the department following separation from
military service or employment with the
Department.
Sec. 1064. Annual report on requests of combatant commands for remote
sensing data.
Sec. 1065. Notification of waivers under Department of Defense
Directive 3000.09.
Sec. 1066. Annual report on Guam civilian-military projects.
Subtitle F--Other Matters
Sec. 1071. Air Force Technical Training Center of Excellence.
Sec. 1072. National Commission on the Future of the Navy study of
maritime industrial base.
Sec. 1073. Extension of the National Commission on the Future of the
Navy.
Sec. 1074. Reauthorization of the Servicewomen's Commemorative
Partnership.
Sec. 1075. Federal agency support for Afghanistan War Commission.
Sec. 1076. Provision of contract authority to Afghanistan War
Commission.
Sec. 1077. Framework for technology transfer and foreign disclosure
policies.
Sec. 1078. Budgeting and funding requirements for Northern Strike
Exercise.
Sec. 1079. Procurement and distribution of sports foods and dietary
supplements to members of the Armed Forces
assigned to the United States Special
Operations Command.
Sec. 1080. Pilot program on enhanced use of advanced sensor networks to
improve Air Force counter-unmanned aircraft
system capabilities for base defense.
Sec. 1081. Pilot program and other requirements for accelerating
protection of certain facilities and assets
from unmanned aircraft.
Sec. 1082. Counter-unmanned aircraft system readiness.
Sec. 1083. Pilot program on digital force protection for Special
Operations Forces.
Sec. 1084. Pilot program for blockchain-enabled inventory management.
Sec. 1085. Acceleration of accreditation and access to sensitive
compartmented information facilities for
industry.
Sec. 1086. Standardization of data analysis and visualization across
the Department of Defense.
Sec. 1087. Process for complaints and investigations of transportation
service providers and transportation
officers.
TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL
Subtitle A--General Provisions
Sec. 1101. Living quarter allowance for Department of Defense civilian
employees with permanent duty station in
Guam.
Sec. 1102. Appointment of retired members of the armed forces to
competitive service and excepted service
positions in the Department of Defense.
Sec. 1103. Pay for crews of vessels.
Sec. 1104. Exception to limitation on rate of basic pay for crews of
vessels.
Sec. 1105. One-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation
on premium pay and aggregate limitation on
pay for Federal civilian employees working
overseas.
Sec. 1106. One-year extension of temporary authority to grant
allowances, benefits, and gratuities to
civilian personnel on official duty in a
combat zone.
Sec. 1107. Defense workforce integration.
Sec. 1108. Modifications to total force management requirements.
Sec. 1109. Exemption from civilian hiring freeze for delayed DOD
appointments due to active duty.
Sec. 1110. Limitation on use of funds to limit collective bargaining.
Sec. 1111. Personnel actions against DOD SES career appointees.
Subtitle B--Defense Hiring Modernization Act of 2025
Sec. 1121. Short title.
Sec. 1122. Amendments to title 5, United States Code.
TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS
Subtitle A--Assistance and Training
Sec. 1201. Authority to build capacity for space domain awareness.
Sec. 1202. Modification of authority to build capacity of foreign
security forces.
Sec. 1203. Modifications to Irregular Warfare Center and Regional
Defense Fellowship Program.
Sec. 1204. Modification of public reporting of Chinese military
companies operating in the United States.
Sec. 1205. Research, development, test, and evaluation of emerging
technologies to further the warfighting
capabilities of the United States and
certain partner countries.
Sec. 1206. Cybersecurity integration.
Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Israel
Sec. 1211. War Reserve Stockpile authority for Israel.
Sec. 1212. Modification and extension of United States-Israel anti-
tunnel cooperation.
Sec. 1213. Extension and modification of United States-Israel
cooperation to counter unmanned systems in
all warfighting domains.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to the Near and Middle East
Sec. 1231. Repeal of war-related reporting requirements for concluded
operations.
Sec. 1232. Extension of authority for reimbursement of certain
coalition nations for support provided to
United States military operations.
Sec. 1233. Extension and modification of authority to provide
assistance to vetted Syrian groups and
individuals.
Sec. 1234. Extension and modification of authority to provide
assistance to counter the Islamic State of
Iraq and Syria.
Sec. 1235. Counter-terrorism support.
Sec. 1236. Prohibition on funding to Badr Organization.
Subtitle D--Reports and Strategies
Sec. 1241. Modification and extension of annual report on military and
security developments involving the Russian
Federation.
Sec. 1242. Report on United States deterrence and defense posture in
the European region.
TITLE XIII--OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS
Subtitle A--Matters Relating to Europe
Sec. 1301. Allied contributions to United States force posture on
NATO's eastern flank.
Sec. 1302. Extension and modification of Ukraine Security Assistance
Initiative.
Sec. 1303. Extension of report relating to allied and partner support
to Ukraine.
Sec. 1304. Oversight of United States force posture in Europe.
Subtitle B--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region
Sec. 1311. Extension and modification of Pacific Deterrence Initiative.
Sec. 1312. Extension of authority to transfer funds for Bien Hoa dioxin
cleanup.
Sec. 1313. Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative.
Sec. 1314. Extension of deterrence pilot program.
Sec. 1315. Strategy to strengthen multilateral deterrence in the Indo-
Pacific.
Sec. 1316. Sense of Congress on defense alliance and partnership with
South Korea.
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--Other Matters
Sec. 1411. 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. 1412. Amendment to National Defense Stockpile shortfall briefings.
Sec. 1413. Beginning balances of the Defense Logistics Agency Working
Capital Fund for audit purposes.
Sec. 1414. Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement
Home.
TITLE XV--CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS
Subtitle A--Cyber Operations
Sec. 1501. Accountability of the Authorization to Operate processes.
Sec. 1502. Codification of the National Centers of Academic Excellence
in Cybersecurity.
Sec. 1503. Assessment of Cyber Operational Support to geographic
combatant commands.
Sec. 1504. Limitation on the divestment, consolidation, and curtailment
of certain electronic warfare test and
evaluation activities.
Sec. 1505. Incentivization plan for critical skills for members of the
Armed Forces to carry out Department of
Defense cyber operations.
Sec. 1506. Evaluation of Joint Task Force-Cyber for the Indo-Pacific
Area of responsibility.
Subtitle B--Cybersecurity
Sec. 1511. Annual report on weapon systems data accessibility and
security.
Sec. 1512. Incorporation of artificial intelligence considerations into
annual cybersecurity training.
Sec. 1513. Update to cyber security requirements for telecommunications
contracts.
Sec. 1514. Federal contractor vulnerability disclosure policy.
Subtitle C--Information Technology and Data Management
Sec. 1521. Biological data for artificial intelligence.
Sec. 1522. Procurement of best-in-class cyber data products and
services.
Subtitle D--Artificial Intelligence
Sec. 1531. Artificial intelligence and machine learning security in the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 1532. Pilot program for data-enabled fleet maintenance.
Sec. 1533. Generative artificial intelligence for national defense.
Subtitle E--Reports and Other Matters
Sec. 1541. Modification to certification requirement regarding
contracting for military recruiting.
Sec. 1542. Occupational resiliency of the Cyber Mission Force.
Sec. 1543. Assessment of cyber-phyiscal ranges as potential National
Cyber Range complexes.
Sec. 1544. Report on replacement of Time Division Multiplexing lines at
armories of the Air National Guard and the
Army National Guard.
TITLE XVI--SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE
MATTERS
Subtitle A--Space Activities
Sec. 1601. Acquisition career path in the Space Force.
Sec. 1602. Advance payments for commercial satellite communication
services.
Sec. 1603. Noise mitigation regarding space launches.
Sec. 1604. Tactical surveillance, reconnaissance and tracking program.
Sec. 1605. Reports on Spaceport of the Future initiative.
Sec. 1606. Use of middle tier acquisition program for proliferated
warfighter space architecture of Space
Development Agency.
Subtitle B--Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities
Sec. 1611. Clandestine activities vendor database.
Sec. 1612. Modification of authority of Army counterintelligence agents
to execute warrants and make arrests.
Sec. 1613. Modifications to and codification of the Department of
Defense insider threat program.
Sec. 1614. Facility clearance acceleration for members of defense
industrial consortiums.
Sec. 1615. Requirement to authorize additional security clearances for
certain contractors.
Subtitle C--Nuclear Forces
Sec. 1621. Establishment of Air Force Global Strike Command.
Sec. 1622. Matters relating to the nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise
missile.
Sec. 1623. Prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic
missiles of the United States.
Sec. 1624. Strategy to sustain Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic
missile and maximize end-of-life margin.
Sec. 1625. Report on Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear
Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological
Defense Policy and Programs.
Sec. 1626. Improvements to certain Department of Defense
indemnification procedures to enable
procurement of commercial advanced nuclear
technologies.
Sec. 1627. Review of the occupational health and safety conditions of
operational facilities associated with the
LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental
ballistic missile system.
Subtitle D--Missile Defense Programs
Sec. 1641. Modification to national missile defense policy to reflect
Golden Dome for America policy.
Sec. 1642. Golden Dome for America.
Sec. 1643. Prohibition privatized or subscription-based missile defense
intercept capabilities.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
Sec. 1651. Cooperative threat reduction funds.
TITLE XVII--OTHER DEFENSE MATTERS
Subtitle A--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations
Sec. 1701. Copyright to a literary work produced by a civilian faculty
member of the Uniformed Services University
of Health Sciences in the course of such
employment: free use by the Federal
Government.
Sec. 1702. Combating illicit tobacco products.
Subtitle B--Other Matters
Sec. 1721. Technical and conforming amendments.
Sec. 1722. Transfer or possession of defense items for national defense
purposes.
Sec. 1723. Evaluation of risks posed by communications equipment and
services produced by foreign adversary
entities.
TITLE XVIII--STREAMLINING PROCUREMENT FOR EFFECTIVE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY
Subtitle A--Alignment of the Defense Acquisition System
Sec. 1801. Alignment of the defense acquisition system with the needs
of members of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 1802. Program executive officer responsibilities.
Sec. 1803. Product support manager responsibilities and requirements.
Sec. 1804. Amendments to life-cycle management and product support.
Sec. 1805. Modifications relating to life-cycle and sustainment
provisions.
Sec. 1806. Major capability activity areas and pathfinder programs.
Subtitle B--Requirements Process Reform
Sec. 1811. Joint Requirements Council.
Sec. 1812. Establishment of the Requirements, Acquisition, and
Programming Integration Directorate.
Sec. 1813. Establishment of the Mission Engineering and Integration
Activity.
Subtitle C--Streamlining Acquisition Processes
Sec. 1821. Adjustments to certain acquisition thresholds.
Sec. 1822. Clarification of conditions for payments for commercial
products and commercial services.
Sec. 1823. Alternative capability-based pricing.
Sec. 1824. Matters related to cost accounting standards.
Sec. 1825. Review of commercial buying practices.
Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Commercial Innovation
Sec. 1831. Amendment to other transaction authority.
Sec. 1832. Data-as-a-service solutions for weapon system contracts.
Sec. 1833. Requirements for modular open system approach and
modifications to rights in technical data.
Sec. 1834. Bridging Operational Objectives and Support for Transition
program.
Sec. 1835. Transition to advanced manufacturing for certain critical
items.
Subtitle E--Modifications to Strengthen the Industrial Base
Sec. 1841. Amendments to the procurement technical assistance program.
Sec. 1842. Defense Industrial Resilience Consortium.
Sec. 1843. Qualification, acceptance, and supply chain management of
products manufactured using advanced
manufacturing.
Sec. 1844. Report on surge capacity in the defense industrial base.
DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS
Sec. 2001. Short title.
Sec. 2002. Expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be
specified by law.
Sec. 2003. Effective date.
TITLE XXI--ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 2101. Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2102. Family Housing.
Sec. 2103. Authorization of appropriations, Army.
Sec. 2104. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2021 project
at Fort Gillem, Georgia.
Sec. 2105. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
Sec. 2106. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2107. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
project at Smith Barracks, Germany.
TITLE XXII--NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 2201. Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2202. Family Housing.
Sec. 2203. Authorization of appropriations, Navy.
Sec. 2204. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2022
project at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry
Point, North Carolina.
Sec. 2205. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year
2022 projects.
Sec. 2206. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year
2023 projects.
TITLE XXIII--AIR FORCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 2301. Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition
projects.
Sec. 2302. Family Housing.
Sec. 2303. Authorization of appropriations, Air Force.
Sec. 2304. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2017 project
at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany.
Sec. 2305. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019
projects.
Sec. 2306. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020
projects.
Sec. 2307. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
Sec. 2308. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2309. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
project at F.E. Warren Air Force Base,
Wyoming.
TITLE XXIV--DEFENSE AGENCIES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
Sec. 2401. Authorized defense agencies construction and land
acquisition projects.
Sec. 2402. Authorized energy resilience and conservation investment
program projects.
Sec. 2403. Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies.
Sec. 2404. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2019 project
at Iwakuni, Japan.
Sec. 2405. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022
projects.
Sec. 2406. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2407. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2024
project at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.
Sec. 2408. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2024
project at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant,
Missouri.
Sec. 2409. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
project at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
Sec. 2410. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
project at Joint Base Mcguire-Dix-
Lakehurst, New Jersey.
TITLE XXV--INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment
Program
Sec. 2501. Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition projects;
authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle B--Host Country In-Kind Contributions
Sec. 2511. Republic of Korea funded construction projects.
Sec. 2512. Republic of Poland funded construction projects.
TITLE XXVI--GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES FACILITIES
Sec. 2601. Authorized Army National Guard construction and land
acquisition projects.
Sec. 2602. Authorized Army Reserve construction and land acquisition
projects.
Sec. 2603. Authorized Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve
construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2604. Authorized Air National Guard construction and land
acquisition projects.
Sec. 2605. Authorized Air Force Reserve construction and land
acquisition projects.
Sec. 2606. Authorization of appropriations, National Guard and Reserve.
Sec. 2607. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2608. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2023
project at Tucson International Airport,
Arizona.
Sec. 2609. Authority to carry out fiscal year 2026 project at Army
Reserve Center Conroe, Texas.
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. Facility construction or repair: transactions other than
contracts and grants.
Sec. 2802. Supervision of military construction projects.
Sec. 2803. Improvements to water management and security on military
installations.
Sec. 2804. Authority to use progressive design-build procedures for
military construction projects.
Sec. 2805. Pilot program on use of additive construction technologies
at Army installations.
Sec. 2806. Consideration of modular construction methods for military
construction projects with protective
design elements.
Sec. 2807. Multiyear contracting authority for certain military
construction projects.
Sec. 2808. Guidance for military construction projects for innovation,
research, development, test, and
evaluation.
Subtitle B--Military Housing Reforms
Sec. 2811. Improvements to Department of Defense Housing Requirements
and Market Analysis.
Sec. 2812. Use of imitative substitute building materials for
preservation of certain units of military
housing under jurisdiction of the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 2813. Modification of certain requirements with respect to closure
of maintenance work orders for privatized
military housing.
Sec. 2814. Inclusion of additional landlord financial information in
certain annual report on privatized
military housing.
Sec. 2815. Continuation of certain reporting requirements with respect
to privatized military housing.
Sec. 2816. Pilot program for emerging mold remediation technologies.
Sec. 2817. Standardization of mold remediation guidelines across
military departments.
Sec. 2818. Inspections by qualified home inspector of privatized
military housing.
Sec. 2819. Plan to improve accuracy, integration, and interoperability
of Department of Defense data with respect
to real property, infrastructure, military
unaccompanied housing.
Subtitle C--Real Property and Facilities Administration
Sec. 2821. Modification to assistance for public infrastructure
projects and services.
Sec. 2822. Modification of requirement with respect to minimum capital
investment for facilities sustainment,
restoration, and modernization for military
departments.
Sec. 2823. Extension of authority to carry out Department of Defense
pilot program for use of cost savings
realized.
Sec. 2824. Department of Defense intergovernmental support agreements
for ordnance disposal.
Sec. 2825. Authorities available for Energy Resilience and Conservation
Investment program projects on privatized
utility systems.
Sec. 2826. Repeal of construction requirements related to antiterrorism
and force protection or urban-training
operations.
Sec. 2827. Repeal of pilot program authorizing overhead cost
reimbursements from major range and test
facility base users at certain Department
of the Air Force installations.
Sec. 2828. Department of Defense procedures with respect to planning
coordination for grid resiliency on
military installations.
Sec. 2829. Master plans for Service Academies.
Sec. 2830. Review of Unified Facilities Criteria applicable to military
construction projects; report.
Sec. 2831. Annual report on cost premium for construction of certain
facilities.
Sec. 2832. Historical marker commemorating effects of radiation
exposure at Holloman Air Force Base and
White Sands Missile Range.
Sec. 2833. Name of Department of the Army military installation,
Augusta, Georgia.
Sec. 2834. Name of the Department of the Army military installation
located in Muscogee County and
Chattahoochee County, Georgia.
Subtitle D--Land Conveyances
Sec. 2841. Extension of sunset for land conveyance, Sharpe Army Depot,
Lathrop, California.
Sec. 2842. Land conveyance, Former Curtis Bay Depot, Maryland.
Subtitle E--Modifications to Unspecified Minor Military Construction
Sec. 2851. Deadline for congressional notification of decisions to
carry out certain unspecified minor
military construction projects.
Sec. 2852. Modification to unspecified minor military construction
authority for laboratory revitalization
projects.
Sec. 2853. Modification of authority for Indo-Pacific posture
unspecified minor military construction
projects.
Sec. 2854. Amendments to defense laboratory modernization program.
Sec. 2855. Transfer of defense laboratory modernization program
authority to provision of law with respect
to military construction projects for
research, test, development, and
evaluation.
Sec. 2856. Authority of a Secretary concerned to carry out certain
unspecified minor military construction
projects.
Subtitle F--Limitations and Other Matters
Sec. 2861. Modification to definition of military installation
resilience.
Sec. 2862. Requirements relating to funds for construction and
improvement of commissary store facilities.
Sec. 2863. Expansion of exceptions to restriction on development of
public infrastructure in connection with
realignment of marine corps forces in Asia
Pacific region.
Sec. 2864. Cooperative agreements with respect to management of land
and cultural resources located on military
installations.
Sec. 2865. Limitation on the use of funds for implementing certain
energy efficiency building codes.
Sec. 2866. Limitation on use of funds for contravention or reversal of
implementation of recommendations of
commission on the naming of certain items
of the Department of Defense.
Sec. 2867. Limitation on use of funds to reduce capabilities or
staffing of Department of Defense military
treatment facilities located inside the
United States.
Sec. 2868. Notice relating to contracts or other agreements to
establish an enduring location in a foreign
country.
Sec. 2869. Designation of official responsible for coordination of
defense sites within area of responsibility
of Joint Region Marianas.
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
Sec. 3111. Plutonium pit production capacity.
Sec. 3112. Stockpile responsiveness and rapid capabilities programs of
the National Nuclear Security
Administration.
Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters
Sec. 3121. Modification to reporting requirements with respect to
nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship,
management, and responsiveness plan.
Sec. 3122. Assessment of the National Nuclear Security Administration
Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization
Project.
Sec. 3123. Limitation relating to reclassification of high-level waste.
Sec. 3124. Notification requirement with respect to nuclear power in
Guam.
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.
Subtitle B--Maritime Infrastructure
Sec. 3511. Clarification regarding use of port infrastructure
development program funds to replace
Chinese port crane hardware or software.
Sec. 3512. Clarification of certain authorities relating to deepwater
ports.
Sec. 3513. Eligibility of shore power projects under port
infrastructure development program.
Subtitle C--Reports
Sec. 3521. Report on use of commercial contracting agent for crewing
and operation of military sealift command
vessels.
Subtitle D--Other Matters
Sec. 3531. United States Merchant Marine Academy campus modernization
plan.
Sec. 3532. Cargoes procured, furnished, or financed by United States
Government.
Sec. 3533. Treatment of the University of Louisiana Maritime Academy as
a State maritime academy.
Sec. 3534. Design and construction of missile instrumentation range
safety vessels.
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.
SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL DEFENSE COMMITTEES.
In this Act, the term ``congressional defense committees'' has the
meaning given that term in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United
States Code.
DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS
TITLE I--PROCUREMENT
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
SEC. 101. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026
for procurement for the Army, the Navy and the Marine Corps, the Air
Force and the Space Force, and Defense-wide activities, as specified in
the funding table in section 4101.
Subtitle B--Army Programs
SEC. 111. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR UH-60 BLACKHAWK AIRCRAFT.
(a) Authority for Multiyear Procurement.--Subject to section 3501
of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of the Army may enter
into one or more multiyear contracts, beginning with the fiscal year
2027 program year, for the procurement of UH-60 Blackhawk aircraft.
(b) Condition for Out-year Contract Payments.--A contract entered
into under subsection (a) shall provide that any obligation of the
United States to make a payment under the contract for a fiscal year
after fiscal year 2027 is subject to the availability of appropriations
or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year.
(c) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The Secretary of the Army
may enter into one or more contracts, beginning in fiscal year 2026,
for advance procurement associated with the aircraft for which
authorization to enter into a multiyear procurement contract is
provided under subsection (a), which may include procurement of
economic order quantities of material and equipment for such aircraft
when cost savings are achievable.
SEC. 112. AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE EARLY PRODUCTION OF FUTURE LONG-
RANGE ASSAULT AIRCRAFT.
(a) Authorization.--The Secretary of the Army may enter into
contracts, in advance of full-rate production, for the procurement of
future long-range assault aircraft as part of an accelerated low-rate
early production effort.
(b) Objectives.--In carrying out the early production effort
described in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army shall pursue the
following objectives:
(1) To expedite delivery of future long-range assault
aircraft operational capability to the warfighter.
(2) To maintain momentum and learning continuity between
test article completion and full production ramp-up.
(3) To stabilize and retain the specialized workforce and
industrial base supporting future long-range assault aircraft,
including critical suppliers and production facilities in
Texas, Kansas, and other States.
(4) To mitigate cost escalation risks and improve program
affordability across the life cycle.
(c) Considerations.--In executing the authority provided by
subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) prioritize program continuity, cost-efficiency, and
workforce retention across the supply chain for tiltrotor
aircraft;
(2) ensure that aircraft procured as part of the early
production effort described in subsection (a) incorporate
lessons learned from test article evaluations; and
(3) maintain flexibility in design to accommodate future
upgrades through the modular open systems architecture and
digital backbone.
(d) Briefing to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall provide
to the congressional defense committees a briefing detailing--
(1) the implementation plan and timeline for the
procurement and early production effort described in subsection
(a);
(2) the status of industrial base readiness and supply
chain coordination; and
(3) estimated long-term cost savings and operational
benefits derived from such early production effort.
SEC. 113. LIMITATION ON REDUCTIONS TO ARMY PREPOSITIONED STOCKS--AFLOAT
PROGRAM SEALIFT CAPABILITY.
(a) Limitation.--The Secretary of the Army may not reduce,
withdraw, or otherwise degrade the sealift capability of the Army
Prepositioned Stocks--Afloat program (referred to in this section as
``APS-3'') until the date on which the Secretary submits to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report that includes--
(1) a comprehensive plan for the Army Prepositioned Stocks
program through fiscal year 2030, addressing modernization,
sustainment, and capacity objectives for all subprograms and
capabilities, including APS-3;
(2) estimated costs, schedule projections, and risk
assessments for executing the plan under paragraph (1);
(3) a detailed description of any alternative solution or
capability that the Army envisions would succeed or supplement
APS-3, including operational employment concepts, an
acquisition strategy, and a strategy for integration with joint
and coalition logistics forces;
(4) an assessment of the risks, costs, and benefits
associated with a potential deactivation or reduction in APS-3
capabilities; and
(5) any legislative or regulatory authorities required to
implement--
(A) the plan under paragraph (1); and
(B) any alternative solution or capability
identified under paragraph (3).
(b) Definition.--In this section, the term ``sealift capability''
means the vessels, associated equipment, and any port-of-embarkation
and port-of-debarkation infrastructure dedicated to APS-3.
Subtitle C--Navy Programs
SEC. 121. CONTRACT AUTHORITY FOR FORD CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIER PROGRAM.
(a) Contract Authority.--The Secretary of the Navy may enter into
one or more contracts for the procurement of not more than two Ford
class aircraft carriers.
(b) Authority for Advance Procurement and Economic Order
Quantity.--The Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or more
contracts for advance procurement, advance construction, and material
and equipment in economic order quantities associated with the
procurement of the Ford class aircraft carriers for which contracts are
authorized under subsection (a).
(c) Use of Incremental Funding.--With respect to a contract entered
into under subsection (a) or (b), the Secretary of the Navy may use
incremental funding to make payments under the contract.
(d) Liability.--Any contract entered into under subsection (a) or
(b) shall provide that--
(1) any obligation of the United States to make a payment
under the contract is subject to the availability of
appropriations for that purpose; and
(2) the total liability of the Federal Government for
termination of any contract entered into shall be limited to
the total amount of funding obligated to the contract at time
of termination.
SEC. 122. CONTRACT AUTHORITY FOR COLUMBIA CLASS SUBMARINE PROGRAM.
(a) Contract Authority.--The Secretary of the Navy may enter into a
contract, beginning with fiscal year 2026, for the procurement of up to
five Columbia class submarines.
(b) Incremental Funding.--With respect to a contract entered into
under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy may use incremental
funding to make payments under the contract.
(c) Funding and Liability.--Any contract entered into under
subsection (a) shall provide that--
(1) any obligation of the United States to make a payment
under the contract is subject to the availability of
appropriations for that purpose; and
(2) the total liability of the Federal Government for
termination of any contract entered into shall be limited to
the total amount of funding obligated to the contract at time
of termination.
SEC. 123. AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCE PROCUREMENT OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS TO
SUPPORT CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION OF VIRGINIA CLASS
SUBMARINES.
(a) In General.-- The Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or
more contracts, prior to ship authorization, for the advance
procurement of covered components for Virginia class submarines,
including procurement of such components in economic order quantities
when cost savings are achievable.
(b) Funding and Liability.--Any contract entered into under
subsection (a) shall provide that--
(1) any obligation of the United States to make a payment
under the contract is subject to the availability of
appropriations for that purpose; and
(2) the total liability to the Federal Government for
termination of the contract shall be limited to the total
amount of funding obligated for the contract at the time of
termination.
(c) Budget Requests.--In the budget justification materials
submitted in support of the budget of the Department of Defense (as
submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of
title 31, United States Code) for fiscal year 2027 and each fiscal year
thereafter, the Secretary of the Navy shall include a separate budget
display identifying the amounts requested pursuant to this section set
forth by the specific program, project, or activity under the Virginia
class submarine program for which such funds are requested.
(d) Covered Components Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered components'' means the following components for Virginia
class submarines:
(1) Propulsion plant equipment.
(2) Diesel Systems and associated components.
(3) Castings, forgings, and tank structures.
(4) Air flasks.
(5) Payload tubes.
(6) Major Valves And Associated Components.
(7) Hatches.
(8) Steering and drive components.
(9) Major Pumps And Motors.
(10) Snorkel mast and components.
(11) Torpedo tubes.
(12) Atmosphere control equipment.
SEC. 124. AUTHORITY TO USE INCREMENTAL FUNDING TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYER (DDG).
(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 2026 may be used by the Secretary of the
Navy to enter into an incrementally funded contract for the
construction of one Guided Missile Destroyer (DDG).
(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. 125. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR YARD, REPAIR, BERTHING,
AND MESSING BARGES.
(a) Authority for Multiyear Procurement.--Subject to section 3501
of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of the Navy may enter
into one or more multiyear contracts, beginning with the fiscal year
2026 program year, for the procurement of Yard, Repair, Berthing, and
Messing Barges and associated material.
(b) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The Secretary of the Navy
may enter into one or more contracts, beginning in fiscal year 2026,
for advance procurement associated with the barges for which
authorization to enter into a multiyear procurement contract is
provided under subsection (a), which may include procurement of
economic order quantities of material and equipment for such barges
when cost savings are achievable.
(b) Availability of Funds and Termination Liability.--Any contract
entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that--
(1) any obligation of the United States to make a payment
under the contract is subject to the availability of
appropriations for that purpose; and
(2) the total liability of the Federal Government for
termination of the contract shall be limited to the total
amount of funding obligated to the contract at the time of
termination.
SEC. 126. VESSEL CONSTRUCTION MANAGER FOR FOLLOW-ON SHIPS OF THE
LANDING SHIP MEDIUM PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--After the construction of the lead ship of the
Landing Ship Medium program has commenced, the Secretary of the Navy
shall seek to enter into an agreement with an appropriate vessel
construction manager pursuant to which the vessel construction manager
shall seek to enter into one or more contracts for the construction of
not more than 8 additional landing ships under the program.
(b) Requirements for Additional Ships.--The additional landing
ships authorized to be constructed under subsection (a), shall be
nondevelopmental items constructed using a design that is--
(1) the same as the design of the lead ship; or
(2) derived from such design.
(c) Lead Ship Defined.--In this section, the term ``lead ship''
means the first landing ship procured as a commercial or
nondevelopmental item as authorized under section 128(b) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
118-159).
SEC. 127. LIMITATION ON CONSTRUCTION OF MODULAR ATTACK SURFACE CRAFT.
The Secretary of the Navy may not enter into a contract or other
agreement that includes a scope of work, including priced or unpriced
options, for the construction, advance procurement, or long-lead
material of the lead ship of the Modular Attack Surface Craft program
until the Secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees
that such ship will be designed and constructed for the primary purpose
of operating autonomously.
SEC. 128. INCLUSION OF AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIP SPARES AND REPAIR PARTS
AS A SEPARATE LINE ITEM IN NAVY BUDGET JUSTIFICATION
MATERIALS.
(a) In General.--In the budget justification materials submitted to
Congress in support of the Department of the Defense budget for fiscal
year 2027 and each fiscal year thereafter (as submitted with the budget
of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States
Code), the Secretary of the Navy shall include one or more dedicated
line items for spare parts and repair parts for amphibious warfare
ships in the budget display for other procurement, Navy.
(b) Amphibious Warfare Ship Defined.--In this section, the term
``amphibious warfare ship'' has the meaning given that term in section
8062(h) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 129. STRATEGY FOR NAVY INVESTMENT IN AND SUPPORT FOR THE MARITIME
INDUSTRIAL BASE.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall develop and
implement a strategy for investing in and supporting the maritime
industrial base to address cost and schedule challenges for surface and
submarine shipbuilding programs.
(b) Elements.--The strategy under subsection (a) shall--
(1) focus on ensuring reliable supplies of sequence
critical components for submarine and surface shipbuilding
programs; and
(2) include measures--
(A) to identify key performance indicators to
measure return on investment;
(B) to centralize data collection to support
further analysis of maritime industrial base
performance; and
(C) to apply artificial intelligence to monitor and
predict potential supply chain challenges, including
potential disruptions, material shortages, delivery
delays, and other such factors.
(c) Report.--Following completion of the strategy required under
subsection (a), but not later than 210 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the strategy. The report
shall include--
(1) a summary of the strategy;
(2) timelines for implementation of the strategy; and
(3) an explanation of how the strategy is expected to
address cost and schedule challenges for surface and submarine
shipbuilding programs.
SEC. 130. MODIFICATION TO REQUIREMENTS FOR RECAPITALIZATION OF TACTICAL
FIGHTER AIRCRAFT OF THE NAVY RESERVE.
Section 127 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) is amended by striking subsection (c)
and inserting the following:
``(c) Covered F-18 Aircraft Defined.--In this section, the term
`covered F-18 aircraft' means--
``(1) the eight F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft procured
using funds authorized and appropriated for the Navy during
fiscal year 2023; or
``(2) in lieu of an aircraft described in paragraph (1),
any Block II or newer F/A-18E/F tactical fighter aircraft
that--
``(A) has a minimum of 2,000 flight hours of
service-life remaining airframe flight time prior to
the need for a required high flight-hour inspection and
Service Life Modification process; and
``(B) is included in the Naval Aviation Master
Aviation Plan and designated for the Navy Reserve.
``(d) Master Aviation Plan.--In conjunction with the activities
required under this section, the Secretary of the Navy shall ensure
that the Naval Aviation Master Aviation Plan remains up-to-date and
relevant with respect to aviation units of the Navy Reserve.''.
Subtitle D--Air Force Programs
SEC. 141. MODIFICATION OF MINIMUM INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR
REFUELING TANKER AIRCRAFT.
(a) Minimum Inventory Requirement.--Section 9062(j) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``a total aircraft
inventory of air refueling tanker aircraft of not less than 466
aircraft'' and inserting ``a total aircraft inventory of air
refueling tanker aircraft--
``(A) of not less than 466 aircraft during the
period ending on September 30, 2026;
``(B) of not less than 485 aircraft during the
period beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on
September 30, 2027; and
``(C) of not less than 504 aircraft beginning on
October 1, 2027.''; and
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``below 466'' and
inserting ``below the applicable level specified in paragraph
(1)''.
(b) Prohibition on Reduction of KC-135 Aircraft in PMAI of the
Reserve Components.--
(1) In general.--None of the funds authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal
year 2026 for the Air Force may be obligated or expended to
reduce the number of KC-135 aircraft designated as primary
mission aircraft inventory within the reserve components of the
Air Force.
(2) Primary mission aircraft inventory defined.--In this
subsection, the term ``primary mission aircraft inventory'' has
the meaning given that term in section 9062(i)(2)(B) of title
10, United States Code.
SEC. 142. 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 145(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159), is amended by striking ``2025'' and
inserting ``2026''.
(b) Extension of Prohibition on Reduction of C-130 Aircraft
Assigned to National Guard.--Section 146(b)(1) of the James M. Inhofe
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law
117-263; 136 Stat. 2455), as amended by section 145(b) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159), is
amended by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2026''.
SEC. 143. MODIFICATION TO MINIMUM INVENTORY REQUIREMENT FOR A-10
AIRCRAFT.
(a) In General.--Section 134(d) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat.
2038) is amended by striking ``96 A-10 aircraft designated as primary
mission aircraft inventory until a period of 90 days has elapsed
following the date on which the Secretary submits to the congressional
defense committees the report under subsection (e)(2)'' and inserting
``96 A-10 aircraft designated as primary mission aircraft inventory
until October 1, 2026''.
(b) Prohibition on Retirement.--
(1) In general.--During the period beginning on October 1,
2025 and ending on September 30, 2026, the Secretary of the Air
Force may not--
(A) retire an A-10 aircraft;
(B) reduce funding for unit personnel or weapon
system sustainment activities for A-10 aircraft in a
manner that presumes future congressional authority to
divest such aircraft;
(C) keep an A-10 aircraft in a status considered
excess to the requirements of the possessing command
and awaiting disposition instructions (commonly
referred to as ``XJ'' status); or
(D) decrease the total aircraft inventory of A-10
aircraft below 162 aircraft.
(2) Exception.--The prohibition under paragraph (1) shall
not apply to individual A-10 aircraft that the Secretary of the
Air Force determines, on a case-by-case basis, to be no longer
mission capable and uneconomical to repair because of aircraft
accidents, mishaps, or excessive material degradation and non-
airworthiness status of certain aircraft.
(c) Briefing Required.--Not later than March 31, 2026, the
Secretary of the Air Force shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on
the status of A-10 aircraft inventory and the proposed plan for
divesting all A-10 aircraft prior to fiscal year 2029. The briefing
shall cover, at a minimum, the following:
(1) The number of A-10 Total Aircraft Inventory aircraft
disaggregated by Combat Coded Aircraft, Primary Mission
Aircraft Inventory, Backup Aircraft Assigned, Attrition
Reserve, tail number, and location.
(2) The planned divestment date of each such aircraft.
(3) The detailed plan for how and when the Secretary
proposes to proceed with divestment of aircraft for each A-10
unit prior to fiscal year 2029.
(4) The aircraft transition plan for replacing A-10
aircraft with new or existing replacement aircraft in each unit
that is divesting of the A-10 aircraft, which shall include an
explanation of--
(A) how the Secretary plans to minimize adverse
personnel impacts within such units, including adverse
impacts with respect to retention, currency,
proficiency, qualifications, certifications, and
training; and
(B) how the Secretary plans to minimize or
eliminate any scheduling gap that may occur with
respect to a unit divesting from the A-10 aircraft and
transitioning to a new or existing replacement
aircraft.
(5) The information and content format that was provided in
the briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and the House of Representatives by the Headquarters Air Force,
Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs (HAF/A8), on
February 13, 2023, titled ``A-10 Divestment Placemats''.
(6) Any other information the Secretary determines
releveant.
SEC. 144. PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN RETIRED KC-10 AIRCRAFT.
(a) In General.--Subject to subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary
of the Air Force shall preserve each KC-10 aircraft that is retired by
the Secretary during a period in which the total inventory of air
refueling aircraft of the Air Force is less than 504.
(b) Manner of Preservation.--The retired KC-10 aircraft preserved
under subsection (a) shall be preserved such that each aircraft--
(1) is stored in flyable condition;
(2) can be returned to service as an air refueling aircraft
(which shall include retaining the air refueling boom on the
aircraft); and
(3) is not used to supply parts to other aircraft unless
specifically authorized by the Secretary of Defense upon a
request by the Secretary of the Air Force.
(c) Authority to Dispose of Preserved Aircraft.--A KC-10 aircraft
preserved under subsection (a) may be disposed of in accordance with
chapter 5 of title 40, United States Code.
SEC. 145. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR CONTRACT TERMINATION
OR PRODUCTION LINE SHUTDOWN FOR E-7A WEDGETAIL AIRCRAFT.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of
Defense may be obligated or expended--
(1) to terminate the mid-tier acquisition rapid prototype
contract for the E-7A aircraft; or
(2) to terminate the operations of, or to prepare to
terminate the operations of, a production line for the E-7A
aircraft.
SEC. 146. LIMITATION ON PROCUREMENT OF KC-46 AIRCRAFT PENDING
CERTIFICATION ON CORRECTION OF DEFICIENCIES.
(a) Limitation.--The Secretary of Defense may not accept or take
delivery of covered KC-46 aircraft in excess of the maximum quantity
specified in subsection (c) until the Secretary--
(1) certifies to the congressional defense committees that
the Secretary has developed and is implementing a plan of
corrective actions and milestones to resolve all Category 1
deficiencies identified with respect to KC-46 aircraft; and
(2) submits such plan to such committees, which shall
include--
(A) 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.
(b) Form.--The plan described in subsection (a)(2) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.
(c) Maximum Quantity.--The maximum quantity of covered KC-46
aircraft specified in this subsection is 183 aircraft.
(d) Covered KC-46 Aircraft Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered KC-46 aircraft'' means new production KC-46 aircraft the
procurement of which is fully funded by the United States.
SEC. 147. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO EXECUTIVE AIRLIFT AIRCRAFT.
(a) Analysis of Alternatives.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall
conduct an analysis of alternatives to identify potential
solutions for the recapitalization of the executive airlift
aircraft fleet of the Air Force. In conducting such analysis,
the Secretary shall seek to identify aircraft solutions that
have capabilities comparable to the capabilities of commercial
passenger aircraft in terms of range.
(2) Timeline.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall--
(A) initiate the analysis of alternatives required
under paragraph (1) not later than 30 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act; and
(B) complete such analysis not later than April 1,
2026.
(3) Report.--Not later than 60 days after completing the
analysis of alternatives required under paragraph (1), the
Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
report on the results of the analysis.
(b) Prioritization Standards.--Not later than December 1, 2025, the
Secretary of the Air Force shall establish standards for prioritizing
access to executive airlift aircraft among authorized users of such
aircraft within the Federal Government.
(c) Personnel.--
(1) In general.--Not later than January 1, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall assign a career appointee (as that
term is defined in section 3132(a) of title 5, United States
Code) in the Senior Executive Service at the Department of
Defense to coordinate--
(A) the efficient tasking of executive airlift
aircraft; and
(B) compliance with rules, regulations, policies
and guidance relating to such aircraft, including the
prioritization standards developed under subsection
(b).
(2) Qualifications.--The career appointee assigned under
paragraph (1) shall, as determined by the Secretary, have
knowledge and experience relating to executive airlift
aircraft, including familiarity with the executive airlift
fleets of the Armed Forces and knowledge of policies and
procedures for the prioritization of executive airlift users.
SEC. 148. REPORT ON THE F-47 ADVANCED FIGHTER AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Not later than March 1, 2027, the Secretary of the
Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on the F-47 advanced fighter aircraft program.
(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
include following:
(1) A description of the F-47 aircraft program, including
system requirements, employment concepts, and projected costs,
schedule, and funding requirements over the period covered by
the program objective memorandum process for fiscal years 2028
through 2034.
(2) The acquisition strategy for the F-47 program of
record, including consideration of implementing a middle tier
acquisition pathway or major capability acquisition pathway (as
such terms are defined in Department of Defense Instruction
5000.85, titled ``Major Capability Acquisition'' and issued on
August 6, 2020 (or a successor instruction)).
(3) A proposed fielding strategy for the F-47 aircraft,
including--
(A) estimated force structure requirements;
(B) strategic basing considerations;
(C) an estimate of military construction
requirements;
(D) an estimate of personnel training requirements;
and
(E) an integrated total force fielding concept,
including an analysis of Air National Guard and Air
Force Reserve operational integration and associations.
(c) Form.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.
Subtitle E--Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters
SEC. 151. AMENDMENTS TO PROHIBITION ON OPERATION, PROCUREMENT, AND
CONTRACTING RELATED TO FOREIGN-MADE LIGHT DETECTION AND
RANGING.
Section 164(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) is amended to read as follows:
``(a) Prohibitions.--The Secretary of Defense may not--
``(1) operate, enter into or renew a contract for, the
procurement of--
``(A) a covered light detection and ranging
technology (referred to in this section as `LiDAR
technology') that--
``(i) is manufactured in a covered foreign
country or by an entity domiciled in a covered
foreign country;
``(ii) uses operating software developed in
a covered foreign country or by an entity
domiciled in a covered foreign country; or
``(iii) uses network connectivity or data
storage located in or administered by an entity
domiciled in a covered foreign country; or
``(B) a system or systems that incorporates,
interfaces with, or otherwise uses LiDAR technology as
described in subparagraph (A); or
``(2) enter into or renew a contract with an entity that
operates a covered LiDAR technology to perform a Department of
Defense contract.''.
SEC. 152. ANNUAL GAO REVIEWS OF THE F-35 AIRCRAFT PROGRAM.
(a) Annual Reviews and Reports.--Not later than March 1, 2026, and
on an annual basis thereafter until the termination date specified in
subsection (c), the Comptroller General of the United States shall--
(1) complete a review of the F-35 aircraft program; and
(2) submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on the results of the review.
(b) Elements.--Each review and report under subsection (a) shall
include an assessment of--
(1) the cost, scope, and schedule of the F-35 aircraft
program and its subprograms;
(2) the status of the efforts of the Department of Defense
to modernize the F-35 aircraft; and
(3) such other matters relating to the F-35 aircraft
program as the Comptroller General determines appropriate.
(c) Termination Date.--The requirements of this section shall
terminate on the date on which all development, production, and
fielding activities under the F-35 aircraft acquisition program have
ceased.
TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
SEC. 201. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026
for the use of the Department of Defense for research, development,
test, and evaluation, as specified in the funding table in section
4201.
Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations
SEC. 211. MODIFICATION TO AUTHORITY TO AWARD PRIZES FOR ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGY ACHIEVEMENTS.
(a) Secretarial Authority.--Subsection (a) of section 4025 of title
10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``, acting through the
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and the service
acquisition executive for each military department,''.
(b) Maximum Amount of Award Prizes.--Subsection (c) of such section
is amended to read as follows:
``(c) Limitation.--No prize competition may result in the award of
a prize with a fair market value of more than $20,000,000 without the
approval of the Secretary of Defense.''.
(c) Congressional Notification Threshold.--Subsection (g)(1) of
such section is amended by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting ``the
amount specified in subsection (c)''.
SEC. 212. MODIFICATION TO MECHANISMS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO DEFENSE
LABORATORIES AND OTHER ENTITIES FOR RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES FOR MILITARY MISSIONS.
Section 4123 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by inserting ``and test
organizations'' after ``defense laboratories'';
(2) by inserting ``or test organization'' after
``laboratory'' each place it appears; and
(3) in subsection (a)(3), by inserting ``or test
organizations'' after ``laboratories''.
SEC. 213. MODIFICATION TO AUTHORITY FOR ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, OR
FURNISHING OF TEST FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT.
(a) Jointly Funded Projects.--Section 4174 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``A contract of a
military department'' and inserting ``A covered contract''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsections:
``(d)(1) In a case in which research, developmental, or test
facilities and equipment described in this section are used to support
multiple contracts or programs across different military departments,
other Federal agencies outside the Department of Defense, or eligible
non-Federal entities, a jointly funded project may be established.
``(2) Under a jointly funded project, the Secretary of Defense (or
the Secretary's designee) shall enter into a written agreement with
each entity participating in the project. Each such agreement shall, at
a minimum, address the following:
``(A) Cost sharing arrangements, including the proportion
of total project costs to be borne by each entity.
``(B) Allocation of access to the facilities and equipment,
including prioritization procedures in cases of competing
demands.
``(C) Management and oversight responsibilities, including
the designation of a lead agency.
``(D) Ownership and intellectual property rights related to
the facilities, equipment, and any resulting data or
inventions.
``(E) Dispute resolution mechanisms.
``(3) A non-Federal entity, including a private company, academic
institution, or non-profit organization, may participate in a jointly
funded project under this subsection only if the Secretary of Defense
determines such participation is in the national security interest and
consistent with applicable laws and regulations.
``(4) The Secretary of Defense shall issue regulations to implement
this subsection. Such regulations shall include specific criteria for
evaluating proposed jointly funded projects, standardized agreement
templates, and procedures for ensuring the transparency and
accountability of such projects.
``(e) In this section, the term `covered contract' means--
``(1) a contract of a military department; or
``(2) a contract for a jointly funded project as described
subsection (c).''.
(b) Regulations Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue or
revise regulations (as necessary) to clarify that the authority for
acquisition, construction, or furnishing of test facilities and
equipment under section 4174 of title 10, United States Code, applies
to contracts funded using funds appropriated or otherwise made
available for--
(1) research, development, test, and evaluation, including
science and technology funds designated as budget activity 1
(basic research), budget activity 2 (applied research), and
budget activity 3 (advanced technology development) (as those
budget activity classifications are set forth in volume 2B,
chapter 5 of the Department of Defense Financial Management
Regulation (DOD 7000.14-R)); and
(2) operation and maintenance, to the extent that such
funds are used to support activities authorized under such
section.
SEC. 214. EXTENSION OF LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR
FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION WITH CERTAIN ACADEMIC
INSTITUTIONS.
Section 238(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 1842) is amended by inserting
``or fiscal year 2026'' after ``fiscal year 2025''.
SEC. 215. MODIFICATION TO POLICIES FOR MANAGEMENT AND CERTIFICATION OF
LINK 16 MILITARY TACTICAL DATA LINK NETWORK.
Section 228(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4571 note) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``the Nevada Test and
Training Range, Restricted Area 2508, Warning Area 151/470,
Warning Area 386, and the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex''
and inserting ``military special use airspace including all
prohibited areas, restricted areas, warning areas, and military
operational areas'';
(2) in paragraph (2), in the matter before subparagraph
(A), by striking ``training, and large-scale exercises.'' and
inserting ``regular training, and large-scale exercises. Under
such processes, approval of Link 16 operations shall be
presumed and denial of Link 16 operations shall be accompanied
with substantiated evidence demonstrating compromise of safety
due to electromagnetic interference.''; and
(3) in paragraph (5), by inserting ``regular'' before
``training''.
SEC. 216. SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF BIOINDUSTRIAL
MANUFACTURING PROCESSES.
Section 215 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 4841 note) is
amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (d) through (f) as
subsections (e) through (g), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new
subsection:
``(d) Applicability of Funding.--The activities described in
subsection (c), including the design and construction of facilities,
are applicable to funds authorized to be appropriated for the
Department of Defense for research, development, test, and
evaluation.''.
SEC. 217. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR ASSIGNMENT TO DEFENSE ADVANCED
RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY OF PRIVATE SECTOR PERSONNEL WITH
CRITICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPERTISE.
(a) Extension.--Subsection (e) of section 232 of the Carl Levin and
Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4091) is amended by
striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2030''.
(b) Technical Amendment.--Subsection (f)(2) of such section is
amended by striking ``section 2302'' and inserting ``section 3014''.
SEC. 218. POST-EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN CERTAIN
DEFENSE RESEARCH.
(a) Principal Investigators in Covered Defense Research Projects.--
Except as provided under subsection (c), as a condition of becoming or
remaining a principal investigator of a covered defense research
project, a person shall agree that during the 3-year period beginning
on the last day the person is a principal investigator of such
research, such person may not seek or accept employment, or conduct any
activity, for which a foreign entity of concern provides financial
compensation or in-kind benefits.
(b) Employees of Department of Defense Laboratories.--Except as
provided under subsection (c), as a condition of becoming or remaining
an employee at a laboratory of the Department of Defense, a person
shall agree that during the 3-year period beginning on the last day the
person is an employee at such laboratory, such person may not seek or
accept employment, or conduct any activity, for which a foreign entity
of concern provides financial compensation or in-kind benefits.
(c) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the
restrictions under subsections (a) and (b) with respect to a United
States person if, not later than 30 days before issuing the waiver, the
Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a notice of
the waiver that includes--
(1) an unclassified justification for the waiver; and
(2) a description of any Department of Defense funds
provided to the person for which the waiver is issued or to the
research in which the person participated.
(d) Certification.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a
process, under the initiative established in 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), to ensure that, when a
person who previously made an agreement in subsection (a) or (b)
applies for funding to conduct a covered defense research project in
the future--
(1) the employer of such person can certify that the person
complied with the requirements in subsections (a) and (b); and
(2) that a person whose employer cannot make the
certification in paragraph (1) is ineligible to participate in
the covered defense research project.
(e) Determination of Critical and Emerging Technology.--Not later
than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) determine which technologies are critical or emerging
from among the technologies for which the Department funds
research; and
(2) shall make the results of such determination publicly
available.
(f) Applicability.--This section shall apply with respect to
research that begins on or after the date that is one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``foreign entity of concern'' has the meaning
given that term in section 10612(a) of the Research and
Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C.
19221(a)) and includes a foreign entity that is identified on
the list published under section 1286(c)(9)(A) of the John S.
McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
(Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note).
(2) The term ``covered defense research project'' means a
research project that--
(A) is operated by an institution of higher
education or a subsidiary of an institution of higher
education;
(B) is funded, in whole or in part, by the
Department of Defense; and
(C) involves a critical or emerging technology.
(3) The term ``critical or emerging technology'' means a
technology that the Secretary determines to be critical or
emerging in accordance with subsection (e).
(4) The term ``institution of higher education'' has the
meaning given that term in section 102 of the Higher Education
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002).
SEC. 219. NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENSE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
INSTITUTE.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may establish at least
one National Security and Defense Artificial Intelligence Institute
(referred to in this section as an ``Institute'') at an eligible host
institution.
(b) Institute Described.--A National Security and Defense
Artificial Intelligence Institute referred to in subsection (a) is an
artificial intelligence research institute that--
(1) is focused on a cross-cutting challenge or foundational
science for artificial intelligence systems in the national
security and defense sector;
(2) establishes partnerships among public and private
organizations, including, as appropriate, Federal agencies,
institutions of higher education, including community colleges,
nonprofit research organizations, Federal laboratories, State,
local, and Tribal governments, and industry, including the
Defense Industrial Base and startup companies;
(3) has the potential to create an innovation ecosystem, or
enhance existing ecosystems, to translate Institute research
into applications and products used to enhance national
security and defense capabilities;
(4) supports interdisciplinary research and development
across multiple institutions of higher education and
organizations; and
(5) supports workforce development in artificial
intelligence related disciplines in the United States.
(c) Financial Assistance Authorized.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may award
financial assistance to an eligible host institution, or
consortia thereof, to establish and support one or more
Institutes.
(2) Use of funds.--Financial assistance awarded under
paragraph (1) may be used by an Institute for--
(A) managing and making available to researchers
accessible, curated, standardized, secure, and privacy
protected data sets from the public and private sectors
for the purposes of training and testing artificial
intelligence systems and for research using artificial
intelligence systems with regard to national security
and defense;
(B) developing and managing testbeds for artificial
intelligence systems, including sector-specific test
beds, designed to enable users to evaluate artificial
intelligence systems prior to deployment;
(C) conducting research and education activities
involving artificial intelligence systems to solve
challenges with national security implications;
(D) providing or brokering access to computing
resources, networking, and data facilities for
artificial intelligence research and development
relevant to the Institute's research goals;
(E) providing technical assistance to users,
including software engineering support, for artificial
intelligence research and development relevant to the
Institute's research goals;
(F) engaging in outreach and engagement to broaden
participation in artificial intelligence research and
the artificial intelligence workforce; and
(G) such other activities as may determined by the
Secretary of Defense.
(3) Duration.--Financial assistance under paragraph (1)
shall be awarded for a five-year period, and may be renewed for
not more than one additional five-year period.
(4) Application for financial assistance.--A eligible host
institution or consortia thereof seeking financial assistance
under paragraph (1) shall submit to the Secretary of Defense an
application at such time, in such manner, and containing such
information as the Secretary may require.
(5) Competitive, merit review.--In awarding financial
assistance under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall
use a competitive, merit-based review process.
(6) Collaboration.--In awarding financial assistance under
paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may collaborate other
departments and agencies of the Federal Government with
missions that relate to or have the potential to be affected by
the national security implications of artificial intelligence
systems.
(7) Limitation.--No financial assistance authorized in this
section shall be awarded to an entity outside of the United
States. All recipients of financial assistance under this
section, including subgrantees, shall be based in the United
States and shall meet such other eligibility criteria as may be
established by the Secretary of Defense.
(d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``eligible host
institution'' means an institution of higher education in the United
States that conducts research sponsored by the Department of Defense.
SEC. 220. RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT AND DEPLOYMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Requirement.--
(1) Policies and guidelines.--The Secretary of Defense
shall issue policies and guidelines on the responsible
development and deployment of biotechnology within the
Department of Defense.
(2) Executive agent.--The Secretary shall designate a
senior civilian official within the Office of the Secretary of
Defense to serve as the executive agent to develop the policies
and guidelines under paragraph (1).
(3) Coordination.--The Secretary shall ensure that the
policies and guidelines under paragraph (1) are developed in
consultation with--
(A) the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering;
(B) the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy; and
(C) individuals representing industry, academia,
and civil society.
(4) Public availability.--The Secretary shall make the
policies and guidelines under paragraph (1) publicly available.
(b) Matters Included.--The policies and guidelines under subsection
(a)(1) shall include the following:
(1) Definitions related to the responsible development and
use of biotechnology.
(2) An assessment of whether, and to what extent, existing
statutes, regulations, directives, manuals, or instructions
limit the ability of the Department of Defense to provide
guidelines for the responsible development of emerging
biotechnology.
(3) Guidelines encouraging the safe use of biotechnology
products under appropriate regulatory and other oversight
processes.
(4) Policies relating to informed consent of members of the
Armed Forces participating in the development of biotechnology
products that have not received regulatory approval.
(5) Policies relating to whether, and under which
conditions, irreversible or heritable treatments of potential
biotechnology applications are acceptable.
(6) Policies relating to the potential effects of
biotechnologies on the environment.
(7) Policies relating to the compliance by and obligations
of the Department of Defense with respect to the Convention on
the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling
of Bacteriological and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction
(commonly referred to as the ``Biological Weapons
Convention'').
(8) Such other matters as the Secretary of Defense
determines relevant.
(c) 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 congressional defense committees a report on the
policies and guidelines under subsection (a)(1), including the
methodologies used to develop the policies and guidelines.
(2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified
annex.
(3) Public availability.--The Secretary of Defense shall
make report required under paragraph (1) publicly available,
except such publicly available version of the report may not
include any classified annex provided under paragraph (2).
(d) Briefing.--During the two-year period beginning on the date
that is one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense
committees an annual briefing on the implementation of the policies and
guidelines under subsection (a)(1), including a description of any
needed resources for such implementation.
SEC. 221. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BIOTECHNOLOGY WORKFORCE TRAINING.
(a) Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish and
carry out a training program--
(1) for members of the covered Armed Forces, civilian
employees of the Department of Defense, and contractors of such
Department whose duties the Secretary determines include--
(A) creating or deploying novel biotechnologies;
(B) analyzing, preparing for, or responding to
biological threats; or
(C) planning, research and development,
engineering, or testing and evaluation of systems
(including quality control and assurance, procurement
and contracting, logistics, and cost estimating)
regarding biotechnology; and
(2) on biotechnology and other relevant critical and
emerging technologies.
(b) Consultation.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall consult with
leadership and workforce training managers in the Department to
develop and implement such training program and identify the
individuals described in subsection (a) based on--
(A) the needs and priorities of the Department; and
(B) the relevance of the training to the
individuals' positions.
(2) Material.--The material covered in the training
programs shall be customized by Department leadership to align
with specific needs and mission requirements.
(3) Skills.--The Secretary shall define the essential
skills for biotechnology personnel to better understand what
Federal personnel should undergo training and how to customize
training for groups.
(c) Requirements.--
(1) In general.--The training program established under
this section shall, at a minimum, include information on--
(A) the fundamental science underlying
biotechnology, artificial intelligence and other
relevant critical and emerging technologies;
(B) concepts relating to the technological features
of biotechnology systems;
(C) applications of biotechnology in defense,
health, agriculture, energy, environment, and other
relevant areas;
(D) the ways in which artificial intelligence,
quantum computing, and other technologies are leveraged
to advance biotechnology;
(E) mechanisms by which the Federal Government
supports, funds, purchases, and deploys biotechnology
and its applications;
(F) ways in which the Federal Government can
benefit from biotechnology;
(G) ethical, social, and legal aspects of
biotechnology including ways of incorporating a wide
range of stakeholder perspectives throughout research
and innovation cycles;
(H) ways to mitigate the risks described in
previous subparagraphs, including efforts to create and
identify biotechnologies that are reliable, safe, and
trustworthy; and
(I) future trends in biotechnology, including
intersections with artificial intelligence, quantum
computing, autonomous systems, robotics, advanced
manufacturing, and other relevant technologies, as well
as trends for economic and national security, and
innovation.
(2) Participation.--Any individual described under
subsection (b)(1) shall complete training under this section
annually.
(3) Interactive.--The Secretary shall ensure interactive
learning with scholars and experts from private, public and
nonprofit sectors is included under the training programs. The
Secretary shall provide access to courses through institutions
of professional military education, such as the National
Defense University.
(4) Updates.--The training programs established under this
section shall be updated each year to review and cover advances
in biotechnology and its convergence with other critical and
emerging technologies.
(5) Continuing education.--The Secretary shall update the
training programs established under this section to provide
continuing technology education for individuals described in
subsection (a) and include requirements for refresher training
on the latest advances in biotechnology science, laboratory
work, equipment and software.
(d) Performance Measurements.--The Secretary shall establish
mechanisms to measure participation in training programs required under
this section, and to receive and consider feedback from program
participants to improve training.
(e) 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 that
includes a plan to establish and implement the training programs
required under this section.
(f) Sunset.--This section and the training programs required to be
carried out by this section shall terminate on the date that is five
years after such programs are established under subsection (a).
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``artificial intelligence'' has the meaning
given that term in section 5002 of the National Artificial
Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (division E of Public Law
116-283).
(2) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy,
Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
SEC. 222. BIOTECHNOLOGY SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCY PROGRAM.
(a) Authorization.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
with the Secretaries of the military departments and the heads
of relevant Defense Agencies, may establish and implement a
program (referred to in this section as the ``Program'') to
develop, scale, and transition biotechnology research from the
military service laboratories, including biotechnology-based
chemicals, materials, fuels, and other products relevant to the
mission of the Department of Defense that support the
resilience, sustainability, and responsiveness of the defense
supply chain.
(2) Activities.--Under the Program, the Secretary of
Defense may carry out the following activities:
(A) Conduct an assessment of supply chain
vulnerabilities in the Department of Defense.
(B) Direct the military service laboratories to
establish mechanisms to collaboratively--
(i) conduct applied research, including
experimentation, advanced technological
development, advanced component development,
and rapid prototyping in bioindustrials,
biomanufacturing, and related disciplines to
support defense missions;
(ii) develop, prototype, test, and
transition biologically derived materials and
products to reduce reliance on foreign supply
chains and vulnerable supply chains;
(iii) upgrade, expand, or construct
physical and digital infrastructure, including
laboratory facilities, of the Department and
its partners to support bioindustrial research,
development, testing, prototyping, and
production;
(iv) as needed, enter into contracts,
cooperative agreements, grants, or other
transactions with relevant Federal entities and
non-Federal entities such as commercial
entities, research institutions, and academic
organizations to execute the activities under
this paragraph; and
(v) support education, training, and
workforce development initiatives to build and
sustain a skilled bioindustrial and
biomanufacturing workforce.
(C) Collaborate across the military departments,
Defense Agencies, and other Federal entities to ensure
alignment with national bioindustrial and supply chain
strategies.
(D) Promote the development and utilization of
next-generation feedstocks and processes in ways that
support local economic growth.
(E) Modernize infrastructure through investment in
facilities that enable rapid prototyping and advanced
materials testing.
(F) Establish performance metrics and benchmarks to
measure progress toward operational integration and
transition to programs of record.
(3) Other considerations.--In the event the Secretary
carries out the Program, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(A) prioritize technologies and capabilities that
address critical defense supply chain vulnerabilities
and enhance military readiness, including technologies
and capabilities necessary to--
(i) reduce logistics through field-enabled
manufacturing of materials such as
construction-grade bio-cement and deployable
infrastructure components;
(ii) enhance performance through
development of novel materials including
protective coatings and biologically derived
composites; or
(iii) improve cost efficiency of
manufacturing and reduce dependency on foreign
supply chains;
(B) consult with representatives of industry,
academia, and other Federal agencies with relevant
expertise, to accelerate development and transitions;
and
(C) ensure the Program supports the development and
fielding of emerging technologies such as
biotechnologies that provide operational and strategic
advantages to the Armed Forces, including through--
(i) cross-service and public-private
partnerships; and
(ii) applied research, pilot-scale
production, and technology transition efforts
focused on biomanufacturing and materials
innovation.
(b) Plan and Reports.--
(1) Initial plan.--Not later than 90 days after electing to
commence the Program, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a plan for the allocation of appropriations to
fund the Program.
(2) Annual reports.--Not later than one year after
commencing the Program, and annually thereafter until the
Program terminates under subsection (c), the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a report detailing all
activities carried out under the program. Each report shall
include, to the extent applicable, the following:
(A) A summary of key research, development, and
prototyping efforts initiated or continued during the
year covered by the report, including technical
objectives, anticipated defense applications, and
funding.
(B) A list of significant partnerships or
agreements executed with industry, academic
institutions, and other Federal agencies, including the
purpose, national security nexus, and funding level of
each such partnership or agreement.
(C) An assessment of infrastructure enhancements
undertaken to support bioindustrial development and
scale-up, including facility modernization and
equipment acquisition.
(D) An evaluation of program performance against
established milestones or metrics, including progress
toward the transition of technologies to operational
use or acquisition programs.
(E) An identification of major technical,
logistical, or policy challenges encountered, and
actions taken to mitigate such challenges.
(F) Any recommendations for additional authorities,
funding mechanisms, or interagency coordination
necessary to enhance the effectiveness of the Program.
(3) Form.--Each report under this subsection shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified
annex.
(c) Sunset.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
authority to carry out the Program shall terminate on the date
that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) Extension.--The Program may be continued after the
termination date specified in paragraph (1) if, before such
date, the President--
(A) determines that continuation of the Program is
necessary to meet national economic or national
security needs; and
(B) submits notice of such determination to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives.
SEC. 223. REVIEW AND ALIGNMENT OF STANDARDS, GUIDANCE, AND POLICIES
RELATING TO DIGITAL ENGINEERING.
(a) Review Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military
department, in coordination with the officials specified in
subsection (c), shall complete a comprehensive review of the
standards, guidance, and policies relating to digital
engineering within the covered Armed Forces under the
jurisdiction of that Secretary.
(2) Elements.--Each review under paragraph (1) shall
include, with respect to the covered Armed Forces under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned, the following:
(A) A review of the reference architectures,
standards, and best practices for the use of digital
engineering tools (including digital twins and digital
threads) as in effect at the time of the review,
including standards for the use of such tools at all
stages of program design, development, and testing.
(B) Identification of the current standards guiding
the use of such digital engineering tools, at all
stages of program design, development, and testing.
(C) Assessment of--
(i) the extent to which the use of such
standards and related governance structures is
consistent across the covered Armed Forces
under the jurisdiction of the Secretary
concerned; and
(ii) the level of interoperability of such
standards across such Armed Forces.
(D) Identification of best practices for digital
engineering within each such Armed Force.
(E) Recommendations for improvements to the use of
digital engineering tools in each such Armed Force.
(b) Development of Standard Reference Architecture.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date on
which the Secretary of a military department completes the
review required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall
develop and implement a standard reference architecture to
guide the use of, and best practices for, digital engineering
for program design, development, and testing within each
covered Armed Force under the jurisdiction of that Secretary.
Each reference architecture shall include--
(A) a framework and clear requirements for
developing and deploying digital engineering tools
across program lifecycles; and
(B) defined standards for data management and
modeling.
(2) Periodic review.--Not less frequently than once every
three years following implementation of the standard reference
architecture required under paragraph (1), each Secretary of a
military department shall--
(A) conduct periodic reviews of the reference
architecture to ensure it effectively addresses
advancements in technology and evolving operational
needs; and
(B) if necessary, modify the reference architecture
to address such advancements and needs.
(3) Approval and certification required.--Before a
reference architecture may be implemented under this
subsection, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment, in coordination with the Under Secretary of
Defense for Research and Engineering and the Director of
Operational Test and Evaluation, shall--
(A) review and approve the reference architecture;
and
(B) submit certification of such approval to the
head of the covered Armed Force involved.
(4) Recommendations for further standardization.--Based on
the reviews conducted under paragraph (3), the Under Secretary
of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination
with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering and the Director of Operational Test and
Evaluation, shall--
(A) identify and develop recommendations regarding
areas in which further standardization of reference
architectures across the covered Armed Forces may be
feasible; and
(B) submit such recommendations to the Secretaries
of the military departments.
(c) Officials Specified.--The officials specified in this
subsection are the following--
(1) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment.
(2) The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering.
(3) The Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered Armed Forces'' means the Army, Navy,
Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.
(2) The term ``reference architecture'' means an
authoritative source of information about a specific subject
area that guides and constrains the instantiations of multiple
architectures and solutions, as described in the guidance of
the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense titled
``Reference Architecture Description'', dated June 2010, or any
successor to such guidance.
SEC. 224. APPLICATION OF SOFTWARE INNOVATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT PLANS
TO MODERNIZE TEST AND EVALUATION INFRASTRUCTURE.
(a) Establishment of Digital Test and Evaluation Environment.--
(1) Program.--The Director of the Test Resource Management
Center, in coordination with the officials specified in
paragraph (4), shall establish and maintain a digital test and
evaluation environment for developmental and operational
testing of warfighting capabilities.
(2) Requirements.--The digital test and evaluation
environment required under paragraph (1) shall--
(A) incorporate commercially-derived data
management, analysis, and operations software tools to
enable rapid test and evaluation;
(B) enable real-time and iterative data collection,
management, analysis, and feedback loops across the
life cycle of tested systems;
(C) provide secure environments for testing systems
with operational security sensitivities; and
(D) use a modular open system approach (as defined
in section 4401 of title 10, United States Code) to
ensure the environment can be accessed by multiple
vendors and is interoperable with multiple data
sources, data formats, and digital tools.
(3) Use of software acquisition pathway.--In procuring
software and covered hardware (as defined in section 3603 of
title 10, United States Code) for the digital test and
evaluation environment required under paragraph (1), the
Director of the Test Resource Management center shall use a
software acquisition pathway described in section 3603 of title
10, United States Code.
(4) Officials specified.--The officials specified in this
paragraph are--
(A) the Director of the Defense Innovation Unit;
(B) the Director of Operational Test and
Evaluation; and
(C) each chief of a covered Armed Force.
(b) Data Management Plans.--
(1) In general.--Before a covered Armed Force may conduct a
test and evaluation event, an appropriate official from the
Armed Force shall submit to the Director of Operational Test
and Evaluation and the Director of the Test Resource Management
Center a data management plan for the event. Such data
management plan may be included as part of the Test and
Evaluation Master plan submitted for the event pursuant to
Department of Defense Directive 5000.100.
(2) Plan requirements.--The Director of Operational Test
and Evaluation and the Director of the Test Resource Management
Center shall jointly develop standard requirements for the data
management plans required under paragraph (1). Each such data
management plan shall include, with respect to the test and
evaluation event covered by the plan--
(A) identification of relevant data to be collected
during the event;
(B) methodologies for analyzing data after testing
is complete; and
(C) any other information the Directors determine
appropriate.
(c) Pilot Program to Accelerate Test.--
(1) In general.--The Director of the Defense Innovation
Unit and the Director of the Test Resource Management Center,
in coordination with the Director of Operational Test and
Evaluation, shall jointly carry out a pilot program to
determine how commercial software can be used to accelerate and
improve testing for priority mission areas--
(A) to accelerate continuous integration and
continuous testing of warfighting capabilities by
applying industry best practices and tooling for
scalability, advanced analysis, and data sharing on
identified priority use cases; and
(B) to enable continuous and iterative testing
throughout capability design, development, engineering,
and fielding.
(2) Reports required.--The Director of the Defense
Innovation Unit and the Director of the Test Resource
Management Center, in coordination with the Director of
Operational Test and Evaluation, shall--
(A) not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, submit to the congressional
defense committees an interim report that includes an
implementation plan for the pilot program under
paragraph (1); and
(B) following submittal of the report under
subparagraph (A), but not later than 270 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, submit to the
committees a report on the progress of the pilot
program, which shall include a description of--
(i) the metrics used to measure the
performance of commercial software under the
program;
(ii) the initial findings of the program;
and
(iii) based on such findings, any
identified roadblocks or limitations to using
commercial software and digital tools for
accelerated testing.
(3) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot
program under this subsection shall terminate five years after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
(d) Covered Armed Force Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps,
and Space Force.
SEC. 225. DEMONSTRATION OF NEAR REAL-TIME MONITORING CAPABILITIES TO
ENHANCE WEAPON SYSTEM PLATFORMS.
(a) Program Establishment.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the
chiefs of the Armed Forces, shall carry out a program to equip selected
weapon system platforms with onboard, near real-time, end-to-end serial
bus and radio frequency monitoring capabilities to ensure continuous
operational oversight and cybersecurity health and resiliency.
(b) Phases.--The Secretary of Defense shall implement the program
under subsection (a) in phases as follows:
(1) Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall--
(A) select not fewer than 3 and not more than 5
weapon system platform fleets for initial participation
in the program, prioritizing the MH-60R and MQ-9
aircraft fleets; and
(B) complete the initial deployment of monitoring
capabilities to such platforms.
(2) Not later than one year after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall extend monitoring capabilities
to the complete fleets of selected platforms and complete
initial data collection and analysis from all participating
platforms.
(3) Not later than one year after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall, subject to the availability
of appropriations--
(A) select not fewer than 3 and not more than 5
weapon system platform fleets, in addition to those
selected under paragraph (1), for participation in the
program, prioritizing platforms that demonstrate the
highest potential for cybersecurity improvement and
operational readiness gains based on program data
analysis; and
(B) complete initial deployment of monitoring
capabilities to such additional platforms.
(4) Not later than 18 months after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall complete a
comprehensive evaluation of the monitoring capabilities
demonstrated under the program, including cybersecurity
effectiveness, potential applicability of data to maintenance
improvements, and development of scalability recommendations
for potential Department-wide implementation.
(c) Data Collection and Analysis.--
(1) Chiefs of the armed forces requirements.--Each chief of
an Armed Force with a weapon system platform participating in
the program under subsection (a) shall collect and provide to
the Secretary of Defense data regarding the platform and the
monitoring capabilities demonstrated under the program,
including data on--
(A) cyber threat detection effectiveness;
(B) maintenance efficiency improvements;
(C) safety incident investigation and predictive
maintenance accuracy;
(D) operational readiness and mission capable rates
improvements; and
(E) interoperability and data sharing capabilities
across platforms and services.
(2) Departmental analysis.--The Secretary shall analyze the
data provided under paragraph (1) to assess--
(A) integration challenges and suggestions for
overcoming such challenges in a future Department-wide
program;
(B) scalability requirements for broader
Department-wide implementation; and
(C) novel approaches for utilizing existing
resources in an austere fiscal environment to expand
capabilities across the Department.
(d) Budget Integration.--In the budget justification materials
submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Defense budget
for fiscal year 2028 (as submitted with the budget of the President
under section 1105(a) of title 31), the Secretary of Defense shall
include proposed funding levels for the program expansion authorized
under subsection (b)(3).
(e) Reporting Requirements.--Not later than 90 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each of the
following five years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the status of the program.
Each report shall include, with respect to the period covered by the
report--
(1) implementation plans for the program;
(2) identification of the weapon system platforms selected
for participation in the program; and
(3) analysis of any data collected under the program.
SEC. 226. WESTERN REGIONAL RANGE COMPLEX DEMONSTRATION.
(a) Demonstration Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry
out a demonstration of a joint multi-domain kinetic and non-kinetic
testing and training environment across military departments by
interconnecting existing ranges and training sites in the western
States to improve joint multi-domain training and further testing,
research, and development.
(b) Use of Existing Ranges and Capabilities.--The demonstration
carried out pursuant to subsection (a) shall use existing ranges and
range capability, unless capability gaps are identified in the process
of planning specific demonstration activities.
(c) Activities.--The demonstration carried out pursuant to
subsection (a) shall include the following:
(1) Electromagnetic spectrum operations.
(2) Electromagnetic warfare.
(3) Operations that blend kinetic and non-kinetic effects.
(4) Operations in the information environment.
(5) Joint All Domain Command and Control (commonly known as
``JADC2'').
(6) Information warfare, including the following:
(A) Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
(B) Offensive and defensive cyber operations.
(C) Electromagnetic warfare.
(D) Space operations.
(E) Psychological operations.
(F) Public affairs.
(G) Weather operations.
(d) Timeline for Completion of Initial Demonstration.--In carrying
out subsection (a), the Secretary shall seek to complete an initial
demonstration, interconnecting two or more ranges or testing sites of
two or more military departments in the western States, subject to
availability of appropriations, not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act.
(e) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide the congressional
defense committees a briefing on--
(1) a phased implementation plan and design to connect
ranges and testing sites in the western States, including the
initial demonstration required by subsection (d);
(2) how the design architecture of the plan is in alignment
with recommendations of the 2020 Department of Defense
Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority Strategy; and
(3) how the design architecture will support high-
periodicity training, testing, research, and development.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``information environment'' means the
aggregate of individuals, organizations, and systems that
collect, process, and disseminate, or act on information.
(2) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Defense.
(g) Termination.--This section shall terminate on September 30,
2028.
SEC. 227. REIMBURSEMENT OF NATIONAL GUARD FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT,
TEST, AND EVALUATION EXPENSES.
(a) Availability.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated after the
date of the enactment of this Act for the Department of Defense for
research, development, test, and evaluation shall be available for
reimbursement of pay, allowances, and other expenses which would
otherwise be incurred against appropriations for the reserve components
of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard, in cases in which
members of the such reserve components provide support to research,
development, test, and evaluation projects in which their involvement
furthers the project because of a member's or unit's availability,
qualifications, experience, or education.
(b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed--
(1) to authorize a deviation from established personnel and
training procedures of the reserve components of the Armed
Forces, including the National Guard; or
(2) to authorize the direct engagement of members or units
of such components to conduct independent research,
development, test and evaluation projects.
SEC. 228. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR ANIMAL RESEARCH IN
COLLABORATION WITH FOREIGN COUNTRIES OF CONCERN.
(a) Prohibition.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated
by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the
Department of Defense may be obligated or expended--
(1) to carry out research, development, test, evaluation,
or training activities involving animals--
(A) in collaboration with a foreign country of
concern; or
(B) at any facility located in, or owned or
controlled (directly or indirectly) by, a foreign
country of concern; or
(2) to enter into a contract or other agreement, or make a
grant, pursuant to which such activities would be carried out.
(b) Foreign Country of Concern Defined.--In this section, the term
``foreign country of concern'' has the meaning given that term in
section 9901 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 15 U.S.C.
4651).
SEC. 229. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR GAIN OF FUNCTION
RESEARCH.
(a) Prohibition.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated
by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the
Department of Defense may be obligated or expended--
(1) to conduct gain-of-function research on any potential
pandemic pathogen at any facility operated by or on behalf of
the Department; or
(2) to award contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or
any other form of financial assistance to any institution of
higher education, nonprofit organization, private entity, or
other research institute that is conducting gain-of-function
research on potential pandemic pathogens.
(b) Waiver.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the
prohibition under subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis, with
respect to an individual research project, grant, contract, or
cooperative agreement, if the Secretary determines that such a
waiver is in the national interests of the United States.
(2) Congressional notice.--Not later than 30 days before
the date on which an award is made, a project is initiated, or
an agreement entered into, with respect to which a waiver is
made under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall submit
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives notice of such waiver.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``gain-of-function research'' means any
research that may be reasonably anticipated to confer an
attribute to a pathogen such that the pathogen would have
enhanced pathogenicity or transmissibility in mammals.
(2) The term ``potential pandemic pathogen'' means a
pathogen that, as a result of any gain-of-function research--
(A) is likely more transmissible or likely capable
of wide and uncontrollable spread in human populations;
(B) is likely more virulent or likely to cause
modest or greater morbidity or mortality in humans; or
(C) is likely to pose a severe threat to public
health, the capacity of the public health systems to
function, or national security.
SEC. 230. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING COMPLIANCE WITH
REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE JOINT ENERGETICS TRANSITION
OFFICE.
(a) Limitation.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this
Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Department
of Defense and available for the Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment for travel expenses, not more
than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which
the Secretary of Defense--
(1) establishes a Joint Energetics Transition Office as
required under section 148 of title 10, United States Code; and
(2) submits to the congressional defense committees the
reports required under subsections (b) and (c) of section 241
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
(Public Law 118-31; 136 Stat. 208).
(b) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the
prohibition under subsection (a) if the Secretary--
(1) determines that extenuating circumstances justify such
a waiver; and
(2) provides to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on the reasons for such determination.
Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters
SEC. 241. FEASIBILITY STUDY ON INCORPORATING MILITARILY-RELEVANT
APPLICATIONS OF EMERGING BIOTECHNOLOGY INTO WARGAMING
EXERCISES.
(a) In General.--The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall
conduct a review to determine the feasibility and advisability
modifying the design of wargaming exercises to ensure that such
exercises incorporate militarily-relevant applications of emerging
biotechnology.
(b) Elements.--In conducting the review required under subsection
(a), the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall take into
account--
(1) biotechnology-enabled enhancements that improve the
cognitive and physical performance of warfighters;
(2) biotechnology-enabled chemicals and materials intended
to provide a strategic advantage on the battlefield;
(3) adversaries' use of biotechnology for military purposes
beyond traditional biological weapons; and
(4) any other militarily-relevant applications of
biotechnology determined appropriate by the Chairman.
(c) Consultation.--In conducting the review under subsection (a),
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall consult with--
(1) the commanders of the combatant commands; and
(2) other stakeholders within and outside the Department of
Defense, as necessary, to identify recent militarily-relevant
advancements in the field of biotechnology that could
potentially be incorporated into exercises.
(d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 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). The report shall include--
(1) a detailed summary of any recommended modifications to
wargaming exercises; and
(2) if applicable, a plan for regularly updating the design
of such exercises to keep pace with advances in biotechnology.
(e) Wargaming Exercise Defined.--In this section, the term
``wargaming exercise'' means a military exercise conducted to test or
improve tactical expertise, and includes the Globally Integrated
Wargames.
SEC. 242. FEASIBILITY STUDY ON USE OF CLOUD LABORATORIES.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a review to
determine the feasibility and advisability of using cloud laboratories
at the Department of Defense to provide authorized researchers with
access to high-quality experimental instrumentation and data collection
for purposes of generating high-quality data.
(b) Elements.--In conducting the review required under subsection
(a), the Secretary of Defense shall take into account--
(1) best practices for cloud computing methods to safely
store sensitive data, such as biological data;
(2) considerations related to cybersecurity, biosecurity,
research security, and data privacy;
(3) estimated costs for the construction and sustainment of
cloud laboratories;
(4) estimated timelines for establishing cloud
laboratories; and
(5) consideration of how cloud laboratories can improve the
quality and quantity of data to improve research and
development of novel technologies.
(c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report on the results of the review conducted under
subsection (a).
(d) Cloud Laboratory Defined.--In this section, the term ``cloud
laboratory'' means a physical laboratory equipped with automation and
data storage to conduct experiments.
SEC. 243. QUARTERLY REPORTS ON TERMINATION OF CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY
RESEARCH AWARDS.
(a) Reports Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and on a quarterly basis thereafter, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that includes the following:
(1) With respect to the quarter preceding the date of the
report, identification of each covered award that was
terminated by the Department of defense on the basis that the
award no longer effectuates the programs goals or agency
priorities as provided under the Department of Defense Research
and Development General Terms and Conditions (dated March
2025), or any related or successor guidance.
(2) For each covered award identified under paragraph (1)--
(A) an explanation of whether or not that award was
meeting relevant objectives and requirements; and
(B) a justification for the termination of the
award.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered award'' means an award made by the
Department of Defense relating to the research or development
of any of the 14 critical technology areas.
(2) The term ``14 critical technology areas'' means the
critical technology areas described in the memorandum of the
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering issued
on February 1, 2022, titled ``USD(R&E) Technology Vision for an
Era of Competition'', or any successor guidance.
SEC. 244. REPORT ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MARKET RESEARCH OF CRITICAL
TECHNOLOGY AND CAPABILITIES.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days 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 and the
Under Secretary of Acquisition and Sustainment, shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that--
(1) reviews and assesses the ability of the Department of
Defense to conduct effective and thorough market research on
critical existing and emerging defense technologies; and
(2) makes recommendations for the improvement of such
market research capabilities.
(b) Contents.--The report under subsection (a) shall include the
following:
(1) An assessment of the strategic market evaluation
practices across developmental innovation and acquisition
offices, including practices that are aligned for purposes of
investigating existing commercial technology capabilities in
critical technologies and capabilities.
(2) Recommendations on ways to improve market research and
commercial sector due diligence within key Department of
Defense innovation and acquisition offices, with a particular
focus on deeper engagement with existing private sector
entities.
(3) An assessment of the current status of development
maturity and growth in critical technological market areas.
(4) An assessment of regulatory, legal, and administrative
barriers in testing and evaluation of such critical
technologies that may delay their maturation and development,
such as--
(A) a lack of authority to operate new technologies
domestically; and
(B) barriers to direct commercial sales and foreign
military sales for such critical technologies.
(5) An assessment of how the barriers described in
paragraph (4) may be addressed to direct additional investment
and speed development.
(6) An assessment of current practices of accumulating and
storing market research data across the Department of Defense
enterprise, from early-stage research and development efforts
to mature commercial solutions.
(7) Recommendations, with respect to each critical
technology sector, for enhancing private sector participation,
lowering barriers to entry for commercial sector entities,
decreasing capital costs required for development, and
shortening internal Department of Defense timelines for major
acquisition decisions.
(8) Recommendations for the creation of standardized best
practices for market research and commercial sector due
diligence within key innovation and acquisition organizations
in the Department of Defense.
(c) Consultation.--In preparing the report under subsection (a) the
Secretary shall seek input from relevant individuals and organizations
in commercial industry and the venture capital sector.
TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations
SEC. 301. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026
for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of
the Department of Defense for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for
operation and maintenance, as specified in the funding table in section
4301.
Subtitle B--Energy and Environment
SEC. 311. INCLUSION OF NUCLEAR ENERGY AND NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES IN
ELIGIBLE INVESTMENTS MADE BY OFFICE OF STRATEGIC CAPITAL.
Section 149(f)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (U) through (GG) as
subparagraphs (W) through (II), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subparagraph (T) the following new
subparagraphs:
``(U) Nuclear energy.
``(V) Nuclear technologies.''.
SEC. 312. INCLUSION OF INFORMATION ABOUT PFAS INVESTIGATION AND
REMEDIATION IN ANNUAL REPORT ON DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL
PROGRAMS.
Section 2711 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(6) Information on the costs associated with
investigating and remediating per- and polyfluoroalkyl
substances contamination, including--
``(A) detailed information regarding the total
potential total costs to the Department of
investigating and remediating such contamination at all
locations where investigation and remediation is
expected to be funded by the Department; and
``(B) the cost assumption analysis required under
subsection (d).''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) PFAS Cost Assumption Analysis.--The Secretary shall carry out
an annual cost assumption analysis with respect to the most important
contributors to the costs to the Department of investigating and
remediating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination that--
``(1) includes--
``(A) an assessment of any changes in regulatory
standards, treatment technologies, and site
prioritization that could affect future costs;
``(B) examples of how modifying assumptions about
contamination extent, remediation timelines, or
emerging disposal methods could affect projected costs;
and
``(C) an identification of any funding shortfalls
or other constraints that could affect the
investigation and remediation of such contamination;
and
``(2) incorporates a risk and uncertainty analysis with
respect to the effects of potential changes in the most
important contributors to the costs to the Department of
investigating and remediating per- and polyfluoroalkyl
substances contamination, including--
``(A) variability in the extent of such
contamination based on ongoing site assessments,
inspections, and investigations;
``(B) shifts in regulatory requirements that could
alter investigation and remediation strategies; and
``(C) advances in technologies for the treatment
and disposal such contamination that could reduce or
increase long-term costs.''.
SEC. 313. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO REPLACEMENT OF
FLUORINATED AQUEOUS FILM-FORMING FOAM.
Section 322 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2661 note prec.) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking ``October 1, 2023'' and inserting
``October 1, 2026''; and
(B) by striking ``in excess of one part per billion
of'' and inserting ``detectable'';
(2) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``October 1, 2024''
and inserting ``October 1, 2026'';
(3) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following:
``(d) Exemptions.--Subsections (b) and (c) shall not apply to
firefighting foam for use--
``(1) onboard oceangoing vessels, including use in pier-
side inspection, testing, and maintenance;
``(2) that is necessary to conduct testing to meet military
specification qualification requirements and ensure quality
standards of the inventory of the Department;
``(3) during research, development, test, and evaluation of
fluorine-free fire-fighting agents;
``(4) on naval nuclear submarine propulsion plants; or
``(5) in tactical vehicles and equipment that is
incompatible with fluorine-free fire-fighting agents.''; and
(4) in subsection (e)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by inserting ``the limitation under
subsection (b) or'' before ``the prohibition'';
and
(ii) in subparagraph (B)--
(I) in clause (ii), by inserting
``or to maintain military readiness''
after ``safety'';
(II) by striking clause (iii) and
redesignating clauses (iv) and (v) as
clauses (iii) and (iv), respectively;
and
(III) in clause (iii), as so
redesignated, by striking ``and does
not require revision''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)(C), by striking ``Secretary of
Defense'' and inserting ``Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment''.
SEC. 314. PROVISION OF ALTERNATIVE DRINKING WATER TO CERTAIN
COMMUNITIES WITH PRIVATE DRINKING WATER WELLS
CONTAMINATED WITH PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES OR
POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.
(a) Requirement.--Beginning on the date of the enactment of this
Act, for each household that is located in a community with a private
drinking water well in which contamination from a perfluoroalkyl
substance, polyfluoroalkyl substance, or mixture thereof resulting from
activities of the Department of Defense exceeds the maximum contaminant
level for such substance or mixture, respectively, and that has not
received a permanent safe drinking water solution described in
subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall provide to such
household an alternative source of drinking water (which may include
the provision of bottled water) until such time as--
(1) the degree of cleanup of such contamination has at
least attained such respective maximum contaminant level,
consistent with section 121(d) of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980
(42 U.S.C. 9621(d)); or
(2) the Secretary provides such household with a permanent
safe drinking water solution described in subsection (b).
(b) Permanent Safe Drinking Water Solutions Described.--A permanent
safe drinking water solution described in this subsection is the
connection of a household to a public water system, installation at a
household of an onsite filtration system capable of treating the
contamination specified in subsection (a), or provision to a household
of another permanent alternative source of drinking water.
(c) Coordination With Existing Authorities.--The Secretary of
Defense shall carry out this section in a manner consistent with the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) and any other authority under
environmental law, including by coordinating efforts under subsection
(a) with ongoing efforts to address contamination under such
authorities.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The terms ``maximum contaminant level'' and ``public
water system'' have the meanings given those terms in section
1401 of the Safe Drinking Water Act (42 U.S.C. 300f).
(2) The term ``private drinking water well'' means a
drinking water well that is not a public water system and is
not connected to a public water system.
SEC. 315. RESPONSIBILITIES OF EXECUTIVE AGENT FOR INSTALLATION AND
OPERATIONAL NUCLEAR ENERGY.
(a) Executive Agent.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
with the Secretary of the Army, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering, and the Director of the Strategic
Capabilities Office of the Department of Defense, shall ensure that,
not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act,
there is designated an executive agent of the Department of Defense for
installation and operational nuclear energy.
(b) Responsibilities.--The responsibilities of the executive agent
specified in subsection (a) shall include the following:
(1) In coordination with the commanders of the combatant
commands and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, assessing installation
energy and operational energy needs, and establishing and
maintaining requirements for the use of nuclear energy to meet
such needs, for the purpose of furthering mission critical
activities of the Department of Defense and enhancing national
security.
(2) Consulting with project developers and other experts
from the commercial nuclear industry, potential private owners
and operators of nuclear reactors to be deployed at military
installations, and other persons determined appropriate by the
executive agent, to assess the technological capabilities,
development status, costs, timelines, risks, and potential need
for design evolution of nuclear reactors to meet the needs of
the Department of Defense referred to paragraph (1).
(3) In coordination with the Secretary of Energy, the
Secretaries of the military departments, and the Nuclear
Regulatory Commission, assessing the technology readiness,
licensability, deployability, operability, and maintainability
of nuclear reactors with respect to potential deployment at
military installations.
(4) In coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the
Secretaries of the military departments, integrating technical
and project resources across the Department of Defense for the
use of nuclear reactors to meet the needs of the Department of
Defense referred to in paragraph (1), including by developing a
plan to aggregate the demand for, and the acquisition and
deployment of, nuclear reactors across military installations
and military departments.
(5) In coordination with the Secretary of Energy and the
Nuclear Regulatory Commission--
(A) evaluating the regulatory framework and other
requirements applicable to the use of nuclear reactors
to meet such needs; and
(B) establishing training programs and plans
relating to the acquisition and operation of nuclear
reactors to meet such needs.
(6) Identifying the timelines and resource requirements
necessary for the acquisition and operation of nuclear reactors
to meet such needs, including--
(A) any support necessary from the national
laboratories of the Department of Energy; and
(B) any funding necessary to carry out interim
pilot programs for the limited deployment of nuclear
reactors until such timelines and resource requirements
are met.
(7) Including resource requirements identified pursuant to
paragraph (6), and any other resource requirements necessary to
carry out this subsection, in applicable planning, programming,
budgeting, and execution processes of the Department of
Defense, including by preparing, as applicable--
(A) a program objective memorandum for any new
resource so required; and
(B) a budget justification for any new resource so
required for inclusion in the budget materials
submitted by the Secretary of Defense to Congress in
support of the President's annual budget request
(submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of
title 31, United States Code).
(8) Providing technical support for programs of the
military departments relating to the deployment of nuclear
reactors for installation energy resilience.
(c) Annual Reports.--Not later than September 30, 2026, and
annually thereafter for a period of five years, the executive agent
specified in subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary of Defense
and the congressional defense committees a report describing the
actions taken to implement this section during the one-year period
ending on the date of the submission of such report.
(d) Plan for Program of Record.--
(1) Submission.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the executive agent specified in subsection
(a), shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
plan to establish a program of record of the Department of
Defense for the use of nuclear energy to meet installation
energy and operational energy needs.
(2) Elements.--The plan under paragraph (1) shall include
the following:
(A) An identification of requirements necessary for
the establishment of the program of record specified in
such paragraph.
(B) A budget estimate for such program of record
through 2030 or through the conclusion of the five-year
period following the first date on which a nuclear
reactor is deployed at a military installation,
whichever is later.
(C) A summary of actions taken to implement the
responsibilities under subsection (b) and information
derived as a result of such actions.
(D) Use cases for nuclear reactors, developed in
coordination with the commanders of combatant commands
with respect to installation and operational needs
(including needs relating to the electrification of
operational energy, elimination of fuel supply
vulnerabilities, military installation resilience,
sustainment of military installations, enablement of
multi-domain operations, and advanced weaponry).
(E) An identification of the minimum potential
number of military installations at which nuclear
reactors would be necessary to deploy in order to
establish a cost-effective program, and projected dates
by which such nuclear reactors would achieve initial
operational capability.
(F) An estimate of fuel requirements necessary to
support the deployment of various models of nuclear
reactors at military installations, to inform future
acquisition planning.
(e) Compliance With Applicable Directive.--The Secretary shall
carry out this section in compliance with Directive 5101.1.
(f) Support Within Department of Defense.--In accordance with
Directive 5101.1, the Secretary shall ensure that the military
departments, the Defense Agencies, and other elements of the Department
of Defense provide the executive agent specified in subsection (a) with
the appropriate support and resources needed to perform the roles,
responsibilities, and authorities of the executive agent.
(g) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) The term ``Directive 5101.1'' means Department of
Defense Directive 5101.1, or any successor directive relating
to the responsibilities of an executive agent of the Department
of Defense.
(2) The terms ``energy resilience'' and ``military
installation resilience'' have the meanings given those terms
in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.
(3) The term ``executive agent'' has the meaning given the
term ``DoD Executive Agent'' in Directive 5101.1.
(4) The term ``operational energy'' has the meaning given
that term in section 2924 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 316. ESTABLISHMENT OF ADVANCED NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES TRANSITION
WORKING GROUP.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a
working group to be known as the ``Advanced Nuclear Technologies
Transition Working Group''.
(b) Membership.--The working group shall be composed of the
following members, or designees thereof:
(1) The Secretary of Defense.
(2) The Secretaries of the military departments.
(3) The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
(4) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment.
(5) The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering.
(6) The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.
(7) The Director of the Defense Innovation Unit.
(8) The Director of the Strategic Capabilities Office.
(9) The head of any other organizational entity of the
Department of Defense the Chairperson determines appropriate.
(c) Chairperson.--The Secretary of Defense, or a designee thereof,
shall serve as the Chairperson of the working group.
(d) Duties.--The duties of the working group shall include the
following:
(1) Developing and implementing a strategy to accelerate
the procurement and fielding of commercially available advanced
nuclear technologies using available authorities.
(2) Identifying critical installation energy and
operational energy needs of military installations and the
combatant commands that may be addressed through the use of
advanced nuclear technologies, ensuring such needs are
considered in relation to efforts and planned efforts of the
Department of Defense, and developing an accelerated pathway to
leverage advanced nuclear technologies to address any gap in
such needs.
(3) Coordinating efforts among the members of the working
group for the demonstration and transition of advanced nuclear
technologies, including by increasing opportunities for
collaboration between the Department of Defense and potential
partners within the commercial nuclear industry with respect to
research and development, testing and evaluation, and
procurement activities relating to such technologies.
(4) Coordinating with the heads of other relevant Federal
departments and agencies regarding the conduct of interagency
activities and development of best practices to address
obstacles to the rapid fielding of advanced nuclear
technologies, including any such obstacle relating to workforce
development, regulatory frameworks, licensing requirements,
access to fuel sources, safety or security standards, or
decommissioning.
(5) Establishing opportunities for engagement with
developers of advanced nuclear technologies within the
commercial nuclear industry to assess the availability
(including, as applicable, the timeline for availability) of
micro-reactor and small modular reactor capabilities for
potential application to meet the needs of the Department of
Defense.
(e) Meetings.--The working group shall meet at the call of the
Chairperson and not less frequently than quarterly.
(f) Briefings and Reports.--
(1) Initial briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Chairperson shall provide to
the congressional defense committees a briefing on the
organization, plans, milestones, and activities of the working
group.
(2) Annual report.--Not later than September 30, 2026, and
annually thereafter until the date of termination under
subsection (g), the Chairperson shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report describing, with
respect to the year preceding the date of submission of the
report, the plans, milestones, and activities of the working
group, including a description of the status during such year
of any project relating to advanced nuclear technologies, any
funding or other requirement associated with such a project,
and any plan to transition a capability under such a project.
(g) Termination.--The working group shall terminate on September
30, 2029.
(h) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``micro-reactor'' means an advanced nuclear
reactor, as such term is defined in section 951(b)(1) of the
Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16271(b)(1)), with a rated
capacity of less than 50 electrical megawatts.
(2) The term ``operational energy'' has the meaning given
that term in section 2924 of title 10, United States Code.
(3) The term ``small modular reactor'' means an advanced
nuclear reactor, as such term is defined in section 951(b)(1)
of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16271(b)(1))--
(A) with a rated capacity of less than 500
electrical megawatts; and
(B) that may be constructed and operated in
combination with similar reactors at a single site.
(4) The term ``working group'' means the working group
established under subsection (a).
SEC. 317. DEPARTMENT OF AIR FORCE PROGRAM OF RECORD FOR COMMERCIAL
WEATHER DATA.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than September 30, 2027, the
Secretary of the Air Force shall establish a program of record of the
Department of the Air Force to--
(1) acquire and use commercial weather data to--
(A) support operational weather forecasting; and
(B) enhance mission planning and execution in data-
sparse and contested environments;
(2) integrate such commercial weather data and related
systems into meteorological and decision support frameworks of
the Air Force; and
(3) ensure resilience against adversarial advancements in
space-based environmental monitoring.
(b) Submission to Congress.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the
Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense
committees, with respect to the program of record to be established
under subsection (a), the following:
(1) A transition plan for the adoption of such program of
record, including projected costs and funding requirements over
the period covered by the program objective memorandum process
for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
(2) An acquisition strategy for such program of record,
including an outline of potential middle tier of acquisition
pathways or major capability acquisition pathways (as such term
is defined in Department of Defense Instruction 5000.85, titled
``Major Capability Acquisition'' and issued on August 6, 2020
(or successor instruction)).
(3) A budget justification for inclusion of such program of
record in the budget materials submitted by the Secretary of
Defense to Congress in support of the President's annual budget
request (submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of
title 31, United States Code) for fiscal year 2027, to secure
sustained funding.
SEC. 318. PILOT PROGRAM ON NAVY INSTALLATION NUCLEAR ENERGY.
(a) Pilot Program Required.--Beginning not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of
the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment shall carry out a
ten-year pilot program at one or more naval installations for the
purpose of determining how small modular reactors or mobile reactors
could be used--
(1) to meet the coastal installation energy needs of the
Navy during the ten-year period beginning on the date of the
enactment of this Act; and
(2) to inform the development of concepts for the use of
nuclear power facilities to support increased energy security
for Navy and Marine Corps installations.
(b) Installation Prioritization.--In selecting naval installations
for the pilot program required by subsection (a), the Assistant
Secretary of the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment shall
prioritize an installation that--
(1) has entered into, as of the date of the enactment of
this Act, a memorandum of agreement with a private power
provider to explore the use of a small modular reactor or
mobile reactor for installation energy requirements; and
(2) contributes support to naval operational forces in the
mid-Atlantic region.
(c) Public-private Partnerships.--
(1) Available infrastructure.--The Assistant Secretary of
the Navy for Energy, Installations, and Environment may carry
out the pilot program required by subsection (a) by assessing
and making recommendations regarding how to make available the
facilities of a Navy or Marine Corps program selected for
participation in the pilot program.
(2) Data centers.--As part of the pilot program, the
Assistant Secretary shall evaluate and make recommendations
regarding how to make available Navy or Marine Corps facilities
to co-locate data centers with the assessed, representative
small modular reactors or mobile reactors.
(3) Contracts.--The pilot program does not require the
Secretary of the Navy to enter into any new contract, such as
an energy savings performance contract.
(d) Reporting Requirements.--
(1) Annual report.--In each report submitted under section
2925 of title 10, United States Code, during the period
beginning on the date that is one year after the date of
enactment of this Act and ending on September 30, 2032, the
Secretary of the Navy shall include, for the year covered by
the report, each of the following:
(A) A five-year funding plan for all Navy nuclear
shore and installation power programs for the Navy,
including nuclear efforts provided for in the context
of the Navy Shore Energy Program and any identified
funding shortfalls.
(B) An identification of authorities required and
remaining barriers to the provision of nuclear power
from a military installation to civilian energy grids.
(C) A review of lessons learned from related
efforts conducted by the other military departments,
the Defense Innovation Unit, and any other entities the
Secretary considers relevant.
(D) An analysis of efforts taken by the Navy to use
nuclear power on Navy installations to support data
center power demands.
(E) Any other details the Secretary of the Navy
considers relevant.
(2) Final report.--Upon conclusion of the pilot program,
the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report that includes, or include in the
report required under section 2925 of title 10, United States
Code, for the fiscal year during which the pilot program
concludes, the following:
(A) An identification of the funding that would be
required to convert the pilot program to a program of
record.
(B) An identification of all available funding
provided in the budget of the Navy for the fiscal year
during which the report is submitted for nuclear power
at Navy and Marine Corps installations.
(e) Early Termination.--The Secretary of the Navy may terminate the
pilot program before the expiration of the five-year period referred to
in subsection (a) if the Secretary provides notice of such early
termination to the congressional defense committees.
SEC. 319. PILOT PROGRAM TO INSTALL PROPANE-POWERED GENERATORS AT A
DOMESTIC DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE FACILITY.
(a) Program Required.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Energy, Installations and the Environment shall carry out a pilot
program under which the Assistant Secretary shall install propane-
powered generators at an organic industrial base facility. Under the
pilot program, such generators shall--
(1) be used in tandem with an on-site microgrid in order to
improve the resiliency and redundancy of power generation at
the facility; and
(2) be powered by conventional or renewable propane.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``microgrid'' has the meaning given such term
in section 641(b)(6) of the United States Energy Storage
Competitiveness Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17231(b)(6)).
(2) The term ``propane'' has the meaning given such term in
section 3(6) of the Propane Education and Research Act of 1996
(15 U.S.C. 6402(6)).
(c) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot program
under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 320. STRATEGY TO ACCELERATE REMEDIATION OF CONTAMINATION FROM
PERFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.
(a) Strategy.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a strategy to accelerate the
remediation efforts of the Department of Defense with respect to
contamination from perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl
substances, which shall include--
(1) criteria of the Department for the prioritization of
military installations and National Guard facilities with
respect to which such efforts are planned or underway, based on
relative risk to human health, demonstrated environmental
impact, and proximity to any community affected, or at risk of
being affected, by such contamination;
(2) timelines for completing each phase of the cleanup
process under CERCLA with respect to such contamination for
each such military installation or National Guard facility;
(3) a plan for deploying additional technologies,
personnel, or other resources to reduce delays to such
remediation efforts, including an identification of--
(A) the number of laboratories accredited by the
environmental laboratory accreditation program of the
Department to test for the presence of perfluoroalkyl
substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances; and
(B) the number of laboratories in the process of
being so accredited; and
(4) benchmarks for evaluating the performance of each
military department or Defense Agency with respect to response
efforts to address contamination from perfluoroalkyl substances
and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
(b) Public Dashboard.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish on a publicly
accessible website of the Department an online dashboard that provides
information on the actions of the Department, including each military
department, relating to contamination from perfluoroalkyl substances
and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The dashboard shall be updated on a
semiannual basis and shall include a summary of--
(1) funding levels and expenditures relating to response
efforts to address such contamination, dissagregated by each
military installation or National Guard facility with respect
to which such efforts are planned or underway;
(2) the status of response efforts to address such
contamination under the applicable phase of the cleanup process
under CERCLA, including the status of any interim removal
actions, at each such site;
(3) projected and actual timelines for the completion of
remediation with respect to such contamination at each such
site; and
(4) points of contact for community engagement.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The terms ``CERCLA'', ``National Guard facility'',
``removal'', and ``response'' have the meanings given those
terms in section 2700 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``Defense Agency'' has the meaning given such
term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code.
Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment
SEC. 331. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION OF DEPOT WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS FOR
UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION.
Section 2208(u)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2027''.
SEC. 332. DESIGNATION OF SENIOR OFFICIALS RESPONSIBLE FOR INTEGRATION
OF GLOBAL CONTESTED LOGISTICS POSTURE MANAGEMENT.
(a) Designation of Senior Military Department Officials.--Chapter
131 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end
the following new section:
``Sec. 2229b. Responsibility for contested logistics posture management
``(a) Designation of Responsible Official.--The Chair of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff shall designate the member or employee of the Joint
Staff with primary responsibility for the core logistics capabilities
of supply, maintenance operations, prepositioned stocks, deployment and
distribution, health services support, engineering, logistics services,
and operational contract to serve as the official within the Department
with principal responsibility for the integration of global contested
logistics posture management across the military departments. In
carrying out such responsibility, such official shall coordinate with
the senior military department officials designated under subsection
(c).
``(b) Responsibilities.--The official designated under subsection
(a) shall coordinate and deconflict the activities of the military
departments with respect to each of the following:
``(1) The locations of sites outside the continental United
States at which stocks of supplies and equipment as well as the
composition of those stocks.
``(2) The provision of adequate intra-theater sea and air
capability to move material and personnel throughout the
theater.
``(3) The monitoring and coordination of resourcing
decisions by the military departments in support of operational
plans and contingencies.
``(4) The identification of shortcomings in the provision
of resources identified in paragraphs (2) and (3).
``(c) Senior Military Department Officials.--(1) Each secretary of
a military department shall designate, from among officials serving in
the department, an official to have principal responsibility for
contested logistics posture management for that department.
``(2) Each senior official designated under paragraph (1) shall be
responsible for--
``(A) ensuring that the department concerned is adequately
prepared to provide coordinated logistics support to the armed
forces of that department in contested environments outside the
continental United States, including by--
``(i) establishing or arranging for access to
locations through which supplies and equipment can be
provided to such forces;
``(ii) developing any necessary infrastructure; and
``(iii) to the extent feasible, prepositioning
supplies and equipment at such locations; and
``(B) ensuring that the logistics capabilities described in
subparagraph (A) meet the requirements of the operational and
contingency plans of such forces.
``(3) Each senior official designated under paragraph (1) may
designate an official of the military department concerned to serve as
a deputy to assist the senior official in carrying out the
responsibilities under this section.
``(d) Contested Logistics Posture Strategy.--(1) The official
designated under subsection (a), in coordination with each senior
official designated under subsection (b) and any other Department
official identified by the Secretary, shall develop and implement a
strategy for carrying out the responsibilities described in subsection
(c)(2).
``(2) The strategy required under paragraph (1) shall include each
of the following:
``(A) A description of--
``(i) the locations of sites outside the
continental United States at which stocks of supplies
and equipment are prepositioned as of the date of the
strategy;
``(ii) the status and disposition of such
prepositioned stocks; and
``(iii) the operational or contingency plan such
stocks are intended to support.
``(B) An identification of--
``(i) any shortcomings associated with the sites
and prepositioned stocks described in subparagraph (A)
that must be addressed to optimally execute operational
and contingency plans; and
``(ii) any additional sites, infrastructure, or
equipment that may be needed to address such
shortcomings and support such plans.
``(C) A description of any additional funding or other
resources required--
``(i) to address the shortcomings identified under
subparagraph (B)(i); and
``(ii) to provide for the additional sites,
infrastructure, and equipment identified under
subparagraph (B)(ii).
``(D) A prioritized list of investment recommendations for
each item described in subparagraph (C).
``(E) An identification of each case in which the military
department concerned lacks the authority or ability to access a
location outside the United States for purposes of providing
logistics support as required under operational and contingency
plans, set forth separately by location.
``(F) An assessment of any existing and projected threats
to sites outside the continental United States that are
expected to support such operational and contingency plans.
``(3) The strategy required under paragraph (1) shall cover the
period of two years following the date of the strategy and shall be
updated on an biennial basis.''.
(b) Deadline for Designation.--Not later than 90 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military
department shall make the designation required under section 2229b(b)
of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).
(c) Deadline; Reports.--
(1) Deadline.--The development of the strategy required
under subsection (d) of section 2229b of title 10, United
States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be completed by
not later than January 31, 2027.
(2) Initial report.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the official designated under
subsection (a) of such section 2229b shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that includes--
(A) the names of the officials designated under
subsection (b) of such section; and
(B) a plan for the completion of the development of
the strategy required under subsection (d) of such
section.
(3) Biennial interim reports.--During the period beginning
on the date of the submission of the initial report under
paragraph (2) and ending on the date of the completion of the
development of the strategy required under subsection (d) of
such section 2229b, the official designated under subsection
(a) of such section shall submit to the congressional defense
committees semi-annual reports each of which shall include--
(A) an update on the progress made toward the
completion of the development of the strategy; and
(B) an assessment of the progress of the official
with respect to the responsibilities of the official
under subsection (b) of such section.
SEC. 333. MODIFICATION OF MINIMUM CAPITAL INVESTMENT FOR CERTAIN DEPOTS
OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
Section 2476(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``the preceding three fiscal years'' and inserting ``the
preceding fiscal year, the current fiscal year, and the estimated
amount for the following fiscal year''.
SEC. 335. MODIFICATION TO ANNUAL REPORT ON NAVY SHIPYARD INFRASTRUCTURE
OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM.
Section 355(c)(2)(A) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 8013 note) is amended by
inserting ``and the incorporation of digital infrastructure (including
hardware, software, and cloud storage) and platforms'' before ``;
and''.
SEC. 336. STRATEGY TO IMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE OF CERTAIN DEPOTS OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
Section 359 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1323; 10 U.S.C. 2476 note) is
amended--
(1) by striking subsection (c); and
(2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections
(c) and (d), respectively.
SEC. 337. PILOT PROGRAM FOR ARSENAL WORKLOAD SUSTAINMENT.
(a) Establishment of Pilot Program.--Not later than 90 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
establish a pilot program to incentivize public-private partnerships at
arsenals of the Department of the Army, to be known as the ``Arsenal
Workload Sustainment Pilot Program'' (in this section referred to as
the ``pilot program'').
(b) Prioritization.--
(1) In general.--In carrying out the pilot program, the
Secretary shall prioritize the award of a contract to a non-
public partner that will use a Government owned, Government
controlled arsenal of the Department of the Army.
(2) Selection.--The Secretary shall select to participate
in the pilot program non-public partners that the Secretary
determines demonstrate that the performance of any work under
the pilot program shall be performed equally by employees of
the Department of Defense and the non-public partner.
(c) Regulations.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue regulations to
implement subsection (b).
(d) Report.--
(1) Submission.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the activities
conducted under the pilot program, including a description of
any operational challenges identified in the course of such
conduct.
(2) Elements.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include
the following:
(A) A breakout, by relevant budget account, of the
workload achieved during the prior fiscal year at each
Government owned, Government controlled arsenal of the
Department of the Army for which a contract was awarded
under the pilot program, whether directly or pursuant
to such contract.
(B) An assessment of relevant budget accounts where
any such arsenal may be used to meet future procurement
needs of the Department of Defense, irrespective of
cost.
(C) An outlook of expected workload at each such
arsenal during the period covered by the future-years
defense program submitted to Congress under section 221
of title 10, United States Code.
(D) The capital investments required to be made at
each such arsenal to ensure compliance and operational
capacity.
(e) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot program
shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the
establishment of the pilot program.
(f) Non-public Partner Defined.--In this section, the term ``non-
public partner'' means an entity, individual, university, or nonprofit
organization that is not part of the United States Government.
SEC. 338. DEPOT-LEVEL MAINTENANCE COORDINATION IN MULTINATIONAL
EXERCISES.
(a) In General.--Each year, the Secretary of the Air Force shall
incorporate in at least one multinational exercise conducted in the
area of operations of the United States Indo-Pacific Command--
(1) depot-level maintenance, repair, and sustainment
considerations, including binational or multinational planning
sessions with covered nations on--
(A) identifying opportunities to cooperate on
depot-level maintenance and repair in ways that
minimize transportation requirements in such area of
operations and determining the authorities necessary to
deliver the necessary joint capabilities;
(B) facilitating real-time coordination between the
United States and covered nations to maintain munitions
stock levels and resupply routes in the such area of
operations;
(C) mutual recognition of airworthiness and
maintenance certification between the United States and
covered nations; and
(D) emergency tabletop exercises, such as when an
aircraft of a covered nation breaks down on United
States territory, and vice versa, in a contested
logistics environment; and
(2) coordination with the Air Force Sustainment Center,
including the participation of representatives of--
(A) the United States Indo-Pacific Command;
(B) United States Air Force Pacific;
(C) the United States Air Mobility Command; and
(D) the Air Force Sustainment Center.
(b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to
Congress a report summarizing the lessons learned from carrying out an
exercise in accordance with subsection (a) with respect to the Republic
of Korea and the Commonwealth of Australia. Such report shall include
each of the following:
(1) A list of candidate systems for co-sustainment with
Korea and Australia.
(2) A list of depot-level repair workload opportunities to
undertake with Korea and Australia, including testing equipment
or line replaceable units.
(3) Opportunities to incorporate Korean and Australian
industry partners in depot-level maintenance repair activities,
including through public-private partnerships.
(4) An identification of any potential logistical
challenges that could arise with the host country, including
with respect to workforce, housing, and location of workload.
(5) An identification of any potential impediments
involving intellectual property or data rights between original
equipment manufacturers and the Department of the Air Force or
between the Department of the Air Force and named partner
countries.
(6) An identification of any potential impediments related
to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and related
statutes.
(7) Any additional recommendations to Congress that would
ease the facilitation of depot-level maintenance repair
partnerships with Korea and Australia, including changes to
existing status of forces agreements.
(8) An analysis of current maintenance and repair
capabilities and gaps in the organic industrial base of Korea
and Australia.
(9) An assessment of the types of maintenance and repair
activities (depot-level, preventative, corrective) that may be
most appropriate for partnership with Korea and Australia.
(10) An assessment of how partnerships may contribute to
allied contingency operations, interoperability, and regional
posture resilience in the Indo-Pacific region.
(11) A consideration of planning factors related to the
evolving force generation models, future-generation aircraft
programs, deployment schedules, statutory maintenance
thresholds, and other relevant operational requirements of the
Department of the Air Force.
(c) Covered Nation Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
nation'' means any of the following:
(1) The Commonwealth of Australia.
(2) Canada.
(3) Japan.
(4) New Zealand.
(5) The Republic of Korea.
(6) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
Ireland.
(7) Any other nation designated a covered nation for the
purposes of this section by the Secretary of the Air Force.
SEC. 339. MAINTENANCE INSPECTION CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Requirement.--Subject to the requirements of subsection (b),
the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that when the Department of
Defense conducts maintenance of aviation critical safety items and
mission critical parts, such maintenance--
(1) includes the use of a technical data requirement or
organic or commercially available diagnostic tool, if such a
requirement or tool is required and available; and
(2) is not conducted solely through visual inspection
unless--
(A) no such requirement or tool is available; or
(B) only a visual inspection is required under a
technical data requirement.
(b) Sustainment.--The Secretary shall ensure that the acquisition
of appropriate technical data requirements and diagnostic tools for the
conduct of maintenance of aviation critical safety items and mission
critical parts are planned as part of the sustainment of the systems
containing such items and parts.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``aviation critical safety item'' means any
part, assembly, installation equipment, launch equipment,
recovery equipment, or support equipment for an aircraft or
aviation weapon system the failure, malfunction, or absence of
which could cause--
(A) a catastrophic or critical failure resulting in
the loss of or serious damage to the aircraft or weapon
system;
(B) an unacceptable risk of personal injury or loss
of life; or
(C) an uncommanded engine shutdown that jeopardizes
safety.
(2) The term ``corrosion'' means the deterioration of a
material or its properties, including non-metallic materials,
due to a reaction of that material with the chemical
environment.
(3) The term ``diagnostic tool'' means a non-destructive
inspection tool capable of--
(A) detecting corrosion, cracks, component damage,
adhesion failure, and standard wear and tear; and
(B) leveraging artificial intelligence and machine
learning to build a predictive maintenance database
when necessary to improve maintainability.
SEC. 340. JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER SUSTAINMENT.
(a) Requirements.--By not later than September 30, 2028, the
Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of the Navy
and the Secretary of the Air Force, shall ensure that--
(1) sufficient wartime spares, support equipment, and depot
level capabilities are projected to be available for the F-35
Joint Strike Fighter to--
(A) sustain F-35 Joint Strike Fighter operations
for at least 90 days in the most stressing operational
plan required of each such Secretary; and
(B) meet the fleet wide minimum readiness targets
established by each such Secretary; and
(2) each F-35 Joint Strike Fighter contractor has provided
to the Secretary of the Navy or the Secretary of the Air Force,
as applicable, and such Secretary has validated as accurate,
all information that is necessary for the Department of Defense
to successfully complete the financial reporting and
accountability requirements for F-35 property, including--
(A) the incorporation of information relating to
the management and reporting of Government property
that has been provided for contractor performance, as
defined and agreed upon in the contract entered into by
the contractor; and
(B) the remediation of all material weaknesses of
the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program identified in the
Department of Defense Agency Financial Report for
Fiscal Year 2024 that are within the control and
responsibility of the contractor.
(b) Treatment of Individual Contracts.--The information required
under subsection (a)(2) may be provided on an individual contract
basis.
(c) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive a requirement under subsection
(a) if the Secretary--
(1) determines that such waiver is in the national security
interests of the United States; and
(2) provides to the congressional defense committees notice
of such determination, which shall include an identification of
the concern of the Secretary, a remedial action plan, and a
proposed timeline to meet the requirements of such subsection.
(d) Report.--Not later than February 1, 2026, the Secretary of
Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of the Navy and the
Secretary of the Air Force, shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program that
includes a description of each of the following:
(1) The top scarce supply assets and plans to reach
sustainable supply positions by not later than September 30,
2028.
(2) The readiness condition of afloat and deployment spares
packages and efforts available to refresh outdated supplies and
spares.
(3) The fiscal programming, by fiscal year, necessary to
reduce deficient parts and depot capabilities to meet the joint
strike fighter planning targets by not later than September 30,
2028.
SEC. 341. MODERNIZATION OF ARMY ARSENALS.
(a) In General.--In order to accelerate the modernization of the
organic industrial base of the Army and to expand capacity across the
munitions industrial base to meet the munitions requirements of the
Army, the Secretary of the Army shall--
(1) assess existing Army facilities, as well as existing
environmental permits, security arrangements, and personnel, to
identify facilities that could be used or modified for the
production of munitions; and
(2) in identifying facilities under paragraph (1), ensure
that such facilities have enough property that is available and
suitable for future industrial or technical development.
(b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that the
Secretary should expedite the use or modification of Army facilities to
the fullest extent possible in order to increase the rate of production
of munitions.
SEC. 342. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF CIVILIAN
PERSONNEL EMPLOYED AT PINE BLUFF ARSENAL, ARKANSAS, AND
RED RIVER ARMY DEPOT, TEXAS.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year
2026 may be used to reduce the number of civilian personnel employed at
the Pine Bluff Arsenal, Arkansas, or Red River Army Depot, Texas, until
the date on which the Secretary of the Army--
(1) certifies to the congressional defense committees that
such a reduction complies with--
(A) civilian personnel reduction limitations
required by section 2687 of title 10, United States
Code;
(B) the requirement under section 7532 of title 10,
United States Code, to have supplies needed for the
Department of the Army made in factories or arsenals
owned by the United States; and
(C) overall limitations on depot-level maintenance
and repair workload that may be performed by non-
Federal Government personnel under a contract pursuant
to section 2466 of title 10, United States Code; and
(2) submits to the congressional defense committees a
report that includes--
(A) a detailed cost analysis associated with each
of subparagraphs (A) through (C) of paragraph (1);
(B) detailed estimates of the costs that will be
incurred if the Army moves the white phosphorus
ammunition mission away from Pine Bluff Arsenal,
including the cost and time associated with acquiring
the necessary environmental permits; and
(C) current capability gaps within the Army that
could be filled through the Army organic industrial
base, including with respect to s-UAS, battery
technology, and brushless motors.
Subtitle D--Organizational Matters
SEC. 351. ESTABLISHMENT OF ARMY MUSEUM SYSTEM.
Chapter 775 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 7715. Army museum system
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Army shall support a system
of official Army museums within the United States Army Center of
Military History. Such system shall include the National Museum of the
United States Army and may contain other museums honoring individual
installations, units, and branches, as designated by the Secretary of
the Army, that meet criteria established under subsection (b).
``(b) Criteria for Designation.--The Secretary of the Army shall
establish criteria for designating museums of subsection (a) for
inclusion in the Army museum system. Such criteria shall include--
``(1) historical significance to Army operations,
technology, or personnel;
``(2) public accessibility and educational outreach
programs; and
``(3) alignment with the mission of the Army to preserve
its heritage.
``(c) Criteria for Closure.--The Secretary of the Army shall
establish criteria for closing museums within the Army museum system.
If the Secretary decides to close a museum in such system, the
Secretary shall submit to Congress, not later than 90 days before the
date on which the museum closes, notice that includes--
``(1) a plan for the preservation, storage, or alternate
display of historical collections contained in the museum;
``(2) how any issues relating to museum personnel will be
resolved;
``(3) an identification of any efforts to maintain museum
operations through public-private partnerships; and
``(4) an analysis of the cost to transport, consolidate,
and preserve the historical collections contained in the
museum.
``(d) Funding and Support.--Consistent with applicable law, the
Secretary may enter into partnerships, including with nonprofit
organizations, to enhance the financial sustainability and public
engagement of the museums in the Army museum system.''.
SEC. 352. AUTHORIZATION TO MAINTAIN A LIBRARY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE
NAVY.
Chapter 803 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 8030. Library
``(a) Authorization.--The Secretary of the Navy may maintain in the
Department of the Navy a library as a centralized institution dedicated
to preserving, curating, and providing access to historical records,
technical documents, and educational resources pertinent to the mission
and heritage of the Navy.
``(b) Mission.--The mission of a library maintained under this
section shall include--
``(1) collecting and preserving naval historical records,
manuscripts, artifacts, and publications;
``(2) supporting research, education, and training for
historians, the general public, and personnel of the Department
of the Navy;
``(3) enhancing the institutional knowledge and operational
readiness of the Navy through access to technical, strategic,
and doctrinal resources; and
``(4) promoting public understanding of the contributions
of the Navy to national defense and maritime history.''.
SEC. 353. AUTHORIZATION TO MAINTAIN A NAVY ART GALLERY.
Chapter 803 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section
352, is further amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 8030A. Art gallery
``(a) Authorization.--The Secretary of the Navy may maintain an art
gallery to preserve, display, and promote artwork related to the
history, heritage, and operations of the United States Navy.
``(b) Mission.--The mission of an art gallery maintained under
subsection (a) shall include--
``(1) to collect and exhibit artworks, including paintings,
drawings, and sculptures, that depict naval operations,
personnel, and significant historical events;
``(2) to enhance the morale and welfare of Navy personnel
by celebrating their service through artistic representation;
and
``(3) to educate the public and preserve the cultural
legacy of the Navy for future generations.''.
SEC. 354. ESTABLISHMENT OF UNITED STATES NAVY MUSEUM SYSTEM.
Chapter 861 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting after section 8617 the following new section:
``Sec. 8617A. United States Navy Museum System
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Navy shall support a system
of official Navy museums, which shall collectively be known as the
`United States Navy Museum System'. Such system shall include the
following museums:
``(1) The National Museum of the United States Navy.
``(2) The United States Naval Academy Museum.
``(3) The Naval War College Museum.
``(4) The Submarine Force Museum.
``(5) The National Naval Aviation Museum.
``(6) The USS Constitution Museum.
``(7) The United States Navy Seabee Museum.
``(8) The Puget Sound Navy Museum.
``(9) The Naval Undersea Museum.
``(10) The National Museum of the American Sailor.
``(11) Such other museums as may be designated by the
Secretary of the Navy that meet criteria established under
subsection (b).
``(b) Criteria for Designation.--The Secretary of the Navy shall
establish criteria for designating museums other than museums
identified in paragraphs (1) through (10) of subsection (a) for
inclusion in the United States Navy Museum System. Such criteria shall
include--
``(1) historical significance to naval operations,
technology, or personnel;
``(2) public accessibility and educational outreach
programs; and
``(3) alignment with the mission of the Navy to preserve
its heritage.
``(c) Funding and Support.--Consistent with applicable law, the
Secretary may enter into partnerships, including with nonprofit
organizations, to enhance the financial sustainability and public
engagement of the museums in the United States Museum System.''.
SEC. 355. ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE NATIONAL GUARD.
(a) Establishment.--Chapter 1 of title 32, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 116. Center for the Study of the National Guard
``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
with the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, shall establish a center,
to be known as the `Center for the Study of the National Guard' at an
appropriate academic institution that--
``(1) maintains an established relationship with the
National Guard Bureau;
``(2) possesses a strong academic program in military
history; and
``(3) is situated in proximity to a major National Guard
installation.
``(b) Responsibilities.--The Center for the Study of the National
Guard shall--
``(1) serve as the principal repository for historical
documents, oral histories, and other records related to the
National Guard;
``(2) conduct research, analysis, and educational programs
related to the history, evolution, and operational
contributions of the National Guard;
``(3) facilitate outreach efforts to increase public
awareness of the role of the National Guard in national defense
and domestic response operations; and
``(4) support the Department of Defense in shaping policy
decisions and strategic planning related to National Guard
operations carried out under titles 10 and 32, United States
Code.
``(c) Collaboration and Support.--The Chief of the National Guard
Bureau may--
``(1) collaborate with the Center for the Study of the
National Guard in the collection, preservation, and
dissemination of National Guard history;
``(2) provide historical documents, records, and resources
to support the research and archival efforts of the Center; and
``(3) facilitate joint initiatives between the National
Guard Bureau and the Center to enhance historical preservation,
education, and public awareness.
``(d) Public-private Partnership.--The Secretary of Defense shall
seek to establish and maintain the Center for the Study of the National
Guard as a public-private partnership to minimize costs to the Federal
Government.''.
(b) Deadline for Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall
establish the Center for the Study of the National Guard required under
section 116 of title 32, United States Code, as added by subsection
(a), by not later than the date that is 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(c) Congressional Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing that includes--
(1) a description of the selection of the academic
institution where the Center for the Study of the National
Guard required under section 116 of title 32, United States
Code, as added by subsection (a), is located;
(2) an identification of the status of the establishment
and initial operations of the Center;
(3) a description of any ongoing efforts between the
National Guard Bureau and the Center; and
(4) the recommendations of the Secretary to enhance the
preservation and study of National Guard history.
SEC. 356. RECOGNITION OF CERTAIN ASPECTS OF THE NATIONAL NAVY UDT-SEAL
MUSEUM IN FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, AS A NATIONAL MEMORIAL,
NATIONAL MEMORIAL GARDEN, AND NATIONAL K9 MEMORIAL.
The Secretary of the Navy shall recognize the National Navy SEAL
Museum Memorial, the Memorial Garden and Living Beach, and the Naval
Special Warfare K9 Memorial of the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum,
located at 3300 North Highway A1A, North Hutchinson Island, in Fort
Pierce, Florida, as a national memorial, national memorial garden, and
national K9 memorial, respectively, of the Navy SEALs.
Subtitle E--Studies, Reports, and Briefings
SEC. 361. ASSESSMENTS AND PLAN FOR INCREASING ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD
ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
(a) Assessments.--
(1) Requirement.--Chapter 23 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by inserting after section 488 the following
new section:
``Sec. 489. Biennial assessments on nutrition standards of military
departments
``On a biennial basis, the Secretary of Defense shall--
``(1) conduct an assessment of the nutrition standards of
each military department, including by reviewing any nutrition
program or related policy of that military department, and the
extent to which such standards are reflected in the food
options accessible to members of the armed forces at the
military installations of that military department;
``(2) submit a report containing the results of such
assessment to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate; and
``(3) publish such report on a publicly available website
of the Department of Defense.''.
(2) First report.--Not later than December 1, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate, and
publish on a publicly available website of the Department of
Defense, the first report required under section 489 of title
10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1).
(b) Plan.--
(1) Requirement.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Personnel and Readiness and the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs and such
other entities as the Secretary of Defense determines
appropriate, shall jointly submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate and
publish on a publicly available website of the Department of
Defense a plan to increase access to nutritious food on
military installations, consistent with recommendations
included in the report of the Government Accountability Office
titled ``DOD Food Program: Additional Actions Needed to
Implement, Oversee, and Evaluate Nutrition Efforts for Service
Members'', and dated June 24, 2024 (GAO-24-106155).
(2) Elements.--The plan under paragraph (1) shall include a
strategy developed by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Manpower and Reserve Affairs for increasing nutritious menu
options at venues that are located on military installations,
offer food services to members of the Armed Forces, and are not
funded with appropriated amounts (referred to in the report
specified in such paragraph as ``nonappropriated fund food
venues'').
SEC. 362. QUARTERLY REPORTS ON MUNITIONS RESPONSE PROJECTS AT SITES
FORMERLY USED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the last day of each
fiscal quarter that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act,
until the termination date specified in subsection (c), the Secretary
of the Army, acting through the Commanding General of the United States
Army Corps of Engineers, shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the status of munitions response projects at
sites formerly used by the Department of Defense.
(b) Elements.--Each report submitted under subsection (a) shall
include, for the quarter covered by the report, the following
information:
(1) The number of new task order awards for munitions
response projects at sites formerly used by the Department of
Defense issued and the total dollar value of such awards.
(2) The number of optional tasks exercised as part of such
projects and the total dollar value of such exercised tasks.
(3) The number of contract modifications or requests for
equitable adjustment issued as part of such projects and the
total dollar value of such modifications and adjustments.
(4) The number of task orders for such projects with
expiring funds and the total value of any associated
deobligations.
(5) The number of active munitions response projects at
such sites and the contract phase of each project, including
whether the project is in the remedial investigation,
feasibility study, proposed plan, or decision document or
record of decision phase.
(6) The number of active such projects placed on hold and,
for each such project, a summary of the reason for the hold,
including delays related to regulatory agencies, rights-of-
entry issues, Federal land manager actions, or discrepancies in
the number of subsurface anomalies between the statement of
work and field conditions.
(c) Termination Date.--The termination date specified in this
subsection is the date that is five years after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
SEC. 363. REPORT ON CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF DECLINING AIRCRAFT READINESS
RATES.
(a) Report Required.--Not later than May 31, 2026, the Secretary of
the Air Force shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the declining rates
of aircraft readiness within the fleet of the Air Force (with an
emphasis on fighter aircraft within such fleet) and factors
contributing to that decline. Such report shall include, with respect
to such aircraft, the following:
(1) A review of mission capability rates over the five
fiscal years preceding the date of the submission of the
report, including an assessment of key factors contributing to
any decline in such rates, such as maintenance backlogs,
shortages in aircraft parts, or depot capacity constraints.
(2) An analysis of the manner and extent to which
reductions to the flying hours program of the Air Force or gaps
in funding for weapon system sustainment activities may have
contributed to lower sortie generation, increased aircraft
downtime, and declining rates of aircraft readiness in general.
(3) An assessment of how personnel and units of the Air
Force communicate aircraft status for operations and
maintenance purposes, including any discrepancies between pilot
debriefs, maintenance write-ups, and data recorded in the
Defense Readiness Reporting System of the Department of
Defense.
(4) An assessment of how high-tempo rotational deployments
strain the availability of aircraft, accelerate the degradation
of aircraft, and affect the long-term readiness of the fleet.
(5) An analysis of how low rates of aircraft readiness
negatively affect the training and readiness of new fighter
pilots, including by limiting training opportunities, reducing
instructor availability, and generating operational shortfalls.
(6) Proposed actions to reverse the declining rates of
aircraft readiness, improve the effectiveness of aircraft
sustainment, and ensure more accurate readiness reporting,
including any recommendations for relevant legislative actions.
(b) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted
in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
SEC. 364. DRIVER SIMULATORS IN MILITARY VEHICLES.
(a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings:
(1) The report of the Government Accountability Office
titled ``Military Vehicles: Army and Marine Corps Should Take
Additional Actions to Mitigate and Prevent Training Accidents''
(GAO-21-361) stated, ``Driver inattentiveness, lapses in
supervision, and lack of training were among the most common
causes of these accidents, according to GAO analysis of Army
and Marine Corps data.''
(2) Such report further determined that the Army and Marine
Corps, ``have not developed a well-defined process with
performance criteria and measurable standards to train their
tactical vehicle drivers from basic qualifications to
proficiency in diverse driving conditions, such as driving at
night or over varied terrain.''
(b) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) acquisition program baseline budget requests submitted
in the budget submission of the President for manned military
ground vehicles should include funding specifically allocated
to the development, procurement, fielding, and sustainment of
driver training simulators with sufficient fidelity to provide
accurate visual, auditory, haptic, tactile, and vestibular
stimulation to the trainee learning to operate the vehicle; and
(2) driver training simulators should be--
(A) incorporated into the lifecycle support for
ground vehicles and should adequately simulate all of
the environmental conditions in which drivers will be
required to operate military ground vehicles in support
of the tactical concept of employment of those
vehicles;
(B) available for both initial entry level driver
training and for periodic sustainment training of
military vehicle drivers; and
(C) available for each vehicle type in sufficient
enough numbers at each military installation to support
driver training for the number of licensed drivers at
the installation until such vehicle type is removed
from service.
(c) Report to Congress.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the
Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Navy shall jointly
submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing an
assessment of fielded military vehicle programs for which no driver
simulator has been fielded to support the vehicle fleet. Such report
shall include an updated cost analysis requirement document that
includes necessary programming for driver simulators and a phasing plan
for the procurement and fielding of driver simulators.
Subtitle F--Other Matters
SEC. 371. AUTHORITY TO EVACUATE FAMILY PETS AND CONTRACT WORKING DOGS
DURING NONCOMBATANT EVACUATIONS OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
Section 2387 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``: requirement to
transfer animals to 341st Training Squadron after service
life'';
(2) in the heading for subsection (a), by striking ``In
General'' and inserting ``Requirement to Transfer'';
(3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
(4) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection (c):
``(c) Authority to Evacuate.--(1) Subject to the limitations under
paragraph (2), in the event of a situation during which the Department
of Defense evacuates noncombatants from a foreign country, the
Secretary of Defense may enter into agreements with appropriate
nonprofit entities under which such entities provide for the evacuation
of--
``(A) the family pets of citizens of the United States who
are evacuated by the Department; and
``(B) contract working dogs located in such country.
``(2) The limitations under this paragraph are as follows:
``(A) The Department of Defense is not responsible for
providing veterinary care for a family pet or contract working
dog by reason of the evacuation of the pet or dog pursuant to
paragraph (1).
``(B) The Secretary may not exercise the authority under
paragraph (1) if the exercise of such authority would result in
a reduction in the number of individuals who would otherwise be
evacuated.''.
SEC. 372. MANNED ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT SAFETY.
Chapter 157 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 2653. Aircraft safety: requirements for highly trafficked
domestic airspace
``(a) Limitation on Operation.--Notwithstanding section 1046 of the
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
(Public Law 115-232, 49 U.S.C. 40101 note), except as provided in
subsection (b), the Secretary of a military department may not
authorize any manned rotary wing aircraft of the Department of Defense
to operate a training mission in a highly trafficked domestic airspace
unless such aircraft, while being operated, is actively providing
warning to nearby commercial aircraft, in a manner compatible with the
traffic alert and collision avoidance system of such commercial
aircraft, of the proximity of the Department of Defense aircraft.
``(b) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary of a military department,
with the concurrence of the Secretary of Transportation, may waive the
limitation under subsection (a) with respect to the operation of an
aircraft if the Secretary determines that--
``(1) such waiver is in the national security interests of
the United States; and
``(2) a commercial aviation compatibility risk assessment
has been conducted with respect to the operation of the
aircraft pursuant to the waiver to mitigate the risk associated
with such operation.
``(c) Limitation on Delegation.--The Secretary of a military
department may not delegate the waiver authority under subsection (b)
to an official whose rank is below a general or flag officer.
``(d) Definition of Highly Trafficked Domestic Airspace.--The term
`highly trafficked domestic airspace' means--
``(1) the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Special Flight
Rules Area, as such term is defined in section 93.335 of title
14, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation;
or
``(2) an area surrounding class B, C, or D airspace of a
commercial service airport, as such term is defined in section
47102 of title 49.''.
SEC. 373. INCLUSION OF TERRITORIES IN CERTAIN INTERGOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT
AGREEMENTS FOR INSTALLATION-SUPPORT SERVICES.
Section 2679(f)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``and'' before ``the United States Virgin
Islands''; and
(2) by inserting ``the State of Yap of the Federated States
of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau,'' after ``Virgin
Islands,''.
SEC. 374. TRANSPORTATION OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS BY FOREIGN AIR CARRIER.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (c) of section
40118 of title 49, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense is
authorized to pay for the transportation by a foreign air carrier of
Department of Defense personnel and any in-cabin or accompanying
checked baggage or cargo if--
(1) no air carrier holding a certificate under section
41102 of such title 49 is willing and able to transport up to 3
domestic animals accompanying such Federal personnel; and
(2) the transportation is from a place--
(A) outside the United States to a place in the
United States;
(B) in the United States to a place outside the
United States; or
(C) outside the United States to another place
outside the United States.
(b) Limitation.--An amount paid pursuant to subsection (a) for
transportation by a foreign carrier may not be greater than the amount
that would otherwise have been paid had the transportation been on an
air carrier holding a certificate under section 41102 had that carrier
been willing and able to provide such transportation. If the amount
that would otherwise have been paid to such an air carrier is less than
the cost of transportation on the applicable foreign carrier, the
Department personnel may pay the difference of such amount.
(c) Domestic Animal Defined.--In this section, the term ``domestic
animal'' means a dog or a cat.
SEC. 375. ADJUSTMENT AND DIVERSIFICATION ASSISTANCE FOR STATE AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS AFFECTED BY ARMY TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVE.
(a) Provision of Assistance.--Beginning not later than 30 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, subject to the
availability of appropriations for such purpose, the Secretary of
Defense may provide adjustment and diversification assistance, pursuant
to section 2391(b) of title 10, United States Code, to State and local
governments affected by the actions taken under the Army Transformation
Initiative with respect to--
(1) Red River Army Depot, Texas;
(2) Pine Bluff Arsenal, Arkansas; and
(3) such other Army installations as are identified by the
Secretary.
(b) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment
of the Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report that includes--
(1) an identification of the amount of adjustment and
diversification assistance anticipated to be provided during
fiscal year 2026 to State and local governments for each Army
installation; and
(2) an identification of options to address any capability
gaps of the Army that could be filled through the Army organic
industrial base.
SEC. 376. AVAILABILITY OF MILK AT DINING FACILITIES ON MILITARY
INSTALLATIONS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that milk is
available to members of the Armed Forces at dining facilities on
military installations.
(b) Prohibition.--The Secretary may not, to carry out this section,
purchase milk from an entity owned or controlled by a foreign
adversary, as determined by the Secretary of Commerce under section 7.4
of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).
(c) Definition of Milk.--In this section, the term ``milk'' has the
meaning given such term in section 133.3 of title 21, Code of Federal
Regulations (or any successor regulation) and includes fluid or
powdered milk.
SEC. 377. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR MILITARY WORKING DOG KENNELS AND
FACILITIES.
(a) Establishment of Minimum Standards.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense,
in consultation with the Secretary of each military department,
veterinary experts, and military working dog program managers, shall
establish and implement minimum standards for kennels and other
facilities used to house military working dogs. Such minimum standards
shall include each of the following:
(1) Requirements for space and design to ensure each
military working dog has sufficient space to stand, turn
around, lie down comfortably, and engage in natural behaviors.
(2) Standards for environmental conditions to ensure
adequate ventilation, temperature control, and protection from
extreme weather conditions.
(3) Standards for sanitation and hygiene to ensure kennels
and other facilities can be easily cleaned and disinfected.
(4) Requirements related to safety and security to prevent
military working dogs from escaping and being injured and
preventing access to kennels and other facilities by
unauthorized individuals.
(5) Standards for access to veterinary care to address the
routine and emergency medical care needs of military working
dogs, either at a military veterinary treatment facility or
through sufficient on-site veterinary capabilities.
(6) Requirements related to daily access to exercise areas.
(7) Required annual inspections to ensure compliance with
such standards.
(8) Such other standards and requirements as the Secretary
of Defense determines are appropriate.
(b) Implementation and Compliance.--
(1) Existing facilities.--
(A) Assessment.--Not later than one year after the
date of the establishment of the standards required
under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense, acting
through the Executive Agent for the Department of
Defense Military Working Dog Program, shall ensure that
each kennel and other facility used to house military
working dogs under the jurisdiction of the Department
of Defense are assessed to determine the extent to
which such kennels and facilities are in compliance
with such standards.
(B) Modification.--Not later than three years after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary,
acting through the Executive Agent, shall ensure that
each such kennel and facility is modified to the extent
required to comply with such standards.
(2) New facilities.--The Secretary, acting through the
Executive Agent, shall ensure that any kennel or other facility
used to house military working dogs under the jurisdiction of
the Department that is constructed or renovated after the date
of enactment of this Act is in compliance with such standards
before such kennel or facility is used to house such a military
working dog.
(c) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may waive a
specific requirement or standard developed under subsection (a), on a
case-by-case basis, if the Secretary determines that such a waiver is
required to provide for a temporary deployment or exigent
circumstances. The Secretary may not issue a waiver under this
subsection unless the Secretary--
(1) provides for the implementation of alternative measures
to ensure the welfare of any dogs affected by the waiver; and
(2) submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and House of Representatives a report containing notice
of the waiver, a justification for such waiver, and a
description of the alternative measures provided under
paragraph (1).
SEC. 378. RESTROOM ACCESS AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS FOR CERTAIN
TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROVIDERS.
(a) Restroom Access.--The Secretary of Defense shall take such
steps as may be necessary to ensure that, with respect to each covered
location, there is a restroom--
(1) located at or in close proximity to the covered
location;
(2) to which any covered driver, while providing a
transportation protective service involving the transport of
sensitive cargo to or from the covered location on behalf of
the Department of Defense, is authorized access;
(3) that to the extent practicable, provides for privacy,
hand washing, accessibility, and gender-specific needs; and
(4) in the case of a portable restroom, that is vented and
equipped with adequate lighting (which may be achieved through
supplementation with a temporary lighting source, as
necessary).
(b) Location.--The location of a restroom under subsection (a)(1)
may not be a location to which access by the covered driver would
result in--
(1) a security risk, as determined by the Secretary;
(2) a health or safety risk to the covered driver; or
(3) a violation of any other regulation or policy of the
Department.
(c) Notification of Noncompliance.--In carrying out subsection (a),
the Secretary shall--
(1) establish a process by which a covered driver may
provide to the Secretary timely notification of any covered
location with respect to which access to a restroom is not
provided consistent with such subsection; and
(2) upon receiving such a notification, coordinate with the
commander of the military installation concerned or other
appropriate officer or employee of the Department to ensure
such access is provided.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The terms ``arms, ammunition, and explosives'', ``safe
haven'', ``secure holding area'', ``secure holding location'',
and ``transportation protective service'' have the meanings
given those terms in the publication of the Military Surface
Deployment and Distribution Command of the Department of
Defense issued October 4, 2024, and titled ``Military Freight
Traffic Unified Rules Publication-1 (MFTURP-1)'', or any
successor thereto.
(2) The term ``commercial motor vehicle'' has the meaning
given that term in section 31101 of title 49, United States
Code.
(3) The term ``covered driver'' means an operator of a
commercial motor vehicle--
(A) authorized to provide a transportation
protective service on behalf of the Department of
Defense; and
(B) subject to requirements for qualifications and
maximum hours of service under section 31502(b) of
title 49, United States Code.
(4) The term ``covered location'' means a safe haven,
secure holding area, or secure holding location at a military
installation or other facility of the Department of Defense.
(5) The terms ``facility'' and ``military installation''
have the meanings given those terms in section 2801(c) of title
10, United States Code.
(6) The term ``sensitive cargo'' means--
(A) arms, ammunition, and explosives;
(B) classified material; or
(C) any other cargo, or category thereof, the
Secretary of Defense determines sensitive for purposes
of this section.
SEC. 379. REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO WEARING OPTIONAL COMBAT BOOTS.
(a) In General.--Not later than two years after the date of the
enactment of this section, the Secretary of Defense shall issue
regulations to prohibit any member of the Armed Forces from wearing
optional combat boots as part of a required uniform unless the optional
combat boots are entirely manufactured in the United States and
entirely made of--
(1) materials grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced in
the United States; and
(2) components that are manufactured entirely in the United
States and entirely made of materials described in paragraph
(1).
(b) Waiver.--The requirements of subsection (a) may be waived if a
member of the Armed Forces provides a medical justification authorized
by the commanding officer of such member to wear optional combat boots
as part of a required uniform.
(c) Exception.--The requirements of subsection (a) shall not apply
to a member of the Armed Forces within a combat arms military
occupational specialty who is in a deployed status.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``optional combat boots'', with respect to a
member of the Armed Forces, means combat boots not furnished to
such member of the Armed Forces by the Secretary of Defense.
(2) The term ``required uniform'' means a uniform a member
of the Armed Forces is required to wear as a member of the
Armed Forces.
SEC. 380. INITIATIVE TO CONTROL SPREAD OF GREATER BANDED HORNET IN
GUAM.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall enhance efforts to
manage, control, and interdict the greater banded hornet on military
installations in Guam.
(b) Authorized Activities.--The efforts required under subsection
(a) shall include the following:
(1) Carrying out science-based management and control
programs to reduce the effect of the greater banded hornet on
military installations and to prevent the introduction or
spread of the greater banded hornet to areas where such hornet
has not yet been established.
(2) Providing support for interagency and intergovernmental
response efforts to control, interdict, monitor, and eradicate
the greater banded hornet on military installations in Guam.
(3) Pursuing chemical, biological, and other control
techniques, technology transfer, and best practices to support
management, control, interdiction and, where possible,
eradication of the greater banded hornet in Guam.
(4) Establishing an early detection and rapid response
mechanism to monitor and deploy coordinated efforts if the
greater banded hornet, or an other newly detected invasive
alien species, is detected at new sites on military
installations in Guam.
(5) Carrying out such other activities as the Secretary
determines appropriate to manage, control, and interdict the
greater banded hornet on military installations in Guam.
(c) Annual Briefings.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for each of the next
three years, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy,
Installations, and Environment shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing on
the implementation of this section, which shall include detailed
information about the efforts of the Secretary to manage, control, and
interdict the greater banded hornet on military installations in Guam.
SEC. 381. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR ARMY INITIAL ENTRY ROTARY WING
TRAINING.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Army may be
obligated or expended for the Next Generation Initial Entry Rotary Wing
training program (Flight School Next) at Fort Novosel, Alabama, until--
(1) the Secretary of the Army submits to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
business case analysis that includes an analysis of the Army
initial entry rotary wing training currently provided at Fort
Novosel, Alabama, and options for changing such training in
order to increase the quality of the training, reduce costs,
and gain efficiencies; and
(2) the Secretary provides to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
briefing on the business case analysis submitted under
paragraph (1).
TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS
Subtitle A--Active Forces
SEC. 401. END STRENGTHS FOR ACTIVE FORCES.
The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for active duty personnel
as of September 30, 2026, as follows:
(1) The Army, 454,000.
(2) The Navy, 344,600.
(3) The Marine Corps, 172,300.
(4) The Air Force, 321,500.
(5) The Space Force, 10,400.
Subtitle B--Reserve Forces
SEC. 411. END STRENGTHS FOR SELECTED RESERVE.
(a) In General.--The Armed Forces are authorized strengths for
Selected Reserve personnel of the reserve components as of September
30, 2026, as follows:
(1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 328,000.
(2) The Army Reserve, 172,000.
(3) The Navy Reserve, 57,500.
(4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 33,600.
(5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 106,300.
(6) The Air Force Reserve, 67,500.
(7) The Coast Guard Reserve, 8,500.
(b) End Strength Reductions.--The end strengths prescribed by
subsection (a) for the Selected Reserve of any reserve component shall
be proportionately reduced by--
(1) the total authorized strength of units organized to
serve as units of the Selected Reserve of such component which
are on active duty (other than for training) at the end of the
fiscal year; and
(2) the total number of individual members not in units
organized to serve as units of the Selected Reserve of such
component who are on active duty (other than for training or
for unsatisfactory participation in training) without their
consent at the end of the fiscal year.
(c) End Strength Increases.--Whenever units or individual members
of the Selected Reserve of any reserve component are released from
active duty during any fiscal year, the end strength prescribed for
such fiscal year for the Selected Reserve of such reserve component
shall be increased proportionately by the total authorized strengths of
such units and by the total number of such individual members.
SEC. 412. END STRENGTHS FOR RESERVES ON ACTIVE DUTY IN SUPPORT OF THE
RESERVES.
Within the end strengths prescribed in section 411(a), the reserve
components of the Armed Forces are authorized, as of September 30,
2026, the following number of Reserves to be serving on full-time
active duty or full-time duty, in the case of members of the National
Guard, for the purpose of organizing, administering, recruiting,
instructing, or training the reserve components:
(1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 30,845.
(2) The Army Reserve, 16,511.
(3) The Navy Reserve, 10,409.
(4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 2,400.
(5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 25,171.
(6) The Air Force Reserve, 6,218.
SEC. 413. END STRENGTHS FOR MILITARY TECHNICIANS (DUAL STATUS).
The minimum number of military technicians (dual status) as of the
last day of fiscal year 2026 for the reserve components of the Army and
the Air Force (notwithstanding section 129 of title 10, United States
Code) shall be the following:
(1) For the Army National Guard of the United States,
21,294.
(2) For the Army Reserve, 6,258.
(3) For the Air National Guard of the United States,
10,405.
(4) For the Air Force Reserve, 6,455.
SEC. 414. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF RESERVE PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO BE ON
ACTIVE DUTY FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT.
During fiscal year 2026, the maximum number of members of the
reserve components of the Armed Forces who may be serving at any time
on full-time operational support duty under section 115(b) of title 10,
United States Code, is the following:
(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.
SEC. 415. EXCLUDING MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD PERFORMING CERTAIN
DUTY FROM COUNTING FOR ACTIVE-DUTY END STRENGTHS.
Section 115(i) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(14) Members of the National Guard on active duty or
full-time National Guard duty for the purpose of supporting
military intelligence operations under section 12301(d) of this
title.''.
Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations; Reports
SEC. 421. MILITARY PERSONNEL.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026 for the use of the Armed Forces
and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for
expenses, not otherwise provided for, for military personnel, as
specified in the funding table in section 4401.
(b) Construction of Authorization.--The authorization of
appropriations in the subsection (a) supersedes any other authorization
of appropriations (definite or indefinite) for such purpose for fiscal
year 2026.
SEC. 422. STREAMLINING OF TOTAL FORCE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Repeal of Annual Report on Military Technicians.--Section 115a
of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (g).
(b) Incorporation of Annual Civilian Personnel Management Report
Into Annual Defense Manpower Profile Report.--
(1) In general.--Such section is further amended--
(A) by redesignating subsections (d) through (f) as
subsections (e) through (g), respectively; and
(B) by inserting after subsection (c) the following
new subsection (d):
``(d)(1) The Secretary shall include in each report under
subsection (a) a detailed discussion of the management of the civilian
workforce of the Department of Defense. The discussion shall include
the matter specified in paragraph (2) for the civilian workforce of--
``(A) the Office of the Secretary of Defense;
``(B) the Defense Agencies;
``(C) the Department of Defense Field Activities; and
``(D) the military departments.''.
(2) Transfer.--Paragraph (2) of section 129(c) of such
title--
(A) is amended, in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A)--
(i) by striking ``Each report under
paragraph (1) shall contain'' and inserting
``The matter to be included in each discussion
under paragraph (1)''; and
(ii) by striking ``under the jurisdiction
of the official submitting the report,'' and
inserting ``of each element of the Department
of Defense named in such paragraph, is''; and
(B) is transferred to section 115a and inserted at
the end of subsection (d) of such section, as added by
paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(3) Conforming repeal of requirement for separate annual
civilian personnel management report.--Section 129 of such
title is amended by striking subsection (c).
TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY
Subtitle A--Officer Policy
SEC. 501. TREATMENT OF SPACE FORCE OFFICERS FOR PURPOSES OF LAWS
RELATING TO AUTHORIZED NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF
OFFICERS IN GENERAL OFFICER GRADES.
(a) Distribution of Commissioned Officers on Active Duty in General
Officer Grades.--Section 525 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
inserting ``or the Space Force officer list'' after
``officer on the active duty list'';
(B) in paragraph (5)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``officers in the grade of general'' and
inserting ``officers on sustained duty orders
in the grade of general'';
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``officers in a grade above'' and inserting
``officers on sustained duty orders in a grade
above''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (C), by striking
``officers in the grade'' and inserting
``officers on sustained duty orders in the
grade''; and
(2) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(3)(A) The limitations of this section do not apply to a Space
Force general officer serving in space force active status not on
sustained duty orders, and who is on active duty for a period in excess
of 365 days but not to exceed three years. Unless authorized by the
Secretary of Defense, the number of Space Force general officers
covered by this subsection and not serving in a joint duty assignment
for purposes of chapter 38 of this title may not exceed five.
``(B) Not later than 30 days after authorizing a number of Space
Force general officers in excess of the number specified in
subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Defense shall provide a notification
as required in paragraph (2).''.
(b) Exclusion of Certain Officers From Authorized Strength of Space
Force General Officers on Active Duty.--Section 526 of such title is
amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by inserting ``and
of the Space Force'' after ``Components'';
(B) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or of the
Space Force'' after ``a reserve component'';
(C) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the
following new subparagraph:
``(D) The Secretary of the Air Force may authorize not more
than two of the general officers authorized to serve in the
Space Force under section 20110 of this title to serve on
active duty for a period of at least 180 days and not longer
than 365 days.''; and
(D) in paragraph (3)(A), by inserting ``(or a Space
Force general officer in a space force active status on
sustained duty)'' after ``a reserve component''; and
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) by striking ``or'' at the end of paragraph (1);
(B) by striking the period at the end of paragraph
(2) and inserting ``; or''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3) a Space Force officer in the grade of brigadier
general or above on orders to sustained duty during the 60-day
period preceding the end of such orders.''.
(c) Strength in Grade of Space Force General Officers in Space
Force Active Status Not on Sustained Duty.--Chapter 2003 of such title
is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 20110. Strength in grade: Space Force general officers in Space
Force active status not on sustained duty
``(a) Authorized Strength.--The authorized strength of general
officers in the Space Force serving in space force active status not on
sustained duty is five.
``(b) Exclusions.--The following Space Force general officers shall
not be counted for purposes of this section:
``(1) Those counted under section 526 of this title.
``(2) Those serving in a joint duty assignment for purposes
of chapter 38 of this title, except that the number of officers
who shall not be counted under this paragraph may not exceed
two.
``(c) Permanent Grade.--A Space Force general officer may not be
reduced in permanent grade because of a reduction in the number
authorized under subsection (a).
``(d) Temporary Exclusion.--The limitation of subsection (a) does
not apply to an officer released from a joint duty assignment or other
non-joint active duty assignment, but only during the 60-day period
beginning on the date the officer departs the joint duty or other
active duty assignment. The Secretary of Defense may authorize the
Secretary of the Air Force to extend the 60-day period by an additional
120 days, except that not more than three Space Force officers may be
covered by an extension under this subsection at the same time.''.
SEC. 502. REDISTRIBUTION OF GENERAL OFFICERS ON ACTIVE DUTY FROM THE
AIR FORCE TO THE SPACE FORCE.
Section 526(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3), by striking ``171'' and inserting
``168''; and
(2) in paragraph (5), by striking ``21'' and inserting
``24''.
SEC. 503. AUTHORITY TO WAIVE PROHIBITION ON OFFICERS SERVING ON
SUCCESSIVE SELECTION BOARDS FOR BOARDS TO CONSIDER
OFFICERS FOR PROMOTION TO MAJOR GENERAL OR REAR ADMIRAL.
Section 612(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by inserting ``(1)'' after ``(b)''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, the
Secretary of a military department may waive the limitation in
paragraph (1) in the case of a selection board that will consider
officers for recommendation for promotion to the grade of major general
or rear admiral if the Secretary of the military department determines
that qualified officers on the active-duty list or Space Force officer
list or otherwise authorized to serve on the board are not available in
sufficient number to comprise that selection board.''.
SEC. 504. CHAPLAINS: CAREER FLEXIBILITY; DETAIL AS STUDENTS AT SCHOOLS
FOR EDUCATION REQUIRED FOR APPOINTMENT.
(a) Career Flexibility for Chaplains.--Subsection (a) of section
710 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Each Secretary''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2) If the Secretary of a military department carries out a
program under paragraph (1), such Secretary shall, pursuant to this
section, inactivate a member who completes a detail under section 2004c
of this title upon such completion so such member may perform religious
ministry that meets professional requirements for appointment as a
chaplain in the military department concerned.''.
(b) Detail as Students at Schools for Education Required for
Appointment as a Chaplain.--Chapter 101 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by inserting after section 2004b the following new
section 2004c:
``Sec. 2004c. Detail as students at schools for education required for
appointment as a chaplain: commissioned officers; certain
enlisted members
``(a) Detail Authorized.--The Secretary of each military department
may detail commissioned officers and enlisted members of the armed
forces as students at accredited colleges, universities, and schools of
theology, located in the United States, for a period of training
leading to a graduate degree that meets the educational requirements
for appointment as a chaplain in the armed forces. No more than twenty
officers and enlisted members from each military department may
commence such training in any single fiscal year.
``(b) Eligibility for Detail.--To be eligible for detail under
subsection (a), an officer or enlisted member must be a citizen of the
United States and must--
``(1)(A) have served on active duty for a period of not
less than two years nor more than five years and be an officer
in the pay grade O-3 or below as of the time the training is to
begin; or
``(B) have served on active duty for a period of not less
than three years nor more than ten years and be an enlisted
member in the pay grade E-4 or above as of the time the
training is to begin;
``(2) in the case of an enlisted member, meet all
requirements for acceptance of a commission as a commissioned
officer in the armed forces; and
``(3) sign an agreement that unless sooner separated the
officer or enlisted member will--
``(A) complete the educational course of chaplaincy
training; and
``(B) if the Secretary of the military department
concerned carries out a program under section 710 of
this title--
``(i) agree to be inactivated for a period
of not less than two years nor more than three
years under subsection (a)(2) of such section
title upon completion of a detail under this
section; and
``(ii) accept transfer or detail as a
chaplain in the military department concerned
upon completion of the period described in
clause (i).
``(c) Service Obligation.--The agreement of an officer or enlisted
member under subsection (b) shall provide that the officer or enlisted
member shall serve on active duty for two years for each year or part
thereof of chaplaincy training completed under subsection (a), except
that the agreement may authorize the officer or enlisted member to
serve a portion of such service obligation on active duty and to
complete the service obligation that remains upon separation from
active duty in the Selected Reserve, in which case the officer or
enlisted member shall serve three years in the Selected Reserve for
each year or part thereof of the chaplaincy training of such officer or
enlisted member under subsection (a) for any service obligation that
was not completed before separation from active duty.
``(d) Selection of Officers and Enlisted Members for Detail.--
Officers and enlisted members detailed for chaplaincy training under
subsection (a) shall be selected on a competitive basis by the
Secretary of the military department concerned.
``(e) Relation of Service Obligations to Other Service
Obligations.--Any service obligation incurred by an officer or enlisted
member under an agreement entered into under subsection (b) shall be in
addition to any service obligation incurred by such officer or enlisted
any other provision of law or agreement.
``(f) Expenses.--Expenses incident to the detail of officers and
enlisted members under this section shall be paid from any funds
appropriated for the military department concerned.
``(g) Failure to Complete Program.--An officer or enlisted member
who is dropped from a program of chaplaincy training to which detailed
under subsection (a) for deficiency in conduct or studies, or for other
reasons, may be required to--
``(1) perform active duty in an appropriate military
capacity in accordance with the active duty obligation imposed
by regulations issued by the Secretary of Defense, except that
in no case shall an officer or enlisted member be required to
serve on active duty for any period in excess of one year for
each year or part thereof he participated in the program; or
``(2) repay the expenses incident to the detail of such
officer or enlisted member and paid under subsection (f).
``(h) Limitation on Details.--No agreement detailing an officer or
enlisted member of the armed forces to a chaplaincy school may be
entered into during any period in which the President is authorized by
law to induct persons into the armed forces involuntarily. Nothing in
this subsection shall affect any agreement entered into during any
period when the President is not authorized by law to so induct persons
into the armed forces.''.
SEC. 505. RANKS OF JUDGE ADVOCATES GENERAL.
(a) Army.--Section 7037(a) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following: ``The Judge Advocate
General, while so serving, has the grade of lieutenant general.''.
(b) Navy.--Section 8088(b) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following: ``The Judge Advocate
General, while so serving, has the grade of vice admiral or lieutenant
general, as appropriate.''.
(c) Air Force.--Section 9037(a) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following: ``The Judge Advocate
General, while so serving, has the grade of lieutenant general.''.
SEC. 506. PROCEDURES FOR SELECTION OF SPACE FORCE OFFICERS FOR
PROMOTION TO MAJOR GENERAL.
(a) Selection Boards.--
(1) Boards to recommend for promotion to major general
officers who are exceptionally well qualified.--Subsection (a)
of section 20215 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to
read as follows:
``(a) Criteria for Recommendation of Officers for Promotion.--(1) A
selection board convened under section 20211 of this title to consider
officers for promotion to a grade below major general shall recommend
for promotion to the next higher grade those officers considered by the
board whom the board, giving due consideration to the needs of the
Space Force for officers with particular skills (as noted in the
guidelines or information furnished the board under section 615(b) of
this title), considers best qualified for promotion within each
competitive category considered by the board.
``(2) A selection board convened under section 20211 of this title
to consider officers for promotion to the grade of major general shall
recommend for promotion to such grade those officers considered by the
board whom the board considers exceptionally well qualified for
promotion.''.
(2) Requirement for majority action by board members.--
Subsection (c)(3) of such section is amended by inserting after
``best qualified for promotion'' the following: ``(or, in the
case of an officer recommended for promotion to the grade of
major general, that the officer is exceptionally well qualified
for promotion)''.
(3) Inapplicability of provision relating to promotion list
order.--Subsection (g)(1) of such section is amended by adding
at the end the following new sentence: ``This subsection does
not apply to a selection board convened to consider officer for
recommendation to the grade of major general.''.
(4) Reports of selection boards.--Section 20216(a)(2)) of
such title is amended by inserting after ``best qualified for
promotion'' the following: ``(or, in the case of officers
recommended for promotion to the grade of major general, that
the officers are exceptionally well qualified for promotion)''.
(5) Inapplicability of authority to adjust placement of
officers in board report.--Section 20217 of such title is
amended--
(A) in subsection (a), by striking ``or major
general''; and
(B) in the section heading, by striking the last
three words.
(b) Promotions to Major General.--
(1) Promotions to fill vacancies.--Section 20239 of such
title is amended--
(A) in subsection (b)(3), by striking ``Except as
provided in subsections (e) and (f)'' and inserting
``Except as provided in subsections (d), (f), and
(g)'';
(B) by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f)
as subsections (e), (f), and (g), respectively; and
(C) by inserting after subsection (c) the following
new subsection (d):
``(d) Promotion to Major General.--
``(1) Certificate of eligibility for promotion.--When the
Senate gives it advice and consent to the promotion of an
officer to the grade of major general, the Secretary of the Air
Force shall issue to the officer a certificate of eligibility
for promotion, dated as of the date on which the Senate gave
its advice and consent.
``(2) Promotion to fill vacancy.--Officers who have a
certificate of eligibility under paragraph (1) shall be
promoted to fill vacancies as they occur in positions
designated to carry the grade of major general. Such promotions
shall be made in accordance with regulations prescribed by the
Secretary of the Air Force, based upon the needs of the
service.
``(3) Duration of certificate of eligibility.--A
certificate of eligibility issued under paragraph (1) expires
at the end of the period beginning on the date as of when the
certificate of eligibility was issued and ending on the first
day of the eighteenth month following the month during which
the certificate was so issued.''.
(2) Removal from promotion list.--Section 20241 of such
title is amended--
(A) by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f)
as subsections (e), (f), and (g), respectively;
(B) by inserting after subsection (c) the following
new subsection (d):
``(d) Removal Upon Expiration of Certificate of Eligibility.--If an
officer who has been issued a certificate of eligibility for promotion
to the grade of major general under 20239(d) of this title is not
appointed to such grade before the expiration of the certificate of
eligibility pursuant to such section, the officer's name shall be
removed from the promotion list.''; and
(C) in paragraph (1) of subsection (f), as so
redesignated--
(i) by striking ``subsection (a), (b), or
(c)'' and inserting ``subsection (a), (b), (c),
or (d)''; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following new
sentence: ``The authority of the Secretary of
the Air Force under the preceding sentence does
not apply in the case of such an officer who is
promoted to the grade of major general
following removal from a list under subsection
(d).''.
(c) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--Title 10, United States
Code, is amended as follows:
(1) Section 615(a)(1) is amended by striking ``or 20211''.
(2) Section 20203 is amended by redesignating the second
subsection (b) and subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) as
subsections (c), (d), (e), (f), and (g), respectively.
(3) Section 20214 is amended by inserting before the period
at the end the following: ``convened under section 20211 of
this title in the same manner as to selection boards convened
under section 611 of this title''.
(4) Section 20215(g)(1) is amended by striking ``section
624(a)(1)'' and inserting ``section 20239(a)(1)''.
(5) Section 20217(a) is amended by striking ``section
20215'' and inserting ``section 20216''.
(6) Section 20231 is amended--
(A) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``section
14101(a)'' and inserting ``section 20211''; and
(B) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``section
20151'' and inserting ``section 20252''.
(7) Section 20239 is amended--
(A) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``modified''
and inserting ``adjusted'';
(B) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``subsection
(f)'' and inserting ``subsection (g)''.
(8) Section 20241(c) is amended by striking ``section
20238(a)'' in paragraphs (1) and (3) and inserting ``section
20239(a)(1)''.
(9) Section 20251(a)(2) is amended by striking ``section
14201'' and inserting ``section 14101''.
SEC. 507. ESTABLISHMENT OF BLAST SAFETY OFFICER POSITIONS.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall establish blast safety officer positions in
the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force.
(b) Duties.--Duties of a blast safety officer shall include the
following, in accordance with standards established pursuant to section
735 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 1071 note):
(1) Monitoring and mitigating blast and overpressure
exposure to members of such Armed Forces during live-fire or
explosive exercises, including breaching exercises. A blast
safety officer may order the cessation of such an exercise if
exposure exceeds safe thresholds.
(2) Briefing members of such Armed Forces, before an
exercise, regarding the health risks of blast exposure and
mitigation protocols (including minimum safe distances).
(3) Overseeing the use of personal protective equipment and
wearable sensors by such members during such an exercise.
(4) Investigating blast overpressure incidents, reporting
findings, and coordinating with health care providers to
address risks to the health of affected members.
(5) Maintaining blast overpressure exposure logs to support
future mitigation.
(6) Coordinating with range safety officers and personnel.
(c) Assignments.--The Secretary of a military department concerned
shall assign a blast safety officer to each special mission unit in
each such Armed Force.
(d) Training; Certification.--A blast safety officer shall receive
training and maintain a certification in blast safety.
SEC. 508. DESIGNATION OF AT LEAST ONE GENERAL OFFICER OF THE MARINE
CORPS RESERVE AS A JOINT QUALIFIED OFFICER.
The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that at least one general
officer of the Marine Corps Reserve is designated as a joint qualified
officer.
Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management
SEC. 511. GRADES OF CERTAIN CHIEFS OF RESERVE COMPONENTS.
(a) In General.--
(1) Chief of army reserve.--Section 7038(b) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking paragraph (4) and
inserting the following new paragraph:
``(4) The Chief of Army Reserve, while so serving, holds the grade
of lieutenant general.''.
(2) Chief of navy reserve.--Section 8083(b) of such title
is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the
following new paragraph:
``(4) The Chief of Navy Reserve, while so serving, holds the grade
of vice admiral.''.
(3) Commander, marine forces reserve.--Section 8084(b) of
such title is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting
the following new paragraph:
``(4) The Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, while so serving, holds
the grade of lieutenant general.''.
(4) Chief of air force reserve.--Section 9038(b) of such
title is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the
following new paragraph:
``(4) The Chief of Air Force Reserve, while so serving, holds the
grade of lieutenant general.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall
take effect on the day that is one year after the date of the enactment
of this Act and shall apply to appointments made on or after such day.
SEC. 512. PILOT AUTHORITY FOR EXTENDED LENGTH OF ORDERS TO ACTIVE DUTY
FOR PREPLANNED MISSIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE COMBATANT
COMMANDS.
Section 12304b of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (j);
(2) by inserting after subsection (h) the following new
subsection:
``(i) Temporary Authority for Extended Activation for Marine
Corps.--(1) The Secretary of the Navy may exercise the authority under
subsection (a) with respect to units of the Selected Reserve of the
Marine Corps by substituting `545 consecutive days' for `365
consecutive days'.
``(2) In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary of the Navy may
not order a unit to active duty in direct support of an operation for
more than 365 consecutive days. For purposes of this paragraph, direct
support does not include training, exercises, or preparation activities
prior to deployment to support an operation.
``(3) The authority under this subsection shall terminate on
December 31, 2030.''; and
(3) in subsection (j), as redesignated by paragraph (1) of
this section, by striking ``section 231(f)(2)'' and inserting
``section 231''.
SEC. 513. PROHIBITION ON CONSIDERATION OF AMOUNT OF TIME OF SERVICE IN
ACTIVATION OF RESERVE MEMBERS.
Chapter 1209 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 12324. Reserves: prohibition on consideration of amount of time
of service in the armed forces for purposes of activation
``(a) Prohibition.--In evaluating the suitability of a member of a
reserve component to be ordered to active duty under any provision of
law, the Secretary concerned may not consider--
``(1) the amount of time of service in the armed forces of
such member;
``(2) the amount of time of service on active duty of such
member; or
``(3) the amount of time of service on active duty by such
member that would result in such member becoming eligible for
retired pay or retainer pay under a purely military retirement
system (other than the retirement system under chapter 1223 of
this title).
``(b) Information Available for Consideration.--In carrying out
this section, the Secretary concerned--
``(1) shall ensure that no information regarding the amount
of time of service in the armed forces of a member or the age
of such member is made available to any person evaluating such
member for suitability for active duty; and
``(2) may provide that information on relevant experience
of a member, including the amount of time a member has
performed duties relevant to the duty for which such member is
being considered, is made available to a person evaluating such
member for suitability for active duty.''.
SEC. 514. ACTIVE AND INACTIVE TRANSFERS OF OFFICERS OF THE ARMY
NATIONAL GUARD AND AIR FORCE NATIONAL GUARD.
Section 303 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsections:
``(d)(1) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army,
an officer of the Army National Guard--
``(A) who fills a vacancy in a federally recognized unit of
the Army National Guard may be transferred from the active Army
National Guard to the inactive Army National Guard; or
``(B) transferred pursuant to paragraph (1) may be
transferred from the inactive Army National Guard to the active
Army National Guard to fill a vacancy described in such
paragraph.
``(2) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Air
Force, an officer of the Air Force National Guard--
``(A) who fills a vacancy in a federally recognized unit of
the Air Force National Guard may be transferred from the active
Air Force National Guard to the inactive Air Force National
Guard; or
``(B) transferred pursuant to paragraph (1) may be
transferred from the inactive Air Force National Guard to the
active Air Force National Guard to fill a vacancy described in
such paragraph.''.
SEC. 515. NATIONAL GUARD: ACTIVE GUARD AND RESERVE DUTY IN RESPONSE TO
A STATE DISASTER.
(a) In General.--Chapter 3 of title 32, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after section 328 the following new section:
``Sec. 328A. Active Guard and Reserve duty: State disaster response
duty
``(a) Authority.--The chief executive of a State who has declared a
emergency in such State due to a disaster, may, with the consent of the
Secretary of Defense, order a member of the National Guard of such
State, who is performing Active Guard and Reserve duty pursuant to
section 328 of this title, to perform duties in response to, or in
preparation for, such disaster. Duty performed under this section shall
be referred to as `State disaster response duty'.
``(b) Requirements.--State disaster response duty performed
pursuant to this section--
``(1) shall be on a reimbursable basis, in accordance with
subsection (c);
``(2) may be performed to the extent that the performance
of such duty does not interfere with the performance of the
member's primary Active Guard and Reserve duties of organizing,
administering, recruiting, instructing, and training the
reserve components; and
``(3) shall not exceed a total of 14 days per member per
calendar year, except that the Secretary of Defense may, if the
chief executive so requests before the end of the 14th such
day, authorize an extension of the duration of such duty, not
to exceed an additional--
``(A) 7 days, if the Secretary determines that such
extension is appropriate; and
``(B) 46 days if the Secretary determines that such
duty is in support of the response to a catastrophic
incident, as such term is defined in section 501 of the
Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 311).
``(c) Reimbursement.--(1) The Secretary of the military department
concerned shall charge a State for the fully burdened costs of manpower
for each day of State disaster response duty performed pursuant to this
section.
``(2) Such charges shall be paid from the funds of the State of the
requesting chief executive or from any other non-Federal funds.
``(3) Any amounts received by a Secretary of a military department
under this section shall be credited, at the discretion of the
Secretary of Defense, to--
``(A) the appropriation, fund, or account used to pay such
costs; or
``(B) an appropriation, fund, or account available for the
purposes for which such costs were incurred.
``(4) If the State of the requesting chief executive is more than
90 days in arrears in reimbursing the Secretary of the military
department concerned for State disaster response duty performed
pursuant to this section, such duty may not be performed--
``(A) unless authorized by the Secretary of Defense; and
``(B) after the requesting chief executive obligates funds
for the amount in arrears.
``(d) Limitation of Liability.--While performing State disaster
response duty under this section, a member of the National Guard is not
an instrumentality of the United States with respect to any act or
omission in carrying out such duty. The United States shall not be
responsible for any claim or judgment arising from the use of a member
of the National Guard under this section.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `Active Guard and Reserve duty' has the
meaning given such term in section 101 of title 10.
``(2) The term `State' has the meaning given such term in
section 901 of this title.''.
(b) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe
regulations under section 328A of such title, as added by subsection
(a).
SEC. 516. FIREGUARD PROGRAM: PROGRAM OF RECORD; AUTHORIZATION.
Section 510 of title 32, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``The Secretary'';
(B) by inserting ``of record'' after ``carry out a
program''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) The FireGuard Program is authorized through December 31,
2031.''.
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(c) Annual Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and House of Representatives the first of five annual
briefings regarding the FireGuard Program. Such a briefing shall
include, with regards to the year preceding the date of the briefing,
the following elements:
``(1) The States (as such term is defined in section 901 of
this title), counties, municipalities, and Tribal governments
that received information under the FireGuard Program.
``(2) A comparative analysis of a map of--
``(A) each wildfire, initially provided to an
entity described in paragraph (1) through the FireGuard
Program; and
``(B) the perimeter of such wildfire after
containment.
``(3) An analysis of the time between the detection of a
fire via raw satellite data and alerts being sent to local
responders.
``(4) A review of efforts undertaken to integrate emerging
satellite and aerial surveillance technologies from qualified
private, nonprofit, and public sector sources.''.
Subtitle C--General Service Authorities and Military Records
SEC. 521. WOMEN'S INITIATIVE TEAMS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 50 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 996. Establishment of women's initiative teams
``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary concerned shall establish a
women's initiative team in each of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine
Corps, and Space Force to identify and address barriers, if any, to the
service, recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in those
armed forces.
``(b) Duties.--Each women's initiative team established under
subsection (a) shall--
``(1) identify and address issues, if any, that hinder
service by women in the armed force in which such team is
established;
``(2) support the recruitment and retention of women in
such armed force;
``(3) recommend policy changes that support the needs of
women members of such armed force; and
``(4) foster a sense of community.
``(c) Composition.--Each women's initiative team established under
subsection (a) shall be composed of members of the armed force in which
such team is established of a variety of ranks, backgrounds, and
occupational specialities.
``(d) Collaboration.--A women's initiative team established under
subsection (a) shall work collaboratively with the leadership of the
armed force in which such team is established and other stakeholders to
carry out the duties described in subsection (b).''.
(b) Reports.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until the date that is
five years after such date, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report on the activities and
progress of each women's initiative team established under section 996
of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). Each
report shall include the following:
(1) A description of the structure, membership, and
organizational alignment of each women's initiative team.
(2) A summary of key activities and initiatives undertaken
by each team.
(3) An assessment of the impact of such activities on
improving conditions for women, including measurable outcomes
where available.
(4) Recommendations for legislative or policy changes to
further support the success of the teams.
SEC. 522. INDIVIDUAL LONGITUDINAL EXPOSURE RECORD: CODIFICATION;
EXPANSION.
(a) Expansion.--Chapter 50 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 996. Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record
``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall maintain a
database that is a central portal for exposure-related data that
compiles, collates, presents, and provides available occupational and
environmental exposure information to support the needs of the
Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Such
database shall be referred to as the `Individual Longitudinal Exposure
Record'.
``(b) Elements.--The Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record
includes the following elements:
``(1) Service records of members of the armed forces.
``(2) All non-classified data available to the Secretary
regarding how, where, and when members of the armed forces have
been exposed to various occupational or environmental hazards.
``(3) Medical records of members relating to exposures
described in paragraph (2), including diagnoses, treatment
plans, and laboratory data.
``(c) Service Records.--If a member is a member described in
paragraph (2) of subsection (b), the Secretary shall include the data
described in such paragraph in the service record of such member.
``(d) Data Sharing.--The Secretary shall provide access to
information in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record to the
following:
``(1) The Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
``(2) The Director of the Defense Health Agency, for use by
health care providers, epidemiologists, and researchers of the
Department of Defense.
``(3) The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of
Veterans Affairs, for use by health care providers,
epidemiologists, and researchers of such department.
``(4) The Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of
Veterans Affairs, for use by personnel of such department
regarding compensation and benefits for service-connected
disabilities or death.
``(e) Annual Report.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall submit, to
the committees specified in paragraph (2), an annual report regarding
the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record.
``(2) The committees specified in this paragraph are the following:
``(A) The Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.
``(B) The Committee on Armed Services of House of
Representatives.
``(C) The Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate.
``(D) The Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of
Representatives.
``(E) The Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate.
``(F) The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1171(b)(2) of title 38, United
States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``(2) The term `Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record'
means the database maintained under section 996 of title 10.''.
SEC. 523. CODIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL BASIC BRANCHES OF THE ARMY.
Section 7063(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (12), by striking ``; and'' and inserting
a semicolon;
(2) by redesignating paragraph (13) as paragraph (24); and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (12) the following new
paragraphs:
``(13) Air Defense Artillery;
``(14) Aviation;
``(15) Cavalry Scout;
``(16) Psychological Operations;
``(17) Special Forces;
``(18) Civil Affairs;
``(19) Cyber;
``(20) Electronic Warfare;
``(21) Military Intelligence;
``(22) Public Affairs;
``(23) Army Music; and''.
SEC. 524. REQUIREMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, RACIAL NEUTRALITY, AND
EXCLUSIVE USE OF MERIT IN MILITARY PERSONNEL ACTIONS.
(a) Merit Requirement.--All Department of Defense military
personnel actions, including accessions, promotions, assignments,
command selection, and military and civil schooling selection and
training, shall be based exclusively on individual merit, fitness,
capability, and performance.
(b) Consideration of Race Prohibited.--Consideration of an
individual's race, ethnicity, or national origin in any military
personnel action is prohibited throughout the Department of Defense.
(c) Limited Exception for Tasking of Specific Missions.--
(1) In general.--This section shall not be construed to
prohibit tasking for specific, unconventional missions in
foreign countries, where the anticipated ground operating
environment of indigenous populations may justify consideration
of race, ethnicity, or national origin when tasking for the
mission to optimize mission success.
(2) Combatant commander approval required.--Any tasking
pursuant to the exception described in paragraph (1) shall
require the approval of the combatant commander concerned.
(3) Reporting requirement.--Not later than 60 days after a
tasking pursuant to the exception described in paragraph (1),
the Secretary of Defense shall report the tasking to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives. The report shall describe--
(A) the mission, including location and duration;
(B) the staffing of the mission;
(C) the demographic factors warranting the tasking;
(D) the number of personnel involved, including
their rank, position, and race, ethnicity, and national
origin; and
(E) the rationale for the tasking.
SEC. 525. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY,
AND INCLUSION.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act may be
used for matters or programs relating to diversity, equity, and
inclusion.
SEC. 526. PROHIBITION OF NEW COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE FOR MEMBERS OF
THE ARMED FORCES.
The Secretary of Defense may not issue any COVID-19 vaccine mandate
as a replacement for the mandate rescinded under section 525 of the
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
(Public Law 117-263).
Subtitle D--Recruitment and Accession
SEC. 531. RECRUITMENT: IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
(a) Recruiting at Secondary Schools.--Section 503(c)(1)(A) of title
10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in clause (i), by striking ``the same access to
secondary school students as is provided generally to
postsecondary educational institutions or to prospective
employers of those students'' and inserting ``meaningful access
to secondary schools (including at least four visits across
each academic year, between classes, when students are
physically present, and in a manner that does not interfere
with class attendance), and, after reasonable notice, in
meeting spaces including auditoriums, at athletic functions,
and at other group or social activities''; and
(2) in clause (iii)--
(A) by inserting ``during the first 60 days of the
academic year, and not later than 30 days after
receiving such request during another period of time''
after ``receiving such request''; and
(B) by inserting ``academic grades, sexes,'' after
``student names,''.
(b) Recruiting at Institutions of Higher Education.--Section 983(b)
of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``in a manner that is at
least equal in quality and scope to the access to campuses and
to students that is provided to any other employer'' and
inserting ``(including at least four visits across each
academic year, between classes, when students are physically
present, and in a manner that does not interfere with class
attendance), and, after reasonable notice, in meeting spaces
including auditoriums, at athletic functions, and at other
group or social activities''; and
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A)--
(i) by inserting ``academic grades,
sexes,'' after ``names,'';
(ii) by striking ``60th day following the
date of a request'' and inserting ``60 days
after receiving a request during the first 60
days of the academic year, and not later than
30 days after the date of a request during
another period of time''; and
(iii) by striking ``; and'' and inserting a
semicolon;
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(C) whether the student submitted a Free
Application for Federal Student Aid described in
section 483 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20
U.S.C. 1090) (if collected by the institution); and'';
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(3) access by military recruiters for purposes of
military recruiting, with respect to students (who are 17 years
of age or older) not returning to the institution after having
been enrolled during the previous semester--
``(A) the information required under paragraph (2);
and
``(B) the reason why such students did not return,
if collected by the institution.''.
(c) Types of Affiliation for JROTC Units.--
(1) Authorization.--The Secretary of Defense may establish,
with regards to the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
(hereinafter, ``JROTC'') , the following types of affiliation:
(A) Host unit.--A host unit is a unit at a
secondary educational institution that has at least one
instructor for the unit and has entered into a
memorandum of understanding under section 2031(b) of
title 10, United States Code.
(B) Cross-town unit.--A cross-town unit is a unit
that operates without an instructor pursuant to section
2035(b)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code, and has
entered into an agreement with a host unit to allow
students of the cross-town unit to participate in JROTC
activities at the campus of the host unit.
(2) Guidance.--If the Secretary establishes the types of
affiliation under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prescribe
guidance that clarifies the roles, responsibilities, and
requirements for each such type.
(3) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the Secretary
creates such types of affiliation, the Secretary shall submit
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives a report on such affiliations. Such a report
shall include the following elements:
(A) The number and locations of cross-town units.
(B) Total enrollment numbers for each cross-town
units.
(C) Recommendations for further improvements or
changes to enhance the effectiveness of JROTC.
(d) Report on Honor Schools.--Not later than September 30, 2026,
the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on schools
designated as honor schools by the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and
Air Force. Such report shall include the following elements:
(1) The criteria for such designation.
(2) A list of schools so designated.
(3) The percentage of honor graduates of honor schools who,
after nomination pursuant to subsection (b)(4) of section 7442,
8454, or 9442 of title 10, United States Code, enroll as cadets
or midshipmen at a Service Academy (as such term is defined in
section 347 of title 10, United States Code).
SEC. 532. ALTERNATIVE SERVICE IN THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE BY
INDIVIDUALS DENIED ENLISTMENT.
(a) In General.--Section 504 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(c) Alternative Service in the Defense Industrial Base.--(1) The
Secretary of Defense shall carry out a program to provide to an
individual described in paragraph (2) information about with
opportunities to work in the defense industrial base.
``(2) An individual described in this paragraph is an individual
who seeks to originally enlist in an armed force but is denied
enlistment.
``(3) In carrying out the program, the Secretary shall--
``(A) identify job opportunities in the defense industrial
base;
``(B) provide available information about training or
certification programs to obtain the skills necessary for such
a job; and
``(C) seek to enter into agreements with entities in the
defense industrial base.
``(4) The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives an annual
report on the program under this subsection. Such a report shall
include, with respect to the year preceding the date of the report, the
following elements:
``(A) The number of individuals described in paragraph (2)
provided information described in paragraph (3)(A).
``(B) The number of individuals described in paragraph (2)
provided information described in paragraph (3)(B).
``(C) The number of agreements described in paragraph
(3)(C) into which the Secretary entered.''.
(b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report regarding the implementation of subsection (c)
of such section, as added by subsection (a).
SEC. 533. MEDICAL ACCESSION STANDARDS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
Chapter 37 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at
the end the following new section:
``Sec. 658. Medical accession standards for members of the armed forces
``(a) Establishment of Standards.--(1) The Secretaries concerned
shall establish uniform medical accession standards for each armed
force. Such standards shall--
``(A) apply uniformly for all commissioned officers of an
armed force; and
``(B) apply uniformly for all enlisted members of an armed
force across each occupational specialty.
``(2) The Secretary concerned shall make readily available and
understandable to potential members of the armed forces the standards
established under paragraph (1), including an explanation of the
process established under subsection (c)(1) and the process for seeking
approval under subsection (c)(2).
``(b) Prohibition on Certain Medical Disqualifications.--No person
may be disqualified from serving as a member of the armed forces on the
sole basis of a past diagnosis of a medical condition if--
``(1) the diagnosis occurred before such person reached the
age of 13 years old;
``(2) the condition did not require treatment during the
five-year period that ends on the date on which such person
seeks to become a member of the armed forces;
``(3) a licensed medical professional provides a current
evaluation affirming that such person does not meet diagnostic
criteria for the condition and is medically fit for service as
a member of the armed forces; and
``(4) the Secretary concerned determines such diagnosis is
unlikely to impact the health and readiness of the armed force
of which such person seeks to become a member.
``(c) Process for Review or Waiver of Medical Disqualifications.--
(1) The Secretary concerned shall establish a process for the review of
medical disqualifications of persons seeking to become a member of the
armed forces.
``(2) The Secretary concerned may approve the accession of a person
into the armed forces without regard to a disqualifying medical
diagnosis if the Secretary concerned determines that the accession of
such person is in the interests of national security.
``(d) Reports.--(1) The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees an annual report identifying--
``(A) the number of persons disqualified from service as a
member of the armed forces during the preceding calendar year
due to medical history;
``(B) the number and type of approvals granted under
subsection (c)(2) during the preceding calendar year; and
``(C) any updates to the medical standards for accession
established under subsection (a) or the process established
under subsection (c)(1) since the submission of the preceding
report.
``(2) For any fiscal year in which the Secretary concerned approves
the accession of a person into the Coast Guard under subsection (c)(2),
the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating
shall submit, to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation of the Senate, a report identifying the information
required under paragraph (1)(B) with regards to such member.''.
SEC. 534. SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM: AUTOMATIC REGISTRATION.
(a) Automatic Registration.--The Military Selective Service Act (50
U.S.C. 3801 et seq.) is amended by striking section 3 (50 U.S.C. 3802)
and inserting the following new section 3:
``Sec. 3. (a)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this title, every
male citizen of the United States, and every other male person residing
in the United States, between the ages of eighteen and twenty-six,
shall be automatically registered under this Act by the Director of the
Selective Service System.
``(2) This section shall not apply to any alien lawfully admitted
to the United States as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101) for so long as such
alien continues to maintain a lawful nonimmigrant status in the United
States.
``(b) Regulations prescribed pursuant to this section (a) may
require--
``(1) a person subject to registration under this section
to provide, to the Director, information (including date of
birth, address, social security account number, phone number,
and email address) regarding such person;
``(2) a Federal entity to provide, to the Director,
information described in paragraph (1) that the Director
determines necessary to identify or register a person subject
to registration under this section; and
``(3) the Director to provide, to a person registered under
this section, written notification that--
``(A) such person has been so registered; and
``(B) if such person is not required to be so
registered, the procedure by which such person may
correct such registration.''.
(b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--The Military Selective
Service Act is further amended--
(1) in section 4 (50 U.S.C. 3803)--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) by striking ``required to register''
each place it appears and inserting
``registered'';
(ii) by striking ``at the time fixed for
his registration,''; and
(iii) by striking ``who is required to
register'' and inserting ``registered'';
(B) in subsection (k)(2), in the matter following
subparagraph(B), by striking ``liable for
registration'' and inserting ``registered'';
(2) in section 6(a) (50 U.S.C. 3806(a))--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``required to be'';
(ii) by striking ``subject to
registration'' and inserting ``registered'';
and
(iii) by striking ``liable for registration
and training'' and inserting ``registered and
liable for training'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``required to
be'' each place it appears;
(3) in section 10(b)(3) (50 U.S.C. 3809(b)(3)) by striking
``registration,'';
(4) in section 12 (50 U.S.C. 3811)--
(A) in subsection (d)--
(i) by striking ``, neglecting, or refusing
to perform the duty of registering imposed by''
and inserting ``registration under''; and
(ii) by striking ``, or within five years
next after the last day before such person does
perform his duty to register, whichever shall
first occur'';
(B) in subsection (e)--
(i) by striking ``the Secretary of Health
and Human Services'' and inserting ``Federal
agencies'';
(ii) by striking ``by a proclamation of the
President'' and inserting ``to be registered'';
(iii) by striking ``to present themselves
for and submit to registration under such
section''; and
(iv) by striking ``by the Secretary''; and
(C) by striking subsection (g) (50 U.S.C. 3811(g));
and
(5) in section 15(a) (50 U.S.C. 3813(a)), by striking
``upon publication by the President of a proclamation or other
public notice fixing a time for any registration under section
3''.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take
effect one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
Subtitle E--Member Training and Education
SEC. 541. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES WITH
CIVILIAN EQUIVALENTS.
Chapter 101 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting after section 2009 the following new section:
``Sec. 2010. Training requirements for occupational specialties with
civilian equivalents
``The Secretary concerned shall ensure that training provided to a
member of the armed forces with respect to an occupational specialty in
the armed forces for which there is a similar civilian occupation
includes all training and appropriate certifications that will allow
such member to enter such civilian occupation following separation from
the armed forces without the need to satisfy any additional training or
certification requirements.''.
SEC. 542. INCLUSION OF SPACE FORCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN DEFINITIONS
REGARDING PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION.
(a) Senior and Intermediate Level Service Schools.--Section 2151(b)
of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by adding at the end of paragraph (1) the following new
subparagraph:
``(E) The Space Force Senior Level Education
Program.''; and
(2) by adding at the end of paragraph (2) the following new
subparagraph:
``(E) The Space Force Intermediate Level Education
Program.''.
(b) Budget Requests for Professional Military Education.--Section
2162(d) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:
``(9) The Space Force Senior Level Education Program.
``(10) The Space Force Intermediate Level Education
Program.''.
SEC. 543. CENTER FOR STRATEGIC DETERRENCE AND WEAPONS OF MASS
DESTRUCTION STUDIES.
Chapter 108 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting after section 2165 the following new section:
``Sec. 2166. National Defense University: Center for Strategic
Deterrence and Weapons of Mass Destruction Studies
``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a
Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass Destruction Studies
within the Institute for National Strategic Studies of the National
Defense University (in this section referred to as the `Center').
``(b) Mission.--The Center established under subsection (a) shall--
``(1) prepare national security leaders to address the
challenges of strategic deterrence and weapons of mass
destruction through education, research, and outreach
activities throughout the Federal Government;
``(2) develop leaders with an understanding of strategic
deterrence and the implications of weapons of mass destruction;
``(3) in accordance with guidance provided by the Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, develop and provide appropriate
curricula, learning outcomes, and educational tools relating to
strategic deterrence and weapons of mass destruction for use at
institutions that provide joint professional military
education;
``(4) serve as the primary institution within the
Department for the study of strategic deterrence and weapons of
mass destruction education in joint professional military
education;
``(5) design, develop, and implement studies and analyses
to enhance understanding of--
``(A) strategic deterrence;
``(B) the threat of weapons of mass destruction to
the security of the United States and globally; and
``(C) responses to prevent, mitigate, or eliminate
the threat in accordance with Department and national
security policies and strategies; and
``(6) provide expert support on strategic deterrence and
weapons of mass destruction issues to the Department of Defense
and other Federal Government leaders.''.
SEC. 544. SERVICE ACADEMIES; APPOINTMENTS AND ADDITIONAL APPOINTEES.
(a) United States Military Academy.--
(1) Appointments.--Section 7442 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) by striking ``subsection (j)'' and
inserting ``subsection (k)'';
(ii) in paragraph (1), by striking ``as
established by competitive examinations'' and
inserting ``as determined by candidate
composite score rank''; and
(iii) in the matter following paragraph
(10)--
(I) in the second sentence--
(aa) by inserting ``(in
which event selection shall be
in order of merit as determined
by candidate composite score
rank)'' after ``may be
submitted without ranking'';
and
(bb) by striking ``9
ranked'' and inserting ``14
ranked'';
(II) by inserting after the second
sentence the following ``If alternates
are submitted unranked, any selection
from among such unranked alternates
shall be in order of merit as
determined by candidate composite score
rank.''; and
(III) by striking ``shall be
considered qualified alternates for the
purpose of selection under other
provisions of this chapter'' and
inserting ``shall be eligible and
considered for selection under other
provisions of this chapter, including
as qualified alternates and additional
appointees'';
(B) by redesignating subsections (b) through (j) as
subsections (c) through (k), respectively;
(C) by inserting after subsection (a) the following
new subsection:
``(b) There shall be appointed each year at the Academy 300
qualified alternates selected in order of merit as determined by
candidate composite score rank by the Secretary of the Army from
qualified candidates nominated pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (10)
of subsection (a) and all other qualified, non-selected candidates
holding nominations from any other source pursuant to this chapter.'';
(D) in subsection (c), as redesignated by
subparagraph (B)--
(i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``one
hundred selected by the President'' and
inserting ``up to one hundred qualified
candidates selected by the President in order
of merit as determined by candidate composite
score rank'';
(ii) in paragraph (2)--
(I) by striking ``85'' and
inserting ``up to 85 qualified
candidates''; and
(II) by inserting ``, selected in
order of merit as determined by
candidate composite score rank'' before
the period at the end;
(iii) in paragraph (3)--
(I) by striking ``85'' and
inserting ``up to 85 qualified
candidates''; and
(II) by inserting ``, selected in
order of merit as determined by
candidate composite score rank'' before
the period at the end;
(iv) in paragraph (4)--
(I) by striking ``20'' and
inserting ``up to 20 qualified
candidates''; and
(II) by inserting ``, selected in
order of merit as determined by
candidate composite score rank'' before
the period at the end; and
(v) by striking paragraph (5);
(E) in subsection (f), as redesignated by
subparagraph (B), by striking ``subsection (b)'' and
inserting ``subsection (c)'';
(F) in subsection (h), as so redesignated--
(i) by striking ``subsection (b)'' each
place it appears and inserting ``subsection
(c)''; and
(ii) in paragraph (4), by striking
``subsection (e)'' and inserting ``subsection
(f)''; and
(G) by adding at the end the following new
subsections:
``(l) Qualifications of candidates for admission shall be
determined by use of, among other metrics, a candidate composite score
uniformly calculated for each applicant. The academic component of such
composite score shall be weighted at not less than 60 percent of the
overall composite score and shall include the candidate's standardized
test scores, which shall be weighted at not less than 45 percent of the
overall composite score. The total of all subjective components, if
any, of the composite score shall be weighted at not more than 10
percent of the overall composite score. Any subjectively based
adjustment of the candidate composite score shall be limited to not
more than 10 percent of the score before such adjustment. Candidates'
composite scores, only, shall be used to determine order of merit.
``(m) Not later than October 1 of each year, the Secretary of the
Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives a report, including--
``(1) with respect to the preceding admissions cycle--
``(A) the established minimum candidate composite
score and college entrance examination rank (CEER)
score used in such cycle; and
``(B) the total number of waivers of such minimum
candidate composite score or CEER score, including the
candidate composite score and CEER score of each cadet
to whom a waiver relates, a brief explanation of the
reasons for such waiver, and the category of
appointment under which each such cadet was appointed
(and if congressional, the type of slate that nominated
the waived appointee); and
``(2) for each cadet who, during the four-year period
preceding the date of the report, received a waiver for the
established minimum candidate composite score or CEER score,
the status of each such cadet, including whether the cadet is
still at the Academy, the circumstances of such cadet's
departure (if applicable), the cumulative academic GPA,
cumulative military GPA, any major conduct or honor violations,
any remedial measures undertaken, and any other noteworthy
information concerning such cadet.''.
(2) Additional appointees.--Section 7443 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(A) in the section heading, by striking
``appointment'' and inserting ``additional
appointments'';
(B) in the first sentence--
(i) by inserting ``(a)'' before ``If it is
determined''; and
(ii) by striking `` who competed for
nomination'' and inserting ``who were eligible
and competed unsuccessfully for nomination
under any other provision of law'';
(C) in the second sentence--
(i) by striking ``(8)'' and inserting
``(10)''; and
(ii) by striking ``holding competitive
nominations'' and inserting ``who were eligible
and competed unsuccessfully for nomination'';
and
(D) by adding at the end the following: ``All
provisions relating to candidate composite score in
section 7442 of this title shall apply to calculation
and use of candidate composite score as that term is
used in this section.
``(b) Not later than October 1 of each year, the Secretary of the
Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that
includes, with respect to the preceding admissions cycle--
``(1) the candidate composite scores and college entrance
examination rank (CEER) scores of the ten candidates appointed
under this section and under section 7442(e) of this title who
had the lowest candidate composite scores;
``(2) the total number of qualified and nominated (by any
source), but not selected, candidates; and
``(3) the candidate composite scores and CEER scores of the
ten qualified and nominated candidates having the highest
candidate composite scores and who were not selected for
appointment.''.
(b) United States Naval Academy.--
(1) Appointments.--Section 8454 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) by striking ``subsection (h)'' and
inserting ``subsection (i)'';
(ii) in paragraph (1), by striking ``as
established by competitive examination'' and
inserting ``as determined by candidate
composite score rank''; and
(iii) in the matter following paragraph
(10)--
(I) in the second sentence--
(aa) by inserting ``(in
which event selection shall be
in order of merit as determined
by candidate composite score
rank)'' after ``may be
submitted without ranking'';
and
(bb) by striking ``9
ranked'' and inserting ``14
ranked'';
(II) by inserting after the second
sentence the following ``If alternates
are submitted unranked, any selection
from among such unranked alternates
shall be in order of merit as
determined by candidate composite score
rank.''; and
(III) by striking ``shall be
considered qualified alternates for the
purpose of selection under other
provisions of this chapter'' and
inserting ``shall be eligible and
considered for selection under other
provisions of this chapter, including
as qualified alternates and additional
appointees'';
(B) by redesignating subsections (b) through (h) as
subsections (c) through (i), respectively;
(C) by inserting after subsection (a) the following
new subsection:
``(b) There shall be appointed each year at the Academy 300
qualified alternates selected in order of merit as determined by
candidate composite score rank by the Secretary of the Navy from
qualified candidates nominated pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (10)
of subsection (a) and all other qualified, non-selected candidates
holding nominations from any other source pursuant to this chapter.'';
(D) in subsection (c), as redesignated by
subparagraph (B)--
(i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``one
hundred selected by the President'' and
inserting ``up to one hundred qualified
candidates selected by the President in order
of merit as determined by candidate composite
score rank'';
(ii) in paragraph (2)--
(I) by striking ``85'' and
inserting ``up to 85 qualified
candidates''; and
(II) by inserting ``, selected in
order of merit as determined by
candidate composite score rank'' before
the period at the end;
(iii) in paragraph (3)--
(I) by striking ``85'' and
inserting ``up to 85 qualified
candidates''; and
(II) by inserting ``, selected in
order of merit as determined by
candidate composite score rank'' before
the period at the end;
(iv) in paragraph (4)--
(I) by striking ``20'' and
inserting ``up to 20 qualified
candidates''; and
(II) by inserting ``, selected in
order of merit as determined by
candidate composite score rank'' before
the period at the end; and
(v) by striking paragraph (5);
(E) in subsection (f), as redesignated by
subparagraph (B), by striking ``subsection (b)'' both
places it appears and inserting ``subsection (c)''; and
(F) by adding at the end the following new
subsections:
``(j) Qualifications of candidates for admission shall be
determined by use of, among other metrics, a candidate composite score
uniformly calculated for each applicant. The academic component of such
composite score shall be weighted at not less than 60 percent of the
overall composite score and shall include the candidate's standardized
test scores, which shall be weighted at not less than 45 percent of the
overall composite score. The total of all subjective components, if
any, of the composite score shall be weighted at not more than 10
percent of the overall composite score. Any subjectively based
adjustment of the candidate composite score shall be limited to not
more than 10 percent of the score before such adjustment. Candidates'
composite scores, only, shall be used to determine order of merit.
``(k) Not later than October 1 of each year, the Secretary of the
Navy shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives a report, including--
``(1) with respect to the preceding admissions cycle--
``(A) the established minimum candidate composite
score and college entrance examination rank (CEER)
score used in such cycle; and
``(B) the total number of waivers of such minimum
candidate composite score or CEER score, including the
candidate composite score and CEER score of each
midshipman to whom a waiver relates, a brief
explanation of the reasons for such waiver, and the
category of appointment under which each such
midshipman was appointed (and if congressional, the
type of slate that nominated the waived appointee); and
``(2) for each midshipman who, during the four-year period
preceding the date of the report, received a waiver for the
established minimum candidate composite score or CEER score,
the status of each such midshipman, including whether the
midshipman is still at the Academy, the circumstances of such
midshipman's departure (if applicable), the cumulative academic
GPA, cumulative military GPA, any major conduct or honor
violations, any remedial measures undertaken, and any other
noteworthy information concerning such midshipman.''.
(2) Additional appointees.--Section 8456 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(A) in the section heading, by inserting ``,
additional appointments'' after ``Midshipmen''; and
(B) in subsection (b)--
(i) in the first sentence, by striking
``who competed for nomination'' and inserting
``who were eligible and competed unsuccessfully
for nomination under any other provision of
law'';
(ii) in the second sentence--
(I) by striking ``(8)'' and
inserting ``(10)''; and
(II) by striking ``who competed for
appointment'' and inserting ``who were
eligible and competed unsuccessfully
for nomination''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following:
``All provisions relating to candidate
composite score in section 8454 of this title
shall apply to calculation and use of candidate
composite score as that term is used in this
section.
``(d) Not later than October 1 of each year, the Secretary of the
Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that
includes, with respect to the preceding admissions cycle--
``(1) the candidate composite scores and college entrance
examination rank (CEER) scores of the ten candidates appointed
under this section and under section 8454(e) of this title who
had the lowest candidate composite scores;
``(2) the total number of qualified and nominated (by any
source), but not selected, candidates; and
``(3) the candidate composite scores and CEER scores of the
ten qualified and nominated candidates having the highest
candidate composite scores and who were not selected for
appointment.''.
(c) United States Air Force Academy.--
(1) Appointments.--Section 9442 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) by striking ``subsection (j)'' and
inserting ``subsection (k)'';
(ii) in paragraph (1), by striking ``as
established by competitive examination'' and
inserting ``as determined by candidate
composite score rank''; and
(iii) in the matter following paragraph
(10)--
(I) in the second sentence--
(aa) by inserting ``(in
which event selection shall be
in order of merit as determined
by candidate composite score
rank)'' after ``may be
submitted without ranking'';
and
(bb) by striking ``9
ranked'' and inserting ``14
ranked'';
(II) by inserting after the second
sentence the following ``If alternates
are submitted unranked, any selection
from among such unranked alternates
shall be in order of merit as
determined by candidate composite score
rank.''; and
(III) by striking ``shall be
considered qualified alternates for the
purpose of selection under other
provisions of this chapter'' and
inserting ``shall be eligible and
considered for selection under other
provisions of this chapter, including
as qualified alternates and additional
appointees'';
(B) by redesignating subsections (b) through (j) as
subsections (c) through (k), respectively;
(C) by inserting after subsection (a) the following
new subsection:
``(b) There shall be appointed each year at the Academy 300
qualified alternates selected in order of merit as determined by
candidate composite score rank by the Secretary of the Air Force from
qualified candidates nominated pursuant to paragraphs (3) through (10)
of subsection (a) and all other qualified, non-selected candidates
holding nominations from any other source pursuant to this chapter.'';
(D) in subsection (c), as redesignated by
subparagraph (B)--
(i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``one
hundred selected by the President'' and
inserting ``up to one hundred qualified
candidates selected by the President in order
of merit as determined by candidate composite
score rank'';
(ii) in paragraph (2)--
(I) by striking ``85'' and
inserting ``up to 85 qualified
candidates''; and
(II) by inserting ``, selected in
order of merit as determined by
candidate composite score rank'' before
the period at the end;
(iii) in paragraph (3)--
(I) by striking ``85'' and
inserting ``up to 85 qualified
candidates''; and
(II) by inserting ``, selected in
order of merit as determined by
candidate composite score rank'' before
the period at the end;
(iv) in paragraph (4)--
(I) by striking ``20'' and
inserting ``up to 20 qualified
candidates''; and
(II) by inserting ``, selected in
order of merit as determined by
candidate composite score rank'' before
the period at the end; and
(v) by striking paragraph (5);
(E) in subsection (f), as redesignated by
subparagraph (B), by striking ``subsection (b)'' and
inserting ``subsection (c)'';
(F) in subsection (h), as so redesignated--
(i) in paragraph (2), by striking
``subsection (b)'' each place it appears and
inserting ``subsection (c)'';
(ii) in paragraph (3)--
(I) by striking ``subsection
(b)(5)'' and insert ``subsection (b)'';
(II) in subparagraphs (A) through
(C), by striking ``subsection (b)''
each place it appears and inserting
``subsection (c)''; and
(iii) in paragraph (4), by striking
``subsection (e)'' and inserting ``subsection
(f)''; and
(G) by adding at the end the following new
subsections:
``(l) Qualifications of candidates for admission shall be
determined by use of, among other metrics, a candidate composite score
uniformly calculated for each applicant. The academic component of such
composite score shall be weighted at not less than 60 percent of the
overall composite score and shall include the candidate's standardized
test scores, which shall be weighted at not less than 45 percent of the
overall composite score. The total of all subjective components, if
any, of the composite score shall be weighted at not more than 10
percent of the overall composite score. Any subjectively based
adjustment of the candidate composite score shall be limited to not
more than 10 percent of the score before such adjustment. Candidates'
composite scores, only, shall be used to determine order of merit.
``(m) Not later than October 1 of each year, the Secretary of the
Air Force shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a report, including--
``(1) with respect to the preceding admissions cycle--
``(A) the established minimum candidate composite
score and college entrance examination rank (CEER)
score used in such cycle; and
``(B) the total number of waivers of such minimum
candidate composite score or CEER score, including the
candidate composite score and CEER score of each cadet
to whom a waiver relates, a brief explanation of the
reasons for such waiver, and the category of
appointment under which each such cadet was appointed
(and if congressional, the type of slate that nominated
the waived appointee); and
``(2) for each cadet who, during the four-year period
preceding the date of the report, received a waiver for the
established minimum candidate composite score or CEER score,
the status of each such cadet, including whether the cadet is
still at the Academy, the circumstances of such cadet's
departure (if applicable), the cumulative academic GPA,
cumulative military GPA, any major conduct or honor violations,
any remedial measures undertaken, and any other noteworthy
information concerning such cadet.''.
(2) Additional appointees.--Section 9443 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(A) in the section heading, by striking
``appointment'' and inserting ``additional
appointments'';
(B) in the first sentence--
(i) by inserting ``(a)'' before ``If it is
determined''; and
(ii) by striking ``who competed for
nomination'' and inserting ``who were eligible
and competed unsuccessfully for nomination
under any other provision of law'';
(C) in the second sentence--
(i) by striking ``(8)'' and inserting
``(10)''; and
(ii) by striking ``holding competitive
nominations'' and inserting ``who were eligible
and competed unsuccessfully for nomination'';
and
(D) by adding at the end the following: ``All
provisions relating to candidate composite score in
section 9442 of this title shall apply to calculation
and use of candidate composite score as that term is
used in this section.
``(b) Not later than October 1 of each year, the Secretary of the
Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
that includes, with respect to the preceding admissions cycle--
``(1) the candidate composite scores and college entrance
examination rank (CEER) scores of the ten candidates appointed
under this section and under section 9442(e) of this title who
had the lowest candidate composite scores;
``(2) the total number of qualified and nominated (by any
source), but not selected, candidates; and
``(3) the candidate composite scores and CEER scores of the
ten qualified and nominated candidates having the highest
candidate composite scores and who were not selected for
appointment.''.
SEC. 545. MODIFICATIONS TO ALTERNATIVE OBLIGATION FOR CADETS AND
MIDSHIPMEN.
(a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7448(b)(4) of title
10, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A) by striking ``three'' and inserting ``five''.
(b) United States Naval Academy.--Section 8459(b)(4) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)
by striking ``three'' and inserting ``five''.
(c) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9448(b)(4) of title
10, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A) by striking ``three'' and inserting ``five''.
SEC. 546. MODIFICATION TO THE DESIGNATION OF MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES TO THE BOARDS OF VISITORS OF SERVICE
ACADEMIES.
(a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7455(a)(8) of title
10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``one other member'' and
inserting ``two other members''.
(b) United States Naval Academy.--Section 8468(a)(8) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``one other member'' and
inserting ``two other members''.
(c) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9455(a)(8) of title
10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``one other member'' and
inserting ``two other members''.
SEC. 547. DETAIL OF MEMBERS OF THE SPACE FORCE AS INSTRUCTORS AT AIR
FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY.
(a) In General.--Section 9414 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by striking the heading and inserting the following new
heading:
``Sec. 9414. United States Air Force Institute of Technology: degree
granting authority; faculty, reimbursement and tuition;
acceptance of research grants'';
(2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections
(f) and (g), respectively; and
(3) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
subsection:
``(e) Space Force Faculty.--(1) The Secretary shall detail members
of the Space Force as instructors at the United States Air Force
Institute of Technology to provide instruction in areas that support
the mission of the Space Force.
``(2) The number of members of the Space Force detailed by the
Secretary to the United States Air Force Institute of Technology as
instructors during an academic year shall be equal to or greater than
the product of--
``(A) the total number of members of the Space Force
divided by the total number of members of the Space Force and
the Air Force; and
``(B) the total number of instructors at the United States
Air Force Institute of Technology.''.
(b) Report.--Not later than two years after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of
subsection (e) of section 9414 of title 10, United States Code, as
added by subsection (a) of this section, including--
(1) an identification of the number, academic specialties,
and courses of instruction of the members of the Space Force
detailed as instructors at the United States Air Force
Institute of Technology; and
(2) an assessment of the contributions of those instructors
to Space Force objectives.
SEC. 548. REPEAL OF ANNUAL CERTIFICATIONS RELATED TO THE READY,
RELEVANT LEARNING INITIATIVE OF THE NAVY.
Section 545 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10 U.S.C. 8431 note prec.) is repealed.
SEC. 549. PILOT PROGRAM FOR GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND
SPATIAL COMPUTING FOR PERFORMANCE TRAINING AND
PROFICIENCY ASSESSMENT.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall develop and
implement pilot program to optimize the use of generative artificial
intelligence and spatial computing for immersive training and
assessment.
(b) Elements.--The pilot program required by subsection (a) shall
include--
(1) the development of content with respect to not less
than 5 occupational specialties; and
(2) methods to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of
the use of generative artificial intelligence and spatial
computing training methods in comparison to other training
methods, particularly with respect to cost and time required to
achieve training goals.
(c) Termination.--The pilot program required by subsection (a)
shall terminate on the date that is one year after the date of the
establishment of the program.
(d) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the termination of the
pilot program required by subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
describing the results of the pilot program, including an analysis of
the effectiveness of the use of generative artificial intelligence and
spatial computing for training and a description of any cost savings
and savings in time required to achieve training goals.
SEC. 549A. 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) Critical Race Theory Defined.--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.
SEC. 549B. PROHIBITION ON THE REDUCTION OF FUNDING FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE
TRAINING FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
(a) Prohibition.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated
by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 may be
obligated or expended by the Department of Defense to terminate,
replace, reduce, or prepare to terminate, replace, or reduce a program
of foreign language training or instruction until the Secretary of
Defense submits to the congressional defense committees a report on the
planned termination, replacement, or reduction, including--
(1) an identification of the programs the Secretary is
seeking to terminate, replace, or reduce;
(2) the intent, scope, and impact of any funding reductions
to foreign language training or instruction in relation to the
national security interests of the United States;
(3) the impact of the termination, replacement, or
reduction of the program on existing military linguists and
Foreign Area Officers; and
(4) a certification that any termination, replacement, or
reduction will not negatively impact the operations and mission
of the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center.
(b) Programs Included.--For purposes of subsection (a), a program
of foreign language training or instruction includes--
(1) institutional language training programs conducted by
the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center;
(2) unit-level or operational foreign language instruction
and sustainment training;
(3) immersive or in-country language training programs;
(4) associated curriculum development, instructional
staffing, and digital language training support; and
(5) any other program or activity of the Department of
Defense that provides foreign language training or instruction
to members of the Armed Forces.
SEC. 549C. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO REORGANIZE THE SENIOR RESERVE
OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS OF THE ARMY.
(a) Limitation.--The Secretary of the Army may not reorganize a
unit of the program of the Army until 90 days after the Secretary,
acting through the Army Cadet Command, submits to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a briefing.
Elements of such a briefing shall specify the following, with regards
to such proposed reorganization:
(1) Each position to be eliminated.
(2) A risk analysis regarding Army officer accessions that
justifies such reorganization.
(3) Potential cost savings or expenses to the United
States.
(4) The number of members of the program affected by the
reorganization, including travel required travel.
(5) Any change to a scholarship awarded under section 2107
or 2107a of title 10, United States Code.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The terms ``program'' and ``member of the program''
have the meanings given such terms in section 2101 of title 10,
United States Code.
(2) The term ``reorganize'', with respect to a unit of the
program, includes closing, restructuring, reclassifying,
merging, or realigning.
Subtitle F--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters
SEC. 551. ENSURING THE AVAILABILITY OF LEGAL ADVICE TO COMMANDERS.
Section 162(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(5) In all cases, forces assigned to a combatant command or to
the United States element of the North American Aerospace Defense
Command under this subsection shall include qualified judge advocates
in numbers sufficient to provide legal advice to all commanders
responsible for planning and organizing military operations and all
commanders authorized to convene courts-martial under sections 822
through 824 of this title. The qualifications of judge advocates
assigned under this paragraph shall include--
``(A) the qualifications set forth in section 827 of this
title; and
``(B) any additional education, expertise, or experience
determined to be necessary to fulfill the requirements of this
paragraph by the Judge Advocate General of the armed force
concerned, or in the case of the Marine Corps, by the Staff
Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps.''.
SEC. 552. MODIFICATIONS TO OFFENSE OF WRONGFUL BROADCAST OR
DISTRIBUTION OF INTIMATE VISUAL IMAGES UNDER THE UNIFORM
CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.
Section 917a of title 10, United States Code (article 117a of the
Uniform Code of Military Justice) is amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 917a. Art. 117a. Wrongful broadcast, distribution, or
publication of intimate visual images
``(a) Prohibition.--Any person subject to this chapter--
``(1) who knowingly broadcasts, distributes, or uses a
communication service to publish an authentic intimate visual
depiction of an identifiable individual who is not a minor if--
``(A) the intimate visual depiction was obtained or
created under circumstances in which the person knew or
reasonably should have known the identifiable
individual had a reasonable expectation of privacy;
``(B) the authentic intimate visual depiction was
broadcast, distributed, or published without the
consent of the identifiable individual;
``(B) what is depicted was not voluntarily exposed
by the identifiable individual in a public or
commercial setting;
``(C) what is depicted is not a matter of public
concern; and
``(D) the broadcast, distribution, or publication
of the intimate visual depiction--
``(i) is intended to cause harm; or
``(ii) causes harm, including
psychological, financial, or reputational harm,
to the identifiable individual;
``(2) who knowingly broadcasts, distributes, or uses a
communication service to publish an authentic intimate visual
depiction of an identifiable individual who is a minor with
intent to--
``(A) abuse, humiliate, harass, or degrade the
minor; or
``(B) arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any
person;
``(3) who knowingly broadcasts, distributes, or uses a
communication service to publish a digital forgery of an
identifiable individual who is not a minor if--
``(A) the digital forgery was broadcast,
distributed, or published without the consent of the
identifiable individual;
``(B) what is depicted was not voluntarily exposed
by the identifiable individual in a public or
commercial setting;
``(C) what is depicted is not a matter of public
concern; and
``(D) the broadcast, distribution, or publication
of the digital forgery--
``(i) is intended to cause harm; or
``(ii) causes harm, including
psychological, financial, or reputational harm,
to the identifiable individual; or
``(4) who knowingly broadcasts, distributes, or uses a
communication service to publish a digital forgery of an
identifiable individual who is a minor with intent to--
``(A) abuse, humiliate, harass, or degrade the
minor; or
``(B) arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any
person,
is guilty of wrongful distribution of intimate visual images or visual
images of sexually explicit conduct and shall be punished as a court-
martial may direct.
``(b) Exceptions.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to--
``(1) a lawfully authorized investigative, protective, or
intelligence activity of--
``(A) a law enforcement agency of the United
States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State;
or
``(B) an intelligence agency of the United States;
``(2) a disclosure made reasonably and in good faith--
``(A) to a law enforcement officer or agency;
``(B) as part of a document production or filing
associated with a legal proceeding;
``(C) as part of medical education, diagnosis, or
treatment or for a legitimate medical, scientific, or
educational purpose;
``(D) in the reporting of unlawful content or
unsolicited or unwelcome conduct or in pursuance of a
legal, professional, or other lawful obligation; or
``(E) to seek support or help with respect to the
receipt of an unsolicited intimate visual depiction;
``(3) a disclosure reasonably intended to assist the
identifiable individual; or
``(4) a person who possesses or publishes an intimate
visual depiction of himself or herself engaged in nudity or
sexually explicit conduct.
``(c) Consent.--For the purposes of subsection (a)--
``(1) the fact that the depicted individual consented to
the creation of the intimate visual depiction shall not
establish that the person consented to its disclosure; and
``(2) the fact that the depicted individual disclosed the
intimate visual depiction to another person shall not establish
that the depicted individual consented to the further
disclosure of the intimate visual depiction.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Consent.--The term `consent' means an affirmative,
conscious, and voluntary authorization made by an individual
free from force, fraud, duress, misrepresentation, or coercion.
``(2) Digital forgery.--The term `digital forgery' means
any intimate visual depiction of an identifiable individual
created through the use of software, machine learning,
artificial intelligence, or any other computer-generated or
technological means, including by adapting, modifying,
manipulating, or altering an authentic visual depiction, that,
when viewed as a whole by a reasonable person, is
indistinguishable from an authentic visual depiction of the
individual.
``(3) Identifiable individual.--The term `identifiable
individual' means an individual--
``(A) who appears in whole or in part in an
intimate visual depiction; and
``(B) whose face, likeness, or other distinguishing
characteristic (including a unique birthmark or other
recognizable feature) is displayed in connection with
such intimate visual depiction.
``(4) Visual depiction.--The term `visual depiction'
includes undeveloped film and videotape, data stored on
computer disk or by electronic means which is capable of
conversion into a visual image, and data which is capable of
conversion into a visual image that has been transmitted by any
means, whether or not stored in a permanent format.
``(5) Intimate visual depiction.--The term `intimate visual
depiction'--
``(A) means a visual depiction that depicts--
``(i) the uncovered genitals, pubic area,
anus, or female nipple of an identifiable
individual; or
``(ii) the display or transfer of bodily
sexual fluids--
``(I) on to any part of the body of
an identifiable individual;
``(II) from the body of an
identifiable individual; or
``(iii) an identifiable individual engaging
in sexually explicit conduct; and
``(B) includes any visual depictions described in
subparagraph (A) produced while the identifiable
individual was in a public place only if the individual
did not--
``(i) voluntarily display the content
depicted; or
``(ii) consent to the sexual conduct
depicted.
``(6) Sexually explicit conduct.--The term `sexually
explicit conduct' means actual or simulated--
``(A) sexual intercourse, including genital-
genital, oral-genital, anal-genital, or oral-anal,
whether between persons of the same or opposite sex;
``(B) bestiality;
``(C) masturbation;
``(D) sadistic or masochistic abuse; or
``(E) lascivious exhibition of the genitals or
pubic area of any person.
``(7) Minor.--The term `minor' means any individual under
the age of 18 years.
``(8) Broadcast.--The term `broadcast' means to
electronically transmit a visual image with the intent that it
be viewed by a person or persons.
``(9) Distribute.--The term `distribute' means to deliver
to the actual or constructive possession of another person,
including transmission by mail or electronic means.
``(10) Communications service.--The term `communications
service' means--
``(A) a service provided by a person that is a
common carrier;
``(B) an electronic communication service;
``(C) an information service; or
``(D) an interactive computer service.
``(11) Common carrier.--The term `common carrier' means any
person engaged as a common carrier for hire, in interstate or
foreign communication by wire or radio or interstate or foreign
radio transmission of energy, but a person engaged in radio
broadcasting shall not, insofar as such person is so engaged,
be deemed a common carrier.
``(12) Electronic communication service.--The term
`electronic communication service' means any service which
provides to users thereof the ability to send or receive wire
or electronic communications.
``(13) Information service.--The term `information service'
means the offering of a capability for generating, acquiring,
storing, transforming, processing, retrieving, utilizing, or
making available information via telecommunications, and
includes electronic publishing, but does not include any use of
any such capability for the management, control, or operation
of a telecommunications system or the management of a
telecommunications service.
``(14) Interactive computer service.--The term `interactive
computer service' means any information service, system, or
access software provider that provides or enables computer
access by multiple users to a computer server, including
specifically a service or system that provides access to the
Internet and such systems operated or services offered by
libraries or educational institutions.''.
SEC. 553. PUNITIVE ARTICLE UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE
FOR OFFENSES RELATING TO CHILD PORNOGRAPHY.
(a) In General.--Chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code (the
Uniform Code of Military Justice) is amended by inserting after section
917a (article 117a) the following new section (article):
``Sec. 917b. Art. 117b. Child pornography
``(a) Prohibition.--Any person subject to this chapter who
knowingly and wrongfully--
``(1) possesses, receives, or views child pornography;
``(2) possesses child pornography with the intent to
distribute;
``(3) distributes child pornography; or
``(4) produces child pornography,
shall be punished as a court-martial may direct, subject to the
applicable limits specified in subsection (b).
``(b) Maximum Punishments.--
``(1) The maximum punishment for the offense of possessing,
receiving, or viewing child pornography under subsection (a)(1)
shall be dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and
allowances, and confinement for 10 years.
``(2) The maximum punishment for the offense of possessing
child pornography with intent to distribute under subsection
(a)(2) shall be dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay
and allowances, and confinement for 15 years.
``(3) The maximum punishment for the offense of
distributing child pornography under subsection (a)(3) shall be
dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances,
and confinement for 20 years.
``(4) The maximum punishment for the offense of producing
child pornography under subsection (a)(4) shall be dishonorable
discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and
confinement for 30 years.
``(c) Treatment of Personally Identifiable Information.--On motion
of the Government, in any prosecution under this section, except for
good cause shown, the name, address, social security number, or other
nonphysical identifying information, other than the age or approximate
age, of any minor who is depicted in any child pornography or visual
depiction or copy thereof shall not be admissible and may be redacted
from any otherwise admissible evidence, and the panel shall be
instructed, upon request of the Government, that it can draw no
inference from the absence of such evidence.
``(d) Determination Wrongfulness.--Any facts or circumstances that
show that a visual depiction of child pornography was unintentionally
or inadvertently acquired are relevant to wrongfulness, including, the
method by which the visual depiction was acquired, the length of time
the visual depiction was maintained, and whether the visual depiction
was promptly, and in good faith, destroyed or reported to law
enforcement.
``(e) Determination of Knowing.--An accused may not be convicted of
an offense under subsection (a) if the accused was not aware that the
visual depiction involved was of a minor or what appeared to be a
minor, engaged in sexually explicit conduct. Awareness may be inferred
from circumstantial evidence such as the name of a computer file or
folder, the name of the host website from which a visual depiction was
viewed or received, search terms used, and the number of images
possessed.
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `child pornography' means material that
contains either an obscene visual depiction of a minor engaging
in sexually explicit conduct or a visual depiction of an actual
minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
``(2) The term `distribute' means to deliver to the actual
or constructive possession of another.
``(3) The term `minor' means any person under the age of 18
years.
``(4) The term `possess' means to exercise control of
something. Possession may be direct physical custody like
holding an item in one's hand, or it may be constructive, as in
the case of a person who hides something in a locker or a car
to which that person may return to retrieve it. Possession must
be knowing and conscious. Possession inherently includes the
power or authority to preclude control by others. It is
possible for more than one person to possess an item
simultaneously, as when several people share control over an
item.
``(5) The term `produce'--
``(A) means to create or manufacture child
pornography that did not previously exist; and
``(B) does not include reproducing or copying child
pornography.
``(6) The term `sexually explicit conduct' means actual or
simulated--
``(A) sexual intercourse or sodomy, including
genital to genital, oral to genital, anal to genital,
or oral to anal, whether between persons of the same or
opposite sex;
``(B) bestiality;
``(C) masturbation;
``(D) sadistic or masochistic abuse; or
``(E) lascivious exhibition of the genitals, anus,
or pubic area of any person.
``(7) The term `visual depiction' includes--
``(A) any developed or undeveloped photograph,
picture, film, or video; any digital or computer image,
picture, film, or video made by any means, including
those transmitted by any means including streaming
media, even if not stored in a permanent format; or
``(B) any digital or electronic data capable of
conversion into a visual image.''.
(b) Conforming Amendment to Definition of Covered Offense.--Section
801(17)(A) of title 10, United States Code (article 1(17)(A) of the
Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended--
(1) by inserting ``section 917b (article 117b),'' after
``section 917a (article 117a),''; and
(2) by striking ``the standalone offense of child
pornography punishable under section 934 (article 134),''.
SEC. 554. AUTHORIZATION OF DEATH PENALTY FOR OFFENSE OF RAPE OF A CHILD
UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.
Section 920b(a) of title 10, United States Code (article 120b(a) of
the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended by inserting ``by
death, or such other punishment'' after ``shall be punished''.
SEC. 555. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM SENTENCE FOR THE OFFENSE OF VOLUNTARY
MANSLAUGHTER UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.
(a) Review and Recommendation.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
consultation with the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice,
shall review and recommend to the President an increase for the maximum
sentence for voluntary manslaughter under section 919(a) of title 10,
United States Code (article 119(a) of the Uniform Code of Military
Justice).
(b) Implementation.--Following receipt of the recommendation under
subsection (a) but not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the President shall prescribe regulations
updating the maximum sentence for voluntary manslaughter under section
919(a) of title 10, United States Code (article 119(a) of the Unform
Code of Military Justice), in accordance with such recommendation.
SEC. 556. ANALYSIS OF THE ADVISABILITY OF MODIFYING THE DEFINITION OF
ABUSIVE SEXUAL CONTACT UNDER THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY
JUSTICE.
(a) Analysis Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
with the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice, shall analyze the
advisability of modifying the definition of abusive sexual contact
under section 920 of title 10, United States Code (article 120 of the
Uniform Code of Military Justice), to address the full range of harmful
behaviors associated with sexual assault and to prevent misapplication
of the offense to acts that are not inherently abusive.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report detailing the results of the analysis under
subsection (a) and any associated recommendations.
SEC. 557. REVISION TO SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE TRAINING
GUIDANCE.
(a) Revision Requirement.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Personnel and Readiness, in coordination with the Director of the
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office of the Department of
Defense, shall revise sexual assault prevention and response training
guidance to require that information on the resources of the Department
of Veterans Affairs to address experiences with unwanted sexual
behavior be included in the annual or periodic sexual assault
prevention and response training that is administered to all members of
the Armed Forces.
(b) Implementation Oversight.--The Secretary of Defense shall
ensure that each Secretary of a military department--
(1) incorporates the revised guidance under subsection (a)
into the formal training curricula of the military department
concerned;
(2) provides documented confirmation to the Under Secretary
of Defense for Personnel and Readiness that the revised
training has been delivered to all currently serving members of
the Armed Forces within one year of the approval of such
revised guidance; and
(3) establishes a mechanism to verify continued compliance
with the revised guidance.
(c) Reporting.--Not later than one year after the date on which the
revised guidance is issued under subsection (a), the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
that includes--
(1) an assessment of the extent to which each military
department has implemented the guidance; and
(2) statistics on number of members of the Armed Forces
trained under the revised guidance.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``unwanted sexual behavior'' means any sexual
contact or interaction to which an individual does not or could
not freely consent, including harassment, coercion, assault, or
abuse.
(2) The term ``sexual assault prevention and response
training'' means any training, instruction, or education
provided pursuant to Department of Defense Instruction 6495.02,
Volume 2 or any successor guidance.
SEC. 558. REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS ON EFFORTS TO PREVENT AND RESPOND TO
SEXUAL ASSAULT, SEXUAL HARASSMENT, AND INTIMATE-PARTNER
VIOLENCE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Quarterly Reports.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and on a quarterly basis thereafter,
the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Executive Director
of Force Resiliency, shall submit to the committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
report on the efforts of the Department of Defense to prevent
and respond to sexual assault, sexual harassment, and intimate-
partner violence.
(2) Elements.--Each report under paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) An overview of the efforts of the Department of
Defense to prevent and respond to sexual assault,
sexual harassment, and intimate partner violence.
(B) With respect to the period covered by the
report, the most recently available data on--
(i) reports of sexual assault;
(ii) reports of sexual harassment;
(iii) reports of intimate partner violence;
(iv) staffing of the primary prevention
workforce, including filled and unfilled
positions disaggregated by the Army, Air Force,
Navy, and Marine Corps;
(v) staffing of the sexual assault and
harassment response workforce, including filled
and unfilled positions disaggregated by the
Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps;
(vi) staffing of the family advocacy
program, including filled and unfilled
positions disaggregated by the Army, Air Force,
Navy, and Marine Corps;
(vii) staffing of the offices of special
trial counsel, including filled and unfilled
positions disaggregated by the Army, Air Force,
Navy, and Marine Corps; and
(viii) staffing of the Army Criminal
Investigation Division, Air Force Office of
Special Investigations, and Naval Criminal
Investigative Service, including filled and
unfilled positions dedicated to covered
offenses under the jurisdiction of special
trial counsels.
(b) Special Trial Counsel Briefings.--Not later than one year after
the date of the enactment of this Act, and on an annual basis
thereafter, the lead special trial counsels of the Army, Navy, Air
Force, and Marine Corps shall jointly provide to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
briefing on the progress of special trial counsels in prosecuting
covered offenses.
(c) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``covered offense''
and ``special trial counsel'' have the meanings given those terms in
section 801 of title 10, United States Code (article 1 of the Uniform
Code of Military Justice).
SEC. 559. STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING MISCONDUCT PREVENTION IN
OKINAWA, JAPAN.
(a) 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 or other agreement with a federally funded research and
development center pursuant to which the center shall--
(1) conduct a study to evaluate the effectiveness of
programs, policies, and practices of the covered Armed Forces
to prevent criminal activity and other misconduct by members
stationed in Okinawa, Japan; and
(2) develop evidence-based options and recommendations for
changes to programs, policies, and practices to prevent
criminal activity and other misconduct by members of the
covered Armed Forces stationed in Okinawa, Japan.
(b) Report to Secretaries.--The federally funded research and
development center that carries out the study and analysis under
subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary of Defense and the
Secretaries of the military departments a report on the results of such
study.
(c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 30 days after receiving the
report under subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall submit an
unaltered copy of the report to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives.
(d) Improvement Plans for Military Departments.--Not later than 180
days after receiving the report under subsection (b), each Secretary of
a military department shall--
(1) review the findings of the report and, based on such
findings, develop a plan to improve prevention of criminal
activity and other misconduct by members of the covered Armed
Forces under the jurisdiction of that Secretary who are
stationed in Okinawa, Japan; and
(2) provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the plan.
(e) Covered Armed Forces Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered Armed Forces'' means the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force,
and Space Force.
Subtitle G--Career Transition
SEC. 561. ESTABLISHMENT OF SEPARATION OATH FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED
FORCES.
(a) Establishment of Separation Oath.--Section 502 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by striking ``The oath'' and
inserting ``An oath established by this section'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (b), as amended, as
subsection (c); and
(3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new
subsection (b):
``(b) Separation Oath.--Prior to retirement or other separation
from the armed forces, other than separation pursuant to the sentence
of a court-martial, a member of an armed force may take the following
oath:
```I, __________, recognizing that my oath to support and
defend the Constitution of the United States against all
enemies, foreign and domestic, has involved me and my fellow
members in experiences that few persons, other than our peers,
can understand, do solemnly swear (or affirm) to continue to be
the keeper of my brothers- and sisters-in-arms and protector of
the United States and the Constitution; to preserve the values
I have learned; to maintain my body and my mind; to give help
to, and seek help from, my fellow veterans; and to not bring
harm to myself or others. I take this oath freely and without
purpose of evasion, so help me God.'''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The heading of section 502 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 502. Enlistment oath and separation oath: who may administer''.
SEC. 562. PRESENTATION BY A VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION IN TAP
PRESEPARATION COUNSELING.
(a) In General.--Section 1142(b) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(20) A presentation that promotes the benefits available
to veterans under laws administered by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs. Such presentation--
``(A) shall be standardized;
``(B) shall be previously reviewed and approved by
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs;
``(C) shall be submitted by the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs
of the Senate and House of Representatives for review
at least 90 days before implementation;
``(D) shall be presented by--
``(i) a national representative of a
veterans service organization recognized under
section 5902 of title 38; or
``(ii) if a national representative is
unavailable, a State or local representative of
such an organization authorized by the
Secretary concerned to so present;
``(E) shall include information on how a veterans
service organization may assist the member in filing a
claim described in paragraph (19);
``(F) may not encourage the member to join a
particular veterans service organization; and
``(G) may not exceed one hour in length.''.
(b) Annual Report.--Not less than once each year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives, and to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs of the
Senate and House of Representatives, a report--
(1) that identifies each veterans service organization that
presented under paragraph (20) of section 1142(b) of title 10,
United States Code, as added by subsection (a);
(2) that contains the number of members of the Armed Forces
who attended such presentations; and
(3) that includes any recommendations of the Secretary
regarding changes to such presentation or to such paragraph.
SEC. 563. EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY OF VETERANS FOR CERTAIN MILITARY
ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAM.
Section 2564a of title 10, United States Code, is amended in
subsection (a)(1)(B), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking
``, during the one-year period following the veteran's date of
separation,''.
SEC. 564. TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR EMPLOYMENT
NAVIGATOR AND PARTNERSHIP PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the
Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the department in which the
Coast Guard is operating when it is not operating as a service in the
Navy, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall carry out a pilot
program to be known as the ``Employment Navigator and Partnership Pilot
Program''. The pilot program shall supplement the program under section
1144 of title 10, United States Code.
(b) Activities.--In carrying out the pilot program under this
section, the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of
Defense, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is
operating when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, and the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall--
(1) seek to enter into contracts with public, private, and
nonprofit entities under which such entities provide
individualized employment counseling for members of the Armed
Forces and their spouses;
(2) prioritize entering into contracts with qualified
private entities that have experience providing instruction to
members of the Armed Forces eligible for assistance under the
pilot program carried out under this section on--
(A) private sector culture, resume writing, career
networking, and training on job search technologies;
(B) academic readiness and educational
opportunities; or
(C) other relevant topics, as determined by the
Secretary;
(3) give a preference to any private entity that--
(A) has a national or international geographical
area of service;
(B) provides multiple forms of career assistance
and placement services to--
(i) active duty members of the Armed
Forces;
(ii) spouses of active duty members of the
Armed Forces;
(iii) veterans; and
(iv) spouses of veterans;
(C) provides services to at least 1,000 individuals
who are--
(i) active duty members of the Armed
Forces;
(ii) spouses of active duty members of the
Armed Forces;
(iii) veterans; or
(iv) spouses of veterans;
(D) has continuously, for at least the three-year
period immediately preceding the date of the contract,
provided services to individuals who are--
(i) active duty members of the Armed
Forces;
(ii) spouses of active duty members of the
Armed Forces;
(iii) veterans; and
(iv) spouses of veterans; and
(E) has a demonstrated record of success in
providing assistance with employment services, as
indicated by--
(i) the average wages or earnings of people
who receive employment services provided by the
entity;
(ii) prior completion of Federal grants or
contracts;
(iii) having at least 75 percent of its
participants find full-time employment within
six months of initially receiving employment
services provided by the entity; and
(iv) other employment performance
indicators, as determined by the Secretary; and
(4) seek to enter into contracts with not fewer than 10,
but not more than 60, private entities under which each such
entity is compensated at a rate agreed upon between the
Secretary and the entity for each individual who receives
employment services provided by the entity and is in
unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit
from the program; and
(5) conduct such other activities as may be necessary for
the delivery of individualized employment counseling and other
employment services under this section.
(c) Report.--Not later than October 1 of each year during the term
of the pilot program, the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the
Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the department in which the
Coast Guard is operating when it is not operating as a service in the
Navy, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services, the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and the Committees on
Veterans' Affairs of the Senate and House of Representatives a report
on the pilot program under this section, including the employment
outcomes for members of the Armed Forces and their spouses who receive
employment services under the program on the following indicators of
performance--
(1) the percentage of program participants who are in
unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit
from the program;
(2) the percentage of program participants who are in
unsubsidized employment during the fourth quarter after exit
from the program; and
(3) the median earnings of program participants who are in
unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit
from the program.
(d) Termination.--The pilot program shall terminate five years
after the date on which the Secretary of Labor begins to carry out the
pilot program.
SEC. 565. SKILLBRIDGE: APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS.
(a) Study.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the Secretary of
Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of the department in which
the Coast Guard is operating when not operating as a service in the
Department of the Navy, shall conduct a study to identify the private
entities participating in Skillbridge that offer positions in
registered apprenticeship programs to covered members.
(b) Recruitment.--The Secretary of Defense shall consult with
officials and employees of the Department of Labor who have experience
with registered apprenticeship programs to facilitate the Secretary
entering into agreements with entities that offer positions described
in subsection (a) in areas where the Secretary determines few such
positions are available to covered members.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered member'' means a member of the Armed
Forces eligible for Skillbridge.
(2) The term ``registered apprenticeship program'' means an
apprenticeship program registered under the Act of August 16,
1937 (commonly known as the ``National Apprenticeship Act''; 50
Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.).
(3) The term ``Skillbridge'' means an employment skills
training program under section 1143(e) of title 10, United
States Code.
SEC. 566. FEMALE MEMBERS OF CERTAIN ARMED FORCES AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IN STEM.
(a) Study; Report.--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 the
results of a study on how to--
(1) increase participation of covered individuals in
positions in the covered Armed Forces or Department of Defense
and related to STEM; and
(2) change Skillbridge to help covered individuals eligible
for Skillbridge find civilian employment in positions related
to STEM.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy,
Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
(2) The term ``covered individual'' means a female--
(A) member of a covered Armed Force; or
(B) civilian employee of the Department of Defense.
(3) The term ``Skillbridge'' means an employment skills
training program under section 1143(e) of title 10, United
States Code.
(4) The term ``STEM'' means science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics.
Subtitle H--Family Programs and Child Care
SEC. 571. NOTIFICATION OF SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE AT PROVIDERS OF CHILD
CARE SERVICES OR YOUTH PROGRAMS.
Section 1794 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(g) Notification of Suspected Child Abuse.--(1) The Secretary of
Defense shall prescribe a policy that requires covered child and youth
programs to--
``(A) not later than 24 hours after a program becomes aware
of alleged or suspected abuse or neglect of a child occurring
in such program, notify the parents and guardians of such child
of such alleged or suspected abuse or neglect; and
``(B) not later than 72 hours after a program becomes aware
of alleged abuse or neglect of a child occurring in such
program, provide notice of such alleged abuse or neglect to--
``(i) the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives;
``(ii) if the alleged abuse or neglect occurs in
one of the several States, the Senators that represent
the State in which the alleged abuse or neglect
occurred; and
``(iii) if the alleged abuse or neglect occurs in a
location represented by a Member of, or Delegate or
Resident Commissioner to, the House of Representatives,
the Member of, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to,
the House of Representatives that represents such
location.
``(2) In this subsection, the term `covered child and youth
program' means a military child development center, a Department of
Defense youth program, a family home day care, or a provider of child
care services or youth program services that receives financial
assistance under section 1798.''.
SEC. 572. PILOT PROGRAM TO INCREASE PAYMENTS FOR CHILD CARE SERVICES IN
HIGH-COST AREAS.
Section 1798 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Pilot Program for Increased Payments in High-cost Areas.--(1)
Beginning on January 1, 2027, the Secretary shall establish a pilot
program to increase the maximum amount of financial assistance per
month per child that the Secretary authorizes to be provided to
eligible providers under this section as of December 31, 2026, by 30
percent for services provided to children who are two years old or
younger in accordance with this subsection.
``(2) The Secretary--
``(A) shall provide for an increased maximum amount of
financial assistance under the pilot program established under
this subsection in each area with high child care services
costs, as determined by the Secretary; and
``(B) may provide for such increased maximum amount of
financial assistance in other areas as the Secretary considers
appropriate.
``(3) Not later than one year after the establishment of the pilot
program under this subsection, and semiannually thereafter until the
date of the termination of the pilot program, the Secretary shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the pilot
program that includes--
``(A) the number of families with respect to whom the
Secretary has increased the maximum amount of financial
assistance per month per child being provided under the pilot
program, disaggregated by location;
``(B) the total amount of financial assistance provided
under the pilot program with respect to such families,
disaggregated by location;
``(C) the total amount of financial assistance that would
have been provided with respect to such families without the
increase under the pilot program, disaggregated by location;
``(D) the determination of the Secretary as to whether
additional funding under the pilot program--
``(i) helped reduce child care costs for applicable
military families;
``(ii) increased child care provider participation
in the financial assistance available under this
section; and
``(iii) increased access to infant and toddler care
for military families;
``(E) the determination of the Secretary with respect to
the feasibility of expanding the pilot program to all
communities;
``(F) any challenges identified by the Secretary in
carrying out the pilot program;
``(G) legislation or administrative action that the
Secretary determines necessary to make the pilot program
permanent; and
``(H) any other information the Secretary determines
appropriate.
``(4) Not later than 90 days after the date of the termination of
the pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report that includes--
``(A) the elements specified in subparagraphs (A) through
(H) of paragraph (3); and
``(B) the recommendation of the Secretary as to whether to
make the pilot program permanent.
``(5) The pilot program established under this subsection shall
terminate on the date that is five years after the date on which such
program is established.''.
SEC. 573. PILOT PROGRAM TO INCREASE PAYMENTS FOR CHILD CARE SERVICES IN
HIGH-COST AREAS.
Section 1798 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection:
``(c) Pilot Program for Grants to Increase Infant and Toddler
Capacity in High-cost Areas.--(1) The Secretary of Defense may
establish a pilot program to provide grants to eligible providers
seeking to expand the capacity of such providers to provide care for
infants and toddlers.
``(2) A grant awarded under the pilot program established under
paragraph (1) shall--
``(A) be in an amount determined by the Secretary, but in
no case more than 75 percent of the estimated cost of the
expansion for which the grant is provided; and
``(B) require the recipient of a grant to--
``(i) make available not less than half of any
additional capacity for infants and toddlers to
children of members of the armed forces that results
from the expansion for which a grant is awarded for the
10-year period that begins on the date on which such
expansion is completed; and
``(ii) certify that the recipient will not displace
children enrolled on the date described in clause (i)
who are not children of members of the armed forces to
meet the requirement of clause (i).
``(3) The Secretary--
``(A) shall award grants under the pilot program
established under paragraph (1) to not less than 10 eligible
providers located in areas with high child care services costs,
as determined by the Secretary; and
``(B) may award grants under the pilot program established
under paragraph (1) to eligible providers located in other
areas as the Secretary considers appropriate.
``(4) Not later than one year after the establishment of the pilot
program under this subsection, and semiannually thereafter until the
date of the termination of the pilot program, the Secretary shall
submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the
pilot program that includes--
``(A) the number of eligible providers participating in the
pilot program, disaggregated by location;
``(B) the number of additional infant and toddler
enrollments at eligible providers made available under the
pilot program, disaggregated by loacation;
``(C) the determination of the Secretary as to whether
grants provided under the pilot program--
``(i) helped reduce child care costs for applicable
military families;
``(ii) increased child care provider participation
in the financial assistance available under this
section; and
``(iii) increased access to infant and toddler care
for military families;
``(D) the determination of the Secretary with respect to
the feasibility of expanding the pilot program to all
communities;
``(E) any challenges identified by the Secretary in
carrying out the pilot program;
``(F) legislation or administrative action that the
Secretary determines necessary to make the pilot program
permanent; and
``(G) any other information the Secretary determines
appropriate.
``(5) Not later than 90 days after the date of the termination of
the pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a report that includes--
``(A) the elements specified in subparagraphs (A) through
(G) of paragraph (4); and
``(B) the recommendation of the Secretary as to whether to
make the pilot program permanent.
``(6) The pilot program established under this subsection shall
terminate on the date that is five years after the date on which such
program is established.
``(7) In this subsection, the term `appropriate congressional
committees' means--
``(A) the congressional defense committees;
``(B) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate; and
``(C) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives.''.
SEC. 574. EXTENSION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO
MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES FOR IN-HOME CHILD CARE.
(a) Extension.--Subsection (d) of section 589 of the William M.
(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021 (10 U.S.C. 1791 note) is amended by striking ``five years after''
and all that follows and inserting ``on December 31, 2029.''.
(b) Final Report.--Subsection (c)(2) of such section is amended by
striking ``90 days after'' and inserting ``one year before''.
SEC. 575. MILITARY ONESOURCE: INFORMATION REGARDING MATERNAL HEALTH
CARE.
Section 561 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 10 U.S.C. 1781 note) is amended, in
subsection (b)--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (17) as
paragraphs (5) through (18), respectively; and
(2) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting after
paragraph (1) the following new paragraphs:
``(2) Health care.
``(3) Maternal health care, including the following:
``(A) A list of maternal health services, including
pre- and post-natal care.
``(B) A guide to continuity of such care through a
permanent change of station.
``(C) With regards to a pregnant member, relevant
regulations, options for leave, and uniform resources
and requirements.
``(4) Death benefits and life insurance programs.''.
SEC. 576. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TERMINATION OF DODEA
AND CHILD CARE WORKERS.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of
Defense may be obligated or expended to terminate employees of Military
Child Development Programs or employees of the Department of Defense
Education Activity, regardless of whether such positions are funded by
appropriated or nonappropriated funds, unless the employee was
documented as not performing or engaging in misconduct.
Subtitle I--Dependent Education
SEC. 581. ENSURING ACCESS TO DODEA SCHOOLS FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE
RESERVE COMPONENTS.
Section 2164 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(n) Eligibility of Dependents of Certain Members of the Reserve
Components.--(1) A dependent of a member described in paragraph (2)
shall be eligible to attend a school established under this section at
the military installation that is the permanent station of such member
and such dependent shall automatically be granted enrollment at such
school at the request of such member if there is sufficient space in
the school to accommodate the dependent. In the event there is not
sufficient space available at such school at the time the dependent
seeks to enroll, the dependent shall be place on a wait-list for
enrollment in the school.
``(2) A member described in this paragraph is a member--
``(A) of a reserve component;
``(B) performing active service; and
``(C) pursuant to an order for accompanied permanent change
of station.''.
SEC. 582. CERTAIN ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES THAT BENEFIT
DEPENDENTS OF MILITARY AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL.
(a) Continuation of Authority to Assist Local Educational Agencies
That Benefit Dependents of Members of the Armed Forces and Department
of Defense Civilian Employees.--
(1) Assistance to schools with significant numbers of
military dependent students.--Of the amount authorized to be
appropriated for fiscal year 2026 by section 301 and available
for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide activities as
specified in the funding table in section 4301, $35,000,000
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 (20 U.S.C. 7713(9)).
(b) Impact Aid for Children With Severe Disabilities.--
(1) In general.--Of the amount authorized to be
appropriated for fiscal year 2026 pursuant to section 301 and
available for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide
activities as specified in the funding table in section 4301,
$5,000,000 shall be available for payments under section 363 of
the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106-398;
114 Stat. 1654A-77; 20 U.S.C. 7703a).
(2) Additional amount.--Of the amount authorized to be
appropriated for fiscal year 2026 pursuant to section 301 and
available for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide
activities as specified in the funding table in section 4301,
$5,000,000 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, 2026, the Secretary
of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the
Department of Defense's evaluation of each local educational
agency with higher concentrations of military children with
severe disabilities and subsequent determination of the amounts
of impact aid each such agency shall receive.
SEC. 583. VERIFICATION OF REPORTING OF ELIGIBLE FEDERALLY CONNECTED
CHILDREN FOR PURPOSES OF FEDERAL IMPACT AID PROGRAMS.
(a) Certification.--On an annual basis, each commander of a
military installation under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a
military department shall submit to such Secretary a written
certification verifying whether the commander has confirmed the
information contained in all impact aid source check forms received
from local educational agencies as of the date of such certification.
(b) Report.--Not later than June 30 of each year, each Secretary of
a military department shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report, based on the information received under subsection
(a), that identifies--
(1) each military installation under the jurisdiction of
such Secretary that has confirmed the information contained in
all impact aid source check forms received from local
educational agencies as of the date of the report; and
(2) each military installation that has not confirmed the
information contained in such forms as of such date.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``impact aid source check form'' means a form
submitted to a military installation by a local educational
agency to confirm the number and identity of children eligible
to be counted for purposes of the Federal impact aid program
under section 7003(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7703(a)).
(2) The term ``local educational agency'' has the meaning
given that term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).
Subtitle J--Decorations and Awards, Reports, and Other Matters
SEC. 591. AUTHORIZATION FOR AWARD OF MEDAL OF HONOR TO JAMES CAPERS,
JR., FOR ACTS OF VALOR AS A MEMBER OF THE MARINE CORPS
DURING THE VIETNAM WAR.
(a) Authorization.--Notwithstanding the time limitations specified
in section 8298 of title 10, United States Code, or any other time
limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons
who served in the Armed Forces, the President is authorized to award
the Medal of Honor, under section 8291 of such title, to James Capers,
Jr., for the acts of valor described in subsection (b).
(b) Acts of Valor Described.--The acts of valor described in this
subsection are the actions of James Capers, Jr., as a member of the
Marine Corps, during the period of March 31 through April 3, 1967,
during the Vietnam War, for which he was previously awarded the Silver
Star.
SEC. 592. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD THE MEDAL OF HONOR TO RETIRED COLONEL
PHILIP J. CONRAN FOR ACTS OF VALOR IN LAOS DURING THE
VIETNAM WAR.
Notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section 9274 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 is authorized to award the Medal of Honor, under
section 9271 of such title, to retired Colonel Philip J. Conran for the
acts of valor in Laos during the Vietnam war, for which he was
previously awarded the Air Force Cross.
TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS
Subtitle A--Basic Pay and Retired Pay
SEC. 601. CODIFICATION OF APPLICABILITY TO SPACE FORCE OF CERTAIN PAY
AND ALLOWANCE AUTHORITIES.
(a) Definitions.--Section 101 of title 37, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (22), by inserting ``, or for members of
the Space Force in space force active status not on sustained
duty,'' after ``reserve component'' in subparagraphs (A) and
(B); and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
``(27) The term `space force active status' has the meaning
given that term in section 101 of title 10.
``(28) The term `sustained duty' has the meaning given that
term in section 101 of title 10.''.
(b) Basic Pay.--Chapter 3 of such title is amended as follows:
(1) References to officer grades.--Section 201(a) of such
title is amended--
(A) by striking ``(1) Subject to paragraph (2), for
the'' and inserting ``For the'';
(B) by striking ``and Marine Corps'' in the heading
of the second column of the table and inserting
``Marine Corps, and Space Force''; and
(C) by striking paragraph (2).
(2) Applicable pay and allowances for certain space force
members who are physically disabled or incur loss of earned
income when not on sustained duty.--Subsections (g)(1) and
(h)(1) of section 204 of such title are amended by inserting
``, or a member of the Space Force in space force active status
not on sustained duty,'' after ``of a reserve component of a
uniformed service''.
(3) Service creditable for computation.--Section 205(a)(2)
of such title is amended--
(A) by transferring subparagraph (F) to appear
after subparagraph (A) and redesignating that
subparagraph as subparagraph (B);
(B) by redesignating subparagraphs (D) and (E) as
subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively;
(C) by striking subparagraph (C) and redesignating
the original subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (D); and
(D) by inserting after subparagraph (B), as
transferred and redesignated by subparagraph (A) of
this paragraph, the following new subparagraph (C):
``(C) the Space Force;''.
(4) Inactive-duty training pay.--Section 206 of such title
is amended--
(A) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding
paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``Guard or a'' and
inserting ``Guard, a''; and
(ii) by inserting ``, or a member of the
Space Force'' after ``uniformed service'' the
first place it appears;
(B) in subsection (d)--
(i) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, by a
member of the Space Force,'' after ``reserve
component''; and
(ii) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``or
the Space Force,'' after ``Ready Reserve'';
(C) in subsection (e)--
(i) by striking ``Guard or of a'' and
inserting ``Guard, a''; and
(ii) by inserting ``, or the Space Force''
after ``uniformed services''; and
(D) in the section heading, by inserting ``;
members of the space force'' before the colon.
(5) Participation in thrift savings plan.--Section
211(a)(2) of such title is amended by inserting ``or the Space
Force'' after ``member of the Ready Reserve''.
(c) Special Pay, Incentive Pay, and Bonus Authorities.--Subchapter
II of chapter 5 of such title is amended as follows:
(1) General bonus authority for enlisted members.--Section
331 of such title is amended--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) by striking ``or'' at the end of
paragraph (4);
(ii) by striking the period at the end of
paragraph (5) and inserting ``; or''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(6) transfers from a regular component or reserve
component of an armed force to the Space Force or from the
Space Force to a regular component or reserve component of
another armed force, subject to the approval of the Secretary
with jurisdiction over the armed force to which the member is
transferring.''; and
(B) in subsection (c)(1)--
(i) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``,
or in the Space Force on sustained duty under
section 20105 of title 10,'' after ``in a
regular component'';
(ii) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``,
or in the Space Force in space force active
status not on sustained duty under section
20105 of title 10,'' after ``in a reserve
component''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (D), by striking
``paragraph (4) or (5)'' and inserting
``paragraph (4), (5), or (6)''.
(2) General bonus authority for officers.--Section 332 of
such title is amended--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) by striking ``or'' at the end of
paragraph (4);
(ii) by striking the period at the end of
paragraph (5) and inserting ``; or''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(6) transfers from a regular component or reserve
component of a uniformed service to the Space Force or from the
Space Force to a regular component or reserve component of
another uniformed service, subject to the approval of the
Secretary with jurisdiction over the uniformed service to which
the member is transferring.''; and
(B) in subsection (c)(1)--
(i) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``,
or in the Space Force on sustained duty under
section 20105 of title 10,'' after ``in a
regular component'';
(ii) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ``,
or in the Space Force in space force active
status not on sustained duty under section
20105 of title 10,'' after ``in a reserve
component'' and
(iii) in subparagraph (E), by striking
``paragraph (4) or (5)'' and inserting
``paragraph (4), (5), or (6)''.
(3) Special aviation incentive pay or bonus for officers.--
Section 334 of such title is amended--
(A) by striking ``in a regular or reserve
component'' in subsections (a)(1), (b), (h)(1), (h)(2),
and (h)(3);
(B) in subsection (b)(3), by inserting ``, or, in
the case of an officer of the Space Force, to remain in
space force active status,'' after ``in a reserve
component''; and
(C) in subsection (e)--
(i) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Reserve Component''; and
(ii) by striking ``A reserve component
officer'' and inserting ``An officer.''.
(4) Special pays.--Sections 351(a), 352(a), 353(a), and
353(b) of such title are amended by striking ``of a regular or
reserve component''.
(5) Retention incentives for members qualified in critical
military skills or assigned to high priority units.--Section
355 of such title is amended--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)--
(I) by striking ``An officer or
enlisted member'' and inserting ``A
member''; and
(II) by inserting ``, or a member
the Space Force who is serving in space
force active status,'' after ``in a
reserve component''; and
(ii) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or to
remain in space force active status for at
least one year'' before the semicolon at the
end;
(B) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting ``or a
member of the Space Force not on sustained duty'' in
the second sentence after ``reserve component member'';
and
(C) in subsection (e)--
(i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``active
duty or service in an active status in a
reserve component'' in subparagraph (A) and the
first place it appears in subparagraph (B) and
inserting ``a specified form of service (or
combination thereof)'';
(ii) in paragraphs (1)(B), (2), (3), and
(4), by striking ``active duty or service in an
active status in a reserve component for
which'' and inserting ``service for which'';
and
(iii) by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(5) In this subsection, the term `specified form of
service' means--
``(A) service on active duty;
``(B) service in an active status in a reserve
component; or
``(C) service in the Space Force in space force
active status.''.
(6) Continuation pay for full tsp members with 7 to 12
years of service.--Section 356(b) of such title is amended--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)--
(i) in the second sentence, by striking
``or a reserve component'' and inserting ``, a
member of the Space Force on sustained duty, or
a member of a reserve component''; and
(ii) in the third sentence, by inserting
``or a member of the Space Force in space force
active status not on sustained duty'' after
``(as so defined)'';
(B) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or a member of
the Space Force on sustained duty'' in the matter
preceding subparagraph (A) after ``of a regular
component''; and
(C) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by inserting ``or a member of the Space
Force in space force active status and not on
sustained duty'' in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A) after ``of a reserve
component''; and
(ii) by inserting ``or a member of the
Space Force on sustained duty, respectively,''
in subparagraph (A) after ``of a regular
component''.
(d) Administration of Special Pay, Incentive Pay, and Bonus
Authorities.--Subchapter III of chapter 5 of such title is amended as
follows:
(1) Continuation of pay and allowances during certain
hospitalization and rehabilitation.--Section 372(a) of such
title is amended by striking ``of a regular or reserve
component''.
(2) Repayment of unearned portion of bonus or special or
incentive pay.--Section 373(d)(2)(A) of such title is amended
by striking ``in a regular or reserve component who remains on
active duty or in an active status'' and inserting ``who
remains on active duty, in an active status in a reserve
component, or in space force active status''.
(e) Allowances Other Than Travel and Transportation Allowances.--
Section 416 of such title is amended by inserting ``an officer of the
Space Force not on sustained duty,'' after ``of component,''.
(f) Leave.--Section 501 of such title is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by inserting ``, or of the Space Force,'' in
paragraphs (4) and (5) after ``of a reserve
component''; and
(B) by inserting ``, or from the Space Force,'' in
paragraph (4) after ``from the reserve component''; and
(2) in subsection (b)(5)--
(A) in subparagraphs (A) and (D), by inserting ``,
or a member of the Space Force in space force active
status not on sustained duty,'' after ``of a reserve
component''; and
(B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``Regular''
before ``Space Force''.
(g) Miscellaneous Rights and Benefits.--Chapter 17 of such title is
amended as follows:
(1) Section 908(a)(2) of such title is amended by inserting
``and members of the Space Force in space force active status
not on sustained duty'' after ``of the armed forces''.
(2) Section 910 of such title is amended--
(A) by inserting ``or of the Space Force'' after
``of the armed forces'' in subsection (a);
(B) by inserting ``or the Space Force'' after ``a
reserve component'' in subsections (b)(1), (b)(2),
(b)(3), and (e)(1); and
(C) in the heading of such section by inserting
``and members of the space force'' after ``reserve
component members''.
(h) Administration.--Section 1002 of such title is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``of the National Guard, or of a
reserve component of a uniformed service,'' and
inserting ``of a reserve component of a uniformed
service, or of the Space Force''; and
(B) by striking ``his consent'' and inserting ``the
member's consent''; and
(C) in subsection (c), by inserting ``or the Space
Force'' after ``of a reserve component''; and
(2) in the heading, by striking ``and members of national
guard'' and inserting ``; members of the national guard;
members of the space force''.
(i) Conforming Amendment to Reflect Change of Name of Space and
Missile Systems Center to Space Systems Command.--Section 2273a(a) of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Air Force Space
and Missile Systems Center'' and inserting ``Space Force Space Systems
Command''.
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, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''.
(b) Title 10 Authorities Relating to Health Care Professionals.--
The following sections of title 10, United States Code, are amended by
striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026'':
(1) Section 2130a(a)(1), relating to nurse officer
candidate accession program.
(2) Section 16302(d), relating to repayment of education
loans for certain health professionals who serve in the
Selected Reserve.
(c) Authorities Relating to Nuclear Officers.--Section 333(i) of
title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking ``December 31,
2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''.
(d) Authorities Relating to Title 37 Consolidated Special Pay,
Incentive Pay, and Bonus Authorities.--The following sections of title
37, United States Code, are amended by striking ``December 31, 2025''
and inserting ``December 31, 2026'':
(1) Section 331(h), relating to general bonus authority for
enlisted members.
(2) Section 332(g), relating to general bonus authority for
officers.
(3) Section 334(i), relating to special aviation incentive
pay and bonus authorities for officers.
(4) Section 335(k), relating to special bonus and incentive
pay authorities for officers in health professions.
(5) Section 336(g), relating to contracting bonus for
cadets and midshipmen enrolled in the Senior Reserve Officers'
Training Corps.
(6) Section 351(h), relating to hazardous duty pay.
(7) Section 352(g), relating to assignment pay or special
duty pay.
(8) Section 353(i), relating to skill incentive pay or
proficiency bonus.
(9) Section 355(h), relating to retention incentives for
members qualified in critical military skills or assigned to
high priority units.
(e) Authority to Provide Temporary Increase in Rates of Basic
Allowance for Housing.--Section 403(b) of title 37, United States Code,
is amended--
(1) in paragraph (7)(E), relating to an area covered by a
major disaster declaration or containing an installation
experiencing an influx of military personnel, by striking
``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2026''; and
(2) in paragraph (8)(C), relating to an area where actual
housing costs differ from current rates by more than 20
percent, by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting
``December 31, 2026''.
SEC. 612. INCENTIVE PAY: EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL DUTY.
(a) Establishment.--Subchapter I of chapter 5 of title 37, United
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 301e the following
new section:
``Sec. 301f. Incentive pay: explosive ordnance disposal duty.
``(a) Eligibility.--(1) Subject to regulations prescribed by the
Secretary of Defense, a regular member of a covered armed force is
entitled to continuous monthly explosive ordnance disposal duty
incentive pay in the amount specified in subsection (b)(1) if the
member--
``(A) is entitled to basic pay;
``(B) holds (or is in training leading to) an explosive
ordnance disposal duty designator; and
``(C) is in and remains in explosive ordnance disposal duty
on a career basis.
``(2) Subject to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of
Defense, a member of a covered armed force who is entitled to basic pay
but is not entitled to continuous monthly explosive ordnance disposal
duty incentive pay under paragraph (1) is entitled to explosive
ordnance disposal duty incentive pay in the amount prescribed pursuant
to subsection (b)(2) for any period during which such member performs
explosive ordnance disposal duty under orders.
``(b) Rates.--(1) Continuous monthly explosive ordnance disposal
duty incentive pay under subsection (a)(1) shall be in the following
amounts:
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``Years of explosive ordnance disposal duty (including
training): Monthly Rate
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2 or fewer $125
Over 2 $156
Over 3 $188
Over 4 $206
Over 6 $650
Over 8 $800
Over 10 $1,000
Over 17 $840
Over 22 $585
Over 24 $385
Over 25 $250
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``(2) Explosive ordnance disposal duty incentive pay under
subsection (a)(2)--
``(A) shall be in amounts prescribed by the Secretary of
Defense;
``(B) may not, for any month, exceed the maximum amount
specified in paragraph (1); and
``(C) may not be less per day than the amount under
subsection (d).
``(c) Computation of Years.--Years of explosive ordnance disposal
duty by a member shall be computed beginning with the effective date of
the initial order to such member to perform explosive ordnance disposal
duty.
``(d) Applicability to Certain Duty in the Reserve Components.--
Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense and to the
extent provided for by appropriations, for each day that a member of
the reserve component of a covered armed force who is entitled to
compensation under section 206 of this title performs, under orders,
explosive ordnance disposal duty, such member is eligible for an
increase in compensation equal to one-thirtieth of the continuous
monthly incentive pay under subsection (b)(1) for a member of
corresponding years of service entitled to basic pay.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered armed force' means the Army, Navy,
Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
``(2) The term `explosive ordnance disposal' has the
meaning given such term in section 2284 of title 10.
``(3) The term `explosive ordnance disposal duty' means
duty performed by a member of a covered armed force, under
regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, in
explosive ordnance disposal.''.
(b) Effective Date.--Section 301f of title 37, United States Code,
added by this section, shall take effect on the date that is 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act and apply to explosive
ordnance disposal duty performed on or after such date.
SEC. 613. STANDARDIZATION OF CYBER ASSIGNMENT INCENTIVE PAY FOR MEMBERS
OF THE ARMED FORCES.
(a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 5 of title 37, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 375. Standardization of cyber assignment incentive pay
``(a) Policy.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish and
implement a standardized policy for cyber assignment incentive pay
applicable to all members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps,
and Space Force performing qualifying cyber operations roles.
``(b) Elements.--The policy under subsection (a) shall--
``(1) define uniform eligibility criteria based on work-
role certification, mission assignment, and readiness
requirements;
``(2) establish a tiered pay structure based on proficiency
levels and operational demands;
``(3) ensure parity in pay rates and qualification
standards throughout the armed forces specified in subsection
(a);
``(4) provide guidance for continuation of cyber assignment
incentive pay during moves relating to changes of permanent
station, subject to continued eligibility; and
``(5) include procedures for periodic review and adjustment
of cyber assignment incentive pay rates to reflect evolving
mission needs and market competitiveness.
``(c) Cyber Assignment Incentive Pay Defined.--In this section, the
term `cyber assignment incentive pay' means special pay authorized
under this chapter for members of the armed forces assigned to
designated cyber operations roles.''.
(b) Briefing.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall brief the congressional
defense committees on the implementation of section 375 of title 37,
United States Code, as added by subsection (a) of this section,
including any anticipated impacts on recruitment, retention, and
readiness of cyber personnel.
Subtitle C--Allowances
SEC. 621. BASIC NEEDS ALLOWANCE: EXCLUSION OF BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR
HOUSING FROM THE CALCULATION OF GROSS HOUSEHOLD INCOME OF
AN ELIGIBLE MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES.
Section 402b(k)(1)(B) of title 37, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``in'' and all that follows through
``portion of''; and
(2) by striking ``that the Secretary concerned elects to
exclude'' and inserting ``paid to such member''.
SEC. 622. FAMILY SEPARATION ALLOWANCE: INCREASE.
Section 427(a) of title 37, United States Code, is amended in
paragraph (1), by striking ``not less than $250, and not more than
$400'' and inserting ``equal to $400''.
SEC. 623. REPORT REGARDING THE BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR SUBSISTENCE AND
MILITARY FOOD PROGRAMS.
(a) Report Required.--Not later than September 30, 2026, and
annually thereafter through 2030, 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 House of
Representatives a report described in subsection (b).
(b) Report Described.--A report described in this subsection shall
explain how, during the fiscal year in which the Secretary submits such
report--
(1) the Secretary of Defense allocated funds for the basic
allowance for subsistence under section 402 of title 37, United
States Code, to pay for food programs;
(2) subsistence in-kind is budgeted to pay for food
programs on military installations; and
(3) the Secretaries of the military departments used budget
authorities to fund the fully burdened cost of feeding
members--
(A) of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and
Space Force; and
(B) who were assigned to essential station messing
during such fiscal year.
SEC. 624. BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING: STUDY TO EVALUATE ALTERNATIVE
RATE CALCULATION.
(a) Authority.--
(1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with
a covered entity to conduct a study in which the covered entity
shall calculate, using industry-standard machine learning and
an artificial intelligence algorithm, proposed monthly rates of
BAH described in subsection (b) for MHAs selected under
subsection (c).
(2) Rule of construction.--During such a study, the
Secretary shall pay BAH in MHAs selected under subsection (c)
at rates prescribed under section 403 of title 37, United
States Code.
(b) Proposed Monthly Rates.--A proposed monthly rate of BAH
described in this subsection--
(1) accurately reflects housing prices in the MHA subject
to such rate; and
(2) is sufficient for military families who reside in such
MHA to procure adequate and affordable housing.
(c) MHAs.--The Secretary shall select not fewer than 15 MHAs to
participate in such a study. To select an MHA, the Secretary shall
consider factors including the following:
(1) Variety of geographic location.
(2) The ranks of members who reside in an MHA.
(3) Whether members who reside in an MHA have dependents.
(4) Economic factors including inflation, cost of living,
and the cost of private mortgage insurance.
(d) Termination.--A study under this section shall terminate on the
day that is three years after the date on which the Secretary enters
into an agreement with a covered entity.
(e) Annual Briefings.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and on an annual basis thereafter through
the termination date under subsection (d), the Secretary shall provide
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing on the status of a study under this section.
(f) Report.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
termination of such a study, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives
a report regarding such study. Such report shall include the following
elements:
(1) An evaluation by the Secretary of the proposed monthly
rates of BAH calculated by a covered entity pursuant to an
agreement under subsection (a).
(2) Any recommendation of the Secretary regarding
legislation to improve the calculation of BAH process based on
the study.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``BAH'' means the basic allowance for housing
for members of the uniformed services under section 403 of
title 37, United States Code.
(2) The term ``covered entity'' means a nationally
recognized entity in the field of single-family housing that
has data on local rental rates in real estate markets across
the United States.
(3) The term ``MHA'' means military housing area.
Subtitle D--Leave
SEC. 631. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE FOR A MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES IN THE
CASE OF A LOSS OF PREGNANCY OR STILLBIRTH.
Subsection (l)(1)(A) of section 701 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``the death of an immediate family
member.'' and inserting an em dash; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new clauses:
``(i) the death of an immediate family member; or
``(ii) the loss of a pregnancy or a stillbirth by such
member or the spouse of such member.''.
SEC. 632. CONVALESCENT LEAVE FOR CADETS AND MIDSHIPMEN.
Section 702 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (c), (d), and (e) as
subsections (d), (e), and (f), respectively;
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection:
``(c) Convalescent Leave.--An academy cadet or midshipman diagnosed
with a medical condition is allowed convalescent leave under section
701(m) of this title.''; and
(3) in subsection (d), as redesignated by paragraph (1) of
this section, by striking ``Sections 701'' and inserting
``Except as provided by subsection (c), sections 701''.
Subtitle E--Family and Survivor Benefits
SEC. 641. ANNUAL REVIEW OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE LIMITS FOR CHILD CARE
AND YOUTH PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDERS.
Section 1798 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Annual Review of Amount of Assistance.--The Secretary shall
annually review the amount of financial assistance provided under this
section, including the maximum amount of financial assistance per month
per child that the Secretary authorizes to be provided to eligible
providers under this section.''.
SEC. 642. WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRANSPORTATION OF DECEASED
MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHEN NECESSARY TO MEET
MISSION REQUIREMENTS.
Section 562(c) of the John Warner National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law 109-364; 10 U.S.C. 1482 note) is
amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(4) Waiver.--The Secretary concerned may waive the
requirements of paragraphs (1) and (3) as the Secretary
considers necessary to meet mission requirements during--
``(A) a time of war;
``(B) a national emergency requiring the use of
significant personnel and aircraft;
``(C) a large-scale combat operation; or
``(D) a contingency operation.''.
Subtitle F--Defense Resale Matters
SEC. 651. USE OF COMMISSARY STORES: CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF MILITARY
SEALIFT COMMAND.
(a) In General.--Section 1066 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended, in subsection (a)--
(1) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``An individual''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2) A civil service mariner of the Military Sealift Command may
be permitted to use commissary stores and MWR retail facilities on the
same basis as members of the armed forces on active duty.''.
(b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--Such section is further
amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``protective
services'' and inserting ``certain''; and
(2) in the heading of subsection (a), by striking
``Protective Services'' and inserting ``Certain''.
SEC. 652. MWR RETAIL FACILITIES: USE BY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF THE ARMED
FORCES.
(a) In General.--Chapter 54 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 1067. MWR facilities: civilian employees
``(a) Current Employees.--Subject to subsection (c) of this section
and section 1066 of this title, a civilian employee of the Department
of Defense or department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall be
permitted to use MWR retail facilities on the same basis as members of
the armed forces on active duty.
``(b) Retired Employees.--Subject to subsection (c), a retired
civilian employee of the Department of Defense or department in which
the Coast Guard is operating shall be permitted to use MWR retail
facilities on the same basis as members of the armed forces on active
duty.
``(c) Limitation.--A civilian employee or retired civilian employee
may not purchase tobacco or a military uniform at MWR retail
facilities.
``(d) MWR Retail Facilities Defined.--In this section, the term
`MWR retail facilities' has the meaning given such term in section 1063
of this title.''.
(b) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe
regulations under section 1067 of such title, as added by this section,
not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 653. SINGLE-USE SHOPPING BAGS IN COMMISSARY STORES.
Section 2485 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(j) Single-use Shopping Bags.--The Defense Commissary Agency may
not prohibit the use of, or charge a fee for, single-use shopping bags
in a commissary store.''.
Subtitle G--Other Benefits, Reports, and Briefings
SEC. 661. PROVISION OF INFORMATION REGARDING RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS RECEIVING ORDERS FOR A CHANGE OF
PERMANENT STATION.
(a) In General.--Section 1056 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and
community orientation'' and inserting ``community
orientation, education systems, school enrollment
procedures, and State-specific provisions under the
Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for
Military Children'';
(B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and
community orientation'' and inserting ``community
orientation, and educational resources for dependent
children, including school transition assistance,
academic continuity, and special education services'';
and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(E) Educational planning and support services for
dependent children with disabilities, including procedures for
transferring individualized education programs and coordinating
with the Exceptional Family Member Program.'';
(2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections
(f) and (g), respectively; and
(3) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
subsection:
``(e) Provision of Information on Program.--(1) The Secretary of
Defense shall ensure that members of the armed forces and the families
of those members are provided information regarding available
assistance under this section and any other assistance relating to a
change of permanent station available under any other provision of law.
``(2) The Secretary shall ensure that information required to be
provided under this subsection is provided to a member of the armed
forces and the family of that member not later than 45 days before the
date on which a change of permanent station takes effect for that
member.
``(3) The information provided under this subsection shall
include--
``(A) information on family assistance programs authorized
under section 1788 of this title, including financial planning
resources, spouse employment support, and community integration
services;
``(B) guidance on available housing assistance, including
on-base housing options, rental protections, and resources for
off-base relocation;
``(C) mental health and well-being support services,
including those accessible during the period of transition for
a change of permanent station;
``(D) educational resources for dependent children,
including school transition assistance and special education
services;
``(E) information on available legal and financial
counseling programs; and
``(F) any other assistance programs that support members of
the armed forces and their families during relocation.
``(4) The Secretary of Defense shall--
``(A) incorporate the information required to be provided
under this subsection into accessible materials and briefings
provided to members of the armed forces relating to a change of
permanent station;
``(B) ensure that the program under this section provides
accessible materials and briefings at military installations
and through online resources;
``(C) develop a communication strategy, including digital
outreach and printed materials, to increase awareness of the
program under this section and assistance available under other
provisions of law relating to a change of permanent station;
and
``(D) assess the satisfaction of members of the armed
forces and their families with the information provided under
this subsection.''.
(b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of
this Act, and annually thereafter for three years, the Secretary of
Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and the House of Representatives a briefing on the implementation of
the amendments made by this section. Such briefing shall include--
(1) the status of efforts to integrate information required
to be provided by subsection (e) of section 1056 of title 10,
United States Code, as added by subsection (a) of this section,
into accessible materials and briefings provided to members of
the armed forces and their families relating to a change of
permanent station;
(2) an assessment of the awareness by members of the armed
forces and their families of available programs in support of a
change of permanent station; and
(3) any recommendations of the Secretary for improving the
dissemination of information related to relocation and family
assistance programs.
SEC. 662. EXPANSION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO INCREASE ACCESS TO FOOD ON
MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
Section 654 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
118-159; 10 U.S.C. 1060a note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``Secretary of the Army'' and
inserting ``Secretary of a military department''; and
(B) by striking ``installations of the Army for
members of the Army'' and inserting ``installations
under the jurisdiction of the Secretary for members of
the Armed Forces'';
(2) in subsection (b), by inserting ``of the military
department concerned'' after ``Secretary''; and
(3) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following
new subsection (d):
``(d) Reporting.--
``(1) Progress reports.--At the end of each calendar
quarter until the pilot program terminates, the Secretary of a
military department shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a progress
report regarding implementation of the pilot program.
``(2) Final report.--Not later than 90 days after the pilot
program terminates, the Secretary of a military department
shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and House of Representatives a final report regarding the pilot
program. Such report shall include the following elements:
``(A) Lessons learned from the pilot program.
``(B) The recommendation of the Secretary whether
to expand or make permanent the pilot program.
``(C) If the Secretary recommends expansion, the
military installations covered by such recommended
expansion.
``(D) Limitations to the operation or expansion of
the pilot program.
``(E) Any information the Secretary determines
appropriate.''.
SEC. 663. CASUALTY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: REVIEW; IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.
(a) GAO Review.--Not later than January 1, 2027, the Comptroller
General of the United States shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a
report containing the results of a review of operations of the casualty
assistance program of the Department of Defense. Elements of such
report shall include recommendations of the Comptroller General
regarding the feasibility and advisability of the following:
(1) Improving and standardizing across the Armed Forces--
(A) the selection and management (including lengths
of assignments) of casualty assistance officers; and
(B) training of casualty assistance officers
regarding the policies, procedures, entitlements,
benefits, and financial obligations relevant to
survivors of members of the Armed Forces.
(2) The implementation of a registry of the Department
through which a survivor may elect to provide their contact
information to the Department to facilitate contact and
outreach to such survivor.
(3) The development a long-term care program for such
survivors, modeled on the Survivor Outreach Services of the
Army, that provides information and access to survivor
benefits, case managers, and counselors.
(b) Implementation Plan.--Not later than 180 days after the
Secretary receives the report under subsection (a), the Secretary shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives--
(1) a copy of such report; and
(2) the plan of the Secretary to implement such
recommendations of the Comptroller General.
TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Benefits
SEC. 701. DENTAL READINESS.
Section 1076a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in the header, by striking ``selected
reserve and''; and
(ii) by striking ``for members of the
Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve and'';
(B) in paragraph (2), in the header, by inserting
``individual ready'' after ``other''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(5) Plan for selected reserve.--A dental benefits plan
for members of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve.'';
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph
(4); and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following
new paragraph:
``(3) No premium plans.--(A) The dental insurance plan
established under subsection (a)(5) is a no premium plan.
``(B) Members enrolled in a no premium plan may not be
charged a premium for benefits provided under the plan.'';
(3) in subsection (e)(2)(A), by striking ``a member of the
Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve or'';
(4) by redesignating subsections (f) through (l) as
subsections (g) through (m), respectively;
(5) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new
subsection (f):
``(f) Copayments Under No Premium Plans.--A member who receives
dental care under a no premium plan referred to in subsection (d)(3)
shall pay no charge for any care described in subsection (c).''; and
(6) in subsection (i), as redesignated by paragraph (4), by
striking ``subsection (k)(2)'' and inserting ``subsection
(l)(2)''.
SEC. 702. INCLUSION OF CERTAIN TESTS AS PART OF THE PERIODIC HEALTH
ASSESSMENT PROVIDED TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting
after section 1074o the following new section:
``Sec. 1074p. Periodic health assessments
``Beginning in 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that
periodic health assessments provided to a member of the armed forces
include the following:
``(1) On an annual basis--
``(A) a sports physical;
``(B) an electrocardiogram; and
``(C) blood work that includes--
``(i) a comprehensive metabolic panel and
complete blood count; and
``(ii) if necessary--
``(I) a thyroid stimulating hormone
test; and
``(II) a brain natriuretic peptide
test.
``(2) Any test or evaluation required by law with respect
to such member, including an evaluation required by section 704
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
(Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 1074f note) and a test required
by section 707 of such Act (10 U.S.C. 1074 note).
``(3) Any other test or evaluation determined appropriate
by the Secretary.''.
SEC. 703. FERTILITY TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES
AND DEPENDENTS.
(a) Fertility Treatment.--Chapter 55 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by inserting after section 1074o the following new
section:
``Sec. 1074p. Fertility treatment for certain active duty members of
the armed forces and dependents
``(a) Coverage.--The Secretary shall ensure that fertility-related
care for a covered member (or a dependent of such a member) shall be
covered under TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select.
``(b) In Vitro Fertilization.--In the case of in vitro
fertilization treatment furnished to an individual pursuant to
subsection (a)--
``(1) three completed oocyte retrievals may be furnished
per calendar year; and
``(2) single embryo transfers shall be provided unless
otherwise medically indicated in accordance with the guidelines
of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
``(c) Cost Sharing and Other Limitations.--The Secretary shall
ensure that cost-sharing amounts for an individual who receives
fertility-related care under this section are determined under section
1075, 1075a, or other applicable provision of this chapter in
accordance with the kind of care provided (such as an in-network
inpatient visit) and without regard to whether the care is fertility-
related care. The Secretary may not impose any waiting periods or other
limitations once the individual has received a medical diagnosis of
infertility.
``(d) Prohibitions.--Funds available to the Department of Defense
may not be used for preimplantation genetic screening, human cloning,
international surrogacy, or artificial womb technology.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered member' means--
``(A) a member of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air
Force, or Space Force, serving on active duty; and
``(B) does not include a former member of the armed
forces.
``(2) The term `infertility' means a disease, condition, or
status characterized by--
``(A) the failure to establish a pregnancy or to
carry a pregnancy to live birth after regular,
unprotected sexual intercourse in accordance with the
guidelines of the American Society for Reproductive
Medicine;
``(B) the inability of an individual to reproduce
without medical intervention either as a single
individual or with the partner of the individual; or
``(C) the findings of a licensed physician based on
the medical, sexual, and reproductive history, age,
physical findings, or diagnostic testing, of the
individual.
``(3) The term `fertility-related care' means--
``(A) the diagnosis of infertility; and
``(B) fertility treatment.
``(4) The term `fertility treatment' includes the
following:
``(A) In vitro fertilization or other treatments or
procedures in which human oocytes, embryos, or sperm
are handled when clinically appropriate.
``(B) Sperm retrieval.
``(C) Egg retrieval.
``(D) Preservation of human oocytes, embryos, or
sperm.
``(E) Artificial insemination, including
intravaginal insemination, intracervical insemination,
and intrauterine insemination.
``(F) Transfer of reproductive genetic material.
``(G) Medications as prescribed or necessary for
fertility.
``(H) Fertility treatment coordination.
``(I) Such other information, referrals,
treatments, procedures, testing, medications,
laboratory services, technologies, and services
facilitating reproduction as determined appropriate by
the Secretary of Defense.''.
(b) Program on Fertility Treatment Coordination.--Chapter 55 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``Sec. 1110c. Program on fertility-related care coordination
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a
program on the coordination of fertility-related care by the Secretary
for purposes of ensuring patients receive timely fertility-related
care.
``(b) Training and Support.--In carrying out the program
established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide to
community health care providers training and support with respect to
the unique needs of members of the armed forces and the dependents of
such members.''.
(c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1079(a) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(21) Fertility-related care shall be provided in
accordance with section 1074p of this title.''.
(d) Exclusion From Contracts for Former Members and Their
Dependents.--Section 1086(a) of such title is amended by striking ``eye
examinations and'' and inserting ``eye examinations, fertility-related
care pursuant to paragraph (21) of such section, and''.
(e) Application.--The amendments made by this section shall apply
with respect to services provided on or after October 1, 2027.
SEC. 704. TRICARE COVERAGE FOR INCREASED SUPPLY FOR CONTRACEPTION.
(a) In General.--Beginning not less than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of the Act, contraceptive supplies of up to 365 days
shall be covered for any eligible covered beneficiary to obtain,
including in a single fill or refill, at the option of such
beneficiary, the total days of supply (not to exceed a 365-day supply)
for a contraceptive on the uniform formulary provided through a
military treatment facility pharmacy, retail pharmacy described in
section 1074g(a)(2)(E)(ii) of such title, or through the national mail-
order pharmacy program of the TRICARE Program.
(b) Outreach.--Beginning not later than 90 days after the
implementation of coverage under subsection (a), the Secretary shall
conduct such outreach activities as are necessary to inform health care
providers and individuals who are enrolled in the TRICARE program of
such coverage and the requirements to receive such coverage.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy,
Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
(2) The term ``eligible covered beneficiary'' means an
eligible covered beneficiary as such term is used in section
1074g of title 10, United States Code who is--
(A) a member of a covered Armed Force serving on
active duty; or
(B) a dependent of a member described in
subparagraph (A).
(3) The terms ``TRICARE Program'' and ``TRICARE Prime''
have the meaning given such terms in section 1072 of title 10,
United States Code.
SEC. 705. PILOT PROGRAM ON ACCESS TO OBSTETRICAL AND GYNECOLOGICAL CARE
UNDER TRICARE PRIME PROGRAM.
(a) Pilot Program.--Beginning not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall carry
out a pilot program under which--
(1) the referral requirement in section 1095f(a)(1) of
title 10, United States Code, does not apply with respect to
obstetrical and gynecological care for covered participants;
and
(2) covered participants may elect to designate an
obstetrical or gynecological care provider under the TRICARE
program as an additional designated primary care manager under
such section.
(b) Duration.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program for
a period of five years.
(c) Report.--Not later than four years after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on the pilot program that includes the
following:
(1) An assessment of any increases or decreases to TRICARE
Prime enrollment during the period in which the Secretary
carries out the pilot program.
(2) An assessment of any changes in the associated costs of
providing obstetrical and gynecological care under TRICARE
Prime.
(3) Any other matters the Secretary determines appropriate.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``congressional defense committees'' has the
meaning given that term in section 101(a)(16) of title 10,
United States Code.
(2) The term ``covered participant'' means a female member
of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force or a
female dependent of a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force,
Marine Corps, or Space Force, enrolled in TRICARE Prime who
elects to participate in the pilot program.
(3) The terms ``TRICARE Prime'' and ``TRICARE program''
have the meaning given those terms in section 1072 of title 10,
United States Code.
SEC. 706. PILOT PROGRAM TO MAKE MIDWIFE SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH
TRICARE TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS.
(a) Pilot Program.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall begin a five-year
pilot program to provide services from covered midwives to covered
individuals under the TRICARE program.
(b) Authority to Make Permanent.--If the Secretary determines,
after the termination of the pilot program that such pilot program was
successful, the Secretary may prescribe such regulations to establish a
permanent program to make services from covered midwives available to
covered individuals as the Secretary determines appropriate.
(c) Reports.--
(1) Implementation report.--Not later than 180 days 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 plan to implement the pilot
program under subsection (a).
(2) Annual report.--Not later than one year after the date
on which the pilot program begins and annually thereafter until
the date that is 1 year after the termination of the pilot
program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a
report including:
(A) The total cost of the pilot program and the
cost per covered individual who received care under the
pilot program.
(B) The total number of covered individual who
received care under the pilot program.
(C) The race, ethnicity, age, sex, relationship
status, Armed Force, military occupation, and rank, as
applicable, of covered individual who received care
under the pilot program.
(D) An assessment of the effects of the pilot
program on quality of care, including--
(i) on maternal and fetal outcomes; and
(ii) on the number of pre-term births, low-
weight births, and rates of caesarean section,
and such other data points as the Secretary
determines appropriate.
(E) An assessment of patient satisfaction of
covered individuals who received care through the pilot
program.
(F) An assessment of access to maternity and labor
and delivery care for covered individuals, including
average wait time for an initial appointment and
average travel time to the provider.
(G) An assessment of the effectiveness of the pilot
program.
(H) Recommendations for adjustments to the pilot
program.
(I) The estimated cost savings as a result of
improved maternal and fetal health outcomes due to the
pilot program.
(J) The Secretary of Defense's recommendations
relating to changes to the pilot program, an extension
of the pilot program, and whether the pilot program
should be expanded made permanent.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The terms ``covered individual'' means a member serving
in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Space Force, or
a dependent of such a member.
(2) The term ``covered midwife'' means a certified
professional midwife or certified midwife who meets--
(A) the international definition of a midwife, and
global standards for midwifery education, established
by the International Confederation of Midwives, and
(B) any professional credentialing requirement
required to practice midwifery under applicable State
law.
(3) The term ``TRICARE program'' has the meaning given such
term in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 707. PILOT PROGRAM TO TREAT PREGNANCY AS A QUALIFYING EVENT FOR
ENROLLMENT IN TRICARE SELECT.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall commence a five-
year pilot program under which--
(1) the Secretary shall treat pregnancy as a qualifying
event under section 1099(b)(1)(B) of title 10, United States
Code, for enrollment in TRICARE Select by an eligible
beneficiary; and
(2) a member of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or
Space Force on active duty may enroll in TRICARE Select under
paragraph (1) for a period that ends not later than 180 days
after the end of pregnancy.
(b) Initial Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
Senate a briefing on the status of the pilot program under subsection
(a).
(c) Annual Report.--Not later than one year after the Secretary
commences the pilot program under subsection (a), and annually
thereafter for the next four years, the Secretary shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
Senate a report on the pilot program. Each such report shall include
the number of covered enrollment changes, disaggregated by--
(1) month, beginning with January 2026; and
(2) whether the eligible beneficiary made such covered
enrollment change--
(A) because the eligible beneficiary is a member of
the covered Armed Forces on active duty who may enroll
in TRICARE Select under the pilot program;
(B) because the eligible beneficiary is a member of
the covered Armed Forces who separated from active
duty;
(C) because the eligible beneficiary is a member of
the covered Armed Forces who returned to active duty;
(D) because the eligible beneficiary is a dependent
of a member of the covered Armed Forces who separated
from active duty;
(E) because the eligible beneficiary is a dependent
of a member of the covered Armed Forces who returned to
active duty; or
(F) based on the treatment, under the pilot
program, of pregnancy as a qualifying event for
enrollment in TRICARE Select.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered Armed Forces'' means the Army, Navy,
Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force.
(2) The term ``covered enrollment change'' means a change
to a previous election by an eligible beneficiary under
subsection (b)(1) of section 1099 of title 10, United States
Code, to enroll in a health care plan designated under
subsection (c) of such section.
(3) The term ``eligible beneficiary'' means an individual--
(A) eligible to enroll in TRICARE Select under
section 1075(b) of title 10, United States Code, by
reason of being a member or former member of the
covered Armed Forces, or a dependent of such a member
or former member; or
(B) a member of the covered Armed Forces on active
duty.
(4) The terms ``TRICARE program'' and ``TRICARE Select''
have the meanings given such terms in section 1072 of title 10,
United States Code.
SEC. 708. PILOT PROGRAM TO ASSIST CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES
AND DEPENDENTS WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTAL COVERAGE
RELATING TO CANCER.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than September 30, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall establish a pilot program under which a
covered individual may obtain supplemental insurance for noncovered
expenses under a fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan described in
subsection (b)(1).
(b) Agreement.--
(1) In general.--In carrying out the pilot program under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall enter into an agreement
with not more than two companies to each offer one or more
fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plans that--
(A) meet the requirements for a supplemental
insurance plan under section 199.2 of title 32, Code of
Federal Regulations, and the exception in section
199.8(b)(4) of such title, as in effect on the date of
the enactment of this Act;
(B) are provided under a separate policy,
certificate, or contract;
(C) provide no coordination with any other health
benefit plan; and
(D) are designed to help participants pay
noncovered expenses.
(2) Duration.--An agreement entered into under paragraph
(1) shall be for a period of at least three years.
(3) Requirements.--In entering an agreement under paragraph
(1) with a company, the Secretary--
(A) may not select the company unless the company
is licensed in each State;
(B) shall award the contract based on the expertise
of the company;
(C) shall negotiate the terms and conditions of the
fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan provided
under the contract, including with respect to the
ability of the company to communicate with individuals
not enrolled in the plan and whether such communication
may include information on other insurance products;
(D) shall negotiate the cost of coverage with the
company that will cover the participants who elect to
enroll in such plan;
(E) shall provide a method for verification of the
eligibility of applicants and procedures for
determination of eligibility; and
(F) shall provide a method for payroll deduction of
premiums.
(4) Provision of information.--The Secretary shall provide
information to covered individuals regarding the pilot program
under subsection (a) by making available on the online portal
of the TRICARE program the following information:
(A) A notice of availability of a fixed indemnity
supplemental benefit plan provided under the pilot
program.
(B) A description of how to enroll in such plan.
(C) A description and explanation of the benefits
provided under such plan.
(D) A description of the costs to the individual
through premiums and remittances to a company providing
such plan.
(c) Election To Enroll.--A covered individual may elect to enroll
in a fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan provided under the pilot
program under subsection (a).
(d) Limitations on Authorization of Appropriations.--None of the
amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
available for fiscal year 2026 or any fiscal year thereafter to carry
out the pilot program may be used to subsidize the cost of a fixed
indemnity supplemental benefit plan provided under the pilot program
under subsection (a).
(e) Treatment of Companies.--For purposes of the pilot program
under subsection (a), companies selected to carry out the activities in
subsection (b) shall not be considered contractors of the Federal
Government.
(f) Preemption.--The provisions of this section shall supersede the
laws of any State except with respect to State laws relating to
licensing of an insurance company or plan solvency of such a company.
(g) Report.--Not later than three years after the date on which the
pilot program under subsection (a) commences, the Secretary shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives a report regarding such pilot program, including the
following:
(1) A description of the insurance products provided
through a fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan provided
under the pilot program under subsection (a).
(2) The number of covered individuals who enrolled in such
a plan.
(3) Feedback and examples of use cases by such individuals.
(4) A determination by the Secretary with respect to
whether such pilot program should be made permanent.
(h) Sunset.--Unless the Secretary makes a determination under
subsection (g)(4) to make the pilot program under subsection (a)
permanent, the pilot program under subsection (a) shall terminate on
the day that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(i) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered individual'' means the following:
(A) A member of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air
Force, or Space Force.
(B) A dependent (as defined in section 1072 of
title 10, United States Code) of such a member who is
enrolled in the TRICARE program.
(2) The term ``noncovered expense'' means, with respect to
a covered individual, any expenses relating to the screening
for and diagnosis and treatment of cancer that are not
otherwise covered by the health care benefits the individuals
receives under chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code.
(3) The term ``State'' has the meaning given such term in
section 901 of title 32, United States Code.
(4) The term ``TRICARE program'' has the meaning given that
term in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 709. MEDICAL TESTING AND RELATED SERVICES FOR FIREFIGHTERS OF
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Provision of Services.--During the annual periodic health
assessment of each firefighter of the Department of Defense, or at such
other intervals as may be indicated in this subsection, the Secretary
shall provide to the firefighter (at no cost to the firefighter)
appropriate medical testing and related services to detect, document
the presence or absence of, and prevent, certain cancers. Such services
shall meet, at a minimum, the following criteria:
(1) Breast cancer.--With respect to the breast cancer
screening, if the firefighter is a female firefighter--
(A) such services shall include the provision of a
mammogram to the firefighter--
(i) on at least a biannual basis if the
firefighter is 40 years old to 49 years old
(inclusive);
(ii) on at least an annual basis if the
firefighter is at least 50 years old; and
(iii) as clinically indicated (without
regard to age); and
(B) in connection with such provision, a licensed
radiologist shall review the most recent mammogram
provided to the firefighter, as compared to prior
mammograms so provided, and provide to the firefighter
the results of such review.
(2) Colon cancer.--With respect to colon cancer screening--
(A) if the firefighter is at least 40 years old,
and as otherwise clinically indicated, such services
shall include the communication to the firefighter of
the risks and benefits of stool-based blood testing;
(B) if the firefighter is at least 45 years old,
and as clinically indicated (without regard to age),
such services shall include the provision, at regular
intervals, of visual examinations (such as a
colonoscopy, CT colonoscopy, or flexible sigmoidoscopy)
or stool-based blood testing; and
(C) in connection with such provision, a licensed
physician shall review and provide to the firefighter
the results of such examination or testing, as the case
may be.
(3) Prostate cancer.--With respect to prostate cancer
screening, if the firefighter is a male firefighter, the
communication to the firefighter of the risks and benefits of
prostate cancer screenings and the provision to the firefighter
of a prostate-specific antigen test--
(A) on an annual basis, if the firefighter is at
least 50 years old;
(B) on an annual basis, if the firefighter is at
least 40 years old and is a high-risk individual; and
(C) as clinically indicated (without regard to
age).
(4) Other cancers.--Such services shall include routine
screenings for any other cancer the risk or occurrence of which
the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
has identified as higher among firefighters than among the
general public, the provision of which shall be carried out
during the annual periodic health assessment of the
firefighter.
(b) Optional Nature.--A firefighter of the Department of Defense
may opt out of the receipt of a medical testing or related service
provided under subsection (a).
(c) Use of Consensus Technical Standards.--In providing medical
testing and related services under subsection (a), the Secretary shall
use consensus technical standards in accordance with section 12(d) of
the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C.
272 note).
(d) Documentation.--
(1) In general.--In providing medical testing and related
services under subsection (a), the Secretary--
(A) shall document the acceptance rates of such
tests offered and the rates of such tests performed;
(B) shall document tests results, to identify
trends in the rates of cancer occurrences among
firefighters; and
(C) may collect and maintain additional information
from the recipients of such tests and other services,
to allow for appropriate scientific analysis.
(2) Privacy.--In analyzing any information of an individual
documented, collected, or maintained under paragraph (1), in
addition to complying with other applicable privacy laws, the
Secretary shall ensure the name, and any other personally
identifiable information, of the individual is removed from
such information prior to the analysis.
(3) Sharing with centers for disease control and
prevention.--The Secretary may share data from any tests
performed under subsection (a) with the Director of the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, as appropriate, to increase
the knowledge and understanding of cancer occurrences among
firefighters.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``firefighter'' has the meaning given that
term in section 707 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1441; 10
U.S.C. 1074m note).
(2) The term ``high-risk individual'' means an individual
who--
(A) is African American;
(B) has at least one first-degree relative who has
been diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early age; or
(C) is otherwise determined by the Secretary to be
high risk with respect to prostate cancer.
Subtitle B--Health Care Administration
SEC. 721. MILITARY-CIVILIAN MEDICAL SURGE PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment.--Section 1096 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by adding at the end the
following: ``; medical surge program''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(e) Medical Surge Program.--(1) The Secretary shall carry out a
program of record known as the Military-Civilian Medical Surge Program
to--
``(A) support locations that the Secretary selects under
paragraph (3); and
``(B) enhance the interoperability and medical surge
capability and capacity of the National Disaster Medical System
in response to a declaration or other action described in
subparagraphs (A) through (E) of paragraph (4).
``(2)(A) The Secretary, acting through the National Center for
Disaster Medicine and Public Health at the Uniformed Services
University of the Health Sciences (or such successor center), shall
oversee the operation, staffing, and deployment of the Program.
``(B) In carrying out the Program, the Secretary shall maintain
requirements for staffing, specialized training, research, and
education, regarding patient regulation, movement, definitive care, and
other matters the Secretary determines critical to sustaining the
health of members of the armed forces.
``(3)(A) In carrying out the Program, the Secretary shall establish
partnerships at locations selected under subparagraph (B) with public,
private, and nonprofit health care organizations, health care
institutions, health care entities, academic medical centers of
institutions of higher education, and hospitals that the Secretary
determines--
``(i) are critical in mobilizing a civilian medical
response in support of a wartime contingency or other
catastrophic event in the United States; and
``(ii) have demonstrated technical proficiency in critical
national security domains, including high-consequence
infectious disease and special pathogen preparedness, and
matters relating to defense, containment, management, care, and
transportation.
``(B) The Secretary shall select not fewer than eight locations
that are operationally relevant to the missions of the Department of
Defense under the National Disaster Medical System and are aeromedical
or other transport hubs or logistics centers in the United States for
partnerships under subparagraph (A). The Secretary may select more than
eight locations, including locations outside of the continental United
States, if the Secretary determines such additional locations cover
areas of strategic and operational relevance to the Defense Department.
``(4) The Secretary shall ensure that the partnerships under
paragraph (3)(A) allow for civilian medical personnel to quickly and
effectively mobilize direct support to military medical treatment
facilities and provide support to other requirements of the military
health system pursuant to the following:
``(A) A declaration of a national emergency under the
National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1621 et seq.).
``(B) A public health emergency declared under section 319
of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d).
``(C) A declaration of war by Congress.
``(D) The President's exercise of executive powers under
the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.).
``(E) Any other emergency or major disaster as declared by
the President.
``(5)(A) The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the Program in
collaboration with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of
Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Transportation, and the
Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
``(B) Each official specified in subparagraph (A) shall prescribe
regulations necessary to carry out the Program.
``(C) Not later than December 31, 2026, the officials specified in
subparagraph (A) shall jointly issue an interagency operations plan for
the Program.
``(D) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize
the Secretary of Defense to control, direct, limit, or otherwise affect
the authorities of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of
Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Transportation, and the
Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency with respect
to medical preparedness and response, staffing levels, or resource
allocation.
``(6) Beginning July 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, the
Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the
Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of
Transportation, and the Administrator of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency, shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a report on the status, readiness, and operational
capabilities of the Program. Each report shall include an assessment of
personnel readiness, resource availability, interagency coordination
efforts, and recommendations for continued improvements to the Program.
``(7) In this subsection:
``(A) The term `appropriate congressional committees' means
the following:
``(i) The Committee on Armed Services, the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and the Committee on
Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.
``(ii) The Committee on Armed Services, the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs, the Committee on
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, and the
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of
the Senate.
``(B) The term `institution of higher education' means a
four-year institution of higher education (as defined in
section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1001(a))).
``(C) The term `National Disaster Medical System' means the
system established under section 2812 of the Public Health
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-11).
``(D) The term `Program' means the Military-Civilian
Medical Surge Program established under paragraph (1).''.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--Of the amounts authorized to
be appropriated by section 1405, as specified in the funding table in
section 4501, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary
of Defense $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 to carry out subsection (e)
of section 1097 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection
(a).
SEC. 722. REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES RELATING TO SPECIALTY CARE
FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND DEPENDENTS.
Section 1074i of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``In any case'' and
inserting ``Except as provided by subsection (b), in any
case''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking the heading and inserting ``Special
Rules for Certain Members and Dependents.--'';
(B) by striking ``The Secretary of Defense'' and
inserting ``(1) The Secretary of Defense''; and
(C) by inserting after paragraph (1), as designated
by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, the following
new paragraph:
``(2) With respect to members of the armed forces on active duty
and their dependents, the Secretary shall administer subsection (a) by
substituting `50 miles' for `100 miles'.''.
SEC. 723. PAYMENT ADJUSTMENTS FOR OUTPATIENT SERVICES FOR CERTAIN
CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS.
(a) Requirement.--Section 1079(i) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new
paragraph (4):
``(4)(A) In addition to amounts paid under paragraph (2), the
Secretary shall pay an annual payment adjustment to a children's
hospital for outpatient services if the Secretary determines that, with
respect to the year covered by the payment adjustment, the hospital
meets one or more of the following criteria:
``(i) 10 percent or more of the revenue of the hospital
comes from services provided to covered individuals under the
TRICARE program.
``(ii) The hospital received not fewer than 10,000 visits
by covered individuals that were paid under paragraph (2).
``(iii) The hospital has been determined by the Secretary
to be essential for operations of the TRICARE program.
``(B) The amount of the annual payment adjustment paid to a
children's hospital under subparagraph (A) shall be the amount that is
30 percent of payments made under the Outpatient Prospective Payment
System (or successor system) to the children's hospital under paragraph
(2) during the year covered by the annual payment adjustment for
outpatient services provided to covered individuals.
``(C) In this paragraph:
``(i) The term `children's hospital' means a provider of
services provided under a plan covered by this section that is
a children's hospital.
``(ii) The term `covered individual' means a member of the
armed forces serving on active duty or a dependent of such a
member.''.
(b) Methodology and Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) develop a payment methodology to determine the amounts
required to be paid under paragraph (4) of section 1079(i) of
title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a); and
(2) prescribe joint regulations to carry out such payments
that are separate from the regulations concerning outpatient
prospective payments pursuant to paragraph (2) of such section.
SEC. 724. VERIFICATION OF LICENSURE OF HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONALS OF THE
MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.
Subsection (b) of section 1094 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended to read as follows:
``(b)(1) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each individual
who provides health care independently as a health-care professional at
a health care facility of the Department of Defense meets the
requirement of subsection (a).
``(2) In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall establish
a centralized credential system that allows the commanding officer of a
health care facility of the Department to verify the licensure of a
health-care professional, regardless of the location of the facility or
the armed force in which the health-care professional serves. The
Secretary shall ensure that not less than 90 percent of such
verifications are completed within seven days of the date on which the
commanding officer requests such verification if the request does not
relate to a health-care professional with an adverse record.''.
SEC. 725. EXPANSION OF HEALTH CARE LICENSE PORTABILITY FOR MEMBERS OF
THE NATIONAL GUARD PERFORMING TRAINING OR DUTY.
Section 1094(d)(3)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended
by striking ``under section 502(f) of title 32 in response to an actual
or potential disaster'' and inserting ``under title 32''.
SEC. 726. LICENSURE REQUIREMENT FOR HEALTH-CARE PROFESSIONALS OF
PARTNER COUNTRIES.
Section 1094(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting ``, or the official agency of the government of a
partner country; and''; and
(2) by inserting at the end the following:
``(3) The term `partner country' means any of the
following:
``(A) Australia.
``(B) Canada.
``(C) New Zealand.
``(D) United Kingdom.
``(E) Any other country designated as a partner
country by the Secretary of Defense for the purposes of
this section.''.
SEC. 727. MODIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON REDUCTION OF MILITARY MEDICAL
MANNING END STRENGTH.
Section 741 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2395; 10 U.S.C.
129c note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``five-year period''
both places it appears and inserting ``10-year period''; and
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``Not later than
two years after the date of the enactment of this
Act,'' and inserting ``During each of 2024 and 2029,'';
and
(B) in paragraphs (3) and (4), by striking ``three
years after the date of the enactment of this Act,''
both places it appears and inserting ``December 31,
2030,''.
SEC. 728. PROHIBITION ON PAINFUL RESEARCH ON DOMESTIC CATS AND DOGS.
(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided by subsection (b) or (c), the
Secretary of Defense may not conduct, or support the conduct of,
painful research on a domestic cat (Felis catus) or a domestic dog
(Canis familiaris).
(b) Exception.--The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply
with respect to any physical exam, training program, or study relating
to service animals or military animals.
(c) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the prohibition in
subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis if the Secretary--
(1) determines that the waiver is in the national security
interests of the United States; and
(2) not later than 30 days after the date on which the
Secretary makes the waiver, submits to the congressional
defense committees a detailed justification for the waiver,
including--
(A) an identification of the Department of Defense
account from which funds would be obligated or expended
to conduct, or support the conduct of, the proposed
research covered by the waiver;
(B) an identification of the amount of such funds;
(C) an identification of the intended purpose of
such funds;
(D) an identification of the recipient or
prospective recipient of such funds (including any
nongovernmental recipient, as applicable);
(E) an explanation for how the waiver is in the
national security interests of the United States; and
(F) any other information the Secretary determines
appropriate.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``military animal'' has the meaning given the
term in section 2583(i)(1) of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``painful research'' includes any research,
biomedical training, experimentation, or biological testing,
classified in pain category D or E by the Department of
Agriculture.
(3) The term ``service animal'' has the meaning given the
term in section 37.3 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations,
or such successor regulation.
SEC. 729. PILOT PROGRAM TO TEST STANDALONE TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE
EFFICIENCIES IN SUPPLY-CHAIN MANAGEMENT, MEDICAL
READINESS, AND MEDICAL PROCESSES.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of the Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Director of the Defense Health Agency, shall carry out a pilot program
to test and evaluate existing standalone technologies to assess whether
such technologies accomplish the following:
(1) Improving efficiencies in medical supply-chain
management and in military medical readiness.
(2) Streamlining medical processes.
(3) Improving recordation accuracy.
(4) Reducing rates of needlestick injury.
(5) Enhancing retention rates of military health care
providers.
(b) Duration.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program for
a five-year period.
SEC. 730. AVAILABILITY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER SERVICES AT
MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES.
(a) Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each
military medical treatment facility maintains, at all times, the
continuous availability of at least one qualified sexual assault nurse
examiner to provide forensic medical examinations and related care to
sexual assault survivors.
(b) Use of Contracts to Meet Requirement.--The Secretary may
satisfy the requirement in subsection (a) with respect to a military
medical treatment facility if the Secretary enters into a contract or
other agreement with a private provider under which the provider
ensures the continuous availability of a qualified sexual assault nurse
examiner to provide services at that facility. In entering into such a
contract or other agreement, the Secretary shall ensure the following:
(1) A qualified sexual assault nurse examiner is on call 24
hours per day and will arrive at the facility not later than
two hours after being called.
(2) The qualified sexual assault nurse examiners are
located--
(A) not more than 25 miles by road from the
facility; or
(B) within a 30-minute emergency response travel
time under normal conditions from the facility.
(3) The qualified sexual assault nurse examiners meet or
exceed all credentialing, training, and certification standards
that the Secretary would otherwise apply to a sexual assault
nurse examiner employed directly by the Department of Defense.
(c) Information.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall--
(1) issue updated policy guidance of the Department
implementing the requirements of subsections (a) and (b),
including standard language for contracts or other agreements
under subsection (b); and
(2) submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House
of Representatives and the Senate a report detailing--
(A) the status of sexual assault nurse examiner
staffing at each military medical treatment facility;
(B) any contracts or other agreements entered into
under subsection (b), including the names and locations
of providers;
(C) the average response times for sexual assault
nurse examiners and any gaps in coverage experienced
during the one-year period preceding the report; and
(D) plans to address any identified shortfalls in
service availability.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``military medical treatment facility'' has
the meaning given that term in section 1073c of title 10,
United States Code.
(2) The term ``sexual assault nurse examiner'' means a
registered nurse who has received specialized training and
certification in the forensic examination of sexual assault
survivors and the collection of forensic evidence, in
accordance with standards established by the International
Association of Forensic Nurses or an equivalent certifying
body.
SEC. 731. UNIFORM PROTOCOLS ON SCREENING FOR UNWANTED SEXUAL BEHAVIOR.
(a) Guidance.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Director of the Defense Health Agency, in
coordination with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs
and the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, shall
develop comprehensive written guidance establishing uniform protocols
for providing a screening for unwanted sexual behavior to patients at
military medical treatment facilities.
(b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date on which the
Director issues the guidance under subsection (a), the Director shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the
following:
(1) An assessment of the extent to which each military
medical treatment facility has implemented the guidance.
(2) Aggregate, de-identified data on screening rates,
positive-screen rates, and referral follow-through.
(3) Any planned revisions to the guidance.
(c) Screening for Unwanted Sexual Behavior Defined.--In this
section, the term ``screening for unwanted sexual behavior'' means the
use of standardized, evidence-based questions or instruments to detect
whether an individual has been subject to any sexual contact or
interaction to which the individual did not or could not freely
consent, including harassment, coercion, assault, or abuse.
SEC. 732. ACCESS TO SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINATIONS FOR CIVILIAN
EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS.
Section 1725(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 113-66; 10 U.S.C. 1561 note) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by inserting ``(or other individual covered
under paragraph (3))'' after ``patient of the
facility''; and
(B) by inserting ``(or other such individual's
need)'' after ``patient's need''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(3) Access to sexual assault forensic examiners.--In
addition to furnishing sexual assault forensic examinations to
patients of military medical treatment facilities, the
Secretary of Defense shall ensure that civilian employees and
contractors of the Department of Defense are furnished sexual
assault forensic examinations at military medical treatment
facilities (including such facilities located outside the
United States) following an allegation of sexual assault,
regardless of whether the employee or contractor is otherwise
eligible for health care under chapter 55 of title 10, United
States Code.''.
SEC. 733. MANDATORY TRAINING ON HEALTH EFFECTS OF PERFLUOROALKYL OR
POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.
The Secretary of Defense shall provide to each health care provider
of the Department of Defense mandatory training regarding the potential
health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Subtitle C--Studies, Briefings, Reports, and Other Matters
SEC. 741. MILITARY MEDICAL COOPERATION ARRANGEMENTS AMONG FIVE EYES
COUNTRIES.
Subchapter II of chapter 138 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 2350t. Military medical cooperation arrangements among Five Eyes
countries
``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may enter into a
bilateral or multilateral memorandum of understanding or other formal
agreement with one or more governments of the Five Eyes countries to
support military medical cooperation or improve operational medical
interoperability.
``(b) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `Five Eyes countries' means the following:
``(A) Australia.
``(B) Canada.
``(C) New Zealand.
``(D) The United Kingdom.
``(2) The term `military medical cooperation' means any of
the following:
``(A) Information exchange.
``(B) Medical interoperability, including
credentialing of health care personnel.
``(C) Medical education, training, exercises, and
evaluation.
``(D) Medical research, development, trials, and
evaluation.
``(E) Biodefense, including with respect to
prevention, preparation, response, and investigation.
``(F) Medical logistics, including the recognition
of MedCM, drugs and medical equipment.
``(G) Patient movement.
``(H) Any other areas for cooperation designated by
the Secretary of Defense.
``(3) The term `military medicine' means any of the
following:
``(A) Combat casualty care including trauma,
``(B) Military infectious disease.
``(C) Chemical, biological, radiological, and
nuclear medical support.
``(D) Deployed health care delivery.
``(E) Public health, health readiness, and force
health protection.
``(F) Mental health.
``(G) Humanitarian response.
``(H) Anomalous health incidents.
``(I) Mass casualty management.
``(J) Any other areas of military medicine
designated by the Secretary of Defense.''.
SEC. 742. STRATEGY FOR TREATING TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES THROUGH
DIGITAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES.
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) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections
(f) and (g), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
subsection:
``(e) Digital Health Technologies.--
``(1) Working group.--As part of the Initiative, the
Secretary shall establish a working group to develop a strategy
for treating traumatic brain injuries through digital health
technologies.
``(2) Membership.--The working group shall be composed of
members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees of the
Department of Defense, and individuals not employed by the
Federal Government, who have expertise in traumatic brain
injury clinical care, biomedical informatics, engineering, or
implementation science.
``(3) Elements.--The strategy developed under paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
``(A) Identification of capability gaps in the
treatment of traumatic brain injuries that could be
addressed through artificial intelligence and digital
health technologies.
``(B) An analysis of existing research,
development, and acquisition efforts leveraging
artificial intelligence-based capabilities and digital
health technologies, including any applicable
commercial off-the-shelf solutions being used by the
Secretary to support the treatment of traumatic brain
injuries.
``(C) Recommendations with respect to advances
required to--
``(i) address gaps identified under
subparagraph (A); and
``(ii) significantly improve the treatment
of traumatic brain injuries using artificial
intelligence and digital health technologies.
``(D) A recommended investment plan to advance
technology and knowledge readiness levels to field
digital health technologies to treat traumatic brain
injuries.
``(4) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees
on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
Senate a briefing on the strategy developed under paragraph
(1).''.
SEC. 743. REPORT ON TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES AMONG CERTAIN PILOTS
SERVING ON ACTIVE DUTY.
(a) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that contains a study
determining whether, and to what extent, members of the Armed Forces
serving on active duty as pilots suffer from traumatic brain injury
resulting from the cumulative effects of high-speed maneuvers, catapult
launches, and other repetitive actions potentially harmful to brain
health as a result of such service.
(b) Matters Included.--The report under subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) The results of the study under subsection (a).
(2) A summary of existing policies and procedures of the
Department of Defense, as of the date of the report, for
identifying, documenting, and treating mild, moderate, and
severe traumatic brain injury among pilots.
(3) A strategy to better identify, document, and treat
mild, moderate, and severe traumatic brain injury among pilots.
(4) Recommendations of the Secretary with respect to
potential regulatory and legislative actions to address
challenges in identifying, documenting, and treating mild,
moderate, and severe traumatic brain injury among pilots.
SEC. 744. STUDY ON PREVALENCE AND MORTALITY OF CANCER AMONG MILITARY
ROTARY-WING PILOTS AND AVIATION SUPPORT PERSONNEL.
(a) Study Required.--The Director of the Defense Health Agency, in
coordination with the Directors of the National Institutes of Health
and the National Cancer Institute, shall conduct a study among covered
individuals in two phases as provided by this section.
(b) Initial Phase of Study.--
(1) Goal of initial phase.--Under the initial phase of the
study under subsection (a), the Director of the Defense Health
Agency shall determine, for each cancer specified in paragraph
(2), whether there is an increased prevalence of, or increased
rate of mortality caused by, such cancer for covered
individuals as compared to similarly aged individuals in the
general population (or, in the case of the cancer specified in
paragraph (2)(B), for female covered individuals as compared to
similarly aged women in the general population).
(2) Cancers specified.--The cancers specified in this
paragraph are the following:
(A) Brain cancer.
(B) Breast cancer.
(C) Colon and rectal cancer.
(D) Kidney cancer.
(E) Lung cancer.
(F) Melanoma.
(G) Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
(H) Ovarian cancer.
(I) Pancreatic cancer.
(J) Prostate cancer.
(K) Testicular cancer.
(L) Urinary bladder cancer.
(3) Report on initial phase.--Not later than one year after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of the
Defense Health Agency shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a report on the findings of the phase
of the study under this subsection.
(c) Second Phase of Study.--
(1) Goal of second phase.--If, pursuant to the phase of the
study under subsection (b), the Director of the Defense Health
Agency determines there is an increased prevalence of, or
increased mortality rate caused by, any cancer specified in
subsection (b)(2) among covered individuals (or, with respect
to the cancer specified in subsection (b)(2)(B), among female
covered individuals), the Director shall conduct a second phase
of the study to--
(A) identify any carcinogenic toxin or other
hazardous material associated with the operation of
military rotary-wing aircraft, such as fumes, fuels, or
other liquids;
(B) identify any operating environment, including
frequencies or electromagnetic fields, in which covered
individuals may have received excess exposure to non-
ionizing radiation in the course of such operation,
including non-ionizing radiation associated with
airborne, ground, or shipboard radars; and
(C) identify potential exposures as a result of
military service by covered individuals to carcinogenic
toxins or other hazardous materials not associated with
the operation of military rotary-wing aircraft (such as
exposure to burn pits, toxins in contaminated water, or
toxins embedded in soils), including by determining--
(i) the locations of such service; and
(ii) any duties of covered individuals
unrelated to such operation and associated with
an increased prevalence of, or increased
mortality rate caused by, cancer.
(2) Report on second phase.--If the Director of the Defense
Health Agency conducts the phase of the study under this
subsection, not later than one year after the date on which the
Director submits the report under subsection (b)(3), the
Director shall submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a report on the findings of such phase.
(3) Data format.--The Director of the Defense Health Agency
shall format any data resulting from the phase of the study
under this subsection consistent with the formatting of data
under the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results program,
including by disaggregating such data by race, gender, and age.
(d) Sources of Data.--In conducting the study under this section,
the Director of the Defense Health Agency shall use data from--
(1) the database of the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End
Results program;
(2) the study conducted under section 750 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
283; 134 Stat. 3716); and
(3) any other study previously conducted by the Secretary
of a military department that the Director determines relevant
for purposes of this section.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of
Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate.
(2) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy,
Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
(3) The term ``covered individual'' means any individual
who--
(A) served in a covered Armed Force on or after
February 28, 1961, as an aircrew member of a rotary-
wing aircraft (including as a pilot or aviation support
personnel), without regard to the status, position,
rank, or grade of the individual within such crew; and
(B) receives health care benefits under chapter 55
of title 10, United States Code.
(4) The term ``Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results
program'' means the program of the National Cancer Institute
referred to in section 399B(d)(1) of the Public Health Service
Act (40 U.S.C. 280e(d)(1)), or any successor program.
SEC. 745. STUDY ON EFFECTS OF SERVICE IN THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES
TO HEALTH OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
(a) Study.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct a five-year
longitudinal study on the evaluation and treatment of traumatic brain
injuries and other injuries to provide analyses, findings, and
recommendations with respect to extending the health span of members of
special operations forces.
(b) Elements.--The study under subsection (a) shall include the
following:
(1) An evaluation of various exposure factors, including
environmental, injury, and disease, to identify and quantify
the relationship of such exposure to long-term health.
(2) An identification of sensitive and rapid biomarkers
related to injury and outcomes at the acute, subacute, and
chronic level that translate to practical injury mitigation.
(3) The characterizing and analysis of the factors
associated with mitigating initial injury, enhancing force
resilience, and optimizing long-term outcomes.
(4) An identification of the critical pre-service and post-
service related issues that affect long-term health span.
(5) An identification of the factors associated with early
aging at the patient facing and cellular level to identify
targets for potential therapeutics and interventions.
(6) Any other elements as determined appropriate by the
Secretary.
(c) Progress Reports.--Not later than 90 days after the date on
which the Secretary commences the study under subsection (a), and
annually thereafter during the duration of the study, the Secretary
shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate a progress report of activities
conducted under the study during the period covered by the report.
(d) Final Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which
the Secretary completes the study under subsection (a), the Secretary
shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate a report containing the findings of the
study and recommendations based on the study, including information
regarding--
(1) identification of health trajectories associated with a
career serving as a member of the special operations forces;
(2) modifiable and nonmodifiable factors, including
biomarkers, disease processes, and social determinants of
health, associated with life-span trajectories and an increase
in force readiness;
(3) any recommendations to alter health trajectories and
improve force resilience and long-term health span in active
and retired members of the special operations forces; and
(4) processes to integrate factors that affect the health
of an individual before serving in the special operations
forces, including with respect to the exposure history and
health trajectory of the individual, into simple scores that
can be use to improve the care of active and retired members of
the special operations forces.
(e) Special Operations Forces Defined.--In this section, the term
``special operations forces'' means the forces described in section
167(j) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 746. PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF FISH SKIN REGENERATION PRODUCTS IN
TREATING BURN AND BLAST INJURIES.
(a) Pilot Program.--The Secretary of Defense may carry out a pilot
program to--
(1) evaluate the efficacy of fish skin regeneration
products in treating burn and blast injuries of members of the
Armed Forces; and
(2) with respect to such products, assess the clinical
outcomes, cost-effectiveness, and potential benefits for long-
term recovery and military readiness.
(b) Location.--If the Secretary carries out the pilot program under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall carry out the pilot program at the
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
(c) Duration.--If the Secretary carries out the pilot program under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall carry out the pilot program for
three years.
(d) Reports.--Not later than one year after the date on which the
Secretary commences the pilot program under subsection (a), and
annually thereafter during the life of the pilot program, the Secretary
shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate a report on the pilot program.
SEC. 747. PILOT PROGRAM ON REMOTE BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING FOR CERTAIN
PREGNANT AND POST-PARTUM TRICARE BENEFICIARIES.
(a) Establishment.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through
the Defense Health Agency, shall establish a pilot program on
blood pressure monitoring for at-risk pregnant and postpartum
TRICARE beneficiaries in order to increase the rate of early
detection of hypertensive disorder related to pregnancy and
postpartum.
(2) Model.--The Secretary may model the pilot program on a
pilot program for blood pressure self-monitoring of the Healthy
Start Program operated by the Health Resources and Services
Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services.
(b) Sites.--The Secretary shall select sites for the pilot program
in accordance with the following:
(1) The pilot program shall operate at not fewer than two
military medical treatment facilities of each of the Army,
Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force.
(2) Sites shall be geographically diverse, including
locations in rural and urban areas.
(3) The Secretary shall give priority to a military medical
treatment facility that has a large number of obstetric
patients or a history of maternal health programs.
(c) Participants.--
(1) Eligibility.--An eligible participant for the pilot
program, is an individual--
(A) who is enrolled in TRICARE;
(B) who is pregnant or postpartum;
(C) who receives health care through a military
medical treatment facility selected under subsection
(b); and
(D) whom the Secretary determines is at risk (based
on evidence and current medical standards and
recommendations) of a hypertensive disorder of
pregnancy or negative health outcomes as a result of a
hypertensive disorder of pregnancy.
(2) Voluntary.--Participation in the pilot program shall be
voluntary.
(d) Equipment.--A participant in the pilot program shall receive--
(1) a device approved by the Food and Drug Administration
for the digital monitoring of blood pressure, validated by the
Food and Drug Administration for use during pregnancy, capable
of remote monitoring and data transmission, has adjustable or
alternative cuff sizes; and
(2) educational materials and instructions on the use of
such device from a health care provider of the Department of
Defense.
(e) Providers.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary
shall use primary care and obstetric care providers of eligible
participants, to the extent practicable.
(f) Materials.--The Secretary shall develop supporting materials
for health care providers who facilitate the pilot program, including
the following:
(1) Guidance on how to identify eligible participants for
the pilot program.
(2) Evidence-based educational materials regarding maternal
health best practices for eligible participants.
(g) Term.--The pilot program shall terminate five years after the
date on which the Secretary establishes such pilot program.
(h) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the termination of the
pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives and Senate a report on the
pilot program, and publish such report on the website of the Department
of Defense. The report shall include the following elements,
disaggregated by the Armed Force, sex, age, race, and ethnicity of
participants:
(1) The number of participants in the pilot program.
(2) The percentage of such participants who used the
monitors as prescribed.
(3) A summary of barriers or challenges participants
experienced using the monitors and if they resulted in
underutilization.
(4) The percentage of participants who had blood pressure
readings of concern.
(5) The percentage of participants described in paragraph
(4) who received medical attention based on such readings.
(6) A summary of provider and participant feedback,
including percentages of--
(A) providers that found the program influenced
patient care; and
(B) participants who found the program was helpful
in managing their own care.
(7) Recommendations of the Secretary whether the pilot
program should be altered, expanded, or made permanent.
SEC. 748. PILOT PROGRAM TO HELP CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES
STOP SMOKING.
(a) Authority.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense may carry out a one-
year pilot program to furnish, to covered members, the alternatives to
smoking specified in subsection (b) in order--
(1) to help such covered members stop smoking; and
(2) to improve the health of such covered members.
(b) Alternatives to Smoking.--The alternatives to smoking specified
in this subsection are:
(1) Counseling.
(2) Nicotine gum.
(3) Nicotine patches.
(4) Electric nicotine delivery systems.
(c) Participation.--If the Secretary carries out such a pilot
program, the pilot program shall operate--
(1) in not less than one covered Armed Force; and
(2) at not less than one military installation at which
covered members serve in numbers that exceed the national
average for each of the following:
(A) Smoking cigarettes or other combustible tobacco
products.
(B) Population of Black Americans.
(C) Population of Asian and Pacific Islander
Americans.
(D) Population of Hispanic Americans.
(E) Population of Appalachian Americans.
(d) Report.--Not later than one year after the termination of such
a pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives, a report regarding
the results of the pilot program. Elements of such report shall include
the determination of the Secretary regarding--
(1) whether the pilot program helped covered members stop
smoking;
(2) the alternatives specified in subsection (b) that are
most effective in helping covered members to stop smoking;
(3) gaps in health care services available to covered
members who belong to the populations described in subsection
(c)(2); and
(4) the recommendation of the Secretary whether to expand,
extend, or make permanent the pilot program.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy,
Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force.
(2) The term ``covered member'' means a member of a covered
Armed Force--
(A) serving on active duty; and
(B) who smokes at least one cigarette (or other
combustible tobacco product) per week.
SEC. 749. PILOT PROGRAM ON SECURE, MOBILE PERSONAL HEALTH RECORD FOR
MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES PARTICIPATING IN THE
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
(a) Pilot Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall commence carrying
out a pilot program under which members of the Armed Forces who are
serving on active duty and receiving benefits or services under the
Transition Assistance Program are able to use a covered health record
platform to collect their medical records before separating from active
duty.
(b) Selection of Armed Forces.--The Secretary shall select not less
than one Armed Force in which to carry out the pilot program under
subsection (a).
(c) Contract Authority.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall seek to enter into a
contract using competitive procedures with an appropriate
entity, as determined by the Secretary, for the provision of
the covered health record platform under the pilot program
under subsection (a).
(2) Notice of competition.--Not later than 60 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
issue a request for proposals for the contract described in
paragraph (1). Such request shall be full and open to any
contractor that has an existing covered health record platform.
(3) Selection.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall award a contract
to an appropriate entity pursuant to the request for proposals
under paragraph (2) if at least one acceptable offer from such
an entity is submitted.
(d) Duration of Pilot Program.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out the pilot
program under subsection (a) for a period of not less than one
year.
(2) Termination or extension of program.--At the end of the
one-year period specified in paragraph (1), the Secretary may--
(A) terminate the pilot program under subsection
(a);
(B) continue the pilot program;
(C) expand the pilot program; or
(D) implement the use of a covered health record
platform in the Transition Assistance Program
throughout the Armed Forces.
(e) Prohibition on New Appropriations.--No additional funds are
authorized to be appropriated to carry out the requirements of this
section. Such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise
authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered health record platform'' means a
secure personal health record platform that meets the following
requirements:
(A) Has web-based and native mobile phone app
capabilities.
(B) Has the capability to store and share records
with the Department of Veterans Affairs or any other
designated care provider.
(C) Has the capability to store records in the
cloud.
(D) Does not have a requirement for integration to
receive or share records.
(E) Has the capability to instantly share data
based on a combination of access key and personal
identifier.
(F) Has the capability to provide secure data
storage and records transfer upon separation of a
member of the Armed Forces from active duty.
(G) Does not require a business associate agreement
with any parties.
(H) Has secure data isolation with access controls.
(I) Has, at a minimum, data security that would
require separate encryption for each document, relying
on AES256 or better algorithm with keys encryption
using RSA2048 or better algorithm, or any successor
similar algorithm.
(2) The term ``Transition Assistance Program'' means the
program of the Department of Defense for preparation
counseling, employment assistance, and other transitional
services provided under sections 1142 and 1144 of title 10,
United States Code.
SEC. 750. REPORT ON TRANSITIONING OF MAIL-ORDER PHARMACY PROGRAM OF
TRICARE PROGRAM TO AN IN-HOUSE MAIL ORDER SERVICE.
(a) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report on the feasibility and advisability of
transitioning the contractor-operated mail-order pharmacy program of
the TRICARE program to a service provided directly by the Department of
Defense.
(b) Elements.--The report under subsection (a) shall include an
analysis of the following with respect to the transition described in
such subsection:
(1) Costs, including administrative costs, dispensing fees,
and administrative overhead.
(2) Structure and staffing.
(3) The effect on beneficiaries under the TRICARE program,
including regarding delivery times and quality.
(4) The feasibility and advisability of combining the mail-
order pharmacy functions under the TRICARE program with the
mail-order pharmacy functions of the Veterans Health
Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
(c) TRICARE Program Defined.--In this section, the term ``TRICARE
program'' has the meaning given that term in section 1072 of title 10,
United States Code.
SEC. 751. STRATEGIC PLAN TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH OF MEMBERS OF THE
ARMED FORCES.
(a) Plan.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with each
Secretary of a military department and the Director of the Defense
Health Agency, shall develop a strategic plan to address suicide by
members of the Armed Forces and the mental health services provided to
members.
(b) Elements.--The plan under subsection (a) shall include the
following:
(1) Developing and enforcing uniform protocols with respect
to--
(A) the regulations prescribed for the self-
initiated referral process under section 1090b(e) of
title 10, United States Code, for members of the Armed
Forces seeking mental health evaluations;
(B) the provision of information, including through
workplace posters, flyers, and advertisements, to
ensure members are aware of such referral process.
(2) Standardized mental health training for members of the
Armed Forces, including--
(A) specialized training for commanders, senior
enlisted leaders, and medical personnel on identifying
and addressing mental health concerns;
(B) the development of a certification process
based on completion of training with documented proof
of compliance;
(C) how to respond when a member initiates the
referral process under section 1090b(e) of title 10,
United States Code; and
(D) how to recognize signs indicating mental health
distress.
TITLE VIII--ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED
MATTERS
Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management
SEC. 801. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR COVERED WEAPON SYSTEMS.
(a) Authority for Multiyear Procurement.--Subject to section 3501
of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of the Defense shall
enter into one or more multiyear contracts for the procurement of a
covered weapon system if--
(1) a decision has been made to move such covered weapon
system to full-rate production; and
(2) such covered weapon system is projected to maintain
full-rate production for a period of five or more consecutive
years after entering into such a contract.
(b) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the requirements of
subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that the projected threat
environment in which the covered weapon system is to be fielded has
changed in a manner such that the procurement of such system is no
longer necessary.
(c) Applicability.--This section and the requirements of this
section shall apply with respect to a multiyear contract for the
procurement of a covered weapon system entered into on or after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(d) Covered Weapon System Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered weapon system'' means a major weapon system (as defined in
section 3455 of title 10, United States Code)--
(1) for which the budget justification documents submitted
by the Secretary in accordance with section 4205 of title 10,
United States Code, state that the planned procurement
schedule, conducted at the most effective production rate (as
defined in such section), will require 36 months or more to
obtain the total quantity of units to be procured until
procurement is complete; and
(2) that is estimated by the Secretary of Defense to
require an eventual total expenditure for procurement,
including all planned increments or spirals, of more than
$1,000,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2025 constant dollars).
SEC. 802. ELIMINATION OF LATE COST AND PRICING DATA SUBMISSION DEFENSE.
Section 3706(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3) by striking ``or'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (4) by striking the period and inserting
``; or''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(5) updates to cost or pricing data submitted by the
prime contractor or subcontractor after the date of agreement
on the price of the contract (or price of the modification) or,
if applicable and if consistent with subsection (a)(2), such
other date agreed upon between the parties, were based on data
that was more than 30 days old.''.
SEC. 803. REPORTING OF PRICE INCREASES.
Chapter 271 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 3709. Reporting of increases above specified prices
``(a) In General.--An offeror shall be required to submit to the
relevant contracting officer a report, not later than 30 days after the
offeror becomes aware that the price of a product or service under a
covered contract reaches or exceeds an amount equal to--
``(1) 25 percent more than the price specified in the
covered contract bid;
``(2) 25 percent more than the price the Government paid
for such product or service during the calendar year
immediately preceding the date on which the covered contract is
entered into; or
``(3) 50 percent more than the price the Government paid
for such product or service at any time before the 5-year
period preceding the date on which the covered contract is
entered into.
``(b) Noncompliance.--With respect to an offeror who fails to
submit the report required under this section, the Director of the
Defense Contract Audit Agency or the relevant service acquisition
executive shall include in the Federal Awardee Performance and
Integrity Information System (or any successor system) the following
information:
``(1) An identification of such offeror and the specific
product or service to which such report should relate.
``(2) The National Stock Number of such product or service
and the order quantity, unit cost, total cost, purchasing or
reimbursing entity, and date of the order for such product or
service.
``(c) Covered Contract Defined.--In this section, the term `covered
contract' means a contract awarded using procedures other than
competitive procedures under section 3204 of this title or pursuant to
section 6.302 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.''.
SEC. 804. ASSUMPTION OF UNINSURABLE RISK ON CERTAIN CONTRACTS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 281 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 3864. Assumption of uninsurable risk on certain contracts
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that a
contractor is not required to assume the risk of loss for work in
process under a covered contract if, due to classified nature of the
performance of such contractor under such covered contract--
``(1) such contractor is unable to obtain insurance for
such risk of loss from a commercial provider; or
``(2) a commercial provider is unable to process a claim of
such contractor for loss of work in process under such covered
contract.
``(b) Limitations.--Subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to
a loss of work in process under a covered contract to the extent that
such loss--
``(1) occurs outside the period of performance for such
work in process under such covered contract; or
``(2) results from gross misconduct by the contractor.
``(c) Regulations.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall revise the
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to carry out this
section.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `classified contract' means a contract the
performance of which requires a contractor performing under
such contract, or an employee of such contractor, to have
access to classified information.
``(2) The term `covered contract' means a classified,
fixed-price type contract for the acquisition of a product
entered into by the Department of Defense after the enactment
of this Act.
``(3) The term `work in process', with respect to a
contract, means a product to be delivered under such contract--
``(A) that is at any stage of production or
manufacture; and
``(B) the delivery of which has not been accepted
by the Government.''.
(b) Regulations.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall revise the
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to carry out section
3864 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a).
SEC. 805. CHANGES TO REFERENCE DOCUMENTS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 361 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 4604. Changes to reference documents
``(a) In General.--Each contract or other agreement for the
acquisition of any good or service entered into by the Department of
Defense shall include for each external document referred to in such
contract or other agreement a notation that--
``(1) provides the version of such external document that
is applicable to such contract or other agreement; and
``(2) indicates whether any changes have been made to such
external document after the issuance of the solicitation
pursuant to which such contract or other agreement was entered
into.
``(b) Unnotated Documents.--If a contract or other agreement
described in subsection (a) does not include the notation required
under such subsection for an external document referred to in such
contract or other agreement, the version of the external document that
shall apply with respect to such contract or other agreement is the
version in effect at the time of the issuance of the solicitation
pursuant to which such contract or other agreement was entered into.
``(c) External Document Defined.--In this section, the term
`external document', with respect to a contract or other agreement,
means a document to which such contract or other agreement refers
that--
``(1) is external to such contract or other agreement; and
``(2) either--
``(A) contains or affects any material term of such
contract or other agreement; or
``(B) otherwise modifies the performance required
under such contract or other agreement.''.
(b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall
apply only with respect to contracts and other agreements entered into
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 806. MAJOR SYSTEM COST GROWTH OVERSIGHT.
(a) Shorten Nunn-McCurdy Breach Report Timeline.--Section 4374 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``When a unit cost
report'' and inserting ``Not later than 30 days after a unit
cost report'';
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``When a unit cost
report'' and inserting ``Not later than 30 days after a unit
cost report''; and
(3) in subsection (c), by amending paragraph (2) to read as
follows:
``(2) Time for submission of notification to congress.--In
the case of a determination based on a quarterly report
submitted in accordance with section 4372 of this title or a
report submitted in accordance with section 4373 of this title,
the Secretary shall submit the notification to Congress within
30 days after the date on which the determination was made.''.
(b) End Item Major Subprogram Designation.--Section 4203(a)(1) of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new subparagraph:
``(C) If the Secretary of Defense determines that a
major defense acquisition program requires the delivery
of two or more end items that are each estimated to
require an eventual total expenditure for research,
development, test, evaluation, operation, and support
of more than $500,000,000, the Secretary shall
designate each such end item as a major subprogram for
the purposes of acquisition reporting under this
subpart.''.
(c) Operations and Support Cost Inclusion.--Section 4214(a)(2) of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``for the life
cycle of such major defense acquisition program or designated major
subprogram'' before the period at the end.
(d) Critical Cost Growth Termination.--Section 4376 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following
new paragraphs:
``(4) Delegation.--The Secretary may not delegate the
submission of a written certification under paragraph (1).'';
and
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the
end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(4) consideration of termination plans that maximize
value, including--
``(A) immediate termination of the program with no
further action;
``(B) termination of the program after completion
of the end items in production and for which funds have
been obligated or expended under the program as of the
date that is the last day of the applicable 60-day
period described in subsection (b)(1) for the program;
``(C) termination of the program after completion
of the end items described in subparagraph (B) for
which the resale value exceeds the cost of completing
such end items; and
``(D) any other course of action to maximize the
value to the Government of the funds that have been
obligated or expended under the program as of the date
that is the last day of the applicable 60-day period
described in subsection (b)(1) for the program.''.
SEC. 807. CONTESTED LOGISTICS EXERCISE REQUIREMENT.
Section 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2341 note) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following new
subsection:
``(h) Contested Logistics Exercise Requirement.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall direct
the Secretaries of the Navy and the Air Force to incorporate
the requirements of the Program into the execution of the
Return of Forces to the Pacific exercise of the Air Force and
the Rim of the Pacific exercise of the Navy.
``(2) Execution.--In carrying out paragraph (1) with
respect to an exercise described in such paragraph, the
Secretary concerned shall, in consultation with any covered
nation participating in such exercise, evaluate the following:
``(A) Operational scenarios that require greater
collaboration amongst national militaries to support
logistics requirements and which shall leverage
contracting processes and operational contract support,
acquisitions and cross servicing agreements, and
prepositioned assets to assess how participating
nations can maximize deterrence value and readiness of
military forces.
``(B) Barriers that may prevent and opportunities
to expand the joint sustainment of weapons systems by
nations that commonly operate such weapon systems,
including--
``(i) the use of agreements related to
maintenance and the sharing of parts; and
``(ii) how participating nations can expand
tactical maintenance and supply
interoperability.
``(C) Conducting maintenance of weapons systems in
austere environments and the associated transportation
requirements.
``(D) Existing policies, statutes, and technical
requirements that prevent further integration of
sustainment of weapon systems amongst participating
nations.
``(3) Termination.--This subsection shall terminate on the
date described in subsection (g).''.
Subtitle B--Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures,
and Limitations
SEC. 811. ADDITIONAL AMENDMENTS RELATED TO UNDEFINITIZED CONTRACTUAL
ACTIONS.
(a) In General.--
(1) Additional allowed profits.--Section 3374(a) of title
10, United States Code, is amended--
(A) in the heading, by striking ``Certain
Reduced'';
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(C) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the
end and inserting a semicolon; and
(D) by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:
``(3) the increased cost risk of the contractor with
respect to any costs incurred prior to the award of the
undefinitized contractual action when such costs--
``(A) would have been directly chargeable to the
contract if incurred after the award of the contract;
and
``(B) were incurred to meet an anticipated contract
delivery schedule or anticipated contract price targets
of the Government under an acquisition strategy
required under section 4211 of this title; and
``(4) the increased cost risk of the contractor with
respect to negotiations continuing for more than 180 days
beginning on the date on which the contractor submitted the
qualifying proposal to definitize such undefinitized
contractual action.''.
(2) Contract financing progress payment increase.--Section
3804 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(A) by striking subsection (b);
(B) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection
(b); and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(c) Adjustment to the Rate of Contract Financing.--If an
undefinitized contractual action has not been definitized within 180
days after the contractor submitted a qualifying proposal to definitize
such undefinitized contractual action, the contracting officer shall
increase the rate of any applicable payments under section 3801 of this
title on such undefinitized contractual action by 5 percent without
requiring any additional consideration from such contractor.''.
(b) Regulations.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall revise the
Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation
to carry out sections 3374(a) and 3804 of title 10, United States Code,
as amended by subsection (a).
SEC. 812. MODIFICATION TO AWARD AMOUNT FOR PROGRAM TO ACCELERATE THE
PROCUREMENT AND FIELDING OF INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES.
Section 3604(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Maximum''; and
(2) by inserting ``shall be greater than or equal to
$10,000,000 and'' before ``shall not exceed''.
SEC. 813. OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY REPORTING.
Section 4021 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(j) Reporting Requirements.--With respect to each use of the
authority under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure
that such use--
``(1) is reported in the same manner as other similar
expenditures of the Department of Defense; and
``(2) is included in the searchable website established
under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act
of 2006 (Public Law 109-282; 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).''.
SEC. 814. AMENDMENT TO PROCUREMENT OF SERVICES DATA ANALYSIS AND
REQUIREMENTS VALIDATION.
Section 4506 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by repealing subsection (e); and
(2) in subsection (f)--
(A) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2); and
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as
paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively.
SEC. 815. ACQUISITION THRESHOLDS FOR CERTAIN MATERIALS.
(a) Strategic Materials.--Section 4863 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by amending subsection (f) to read as follows:
``(f) Exception for Small Purchases.--(1) Subsection (a) does not
apply to acquisitions in amounts not greater than $250,000.
``(2) A proposed acquisition of an item subject to subsection (a)
in an amount greater than $250,000 may not be divided into several
purchases or contracts for lesser amounts in order to meet the
exception under paragraph (1).
``(3) On October 1 of each year that is evenly divisible by five,
the Secretary of Defense may adjust the dollar threshold in this
subsection based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. Any such
adjustment shall take effect on the date on which the Secretary
publishes notice of such adjustment in the Federal Register.''.
(b) Sensitive Materials From Non-allied Foreign Nations.--Section
4872 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 816 of this
Act, is further amended by inserting after subsection (f) (as added by
such section) the following new subsection:
``(g) Exception for Small Purchases.--
``(1) Subsection (a)(1) does not apply to procurements in
amounts not greater than $250,000.
``(2) A proposed procurement of a material or item subject
to subsection (a) in an amount greater than $250,000 may not be
divided into several purchases or contracts for lesser amounts
in order to meet the exception under paragraph (1).
``(3) On October 1 of each year that is evenly divisible by
five, the Secretary of Defense may adjust the dollar threshold
in this subsection based on changes in the Consumer Price
Index. Any such adjustment shall take effect on the date on
which the Secretary publishes notice of such adjustment in the
Federal Register.''.
(c) Printed Circuit Boards.--Section 4873 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(g) Exception for Small Purchases.--
``(1) Subsection (a)(1) does not apply to acquisitions in
amounts not greater than $10,000.
``(2) A proposed acquisition of an item subject to
subsection (a)(1) in an amount greater than $10,000 may not be
divided into several purchases or contracts for lesser amounts
in order to meet the exception under paragraph (1).
``(3) On October 1 of each year that is evenly divisible by
five, the Secretary of Defense may adjust the dollar threshold
in this subsection based on changes in the Consumer Price
Index. Any such adjustment shall take effect on the date on
which the Secretary publishes notice of such adjustment in the
Federal Register.''.
SEC. 816. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS PROHIBITED FROM NON-ALLIED FOREIGN
NATIONS.
(a) In General.--Section 4872 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (h);
(2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new
subsection:
``(f) Covered Material Designation.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a notice of a designation
under subsection (h)(1)(F) not later than 30 days prior to the
date on which such designation is published in the Federal
Register.
``(2) Effective date.--The designation of a mineral,
material, substrate, metal, or alloy as a covered material
under subsection (h)(1)(F)--
``(A) shall take effect on the date that is one
year after the date on which the Secretary of Defense
publishes a notice of such designation in the Federal
Register and submits to the congressional defense
committees the notice required under paragraph (1) with
respect to such notice; and
``(B) shall apply only with respect to contracts or
other agreements entered into after the date on which
such designation takes effect under subparagraph
(A).''; and
(3) in subsection (h), as so redesignated--
(A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(F) any other mineral, material, substrate,
metal, or alloy designated by the Secretary of Defense
pursuant to a determination by the Secretary of Defense
that such designation is in the interest of national
security.''.
SEC. 817. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR PILOT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED CAPABILITIES WITH PARTNERSHIP
INTERMEDIARIES.
Section 851(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2020 (10 U.S.C. 4901 note) is amended by striking ``September 30,
2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2028''.
SEC. 818. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE BID PROTEST PROCESS
ENHANCEMENT.
(a) Revise Regulations.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
revise the Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition
Regulation to establish procedures for a contracting officer of
the Department of Defense to file a claim against a contractor
that files a covered bid protest.
(2) Claims procedures.--The procedures required by
paragraph (1) shall ensure the following:
(A) A claim described in paragraph (1) shall be
filed in accordance with chapter 71 of title 41, United
States Code.
(B) Any remedy shall be limited to the disgorgement
of any profits and fees earned by the incumbent
contractor in the performance of a covered contract
during the disgorgement period.
(3) Treatment of amounts received.--Amounts received as
result of a claim described in paragraph (1) shall be credited
to the fund or account that was used to cover the costs of the
covered contract, or, if the period of availability of
obligations for the appropriation from which such costs were
paid has expired, to the appropriations of a fund or account
that is currently available to the Secretary for the same
purpose. Amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in
such fund or account and shall be available for the same
purposes, and subject to the same conditions and limitations,
as amounts in such fund or account.
(4) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) The term ``covered bid protest'' means a bid
protest--
(i) that was filed with the Comptroller
General of the United States by an incumbent
contractor;
(ii) that was dismissed by the Comptroller
General based a lack of any reasonable legal or
factual basis; and
(iii) for which such dismissal was finally
determined.
(B) The term ``covered contract'' means a contract
with the Department of Defense entered into with the
incumbent contractor for the acquisition of goods or
services by the Department during the disgorgement
period that are the same or substantially similar to
goods or services to be acquired by the Department
under the contract previously awarded to the incumbent
contractor.
(C) The term ``disgorgement period'' means the
period of performance under a contract that was awarded
or extended because the Department of Defense received
notice of a protest by the incumbent contractor and was
prohibited from awarding a new contract during the
pendency of such bid protest under section 3553(c) of
title 31, United States Code.
(D) The term ``finally determined'', with respect
to the dismissal of a bid protest, means dismissal--
(i) was not appealed and is no longer
appealable because the time for taking an
appeal has expired; or
(ii) was appealed and the appeals process
for which is completed.
(E) The term ``incumbent contractor'' means a
contractor under a contract with the Department of
Defense for the acquisition of goods or services by the
Department that are the same or substantially similar
to goods or services to be acquired by the Department
under a new or follow-on contract that is the subject
of a covered bid protest.
(b) Continued Performance to Facilitate National Defense.--Section
3553 of title 31, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by amending subsection (c)(3) to read as follows:
``(3) For the purposes of the written finding under paragraph
(2)(A) with respect to a contract for a procurement by a component of
the Department of Defense, the head of the procuring activity may make
the finding under such paragraph for such contract if such head of the
procuring activity determines that the performance of such contract
would facilitate the national defense.''; and
(2) in subsection (d)(3), by adding at the end the
following new subparagraph:
``(D) For the purposes of the determination under paragraph (2)(B)
with respect to a contract for a procurement by a component of the
Department of Defense, a contracting officer may not determine that
immediate performance of such contract is not in the best interests of
the United States if the contracting officer determines that
performance of the contract would facilitate the national defense.''.
SEC. 819. REPORT ON THE USE OF OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the use of follow-on production contracts or
transactions under section 4022 of title 10, United States Code, during
the period beginning on October 1, 2020, and ending on October 1, 2025.
Such report shall include--
(1) the number of transactions for a prototype project
awarded under the authority provided by such section 4022
during the period covered by the report;
(2) the number of transactions for a prototype project for
which an option for a follow-on production contract or
transaction was awarded during such period;
(3) for each follow-on production contract or transaction
described in paragraph (2), a summary of current status of such
contract or transaction, including overall performance of the
contractor in execution of such contract or transaction and the
total value of the award;
(4) an assessment of any trends or lessons learned that may
be limit or prevent the use of follow-on production contracts
or transactions under such section 4022; and
(5) any recommendations the Secretary may have to improve
the use of follow-on production contracts or transactions under
such section 4022 and to increase the number of prototype
projects that successfully transition to production through
such use.
SEC. 820. APPLICATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTATION AND OVERSIGHT
REQUIREMENTS TO CERTAIN PROJECTS PERFORMED THROUGH OTHER
TRANSACTION AUTHORITY.
With respect to each project performed through a transaction (other
than contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants) entered into
pursuant to section 4021 or 4022 of title 10, United States Code, that
meets the definition of a major defense acquisition program (as defined
in section 4201 of such title 10), the requirements of section 4204(e)
of such title 10 shall apply to such project.
Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Workforce Development
SEC. 831. IMPROVEMENTS TO PUBLIC-PRIVATE TALENT EXCHANGE.
Section 1599g(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (F) of
paragraph (2) as clauses (i) through (vi), respectively;
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (5) as
subparagraphs (A) through (E), respectively;
(3) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``An employee'';
(4) in subparagraph (B)(ii), as so redesignated, by
striking ``207,'';
(5) in subparagraph (D), as so redesignated, by inserting
``, unless specifically directed to perform such work by
written request of the Secretary'' after ``inherently
governmental in nature''; and
(6) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2) An employee described under paragraph (1) that is directed to
perform work that is considered inherently governmental in nature under
subparagraph (D) of such paragraph shall be deemed to be an employee of
the Department of Defense for purposes of section 207 of title 18,
United States Code.''.
SEC. 832. MODIFICATION TO ASSIGNMENT PERIOD FOR CRITICAL ACQUISITION
POSITIONS.
Section 1734 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Three-
year'';
(B) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``paragraph (3)'' and
inserting ``paragraph (4)''; and
(ii) by inserting ``(or with respect to a
program executive officer, six-year period)''
after ``three-year period'';
(C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``A person''
inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (3), a
person'';
(D) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph
(4); and
(E) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following
new paragraph:
``(3) An individual may not be assigned as a program executive
officer (as described in section 1732 of this title) unless the
individual executes a written agreement to remain on active duty (in
the case of a member of the armed forces) or to remain in Federal
service (in the case of an employee) in that position for a period of
at least six years. The service obligation contained in such a written
agreement shall remain in effect unless and until waived by the
Secretary concerned under subsection (b).'';
(2) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(4) The Secretary of Defense shall require that--
``(A) a program executive officer be assigned in that
position for a period of at least six years; and
``(B) the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment jointly ensure that the requirement in
subparagraph (A) does not negatively affect the consideration
of an individual for promotion or otherwise impede the
advancement of an individual to a position of higher
responsibility.'';
(3) in subsection (d), by striking ``subsection (a)(2) or
(b)(2)'' and inserting ``in subsection (a)(2), (b)(2), or
(b)(3)''; and
(4) in subsection (e), by inserting ``(except for an
individual assigned as a program executive officer)'' after
``serving in critical acquisition positions''.
SEC. 833. DEVELOPMENT OF THE ADVANCED MANUFACTURING WORKFORCE.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish in the
Defense Industrial Resilience Consortium established under section 1842
of this Act a working group to identify opportunities to address
workforce shortages in advanced manufacturing career fields in the
defense industrial base.
(b) Membership.--The working group shall consist of members of the
Defense Industrial Resilience Consortium with an interest in addressing
workforce shortages in advanced manufacturing career fields in the
defense industrial base.
(c) Responsibilities.--The working group shall--
(1) identify estimated workforce shortages in advanced
manufacturing career fields in the defense industrial base,
including such workforce shortages in the Department of Defense
organic industrial base;
(2) identify career fields in advanced manufacturing and
the associated skills and abilities that are required for such
fields; and
(3) develop recommendations for--
(A) training, education, and career development
programs, including mid-career programs,
apprenticeships, internships, and summer camps, to
prepare individuals for careers in advanced
manufacturing;
(B) the establishment of public-private
partnerships to provide workforce development
activities, including identifying incentives for such
partnerships for success in recruiting, training, and
retaining individuals in careers in advanced
manufacturing; and
(C) any policy changes needed to further the
participation of individuals in the advanced
manufacturing workforce of the defense industrial base.
(d) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
Congress a report containing--
(1) any recommendations developed by the working group
under subsection (c)(3); and
(2) a recommendation whether to continue or terminate the
working group.
(e) Advanced Manufacturing Defined.--In this section, the term
``advanced manufacturing'' means the manufacturing of products or the
application and use of advanced technologies (including artificial
intelligence, robotics, automation, 3D printing, and cyber-physical
systems).
SEC. 834. COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the
eligibility for an acquisition leadership position associated with a
joint research and development activity or a joint acquisition program
is not limited by--
(1) the affiliation of an individual with a specific Armed
Force; or
(2) whether an individual is a civilian employee of the
Department of Defense or a member of the military.
(b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed as impairing or otherwise affecting the authority of any
component, element, or activity of the Department of Defense from
considering the level of representation of an Armed Force, Federal
agency, or organization of the Department in an acquisition program
when determining whom to appoint to an acquisition leadership position
under such acquisition program.
(c) Acquisition Leadership Position Defined.--In this section, the
term ``acquisition leadership position'' means an acquisition position
within the Department of Defense, as designated pursuant to section
1721(a) of title 10, United States Code, that is under an acquisition
program of the Department and classified at or above grade O-5 (or
equivalent).
SEC. 835. DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE DEFENSE CIVILIAN
TRAINING CORPS.
(a) Review 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 collaboration with the Secretaries of the military
departments, shall identify career and developmental programs of the
Department of Defense, including programs in which the Department
participates, that--
(1) serve as recruitment and placement tools used to
attract highly qualified individuals to and retain such
individuals in careers as Federal employees in the civil
service; and
(2) develop individuals into employees of the acquisition
workforce who have strong professional, technical, managerial,
and administrative competencies that meet the current and
future mission needs of the acquisition system of the
Department.
(b) Member Placement.--
(1) Existing programs.--
(A) In general.--The Under Secretary may, to the
extent practicable, appoint members and Corps graduates
to acquisition positions in the Department of Defense
under the programs identified under subsection (a) to
carry out the purpose of the Defense Civilian Training
Corps described in section 2200g(b) of title 10, United
States Code.
(B) Appointments.--The Under Secretary shall make
appointments under subparagraph (A) using the
authorities of and in accordance with the requirements
of the program under which the Under Secretary is
making such appointment.
(2) New program.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary
shall establish a new program under which the Under
Secretary may appoint Corps graduates to acquisition
positions in the Department of Defense to carry out the
purpose of the Defense Civilian Training Corps
described in section 2200g(b) of title 10, United
States Code, to the extent that the Under Secretary
determines that the authority to make appointments
under paragraph (1) is insufficient to make the
appointments necessary to carry out such purposes.
(B) Appointment term.--An appointment under
subparagraph (A) shall be a one-year appointment to a
position in the civil service in a component of the
Department of Defense participating in the program
established under such subparagraph, which may be
renewed for one year not more than once.
(C) Noncompetitive appointments.--
(i) Initial appointment.--The Under
Secretary may make appointments under the
program established under subparagraph (A) to
positions in the competitive service without
regard to sections 3309 through 3318, 3327, and
3330 of title 5, United States.
(ii) Subsequent appointment.--An individual
appointed to a position under the program
established under subparagraph (A) may be
appointed to another position in the
competitive service without regard to sections
3309 through 3318, 3327, and 3330 of title 5,
United States, if--
(I) such individual has completed
the term of the appointment of such
individual under such program;
(II) such individual has not been
involuntarily separated from service in
the Federal Government for cause on
charges of misconduct or delinquency;
(III) such individual has not been
appointed to a position in the Federal
Government after completing the term of
the appointment of such individual
under such program; and
(IV) the date on which such
individual completed the term of the
appointment of such individual under
such program is not more than one year
prior to the date of the appointment
under this clause.
(3) Salary.--
(A) In general.--The Under Secretary shall pay the
basic pay of individuals appointed to positions under
paragraph (1) or under the program established under
paragraph (2)(A) from the Defense Acquisition Workforce
Development Account (section 1705 of title 10, United
States Code) during the period described in
subparagraph (B).
(B) Payment period.--The period described in this
subparagraph is--
(i) with respect to an individual appointed
to a position under paragraph (1), the period
beginning on the date such appointment starts
and ending on the earlier of the date that is
one year after the date on which such
appointment started or the date on which such
individual ceases to hold such position
pursuant to such appointment; and
(ii) with respect to an individual
appointed to a position under the program
established under paragraph (2)(A), the period
beginning on the date such appointment starts
and ending on the earlier of the date on which
such appointment ends or the date on which such
individual ceases to hold such position
pursuant to such appointment.
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees, the Committee on Oversight and
Government Reform of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report--
(1) describing the programs identified under subsection
(a);
(2) describing the program established under subsection
(b)(2)(A);
(3) with an estimate of the funding necessary to fulfill
the requirements of this section, for each fiscal year through
fiscal year 2030;
(4) providing recommendations for any changes in policy or
regulation necessary to enable the programs identified under
subsection (a) and the program that may be established under
subsection (b)(2)(A) to develop members and Corps graduates
into employees of the acquisition workforce who have strong
professional, technical, managerial, and administrative
competencies that meet the current and future mission needs of
the acquisition system of the Department; and
(5) any other recommendations of the Secretary for
strengthening or improving the program established under
subsection (b)(2)(A).
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``acquisition position'' means a position
designated as an acquisition positions by the Secretary of
Defense pursuant to section 1721(a) of title 10, United States
Code.
(2) The terms ``acquisition workforce'' and ``military
departments'' have the meanings given such terms, respectively,
in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code.
(3) The term ``Corps graduate'' means an individual who
successfully graduated from the Defense Civilian Training
Corps.
(4) The term ``Defense Civilian Training Corps'' means the
Defense Civilian Training Corps program established under
section 2200g of title 10, United States Code.
(5) The term ``member'' means a student at an accredited
civilian educational institution who is enrolled in the Defense
Civilian Training Corps.
(6) The term ``Under Secretary'' means the Under Secretary
of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.
SEC. 836. REFORM OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Revision to DFARS.--The Secretary of Defense shall revise part
242.15 of the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal
Acquisition Regulation to establish an objective, fact-based, and
simplified system for reporting contractor performance. The revised
system shall--
(1) focus exclusively on negative performance events that
are measurable to reduce subjectivity and inconsistency in
evaluations;
(2) create a level playing field for commercial entities,
subcontractors, and new entrants that do not have extensive
past performance records to compete for Department of Defense
contracts;
(3) reduce the administrative burden on contracting
officers by limiting reporting to significant failures or poor
performance;
(4) establish standardized templates for reporting negative
performance events and calculating composite scores; and
(5) ensure the Government can identify and avoid
contractors with a history of poor performance or bad actions.
(b) Revision of Contractor Performance Information Requirements.--
(1) Elimination of subjective performance ratings.--The
Secretary of Defense shall revise part 242.15 of the Department
of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation and
related guidance, including the Contractor Performance
Assessment Reporting System (or a successor system) (in this
section referred to as ``CPARS''), to eliminate subjective
performance ratings for contracts subject to such part.
(2) Scope of reporting.--A contracting officer shall only
include negative performance events that have a material impact
on contract performance or Government interests in CPARS and
shall exclude positive or neutral performance assessments,
except as necessary to provide context for an included negative
performance event. A contracting officer shall report in CPARS
negative performance events within 30 days after verifying the
event.
(3) Categorization of negative performance events.--A
contracting officer shall categorize negative performance
events reported under paragraph (2) in one of the following
areas:
(A) Failures related to innovation, technical
development, or prototype delivery.
(B) Failures related to manufacturing, quality
control, or delivery of products.
(C) Failures related to maintenance, logistics, or
support services.
(D) Failures related to professional,
administrative, or operational services.
(E) Failures related to software, hardware,
cybersecurity, or information technology systems.
(4) Performance evaluations.--A contracting officer is not
required to conduct an annual or periodic performance
evaluation of a contractor unless the contracting officer has
verified a negative performance event of such contractor.
(5) Use in source selection.--The Secretary of Defense
shall consider a negative performance event and the score
associated with such event (as calculated under subsection (f))
in source selection evaluations to assess contractor risk and
responsibility.The absence of negative performance events for
an offeror, including an offer that is a nontraditional defense
contractor or a new entrant, shall not be considered a
deficiency in past performance evaluations. Such offerors shall
be evaluated based on technical capability, price, and other
relevant factors.
(c) Scoring Mechanism for Negative Performance Events.--
(1) Calculation.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish
a standardized scoring mechanism to normalize negative
performance events of a contractor based on the number of
transactions and the dollar value of contracts performed by the
contractor.
(2) Application of scores.--The Secretary shall ensure
that--
(A) a composite score for each contractor is
included in CPARS, along with any negative performance
events used in source selection to assess past
performance risk; and
(B) CPARS is programmed to automatically calculate
scores based on data entered by contracting officers,
including the number of transactions and the dollar
value of contracts performed by the contractor.
(4) Transparency.--The Secretary shall ensure that
contractors--
(A) have access to composite scores and the
underlying data through CPARS; and
(B) may submit comments or rebuttals to reported
negative performance events or scores, which shall be
maintained in CPARS for consideration in source
selection.
(d) Mandatory Reporting.--A contracting officer shall report the
following negative performance events:
(1) Delivery of products failing to meet contract
requirements, as verified by Government inspection reports,
quality assurance records, or testing results.
(2) Failure to meet contract delivery schedules, as
documented in contract milestones, delivery orders, or
Government records.
(3) Incorrect or unauthorized markings on technical data or
software, or improper assertions of restrictive rights, as
verified by Government review or legal findings.
(4) Submission of inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading
cost or pricing data, as identified through audits by the
Defense Contract Audit Agency or other Government authorities.
(5) Failure to include mandatory contract clauses in
subcontracts, as verified by contract reviews or audits.
(6) Submission of false claims, fraudulent invoices, or
misrepresentations, as substantiated by investigations, legal
findings, or Government records.
(7) Failure to comply with safety, environmental, or other
regulatory requirements, as documented by Government
inspections or citations.
(8) Failure to meet cybersecurity requirements or
significant breaches caused by contractor negligence, as
verified by Government records.
(9) Any other negative performance event, as determined by
the Secretary of Defense, that is based on verifiable data or
objective evaluations and for which the Secretary publishes
criteria in the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal
Acquisition Regulation.
(e) Implementation.--
(1) Training and guidance.--The Secretary of Defense shall
develop and provide training for contracting officers on the
following:
(A) Identifying, verifying, and reporting negative
performance events.
(B) The use of objective evidence and the exclusion
of subjective judgments in reporting negative
performance events.
(C) Entering data for creating a score in CPARS.
(2) System modifications.--Not later than one year after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall modify CPARS to include the following functions:
(A) The categorization of negative performance
events.
(B) Elimination of fields for subjective ratings.
(C) Automatically calculate composite scores based
on reported data.
(D) A mechanism for contractors to review and
respond to reported events and scores.
(3) Transition period.--With respect to a contract awarded
before the effective date of the revision to the Department of
Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation
required by subsection (a), a contracting officer for such
contract may complete CPARS evaluations under the prior system
until the contract is closed or terminated.
(f) Report and Oversight.--
(1) Report.--Not later than January 15, 2026, the Secretary
of Defense shall submit to Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and House of Representatives a report on the
implementation of this section.
(2) GAO review.--Not later than three years after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the
United States shall conduct a review of the revised CPARS that
includes the following:
(A) The effectiveness of CPARS to carry out the
requirements of this section.
(B) The accuracy and fairness of the scoring
mechanism developed under subsection (d).
(C) The effect of the modifictions made by this
section on competition and participation of
nontraditional defense contractors in contracts of the
Department of Defense.
(g) Effective Date.--This section and the requirements of this
section shall take effect 180 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act.
(h) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``negative performance event'' means a
verifiable instance of contractor failure or poor performance
as described in subsection (e).
(2) The term ``nontraditional defense contractor'' has the
meaning given in section 3014 of title 10, United States Code.
(3) The term ``verifiable data'' means objective evidence
documented in contract records, inspection reports, audits,
correspondence, or other Government records that substantiate a
negative performance event.
SEC. 837. RESTRUCTURING OF PERFORMANCE EVALUATION METRICS FOR THE
ACQUISITION WORKFORCE.
(a) Establishment of Acquisition Workforce Key Performance
Indicators.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall implement mandatory key
performance indicators (in this section referred to as ``KPIs'') for
evaluating members of the acquisition workforce (as defined in 10 USC
101). Such KPIs shall be used to assess the degree of alignment between
activities of such members and strategic priorities of the Department
of Defense, including--
(1) use of commercial acquisition methods, including the
use of fixed-price contracts under terms and conditions similar
to those used for commercial contracts;
(2) use of innovative acquisition authorities;
(3) demonstrated preference for commercial solutions;
(4) integration of small business concerns (as defined
under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) and
nontraditional defense contractors (as defined in section 3014
of title 10, United States Code) into the defense industrial
base;
(5) demonstrated cost and schedule efficiencies;
(6) use of milestone-based, modular open system approaches
(as defined in section 4401 of title 10, United States Code, as
amended by section 1833 of this Act) and capabilities-based
pricing; and
(7) use of the authorities under chapter 253 of title 10,
United States Code, and similar tools aimed at streamlining and
improving the acquisition process for the Department of
Defense.
(b) Integration With Personnel Systems and Promotion Boards.--The
KPIs described in subsection (a) shall be integrated into--
(1) annual performance appraisals for members of the
acquisition workforce;
(2) promotion, bonus, and assignment consideration for
acquisition positions; and
(3) requirements for certification, training, and
continuing education under chapter 87 of title 10, United
States Code.
(c) Public Reporting and Oversight.--Beginning not later than 365
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary
of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a semiannual report on--
(1) progress in implementing KPIs required by this section;
(2) compliance rates by each element of the Department of
Defense;
(3) any barriers to implementation; and
(4) recommendations for additional legislative authorities
to carry out the requirements of this section.
(d) Definitions.--For purposes of this section:
(1) The term ``commercial solutions'' means any method for
procurement of a commercial product or commercial service as
described in part 12 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation,
subparts 212.2 and 212.70 of the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation, or any
product, service, or other solution developed by a private
entity and funded by private investment that meets the needs of
the Department of Defense.
(2) The term ``innovative acquisition authorities'' means--
(A) the authority under section 4021 and 4022 of
title 10, United States Code;
(B) authority to use commercial solutions opening
contracts pursuant to section 3458 of such title 10;
(C) application of policies of a rapid capabilities
office of a military department; or
(D) any other streamlined acquisition authority.
(e) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that fostering
a risk-tolerant, innovation-forward culture in the defense acquisition
workforce is essential to maintaining the United States technological
and military advantage. Accordingly, the Department of Defense shall
prioritize the cultivation of acquisition professionals who can
effectively leverage commercial technology, deliver digital
capabilities at speed, and expand the industrial base beyond
traditional vendors.
SEC. 838. ENSURING DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH
DISABILITY HIRING GOALS.
(a) In General.--For each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029, the
Secretary of Defense shall conduct an audit of the compliance of the
contractors of the Department of Defense with the 7-percent utilization
goal for employment of qualified individuals with disabilities by
contractors established by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance
Programs of the Department of Labor under section 503 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 793).
(b) Reports.--Not later than 5 months after the end of a fiscal
year for which the Secretary of Defense was required to conduct an
audit under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and
the Senate a report on the findings of such audit.
SEC. 839. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW OF MATTERS RELATING TO INDIVIDUALS
ASSIGNED TO A CRITICAL ACQUISITION POSITION.
(a) Review Required.--The Comptroller General of the United States
shall--
(1) conduct a review of the education, training, and career
development programs offered by the Secretary of Defense for
members of the acquisition workforce; and
(2) conduct an assessment of the efficacy of the career
development policies established by section 1734 of title 10,
United States Code.
(b) Matters for Review.--In conducting the review required by this
section, the Comptroller General shall--
(1) review the compliance of the Secretary with the
requirements of section 1734 of title 10, United States Code;
and
(2) conduct an assessment of the efficacy of the career
development policies and minimum periods of assignment
established by such section 1734 in--
(A) improving the ability of the acquisition
workforce to expeditiously provide the Armed Forces
with the capabilities necessary to operate effectively,
to address evolving threats, and to maintain the
military advantage of the United States in the most
cost-effective manner practicable;
(B) enhancing the knowledge and experience of the
acquisition workforce;
(C) enabling competitive career progression of
members of the acquisition workforce compared to other
members of the civilian and military workforce of the
Department of Defense that are not subject to the
minimum periods of assignment established by such
section 1734; and
(D) the retention rates of members of the
acquisition workforce assigned to a critical
acquisition position, particularly key leadership
positions (as defined by the Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment), compared with the
retention rates for other members of the civilian and
military workforce of the Department of Defense that
are not subject to the minimum periods of assignment
established by such section 1734; and
(3) conduct an assessment of any benefits, including
enhanced accountability in leadership and decisionmaking by
individuals in key leadership positions, of a minimum period of
assignment of at least four years to a critical acquisition
position.
(c) Report Required.--Not later than July 1, 2026, the Comptroller
General shall submit to the congressional defense committees
recommendations on--
(1) improvements to education, training, and career
development programs offered by the Secretary of Defense for
members of the acquisition workforce; and
(2) minimum periods of assignment for an individual
assigned as a program executive officer.
SEC. 840. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW OF THE MANAGEMENT, TRAINING, AND
DEVELOPMENT OF THE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE.
(a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall
conduct a review of the management, training, and development of the
acquisition workforce to enable the acquisition workforce to
expeditiously provide the Armed Forces with the capabilities necessary
to operate effectively, to address evolving threats, and to maintain
the military advantage of the United States in the most cost-effective
manner practicable.
(b) Review Contents.--In conducting the review required by
subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall evaluate the following:
(1) The current organization and staffing of the
acquisition workforce, including the total number of positions
in the acquisition workforce, a list of such positions
disaggregated by the skills and experience required, and the
number of such positions that are vacant or are filled by an
individual whose skills and experience do not meet the required
skills and experience for such position.
(2) The sufficiency of the processes and authorities of the
Department of Defense for recruiting and retaining the
acquisition workforce, and the use of such authorities to
maintain an acquisition workforce that is optimized to meet
mission requirements.
(3) Trends in acquisition workforce hiring and retention
over the preceding five years.
(4) The impediments to members of the acquisition workforce
receiving training and education, including any lack of
funding, unavailability of required or desired training, and
excessive workload demands that preclude such members from
being able to attend such training.
(c) Report.--Not later than April 1, 2026, the Comptroller General
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
findings of the review required by subsection (a), including any
recommendations to improve the management, training, and development of
the acquisition workforce.
(d) Acquisition Workforce Defined.--In this section, the term
``acquisition workforce'' has the meaning given such term in section
101(a) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 841. REPORT ON STRENGTHENING THE DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY.
(a) Assessment Required.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through
the Director of the Acquisition Innovation Research Center, shall
conduct a comprehensive assessment of the Defense Acquisition
University (in this section referred to as ``DAU'') to strengthen the
ability of the DAU to train and develop members of the acquisition
workforce to meet future needs of the Department of Defense. The
assessment shall include the following:
(1) An evaluation of the mission of the DAU and the
alignment of such mission with the objectives of the defense
acquisition system established pursuant to section 3102 of
title 10, United States Code (as added by this Act).
(2) An evaluation of the effectiveness of training and
development provided by DAU to members of the acquisition
workforce to enable such members to effectively implement the
objectives of the defense acquisition system.
(b) Elements.--The assessment in paragraph (1) shall evaluate the
following:
(1) The organization and structure of DAU.
(2) The curriculum and educational offerings of DAU.
(3) The composition of the staff and faculty of DAU,
including an assessment of the diversity of skills, abilities,
and professional backgrounds of such staff and faculty.
(4) The sufficiency of resource and funding mechanisms
supporting DAU operations.
(5) The extent to which DAU uses external experts and
academic institutions to inform and enhance its programs.
(c) Recommendations.--The Director of the Acquisition Innovation
Research Center shall use the assessment required under this section
and the objectives of the defense acquisition system to provide to the
Secretary of Defense recommendations to strengthen the ability of the
DAU to train and develop members of the acquisition workforce to meet
future needs of the Department of Defense.
(d) Report to Congress.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report containing--
(1) the findings of the assessment conducted under
subsection (a) and the recommendations provided under
subsection (c);
(2) any actions necessary to ensure that DAU fulfills its
mission and provides training and development to members of the
acquisition workforce that aligns with the objectives of the
defense acquisition system.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``Acquisition Innovation Research Center''
means the acquisition research organization within a civilian
college or university that is described under section 4142(a)
of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``acquisition workforce'' has the meaning
given in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.
Subtitle D--Provisions Relating to Supply Chains and Domestic Sourcing
SEC. 851. REPEAL OF EXCEPTION FOR SMALL PURCHASES UNDER THE BERRY
AMENDMENT.
Section 4862 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``subsections (c)
through (h)'' and inserting ``subsections (c) through (g)'';
and
(2) by amending subsection (h) to read as follows:
``(h) Oversight Committee.--The Secretary of Defense shall
establish a committee to--
``(1) provide oversight of the implementation of the
requirements of this section; and
``(2) ensure compliance with the requirements of this
section.''.
SEC. 852. SUPPLY CHAIN ILLUMINATION INCENTIVES.
(a) In General.--Section 849 of the Servicemember Quality of Life
Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
(Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 3241 note prec.) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``to assess and
monitor'' and all that follows and inserting the following:
``to implement and use supply chain illumination meeting the
minimum qualifying criteria determined by the Secretary under
subsection (c).''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsections:
``(c) Supply Chain Illumination Minimum Qualifying Criteria.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish
minimum qualifying criteria for supply chain illumination for
contractors of the Department of Defense.
``(2) Public notice.--Not later than April 1, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense shall publish in the Federal Register a
notice of the minimum qualifying criteria established under
paragraph (1).
``(d) Expedited Acceptance Procedures.--If a contractor discloses
to the relevant contracting officer that a covered end item was or will
be provided by such contractor to the Department of Defense under a
contract or other agreement, such contracting officer may continue to
accept and pay for delivery of such covered end item until a waiver
authorized under each applicable covered statute with respect to such
covered end item is granted or denied if--
``(1) such contractor has supply chain illumination that
meets the minimum qualifying criteria established by the
Secretary of Defense under subsection (c); and
``(2) such contracting officer determines that such covered
end item--
``(A) other than a prohibition on acquisition under
a covered statute applying to such covered end item,
satisfies the requirements of the contract or other
agreement; and
``(B) does not pose a risk to security or safety.
``(e) Contractor Responsibility.--
``(1) Immediate corrective action.--A contractor of the
Department of Defense shall, upon identifying a nonconforming
item in a covered end item that was or will be provided by such
contractor to the Department under a contract or other
agreement, immediately begin taking corrective action with
respect to the inclusion of such nonconforming item in such
covered end item in accordance with such contract or other
agreement and the relevant procedures of the Department.
``(2) Alternative suppliers.--The corrective action
described in paragraph (1) with respect to a nonconforming item
in a covered end item shall include the contractor using
reasonably expedient means to identify, and if necessary,
qualify an alternative supplier to provide materials or goods
to use in place of such non-conforming item in such end item.
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered statute' means--
``(A) section 4863 of this title;
``(B) section 4872 of this title;
``(C) section 805 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
31; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note prec.); or
``(D) section 1211 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109-
163; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note prec.).
``(2) The term `covered end item' means an end item the
acquisition of which is prohibited under a covered statute
based on a nonconforming item that is contained in or a
component of such end item, except that such term does not
include an end item that is a non-conforming item.
``(3) The term `end item' has the meaning given such term
in section 4863(m) of this title.
``(4) The term `nonconforming item' means a material or
good the inclusion of which in an end item causes the
acquisition of such end item to be prohibited under a covered
statute.
``(5) The term `supply chain illumination' means policies,
procedures, and tools, including analytical tools that leverage
large data and machine learning, enabling such contractor to
assess and monitor the entire supply chain of such contractor
to identify potential vulnerabilities and security and
noncompliance risks with respect to goods and services provided
to the Department of Defense.''.
(b) Reporting.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until the date that is
five years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report describing each use of the authority under section 849(d) of the
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C.
3241 note prec.), as added by subsection (a).
SEC. 853. MODIFICATION TO ENHANCED DOMESTIC CONTENT REQUIREMENT FOR
MAJOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS.
Section 835(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) is amended to read as follows:
``(c) Major Defense Acquisition Program.--In this section, the term
`major defense acquisition program' has the meaning given in section
4201 of title 10, United States Code, except that such term includes
any program that meets the meaning given in such section as in effect
on January 1, 2025.''.
SEC. 854. STRATEGY TO ELIMINATE SOURCING OF OPTICAL GLASS FROM CERTAIN
NATIONS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop and
implement a strategy to eliminate the reliance of the Department of
Defense on any covered nation to acquire optical glass or optical
systems by January 1, 2030.
(b) Strategy Requirements.--The strategy required by subsection (a)
shall--
(1) identify the current requirements of the Department of
Defense for optical glass and optical systems and estimate the
projected requirements of the Department for optical glass and
optical systems through the year 2040;
(2) identify the sources of optical glass or optical
systems used to meet the current requirements of the Department
described in paragraph (1), including any sources of optical
glass or optical glass systems produced in a covered nation;
and
(3) identify actions to be taken by the Secretary of
Defense to ensure the defense industrial base is able to meet
the needs of the Department for optical glass and optical
systems without any reliance on a covered nation not later
January 1, 2030.
(c) Implementation.--Not later than 270 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall begin
implementing the strategy required by subsection (a).
(d) Briefing and Report.--
(1) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a briefing on
the strategy required by subsection (a), including an
identification of any changes to funding or policy required to
eliminate the reliance of the Department of Defense on any
covered to acquire optical glass or optical systems by January
1, 2030.
(2) Interim report on implementation.--Not later than March
15, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the progress of
the implementation of the strategy required by subsection (a),
including an identification of any risk to the ability of the
Secretary to eliminate the reliance of the Department of
Defense on any covered nation to acquire optical glass or
optical systems by January 1, 2030.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered nation'' means--
(A) the Democratic People's Republic of North
Korea;
(B) the People's Republic of China;
(C) the Russian Federation;
(D) the Republic of Belarus; and
(E) the Islamic Republic of Iran.
(2) The term ``optical glass'' means glass used in optical
lenses, prisms, or mirrors.
(3) The term ``optical system'' means an arrangement of
optical components, including optical glass, that manipulates
light to produce a specific outcome.
SEC. 855. VOLUNTARY REGISTRATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH COVERED SOURCING
REQUIREMENTS FOR COVERED PRODUCTS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish and
maintain a publicly available online repository of information provided
by an offeror related to the conformance of a covered product with
covered sourcing requirements.
(b) Registration and Attestation Process.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall establish a process under which an offeror may voluntarily submit
to the Secretary an attestation relating to the compliance of a covered
product with a covered sourcing requirement. Such process shall--
(1) be accessible online;
(2) require an offeror to acknowledge liability for making
a false attestation in accordance with section 3729 of title
31, United States Code; and
(3) enable an offeror to register a covered product with
the Secretary of Defense by providing--
(A) a unique product identifier sufficient to
distinguish the covered product to be registered from a
similar covered product;
(B) a national stock number (if available), a
description of the covered product, or other
information related to the form, fit, or function of
the covered product; and
(C) an attestation, including relevant
documentation, of the compliance of a covered product
with one or more covered sourcing requirements.
(c) Proof of Registration.--The Secretary shall issue to an offeror
that registers a covered product in accordance with the process
established under subsection (b)(3) a proof of registration associated
with a the unique product identifier of the covered product. The proof
of registration may be used--
(1) by the offeror in sales and marketing materials
associated with the registered covered product; or
(2) by a prime contractor that uses such registered covered
product as a part or component of an end item.
(d) Availability of Information.--
(1) Compliance information.--The Secretary shall make
available the information necessary to enable offerors to
assess the compliance of a covered product with a covered
sourcing requirement.
(2) Resources.--The Secretary shall ensure that an eligible
entity has adequate resources to train offerors about the
requirements of this section and to assist an offeror with the
registration and attestation process established under
subsection (b).
(e) Encouraging Registration of Products.--The Secretary shall
establish policies and procedures to encourage offerors to register
covered products. These policies and procedures shall ensure that--
(1) offerors are incentivized to disclose any noncompliance
with the requirements of this section;
(2) with respect to any disclosure made under paragraph
(1), that such offeror is provided with information and
assistance to determine the actions required to remedy such
noncompliance in order to meet the criteria to register the
product concerned; and
(3) an offeror making such a disclosure will receive a
referral to the appropriate programs or offices of the
Department of Defense that are responsible for strengthening
the defense industrial base, promoting domestic industry, and
accelerating private investment in supply chain technologies
that are critical for national security.
(f) Use of Supply Chain Illumination.--The Secretary shall
encourage an offeror to implement and use supply chain illumination (as
defined in section 849 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025, as amended by section 852 of this Act) to assist in
meeting the registration and attestation requirements established under
subsection (b).
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered product'' means--
(A) a good offered for purchase to the Secretary of
Defense; and
(B) subject to a covered sourcing requirement.
(2) The term ``covered sourcing requirement'' means a
requirement under any of the following:
(A) Section 4872 of title 10 United States Code.
(B) Section 4863 of title 10, United States Code.
(C) Section 4862 of title 10, United States Code.
(D) Section 4864 of title 10, United States Code.
(E) Chapter 83 of title 41, United States Code.
(F) Section 846 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (10 U.S.C. 4864
note).
(G) Section 1211 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (10 U.S.C. 4651
note prec.).
(H) Section 225.7004-5 of the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation
(relating to restrictions on procurement of welded
shipboard anchor and mooring chain).
(I) Section 225.7011 of the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation
(relating to restrictions on procurement of carbon,
alloy, or armor steel plates).
(J) Section 225.7012 of the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation
(relating to restrictions on procurement of
supercomputers).
(3) The term ``eligible entity'' means an eligible entity
carrying out activities pursuant to a procurement technical
assistance program funded under chapter 388 of title 10, United
States Code.
SEC. 856. ACCELERATION OF QUALIFICATION OF COMPLIANT SOURCES.
(a) Establishment.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
establish in the Defense Industrial Resilience Consortium
established under section 1842 a working group for the exchange
of information about compliant materials and to accelerate the
qualification of such materials for use by the Department of
Defense and the integration of such materials into the supply
chains of contractors of the Department of Defense.
(2) Membership.--
(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph
(B), the working group shall consist of members of the
Defense Industrial Resilience Consortium with expertise
or interest in--
(i) the qualification and acceptance of
materials, parts, components and end items by
the Department of Defense;
(ii) supply chain management; or
(iii) supply chain illumination.
(B) Exclusion.--The Secretary may exclude from
participation in such working group any individual or
entity that--
(i) is headquartered within, owned or
controlled by, or subject to the influence of a
covered nation;
(ii) is functioning as the agent of any
foreign State; or
(iii) is otherwise determined by the
Secretary to be a significant threat to the
national security interests of the United
States.
(3) Responsibilities.--The working group shall--
(A) establish processes for exchange of information
about compliant materials among consortium members,
procurement agents of the Department of Defense, and
contractors of the defense industrial base, while
maintaining appropriate safeguards of commercially
proprietary information;
(B) develop processes and procedures to streamline
identification, testing, and qualification of compliant
sources and compliant materials;
(C) seek to reduce the unnecessary application of
requirements that specific to a single Armed Force for
identification, testing, and qualification of compliant
sources and compliant material;
(D) provide a forum for the Army, Navy, Air Force,
Marine Corps, and Space Force and other elements of the
Department of Defense to share technical and supply
chain data related to requirements for covered
materials;
(E) identify compliant sources at each step of the
supply chain, to the extent that such supply chains are
subject to subchapter III of chapter 385 of title 10,
United States Code;
(F) at least once a quarter, publish for the
members of the consortium and for the Under Secretary
of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, a list of
compliant sources for each critical material, including
a general description of what step of the supply chain
in which each compliant source is participating, if
any;
(G) develop and recommend processes to enable the
Department of Defense to rapidly identify, qualify, and
integrate compliant materials into programs of the
Department at scale;
(H) seek to reduce future requirements for critical
materials in defense systems by encouraging contractors
of the Department of Defense to design and develop
systems that use commercially available critical
materials, when such materials are capable of meeting
mission needs;
(I) seek input from small and nontraditional
contractors and ensure the working group considers the
unique attributes of such businesses in carrying out
the responsibilities of this subsection;
(J) develop and provide recommendations to reduce
impediments or disincentives for a supplier of an end
item to the Department of Defense to revise a supply
chain agreement or other arrangement, to eliminate the
reliance of the supplier on noncompliant sources;
(K) any other matters assigned to the working group
by the Secretary; and
(L) provide the Secretary with timely
recommendations developed pursuant to this section.
(b) Replacement of Existing Noncompliant Parts.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop and
implement guidance to ensure that critical materials from
noncompliant sources that are present in covered systems of the
Department of Defense are identified and replaced as rapidly as
practicable with compliant materials.
(2) Requirements.--The guidance required by (1) shall--
(A) ensure that a supplier of an end item is
actively managing the supply chain, and shall address
impediments or disincentives for the supplier to revise
a supply chain agreement or other arrangement to
eliminate the supplier's reliance on noncompliant
sources;
(B) require the use of compliant sources included
on the list required by paragraph (a)(3)(F), where
appropriate;
(C) require use of commercial qualification
processes to the maximum extent practicable in
determining whether a new supplier is capable of
meeting defense requirements;
(D) minimize the number of qualification events
required, including minimizing the use of real-world
testing, when replacing components or raw materials
with functionally identical commercial offerings;
(E) provide for waiver of defense-unique
qualification requirements, including operational test
and evaluation processes, unless compliance with such
requirements is determined to be essential by the head
of the contracting activity: and
(F) prohibit additional testing of the end item if
a component or subcomponent has shown to have
substantially similar or identical performance after
replacement of a noncompliant critical material with a
compliant critical material, except where the service
acquisition executive determines otherwise.
(3) Safe harbor.--The Secretary of Defense shall deem that
any acquisition of a critical material, by the Department, a
contractor to the Department, or a subcontractor at any tier,
from a supplier of critical materials that is included on the
list required by paragraph (a)(3)(F), is in compliance with the
requirements of subchapter III of chapter 385 of this title,
if--
(A) the supplier of a critical material was on the
most recent such list of compliant sources for such
critical material at the time the acquisition contract
or other agreement was entered into;
(B) the supplier is included on such a list not
less frequently than once every two years during the
period beginning on the date on which such contract or
other agreement is entered into and ending on the date
on which such contract or other agreement expires or
terminates; and
(C) it would have created an unreasonable hardship,
including an interruption of needed supplies or
significantly different cost, for the acquiring entity
to switch suppliers to a compliant source during the
time between the signing of the contract or other
agreement and the time of delivery under such contract
or other agreement.
(4) Responsible individual.--The service acquisition
executive for each service or agency shall, for each program
under supervision of such service acquisition executive,
identify the individual responsible for establishing the
statement of work and qualification requirements associated
with the replacement of components or raw materials critical
materials from noncompliant sources in covered systems as
required by this section.
(5) Commercial items.--The Secretary shall ensure that the
guidance required by this subsection applies to commercial
products and commercial off-the-shelf items to the extent that
the requirements of chapter 385 of title 10, United States
Code, apply to commercial products and commercial off-the-shelf
items.
(c) Access to Materials.--Notwithstanding section 4872(a) of title
10, United States Code, the Department of Defense is authorized to
procure a covered material stockpiled in an allied or partner nation if
such covered material has been under uninterrupted control by an entity
in such allied or partner nation since 2000.
(d) Funding Estimates.--Not later than five days after the date on
which the Secretary of Defense submits to Congress the materials in
support of the budget submitted by the President to Congress under
section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, for a fiscal year, the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in
collaboration with the service acquisition executives of the military
departments, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
comprehensive estimate of the funds necessary to provide for the
qualification and integration of compliant sources into the covered
systems of each military department.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``compliant country'' means a country that is
not a covered nation.
(2) The term ``compliant source'' means an entity engaged
in the production, manufacture, or distribution of a critical
material that is compliant with the requirements of subchapter
III of chapter 385 of title 10, United States Code.
(3) The term ``compliant material'' means critical material
that is sourced from a compliant source.
(4) The term ``covered nation'' has the meaning given such
term in section 4872(h) of title 10, United States Code (as
redesignated by this Act).
(5) The term ``covered system'' means an end item that is
currently in production or has been delivered to the Department
of Defense.
(6) The term ``critical material'' means a material subject
to sourcing restrictions under subchapter III of chapter 385 of
title 10, United States Code.
(7) The term ``end item'' has the meaning given such term
in section 4863 of title 10, United States Code.
(8) The term ``service acquisition executive'' has the
meaning given such term in section 101(a) of title 10, United
States Code.
(9) The term ``working group'' means the working group
established under subsection (a).
SEC. 857. ENHANCED SECURITY STRATEGY FOR PRIVATE FIFTH GENERATION
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall require a
contractor for a procurement related to fifth-generation wireless
technology for private networks on military installations to provide
the information described in subsection (b) to promote enhanced
wireless network security requirements, including supply chain risk
management.
(b) Information Described.--The information described in this
subsection is as follows:
(1) A hardware bill of materials for a procurement
described in subsection (a).
(2) A description of the implementation and operational use
of zero trust principles and capabilities for such procurement.
(c) Prioritization.--With respect to a procurement described in
subsection (a), the Secretary shall prioritize the use of private
networks that employ Open-RAN approaches, including cloud-native
capabilities.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``military installation'' has the meaning
given in section 2801 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``Open-RAN'' means section 9202 of title XCII
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.
SEC. 858. PREFERENCE FOR DOMESTIC PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall revise the
Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition
Regulation--
(1) to require, to the maximum extent practicable and
consistent with the interests of national security, preference
for procurement of professional services from offerors that are
United States companies; and
(2) to allow the Secretary discretion to waive the
requirements of paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines
that--
(A) compliance with such requirements would result
in the Department of Defense failing to meet an urgent
operational requirement; or
(B) no United States company or qualifying joint
venture is capable of fulfilling the requirements of
the contract in a timely or cost-effective manner.
(b) Waiver Requirements.--A waiver described in subsection (a)(2)
shall be issued in writing, shall include a justification for such
issuance, and shall be submitted to the congressional defense
committees not later than 30 days after such issuance.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``United States company'' means an entity
that--
(A) is organized under the laws of a State,
territory, or possession of the United States or the
District of Columbia;
(B) has its principal place of business in the
United States; and
(C) is not directly or indirectly owned or
controlled by a foreign entity
(2) The term ``professional services'' includes services in
the fields of engineering, architecture, design, environmental
consulting, financial consulting, program management, legal
advisory, and other expert services as defined in the Federal
Acquisition Regulation.
(3) The term ``qualifying joint venture'' means a joint
venture in which a United States company holds an ownership
interest greater than 50 percent.
Subtitle E--Prohibitions and Limitations on Procurement
SEC. 861. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO LONG-TERM CONCESSIONS AGREEMENTS
WITH CERTAIN RETAILERS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 363 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 4664. Requirements relating to long-term concessions agreements
with certain retailers
``(a) Prohibition on Contracting With Certain Retailers.--(1) The
Secretary of Defense may not renew, extend, or enter into a long-term
concessions agreement with a retailer that is controlled by a covered
nation to permit such retailer to operate or conduct business through a
physical location on a covered military installation.
``(2) The Secretary may waive the requirements of paragraph (1) if
the Secretary determines that--
``(A) the goods or services to be provided by the retailer
are vital for the welfare and morale of members of the Armed
Forces and no reasonable alternatives exist;
``(B) the Secretary has implemented adequate measures to
mitigate any potential national security risks of the retailer;
and
``(C) the retailer has received a determination from the
Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (in this
section referred to as the `Committee') that there are no
unresolved national security concerns with respect to the
retailer in connection to a matter submitted to the Committee
and which the Committee concluded all action pursuant to
section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C.
4565).
``(3) Not later than 30 days after each use of the waiver authority
under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives and Senate a report
including a justification for the use of such authority and a
description of any risk mitigation strategies described in paragraph
(2)(B).
``(4) With respect to a retailer that has misrepresented the
ownership and control of such retailer for the award of a long-term
concessions agreement, the Secretary of Defense may terminate such
agreement.
``(5) Paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to a long-term
concessions agreement entered into on or after the date of the
enactment of this section.
``(b) Covered Retailers.--(1) The Secretary of Defense may not
permit a covered retailer controlled by a covered nation to operate or
conduct business through a physical location on a covered military
installation, unless such covered retailer has received an approval
determination under paragraph (4).
``(2) Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of
this section, a covered retailer--
``(A) shall submit to the Committee a notice that includes
any direct or indirect relationships between the covered
retailer (including any subsidiaries or parent companies of
such covered retailer) and any covered nation; and
``(B) may not operate or conduct business through a
physical location on a covered military installation unless the
Committee submits a determination approving such notice in
accordance with paragraph (3).
``(3) The Committee shall conduct an investigation of the effects
of a notice submitted under paragraph (2) on the national security of
the United States, including an assessment of any direct or indirect
relationships between the covered retailer (including any subsidiaries
or parent companies of such covered retailer) and any covered nation.
``(4) Not later than 180 days after completing an investigation
under paragraph (3), the Committee shall submit to the Secretary of
Defense a determination approving or disapproving the notice submitted
under paragraph (2).
``(5)(A) A covered retailer that receives an approval under
paragraph (4) shall submit annually to the Committee disclosures
regarding any change in the ownership structure that may affect whether
or not the covered retailer is controlled by a covered nation.
``(B) The Secretary of Defense shall immediately terminate a long-
term concession agreement with a covered retailer if the Secretary
determines such covered retailer has failed to comply with the
requirements of this subsection.
``(c) Assessment of Covered Retailers.--(1) Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of
Defense shall review each long-term concessions agreement with a
covered retailer that permits the covered retailer to operate or
conduct business through a physical location on a covered military
installation to assess any direct or indirect relationships between the
retailer (including any subsidiaries or parent companies of such
covered retailer) and any covered nation.
``(2) Not later than 30 days after making a determination that a
covered retailer is controlled by a covered nation based on an
assessment described in subsection (a) or a determination made under
subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall terminate any long-term
concessions agreement with the covered retailer.
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `controlled by a covered nation' means, with
respect to a retailer--
``(A) that the retailer is organized under the laws
of a covered nation or any jurisdiction within a
covered nation;
``(B) that a covered nation owns 20 percent or more
of the shares of the retailer; or
``(C) that the retailer is subject to the direct or
control of a covered nation.
``(2) The term `covered military installation' means a
military installation (as defined in section 2801 of this
title) located in the United States.
``(3) The term `covered nation' has the meaning given in
section 4872 of this title.
``(4) The term `covered retailer' means a retailer that is
performing a long-term concessions agreement on or before the
date of the enactment of this Act.
``(5) The term `long-term concessions agreement' means a
contract, subcontract (at any tier), or other agreement,
including a lease agreement or licensing agreement, to operate
a business through a physical location on a covered military
installation entered into by--
``(A) the Secretary of Defense or a Secretary of a
military department and a person, including a
nonappropriated fund instrumentality; or
``(B) a person and a nonappropriated fund
instrumentality.
``(6) The term `retailer' means--
``(A) a nonappropriated fund instrumentality that
operates or seeks to operate a business through a
physical location on a covered military installation;
``(B) any other person that operates or seeks to
operate a business on a covered military installation
under a contract, subcontract (at any tier), or other
agreement, including a lease agreement or licensing
agreement, with--
``(i) a nonappropriated fund
instrumentality;
``(ii) the Secretary of Defense; or
``(iii) a Secretary of a military
department.''.
(b) Assessment of Covered Retailers.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
review each long-term concessions agreement with a covered
retailer that permits the covered retailer to operate or
conduct business through a physical location on a covered
military installation to assess any direct or indirect
relationships between the retailer (including any subsidiaries
or parent companies of such covered retailer) and any covered
nation.
(2) Termination.--Not later than one year after making a
determination that a covered retailer is controlled by a
covered nation based on an assessment described in subsection
(a), the Secretary of Defense shall terminate any long-term
concessions agreement with the covered retailer.
(3) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``covered
nation'', ``covered retailer'', and ``long-term concessions
agreement'' have the meanings given, respectively, in section
4664 of title 10, United States Code, as added by this section.
SEC. 862. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES WITH SEGREGATED
FACILITIES.
Chapter 363 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section
861 of this Act, is further amended by adding at the end the following
new section:
``Sec. 4665. Prohibition on contracting with entities with segregated
facilities
``Each contract, including a subcontract (at any tier) under such a
contract, entered into by the Secretary of Defense on or after the date
of the enactment of this section shall include a provision requiring
that each contractor follow all Federal laws, including title II of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000a et seq.), which prohibit
segregated facilities.''.
SEC. 863. REQUIREMENT FOR CONTRACTORS TO PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCESS TO
REPAIR MATERIALS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 363 of title 10, United States Code, as
amended by section 862 of this Act, is further amended by adding at the
end the following new section:
``Sec. 4666. Requirement for contractors to provide reasonable access
to repair materials
``(a) Requirement.--An agency may not enter into a contract for the
procurement of reparable goods or repair services in support of major
weapon systems unless the contractor agrees in writing to provide the
Department of Defense fair and reasonable access to all the repair
materials, including parts, tools, and information, used by the
manufacturer or provider or their authorized repair providers to
diagnose, analyze, maintain, or repair the good or service.
``(b) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense, or the head of the
procuring agency in the case of a delegated authority, may waive the
requirements of this section with respect to a particular contract or
class of contracts upon a written determination that application of
those requirements would have a negative impact on cost, schedule, or
technical performance.
``(c) Protection for Intellectual Property, Proprietary, and Trade
Secret Information.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to
permit the unauthorized disclosure or release of intellectual property,
commercially confidential information, or trade secrets. The Secretary
of Defense shall take all necessary steps to protect such information
from disclosure to the extent otherwise protected by law.
``(d) Fair and Reasonable Access Defined.--In this section, the
term `fair and reasonable access' means, as applicable--
``(1) prices, terms, and conditions that allow the
Department of Defense the rights to provide the repair
materials to an authorized contractor consistent with section
3771 of title 10, United States Code, and the Government's
product support strategy;
``(2) provision at prices, terms, and conditions that are
equivalent to the most favorable prices, terms, and conditions
under which the manufacturer or an authorized reseller or
distributor offers the repair material to an authorized repair
provider, accounting for any discount, rebate, convenient and
timely means of delivery, means of enabling fully restored and
updated functionality, rights of use, or other incentive or
preference the manufacturer or an authorized reseller or
distributor offers to an authorized repair provider;
``(3) if a manufacturer does not offer, directly or through
an authorized reseller or distributor, the repair material to
any authorized repair provider, then provision of such repair
material at prices, terms, and conditions that are otherwise
determined by the United States Government to be fair and
reasonable in accordance with this title and subject to the
dispute resolution process outlined in chapter 71 of title 41,
United States Code; and
``(4) if the United States Government did not previously
fund the development of the intellectual property of the
manufacturer or an authorized reseller or distributor, the
Government would pay a fair and reasonable licensing fee to
obtain access.''.
(b) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
implementation of this section.
(c) Limitations.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as
altering the requirements in section 2464 and 2466 of title 10, United
States Code.
SEC. 864. PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF ADVANCED BATTERIES FROM CERTAIN
FOREIGN SOURCES.
(a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 385 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 4865. Prohibition on acquisition of advanced batteries composed
of materials from certain foreign sources
``(a) In General.--Beginning on January 1, 2027, and except as
provided by subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense may acquire an
advanced battery for use at installations of the Department of Defense
or in systems of the Department, or obtain any equipment, system, or
service that uses covered battery equipment or services as a
substantial or essential component of any system or as critical
technology as part of any system, only if--
``(1) more than 95 percent of the electrode active material
in each battery cell comprising such advanced battery is
composed of materials from sources other than sources that are,
or are in geographic areas that are, owned by, controlled by,
or subject to the jurisdiction of foreign entities of concern;
``(2) such advanced battery is not a battery described in
section 154(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note
prec.); and
``(3) each such battery cell is manufactured without
technology licensed from a foreign entity of concern or any
subsidiary, successor, or affiliate of a foreign entity of
concern under a licensing agreement that--
``(A) limits the duration of the use of such
technology; or
``(B) requires--
``(i) any ownership of the manufacturer of
such battery cell by a foreign entity of
concern or any subsidiary, successor, or
affiliate of a foreign entity of concern; or
``(ii) any partnership or technology
transfer between such manufacturer and a
foreign entity of concern or any subsidiary,
successor, or affiliate of a foreign entity of
concern.
``(b) Exceptions.--
``(1) Waiver.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary of a military
department may waive subsection (a) with respect to an
acquisition of an advanced battery if the Secretary--
``(i) determines in writing that such
acquisition is necessary to the national
security interest of the United States; and
``(ii) implements a strategy to eliminate
such necessity.
``(B) Delegation.--The Secretary of a military
department may delegate the written determination
required under subparagraph (A)(i) only as follows:
``(i) To the head of a contracting activity
for the relevant component for a waiver for a
single acquisition program.
``(ii) To the senior acquisition executive
of a military department for a waiver for
multiple programs within such military
department.
``(iii) To the Undersecretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment for a waiver
for more than one military department.
``(C) Contents.--The written determination required
under subparagraph (A)(i) with respect to a waiver for
the acquisition of an advanced battery shall include--
``(i) the reason such waiver is required;
``(ii) a list of each weapon system or end
item for which such advanced battery is being
acquired under such waiver;
``(iii) the duration of such wavier; and
``(iv) a timeline for implementing the
strategy described in subparagraph (A)(ii).
``(2) Personal electronics.--Subsection (a) does not apply
with respect to the acquisition of an advanced battery for use
in personal electronics, including cell phones and laptops,
intended for office or administrative purposes.
``(3) Testing and evaluation.--Subsection (a) does not
apply with respect to the acquisition of an advanced battery
for which testing and evaluation under a program of record of
the Department of Defense begins prior to January 1, 2027.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The terms `advanced battery' and `foreign entity of
concern' have the meanings given such terms, respectively,
under section 40207(a) of the Infrastructure Investment and
Jobs Act (42 U.S.C. 18741(a)).
``(2) The term `battery cell' means the smallest individual
component of a battery capable of converting chemical energy
into electrical energy.
``(3) The term `electrode active materials' means cathode
materials, anode materials, anode foils, and other
electrochemically active materials including solvents,
additives, and electrolyte salts that contribute to the
electrochemical processes necessary for energy storage in a
battery.''.
(b) Applicability.--Section 4865 of title 10, United States Code,
as added by subsection (a), shall apply only with respect to contracts
or other agreements entered into after the date of the enactment of
this Act.
SEC. 865. PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF MOLYBDENUM FROM NON-ALLIED
FOREIGN NATIONS.
(a) In General.--Section 4872(h)(1) of title 10, United States
Code, as redesignated and amended by this Act, is further 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) molybdenum.''.
(b) Existing Contract.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall
apply only with respect to contracts and other agreements entered into
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 866. REQUIREMENT TO BUY DISPOSABLE FOOD SERVICE PRODUCTS FROM
AMERICAN SOURCES; EXCEPTIONS.
(a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 385 of title 10, United
States Code, as amended by section 864 of this Act, is further amended
by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 4866. Requirement to buy disposable food service products from
American sources; exceptions
``(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense may only procure
disposable food service products that--
``(1) are American-made;
``(2) contain no added perfluoroalkyl substances or
polyfluoroalkyl substances; and
``(3) improve operational readiness (as defined in section
4322 of this title).
``(b) Waiver.--(1) The Secretary of Defense may waive the
requirement under subsection (a) if the Secretary--
``(A) determines that the waiver is in the best
interest of the national security of the United States;
and
``(B) submits to the congressional defense
committees a written justification for issuing such
waiver.
``(2) The Secretary may not delegate the authority to issue a
waiver under this subsection to an official below the level of the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `American-made' means, with respect to a
disposable food service product, that such product is
manufactured or produced in the United States--
``(A) by an entity that is incorporated and
headquartered in the United States; and
``(B) substantially all from articles, materials,
or supplies produced or manufactured in the United
States.
``(2) The term `disposable food service products' means--
``(A) single-use products for serving or
transporting ready-to-consume food or beverages; and
``(B) excludes--
``(i) plastic food wrappers or other
plastic packaging for food; and
``(ii) operational rations, including meals
ready-to-eat or unitized group rations.
``(3) The terms `perfluoroalkyl substance' and
`polyfluoroalkyl substance' have the meanings given,
respectively, in section 2714 of this title.''.
(b) Modification of Regulations.--Not later than 90 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 the requirements of section 4866 of title 10,
United States Code, as added by this section.
SEC. 867. PROHIBITION ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTS WITH CERTAIN
FOREIGN-OWNED ONLINE TUTORING SERVICES.
Section 854 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
118-159; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note prec.) is amended--
(1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(a) In
General.--The Secretary'';
(2) by striking ``the People's Republic of China'' and
inserting ``a country of concern''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(b) Country of Concern Defined.--In this section, the term
`country of concern' means any of the following:
``(1) China.
``(2) Russia.
``(3) Iran.
``(4) North Korea.''.
SEC. 868. MODIFICATIONS TO CERTAIN PROCUREMENTS FROM CERTAIN CHINESE
ENTITIES.
(a) Modification of Prohibition on Department of Defense
Procurement Related to Entities Identified as Chinese Military
Companies Operating in the United States.--
(1) Prohibition on use of loan or grant funds.--
(A) In general.--Subsection (a)(1) of section 805
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note
prec.) is amended--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``;
or'' and inserting a semicolon;
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the
period at the end and inserting ``; or''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following
new subparagraph:
``(C) obligate or expend loan or grant funds to
procure or obtain goods and services produced or
developed by an entity described in paragraph (2).''.
(B) Applicability.--The requirements of
subparagraph (C) of section 805(a)(1) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public
Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note prec.), as added by
this paragraph, shall apply with respect to loan or
grant funds obligated or expended on or after the date
of the enactment of this Act.
(2) Expansion of entities covered.--Subsection (a)(2) of
such section is amended--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; or'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; or''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(C) any entity for which the Secretary has
submitted a certification to the congressional defense
committees for inclusion in this paragraph for national
security reasons.''.
(3) Waiver reporting.--Subsection (c) of such section is
amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(4) Reporting.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees an annual report on
waivers granted under this subsection, including the
justifications for such waivers.''.
(4) Rulemaking.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall amend
the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition
Regulation to implement the prohibitions in section 805 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public
Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note prec.), as amended by this
subsection.
(b) Designation of Certain Biotechnology Entities as Chinese
Military Companies.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall update
the list maintained by the Department of Defense in accordance
with section 1260H(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note)
to include biotechnology entities (including any subsidiary,
parent, affiliate, or successor of such an entity) engaged in
DNA and RNA assembly, synthesis, and manufacturing.
(2) Definitoins.--In this subsection:
(A) The term ``DNA and RNA assembly, synthesis, and
manufacturing'' means the chemical or biological
production of RNA and DNA molecules through enzymatic
methods or chemical synthesis and involving the
construction of longer sequences or entire genomes from
smaller DNA or RNA fragments, commonly used in medical
research, synthetic biology, gene therapy, and vaccine
development.
(B) The term ``biotechnology entity'' has the
meaning given in section 1312(b) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public
Law 118-31).
(c) Modification of Prohibition on Availability of Funds for
Procurement of Certain Batteries.--Subsection (b) of section 154 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law
118-31; 10 U.S.C. note preceding section 44651) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (7) as
paragraphs (3) through (8), respectively;
(2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
``(2) Amperex Technology Limited (also known as `ATL').'';
and
(3) by amending paragraph (8) as redesignated by striking
``paragraphs (1) through (6)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (1)
through (7)''.
SEC. 869. PROHIBITION ON THE PURCHASE OF PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES FROM
FOREIGN ENTITIES OF CONCERN.
(a) In General.--Except as provided by subsection (b), none of the
funds made available by this Act may be used to acquire a photovoltaic
module or photovoltaic cells manufactured by a foreign entity of
concern (as defined in section 9901 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (15 U.S.C.
4651).
(b) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may waive subsection (a) with
respect to an acquisition of a photovoltaic module or photovoltaic cell
manufactured by for foreign entity of concern if the Secretary--
(1) determines that a sufficient quantity and satisfactory
qualify of such photovoltaic module or photovoltaic cell, as
applicable, manufactured by entities other than foreign
entities of concern is not available as and when needed at
United States market prices;
(2) determines that the use of such photovolatic module or
photovoltaic cell, as applicable, does not pose any risk to
national security; and
(3) submits to the appropriate congressional committees a
certification of the determinations under paragraphs (1) and
(2) not later than the date that is 30 days prior to the date
on which the Secretary of Defense enters into a contract or
other agreement for such acquisition.
(c) Applicability.--Subsection (a) shall apply only with respect to
contracts or other agreements for the acquisition of photovoltaic
modules or photovoltaic cells directly by the Department of Defense
that do not involve any third party financing arrangements, including
energy savings contracts and contracts or other agreements involving
privatized military housing.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``photovoltaic cell'' means the smallest
semiconductor element of a photovoltaic module that performs
the immediate conversion of light into electricity.
(2) The term ``photovoltaic module'' means an end item (as
such term is defined in section 4863 of title 10, United States
Code) comprised of connected and laminated photovoltaic cells
in an environmentally protected assembly that is suitable to
generate electricity when exposed to sunlight.
SEC. 870. PROHIBITION ON COMPUTERS OR PRINTERS ACQUISITIONS INVOLVING
ENTITIES OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY CHINA.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may not acquire any
computer or printer if the manufacturer, bidder, or offeror is a
covered Chinese entity.
(b) Applicability.--This section shall apply with respect to
contracts or other agreements entered into, renewed, or extended after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``computer''--
(A) means an electronic, magnetic, optical,
electrochemical, or other high speed data processing
device performing logical, arithmetic, or storage
functions, and includes any data storage facility or
communications facility directly related to or
operating in conjunction with such device; and
(B) does not include an automated typewriter or
typesetter, a portable handheld calculator, or other
similar device.
(2) The term ``covered Chinese entity'' means an entity
that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
Director of the National Intelligence or the Director of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation, determines to be an entity
owned, controlled, directed, or subcontracted by, affiliated
with, or otherwise connected to, the Government of the People's
Republic of China.
(3) The term ``manufacturer'' means--
(A) the entity that transforms raw materials,
miscellaneous parts, or components into the end item;
(B) an entity that subcontracts with the entity
described in subparagraph (A) for purposes of assisting
the entity described in such subparagraph in
transforming raw materials, miscellaneous parts, or
components into the end item;
(C) an entity that otherwise directs the entity
described in subparagraph (A) to transform raw
materials, miscellaneous parts, or components into the
end item; or
(D) any parent company, subsidiary, or affiliate of
the entity described in subparagraph (A).
(4) The term ``printer''--
(A) means desktop printers, multifunction printer
copiers, and printer and fax combinations taken out of
service that may or may not be designed to reside on a
work surface;
(B) includes devices that use various print
technologies, including laser and LED (electrographic),
ink jet, dot matrix, thermal, and digital sublimation;
(C) includes multi-function or ``all-in-one''
devices that perform different tasks, including
copying, scanning, faxing, and printing;
(D) includes floor-standing printers, printers with
an optional floor stand, or household printers; and
(E) does not include point-of-sale receipt
printers, calculators with printing capabilities, label
makers, or non-standalone printers that are embedded
into products that are not described in subparagraphs
(A) through (D).
Subtitle F--Industrial Base Matters
SEC. 871. MODIFICATION TO DEMONSTRATION AND PROTOTYPING PROGRAM TO
ADVANCE INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT SUPPORT CAPABILITIES IN A
CONTESTED LOGISTICS ENVIRONMENT.
Section 842 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2341 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as
subparagraph (C); and
(C) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the
following new subparagraph:
``(B) commercial advanced or additive manufacturing
facilities for rapid, distributed production of parts
closer to the point of use; and''; and
(2) in subsection (g), by striking ``on the date'' and all
that follows and inserting ``December 31, 2030.''.
SEC. 872. MODIFICATION TO PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO RARE
EARTH ELEMENTS AND STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL MATERIALS.
(a) Modification Regarding Advanced Batteries in Disclosures
Concerning Rare Earth Elements and Strategic and Critical Materials by
Contractors of Department of Defense.--Section 857 of the James M.
Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public
Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2727; 10 U.S.C. 4811 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)(A)--
(i) by striking ``permanent magnet'' and
inserting ``permanent magnet, or an advanced
battery or advanced battery component (as those
terms are defined, respectively, in section
40207(a) of the Infrastructure Investment and
Jobs Act (42 U.S.C. 18741(a))),''; and
(ii) by striking ``of the magnet'' and
inserting ``of the magnet, the advanced
battery, or the advanced battery component (as
applicable)''; and
(B) by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:
``(2) Elements.--A disclosure under paragraph (1) with
respect to a system described in that paragraph shall include--
``(A) if the system includes a permanent magnet, an
identification of the country or countries in which--
``(i) any rare earth elements and strategic
and critical materials used in the magnet were
mined;
``(ii) such elements and materials were
refined into oxides;
``(iii) such elements and materials were
made into metals and alloys; and
``(iv) the magnet was sintered or bonded
and magnetized; and
``(B) if the system includes an advanced battery or
an advanced battery component, an identification of the
country or countries in which--
``(i) any strategic and critical materials
that are covered minerals used in the battery
or component were refined, processed, or
reprocessed;
``(ii) any strategic and critical materials
that are covered minerals and that were
manufactured into the battery or component; and
``(iii) the battery cell, module, and pack
of the battery or component were manufactured
and assembled.''; and
(2) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
``(d) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `strategic and critical materials' means
materials designated as strategic and critical under section
3(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act
(50 U.S.C. 98b(a)).
``(2) The term `covered minerals' means lithium, nickel,
cobalt, manganese, and graphite.''.
(b) Technical Amendments.--Subsection (a) of such section 857 is
further amended--
(1) in paragraph (3), by striking ``provides the system''
and inserting ``provides the system as described in paragraph
(1)''; and
(2) in paragraph (4)(C), by striking ``a senior acquisition
executive'' and inserting ``a service acquisition executive''.
SEC. 873. APPLICABILITY OF THE PROHIBITION ON ACQUIRING CERTAIN METAL
PRODUCTS.
Section 844(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by inserting ``;
Applicability'' after ``Date''; and
(2) by inserting ``, and shall apply with respect to
contracts entered into on or after,'' after ``take effect on''.
SEC. 874. RECYCLING CRITICAL MINERAL.
Section 848(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C.
4811 note) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) in subparagraph (B), by inserting ``under the
guidance described in paragraph (3)'' after ``recycled
or reused minerals or metals''; and
(B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``under the
guidance described in paragraph (3)'' after ``recycled
or reused minerals or metals''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(3) Guidance.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment shall issue guidance to use the
lessons learned from the program of the Defense Logistics
Agency for recycling optical-grade germanium used in weapons
systems and night vision equipment to expand and scale the use
of the authority of the Secretary of Defense under the
Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98
et seq.) to recycle, reuse, or otherwise recover materials
determined to be strategic and critical materials under section
3(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act
(50 U.S.C. 98b(a)).''.
SEC. 875. ORGANIC SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM MANUFACTURING
CAPACITY.
(a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish in the
Defense Industrial Resilience Consortium established under section 1842
a working group, to be called the ``SkyFoundry Working Group'', to
develop recommendations--
(1) for improving the domestic manufacturing capacity for
small unmanned aircraft systems; and
(2) to enable rapid development, testing, and scalable
manufacturing of small drones.
(b) Membership.--The membership of the working group shall include
representatives from the Government, including representatives from the
Army Materiel Command and the United States Special Operations Command,
industry, and academia with expertise in the manufacturing,
engineering, or testing and evaluation of small UAS manufacturing,
including expertise in modular manufacturing processes for small UAS,
or commercial best practices and business models for manufacturing
small UAS.
(c) Responsibilities.--The working group established under
subsection (a) shall--
(1) identify existing infrastructure of the Department of
Defense, including depots and military installations, that may
be modified to operate as an innovation center and production
facility for small UAS manufacturing that is capable of mass
producing small UAS;
(2) assess how the infrastructure identified under
paragraph (1) could be operated using a hybrid business model,
including--
(A) a Government Owned, Contractor Operated model;
and
(B) a Government Owned, Government Operated model;
(3) identify additional authorities that could be used to
streamline and expedite the establishment of an organic small
UAS innovation and production facility, including rapid
acquisition authorities that could be used to accelerate
contacting, production, testing, and delivery of small UAS to
the Department of Defense;
(4) identify any changes to policy and procedures of the
Department that are required for the Department to establish
the innovation center and production facility for sUAS
manufacturing at an existing depot or military installation;
(5) identify any funding required for the sustainment,
restoration, and modernization of facilities to establish an
innovation center and production facility for small UAS
manufacturing; and
(6) develop and submit to the Secretary of Defense
recommendations for--
(A) establishing an innovation center and
production facility for small UAS manufacturing;
(B) workforce training to enhance the knowledge and
experience of the workforce of the Department of
Defense in small UAS design, manufacturing, and testing
best practices and procedures; and
(C) expanding the concept of a innovation center
and production facility to expand the access of the
Department of Defense to required products, including
energetics and autonomous systems.
(d) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
Congress--
(1) a summary of the recommendations submitted to the
Secretary under subsection (c)(6);
(2) an explanation of the actions taken by the Secretary to
better enable the Department of Defense to rapidly develop,
test, and manufacture small UAS; and
(3) the recommendations of the Secretary to enable the
Department to expand domestic manufacturing capacity for small
unmanned aircraft systems and to enable rapid development,
testing, and scalable manufacturing of small drones, including
any recommendations for any additional relevant statutory
authorities.
(e) Sunset.--
(1) In general.--The requirements under this section shall
expire on the date that is one year after the date of this Act.
(2) Rule of construction.--Paragraph (1) shall not be
construed as terminating the authority of the Secretary to
continue the operating the working group established under
subsection (a) after the expiration date established under such
paragraph.
(f) Preservation of Authority.--The establishment or findings of
the working group established under subsection (a) shall not be
construed as restricting, delaying, or otherwise limiting the Secretary
of the Army from exercising any of the authorities of the Secretary
referred to in this section, including the performance of any action
under any authority of the Secretary that may be the subject of a
review by or recommendation of such working group.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``small unmanned aircraft system'' mean a
small unmanned aircraft and associated elements (including
communication links and the components that control the
unmanned aircraft) that are required for the operator to
operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace system.
(2) The term ``small unmanned aircraft'' means an unmanned
aircraft weighing less than 55 pounds, including the weight of
anything attached to or carried by the aircraft.
SEC. 876. PROTECTING AI AND CLOUD COMPETITION IN DEFENSE CONTRACTS.
(a) Cloud, Data Infrastructure, and Foundation Model Procurement
Requirements.--The Secretary of Defense shall, when entering into a
contract for cloud computing, data infrastructure, and artificial
intelligence capabilities--
(1) promote security, resiliency, and competition in the
procurement of such capabilities by requiring the use of
competitive procedures under section 3012 of title 10, United
States Code;
(2) ensure that the Government retains exclusive access to
and use of all Government-furnished data;
(3) ensure that such competitive procedures--
(A) prioritize appropriate Government roles in
intellectual property, data rights, security,
interoperability, and auditability;
(B) incorporate modular open systems approaches (as
defined in section 4401 of title 10, United States Code
(as amended by section 1833 of this Act)) and technical
boundaries;
(C) use best practices in streamlined procurement
as set forth in the Federal Acquisition Streamlining
Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-355) and section 808 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
(Public Law 116- 283; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note);
(D) encourages participation by small business
concerns (as defined under section 3 of the Small
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)) and nontraditional
defense contractors (as defined in section 3014 of
title 10, United States Code);
(E) uses all appropriate acquisition authorities,
including authorities under sections 4021 and 4022 of
title 10, United States Code, and commercial solutions
opening contracts entered into pursuant to section 3458
of title 10, United States Code.
(b) Data Training and Use Protection.--The Secretary of Defense,
acting through the Director of the Chief Digital and Artificial
Intelligence Office of the Department of Defense, shall revise the
Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation
to ensure that--
(1) Government-furnished data provided for the development
or operation of AI capabilities may not be used by a covered
provider to train or improve commercial products without
express written authorization from the Secretary of Defense;
(2) such Government-furnished data, when stored on covered
provider systems, is protected and treated in accordance with
covered data principles, or, to the maximum extent practicable,
under commercial AI terms protective of Government interests;
(3) a service acquisition executive (as defined in section
101 of title 10, United States Code) may waive the requirements
of this subsection only if--
(A) such waiver is determined to be necessary for
national security; and
(B) the Director is notified of the specific
waiver, the covered provider and a description and the
value of the contract to which the waiver applies, the
data subject to the waiver, and the justification for
such waiver.
(c) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than January 15, 2027, and
annually thereafter for four years, the Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, in coordination with the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on--
(A) competition and innovation among providers of
AI technologies or cloud computing capabilities for the
Department of Defense;
(B) barriers to the award of a contract with the
Department of Defense faced by providers of commercial
AI technologies and emerging technology companies; and
(C) legislative and administrative recommendations
to enhance innovation, competition, and secure data
practices in Department of Defense AI and cloud
acquisitions.
(2) Publication.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure
that the report is made available to the public by--
(A) posting a publicly releasable version of the
report on a website of the Department of Defense; and
(B) upon request, transmitting the report by other
means, as long as such transmission is at no cost to
the Department.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The terms ``artificial intelligence'' and ``AI'' have
the meaning given the term ``artificial intelligence'' in
section 5002 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9401).
(2) The term ``cloud computing'' has the meaning given the
term in Special Publication 800-145 of the National Institute
of Standards and Technology, or any successor document.
(3) The term ``cloud provider'' means an entity engaged in
the provision, sale, or licensing of cloud computing.
(4) The term ``covered data principles'' means--
(A) ``DoD data decrees'' as described in the
memorandum of the Department of Defense titled
``Creating Data Advantage'' issued May 5, 2021; and
(B) Creating Data Advantage (Open DAGIR)
principles, as defined by the Director of the Chief
Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office
(5) The term ``covered provider'' means any cloud provider,
data infrastructure provider, or artificial provider that has
entered into one or more contracts with an aggregate total
value of greater than or equal to $50,000,000 during the period
of five fiscal years preceding the fiscal year in which a
contract described in subsection (a) is entered into.
(6) The term ``data infrastructure'' means the underlying
computer, network, and software systems that enable the
collection, storage, processing, and analysis of data,
including the ability to record, transmit, transform,
categorize, integrate, and otherwise process data generated by
digital data systems.
SEC. 877. BIOINDUSTRIAL COMMERCIALIZATION PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense may establish a program
to support the expansion of the domestic capacity for bioindustrial
manufacturing of critical biomanufactured products at a commercial
level through awards to eligible entities for establishing, upgrading,
and retooling of eligible bioindustrial manufacturing facilities.
(b) Awards.--
(1) In general.--An entity seeking an award under the
program shall submit to the Secretary an application at such
time, in such manner, and containing such information as the
Secretary determines appropriate.
(2) Competitive awards.--The Secretary shall make each
award under the program to an eligible entity in a competitive
manner.
(3) Award criteria.--In selecting eligible entities to
receive awards under the program, the Secretary shall consider
the following criteria:
(A) The potential of the technology of such
eligible entity to improve domestic resilience and
protect critical supply chains for critical
biomanufactured products.
(B) How the technology of such eligible entity
could help meet the demand for the capabilities
required by the next generation of warfighters.
(C) The ability of the eligible bioindustrial
manufacturing facility with respect to which such
eligible entity is seeking such award to be repurposed
and the range of products that such eligible
bioindustrial manufacturing facilities is capable of
producing.
(D) Whether the eligible bioindustrial
manufacturing facility with respect to which such
eligible entity is seeking such award supports the goal
of wide geographic distribution of bioindustrial
manufacturing facility across the United States.
(E) Whether the eligible bioindustrial
manufacturing facility with respect to which such
eligible entity is seeking such award is located in
geographic proximity to sources of input materials for
the production of critical biomanufactured products or
areas with established biomanfuacturing capabilities;
and
(F) Such additional considerations that the
Secretary deems appropriate.
(4) Use of award funds.--A recipient of an award under the
program may use funds received under such award for the
establishment, upgrading, or retooling of one or more eligible
bioindustrial manufacturing facilities to produce critical
biomanufactured products, including the development of business
or technical plans related to such establishment, upgrading, or
retooling.
(c) Oversight.--If the Secretary establishes the program, the
Secretary shall establish reporting requirements for recipients of
awards under the program which shall include requirements for period
reports on the following:
(1) The progress of the recipient in establishing,
upgrading, or retooling the eligible bioindustrial
manufacturing facility with respect to which such recipient
received such award.
(2) The estimated timeline and funding requirements for the
recipient to begin biomanufacturing at the eligible
bioindustrial manufacturing facility described in paragraph
(1).
(3) The products, including the critical biomanufactured
products, that are or will be produced at the eligible
bioindustrial manufacturing facility described in paragraph
(1).
(4) The progress of the recipient in entering into an
agreement with the Department of Defense or an element thereof
to provide critical biomanufactured products, that are or will
be produced at the eligible bioindustrial manufacturing
facility described in paragraph (1) once such eligible
bioindustrial manufacturing facility begins biomanufacturing.
(d) Reports to Congress.--
(1) Initial report.--Not later than 90 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives
and Senate a report on the plan of the Secretary for allocating
amounts appropriated to the Department of Defense to fund the
program.
(2) Annual reports.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the
Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives and Senate a report on the
activities under the program, including--
(A) a list of the awards made under the program as
of the date on which the report is submitted,
including, for each such award--
(i) the name of the entity that received
the award;
(ii) the location of the eligible
bioindustrial manufacturing facility with
respect to which such entity received the
award;
(iii) the amount of the award,
disaggregated by the initial amount of the
award and any additional amounts provided under
the award;
(iv) an explanation of the criteria
supporting making the award to such entity,
including a description of any notable
technologies of such entity relevant to the
award;
(v) if applicable, an explanation of the
rational for providing additional amounts under
the award; and
(vi) to the extent practicable, and
explanation of the effects of the award;
(B) an identification of amounts available to the
Department of Defense for making awards under the
program as of the date on which the report is submitted
and an explanation of any plans for the use of such
amounts;
(C) an explanation of the communication between the
Secretary and eligible entities seeking an award under
the program regarding requirements and timelines for
such awards; and
(D) an explanation of how the establishment,
upgrading, or retooling of the eligible bioindustrial
manufacturing facility for which awards were made under
the program aligns with priorities and needs of the
Department of Defense and national security.
(e) Sunset.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided by paragraph (2), this
section shall terminate on the date that is 10 years after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) Extension.--The Secretary may change the date on which
this section terminates to a date that is later than the date
on which this section would terminate under paragraph (1) if
the President determines that the continuation of the program
is necessary to meet national economic and national security
needs.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``biomanufacturing'' means the utilization of
biological systems to develop new and advance existing
products, tools, and processes at commercial scale.
(2) The term ``critical biomanufactured product'' means a
chemical, material, and other product that is manufactured
using biomanufacturing and is relevant to the Department of
Defense.
(3) The term ``eligible bioindustrial manufacturing
facility'' means a bioindustrial manufacturing facility that--
(A) is or, if not yet established, will be located
in the United States; and
(B) is or, pursuant to an award under the program,
will produce critical biomanufactured products.
(4) The term ``eligible entity'' means an entity that--
(A) is a private entity;
(B) applied for an award under the program in
accordance with subsection (b)(1); and
(C) meets such other criteria for eligibility for
an award under the program as determined by the
Secretary.
(5) The term ``program'' means the program established
under subsection (a).
(6) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Defense.
SEC. 878. COMMON REPOSITORY FOR SUPPLIER INFORMATION.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Industrial Base Policy shall establish a repository of information
commonly required for the initial vetting by the Department of Defense
of contractors applying to be qualified to supply products or services
to the Department.
(b) Coordinated Efforts.--The Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Industrial Base Policy shall develop the repository required under
subsection (a) in conjunction with or as part of other efforts of an
Office of Small Business Programs of the Department of Defense to
provide market research, supply chain resiliency, cybersecurity, and
secure cloud tools to entities furnishing procurement technical
assistance under chapter 388 of title 10, United States Code, and small
manufacturers.
(c) Cooperative Agreement.--The Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Industrial Base Policy may enter into a public-private partnership or
cooperative agreement with one or more contractors of the Department of
Defense in establishing the repository required by (a) if the Assistant
Secretary determines that such repository--
(1) would reduce duplicative efforts or reduce the time
spent by potential suppliers in providing similar information
to multiple prime contractors; or
(2) would streamline or reduce the cost of a prime
contractor qualifying a supplier for products or services to be
provided to the Department.
SEC. 879. CIVIL RESERVE MANUFACTURING NETWORK.
(a) Working Group.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
establish in the Defense Industrial Resilience Consortium
established under section 1842 a working group to support the
establishment of the Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network to
preserve the military advantage and bolster the defense of the
United States and broaden the domestic industrial base.
(2) Responsibilities.--The working group established under
paragraph (1) shall--
(A) identify issues with respect to the CRMN;
(B) develop recommendations for establishment and
operation of the CRMN, including recommendations for--
(i) resolving the issues identified under
subparagraph (A); and
(ii) incentives to encourage participation
in the CRMN;
(C) submit to the Secretary the issues identified
under subparagraph (A) and the recommendations
developed under subparagraph (B).
(3) Collaboration.--In carrying out the responsibilities of
the working group established under paragraph (1), the working
group shall collaborate with relevant entities, including
government, industry, and academia.
(b) Initial Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a plan for the establishment
of the CRMN program that includes--
(A) a plan to develop a CRMN comprised of
commercial advanced or adaptive manufacturing
capabilities or facilities that can rapidly transition
from the production of commercial products for
commercial customers to the production of products
required by the Department of Defense; and
(B) an identification of any statutory or
regulatory constraints on the establishment or
effectiveness of the CRMN and recommendations to
streamline the establishment of the CRMN, including any
changes to existing authorities related to the use of
public-private partnerships.
(2) Considerations.--In developing the plan required under
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, to the extent practicable,
incorporate the recommendations of the working group
established under subsection (a) submitted to the Secretary
under paragraph (2) of such subsection.
(c) Interim Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on progress of the CRMN,
including--
(1) an assessment of the benefits a factory-as-a-service
model with respect to accelerating the timelines for the
establishment of the CRMN, reducing the costs to the Government
of operating the CRMN, minimizing obsolescence of commercial
advanced or adaptive manufacturing capabilities or facilities
that are part of the CRMN, and enabling the rapid scaling of
the CRMN;
(2) an analysis of improvements in efficiency and cost
reduction the Department of Defense may achieve without
sacrificing performance, reliability, qualify, or safety from
the use of advanced or adaptive manufacturing and application
value engineering techniques under part 48 of the Federal
Acquisition Regulation;
(3) an assessment of potential to improve supply chain
resiliency through the acquisition by the Government of
advanced or adaptive manufacturing hardware structures for use
by system integrators;
(4) an identification of any statutory or regulatory
constraints and recommendations to streamline the establishment
of the CRMN, including any amendments to exiting authorities
for public-private partnerships;
(5) an explanation of the progress on developing an
incentive structure that would enable the success of the CRMN
by sufficiently addressing the risk to commercial customers of
CRMN participants of loss of production if such participants
are required to shift production to meet the needs of the
Department;
(6) a list of existing programs of the Department that are
delayed or have cost overruns resulting from a lack of
components due to shortages of required casting and forging
capabilities of manufacturers, including--
(A) the name of the program or contract;
(B) the components that are delayed or contributing
to such cost overruns; and
(C) whether such components could be produced
through alternative means, including advanced or
adaptive manufacturing; and
(7) a strategy to transition existing production approaches
for the programs identified under paragraph (6) to advanced or
adaptive manufacturing.
(d) Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network Program.--
(1) In general.--After the submission of the plan required
under subsection (b)(1), the Secretary shall establish the CRMN
program under which--
(A) the Secretary shall establish the CRMN; and
(B) advanced or adaptive manufacturers participate
in the CRMN.
(2) Participant requirements.--Each participant shall enter
into an agreement with the Secretary under which such
participant shall, upon such terms and conditions as agreed to
by the Secretary and the participant, rapidly transition the
production facilities of such participant to begin production
of products for the Department of Defense.
(3) Solicitation of program participants.--Not later than
one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary
shall seek to enter into agreements with one or more advanced
or adaptive manufacturers to participate in the CRMN under the
program.
(4) Participation benefits.--
(A) Expedited qualification.--The Secretary shall
establish expedited procedures for qualifying
participants to be eligible to supply products or
services to the Department of Defense.
(B) Funding.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Secretary shall award funding to
participants for--
(i) expedited qualification and testing of
products manufactured by the participant for
use by the Department of Defense; and
(ii) non-recurring engineering costs
associated with the conversion of
specifications of a traditionally manufactured
product into an appropriate format for advanced
or adaptive manufacturing.
(e) Briefings.--Not later than March 1, 2027, and annually
thereafter for five years, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to
the congressional defense committees a briefing on the progress of the
establishment of the CRMN under the program.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``advanced or adaptive manufacturer'' means a
manufacturer that uses advanced or adaptive manufacturing.
(2) The term ``advanced or adaptive manufacturing'' means
manufacturing through the use of interconnected, advanced
technologies throughout the design and manufacturing process
that enables modular, adaptable, and efficient manufacturing,
including software-controlled subtractive manufacturing,
additive manufacturing, and powder bed fusion manufacturing.
(3) The term ``advanced or adaptive manufacturing hardware
structure'' means hardware used in advanced or adaptive
manufacturing for the positioning, mounting, or bracing of a
product in the manufacturing process.
(4) The term ``CRMN'' means a network of manufacturers that
have entered into an agreement with the Secretary under which
the manufacturer agrees to rapidly transition the manufacturing
facilities of such manufacturers that produce commercial
products for purchasers other than the Department of Defense to
the production of products for the Department of Defense.
(5) The term ``factory-as-a-service'' means a business
model and technological framework that provides access to
scalable and flexible manufacturing resources as service,
enables rapid reconfiguration of production lines, and real-
time collaboration across geographically dispersed facilities.
(6) The term ``participant'' means an advanced or adaptive
manufacturer that is participating in the CRMN under the
program.
(7) The term ``program'' means the program established
under subsection (d)(1).
(8) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Defense.
(g) Confirming Amendment.--Section 3243 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (e), (f), and (g) as
subsections (f), (g), and (h), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
subsection:
``(e) Advanced or Adaptive Manufacturing Qualifications.--The head
of the agency shall establish a process to streamline qualification of
sources who use advanced manufacturing techniques, including those
using a digital adaptive production system. Once a source is qualified,
the head of the agency shall not require additional qualification for
sources or products produced unless material changes have been made to
the manufacturing process.''.
Subtitle G--Small Business Matters
SEC. 881. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTING GOALS FOR SMALL BUSINESS
CONCERNS OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY VETERANS.
Chapter 387 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 4903. Small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans:
contracting goals
``(a) Contracting Goals.--In order to increase contracting
opportunities for small business concerns owned and controlled by
veterans, the Secretary shall establish a goal for each fiscal year for
participation in Department contracts (including subcontracts) by small
business concerns owned and controlled by veterans that is not less
than the Governmentwide goal for that fiscal year for participation by
small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled
veterans under section 15(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
644(g)(1)).
``(b) Sole Source Contracts for Contracts Above Simplified
Acquisition Threshold.--For purposes of meeting the goals under
subsection (a), a contracting officer may award a contract to a small
business concern owned and controlled by veterans using procedures
other than competitive procedures if--
``(1) such concern is determined to be a responsible source
with respect to performance of such contract;
``(2) the anticipated award price of the contract
(including options) will not exceed the amounts established in
section 36(c)(2) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C.
657f(c)(2)); and
``(3) in the estimation of the contracting officer, the
contract award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that
offers best value to the United States.
``(c) Use of Restricted Competition.--Except as provided in
subsection (b), for purposes of meeting the goals under subsection (a)
and in accordance with this section, a contracting officer may award
contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business
concerns owned and controlled by veterans if the contracting officer
has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns
owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers and that the award
can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to
the United States.
``(d) Eligibility of Small Business Concerns.--A small business
concern may be awarded a contract under this section only if the small
business concern and the veteran owner of the small business concern
are listed in the database described in section 36(f)(1) of the Small
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 657f(f)(1)).
``(e) Small Business Act Definitions.--In this section, the terms
`small business concern', `small business concern owned and controlled
by veterans', and `small business concern owned and controlled by
service-disabled veterans' have the meanings given, respectively, under
section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).''.
SEC. 882. PERMANENT EXTENSION OF PHASE FLEXIBILITY AND INCLUSION OF
SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM.
Section 9(cc) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(cc)) is
amended--
(1) by striking ``During fiscal years 2012 through 2025,
the'' and inserting ``The''; and
(2) by inserting ``or STTR program'' after ``SBIR program''
each place it appears.
SEC. 883. AUTHORITY TO MAKE ADDITIONAL SEQUENTIAL PHASE II AWARDS UNDER
THE SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH PROGRAM OR SMALL
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of section 9(ff) of
the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(ff)(1)), during each of fiscal
years 2026 through 2029, the Secretary of Defense may award one
additional sequential Phase II SBIR award or one additional sequential
Phase II STTR award during each such fiscal year to a small business
concern that received an additional Phase II award under such paragraph
(1) for continued work on the project for which the small business
concern received such award.
(b) Limitations.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary of
Defense--
(1) may use not more than 3 percent of the funds allocated
to the SBIR program or STTR program of the Department, as
applicable;
(2) shall minimize, to the maximum extent possible, the
number of awards made using the authority under this section;
and
(3) shall notify the Administrator of the Small Business
Administration of the use of the authority under this section
before making an award under this section that includes an
explanation of why the Secretary elected to use the authority
under this paragraph instead of seeking a Phase III award for
such project.
(c) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``SBIR'', ``STTR'',
and ``Phase II'' have the meanings given, respectively, in section 9 of
the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638).
SEC. 884. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SMALL BUSINESS
CONCERNS FOR ANY SIGNIFICANT CONTRACT TERMINATION.
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary of Defense shall revise section 249.7001 of the
Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation
(or any successor regulation) to extend the congressional notification
requirements for any significant contract termination to include
contracts awarded to a small business concern (as defined under section
3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632)).
Subtitle H--Other Matters
SEC. 891. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND URGENT INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND
CAPABILITIES PILOT PROGRAM.
(a) Establishment.--The Commander of the United States Special
Operations Command shall carry out a pilot program to be known as the
``USSOCOM Urgent Innovative Technologies and Capabilities Pilot
Program'' (in this section referred to as the ``Program'') to
accelerate the research, development, testing, procurement, and initial
sustainment of innovative technologies and equipment that enhance the
operational capabilities of Special Operations Forces to meet emerging
mission requirements.
(b) Requirements.--The Commander shall--
(1) establish procedures for component special operations
units to submit requests to the Commander for the inclusion of
innovative technologies and equipment in the Program; and
(2) use authorities under section 167(e)(4) of title 10,
United States Code, to carry out the Program.
(c) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter for the
duration of the Program, the Commander of the United States
Special Operations Command shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on the implementation and
effectiveness of the Program.
(2) Contents.--Each report shall include the following:
(A) A summary of activities carried out under the
Program along with documentation of planned
expenditures.
(B) An assessment of the effect of innovative
technologies and equipment included in the Program on
the operational capabilities of the United States
Special Operations Command.
(C) Recommendations for the continuation,
expansion, or modification of the Program.
(D) A description of any challenges encountered and
lessons learned.
(E) A description of any action using established
procedures for a reprogramming of funds in an amount
greater than the approved amount for such
reprogramming, as established by Congress, to carry out
the Program.
(d) Sunset.--The authority to carry out the Program under this
section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date
of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 892. INVENTORY OF TECHNICAL DATA RIGHTS FOR WEAPON SYSTEM
SUSTAINMENT.
(a) Inventory Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, each service acquisition executive shall
initiate a process to establish an inventory of the required covered
data related to procured covered systems. Such inventory shall be made
available for use by employees of the Department of Defense or depot
maintenance support contractors.
(b) Review of Requirements.--In conducting the inventory required
by subsection (a), each service acquisition executive shall review
requirements for covered data identified during the design,
development, and procurement of a covered system including, as
applicable--
(1) the planning for sustainment and the development of a
life cycle cost estimate for the covered system required by
paragraphs (4) and (6) of section 4251(b) of title 10, United
States Code;
(2) the life-cycle sustainment planning required by
paragraph (10) of section 4252(b) of title 10, United States
Code;
(3) the estimate of requirements for core logistics
capabilities required by paragraph (11) of such section
4252(b);
(4) the actions planned to acquire technical data required
by paragraph (13) of such section 4252(b);
(5) the assessment of the long-term technical data needs
required by subsection (a)(1)(A) of section 3774 of title 10,
United States Code;
(6) the acquisition strategy to provide for technical data
rights required by subsection (a)(1)(B) of such section 3774;
(7) the assessment and strategy related to inclusion of a
priced contract option required by subsection (b)(2) of such
section 3774;
(8) the assessment and strategy related to the potential
for changes in the sustainment plan over the life cycle of the
covered system required by subsection (b)(3) of such section
3774;
(9) the product support strategy developed by the product
support manager under section 4324(b)(1)(A) of title 10, United
States Code, as in effect on the day before the date of the
enactment of this Act;
(10) requirements related to rights in technical data as
described in section 3772 of title 10, United States Code.
(11) requirements related to acquisition or licensing of
intellectual property required by section 3791 of title 10,
United States Code, as it pertains to the covered system;
(12) the intellectual property management plan for product
support required by section 4324(b)(1)(G) of title 10, United
States Code, as in effect on the day before the date of the
enactment of this Act; and
(13) the identification of major maintenance and overhaul
requirements that will be required during the life cycle of the
covered system required by section 4324(b)(1)(J) of title 10,
United States Code, as in effect on the day before the date of
the enactment of this Act.
(c) Identification and Assessment.--After completing the inventory
required by subsection (a), the service acquisition executive shall
publish an assessment of covered data related to procured covered
systems. In conducting this assessment, the service acquisition
executive shall, for each requirement identified in subsection (b)--
(1) confirm that the service acquisition executive has, or
has access to, the covered data described in the requirement;
(2) describe the physical or electronic storage location of
the covered data that is in the possession of the service
acquisition executive concerned, or the method of access to the
covered data, as applicable; and
(3) describe the category of rights, including customized
commercial licenses or specially negotiated licenses,
associated with the covered data.
(d) Identification of Insufficiency.--Based on the review of
requirements in subsection (b) and the assessment required by
subsection (c), the service acquisition executive shall specifically
identify any insufficiency in the possession of, or access to, covered
data that negatively affects the ability of a Secretary of a military
department to effectively operate the procured covered system and
maintain it in a cost-effective manner.
(e) Cost Estimate.--For each procured covered system, the service
acquisition executive shall--
(1) work with any contractor for such procured covered
system to--
(A) determine the best approach to remedy an
insufficiency identified pursuant to subsection (d) in
the most cost-effective manner practicable; and
(B) develop a cost estimate associated such remedy;
and
(2) provide to the Secretary of Defense and chiefs of the
Armed Forces the cost estimate described in paragraph (1)(B)
and a recommended plan of action, including the funding
required to provide such remedy.
(f) Quarterly Updates to Congress.--Not later than April 1, 2026,
and every 90 days thereafter until the inventory required by subsection
(a) is complete, each service acquisition executive shall provide to
the congressional defense committees a briefing on--
(1) progress made toward completing the inventory;
(2) a summary of findings from the inventory;
(3) efforts to remedy an insufficiency in covered data,
including a summary of actions to fund such remedy;
(4) a description of the method used in negotiating with
any relevant contractor to access covered data, including use
of customized commercial licenses or specially negotiated
licenses, associated with the covered data; and
(5) any lessons learned to plan for and acquire covered
data related to procured covered systems.
(g) Advice and Assistance.--The cadre of intellectual property
experts established under section 1707 of title 10, United States Code,
shall provide advice, assistance, and resources to a service
acquisition executive in conducting an inventory required by this
section.
(i) Definitions.--In this Act:
(1) The term ``service acquisition executive'' has the
meaning given in section 101 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The term ``covered system'' means--
(A) a major defense acquisition program as defined
in section 4201 of title 10, United States Code; or
(B) an acquisition program or project that is
carried out using the rapid prototyping or rapid
fielding acquisition pathway under section 3602 of such
title that is estimated by the Secretary of Defense to
require an eventual total expenditure described in
section 4201(a)(2) of such title.
(3) The term ``covered data'' means technical data and
computer software.
(4) The term ``depot maintenance support contractor'' means
a contractor performing a contract under the direction and
control of the Secretary of Defense in support of depot-level
maintenance and repair (as defined in section 2460 of title 10,
United States Code).
(5) The term ``procured covered system'' means a covered
system for which the Secretary of Defense has taken delivery
of, has access to, or has negotiated terms to enable guaranteed
access or delivery at a future date, for use by employees of
the Department of Defense or depot maintenance support
contractors.
SEC. 893. ESTABLISHING BIOBASED PRODUCT MERIT GUIDANCE.
(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military
departments, shall develop and make public available guidance for
private entities on how such entities can effectively prove that a
biobased product of such entity provides capabilities meeting the
requirements of the Department of Defense.
(b) Analysis.--
(1) In general.--The Comptroller General of the United
States shall conduct an analysis of the process of the
Department of Defense for developing requirements to determine
if such processes intentionally or unintentionally exclude
biobased products.
(2) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United
States shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the findings of the analysis conducted under
paragraph (1) and, if Comptroller General determines through
such analysis that the processes described in such paragraph
exclude biobased products, containing recommendations of the
Comptroller General to reduce such exclusion.
(c) Biobased Product Defined.--In this section, the term ``biobased
product'' means a product manufactured, produced, or developed through
the application living organisms to alter living or non-living
materials.
SEC. 894. COMPTROLLER GENERAL ASSESSMENT OF COMPETITIVE EFFECTS OF
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS OF DEFENSE CONTRACTORS.
The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct an
assessment and submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on the competitive effects of mergers and acquisitions of defense
contractors during the ten-year period preceding the date of the
enactment of this Act that includes--
(1) the effectiveness of any remedy relating to a merger or
acquisition of defense contractors on defense industry
competition and defense industrial base sustainability;
(2) the effectiveness of information sharing between the
Attorney General, the Federal Trade Commission, and the
Secretary of Defense in the merger and acquisition review
process;
(3) an analysis of the processes used by the Secretary of
Defense for measuring the effect of vertical integration of
defense contractors on competition, including data collection
and the ability to access information from defense contractors
that are parties to the merger or acquisition to assess
anticompetitive practices among defense contractors; and
(4) implementation of previous recommendations of the
Comptroller General, the Secretary of Defense, or the Defense
Science Board to enhance competition among defense contractors.
TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters
SEC. 901. PROHIBITION OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION PROGRAMS OF
THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Repeal of Reporting Requirements on Diversity and Inclusion.--
Section 113 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) by striking paragraph (2); and
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as
paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively;
(2) in subsection (g)(1)(B)--
(A) by striking clause (vii); and
(B) by redesignating clauses (viii), (ix), and (x)
as clauses (vii), (viii), and (ix), respectively; and
(3) by striking subsections (l) and (m) and by
redesignating subsections (n) and (o) as subsections (l) and
(m), respectively.
(b) Repeal of Chief Diversity Officer.--Section 147 of title 10,
United States Code, is repealed.
(c) Repeal of Program on Diversity in Military Leadership.--Section
656 of title 10, United States Code, is repealed.
(d) Prohibited Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practices.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
Secretary of Defense may not--
(A) maintain an office relating to diversity,
equity, inclusion, or accessibility or any
substantially similar office;
(B) maintain or employ a chief diversity officer or
a substantially similar officer;
(C) develop, implement, distribute, or publish--
(i) plans, strategic plans, reports, or
surveys relating to diversity, equity,
inclusion, and accessibility;
(ii) action plans, reports, or surveys
relating to equity or substantially similar
plans, reports, or surveys;
(D) develop, implement, or maintain an employee
resource group or an affinity group based on race,
color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sexual
orientation, or gender identity;
(E) develop, implement, or maintain an agency
equity team or a substantially similar team;
(F) develop, implement, distribute, publish,
establish, or purchase--
(i) a training course relating to--
(I) diversity;
(II) equity;
(III) inclusion;
(IV) a critical theory relating to
race, gender, or otherwise; or
(V) intersectionality; or
(ii) a training course substantiality
similar to a training course described in
clause (i);
(G) develop, implement, or maintain a diversity,
equity, inclusion, and accessibility data dashboard or
a substantially similar data dashboard; or
(H) maintain or employ a position relating to
diversity, equity, inclusion, or accessibility.
(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in paragraph (1) shall
be construed to prevent the Secretary of Defense from
maintaining or operating--
(A) Equal Employment Opportunity offices as
historically organized and operated within the
Department of Defense; or
(B) an office enforcing the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) or
similar programs or offices as historically organized
and operated within the Department of Defense.
SEC. 902. MODIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
FOR RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING.
Section 133a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and
inserting a semicolon; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
``(4) having the authority to direct the Secretaries of the
military departments and the heads of other elements of the
Department with regard to matters for which the Under Secretary
has responsibility; and
``(5) conducting developmental prototyping, designing and
executing experiments of prototypes in the field to demonstrate
operational relevance to address joint force capability gaps,
and encouraging and supporting the rapid transition of
technology from the research and development phase into
operational use within the Department.''.
SEC. 903. MODIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL
TEST AND EVALUATION.
Section 139 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section
1801 of this Act, is further amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (6), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the
end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(8) coordinate with operational test and evaluation
organizations of the armed forces to review their service-
approved test and evaluation master plans.'';
(2) in subsection (k), by inserting ``, and shall not be
subject to any limitation that does not allow for sufficient
staffing to fulfill the duties and responsibilities assigned by
this section'' before the period at the end; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(l)(1) The Director may enter into contracts with one or more
federally funded research and development centers pursuant to which
personnel of such centers may assist the Director with program
oversight, including through--
``(A) test planning, preparation and monitoring;
``(B) data collection;
``(C) data analysis;
``(D) drafting and reviewing test reports;
``(E) providing technical expertise and support to
program offices; and
``(F) performing such other duties as the Director
determines appropriate.
``(2) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Director has
sufficient funding to enter into the contracts for which authorization
is provided under paragraph (1).''.
SEC. 904. ADDITIONAL AUTHORITIES FOR THE OFFICE OF STRATEGIC CAPITAL.
Section 149(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3)(A)(ii)(VI), by striking ``Secretary''
and inserting ``Director'';
(2) by amending clause (ii) of paragraph (5)(A) to read as
follows:
``(ii) The Department of Defense Credit
Program Account shall be credited with amounts
appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
appropriations and fees and payments received
under paragraph (6).'';
(3) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (9) as
paragraphs (7) through (10), respectively; and
(4) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following new
paragraph:
``(6)(A) The Director may charge and collect fees and
collect payments to reimburse costs incurred by the Office in
connection with an application for, or as a condition of an
eligible entity receiving or restructuring, capital assistance
under this subsection. The Director may set the fees at a level
that the Director considers appropriate. Fees and payments
received under this paragraph shall be credited to the
Department of Defense Credit Program Account to remain
available until expended for costs and expenditures as provided
under clauses (ii) through (iv) of paragraph (5)(B).
``(B)(i) Except as provided in clause (ii), no fees or
payments may be received pursuant to the authority provided
under subparagraph (A) as of the date specified in paragraph
(11).
``(ii) With respect to loan and loan guarantees for which
an obligation was incurred prior to the expiration date in
paragraph (11), the Director may continue to charge and collect
fees and cost reimbursements in connection with such loan and
loan guarantee assets until fully collected.''.
SEC. 905. FURTHER MODIFICATIONS TO CAPITAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OF THE
OFFICE OF STRATEGIC CAPITAL.
Section 149 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section
904, is further amended--
(1) in subsection (d), by inserting ``or equity
investment'' after ``direct loan'';
(2) in subsection (e)--
(A) in paragraph (3)--
(i) in subparagraph (A)(ii)(I), by amending
item (bb) to read as follows:
``(bb) The Director may waive the
requirement under item (aa) with respect to an
investment if--
``(AA) the investment is determined
by the Secretary of Defense, acting
through the Director, to be vital to
the national security of the United
States; or
``(BB) in the case of a convertible
debt instrument, the Director believes
the total return on investment of such
convertible debt instrument will exceed
the total return on investment of a
loan with an interest rate at the yield
on marketable securities of a similar
maturity to the maturity of the loan on
the date of execution of the loan
agreement.''; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(D)(i) The Director may, as a minority investor, support
an eligible investment selected pursuant to subsection (d) with
funds or use other mechanisms for the purpose of purchasing,
and may make and fund commitments to purchase, invest in, make
pledges in respect of, or otherwise acquire, financial
interests (including equity and quasi-equity securities (such
as warrants)) of the eligible entity receiving support for the
eligible investment, including as a limited partner or other
investor in investment funds, upon such terms and conditions as
the Secretary may determine.
``(ii) The Director may seek to sell and liquidate any
support for an eligible investment provided under subparagraph
(A)(i) commensurate with other similar investors in the
eligible investment and taking into consideration the national
security interests of the United States.'';
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (7) through (10) as
paragraphs (8) through (11), respectively;
(C) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following
new paragraph:
``(7)(A) There is established in the Treasury of the United
States a Department of Defense Equity Program Account to hold
equity instruments obtained under this subsection.
``(B) In addition to equity instruments described in
subparagraph (A), the Equity Program Account shall consist of
amounts appropriated to carry out this subsection.''; and
(D) by amending paragraph (10), as so redesignated,
to read as follows:
``(10) The Director shall notify the congressional defense
committees not later than 30 days after any capital assistance
is provided under this subsection.''; and
(E) in paragraph (11), as so redesignated, by
adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(C) The authority of the Director to make equity
investments under this subsection shall expire on
October 1, 2028. Any equity investments made under this
subsection that are outstanding as of such date shall
continue to be subject to the terms, conditions, and
other requirements of this subsection.''.
(3) in subsection (f), by amending paragraph (1) to read as
follows:
``(1) The term `capital assistance' means a loan, loan
guarantee, convertible debt instrument, equity security, quasi-
equity security (such as a warrant), or technical
assistance.''.
Subtitle B--Other Department of Defense Organization and Management
Matters
SEC. 911. MEMBERSHIP OF COMMANDANT OF THE COAST GUARD ON THE JOINT
CHIEFS OF STAFF.
(a) Membership on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.--Section 151(a) of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
``(9) The Commandant of the Coast Guard.''.
(b) Appointment of Chairman; Grade and Rank.--Section 152 of such
title is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(1)(B) by striking ``or the Chief of
Space Operations'' and inserting ``the Chief of Space
Operations, or the Commandant of the Coast Guard''; and
(2) in subsection (c), by striking ``Navy'' and inserting
``Navy or Coast Guard''.
(c) Vice Chairman.--Section 154(f) of such title is amended by
striking ``Navy'' and inserting ``Navy or Coast Guard''.
(d) Inclusion on the Joint Staff.--Section 155(a) of such title is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
striking ``(other than the Coast Guard)'';
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(C) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(D) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(D) the Coast Guard.''; and
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``Secretary of the
military department having jurisdiction over that armed force''
and inserting ``Secretary concerned''.
(e) Duties as Member of Joint Staff.--Section 302 of title 14,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``The President may'' and inserting the
following:
``(a) The President may''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(b)(1) The Commandant of the Coast Guard shall also perform the
duties prescribed for the Commandant as a member of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff under section 151 of title 10.
``(2) To the extent that such action does not impair the
independence of the Commandant in the performance of the Commandant's
duties as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Commandant shall
inform the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is
operating regarding military advice rendered by members of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff on matters affecting such department.
``(3) Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the
Secretary of Defense, the Commandant shall keep the Secretary of the
department in which the Coast Guard is operating fully informed of
significant military operations affecting the duties and
responsibilities of such Secretary.''.
SEC. 912. JOINT COUNTER-SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS OFFICE.
(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 8 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 199. Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office
``(a) Establishment.--There is established in the Department of
Defense a joint activity to be known as the `Joint Counter-Small
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office' (referred to in this section as the
`Office').
``(b) Director.--
``(1) There is a Director of the Office (referred to in
this section as the `Director') who shall be appointed by the
Secretary of Defense from among personnel of the Department of
Defense who are--
``(A) general or flag officers of the covered armed
forces; or
``(B) members of the Senior Executive Service.
``(2) The Director shall report directly to Deputy
Secretary of Defense and shall serve as the principal advisor
to the Deputy Secretary and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff on counter-small unmanned aircraft system matters.
``(c) Organization.--The Office shall--
``(1) be designated as a jointly manned activity; and
``(2) shall consist of such other subordinate
organizational elements as the Director determines appropriate,
subject to the authority, direction, and control of the
Secretary of Defense.
``(d) Responsibilities.--The Office shall do the following:
``(1) Lead, advocate, coordinate, and focus all Department
of Defense actions in support of efforts of the combatant
commands and the covered armed forces to defeat small unmanned
aircraft systems (referred to in this section as `sUAS') as
weapons of strategic influence.
``(2) Integrate all counter-sUAS solutions throughout the
Department of Defense, seeking interagency assistance as
necessary.
``(3) Identify innovative near-term (executable within a 5
year timeframe) counter-sUAS solutions.
``(4) Coordinate with other components of the Department of
Defense to carry out ongoing mid-term (covering a 5-10 year
timeframe) research and development initiatives and long-term
(covering a timeframe exceeding 10 years) science and
technology efforts that could help address the counter-sUAS
threat.
``(5) Coordinate efforts of the Department of Defense to
identify, assess, and disrupt adversarial unmanned aircraft
system supply chains and financial threat networks that support
such supply chains.
``(6) Coordinate with the United States Northern Command,
or any successor entity serving as the lead synchronizer for
homeland counter small unmanned aircraft systems, to develop
and deploy counter-sUAS capabilities for homeland defense.
``(7) Develop and share counter-sUAS training tools,
expertise, and tactics, techniques, and procedures for
components of the Department of Defense that address needs of
the joint force, deploying forces, installation defense within
and outside the United States, and other relevant scenarios.
``(8) Coordinate efforts across the Department of Defense
to develop, test, evaluate, and procure counter-sUAS kinetic
and non-kinetic defeat capabilities, including--
``(A) systems to sense, identify, track, and defeat
small unmanned aircraft systems, both kinetically and
non-kinetically;
``(B) command and control systems; and
``(C) such other capabilities the Director
determines appropriate.
``(9) Carry out the counter-sUAS validation and acquisition
responsibilities described in subsections (e) and (f).
``(10) Develop and regularly update a counter-sUAS
strategic plan in accordance with subsection (g).
``(11) Carry out such other activities relating to counter-
sUAS as the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.
``(e) Approval and Validation of Counter-sUAS Systems.--
``(1) The Office shall serve as the entity within the
Department of Defense with primary responsibility for the
validation and approval of counter-sUAS systems for procurement
and use by the Department.
``(2) In coordination with other components of the
Department of Defense, the Director shall develop, maintain,
and regularly update a list of counter-sUAS systems that are
validated and approved for procurement and use by the
Department as described in paragraph (1). The Director shall
ensure that each counter-sUAS system on the list has been
vetted by the Office and has proven to be effective for use by
the Department in countering sUAS.
``(3) Except as provided in paragraph (4), no component of
the Department of Defense may procure a counter-sUAS system
unless such system--
``(A) has been validated and approved by the Office
under paragraph (1); and
``(B) is included on the list maintained under
paragraph (2).
``(4) The service acquisition executive of the military
department concerned (in the case of a procurement by a
military department) or the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment (in the case of a procurement not
under the authority of a service acquisition executive) may
waive the restriction under paragraph (3), on a case-by-case
basis, by submitting to the congressional defense committees--
``(A) notice of the intent to issue such a waiver;
and
``(B) an explanation of the reasons for issuing the
waiver.
``(f) Acquisition Oversight Division.--The Director shall establish
and maintain an acquisition oversight division within the Office. The
acquisition oversight division shall--
``(1) include acquisition professionals from relevant
Program Executive Offices within each covered armed force;
``(2) support and facilitate efforts of the covered armed
forces--
``(A) to budget and plan for the integration and
sustainment of counter-sUAS capabilities that are
approved and validated by the Office under subsection
(e); and
``(B) to efficiently and effectively transition
such capabilities into operational use; and
``(3) have such other duties and responsibilities as the
Director determines appropriate.
``(g) Counter-sUAS Strategic Plan.--
``(1) The Director shall coordinate with relevant
components of the Department of Defense, to develop, publish,
and regularly update a strategic plan for the counter-sUAS
activities of the Department, which shall include--
``(A) measures to coordinate the various counter-
sUAS efforts of the Department to ensure cohesion among
such efforts;
``(B) guidance for counter-sUAS related investment
and manpower decisions across the Department, including
necessary science and technology investments; and
``(C) performance measures, goals, and lines of
effort required to achieve the strategic objectives of
the plan.
``(2) Not later than 120 days after the date on which the
Office commences operations, the Director shall complete and
submit to the congressional defense committees the initial
strategic plan developed under paragraph (1).
``(3) Not less frequently than once every two years after
completion of the initial strategic plan under paragraph (2),
the Director shall--
``(A) update the plan; and
``(B) submit the updated plan to the congressional
defense committees.
``(4) Following completion of each version of the strategic
plan under this subsection, each commander of a geographic
combatant command shall develop an implementation plan to guide
the combatant command overseen by that commander in achieving
the vision, mission, goals, and performance measures of the
strategic plan.
``(h) Annual Reports.--On an annual basis, the Director shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes--
``(1) a summary of the activities of the Office over the
period covered by the report, including a description of--
``(A) the progress of the Office in carrying out
the requirements of this section; and
``(B) the metrics used to measure such progress;
and
``(2) a summary of the expenditures made by the Office in
the period covered by the report for counter-sUAS related
research, development, test, and evaluation, procurement, and
sustainment activities.
``(i) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `counter-sUAS system' means a system or
device capable of lawfully and safely disabling, disrupting, or
seizing control of a small unmanned aircraft or small unmanned
aircraft system.
``(2) The term `covered armed forces' means the Army, Navy,
Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.
``(3) The terms `small unmanned aircraft', `unmanned
aircraft', and `unmanned aircraft system' have the meanings
given those terms in section 44801 of title 49.''.
(b) Strategy and Funding Plan.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes--
(1) a strategy to ensure the Joint Counter-Unmanned
Aircraft Systems Office has the funding and other resources
necessary to execute its responsibilities, as required under
section 199 of title 10, United States Code (as added by
subsection (a)); and
(2) a plan for funding the Office across the period covered
by the most recent future-years defense program submitted to
Congress under section 221 of title 10, United States Code (as
of the date of the report).
SEC. 913. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH REGIONAL OUTREACH CENTERS FOR THE
DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT.
Section 4127 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new
subsection:
``(f) Regional Outreach Centers.--
``(1) In general.--The Director may establish and maintain
regional offices of the Unit at locations within and outside
the United States for purposes of conducting outreach to and
streamlining interactions between the Unit and the private
sector, academia, and other mission partners.
``(2) Selection criteria and other guidance.--In the event
the Director exercises the authority to establish and maintain
regional offices under paragraph (1), the Director shall--
``(A) develop a strategy and criteria for the
selection of locations for such offices;
``(B) issue any rules, regulations, policies, or
guidance necessary for the operation of such offices;
and
``(C) make the information described in
subparagraphs (A) and (B) available on a publicly
accessible website of the Department of Defense.''.
SEC. 914. OVERSIGHT OF THE UNITED STATES AFRICA COMMAND.
(a) Limitation.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the
Department of Defense may be obligated or expended to carry out an
action described in subsection (b) until a period of 90 days has
elapsed following the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits
the certification and all other information required under subsection
(c) with respect to such action.
(b) Actions Described.--The actions described in this subsection
are the following:
(1) Modifying or combining the responsibilities of the
Commander of the United States Africa Command, as set forth in
chapter 6 of title 10, United States Code, with those of any
other commander designated under such authority.
(2) Appointing an officer in a grade below O-10 to serve as
the Commander of the United States Africa Command.
(3) Reducing the total number of personnel assigned to the
United States Africa Command by a number that is greater than
15 percent of such total number so assigned as of June 1, 2025.
(4) Divesting, consolidating, or otherwise returning to a
host country any sites included in the real property inventory
of the United States Africa Command as of June 1, 2025.
(c) Certification and Other Information Required.--The Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees each of
the following with respect to any action described in subsection (b)
that is proposed to be taken by the Secretary:
(1) A certification that, in the determination of the
Secretary, the action is in the national security interest of
the United States and will be undertaken only after appropriate
consultations with African, European, and other international
partners on shared security objectives in Africa and its
surrounding waters.
(2) An analysis of the impact of such action on--
(A) the security of the United States;
(B) the threat of transnational terrorism in or
emanating from Africa, especially groups with the
capability or intent to attack the United States
homeland or United States citizens, interests, or
allies or partners;
(C) the opportunities available to the People's
Republic of China to pursue their strategic objectives
on the African continent and surrounding areas,
including their pursuit of additional military ports
and bases to threaten the Atlantic Ocean and impact
homeland defense;
(D) the military activities of the Russian
Federation and Russian-sponsored private military
companies on the African continent and in surrounding
areas;
(E) the ability of the Armed Forces to execute
supporting operations for campaign plans against
adversaries deemed a priority in the National Defense
Strategy;
(F) the ability of the Armed Forces to execute
contingency and other operational plans of the
Department of Defense, including in support of
operations and crisis response and other operations;
(G) the ability of the United States to maintain
access in Africa and its surrounding waters, including
to protect the freedom of navigation;
(H) military training and major military exercises,
including on interoperability, security cooperation,
and joint activities with African allies and partners;
(I) United States deterrence of potential threats
from the People's Republic of China; and
(J) United States deterrence and defense posture in
the African theater and the homeland.
(3) A detailed analysis of the costs for relocation of
personnel, equipment, and associated infrastructure.
(4) A description of consultations regarding such action
with each relevant ally or partner including those on the
African continent, in the Middle East, and in Europe.
(5) Independent risk assessments prepared by the Commander
of the United States Africa Command, the Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, and any other combatant commander that may be
affected by such action, of--
(A) the impact of such action on the security of
the United States and the ability of the Armed Forces
to defend the homeland forward;
(B) the impact of such action on the ability of the
Armed Forces to execute campaign and contingency plans
of the Department of Defense, including in support of
operations outside the area of responsibility of the
United States Africa Command; and
(C) the impact of such action on military training
and major military exercises, including on
interoperability and joint activities with regional
allies and partners.
(d) Consultation.--In preparing the certification and other
information required under subsection (c), the Secretary of Defense
shall consult with the Commander of the United States Africa Command
and the commander of any other geographic combatant command expected to
be affected by an action described in subsection (b).
(e) Form.--
(1) Certification.--The certification required by
subsection (c)(1) shall be submitted in unclassified form.
(2) Other information.--The information described in
paragraphs (2) through (5) of subsection (c) may be submitted
in classified form.
(3) Special rule for independent risk assessments.--Each
independent risk assessment required by subsection (c)(5) shall
be submitted in unaltered format.
SEC. 915. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE ARMY PENDING
SUBMITTAL OF PLAN ON THE PROPOSED INTEGRATION OF THE
JOINT MUNITIONS COMMAND AND THE ARMY SUSTAINMENT COMMAND.
(a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Army
may be obligated or expended to restructure the Joint Munitions Command
and the Army Sustainment Command (referred to in this section
collectively as the ``Commands'') until the Secretary of the Army
submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives a report regarding the proposed plan of the
Secretary to integrate the Commands.
(b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) A detailed comparison of the old organizational
structures of the Commands compared with the proposed new
integration construct for such organizational structures,
including any changes to reporting chains, leadership roles,
and workforce.
(2) The planned timeline for implementation of such
integration.
(3) Any plans for changing the numbers, duty locations, or
responsibilities of personnel under the Commands.
(4) A mission justification for the proposed integration.
(5) An assessment of the short-term and long-term impacts
of the proposed integration on the readiness of the Army and
the Department of Defense to conduct the missions of the
Commands and the plan of the Army for mitigating those impacts.
SEC. 916. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO REDUCE IN RANK THE BILLETS OF THE
COMMANDING OFFICERS OF CERTAIN MILITARY INSTALLATIONS OF
THE AIR FORCE.
(a) Limitation.--The Secretary of the Air Force may not reduce the
rank of the billet of the commanding officer of a military
installation, described in subsection (b), below O-7, until 90 days
after such Secretary submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and House of Representatives a report described in subsection
(c).
(b) Military Installation Described.--A military installation
described in this subsection--
(1) is the home station of more than one wing of the Air
Force, regardless of component;
(2) is a training site for pilots of an armed force of an
ally or partner country; and
(3) contains a national test and training range.
(c) Report.--A report described in this subsection shall include an
explanation of how the Secretary decided to make a reduction described
in subsection (a), taking into consideration--
(1) cost, workload, and workforce requirements; and
(2) operational effect.
SEC. 917. DETERMINATION OF LEAD ORGANIZATION RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVAL
AND VALIDATION OF CERTAIN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND
COMPONENTS.
(a) Determination Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall
determine--
(1) whether the Defense Innovation Unit should continue to
be the organization within the Department of Defense with
primary responsibility for the execution of the Blue UAS
Cleared List and the Blue UAS Framework (collectively referred
to in this section as the ``Blue UAS Initiatives''); or
(2) whether another organization within the Department
should assume primary responsibility for executing the Blue UAS
Initiatives.
(b) Additional Requirements.--In making the determination required
under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) conduct a thorough analysis of the Blue UAS Initiatives
as executed by the Defense Innovation Unit at the time of the
determination;
(2) assess whether the Unit, as of the time of the
determination, has adequate resources and capabilities
(including personnel, funding, and authorities) to effectively
scale and execute the Initiatives across the Department of
Defense; and
(3) identify one or more other organizations within the
Department of Defense that could more effectively scale and
execute the Initiatives across 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 Secretary's final determination under subsection
(a);
(2)(A) in the event the Secretary determines that the
Defense Innovation Unit should continue to have primary
responsibility for the Blue UAS Initiatives as described in
subsection (a)(1), a strategy for providing the Unit with any
additional resources (including funding, personnel, and
authorities) needed for the Unit to effectively execute and
scale the Initiatives across the Department of Defense; or
(B) in the event the Secretary determines that another
organization within the Department should assume primary
responsibility administering and executing the Initiatives as
described in subsection (a)(2), a plan with milestones for
transferring the Initiatives (including all associated funding,
personnel, and authorities) from the Unit to such other
organization; and
(3) a strategy for decreasing unit costs for platforms
under the Initiatives, including--
(A) benchmarks to assess progress in reducing the
cost of secure unmanned aircraft system end products;
and
(B) a timeline for meeting such cost reduction
goals.
(d) Implementation.--Following the submittal of the report required
under subsection (c), the Secretary of Defense shall commence
implementation of the resourcing strategy described in subsection
(c)(2)(A) or the transfer plan described in subsection (c)(2)(B) (as
the case may be).
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``Blue UAS Cleared List'' means the initiative
executed by the Defense Innovation Unit (as of the date of the
enactment of this Act) pursuant to which the Unit maintains a
list of approved small unmanned aircraft systems that--
(A) are validated as cyber-secure and safe to fly;
and
(B) comply with applicable requirements of--
(i) section 848 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public
Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 4871 note);
(ii) section 817(b) of the James M. Inhofe
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 4871
note); and
(iii) the American Security Drone Act of
2023 (subtitle B of title XVIII of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
(Public Law 118-31; 41 U.S.C. note prec.
3901)).
(2) The term ``Blue UAS Framework'' means the initiative
executed by the Defense Innovation Unit (as of the date of the
enactment of this Act) pursuant to which the Unit validates
unmanned aircraft system components, subcomponents, modules,
and software for use by the Department of Defense.
SEC. 918. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ADVISORY SUBCOMMITTEE TO REVIEW
TECHNOLOGIES, PROCESSES, AND INVESTMENT RELATED TO
COMBINED JOINT ALL-DOMAIN COMMAND AND CONTROL.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense may establish a
subcommittee (referred to in this section as the ``Subcommittee'')
under the board of advisors established pursuant to section 233 of the
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note) to review
technologies to achieve combined joint all-domain command and control.
(b) Members.--The Subcommittee shall consist of a subset of the
members of the board of advisors described in subsection (a).
(c) Areas of Review.--The Subcommittee may review:
(1) Processes for integrating joint effects chains to
support priority operational challenges.
(2) Data architectures, including potential roles for
artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.
(3) Methods for achieving a platform-agnostic joint common
operating picture through data accessibility, interoperability,
and integration into combatant command workflows, to assist the
incorporation of commercial communications technologies.
(4) Networking technologies, including potential roles for
artificial intelligence and machine learning.
(5) Enterprise and edge cloud technologies.
(6) Interoperability technologies, including software
programs like the System-of-Systems Technology Integration Tool
Chain for Heterogeneous Electronic Systems (commonly referred
to as ``STITCHES'').
(7) Interoperability technologies to integrate vehicles out
of the Replicator project with relevant battle networks.
(8) Any other matters determined relevant by the Secretary
of Defense.
(d) Termination.--The Subcommittee shall terminate on December 31,
2029.
TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS
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 2026 between any such authorizations for that
fiscal year (or any subdivisions thereof). Amounts of
authorizations so transferred shall be merged with and be
available for the same purposes as the authorization to which
transferred.
(2) Limitation.--Except as provided in paragraph (3), the
total amount of authorizations that the Secretary may transfer
under the authority of this section may not exceed
$6,000,000,000.
(3) Exception for transfers between military personnel
authorizations.--A transfer of funds between military personnel
authorizations under title IV shall not be counted toward the
dollar limitation in paragraph (2).
(b) Limitations.--The authority provided by subsection (a) to
transfer authorizations--
(1) may only be used to provide authority for items that
have a higher priority than the items from which authority is
transferred; and
(2) may not be used to provide authority for an item that
has been denied authorization by Congress.
(c) Effect on Authorization Amounts.--A transfer made from one
account to another under the authority of this section shall be deemed
to increase the amount authorized for the account to which the amount
is transferred by an amount equal to the amount transferred.
(d) Notice to Congress.--The Secretary shall promptly notify
Congress of each transfer made under subsection (a).
SEC. 1002. RESPONSIBILITIES OF UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
(COMPTROLLER).
Section 135(c)(3)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting ``, and defense business systems that affect the auditability
of financial statements'' after ``accounting''.
SEC. 1003. ADDITIONAL ELEMENTS FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FINANCIAL
IMPROVEMENT AND AUDIT REMEDIATION PLAN AND REPORT.
(a) Additional Elements for Plan.--Subsection (a)(2)(A) of section
240b of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in clause (iv), by striking ``and'' at the end; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new clauses:
``(vi) meeting resource requirements,
including personnel, training, and information
technology infrastructure; and
``(vii) identifying long-range goals and
measurable objectives, including audit cycle
timelines, control testing frequency, and
independent third-party validation
benchmarks.''.
(b) Additional Elements for Report.--Subsection (b)(1)(B) of such
section is amended by adding at the end the following new clauses:
``(ix) A description of progress made with
respect to audit-related system modernization
efforts, including rationalization of business
systems.
``(x) The number and scope of automated
processes implemented, including
reconciliation, inventory validation, and
internal controls.''.
SEC. 1004. CONSOLIDATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FINANCIAL IMPROVEMENT AND AUDIT
REMEDIATION PLAN.
(a) Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation Plan.--Section
240b(b) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section 1003(b),
is further amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(B), by adding at the end the following
new clause:
``(ix) A detailed estimate of the funding
required for the next fiscal year to procure,
obtain, or otherwise implement each process,
system, and technology identified to address
the corrective action plan or plans of each
department, agency, component, or element of
the Department of Defense, and the corrective
action plan of the Department as a whole, for
purposes of this chapter during such fiscal
year.'';
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking subparagraph (B) and
inserting the following new subparagraph (B):
``(B) The January 31 briefing under subparagraph
(A) shall include a ranking of all of the military
departments and Defense Agencies in order of how
advanced each is in achieving auditable financial
statements, as required by law.'';
(3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4);
(4) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new
paragraph (3):
``(3) Annual report by bottom quartile.--Not later than
June 30 of each year, the head of each military department and
Defense Agency that was ranked in the bottom quartile of the
report submitted under paragraph (2)(B) for that year shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report that
includes the following information for that military department
or Defense Agency:
``(A) A description of the material weaknesses of
the military department or Defense Agency.
``(B) The underlying causes of such weaknesses.
``(C) A plan for remediating such weaknesses.
``(D) The total number of open audit notices of
findings and recommendations (in this paragraph
referred to as `NFRs') for the most recently concluded
fiscal year and the preceding two fiscal years, where
applicable.
``(E) The number of repeat or reissued NFRs from
the most recently concluded fiscal year.
``(F) The number of NFRs that were previously
forecasted to be closed during the most recently
concluded fiscal year that remain open.
``(G) The number of closed NFRs during the current
fiscal year and prior fiscal years.
``(H) The number of material weaknesses that were
validated by external auditors as fully resolved or
downgraded during the current fiscal year relative to
prior fiscal years.
``(I) A breakdown, by fiscal year, of which open
NFRs are forecasted to be closed.
``(J) Explanations for any unfavorable trends in
the information included under paragraphs (1) through
(9).''; and
(5) in paragraph (4), as redesignated by paragraph (3) of
this subsection, by striking ``the critical capabilities
described in the Department of Defense report titled `Financial
Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Plan Status Report' and
dated May 2016'' and inserting ``the financial statement audit
priorities designated by the Secretary of Defense for the
fiscal year in which the report is submitted''.
(b) Annual Reports on Funding for Corrective Action Plans.--Section
1009 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
(Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 240b note) is amended by striking
subsection (c).
(c) Annual Report on Auditable Financial Statements.--Title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking section 240h.
SEC. 1005. CONCURRENT REPORTING DATE FOR ANNUAL UPDATE TO DEFENSE
BUSINESS SYSTEMS AUDIT REMEDIATION PLAN AND DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Section 240g(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read
as follows:
``(b) Annual Report.--On the same date as the date of the
submission of the audited financial statements of the Department of
Defense required pursuant to section 240a of this title each year, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees an updated annual report on the Defense Business Systems
Audit Remediation Plan under subsection (a).''.
SEC. 1006. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES OF
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE UNTIL COMPLETION OF
CERTAIN AUDIT REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Limitation.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this
Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for operation and
maintenance, defense-wide, and available for the Office of the
Secretary of Defense for travel expenses, not more than 75 percent may
be obligated or expended until the earlier of the following:
(1) The first date on which at least eleven covered
reporting entities have received an unmodified audit opinion
with respect to the financial statements of that entity
undergoing audit for the preceding fiscal year.
(2) The date on which a Department of Defense-wide material
weakness identified in the annual report on the implementation
of the Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation Plan
required under section 240b of title 10, United States Code,
for fiscal year 2024, is closed or otherwise resolved in a
manner other than through consolidation.
(b) Covered Reporting Entity Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered reporting entity'' has the meaning given the term
``government-wide reporting entity'' in the document of the Federal
Accounting Standards Advisory Board titled ``Statement of Federal
Financial Accounting Standards 47: Reporting Entity'' and issued
December 30, 2014, or such successor document.
SEC. 1007. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR AMOUNTS MADE AVAILABLE PURSUANT
TO TITLE II OF PUBLIC LAW 119-21.
(a) Annual Reports.--At the time of the submittal to Congress of
the budget of the President for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2029
pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services
of the House of Representatives and the Senate the following with
respect to amounts made available by title II of Public Law 119-21:
(1) Proposed allocations by account and by program,
project, or activity, with detailed justifications.
(2) P-1 and R-1 budget justification documents, which shall
identify the allocation of funds by program, project, and
activity.
(3) Budget justification documents, to be known as M-1 and
O-1, which shall identify the allocation of funds by budget
activity, activity group, and sub-activity group.
(b) Quarterly Reports.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and
Senate quarterly reports on the status of balances of projects and
activities funded using amounts described in subsection (a), including
all uncommitted, committed, and unobligated funds.
Subtitle B--Naval Vessels
SEC. 1011. INCLUSION OF CERTAIN DESIGN INFORMATION IN ANNUAL NAVAL
VESSEL CONSTRUCTION PLANS.
Section 231(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (H) through (J) as
subparagraphs (I) through (K), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following new
subparagraph:
``(H) If 50 percent or more of the vessels in the naval
vessel force provided for under the naval vessel construction
plan are to be designed by one or more foreign firms (as such
term is defined in section 4852(d) of this title)--
``(i) an identification of each such foreign firm;
and
``(ii) a description of the benefit to the United
States Government of including in such force the naval
vessels so designed.''.
SEC. 1012. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS IN THE NATIONAL DEFENSE SEALIFT
FUND TO PURCHASE CERTAIN USED FOREIGN CONSTRUCTED
VESSELS.
(a) In General.--Section 2218 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (f)--
(A) in paragraph (3)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting
``(other than an excluded vessel)'' after ``any
used vessel'';
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by inserting
``(other than an excluded vessel)'' after ``a
used vessel'';
(iii) by striking subparagraph (C) and
inserting the following new subparagraph (C):
``(C) The Secretary may only use the authority under this paragraph
to purchase more than 10 foreign-constructed vessels if, for each such
vessel so purchased after the tenth vessel, the Secretary purchases two
vessels under paragraph (4).''.
(iv) in subsection (D), by striking
``subparagraph (A)'' and inserting ``this
paragraph'';
(v) by striking subparagraph (E) and
redesignating subparagraphs (F) and (G) as
subparagraphs (E) and (F), respectively; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph (4):
``(4) A vessel purchased under this paragraph is a vessel--
``(A) purchased using funds in the National Defense Sealift
Fund
``(B) constructed in a ship yard located in the United
States; and
``(C) the construction of which is managed by a commercial
vessel construction manager.''; and
(2) in subsection (k), by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(6) The term `excluded vessel' means a vessel that was--
``(A) constructed or substantially modified by an
entity located in the People's Republic of China; or
``(B) constructed by a Chinese military company, as
such term is defined in section 1260H(d)(1) of the
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-
283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note).''.
(b) Technical Corrections.--Section 2218 of title 10, United States
Code, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended--
(1) in subsection (c)(1)(D), by striking ``section 11 of
the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946 (50 U.S.C. 4405)'' and
inserting ``section 57100 of title 46'';
(2) in subsection (f)(2), by striking ``section 1424(b) of
Public Law 101-510 (104 Stat. 1683)'' and inserting ``section
1424(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 1991 (Public Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C. 8661 note)'';
(3) in subsection (k)--
(A) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ``section 1424
of Public Law 101-510 (104 Stat. 1683)'' and inserting
``section 1424 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (Public Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C.
8661 note)''; and
(B) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking ``section 11
of the Merchant Ship Sales Act of 1946 (50 U.S.C.
4405)'' and inserting ``section 57100 of title 46''.
SEC. 1013. REQUIREMENTS FOR AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIP FORCE STRUCTURE.
Section 8062 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (e)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking the period and
inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(4) the Navy adjusts scheduled maintenance and repair
actions to maintain the minimum number of available amphibious
warfare ships to meet operational requirements.''; and
(2) by amending subsection (h) to read as follows:
``(h) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `amphibious warfare ship' means a ship that
is classified as an amphibious assault ship (general purpose)
(LHA), an amphibious assault ship (multi-purpose) (LHD), an
amphibious transport dock (LPD), or a dock landing ship (LSD).
``(2) The term `available', with respect to an amphibious
warfare ship, means that the ship--
``(A) does not have a temporary critical limiting
restriction preventing the conduct of training and
operations;
``(B) is not in a maintenance phase;
``(C) is not conducting post-delivery test and
trials; and
``(D) is not preparing to decommission.''.
SEC. 1014. DEFINITION OF SHORT-TERM WORK FOR PURPOSES OF NAVY
CONSTRUCTION OF COMBATANT AND ESCORT VESSELS AND
ASSIGNMENT OF VESSEL PROJECTS.
Section 8669a(c)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``12 months'' and inserting ``18 months''.
SEC. 1015. NAVY SENIOR TECHNICAL AUTHORITY.
Section 8669b of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(2), by amending subparagraph (B) to
read as follows:
``(B) reports directly to the program executive
officer.''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Each Senior'';
and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) Each Senior Technical Authority shall also be responsible for
the determination that all design requirements for a vessel class are
directly related to a key performance parameter or key system attribute
established in the capability development document for the vessel
class. Any requirements that the Senior Technical Authority determines
are unnecessary to meet a key performance parameter or key system
attribute shall not be approved.''.
SEC. 1016. ALTERNATIVE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY FOR UNITED STATES NAVAL
SHIPS.
Chapter 863 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 8698. Alternative contracting authority for United States Naval
Ships
``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of the Navy may enter into an
agreement with an appropriate vessel construction manager, other than
the Department of the Navy, under which the vessel construction manager
shall enter into a contract for the construction of a vessel to be
designated as a United States Naval Ship and operated by civilian or
commercial mariners.
``(b) Design Standards and Construction Practices.--To the maximum
extent practicable, the Secretary of the Navy shall ensure that a
vessel constructed pursuant to this section is constructed using
commercial design standards and commercial construction practices.''.
SEC. 1017. INCLUSION OF NAVY AMPHIBIOUS SHIP MAINTENANCE AS A SEPARATE
LINE ITEM IN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BUDGET.
(a) In General.--The budget of the President submitted to Congress
under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, for fiscal year
2027 and each subsequent fiscal year, shall display Navy amphibious
ship maintenance as one or more separate line items under each
subactivity within operation and maintenance, Navy.
(b) Allocation of Fiscal Year 2026 Funds.--Of the funds authorized
to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal
year 2026 for operation and maintenance, Navy for ship maintenance, the
Secretary of the Navy shall ensure that such funds are allocated to
provide, on a per capita basis, an equal or greater amount of funding
for each amphibious warfare ship that enters into maintenance
availability during fiscal year 2026 relative to the amount of funding
provided for each surface combatant ship.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``amphibious warfare ship''--
(A) means a ship designed with organic capability
to engage in all the doctrinal types of amphibious
operations across multiple domains and having
characteristics that enable long duration, inter-
theater, distributed maritime operations; and
(B) includes any--
(i) amphibious assault ship;
(ii) amphibious assault ship (multi-
purpose);
(iii) amphibious transport dock ; and
(iv) dock landing ship.
(2) The term ``surface combatant ship''--
(A) means a surface ship that is designed primarily
to engage in attacks against airborne, surface,
subsurface, and shore targets; and
(B) includes any--
(i) guided missile cruiser;
(ii) guided missile destroyer;
(iii) guided missile frigate; and
(iv) littoral combat ship.
SEC. 1018. METRICS FOR BASIC AND FUNCTIONAL DESIGN FOR SHIP
CONSTRUCTION.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall select a metric
to measure the progression of basic and functional design with respect
to the construction of ships.
(b) Report.--Not later than 45 days after the selection of a metric
under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on such metric that includes
the justification for the selection of the metric.
(c) Basic and Functional Design.--In this section, the term ``basic
and functional design'' has the meaning given such term in section
8669c(1) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 1019. AUTHORITY FOR SINGLE AWARD INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE
QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR DESTROYER MAINTENANCE.
The Secretary of the Navy shall seek to enter into a multi-year,
single award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract to
provide for the maintenance of the DDG-1000 class of destroyers.
SEC. 1020. EVALUATION OF SITES FOR SHIPBUILDING AND SHIP REPAIR.
(a) Evaluation of Sites.--
(1) Responsibility.--Not later than 60 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall
delegate to the Direct Reporting Program Manager of the
Maritime Industrial Base Program primary responsibility for
defining the requirements for evaluating sites to meet the
capacity and needs of the Navy for shipbuilding and repair.
(2) Evaluation requirements.--Not later than 180 days after
the date on which the Secretary delegates to the Program
Manager under paragraph (1), the Program Manager shall
establish evaluation requirements to be applied to sites being
considered as sites for private or public shipyards and other
defense-production capabilities. In establishing such
requirements, the Program Manager shall consider--
(A) the objective of accelerating United States
shipbuilding efforts in both naval and civilian fleets;
(B) how establishing or augmenting a site at an
evaluated site could help meet Navy shipbuilding and
ship repair requirements;
(C) whether a single site, smaller and more
dispersed sites, or both would be optimal for
augmenting shipbuilding and ship repair;
(D) whether the best approach to meeting the
timeline and capacity requirements for shipbuilding and
ship repair would be constructing new sites, using
existing infrastructure, or both; and
(E) whether a site meets the criteria under
subsection (b).
(b) Criteria.--The criteria under this subsection with respect to a
site are that the site--
(1) has the amount of space necessary to meet Navy
requirements;
(2) has adequate transportation infrastructure, such as
road and rail access, or that such infrastructure can
reasonably be provided at the site;
(3) has a readily available technical and manual skilled
workforce for naval and commercial ship building, ship repair,
and advanced manufacturing activities;
(4) is geographically close to local institutions that can
facilitate workforce development, including higher education
and technical training and apprenticeships;
(5) has private partners that are interested and able to
undertake the development of a shipyard at the site;
(6) possesses deep water construction and draft
capabilities, as required by the Navy, to construct or repair
vessels identified in Navy shipbuilding and ship repair
requirements;
(7) is in close proximity to existing Department facilities
and personnel; and
(8) such other criteria as the Program Manager determines
appropriate.
(c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date on which the
Program Manager establishes the evaluation requirements under
subsection (b), the Program Manager shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report that includes--
(1) a list of sites that meet the evaluation requirements;
or
(2) a certification that no site exists that meets such
requirements.
SEC. 1021. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS TO RETIRE OR DECOMMISSION NAVY
OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH VESSELS.
The Secretary of the Navy may not retire or decommission an
oceanographic research vessel, or otherwise reduce the number of such
vessels maintained by the Navy to fewer than six, before the date on
which the Secretary submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and House of Representatives a plan to provide for the
maintenance and recapitalization of the oceanographic research fleet.
SEC. 1022. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING NAMING OF VESSEL FOR BATTLE OF
DAI DO.
It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should
name an amphibious or expeditionary class vessel for the Battle of Dai
Do.
Subtitle C--Counterterrorism
SEC. 1031. REVISIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORITY FOR JOINT TASK
FORCES TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES OR FEDERAL
AGENCIES CONDUCTING COUNTERTERRORISM AND COUNTER
TRANSNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIME ACTIVITIES.
(a) Codification in Title 10.--Chapter 15 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end a new section consisting
of--
(1) a heading as follows:
``Sec. 285. Authority for joint task forces to support law enforcement
agencies or other Federal agencies conducting counter-
terrorism and counter transnational organized crime
activities''; and
(2) a text consisting of the text of section 1022 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Public
Law 108-136; 10 U.S.C. 271 note).
(b) Revisions.--Section 285 of title 10, United States Code, as
added by subsection (a), is amended as follows:
(1) Subsection (a) is amended by inserting ``or to another
department or agency of the Federal Government'' after ``law
enforcement agencies'' each place it appears.
(2) Subsection (b) is amended by striking ``During fiscal
years 2006 through 2024, funds'' and inserting ``Funds''.
(3) Such section is further amended--
(A) in subsection (d)(2), by striking ``this
subparagraph'' and inserting ``this paragraph''; and
(B) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ``title 10,
United States Code'' and inserting ``this title''.
(c) Repeal of Codified Provision.--Section 1022 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Public Law 108-136; 10
U.S.C. 271 note) is repealed.
SEC. 1032. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR TRANSFER OR
RELEASE OF INDIVIDUALS DETAINED AT UNITED STATES NAVAL
STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA, TO THE UNITED STATES.
Section 1033 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1953) is
amended by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31,
2026''.
SEC. 1033. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT OR
MODIFY FACILITIES IN THE UNITED STATES TO HOUSE DETAINEES
TRANSFERRED FROM UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO
BAY, CUBA.
Section 1034(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat.
1954) is amended by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting
``December 31, 2026''.
SEC. 1034. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR TRANSFER OR
RELEASE OF INDIVIDUALS DETAINED AT UNITED STATES NAVAL
STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA, TO CERTAIN COUNTRIES.
Section 1035 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1954) is
amended by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31,
2026''.
SEC. 1035. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO CLOSE OR
RELINQUISH CONTROL OF UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION,
GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA.
Section 1036 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1551) is amended by striking
``fiscal years 2018 through 2025'' and inserting ``fiscal years 2018
through 2026''.
Subtitle D--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations
SEC. 1041. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN SUPPORT
OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACCOUNTING FOR MISSING UNITED
STATES GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL.
Section 408 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``and procure goods and
services from'' after ``assistance to''; and
(2) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``$5,000,000'' and
inserting ``$15,000,000''.
SEC. 1042. EXPEDITED ACCESS TO CERTAIN MILITARY INSTALLATIONS OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND CERTAIN
CONGRESSIONAL EMPLOYEES.
Chapter 159 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 2698. Expedited access to military installations for Members of
Congress and certain Congressional employees
``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the
Secretary shall establish procedures to ensure that--
``(1) a Member of Congress seeking access to a covered
installation is granted such access if such Member presents a
covered identification card; and
``(2) any Congressional employees accompanying a Member of
Congress granted access under paragraph (1) are granted the
same access.
``(b) Prohibited Procedures.--Under such procedures, the Secretary
may not require a Member of Congress to schedule a grant of access to a
covered installation under subsection (a) prior to the arrival of such
Member and accompanying Congressional employees, if applicable, at such
covered installation.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `Congressional employee' has the meaning
given such term in paragraph (5) of section 2107 of title 5.
``(2) The term `covered identification card' means a valid
identification badge issued by the appropriate office of the
House of Representatives or the Senate, as the case may be,
which identifies the individual to which such identification
badge was issued as a current Member of Congress.
``(3) The term `covered installation' means a military
installation located in the United States or Guam at which the
presentation of an issued Department of Defense common access
card is the sole requirement for a member of the Armed Forces
to be granted access to such military installation.
``(4) The term `Member of Congress' means--
``(A) a Senator; or
``(B) a Representative in, or Delegate or Resident
Commissioner to, Congress.''.
SEC. 1043. AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS TO
PROVIDE CERTAIN ASSISTANCE TO SECURE THE SOUTHERN LAND
BORDER OF THE UNITED STATES.
Section 1059(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2016 (10 U.S.C. 284 note; Public Law 114-92) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``United States
Customs and Border Protection'' and inserting ``U.S. Customs
and Border Protection'';
(2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new
paragraph:
``(2) Contract authority.--In providing assistance to U.S.
Customs and Border Protection under paragraph (1), the
Secretary may enter into a contract for the provision of any of
the following services:
``(A) Detection and monitoring.
``(B) Warehousing and logistical supply chain.
``(C) Transportation.
``(C) Vehicle maintenance.
``(D) Training other than lead or primary
instructor.
``(E) Intelligence analysis.
``(F) Linguist.
``(G) Data entry.
``(H) Aviation.''.
SEC. 1044. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS TO RELOCATE OR OTHERWISE REMOVE
THE MARITIME INDUSTRIAL BASE PROGRAM.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made
available by this Act may be used to relocate or otherwise remove the
Maritime Industrial Base Program from under the jurisdiction of the
Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and
Acquisition.
SEC. 1045. LIMITATION ON RETIREMENT OF GRAY EAGLE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT
SYSTEMS.
(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the
Secretary of the Army may not retire, divest, or otherwise take any
action that would--
(1) reduce the number, configuration, or capability of any
MQ-1C Gray Eagle Extended Range unmanned aircraft system that
is in the Army inventory as of the date of the enactment of
this Act; or
(2) prevent the Army from maintaining such systems in the
current or improved configurations and capabilities of such
systems.
(b) Exception.--The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not
apply if the Chairman of the Joint Requirements Oversight Council
submits to the appropriate congressional committees a written
certification that--
(1) a capability of equal or greater effectiveness will be
fielded and operational prior to, or concurrently with, the
retirement of any MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft system;
and
(2) such retirement will not result in a reduction in the
overall capacity available to the commanders of the combatant
commands.
(c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(1) the congressional defense committees (as defined in
section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code); and
(2) the congressional intelligence committees (as defined
in section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C.
3003)).
SEC. 1046. OVERSIGHT OF THE UNITED STATES SOUTHERN COMMAND.
(a) Limitation.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the
Department of Defense may be obligated or expended to carry out an
action described in subsection (b) until a period of 90 days has
elapsed following the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits
the certification and analysis required under subsection (c) with
respect to such action.
(b) Actions Described.--The actions described in this subsection
are the following:
(1) Modifying or combining the responsibilities of the
Commander of the United States Southern Command, as set forth
in chapter 6 of title 10, United States Code, with those of any
other commander designated under such authority.
(2) Appointing an officer in a grade below O-10 to serve as
the Commander of the United States Southern Command.
(c) Certification and Analysis Required.--The Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees each of the
following with respect to any action described in subsection (b) that
is proposed to be taken by the Secretary:
(1) A certification that, in the determination of the
Secretary, the action is in the national security interest of
the United States and will be undertaken only after appropriate
consultations with Central American, South American, and other
international partners on shared security objectives in the
Western Hemisphere and its surrounding waters.
(2) An analysis of the effect of such action on the
security of the United States.
(d) Consultation.--In preparing the certification and analysis
required under subsection (c) with respect to an action described in
subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the
Commander of the United States Southern Command and the commander of
any other geographic combatant command expected to be affected by the
action.
(e) Form.--
(1) Certification.--The certification required by
subsection (c)(1) shall be submitted in unclassified form.
(2) Analysis.--The analysis described in subsection (c)(2)
may be submitted in classified form.
SEC. 1047. AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER T-37 AIRCRAFT TO ARIZONA AVIATION
HISTORICAL GROUP.
(a) Transfer of Authority T-37.--The Secretary of the Air Force may
convey, without consideration, to the Arizona Aviation Historical
Group, Phoenix, Arizona (in this section referred to as the
``foundation''), all right, title, and interest of the United States in
and to five retired T-37B Trainer Aircraft. A conveyance under this
section shall be made by means of a conditional deed of gift.
(b) Conditions of Transfer.--A conveyance authorized under
subsection (a) shall be subject to the following conditions:
(1) Prior to conveyance, all military specific or unique
equipment, as determined by the Secretary, on the aircraft
shall be removed.
(2) The Secretary is not required to--
(A) repair or alter the condition of the aircraft
before conveying ownership; or
(B) guarantee or ensure the airworthiness of any
conveyed aircraft.
(3) The Secretary shall determine which aircraft to convey.
(c) Condition of Property.--Any aircraft conveyed under this
section shall be conveyed in ``as is'' condition. The Secretary shall
make no representation or warranty concerning the condition, fitness
for any particular purpose, or compliance with any laws or regulations
of such aircraft.
(d) Reverter Upon Breach of Conditions.--The Secretary shall
include in an instrument of conveyance for an aircraft conveyed under
this section--
(1) a condition that the foundation does not convey any
ownership interest in, or transfer possession of, the aircraft
to another party without the prior approval of the Secretary;
(2) a condition that the foundation operate and maintain
the aircraft in compliance with all applicable limitations and
maintenance requirements imposed by the Administrator of the
Federal Aviation Administration; and
(3) a condition that if the Secretary determines at any
time that the foundation has violated a condition under
paragraph (1) or (2), all right, title, and interest in and to
the aircraft, including any repair or alteration of the
aircraft, shall revert to the United States, and the United
States shall have the right of immediate possession of the
aircraft.
(e) Conveyance at No Cost to the United States.--Any conveyance of
an aircraft authorized by this section shall be made at no cost to the
United States. Any costs associated with such a conveyance, including
the costs of inspection or removal of equipment prior to conveyance,
the cost of determining compliance with the requirements of this
section and any instrument of conveyance made pursuant to this section,
and the costs of the operation, sustainment, transportation, ground
support equipment, and disposal of any aircraft conveyed under this
section shall be borne by the foundation.
(f) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may require
such additional terms and conditions in connection with a conveyance
made under this section as the Secretary considers appropriate to
protect the interests of the United States.
(g) Clarification of Liability.--Notwithstanding any other
provision of law, upon the conveyance of ownership of the T-37B
Trainers to the foundation under subsection (a), the United States
shall not be liable for any death, injury, loss, or damage that results
from any use of that aircraft by any person other than the United
States.
SEC. 1048. AUTHORIZATION OF EASTERN REGIONAL RANGE COMPLEX FOR MULTI-
DOMAIN OPERATIONS AND ROBOTIC AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS
TRAINING, TESTING, AND EXPERIMENTATION.
(a) Authorization.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Secretaries of the military departments, may designate and develop an
Eastern Regional Range Complex to serve as a joint training, testing,
and experimentation hub for multi-domain operations and robotic
autonomous systems, including unmanned aircraft systems and counter-
unmanned aircraft systems capabilities, to address growing threats from
potential adversaries.
(b) Location.--The Eastern Regional Range Complex shall encompass
the territories of the States of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire,
Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey,
Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Kentucky,
Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, Indiana, and Alabama.
(c) Activities.--The Eastern Regional Range Complex shall be used--
(1) to conduct joint, multi-domain, non-kinetic
electromagnetic warfare, cyber and information operations
training within live, virtual, and constructive environments,
leveraging common networks with access to available spectrum;
(2) support integrated multi-domain operations training
involving air, land, sea, cyber, and space components;
(3) conduct joint service and interagency robotic
autonomous system training, experimentation and testing,
including the development of tactics, techniques and procedures
for unmanned aircraft systems and counter-unmanned aircraft
systems;
(4) evaluate emerging technologies and prototypes and
tactics, techniques and procedures for the operation,
detection, defeat, and attribution of robotic autonomous
systems in contested cyber and electromagnetic spectrum
environments; and
(5) facilitate the integration of mature prototype
experimentation and live-fire exercises for rapid fielding of
capabilities aligned with the Joint Warfighting Concept.
(d) Coordination and Integration.--The Secretary of Defense shall
ensure that activities conducted at the Eastern Regional Range Complex
are coordinated with--
(1) the Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Office.
(2) the Joint Staff (J-7);
(3) the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering; and
(4) other entities with functions or missions relevant to
the activities carried out at the Complex, which may include--
(A) relevant combatant commands and service
components:
(B) allies and partners of the United States
participating in multi-domain operations;
(C) the Defense Innovation Unit;
(D) State National Guard commands;
(E) the Office of Naval Research; and
(F) such other key stakeholders as the Secretary
determines appropriate.
(e) Infrastructure and Other Resources.--The Secretary of Defense
may--
(1) carry out military construction, infrastructure
improvements, and technology installation, as necessary, to
facilitate the activities described in subsection (b),
including through the provision of range instrumentation,
telemetry, cyber range integration, and electromagnetic
spectrum operations support; and
(2) consult with the Federal Communications Commission and
the National Telecommunications and Information Administration
to recommend spectrum access requirements in support of joint
and service training, testing, and experimentation within the
Eastern Regional Range Complex and the Western Regional Range
Complex, including access to appropriate live environments
capable of supporting electromagnetic attack training,
experimentation, and testing.
SEC. 1049. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR INSTITUTIONS OF
HIGHER EDUCATION THAT ALLOW ANTISEMITIC DEMONSTRATIONS.
(a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of
Defense may be provided to an institution of higher education if--
(1) an antisemitic demonstration has occurred on the campus
of the institution; and
(2) the administration of the institution has failed to
take action to mitigate and prevent further antisemitic
demonstrations.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``antisemitic demonstration'' means any public
display of antisemitism.
(2) The term ``antisemitism'' means a certain perception of
Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews, including
rhetorical and physical manifestations directed toward
individuals or their property, community institutions, or
religious facilities.
SEC. 1050. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS PENDING CERTIFICATION OF
COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN CONGRESSIONAL NOTICE
REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Limitation.--Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by
this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for Operation
and Maintenance, Defense-wide, and available for the Office of the
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy for travel, not more than 90
percent may be obligated or expended until the Secretary of Defense
certifies to the congressional defense committees that the Department
of Defense is compliant with the requirements of section 1067 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
118-159; 10 U.S.C. 113 note).
(b) Elements of Certification.--A certification under subsection
(a) shall include each of the following:
(1) a written statement that a copy of each execute order
required to be submitted to the congressional defense
committees under such section has been transmitted to the
congressional defense committees; and
(2) a description of the mechanism established to
facilitate the provision to the congressional defense
committees of all future briefings required under such section,
and the compliance with the disclosure and notice requirements
under such section, within the time frames required by such
section.
SEC. 1051. PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF FUNDS FROM CARRYING OUT A HIRING
FREEZE, REDUCTION IN FORCE, OR HIRING DELAY WITHOUT CAUSE
AT A PUBLIC SHIPYARD.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of
Defense may be used to--
(1) carry out a hiring freeze at a public shipyard;
(2) carry out a reduction in force at a public shipyard; or
(3) delay without cause the filling of a vacant Federal
civilian employee position at a public shipyard.
SEC. 1052. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR DEACTIVATION OF EXPEDITIONARY
COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADES.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Army may be
obligated or expended to retire, deactivate, schedule to deactivate, or
proceed with any action that would reduce the capabilities, resources,
aircraft, or personnel available, as of the date of the enactment of
this Act, for the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades before the
earlier of the following dates:
(1) The date that is 90 days after the date on which the
Secretary of the Army submits to the congressional defense
committees a plan to offset any loss of mission associated with
air mobility,aeromedical evacuation, reconnaissance, and
logistical support provided, as of the date of the enactment of
this Act, by the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades that
includes reassignment options for potentially displaced
soldiers at such brigades.
(2) The date that is 30 days after the date on which the
Secretary of the Army submits to the congressional defense
committees a plan for the recapitalization of the aircraft used
by the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades that is specific
with respect to each unit and geographical location of such
brigades.
Subtitle E--Reports
SEC. 1061. MOBILITY CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS STUDY.
Section 1068 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
118-159) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``December
23, 2025''; and
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in the paragraph headling, by striking
``briefing'' and inserting ``briefings''; and
(ii) by inserting ``and not later than six
months after the date of the enactment of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026'' after ``this Act''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``one year after
the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting
``December 23, 2025''.
SEC. 1062. EXTENSION OF BRIEFING REQUIREMENT REGARDING CIVIL
AUTHORITIES AT THE SOUTHWEST BORDER.
Section 1070 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2791), as
amended by section 1063 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159), is further amended by striking
``through December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``through December 31,
2026''.
SEC. 1063. PROHIBITION ON LOBBYING ACTIVITIES WITH RESPECT TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BY CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE ARMED
FORCES AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT FOLLOWING
SEPARATION FROM MILITARY SERVICE OR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE
DEPARTMENT.
Section 1045 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 971) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``two-year'' and
inserting ``five-year''; and
(2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``one-year'' and
inserting ``three-year''.
SEC. 1064. ANNUAL REPORT ON REQUESTS OF COMBATANT COMMANDS FOR REMOTE
SENSING DATA.
(a) Annual Report.--Not later than February 1, 2026, and annually
thereafter for a five-year period, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff, in consultation with the commanders of the combatant commands,
shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate a report on the requests of the
combatant commands for data and information derived from remote
sensing.
(b) Matters.--Each report under subsection (a) shall include, with
respect to the two-year period preceding the date of the submission of
that report and for each combatant command, the following information:
(1) An identification of the number of requests of that
combatant command for data or information derived from remote
sensing made to personnel of the National Geospatial-
Intelligence Agency during such period, if any, including the
number of any such requests denied, accepted but not completely
fulfilled, and completely fulfilled, respectively.
(2) With respect to any such requests, an assessment of
whether the time to provide the data or information requested
was sufficient for the tactical purpose for which the data or
information was requested.
(3) An identification of the number of any such requests
not completely fulfilled and the reason, if any, given by
personnel of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency for
such lack of fulfillment.
SEC. 1065. NOTIFICATION OF WAIVERS UNDER DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DIRECTIVE 3000.09.
(a) Notification Required.--Not later than 30 days after issuing
any waiver under Department of Defense Directive 3000.09 (relating to
autonomy in weapon systems), or any successor directive, the Secretary
of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees written
notification of such waiver.
(b) Elements.--Each notification submitted under subsection (a)
shall include the following:
(1) The rationale for the waiver.
(2) A description of the autonomous weapon system or
technology covered by the waiver.
(3) The anticipated duration of the waiver.
(c) Form.--The notification required under subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex as
necessary.
SEC. 1066. ANNUAL REPORT ON GUAM CIVILIAN-MILITARY PROJECTS.
Not later than December 31 each year, the Commander of Joint Region
Marianas, in consultation with the governor of Guam, shall submit to
Congress a report on specific projects in Guam that support military
readiness and public interests in Guam. Such report may include
projects carried out--
(1) pursuant to section 2391(d), section 2802, section
2805, or section 2815 of title 10, United States Code, or other
authorities determined by the Commander; or
(2) using amounts authorized to be appropriated for
operation and maintenance, for Joint Region Marianas Operations
and Maintenance funds or authorities under which the Department
of Defense transfers funds to other Federal agencies.
Subtitle F--Other Matters
SEC. 1071. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE.
Chapter 903 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new section:
``SEC. 9026. AIR FORCE TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER OF EXCELLENCE.
``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall operate
a Technical Training Center of Excellence. The head of the Center shall
be the designee of the Commander of the Airman Development Command.
``(b) Purposes.--The purposes of the Center shall be to--
``(1) facilitate collaboration among all Air Force
technical training installations;
``(2) serve as a premier training location for all
maintainers throughout the military departments;
``(3) publish a set of responsibilities aimed at driving
excellence, innovation, and leadership across all technical
training specialties;
``(4) advocate for innovative improvements in curriculum,
facilities, and media;
``(5) foster outreach with industry and academia;
``(6) identify and promulgate best practices, standards,
and benchmarks;
``(7) create a hub of excellence for the latest
advancements in aviation technology and training methodologies;
and
``(8) carry out such other responsibilities as the
Secretary determines appropriate.
``(c) Location.--The Secretary shall select a location for the
Center that is an Air Force installation that provides technical
training and maintenance proficiency.''.
SEC. 1072. NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF THE NAVY STUDY OF
MARITIME INDUSTRIAL BASE.
Section 1092(a)(2) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat.
2807) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(C) Study on maritime industrial base.--The
Commission shall conduct a study on the condition of
the United States maritime industrial base, including
the capacity of the maritime industrial base to meet
national defense requirements and support naval
recapitalization. This study shall include--
``(i) an evaluation of the strength and
capacity of United States shipyards, repair
facilities, and supporting infrastructure,
including the ability of such shipyards,
facilities, and infrastructure to meet current
and future Navy and sealift demands;
``(ii) an assessment of the skilled
workforce for shipbuilding and maritime
operations, including with respect to training
and the sustainability of the labor force;
``(iii) an examination of the effects of
domestic tax, regulatory, and permitting
policies on maritime industry investment and
innovation;
``(iv) an analysis of the effect of foreign
subsidies and competition from State-owned
shipbuilding enterprises on the competitiveness
of the United States; and
``(v) recommendations for legislative or
administrative actions to--
``(I) strengthen the United States
maritime industrial base;
``(II) modernize and expand the
capacity of shipyards;
``(III) foster a reliable and
skilled maritime labor force; and
``(IV) ensure sufficient
shipbuilding capacity to support great
power competition and United States
sealift requirements.''.
SEC. 1073. 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), as amended by section 1083 of the Service Member Quality of Life
Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
(Public Law 118-159), is further amended by striking ``January 15,
2026'' and inserting ``January 15, 2027''.
SEC. 1074. REAUTHORIZATION OF THE SERVICEWOMEN'S COMMEMORATIVE
PARTNERSHIP.
Section 362(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C.
7771 note prec.) is amended--
(1) by striking ``fiscal year 2021'' and inserting ``fiscal
year 2026''; and
(2) by striking ``$3,000,000'' and inserting
``$1,000,000''.
SEC. 1075. FEDERAL AGENCY SUPPORT FOR AFGHANISTAN WAR COMMISSION.
Section 1094(f)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended by adding at the end
the following new subparagraph:
``(D) Services.--
``(i) Department of defense.--The Secretary
of Defense may provide to the Commission, on a
nonreimbursable basis, such administrative
services, funds, staff, facilities, and other
support services as are necessary for the
performance of the duties of the Commission
under this section.
``(ii) Other agencies.--In addition to any
support provided under clause (i), the head of
any other Federal department or agency may
provide to the Commission such services, funds,
facilities, staff, and other support as the
head of such department or agency determines
advisable and as may be authorized by law.''.
SEC. 1076. PROVISION OF CONTRACT AUTHORITY TO AFGHANISTAN WAR
COMMISSION.
Subsection (f) of the Afghanistan War Commission Act of 2021
(section 1094(f) of Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1941) is amended by
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(6) Contract authority.--To such extent and in such
amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts, the Co-
Chairpersons of the Commission may enter into contracts to
enable the Commission to discharge its duties under this
section.''.
SEC. 1077. FRAMEWORK FOR TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND FOREIGN DISCLOSURE
POLICIES.
(a) Framework Development.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall produce a
framework to revise and update the technology transfer policies of the
military departments and the National Disclosure Policy.
(b) Framework Elements.--The framework produced pursuant to
subsection (a) shall include the following:
(1) A comprehensive assessment of policies regarding the
transfer of emerging and advanced defense items, including
artificial intelligence, directed energy, microwave systems,
counter-unmanned aerial systems, missile defense, machine
learning, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, hypersonics,
autonomous systems, and such other technologies as the
Secretary determines appropriate, to enable the transfer of
such defense items to allies and partners of the United States.
(2) Guidelines for balancing national security
considerations with the need to share information and
technology with allies and partners of the United States to
enhance interoperability and burden sharing.
(3) A process to gather, consider, and, as appropriate,
incorporate input from industry stakeholders, in accordance
with subsection (d), to inform revisions to the technology
transfer policies of the military departments and the National
Disclosure Policy to enable the transfer of defense items to
allies and partners of the United States.
(4) Recommendations for updating the technology transfer
policies of the military departments and the National
Disclosure Policy to accommodate the use of emerging and
advanced defense items in multi-domain operations, joint
military exercises, and allied operational requirements.
(5) Mechanisms to enable the military departments to
streamline the approval process for technology transfers.
(6) Mechanisms to enhance transparency to ensure the
technology transfer policies of each of the military
departments are comparable with respect to capability and
country release tiers for emerging and advanced defense items.
(7) A plan to consolidate technology security and foreign
disclosure approvals in accordance with Executive Order 14268,
titled ``Reforming Foreign Defense Sales to Improve Speed and
Accountability'' and dated April 9, 2025.
(8) Metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the technology
transfer policies of the military departments and the National
Disclosure Policy to enable the transfer of defense items to
allies and partners of the United States while ensuring
security of United States technology.
(9) An annual requirement to conduct an audit of license
applications that were denied during the prior year on the
basis of technology transfer policies of the military
departments or the National Disclosure Policy.
(10) A process to implement revisions to the technology
transfer policies of the military departments and the National
Disclosure Policy in accordance with subsection (c).
(c) Implementation.--Not later than one year after the date of the
submission of the framework under subsection (a), and not less
frequently than annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall
direct the Secretary of each of the military departments to revise the
technology transfer policy of that department and the Under Secretary
of Defense for Policy to revise the National Disclosure Policy, based
on the elements of the framework under subsection (b).
(d) Stakeholder Engagement.--At least once every six months, the
Secretaries of the military departments and the Under Secretary of
Defense for Policy shall consult with such representatives from the
defense industry as the Secretaries and Under Secretary consider
appropriate, including representatives from nontraditional defense
contractors (as such term is defined by section 3014 of title 10,
United States Code) in the course of carrying out subsections (a), (b),
and (c).
(e) Reporting Requirements.--
(1) Submission of framework.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
containing the framework produced under subsection (a).
(2) Annual reports.--Not later than one year after the date
of the submission of the framework required under subsection
(a), and not less frequently than annually thereafter, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that includes the following:
(A) A description of any actions taken to improve
the technology transfer policies of the military
departments and the National Disclosure Policy in
accordance with the implementation requirements under
subsection (c).
(B) A description of any actions taken to implement
or incorporate industry recommendation into the
technology transfer policies of the military
departments and the National Disclosure Policy.
(C) A summary of any feedback from industry
stakeholders with respect to current applications of
the technology transfer policies of the military
departments and National Disclosure Policy, and a
description of any actions taken to address such
feedback.
(D) The results of an audit of license applications
that were denied during the preceding 12-month period
on the basis of technology transfer policies of the
military departments or the National Disclosure Policy,
including sufficient information to confirm that such
denials reflected the policy in effect at the time of
denial.
(E) Any recommendations of the Secretary for
legislation necessary to improve technology transfer
policies or the National Disclosure Policy.
(3) Form.--Each report submitted under this subsection
shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a
classified annex.
SEC. 1078. BUDGETING AND FUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR NORTHERN STRIKE
EXERCISE.
(a) Requirements.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) ensure that the budget and funding for the Northern
Strike Exercise are sufficient to effectively carry out the
objectives of the Secretary with respect to such exercise; and
(2) include, in the budget justification materials
submitted to Congress in support of the Department of Defense
budget for fiscal year 2027 and each subsequent fiscal year (as
submitted with the budget of the President under section
1105(a) of title 31), a dedicated budget line item for the
implementation of this section.
(b) Northern Strike Exercise Defined.-- In this section, the term
``Northern Strike Exercise'' means a military exercise sponsored by the
National Guard Bureau to build readiness and warfighting capabilities
for the joint force.
SEC. 1079. PROCUREMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF SPORTS FOODS AND DIETARY
SUPPLEMENTS TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES ASSIGNED TO
THE UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND.
(a) Procurement and Distribution.--The Commander of the United
States Special Operations Command may authorize--
(1) the procurement of sports foods and dietary
supplements; and
(2) the distribution of such foods and supplements to
members of the Armed Forces assigned to the United States
Special Operations Command.
(b) Requirements.--
(1) In general.--The Commander of the United States Special
Operations Command shall--
(A) establish policies for the procurement and
distribution of sports foods and dietary supplements
under this section; and
(B) require that such procurement and distribution
is in compliance with--
(i) Department of Defense Instruction
6130.06, titled ``Use of Dietary Supplements in
the Department of Defense''; and
(ii) the prohibited dietary supplement
ingredients list of the Department.
(2) Policies.--The policies established under paragraph (1)
shall provide that--
(A) dietary supplements procured or distributed
under this section are required to be certified by a
non-Department third-party certifying organization that
Operation Supplement Safety of the Department has
vetted for end-product quality assurance;
(B) dietary supplements and sports foods procured
or distributed under this section are required to be
free of contaminants and ingredients and substances
prohibited by the Department (including any ingredients
and substances that are synonymous with such prohibited
ingredients and substances);
(C) sports foods and dietary supplements may only
be distributed to members of the Armed Forces--
(i) by a credentialed and privileged
registered (performance) dietitian or a medical
clinician with prescribing authority who is
assigned to or supporting the United States
Special Operations Command at the operational
unit level; and
(ii) under the guidance and oversight of a
primary care sports medicine physician.
(c) Rule of Construction.--The procurement and distribution of
sports foods and dietary supplements under this section shall be
construed to supplement and not supplant--
(1) any morale, welfare, or recreation funds or activities
otherwise required or available; and
(2) any funding made available for, and services provided
by, any dining facility of the Department.
SEC. 1080. PILOT PROGRAM ON ENHANCED USE OF ADVANCED SENSOR NETWORKS TO
IMPROVE AIR FORCE COUNTER-UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM
CAPABILITIES FOR BASE DEFENSE.
(a) Establishment.--Beginning not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force, in
coordination with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation
Administration, shall carry out a pilot program, to be known as the
``Enhancing Cooperation for Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Program'', under which the Secretary shall incorporate the use of
civilian civil airspace sensor networks into Air Force data processing
systems to--
(1) improve base defense against small unmanned aircraft
systems (in this section referred to as ``sUAS'');
(2) inform the development of counter-unmanned aircraft
system capabilities that are suitable for use inside the United
States and in the National Airspace System; and
(3) enhance cooperation with law enforcement, State and
local partners, and other Federal departments and agencies to
counter domestic threats.
(b) Locations.--The Secretary, in coordination with the
Administrator, shall select at least two military installations located
in the United States at which to conduct the pilot program. In
selecting such military installations, the Secretary shall consider the
potential for the Air Force to--
(1) access advanced civilian airspace sensor networks;
(2) leverage public-private partnerships that enable multi-
use of airspace awareness capabilities for public safety,
defense of critical infrastructure to include Department of
Defense installations, and protection of civil aviation; and
(3) minimize the potential for negatively affecting civil
aircraft operations in the National Airspace System.
(c) Objectives.--The objectives of the pilot program are--
(1) to demonstrate the efficacy of shared situational
awareness data from civilian sensor networks to military
installation defense systems;
(2) to provide the Air Force with access to air space
awareness data derived from civilian airspace sensor networks
to increase the ability of the Air Force to defend bases from
the threats posed by sUAS;
(3) to determine any authority, capability, and capacity
barriers to enhancing cooperation between the Air Force,
civilian partners, and other Federal, State, and local
government entities to extend the over-the-horizon
identification of potential sUAS threats beyond the current
range of existing domestic base defense systems; and
(4) to improve the data-sharing frameworks for airspace
data between the Air Force and various stakeholders for the
purpose of base defense.
(d) Contract Authority.--In carrying out the pilot program, the
Secretary of the Air Force may enter into one or more contracts for the
procurement of additional technologies capable of--
(1) leveraging commercial or Government off-the-shelf
detect-track-defeat systems;
(2) integrating and using civilian airspace awareness data
to serve as an early warning capability specifically to help
identify and monitor non-compliant sUAS; and
(3) informing appropriate communication mechanisms between
military installations and local law enforcement agencies to
report and track non-compliant air vehicles, deter incursions,
and foster potential prosecution.
(e) Briefings.--Not later than 90 days after the conclusion of all
activities carried out under the pilot program at an installation
selected for such program, the Secretary shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Commerce, Science,
and Transportation of the Senate a briefing that includes a description
of--
(1) the manner in which the program was conducted at such
installation; and
(2) any results achieved under the program at such
installation.
(f) Termination.--
(1) In general.--The authority to carry out a pilot program
under this section shall terminate on the date that is five
years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) Early termination option.--The Secretary of the Air
Force may request the termination of the pilot program before
the date specified in paragraph (1) if the Secretary--
(A) determines that administrative, legal,
performance, or other factors indicate the program will
not be successful; and
(B) submits to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and House of Representatives, the Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives, and the Committee on Commerce,
Science, and Transportation of the Senate notice in
writing of such determination.
SEC. 1081. PILOT PROGRAM AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCELERATING
PROTECTION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES AND ASSETS FROM UNMANNED
AIRCRAFT.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) Congress granted the Department of Defense extensive
counter-UAS authorities under section 1697 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-
328; 130 Stat. 2639);
(2) the Department has not adequately responded to publicly
reported drone incursions;
(3) the Department has consistently returned to request
from Congress additional counter-UAS authorities, despite not
fully using available counter-UAS authorities and routinely
failing to provide to Congress with statutorily required
briefings and information on the use and non-use of such
available authorities; and
(4) there is intense global demand for counter-UAS systems
in the inventory of the Department, particularly from the
Commander of the United States Central Command and the
Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, and the
Department will not be able to address domestic counter-UAS
requirements without substantial changes in the policies and
priorities of the Department.
(b) Requirements.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) develop a plan to ensure that the training of members
of the armed forces and officers and civilian employees of the
Department, and the sustainment of equipment of the Department,
is adequate for purposes of the effective use of authorities
under section 130i of title 10, United States Code; and
(2) ensure that for each covered facility or asset at which
the Secretary has determined counter-UAS operations are
necessary to mitigate the threat that an unmanned aircraft
system poses to the safety or security of such covered facility
or asset--
(A) any administrative action required for the
effective use of such authorities for the protection of
the covered facility or asset not contingent upon
action by another Federal department or agency has been
completed, including the establishment of appropriate
policies for the training of relevant personnel upon
the deployment of new counter-UAS systems, annual
training, and training for newly assigned personnel;
(B) any such training required for the safe or
effective use of counter-UAS systems for such
protection has been completed; and
(C) planning to deploy and sustain systems similar
to those procured pursuant to the pilot program under
subsection (c) in a manner appropriate for the covered
facility or asset has commenced.
(c) Pilot Program for Deployment of Certain Counter-UAS Systems.--
(1) Pilot program.--The Secretary, in coordination with the
Administrator as required by section 130i of title 10, United
States Code, shall carry out a pilot program for the deployment
of covered counter-UAS systems for the protection of certain
covered facilities or assets (in this subsection, referred to
as the ``pilot program'').
(2) Elements.--Under the pilot program, the Secretary
shall--
(A) not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, select and procure covered
counter-UAS systems for deployment for the protection
of four covered facilities or assets identified for
purposes of the pilot program; and
(B) not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, ensure such covered counter-UAS
systems are so deployed with respect to each such
identified covered facility or asset.
(3) Site-specific assessment.--The Secretary and the
Administrator shall jointly conduct a site-specific suitability
assessment for each covered asset or facility identified for
purposes of the pilot program to ensure that the operation of a
covered counter-UAS system under the pilot program with respect
to the covered facility or asset will not result in an adverse
impact on aviation safety, including by assessing safe
engagement ranges and parameters for target identification and
deconfliction.
(d) Additional Coordination Required.--The Secretary shall carry
out this section consistent with the requirements of section 130i of
title 10, United States Code.
(e) Briefings.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and every 60 days thereafter until the date on
which each requirement under this section is complete, the Secretary,
in consultation with the Administrator, shall provide to the
congressional defense committees and the Committee on Transportation
and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a briefing on the
implementation of this section.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``Administrator'' means the Administrator of
the Federal Aviation Administration.
(2) The terms ``counter-UAS system'' and ``small unmanned
aircraft'' have the meanings given those terms in section 44801
of title 49, United States Code.
(3) The term ``covered counter-UAS system'' means a
counter-UAS system that--
(A) is capable of destroying or disabling a small
unmanned aircraft by means of high-powered microwave,
laser, or other similar technology; and
(B) may be integrated with appropriate sensing and
command-and-control systems.
(4) The term ``covered facility or asset'' means a facility
or asset with respect to which there is authority to carry out
section 130i of title 10, United States Code, for the
protection of the facility or asset.
(5) The term ``unmanned aircraft'' has the meaning given
such term in section 130i(j) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 1082. COUNTER-UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM READINESS.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Director of the Joint Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office,
shall coordinate with the Secretaries of the military departments to
identify differences in the interpretation and application of section
130i of title 10, United States Code, among the military departments,
including differences with respect to--
(1) interpretations of the term ``covered facility or
asset'';
(2) the application of modern best practices for counter-
unmanned aircraft system to each type of covered facility or
asset; and
(3) divergent, unrealistic, or unnecessarily limited legal
interpretations of the term ``covered facility or asset''.
(b) Report to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Joint Counter Small
Unmanned Systems Office shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that includes a description of each of the
following:
(1) Differences identified in the application of section
130i of title 10, United States Code, among the military
departments.
(2) Any resources required to expedite and modernize site
evaluations, including electromagnetic spectrum evaluations
required for the deployment of counter-unmanned aircraft system
defenses and site surveys described in section 1081 of this
Act.
(3) Suggestions to improve the role of the United States
Northern Command as a synchronizing body for homeland counter-
unmanned aircraft systems deployed at covered facilities or
assets.
(4) The plan of the Director to remedy, without change to
underlying law, the differences in legal interpretations
identified pursuant to subsection (a)(3).
(5) The strategy of the Director for retrofitting and
modernizing military installations and depots for testing
counter-unmanned aircraft systems and an identification of any
policy, legal, or regulatory challenges to carrying out such
strategy.
(c) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``covered facility or
asset'' and ``unmanned aircraft system'' have the meaning given such
terms in section 130i of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 1083. PILOT PROGRAM ON DIGITAL FORCE PROTECTION FOR SPECIAL
OPERATIONS FORCES.
(a) Establishment.--The Commander of the United States Special
Operations Command may carry out a pilot program, to be known as the
``Digital Force Protection Pilot Program'', to identify existing
vulnerabilities in digital force protection, provide targeted
ubiquitous technical surveillance mitigation training, and help
identify commercially available secure communication and obfuscation
technologies to protect personnel and support overall mission
effectiveness.
(b) Objectives.--The objectives of a pilot program carried out
under subsection (a) are--
(1) to increase understanding of existing digital signature
and ubiquitous technical surveillance risk for selected Special
Operations Forces units and the associated threats to personnel
and mission effectiveness that come from digital exposure and
adversary tracking;
(2) to strengthen digital force protection for the purposes
of operational security and strategic deception efforts across
all domains of warfare; and
(3) to demonstrate digital force protection as a critical
enabler of multi-domain operations and the need to ensure
Special Operations Forces can operate seamlessly across land,
air, sea, space, and cyberspace without adversarial digital
exploitation undermining mission success.
(c) Recommendation of Units.--
(1) In general.--If the Commander carries out a pilot
program under subsection (a), the Commander shall recommend not
fewer than two Special Operations Forces units to carry out the
pilot program, which may include a command and unit element.
(2) Considerations.--In recommending units to participate
in the pilot program under paragraph (1), the Commander shall
take into consideration--
(A) the need to include multiple categories of
personnel, including operational support staff,
enablers, and contractors to ensure a complete
assessment;
(B) the readiness status of the units, with an
emphasis on providing training to those units most
likely to deploy to areas with high likelihood of
adversary digital surveillance; and
(C) the need for a sufficient sample size, which is
approximately a battalion.
(d) Contract Authority.--If the Commander carries out a pilot
program under this section, the Commander may enter into a contract for
the provision of services to facilitate the pilot program. If the
Commander uses such authority to enter into a contract for training or
assessment, such training and assessment shall be capable of--
(1) conducting multiple realistic ubiquitous technical
surveillance training scenarios that are consistent with
observed adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures with
exploiting commercially available data against Special
Operations Forces units;
(2) training key personnel across leadership, operational,
and support elements on the threats posed by the commercial
data economy and specific skills development to manage digital
signatures and mitigate ubiquitous technical surveillance
risks;
(3) providing advanced training for personnel responsible
for highly sensitive activities and missions;
(4) evaluating through red cell exercises pilot program
participant progress and to ensuring units are prepared for
mission-critical operations in ubiquitous technical
surveillance-intensive environments;
(5) employing commercial technology solutions previously
deployed in a mission environment and interoperable with legacy
Department of Defense systems, networks, and protocols,
including deployment of on-demand global obfuscated networks
and identity intelligence and management;
(6) assessing ubiquitous technical surveillance and digital
force protection holistically across various threat vectors
including electronic, travel, financial, online, and physical
or visual.
(e) Briefings.--If the Commander carries out a pilot program under
this section, not later than 90 days after concluding activities under
the pilot program, the Commander and the Assistant Secretary of Defense
for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing that includes--
(1) a thorough analysis identifying current capabilities
and a description of gaps, deficiencies, or other
vulnerabilities, identified by the pilot program;
(2) specific recommendations for short-term (1-2 years) and
long-term (3-5 years) initiatives to enhance digital force
protection across special operations components;
(3) an assessment of how enhanced digital force protection
measures increase the difficulty, time, and resources required
for adversaries to conduct digital surveillance, force
tracking, and operational compromise of Special Operations
Forces; and
(4) a comprehensive list of any additional authorities,
appropriations, or other resources necessary to implement the
recommended digital force protection tools and practices
identified pursuant to the pilot program.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``digital force protection'' means the
policies, tools, and practices used to protect military
personnel, operations, and critical assets from adversarial
exploitation of the commercial digital surveillance economy,
associated commercial data, and digital footprints.
(2) The term ``commercial digital surveillance economy''
means the ecosystem of companies and technologies involved in
collecting, analyzing, and selling data generated by the
interactions of individuals with digital services and devices.
(3) The term ``digital footprint'' means the data traces
left by individuals through the use of digital devices and
services that can be exploited to uncover personal information,
movement patterns, and other sensitive details.
(g) Termination.--The authority to carry out a pilot program under
this section shall terminate on the date that is one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1084. PILOT PROGRAM FOR BLOCKCHAIN-ENABLED INVENTORY MANAGEMENT.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense may establish a pilot
program under which the Department of Defense shall use commercially
available distributed ledger technology to seek to improve inventory
management within the Department of Defense.
(b) Objectives.--Under the pilot program established under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) assess the feasibility and effectiveness of using
distributed ledger technology in improving inventory
management;
(2) assess the cost savings resulting from the use of
distributed ledger technology in inventory management;
(3) assess whether the use of distributed ledger technology
in inventory management improves the traceability of inventory;
(4) assess whether the use of distributed ledger technology
in inventory management reduces the risk of waste, fraud, and
abuse; and
(5) identify and mitigate potential challenges and risks
associated with the integration of distributed ledger
technology for inventory management, including cybersecurity
concerns.
(c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
Senate a report on the activities performed under the pilot program
established under subsection (a).
(d) Termination.--The authority to carry out a pilot program under
subsection (a) shall terminate on January 1, 2029.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``distributed ledger'' means a ledger that--
(A) is shared across a set of distributed nodes,
which are devices or processes, that participate in a
network and store a complete or partial replica of the
ledger;
(B) is synchronized between the nodes; and
(C) has data appended to it by following a
specified consensus mechanism.
(2) The term ``distributed ledger technology'' means
technology that enables the operation and use of distributed
ledgers.
SEC. 1085. ACCELERATION OF ACCREDITATION AND ACCESS TO SENSITIVE
COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION FACILITIES FOR INDUSTRY.
(a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after enactment of this
act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with other appropriate
departments and agencies of the Federal Government, shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a plan to accelerate the
accreditation, construction, and operational use of commercial
sensitive compartmented information facilities accessible to private-
sector entities in support of national security innovation,
manufacturing, and mission-critical classified activities.
(b) Elements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) Recommendation of policies to authorize the parallel
processing of construction security plans, construction, and
information technology deployment to reduce accreditation and
approval timelines.
(2) An assessment of the feasibility of adopting
architecture and construction templates to allow for shortening
or eliminating portions of the construction security plan
review and approval process.
(3) An evaluation of current policies regarding the use of
mobile Secret Internet Protocol Router Network and Joint
Worldwide Intelligence Communications System systems within
accredited contractor sensitive compartmented information
facilities, including a review of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff Instruction 6211.02D.
(4) An assessment of the feasibility of delegating the
authority to review construction security plans and associated
30, 60, and 90 percent technical drawings to appropriately
trained sponsor-approved personnel within the Armed Forces,
subject to applicable security standards and oversight.
(5) A proposal to designate shared commercial classified
facilities as valid places to work for all types of classified
work authorized by the Department of Defense.
(6) A proposal to develop and establish a secure,
centralized, digital platform for the management of sensitive
compartmented information facility lifecycle processes,
including--
(A) submission and tracking of construction
security plans, requests for information, fixed
facility checklists, and co-use authorizations; and
(B) utilization of artificial intelligence and
machine-learning tools for construction security plan
validation, interagency compliance, and document
version control.
(7) A list of any additional authorities, appropriations,
or other resources necessary to implement the plan required by
this section.
SEC. 1086. STANDARDIZATION OF DATA ANALYSIS AND VISUALIZATION ACROSS
THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Standardization of Data Analysis and Visualization Required.--
Not later than 365 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each of the military
departments adopts a set of standard data analysis and data
visualization for the collection, management, analysis, visualization,
and reporting of data related to harmful behaviors. Such required data
analysis and visualization standards shall be designed to--
(1) enable commanders at all levels of command to receive
timely, actionable data with consistent metrics, data
visualization, and presentation formats;
(2) support location, identify patterns over time, and
track changes or trends in harmful behavior; and
(3) if the Secretary establishes a working group under
subsection (b), comply with other standards and best practices
identified by the working group.
(b) Working Group on Data Systems and Visualization.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may establish a
working group composed of representatives from each military
department.
(2) Responsibilities.--If the Secretary establishes a
working group under this subsection, the working group shall--
(A) review existing harmful behavior data
management systems, methods of data collection,
management, analysis, reporting, and forms of data
visualization used across the military departments;
(B) identify and share best practices for data
collection, management, analysis, visualization, and
reporting to improve consistency, effectiveness, and
usability across the Department of Defense; and
(C) assess which data elements are not currently
captured in existing harmful behavior data management
systems of record and would benefit from inclusion.
(3) Timeframe for establishment.--If the Secretary
establishes a working group under this subsection, the
Secretary shall establish the working group by not later than
180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Promotion of On-site Installation Evaluation Resilience Index
Summary Application.--The Secretary may promote the on-site
installation evaluation resilience index summary application for wider
use by the military departments, in addition to the systems to address
harmful behavior in use by the military departments as of the date of
the enactment of this Act.
(d) Briefing and Report.--Not later than 365 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide a
briefing and submit a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives on--
(1) the status of the implementation of the standard
features required under subsection (a);
(2) if the Secretary establishes a working group under
subsection (b), the findings and recommendations of the working
group; and
(3) the status of implementing the promotion of the on-site
installation evaluation resilience index summary application
under subsection (c).
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``data collection'' means the capability to
gather user-generated data through system interfaces, with
designated required and optional fields, that is saved to the
system's dataset through structured workflows.
(2) The term ``data visualization'' means the manner in
which information is presented within a data management system,
including the graphical representation of data to improve
clarity, comprehension, analysis, and decision-making by users.
SEC. 1087. PROCESS FOR COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS OF TRANSPORTATION
SERVICE PROVIDERS AND TRANSPORTATION OFFICERS.
(a) Complaints and Investigations.--
(1) Process for submitting complaints.--The Commander of
the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command shall
develop a process through which a transportation service
provider may submit a complaint to the Commander regarding
possible violations of the Military Freight Traffic Unified
Rules Publication or the Defense Transportation Regulations by
Department of Defense transportation officers and
transportation service providers regarding any military
shipments that are required to be processed by the Global
Freight Management System.
(2) Elements.--The complaint process required under
paragraph (1) shall include each of the following:
(A) An identification of the information the
complainant should provide as part of a complaint to
assist the Commander in reviewing and investigating the
complaint, including references to the rules that were
allegedly violated.
(B) A timeline for the adjudication of the
complaint and rendering of an initial finding by an
individual designated by the Commander.
(C) A process for any party to appeal the initial
finding if the party believes the initial finding is
incorrect, a timeline for the review of the appeal, and
a timeline for the Commander to render a final
decision.
(D) Such other elements as the Commander determines
appropriate.
(3) Consequences for violations.--If, pursuant to a
complaint submitted through the complaint process under this
section, a transportation officer or transportation service
provider is found to have violated the Military Freight Traffic
Unified Rules Publication or the Defense Transportation
Regulations, the Commander shall impose a penalty in accordance
with the Military Freight Traffic Unified Rules Publication and
the Defense Transportation Regulations and, if applicable, work
with the transportation officer or transportation service
provider to take corrective action.
(4) Transportation officer actions.--
(A) Notification process.-- The Commander shall
establish a timely process through which a
transportation service provider may notify the Military
Surface Deployment and Distribution Command of any
action a transportation officer imposes against a
transportation service provider, such as a letter of
non-use, if the transportation service provider
believes that such action was improper, excessive, or
not in accordance with the Military Freight Traffic
Unified Rules Publication or Defense Transportation
Regulations.
(B) Authority to override.-- The Commander may
override any action taken by a transportation officer
against a transportation service provider if the
Commander believes such action was improper, excessive,
or not in accordance with the Military Freight Traffic
Unified Rules Publication or Defense Transportation
Regulations. The authority under this subparagraph
includes revoking a letter of non-use, reducing the
duration of a letter of non-use, and removing any
service failure from the record of the transportation
service provider.
(b) Global Freight Management Training.--The Commander of the
Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command shall provide
recurring training to all transportation officers and transportation
service providers that use the Global Freight Management System to
process and award Department of Defense shipments. Such training shall
include--
(1) detailed instruction on the Military Freight Traffic
Unified Rules Publication and Defense Transportation
Regulations;
(2) best practices for processing and awarding shipments in
the Global Freight Management system;
(3) the importance of awarding shipments transparently and
in accordance with Department of Defense policies; and
(4) such other information as the Commander determines
appropriate.
(c) Freight Carrier Registration Program.--
(1) Update.--The Commander of the Military Surface
Deployment and Distribution Command shall update the freight
carrier registration program to ensure that users of the
program, including Department of Defense personnel and
transportation service providers, are able to easily determine
if a standard carrier alpha code belongs to a motor carrier or
broker.
(2) Annual audit requirement.--Not less frequently than
annually, the Commander shall conduct an audit of the freight
carrier registration program to ensure that all approved
transportation service providers have active and appropriate
operating authority from the Department of Transportation.
TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL
Subtitle A--General Provisions
SEC. 1101. LIVING QUARTER ALLOWANCE FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIAN
EMPLOYEES WITH PERMANENT DUTY STATION IN GUAM.
Section 1102 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) 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.''.
SEC. 1102. APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES TO
COMPETITIVE SERVICE AND EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITIONS IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) In General.--Section 3326 of title 5, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in the section heading, by inserting ``certain'' before
``positions''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``the civil service'' and inserting ``the
competitive service or the excepted service''; and
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``for the
purpose'' and all that follows through ``Management''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of
subchapter I of chapter 33 of such title is amended in the item
relating to section 3326 by inserting ``certain'' before ``positions''.
SEC. 1103. PAY FOR CREWS OF VESSELS.
Section 5348 of title 5, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by adding before the period at the
end the following: ``, not to exceed the rate of pay for the
Vice President under section 104 of title 3''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(c) The limitation on pay under section 5307 shall not apply to
an employee whose pay is fixed under subsection (a).''.
SEC. 1104. EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION ON RATE OF BASIC PAY FOR CREWS OF
VESSELS.
Section 5373 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following:
``(c) Subsection (a) shall not apply to the authority of the
Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department to fix
the annual rate of basic pay of officers and crews of vessels as is
consistent with the public interest and in accordance with the
prevailing rates and practices in the commercial maritime industry,
except that the annual rate of basic pay of such an employee may not be
fixed at a rate greater than the annual rate of the salary of the Vice
President under section 104 of title 3.''.
SEC. 1105. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO WAIVE ANNUAL LIMITATION
ON PREMIUM PAY AND AGGREGATE LIMITATION ON PAY FOR
FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES WORKING OVERSEAS.
Subsection (a) of section 1101 of the Duncan Hunter National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110-417; 122
Stat. 4615), as most recently amended by section 1104 of the
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat.
2087), is further amended by striking ``through 2025'' and inserting
``through 2026''.
SEC. 1106. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO GRANT
ALLOWANCES, BENEFITS, AND GRATUITIES TO CIVILIAN
PERSONNEL ON OFFICIAL DUTY IN A COMBAT ZONE.
Paragraph (2) of section 1603(a) of the Emergency Supplemental
Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane
Recovery, 2006 (Public Law 109-234; 120 Stat. 443), as added by section
1102 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2009 (Public Law 110-417; 122 Stat. 4616) and as most recently
amended by section 1105 of the Servicemember Quality of Life
Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
(Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2088), is further amended by striking
``2026'' and inserting ``2027''.
SEC. 1107. DEFENSE WORKFORCE INTEGRATION.
(a) Integration of Military and Civilian Hiring Processes.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Secretaries concerned shall establish a
pathway for medically disqualified entry-level service members
to enter civilian positions for which they are qualified in the
Department of Defense or any of its components.
(2) Air force drive program.--The Air Force's Develop,
Redistribute, Improve, Vault, Expose (DRIVE) program shall be
considered sufficient to meet the requirements of paragraph (1)
and may, but need not, serve as a baseline from which the other
military departments design their programs.
(3) Entry-level service member defined.--In this
subsection, the term ``entry-level service member'' means a
regular or reserve member of the Armed Forces who is currently
attending or has military orders to attend within 90 days--
(A) basic training;
(B) a technical school of the Armed Forces;
(C) a service academy;
(D) the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC);
(E) an officer accession program, including officer
candidate school, officer training school, officer
development school, or equivalent program.
(b) Provision of Information on Career Opportunities in the Defense
Industrial Base to Persons Ineligible for Military Service.--Chapter 50
of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``Sec. 996. Provision of information on career opportunities in the
defense industrial base to persons medically disqualified
for military service
``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish and
implement a program to provide individuals who are not medically
qualified for military service with information on employment
opportunities in the defense industrial base or other employment
opportunities in support of the national interests of the United
States.
``(b) Program.--The program established under subsection (a) shall
inform and refer persons described in subsection (a) to employment,
apprenticeship, and training opportunities in--
``(1) the defense industrial base, including the maritime
and shipbuilding industries;
``(2) cybersecurity or intelligence support roles;
``(3) research and development in defense technologies;
``(4) national emergency and disaster preparedness; or
``(5) any other non-military opportunity the Secretary
considers in the national interests of the United States.
``(c) Collaboration.--The Secretary of Defense shall consult with
entities in the defense industrial base, other Federal agencies, and
academic institutions to carry out this section.''.
(c) Provision to Navy Personnel of Information on Career
Opportunities at Military Sealift Command.--The Secretary of the Navy
shall provide information about career opportunities at Military
Sealift Command and workforce training programs for shipbuilders to all
Navy personnel as part of the Transition Assistance Program process.
(d) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report describing implementation of the requirements
under subsections (a) and (c) of this section and section 996 of title
10, United States Code, as added by subsection (b) of this section.
SEC. 1108. MODIFICATIONS TO TOTAL FORCE MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Guidance.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Office of the Secretary of Defense shall, in
consultation with each Secretary of a military department, provide
guidance to each such Secretary on the analysis required under
subsection (b) of section 129a of title 10, United States Code. Such
guidance shall include defining the seven required elements of the
analysis under such subsection, on either a Department-wide or
component level.
(b) Additional Limitations on Reductions.--Such section 129a is
amended in subsection (b) by inserting after ``full-time equivalent
levels'' the following: ``, or conduct any reductions or realignments
that occur outside the normal programming process (including ad hoc,
immediate, or unprogrammed changes) of 50 employees or more implemented
before or after the submission of the annual budget request,''.
(c) Additional Requirements.--Such section 129a is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``(h) Report to Congressional Defense Committees.--Not later than 1
year after the date of the enactment of this subsection and annually
thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report to the
congressional defense committees containing the analysis conducted
pursuant to subsection (b).''.
(d) RIF Notification.--Section 1597(d) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by inserting ``or
Significant'' after ``Involuntary'';
(2) by striking ``or furlough of'' and inserting
``furlough, or significant reduction of over 50''; and
(3) by adding after the period at the end the following:
``The Secretary shall notify the congressional defense
committees and each Member of Congress representing the area in
which reductions are ordered. Such notification shall include
billet, activity name, number of employees at the location,
number of employees involuntarily separated by billet, reason
for the personnel action, actions to mitigate reductions, and
savings and costs.''.
(e) Briefing.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Office of the Secretary of Defense shall
provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on the
following:
(1) The implementation of subsection (a) of this section.
(2) Efforts to update DOD Directive 1100.4 and DOD
Instruction 1100.22 to address the analysis required under
subsection (b) of such section 129a, as amended by this
section.
SEC. 1109. EXEMPTION FROM CIVILIAN HIRING FREEZE FOR DELAYED DOD
APPOINTMENTS DUE TO ACTIVE DUTY.
(a) In General.--The hiring freeze implemented by the Presidential
Memorandum issued on January 20, 2025, titled ``Hiring Freeze'', or any
extension of such Memorandum or freeze, shall not apply to any
individual who received a final job offer before January 20, 2025, with
respect to a position within the Department of Defense but did not
occupy such position solely as a result of such individual performing
active service (as that term is defined in section 101 of title 10,
United States Code) as a member of the Armed Forces.
(b) Application.--This section shall not be construed to confer any
right or benefit to any individual, or require the Department of
Defense to hire any individual if the applicable position no longer
exists, unless otherwise required by law.
SEC. 1110. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS TO LIMIT COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year
2026 may be used to implement Executive Order 14251, issued on March
27, 2025, relating to Exclusions from Federal labor management
relations programs, or any following policy or guidance.
SEC. 1111. PERSONNEL ACTIONS AGAINST DOD SES CAREER APPOINTEES.
(a) Authority.--
(1) In general.--The head of any element of the Department
of Defense may, as provided in this section, reprimand or
suspend, involuntarily reassign, demote, or remove a career
appointee at the element if the head determines that the
documented misconduct or performance of the career appointee
warrants such action.
(2) Removal from civil service.--If a head removes an
individual under paragraph (1), the head may remove the
individual from the civil service.
(b) Rights and Procedures.--
(1) In general.--An individual who is the subject of an
action under subsection (a)--
(A) is entitled to advance notice of the action and
a file containing all evidence in support of the
proposed action;
(B) may be represented by an attorney or other
representative of the covered individual's choice; and
(C) may grieve the action in accordance with an
independent grievance process that the Secretaries of
the military departments shall establish for purposes
of this subsection.
(2) Time periods.--
(A) Aggregate period.--The aggregate period for
notice, response, and decision on an action under
subsection (a) may not exceed 15 business days.
(B) Response period.--The period for the response
of a covered individual to a notice under paragraph
(1)(A) of an action under subsection (a) shall be 7
business days.
(C) Decision period.--A decision under this
paragraph on an action under subsection (a) shall be
issued not later than 15 business days after notice of
the action is provided to the individual under
paragraph (1)(A). The decision shall be in writing, and
shall include the specific reasons therefor.
(D) Grievance process period.--The Secretaries
shall ensure that the grievance process established
under paragraph (1)(C) takes fewer than 21 days.
(E) Waiver.--The applicable Secretary may waive the
requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (D) if the
Secretary for good cause determines such waiver is in
the interests of due process.
(3) Finality of decisions.--A decision under paragraph (2)
that is not grieved, and a grievance decision under such
subparagraph, shall be final and conclusive, except as provided
in paragraph (4).
(4) MSPB appeal.--An individual may appeal a final decision
under paragraph (3) to the Merit Systems Protection Board. The
Board shall, within 120 days of the filing of the appeal,
decide the appealable action in accordance with the Board's
appellate procedures under section 7701 of title 5, United
States Code, and this section.
(5) Relation to other provisions of law.--Section
3592(b)(1) of title 5, United States Code, and the procedures
under section 7543(b) of such title shall apply to an action
under paragraph (1) unless otherwise provided by this section.
(c) Sunset.--This section and the authority under this section
shall terminate on September 30, 2030.
(d) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``career appointee'' has the meaning given
that term in section 3132(a) of title 5, United States Code.
(2) the term ``civil service'' has the meaning given that
term in section 2101 of such title 5; and
(3) the term ``misconduct'' includes neglect of duty,
malfeasance, or failure to accept a directed reassignment or to
accompany a position in a transfer of function.
Subtitle B--Defense Hiring Modernization Act of 2025
SEC. 1121. SHORT TITLE.
This subtitle may be cited as the ``Defense Hiring Modernization
Act of 2025''.
SEC. 1122. AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE.
(a) Modernizing Competitive Hiring Authorities for Department of
Defense.--Section 3301 of title 5, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``The President'' and inserting ``(a) In
General.--The President''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(b) DOD Procedures.--The President may authorize the Department
of Defense to determine the qualification, examination, and assessment
procedures for positions in the competitive service based primarily on
job-related competencies and skills, including the use of structured
interviews, technical evaluations, or skills-based assessments, and
alternative assessments.''.
(b) Modernizing Public Notice Requirements.--Section 3327 of title
5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(c) The Office of Personnel Management may authorize the
Department of Defense to use flexible outreach methods, including
curated prospect sourcing, provided that all hiring opportunities
remain publicly accessible and merit-based.''.
(c) Elimination of Time-in-grade Restrictions.--Section 3361 of
title 5, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``An individual'' and inserting ``(a) In
General.--An individual''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) DOD Promotions.--Promotions in the competitive service within
the Department of Defense may be made based on demonstrated skills and
qualifications without regard to minimum time-in-grade requirements,
subject to agency policies and applicable merit system principles.''.
(d) Shared Talent Pools and Structured Assessments.--Subchapter I
of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at
the end the following (and conforming the table of sections at the
beginning of such subchapter accordingly):
``Sec. 3330g. DOD use of shared talent pools and structured assessments
``(a) Shared Talent Pools.--The Department of Defense may share
certificates of eligibles and curated prospect pools within the
Department. Certificates issued under this authority shall remain valid
for not less than one year from the date of issuance, subject to
agency-specific qualification checks.
``(b) Structured Assessments.--The Department of Defense shall use
validated structured interviews, technical evaluations, or other
skills-based assessments as part of the hiring process for competitive
service positions at the Department, in accordance with regulations
prescribed by the Office of Personnel Management.''.
(e) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report to the
congressional defense committees on the impact of this subtitle and the
amendments made by this subtitle on hiring at the Department of
Defense. Such report shall include an analysis on the impact on the
length of the hiring process, the quality of applicants, the useability
of the system for applicants and the Department, the total number of
individuals appointed through alternative job postings, the total
number of individuals appointed from a shared applicant pool, and any
identified challenges to hiring.
TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS
Subtitle A--Assistance and Training
SEC. 1201. AUTHORITY TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR SPACE DOMAIN AWARENESS.
Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(10) Space domain awareness.''.
SEC. 1202. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO BUILD CAPACITY OF FOREIGN
SECURITY FORCES.
Subsection (g)(2) of section 333 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by striking ``made'' after ``Amounts''.
SEC. 1203. MODIFICATIONS TO IRREGULAR WARFARE CENTER AND REGIONAL
DEFENSE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM.
Section 345 of title 10, United States Code, is amended as follows:
(1) In the matter preceding subparagraph (A) of subsection
(a)(1), by striking ``may'' and inserting ``shall''.
(2) In subsection (c)(4)(B), by striking ``The Director of
the Defense Security Cooperation Agency'' and inserting ``The
Commander of United States Special Operations Command,
reporting directly to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict,''.
SEC. 1204. MODIFICATION OF PUBLIC REPORTING OF CHINESE MILITARY
COMPANIES OPERATING IN THE UNITED STATES.
Section 1260H(g)(2)(B)(i)(I) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law
116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended by adding at the end before ``;
or'' the following: ``operating inside or outside of China''.
SEC. 1205. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION OF EMERGING
TECHNOLOGIES TO FURTHER THE WARFIGHTING CAPABILITIES OF
THE UNITED STATES AND CERTAIN PARTNER COUNTRIES.
(a) Statement of Policy.--It is the policy of the United States to
support and encourage further defense collaboration with Israel in
areas of emerging technologies capable of enabling the warfighting
capabilities of both the United States and Israel to meet emerging
defense challenges, including in the areas of artificial intelligence,
cybersecurity, robotics, quantum, and automation.
(b) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense, upon request by the
Ministry of Defense of a covered partner country and in consultation
with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and the
Director of National Intelligence, is authorized to carry out, jointly
with the covered partner country, research, development, test, and
evaluation of emerging technologies to further the warfare capabilities
of the United States and the covered partner country to meet emerging
defense challenges, including in the areas of artificial intelligence,
cybersecurity, robotics, quantum, and automation.
(c) Protection of Sensitive Information.--Any activity carried out
pursuant to the authority of subsection (b) shall be conducted in a
manner that robustly protects sensitive information and the national
security interests of the United States and the covered partner
country.
(d) Applicability of Export Control Restrictions.--Any activity
authorized under subsection (b), including fundamental research, open
source, and standards-related activities, for the development,
production, or use of goods, technology, software, knowledge, or source
code shall be subject to--
(1) the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter
C of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations; and
(2) all other laws applicable to the control of arms
exports.
(e) Report.--None of the activities described in subsection (b) may
be carried out with respect to a covered partner country until the date
on which the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary
of State, the Secretary of Commerce, and the Director of National
Intelligence submits to the appropriate congressional committees a
report with respect to that partner country that includes the
following:
(1) A memorandum of agreement between the United States and
the covered partner country regarding sharing of costs and
security safeguards for the activities described in subsection
(b), and any supporting documents.
(2) A certification that such memorandum of agreement--
(A) requires sharing of costs of the activities and
security safeguards described in subsection (b),
including in-kind support, between the United States
and the covered partner country;
(B) establishes the rights of the United States to
any intellectual property developed under the
memorandum of agreement;
(C) requires the United States Government to
receive semiannual reports on expenditure of funds, if
any, by the government of the covered partner country,
including--
(i) a description of what the funds have
been used for;
(ii) a description of when funds were
expended;
(iii) an identification of entities that
expended the funds; and
(iv) the export control regimes in place in
the covered partner country to protect
sensitive technology, including related
intellectual property and innovation efforts;
and
(D) includes robust safeguards against the ability
of the People's Republic of China or other foreign
adversaries of the United States from, directly or
indirectly, accessing, acquiring, or benefitting from
any potential innovation, technology, research,
product, or application funded, produced, or utilized
by the partnership.
(f) Lead Agency.--Not earlier than the date on which the Secretary
of Defense submits the first report pursuant to subsection (e), the
Secretary shall designate the Irregular Warfare Technology Support
Directorate of the Department of Defense as the lead agency of the
Department in carrying out this section.
(g) Semiannual Reports.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the appropriate congressional committees on a semiannual basis a report
that contains a copy of the most recent semiannual report provided by
the government of each covered partner country to the Department of
Defense pursuant to subsection (e)(2)(C).
(h) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee
on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee
on Foreign Relations, and the Select Committee on
Intelligence of the Senate; and
(2) the term ``covered partner country'' means a country
that, as of June 1, 2025, has signed a bilateral agreement with
the United States that is managed by the Irregular Warfare
Technology Support Directorate of the Department of Defense.
SEC. 1206. CYBERSECURITY INTEGRATION.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
Secretary of State, shall cooperate with the Government of Panama to
seek to integrate cybersecurity into current and future joint training
exercises.
(b) Purpose.--The cybersecurity integration in subsection (a)
should--
(1) incorporate elements of the Cyber Cooperation
Arrangement;
(2) provide technical assistance and training, and enhance
joint cooperation to improve mitigation, deterrence, and
detection of cyberattacks and cyber vulnerabilities on critical
infrastructure in and around the Panama Canal; and
(3) incorporate cybersecurity activities into current and
potential joint exercises conducted between the United States
Government and the Government of Panama to improve the security
of the Panama Canal.
(c) Activities.--Activities to further the purpose described in
subsection (b) may include--
(1) information sharing with the Panama Canal Authority and
the Government of Panama regarding cybersecurity threats and
incidents;
(2) technical assistance to the Panama Canal Authority and
the Government of Panama on detection and mitigation of
cyberattacks in order to improve response activities, including
advising national computer security incident response teams;
(3) conducting joint cybersecurity training exercises and
other information sharing activities relating to cybersecurity
with the Government of Panama, including by--
(A) supporting participation by the Government of
Panama in existing cybersecurity training facilitated
or managed by the Department of Defense and approved by
the Secretary of Defense;
(B) incorporating cyber elements into existing
joint training exercises, such as PANAMAX; and
(C) conducting an annual table-top cybersecurity
exercise; and
(4) conducting activities as the Secretary considers
appropriate, consistent with the purposes described in
subsection (b) for the cybersecurity integration described in
subsection (a).
(d) Report and Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of
Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall submit to
the appropriate congressional committees a report and briefing on--
(1) implementation of this section and any challenges
related to implementation; and
(2) any cyber threats, such as ransomware attacks, on
critical infrastructure in and around the Panama Canal, along
with actions taken to address and mitigate these threats.
(e) 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.
Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Israel
SEC. 1211. WAR RESERVE STOCKPILE AUTHORITY FOR ISRAEL.
Section 12001(d) of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act,
2005 (Public Law 108-287; 118 Stat. 1011) is amended by striking
``January 1, 2027'' and inserting ``January 1, 2029''.
SEC. 1212. MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF UNITED STATES-ISRAEL ANTI-
TUNNEL COOPERATION.
Section 1279(f) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2016 (22 U.S.C. 8606 note) is amended by striking
``December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2028''.
SEC. 1213. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF UNITED STATES-ISRAEL
COOPERATION TO COUNTER UNMANNED SYSTEMS IN ALL
WARFIGHTING DOMAINS.
(a) In General.--Section 1278 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (22 U.S.C. 8606 note) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``unmanned aerial
systems'' and inserting ``unmanned systems in all warfighting
domains'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the subsection heading to read as follows:
``United States-israel Program on Countering Unmanned
Systems.--'';
(B) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``to establish
capabilities'' and inserting ``to accelerate
development of advanced technologies''; and
(ii) by striking ``unmanned aerial
systems'' and inserting ``unmanned systems in
all warfighting domains'';
(C) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph
(3);
(D) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
``(2) Activities.--The activities required by this
subsection may include the following:
``(A) Collaborative research initiatives involving
government, private sector, and academic institutions
in the United States and Israel.
``(B) Joint training exercises and information-
sharing mechanisms to maximize the sharing of technical
expertise, data, and tactics related to emerging
unmanned systems and related threats.
``(C) Development of joint technical requirements.
``(D) Collaborative development and evaluation of
novel systems with defense industry partners.
``(E) Coordination with acquisition program offices
of the United States and Israel military service
departments, components, and commands to expedite
deployment of relevant systems and enhance military
readiness.''; and
(E) in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), by
striking ``activities described in paragraph (1)'' and
inserting ``activities described in this subsection'';
(3) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (3)(B), by striking ``aerial'';
and
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``$55,000,000''
and inserting ``$70,000,000'';
(4) in subsection (c), by striking ``an appropriate
research and development entity of a military department'' and
inserting ``the Irregular Warfare Technology Support
Directorate'';
(5) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections
(f) and (g), respectively;
(6) by inserting after subsection (d) the following:
``(e) Annual Report.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
appropriate committees of Congress on an annual basis a report that
shall include for the preceding year a description of activities
conducted under the program including--
``(1) an assessment of progress made by the United States
and Israel in addressing unmanned systems threats and
requirements;
``(2) an assessment of the program's collaboration with
other United States Government programs and defense
contractors;
``(3) an update on efforts to transition capabilities to
acquisition program managers for fielding by United States or
Israeli military services, components, and commands; and
``(4) recommendations for future program activities and
funding.''; and
(7) in subsection (g) (as so redesignated), by striking
``December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2028''.
(b) Transition Provision.--The Secretary of Defense shall continue
to carry out the activities authorized by section 1278 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, as such section was in
effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act, until
such time as the Secretary submits to the appropriate committees of
Congress the report required by subsection (a)(2) of such section for
purposes of carrying of the activities required by such section, as
amended by subsection (a) of this section.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to the Near and Middle East
SEC. 1231. REPEAL OF WAR-RELATED REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CONCLUDED
OPERATIONS.
Section 1221 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2006 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) is repealed.
SEC. 1232. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN
COALITION NATIONS FOR SUPPORT PROVIDED TO UNITED STATES
MILITARY OPERATIONS.
(a) Extension of Authority.--Subsection (a) of section 1233 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law
110-181; 122 Stat. 393) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph
(1) by striking ``beginning on October 1, 2024, and ending on December
31, 2025'' and inserting ``beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on
December 31, 2026,''.
(b) Extension of Limitation on Amount.--Subsection (d)(1) of such
section is amended by striking ``beginning on October 1, 2024, and
ending on December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``beginning on October 1,
2025, and ending on December 31, 2026,''.
SEC. 1233. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE
ASSISTANCE TO VETTED SYRIAN GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS.
Section 1209 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law
113-291; 128 Stat. 3541) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``December 31, 2025''
and inserting ``December 31, 2026'';
(2) in subsection (e)(1)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
striking ``elements of the Syrian opposition and
other''; and
(B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``Shia
militias aligned with or supporting the Government of
Syria'' and inserting ``Shia militias previously
aligned with or supporting the Assad government''; and
(3) in subsection (l)(3)(E)), by striking ``December 31,
2025'' and inserting ``the date specified in the matter
preceding paragraph (1) of subsection (a)''.
SEC. 1234. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE
ASSISTANCE TO COUNTER THE ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND
SYRIA.
Section 1236 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law
113-291; 128 Stat. 3559) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``December 31, 2025''
and inserting ``December 31, 2026'';
(2) by striking subsection (g);
(3) by redesignating subsections (h) through (o) as
subsections (g) through (n), respectively;
(4) in paragraph (1)(C)(i) of subsection (i) (as so
redesignated), by striking ``subsection (l)(2)'' and inserting
``subsection (k)(2)'';
(5) in paragraph (2) of subsection (k) (as so
redesignated)--
(A) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking
``subsection (j)(1)(C)'' and inserting ``subsection
(i)(1)(C)''; and
(B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``subsection
(k)'' and inserting ``subsection (j)''; and
(6) in paragraph (6) of subsection (n) (as so
redesignated), by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting
``December 31, 2026''.
SEC. 1235. COUNTER-TERRORISM SUPPORT.
(a) Authority to Provide Support.--Subsection (a)(1) of section
1226 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
(Public Law 114-92; 22 U.S.C. 2151 note) is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``with Syria'' and
inserting ``with any other country''; and
(2) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``with Libya'' and
inserting ``with any other country''.
(a) Support to Government of Lebanon.--Subsection (c)(2) of such
section is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Such support
may be used only to promote the ability of the armed forces of Lebanon
to counter the threat posed by Lebanese Hezbollah, Hamas, ISIS, and any
other terrorist organization that threaten the security of Lebanon and
its neighbors.''.
(b) Extension of Authority.--Subsection (h) of such section is
amended by striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31,
2026''.
SEC. 1236. PROHIBITION ON FUNDING TO BADR ORGANIZATION.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available to the Secretary of Defense for fiscal year
2026 may be made available to the Badr Organization.
Subtitle D--Reports and Strategies
SEC. 1241. MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY AND
SECURITY DEVELOPMENTS INVOLVING THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION.
Section 1234 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat.
3936) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b) to read as follows:
``(b) Matters to Be Included.--The report required under subsection
(a) shall include the following:
``(1) The goals, factors, and trends shaping Russia's
security strategy and military strategy, including military
spending and investment priorities.
``(2) Developments in the military doctrine, operational
concepts, joint command and organizational structures, and
significant military operations and deployments of the Russian
Armed Forces.
``(3) An assessment of the force structure, readiness, and
capabilities of the Russian Armed Forces.
``(4) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
and force posture of the Russian Armed Forces deployed in the
Arctic and the North Atlantic region.
``(5) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
and force posture of the Russian Armed Forces as they relate to
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), including the
force posture of Russian Armed Forces deployed adjacent to
NATO's borders, including in Kaliningrad.
``(6) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
and force posture of the Russian Armed Forces deployed in
Ukraine or adjacent to Ukraine's borders.
``(7) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
and force posture of the Russian Armed Forces in the Baltic and
Black Seas.
``(8) An assessment of the reconstitution efforts of the
Russian Armed Forces, including its ability to restore losses
from the war in Ukraine and to expand its force beyond 2022
levels.
``(9) An assessment of the impact of United States and
international sanctions on the Russian military's
reconstitution efforts, including an assessment of the impact
of removing sanctions on the Russian military's reconstitution
efforts.
``(10) An assessment of what the Russian Armed Forces has
learned from the war in Ukraine and how it has applied those
lessons.
``(11) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
and force posture of Russia that affect countries in Latin
America and the Caribbean.
``(12) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
and force posture of Russia that affect countries in the Indo-
Pacific, with a specific emphasis on how such strategy,
objectives, and force posture affect the People's Republic of
China.
``(13) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
and force posture of Russia that affect countries in the Middle
East.
``(14) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives,
and force posture of Russia that affect countries in Africa.
``(15) A description of Russia's overseas military basing,
military logistics capabilities, and infrastructure to project
power.
``(16) A summary of all significant Russian cooperation
with foreign forces, including major training and exercises,
foreign deployments, and basing agreements--specifying for each
Russian foreign deployment the number of force deployed, the
types of capabilities deployed, the length of the deployment,
and any agreement enabling or governing the deployment.
``(17) An assessment of relations between the Russian
Federation and Iran, the People's Republic of China, and North
Korea, with respect to security and military matters.
``(18) An assessment of the proliferation activities of
Russia and Russian entities, including activities relating to
the supply of materials, technologies, or expertise relating to
nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction or missile
systems to other states or non-state actors.
``(19) An assessment of Russia's nuclear program and
capabilities, including
``(A) its nuclear strategy and associated
doctrines;
``(B) the size and state of its stockpile and
projections of its future arsenals;
``(C) its civil and military production capacities;
and
``(D) the modernization and force structure of its
strategic forces.
``(20) A description of Russia's current missile defense
strategy and capabilities, including efforts to develop missile
defense capabilities.
``(21) A description of Russia's anti-access and area
denial capabilities.
``(22) A description of Russia's command, control,
communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance modernization program and capabilities and the
applications for such program and capabilities for precision-
guided weapons.
``(23) An assessment of Russia's space and counterspace
programs and capabilities.
``(24) An assessment of Russia's cyberwarfare and
electronic warfare capabilities (including details on the
number of malicious cyber incidents originating from Russia
against Department of Defense infrastructure).
``(25) An assessment of any influence operations or
campaigns by the Russian Federation targeting the United
States, any military alliances and partnerships of which the
United States is a member, or treaty allies of the United
States, including:
``(A) the objectives of such operations;
``(B) the tactics, techniques, and procedures used;
and
``(C) the impact of such operations on the United
States, military alliances or partnerships of which the
United States is a member, or treaty allies of the
United States;
``(D) detail regarding any campaign that
specifically targeted U.S. Department of Defense
personnel; and
``(E) the metrics used to judge the impact of such
operations.
``(26) An assessment of how Russian private military
companies are being utilized to advance the security interests
of the Russian Federation;
``(27) An assessment of the threat perception of the
Russian Federation by U.S. allies and partners in the Indo-
Pacific.
``(28) Other military and security developments involving
Russia that the Secretary of Defense considers relevant to
United States national security.''; and
(2) in subsection (g), by striking ``January 31, 2026'' and
inserting ``January 31, 2030''.
SEC. 1242. REPORT ON UNITED STATES DETERRENCE AND DEFENSE POSTURE IN
THE EUROPEAN REGION.
(a) Report Required.--
(1) In general.--At the same time as the submission of the
budget of the President (submitted to Congress pursuant to
section 1105 of title 31, United States Code) for each of
fiscal years 2027 and 2028, the Commander of the United States
European Command shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report containing the independent assessment of
the Commander with respect to the activities and resources
required, for the first fiscal year beginning after the date of
submission of the report and the four following fiscal years,
to achieve the following objectives:
(A) The implementation of the National Defense
Strategy with respect to the European region.
(B) The maintenance of the comparative military
advantage of the United States and North Atlantic
Treaty Organization (NATO) with respect to the Russian
Federation.
(C) The reduction of the risk of executing
contingency plans of the Department of Defense,
including contingency plans conducted by United States
Central Command and United States Africa Command.
(D) The maintenance of the capability and capacity
to defense the homeland forward.
(2) Matters to be included.--The report required by
paragraph (1) shall include the following:
(A) With respect to the achievement of the
objectives described in paragraph (1), a description of
the intended force structure and posture of assigned
and allocated forces in each NATO member country.
(B) An assessment of the capability requirements to
achieve such objectives.
(C) An assessment of logistics requirements,
including personnel, equipment, supplies, storage, and
maintenance needs to achieve such objectives.
(D) An identification of required infrastructure
and military construction investments to achieve such
objectives.
(E) An assessment of security cooperation
authorities, activities, or resources required to
achieve such objectives.
(F)(i) A plan to fully resource United States force
posture and capabilities, including--
(I) a detailed assessment of the resources
necessary to address the elements described in
subparagraphs (A) through (E), including
specific cost estimates for recommended
investments or projects--
(aa) to maintain a posture and
presence of the United States Armed
Forces that meet the objectives of
paragraph (1);
(bb) to maintain the logistics and
maintenance capabilities and the pre-
positioning of equipment, munitions,
fuel, and materiel that meet the
objectives of paragraph (1);
(cc) to carry out a program of
exercises, training, experimentation,
and innovation for the joint force that
meet the objectives of paragraph (1);
(dd) to maintain the infrastructure
to ensure the responsiveness and
resiliency of the United States Armed
Forces within NATO in order to meet the
objectives of paragraph (1);
(ee) to build the defense and
security capabilities, capacity, and
cooperation of allies and partners that
meet the objectives of paragraph (1);
and
(ff) to modernize the capabilities
available to United States European
Command to meet the objectives of
paragraph (1); and
(II) a detailed timeline to achieve the
intended force structure and posture described
in clause (i).
(ii) The specific cost estimates required by clause
(i)(I) shall, to the maximum extent practicable,
include the following:
(I) With respect to procurement accounts--
(aa) amounts displayed by account,
budget activity, line number, line
item, and line item title; and
(bb) a description of the
requirements for each such amount.
(II) With respect to research, development,
test, and evaluation accounts--
(aa) amounts displayed by account,
budget activity, line number, program
element, and program element title; and
(bb) a description of the
requirements for each such amount.
(III) With respect to operation and
maintenance accounts--
(aa) amounts displayed by account
title, budget activity title, line
number, and subactivity group title;
and
(bb) a description of the specific
manner in which each such amount would
be used.
(IV) With respect to military personnel
accounts--
(aa) amounts displayed by account,
budget activity, budget subactivity,
and budget subactivity title; and
(bb) a description of the
requirements for each such amount.
(V) With respect to each project under
military construction accounts (including
unspecified minor military construction and
amounts for planning and design), the country,
location, project title, and project amount for
each fiscal year.
(VI) With respect to any expenditure or
proposed appropriation not described in
subclauses (I) through (V), a level of detail
equivalent to or greater than the level of
detail provided in the future-years defense
program submitted pursuant to section 221(a) of
title 10, United States Code.
(iii) A budget display, prepared with the
assistance of the Under Secretary of Defense
(Comptroller), that compares the independent assessment
of the Commander of the United States European Command
with the amounts contained in the budget display for
the applicable fiscal year.
(3) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) may be
submitted in classified form, but shall include an unclassified
summary.
(b) Briefing Required.--Not later than 15 days after the submission
of the budget of the President (submitted to Congress pursuant to
section 1105 of title 31, United States Code) for each of fiscal years
2027 and 2028, the Secretary of Defense (acting through the Under
Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Under Secretary of Defense
(Comptroller), and the Director of Cost Assessment and Program
Evaluation) and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall provide
to the congressional defense committees a joint briefing, and any
written comments the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff consider necessary, with respect to their assessments
of the report submitted under subsection (a), including their
assessments of the feasibility and advisability of the plan required by
subsection (a)(2)(F).
TITLE XIII--OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS
Subtitle A--Matters Relating to Europe
SEC. 1301. ALLIED CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNITED STATES FORCE POSTURE ON
NATO'S EASTERN FLANK.
(a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that--
(1) the United States remains steadfast in its ironclad
commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as
the foundation of transatlantic security and to upholding its
obligations under the North Atlantic Treaty, including its
commitment to collective defense under Article 5 of the Treaty;
(2) at this time, United States forces stationed in and
deployed to NATO's eastern flank remain critical to
conventional deterrence and defense on the European continent;
and
(3) NATO allies should strengthen the alliance by
contributing further to the costs associated with the
alliance's force posture on NATO's eastern flank, including
United States forces stationed in and deployed to other allied
countries, not solely within their own national borders, using
the authorities of section 2350j of title 10, United States
Code, as amended by subsection (b).
(b) Amendments.--Section 2350j of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by inserting ``another country or''
before ``a regional organization'';
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
inserting before the colon at the end the following:
``, to be allocated as the country or regional
organization making the contribution may specify'';
(B) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end before
the period the following: ``in the host nation or
another country'';
(C) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end before
the period the following: ``in the host nation or
another country'';
(D) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end before
the period the following: ``in the host nation or
another country''; and
(E) by adding at the end the following:
``(4) Sustainment of United States armed forces in a
deployed, rotational, or permanent change of station status in
a NATO country.'';
(3) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g);
(4) by inserting after subsection (e) the following:
``(f) Limitation on Availability of Contributions for Costs of
Military Construction Projects.--The authority to provide for the
payment of military construction projects of the Department of Defense
under subsection (c)(2) may be exercised only with respect to
contributions accepted under subsection (a) on or after the date of the
enactment of this subsection.''; and
(5) in paragraph (2) of subsection (g) (as so amended), by
amending subparagraph (E) to read as follows:
``(E) The amount of such burden sharing
contributions expended, by eligible category, including
compensation for--
``(i) local national employees;
``(ii) military construction projects;
``(iii) supplies and services of the
Department of Defense; and
``(iv) sustainment of United States armed
forces in a deployed, rotational, or permanent
change of station status in a NATO country.''.
(c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``sustainment of United
States armed forces''--
(1) means the provision of the reasonable and proper costs
of United States armed forces in a deployed, rotational, or
permanent change of station status in a NATO country, for fuel,
transportation, force protection including cyber protection,
training ammunition, utilities, medical and maintenance
services, including that which is required to keep
infrastructure, pre-positioned stocks, and equipment in good
working order; and
(2) does not include pay, allowances, and other normal
benefits to which the United States forces are entitled.
SEC. 1302. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF UKRAINE SECURITY ASSISTANCE
INITIATIVE.
(a) In General.--Section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 129 Stat. 1068) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following:
``(7) Presidential determination.--None of the amounts
authorized to be appropriated by subsection (f) for a fiscal
year may be obligated or expended for that fiscal year until
the date on which the President submits to the congressional
defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives a written determination that doing so is in the
national interest of the United States.'';
(2) in subsection (f), by adding at the end the following:
``(11) For fiscal year 2026, $300,000,000.
``(12) For fiscal year 2027, $300,000,000.''; and
(3) in subsection (h), by striking ``December 31, 2026''
and inserting ``December 31, 2028''.
(b) Applicability.--The amendment made by subsection (a)(1) shall
apply beginning with amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2026.
SEC. 1303. EXTENSION OF REPORT RELATING TO ALLIED AND PARTNER SUPPORT
TO UKRAINE.
Section 1243 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 460) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph
(3); and
(C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
``(2) all allied contributions to Jumpstart Foreign
Military Sales cases or any similar initiatives; and''; and
(2) in subsection (c), by striking ``January 1, 2025'' and
inserting ``January 1, 2027''.
SEC. 1304. OVERSIGHT OF UNITED STATES FORCE POSTURE IN EUROPE.
(a) In General.--Until the date that is 90 days after the date on
which the Commander of the United States European Command and the
Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the heads of other relevant
Federal departments and agencies, have each independently submitted to
the appropriate congressional committees the certifications and
assessments described in subsection (b), none of the funds authorized
to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal
year 2026 for the Department of Defense may be used--
(1) to take any action to reduce the total number of
members of the Armed Forces assigned, deployed, or allocated to
the United States European Command and present in the European
theater to a number less than 76,000; or
(2) to divest, consolidate, or otherwise return to a host
country any sites included in the real property inventory of
the United States European Command as of June 1, 2025.
(b) Certifications and Assessments Described.--The certifications
and assessments described in this subsection shall include the
following:
(1) A certification that such a reduction, divestment,
consolidation, or return of forces from Europe is in the
national security interests of the United States, including a
justification explaining the analysis behind such
certification.
(2) A certification that the Secretary has consulted
appropriately with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (referred
to in this section as ``NATO'') allies and partners regarding
such a reduction, divestment, consolidation, or return.
(3) An assessment of the threat the Russian Federation
poses to NATO in the near-, medium-, and long-term.
(4) A description of the requirements being prioritized
that necessitate such a reduction, divestment, consolidation,
or return.
(5) An analysis of the impact of such a reduction,
divestment, consolidation, or return on the security of the
United States, as well as the deterrence and defense posture of
NATO.
(6) An analysis of the impact of such a reduction,
divestment, consolidation, or return on the ability of the
Armed Forces to support or execute the contingency plans of the
Department of Defense, including operations--
(A) conducted by the United States European
Command, within the area of responsibility of the
European Command; or
(B) by the United States Central Command and the
United States Africa Command, leveraging agreements
with countries in the area of responsibility of the
European Command regarding access, basing, or
overflight.
(7) An analysis of the impact of such a reduction,
divestment, consolidation, or return on the ability of the
Armed Forces to defend the homeland forward.
(8) An analysis of the impact of such a reduction,
divestment, consolidation, or return on military training and
major military exercises, including on interoperability with
NATO allies and partners.
(9) A description of consultations with NATO, as well as
NATO allies and partners, regarding such a reduction,
divestment, consolidation, or return.
(10) A plan for how the United States will coordinate with
NATO to ensure that NATO can assume the capabilities and
responsibilities of the members of the United States Armed
Forces withdrawn as a result of such a reduction, divestment,
consolidation, or return.
(11) An assessment of the impact of such a reduction,
divestment, consolidation, or return on transatlantic
cooperation to deter the People's Republic of China.
(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.
(d) Sunset.--The limitation in subsection (a) shall terminate on
September 30, 2026.
Subtitle B--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region
SEC. 1311. 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 2025'' and inserting ``the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026''; and
(2) by striking ``fiscal year 2025'' and inserting ``fiscal
year 2026''.
(b) Report.--Subsection (d)(1)(A) of such section is amended by
striking ``fiscal years 2026 and 2027'' and inserting ``fiscal years
2027 and 2028''.
(c) Plan Required.--Subsection (e) of such section is amended by
striking ``fiscal years 2026 and 2027'' and inserting ``fiscal years
2027 and 2028''.
SEC. 1312. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR BIEN HOA DIOXIN
CLEANUP.
Section 1253(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat.
3955) is amended by striking ``fiscal year 2025'' and inserting
``fiscal year 2026''.
SEC. 1313. TAIWAN SECURITY COOPERATION INITIATIVE.
Subsection (d) of section 1323 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) is
amended--
(1) by striking ``Of the amounts'' and inserting the
following:
``(1) Of the amounts''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for
fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Defense, not more than
$1,000,000,000 may be made available for the purposes of
subsection (a).''.
SEC. 1314. EXTENSION OF DETERRENCE PILOT PROGRAM.
Section 1314(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 311 note) is amended by
striking ``December 31, 2027'' and inserting ``December 31, 2030''.
SEC. 1315. STRATEGY TO STRENGTHEN MULTILATERAL DETERRENCE IN THE INDO-
PACIFIC.
(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall implement a
strategy to strengthen multilateral deterrence against regional
aggression in the Indo-Pacific region by expanding multilateral
coordination with United States allies and partners in the region, with
particular emphasis on Japan, the Philippines, and Australia, including
through enhancing multilateral access and basing agreements, command
and control structures, intelligence-sharing, and exercises and
operations.
(b) Strategy Requirements.--The strategy required by subsection (a)
shall describe current activities and identify future actions to be
taken over the next 5 years by the Department of Defense to--
(1) leverage reciprocal access agreements between the
United States and its Indo-Pacific allies and partners,
particularly Japan, the Philippines, and Australia, to expand
regional access for these and other allied and partner
militaries, including for purposes of enhancing
interoperability at locations across the Indo-Pacific region,
prepositioning munitions stockpiles, and jointly supporting and
leveraging shared facilities, operational access, and
infrastructure;
(2) improve command and control structures enabling
enhanced multilateral coordination with Indo-Pacific allies and
partners, including through the Combined Coordination Center in
the Philippines, the joint force headquarters of the United
States in Japan, and a potential combined coordination
structure in Australia;
(3) expand intelligence-sharing and maritime domain
awareness among the United States and Indo-Pacific allies and
partners, including through the Bilateral Intelligence Analysis
Cell in Japan and the Combined Coordination Center in the
Philippines; and
(4) expand the scope and scale of multilateral military
exercises and operations in the region, particularly among the
United States, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines, including
more frequent combined maritime operations through the Taiwan
Strait and in the South China Sea.
(c) Submission; Interim Report.--
(1) Submission of strategy.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees the
strategy required by subsection (a), including an
identification of any changes to funding or policy required to
strengthen multilateral deterrence among the United States and
allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific against regional
aggression.
(2) Interim report on implementation.--Not later than March
15, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the progress of
the implementation of the strategy required by subsection (a),
including any resource or authority gaps identified in the
Department's ability to execute the strategy.
SEC. 1316. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON DEFENSE ALLIANCE AND PARTNERSHIP WITH
SOUTH KOREA.
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) reinforcing the United States alliance with South
Korea;
(2) maintaining the presence of approximately 28,500
members of the United States Armed Forces deployed to South
Korea;
(3) enhancing mutual defense base cooperation; and
(4) 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.
TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS
Subtitle A--Military Programs
SEC. 1401. WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026
for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of
the Department of Defense for providing capital for working capital and
revolving funds, as specified in the funding table in section 4501.
SEC. 1402. CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS DESTRUCTION, DEFENSE.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026
for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for Chemical Agents and
Munitions Destruction, Defense, as specified in the funding table in
section 4501.
(b) Use.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection
(a) are authorized for the destruction of lethal chemical agents and
munitions in accordance with section 1412 of the Department of Defense
Authorization Act, 1986 (50 U.S.C. 1521).
SEC. 1403. DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE-WIDE.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department
of Defense for fiscal year 2026 for expenses, not otherwise provided
for, for Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense-wide,
as specified in the funding table in section 4501.
SEC. 1404. DEFENSE INSPECTOR GENERAL.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department
of Defense for fiscal year 2026 for expenses, not otherwise provided
for, for the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of
Defense, as specified in the funding table in section 4501.
SEC. 1405. DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026
for the Defense Health Program for use of the Armed Forces and other
activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for providing for
the health of eligible beneficiaries, as specified in the funding table
in section 4501.
Subtitle B--Other Matters
SEC. 1411. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES FOR FUNDING AND MANAGEMENT OF JOINT
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
MEDICAL FACILITY DEMONSTRATION FUND FOR CAPTAIN JAMES A.
LOVELL HEALTH CARE CENTER, ILLINOIS.
(a) In General.--Section 1704(e) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 123 Stat.
2573), as most recently amended by section 1421(a) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138
Stat. 2129), is amended by striking ``September 30, 2026'' and
inserting ``September 30, 2027''.
(b) Authority for Transfer of Funds.--Of the funds authorized to be
appropriated for section 1405 and available for the Defense Health
Program for operation and maintenance, $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 (a) may be used are operations of the Captain James A.
Lovell Federal Health Care Center, consisting of the North Chicago
Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the Navy Ambulatory Care Center, and
supporting facilities designated as a combined Federal medical facility
under an operational agreement covered by section 706 of the Duncan
Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public
Law 110-417; 122 Stat. 4500).
SEC. 1412. AMENDMENT TO NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE SHORTFALL BRIEFINGS.
(a) In General.--Section 14(f)(2) of the Strategic and Critical
Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-5(f)(2)) is amended--
(1) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:
``(A) a list of the materials described in such paragraph
and, for each such material--
``(i) a description of the material;
``(ii) the priority of the material; and
``(iii) the objective to be achieved if funding is
provided, in whole or in part, for the acquisition of
the material to remedy the shortfall of such material
in the stockpile;''.
(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and'' at the end;
(3) in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end
and inserting a semicolon; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:
``(D) verification that the National Defense Stockpile
Manager manages and evaluates the stockpile using the most
complete and accurate data provided by the military departments
(as defined under section 101(a) of title 10, United States
Code);
``(E) the amounts appropriated by Congress to the stockpile
for both the current fiscal year and the previous fiscal year;
``(F) a description of any progress or mitigation plans
based on recommendations to address such shortfall that were
made in reports submitted under subsection (a) prior to such
briefing;
``(G) a description of the risks resulting from the
inability of the armed services to provide comprehensive data
for all strategic and critical materials;
``(H) the cost to remedy all such shortfalls; and
``(I) the cost to remedy such shortfalls for such materials
that are a priority.''.
(b) Implementation Briefing.--Not later than February 1, 2026, the
Secretary of Defense and the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency
shall jointly provide to congressional defense committees a briefing on
the progress of implementing the recommendations in the report of the
Government Accountability Office titled ``National Defense Stockpile:
Actions Needed to Improve DOD's Efforts to Prepare for Emergencies''
and dated September 10, 2024 (GAO-24-106959), including--
(1) the specific actions taken to implement such
recommendations;
(2) an explanation of any obstacles to implementing such
recommendations;
(3) a description of any planned actions to implement such
recommendations; and
(4) for each such recommendation not fully implemented as
of the date of such briefing, an estimate of the date on which
such recommendation will be fully implemented.
SEC. 1413. BEGINNING BALANCES OF THE DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY WORKING
CAPITAL FUND FOR AUDIT PURPOSES.
For purposes of an audit conducted under chapter 9A of title 10,
United States Code, of the Defense Logistics Agency Working Capital
Fund established pursuant to section 2208 of title 10, United States
Code, Working Capital Funds--
(1) the Fund Balance with Treasury opening balance for
October 1, 2024, for United States Standard General Ledger
Account 101000 is $3,483,483,641.67, as recorded in official
accounting records;
(2) the Unexpended Appropriations-Cumulative opening
balance for October 1, 2024, for United States Standard General
Ledger Account 310000 is $883,887,145.71, as recorded in
official accounting records;
(3) the Cumulative Results of Operations opening balance
for October 1, 2024, for United States Standard General Ledger
Account 331000 is $27,271,547,121.85, as recorded in official
accounting records;
(4) the Contract Authority Carried Forward opening balance
for October 1, 2024, for United States Standard General Ledger
Account 413900 is $13,130,151,985.39, as recorded in official
accounting records;
(5) the Total Actual Resources-Collected opening balance
for October 1, 2024, for United States Standard General Ledger
Account 420100 is $3,578,944,883.86, as recorded in official
accounting records; and
(6) the Unapportioned-Unexpired Authority opening balance
for October 1, 2024, for United States Standard General Ledger
Account 445000 is $507,354,134.72, as recorded in official
accounting records.
SEC. 1414. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT
HOME.
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026
from the Armed Forces Retirement Home Trust Fund the sum of $77,000,000
for the operation of the Armed Forces Retirement Home.
TITLE XV--CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS
Subtitle A--Cyber Operations
SEC. 1501. ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE PROCESSES.
Section 1522 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 2223 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(2)--
(A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at
the end and inserting a semicolon; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraphs:
``(E) defines Department of Defense-wide, mandatory
timelines for activities performed by authorizing
officials with respect to an Authorization to Operate
for cloud-hosted platforms, services, and applications;
and
``(F) establishes processes and policies, developed
in coordination with the Chief Information Officers of
the military departments, for the boards established in
subsections (c) and (d).'';
(2) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections
(e) and (g), respectively;
(3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsections:
``(c) Establishment of Authority-to-Operate Expedited Appeals Board
for the Department of Defense.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a board,
to be known as the `Authority-to-Operate Expedited Appeals
Board'.
``(2) Responsibilities.--
``(A) In general.--The board established under
paragraph (1) shall decide whether to grant each
Authorization to Operate for which a relevant
stakeholder in the Authorization to Operate submission
process submits a request in accordance with
subparagraph (B) not later than 90 days after the date
on which such relevant stakeholder submits such
request.
``(B) Submission.--A relevant stakeholder in the
Authorization to Operate submission process seeking a
decision from the board established under paragraph (1)
with respect to an Authorization to Operate may submit
a request for such decision to such board if--
``(i) a request for such Authorization to
Operate was appropriately submitted to the
authorizing official for such Authorization to
Operate not less than 180 days prior to the
submission to the board; and
``(ii) as of the date of such submission,
such authorizing official has not made a final
decision with respect to such Authorization to
Operate.
``(C) Authorizing official authority.--Upon the
submission of a request for an Authorization to Operate
in accordance with subparagraph (B), the authorizing
official for an Authorization to Operate shall cease to
have authority to grant or deny such Authorization to
Operate.
``(3) Submission for consideration.--The Secretary of
Defense shall ensure that each relevant stakeholder in the
Authorization to Operate submission process may submit to the
board established under paragraph (1) a request for a decision
under paragraph (2).
``(4) Board requirements.--
``(A) Membership.--The board established under
paragraph (1) shall be composed of the following
members:
``(i) The Chief Information Officer of the
Department of Defense.
``(ii) The Commander of the United States
Cyber Command.
``(iii) The Director of the Defense
Information Systems Agency.
``(iv) Any other official determined
appropriate by the chair of such board.
``(B) Chair.--The chair of the board established
under paragraph (1) shall be the Chief Information
Officer of the Department of Defense.
``(C) Frequency.--The board established under
paragraph (1) shall meet not less than frequently than
quarterly.
``(5) Existing forum.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may
designate a body in the Department of Defense to carry
the responsibilities described in paragraph (2) if--
``(i) the body so designated is in
existence as of the date of the enactment of
this subsection: and
``(ii) the responsibilities of such body
relate to managing risks for information
technologies.
``(B) Effects.--If the Secretary of Defense
designates a body under subparagraph (A)--
``(i) paragraph (1) shall not apply with
respect to the Secretary; and
``(ii) such body shall be deemed to be a
board established in such military department
under paragraph (1) for the purposes of
paragraphs (2) and (3).
``(C) Dissolution.--If the body designated by the
Secretary of Defense under this paragraph ceases to
exist or becomes permanently unable to carry out the
responsibilities described in paragraph (2), the
Secretary may designate another body in the Department
of Defense to carry out such responsibilities or
establish a board in accordance with paragraph (1),
except that the Secretary shall establish such board
not later than 180 days after the date on which the
body designated by the Secretary under this paragraph
ceases to exist or becomes permanently unable to carry
out such responsibilities.
``(d) Establishment of Authority-to-Operate Expedited Appeals Board
for the Military Departments.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after enactment
of this Act, each Secretary of a military department shall
establish in such military department a board.
``(2) Responsibilities.--
``(A) In general.--Each board established in a
military department under paragraph (1) shall decide
whether to grant each Authorization to Operate for
which a relevant stakeholder in the Authorization to
Operate submission process submits a request in
accordance with subparagraph (B) not later than 90 days
after the date on which such relevant stakeholder
submits such request.
``(B) Submission.--A relevant stakeholder in the
Authorization to Operate submission process seeking a
decision from a board established in a military
department under paragraph (1) with respect to an
Authorization to Operate may submit a request for such
decision to such board if--
``(i) a request for such Authorization to
Operate was appropriately submitted to the
authorizing official for such Authorization to
Operate not less than 180 days prior to the
submission to the board;
``(ii) the Authorization to Operate is for
an information system of such military
department; and
``(iii) as of the date of such submission,
the authorizing official for such Authorization
to Operate has not made a final decision with
respect such Authorization to Operate.
``(C) Authorizing official authority.--Upon the
submission of a request for an Authorization to Operate
in accordance with subparagraph (B), the authorizing
official for an Authorization to Operate shall cease to
have authority to grant or deny such Authorization to
Operate.
``(3) Submission capability.--The Secretary concerned for a
military department shall ensure that each relevant stakeholder
in the Authorization to Operate submission process may submit
to the board established in such military department under
paragraph (1) a request for a decision under paragraph (2).
``(4) Board requirements.--
``(A) Membership.--A board established in a
military department under paragraph (1) shall be
composed of the following members:
``(i) The Chief Information Officer of such
military department.
``(ii) The service acquisition executive of
such military department.
``(iii) The commanders of the relevant
service cyber components.
``(iv) Any other official determined
appropriate by the chair of such board.
``(B) Chair.--The chair of a board established in a
military department under paragraph (1) shall be the
Chief Information Officer of such military department.
``(C) Frequency.--Each board established under
paragraph (1) shall meet not less than frequently than
quarterly.
``(5) Existing forum.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary of a military
department may designate a body in such military
department to carry the responsibilities of described
in paragraph (2) if--
``(i) the body so designated is in
existence as of the date of the enactment of
this subsection: and
``(ii) the responsibilities of such body
relate to managing risks for information
technologies.
``(B) Effects.--If the Secretary of a military
department designates a body under subparagraph (A)--
``(i) paragraph (1) shall not apply with
respect to such Secretary; and
``(ii) such body shall be deemed to be a
board established in such military department
under paragraph (1) for the purposes of
paragraphs (2) and (3).
``(C) Dissolution.--If the body designated by the
Secretary of a military department under this paragraph
ceases to exist or becomes permanently unable to carry
out the responsibilities described in paragraph (2),
the Secretary may designate another body in such
military department to carry out such responsibilities
or establish a board in accordance with paragraph (1),
except that the Secretary shall establish such board
not later than 180 days after the date on which the
body designated by the Secretary under this paragraph
ceases to exist or becomes permanently unable to carry
out such responsibilities.''; and
(4) by inserting after subsection (e), as so redesignated,
the following new subsection:
``(f) Biannual Report.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than six months after the date
of the enactment of this subsection, and every six months
thereafter under October 1, 2031, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on activities under this section in the six-month period ending
on the date of the submission of such report.
``(2) Contents.--Each report required under paragraph (1)
shall include, for the period covered by such report--
``(A) the number of new Authorizations to Operate;
``(B) the number of Authorizations to Operate
evaluated;
``(C) the number of requests for Authorizations to
Operate that were denied;
``(D) the number of requests for Authorizations to
Operate submitted to the board established under
subsection (c);
``(E) the number of requests for Authorizations to
Operate resolved by the board established under
subsection (c);
``(F) the number of requests for Authorizations to
Operate submitted to a board established under
subsection (d);
``(G) the number of requests for Authorizations to
Operate resolved by a board established under
subsection (d);
``(H) the average length of time required for a
capability to receive an Authorization to Operate in
accordance with the organization's implementation of
the risk management framework publish by the National
Institution of Standards and Technology in NIST Special
Publication 800-37, or any amendatory or superseding
document thereto;
``(I) the number of Authorizations to Operate
issued pursuant to the policy required by subsection
(b);
``(J) the number of requested reciprocal
Authorizations to Operate denied due to insufficiency
of supporting evidence; and
``(K) a narrative summary identifying deficiencies
in Bodies of Evidence packages that prevented an
authorizing official from adopting 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 accordance with the
policy required by subsection (b).''.
SEC. 1502. CODIFICATION OF THE NATIONAL CENTERS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
IN CYBERSECURITY.
(a) Management of the National Centers of Academic Excellence in
Cyber.--
(1) In general.--The Director of Cyber Academic Engagement
Office shall manage the National Centers of Academic Excellence
in Cyber program.
(2) Responsibilities.--In managing the Program, the
Director shall--
(A) consult with the Director of the National
Security Agency, the Director of the Cybersecurity and
Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of
Homeland Security, the Director of the National
Institute of Standards and Technology, the Director of
the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Director
of the National Science Foundation, to ensure that the
cyber education programs and educational resource
development efforts and programs of the Federal
Government do not compete or conflict with each other;
(B) consult with the heads of other appropriate
Federal agencies and representatives of appropriate
private sector entities, academic institutions, and
other organizations as determined necessary by the
Director to make the designations under subsection (b);
and
(C) manage instructional and participatory
opportunities available through the efforts, programs,
initiatives, and investments from primary through
postsecondary levels accounted for in the report
required under section 1649 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-
92; 133 Stat. 1758).
(b) Designations.--
(1) In general.--In addition the responsibilities under
subsection (a)(2), in carrying out the Program, the Director
shall designate academic institutions as National Centers of
Academic Excellence in one or more of cyber defense, cyber
operations, and cyber research.
(2) Criteria.--The Director shall make the designations
under paragraph (1) based on the following:
(A) Academic requirements and best practices
identified by the Director in consultation with
Departments and Agencies enabling the development of
educational programs reflecting the full range of cyber
work roles specified in the Defense Cyber Workforce
Framework, the National Initiative on Cyber Education
Workforce Framework for Cyber published by the National
Institute of Standards and Technology in NIST Special
Publication 800-181, Revision 5, or any successor
framework.
(B) Institutional criteria and requirements
emphasizing the following:
(i) Outreach to the surrounding community
of an eligible academic institution.
(ii) Leadership in contributing to the
development of a national cyber workforce,
including cultivating educational institution
faculty and research leaders.
(iii) Leadership in the development of
educational and performance expectations for
cyber professionals, including through
curriculum and degree offerings to prepare
future cyber professionals of all knowledge and
skill levels.
(iv) Demonstrated commitment to
implementing cyber best practices within the
eligible academic institution across academic
disciplines.
(v) Demonstrated commitment to seek
solutions to challenges in addressing Federal,
State, local, territorial, and Tribal level
Cyber education needs.
(vi) Regional accreditation from one of the
six regional accrediting agencies recognized by
the Federal Department of Education providing
external review to assure quality and ongoing
improvement.
(C) Increasing collaboration within the cyber
education community to support development and sharing
of educational materials and curriculum.
(D) Increasing collaboration with private sector
entities and government employers at the Federal,
State, local, territorial, and Tribal levels to further
define workforce requirements and assist in defining
academic requirements to prepare students for the field
of cyber.
(c) Metrics and Reporting.--
(1) Metrics.--The Director shall--
(A) collaborate with the individuals described in
subsection (a)(2)(A) to identify metrics and annual
data reporting requirements necessary to assess the
degree to which the Program is meeting the objectives
of the Program; and
(B) ensure adequate data and best practices are
made available to the individuals described in
subsection (a)(2)(A) to measure the efficacy of the
Program and the benefits provided to individuals
participating in the Program and to the Department
compared to costs of the Program paid by academic
institutions participating in the Program and sponsors
of the Program.
(2) Annual report.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the
Director shall submit to Congress a report on the benefits
provided to individuals participating in the Program and to the
Department compared to costs of the Program paid by academic
institutions participating in the program and sponsors of the
Program.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``academic institution'' means an eligible and
current United States community college, college, academy,
institute, or university in the United States for designation
under the Program.
(2) The term ``Cyber Academic Engagement Office'' means the
office established under section 2192c(a) of title 10, United
States Code.
(3) The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Cyber
Academic Engagement Office.
(4) The term ``Program'' means the National Centers of
Academic Excellence in Cyber program.
SEC. 1503. ASSESSMENT OF CYBER OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO GEOGRAPHIC
COMBATANT COMMANDS.
(a) Reports.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, each commander of a unified combatant command,
other than the Commander of the United States Cyber Command, shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report assessing the
sufficiency of support provided by the Commander of United States Cyber
Command in carrying out the mission of such unified combatant command.
(b) Elements.--Each report submitted by a commander of a unified
combatant command under subsection (a) shall include an evaluation of--
(1) the ability of the United States Cyber Command and the
service cyber components to provide to such combatant command
capabilities that align with the operational requirements of
such commander, including capabilities to support such
commander acting with respect to targets on the joint
integrated prioritized target list of such commander; and
(2) such other matters as determined appropriate by such
commander.
SEC. 1504. LIMITATION ON THE DIVESTMENT, CONSOLIDATION, AND CURTAILMENT
OF CERTAIN ELECTRONIC WARFARE TEST AND EVALUATION
ACTIVITIES.
(a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of the Army shall not take any
action to divest, consolidate, or curtail any electronic warfare test
and evaluation activities that were part of an Army element of the
Major Range and Test Facility Base on or before the date of the
enactment of this Act until the Secretary submits to the congressional
defense committees the report described in subsection (b).
(b) Report.--The report described in this subsection is a report on
a decision of the Secretary to divest, consolidate, or curtail an
electronic warfare test or evaluation activity described in subsection
(a) that contains the following:
(1) A description of the analytic basis used by the
Secretary for making the decision, including matters relating
to any cost, workload, and workforce requirements, as well as
any analysis relating to operational impact on users of the
activities.
(2) The findings from an independent review by the Director
of the Office of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation of all
analyses described in paragraph (1).
(3) A certification by the Director of the Test Resource
Management Center that the analyses described in paragraph (1)
and the decision of the Secretary meet the requirement of the
Department of Defense, as required by section 4173(c)(1)(B) of
title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 1505. INCENTIVIZATION PLAN FOR CRITICAL SKILLS FOR MEMBERS OF THE
ARMED FORCES TO CARRY OUT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CYBER
OPERATIONS.
(a) Plan Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with
the Commander of the United States Cyber Command, shall develop and
implement a plan to incentivize critical skills and proficiencies for
covered members of the Armed Forces required to carry out Department of
Defense cyber operations.
(b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) An identification of critical skills and proficiencies
required by covered members of the Armed Forces to carry out
Department of Defense cyber operations.
(2) A process for reassessment of critical skills and
identification of lessons learned with respect to such
operations.
(3) An identification of skill sets related to such
operations that should require periodic recertification.
(4) Estimated personnel levels required for each skill set
and proficiency related to such operations.
(5) A process for identifying personnel levels and skills
of covered members of the Armed Forces that may be useful for
such operations.
(6) A process for providing continuation or certification
pay for each skill set needed for such operations.
(7) An anticipated budget for incentives to be used with--
(A) the level of cyber operations personnel as of
the date of the enactment of this Act; and
(B) a level of cyber operations personnel that the
Secretary considers to be full capacity.
(c) Report.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the Secretary of the
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
containing the plan required under subsection (a).
(d) Covered Members of the Armed Forces Defined.--In this section,
the term ``covered members of the Armed Forces'' means members of the
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.
SEC. 1506. EVALUATION OF JOINT TASK FORCE-CYBER FOR THE INDO-PACIFIC
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY.
(a) Evaluation.--Not later than July 1, 2026, the Secretary of
Defense, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber
Policy, in collaboration with the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff, the Commander of United States Cyber Command, and the Commander
of United States Indo-Pacific Command, shall conduct a comprehensive
evaluation and provide recommendations on establishing a Joint Task
Force-Cyber for the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility.
(b) Evaluation Requirements.--The evaluation required under
subsection (a) shall include the following:
(1) An assessment of cyber force employment requirements
and capabilities for the Indo-Pacific Command area of
responsibility.
(2) An assessment of the operational requirements for Joint
Task Force-Cyber elements in each geographic combatant command
area of operations.
(3) An analysis of the optimal command and control
structures for the elements of Joint Task Force-Cyber,
including--
(A) the designation of Joint Task Force
Establishing Authority described in Joint Publication
3-33 of the Joint Task Force Headquarters (January 31,
2018);
(B) the alignment of operational control and
tactical control authorities over subordinate forces
assigned to Joint Task Force-Cyber; and
(C) concurrent Joint Task Force Establishing
Authority management structures between United States
Cyber Command and the United States Indo-Pacific
Command.
(4) An assessment of force structure requirements,
including--
(A) the subordinate forces to be assigned to each
planned element of Joint Task Force-Cyber, including--
(i) Joint Forces Headquarters Cyber of the
Navy;
(ii) Joint Task Force Ares;
(iii) Task Force Two of the Cyber National
Mission Force; and
(iv) Forward Information Warfare Command
Pacific of the Navy;
(B) the personnel and resources required to carry
out the mission of Joint Task Force-Cyber; and
(C) sources of personnel required to meet such
personnel requirements.
(5) An evaluation of the integration and sustainment of
cyber capabilities and effects.
(6) An identification of supporting infrastructure
requirements for the Indo-Pacific Command to conduct cyber
activities in support of the military objects of the Indo-
Pacific Command.
(7) A description of potential missions and lines of effort
for elements of Joint Task Force-Cyber.
(8) Such other matters as the Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Cyber Policy and the Vice Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff determine appropriate.
(c) Implementation Plan for Joint Task Force-Cyber.--The evaluation
required under subsection (a) shall include a comprehensive
implementation plan for establishing Joint Task Force-Cyber for the
United States Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility that is
based, as determined appropriate, on the findings of such evaluation.
(d) Report.--Not later than July 1, 2026, the Assistant Secretary
of Defense for Cyber Policy, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff, and the Commander of United States Cyber Command shall jointly
submit to the Secretary of Defense and the congressional defense
committees a report containing--
(1) the results of the evaluation required under subsection
(a);
(2) the implementation plan required under subsection (c);
(3) the views from each of the geographic combatant
commands regarding the findings of such evaluation and such
implementation plan; and
(4) recommendations for legislative or administrative
actions required to implement such implementation plan.
Subtitle B--Cybersecurity
SEC. 1511. ANNUAL REPORT ON WEAPON SYSTEMS DATA ACCESSIBILITY AND
SECURITY.
(a) In General.--Not later than April 30, 2026, and annually
thereafter until September 30, 2030, the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Secretary of the Army, Secretary of the Navy, and
Secretary of the Air Force, shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report analyzing the weapons platforms of the Department
of Defense that lack onboard, real-time cybersecurity capabilities.
(b) Elements.--Each annual report submitted under subsection (a)
shall include, for each weapons platform analyzed in such report, the
following:
(1) An explanation of why onboard, real-time cybersecurity
capabilities have not yet been integrated into such weapons
platform.
(2) An estimate of the cost to implement onboard, real-time
cybersecurity capabilities into such weapons platform to enable
monitoring and detection of cyber intrusions.
(3) A timeline, correlated with the cost estimate required
under paragraph (2), to implement onboard, real-time
cybersecurity capabilities across the entire inventory of the
Department of Defense of such weapons platform.
(c) Onboard, Real-time Cybersecurity Capabilities Defined.--In this
section, ``onboard, real-time cybersecurity capabilities'' means
technologies integrated into a weapons platform that mitigate cyber
risks to operation, including serial bus monitoring capabilities or
runtime application self-protection capabilities.
SEC. 1512. INCORPORATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CONSIDERATIONS INTO
ANNUAL CYBERSECURITY TRAINING.
(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, shall revise
the mandatory annual training on cybersecurity for members of the Armed
Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense to include
content related to the unique cybersecurity challenges posed by the use
of artificial intelligence.
(b) Briefings.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter until the training
described in subsection (a) has been revised as required by such
subsection, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense
shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and Senate a briefing on the progress of such revision.
SEC. 1513. UPDATE TO CYBER SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS
CONTRACTS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall implement
regulations requiring that each covered telecommunications contract
includes updated cyber security requirements for Department wireless
telecommunication devices to protect against domestic and international
cybersecurity attacks, including SS7 signaling attacks, diameter
signaling attacks, SIM hacking, and simulated cellular sites.
(b) Elements.--The cyber security requirements required to be
included in covered telecommunication contracts under subsection (a)
shall include the following:
(1) Disabling the use of 2G and 3G telecommunication
networks by Department wireless telecommunication devices, and
security vulnerabilities in inbound and outbound Signaling
System 7 traffic from foreign countries and operators of
foreign telecommunications networks.
(2) Providing protection against all categories of Diameter
protocol exploitation, including Category 0 non-application
information, Category 1 application ID and command codes,
Category 2 application-specific values, and Category 3 location
and time.
(3) Enabling and facilitating rotation of traditionally
persistent alphanumeric identifiers used to authentic users,
including the international mobile subscriber identity for
users, including the international mobile subscriber identity.
(4) Real-time monitoring and blocking of suspicious
connections and requests that pose a high risk to
cybersecurity, including any connection or request that would
force a Department wireless telecommunication device to use a
3G telecommunication network, improperly filtered signaling
traffic, and connections or requests that do not match the
location of the subscriber, as well as real-time alerting when
a user of Department wireless telecommunication device is
targeted by a high-risk connection or request.
(5) Encrypting data and call sessions, encrypting call data
records in storage, and storing call data records not longer
than 60 days.
(6) Apply modern cryptographic protections to prevent the
ability to transfer phone numbers between devices and disabling
user requests to transfer phone numbers between devices.
(7) Hosting the software infrastructure for the mobile
network in a commercial cloud computing environment and making
publicly available quarterly cybersecurity audits conducted by
independent auditors on behalf of the Department of Defense.
(c) Certification.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall certify to the
congressional defense committees that the Secretary of the Navy has
implemented the regulations required by subsection (a).
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered telecommunications contract'' means
a contract--
(A) that is entered into under the multiple award
contract (as defined in section 3302(a) of title 41,
United States Code) described in the memorandum of the
Department of Defense entitled ``DoD UNCLASSIFIED
Wireless Mobile Services and Devices Spiral 4'' and
dated May 23, 2024; or
(B) under which the Navy acquires wireless
telecommunication services or devices.
(2) The term ``Department wireless telecommunication
device'' means a wireless telecommunication device--
(A) acquired under a covered telecommunications
contract; or
(B) that is using wireless telecommunication
services under a covered telecommunications contract.
SEC. 1514. FEDERAL CONTRACTOR VULNERABILITY DISCLOSURE POLICY.
(a) Recommendations.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of
Management and Budget, in consultation with the Director of the
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the National
Cyber Director, the Director of the National Institute of
Standards and Technology, and any other appropriate head of an
Executive department, shall--
(A) review the Federal Acquisition Regulation
contract requirements and language for contractor
vulnerability disclosure programs; and
(B) recommend updates to such requirements and
language to the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council.
(2) Contents.--The recommendations required by paragraph
(1) shall include updates to such requirements designed to
ensure that covered contractors implement a vulnerability
disclosure policy consistent with NIST guidelines for
contractors as required under section 5 of the IoT
Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 278g-3c;
Public Law 116-207).
(b) Procurement Requirements.--Not later than 180 days after the
date on which the recommended contract language developed pursuant to
subsection (a) is received, the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council
shall review the recommended contract language and update the FAR as
necessary to incorporate requirements for covered contractors to
receive information about a potential security vulnerability relating
to an information system owned or controlled by a contractor, in
performance of the contract.
(c) Elements.--The update to the FAR pursuant to subsection (b)
shall--
(1) to the maximum extent practicable, align with the
security vulnerability disclosure process and coordinated
disclosure requirements relating to Federal information systems
under sections 5 and 6 of the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act
of 2020 (Public Law 116-207; 15 U.S.C. 278g-3c and 278g-3d);
and
(2) to the maximum extent practicable, be aligned with
industry best practices and Standards 29147 and 30111 of the
International Standards Organization (or any successor
standard) or any other appropriate, relevant, and widely used
standard.
(d) Waiver.--The head of an agency may waive the security
vulnerability disclosure policy requirement under subsection (b) if--
(1) the agency Chief Information Officer determines that
the waiver is necessary in the interest of national security or
research purposes; and
(2) if, not later than 30 days after granting a waiver,
such head submits a notification and justification (including
information about the duration of the waiver) to the Committee
on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs of the Senate.
(e) Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition
Regulation.--
(1) Review.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall review
the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition
Regulation contract requirements and language for contractor
vulnerability disclosure programs and develop updates to such
requirements designed to ensure that covered contractors
implement a vulnerability disclosure policy consistent with
NIST guidelines for contractors as required under section 5 of
the IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 278g-
3c; Public Law 116-207).
(2) Revisions.--Not later than 180 days after the date on
which the review required under subsection (a) is completed,
the Secretary shall revise the DFARS as necessary to
incorporate requirements for covered contractors to receive
information about a potential security vulnerability relating
to an information system owned or controlled by a contractor,
in performance of the contract.
(3) Elements.--The Secretary shall ensure that the revision
to the DFARS described in this subsection is carried out in
accordance with the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) of
subsection (c).
(4) Waiver.--The Chief Information Officer of the
Department of Defense, in consultation with the National
Manager for National Security Systems, may waive the security
vulnerability disclosure policy requirements under paragraph
(2) if the Chief Information Officer--
(A) determines that the waiver is necessary in the
interest of national security or research purposes; and
(B) not later than 30 days after granting a waiver,
submits a notification and justification (including
information about the duration of the waiver) to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``agency'' has the meaning given the term in
section 3502 of title 44, United States Code.
(2) The term ``covered contractor'' means a contractor (as
defined in section 7101 of title 41, United States Code)--
(A) whose contract is in an amount the same as or
greater than the simplified acquisition threshold; or
(B) that uses, operates, manages, or maintains a
Federal information system (as defined by section 11331
of title 40, United Stated Code) on behalf of an
agency.
(3) The term ``DFARS'' means the Department of Defense
Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
(4) The term ``Executive department'' has the meaning given
that term in section 101 of title 5, United States Code.
(5) The term ``FAR'' means the Federal Acquisition
Regulation.
(6) The term ``NIST'' means the National Institute of
Standards and Technology.
(7) The term ``OMB'' means the Office of Management and
Budget.
(8) The term ``security vulnerability'' has the meaning
given that term in section 2200 of the Homeland Security Act of
2002 (6 U.S.C. 650).
(9) The term ``simplified acquisition threshold'' has the
meaning given that term in section 134 of title 41, United
States Code.
Subtitle C--Information Technology and Data Management
SEC. 1521. BIOLOGICAL DATA FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
(a) AI Accessibility to Qualified Biological Data Resources.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop
and implement requirements that ensure qualified biological
data resources created by research entirely funded by the
Department of Defense are collected and stored in a manner that
facilitates the use of such qualified biological data resources
for advanced computational methods, including artificial
intelligence.
(2) Rules of requirements.--The requirements implemented
under subsection (a) shall include the following:
(A) A definition of the term ``qualified biological
data resource'' for the purposes of such requirements,
which shall be based on one or more of the following
criteria:
(i) The type of biological data generated.
(ii) The size of collection of such
biological data.
(iii) The amount of Federal funds awarded
to the research that created such qualified
biological data resource.
(iv) The level of sensitivity of the
biological data generated.
(v) Any other factor determined appropriate
by the Secretary of Defense.
(B) Guidance on the metrics and metadata included
under such requirements to indicate data quality,
including usability, interoperability, and
completeness.
(C) Requirements for tiered levels of cybersecurity
safeguards and access controls for the storage of
biological data.
(D) Exceptions to such requirements, including for
biological data that may implicate national security.
(E) Requirements for the protection of the privacy
of individuals.
(b) Consultation.--In developing and implementing the requirement
under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with the Secretaries
of the Armed Forces, the heads of the research laboratories of each of
the Armed Services, and private sector and academia recipients of
funding for research from the Department of Defense to ensure that such
requirements are not overly burdensome.
(c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall
submit to Congress a report describing the progress made in developing
and implementing the requirements under subsection (a), including--
(1) the quantity of the biological data generated and
stored in accordance with such requirement and accessible
through application programming interfaces;
(2) user engagement with biological data in accordance with
such requirements.
SEC. 1522. PROCUREMENT OF BEST-IN-CLASS CYBER DATA PRODUCTS AND
SERVICES.
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Chief Information
Officer, shall provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services
of the Senate and the House of Representatives on plans to establish an
open and competitive process pursuant to section 1521 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10
U.S.C. 2224 note) to provide best-in-class cybersecurity solutions
(including endpoint, identity, and threat hunting solutions) and the
benefits associated with the use of multiple different cybersecurity
providers to support operational resilience of Department of Defense
information networks.
Subtitle D--Artificial Intelligence
SEC. 1531. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING SECURITY IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
(a) Cybersecurity Policy for Artificial Intelligence and Machine
Learning Use.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop
and implement a Department-wide policy for the cybersecurity
and governance of artificial intelligence and machine learning,
as well as the models for artificial intelligence and machine
learning used in national defense applications.
(2) Policy elements.--The policy required under paragraph
(1) shall address the following:
(A) Protection against security threats specific to
artificial intelligence and machine learning, including
model serialization attacks, model tampering, data
leakage, adversarial prompt injection, model
extraction, model jailbreaks, and supply chain attacks.
(B) Use of cybersecurity measures throughout the
life cycle of systems using artificial intelligence or
machine learning.
(C) Adoption of industry-recognized frameworks to
guide the development and implementation of artificial
intelligence and machine learning security best
practices.
(D) Standards for governance, testing, auditing,
and monitoring of systems using artificial intelligence
and machine learning to ensure the integrity and
resilience of such systems.
(E) Training requirements for the workforce of the
Department of Defense to ensure personnel are prepared
to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities that are
specific to artificial intelligence and machine
learning.
(3) Review and report.--
(A) Review.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct
a comprehensive review to identify and assess the
effectiveness of the artificial intelligence and
machine learning cybersecurity and governance practices
of the Department of Defense.
(B) Report.--
(i) In general.--Not later than August 31,
2026, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the House
of Representatives and the Senate a report on
the findings of the review conducted under
subparagraph (A).
(ii) Contents.--The report required under
clause (i) shall include--
(I) an assessment of the current
security practices for artificial
intelligence and machine learning
across the Department of Defense;
(II) an assessment of the
cybersecurity risks posed by the use of
authorized and unauthorized artificial
intelligence software, including models
developed by companies headquartered in
or operating from foreign countries of
concern, by the Department;
(III) an identification of gaps in
the existing security measures of the
Department related to threats specific
to the use of artificial intelligence
and machine learning;
(IV) an analysis of the potential
of security management, access, and
runtime capabilities for artificial
intelligence in the commercial sector
for use by the Department to defend
system using artificial intelligence
from threats, minimize data exposure
resulting from the use of such systems,
and maintain the trustworthiness of
applications of the Department that use
artificial intelligence;
(V) an evaluation of the alignment
of the policies of the Department with
industry frameworks;
(VI) recommend actions to enhance
the security, integrity, and governance
of artificial intelligence and machine
learning models used by the Department;
and
(VII) an identification of any
additional authorities, resources, or
legislative actions required for the
Department to effectively implement
artificial intelligence and machine
learning model security policy required
by paragraph (1).
(b) Bill of Materials for Artificial Intelligence.--
(1) In general.--Any policy, regulation, guidance, or
requirement issued by the Department of Defense relating to the
use, submission, or maintenance of a software bill of materials
shall also apply to an artificial intelligence software bill of
materials, to the extent practicable, for all artificial
intelligence systems, models, and software used, developed, or
procured by the Department.
(2) Implementation and oversight.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense, acting through the Chief Digital and Artificial
Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense and Chief
Information Officer of the Department of Defense, shall revise
the regulations, guidance, and policies of the Department of
Defense to comply with paragraph (1), including guidance and
standards for artificial intelligence software bill of
materials, in accordance with the best practices for software
bill of materials.
(3) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Department of
Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
House of Representatives and the Senate a report on--
(A) the status of the implementation of
requirements for artificial intelligence software bill
of materials under this subsection, including
challenges, recommendations, and potential legislative
or regulatory modifications needed to enhance the
effectiveness of such implementation;
(B) the feasibility and necessity to update
Department of Defense Instruction 5000.87, Operation of
the Software Acquisition Pathway (October 2, 2020) and
the software acquisition pathway established under
section 3603 of title 10, United States Code, with
requirements for artificial intelligence software bill
of materials and more detailed software bill of
materials in the procurement of software, hardware,
artificial intelligence technologies, and cryptographic
technologies; and
(C) the estimated costs for the implementation of
the policies for artificial intelligence software bill
of materials and more detailed software bill of
materials required under this subsection and described
in subparagraph (B), including for any new systems or
investments required to support greater implementation
and adoption by the Department of Defense of artificial
intelligence.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The terms ``artificial intelligence'' and ``machine
learning'' have the meanings given such terms, respectively, in
section 5001 of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative
Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9401).
(2) The term ``artificial intelligence software bill of
materials'' means the records kept in the normal course of
business that identify each component, library, and dependency
comprising an artificial intelligence software application.
(3) The term ``software bill of materials'' means the
records kept in the normal course of business that identify
each component, library, and dependency comprising a software
application.
SEC. 1532. PILOT PROGRAM FOR DATA-ENABLED FLEET MAINTENANCE.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary concerned for a covered armed
force, in consultation with the Chief Digital and Artificial
Intelligence Officer of the Department of Defense, shall establish in
such covered armed force a pilot program under which the covered armed
force shall use commercially available artificial intelligence
technologies to improve the maintenance of ground vehicles performed by
such covered armed force.
(b) Objectives.--Under the pilot program established under
subsection (a), the Secretary concerned shall--
(1) assess the feasibility and effectiveness of artificial
intelligence-driven approaches in improving maintenance regimes
for ground vehicles;
(2) assess the cost savings resulting from the use of
artificial intelligence technology for the maintenance of
ground vehicles; and
(3) identify and mitigate potential challenges and risks
associated with the integration of artificial intelligence
technology for modernized maintenance of ground vehicles,
including cybersecurity concerns.
(c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, each Secretary concerned for a covered armed
force shall submit to Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate a report on the activities performed
under the pilot program established under subsection (a) in such
covered armed force.
(d) Termination.--The authority to carry out a pilot program under
subsection (a) shall terminate on January 1, 2029.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered armed force'' means the Army, Navy,
or Air Force.
(2) The term ``Secretary concerned'' has the meaning given
such term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 1533. GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE.
(a) In General.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the
Secretary of Defense shall carry out not less than two and not more
than 12 generative artificial intelligence efforts to enhance the
national security of the United States and the capabilities of the
Department of Defense and to accelerate the adoption to generative
artificial intelligence capabilities at the Department of Defense.
(b) Designation of Responsible Organization.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall designate an organization in the Department of Defense
which shall be responsible for managing and coordinating the efforts
under subsection (a).
(c) Scope.--In managing the efforts under subsection (a), the head
of the organization designated under subsection (b), in coordination
with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the commanders of
the combatant commands, shall evaluate how generative artificial
intelligence can enhance the efficiency and improve the mission
effectiveness of the Department of Defense with respect to the
following:
(1) Damage assessment from battlefield imagery and video.
(2) Human and machine teaming interfaces.
(3) Cybersecurity.
(4) Mission analysis.
(5) Order of battle.
(6) Mission planning.
(7) Intelligence collection and analysis.
(8) Any other areas the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff or the commanders of the combatant commands determine
appropriate in addressing existing or anticipated mission
requirements of the Department of Defense.
Subtitle E--Reports and Other Matters
SEC. 1541. MODIFICATION TO CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT REGARDING
CONTRACTING FOR MILITARY RECRUITING.
Section 1555 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 581; 10 U.S.C. 503 note) is
amended by striking subsection (c).
SEC. 1542. OCCUPATIONAL RESILIENCY OF THE CYBER MISSION FORCE.
(a) Requirement.--Beginning not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Personnel and Readiness and the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy,
in coordination with the Principal Cyber Advisors of the military
departments and the Commander of the United States Cyber Command, shall
jointly carry out an initiative to understand and address occupational
resiliency challenges at the duty locations of the Cyber Mission Force
by ensuring that--
(1) behavioral health professionals are assigned to the
operating locations of United States Cyber Command and the
Cyber Mission Force; and
(2) each such professional holds the security clearance
necessary to provide treatment to the members of the Armed
Forces assigned at such duty locations.
(b) Quarterly Briefings.--On a quarterly basis during the one-year
period beginning on the date on which the initiative under subsection
(a) commences, the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy shall
jointly provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives a briefing on the following:
(1) The status of carrying out such initiative.
(2) Validation of the security clearances held by
behavioral health professionals assigned under such subsection.
(3) An analysis of clinical acuity being treated by such
professionals.
(4) Identified challenges to carrying out such initiative.
(5) Efforts to improve the awareness by members of the
Armed Forces assigned to the Cyber Mission Force with respect
to the availability of appropriately cleared behavioral health
professionals who can treat such members.
(6) Any other information the Under Secretary or the
Assistant Secretary determines appropriate.
(c) Occupational Resiliency Challenges Defined.--In this section,
the term ``occupational resiliency challenges'' means behavioral health
challenges relating to an occupation and work-related stress.
SEC. 1543. ASSESSMENT OF CYBER-PHYISCAL RANGES AS POTENTIAL NATIONAL
CYBER RANGE COMPLEXES.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
House of Representatives and the Senate a report assessing the benefits
and costs of designating the cyber-physical ranges of the Department of
Defense as National Cyber Range complexes or providing the treatment of
such cyber-physical ranges in a manner that is similar to the treatment
of a National Cyber Range complex, including--
(1) an assessment of whether to so designate one or more
such cyber-physical ranges or to so treat such cyber-physical
ranges; and
(2) a plan for making such designations and a plan for so
treating such cyber-physical ranges, each of which shall
include--
(A) the designation of an entity within the Office
of the Under Secretary that is best placed to assume
responsibility for the oversight, operation, and
sustainment of such cyber-physical ranges;
(B) the annual funding requirements for entity
designated under subparagraph (A) to operate, sustain,
and, if necessary, modernize such cyber-physical
ranges; and
(C) an estimated timeline for transitioning the
management of such cyber-physical ranges to the entity
designated under subparagraph (A).
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``cyber-physical range'' means a range that
simulates a real-world environment across physical, logical and
cyber-persona layers that can be used for research,
development, testing, training and evaluation through the
competition continuum.
(2) The term ``National Cyber Range complex'' means an
integrated cyber range capability operated by the Department of
Defense Test Resource Management Center.
SEC. 1544. REPORT ON REPLACEMENT OF TIME DIVISION MULTIPLEXING LINES AT
ARMORIES OF THE AIR NATIONAL GUARD AND THE ARMY NATIONAL
GUARD.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary
of the Army shall jointly submit to the Committee on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives a report detailing the costs and timelines
for replacing Time Division Multiplexing lines with modern
communication technologies in armories of the Air National Guard and
the Army National Guard.
(b) Contents.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
include--
(1) an identification of the Time Division Multiplexing
lines technologies to be replaced and the replacement modern
communication technologies, including the current deployment of
such technologies across the Department of Defense;
(2) an explanation of the costs associated with replacing
Time Division Multiplexing lines technologies identified under
paragraph (1), including any changes to sustainment costs, and
the sources of funding to pay for such costs;
(3) an assessment of the operational effects associated
with the replacement described in subsection (a); and
(4) the current timelines and resources allocated for such
replacement.
TITLE XVI--SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE
MATTERS
Subtitle A--Space Activities
SEC. 1601. ACQUISITION CAREER PATH IN THE SPACE FORCE.
(a) Assignment After Initial Officer Training.--Chapter 908 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``Sec. 9088. Duty assignments after officer training course
``(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure
that not less than 40 percent of the members of the Space Force in each
class of members that complete an initial Space Force officer training
course are assigned to--
``(1) an integrated mission delta;
``(2) the National Reconnaissance Office; or
``(3) an office or command within the Space Force that
provides opportunities for both acquisition and operational
experience during an initial duty assignment after completion
of such course.
``(b) Report.--Not later than 15 days after a class of members of
the Space Force completes an initial Space Force officer training
course, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the
congressional defense committees--
``(1) a certification indicating that the Secretary has
complied with subsection (a); and
``(2) a description of the first duty assignment for each
person that was a member of such class.''.
(b) Integrated Mission Delta Command Requirement.--Such chapter 908
is further amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 9089. Integrated Mission Deltas: command requirement
``The Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure that the commander or
deputy commander of each integrated mission delta of the Space Force is
a member of the armed forces serving in a military occupational
specialty that is primarily responsible for acquisition matters.''.
(c) Program Executive Officer for Assured Access.--Such chapter 908
is further amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 9090. Program Executive Officer for Assured Access to Space
``(a) Establishment.--(1) There is a Program Executive Officer for
Assured Access to Space within the Space Force, appointed by the
President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, from the
general officers of the Space Force. The Program Executive Officer
serves at the pleasure of the President.
``(2) The Program Executive Officer for Assured Access to Space
shall be appointed for a term of four years.
``(b) Grade.--The Program Executive Officer for Assured Access to
Space, while so serving, shall have the grade of brigadier general,
major general, lieutenant general, or general.
``(c) Additional Duties.--The Program Executive Officer for Assured
Access to Space, while serving as the Program Executive Officer, shall
also serve as the Commander of Space Launch Delta 45.''.
(d) Training Requirements.--Chapter 951 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 9421. Space Force officer training course requirements
``The Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure that the initial
Space Force officer training course for officers of the Space Force
provides approximately equal training in operations, intelligence,
cyber, and acquisition matters.''.
(e) Promotion Requirements.--
(1) In general.--Section 20233 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) in the heading, by striking ``designation as
joint qualified officer required'' and inserting
``requirements'';
(B) in subsection (a)--
(i) by striking ``unless the officer has
been'' and inserting the following: ``unless
the officer has--
``(1) been'';
(ii) in paragraph (1), as designated by
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, by striking
the period and inserting a semicolon; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following
new paragraphs:
``(2) completed a duty assignment with a command or other
organization that is primarily responsible for acquisition
matters, as determined by the Secretary of the Air Force; and
``(3) completed a duty assignment with a command or other
organization that is primarily responsible for operations, as
determined by the Secretary of the Air Force.''; and
(C) in subsection (b) in the matter preceding
paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (a)'' and
inserting ``subsection (a)(1)''.
(2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1)
shall take effect on January 1, 2029, and apply to all
appointments to the grade of brigadier general on or after that
date.
(f) Reports.--Part I of subtitle F of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter:
``CHAPTER 2015--REPORTS
``Sec.
``20701. Promotion rates.
``20702. Modifications to career fields and codes.
``Sec. 20701. Promotion rates
``Not later than December 31 of each year, the Secretary of the Air
Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on
the promotion rates of members of the Space Force for the preceding
fiscal year. Such report shall include--
``(1) the number of and percentage of members of the Space
Force in each grade selected for promotion;
``(2) the number of and percentage of members of the Space
Force in each career field selected for promotion; and
``(3) the number of members of the Space Force who were
selected for promotion to the grade of brigadier general, major
general, lieutenant general, or general, disaggregated by
career field.
``Sec. 20702. Modifications to career fields and codes
``Not later than 60 days before the date on which a change is made
to the career fields or mission occupational specialty codes for the
Space Force, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that includes--
``(1) a description of the changes intended to be made to
such career fields or mission occupational specialty codes; and
``(2) the plan of the Secretary to maintain the Space Force
competencies and comply with requirements in law with respect
to Space Force career fields and duty assignments.''.
SEC. 1602. ADVANCE PAYMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL SATELLITE COMMUNICATION
SERVICES.
Section 3805 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by striking ``The head'' and
inserting ``Except as provided by subsection (e), the head'';
(2) in subsection (c), by striking ``Advance'' and
inserting ``Except as provided by subsection (e), advance'';
and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(e) Special Rules for Commercial Satellite Communication
Services.--(1) The head of the agency may satisfy the adequate security
requirements of subsection (b) with respect to advance payments for
commercial satellite communication services by making a written
determination of--
``(A) the creditworthiness of the provider of such
services; and
``(B) the ability of the provider to remain a going concern
during the period of the advanced payment.
``(2) With respect to advance payments for commercial satellite
communication services, subsection (c) shall be administered by
substituting `100 percent' for `15 percent'.''.
SEC. 1603. NOISE MITIGATION REGARDING SPACE LAUNCHES.
Section 2276a(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting ``, including such activities relating to studying and
mitigating the noise caused by launches at launch sites of the Space
Force'' after ``vehicle''.
SEC. 1604. TACTICAL SURVEILLANCE, RECONNAISSANCE AND TRACKING PROGRAM.
(a) Requirements of Combatant Commanders.--The Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff shall establish requirements pursuant to section
181 of title 10, United States Code, with respect to the tactical
surveillance, reconnaissance and tracking program providing
capabilities to meet the requirements of the commanders of the
combatant commands.
(b) Program of Record.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall
establish the tactical surveillance, reconnaissance and tracking
program as a program of record.
(c) Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Tracking Program
Defined.--In this section, the term ``tactical surveillance,
reconnaissance and tracking program'' means the pilot program carried
out by the Space Force to use commercial data and analytics to provide
surveillance, reconnaissance and tracking information to the combatant
commands.
SEC. 1605. REPORTS ON SPACEPORT OF THE FUTURE INITIATIVE.
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act,
and not later than March 1 of each of 2027 through 2031, the Secretary
of the Air Force, in coordination with the Chief of Space Operations
and the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and
Integration, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the Spaceport of the Future initiative of the Space Force.
Each such report shall include the following:
(1) A list of each project being carried out under such
initiative (including projects at State space launch
facilities), including--
(A) the status of the project;
(B) the estimated completion date of the project;
and
(C) the total cost to complete the project.
(2) An assessment of additional funding required to
implement such initiative beyond the funds estimated in the
most recent future-years defense program under section 221 of
title 10, United States Code.
(3) An assessment of including mission development zones
under such initiative to promote research, development,
innovation, and fielding of space and other advanced
technologies adjacent to Federal and State launch ranges.
(4) A summary of feedback from launch service providers,
other spaceport tenants, and operators of non-Federal ranges to
understand how such initiative can meet the needs of such
providers, tenants, and operators, and any adjustments made in
response to that feedback.
SEC. 1606. USE OF MIDDLE TIER ACQUISITION PROGRAM FOR PROLIFERATED
WARFIGHTER SPACE ARCHITECTURE OF SPACE DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY.
Section 1608(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2271 note) is amended by
adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
``(4) Tranche 4.
``(5) Tranche 5.
``(6) Tranche 6.''.
Subtitle B--Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities
SEC. 1611. CLANDESTINE ACTIVITIES VENDOR DATABASE.
(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 21 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 430e. Clandestine activities vendor database
``(a) Establishment and Maintenance.--The Secretary of Defense
shall establish, maintain, and continuously update a secure,
centralized database containing a list of all commercial vendors that
perform work for the Department of Defense in support of a clandestine
activity.
``(b) Scope.--The database required by subsection (a) shall include
information on all commercial vendors, including all subcontractors,
that have performed, are performing, or have agreed to perform work
described in such subsection.
``(c) Exclusion of Vendors.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and
(b), if the Secretary of Defense determines that a commercial vendor
should not be included in the database required by subsection (a) due
to operational, counterintelligence, or other national security
concerns, the Secretary--
``(1) may exclude the commercial vendor from the database
required by subsection (a); and
``(2) not later than 7 days after making a determination
that the commercial vendor should not be included in such
database, shall submit to the congressional defense committees,
the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, and the
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of
Representatives notice of the determination that includes--
``(A) the type or category of vendor excluded;
``(B) a synopsis of the contract and the scope of
work involved; and
``(C) the rationale for exclusion from the
database.
``(d) Deconfliction.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure the
database required by subsection (a) is used to--
``(1) deconflict clandestine activities of the Department
of Defense that involve the use of commercial vendors; and
``(2) assess operational risk and counterintelligence
exposure attributable to the use of commercial vendors in
support of clandestine activities of the Department of Defense.
``(e) Clandestine Activity Defined.--In this section, the term
`clandestine activity' means any activity where it is intended that the
role of the United States Government will not be apparent or
acknowledged publicly.''.
(b) Implementation Deadline and Reports.--
(1) Implementation deadline and certification.--Not later
than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense shall--
(A) implement the requirements of section 430e of
title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection
(a) of this section; and
(B) submit to the congressional defense committees,
the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, and
the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the
House of Representatives a certification that such
requirements have been implemented.
(2) Submission of plan.--Not later than 90 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall--
(A) submit to the committees described in paragraph
(1)(B) a report containing the plan to implement the
requirements of such section 430e; and
(B) provide to such committees a briefing with
respect to such plan.
(3) Progress report.--Not later than 270 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall provide to the committees described in paragraph (1)(B) a
briefing describing the progress of the Secretary towards
implementing the requirements of such section 430e.
SEC. 1612. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY OF ARMY COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AGENTS
TO EXECUTE WARRANTS AND MAKE ARRESTS.
Section 7377(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``during the four-year period beginning on the date of the
enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2025,''.
SEC. 1613. MODIFICATIONS TO AND CODIFICATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE INSIDER THREAT PROGRAM.
(a) Codification of Existing Program.--
(1) Transfer to title 10.--Chapter 131 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2224a a new
section 2225 consisting of--
(A) a heading as follows:
``Sec. 2225. Insider threat detection''; and
(B) a text consisting of the text of subsections
(a) and (b) of section 922 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-
81; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note).
(2) Repeal of existing provision.--Section 922 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public
Law 112-81; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note) is repealed.
(b) Modifications.--Section 2225 of title 10, United States Code,
as added by subsection (a) of this section, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in the heading, by striking ``Elements'' and
inserting ``Required Elements''; and
(B) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking subparagraphs (C), (D),
(E), and (F);
(ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and
(B) as subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively;
(iii) by inserting before subparagraph (B)
(as so redesignated) the following new
subparagraph:
``(A) user activity monitoring in accordance with
the Committee on National Security Systems Directive
504, issued February 4, 2014, or any successor
directive;''.
(iv) in subparagraph (C), as redesignated
by clause (ii) of this subparagraph, by
striking the semicolon and inserting ``; and'';
and
(v) by redesignating subparagraph (G) as
subparagraph (D); and
(2) by adding at the end of the following new subsections:
``(c) Additional Elements.--The Secretary may include additional
elements in the program established under subsection (a), including--
``(1) solutions and capabilities to prevent the
unauthorized export of information from a network or to render
such information unusable in the event of the unauthorized
export of such information;
``(2) using a roles-based access certification system;
``(3) cross-domain solutions adhering to the Raise the Bar
strategy of the Cross Domain Strategy and Management Office of
the National Security Agency or any successor strategy;
``(4) analytic solutions to detect anomalous user activity
and triage user activity monitoring alerts to elevate the
highest risk events for immediate review;
``(5) case management solutions to minimize disclosure
risk, orchestrate effective response, and ensure appropriate
governance; and
``(6) full-motion video screen recording and deep context.
``(d) Applicability.--The program established under subsection (a)
shall apply to networks and enclaves used by--
``(1) civilian personnel of the Department of Defense;
``(2) privileged users;
``(3) members of the armed forces; and
``(4) contractors to the Department of Defense that have
access to classified, controlled unclassified, or personally
identifiable information in furtherance of work on behalf of
the Department.''.
(c) Operating Capability.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure
the program established under 2225 of title 10, United States Code, as
added and amended by subsections (a) and (b) of this section--
(1) achieves initial operating capability not later than
October 1, 2027; and
(2) achieves full operating capability not later than
October 1, 2028.
(d) Reports.--
(1) Plan for implementation.--Before the Secretary
implements section 2225 of title 10, United States Code, as
added and amended by subsections (a) and (b) of this section,
the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense
committees--
(A) a written notification that describes the
personnel of the Department affected by the
implementation;
(B) a plan to implement such section;
(C) an identification of the resources required to
implement such section;
(D) an identification of any legal or technical
concerns that may need to be addressed prior to
implementation; and
(E) and any other issues related to such
implementation that the Secretary considers
appropriate.
(2) Initial operating capability.--Not later than December
1, 2027, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on the implementation of section
2225 of title 10, United States Code, including the resources
required and planned expenditures to achieve full operating
capability not later than October 1, 2028.
SEC. 1614. FACILITY CLEARANCE ACCELERATION FOR MEMBERS OF DEFENSE
INDUSTRIAL CONSORTIUMS.
(a) Acceleration of Facility Clearance.--The Secretary of Defense
shall ensure that each entity that is a member of the consortium
established by section 1842 of this Act or a member of the Defense
Industrial Base Consortium with which the Department of Defense has
entered an other transaction authority agreement --
(1) is sponsored for a facility clearance;
(2) is provided access to classified work areas and
networks where the member can perform classified work; and
(3) not less than quarterly, is invited in person to
meetings with relevant Department of Defense personnel to
discuss classified information.
(b) Plan.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report to the
congressional defense committees detailing a plan to increase the
number of facility clearances provided to members described in
subsection (a). Such plan shall include--
(1) an assessment of any existing related efforts to
increase facility clearance access and how such efforts might
be accelerated and elevated in priority;
(2) target metrics for increased facility clearances in
association with membership in a consortium described in
subsection (a);
(3) an identification of any additional funding or
authorities required to support increased facility clearance
processing; and
(4) any other matters the Secretary of Defense considers
relevant.
SEC. 1615. REQUIREMENT TO AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL SECURITY CLEARANCES FOR
CERTAIN CONTRACTORS.
(a) Designation of Additional Personnel.--Any entity that enters
into a covered contract or agreement with a component of the Department
of Defense may designate additional covered persons who may submit an
application for a security clearance in accordance with this section.
(b) Investigation and Adjudication.--The appropriate authorized
investigative agency and authorized adjudicative agency shall, upon
receiving an application by an additional covered person designated
under paragraph (1)--
(1) conduct an investigation of the background of an
additional covered person for purposes of determining the
eligibility of such additional covered person for access to
classified information; and
(2) make a determination as to whether such additional
covered person is eligible for access to classified
information.
(c) Final Determination.--If an entity that enters into a covered
contract or agreement determines an initial covered person is unable to
perform the work intended to be performed by that person under such
covered contract or agreement person, an additional covered person may
perform such work in lieu of the initial covered person if--
(1) the person received a favorable determination under
subsection (b) with respect to eligibility for access to
classified information;
(2) the person has a demonstrated need-to-know under
Executive Order 12968, provided that demonstrating such need-
to-know shall not require an investigation or adjudication with
respect to eligibility for access to classified information in
addition to the investigation and adjudication required under
subsection (b); and
(3) the person signs appropriate agreements with respect to
non-disclosure of classified information.
(d) Limitation on Number of Personnel.--
(1) Maximum per contract.--The number of additional covered
persons designated by an entity under subsection (a) for each
covered contract or agreement may not exceed the greater of--
(A)(i) during the 5-year period that begins on the
date of the enactment of this Act, 5 percent of the
number of security clearances required to be held by
covered persons to perform work under the covered
contract or agreement; and
(ii) after the 5-year period that begins on the
date of the enactment of this Act, 10 percent of the
number of security clearances required to be held by
covered persons to perform work under the covered
contract or agreement; and
(B) 1 person.
(2) Maximum per entity.--The number of additional covered
persons designated by an entity under subsection (a) may not
exceed the greater of--
(A) 10 percent of the total number of security
clearances required to be held by covered persons to
perform work under all covered contracts or agreements
of the entity; and
(B) 1 person.
(e) Costs.--
(1) Authority to charge and collect.--The Secretary of
Defense may charge fees or collect amounts to cover the costs
associated with investigating, adjudicating, and maintaining a
security clearance for which an application is submitted under
subsection (a).
(2) Retention of amounts.--Notwithstanding section 3302(b)
of title 31, United States Code--
(A) the Secretary of Defense may retain amounts
received under paragraph (1); and
(B) any amount so retained shall be deposited into
an account to be determined by the Secretary of Defense
and shall be made available without further
appropriation until expended for the purpose of
investigating, adjudicating, or maintaining security
clearances.
(3) Prohibition on bearing costs.--The Secretary of Defense
may not bear any cost associated with investigating,
adjudicating, or maintaining a security clearance the
application for which is submitted pursuant to subsection (a).
(4) Unallowable cost.--Any fees charged or amounts
collected under this subsection to cover the costs associated
with investigating, adjudicating, and maintaining a security
clearance for which an application is submitted under
subsection (a) may not be considered an allowable cost under a
covered contract or agreement.
(f) Applicability.--This section shall apply with respect to
contracts and other agreements entered into on or after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to require the Secretary of Defense to grant any person
access to classified information unless a favorable determination of
eligibility to access such classified information is made with respect
to such person.
(h) Relationship to Other Laws.--This section shall apply subject
to Executive Order 12968, Executive Order 10865, and any successor
executive orders, but notwithstanding any other provision of law.
(i) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Additional covered person.--The term ``additional
covered person'' means a covered person designated by a
private-sector entity as an alternative covered person who is
intended to be available to conduct work under a covered
contract or agreement that requires a security clearance if an
initial covered person becomes unavailable to complete such
work.
(2) Authorized adjudicative agency; authorized
investigative agency.--The terms ``authorized adjudicative
agency'' and ``authorized investigative agency'' have the
meaning given the terms in section 3001(a) of the Intelligence
Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C.
3341(a)).
(3) Covered contract or agreement.--The term ``covered
contract or agreement'' means a contract or other agreement
between a private-sector entity and a component of the
Department of Defense the performance of which requires a
specified number of covered persons to hold a security
clearance.
(4) Covered person.--The term ``covered person'' means a
contractor to or employee of a private-sector entity.
(5) Initial covered person.--The term ``initial covered
person'' means a covered person designated by a private-sector
entity as responsible for conducting work under a covered
contract or agreement that requires a security clearance.
Subtitle C--Nuclear Forces
SEC. 1621. ESTABLISHMENT OF AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND.
Chapter 907 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 9068. Global Strike Command
``(a) Establishment.--There is in the Air Force a major command,
which shall be known as Global Strike Command.
``(b) Commander.--(1) The Commander of Global Strike Command shall
hold the grade of general while serving in that position, without
vacating that officer's permanent grade. The commander shall be
appointed to that grade by the President, by and with the advice and
consent of the Senate, for service in that position.
``(2) The commander shall serve as the single accountable officer
responsible to the Secretary of the Air Force and the Chief of Staff of
the Air Force for carrying out all aspects of the nuclear and long-
range strike missions of the Air Force, including such aspects
described in subsection (c).
``(c) Functions.--The Commander of Global Strike Command shall be
responsible for carrying out all elements and activities of the nuclear
and long-range strike missions of the Air Force. Such elements include
nuclear weapons, nuclear weapon delivery systems, long-range strike
bomber aircraft, and the nuclear command, control, and communication
system. Such activities include the following:
``(1) Providing combat-ready nuclear and long-range
conventional strike forces in support of Presidential and
combatant commander directives.
``(2) Administrating, organizing, training, and equipping
assigned and gained forces.
``(3) Assessing the readiness of assigned and gained forces
and submitting to the Secretary and the Chief of Staff periodic
reports with respect to such assessments.
``(4) Leading development in the Air Force of--
``(A) military requirements with respect to nuclear
and long-range strike missions;
``(B) budget proposals necessary to carry out the
missions of the Global Strike Command;
``(C) long-range investment plans and priorities to
sustain, modernize, and recapitalize assigned forces;
and
``(D) strategy, employment concepts, tactics,
techniques, and procedures with respect to nuclear
deterrence and conventional long-range strike
operations.
``(5) Advising the Secretary, as necessary, on the adequacy
of resources of the Department of the Air Force dedicated to
support and execute nuclear missions.
``(6) Such other functions as the Secretary determines
necessary or appropriate for the execution of nuclear
deterrence and long-range strike missions.''.
SEC. 1622. MATTERS RELATING TO THE NUCLEAR-ARMED, SEA-LAUNCHED CRUISE
MISSILE.
Section 1640(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 595), as amended by
section 1627 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
118-159; 138 Stat. 2174), is amended--
(1) by striking paragraph (2);
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``paragraph (3)'' and
inserting ``paragraph (2)''; and
(3) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (5) as
paragraphs (2) through (4), respectively.
SEC. 1623. 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 2026
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. 1624. STRATEGY TO SUSTAIN MINUTEMAN III INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC
MISSILE AND MAXIMIZE END-OF-LIFE MARGIN.
(a) Strategy Required.--
(1) In general.--Concurrent with the first submission to
Congress of a budget pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31,
United States Code, after the date of the enactment of this
Act, and with each budget submitted to Congress pursuant to
such section until the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment determines the LGM-35A Sentinel
intercontinental ballistic missile reaches full operational
capacity, the Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation with
the Under Secretary, shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a strategy, with respect to the LGM-30G Minuteman
III intercontinental ballistic missiles, associated ground
systems, and other supporting systems to address aging
components and maximize the end-of-life margin.
(2) Elements.--Each strategy required by paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) A comprehensive identification of all
significant age-related and supportability challenges
for the LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental
ballistic missiles that includes a description of--
(i) efforts of the Secretary to address
each such challenge; and
(ii) activities the Secretary intends to
carry out to address each such challenge.
(B) A description of effects on the system
performance of Minuteman III missiles that result from
aging components, including such effects with respect
to shortfalls in capability.
(C) A summary of test activities conducted with
Minuteman III missiles during the calender year that
precedes the date of the submission of the strategy,
including a description of any observations of
anomalous performance during such test activities.
(D) A discussion of opportunities to increase the
end-of-life margin or overall performance of Minuteman
III missiles.
(E) A statement of the total inventory of such
Minuteman III missiles available to the United States,
including spares.
(F) A forecast with respect to the asset attrition
that includes an identification of key drivers of such
asset attrition.
(G) An identification, as specific budget line
items, of all funding with respect to the LGM-30G
Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles,
associated ground systems, and other and supporting
systems included in the budget of the Department of
Defense for the fiscal year during which the strategy
is submitted.
(H) An estimate of the amount of such funding the
Secretary determines is necessary across the period
covered by the most recent future-years defense program
submitted to Congress under section 221 of title 10,
United States Code, to ensure the continued effective
operation of the the LGM-30G Minuteman III
intercontinental ballistic missile, associated ground
systems, and other and supporting systems until the
LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile
reaches full operational capacity.
(b) Independent Assessment of Strategy.--
(1) In general.--The Under Secretary shall review each
strategy required under subsection (a) to assess whether the
strategy is sufficient to ensure the continued effective
operation of the LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental
ballistic missile system until the LGM-35A Sentinel
intercontinental ballistic missile reaches full operational
capacity.
(2) Reports.--During the period the requirement under
subsection (a) is effective, the Under Secretary shall, not
later than 45 days after any date on which a budget is
submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31,
United States Code, submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that includes--
(A) the findings of the assessment required under
paragraph (1);
(B) a discussion of any unfunded priorities and
risk reduction opportunities with respect to the LGM-
30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile,
associated ground systems, and other supporting
systems; and
(C) any other matters as the Under Secretary
determines appropriate.
SEC. 1625. REPORT ON ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR NUCLEAR
DETERRENCE, CHEMICAL, AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE POLICY AND
PROGRAMS.
Not later than 60 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 continued implementation of the amendments
made by section 1621 of the Servicemember Quality of Life National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138
Stat. 2170) that includes--
(1) a proposal to consolidate administrative and resource
support functions for personnel assigned to the Office of the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence,
Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and Programs to a
single office in the Department of Defense;
(2) a plan to clarify the relationships between--
(A) the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear
Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and
Programs;
(B) the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment; and
(C) the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy;
(3) a proposal for an organizational framework through
which the Assistant Secretary will perform the portfolio
management duties required under section 499c of title 10,
United States Code;
(4) a description of resource requirements for the Office
of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence,
Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and Programs; and
(5) such other matters as the Secretary determines
appropriate.
SEC. 1626. IMPROVEMENTS TO CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
INDEMNIFICATION PROCEDURES TO ENABLE PROCUREMENT OF
COMMERCIAL ADVANCED NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES.
(a) Review.--The review of a request submitted to a Department of
Defense contracting officer by a contractor pursuant to Public Law 85-
804 (50 U.S.C. 1431 et. seq) for indemnification against nuclear and
unusually hazardous risks, including those involving the procurement of
commercial nuclear technology, shall include, to the maximum extent
practicable, input from the Defense Contract Management Agency,
including reviews of insurance markets and coverage availability from
the Contractor Insurance/Pension Review group.
(b) Deadline.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the
review of any indemnification request described in subsection (a) shall
be completed with a final decision on approval or denial, including an
executed memorandum of decision, within the 90-day period beginning on
the date on which the contractor submits the indemnification request.
SEC. 1627. REVIEW OF THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CONDITIONS OF
OPERATIONAL FACILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE LGM-30G
MINUTEMAN III INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE SYSTEM.
(a) In General.--The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health
Affairs, in consultation with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical and Biological Defense Policy and
Programs, shall seek to enter into an agreement with the Executive
Officer of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
for a review of the occupational health and safety conditions of
covered operational facilities.
(b) Elements.--The review required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) An independent review of the methodology and findings
of the Missile Community Cancer Study conducted by the Air
Force Medical Service and Air Force Global Strike Command.
(2) An independent assessment of occupational hazards,
covered toxic substances, and operational activities associated
with the LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic
missile system that accounts for--
(A) enclosed space dynamics;
(B) ventilation inefficiencies; and
(C) limited fresh air exchange rates.
(3) An independent case-controlled retrospective study of
cancer incidence rates among--
(A) Minuteman III missile launch officers and
support personnel; compared to
(B) a group of members of the Air Force with--
(i) a substantially similar demographic
makeup to the group of launch officers and
support personnel included in the study;
(ii) responsibilities that are not
associated with the Minuteman III system; and
(iii) a low potential for occupational
exposure to covered toxic substances, as
determined by Air Force Specialty Code and
occupational duties.
(4) A comparative evaluation of the suitability and
effectiveness of historic versus current year environmental
surveillance policies, procedures and technologies of the
Department of the Air Force for covered operational facilities
used to detect exposure to covered toxic substances and
occupational hazards, including--
(A) air quality;
(B) groundwater and drinking water contamination;
(C) ventilation systems and particulate matter
accumulation; and
(D) residual contamination associated with confined
operational environments.
(5) An evaluation of the suitability and effectiveness of
policies, procedures, and technologies of the Department of the
Air Force to prevent occupational hazards, and reduce exposure
to covered toxic substances, associated with the Minuteman III
system including--
(A) personal protective equipment;
(B) engineering controls;
(C) environmental surveillance; and
(D) other policies, procedures and technologies
deemed relevant.
(6) An evaluation of the suitability and effectiveness of
policies, procedures, and technologies of the Department of the
Air Force and the Department of Defense for reporting and
periodic medical screening, testing, and evaluations for
potential exposure to occupational hazards and covered toxic
substances for personnel associated with the Minuteman III
system.
(7) Recommendations of the Executive Officer with respect
to--
(A) Department of Defense actions to ensure that
occupational health and safety conditions of covered
operational facilities--
(i) meet current occupational safety and
national security requirements in effect as of
the date of the enactment of this Act; and
(ii) are applied to the LGM-35A Sentinel
intercontinental ballistic missile system; and
(B) potential modifications to--
(i) the current design and operation of the
LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental
ballistic missile system; and
(ii) the future design and operation of the
Sentinel system.
(c) Information and Clearances.--The Secretary of Defense shall
ensure that personnel of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering,
and Medicine supervising the implementation of the agreement required
by subsection (a), or conducting the review required by such
subsection, are granted, in a timely manner, access to the information
and security clearances necessary to carry out such review.
(d) Report Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Executive Officer of the
National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report that
includes the findings of the review required by subsection (a).
(2) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified
annex.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered operational facilities'' mean
physical structures and work environments associated with the
LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile
system, including--
(A) launch control facilities;
(B) launch facilities;
(C) missile alert facilities; and
(D) other associated facilities.
(2) The term ``covered toxic substances'' means
contaminants and other risk factors that pose a significant
health risk to an individual when inhaled, ingested, absorbed
by, or in close proximity to, the individual, including--
(A) Asbestos.
(B) Radiation.
(C) Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBS).
(D) Combustion byproducts associated with burning
classified materials, accelerants, and industrial
solvents.
(E) Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), including
VOCs from cleaning and maintenance chemicals.
(F) Radon and naturally occurring radioactive
materials in subterranean facilities.
(G) Hydrogen cyanide, hydrazine, ethylene glycol,
and sodium chromate.
(H) Pesticides and herbicides from facility
perimeters and surrounding agricultural runoff.
(I) Noise.
(J) Other chemical compounds or elements associated
with the LGM-30G Minuteman III intercontinental
ballistic missile system or covered operational
facilities.
Subtitle D--Missile Defense Programs
SEC. 1641. MODIFICATION TO NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE POLICY TO REFLECT
GOLDEN DOME FOR AMERICA POLICY.
Section 5501 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking the text and inserting the following:
``It is the policy of the United States--
``(1) to provide for the common defense of the United
States and its citizens by deploying and maintaining a next-
generation missile defense shield; and
``(2) to deter, and defend the citizens and critical
infrastructure of the United States against, any foreign aerial
attack on the homeland.''.
SEC. 1642. GOLDEN DOME FOR AMERICA.
(a) Plan.--
(1) Requirement.--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 for the
development and deployment of a next-generation air and missile
defense architecture pursuant to Executive Order 14186 (90 Fed.
Reg. 8767), or such successor order.
(2) Elements.--The plan under paragraph (1) shall include
the following:
(A) An updated assessment of air and missile
threats to the United States.
(B) A description of the system architecture of the
next-generation air and missile defense architecture,
including--
(i) the identification of each capability,
program, and project considered to be part of
such architecture;
(ii) a preliminary description of, cost
estimate for, and schedule to achieve--
(I) initial operational capability;
and
(II) full operational capability;
(iii) a description of relevant concepts of
operations;
(iv) a plan with respect to integrating and
maximizing interoperability of capabilities
included in such architecture;
(v) a description of ground segment
requirements to support the development and
deployment of space-based capabilities included
in such architecture; and
(vi) an identification of requirements with
respect to the electromagnetic spectrum for the
development and deployment of capabilities
included in such architecture.
(C) An organizational construct defining roles and
responsibilities for each participating element of the
Department of Defense.
(D) An assessment of on-orbit testing and training
requirements necessary for developing capabilities and
ensuring long-term warfighting readiness of such
architecture.
(E) A strategy for ensuring supply chain security
and resilience.
(F) Identification of any additional legal
authorities necessary to carry out or expedite the
development and deployment of such architecture.
(G) Any other matters the Secretary considers
relevant.
(3) 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 2028
through 2030, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees--
(A) an update to the plan under paragraph (1); and
(B) a consolidated budget exhibit identifying
funding requested for the systems architecture
described in the plan, including specific appropriation
and line numbers, where appropriate.
(b) Theater Missile Defense Posture.--Not later than one year after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report--
(1) assessing the theater missile defense posture of the
United States, including changes in the missile threat
environment with respect to allies and partners of the United
States and forward-deployed forces of the United States; and
(2) making recommendations, as appropriate, to--
(A) increase bilateral and multilateral cooperation
on missile defense technology development,
capabilities, and operations;
(B) improve theater missile defenses of the
forward-deployed forces of the United States and the
territories, forces, and populations of allies of the
United States; and
(C) increase and accelerate the provision of
missile defense capabilities of the United States to
allies and partners of the United States.
SEC. 1643. PROHIBITION PRIVATIZED OR SUBSCRIPTION-BASED MISSILE DEFENSE
INTERCEPT CAPABILITIES.
Subchapter II of chapter 551 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 5516. Prohibition on privatized or subscription-based missile
defense intercept capabilities
``(a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of Defense may only develop,
deploy, test, or operate a missile defense system with kinetic missile
defense capabilities if--
``(1) the missile defense system is owned and operated by
the armed forces; and
``(2) such capabilities do not use a subscription-based
service, a pay-for-service model, or a recurring-fee model to
engage or intercept a target.
``(b) Inherently Governmental Function.--The decision to engage in
kinetic missile defense activities, including targeting, launch
authorization, and engagement of airborne or spaceborne threats, is an
inherently governmental function that only officers or employees of the
Federal Government or members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine
Corps, or Space Force may perform.
``(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to prohibit the Secretary of Defense from--
``(1) entering into contracts with private entities for the
research, development, manufacture, maintenance, or testing of
missile defense systems;
``(2) entering into or carrying out co-production or co-
development arrangements, or other cooperative agreements, with
allies and partners of the United States with respect to
missile defense capabilities; or
``(3) procuring commercial services for remote sensing,
telemetry, threat tracking, data analysis, data transport, or
early warning, if such services do not directly involve the
execution or command of kinetic missile defense activities.
``(d) Definitions.--For the purposes of this section:
``(1) The term `kinetic missile defense activities' means
any action intended to physically intercept, neutralize, or
destroy a missile, projectile, aircraft, or other airborne
threat, including those using kinetic interceptors or directed
energy.
``(2) The term `kinetic missile defense capabilities' means
any system or platform that is designed to be able to carry out
kinetic missile defense activities.
``(3) The term `subscription-based service' means any
arrangement in which a private entity provides ongoing or
recurring operational access to missile defense capabilities in
exchange for periodic payment.''.
Subtitle E--Other Matters
SEC. 1651. COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION FUNDS.
(a) Funding Allocation.--Of the $282,830,000 authorized to be
appropriated to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026 in
section 301 and made available by the funding table in division D for
the Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Reduction Program
established under section 1321 of the Department of Defense Cooperative
Threat Reduction Act (50 U.S.C. 3711), the following amounts may be
obligated for the purposes specified:
(1) For delivery system threat reduction, $6,332,000.
(2) For chemical security and elimination, $18,645,000.
(3) For global nuclear security, $30,621,000.
(4) For biological threat reduction, $160,402,000.
(5) For proliferation prevention, $36,923,000.
(6) For activities designated as Other Assessments/
Administration Costs, $29,907,000.
(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 2026, 2027, and 2028.
TITLE XVII--OTHER DEFENSE MATTERS
Subtitle A--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations
SEC. 1701. COPYRIGHT TO A LITERARY WORK PRODUCED BY A CIVILIAN FACULTY
MEMBER OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH
SCIENCES IN THE COURSE OF SUCH EMPLOYMENT: FREE USE BY
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
(a) Use by Federal Government.--Section 105 of title 17, United
States Code, is amended, in subsection (d)(2)--
(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (L) through (N) as
subparagraphs (M) through (O), respectively;
(2) by inserting after subparagraph (K) the following new
subparagraph (L):
``(L) Uniformed Services University of the Health
Sciences.''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--Such section is further amended, in
subsection (c)--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subparagraphs (A)
through (K) of subsection (d)(2) and subparagraph (L)'' and
inserting ``subparagraphs (A) through (L) of subsection (d)(2)
and subparagraph (M)'';
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``subsection (d)(2)(L)''
and inserting ``subsection (d)(2)(M)'';
(3) in paragraph (3), by striking ``subsection (d)(2)(M)''
and inserting ``subsection (d)(2)(N)''; and
(4) in paragraph (4), by striking ``subsection (d)(2)(N)''
and inserting ``subsection (d)(2)(O)''.
SEC. 1702. COMBATING ILLICIT TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
(a) In General.--Beginning not later than 120 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, no exchange or commissary operated by or
for a military resale entity shall offer for sale any ENDS product or
oral nicotine product unless the manufacturer of such product executes
and delivers to the appropriate officer for each military resale entity
a certification form for each ENDS product or oral nicotine product
offered for retail sale at an exchange or commissary that attests under
penalty of perjury the following:
(1) The manufacturer has received a marketing granted order
for such product under section 910 of the Federal Food, Drug,
and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 387j).
(2) The manufacturer submitted a timely filed premarket
tobacco product application for such product, and the
application either remains under review by the Secretary or has
received a denial order that has been and remains stayed by the
Secretary or court order, rescinded by the Secretary, or
vacated by a court.
(b) Failure to Submit Certification.--A manufacturer shall submit
the certification forms required in subsection (a) on an annual basis.
Failure to submit such forms to a military resale entity as required
under the preceding sentence shall result in the removal of the
relevant ENDS product or oral nicotine product from sale at such
military resale entity.
(c) Certification Contents.--
(1) In general.--A certification form required under
subsection (a) shall separately list each brand name, product
name, category (such as e-liquid, power unit, device, e-liquid
cartridge, e-liquid pod, or disposable), and flavor for each
product that is sold offered for sale by the manufacturer
submitting such form.
(2) Other items.--A manufacturer shall, when submitting a
certification under subsection (a), include in that
submission--
(A) a copy of the publicly available marketing
granted order under section 910 of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 387j), as redacted by
the Secretary and made available on the agency website;
(B) a copy of the acceptance letter issued under
such section for a timely filed premarket tobacco
product application; or
(C) a document issued by Secretary or by a court
confirming that the premarket tobacco product
application has received a denial order that has been
and remains stayed by the Secretary or court order,
rescinded by the Secretary, or vacated by a court.
(d) Development of Forms and Publication.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, each military resale entity shall--
(A) develop and make public the certification form
such resale entity will require a manfacturer to submit
to meet the requirement under subsection (a); and
(B) provide instructions on how such certification
form shall be submitted to the relevant military resale
entity.
(2) Submission in case of failure to publish form.--If a
military resale entity fails to prepare and make public such
certification form, a manufacturer may submit information
necessary to prove compliance with the requirements of this
section.
(e) Changes to Certification Form.--A manufacturer that submits a
certification form under subsection (a) shall notify each relevant
military resale entity to which such certification was submitted not
later than 30 days after making any material change to the
certification form, including--
(1) the issuance or denial of a marketing authorization or
other order by the Secretary pursuant to section 910 of the
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 387j); or
(2) any other order or action by the Secretary or any court
that affects the ability of the ENDS product or oral nicotine
product to be introduced or delivered into interstate commerce
for commercial distribution in the United States.
(f) Directory.--
(1) In general.--No later than 180 days after the enactment
of this Act, each military resale entity shall maintain and
make publicly available on its official website a directory
that lists all ENDS product and oral nicotine product
manufacturers and all product brand names, categories (such as
e-liquid, e-liquid cartridge, e-liquid pod, or disposable),
product names, and flavors for which certification forms have
been submitted and approved by the relevant military resale
entity.
(2) Updates.--Each military resale entity shall--
(A) update the directory under paragraph (1) at
least monthly to ensure accuracy; and
(B) establish a process to provide each exchange or
commissary notice of the initial publication of the
directory and changes made to the directory in the
prior month.
(3) Exclusions and removals.--An ENDS product or oral
nicotine product shall not be included or retained in a
directory of a military resale entity if the relevant military
resale entity determines that any of the following apply:
(A) The manufacturer failed to provide a complete
and accurate certification as required by this section.
(B) The manufacturer submitted a certification that
does not comply with the requirements of this section.
(C) The information provided by the manufacturer in
its certification contains false information, material
misrepresentations, or omissions.
(4) Notice required.--In the case of a removal of a product
from a directory under paragraph (3), the relevant military
resale entity shall provide to the manufacturer involved notice
and at least 30 days to cure deficiencies before removing the
manufacturer or its products from the directory.
(5) Effect of removal.--The ENDS product or oral nicotine
product of a manufacturer identified in a notice of removal
under paragraph (3) are, beginning on the date that is 30 days
after such removal, subject to seizure, forfeiture, and
destruction, and may not be purchased or sold for retail sale
at any exchange or commissary operated by or for a military
resale entity.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``ENDS product''--
(A) means any non-combustible product that employs
a heating element, power source, electronic circuit, or
other electronic, chemical, or mechanical means,
regardless of shape or size, to produce vapor from
nicotine in a solution;
(B) includes a consumable nicotine liquid solution
suitable for use in such product, whether sold with the
product or separately; and
(C) does not include any product regulated as a
drug or device under chapter V of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 351 et seq.).
(2) The term ``military resale entities'' means--
(A) the Defense Commissary Agency;
(B) the Army and Air Force Exchange Service;
(C) the Navy Exchange Service Command; and
(D) the Marine Corps Exchange.
(3) The term ``oral nicotine product'' means--
(A) means any non-combustible product that contains
nicotine that is intended to be placed in the oral
cavity;
(B) does not include--
(i) any ENDS product;
(ii) smokeless tobacco (as defined in
section 900 of the Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 387)); or
(iii) any product regulated as a drug or
device under chapter V of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 351 et seq.).
(4) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Health
and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and
Drugs.
(5) The term ``timely filed premarket tobacco product
application'' means an application that was submitted under
section 910 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21
U.S.C. 387j) on or before September 9, 2020, and accepted for
filing with respect to an ENDS product or oral nicotine product
containing nicotine marketed in the United States as of August
8, 2016.
Subtitle B--Other Matters
SEC. 1721. 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, by striking
the item relating to chapter 243 and inserting the following:
``243. Other Matters Relating to Awarding of Contracts...... 3301''.
(2) In the tables of chapters at the beginning of part I of
such subtitle, by striking the item relating to chapter 25 and
inserting the following:
``25. Electromagnetic Warfare............................... 500''.
(3) In section 132a--
(A) in the section heading, by striking
``improvement officer'' and inserting ``Improvement
Officer''; and
(B) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``National
Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2008'' and
inserting ``National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2008''.
(4) In section 139a, by striking ``section 2334'' each
place it appears and inserting ``section 3221''.
(5) In section 183a(h)(3), by striking the semicolon and
inserting a comma.
(6) In chapter 9, by redesignating the second section 222e
(relating to unfunded priorities of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Research and Engineering: annual report) as section
222f.
(7) In section 525(a)(4)(C), by striking the period after
``21''.
(8) In chapter 40, by redesignating section 711 (relating
to parental leave for members of certain reserve components of
the armed forces) as section 710a (and conforming the table of
contents with respect to the section number and heading).
(9) In subsection (a)(2) of such section 710a, as so
redesignated--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``subparagraph
(A)'' each place it appears and inserting ``paragraph
(1)''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B)--
(i) by striking ``subparagraph (A)'' both
places it appears and inserting ``paragraph
(1)'';
(ii) by striking ``clause (i)'' and
inserting ``subparagraph (A)''; and
(iii) by striking the semicolon that
appears after the period.
(10) In section 1143(e)(1), by striking ``(a)'' and
inserting ``(A)''.
(11) In section 1558(c)(1), by striking the comma after
``Space Force''.
(12) In section 1749--
(A) in subsection (b)(4), by striking
``emphasizes--'' and inserting ``emphasize--''; and
(B) in subsection (c)--
(i) in the matter preceding paragraph (1),
by inserting ``shall'' after ``program''; and
(ii) in paragraph (2)--
(I) by striking ``has'' and
inserting ``have''; and
(II) by striking ``can'' and
inserting ``the ability to''.
(13) In section 2107(k), by striking the subsection
heading.
(14) In section 2818(a), by striking ``contact'' and
inserting ``contract''.
(15) In section 2819(e), by inserting ``the'' before
``congressional defense committees''.
(16) In the tables of chapters at the beginning of part V
of such subtitle, by striking the item relating to chapter 326
and inserting the following:
``327. Weapon Systems Development and Related Matters....... 4401''.
(17) In the tables of chapters at the beginning of part V
of such subtitle, by striking the item relating to chapter 383
and inserting the following:
``383. Development, Application, and Support of Dual-Use 4831''.
Technologies.
(18) In section 3072(c), by amending the subsection heading
to read as follows:
``(c) Acquisition Programs and Initiatives to Be Considered.--''.
(19) In section 3603(a), by striking ``Such a pathway shall
include the following:''.
(20) In section 4127(d)(9), by striking ``pursing'' and
inserting ``pursuing''.
(21) In section 4022(e)(1), by striking ``Undersecretary of
Defense'' each place it appears and inserting ``Under Secretary
of Defense''.
(22) In chapter 303, by redesignating the second section
4128 (relating to the Joint Federated Assurance Center) as
section 4129.
(23) In section 4663(a), by inserting ``if such entity''
before ``is a party''.
(24) In section 4816(b)(6), by inserting ``)'' after
``title''.
(25) In section 4872(e)(1), by striking ``the Secretary of
Defense of the Secretary or the Secretary of the military
department concerned'' and inserting ``the Secretary of Defense
or the Secretary of the military department concerned''.
(26) In section 5502, in the section heading, by striking
``defense agency'' and inserting ``Defense Agency''.
(27) In section 5513, in the section heading, by striking
``missile defense agency'' and inserting ``Missile Defense
Agency''.
(28) In section 5531(b) is amended--
(A) by striking ``paragraph (1)'' both places it
appears and inserting ``subsection (a)'';
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``subparagraph
(B)'' and inserting ``paragraph (2)''; and
(C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``subparagraph
(A)'' and inserting ``paragraph (1)''.
(29) In section 7361(a)(2), by striking ``Vietnam Era'' and
inserting ``Vietnam era''.
(30) In section 82218, in each of subsections (c)(1)(D) and
(k)(3)(B), by striking ``section 11 of the Merchant Ship Sales
Act of 1946 (50 U.S.C. 4405)'' and inserting ``section 57100 of
title 46''.
(31) In section 9062a, in the section heading, by striking
the period that appears after ``structure''.
(32) In section 9361(a)(2), by striking ``Vietnam Era'' and
inserting ``Vietnam era''.
(33) In section 9531, in the section heading, by striking
the period that appears after ``Reserve''.
(34) In section 10216(f), by striking the period that
appears after ``62''.
(35) In the tables of chapters at the beginning of part III
of subtitle E, by striking the item relating to chapter 1413
and inserting the following:
``1413. Alternative Promotion Authority for Officers in 15101''.
Designated Competitive
Categories.
(36) In section 14504(b), by striking ``the the Secretary''
and inserting ``the Secretary''.
(b) 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. 1722. TRANSFER OR POSSESSION OF DEFENSE ITEMS FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE
PURPOSES.
(a) Transfer and Possession Exceptions.--Section 922(o)(2) of title
18, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or by'' and
inserting ``, by, or under the authority of'';
(2) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``or'' at the end;
(3) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end
and inserting ``; or''; and
(4) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new
subparagraph:
``(C) a transfer to, or possession by, a licensed
manufacturer or licensed importer (if, with respect to
a transfer, such transfer has been approved by the
Attorney General in accordance with law) for purposes
of--
``(i) joint production of a weapon, or
integration or incorporation into another
article or device;
``(ii) calibration, testing, or research
and development;
``(iii) permanent or temporary export, or
temporary import, otherwise in accordance with
law; or
``(iv) training of Department of Defense
personnel and Federal, State, local, or
friendly foreign government military and law
enforcement personnel.''.
(b) Importation Requirements.--Section 925(d) of such title is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (3)--
(A) by inserting ``except as provided in paragraph
(5),'' before ``is of''; and
(B) by striking ``or'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; or''; and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following new
paragraph:
``(5) is being imported or brought in by a licensed
manufacturer or licensed importer in conformity with, and
solely for a purpose described in subparagraphs (A) or (C) of
section 922(o)(2).''.
(c) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the
effective date of this section, the Secretary of Defense
shall--
(A) conduct a survey of defense contractors who
have used or intend to use a covered exception; and
(B) submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and the House of Representatives a report
describing the results of such survey.
(2) Elements.--The report submitted under paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) The number of contractors that used a covered
exception during the period covered by the report.
(B) Any issues identified by the Department of
Defense or such contractors with the implementation of
such covered exception.
(C) Any recommendations for changes to statutes or
regulations to implement covered exceptions.
(3) Covered exception defined.--In this subsection, the
term ``covered exception'' means an exception provided under--
(A) subparagraph (C) of section 922(o)(2) of title
18, United States Code, as added by this section; or
(B) paragraph (5) of section 922(d) of such title,
as added by this section.
(d) Effective Date.--This section and the amendments made by this
section shall take effect 30 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act.
SEC. 1723. EVALUATION OF RISKS POSED BY COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND
SERVICES PRODUCED BY FOREIGN ADVERSARY ENTITIES.
Section 1709 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 47 U.S.C. 1601 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), in the subsection heading, by
striking ``to Covered List'' and inserting ``Produced by DJI
Technologies or Autel Robotics'';
(2) by redesignating subsections (b), (c), and (d) as
subsections (c), (d), and (e), respectively;
(3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new
subsection:
``(b) Evaluation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Communications
Equipment and Services Produced by Foreign Adversary Entities.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026, an appropriate national security agency shall
determine if any of the following communications equipment or
services, including software, pose an unacceptable risk to the
national security of the United States or the security and
safety of United States persons:
``(A) Unmanned aircraft systems that are designed,
developed, manufactured, or supplied by any person
owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction
or direction of a foreign adversary.
``(B) Unmanned aircraft systems with integrated
software provided by any person owned by, controlled
by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a
foreign adversary.
``(C) Equipment that uses spectrum in the 5030-5091
MHz band, governed by part 88 of title 47, Code of
Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), that is
designed, developed, manufactured, or supplied by any
person owned by, controlled by, or subject to the
jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary.
``(2) Addition to the covered list.--If the appropriate
national security agency does not make a determination as
required by paragraph (1) by the date that is one year after
the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2026, the Commission shall add all
equipment and services listed in paragraph (1) to the covered
list.'';
(4) in subsection (c), as redesignated by paragraph (2), by
inserting ``or (b)(1)'' after ``subsection (a)(1)'' each place
it appears;
(5) in subsection (d), as so redesignated, by adding at the
end the following:
``(6) The term `unmanned aircraft system' has the meaning
given that term in section 44801 of title 49, United States
Code.
``(7) The term `foreign adversary'--
``(A) means a foreign adversary (as such term is
defined in section 8(c) of the Secure and Trusted
Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C.
1607(c))); and
``(B) includes any person owned by, controlled by,
or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a
foreign adversary.
``(8) The term `person owned by, controlled by, or subject
to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary' has
the meaning given such term in section 791.301 of title 15,
Code of Federal Regulations, or any such successor
regulation.''; and
(6) in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by striking
``subsection (b)(1)(A)'' and inserting ``subsection
(c)(1)(A)''.
TITLE XVIII--STREAMLINING PROCUREMENT FOR EFFECTIVE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY
Subtitle A--Alignment of the Defense Acquisition System
SEC. 1801. ALIGNMENT OF THE DEFENSE ACQUISITION SYSTEM WITH THE NEEDS
OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
(a) Objectives of Defense Acquisition System.--
(1) In general.--Section 3102 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 3102. Objectives of the defense acquisition system
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the
defense acquisition system exists to expeditiously provide the armed
forces with the capabilities necessary to operate effectively, to
address evolving threats, and to maintain the military advantage of the
United States in the most cost-effective manner practicable.
``(b) Guidance.--The Secretary of Defense shall issue guidance to
carry out subsection (a) that requires the following:
``(1) All activities of the defense acquisition system
contribute to the expeditious delivery of capabilities to
enhance the operational readiness of the armed forces and
enable the missions of the Department of Defense.
``(2) The defense acquisition system maximizes the
effective use of resources by delivering capabilities that
offer the best value for the investment made in each
capability.
``(3) The defense acquisition system encourages and
supports the integration of innovative solutions to enhance
military effectiveness and responsiveness to emerging threats.
``(4) The defense acquisition system encourages an
iterative approach to designing and testing technical solutions
to enable early identification of solutions that do not deliver
desired results.
``(5) The defense acquisition system supports a leadership
and organizational structure that encourages risk-taking,
collaboration, and learning through failure.
``(6) The training and development of members of the
acquisition workforce ensures that such members have the skills
to effectively manage acquisition activities in accordance with
this section.''.
(2) Conforming amendments.--
(A) Under secretary of defense for acquisition and
sustainment.--Section 133b(b) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(i) in paragraph (1), by striking
``delivering and sustaining timely, cost-
effective capabilities for the armed forces
(and the Department)'' and inserting
``expeditiously providing the armed forces with
the capabilities necessary to operate
effectively, to address evolving threats, and
to maintain the military advantage of the
United States in the most cost-effective manner
practicable''; and
(ii) in paragraph (9)(A), by striking
``defense acquisition programs'' and inserting
``the defense acquisition system, in accordance
with the objectives established by section 3102
of this title''.
(B) Director of operational test and evaluation.--
Section 139 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(i) in subsection (b), by redesignating
paragraphs (1) through (6) as paragraphs (2)
through (7), respectively; and
(ii) by inserting before paragraph (2), as
so redesignated, the following new paragraph:
``(1) ensure that all operational test and evaluation
activities are aligned with, and are conducted in a manner that
supports, the objectives of the defense acquisition system
established by section 3102 of this title;''.
(C) Director of cost assessment and program
evaluation.--Section 139a(d) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by inserting ``shall carry out the
requirements of this section in accordance with the
objectives established by section 3102 of this title
and'' before ``shall serve''.
(b) Civilian Management of the Defense Acquisition System.--Section
3103 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``to ensure the
successful and efficient operation of the defense acquisition
system'' and inserting ``in accordance with the objectives of
the defense acquisition system established pursuant to section
3102 of this title''; and
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``to ensure the
successful and efficient operation of such elements of the
defense acquisition system.'' and inserting the following: ``in
accordance with the objectives of the defense acquisition
system established pursuant to section 3102 of this title. In
carrying out this subsection, each service acquisition
executive shall perform the following:
``(1) Implement strategies to effectively and efficiently
respond to changes in capability requirements.
``(2) Use data-driven decisionmaking to manage trade-offs
among life-cycle costs, delivery schedules, performance
objectives, technical feasibility, and procurement quantity
objectives to ensure acquisition and sustainment programs
deliver the best value for the investment made in the program.
``(3) Use iterative development cycles and discontinue or
terminate the development of capabilities--
``(A) that no longer align with approved capability
requirements or priorities; or
``(B) are experiencing significant cost growth,
performance deficiencies, or delays in schedule.
``(4) Provide to the Joint Requirements Council timely
updates on changes to the acquisition programs under the
service acquisition executive, including any material changes
to the capability requirements, the quantity to be procured, or
the delivery schedule, to enable the Joint Requirements Council
to identify and prioritize gaps in joint military capabilities
resulting from such changes in accordance with section 181(b)
of this title.
``(5) Ensure the period of assignment of an individual
serving in a critical acquisition position (as defined in
section 1731 of this title) is of sufficient duration to ensure
the development and use of acquired expertise, institutional
capacity, accountability in decisionmaking, and stability in
the oversight and management of acquisition activities.
``(6) Ensure that contracting officers are appropriately
trained and assigned to support effective contract
management.''.
(c) Acquisition-related Functions of Chiefs of the Armed Forces.--
(1) Performance of certain acquisition-related functions.--
Section 3104(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(A) by inserting ``, in accordance with the
objectives established pursuant to section 3102,''
after ``Secretary of the military department
concerned''; and
(B) by amending paragraphs (1) through (7) to read
as follows:
``(1) The development of capability requirement statements
for equipping the armed force concerned that--
``(A) describe the operational problem to provide
necessary context for the capability requirement; and
``(B) describe the solution sought in a non-
prescriptive manner to allow agile and innovative
capability development to address the operational
problem;
``(2) The implementation of strategies to effectively and
efficiently inform recommendations regarding changes in
capability requirements described in paragraph (1).
``(3) The recommendation of trade-offs among life-cycle
costs, delivery schedules, performance objectives, technical
feasibility, and procurement quantity objectives to ensure
acquisition programs deliver best value for the investment
made.
``(4) In consultation with the Joint Requirements Council,
the establishment and prioritization of requirements to
expeditiously provide the armed forces with the capabilities
needed to operate effectively, to address evolving threats, and
to maintain the military advantage of the United States.
``(5) The use of data-driven decisionmaking to prioritize
resource allocation to meet operational readiness requirements
(as defined in section 4322 of this title) and the materiel
readiness objectives established by the Secretary of the
military department concerned under section 118(c) of this
title.
``(6) Support for an environment that enables the adoption
and integration of innovative solutions and technologies to
enhance military effectiveness and responsiveness.
``(7) Any recommendation for the termination of the
development of capabilities--
``(A) that no longer align with approved capability
requirements or priorities;
``(B) for which costs have significantly increased;
or
``(C) for which schedule delays have been
significant.
``(8) Support for the development of career paths in
acquisition for military personnel (as required by section
1722a of this title) to ensure such personnel have the
necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to fulfill the
objectives established pursuant to section 3102 of this
title.''.
(2) Adherence to requirements in major defense acquisition
programs.--Section 3104(b) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``program
capability document supporting a Milestone B or
subsequent decision'' and inserting ``requirements
documents''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``prior to entry into the Materiel Solution
Analysis Phase under Department of Defense
Instruction 5000.02''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``cost, schedule, technical feasibility, and
performance trade-offs'' and inserting ``life-
cycle cost, delivery schedule, performance
objective, technical feasibility, and
procurement quantity trade-offs''.
(3) Definitions.--Section 3104(d) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``(d) Requirements Document Defined.--In this section, the term
`requirements document' means a document that establishes the need for
a materiel approach to resolve a capability requirement or a joint
capability requirement (as such terms are defined in section 181 of
this title).''.
(d) Implementation.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall revise Department
of Defense Directive 5000.01 and any other relevant instructions,
policies, or guidance to carry out the requirements of this section and
the amendments made by this section.
(e) Technical Amendments.--
(1) Section 3101 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 3101. Definitions
``In this chapter:
``(1) The term `best value' means, with respect to an
acquisition, the optimal combination of cost, quality,
technical capability or solution quality, and delivery
schedule.
``(2) The term `capability requirement' has the meaning
provided in section 181 of this title.
``(3) The term `cost-effective' means, with respect to an
acquisition, the capacity to deliver better results for the
same or lower cost compared to alternatives.''.
(2) Section 3001(c) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``this section'' and inserting ``this
part''.
SEC. 1802. PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES.
(a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 87 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1731 the following
new section:
``Sec. 1732. Program executive officer
``(a) In General.--A program executive officer is the senior
official responsible for the oversight of the plans, budgets, and
execution of the programs assigned to the portfolio of such senior
official, including life-cycle management.
``(b) Objectives.--In carrying the activities described in
subsection (a), the program executive officer shall seek to achieve the
following objectives:
``(1) Expeditiously provide the armed forces with the
capabilities needed to operate effectively, address evolving
threats, and maintain the military advantage of the United
States in the most cost-effective manner practicable.
``(2) Maximize the effective use of resources by delivering
capabilities that offer the best value for the investment made
in each capability.
``(3) Enable the integration of innovative solutions and
technologies to enhance military effectiveness and
responsiveness to emerging threats.
``(c) Specific Responsibilities.--
``(1) In general.--For the programs assigned to the
portfolio of a program executive officer, such program
executive officer shall be responsible for the following:
``(A) Provide expeditious delivery of the
capabilities necessary to effectively respond to
national security challenges by overseeing the
procurement, development, and sustainment of defense
acquisition programs assigned to the program executive
officer.
``(B) Ensure the cost-effective allocation of
resources by delivering operational capabilities.
``(C) Adjust requirements, other than requirements
that are established as key performance parameters, to
maximize the agility and speed in program execution in
accordance with the objectives described in subsection
(b).
``(D) Use iterative development cycles and
discontinue or terminate the development of
capabilities--
``(i) that no longer align with approved
capability requirements (as defined in section
181 of this title) or priorities; or
``(ii) that are experiencing significant
cost growth, performance deficiencies, or
delays in schedule.
``(E) Evaluate and implement trade-offs among life-
cycle costs, delivery schedules, performance
objectives, technical feasibility, and procurement
quantity objectives to ensure acquisition and
sustainment programs deliver best value in meeting
capability requirements (as defined in section 181 of
this title).
``(F) Use data-driven decisionmaking to prioritize
resource allocation to meet operational readiness
requirements and materiel readiness objectives
established by the Secretary concerned under section
118(c) of this title.
``(G) Collaborate with the Mission Engineering and
Integration Activity established under section 1813 of
the of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026 to conduct cross-service technical and
operational activities to integrate emerging
technologies, prototypes, and operational concepts, as
appropriate.
``(H) Provide support to the Requirements,
Acquisition, and Programming Integration Directorate
with respect to the performance of the responsibilities
of the Directorate under section 186 of this title and
serve as a member of the Directorate in accordance with
such section.
``(2) Milestone decision authority duties.--A program
executive officer shall be the milestone decision authority for
a program when directed by the service acquisition executive of
the military department that is managing the program or if
designated by the Secretary of Defense.
``(d) Functional Support.--The Secretary concerned with respect to
a program executive officer shall ensure that each such program
executive officer is assigned dedicated personnel and other resources
required to successfully perform the assigned duties and
responsibilities of such program executive officer. Personnel shall be
under the exclusive authority and control of such officer. Personnel
and resources shall not be provided through matrixed, collateral duty,
or dual-reporting arrangements, except as specifically authorized by
the Secretary in writing. Personnel and resources required include--
``(1) contracting and contract management;
``(2) estimating costs;
``(3) financial management;
``(4) life-cycle management and product support;
``(5) program management;
``(6) engineering and technical management; and
``(7) developmental testing and evaluation.''.
(b) Amendment to Definitions.--Section 1737(a)(4) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``(4) The term `program executive officer' means an
individual described in section 1732(a) of this title.''.
SEC. 1803. PRODUCT SUPPORT MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS.
(a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 87 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1732, as added by
section 1802, the following new section:
``Sec. 1733. Product support manager
``(a) In General.--A product support manager is the individual
responsible for managing support functions required to field and
maintain the readiness and operational capability of a covered system
in support of the life-cycle management responsibilities of the program
manager for such covered system.
``(b) Objectives.--In carrying the activities described in
subsection (a), the product support manager shall seek to achieve the
objectives of the defense acquisition system established pursuant to
section 3102 of this title.
``(c) Specific Responsibilities.--A product support manager shall
be responsible for the following:
``(1) Provide product support and subject matter expertise
with respect to a covered system to the program manager for the
covered system to assist with the development, resourcing,
implementation, and execution of the product support strategy
developed by the product support manager under section 4322 of
this title for the covered system.
``(2) Collaborate with the chief engineer and systems
engineers for the covered system--
``(A) to develop the life-cycle sustainment plan
and any product support plans for the covered system;
and
``(B) to analyze the operating and support costs of
the covered system to ensure the cost-effective
operation, management, and availability of the covered
system.
``(3) Conduct early risk identification, mitigation, and
product support analyses that inform best value solutions in
life-cycle planning and management.
``(4) Provide input on systems engineering requirements,
design, budgeting, maintenance planning, and acquisition
strategies for covered systems.
``(5) Support the program manager in evaluating trade-offs
among life-cycle costs, delivery schedules, performance
objectives, technical feasibility, and procurement quantity
objectives to ensure each covered system delivers the greatest
value for the investment made in the covered system.
``(6) Use data-driven decisionmaking, predictive analysis,
and appropriate modeling tools related to reliability and
maintainability of the covered system to prioritize resource
allocation to meet operational readiness requirements and
materiel readiness objectives (established under section 118(c)
of this title).
``(7) Support each Secretary of a military department in
performance of a core logistics analysis pursuant to section
2464 of this title.
``(d) Covered System Defined.--In this section, the term `covered
system' has the meaning given in section 4322 of this title.''.
(b) Education, Training, and Experience Requirements for Product
Support Managers.--Section 1735 title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (c), (d), and (e) as
subsections (d), (e), and (f), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection:
``(c) Product Support Manager.--Before being assigned to a position
as product support manager, a person--
``(1) shall have completed all life-cycle logistics
certification and training requirements prescribed by the
Secretary of Defense;
``(2) shall have executed a written agreement as required
in section 1734(b)(2) of this title; and
``(3) in the case of--
``(A) a product support manager of a major defense
acquisition program, shall have at least eight years of
experience in life-cycle logistics, at least two years
of which were performed in a systems program office or
similar organization; and
``(B) a product support manager of a significant
nonmajor defense acquisition program, shall have at
least six years of experience in life-cycle
logistics.''.
(c) Conforming Amendments.--Section 1731(a)(1)(B) title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new clause:
``(iv) Product support manager.''.
SEC. 1804. AMENDMENTS TO LIFE-CYCLE MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCT SUPPORT.
(a) Reorganization of Life-cycle and Sustainment Chapter.--
(1) In general.--Chapter 323 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) by repealing sections 4321, 4323, and 4324;
(B) by redesignating section 4328 as section 4321
and transferring such section so as to appear after the
table of sections at the beginning of such chapter;
(C) by redesignating section 4325 as section 4323
and transferring such section so as to appear after
section 4321;
(D) in section 4323, as so redesignated, by
striking ``section 4324 of this title'' and inserting
``section 4322 of this title''; and
(E) by amending the table of sections at the
beginning of such chapter to read as follows:
``4321. Weapon system design: sustainment factors.
``4322. Life-cycle management and product support.
``4323. Major weapon systems: assessment, management, and control of
operating and support costs.''.
(2) Conforming amendments.--
(A) Section 3041(a) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``sections 4292(e) and
4321'' and inserting ``section 4292(e)''.
(B) Section 3221(b)(2) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``4321, 4323, and 4328 of
this title'' and inserting ``and 4321 of this title,''.
(C) Section 4211(c)(2)(D) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by striking ``section 4324 of
this title'' and inserting ``section 4322 of this
title''.
(D) Section 4252(b)(14) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``section 4324(b) of this
title'' and inserting ``section 4322 of this title''.
(b) Life-cycle Management and Product Support.--Chapter 323 of
title 10, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), is further
amended by inserting after section 4321 the following new section:
``Sec. 4322. Life-cycle management and product support
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each
covered system is supported by a life-cycle sustainment plan--
``(1) that is approved by the senior acquisition executive
responsible for such covered system; and
``(2) that meets applicable operational readiness
requirements and materiel readiness objectives (established
under section 118(c) of this title) in the most cost-effective
manner practicable.
``(b) Product Support Manager.--The Secretary of Defense shall
designate a product support manager (as defined in section 1733 of this
title) to serve under the supervision of a program manager for each
covered system.
``(c) Life-cycle Sustainment Plan.--(1) A product support manager
shall develop, update, and implement a life-cycle sustainment plan for
each covered system for which the product support manager is
responsible. Such plan shall include the following:
``(A) A comprehensive product support strategy to best
achieve operational readiness requirements and materiel
readiness objectives throughout the planned life cycle of such
system.
``(B) A life-cycle cost estimate for the covered system
that--
``(i) is based on the planned product support
strategy described in subparagraph (A); and
``(ii) if the covered system is a major defense
acquisition program or major subprogram, is developed
in accordance with the requirements to support a
Milestone A approval (as defined in section 4251(e) of
this title), Milestone B approval, or Milestone C
approval (as such terms are defined in section 4172(e)
of this title).
``(C) Recommended engineering and design considerations
that support cost-effective sustainment of the covered system
and best value solutions in life cycle planning and management.
``(D) An intellectual property management plan for product
support developed in accordance with section 3774 of this
title.
``(E) A strategy to maximize use of public and private
sector capabilities to establish Government-private
partnerships--
``(i) with appropriate incentives for each partner
to contribute to the achievement of operational
readiness requirements and materiel readiness
objectives in the most cost-effective manner
practicable; and
``(ii) that considers the roles of each partner as
the covered system transitions from acquisition,
development, production, fielding, sustainment, and
disposal.
``(F) A plan to transition the covered system from
production to initial fielding that addresses specific products
or services required for successful initial fielding of the
covered system, including--
``(i) a description of the necessary tooling or
other unique support equipment, requirements for
initial spare parts and components, technical handbooks
and maintenance manuals, maintenance training, and
facilities;
``(ii) an identification of the funding required to
provide such products and services for any initial
fielding location of the covered system;
``(iii) an identification of any procurement line,
program element, or subactivity group in the budget of
the Secretary concerned associated with such products
or services;
``(iv) the timeline for delivery of such products
and services; and
``(v) an assessment of any reduction in operational
readiness requirements and materiel readiness
objectives if such products and services are not
provided in accordance with clause (iv).
``(2) In developing each life-cycle sustainment plan required by
this section, the product support manager shall consider the following:
``(A) Affordability constraints and key cost factors that
could affect operating and support costs during the life cycle
of the covered system.
``(B) Sustainment risks or challenges to sustaining the
covered system in operational environments, included contested
logistics environments (as defined in section 2926 of this
title).
``(C) Compliance with--
``(i) requirements to maintain a core logistics
capability under section 2464 of this title; and
``(ii) limitations on the performance of depot-
level maintenance of materiel under section 2466 of
this title.
``(D) A defense industrial base strategy to maintain a
robust, resilient, and innovative defense industrial base to
support requirements throughout the life cycle of the covered
system.
``(d) Continuous Assessment and Active Management.--In carrying out
the duties of this section and section 1733 of this title, the product
support manager shall--
``(1) continuously assess and actively manage performance
of each covered system for which the product support manager is
responsible against the life-cycle sustainment plan for such
covered system; and
``(2) as appropriate, integrate commercial best practices,
use commercial standards, and use advanced technologies to
enhance the product support of each covered system.
``(e) Recommendations.--(1) The product support manager shall
recommend changes to the product support strategy required under
subsection (c)(1)(A) of a covered system to the program manager
responsible for such covered system to meet the requirements of
subsection (a).
``(2) The program manager shall provide to the senior acquisition
executive responsible for a covered system any recommendations for such
covered system made under paragraph (1) that the program manager did
not implement along with the rationale for not implementing such
recommendations.
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered system' means--
``(A) a major defense acquisition program as
defined in section 4201 of this title;
``(B) a major subprogram as described in section
4203 of this title; or
``(C) an acquisition program or project that is
carried out using the rapid fielding or rapid
prototyping acquisition pathway under section 3602 of
this title that is estimated by the Secretary of
Defense to require an eventual total expenditure
described in section 4201(a)(2) of this title.
``(2) The term `operational readiness' means the capability
of a unit of the armed forces, vessel, weapon system, or
equipment to perform the missions or functions for which it is
organized or designed.
``(3) The term `product support' means the set of support
functions, as determined by the product support manager,
required to field and maintain the readiness and operational
capability of a covered system, or a subsystem or component of
a covered system.''.
(c) Conforming Amendments to Materiel Readiness Metrics and
Objectives for Major Weapon Systems.--Section 118 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by inserting ``materiel
readiness'' before ``objectives'';
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``shall address'' and
inserting ``shall establish procedures and a computation
methodology to determine'';
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the metrics
required'' and all that follows through the period at
the end and inserting ``materiel readiness objectives
for each major weapon system.''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``the metrics
required by subsection (b)'' and inserting ``such
readiness objectives'';
(4) in subsection (d)(2), by striking ``readiness goals or
objectives'' and inserting ``materiel readiness objectives'';
(5) in subsection (e), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by inserting a comma after ``designated mission''; and
(6) in subsection (f)--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), and (5)
as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively; and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following
new paragraph:
``(3) The term `materiel readiness objective' means the
minimum required availability of each major weapon system that
is necessary to fulfill the requirements of the strategic
framework and guidance referred to in subsection (a).''.
SEC. 1805. MODIFICATIONS RELATING TO LIFE-CYCLE AND SUSTAINMENT
PROVISIONS.
(a) Modification to Life-cycle Management and Product Support.--
Subsection (c)(1)(F) of section 4322 of title 10, United States Code,
as amended by section 1804 of this Act, is further amended--
(1) by striking ``A plan'' and inserting ``After
consideration of the views received by the milestone decision
authority from appropriate materiel, logistics, or fleet
representatives, a plan'';
(2) by redesignating clauses (iii) through (v) as clauses
(iv) through (vi), respectively;
(3) by inserting after clause (ii) the following new
clause:
``(iii) an assessment as to the required
number of training simulators, including the
initial operational capability and overall
fielding of such simulators;''; and
(4) in clause (vi) (as so redeisgnated), by striking ``in
accordance with clause (iv)'' and inserting in ``accordance
with clause (v)''.
(b) Elements.--Subsection (b) of section 4323 of title 10, United
States Code, as redesignated by section 1804 of this Act, is amended--
(1) by striking paragraphs (9) and (10);
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (8) as
paragraphs (5) through (9), respectively;
(3) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``in accordance with the
requirements of section 118 of this title and'' before ``in
conjunction'';
(4) in paragraph (3), by striking ``, to determine'' and
all that follows through the semicolon at the end and inserting
``and make necessary adjustments to the life-cycle sustainment
plan required by section 4322 of this title to ensure such
major weapon system meets applicable operational readiness
requirements and materiel readiness objectives (established in
accordance with section 118(c) of this title) in the most cost-
effective manner practicable;'';
(5) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new
paragraph:
``(4) require the military departments to, not later than
August 1 of each calendar year, conduct an annual assessment of
the actual performance of each major weapon system against the
operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness
objectives and use such assessment to--
``(A) identify any factors contributing to a major
weapon system failing to meet such requirements and
objectives;
``(B) develop and implement a corrective action
plan to address identified shortfalls in meeting such
requirements and objectives in an expeditious manner;
and
``(C) inform the submission of materials to
Congress required by section 118(c)(2) of this title
and the development of the future years defense program
described in section 221 of this title;'';
(6) in paragraph (9) (as so redesignated), by inserting
``and'' after the semicolon at the end; and
(7) by inserting after paragraph (9) (as so redesignated)
the following new paragraph:
``(10) prior to the Milestone B approval (or equivalent
approval) for a major weapon system, require the military
departments to prepare a life cycle intellectual property
management plan for product support sufficient to comply with
the requirements of section 2464 of this title, including
requirements for technical data, software, and modular open
system approaches (as defined in section 4401 of this
title).''.
(c) Submission to Congress.--Such section 4323 is further amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new
subsection:
``(d) Submission to Congress.--Not later than December 31, 2026,
and annually thereafter, each Secretary of a military department shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes
the following:
``(1) Findings from a review of the effectiveness of the
life-cycle sustainment plan for a major weapon system, as
adjusted pursuant to subsection (b)(3).
``(2) Findings from the assessments required by subsection
(b)(4).
``(3) A description of any corrective action plan required
by subsection (b)(4)(B), and an update on progress made in
implementing such a plan.
``(4) A description of how such assessments informed the
submission of materials to Congress required by section
118(c)(2) of this title and the development of the future years
defense program described in section 221 of this title.
``(5) A summary of actions taken by the Secretary to ensure
that each major weapon system of the military department under
the jurisdiction of the Secretary meet the applicable
operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness
objectives (established under section 118(c) of this title) in
the most cost-effective manner practicable.
``(6) For a major weapon system that has not met
established materiel readiness objectives for materiel
availability or operational availability (as such terms are
defined, respectively, in section 118 of this title) for three
consecutive years, such report shall include a mitigation plan
to address supply, maintenance, or other issues contributing to
failure to meet such objectives.''.
SEC. 1806. MAJOR CAPABILITY ACTIVITY AREAS AND PATHFINDER PROGRAMS.
(a) Transition Plan Required.--
(1) Submission of plan.--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,
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
comprehensive plan for reorganizing the structure of the
relevant defense budget materials to be primarily organized
around major capability activity areas (``MCAAs'').
(2) Elements of the plan.--The plan required under
paragraph (1) shall be developed to more effectively facilitate
the development, fielding, operation, sustainment, and
modernization of capabilities or activities of the Department
of Defense in accordance with the objectives established
pursuant to section 3102 of title 10, United States Code, as
added by section 1801 of this Act. Such plan shall include the
following:
(A) A description of each proposed MCAA, including
how the specific capability of the Department of
Defense that is the subject of each MCAA aligns with
and supports joint military capabilities.
(B) A proposed schedule, including benchmarks, for
phased implementation of the plan to organize the
programs of each military department and Defense Agency
in a manner primarily organized around MCAAs.
(C) A description of any modifications to
reporting, budget justification, or data systems
required for defense budget materials to be primarily
organized around MCAAs, including modifications
necessary to maintain transparency and enable effective
oversight by the congressional defense committees.
(D) Recommendations for statutory or regulatory
changes needed to facilitate the reorganization of
defense budget materials to be primarily organized
around MCAAs.
(E) A strategy for maintaining clarity and detail
for defense budget materials primarily organized around
MCAAs to--
(i) preserve accountability for the
delivery of a capability of the Department of
Defense that is the subject of the MCAA; and
(ii) enable effective oversight by the
congressional defense committees.
(F) A description of the process for designating a
Pathfinder under subsection (b).
(3) Organization by mcaas.--
(A) In general.--In designating the proposed MCAAs
required by subsection (a)(2)(A), the Secretary shall--
(i) organize each proposed MCAA in a
capability-oriented structure that reflects the
unique and specific aspects of the subject
capability of the MCAA;
(ii) assign relevant development,
procurement, operations, and sustainment
activities of the Department to the proposed
MCAA as appropriate; and
(iii) ensure each proposed MCAA is
organized in a manner that--
(I) will improve the ability to
measure and manage the overall
performance in the delivery of the
subject capability of the proposed
MCAA; and
(II) connects funding for
activities assigned to the proposed
MCAA to the delivery of subject
capability.
(B) Flexibility.--The Secretary of Defense shall
ensure each military department and Defense Agency has
flexibility, according to their specific mission
requirements, in the organization of proposed MCAAs.
(b) Designation of Pathfinder Mcaas.--
(1) Designation.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(A) designate at least two program executive
offices of the Department of Defense to be known as
``Pathfinders'';
(B) identify the program executive officer (as
described in section 1732 of title 10, United States
Code, as added by section 1802 of this Act) with the
responsibility of administering each such Pathfinder;
(C) ensure each such program executive officer
organizes the programs assigned to such offices into a
MCAA in accordance with the requirements of subsection
(a)(3); and
(D) submit to the congressional defense committees
a notification of each designation made under
subparagraph (A), including the total amount authorized
to be appropriated for each Pathfinder for fiscal year
2026 and a description of the MCAA associated with each
Pathfinder.
(2) Additional or alternative materials.--To inform the
development of the plan required by subsection (a), each
program executive officer for a Pathfinder shall prepare
alternative or additional defense budget materials or develop
alternative oversight mechanisms for the capability of the
Department of Defense that is the subject of the Pathfinder.
(3) Modified transfer authority for pathfinders.--
(A) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense, acting
through a Secretary of a military department or the
head of a Defense Agency, may transfer amounts
authorized for programs, projects, or activities that
are included in a Pathfinder under the jurisdiction of
such Secretary or head among such programs, projects,
or activities.
(B) Limitations.--A transfer made under this
paragraph--
(i) shall directly support delivery of the
capability of the Department of Defense that is
the subject of the Pathfinder;
(ii) may not be used to initiate a new
start program (as described in section 3601 of
title 10, United States Code);
(iii) may not be used to terminate a
program or activity of the Department that was
in operation on or before the date of the
designation of the Pathfinder; and
(iv) may not exceed 40 percent of the total
amount for a Pathfinder specified under
paragraph (1)(D).
(4) Additional pathfinders.--The Secretary of Defense may
designate additional MCAAs as Pathfinders under the authority
of this subsection if the Secretary notifies the congressional
defense committees not later than 15 days prior to each such
designation.
(c) Report to Congress.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 540 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until
December 31, 2029, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the progress of
the Secretary of Defense in--
(A) implementing the plan to reorganize the
structure of the defense budget materials to be
primarily organized around major capability activity
areas; and
(B) assessing the effectiveness of the use of a
capability-oriented structure in subsection (a)(3) and
Pathfinders in subsection (b) to--
(i) improve the ability to measure and
manage the overall performance in the delivery
of the subject capability of the proposed MCAA
or Pathfinder;
(ii) inform and improve budget planning for
future activities assigned to the proposed MCAA
or Pathfinder for the delivery of subject
capability; and
(iii) achieve the objectives of the defense
acquisition system established pursuant to
section 3102 of title 10, United States Code
(as added by section 1801 of this Act).
(2) Contents.--The report required under paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) An evaluation of how the use of MCAAs in
preparing defense budget materials has affected the use
and allocation of resources and the alignment of such
materials with the objectives of the defense
acquisition system.
(B) The extent to which MCAAs and use of the
transfer authority under subsection (b)(3) for
Pathfinders affect the speed of addressing emerging
threats and adopting new technologies.
(C) An analysis of any costs or benefits of using
MCAAs.
(D) Recommendations, including statutory or
regulatory modifications, for--
(i) expanding the use of Pathfinders; and
(ii) continuing the transition to using
MCAAs to prepare defense budget materials.
(d) Guidance and Directives.--The Secretary of Defense shall issue
such rules or guidance as necessary to carry out this section, and
shall ensure such rules and guidance align with recommendations for
improved agility and transparency provided by the Commission on
Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution Reform (established
under section 1004 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81)).
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) 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.
(2) The term ``major capability activity area'' or ``MCAA''
means a compilation of activities that relate to the delivery
of a capability of the Department of Defense, as determined by
the Secretary of Defense, for purposes of display in the
defense budget materials.
(3) The term ``joint military capabilities'' has the
meaning given in section 181 of title 10, United States Code.
Subtitle B--Requirements Process Reform
SEC. 1811. JOINT REQUIREMENTS COUNCIL.
(a) Amendment to Name and Mission of Joint Requirements Oversight
Council.--Section 181 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``Oversight'';
(2) in subsection (a), by striking ``Joint Requirements
Oversight Council in the Department of Defense.'' and inserting
the following: ``Joint Requirements Council (in this section
referred to as the `Council') in the Department of Defense. The
Council shall--
``(1) assist the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in
carrying out the functions described in section 153 of this
title; and
``(2) provide recommendations for addressing joint
operational problems to the Requirements, Acquisition, and
Programming Integration Directorate established under section
186 of this title (in this section referred to as `RAPID').'';
and
(3) by striking ``Joint Requirements Oversight Council''
each place it appears and inserting ``Joint Requirements
Council''.
(b) Duties.--Subsection (b) of such section 181 is amended to read
as follows:
``(b) Duties.--The Council shall support the objectives established
pursuant to section 3102 of this title by performing the following
duties:
``(1) Continuously evaluating global trends, adversary
capabilities, and emerging threats to inform awareness and
understanding of joint operational problems.
``(2) In coordination with commanders of combatant
commands, compiling, refining, and prioritizing joint
operational problems.
``(3) Identifying and prioritizing gaps in joint military
capabilities to address joint operational problems.
``(4) Identifying advances in technology and innovative
concepts of operation that could improve the ability of the
joint force to address evolving threats and maintain the
military advantage of the United States.
``(5) Developing a joint capability requirement statement
that--
``(A) describes the joint operational problem to
provide necessary context for the joint capability
requirement; and
``(B) describes the solution sought in a
nonprescriptive manner to allow agile and innovative
development of joint capability requirements to address
the joint operational problem.
``(6) Making the following recommendations to RAPID:
``(A) With respect to a quick action requirement,
actions to fulfill such quick action requirement, not
later than 30 days after receipt or identification of
such quick action requirement.
``(B) Actions to fulfill each joint capability
requirement necessary to address joint operational
problems, not later than 60 days after receipt or
identification of such a joint operational problem.
``(C) Modifications to joint force design suitable
for addressing joint operational problems or
effectively integrating advancements in technology and
new concepts of operation.
``(D) Ways to improve operational effectiveness,
increase operational flexibility, or improve
interoperability and coordination between and among
joint military capabilities and the military
capabilities of allies or partners.
``(7) Providing notification to Deputy Secretary of
Defense--
``(A) upon receipt or identification of a quick
action requirement; and
``(B) upon submission of any recommendation to
RAPID.''.
(c) Composition.--Subsection (c) of such section 181 is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(A)--
(A) by inserting ``and RAPID'' before ``for making
recommendations''; and
(B) by striking ``joint performance requirements''
and inserting ``joint capability requirements''; and
(2) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``and RAPID'' after
``Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff''.
(d) Advisors.--Subsection (d) of such section 181 is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by inserting ``strongly'' before ``consider'';
and
(B) by striking ``its mission under paragraphs (1)
and (2) of subsection (b)'' and inserting ``the duties
described in subsection (b)''; and
(2) in paragraph (3)--
(A) by striking ``seek, and strongly consider,''
and inserting ``seek and consider'';
(B) by striking ``, in their roles as customers of
the acquisition system,''; and
(C) by striking ``under subsection (b)(2) and joint
performance requirements pursuant to subsection
(b)(3)''.
(e) Responsibility for Capability Requirements.--Subsection (e) of
such section 181 is amended to read as follows:
``(e) Responsibility for Capability Requirements.--The Chief of
Staff of an armed force is responsible for the capability requirements
for that armed force.''.
(f) Analytic and Engineering Support.--Subsection (f) of such
section 181 is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by inserting ``and
Engineering'' after ``Analytic'';
(2) by inserting ``and the Mission Engineering and
Integration Activity established under section 1813 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026'' after
``the Office of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation''; and
(3) by striking ``in operations research, systems analysis,
and cost estimation to the Joint Requirements Oversight
Council''.
(g) Availability of Information to Congressional Defense
Committees.--Subsection (g) of such section 181 is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Oversight'';
and
(2) by striking ``oversight information'' and inserting
``information''.
(h) Definitions.--Subsection (h) of such section 181 is amended to
read as follows:
``(h) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `capability requirement' means a requirement
for a capability that is critical or essential to address an
operational problem.
``(2) The term `joint capability requirement' means a
capability requirement, including a capability requirement
related to a requirement for joint force interoperability, that
is critical or essential to address a specific joint
operational problem.
``(3) The term `joint military capabilities' means the
collective capabilities across the joint force, including both
joint and force-specific capabilities, that are available to
conduct military operations.
``(4) The term `joint operational problem' means a joint
challenge faced by a combatant command in achieving an assigned
military objective and may include limitations in capabilities,
resources, or the ability to effectively and efficiently
coordinate across the joint force, with another combatant
command, among joint military capabilities, or with the
military capabilities of allies or partners.
``(5) The term `operational problem' means a challenge or
barrier in an operational environment that needs to be overcome
to achieve a specific military objective.
``(6) The term `quick action requirement' has the meaning
given in Department of Defense Directive 5000.71 titled `Rapid
Fulfillment of Combatant Commander Urgent Operational Needs'
(August 24, 2012).''.
(i) Implementation.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs shall revise
policies for the Joint Strategic Planning System (established under the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction 3100.01F), the Manual
for the Operation of the Joint Capabilities Integration and Development
System (issued October 30, 2021) and any other relevant instructions,
policies, or guidance to carry out the requirements of this section and
the amendments made by this section.
(j) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Title 10, united states code.--Title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) in section 139a, by striking ``Joint
Requirements Oversight Council'' each place it appears
and inserting ``Joint Requirements Council'';
(B) in section 153(a)(5)(F), by striking ``section
181 of this title'' and inserting ``sections 181 and
186 of this title'';
(C) in section 179(c)(9)--
(i) by striking ``Joint Requirements
Oversight Council'' and inserting ``Joint
Requirements Council''; and
(ii) by striking ``section 181(h)'' and
inserting ``section 181'';
(D) in section 2926(f)(5)(C), by striking
``describing'' and all that follows through ``details
regarding'' and inserting ``describing details
regarding'';
(E) in section 3067(b)(1), by striking ``Joint
Requirements Oversight Council'' and inserting ``Joint
Requirements Council'';
(F) in section 3136(e)(1)(A)(ii), by striking
``approved by the Joint Requirements Oversight Council
and'' and inserting ``recommended for approval by the
Requirements, Acquisition, and Programming Integration
Directorate (established under section 186 of this
title)'';
(G) in section 4202(a)(2)(A), by striking ``joint
military requirement'' and all that follows through the
period at the end and inserting the following: ``joint
capability requirement, as determined by the
Requirements, Acquisition, and Programming Integration
Directorate (established under section 186 of this
title)'';
(H) by amending section 4251(e)(1) to read as
follows:
``(1) The term `requirements document' has the meaning
given in section 3104(d) of this title.'';
(I) in section 4252(b)(9), by striking ``Joint
Requirements Oversight Council'' and inserting ``Joint
Requirements Council'';
(J) in section 4376--
(i) in subsection (a), by striking ``,
after consultation with the Joint Requirements
Oversight Council regarding program
requirements,'';
(ii) in subsection (b)(2)(B), by striking
``joint military requirement (as defined in
section 181(g)(1) of this title) at less cost''
and inserting ``joint capability requirement at
less cost''; and
(iii) in subsection (c)(3), by striking
``joint military requirements'' and inserting
``joint capability requirements''; and
(K) in section 5514(b)(2)(C)(ii), by striking
``Joint Requirements Oversight Council'' and inserting
``Joint Requirements Council''.
(2) Other laws.--
(A) Section 902(d) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (10 U.S.C. 139a
note) is amended--
(i) by striking ``, performance
requirements, and joint performance
requirements'' and inserting ``or performance
requirements''; and
(ii) by striking ``Joint Requirements
Oversight Council to validate such
requirements'' and inserting ``Joint
Requirements Council''.
(B) Section 1684(d)(4)(A)(i) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (10
U.S.C. 2271 note) is amended by striking ``either
approved by, or in development for, the Joint
Requirements Oversight Council'' and inserting ``in
development for consideration or under consideration by
the Joint Requirements Council''.
(C) Section 1686(b)(1) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (10 U.S.C. 2224
note) is amended by striking ``through the Joint
Requirements Oversight Council'' and inserting ``in
consultation with the Requirements, Acquisition, and
Programming Integration Directorate (established under
section 186 of title 10, United States Code)''.
(D) Section 1510(b)(2) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (10 U.S.C. 113
note) is amended by striking ``Joint Requirements
Oversight Council'' and inserting ``Joint Requirements
Council''.
(E) Section 915(a)(1) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (10 U.S.C. 132
note) is amended by striking ``Joint Requirements
Oversight Council'' and inserting ``Joint Requirements
Council''.
(F) Section 938(a)(1) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (10 U.S.C. 4571
note prec.) is amended by striking ``Joint Requirements
Oversight Council'' and inserting ``Joint Requirements
Council''.
(3) Repeals.--The following provisions of law are repealed:
(A) Section 942 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (10 U.S.C. 181
note).
(B) Section 916 of the Floyd D. Spence National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (10
U.S.C. 181 note).
(C) Section 105(b) of the Weapon Systems
Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 (10 U.S.C. 181 note).
(D) Section 201 of the Weapon Systems Acquisition
Reform Act of 2009 (10 U.S.C. 3102 note).
SEC. 1812. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS, ACQUISITION, AND
PROGRAMMING INTEGRATION DIRECTORATE.
(a) In General.--Chapter 7 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after section 185 the following new section:
``Sec. 186. Requirements, Acquisition, and Programming Integration
Directorate
``(a) Establishment.--There is within the Department of Defense a
Requirements, Acquisition, and Programming Integration Directorate (in
this section referred to as `RAPID').
``(b) Purposes.--RAPID shall--
``(1) serve as the principal forum within the Department of
Defense to inform, coordinate, and evaluate solutions to joint
operational problems;
``(2) provide senior oversight, coordination, and budget
and capability harmonization with respect to such matters; and
``(3) act as an advisory body to the Secretary of Defense
and the Deputy Secretary of Defense with respect to such
matters.
``(c) Organization and Membership.--RAPID shall consist of the
following members:
``(1) The Chairman of the Joint Requirements Council and
the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, who
shall serve as co-directors of RAPID.
``(2) One member designated by each commander of a
combatant command.
``(3) One member designated by the Chairman of the Joint
Requirements Council.
``(4) One member designated by the Director of Cost
Assessment and Program Evaluation.
``(5) One member designated by each service acquisition
executive of a military department.
``(6) One member designated by the principal staff
assistant for the Mission Engineering and Integration Activity
(established under section 1813 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026).
``(7) One member designated by the executive director of
the Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell (as described in the
Department of Defense Directive 5000.71 titled `Rapid
Fulfillment of Combatant Commander Urgent Operational Needs'
(August 24, 2012).
``(8) One member designated by each portfolio executive
officer or a similar member of the acquisition workforce
responsible for the execution of a recommendation under
consideration by RAPID.
``(d) Responsibilities.--(1) RAPID shall--
``(A) promptly convene relevant members to assess a
proposed joint capability requirement to address a joint
operational problem by considering, with respect to such
proposed joint capability requirement--
``(i) associated resource requirements;
``(ii) mission engineering and interoperability
considerations for integration into joint
architectures; and
``(iii) factors related to acquisition and
sustainment; and
``(B) provide prioritized recommendations for solutions to
such joint operational problem to the Secretary of Defense and
Deputy Secretary of Defense.
``(2) In carrying out paragraph (1), RAPID shall--
``(A) use data-driven decisionmaking to prioritize resource
allocation;
``(B) maximize the effective use of resources by enabling
timely delivery of solutions to address a joint operational
problem in a manner that provides the greatest value for the
investment made;
``(C) enable the adoption and integration of solutions to
enhance military effectiveness and responsiveness to emerging
threats; and
``(D) in addition to any other considerations required
under this subsection, consider--
``(i) joint capability requirement statements or
other relevant justification materials provided by the
Joint Requirements Council;
``(ii) any analysis and recommendations provided by
the Mission Engineering and Integration Activity or the
Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation
relating to resource requirements described in
paragraph (1)(A)(i);
``(iii) recommendations from relevant service
acquisition executives or program executive officers
related to planning and execution of the proposed joint
capability requirement, including budget planning and
management, acquisition approach, program management,
and life-cycle management for a proposed joint
capability requirement; and
``(iv) the need to incorporate measure for
technology protection in certain covered systems to
enable the use or sale of proposed technology solutions
to joint operational problems with allies and partner
countries in a manner that protects national security
interest while promoting international collaboration.
``(e) Recommendation.--(1) Not later than 30 days after the date of
receipt of a recommendation with respect to a joint capability
requirement for a joint operational problem, from the Joint
Requirements Council in accordance with section 181 of this title,
RAPID shall submit to the Deputy Secretary of Defense a recommendation
for a solution to the joint operational problem that includes the
following:
``(A) A description of the resources needed to implement
the solution and, as appropriate, resources needed to support
the acquisition and sustainment of such solution of over the
anticipated life cycle of the solution.
``(B) Any recommended actions necessary to enable
integration of the solution into the joint force or to revise
joint concepts of operation to best resolve the joint
operational problem.
``(C) With respect to a solution for which access may be
shared with an ally or partner country, recommended
considerations--
``(i) to be incorporated during the design and
development phase of the solution; and
``(ii) to facilitate future production and
logistics support for the solution to the ally or
partner country.
``(D) Any necessary changes to policy or guidance to enable
effective acquisition, fielding, and employment of a solution
that is a joint military capability.
``(E) Any other recommended actions to expeditiously
provide the armed forces with the capabilities necessary to
operate effectively, to address evolving threats, and to
maintain the military advantage of the United States in the
most cost-effective manner practicable.
``(2) The co-chairs of RAPID may request an additional amount of
time, not to exceed 30 days, to provide a recommendation related to a
joint capability requirement that is not a quick action requirement to
the Deputy Secretary of Defense under this subsection.
``(f) Determination.--(1) Not later than 30 days after receipt of a
recommendation under subsection (e), the Deputy Secretary of Defense
shall issue a memorandum that approves, approves with modification, or
rejects such a recommendation.
``(2) The Deputy Secretary of Defense shall include along with a
memorandum that approves or approves with modification a recommendation
described in paragraph (1) specific direction and guidance to the
applicable element of the Department of Defense to which such
recommendation applies.
``(3) The Deputy Secretary of Defense shall include along with a
memorandum that rejects a recommendation described in paragraph (1) a
specific direction--
``(A) for alternative action to be taken by the applicable
element of the Department of Defense to which such
recommendation applies to address the relevant joint
operational problem; or
``(B) to RAPID for further action to address the relevant
joint operational problem.
``(g) Notification.--If the Deputy Secretary of Defense fails to
issue a memorandum as required by subsection (f) within 90 days after
the date on which the Joint Requirements Council provides a
recommendation to address a joint operational problem to the RAPID, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a notification of such failure.
``(h) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The terms `joint capability requirement', `joint
military capability', `joint operational problem', and `quick
action requirement' have the meanings given, respectively, in
section 181 of this title.
``(2) The term `relevant member' means a member of RAPID
(or a designee) that has a primary interest in, or
responsibility for, a proposed joint capability requirement or
quick action requirement under assessment by RAPID.''.
(b) Conforming Amendments to Director of Cost Assessment and
Program Evaluation.--Section 139a(d) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (9) as
paragraphs (5) through (10), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new
paragraph:
``(4) Analysis and advice for resource discussions relating
to joint capability requirements under consideration by the
Requirements, Acquisition, and Programming Integration
Directorate pursuant to section 186 of this title.''.
SEC. 1813. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MISSION ENGINEERING AND INTEGRATION
ACTIVITY.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish within
the Department of Defense a Mission Engineering and Integration
Activity (in this section referred to as ``MEIA'').
(b) Designation.--The Secretary of Defense shall designate a
principal staff assistant from within the Office of the Secretary of
Defense whose office shall serve as the office of primary
responsibility for MEIA.
(c) Duties.--The principal staff assistant designated under
subsection (b) shall have the following duties:
(1) Lead cross-service activities to develop, identify,
analyze, and validate integrated technology solutions to
address joint operational problems.
(2) Coordinate with the appropriate program executive
officers to align and implement such activities.
(3) Proactively seek and consider feedback of the primary
users and operators of proposed technology solutions to address
joint operational problems throughout the implementation of
such activities.
(4) Upon request, perform analysis for, experiment with,
and prototype technology to integrate such technology into
joint architectures, to use such technology, to inform
operational concepts, and to provide analysis or
recommendations regarding the use of such technology to the
Requirements, Acquisition, and Programming Integration
Directorate, established by section 186 of title 10, United
States Code, as added by this Act (in this section referred to
as ``RAPID'').
(5) Coordinate with commanders of the combatant commands to
understand the priorities of commanders and support the
fielding of integrated technology solutions to address joint
operational problems.
(6) Upon request, assist a program executive officer in
carrying out the responsibilities established under section
1732 of title 10, United States Code, as added by section 1802
of this Act, by providing analysis, recommendations, and
engineering assistance in the integration of technology
solutions related to the capabilities for which the program
executive officer is responsible.
(7) Use existing authorities (including authorities
provided in section 4022 of title 10, United States Code) to
carry out this section.
(d) Implementation Plan.--
(1) Plan.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees an implementation plan for
MEIA.
(2) Elements.--The plan required by paragraph (1) shall
include a description of the following:
(A) The organizational structure and resource
requirements associated with the establishment and
operation of MEIA.
(B) How MEIA will support and inform the RAPID in
carrying out the requirements of section 186 of title
10, United States Code.
(C) Each budget line item or program element that
will be associated with the activities of MEIA.
(D) Coordination between MEIA and relevant elements
of the Department of Defense that are established to
identify and support the development of,
experimentation with, and integration of technology
solutions to address joint operational problems for the
Department, including--
(i) the Defense Innovation Unit established
under section 4217 of the title 10, United
States Code;
(ii) the Defense Research and Development
Rapid Innovation Program established under
section 4061 of such title;
(iii) a entity of the Department of Defense
that is a member of the Defense Innovation
Community of Entities established by the
Director of the Defense Innovation Unit;
(iv) the Strategic Capabilities Office; and
(v) recipients of awards under the Small
Business Innovation Research Program or the
Small Business Technology Transfer Program (as
defined in section 9 of the Small Business Act
(15 U.S.C. 638)).
(E) How MEIA will coordinate with and assist--
(i) the commanders of combatant commands in
fielding integrated technology solutions to
address joint operational problems under
subsection (c)(5); and
(ii) the program executive officers and
each Secretary of a military department in the
integration of technology to enhance military
effectiveness and responsiveness.
(F) Any recommendations for changes to statute or
policy for successful implementation of this section.
(e) Assessment.--Not later than five years after the date of the
establishment of MEIA, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees an assessment of whether MEIA should
be modified, made permanent, or terminated based on its effectiveness
in carrying out the requirements of this section.
(f) Joint Operational Problem Defined.--In this section, the term
``joint operational problem'' has the meaning given in section 181 of
title 10, United States Code.
Subtitle C--Streamlining Acquisition Processes
SEC. 1821. ADJUSTMENTS TO CERTAIN ACQUISITION THRESHOLDS.
(a) Major Program.--
(1) Title 10.--Section 3041 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) in subsection (c)(1)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``$115,000,000 (based on fiscal year 1990
constant dollars)'' and inserting
``$275,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024
constant dollars)''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``$540,000,000 (based on fiscal year 1990
constant dollars)'' and inserting
``$1,300,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024
constant dollars)''; and
(B) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``$750,000
(based on fiscal year 1980 constant dollars)'' and
inserting ``$2,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024
constant dollars)''.
(2) Title 41.--Section 109 of title 41, United States Code,
is amended--
(A) in subsection (b)(1)--
(i) by striking ``$75,000,000 (based on
fiscal year 1980 constant dollars)'' and
inserting ``$275,000,000 (based on fiscal year
2024 constant dollars)''; and
(ii) by striking ``$300,000,000 (based on
fiscal year 1980 constant dollars)'' and
inserting ``$1,300,000,000 (based on fiscal
year 2024 constant dollars)''; and
(B) in subsection (b)(2), by striking ``$750,000
(based on fiscal year 1980 constant dollars)'' and
inserting ``$2,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024
dollars)''.
(b) Use of Procedures Other Than Competitive Procedures.--Section
3204(e)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``$10,000,000'' each place it appears and
inserting ``$100,000,000'';
(2) by striking ``$75,000,000'' each place it appears and
inserting ``$500,000,000''; and
(3) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``$500,000'' and
inserting ``$10,000,000''.
(c) Simplified Procedures for Small Purchases.--
(1) Title 10.--Section 3205(a)(2) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by striking ``$5,000,000'' and
inserting ``$10,000,000''.
(2) Title 41.--Section 1901(a)(2) of title 41, United
States Code, is amended by striking ``$5,000,000'' and
inserting ``$10,000,000''.
(d) Simplified Acquisition Threshold.--
(1) Title 10.--Section 3571(a) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(c) For purposes of acquisitions by agencies named in section
3063 of this title, in the case of any contract to be awarded and
performed, or purchase to be made, in support of a contingency
operation or a humanitarian or peacekeeping operation, the simplified
acquisition threshold means an amount equal to two times the amount
specified for that term in subsection (a).''.
(2) Title 41.--Section 134 of title 41, United States Code,
is amended by striking ``$250,000'' and inserting ``$500,000''.
(e) Micro-purchase Threshold.--
(1) Title 10.--Section 3573 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by striking ``$10,000'' and inserting
``$25,000''.
(2) Title 41.--Section 1902(a)(1) of title 41, United
States Code, is amended by striking ``$10,000'' and inserting
``$25,000''.
(f) Modifications to Submissions of Cost or Pricing Data.--
(1) Title 10.--Section 3702(a) of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``2018'' each place it
appears and inserting ``2026'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``$2,000,000'' and inserting ``$10,000,000'';
and
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``$750,000'' and inserting ``$2,000,000'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``$2,000,000''
and inserting ``$10,000,000''; and
(C) in subparagraph (3)(A), by striking ``chapter
and the price of the subcontract is expected to exceed
$2,000,000'' and inserting the following: ``chapter
and--
``(i) in the case of a prime contract
entered into after June 30, 2026, the price of
the subcontract is expected to exceed
$10,000,000; or
``(ii) in the case of a prime contract
entered into on or before June 30, 2026, the
price of the subcontract is expected to exceed
$2,000,000.''.
(2) Title 41.--Section 3502(a) of title 41, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``2018'' each place it
appears and inserting ``2026'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``$2,000,000'' and inserting ``$10,000,000'';
and
(iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``$750,000'' and inserting ``$2,000,000'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``$2,000,000'' and inserting ``$10,000,000'';
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``$750,000'' and inserting ``$2,000,000''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (C), by striking
``$750,000'' and inserting ``$2,000,000''; and
(C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``chapter and--''
and all that follows and inserting the following:
``chapter and--
``(i) in the case of a prime contract
entered into after June 30, 2026, the price of
the subcontract is expected to exceed
$10,000,000; or
``(ii) in the case of a prime contract
entered into on or before June 30, 2026, the
price of the subcontract is expected to exceed
$2,000,000.''.
(g) Major Defense Acquisition Programs; Definitions; Exceptions.--
Section 4201(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``$300,000,000 (based
on fiscal year 1990 constant dollars)'' and inserting
``$1,000,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024 constant
dollars)''; and
(2) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``$1,800,000,000
(based on fiscal year 1990 constant dollars)'' and inserting
``$4,500,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024 constant
dollars)''.
SEC. 1822. CLARIFICATION OF CONDITIONS FOR PAYMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL
PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES.
(a) Title 10.--Section 3805 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (d)--
(A) by striking ``The conditions'' and inserting
``(1) The conditions''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) For the purposes of section 3803 of this title, a payment for
covered services acquired through a commercially utilized acquisition
strategy shall not be considered an advance payment made under section
3801 of this title.''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `commercially utilized acquisition strategy'
means an acquisition of a service by the Government under terms
and conditions that--
``(A) are similar to the terms and conditions under
which such service is available to the public; and
``(B) provide such service as a consumption-based
solution or under a technology subscription model or
other model based on predetermined pricing for access
to such service.
``(2) The term `covered service' means a commercial service
that includes access to or use of any combination of hardware,
equipment, software, labor, or services, including access to
commercial satellite data and associated services, that is
integrated to provide a capability.''.
(b) Title 31.--Section 3324(d) of title 31, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)(C), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by inserting ``or commercially available
content'' after ``publication''; and
(B) by striking the period at the end and inserting
``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(3) charges for information and communications technology
subscriptions, reservations, or tenancy, including cloud
environments, for which the procuring agency defines
appropriate access and security standards.''.
SEC. 1823. ALTERNATIVE CAPABILITY-BASED PRICING.
Chapter 287 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 3906. Alternative capability-based pricing
``(a) In General.--Except as provided by subsection (b), the head
of an agency may use alternative capability-based analysis for the
acquisition of a commercial solution to determine whether the price for
a commercial solution is fair and reasonable based on the value to the
Government as determined under such analysis.
``(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) does not apply with respect to the
acquisition of a commercial solution under a subcontract.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `alternative capability-based analysis'
means an analysis of the value to the Government of a
commercial solution that determines such value based on one or
more of the following criteria:
``(A) The suitability of the commercial solution
for the particular purpose for which the Government
would acquire such commercial solution.
``(B) The benefits obtained by the Government as a
result of improvements in capability, effectiveness,
efficiency, process, or speed to delivery provided by
such commercial solution.
``(C) The estimated total cost avoidance resulting
from the acquisition and use of such commercial
solution, including the cost avoidance resulting from
reductions to operations, sustainment, or risks to
mission by replacing fielded capabilities with such
commercial solution.
``(D) Input from the intended end users of such
commercial solution on the potential value of the
improvements to capabilities or processes provided by
such commercial solution.
``(2) The term `commercial solution' means a product or
service, including an integrated combination of products,
services, or products and services--
``(A) that is sold, leased, or licensed in the
commercial marketplace, or offered for sale, lease, or
license in the commercial marketplace; and
``(B) the provider of which contemporaneously
offers such solution or a solution that is similar to
such solution to the general public or public entities,
including State and local governments and foreign
governments, under terms and conditions that are
similar to the terms and conditions under which such
solution is offered to the Federal Government.''.
SEC. 1824. MATTERS RELATED TO COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS.
(a) Reduction of CAS Compliance.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
consultation with Cost Accounting Standards Board established
under section 1501 of title 41, United States Code, shall--
(A) identify actions necessary to streamline
requirements for compliance with the cost accounting
standards established under section 1502 of title 41,
United States Code (in this section referred to as
``CAS''), in the performance of a contract with the
Department of Defense; and
(B) reduce or eliminate such requirements under the
circumstances described in paragraph (2) for contracts
entered into after the date that is 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) Circumstances described.--The circumstances described
in this paragraph are as follows:
(A) With respect to an action to eliminate
compliance with CAS, if reliance on a similar
requirement under generally accepted accounting
principles (in this section referred to as ``GAAP'')
would achieve, to the maximum extent possible, the use
of commercial accounting standards and systems with
respect to such elimination without bias or prejudice
to parties to a contract.
(B) If other existing requirements in guidance or
regulation will sufficiently protect the interests of
the Secretary of Defense in the oversight of cost
contracts.
(C) If such requirement is no longer necessary or
appropriate.
(b) Changes to Applicability of Full CAS Coverage.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Administrator for Federal
Procurement Policy shall revise the rules and procedures
prescribed pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) of section 1502
of title 41, United States Code, to the extent necessary to
increase the thresholds established in section 9903.201-2 of
title 48, Code of Federal Regulation, from $50,000,000 to
$100,000,000.
(2) Department of defense.--Not later than 120 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
update the Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal
Acquisition Regulation to require full compliance with CAS only
for an entity or subsidiary of an entity that--
(A) received a single contract award under CAS with
a value equal to or greater than $100,000,000; or
(B) received contracts during the cost accounting
period that ended preceding the date of the report with
an aggregate value equal to or greater than
$100,000,000.
(c) Amendments to Cost Accounting Standards Board.--
(1) Organization.--Subsection (a) of section 1501 of title
41, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Office of
Federal Procurement Policy'' and inserting ``Office of
Management and Budget''.
(2) Membership.--Subsection (b) of such section 1501 is
amended--
(A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
``(1) Members, chairman, and appointment.--The Board shall
consist of 5 voting members and 2 nonvoting members.
``(A) Voting members.--One voting member is the
Administrator of Federal Procurement Policy, who serves
as Chairman. The other 4 members, all of whom shall
have experience in Federal Government contract cost
accounting, are as follows:
``(i) 2 representatives of the Federal
Government, each of whom has substantial
experience in administering and managing
covered contracts--
``(I) one of whom is a
representative of the Department of
Defense appointed by the Secretary of
Defense; and
``(II) one of whom is an officer or
employee of the General Services
Administration appointed by the
Administrator of General Services.
``(ii) 2 individuals from the private
sector, each of whom is appointed by the
Director of the Office of Management and
Budget--
``(I) one of whom is a senior
employee or retired senior employee of
a Government contractor with
substantial experience in the private
sector involving administration and
management of covered contracts; and
``(II) one member of the accounting
profession, with substantial experience
as an accountant.
``(B) Nonvoting members.--The 2 nonvoting members
of the Board shall be appointed as follows:
``(i) 1 individual who is a senior employee
of the Government Accountability Office with
substantial experience in contracting and
national security acquisitions, appointed by
the Comptroller General of the United States.
``(ii) 1 individual from academia, a
nonprofit organization, or a private entity
with substantial experience in establishing
financial accounting and reporting standards in
compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles, appointed by the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget.'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``,
which may be extended for an additional 4-year
period by the individual who appointed such
member under paragraph (1)'' after ``4 years'';
and
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``paragraph (1)(A)'' and inserting ``paragraph
(1)(A)(i)''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(4) Ineligibility.--Beginning on January 1, 2028, an
individual who is a member of an audit entity of an executive
agency (excluding an audit entity of the Government
Accountability Office) is not eligible to serve as a member of
the Board.''.
(3) Duties.--Subsection (c) of such section 1501 is
amended--
(A) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by striking ``within one year'' and all
that follows through ``conform such standards''
and inserting the following: ``not later than
180 days after the date of enactment of this
paragraph, and biennially thereafter, review
any cost accounting standards established under
section 1502 of this title and eliminate or
conform such standards''; and
(ii) by striking ``and'' at the end;
(B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``disputes.'' and
inserting the following: ``disputes, and take necessary
action to clarify or improve such standards if
misinterpretation or lack of clarity in a standard was
a primary component of such dispute; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(4) ensure that any action taken pursuant to paragraph
(3) is not taken solely for the purpose of tailoring such
standard to favor a party in the dispute.''.
(4) Report.--Subsection (e) of such section 1501 is
amended--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the
end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3) a summary of rulemaking activities related to any
changes to such standards and any associated timelines for such
activities.''.
(5) Senior staff.--Subsection (f)(1)(B) of such section
1501 is amended--
(A) by striking ``may appoint'' and inserting
``shall appoint''; and
(B) by striking ``two'' and inserting ``not less
than four''.
(6) Covered contract defined.--Such section 1501 is amended
by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(j) Covered Contract Defined.--In this section, the term `covered
contract' means a contract that is subject to the cost accounting
standards issued pursuant to section 1502 of title 41, United States
Code,''.
(7) Deadline.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Director of the Office of Management
and Budget, the Secretary of Defense, the Administrator of
General Services, and the Comptroller General of the United
States shall implement the amendments made by this subsection,
including making the appointments under section 1501(b) of
title 41, United States Code, as amended by this subsection.
(d) Amendment to Mandatory Use of Cost Accounting Standards.--
(1) In general.--Section 1502(b)(1) of title 41, United
States Code, is amended--
(A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``amount set
forth in section 3702(a)(1)(A) of title 10 as the
amount is'' and inserting ``$10,000,000, as''; and
(B) in subparagraph (C)--
(i) in clause (ii), by inserting ``or'' at
the end;
(ii) in clause (iii), by striking ``; or''
and inserting a period; and
(iii) by striking clause (iv).
(2) Regulations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Administrator for Federal
Procurement Policy shall issue such regulations as are
necessary to implement the amendments made by this subsection.
SEC. 1825. REVIEW OF COMMERCIAL BUYING PRACTICES.
(a) Review Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out
a comprehensive review of the approach of the Department of
Defense to acquiring commercial products and commercial
services and the implementation of the requirements of the
Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-
355) by the Department.
(2) Review requirements.--The review required by paragraph
(1) shall include an assessment of each of the following as
they relate to the approach of the Department of Defense to
acquiring commercial products and commercial services:
(A) The policies, procedures, guidance, and
instructions of the Department of Defense.
(B) The extent to which contracts entered into by
the Department of Defense for the acquisition of
commercial products or commercial services include
requirements or other provisions that should not apply
to the acquisition of a commercial product or
commercial service and the extent to which such
requirements or other provisions are included in
subcontracts under such contracts.
(C) Training curricula, educational materials, and
associated activities of the Department of Defense
related to acquiring commercial products and commercial
services, including such curricula, materials, and
activities that pertain to the determination of a
product or service as a commercial product or
commercial service and the congressional intent that
the definitions of the terms ``commercial product'' and
``commercial service'' should be applied broadly.
(D) Audit and oversight policies and practices of
the Department of Defense.
(E) Incentives that discourage the acquisition
workforce from acquiring commercial products or
commercial services.
(F) The process by which the Department of Defense
develops and issues regulations related to the
acquisition of commercial products or commercial
services, including delays in rulemaking and the
resulting delays in the implementation of policies
intended to improve or streamline the acquisition of
commercial products or commercial services.
(G) Requirements in solicitations or contracts of
the Department of Defense requiring the use of military
specifications or standards when applicable commercial
specifications or standards were available that could
have meet the needs of the Department served by such
military specifications or standards.
(H) The process by which the Department of Defense
evaluates past performance, including performance under
Federal, State, and local government and private
contracts (as described in section 15.305(a)(2)(ii) of
the Federal Acquisition Regulation), in the acquisition
of commercial products or commercial services.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that--
(1) describes the findings of the review required by
subsection (a)(1);
(2) describes the corrective actions taken by the Secretary
to address the issues identified pursuant to such review,
including any findings of noncompliance by the Department of
Defense with the requirements of the Federal Acquisition
Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-355) or any other
statutory or regulatory requirements related to advancing and
enabling the procurement of commercial products and commercial
services; and
(3) includes any recommendations of the Secretary on
actions that Congress may take to better enable to the
Department of Defense to take advantage of the benefits of
acquiring commercial products and commercial services.
(c) Clarifying Amendments.--
(1) Treatment of major weapon systems.--Section 3455 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(A) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``may'' and
inserting ``shall'';
(B) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
``(d) Applicability of Truthful Cost or Pricing Data
Requirements.--A product treated as a commercial product or purchased
under procedures established for the procurement of commercial products
under subsection (a) shall be treated as a commercial product for the
purposes of chapter 271 of this title.''; and
(C) in subsection (e), by striking ``Deputy
Secretary of Defense'' and inserting ``Under Secretary
of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment''.
(2) Cost or pricing data exceptions.--Section 3703(a)(1) of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by amending
subparagraph (A) to read as follows:
``(A) adequate price competition; or''.
Subtitle D--Matters Relating to Commercial Innovation
SEC. 1831. AMENDMENT TO OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY.
(a) In General.--Section 4022 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``agency
that'' and all that follows through ``the use'' and
inserting ``agency that the use'';
(B) in subparagraph (B)--
(i) in clause (i), by striking ``writing
that'' and all that follows through ``the use''
and inserting ``writing that the use''; and
(ii) in clause (ii), by striking ``and'' at
the end;
(C) in subparagraph (C)--
(i) by striking ``subsection (f)'' each
place it appears and inserting ``subsection
(e)'';
(ii) in clause (i)(I), by striking ``the
requirements of subsection (d)'' and all that
follows through ``and the'' and inserting
``the''; and
(iii) in clause (ii), by striking the
period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(D) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(D) may not be exercised for contracts exceeding
the production of 500 units of a manufactured or
developed product. Contracts exceeding this production
threshold may not be categorized as a ``prototype'' or
contracted as such.'';
(2) by striking subsection (d);
(3) by redesignating subsections (e) through (i) as
subsections (d) through (h), respectively; and
(4) in subsection (f), as so redesignated, by striking
``subsection (f)'' and inserting ``subsection (e)''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) National security act of 1947.--Section 102A(n)(6)(C)
of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3024(n)(6)(C))
is amended--
(A) by repealing clauses (v) and (vi); and
(B) in clause (vii)--
(i) in the matter preceding subclause (I),
by striking ``4022(f)(2)'' and inserting
``4022(e)(2)''; and
(ii) in subclause (V)(cc), by striking
``4022(f)(5)'' and inserting ``4022(e)(5)''.
(2) Homeland security act of 2002.--Section 831(d) of the
Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 391(d)) is amended by
striking ``4022(e)'' and inserting ``4022(d)''.
(3) John s. mccain national defense authorization act for
fiscal year 2019.--Section 873(c)(1) of the John S. McCain
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public
Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 4021 note) is amended--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``subsection
(f)'' and inserting ``subsection (e)''; and
(B) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``or (f)'' and
inserting ``or (e)''.
(4) James m. inhofe national defense authorization act for
fiscal year 2023.--Section 322(h)(2) of the James M. Inhofe
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public
Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 2911 note) is amended by striking
``subsection (f)'' and inserting ``subsection (e)''.
SEC. 1832. DATA-AS-A-SERVICE SOLUTIONS FOR WEAPON SYSTEM CONTRACTS.
(a) In General.--Chapter 323 of title 10, United States Code, as
amended by section 1804 of this Act, is further amended by adding at
the end the following new section:
``Sec. 4324. Data-as-a-service solutions for weapon system contracts
``(a) Negotiations for Data-as-a-service.--Before entering into a
contract for the procurement of a weapon system (or component thereof),
the Secretary of Defense shall ensure, to the maximum extent
practicable, that the negotiations for such contract include
negotiations for data-as-a-service solutions to facilitate access to
the information described in subsection (b) as necessary for--
``(1) the performance of depot-level maintenance and repair
workload by employees of the Department of Defense in
accordance with section 2466 of this title; or
``(2) the maintenance of a core logistics capability in
accordance with section 2464 of this title.
``(b) Covered Information.--The information described in subsection
(a) is technical data or computer software that relates to the weapon
system (or component thereof) to be procured that is--
``(1) detailed manufacturing or process data relating to
how contractors or subcontractors design, develop, produce,
test, certify, diagnose, maintain, repair, or otherwise support
such weapon system (or component thereof);
``(2) digital networks or digital models that contain data
described in paragraph (1), or virtual replicas of such data;
``(3) design details, algorithms, processes, flow charts,
formulas, and related information that describe the design,
organization, or structure of computer software; or
``(4) necessary for operation, maintenance, installation,
or training with respect to such weapon system (or component
thereof).
``(c) Methods and Schedule for Access.--(1) With respect to a data-
as-a-service solution described in subsection (a), access to the
information described in subsection (b) may be made available through
one or more methods, including electronically, in-person, or machine-
to-machine encryption, as appropriate based on the type, sensitivity,
or authorized use of such information.
``(2) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the terms of a
contract for a data-as-a-service solution described in subsection (a)
clearly state the requirements, conditions, and schedule for providing
access to the information described in subsection (b).
``(d) Applicability to Commercial Products.--(1) With respect to a
contract for a commercial product that is a data-as-a-service solution
described in subsection (a), the offeror for such commercial product
shall ensure that the pricing and terms and conditions of access to
information described in subsection (b) for such commercial product is
commensurate with commercial practices for similar access.
``(2) The Secretary of Defense may not require an offeror for a
commercial product that is a data-as-a-service solution described in
subsection (a) to provide access to information described in subsection
(b) in a manner that is different from what such offeror customarily
provides to a buyer of such commercial product, unless the offeror has
agreed to provide such access pursuant to a specifically negotiated
agreement with the Secretary.
``(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed as modifying any rights, obligations, or limitations of the
Government, contractor, or subcontractor with respect to rights in
technical data under subchapter I of chapter 275 of this title.
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `access', with respect to information
described in subsection (b), means the availability of such
information as a service rather than as specifically delivered
in the performance of a contract for the procurement of a
weapon system (or component thereof).
``(2) The term `data-as-a-service' means a model under
which the Secretary is provided access to the most up-to-date
information described in subsection (b) that relates to a
weapon system (or component thereof) to be procured by the
Secretary, including any associated license agreements for such
information.
``(3) The term `technical data' has the meaning given in
section 3013 of this title.''.
(b) Guidance Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue
guidance to carry out the requirements of section 4324 of title 10,
United States Code, as added by this section.
(c) Applicability.--Section 4324 of title 10, United States Code,
as added by this section, shall apply with respect to a contract for
the procurement of a weapon system (or component thereof) entered into
on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 1833. REQUIREMENTS FOR MODULAR OPEN SYSTEM APPROACH AND
MODIFICATIONS TO RIGHTS IN TECHNICAL DATA.
(a) Requirements for Modular Open System Approach.--Section 4401 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 4401. Requirement for modular open system approach
``(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that a
covered system to be procured is designed and developed, to the maximum
extent practicable, with a modular open system approach.
``(b) Assessment to Inform Strategy.--Before designing or
developing a covered system, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct an
assessment to identify the open systems objectives to be achieved by
the design and development of the covered system. Such assessment shall
identify and document how such approach would--
``(1) support the objectives of the defense acquisition
system established pursuant to section 3102 of this title;
``(2) align with the preference for the acquisition of
commercial products in section 3453 of this title to retain, to
the maximum extent practicable, the commercial viability of
subsystems and components of the covered system;
``(3) reduce the complexity and increase the speed by which
new technology can be integrated into a covered system to
enhance miliary effectiveness and responsiveness to emerging
threats;
``(4) enable the use of iterative development cycles and
discontinue or terminate the development of capabilities--
``(A) that no longer align with approved capability
requirements (as defined in section 181 of this title)
or priorities; or
``(B) that are experiencing significant cost
growth, performance deficiencies, or delays in
schedule;
``(5) promote a robust and responsive defense industrial
base, and foster competition amongst offerors of subsystems and
components of the covered system through the life cycle of the
covered system, especially at the module level;
``(6) reduce schedule delays and development timelines;
``(7) increase and enable interoperability of a covered
system with the joint force as changes to force design evolve;
and
``(8) enable effective life-cycle management and product
support of a covered system--
``(A) in accordance with the requirements of
section 4322 of this title; and
``(B) to ensure that the covered system will meet
applicable operational readiness requirements (as
defined in such section 4322) and materiel readiness
objectives (established under section 118(c) of this
title) in the most cost-effective manner practicable.
``(c) Architecture Requirements.--(1) In developing an architecture
for the procurement of a covered system using a modular open system
approach, the Secretary shall ensure that the architecture--
``(A) adequately designates and defines modules, module
interfaces, key interfaces, and openness characteristics of the
covered system necessary to achieve the open systems objectives
described in subsection (b);
``(B) to the extent practicable, is based on--
``(i) widely accepted, consensus-based standards
that are available at no cost or under fair and
reasonable license terms; or
``(ii) if such standards are not available or
suitable, incremental standards that define
relationships between module interfaces and key
interfaces; and
``(C) is designed and developed to accelerate the
procurement and integration of commercial products as modules,
module interfaces, and key interfaces.
``(2) The Secretary shall consider input from private entities as
early as possible to inform decisions regarding the level in the
architecture at which a modular open system approach will be
implemented for a covered system.
``(3) The architecture described in this subsection shall be
included in any draft and final solicitations for procurement of a
covered system.
``(d) Openness Characteristics.--Consistent with the requirements
of subchapter I of chapter 275 of this title, the Secretary shall
include in the solicitation for the covered system a description of the
desired openness characteristics of the covered system necessary to
achieve the open systems objectives described in subsection (b),
including the following:
``(1) The open systems objectives identified as result of
the assessment required by subsection (b).
``(2) A description of the application of specifications or
standards for module interfaces to achieve such objectives.
``(3) A description of the minimum technical data package
elements necessary to achieve such objectives.
``(4) The desired license rights in module interfaces or
key interfaces based on such objectives, including desired
license rights to enable the replacement of a module or module
interface with an alternative or new module or module
interface.
``(e) Applicability to Commercial Products.--In applying the
requirements of this section to a covered system that includes a
commercial product, the Secretary of Defense shall--
``(1) implement modular open system approaches in
accordance with such approaches used in the ordinary course of
business for such commercial product on the commercial
marketplace;
``(2) for a commercial product that is commercial technical
data or commercial software, procure such commercial product
under license terms similar to such terms that are customarily
provided to the public, unless the Secretary has specifically
negotiated different license terms;
``(3) when applicable, obtain the delivery of commercial
software development kits with license rights necessary to
support the desired openness characteristics for the covered
system; and
``(4) to the maximum extent practical, conduct negotiations
for desired license rights in accordance with the preference
for specially negotiated licenses in section 3774(c) of this
title.
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered system' means a system that is not
a commercial product and that is acquired or developed under--
``(A) an acquisition program of the Department of
Defense; or
``(B) a research and development program of the
Department to address a capability requirement or joint
capability requirement (as defined in section 181 of
this title).
``(2) The term `incremental standard' means a specification
for a module interface or key interface that includes--
``(A) software-defined syntax and properties that
specifically govern how values are validly passed and
received between subsystems and components in machine-
readable format;
``(B) a machine-readable definition of the
relationship between the module interface or key
interface and existing common standards or interfaces
available in Department databases; and
``(C) documentation with functional descriptions of
software-defined interfaces, conveying semantic meaning
of elements of the module interface or key interface.
``(3) The term `key interface' means a shared boundary
between any system, subsystem of a covered system, or set of
modules, defined by various physical, logical, functional
characteristics, such as electrical, mechanical, fluidic,
optical, radio frequency, data, networking, or software.
``(4) The term `modular open system approach' means the
application of a strategy that leverages an architecture that
enables modules to be incrementally added, removed, or replaced
throughout the life cycle of the covered system to achieve a
set of objectives.
``(5) The term `module' means a self-contained functional
hardware or software unit--
``(A) that can be developed, tested, and deployed
independently of a module interface or key interface;
and
``(B) that can simultaneously interact with another
self-contained functional hardware or software unit
described in subparagraph (A) through a module
interface or key interface.
``(6) The term `module interface' means a shared boundary
between modules, defined by physical, logical, and functional
characteristics, such as electrical, mechanical, fluidic,
optical, radio frequency, data, networking, or software.
``(7) The term `software development kit' means a
collection of software tools and programs such as libraries,
application programming interfaces, integrated development
environments, testing tools, or documentation used to create
applications that are appropriate for a specific software
platform.''.
(b) Guidance.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue guidance to
carry out the requirements of section 4401 of title 10, United States
Code, as amended by this section.
(c) Applicability.--The requirements of section 4401 of title 10,
United States Code, as amended by this section, shall apply with
respect to a contract entered into on or after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(d) Modification to Rights in Technical Data.--
(1) Rights in technical data.--Section 3771 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking `` or
copyrights'' and inserting ``, copyrights,
trade secrets,''; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3) Enforcement of certain rights.--Regulations
prescribed under paragraph (1) may not affect or limit any
right described in paragraph (2)(A) or the ability of a
contractor or subcontractor to enforce such a right against a
third party that has not otherwise obtained a license for such
a right from the United States or from the contractor or
subcontractor.''; and
(B) in subsection (b)--
(i) in paragraph (2), by striking
``paragraphs (3), (4), and (7),'' and inserting
``paragraphs (3) and (4),'';
(ii) by amending paragraph (3) to read as
follows:
``(3) Inapplicability of paragraph (2).--Unless otherwise
negotiated, paragraph (2) does not apply to technical data
that--
``(A) constitutes a correction or change to data
furnished by the United States; or
``(B) is otherwise publicly available or has been
released or disclosed by the contractor or
subcontractor without restriction on further release or
disclosure.'';
(iii) by amending paragraph (4) to read as
follows:
``(4) Exceptions to paragraph (2).--(A) Notwithstanding
paragraph (2), unless otherwise negotiated, the United States
shall have government purpose rights, in perpetuity, in
technical data that--
``(i) relates to form, fit, or function of an item
or process; or
``(ii) is necessary for operation, maintenance,
installation, or training (other than detailed
manufacturing or process data) of an item or process.
``(B) Notwithstanding paragraph (2), the United States may
release or disclose technical data to persons outside the
Government, or permit the use of technical data by such
persons, if such release, disclosure, or use--
``(i) is necessary for emergency repair and
overhaul;
``(ii) is a release or disclosure of technical data
(other than detailed manufacturing or process data) to,
or use of such data by, a foreign government, where
such release or disclosure is in the interest of the
United States and is required for evaluation or
informational purposes;
``(iii) is made subject to a prohibition that the
person to whom the data are released or disclosed may
not further release, disclose, or use such data; and
``(iv) the contractor or subcontractor asserting
the restriction is notified of such release,
disclosure, or use.'';
(iv) in paragraph (6)--
(I) in the paragraph heading, by
striking ``Interfaces'' and inserting
``Module interfaces of an item'';
(II) by inserting ``, in
perpetuity,'' after ``government
purpose rights''; and
(III) by striking ``an interface
between an item or process and other
items or processes'' and inserting ``a
module interface of an item''; and
(v) in paragraph (7)--
(I) in the paragraph heading, by
striking ``Modular system interfaces''
and inserting ``Key interfaces of an
item'';
(II) in subparagraph (A)--
(aa) by striking
``paragraphs (2) and (5)'' and
inserting ``paragraph (5) and
except as otherwise provided by
subsection (e) of section 4401
of this title,'';
(bb) by inserting ``, in
perpetuity,'' after
``government purpose rights'';
and
(cc) by striking ``modular
system interface'' and
inserting ``key interface of an
item'';
(III) in subparagraph (B), by
striking ``modular system interface''
and inserting ``a key interface''; and
(IV) in subparagraph (C), by
striking ``modular system interface''
and inserting ``key interface of an
item''.
(2) Definitions.--Section 3775(b) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``(b) Additional Definitions.--In this subchapter, the terms `key
interface', `modular open system approach', `module interface' have the
meanings given, respectively, in section 4401 of this title.''.
(e) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Section 3791(c)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``section
4401(b) of this title'' and inserting ``section 4401 of
this title''; and
(B) in subparagraph (D)(iv), by striking ``modular
system interfaces (as defined in section 4401(b) of
this title)'' and inserting ``module interfaces (as
defined in section 4401(f) of this title)''.
(2) Section 4402 of title 10, United States Code, is
repealed.
(3) Section 4403 of title 10, United States Code, is
repealed.
(4) Section 4425 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 4425. Definitions
``In this subchapter:
``(1) The term `major system platform' means the highest
level structure of a major weapon system that is not physically
mounted or installed onto a higher level structure and on which
a major system component can be physically mounted or
installed.
``(2) The term `weapon system component'--
``(A) means a high level subsystem or assembly,
including hardware, software, or an integrated assembly
of both, that can be mounted or installed on a major
system platform through a key system interface (as
defined in section 4401(f) of this title); and
``(B) includes a subsystem or assembly that is
likely to have additional capability requirements, is
likely to change because of evolving technology or
threat, is needed for interoperability, facilitates
incremental deployment of capabilities, or is expected
to be replaced by another subsystem or assembly
described in subparagraph (A).''.
(5) Section 804 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 4401 note) is repealed.
SEC. 1834. BRIDGING OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND SUPPORT FOR TRANSITION
PROGRAM.
(a) Bridging Operational Objectives and Support for Transition
Program.--
(1) Establishment.--In meeting the responsibilities of the
Defense Innovation Unit under section 4127(d) of title 10,
United States Code, the Director of the Defense Innovation Unit
shall establish a program (to be known as the ``Bridging
Operational Objectives and Support for Transition program'') to
accelerate the adoption or integration of commercial
technologies into programs of record of the Department of
Defense.
(2) Program execution.--Not later than 90 days after the
date of the enactment of this subsection, the Director shall
issue guidance on the BOOST program, including guidance to do
the following:
(A) Enable a customer seeking a technology solution
for a challenge or requirement in a program of record
of the Department of Defense to request assistance
under the BOOST program with identifying and adopting
or integrating such a solution into such program.
(B) Establish requirements for the Defense
Innovation Unit to--
(i) conduct a review of commercial
technologies pursuant to a request described in
subparagraph (A) with respect to a challenge or
requirement of a program of record of the
Department to identify commercial technology
that may address such challenge or requirement;
(ii) provide to the customer that made such
request the findings of such review, including
any commercial technologies so identified; and
(iii) at the request of such customer after
providing such findings to such customer,
conduct development, experimentation, or
integration activities in coordination with
such customer to support or enable the adoption
or integration of any commercial technology so
identified into such program of record.
(C) Establish criteria for terminating assistance
under the BOOST program for a customer or with respect
to a commercial technology.
(3) Support to other programs.--The Director shall ensure
the BOOST program works with and in support of--
(A) the program established under section 4061(a)
of title 10, United States Code;
(B) other organizations of the Department of
Defense responsible for accelerating the adoption and
integration of technology in systems or programs of the
Department;
(C) the Small Business Innovation Research Program;
(D) the Small Business Technology Transfer Program;
and
(E) the Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell (as described
in the Department of Defense Directive 5000.71 titled
``Rapid Fulfillment of Combatant Commander Urgent
Operational Needs'' (August 24, 2012)).
(4) Funding.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, amounts authorized to be appropriated the
Defense Innovation Unit for research, development, test, and
evaluation for a fiscal year may be used for such fiscal year
to carry out the BOOST program.
(5) Sunset.--The authorities and requirements under this
subsection shall expire on December 31, 2030.
(b) Reporting.--Not later than two years after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the
Director, submit to the congressional defense committees a report on
the effectiveness of the BOOST program in accelerating the adoption or
integration of commercial technologies into programs of record of the
Department of Defense, including--
(1) a summary description of customers and technologies
adopted or integrated into such programs of record based on
assistance provided under the BOOST program;
(2) recommendations of the Secretary to improve the BOOST
program; and
(3) a recommendation whether to continue or terminate the
BOOST program.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``BOOST program'' means the program
established under subsection (a)(1).
(2) The term ``customer'' means a program manager or
program executive officer of the Department of Defense that has
primary responsibility for fielding the system or systems
acquired.
(3) The term ``Director'' means the Director of the Defense
Innovation Unit.
(4) The term ``program executive officer'' has the meaning
given such term in section 1737(a) of title 10, United States
Code.
(5) The terms ``Small Business Innovation Research
Program'' and ``Small Business Technology Transfer Program''
have the meanings given such terms, respectively, in section
9(e) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638(e)).
SEC. 1835. TRANSITION TO ADVANCED MANUFACTURING FOR CERTAIN CRITICAL
ITEMS.
(a) Plan Required.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Program Executive Officer for each major
weapon system shall, in coordination with each covered contractor and
such contractor's first-tier subcontractors--
(1) conduct an assessment of critical items that could be
produced via advanced manufacturing processes within the period
of 24 months following the date of the enactment of this Act
for the purposes of--
(A) reducing fabrication time and costs; and
(B) increasing the ability to scale production
rapidly;
(2) identify any development, engineering or testing
(whether conducted by the original equipment manufacturer,
contractor, or Federal Government) required to transition
production of critical items to advanced manufacturing;
(3) estimate any non-recurring costs to complete such
transition and recommend whether such costs are properly borne
by the contractor involved or the Federal Government; and
(4) submit a plan to the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment to transition production of such
critical items to advanced manufacturing to the maximum extent
practicable.
(b) Use of Existing Authorities.--The Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment shall use every available authority to
waive or accelerate the development, engineering, or testing
requirements identified in subsection (a)(2).
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment shall submit the plans required by subsection (a) to--
(1) the Defense Industrial Resilience Consortium
established under section 1842 of this Act; and
(2) the congressional defense committees.
(d) Implementation.--Following receipt of the plans under
subsection (c)(1), the Defense Industrial Resilience Consortium shall
commence implementation and competitive solicitation of advanced
manufacturing solutions of the critical items identified under
subsection (a)(1), with the goal of maximizing the transition of such
items to production via advanced manufacturing by not later than 24
months after the date of enactment of this Act.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``covered contractor'' means a contractor
manufacturing or integrating hardware for a major weapon
system.
(2) The term ``critical items'' means components,
subassemblies, and assemblies that are among the top 10 drivers
of current or future degraded mission capability for a major
weapon system, as determined by the Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment.
(3) The term ``advanced manufacturing'' shall have the
meaning given that term by the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment for purposes of this section. Such
definition shall, at a minium--
(A) encompass manufacturing technologies that
integrate interconnected digital technologies such as
robotics, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of
Things, across the entire value stream to create highly
efficient, flexible, and data-driven production
systems, leading to improved quality, lower costs, and
faster innovation; and
(B) include software-controlled subtractive
manufacturing, additive manufacturing, powder bed
fusion manufacturing, and other similar manufacturing
technologies.
Subtitle E--Modifications to Strengthen the Industrial Base
SEC. 1841. AMENDMENTS TO THE PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Chapter 388 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by amending section 4951(2)(B) to read as follows:
``(B) a tribe, reservation, economic enterprise, or
organization, as such terms are defined, respectively,
in section 3 of the Indian Financing Act of 1974
(Public Law 93-262; 25 U.S.C. 1452).'';
(2) in section 4952--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as
paragraphs (2) and (3);
(B) by inserting before paragraph (2), as so
redesignated, the following new paragraph:
``(1) to support the growth and resiliency of the
industrial base by accelerating innovation, fostering ingenuity
of business entities, and establishing resilient supply
chains;'';
(C) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by
striking ``and'' at the end;
(D) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated, by
striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and'';
and
(E) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following
new paragraph:
``(4) to mitigate costs of entry for business entities that
improve the technology capabilities of the Department of
Defense.'';
(3) in section 4954, by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(g) Pilot Program.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment may carry out a pilot program to award
funding for national program staff to an eligible entity that has
entered into a cooperative agreement under this section. Funding
received under such pilot program shall not be subject to the
requirements of subsection (b) or (e). National program staff funded
under such pilot program shall provide subject matter expertise for
technical assistance, including for activities authorized under section
4958.'';
(4) in section 4955--
(A) in paragraph (4) by striking ``$1,000,000'' and
inserting ``$1,500,000''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(e) Funding From Other Federal Agencies.--The Secretary shall
accept and use funds from other Federal agencies and departments for
execution and administration of the program authorized by this
chapter.''; and
(5) in section 4961--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking the period at
the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3) an amount determined appropriate by the Secretary to
establish one or more centers of excellence to provide to
individuals or eligible entities that provide procurement
technical assistance pursuant to this chapter training
necessary to fulfill the purpose of the program under section
4952 of this title.''.
SEC. 1842. DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL RESILIENCE CONSORTIUM.
(a) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a
consortium (to be known as the ``Defense Industrial Resilience
Consortium'') to address challenges to and limitations of the
industrial base to ensure that the Armed Forces are equipped with the
capabilities necessary to effectively respond to national security
challenges.
(b) Membership.--Membership in the consortium established under
subsection (a) shall be open to relevant entities and individuals from
the Government, industry, and academia with an interest in advanced
manufacturing or production technologies, fostering domestic industrial
innovation, or enabling rapid, scalable solutions to sustain and
enhance the availability of essential defense components.
(c) Purpose.--
(1) In general.--The consortium established under
subsection (a) shall provide a forum for the Government,
industry, and academia to collaborate on identifying and
addressing challenges to and limitations of the industrial base
in meeting the needs of the Department of Defense.
(2) Areas of focus.--In identifying and addressing
challenges to and limitations of the industrial base, the
consortium established under subsection (a) shall focus on--
(A) eliminating impediments to a resilient and
robust industrial base, including--
(i) policies and procedures that are
impeding businesses of all types and sizes from
working with the Department of Defense;
(ii) areas where the Department could
improve implementation of the Federal
Acquisition Streamlining Act of 1994 (Public
Law 103-355), including limiting the
application of requirements specific to the
Government in the procurement of commercial
products and commercial services, and
maximizing the use of commercial standards
rather than military specifications and
standards; and
(iii) impediments to transitioning
research, development, testing, and evaluation
programs funded by military departments and the
Department to relevant acquisition programs of
record;
(B) identifying and addressing supply chain
fragility, including--
(i) preventing or mitigating parts
obsolescence, and addressing the
vulnerabilities from reliance on single sources
for any material, product, or service while
reducing the dependencies on nonallied nations;
(ii) developing long-term industrial base
strategies and solutions to ensure the
availability of mission-critical parts for
systems of the Department throughout the life
cycle of such systems; and
(iii) bolstering supply chain diversity and
developing shared awareness of supply chain
challenges, risks, and opportunities between
Government and industry;
(C) expanding domestic manufacturing and industrial
capacity, including--
(i) enabling rapid engagement between
Government, academia, and industry to develop,
test, and scale solutions that can revitalize
domestic manufacturing capabilities, reduce
reliance on single sources of supply, and
strengthen the defense industrial base;
(ii) identifying financial incentives and
business models to enable and support a civil
reserve manufacturing network that could be
activated to meet the needs of the Department
of Defense;
(iii) supporting and informing efforts to
enhance government-owned, government-operated
arsenals and depots with advanced manufacturing
and other production capabilities to enable
rapid response across the spectrum of
operational environments;
(iv) enabling and enhancing public-private
partnerships between the organic industrial
base, commercial manufacturing, and other
industrial entities; and
(v) anticipate and close gaps in
manufacturing capabilities for defense systems
by fostering the adoption of additive
manufacturing, automation, AI-driven
production, and other emerging capabilities to
modernize the industrial base and associated
supply chains;
(D) accessing and implementing commercial
approaches to enabling modern manufacturing
capabilities, including--
(i) adoption of commercial approaches to
information technology, software, the cloud,
data management, and artificial intelligence to
support and enable modern manufacturing
capabilities; and
(ii) identifying financial incentives and
business models to encourage private-sector
investment and expand access to advanced, high-
quality advanced manufacturing, that uses
software to digitize manufacturing to the
greatest extent possible; and
(E) development and training of the workforce,
including--
(i) leveraging industry best practices
training and development of critical skills in
advanced manufacturing, including skills
required to manufacture unique components and
products for systems of the Department of
Defense and to enable capabilities of the
Department;
(ii) identifying or developing
opportunities for public-private talent
exchanges and skills development in areas such
as advanced manufacturing, supply chain
management, and supply chain risk management;
and
(iii) identify or develop curriculum and
experiential learning to support and enable
advanced manufacturing, production
technologies, or industrial innovation.
(d) Consortium Work Products and Recommendations.--Relevant work
products and recommendations developed through consortium activities
shall be considered by the Secretary of Defense in developing policy
and allocating resources to ensure that the Armed Forces are equipped
with the capabilities necessary to effectively respond to national
security challenges.
(e) Use of Other Transaction Authorities.--The consortium
established under subsection (a) shall support the use of other
transactions authorities under sections 4021 and 4022 of title 10,
United States Code, and other appropriate acquisition authorities, to
rapidly prototype and field advanced manufacturing solutions and to
address the other challenges to and limitations of the industrial base.
SEC. 1843. QUALIFICATION, ACCEPTANCE, AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OF
PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED USING ADVANCED MANUFACTURING.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish in the
Defense Industrial Resilience Consortium established under section 1842
a working group to develop recommendations for improving the policies
and procedures of the Department of Defense for the qualification,
acceptance, and management of the supply chains of products
manufactured using advanced manufacturing.
(b) Membership.--The membership of the working group shall include
representatives from government, industry, and academia with expertise
in advanced manufacturing, engineering, the procedures of the
Department of Defense for qualifying and accepting products, supply
chain management, or commercial best practices and business models for
advanced manufacturing.
(c) Responsibilities.--The working group shall--
(1) review the policies and procedures of the Department of
Defense to identity policies and procedures for the
qualification, acceptance, and management of the supply chains
of products that are insufficient for or not applicable to
products manufactured using advanced manufacturing;
(2) identify any changes to the policies and procedures of
the Department required for the Department to benefit fully
from access to and use of products manufactured using advanced
manufacturing; and
(3) develop recommendations for--
(A) technical guidance with respect to the
qualification, acceptance, and management of the supply
chains of products manufactured using advanced
manufacturing;
(B) policies and procedures for the qualification,
acceptance, and management of the supply chains of such
products;
(C) changes to any other policies and procedures of
the Department identified under paragraph (2); and
(D) training to enhance the knowledge and
experience of the workforce of the Department of
Defense with advanced manufacturing, including the
benefits, limitations, and commercial best practices
and business models for designing, developing, and
using products manufactured using advanced
manufacturing.
(d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress--
(1) a report on the recommendations developed by the
working group under subsection (c)(3) and the actions taken by
the Secretary to better enable to the Department of Defense to
access and use products manufactured using advanced
manufacturing; and
(2) a recommendation whether to continue or terminate the
working group.
(e) Working Group Defined.--In this section, the term ``working
group'' means the working group established under subsection (a).
SEC. 1844. REPORT ON SURGE CAPACITY IN THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE.
(a) Report Required.--Not later than March 1, 2026, the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy and the Director of
Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy shall jointly
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on efforts to
identify and address regulations or policies that discourage or prevent
contractors of the Department of Defense from maintaining or investing
in surge capacity.
(b) Elements.--The report required subsection (a) shall include the
following:
(1) A discussion of any efforts by United States DOGE
Service (commonly referred to as the ``Department of Government
Efficiency'' or ``DOGE''), acting in coordination with the
Office of the Secretary of Defense, to review and address the
barriers described in subsection (a)(1).
(2) An identification of policies that incentivize
contractors to reduce or eliminate surge capacity, including
section 31.205-17 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation
(relating to idle facilities and idle capacity costs).
(3) Any steps taken by the Secretary of Defense to address
regulatory barriers disincentivizing surge capacity within the
defense industrial base as part of the implementation of
Executive Order 14265 titled ``Modernizing Defense Acquisitions
and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base'' (90
Fed. Reg. 15621; April 15, 2025).
(c) Surge Capacity Defined.--In this section, the term ``surge
capacity'' mean the ability of contractors in the defense industrial
base to rapidly increase production capacity to meet increased demand
for defense articles and defense services (as such terms are defined,
respectively, in section 301 of title 10, United States Code).
DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS
SEC. 2001. SHORT TITLE.
This division may be cited as the ``Military Construction
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026''.
SEC. 2002. EXPIRATION OF AUTHORIZATIONS AND AMOUNTS REQUIRED TO BE
SPECIFIED BY LAW.
(a) Expiration of Authorizations After Three Years.--Except as
provided in subsection (b), all authorizations contained in titles XXI
through XXVII for military construction projects, land acquisition,
family housing projects and facilities, and contributions to the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program (and
authorizations of appropriations therefor) shall expire on the later
of--
(1) October 1, 2028; or
(2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds
for military construction for fiscal year 2029.
(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to authorizations
for military construction projects, land acquisition, family housing
projects and facilities, and contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization Security Investment Program (and authorizations of
appropriations therefor), for which appropriated funds have been
obligated before the later of--
(1) October 1, 2028; or
(2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds
for fiscal year 2029 for military construction projects, land
acquisition, family housing projects and facilities, or
contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Security Investment Program.
SEC. 2003. EFFECTIVE DATE.
Titles XXI through XXVII shall take effect on the later of--
(1) October 1, 2025; or
(2) the date of the enactment of this Act.
TITLE XXI--ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
SEC. 2101. AUTHORIZED ARMY CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.
(a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
to the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and available
for military construction projects inside the United States as
specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the
Army may acquire real property and carry out military construction
projects for the installations or locations inside the United States,
and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
Army: Inside the United States
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State Installation or Location Amount
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Alabama........................................ Anniston Army Depot........................... $115,000,000
Alaska......................................... Fort Wainwright............................... $208,000,000
Florida........................................ Eglin Air Force Base.......................... $91,000,000
Naval Air Station Key West.................... $457,000,000
Georgia........................................ Fort Gillem................................... $166,000,000
Guam........................................... Joint Region Marianas......................... $440,000,000
Indiana........................................ Crane Army Ammunition Plant................... $161,000,000
Kansas......................................... Fort Riley.................................... $13,200,000
Kentucky....................................... Fort Campbell................................. $112,000,000
New York....................................... Fort Hamilton................................. $31,000,000
Watervliet Arsenal............................ $29,000,000
North Carolina................................. Fort Bragg.................................... $19,000,000
Pennsylvania................................... Letterkenny Army Depot........................ $91,500,000
Tobyhanna Army Depot.......................... $68,000,000
South Carolina................................. Fort Jackson.................................. $51,000,000
Washington..................................... Joint Base Lewis-McChord...................... $196,000,000
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(b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
to the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and available
for military construction projects outside the United States as
specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the
Army may acquire real property and carry out military construction
projects for the installations or locations outside the United States,
and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
Army: Outside the United States
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Installation or
Country Location Amount
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Germany........................ U.S. Army Garrison $62,000,000
Rheinland-Pfalz....
U.S. Army Garrison $92,000,000
Ansbach.
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(c) Repeal of Prior Authorization.--The authorization table in
section 2101(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2217) is
amended--
(1) by striking the item relating to ``Florida'' in the
``State'' column;
(2) by striking the item relating to ``Naval Air Station
Key West'' in the ``Installation'' column; and
(3) by striking the item relating to ``$90,000,000'' in the
``Amount'' column.
SEC. 2102. FAMILY HOUSING.
(a) Construction and Acquisition.--Using amounts appropriated
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and
available for military family housing functions as specified in the
funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may construct
or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition and
supporting facilities) at the installations or locations, in the number
of units, and in the amounts set forth in the following table:
Army: Family Housing
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Country Installation Amount
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Belgium........................ Chievres Air Base... $145,042,000
Germany........................ U.S. Army Garrison $50,692,000
Bavaria............
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(b) Planning and Design.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant to
the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and available
for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table
in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may carry out architectural
and engineering services and construction design activities with
respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in
an amount not to exceed $32,824,000.
SEC. 2103. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, ARMY.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2025,
for military construction, land acquisition, and military family
housing functions of the Department of the Army as specified in the
funding table in section 4601.
(b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title
10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law,
the total cost of all projects carried out under sections 2101 and 2102
of this Act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be
appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in
section 4601.
SEC. 2104. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2021 PROJECT
AT FORT GILLEM, GEORGIA.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (division B of
Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 4294), the authorization set forth in the
table in subsection (b) , as provided in section 2101(a) of that Act
(134 Stat. 4295) and most recently extended by section 2107 of the
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division
B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2216), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2026, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is
later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Army: Extension of 2021 Project Authorization
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Original
State Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Georgia............................... Fort Gillem............... Forensic Laboratory...... $71,000,000
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SEC. 2105. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2022
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of
Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161), the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2101 of that Act (135
Stat. 2163) and extended by section 2108 of the Military Construction
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-
159; 138 Stat. 2216), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or
the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military
construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Army: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Georgia............................... Fort Stewart.............. Barracks................. $105,000,000
Germany............................... Smith Barracks............ Live Fire Exercise $16,000,000
Shoothouse..............
Hawaii................................ West Loch Naval Magazine Ammunition Storage....... $51,000,000
Annex....................
Texas................................. Fort Bliss................ Defense Access Roads..... $20,000,000
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SEC. 2106. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2023
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of
Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2970), the authorization set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2101 of that Act (136
Stat. 2971), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or the date
of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction
for fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Army: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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Alabama............................... Redstone Arsenal.......... Physics Lab.............. $44,000,000
Hawaii................................ Fort Shafter.............. Water System Upgrade..... $33,000,000
Schofield Barracks........ Company Operations $159,000,000
Facility................
Tripler Army Medical Water System Upgrade..... $38,000,000
Center.
Germany............................... East Camp Grafenwoehr..... EDI: Battalion Trng Cplx1 $104,000,000
(Brks/Veh Maint)........
EDI: Battalion Trng Cplx2 $64,000,000
(OPS/Veh Maint).........
Japan Kadena Air Force Base Vehicle Maintenance Shop. $80,000,000
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SEC. 2107. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2025
PROJECT AT SMITH BARRACKS, GERMANY.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
2101(b) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2213) for Hohenfels
Training Area, for construction of a barracks as specified in the
funding table in section 4601 of such Act, the Secretary of the Army
may construct a barracks at Smith Barracks, Germany.
TITLE XXII--NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
SEC. 2201. AUTHORIZED NAVY CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.
(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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California..................................... Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.............. $127,220,000
Naval Air Station Lemoore..................... $399,610,000
Naval Base Coronado........................... $103,000,000
Naval Base San Diego.......................... $86,820,000
Naval Support Activity Monterey............... $430,000,000
Connecticut.................................... Naval Submarine Base New London.............. $30,000,000
Florida........................................ Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island... $94,100,000
Naval Air Station Jacksonville................ $374,900,000
Guam........................................... Andersen Air Force Base....................... $70,070,000
Naval Base Guam.............................. $105,950,000
Naval Base Guam North Finegayan $61,010,000
Telecommunications Site.
Hawaii......................................... Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands.. $235,730,000
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam................ $83,000,000
Maine.......................................... Portsmouth Naval Shipyard..................... $1,042,000,000
Maryland....................................... National Maritime Intelligence Center......... $114,000,000
Nevada......................................... Naval Air Station Fallon...................... $47,000,000
South Carolina................................. Charleston Air Force Base..................... $357,900,000
Virginia....................................... Marine Corps Base Quantico.................... $63,560,000
Naval Station Norfolk......................... $1,582,490,000
Washington..................................... Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor...................... $245,700,000
Worldwide Unspecified.......................... Unspecified Worldwide Locations............... $129,620,000
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(b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
to the authorization of appropriations in section 2203(a) and available
for military construction projects outside the United States as
specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the
Navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction
projects for the installations or locations outside the United States,
and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
Navy: Outside the United States
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Country Installation or Location Amount
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Japan....................................... Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler........ $58,000,000
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SEC. 2202. FAMILY HOUSING.
(a) Improvements to Military Family Housing Units.--Subject to
section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, and using amounts
appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section
2203(a) and available for military family housing functions as
specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the
Navy may improve existing military family housing units in an amount
not to exceed $68,230,000.
(b) Planning and Design.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant to
the authorization of appropriations in section 2203(a) and available
for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table
in section 4601, the Secretary of the Navy may carry out architectural
and engineering services and construction design activities with
respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in
an amount not to exceed $6,605,000.
SEC. 2203. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NAVY.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2025,
for military construction, land acquisition, and military family
housing functions of the Department of the Navy, as specified in the
funding table in section 4601.
(b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title
10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law,
the total cost of all projects carried out under sections 2201 and 2202
of this Act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be
appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in
section 4601.
SEC. 2204. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2022 PROJECT
AT MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of
Public Law 117-81), the authorization set forth in the table in
subsection (b), as authorized pursuant to section 2201 of such Act,
shall remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or the date of the
enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction for
fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Navy and Marine Corps: Extension of 2022 Project Authorization
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
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North Carolina........................ Marine Corps Air Station Flightline Utilities $113,520,000
Cherry Point............. Modernization Ph 2......
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SEC. 2205. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2022
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of
Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161), the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2201 and 2202 of that
Act (135 Stat. 2166, 2167) and extended by section 2207 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of
Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2221), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2026, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is
later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Navy: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
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Installation or Original Authorized
State/Country Location Project Amount
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California........................... Marine Corps Base Camp CLB MEU Complex........ $83,900,000
Pendleton.
District of Columbia................. Marine Barracks Family Housing $10,415,000
Washington. Improvements.
Florida.............................. Marine Corps Support Lighterage and Small $69,400,000
Facility Blount Island. Craft Facility.
Hawaii............................... Marine Corps Base Electrical Distribution $64,500,000
Kaneohe. Modernization.
South Carolina....................... Marine Corps Air Aircraft Maintenance $122,600,000
Station Beaufort. Hangar.
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SEC. 2206. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2023
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of
Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2970), the authorizations set forth in
the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2201 of that Act
(136 Stat. 2975), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or the
date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military
construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Navy: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
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Installation or Original Authorized
State/Country Location Project Amount
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Florida.............................. Naval Air Station Engine Test Cells $100,570,000
Jacksonville. Modifications.
Hawaii............................... Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Missile Magazines...... $142,783,000
Hickam.
Nevada............................... Naval Air Station F-35C Aircraft $111,566,000
Fallon. Maintenance Hangar.
North Carolina....................... Marine Corps Air CH-53K Gearbox Repair $44,830,000
Station Cherry Point. and Test Facility.
South Carolina....................... Marine Corps Recruit Recruit Barracks....... $81,890,000
Depot Parris Island.
Recruit Barracks....... $85,040,000
Spain................................ Naval Station Rota..... EDI: Missile Magazines. $92,323,000
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TITLE XXIII--AIR FORCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
SEC. 2301. AUTHORIZED AIR FORCE CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION
PROJECTS.
(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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Arizona...................................... Davis-Monthan Air Force Base................... $174,000,000
California................................... Travis Air Force Base.......................... $60,000,000
Florida...................................... Cape Canaveral Space Force Station............. $49,800,000
Eglin Air Force Base........................... $166,000,000
MacDill Air Force Base......................... $74,000,000
Georgia...................................... Robins Air Force Base.......................... $28,000,000
Louisiana.................................... Barksdale Air Force Base....................... $116,000,000
Massachusetts................................ Hanscom Air Force Base......................... $55,000,000
Missouri..................................... Whiteman Air Force Base........................ $127,600,000
New Mexico................................... Cannon Air Force Base.......................... $90,000,000
Kirtland Air Force Base $83,000,000
North Carolina............................... Seymour Johnson Air Force Base................. $41,000,000
Oklahoma..................................... Tinker Air Force Base.......................... $389,000,000
South Dakota................................. Ellsworth Air Force Base....................... $378,000,000
Texas........................................ Dyess Air Force Base........................... $90,800,000
Goodfellow Air Force Base...................... $112,000,000
Utah......................................... Hill Air Force Base............................ $250,000,000
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(b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
to the authorization of appropriations in section 2303(a) and available
for military construction projects outside the United States as
specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the
Air Force may acquire real property and carry out military construction
projects for the installations or locations outside the United States,
and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
Air Force: Outside the United States
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Country Installation or Location Amount
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Diego Garcia.................................. Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia............. $29,000,000
Germany....................................... Ramstein Air Base............................... $44,000,000
Greenland..................................... Pituffik Space Base............................. $32,000,000
Norway........................................ Royal Norwegian Air Force Base Rygge............ $72,000,000
United Kingdom................................ Royal Air Force Lakenheath...................... $253,000,000
Royal Air Force Feltwell........................ $20,000,000
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SEC. 2302. FAMILY HOUSING.
(a) Improvements to Military Family Housing Units.--Subject to
section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, and using amounts
appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section
2303(a) and available for military family housing functions as
specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the
Air Force may improve existing military family housing units in an
amount not to exceed $237,655,000.
(b) Planning and Design.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant to
the authorization of appropriations in section 2303(a) and available
for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table
in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may carry out
architectural and engineering services and construction design
activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family
housing units in an amount not to exceed $36,575,000.
SEC. 2303. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, AIR FORCE.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2025,
for military construction, land acquisition, and military family
housing functions of the Department of the Air Force, as specified in
the funding table in section 4601.
(b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title
10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law,
the total cost of all projects carried out under sections 2301 and 2302
of this Act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be
appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in
section 4601.
SEC. 2304. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2017 PROJECT
AT SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, GERMANY.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (division B of
Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2688), the authorization set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2902 of that Act (130
Stat. 2743) and most recently extended by section 2304 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of
Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2224), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2026, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is
later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Air Force: Extension of 2017 Project Authorization
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Original
Country Installation or Location Project Authorized
Amount
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Germany............................... Spangdahlem Air Base...... ERI: F/A-22 Low $12,000,000
Observable/Composite
Repair Fac..............
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SEC. 2305. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2019
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (division B of
Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 2240), the authorizations set forth in
the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2903 of that Act
(132 Stat. 2287) and most recently extended by section 2306 of the
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division
B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2225), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2026, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is
later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Air Force: Extension of 2019 Project 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.................
EDI: Munitions Holding $19,000,000
Area....................
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SEC. 2306. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2020
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (division B of
Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1862), the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2301(a) and 2912(a) of
that Act (133 Stat. 1867, 1913), and extended by section 2307 of the
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division
B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2226), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2026, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is
later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Air Force: Extension of 2020 Project Authorizations
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Original
State Installation or Location Project Authorized
Amount
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Florida............................... Tyndall Air Force Base.... Deployment Center/Flight $43,000,000
Line Dining/AAFES.......
Georgia............................... Moody Air Force Base...... 41 RQS HH-60W Apron...... $12,500,000
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SEC. 2307. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2022
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of
Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161), the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2301 of that Act (135
Stat. 2168) and extended by section 2309 of the Military Construction
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118-
159; 138 Stat. 2227), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or
the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military
construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Air Force: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized
Amount
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Massachusetts......................... Hanscom Air Force Base.... NC3 Acquisitions $66,000,000
Management Facility.....
United Kingdom........................ Royal Air Force Lakenheath F-35A Child Development $24,000,000
Center..................
F-35A Munition Inspection $31,000,000
Facility................
F-35A Weapons Load $49,000,000
Training Facility.......
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SEC. 2308. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2023
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of
Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2970), the authorizations set forth in
the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2301 of that Act
(136 Stat. 2978), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2026, or the
date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military
construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Air Force: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
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Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized
Amount
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Florida............................... Patrick Space Force Base.. Consolidated $97,000,000
Communications Center...
Norway................................ Rygge Air Station......... EDI: Base Perimeter $8,200,000
Security Fence..........
Oklahoma.............................. Tinker Air Force Base..... Facility And Land $30,000,000
Acquisition (MROTC).....
Texas................................. Joint Base San Antonio- Child Development Center. $29,000,000
Randolph.................
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SEC. 2309. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2025
PROJECT AT F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, WYOMING.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
2301(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2222) for F.E. Warren
Air Force Base, Wyoming, for the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent
Utility Corridor, the Secretary of the Air Force may construct 3,219
kilometers of telephone duct facility.
TITLE XXIV--DEFENSE AGENCIES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
SEC. 2401. AUTHORIZED DEFENSE AGENCIES CONSTRUCTION AND LAND
ACQUISITION PROJECTS.
(a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available
for military construction projects inside the United States as
specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of
Defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction
projects for the installations or locations inside the United States,
and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
Defense Agencies: Inside the United States
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State Installation or Location Amount
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Alabama........................................ Anniston Army Depot........................... $32,000,000
California..................................... Travis Air Force Base......................... $49,980,000
Georgia........................................ Fort Benning.................................. $127,375,000
Maryland....................................... Fort Meade.................................... $26,600,000
North Carolina................................. Fort Bragg.................................... $254,700,000
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune................ $255,000,000
Pennsylvania................................... DLA Distribution Center Susquehanna........... $90,000,000
Harrisburg Air National Guard Base............ $13,400,000
Raven Rock Mountain Complex................... $34,000,000
Puerto Rico.................................... Punta Borinquen............................... $155,000,000
Texas.......................................... NSA Texas..................................... $500,000,000
Washington..................................... Fairchild Air Force Base...................... $85,000,000
Manchester Tank Farm.......................... $71,000,000
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(b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available
for military construction projects outside the United States as
specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of
Defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction
projects for the installations or locations outside the United States,
and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
Defense Agencies: Outside the United States
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Country Installation or Location Amount
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Germany........................................ U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz............ $16,700,000
United Kingdom................................. Royal Air Force Lakenheath.................... $397,500,000
Royal Air Force Mildenhall.................... $45,000,000
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SEC. 2402. AUTHORIZED ENERGY RESILIENCE AND CONSERVATION INVESTMENT
PROGRAM PROJECTS.
(a) Inside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available
for energy conservation projects as specified in the funding table in
section 4601, the Secretary of Defense may carry out energy
conservation projects under chapter 173 of title 10, United States
Code, for the installations or locations inside the United States, and
in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
ERCIP Projects: Inside the United States
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State Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
California..................................... Armed Forces Reserve Center, Mountain View.... $20,600,000
Travis Air Force Base......................... $25,120,000
Florida........................................ Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island... $30,500,000
Guam........................................... Naval Base Guam............................... $63,010,000
Massachusetts.................................. Cape Cod Space Force Station.................. $124,000,000
New Mexico..................................... White Sands Missile Range..................... $38,500,000
North Carolina................................. Fort Bragg.................................... $80,000,000
Texas.......................................... Fort Hood..................................... $54,300,000
Utah........................................... Camp Williams................................. $28,500,000
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(b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available
for energy conservation projects as specified in the funding table in
section 4601, the Secretary of Defense may carry out energy
conservation projects under chapter 173 of title 10, United States
Code, for the installations or locations outside the United States, and
in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
ERCIP Projects: Outside the United States
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Country Installation or Location Amount
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Germany........................................ United States Army Garrison Ansbach (Storck $73,000,000
Barracks).
Japan.......................................... Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni.............. $146,800,000
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SEC. 2403. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, DEFENSE AGENCIES.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2025,
for military construction, land acquisition, and military family
housing functions of the Department of Defense (other than the military
departments), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.
(b) Limitation on Total Cost of Construction Projects.--
Notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section 2853 of title
10, United States Code, and any other cost variation authorized by law,
the total cost of all projects carried out under sections 2401 and 2402
of this Act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be
appropriated under subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in
section 4601.
SEC. 2404. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2019 PROJECT
AT IWAKUNI, JAPAN.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (division B of
Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 2240), the authorization set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2401(b) of that Act
(132 Stat. 2249) and most recently extended by section 2405 of the
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division
B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2232), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2026, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is
later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Defense Agencies: Extension of 2019 Project Authorization
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Installation or Original Authorized
Country Location Project Amount
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Japan................................ Iwakuni................ Fuel Pier.............. $33,200,000
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SEC. 2405. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2022
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of
Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161), the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2401 and 2402 of that
Act (135 Stat. 2173, 2174), shall remain in effect until October 1,
2026, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for
military construction for fiscal year 2027, whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Defense Agencies and ERCIP Projects: Extension of 2022 Project
Authorizations
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installation or Original
State Location Project Authorized Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alabama Fort Novosel..... 10 MW RICE $24,000,000
Generator Plant
and Microgrid
Controls........
Georgia Fort Benning..... 4.8 MW Generation $17,593,000
and Microgrid...
Fort Stewart..... 10 MW Generation $22,000,000
Plant, with
Microgrid
Controls........
New York Fort Drum........ Wellfield Field $27,000,000
Expansion
Project.........
North Carolina Fort Bragg....... Emergency Water $7,705,000
System..........
Ohio Springfield- Base-Wide $4,700,000
Beckley Microgrid With
Municipal Natural Gas
Airport......... Generator,
Photovoltaic and
Battery Storage.
Tennessee Memphis PV Arrays and $4,780,000
International Battery Storage.
Airport.........
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SEC. 2406. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2023
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of
Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2970), the authorizations set forth in
the table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2401(a) and
2402(a) of that Act (136 Stat. 2982, 2983), shall remain in effect
until October 1, 2026, or the date of the enactment of an Act
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2027,
whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
Defense Agencies and ERCIP Projects: Extension of 2023 Project
Authorizations
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installation or Original
State/Country Location Project Authorized Amount
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Alabama Redstone Arsenal. MSIC Advanced $151,000,000
Analysis
Facility Phase 2
(INC)...........
California Marine Corps Microgrid and $25,560,000
Mountain Warfare Backup Power....
Training Center.
Florida Naval Air Station Facility Energy $2,400,000
Jacksonville.... Operations
Center
Renovation......
Georgia Fort Stewart- Power Generation $25,400,000
Hunter Army and Microgrid...
Airfield........
Naval Submarine SCADA $11,200,000
Base Kings Bay.. Modernization...
Hawaii Joint Base Pearl Primary $25,000,000
Harbor-Hickam... Electrical
Distribution....
Kansas Fort Riley....... Power Generation $25,780,000
and Microgrid...
Texas Fort Cavazos..... Power Generation $31,500,000
and Microgrid...
U.S. Army Reserve Power Generation $9,600,000
Center, Conroe.. and Microgrid...
Virginia Dam Neck......... SOF Operations $26,600,000
Building
Addition........
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SEC. 2407. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2024
PROJECT AT REDSTONE ARSENAL, ALABAMA.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
2401 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2024 (division B of Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 726) for Redstone
Arsenal, Alabama, for construction of a ground test facility
infrastructure project at that location, the Missile Defense Agency may
renovate additional square footage and convert administrative space to
classified space.
SEC. 2408. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2024
PROJECT AT LAKE CITY ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT, MISSOURI.
(a) Modifications of Project Authority.--In the case of the
authorization contained in the table in section 2402(a) of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 727) for Lake City Army Ammunition Plant,
Missouri, for construction of a microgrid and backup power, the
Secretary of Defense may construct a microgrid and backup power,
including the installation of liquid propane gas tanks and associated
piping, foundations, pumps, saddles, propane vaporizers and controls.
(b) Modification of Project Amounts.--
(1) Project authorization.--The authorization table in
section 2402(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of Public Law 118-31; 137
Stat. 727) is amended in the item relating to Lake City Army
Ammunition Plant, Missouri, by striking the dollar amount and
inserting ``$86,500,000''.
(2) Funding authorization.--The funding table in section
4601 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 901) is amended in the items
relating to Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Missouri, by
striking the dollar amount and inserting ``$86,500''.
SEC. 2409. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2025
PROJECT AT JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
2402 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2229) for Joint Base
Andrews, Maryland, for construction of a microgrid with electric
vehicle charging infrastructure, the Secretary of the Air Force may
construct a new power generation and microgrid facility.
SEC. 2410. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2025
PROJECT AT JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, NEW JERSEY.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
2402 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2229) for Joint Base
McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, for construction of a microgrid with
electric vehicle charging infrastructure, the Secretary of the Air
Force may construct a new power generation and microgrid facility.
TITLE XXV--INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment
Program
SEC. 2501. AUTHORIZED NATO CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS;
AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) Contributions.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the
authorization of appropriations in subsection (b) and available for the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program, the
Secretary of Defense may make contributions under section 2806 of title
10, United States Code, for the share of the United States of the cost
of projects carried out under such program in an amount not to exceed
the sum of--
(1) the amount authorized to be appropriated for such
purpose in subsection (b); and
(2) the amount collected from the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization as a result of construction previously financed by
the United States.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized to be
appropriated amounts specified in the funding table in section 4601 for
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program for
fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2025, for the contributions
of the Secretary of Defense described in subsection (a).
Subtitle B--Host Country In-Kind Contributions
SEC. 2511. REPUBLIC OF KOREA FUNDED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Pursuant to agreement with the Republic of Korea for required in-
kind contributions, the Secretary of Defense may accept military
construction projects for the installations or locations in the
Republic of Korea, and in the amounts, set forth in the following
table:
Republic of Korea Funded Construction Projects
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Installation or
Component Location Project Amount
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Army................................. Camp Humphreys......... Access Control Point... $24,000,000
Army................................. Camp Humphreys......... Runway................. $180,000,000
Navy................................. Pohang Air Base........ Replace Concrete Apron. $22,000,000
Navy................................. Yecheon Air Base....... Replace Magazine $59,000,000
Munitions Supply Area.
Air Force............................ Gimhae Air Base........ Repair Contingency $86,000,000
Hospital.
Air Force............................ Gwangju Air Base....... Hydrant Fuel System.... $57,000,000
Air Force............................ Osan Air Base.......... Aircraft Corrosion $25,000,000
Control Facility Part
3.
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SEC. 2512. REPUBLIC OF POLAND FUNDED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Pursuant to agreement with the Republic of Poland for required in-
kind contributions, the Secretary of Defense may accept military
construction projects for the installations or locations in the
Republic of Poland, and in the amounts, set forth in the following
table:
Republic of Poland Funded Construction Projects
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Installation or
Component Location Project Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Army................................. Drawsko Pomorskie Information Systems $6,200,000
Training Area (DPTA). Facility.
Army................................. Powdiz................. Barracks and Dining $199,000,000
Facility-Phase 2.
Army................................. Powdiz................. Rotary Wing Aircraft $91,000,000
Maintenance Hangar.
Air Force............................ Lask................... Communication $18,000,000
Infrastructure.
Air Force............................ Wroclaw................ Combined Aerial Port $111,000,000
Facilities.
Air Force............................ Wroclaw................ Contingency Beddown $13,000,000
Area.
Air Force............................ Wroclaw................ Hot Cargo Pad/Munition $44,000,000
Handling/Holding Area.
Air Force............................ Wroclaw................ Railhead and Rail $22,000,000
Extension.
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TITLE XXVI--GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES FACILITIES
SEC. 2601. AUTHORIZED ARMY NATIONAL GUARD CONSTRUCTION AND LAND
ACQUISITION PROJECTS.
Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National Guard and
Reserve as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the
Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out military
construction projects for the Army National Guard locations inside the
United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
Army National Guard: Inside the United States
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State Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Guam........................................ National Guard Readiness Center Barrigada........ $55,000,000
Iowa........................................ Waterloo Readiness Center........................ $13,800,000
New Hampshire............................... Plymouth West.................................... $26,000,000
North Carolina.............................. Salisbury Readiness Complex...................... $69,000,000
South Dakota................................ Watertown Complex............................... $28,000,000
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SEC. 2602. AUTHORIZED ARMY RESERVE CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION
PROJECTS.
Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National Guard and
Reserve as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the
Secretary of the Army may acquire real property and carry out military
construction projects for the Army Reserve locations inside the United
States, and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:
Army Reserve
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
State Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kentucky.................................... Fort Knox........................................ $138,000,000
Pennsylvania................................ New Castle....................................... $30,000,000
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SEC. 2603. AUTHORIZED NAVY RESERVE AND MARINE CORPS RESERVE
CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.
Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National Guard and
Reserve as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the
Secretary of the Navy may acquire real property and carry out military
construction project for the Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve
location inside the United States, and in the amount, set forth in the
following table:
Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve
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State Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Texas....................................... Naval Air Station Fort Worth..................... $106,870,000
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SEC. 2604. AUTHORIZED AIR NATIONAL GUARD CONSTRUCTION AND LAND
ACQUISITION PROJECTS.
Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National Guard and
Reserve as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the
Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real property and carry out
military construction projects for the Air National Guard locations
inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the
following table:
Air National Guard
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State Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alaska...................................... Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.................. $46,000,000
Georgia..................................... Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport...... $27,000,000
Massachusetts............................... Otis Air National Guard Base..................... $31,000,000
Mississippi................................. Key Field Air National Guard Base............... $19,000,000
New Jersey.................................. Atlantic City Air National Guard Base............ $61,000,000
Oregon...................................... Portland International Airport................... $16,500,000
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SEC. 2605. AUTHORIZED AIR FORCE RESERVE CONSTRUCTION AND LAND
ACQUISITION PROJECTS.
Using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of
appropriations in section 2606 and available for the National Guard and
Reserve as specified in the funding table in section 4601, the
Secretary of the Air Force may acquire real property and carry out
military construction projects for the Air Force Reserve locations
inside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in the
following table:
Air Force Reserve
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State Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Texas....................................... Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland................. $18,000,000
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SEC. 2606. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years
beginning after September 30, 2025, for the costs of acquisition,
architectural and engineering services, and construction of facilities
for the Guard and Reserve Forces, and for contributions therefor, under
chapter 1803 of title 10, United States Code (including the cost of
acquisition of land for those facilities), as specified in the funding
table in section 4601.
SEC. 2607. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2023
PROJECTS.
(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of
Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2970), the authorizations set forth in
the table in subsection (b), as provided in sections 2601, 2602, 2603
and 2604 of that Act (136 Stat. 2986, 2987), shall remain in effect
until October 1, 2026, or the date of the enactment of an Act
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2027,
whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:
National Guard and Reserve: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
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Installation or Original Authorized
State Location Project Amount
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Alaska............................... Joint Base Elmendorf- Aircraft Maintenance $63,000,000
Richardson............ Hangar................
Arizona.............................. Morris Air National Base Entry Complex..... $12,000,000
Guard Base............
Tucson International Land Acquisition....... $11,700,000
Airport...............
Arkansas............................. Camp Robinson.......... Automated Multipurpose $9,500,000
Machine Gun Range.....
Florida.............................. Gainesville............ National Guard $21,000,000
Readiness Center......
Perrine................ Army Reserve Center/ $46,000,000
AMSA..................
Hawaii.............................. Marine Corps Base C-40 Aircraft $116,964,000
Kaneohe Bay........... Maintenance Hangar....
Indiana.............................. Fort Wayne Munitions Maintenance $16,500,000
International Airport. and Storage Complex...
Ohio................................. Rickenbacker Air Small Arms Range....... $8,000,000
National Guard Base...
Puerto Rico.......................... Camp Santiago Joint Engineering/Housing $14,500,000
Maneuver Training Maintenance Shops
Center................ (DPW).................
West Virginia........................ McLaughlin Air National C-130J Apron Expansion. $10,000,000
Guard Base............
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SEC. 2608. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2023
PROJECT AT TUCSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ARIZONA.
In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
2604 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2023 (division B of Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2987) for Tucson
International Airport, Arizona, the Secretary of the Air Force may
acquire a parcel of real property consisting of approximately 10 acres
of land located in the northwest quarter of section 18, township 15
south, range 14 east, Gila and Salt River Meridian, City of Tucson,
Pima County, Arizona.
SEC. 2609. AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2026 PROJECT AT ARMY
RESERVE CENTER CONROE, TEXAS.
(a) Project Authorization.--The Secretary of the Army may carry out
a military construction project to construct a rotary-wing landing pad
and taxiway at Army Reserve Center, Conroe, Texas, in an amount not to
exceed $12,000,000.
(b) Use of Unobligated Prior-year Funds.--To carry out the project
described in subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army may use
unobligated funds--
(1) that have been appropriated for a fiscal year that
precedes fiscal year 2026; and
(2) that remain available under the heading ``Military
Construction, Army Reserve''.
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.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years
beginning after September 30, 2025, for base realignment and closure
activities, including real property acquisition and military
construction projects, as authorized by the Defense Base Closure and
Realignment Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101-510; 10
U.S.C. 2687 note) and funded through the Department of Defense Base
Closure Account established by section 2906 of such Act (as amended by
section 2711 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2013 (division B of Public Law 112-239; 126 Stat. 2140)), as
specified in the funding table in section 4601.
TITLE XXVIII--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Military Construction Programs
SEC. 2801. FACILITY CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR: TRANSACTIONS OTHER THAN
CONTRACTS AND GRANTS.
(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2808 the following
new section:
``Sec. 2808a. Facility construction or repair: transactions other than
contracts and grants
``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense and each Secretary of a
military department may enter into transactions (other than contracts,
cooperative agreements, or grants) to carry out repair and construction
projects for facilities, including the planning, design, engineering,
prototyping, piloting, and execution of such repair and construction
projects.
``(b) Use of Amounts.--The Secretary of Defense or a Secretary of a
military department (as applicable) may carry out projects under
subsection (a) using amounts available to the Secretary of Defense or
the Secretary of a military department (as applicable) for military
construction, operation and maintenance, or research, development,
test, and evaluation, notwithstanding chapters 221 and 223 of this
title.
``(c) Follow-on Transactions.--A transaction entered into under
this section for a project may provide for the award of a follow-on
production contract or transaction to the participants in the
transaction without further competition, if--
``(1) competitive procedures were used for the selection of
parties for participation in the original transaction; and
``(2) the participants in the original transaction
successfully completed--
``(A) a complete and useable facility; or
``(B) a complete and useable improvement to a
facility.
``(d) Report.--Not later than March 1, 2027, and annually
thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report summarizing the use of the authority under
this section during the fiscal year preceding the date of the report,
including number of transactions and the costs, types of projects, and
outcomes of each such transaction.''.
(b) Applicability.--The amendments made by this section shall apply
with respect to transactions entered into on or after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
SEC. 2802. SUPERVISION OF MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Section 2851(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``the Secretary of the Army'' and all that follows through
``approves'' and inserting ``a military department or Government agency
(as approved by the Secretary of Defense)''.
SEC. 2803. IMPROVEMENTS TO WATER MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY ON MILITARY
INSTALLATIONS.
(a) In General.--Subchapter III of chapter 169 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2866 the following
new section:
``Sec. 2866a. Risk-based approach to installation water management and
security at military installations
``(a) In General.--(1) The Secretary concerned shall adopt a risk-
based approach to water management and security for each military
installation under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.
``(2) The Secretary concerned shall begin implementation of
paragraph (1) by prioritizing those military installations under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary that the Secretary determines--
``(A) are experiencing the greatest risks to water
management and water security; and
``(B) face the most severe existing or potential adverse
impacts to mission assurance as a result of such risks.
``(3) Determinations under paragraph (2) shall be made on the basis
of the water management and security assessments made by the Secretary
concerned under subsection (b).
``(b) Water Management and Water Security Assessments.--(1) The
Secretaries concerned, acting jointly, shall develop a methodology to
assess risks to water management and water security and mission
assurance.
``(2) Such methodology shall include the following:
``(A) An evaluation of all water sources available to a
military installation, disaggregated by--
``(i) raw water (total available water volume);
``(ii) treated potable water; and
``(iii) treated nonpotable water.
``(B) An assessment of relevant supply connections for a
military installation, including number, type, water flow rate,
seasonal variability, and the extent of competition for the
water sources.
``(C) A calculation of the total water requirement of the
military installation that--
``(i) includes an identification of the water usage
by tenant commands that reside on the military
installation; and
``(ii) describes the water uses that comprise such
total water requirement, disaggregated by--
``(I) drinking water uses; and
``(II) nonpotable water uses, including
industrial and agricultural uses, such as
cooling, irrigation groundskeeping, and wash
water.
``(D) An evaluation of the age, condition, and
jurisdictional control of water infrastructure serving the
military installation, including an estimate of the percentage
of water lost to such water infrastructure that is in poor or
failing condition.
``(E) An evaluation of the military installation's water
security risks that could negatively impact mission assurance,
including--
``(i) the location of the military installation in
a drought-prone region;
``(ii) decreasing water levels or sources;
``(iii) effects of new defense water uses on the
total water requirement of the military installation;
``(iv) increases to the demand for water in areas
outside the jurisdiction of the military installation
that--
``(I) result from nondefense or defense
adjacent requirements; and
``(II) could affect--
``(aa) the supply of water
available for use by the military
installation;
``(bb) the quality of such water;
and
``(cc) legal issues of the military
installation, such as water rights
disputes.
``(F) An evaluation of the capacity of the military
installation's water supply to withstand or quickly recover
from water resource constraints, and the overall health of the
aquifer basin of which the water supply is a part, including
the robustness of the resource, redundancy, and ability to
recover from disruption.
``(G) An evaluation of existing water metering and
consumption at the military installation, considered at a
minimum--
``(i) by type of installation activity, such as
training, maintenance, medical, housing, and grounds
maintenance and landscaping; and
``(ii) by fluctuations in consumption, including
peak consumption by quarter.
``(H) The appropriate frequency for reassessment of the
installations at highest water security risk.
``(3) The Secretaries concerned, acting jointly, shall update the
methodology under paragraph (1) not less frequently than once every ten
years.
``(c) Reassessment of Water Insecure Military Installations.--Each
Secretary concerned shall update its assessments of the most at-risk
installations not less frequently than the frequency established under
subsection (b)(2)(H).
``(d) Mitigation of Water Security Risk at Most At-risk
Installations.--(1) Each Secretary of a military department shall--
``(A) identify the three military installations under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary that are most at-risk for water
insecurity; and
``(B) develop, for each military installation so
identified, a plan of action and milestones to address--
``(i) risks to water security; and
``(ii) threats to mission assurance.
``(2) Each such plan of action shall include the following:
``(A) The nature of each risk to the military
installation's capacity and mission assurance.
``(B) The factors contributing to the high degree of risk,
disaggregated by risks located--
``(i) inside the jurisdiction of the military
installation; and
``(ii) outside such jurisdiction.
``(C) A plan for implementing installation-level metering
to ensure more accurate assessments of demand for water at the
military installation.
``(D) An assessment of--
``(i) the effects of planned future missions and
new tenants on the demand for water at the military
installation; and
``(ii) the corresponding requirements for water
infrastructure serving the military installation to
ensure adequate water supply for mission assurance.
``(E) A list of infrastructure projects to mitigate loss of
available water supply to leakage, including new construction,
recapitalization, required maintenance, and modernization of
existing infrastructure.
``(F) A cost-benefit analysis of using `no dig'
technologies, including cure-in-place pipe lining, to mitigate
infrastructure degradation that leads to water loss.
``(e) Evaluation of Installations for Nonpotable Water Reuse.--(1)
Each Secretary concerned shall evaluate each military installation
under the jurisidiction of the Secretary identified pursuant to
subsection (d)(A), to determine the potential for the military
installation to mitigate risks to water security through the reuse of
nonpotable for nondrinking water uses.
``(2) Such evaluation shall include the following:
``(A) An evaluation of alternative water sources to offset
use of freshwater, including water recycling and harvested
rainwater for use as nonpotable water.
``(B) An assessment of the feasibility of incorporating,
when practicable, water-efficient technologies and systems to
minimize water consumption and wastewater discharge in
buildings located on the military installation scheduled for
renovation.
``(C) An evaluation of the practicality of implementing
water reuse systems and other water-saving infrastructure into
new construction in water-constrained areas, as determined
pursuant to the applicable water management and security
assessment under subsection (b).
``(f) Cost Effective Landscaping Management Practices.--(1) The
Secretary concerned shall, to the maximum extent practicable,
implement, at each military installation under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary, landscaping management practices that mitigate risks to
water security and enhance mission assurance by enabling greater
quantities of water availability for operational, training, and
maintenance requirements.
``(2) For military installations located in arid or semi-arid
regions, such landscaping management practices shall include practices
that avoid the cost of irrigation.
``(3) For military installations located in nonarid regions, such
landscaping management practices shall include the use of plants common
to the region in which the installation is located and native grasses
and plants that decrease water consumption requirements.
``(g) Briefings Required.--(1) Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of the Military Construction Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2026, the Secretaries concerned shall provide to the
Committees of the Armed Services of the House of Representatives and
the Senate a briefing that includes--
``(A) an identification, in ranked order, of the military
installations under the jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned
that have the most significant risk to water security; and
``(B) a description of the schedule for developing the plan
of action required by subsection (d).
``(2) Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of
the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and
annually thereafter not later than the date of President's budget for a
fiscal year under section 1105 of title 31, the Secretaries concerned
shall provide to the Committees of the Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate a briefing that includes, with respect
to the period covered by the briefing--
``(A) an update on the progress of the Secretary concerned
toward completing the water security assessment required by
subsection (b);
``(B) up-to-date cost estimates for projects to mitigate
loss of available water supply to leakage identified pursuant
to subsection (d)(1)(E); and
``(C) a description of--
``(i) any agreement between a Secretary concerned
and the head of a non-Department of Defense entity with
respect to property under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary concerned that may affect--
``(I) the supply of water available to a
military installation under the jurisdiction of
the Secretary concerned; or
``(II) the demand for water of such a
military installation; and
``(ii) any change to--
``(I) the water supply of a military
installation under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary concerned; or
``(II) the demand for water of such a
military installation.
``(h) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to require the repetition or replacement of any prior water
assessment or evaluation conducted before the date of the enactment of
the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, so
long as such assessment remains accurate and reflects current mission
requirements.''.
(b) Conforming Repeal.--Section 2827 of the William M. (Mac)
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
(Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 2866 note) is repealed.
SEC. 2804. AUTHORITY TO USE PROGRESSIVE DESIGN-BUILD PROCEDURES FOR
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Section 3241(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``The Secretary'' and
inserting ``Subject to paragraph (4), each Secretary'';
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``Any military
construction contract'' and inserting ``Any construction
contract for a military construction project'';
(3) by amending paragraphs (3) and (4) to read as follows:
``(3) Not later than March 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the use of the authority under this subsection
that includes the following:
``(A) A description of the military construction project
for which such authority was used, including project title,
location, scope, and rationale for selecting such project.
``(B) The date of award of a contract for such military
construction project, the initial estimated contract value, and
the current projected total cost of such project.
``(C) A comparison of projected schedule for completion of
such project with the actual schedule, including dates for
completing the design of such project and commencing
construction.
``(D) Any realized or anticipated cost savings or
efficiencies, including those related to time, resources, or
design innovation, attributable to the use of the use of the
authority under this subsection for a military construction
project.
``(E) An assessment of risk management benefits, including
changes in scope, design flexibility, or coordination
improvements between contractor and the Secretary of a military
department with jurisdiction over the military construction
project for which such authority was used.
``(F) Any challenges encountered, and mitigation efforts
made, in the use such authority for the military construction
project.
``(4) Each Secretary of a military department may exercise the
authority under this subsection using amounts appropriated for such
purpose on or after the date of the enactment of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.''.
SEC. 2805. PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF ADDITIVE CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES
AT ARMY INSTALLATIONS.
(a) In General.--Beginning not later than 90 days after the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army, acting through a
designee thereof, shall carry out a pilot program on the use of
additive construction technologies for military construction projects
on covered installations.
(b) Selection of Installations.--The Secretary shall--
(1) select one or more covered installations at which to
carry out the pilot program under subsection (a); and
(2) take such steps as may be necessary to minimize any
disruption from such pilot program on the operations of any
covered installation so selected.
(c) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program under subsection
(a), the Secretary shall--
(1) generate a standardized design of one or more military
housing products compatible with additive construction methods;
(2) using such additive construction methods, build the
military housing product or products, as the case may be,
pursuant to the respective design generated under paragraph
(1)--
(A) at each covered installation selected under
subsection (b); and
(B) in sufficient quantities, as determined by the
Secretary, to demonstrate the advantages and
disadvantages of additive construction if adopted
across all military installations; and
(3) prescribe data collection requirements for the
activities under paragraphs (1) and (2), including with respect
to design and building schedule, cost information, and effect
on quality of life, and collect data pursuant to such
requirements.
(d) Reports.--
(1) Interim report.--Not later than 18 months after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report on the
implementation of the pilot program under subsection (a),
including--
(A) a summary of any impediments to such
implementation identified by the Secretary, including
any statutory or resource limitations;
(B) a summary of the recommendations of the
Secretary to address any impediment so identified; and
(C) any other recommendation of the Secretary for
improving the pilot program, including whether to
extend or make the pilot program permanent, and a
strategic sequencing plan for any extension or
permanent adoption so recommended.
(2) Final 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, taking into
account data collected pursuant to subsection (c)(3).
(e) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot program
under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is three years
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(f) Covered Installation Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered installation'' means any installation under the jurisdiction
of the Secretary of the Army, without regard to whether the covered
installation is located in or outside of the continental United States.
SEC. 2806. CONSIDERATION OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION METHODS FOR MILITARY
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS WITH PROTECTIVE DESIGN ELEMENTS.
(a) In General.--In determining the requirements for a proposed
military construction project with protective design elements, the
Secretary of Defense shall consider the use of modular construction
methods along with other construction methods to determine the most
effective method for such military construction project to meet mission
needs.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and Senate
a report on the use of modular construction methods as described in
subsection (a). Such report shall include the following:
(1) A summary of current Department of Defense policy and
guidance governing the use of modular construction for military
construction projects with protective design elements.
(2) An assessment of the cost effectiveness, construction
timelines, performance characteristics, and life-cycle costs of
modular construction methods compared to other construction
methods for military construction projects.
(3) Identification of the types of military construction
projects for which modular construction methods are the most
appropriate or advantageous, and any limitations or constraints
on the use of such methods.
(4) Any recommendations to promote appropriate
consideration of modular construction methods for military
construction projects where such methods offer cost, schedule,
or operational benefits.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``modular construction'' means a construction
process in which components of a military construction project
are prefabricated off-site under controlled conditions and then
transported to the site of such project for assembly.
(2) The term ``protective design elements'' means, with
respect to a military construction project, that such project
requires use of materials that have been blast hardened or
ballistic hardened.
SEC. 2807. MULTIYEAR CONTRACTING AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN MILITARY
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
(a) Authority for Multiyear Contracting.--Subject to section 3501
of title 10, United States Code, and the requirements of this section,
each Secretary of a military department may enter into one or more
multiyear contracts during fiscal year 2026, for any purchase relating
to a military construction projects for covered military unaccompanied
housing (as defined in section 2856 of title 10, United States Code) or
a military child development center (as defined in section 1800 of such
title).
(b) Conditions for Out-Year Contract Payments.--A contract entered
into under subsection (a) shall provide that any obligation of the
United States to make a payment under the contract for a fiscal year
after fiscal year 2026 is subject to the availability of appropriations
or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year.
(c) Advance Purchases.--A Secretary of a military department may
enter into one or more contracts, beginning in fiscal year 2026, for an
advance purchase associated with military construction projects for
which authorization to enter into a multiyear contracting contract is
provided under subsection (a), which may include the purchase of
economic order quantities of materials or components for such covered
military unaccompanied housing or military child development centers
when cost savings are achievable.
(d) Additional Requirements.--
(1) Cost savings certification.--A Secretary desiring to
award a multiyear contract under this section shall--
(A) shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a certification that the multiyear contract
will result in cost savings of at least 10 percent
compared to a similar one-year contract; and
(B) may not award such multiyear contract until the
end of the 14-day period beginning on the date of
submission of the certification described in
subparagraph (A).
(2) Limitations.--Multiyear contracting authority under
this section may only be used for military construction
projects or covered military unaccompanied housing or military
child development centers that--
(A) are included in the future-years defense
program submitted for fiscal year 2026 under section
221 of title 10, United States Code; and
(B) use standardized and repeatable designs.
SEC. 2808. GUIDANCE FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR INNOVATION,
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION.
(a) Guidance Required.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue written
guidance on the implementation of section 2810 of title 10, United
States Code.
(b) Contents.--The guidance required by this section shall include,
at minimum, the following:
(1) Procedures and criteria for the development and
submission of project proposals pursuant to subsection (b) of
section 2810 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) Definitions for roles and responsibilities for
Department of Defense employees with respect to review,
approval, and execution of projects carried out under the
authority of such section 2810.
(3) Clarification on the use of the authority to carry out
projects under such section 2810 may be coordinated with the
use of authorities for such projects under sections 2803, 2805,
and 4123 of title 10, United States Code.
(4) A process for internal review and validation of
projects proposed to be carried out using the authority under
section 2810 of title 10, United States Code, which shall
include--
(A) assessments of how such proposed projects could
be integrated across military departments;
(B) comprehensive time-phased milestone plans for
such proposed projects with clearly defined
dependencies; and
(C) explicit documentation of budget programming
action decisions of the Secretary of the military
department with jurisdiction over such project.
Subtitle B--Military Housing Reforms
SEC. 2811. IMPROVEMENTS TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
AND MARKET ANALYSIS.
(a) In General.--Section 2837(d) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by inserting ``, Department of Defense civilian employee,
and Department of Defense contractor employee'' before ``population''.
(b) Consideration Authorized.--Section 2872 of such title is
amended--
(1) by striking ``In addition to'' and inserting ``(a) In
addition to''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(b) In the case of family housing units, the Secretary concerned
may consider the need for housing for Department of Defense civilian
employees and Department of Defense contractor employees when
exercising any authority or combination of authorities under this
chapter.''.
(c) Independent Market Analysis.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through
the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
and in coordination with the Secretaries of the military
departments, shall seek to enter into an agreement with an
independent entity to conduct an evaluation by not later than
September 30, 2026, of the suitability of land owned by the
Department of Defense in the State of Hawaii for residential
housing development for members of the Armed Services and the
families of such members.
(2) Submission to congress.--Not later than 30 days after
the date on which the evaluation under paragraph (1) is
completed, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives
and the Senate a report that includes the results of such
evaluation.
SEC. 2812. USE OF IMITATIVE SUBSTITUTE BUILDING MATERIALS FOR
PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN UNITS OF MILITARY HOUSING UNDER
JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
Subchapter II of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 2840. Use of imitative substitute building materials for covered
housing units
``(a) Authority.--Notwithstanding any provision of division A of
subtitle III of title 54, United States Code, that requires review from
or consultation with the head of any other Federal agency, the
Secretary concerned may--
``(1) authorize the use of imitative substitute building
materials to maintain, repair, renovate, rehabilitate, or
otherwise alter covered housing units located on a military
installation under the jurisdiction of the Secretary; and
``(2) defer the application of historic preservation
requirements under chapter 3061 of such title on a covered
housing unit until such covered housing unit is 100 years old,
regardless of whether such covered housing unit is included on,
or eligible for inclusion on, the National Register.
``(b) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered housing unit' means a Government-
owned or privatized unit of family housing or military
unaccompanied housing that--
``(A) was constructed after 1962; and
``(B) is under the jurisdiction of the Department
of Defense
``(2) The term `imitative substitute building materials'
means modern, industry-standard, natural, composite, and
synthetic materials that--
``(A) simulate the appearance of building materials
original to a covered housing unit; and
``(B) are more cost effective than such building
materials.
``(3) The term `National Register' means the National
Register of Historic Places maintained under chapter 3021 of
title 54, United States Code.''.
SEC. 2813. MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO CLOSURE
OF MAINTENANCE WORK ORDERS FOR PRIVATIZED MILITARY
HOUSING.
Section 2891(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (3) as
subparagraphs (A) through (C), repsectively;
(2) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``A landlord providing'';
(3) by striking subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) (as so
redesignated) and inserting the following:
``(C) except as provided in paragraph (2), by allowing the
work order or maintenance ticket to be closed only after the
landlord makes not fewer than three documented attempts to
notify the resident of work completion through means that
include--
``(i) the resident Internet portal for the housing
unit;
``(ii) text messaging;
``(iii) email; and
``(iv) telephone.''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2) If a resident does not respond to a landlord after three
attempts of the landlord to notify the resident of work completion
pursuant to paragraph (1)(C), the landlord may close the work order or
maintenance ticket only if--
``(A) the landlord submits to the head of the applicable
housing management office notice that the landlord intends to
close the work order or maintenance ticket; and
``(B) the head of the applicable housing management office
does not object, in writing, to the closure.''.
SEC. 2814. INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL LANDLORD FINANCIAL INFORMATION IN
CERTAIN ANNUAL REPORT ON PRIVATIZED MILITARY HOUSING.
Section 2891c(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:
``(G) Information with respect to each insurance policy
maintained by the landlord for such housing units, including
the--
``(i) scope of coverage;
``(ii) deductible;
``(iii) policy limit; and
``(iv) total premium amount.
``(H) The total amount of remedial payments made by the
landlord to tenants of such housing units pursuant to a final
decision under the dispute resolution process under section
2894 of this title.
``(I) For each such remedial payment, a summary of the
nature of the dispute underlying the final decision that
required the remedial payment.''.
SEC. 2815. CONTINUATION OF CERTAIN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT
TO PRIVATIZED MILITARY HOUSING.
(a) In General.--Section 1080(a) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C.
111 note) does not apply to the reports required to be submitted to
Congress under subsection (b) and subsection (c) of section 2884 of
title 10, United States Code.
(b) Conforming Repeal.--Section 1061(c) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C.
111 note) is amended by striking paragraph (52).
SEC. 2816. PILOT PROGRAM FOR EMERGING MOLD REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGIES.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall carry out a pilot
program to assess and implement emerging mold monitoring and
remediation technologies in military family housing.
(b) Selection of Locations.--The Secretary shall select not fewer
than three and not more than five military installations at which to
carry out the pilot program established under subsection (a). The
Secretary shall prioritize selection of military installations in
regions with elevated climate-related risk factors for mold growth,
such as persistent humidity, frequent rainfall, or outdated HVAC
infrastructure.
(c) Elements.--In carrying out the pilot program established under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) install moisture detection systems with advanced
capabilities, including sensor-based humidity or spore
monitoring technologies capable of generating early warnings
for environmental risk conditions;
(2) implement noninvasive or technology-enabled mold
remediation tools, such as antimicrobial coatings, dry fogging
systems, or UV-based sterilization units;
(3) define infrastructure requirements, including upgrades
to HVAC systems or building materials, necessary to support
sustained mold prevention using the selected mold detection
systems;
(4) train relevant personnel on the deployment,
maintenance, and data interpretation of selected mold detection
systems;
(5) designate an individual at each military installation
selected under subsection (b) to oversee the implementation of
the pilot program; and
(6) develop a strategic implementation and evaluation plan
to assess performance of the selected mold detection systems
and inform future decisions relating to such systems.
(d) Report and Briefings.--
(1) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the termination
date in subsection (e), the Secretary of Defense shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report on the results
of the pilot program, including recommendations for broader
implementation and an assessment of costs and benefits.
(2) Briefings.--Upon completion of the implementation plan
required under subsection (c)(6), the Secretary shall provide
to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan
and any preliminary findings.
(e) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot program
under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
(f) Military Family Housing Defined.--In this section, the term
``military family housing'' means housing provided under subchapter II
of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 2817. STANDARDIZATION OF MOLD REMEDIATION GUIDELINES ACROSS
MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.
(a) Requirement to Establish Common Guidelines.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretaries of
the military departments shall jointly develop and implement uniform
guidelines for the remediation of mold in military housing, facilities,
and other real property under jurisdiction of each such Secretary.
(b) Consistency With Established Standards.--The guidelines
required under subsection (a) shall be consistent with--
(1) applicable municipal and State health and environmental
standards; and
(2) third-party industry standards, including the standard
of the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration
Certification titled ``S520 Standard for Professional Mold
Remediation'', or any successor standard.
(c) Applicability.--The guidelines required under subsection (a)
shall apply--
(1) to contracts or task orders for mold remediation
entered into on or after the date of the issuance of such
guidelines; and
(2) to mold remediation procedures conducted on or after
such date of issuance.
(d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after date of the issuance of
the guidelines under subsection (a), the Secretaries of the military
departments shall jointly submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that includes the guidelines and describes plans
for implementation of the guidelines and monitoring compliance with the
guidelines.
SEC. 2818. INSPECTIONS BY QUALIFIED HOME INSPECTOR OF PRIVATIZED
MILITARY HOUSING.
(a) Establishment of Independent Inspection Protocol.--Not later
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense shall establish a standardized inspection and
audit program for privatized military housing that provides for such
inspections and audits to be conducted by an independent qualified home
inspector.
(b) Inspection Requirements.--Under the program established by
subsection (a), a qualified home inspector shall annually inspect a
statistically representative sample of privatized military housing
units at each military installation with privatized military housing.
Such inspection shall include, at a minimum--
(1) an evaluation of HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical
systems, and structural integrity of the privatized military
housing units; and
(2) an inspection for signs of water intrusion, visible and
nonvisible mold, microbial contamination, and other indoor air
quality concerns.
(c) Inspection Implementation Plan.--Not later than February 1,
2026, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a plan to implement the program established under
subsection (a), including--
(1) contracting procedures for qualified home inspectors;
(2) inspection methodologies;
(3) protocols for reporting, remediation, and follow-up
actions; and
(4) integration with existing oversight and compliance
frameworks for privatized military housing.
(d) Reporting Requirements.--Not later than March 1, 2026, and
annually thereafter until March 1, 2031, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results
of inspections conducted under this section during the preceding
calendar year. The report shall include--
(1) findings and deficiencies identified;
(2) remediation timelines and actions taken; and
(3) recommendations for improving housing conditions and
oversight.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``privatized military housing'' has the
meaning given in section 3001(a)(2) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10
U.S.C. 2821 note).
(2) The term ``qualified home inspector'' means an
individual who--
(A) possesses housing inspection credentials
required by the State in which the inspection is
performed; and
(B) is not an employee of, or in a fiduciary
relationship with--
(i) the Federal Government; or
(ii) any entity that owns or manages
privatized military housing.
SEC. 2819. PLAN TO IMPROVE ACCURACY, INTEGRATION, AND INTEROPERABILITY
OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DATA WITH RESPECT TO REAL
PROPERTY, INFRASTRUCTURE, MILITARY UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING.
(a) Plan Required.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop and
implement a plan to--
(A) improve the accuracy, integration, and
interoperability of data across system of a military
department to track and maintain data with respect to
real property, infrastructure, or military
unaccompanied housing under the jurisdiction of a
Secretary concerned; and
(B) enhance, across each military department, the
tracking, management, and reporting of data with
respect to--
(i) the condition of military unaccompanied
housing; and
(ii) the occupancy rates of military
unaccompanied housing.
(2) Elements.--Such plan shall include the following:
(A) A requirement for each Secretary of a military
department to update, on an annual basis, the system of
the appropriate military department--
(i) for real property planning to include--
(I) an accurate statement of
deficits in the occupancy of military
unaccompanied housing under the
jurisdiction of the Secretary;
(II) a summary that aligns such
deficits with unit stationing decisions
of the Secretary; and
(III) a description of the effects
of relevant changes in force structure;
and
(ii) to track and maintain data with
respect to military unaccompanied housing to
include--
(I) real-time occupancy data and
room assignment records with respect to
military unaccompanied housing under
the jurisdiction of the Secretary; and
(II) a standardized automated
process to track completion times of
maintenance requests work orders with
respect to such military unaccompanied
housing.
(B) Standards to ensure, with respect to any system
of a military department to assess the condition of
infrastructure under the jurisdiction of a Secretary of
a military department, that--
(i) data maintained by any such system is
synchronized; and
(ii) any such system integrates predictive
maintenance tools to--
(I) forecast infrastructure
deterioration; and
(II) prioritize repairs.
(C) Enhanced data validation protocols across all
housing records of the Department of Defense to--
(i) eliminate discrepancies in such housing
records; and
(ii) ensure accuracy of reports that
include data from such housing records.
(D) A requirement for each Secretary of a military
department to audit, on a periodic basis, data with
respect to real property, infrastructure, and military
unaccompanied housing under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary.
(E) Specific milestones to achieve full data
synchronization across each system of a military
department to track and maintain data with respect to
military unaccompanied housing.
(F) Requirements, for each system described in
subparagraph (E), with respect to system integration,
user training, and compliance monitoring.
(G) A Department of Defense-wide verification
framework to ensure accurate barracks occupancy
reporting, which shall include--
(i) required physical inspections;
(ii) automated reconciliation of unit
personnel records with housing assignments; and
(iii) mechanisms to prevent ghost
occupancy.
(H) A Department of Defense-wide strategy for real-
time data analytics to--
(i) optimize investments in military
unaccompanied housing;
(ii) improve facility lifecycle management;
and
(iii) enable predictive maintenance
planning;
(I) A Department of Defense-wide governance policy
for data with respect to military unaccompanied
housing, that includes--
(i) enforceable protocols for data entry,
frequency of updates, access controls,
cybersecurity protections; and
(ii) standardized reporting requirements.
(J) A requirement for each Secretary of a military
department to implement a standardized system for
members of the Armed Forces, including commanders of
military installations to--
(i) report discrepancies in data maintained
by the Secretary with respect to military
unaccompanied housing; and
(ii) submit to the Secretary concerned
requests for improvements to the system of the
appropriate military department to track and
maintain data with respect to military
unaccompanied housing.
(b) Deadline.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives the plan
required by subsection (a) by not later than September 30, 2026.
Subtitle C--Real Property and Facilities Administration
SEC. 2821. MODIFICATION TO ASSISTANCE FOR PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECTS AND SERVICES.
Section 2391(b)(5)(B)(iv) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by inserting ``(including health care, housing, and
defense critical infrastructure projects and services)'' after
``projects and services''; and
(2) by striking ``the defense industrial base and the
defense industrial base workers, if the Secretary determines
such support will improve operations of the Department of
Defense'' and inserting ``the defense industrial base, defense
industrial base workers, and military installations''.
SEC. 2822. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENT WITH RESPECT TO MINIMUM CAPITAL
INVESTMENT FOR FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION, AND
MODERNIZATION FOR MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.
Section 2680 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in the heading, by inserting ``; Treatment of
Certain Amounts'' after ``Exclusion'';
(B) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``In making''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) During the period the requirement under subsection (a) is
effective, each Secretary of a military department may treat amounts
appropriated for military construction used for the recapitalization of
existing facilities under the jurisdiction of the Secretary during a
given fiscal year as part of the total amount required to be invested
under subsection (a)(2) in the budget of the military department for
facilities sustainment, restoration, and modernization, except that
such military construction funds may not comprise more than 20 percent
of such total amount for such fiscal year.''; and
(2) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `covered facility' means a facility (as
defined in section 2801 of this title), except that such term
does not include--
``(A) a facility identified as closed, disposed of,
or scheduled for divestment from the inventory of the
Department of Defense;
``(B) a facility in which the Department does not
have a total ownership interest, including--
``(i) a facility leased by the Department;
``(ii) a facility in which the Department
has a lesser property interest under a
governing legal instrument; and
``(iii) housing constructed or acquired
under subchapter IV of chapter 169 of this
title; or
``(C) a facility for which the Department uses--
``(i) nonappropriated funds; or
``(ii) amounts appropriated or otherwise
made available for military family housing.
``(2) The term `plant replacement value' means, with
respect to a covered facility, the cost to replace the covered
facility using amounts appropriated for facilities sustainment,
restoration, and modernization from the following accounts:
``(A) Operation and maintenance.
``(B) Military construction.
``(C) Research, development, test, and evaluation.
``(D) Working capital funds.''.
SEC. 2823. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
PILOT PROGRAM FOR USE OF COST SAVINGS REALIZED.
Section 2679(e)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``September 30, 2025'' and inserting ``September 30, 2030''.
SEC. 2824. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INTERGOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT AGREEMENTS
FOR ORDNANCE DISPOSAL.
Section 2679(f)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new sentence: ``The term does include
ordnance disposal.''.
SEC. 2825. AUTHORITIES AVAILABLE FOR ENERGY RESILIENCE AND CONSERVATION
INVESTMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS ON PRIVATIZED UTILITY
SYSTEMS.
Section 2688 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``of a military department'' each place it
appears and inserting ``concerned'';
(2) in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following
new sentence: ``The Secretary concerned may make such a
contribution pursuant to any procurement authority available to
such Secretary, including the authority to modify an existing
services contract with the entity to which the utility system,
or a military construction contract if such contribution is in
an amount equal to the total cost of the project.''; and
(3) in subsection (k)--
(A) by striking ``to carry out a military
construction project''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(3) The Secretary of Defense or the Secretary concerned may enter
into a contract under paragraph (1) pursuant to any procurement
authority available to the Secretary, including the authority to modify
an existing services contract with the conveyee of the utility system,
or a military construction contract, if the total proposed cost of such
contract or modification is included in the materials submitted to
Congress by the Secretary of Defense in support of the budget for that
fiscal year.''.
SEC. 2826. REPEAL OF CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO ANTITERRORISM
AND FORCE PROTECTION OR URBAN-TRAINING OPERATIONS.
(a) Repeal.--Section 2859 of title 10, United States Code, is
repealed.
(b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2864 of such title is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (e); and
(2) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (e).
SEC. 2827. REPEAL OF PILOT PROGRAM AUTHORIZING OVERHEAD COST
REIMBURSEMENTS FROM MAJOR RANGE AND TEST FACILITY BASE
USERS AT CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
INSTALLATIONS.
Section 2862 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 9771 note prec) is repealed.
SEC. 2828. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PROCEDURES WITH RESPECT TO PLANNING
COORDINATION FOR GRID RESILIENCY ON MILITARY
INSTALLATIONS.
Section 2920(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
``(5) The Secretary shall establish internal processes to support
coordination with external regulatory and planning entities involved in
grid reliability, transmission infrastructure, and long-term energy
planning, in order to assess and mitigate risks to defense-critical
installations, advance the energy security objectives of the
Department, and comply with statutory mandates under this section.
``(6) Coordination under paragraph (5)--
``(A) shall include identification of mission-critical
loads and infrastructure dependencies and load profiles at or
near military installations; and
``(B) may include consultation with relevant Federal and
non-Federal entities.''.
SEC. 2829. MASTER PLANS FOR SERVICE ACADEMIES.
(a) Plans Required.--Each Secretary of a military department shall
develop a master plan for each Service Academy under the jurisdiction
of the Secretary to comprehensively address infrastructure requirements
of such Service Academy. Each master plan shall include the following:
(1) Consideration of the requirements of subparagraphs (A)
through (D) of section 2864(a)(2) of title 10, United States
Code.
(2) For the Service Academy that is the subject of a master
plan--
(A) a list of infrastructure located at the Service
Academy that is in poor or failing condition on or
before the date described in subsection (c);
(B) a plan for replacing, recapitalizing, or
renovating such infrastructure not later than five
years after such date; and
(C) a list of infrastructure located at the Service
Academy that--
(i) is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places (maintained under chapter 3021
of title 54, United States Code) on or before
the date described in subsection (b); or
(ii) will be eligible inclusion on the
National Register of Historic Places not later
than five years after the date of the enactment
of this Act.
(3) An assessment of risks posed by disruptions in energy
availability, risks posed by extreme weather (as defined in
section 101 of title 10 United States Code), cybersecurity
risks, and risks related to availability of clean water
applicable to the Service Academy that is the subject of a
master plan.
(b) Additional Requirement.--Each master plan required under
subsection (a) shall propose a method to address the requirements of
paragraphs (1) and (3) of such subsection not later than five years
after the date described in subsection (c).
(c) Deadline.--Each master plan required under subsection (a) shall
be completed no later than September 30, 2027.
(d) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military department shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives a briefing on the timeline for the completion of the
master plans required under subsection (a).
(e) Submission of Plan.--Not later than 30 days after the date on
which a Secretary of a military department completes a master plan
required under subsection (a) or December 1, 2027, whichever is
earlier, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a copy of the
master plan.
(f) Service Academy Defined.--In this section, the term ``Service
Academy'' has the meaning given in section 347 of title 10, United
States Code.
SEC. 2830. REVIEW OF UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA APPLICABLE TO MILITARY
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS; REPORT.
(a) Review Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Energy, Installations, and Environment, shall conduct a
comprehensive review of all Unified Facilities Criteria
applicable to military construction projects that the Secretary
determines--
(A) contribute to the extent to which military
construction projects incur greater costs than
substantially similar commercial construction projects;
(B) are outdated, redundant, or unnecessarily
burdensome; or
(C) could be consolidated or eliminated to improve
the efficiency of military construction projects.
(2) Considerations.--In conducting such review, the
Secretary of Defense shall--
(A) consider the unique operational requirements
and security considerations of the Department of
Defense; and
(B) ensure any revisions to the Unified Facilities
Criteria the Secretary recommends pursuant to such
review would maintain the mission readiness and force
protection standards of the Department.
(b) Elements.--Pursuant to such review, the Secretary shall--
(1) identify criteria in the Unified Facilities Criteria
that the Secretary determines--
(A) contribute disproportionately to cost premiums
for military construction projects, particularly such
standards that are not commonly required in
substantially similar commercial construction projects;
or
(B) neither reflect relevant industry standards as
of the date of the enactment of this Act nor Department
of Defense-specific needs that are not addressed in
relevant State codes;
(2) analyze whether such criteria are mandated by law,
regulation, or internal policy, and the origin of such
criteria;
(3) evaluate whether--
(A) such criteria could be modified or eliminated
without compromising safety and mission readiness; and
(B) standards for substantially similar commercial
construction projects could be substituted for such
criteria to improve cost-effectiveness and efficiency
of military construction projects.
(c) 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 on the findings of the review
required under subsection (a) that includes the following:
(1) A list of criteria in the Unified Facilities Criteria
the Secretary--
(A) determines contributes to the extent to which
military construction projects incur greater costs than
substantially similar commercial construction projects;
and
(B) recommends for revision, replacement, or
recision pursuant to such review.
(2) For each such criteria, an explanation of the reasons
for the recommendation of the Secretary.
(3) An explanation of the anticipated cost savings and
performance implications the Secretary estimates would result
from each recommended revision, replacement, or recision.
(4) A plan and timeline for implementation of each
recommended revision, replacement, or recision.
(5) Policy or legislative recommendations the Secretary
determines are necessary to support such implementations.
(6) An explanation of how the Secretary will ensure that
critical defense-specific standards will be preserved during
any revisions, replacements, or recisions implemented pursuant
to the review.
(d) Military Construction Project Defined.--In this section, the
term ``military construction project'' has the meaning given such term
in section 2801 of title 10, United States Code.
SEC. 2831. ANNUAL REPORT ON COST PREMIUM FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN
FACILITIES.
(a) Report Required.--Not later than March 1, 2026, and annually
thereafter for five years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that includes a detailed
quantitative and qualitative assessment of the cost premium for
construction of facilities selected under subsection (b).
(b) Selection of Facilities.--The Secretary shall select not more
than five facilities to include in the report required under subsection
(a), which may include the following:
(1) A unit of covered military unaccompanied housing (as
defined in section 2856 of title 10, United States Code).
(2) A military child development center (as defined in
section 1800 of such title).
(3) An administrative facility located on a military
installation.
(4) Military family housing.
(5) Military aircraft hangars and runways.
(6) Physical fitness centers located on military
installations.
(c) Contents.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) The cost premium, expressed as a percentage, for the
facilities selected under subsection (b).
(2) A detailed assessment of the factors contributing to
cost premium, including--
(A) compliance with the Unified Facilities
Criteria/DoD Building Code (UFC 1-200-01) and any other
design requirements specific to military construction
projects;
(B) compliance with UFC 4-010-01 titled ``DoD
Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings'';
(C) prevailing wage and labor requirements;
(D) Federal procurement requirements contained in
the Federal Acquisition Regulation and the Department
of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition
Regulation;
(E) security requirements relating to access to
military installations; and
(F) requirements relating to sustainability and
energy efficiency.
(d) Recommendations.--Each report required under subsection (a)
shall include recommendations for the following:
(1) Proposed statutory, regulatory, or policy reforms to
reduce the cost premium for military construction without
compromising mission needs.
(2) Best practices from the private sector and State or
local government construction projects that could improve cost
efficiency for military construction projects.
(3) Alternative construction methodologies and procurement
strategies that could mitigate the cost premium for military
construction.
(e) Cost Premium for Military Construction Defined.--In this
section, the term ``cost premium'', with respect to a facility, means
the difference between--
(1) the cost to construct a new facility carried out by the
Secretary of Defense; and
(2) the estimated cost to construct a similar facility
carried out by a private entity, as adjusted for size,
geographic location, and function of such facility.
SEC. 2832. HISTORICAL MARKER COMMEMORATING EFFECTS OF RADIATION
EXPOSURE AT HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE AND WHITE SANDS
MISSILE RANGE.
(a) Historical Markers Required.--
(1) Holloman air force base.--The Secretary of the Air
Force shall place a historical marker as described in
subsection (b) in a publicly accessible location at the
Holloman Air Force Base.
(2) White sands missile range.--The Secretary of the Army
shall place a historical marker as described in subsection (b)
in a publicly accessible location at the White Sands Missile
Range.
(b) Required Information.--A historical marker described in
subsection (a) shall commemorate the effects of radiation exposure on
communities in New Mexico as a result of the Manhattan Project and the
nuclear test conducted at the Trinity Site. Such historical marker
shall include, at a minimum, the following:
(1) An unclassified description of the history of the
Manhattan Project and its purpose, including a description of
the nuclear test conducted at the Trinity Site.
(2) A description of how the classified nature of the
Manhattan Project and the nuclear test conducted at the Trinity
Site led to the unknowing exposure of individuals in
communities located downwind from such testing to radiological
byproducts and associated consequences of such byproducts.
(c) Briefing Required.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force and Secretary
of the Army shall jointly provide to the Committees on Armed Services
of the House of Representatives and Senate a briefing on the
implementation of the requirements of this section.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``Manhattan Project'' means the Federal
military program to develop an atomic bomb ending on December
31, 1946.
(2) The term ``Trinity Site'' means the location in the
Jornada del Muerto desert near Alamogordo, New Mexico, where a
nuclear weapon was detonated on July 16, 1945.
SEC. 2833. NAME OF DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY MILITARY INSTALLATION,
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA.
The military installation under the jurisdiction of the Department
of the Army located in Augusta, Georgia, shall after the date of the
enactment of this Act be known and designated as ``Fort Shugart
Gordon''. Any reference to such military installation in any law,
regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States
shall be considered a reference to Fort Shugart Gordon.
SEC. 2834. NAME OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY MILITARY INSTALLATION
LOCATED IN MUSCOGEE COUNTY AND CHATTAHOOCHEE COUNTY,
GEORGIA.
The military installation under the jurisdiction of the Department
of the Army located in Muscogee County and Chattahoochee County,
Georgia, shall on and after the date of the enactment of this Act be
known and designated as ``Fort Moore'', in commemoration of Lieutenant
General Harold G. Moore, Jr., United States Army, and Mrs. Julia
Compton Moore. Any reference to such military installation in any law,
regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States
shall be considered a reference to Fort Moore.
Subtitle D--Land Conveyances
SEC. 2841. EXTENSION OF SUNSET FOR LAND CONVEYANCE, SHARPE ARMY DEPOT,
LATHROP, CALIFORNIA.
Section 2833(g) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is amended
by striking ``five years'' and inserting ``10 years''.
SEC. 2842. LAND CONVEYANCE, FORMER CURTIS BAY DEPOT, MARYLAND.
(a) Conveyance Authorized.--
(1) In general.--The Administrator of General Services, in
consultation with the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency
may convey to the Maryland Economic Development Corporation (in
this section, referred to as ``MEDCO''), all right, title, and
interest of the United States in and to a parcel of real
property, including improvements thereon, consisting of
approximately 435.00 acres at 710 Ordnance Road, the former
Curtis Bay Depot for the purpose of economic development.
(2) Consultation with coast guard.--In carrying out the
conveyance under this subsection, the Administrator shall
consult with the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to
matters concerning the equities of the Coast Guard in areas in
proximity to such parcel of real property.
(b) Consideration Required.--As consideration for the conveyance
under subsection (a), MEDCO shall provide an amount that is equivalent
to the fair market value to the Federal Buildings Fund for the right,
title, and interest conveyed under such subsection, based on an
appraisal approved by the Administrator. The consideration under this
subsection may be provided by cash payment, in-kind regulatory closure,
or a combination thereof, at such time as the Administrator may
require.
(c) Payment of Costs of Conveyance.--
(1) Payment required.--The Administrator may require MEDCO
to cover all costs (except costs for environmental remediation
of the property) to be incurred by the Administrator, or to
reimburse the Administrator for costs incurred by the
Administrator, to carry out the conveyance under this section,
including survey costs, costs for environmental documentation,
and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance.
If amounts are collected from MEDCO in advance of the
Administrator incurring the actual costs, and the amount
collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the
Administrator to carry out the conveyance, the Administrator
shall refund the excess amount to MEDCO.
(2) Treatment of amounts received.--Amounts received under
paragraph (1) as reimbursement for costs incurred by the
Administrator to carry out the conveyance under subsection (a)
shall remain available until expended.
(d) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal
description of the property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall
be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Administrator.
(e) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The conveyance under this
section shall be subject to the following:
(1) The Administrator may require such additional terms and
conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection
(a) as the Administrator considers appropriate to protect the
interests of the United States.
(2) MEDCO shall execute a purchase and sale agreement
within one year of enactment of this legislation.
(3) The conveyance will be on an ``as-is, where-is'' basis
via quitclaim deed subject to an access easement to the U. S.
Army Reserve Facility along the shoreline of Curtis Bay.
(4) The conveyance will be in compliance with the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9620(h)).
(5) To the maximum extent possible, the Federal Government
shall incorporate land use controls to satisfy CERCLA
requirements for the purpose of expediting disposition and
subsequent redevelopment.
Subtitle E--Modifications to Unspecified Minor Military Construction
SEC. 2851. DEADLINE FOR CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF DECISIONS TO
CARRY OUT CERTAIN UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS.
Section 2805(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``shall notify'' and inserting ``shall
submit, in an electronic medium pursuant to section 480 of this
title, to'';
(2) by inserting ``a notification'' after ``appropriate
committees of Congress''; and
(3) by striking ``, of the justification'' and all that
follows through ``of this title.'' and inserting ``by not later
than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary concerned
obligates funds for the project. Such notification shall
include, with respect to the project, a description, a
justification, and an estimation of the total cost to the
United States.''.
SEC. 2852. MODIFICATION TO UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
AUTHORITY FOR LABORATORY REVITALIZATION PROJECTS.
Section 2805 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2) of subsection (b), by striking
``$4,000,000'' and inserting ``$6,000,000'';
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) by striking ``$9,000,000'' each place it
appears and inserting ``$20,000,000'';
(B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``and that costs
more than the amount specified in subsection (b)(2)''
after ``to which this subsection applies'';
(C) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph
(6); and
(D) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following
new paragraphs:
``(4)(A) The Secretary concerned shall review, on an annual basis,
the thresholds for funding specified in this section to determine
whether such thresholds should be increased.
``(B) In making a determination under subparagraph (A), the
Secretary of concerned shall consider the UFC 3-701-01 DoD Facilities
Pricing Guide.
``(5) If the Secretary concerned makes a decision to increase a
threshold for funding specified in this section, the Secretary
concerned shall notify the appropriate committees of Congress of such
decision and the facts concerning the increase to such threshold. Such
increase may take effect only after the end of the 14-day period
beginning on the date the notification is received by such appropriate
committees of Congress in an electronic medium pursuant to section 480
of this title.''; and
(3) by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following:
``(f) Adjustment of Dollar Limitations for Location.--During the
period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Military
Construction Act for Fiscal Year 2026 and ending on September 30, 2028,
the Secretary concerned shall adjust the dollar limitations specified
in this section applicable to an unspecified minor military
construction project to reflect the area construction cost index for
military construction projects published by the Department of Defense
during the prior fiscal year for the location of the project, except
that no limitation specified in this section may exceed $30,000,000 as
the result of any adjustment made under this subsection.''.
SEC. 2853. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR INDO-PACIFIC POSTURE
UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Section 2810(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (10 U.S.C. 2805 note) is amended by striking
``$30,000,000'' and inserting ``$50,000,000''.
SEC. 2854. AMENDMENTS TO DEFENSE LABORATORY MODERNIZATION PROGRAM.
Section 2805(g)(5) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``$150,000,000'' and inserting ``$300,000,000''.
SEC. 2855. TRANSFER OF DEFENSE LABORATORY MODERNIZATION PROGRAM
AUTHORITY TO PROVISION OF LAW WITH RESPECT TO MILITARY
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR RESEARCH, TEST, DEVELOPMENT,
AND EVALUATION.
Subsection (g) of section 2805 of title 10, United States Code (as
amended by section 2854), is--
(1) transferred to the end of section 2810 of such title;
and
(2) redesignated as subsection (f) of such section.
SEC. 2856. AUTHORITY OF A SECRETARY CONCERNED TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN
UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.
Section 2815(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by inserting ``, including unspecified minor military
construction projects not otherwise authorized by law,'' after
``military construction projects''; and
(2) by striking ``in accordance with'' and all that follows
through the end of the subsection and inserting the following:
``in accordance with--
``(1) section 2802 of this title (except as provided in
subsection (e)); or
``(2) section 2805 of this title.''.
Subtitle F--Limitations and Other Matters
SEC. 2861. MODIFICATION TO DEFINITION OF MILITARY INSTALLATION
RESILIENCE.
Section 101(f)(8) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``or from'' before ``anticipated or
unanticipated changes in environmental conditions''; and
(2) by inserting ``, energy or water disruptions, or human-
induced hazards with respect to the environment'' before ``,
that do''.
SEC. 2862. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND
IMPROVEMENT OF COMMISSARY STORE FACILITIES.
Section 2685 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following:
``(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to prohibit the Secretary of Defense from using proceeds from
commissary store sales or appropriated funds to acquire, lease,
construct, convert, expand, improve, repair, maintain, or equip the
physical infrastructure of commissary stores and central product
processing facilities of the defense commissary system.
``(g) Annual Report on Unfunded Commissary Priorities.--(1)
Annually and not later than ten 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, United States Code, the Director of the
Defense Commissary Agency shall submit to the Secretary of Defense, the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on
unfunded priorities of the Department of Defense related to commissary
facilities.
``(2) Each report under paragraph (1) shall include, 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 were to be funded in
whole or in part.
``(B) The additional amount of funds recommended in
connection with the objectives identified under subparagraph
(A).
``(C) Account information with respect to such priority.
``(3) The Director of the Defense Commissary Agency shall ensure
that the unfunded priorities covered by a report under paragraph (1)
are listed in the order of urgency, as determined by the Director.
``(4) In this subsection, the term `unfunded priority', with
respect to a fiscal year, means an activity related to commissary
facilities that--
``(A) is not funded in the budget of the President for that
fiscal year;
``(B) is necessary to address commissary facilities safety,
capacity, usability, and reliability needs; and
``(C) would have been recommended for funding through such
budget if additional resources had been available.''.
SEC. 2863. EXPANSION OF EXCEPTIONS TO RESTRICTION ON DEVELOPMENT OF
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IN CONNECTION WITH REALIGNMENT OF
MARINE CORPS FORCES IN ASIA PACIFIC REGION.
Section 2844(b)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2017 is amended by inserting ``, including operations and
maintenance for the curation of archeological and cultural artifacts.''
after ``artifacts''.
SEC. 2864. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO MANAGEMENT OF LAND
AND CULTURAL RESOURCES LOCATED ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.
(a) Land Management Agreements.--Section 103A of the Sikes Act
(Public Law 86-797; 16 U.S.C. 670c-1) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the heading, by striking ``of Secretary of
Military Department'' and inserting ``to Enter Into
Cooperative Agreements''; and
(B) by striking ``of a military department'' and
inserting ``of a military department, or the Secretary
of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard
when the Coast Guard is not operating as a service in
the Navy,'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, or the
Department of Homeland Security with respect to the
Coast Guard when the Coast Guard is not operating as a
service in the Navy,'' after ``Department of Defense'';
and
(B) in paragraph (3)--
(i) by inserting ``or the Secretary of
Homeland Security'' after ``Secretary of
Defense''; and
(ii) by striking ``congressional defense
committees'' and inserting ``appropriate
congressional committees''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(d) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this
section, the term `appropriate congressional committees' means--
``(1) the Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate;
``(2) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of
the House of Representatives;
``(3) the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of
Representatives; and
``(4) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate.''.
(b) Agreements With Respect to Cultural Resources.--Section 2684(a)
of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Secretary of
a military department'' and inserting ``Secretary concerned''.
(c) Agreements With Respect to Encroachment.--Section 2684a of
title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``Secretary of a military
department'' and inserting ``Secretary concerned''; and
(B) by striking the comma after ``National Guard
installation'';
(2) in subsection (b)(2), by striking ``concerned'';
(3) in subsection (c), by striking ``Secretary of a
military department'' and inserting ``Secretary concerned'';
(4) in subsection (e)(4)--
(A) in subparagraph (D)(i)--
(i) by inserting ``and, with respect to
matters concerning the Coast Guard, to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate'' after ``House of
Representatives''; and
(ii) in subclause (I), by inserting
``concerned'' after ``Secretary''; and
(B) in subparagraph (E)(i), by inserting ``, the
Department of Homeland Security,'' after ``Department
of Defense'';
(5) in subsection (h)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``of the military
departments'' and inserting ``concerned''; and
(ii) by inserting ``and, with respect to
the Coast Guard, to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House
of Representatives and the Committee on
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the
Senate'' after ``House of Representatives'';
and
(B) in paragraph (2)(F), by inserting ``or the
Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to matters
concerning the Coast Guard when the Coast Guard is not
operating as a service in the Navy'' after ``Secretary
of Defense'';
(6) in subsection (j), by inserting ``Coast Guard,'' after
``Space Force,'' each place it appears; and
(7) in subsection (k)--
(A) by striking paragraph (1); and
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as
paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively.
SEC. 2865. LIMITATION ON THE USE OF FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTING CERTAIN
ENERGY EFFICIENCY BUILDING CODES.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of
Defense may be obligated or expended to implement section 305(a)(3)(D)
of the Energy Conservation and Production Act (42 U.S.C.
6834(a)(3)(D)), or any rules or regulations issued under such section,
on property owned or leased by the Secretary of Defense or property
used for purposes of national defense, unless the Secretary of Defense
determines that such implementation would enhance military readiness,
operational effectiveness, mitigate contested logistics risk, or
increase mission assurance.
SEC. 2866. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR CONTRAVENTION OR REVERSAL OF
IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF COMMISSION ON THE
NAMING OF CERTAIN ITEMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made
available by this Act may be used to contravene or reverse the
implementation of the recommendations of the commission on the naming
of items of the Department of Defense that commemorate the Confederate
States of America or any person who served voluntarily with the
Confederate States of America established pursuant to section 370 of
the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 113 note).
SEC. 2867. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS TO REDUCE CAPABILITIES OR
STAFFING OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MILITARY TREATMENT
FACILITIES LOCATED INSIDE THE UNITED STATES.
(a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026 for the
Department of Defense may be used to reduce the mission capabilities or
staffing at a military treatment facility under the jurisdiction of the
Department of Defense located inside the United States until the date
on which the Secretary submits to the Committees on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives and the Senate and the Comptroller General
of the United States a cost-benefit analysis that includes, with
respect to the military treatment facility--
(1) an identification of the average daily patient load;
(2) an estimate of the savings to the United States that
would arise from a reduction in mission capabilities or
staffing;
(3) an estimate of the cost to the United States to--
(A) transfer the functions of the military
treatment facility--
(i) to a medical facility under the
jurisdiction of the Department of Veterans
Affairs; or
(ii) private health care facilities to
furnish health care to eligible beneficiaries
using TRICARE; and
(B) maintain infrastructure used by the military
treatment facility as of the date of the enactment of
this Act that the Secretary intends to--
(i) close;
(ii) convert to an outpatient health care
facility; or
(iii) use for a non-medical purpose;
(4) an estimate of the increase to transportation costs
with respect to medical care for individuals who receive at the
medical treatment facility that would arise from a reduction in
mission capabilities or staffing;
(5) a list of non-Department of Defense medical facilities
located within 20 miles of the medical treatment facilities
that provide medical care that is substantially similar to the
medical care provided by the medical treatment facility;
(6) a plan for the disposition of medical equipment and
other Department-owned assets pursuant to a reduction in
mission capabilities or staffing; and
(7) an assessment of the effects of such a reduction on
military readiness.
(b) Comptroller General Report.--Not later than 30 days after any
date on which the Secretary submits a cost-benefit analysis under
subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees
on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate an
independent assessment of the cost-benefit analysis.
SEC. 2868. NOTICE RELATING TO CONTRACTS OR OTHER AGREEMENTS TO
ESTABLISH AN ENDURING LOCATION IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY.
(a) Notification Required.--Not later than 30 days after the date
on which the Secretary of Defense, a Secretary of a military
department, or a combatant commander enters into a contract or other
agreement to establish an enduring location (as described in section
2687a of title 10, United States Code) in a foreign country for
purposes of supporting members of the Armed Forces in such foreign
country, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to appropriate
congressional defense committees a notification of such action.
(b) Contents.--The notification described in subsection (a) shall
include, with respect to the foreign country to which such contract or
other agreement relates, a determination of whether a unit of a foreign
security force of such foreign country has committed a gross violation
of human rights (as described in section 362 of title 10, United States
Code).
SEC. 2869. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR COORDINATION OF
DEFENSE SITES WITHIN AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY OF JOINT
REGION MARIANAS.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Commander of Joint Region Marianas shall
designate an official to be responsible for, in coordination with
appropriate officials of the military departments (as defined in
section 101 of title 10, United States Code) and the United States
Indo-Pacific Command--
(1) coordinating Department of Defense-wide efforts with
respect to the management of defense sites within the Joint
Region Marianas area of responsibility;
(2) ensuring the continuity of such efforts at such defense
sites, including necessary infrastructure investments; and
(3) ensuring clear and consistent communication to such
Federal, State, and local officials with respect to the needs
and priorities of the Department of Defense for such defense
sites.
(b) Selection.--In making the designation under subsection (a), the
Commander of Joint Region Marianas may appoint an individual with a
significant background and expertise in--
(1) relevant legal and technical aspects related to land
use or real estate issues; and
(2) working with officials at all levels of government.
(c) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which
the Commander of Joint Region Marianas designates an individual
pursuant to subsection (a), the Commander shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the
Senate and appropriate officials of the defense sites within the Joint
Region Marianas area of responsibility a notification that includes the
name and contact information of such individual.
(d) Defense Site Defined.--In this section, the term ``defense
site'' has the meaning given such term in section 2710 of title 10,
United States Code.
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.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of
Energy for fiscal year 2026 for the activities of the National Nuclear
Security Administration in carrying out programs as specified in the
funding table in section 4701.
SEC. 3102. DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of
Energy for fiscal year 2026 for defense environmental cleanup
activities in carrying out programs as specified in the funding table
in section 4701.
SEC. 3103. OTHER DEFENSE ACTIVITIES.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of
Energy for fiscal year 2026 for other defense activities in carrying
out programs as specified in the funding table in section 4701.
SEC. 3104. NUCLEAR ENERGY.
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of
Energy for fiscal year 2026 for nuclear energy as specified in the
funding table in section 4701.
Subtitle B--Program Authorizations
SEC. 3111. PLUTONIUM PIT PRODUCTION CAPACITY.
Section 4219 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2538a) is
amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (f), (g), and (h) as
subsections (g), (i), and (h), respectively;
(2) by moving subsection (i), as so redesignated, so as to
appear after subsection (h), as so redesignated;
(3) in subsection (i), as so redesignated, by striking
``this subsection'' and inserting ``this section''; and
(4) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new
subsection (f):
``(f) Capacity.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of
Energy shall--
``(1) ensure that Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los
Alamos, New Mexico, has the ability to reliably produce not
less than 30 war reserve plutonium pits annually; and
``(2) ensure that the Savannah River Plutonium Processing
Facility at the Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina, has
the ability to reliably produce not less than 50 war reserve
plutonium pits annually.''.
SEC. 3112. STOCKPILE RESPONSIVENESS AND RAPID CAPABILITIES PROGRAMS OF
THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.
(a) In General.--Subtitle A of title XLII of the Atomic Energy
Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2521 et seq.) is amended--
(1) in section 4220(c)--
(A) in paragraph (3)--
(i) by striking ``Periodically'' and
inserting ``Continually''; and
(ii) by inserting ``integrated system
demonstrations,'' after ``flight testing,'';
and
(B) in paragraph (4)--
(i) by striking ``Shorten'' and inserting
``Develop technologies for transition to a
nuclear stockpile life extension program or new
nuclear weapon program project that have the
potential to reduce''; and
(ii) by striking ``and timelines to
minimize'' and all that follows through the end
of the paragraph and inserting ``cost and
schedule''; and
(2) by adding at the end of the following new section:
``SEC. 4225. RAPID CAPABILITIES PROGRAM.
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Energy, acting through the
Administrator and in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall
carry out a program (to be known as the `rapid capabilities program')
to develop new nuclear weapons or modified nuclear weapons that meet
military requirements.
``(b) Objectives.--The program under subsection (a) shall have the
following objectives:
``(1) Identify and assess potential design concepts for
rapid development feasability.
``(2) Carry out projects with the goal of achieving first
production unit within 5 years of project initiation.
``(3) Utilize non-traditional approaches, system-specific
requirements, and tailored risk-acceptance processes to
favorably balance cost, schedule, and capability.
``(4) Maximize reuse of existing components, non-serial
manufacturing, and limited production quantities.
``(5) Minimize distribution to other major nuclear weapons
stockpile modernization programs.
``(6) Develop institutional expertise within the nuclear
security enterprise for rapid execution of all phases for the
joint nuclear weapons life cycle process.
``(c) Program Budget.--In accordance with the requirements under
section 4209, for each budget submitted by the President to Congress
under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, the amounts
requested for the program under this section shall be clearly
identified in the budget justification materials submitted to Congress
in support of that budget.
``(d) Joint Nuclear Weapons Life Cycle Process Defined.--In this
section, the term `joint nuclear weapons life cycle process' means the
process developed and maintained by the Secretary of Defense and the
Secretary of Energy for the development, production, maintenance, and
retirement of nuclear weapons.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for such Act is
amended by inserting after the item relating to section 4224 the
following new item:
``Sec. 4225. Rapid capabilities program.''.
Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters
SEC. 3121. MODIFICATION TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO
NUCLEAR WEAPONS STOCKPILE STEWARDSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND
RESPONSIVENESS PLAN.
Section 4203 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2523) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking paragraph (1);
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as
paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively, and adjusting the
margins accordingly; and
(C) in paragraph (1), as so redesignated--
(i) by striking ``subsection (d)'' and
inserting ``subsection (c)'';
(ii) by striking ``March 15 of each odd-
numbered year'' and inserting ``45 days after
each date on which a budget for an odd-numbered
fiscal year is submitted to Congress''; and
(iii) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated,
by striking ``summaries and reports'' and
inserting ``report'';
(2) by striking subsection (c);
(3) by redesignating subsections (d) through (f) as
subsections (c) through (e), respectively; and
(4) in subsections (c) and (d), as so redesignated, by
striking ``subsection (b)(2)'' each place it appears and
inserting ``subsection (b)(1)''.
SEC. 3122. ASSESSMENT OF THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
SPENT FUEL HANDLING RECAPITALIZATION PROJECT.
(a) In General.--The Deputy Administrator for Naval Reactors of the
National Nuclear Security Administration shall carry out an independent
assessment of the Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project.
(b) Elements.--The assessment required under subsection (a) shall
include, with respect to such project--
(1) a root cause analysis to determine the underlying
causes of the cost overruns, schedule delays and performance
shortcomings;
(2) an analysis of--
(A) the quality assurance program of such project;
and
(B) the corrective action processes and application
of standards for nuclear quality assurance under such
quality assurance program; and
(3) any other matter the Deputy Administrator determines
appropriate.
(c) Submission to Congress.--Not later than 30 days after the date
on which the Deputy Administrator completes the assessment required
under subsection (a), the Deputy Administrators shall submit to the
congressional defense committees and the Comptroller General of the
United States a report that includes the findings of such assessments.
SEC. 3123. LIMITATION RELATING TO RECLASSIFICATION OF HIGH-LEVEL WASTE.
(a) Limitation.--Except as provided by subsection (b), none of the
funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
available for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Energy may be
obligated or expended by the Secretary of Energy to apply the
interpretation of high-level radioactive waste described in the notice
published by the Secretary titled ``Supplemental Notice Concerning U.S.
Department of Energy Interpretation of High-Level Radioactive Waste''
(84 Fed. Reg. 26835), or successor notice, with respect to such waste
located in the State of Washington.
(b) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the limitation under
subsection (a) relating to the reclassification of high-level
radioactive waste if--
(1) the Secretary submits to the appropriate congressional
committees a notice of the waiver that includes--
(A) a justification for such reclassification;
(B) documentation from both the Environmental
Protection Agency and the Department of Ecology of the
State of Washington that indicates that such Agency and
Department, respectively, concur with such
reclassification, as required by the Hanford Federal
Facility Agreement and Consent Order, signed on January
10, 2025; and
(2) a period of 60 days has elapsed following the
submission of such notice.
(c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the following:
(1) The Committees on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives and the Senate.
(2) The Subcommittees on Energy and Water Development of
the Committees on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives and the Senate.
SEC. 3124. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT WITH RESPECT TO NUCLEAR POWER IN
GUAM.
(a) Notification.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the
Secretary of Defense shall, not later than 180 days before any date on
which the Secretary carries out the placement of a nuclear reactor in
Guam, submit to Congress and the Governor of Guam a notification of
such placement.
(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to a nuclear reactor
aboard a naval vessel.
(c) Nuclear Reactor Defined.--In this section, the term ``nuclear
reactor'' has the meaning given the term ``advanced nuclear reactor''
in section 951 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16271).
TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD
SEC. 3201. AUTHORIZATION.
There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026,
$45,000,000 for the operation of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety
Board under chapter 21 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2286
et seq.).
TITLE XXXIV--NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES
SEC. 3401. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) Amount.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary of Energy $13,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 for the purpose of
carrying out activities under chapter 869 of title 10, United States
Code, relating to the naval petroleum reserves.
(b) Period of Availability.--Funds appropriated pursuant to the
authorization of appropriations in subsection (a) shall remain
available until expended.
TITLE XXXV--MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
Subtitle A--Maritime Administration
SEC. 3501. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR MARITIME ADMINISTRATION.
(a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the
Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2026, for programs
associated with maintaining the United States Merchant Marine, the
following amounts:
(1) For expenses necessary to support the United States
Merchant Marine Academy, $201,500,000, of which--
(A) $101,500,000 shall be for Academy operations;
(B) $50,000,000 shall be for facilities maintenance
and repair and equipment; and
(C) $50,000,000 shall be for the development of a
design-build plan for the phased rehabilitation,
modernization, and construction of facilities and
infrastructure at the United States Merchant Marine
Academy in accordance with the Campus Modernization
Plan required by section 51329 of title 46, United
States Code, as added by section 3531.
(2) For expenses necessary to support the State maritime
academies, $58,800,000, of which--
(A) $4,800,000 shall be for the Student Incentive
Payment Program;
(B) $13,000,000 shall be for direct payments for
State maritime academies;
(C) $12,000,000 shall be for training ship fuel
assistance;
(D) $4,000,000 shall be for offsetting the costs of
training ship sharing; and
(E) $25,000,000 shall be for maintenance and repair
of State maritime academy training vessels.
(3) For expenses necessary to support the National Security
Multi-Mission Vessel program, including funds for construction
and necessary expenses to construct shoreside infrastructure to
support such vessels, $75,000,000.
(4) For expenses necessary to support Maritime
Administration operations and programs, $105,500,000, of
which--
(A) $15,000,000 shall be for the maritime
environmental and technical assistance program under
section 50307 of title 46, United States Code;
(B) $15,000,000 shall be for the United States
marine highway program, including to make grants
authorized under section 55601 of title 46, United
States Code;
(C) $2,000,000 shall be for the Office of
Environment and Compliance, including to assist in the
environmental review of grant and permit programs
administered by the Maritime Administration; and
(D) $73,500,000 shall be for headquarters
operations expenses.
(5) For expenses necessary for the disposal of obsolete
vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet of the Maritime
Administration, $6,000,000.
(6) For expenses necessary to maintain and preserve a
United States flag merchant marine to serve the national
security needs of the United States under chapter 531 of title
46, United States Code, $390,000,000.
(7) For expenses necessary to maintain and preserve a
United States flag merchant marine to serve the national
security needs of the United States under chapter 534 of title
46, United States Code, $122,400,000.
(8) For expenses necessary for the loan guarantee program
authorized under chapter 537 of title 46, United States Code,
$33,700,000, of which--
(A) $30,000,000 may be used for the cost (as such
term is defined in section 502(5) of the Federal Credit
Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661a(5)) of loan
guarantees under the program; and
(B) $3,700,000 may be used for administrative
expenses relating to loan guarantee commitments under
the program.
(9) For expenses necessary to provide assistance to small
shipyards and for maritime training programs authorized under
section 54101 of title 46, United States Code, $105,000,000.
(10) For expenses necessary to implement the port
infrastructure development program, as authorized under section
54301 of title 46, United States Code, subject to the
limitation under subsection (b), $550,000,000, to remain
available until expended.
(b) Limitation.--
(1) In general.--No funds may be obligated or expended for
the port infrastructure development program pursuant to
subsection (a)(9) to make a grant to be used for the purchase
of fully automated cargo handling equipment that is remotely
operated or remotely monitored with or without the exercise of
human intervention or control, if the Secretary of
Transportation determines such equipment would result in a net
loss of jobs within a port or port terminal.
(2) Report.--If the Secretary makes a determination
pursuant to paragraph (1), not later than three days after the
date on which such determination is made, the Secretary shall
submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives a report that includes the data and analysis
used by the Secretary in making such determination.
Subtitle B--Maritime Infrastructure
SEC. 3511. CLARIFICATION REGARDING USE OF PORT INFRASTRUCTURE
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUNDS TO REPLACE CHINESE PORT CRANE
HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE.
Section 54301(a)(3)(A)(ii)(III) of title 46, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by striking ``including projects to improve port
resilience;'' and inserting ``including--''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new items:
``(aa) projects to improve
port resilience; and
``(bb) projects to upgrade
or replace port cranes or parts
of port cranes (including
hardware and software) that--
``(AA) were
installed or provided
by the People's
Republic of China or
any department,
ministry, center,
agency, or
instrumentality of the
Government of the
People's Republic of
China; or
``(BB) are
maintained, controlled,
or sponsored by the
People's Republic of
China or any
department, ministry,
center, agency, or
instrumentality of the
Government of the
People's Republic of
China;''.
SEC. 3512. CLARIFICATION OF CERTAIN AUTHORITIES RELATING TO DEEPWATER
PORTS.
(a) In General.--Section 5(a) of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33
U.S.C. 1504(a)) is amended by striking the first sentence and inserting
``Notwithstanding section 888(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002
(6 U.S.C. 468(b)), the Secretary shall have the authority to issue
regulations to carry out the purposes and provisions of this Act, in
accordance with the provisions of section 553 of title 5, United States
Code, without regard to subsection (a) thereof.''.
(b) NEPA Compliance.--Section 5 of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974
(33 U.S.C. 1504) is amended by striking subsection (f) and inserting
the following:
``(f) NEPA Compliance.--
``(1) Definition of lead agency.--In this subsection, the
term `lead agency' has the meaning given the term in section
111 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C.
4336e).
``(2) Lead agency.--
``(A) In general.--For all applications, the
Department of Transportation shall be the Federal lead
agency for purposes of the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
``(B) Effect of compliance.--Compliance with the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C.
4321 et seq.) in accordance with subparagraph (A) shall
fulfill the requirement of the Federal lead agency in
carrying out the responsibilities under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et
seq.) pursuant to this Act.''.
(c) Regulations.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Commandant of the Coast Guard
shall transfer the authorities provided to the Coast Guard in
part 148 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect
on the date of the enactment of this Act), except as provided
in paragraph (2), to the Secretary of Transportation.
(2) Retention of authority.--The Commandant shall retain
responsibility for authorities pertaining to design,
construction, equipment, and operation of deepwater ports and
navigational safety.
(3) Updates to authority.--As soon as practicable after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation
shall issue such regulations as are necessary to reflect the
updates to authorities prescribed by this subsection.
(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section, or the
amendments made by this section, may be construed to limit the
authorities of other governmental agencies previously delegated
authorities of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.)
or any other law.
(e) Applications.--Nothing in this section, or the amendments made
by this section, shall apply to any application submitted before the
date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 3513. ELIGIBILITY OF SHORE POWER PROJECTS UNDER PORT
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--In making port infrastructure development grants
under section 54301 of title 46, United States Code, for fiscal year
2026, the Secretary of Transportation shall treat a project described
in subsection (b) as--
(1) having met the requirements of paragraph (1) and
(6)(A)(i) of section 54301(a) of such title; and
(2) being an eligible project under section 5430l(a)(3) of
such title.
(b) Project Described.--A project described in this subsection is a
project to provide shore power at a port that services both of the
following:
(1) Passenger vessels described in section 3507(k) of title
46, United States Code.
(2) Vessels that move goods or freight.
Subtitle C--Reports
SEC. 3521. REPORT ON USE OF COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING AGENT FOR CREWING
AND OPERATION OF MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND VESSELS.
(a) In General.--Not later than April 1, 2026, the Secretary of the
Navy, in consultation with the Administrator of the Maritime
Administration, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and House of Representatives a report on the use of a commercial
contracting agent for the crewing and operation of military sealift
command vessels.
(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
contain each of the following:
(1) An assessment of whether the crewing and operation of
military sealift command vessels through the use of a
commercial contracting agent would mitigate the shortage of
civilian mariners and increase availability of military sealift
command vessels.
(2) Any examples of operations within the Military Sealift
Command being carried out through a contract, as of the date of
the enactment of this Act.
(3) An identification of potential cost savings associated
with the crewing and operation of military sealift command
vessels through the use of a commercial contracting agent.
(4) An identification of specific military sealift command
vessels or missions that may be suitable for crewing or
operation through the use of a commercial contracting agent.
Subtitle D--Other Matters
SEC. 3531. UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY CAMPUS MODERNIZATION
PLAN.
(a) Campus Modernization Plan.--Chapter 513 of title 46, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 51329. Campus modernization plan
``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall carry out a comprehensive
Campus modernization plan for the United States Merchant Marine
Academy. Such plan shall provide for each of the following:
``(1) The construction of new facilities or the significant
renovation of existing facilities to provide--
``(A) standards of training, certification, and
watchkeeping applications laboratories;
``(B) a safety of life at sea training pool;
``(C) engineering power plant laboratories;
``(D) athletic facilities that meet the needs of
both male and female midshipmen;
``(E) enhanced waterfront facilities, including a
new pier;
``(F) a visitor welcome center and main campus
security office building;
``(G) housing facilities for senior staff and
faculty; and
``(H) sufficient parking facilities for faculty,
staff, and campus visitors.
``(2) Upgrades to all classrooms and laboratories with
modern information technology infrastructure.
``(2) A campus-wide upgrade and retrofit of--
``(A) the electric distribution power grid;
``(B) the sanitary sewer system piping;
``(C) the storm drainage system; and
``(D) the drinking water system, including
development of a separate and redundant fire
suppression system.
``(3) Renovations of campus facilities to ensure that all
campus facilities--
``(A) are structurally sound;
``(B) have reliable heating and air conditioning
systems;
``(C) have functioning plumbing and electrical
systems;
``(D) are protected from the elements, including
through roof replacements and window repairs or
replacements, as needed;
``(E) are accessible in accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.
12101 et seq.); and
``(F) have working fire alarm and fire suppression
systems.
``(b) Use of Federal Construction Agent.--Consistent with the
requirements of section 3515(d)(3) of the James M. Inhofe National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263),
the Administrator shall seek to enter into an agreement with a Federal
construction agent to carry out the campus modernization plan.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 513 of
title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new item:
``51329. Campus modernization plan.''.
(c) Deadline for Implementation.--The Secretary of Transportation
shall develop and begin to implement the campus modernization plan
required under section 51329 of title 46, United States Code, by not
later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 3532. CARGOES PROCURED, FURNISHED, OR FINANCED BY UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT.
Section 55305 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a) by striking ``When the United States
Government'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (
c), when the United States Government'';
(2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (f) as
subsections (d) through (g), respectively; and
(3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
``(c) Exception.--When the Department of Transportation procures,
contracts for, or otherwise obtains for its own account, or provides
financing in any way with Federal funds or advances funds or credits,
for the furnishing or obtaining of the equipment, materials, or
commodities, the Secretary of Transportation or recipient of such
financing shall take steps necessary and practicable to ensure that 100
percent of the gross tonnage of the equipment, materials, or
commodities (computed separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo
liners, and tankers) which may be transported on ocean vessels is
transported on privately-owned commercial vessels of the United States,
as provided under subsection (b), to the extent such vessels are
available at fair and reasonable rates for commercial vessels of the
United States, in a manner that will ensure a fair and reasonable
participation of commercial vessels of the United States in those
cargoes by geographic areas.''.
SEC. 3533. TREATMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA MARITIME ACADEMY AS
A STATE MARITIME ACADEMY.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding the requirements of section 51506
of title 46, United States Code, and except as provided in subsection
(b), during the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall treat the University
of Louisiana State Maritime Academy in the same manner as a State
maritime academy under chapter 515 of title 46, United States Code.
(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply after the date on
which the University of Louisiana is fully recognized as a State
maritime academy under chapter 515 of title 46, United States Code.
SEC. 3534. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF MISSILE INSTRUMENTATION RANGE
SAFETY VESSELS.
(a) Vessel Construction.--
(1) Completion of design.--Subject to the availability of
appropriations, the Secretary of Transportation, in
consultation with the Director of the Missile Defense Agency,
shall complete the design of missile instrumentation range
safety vessels for the National Defense Reserve Fleet to allow
for the construction of such vessels to begin in fiscal year
2027.
(2) Agreement with vessel construction manager.--
Notwithstanding section 8679 of title 10, United States Code,
and subject to the availability of appropriations, the
Secretary of the Transportation, in consultation with the
Director of the Missile Defense Agency, shall seek to enter
into an agreement with an appropriate vessel construction
manager under which the vessel construction manager shall enter
into a contract for the construction of not more than two such
vessels in accordance with this section.
(3) Design standards and construction practices.--Subject
to paragraph (2), a vessel constructed pursuant to this section
shall be constructed using commercial design standards and
commercial construction practices that are consistent with the
best interests of the Federal Government.
(b) Consultation With Other Federal Entities.--The Secretary of
Transportation shall consult and coordinate with the Director of the
Missile Defense Agency and may consult with the heads of other
appropriate Federal agencies regarding the vessel referred to in
subsection (a) and activities associated with such vessel.
(c) Prohibition on Use of Funds for Used Vessels.--None of the
funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
available to carry out this section may be used for the procurement of
any used vessel.
(d) Missile Defense Agency Transfer Authority.--The Director of the
Missile Defense Agency may transfer amounts authorized to be
appropriated for the Missile Defense Agency for research, development,
test, and evaluation to the Secretary of Transportation, to be used for
the purposes authorized by this section. Any amount transferred
pursuant to this subsection shall retain its original period of
availability.
DIVISION D--FUNDING TABLES
SEC. 4001. AUTHORIZATION OF AMOUNTS IN FUNDING TABLES.
(a) In General.--Whenever a funding table in this division
specifies a dollar amount authorized for a project, program, or
activity, the obligation and expenditure of the specified dollar amount
for the project, program, or activity is hereby authorized, subject to
the availability of appropriations.
(b) Merit-based Decisions.--A decision to commit, obligate, or
expend funds with or to a specific entity on the basis of a dollar
amount authorized pursuant to subsection (a) shall--
(1) be based on merit-based selection procedures in
accordance with the requirements of sections 2304(k) and 2374
of title 10, United States Code, or on competitive procedures;
and
(2) comply with other applicable provisions of law.
(c) Relationship to Transfer and Programming Authority.--An amount
specified in the funding tables in this division may be transferred or
reprogrammed under a transfer or reprogramming authority provided by
another provision of this Act or by other law. The transfer or
reprogramming of an amount specified in such funding tables shall not
count against a ceiling on such transfers or reprogrammings under
section 1001 of this Act or any other provision of law, unless such
transfer or reprogramming would move funds between appropriation
accounts.
(d) Applicability to Classified Annex.--This section applies to any
classified annex that accompanies this Act.
(e) Oral and Written Communications.--No oral or written
communication concerning any amount specified in the funding tables in
this division shall supersede the requirements of this section.
TITLE XLI--PROCUREMENT
SEC. 4101. PROCUREMENT.
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SEC. 4101. PROCUREMENT (In Thousands of Dollars)
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FY 2026 House
Line Item Request Authorized
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AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT,
ARMY
FIXED WING
006 HADES PLATFORM, 26,850 26,850
PAYLOADS/PED, AND
INTEGRATION.
ROTARY
009 AH-64 APACHE BLOCK 1,669 91,669
IIIA REMAN.
3 additional [90,000]
aircraft.
013 UH-60 BLACKHAWK M 732,060 732,060
MODEL (MYP).
017 CH-47 HELICOPTER..... 618,798 618,798
018 CH-47 HELICOPTER AP.. 61,421 61,421
MODIFICATION OF
AIRCRAFT
027 AH-64 MODS........... 125,236 125,236
028 SCALABLE CONTROL 1,257 1,257
INTERFACE (SCI).
029 CH-47 CARGO 17,709 17,709
HELICOPTER MODS
(MYP).
034 UTILITY HELICOPTER 33,659 33,659
MODS.
036 NETWORK AND MISSION 40,472 40,472
PLAN.
037 COMMS, NAV 11,566 11,566
SURVEILLANCE.
039 AVIATION ASSURED PNT. 49,475 49,475
040 GATM ROLLUP.......... 4,651 4,651
GROUND SUPPORT
AVIONICS
045 AIRCRAFT 129,167 129,167
SURVIVABILITY
EQUIPMENT.
047 CMWS................. 38,419 38,419
048 COMMON INFRARED 225,647 215,647
COUNTERMEASURES
(CIRCM).
Prorgam decrease. [-10,000]
OTHER SUPPORT
050 COMMON GROUND 29,489 29,489
EQUIPMENT.
052 AIRCREW INTEGRATED 14,986 14,986
SYSTEMS.
053 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL.. 24,213 24,213
054 LAUNCHER, 2.75 ROCKET 1,611 1,611
AGILE PORTFOLIO
MANAGEMENT
057 SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL 726,034 744,034
SYSTEMS.
FPV/PBAS Systems. [18,000]
058 FUTURE UNMANNED 118,459 118,459
AERIAL SYSTEMS (UAS)
FAMILY.
059 GRAY EAGLE 12,351 12,351
MODIFICATIONS.
TOTAL AIRCRAFT 3,045,199 3,143,199
PROCUREMENT,
ARMY.
MISSILE PROCUREMENT,
ARMY
SURFACE-TO-AIR
MISSILE SYSTEM
002 LOWER TIER AIR AND 637,473 637,473
MISSILE DEFENSE
(AMD) SEN.
004 M-SHORAD--PROCUREMENT 679,114 679,114
006 MSE MISSILE.......... 945,905 945,905
009 PRECISION STRIKE 160,846 160,846
MISSILE (PRSM).
011 INDIRECT FIRE 830,579 820,579
PROTECTION
CAPABILITY INC 2-I.
Program decrease. [-10,000]
012 MID-RANGE CAPABILITY 82,407 82,407
(MRC).
AIR-TO-SURFACE
MISSILE SYSTEM
015 JOINT AIR-TO-GROUND 84,667 84,667
MSLS (JAGM).
017 LONG-RANGE HYPERSONIC 353,415 353,415
WEAPON.
ANTI-TANK/ASSAULT
MISSILE SYS
018 JAVELIN (AAWS-M) 329,205 329,205
SYSTEM SUMMARY.
019 TOW 2 SYSTEM SUMMARY. 11,731 11,731
020 GUIDED MLRS ROCKET 1,125,071 1,125,071
(GMLRS).
021 GUIDED MLRS ROCKET 43,156 43,156
(GMLRS) AP.
022 MLRS REDUCED RANGE 32,339 32,339
PRACTICE ROCKETS
(RRPR).
023 HIGH MOBILITY 61,503 61,503
ARTILLERY ROCKET
SYSTEM (HIMARS.
MODIFICATIONS
029 PATRIOT MODS......... 757,800 757,800
032 STINGER MODS......... 428,935 428,935
035 MLRS MODS............ 243,470 243,470
036 HIMARS MODIFICATIONS. 54,005 54,005
SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
038 SPARES AND REPAIR 6,651 6,651
PARTS.
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT &
FACILITIES
040 AIR DEFENSE TARGETS.. 12,801 12,801
AGILE PORTFOLIO
MANAGEMENT
044 LAUNCHED EFFECTS 67,816 67,816
FAMILY.
TOTAL MISSILE 6,948,889 6,938,889
PROCUREMENT,
ARMY.
PROCUREMENT OF
WEAPONS AND TRACKED
COMBAT VEHICLES,
ARMY
TRACKED COMBAT
VEHICLES
002 ARMORED MULTI PURPOSE 554,678 554,678
VEHICLE (AMPV).
004 ASSAULT BREACHER 4,079 4,079
VEHICLE (ABV).
005 M10 BOOKER........... 64,919 64,919
MODIFICATION OF
TRACKED COMBAT
VEHICLES
008 STRYKER UPGRADE...... 135,816 135,816
009 BRADLEY FIRE SUPPORT 4,684 4,684
TEAM (BFIST) VEHICLE.
010 BRADLEY PROGRAM (MOD) 157,183 157,183
011 M109 FOV 82,537 82,537
MODIFICATIONS.
012 PALADIN INTEGRATED 250,238 250,238
MANAGEMENT (PIM).
013 IMPROVED RECOVERY 155,540 155,540
VEHICLE (M88
HERCULES).
017 JOINT ASSAULT BRIDGE. 132,637 132,637
019 ABRAMS UPGRADE 740,528 752,528
PROGRAM.
Cart [12,000]
recapitalization.
021 VEHICLE PROTECTION 107,833 107,833
SYSTEMS (VPS).
WEAPONS & OTHER
COMBAT VEHICLES
024 PERSONAL DEFENSE 1,002 1,002
WEAPON (ROLL).
025 M240 MEDIUM MACHINE 5 5
GUN (7.62MM).
027 MACHINE GUN, CAL .50 4 4
M2 ROLL.
028 MORTAR SYSTEMS....... 5,807 5,807
029 LOCATION & AZIMUTH 9,477 9,477
DETERMINATION SYSTEM
(LADS.
031 PRECISION SNIPER 1,853 1,853
RIFLE.
034 NEXT GENERATION SQUAD 365,155 365,155
WEAPON.
036 HANDGUN.............. 7 7
MOD OF WEAPONS AND
OTHER COMBAT VEH
038 M777 MODS............ 2,429 2,429
042 SNIPER RIFLES 19 19
MODIFICATIONS.
043 M119 MODIFICATIONS... 4,642 4,642
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT &
FACILITIES
046 ITEMS LESS THAN $5.0M 469 469
(WOCV-WTCV).
047 PRODUCTION BASE 104,993 104,993
SUPPORT (WOCV-WTCV).
TOTAL 2,886,534 2,898,534
PROCUREMENT OF
WEAPONS AND
TRACKED COMBAT
VEHICLES, ARMY.
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, ARMY
SMALL/MEDIUM CAL
AMMUNITION
001 CTG, 5.56MM, ALL 128,283 128,283
TYPES.
002 CTG, 7.62MM, ALL 62,157 62,157
TYPES.
003 NEXT GENERATION SQUAD 426,177 426,177
WEAPON AMMUNITION.
004 CTG, HANDGUN, ALL 7,750 7,750
TYPES.
005 CTG, .50 CAL, ALL 78,199 98,199
TYPES.
Program increase. [20,000]
006 CTG, 20MM, ALL TYPES. 25,773 25,773
007 CTG, 25MM, ALL TYPES. 22,324 22,324
008 CTG, 30MM, ALL TYPES. 100,392 100,392
009 CTG, 40MM, ALL TYPES. 131,432 131,432
011 CTG, 50MM, ALL TYPES. 42,131 42,131
MORTAR AMMUNITION
012 60MM MORTAR, ALL 38,114 38,114
TYPES.
013 81MM MORTAR, ALL 41,786 41,786
TYPES.
014 120MM MORTAR, ALL 123,144 123,144
TYPES.
TANK AMMUNITION
015 CARTRIDGES, TANK, 440,152 440,152
105MM AND 120MM, ALL
TYPES.
ARTILLERY AMMUNITION
016 ARTILLERY CARTRIDGES, 80,780 80,780
75MM & 105MM, ALL
TYPES.
017 ARTILLERY PROJECTILE, 218,877 218,877
155MM, ALL TYPES.
019 PRECISION ARTILLERY 28,995 28,995
MUNITIONS.
020 ARTILLERY 168,737 168,737
PROPELLANTS, FUZES
AND PRIMERS, ALL.
MINES
021 MINES & CLEARING 42,748 42,748
CHARGES, ALL TYPES.
022 CLOSE TERRAIN SHAPING 7,860 7,860
OBSTACLE.
ROCKETS
024 SHOULDER LAUNCHED 46,089 46,089
MUNITIONS, ALL TYPES.
025 ROCKET, HYDRA 70, ALL 34,836 34,836
TYPES.
OTHER AMMUNITION
026 CAD/PAD, ALL TYPES... 12,543 12,543
027 DEMOLITION MUNITIONS, 21,409 21,409
ALL TYPES.
028 GRENADES, ALL TYPES.. 56,530 53,530
Program decrease. [-3,000]
029 SIGNALS, ALL TYPES... 36,846 36,846
030 SIMULATORS, ALL TYPES 10,821 10,821
MISCELLANEOUS
032 AMMO COMPONENTS, ALL 4,084 4,084
TYPES.
034 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 16,799 16,799
MILLION (AMMO).
035 AMMUNITION PECULIAR 16,219 16,219
EQUIPMENT.
036 FIRST DESTINATION 18,600 18,600
TRANSPORTATION
(AMMO).
037 CLOSEOUT LIABILITIES. 102 102
PRODUCTION BASE
SUPPORT
040 INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES 1,084,611 1,084,611
041 CONVENTIONAL 155,050 155,050
MUNITIONS
DEMILITARIZATION.
042 ARMS INITIATIVE...... 3,885 3,885
TOTAL 3,734,235 3,751,235
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, ARMY.
OTHER PROCUREMENT,
ARMY
TACTICAL VEHICLES
002 FAMILY OF 132,793 132,793
SEMITRAILERS.
006 GROUND MOBILITY 308,620 308,620
VEHICLES (GMV).
009 JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL 45,840 45,840
VEHICLE FAMILY OF
VEHICL.
010 TRUCK, DUMP, 20T 17,000 32,000
(CCE).
Program increase. [15,000]
011 FAMILY OF MEDIUM 85,490 85,490
TACTICAL VEH (FMTV).
012 FAMILY OF COLD 38,001 38,001
WEATHER ALL-TERRAIN
VEHICLE (C.
013 FIRETRUCKS & 39,761 39,761
ASSOCIATED
FIREFIGHTING EQUIP.
014 FAMILY OF HEAVY 202,009 202,009
TACTICAL VEHICLES
(FHTV).
019 TACTICAL WHEELED 2,660 2,660
VEHICLE PROTECTION
KITS.
020 MODIFICATION OF IN 98,728 98,728
SVC EQUIP.
NON-TACTICAL VEHICLES
023 NONTACTICAL VEHICLES, 8,462 8,462
OTHER.
COMM--JOINT
COMMUNICATIONS
029 TACTICAL NETWORK 866,347 766,347
COMMUNICATION.
Program decrease. [-100,000]
031 JCSE EQUIPMENT 5,389 5,389
(USRDECOM).
COMM--SATELLITE
COMMUNICATIONS
032 SATELLITE 114,770 114,770
COMMUNICATIONS.
036 DEFENSE ENTERPRISE 65,591 65,591
WIDEBAND SATCOM
SYSTEMS.
039 ASSURED POSITIONING, 212,469 192,469
NAVIGATION AND
TIMING.
Program decrease. [-20,000]
COMM--COMBAT
COMMUNICATIONS
046 HANDHELD MANPACK 478,435 468,435
SMALL FORM FIT (HMS).
Program decrease. [-10,000]
048 ARMY LINK 16 SYSTEMS. 133,836 133,836
051 UNIFIED COMMAND SUITE 20,010 20,010
052 COTS COMMUNICATIONS 207,402 204,402
EQUIPMENT.
Airborne SATCOM [7,000]
systems.
Program decrease. [-10,000]
054 ARMY COMMUNICATIONS & 110,678 110,678
ELECTRONICS.
COMM--INTELLIGENCE
COMM
056 CI AUTOMATION 15,290 15,290
ARCHITECTURE-INTEL.
058 MULTI-DOMAIN 108,655 88,655
INTELLIGENCE.
Program decrease. [-20,000]
INFORMATION SECURITY
060 INFORMATION SYSTEM 826 826
SECURITY PROGRAM-
ISSP.
061 COMMUNICATIONS 125,970 125,970
SECURITY (COMSEC).
066 BIOMETRIC ENABLING 65 65
CAPABILITY (BEC).
COMM--BASE
COMMUNICATIONS
070 INFORMATION SYSTEMS.. 209,378 209,378
072 BASE EMERGENCY 50,177 50,177
COMMUNICATION.
074 INSTALLATION INFO 439,373 439,373
INFRASTRUCTURE MOD
PROGRAM.
ELECT EQUIP--TACT INT
REL ACT (TIARA)
078 TITAN................ 236,314 236,314
081 COLLECTION CAPABILITY 2,935 2,935
083 DCGS-A-INTEL......... 1,087 1,087
085 TROJAN............... 37,968 37,968
086 MOD OF IN-SVC EQUIP 20,598 20,598
(INTEL SPT).
ELECT EQUIP--
ELECTRONIC WARFARE
(EW)
091 AIR VIGILANCE (AV)... 9,731 9,731
093 FAMILY OF PERSISTENT 15,382 15,382
SURVEILLANCE CAP..
094 COUNTERINTELLIGENCE/ 8,283 8,283
SECURITY
COUNTERMEASURES.
ELECT EQUIP--TACTICAL
SURV. (TAC SURV)
096 SENTINEL MODS........ 462,010 452,010
Program decrease. [-10,000]
097 NIGHT VISION DEVICES. 211,056 211,056
098 SMALL TACTICAL 2,111 2,111
OPTICAL RIFLE
MOUNTED MLRF.
099 BASE EXPEDITIARY 1,801 1,801
TARGETING AND SURV
SYS.
100 INDIRECT FIRE 27,881 27,881
PROTECTION FAMILY OF
SYSTEMS.
101 FAMILY OF WEAPON 103,607 103,607
SIGHTS (FWS).
102 ENHANCED PORTABLE 10,456 10,456
INDUCTIVE ARTILLERY
FUZE SE.
104 FORWARD LOOKING 60,765 60,765
INFRARED (IFLIR).
106 JOINT BATTLE COMMAND-- 165,395 155,395
PLATFORM (JBC-P).
Program decrease. [-10,000]
107 JOINT EFFECTS 48,715 48,715
TARGETING SYSTEM
(JETS).
109 COMPUTER BALLISTICS: 6,325 6,325
LHMBC XM32.
110 MORTAR FIRE CONTROL 3,657 3,657
SYSTEM.
111 MORTAR FIRE CONTROL 3,262 3,262
SYSTEMS
MODIFICATIONS.
112 COUNTERFIRE RADARS... 40,526 40,526
ELECT EQUIP--TACTICAL
C2 SYSTEMS
113 ARMY COMMAND POST 723,187 708,187
INTEGRATED
INFRASTRUCTURE (.
Program decrease. [-15,000]
114 FIRE SUPPORT C2 3,389 3,389
FAMILY.
115 AIR & MSL DEFENSE 33,103 33,103
PLANNING & CONTROL
SYS.
116 IAMD BATTLE COMMAND 546,480 546,480
SYSTEM.
117 AIAMD FAMILY OF 31,016 31,016
SYSTEMS (FOS)
COMPONENTS.
118 LIFE CYCLE SOFTWARE 5,175 5,175
SUPPORT (LCSS).
119 NETWORK MANAGEMENT 244,403 244,403
INITIALIZATION AND
SERVICE.
124 MOD OF IN-SVC 16,595 16,595
EQUIPMENT (ENFIRE).
ELECT EQUIP--
AUTOMATION
125 ARMY TRAINING 8,262 8,262
MODERNIZATION.
126 AUTOMATED DATA 93,804 93,804
PROCESSING EQUIP.
129 HIGH PERF COMPUTING 74,708 74,708
MOD PGM (HPCMP).
130 CONTRACT WRITING 468 468
SYSTEM.
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
131A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 1,546 1,546
CHEMICAL DEFENSIVE
EQUIPMENT
138 BASE DEFENSE SYSTEMS 143 143
(BDS).
139 CBRN DEFENSE......... 69,739 69,739
BRIDGING EQUIPMENT
142 TACTICAL BRIDGE, 69,863 69,863
FLOAT-RIBBON.
ENGINEER (NON-
CONSTRUCTION)
EQUIPMENT
150 ROBOTICS AND APPLIQUE 509 509
SYSTEMS.
151 RENDER SAFE SETS KITS 14,184 14,184
OUTFITS.
COMBAT SERVICE
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
153 HEATERS AND ECU'S.... 14,288 14,288
156 GROUND SOLDIER SYSTEM 178,850 171,850
Program decrease. [-7,000]
157 MOBILE SOLDIER POWER. 15,729 15,729
159 FIELD FEEDING 4,500 4,500
EQUIPMENT.
160 CARGO AERIAL DEL & 61,224 61,224
PERSONNEL PARACHUTE
SYSTEM.
PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT
164 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, 96,020 96,020
PETROLEUM & WATER.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
165 COMBAT SUPPORT 99,567 99,567
MEDICAL.
MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
166 MOBILE MAINTENANCE 63,311 63,311
EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS.
CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT
169 CONSTRUCTION 92,299 92,299
EQUIPMENT.
RAIL FLOAT
CONTAINERIZATION
EQUIPMENT
179 ARMY WATERCRAFT ESP.. 57,342 57,342
180 MANEUVER SUPPORT 33,949 33,949
VESSEL (MSV).
181 ITEMS LESS THAN $5.0M 18,217 18,217
(FLOAT/RAIL).
GENERATORS
182 GENERATORS AND 89,073 89,073
ASSOCIATED EQUIP.
MATERIAL HANDLING
EQUIPMENT
184 FAMILY OF FORKLIFTS.. 12,576 12,576
TRAINING EQUIPMENT
185 COMBAT TRAINING 49,025 49,025
CENTERS SUPPORT.
186 TRAINING DEVICES, 189,306 189,306
NONSYSTEM.
187 SYNTHETIC TRAINING 166,402 166,402
ENVIRONMENT (STE).
189 GAMING TECHNOLOGY IN 7,320 7,320
SUPPORT OF ARMY
TRAINING.
TEST MEASURE AND DIG
EQUIPMENT (TMD)
191 INTEGRATED FAMILY OF 38,784 38,784
TEST EQUIPMENT
(IFTE).
193 TEST EQUIPMENT 51,119 51,119
MODERNIZATION
(TEMOD).
OTHER SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
195 PHYSICAL SECURITY 136,315 136,315
SYSTEMS (OPA3).
196 BASE LEVEL COMMON 19,452 19,452
EQUIPMENT.
197 MODIFICATION OF IN- 31,452 31,452
SVC EQUIPMENT (OPA-
3).
198 BUILDING, PRE-FAB, 10,490 10,490
RELOCATABLE.
200 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR 93,777 93,777
TEST AND EVALUATION.
OPA2
205 INITIAL SPARES--C&E.. 7,254 7,254
AGILE PORTFOLIO
MANAGEMENT
207 COUNTER-SMALL 306,568 306,568
UNMANNED AERIAL
SYSTEM (C-SUAS).
208 ELECTRONIC WARFARE... 24,547 24,547
209 ELECTRONIC WARFARE 54,427 54,427
AGILE.
210 SOLDIER BORNE SENSOR. 21,919 21,919
TOTAL OTHER 9,605,566 9,425,566
PROCUREMENT,
ARMY.
AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT,
NAVY
COMBAT AIRCRAFT
002 F/A-18E/F (FIGHTER) 50,607 50,607
HORNET.
004 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER 1,951,629 1,951,629
CV.
005 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER 401,596 401,596
CV AP.
006 JSF STOVL............ 1,787,313 1,787,313
007 JSF STOVL AP......... 113,744 113,744
008 CH-53K (HEAVY LIFT).. 1,707,601 1,707,601
009 CH-53K (HEAVY LIFT) 335,352 335,352
AP.
010 V-22 (MEDIUM LIFT)... 47,196 47,196
012 H-1 UPGRADES (UH-1Y/ 8,305 8,305
AH-1Z).
014 P-8A POSEIDON........ 13,631 13,631
015 E-2D ADV HAWKEYE..... 1,503,556 1,203,556
Program decrease. [-300,000]
OTHER AIRCRAFT
023 KC-130J.............. 18,017 18,017
027 MQ-4 TRITON.......... 133,139 133,139
031 MQ-25................ 407,046 407,046
032 MQ-25 AP............. 52,191 52,191
034 MARINE GROUP 5 UAS... 15,162 15,162
036 OTHER SUPPORT 19,812 19,812
AIRCRAFT.
MODIFICATION OF
AIRCRAFT
039 F-18 A-D UNIQUE...... 53,809 53,809
040 F-18E/F AND EA-18G 576,229 576,229
MODERNIZATION AND
SUSTAINM.
041 MARINE GROUP 5 UAS 143,695 143,695
SERIES.
042 AEA SYSTEMS.......... 25,848 25,848
044 INFRARED SEARCH AND 175,351 175,351
TRACK (IRST).
045 ADVERSARY............ 21,535 21,535
046 F-18 SERIES.......... 756,967 756,967
047 H-53 SERIES.......... 69,227 69,227
048 MH-60 SERIES......... 115,545 115,545
049 H-1 SERIES........... 149,405 149,405
051 E-2 SERIES........... 143,772 143,772
052 TRAINER A/C SERIES... 12,151 12,151
054 C-130 SERIES......... 144,017 144,017
055 FEWSG................ 5 5
056 CARGO/TRANSPORT A/C 7,526 7,526
SERIES.
057 E-6 SERIES........... 163,737 163,737
058 EXECUTIVE HELICOPTERS 66,645 66,645
SERIES.
060 T-45 SERIES.......... 173,433 173,433
061 POWER PLANT CHANGES.. 18,707 18,707
062 JPATS SERIES......... 21,330 21,330
064 COMMON ECM EQUIPMENT. 91,553 91,553
065 COMMON AVIONICS 161,376 145,276
CHANGES.
Program decrease. [-16,100]
066 COMMON DEFENSIVE 8,926 8,926
WEAPON SYSTEM.
067 ID SYSTEMS........... 3,011 3,011
068 P-8 SERIES........... 320,130 320,130
069 MAGTF EW FOR AVIATION 22,356 22,356
071 V-22 (TILT/ROTOR 319,145 319,145
ACFT) OSPREY.
072 NEXT GENERATION 439,493 429,493
JAMMER (NGJ).
Program decrease. [-10,000]
073 F-35 STOVL SERIES.... 364,774 364,774
074 F-35 CV SERIES....... 180,533 180,533
075 QRC.................. 24,893 24,893
076 MQ-4 SERIES.......... 180,463 180,463
AIRCRAFT SPARES AND
REPAIR PARTS
084 SPARES AND REPAIR 2,562,627 2,812,627
PARTS.
F-35B increase... [125,000]
F-35C increase... [125,000]
AIRCRAFT SUPPORT
EQUIP & FACILITIES
085 COMMON GROUND 584,561 526,161
EQUIPMENT.
Program decrease. [-58,400]
086 AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIAL 112,513 101,313
FACILITIES.
Program decrease. [-11,200]
087 WAR CONSUMABLES...... 45,153 45,153
088 OTHER PRODUCTION 70,770 70,770
CHARGES.
089 SPECIAL SUPPORT 130,993 117,993
EQUIPMENT.
Program decrease. [-13,000]
TOTAL AIRCRAFT 17,028,101 16,869,401
PROCUREMENT,
NAVY.
WEAPONS PROCUREMENT,
NAVY
MODIFICATION OF
MISSILES
002 TRIDENT II MODS...... 2,582,029 2,582,029
STRATEGIC MISSILES
006 TOMAHAWK............. 12,593 12,593
TACTICAL MISSILES
007 AMRAAM............... 69,913 69,913
008 SIDEWINDER........... 84,713 84,713
009 JOINT ADVANCE 301,858 301,858
TACTICAL MISSILE
(JATM).
010 STANDARD MISSILE..... 187,420 122,420
Reconciliation [-65,000]
adjustment.
012 SMALL DIAMETER BOMB 86,255 86,255
II.
013 RAM.................. 122,372 122,372
015 JOINT AIR GROUND 74,152 74,152
MISSILE (JAGM).
017 AERIAL TARGETS....... 182,704 164,504
Program decrease. [-18,200]
019 OTHER MISSILE SUPPORT 3,490 3,490
020 LRASM................ 243,217 243,217
021 NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE 32,238 32,238
(NSM).
022 NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE 3,059 3,059
(NSM) AP.
MODIFICATION OF
MISSILES
025 TOMAHAWK MODS........ 6,283 6,283
026 ESSM................. 503,381 503,381
028 AARGM-ER............. 261,041 261,041
029 AARGM-ER AP.......... 24,284 24,284
031 STANDARD MISSILES 32,127 32,127
MODS.
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT &
FACILITIES
032 WEAPONS INDUSTRIAL 127,222 127,222
FACILITIES.
ORDNANCE SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
036 ORDNANCE SUPPORT 37,059 37,059
EQUIPMENT.
TORPEDOES AND RELATED
EQUIP
039 SSTD................. 4,789 4,789
040 MK-48 TORPEDO........ 7,081 7,081
042 ASW TARGETS.......... 38,386 38,386
MOD OF TORPEDOES AND
RELATED EQUIP
043 MK-54 TORPEDO MODS... 1,692 1,692
044 MK-48 TORPEDO ADCAP 31,479 31,479
MODS.
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
046 TORPEDO SUPPORT 161,218 161,218
EQUIPMENT.
047 ASW RANGE SUPPORT.... 4,328 4,328
DESTINATION
TRANSPORTATION
048 FIRST DESTINATION 5,346 5,346
TRANSPORTATION.
GUNS AND GUN MOUNTS
051 SMALL ARMS AND 9,987 9,987
WEAPONS.
MODIFICATION OF GUNS
AND GUN MOUNTS
052 CIWS MODS............ 8,122 8,122
053 COAST GUARD WEAPONS.. 44,455 44,455
054 GUN MOUNT MODS....... 83,969 83,969
055 LCS MODULE WEAPONS... 2,200 2,200
056 AIRBORNE MINE 14,413 14,413
NEUTRALIZATION
SYSTEMS.
SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
061 SPARES AND REPAIR 202,425 202,425
PARTS.
TOTAL WEAPONS 5,597,300 5,514,100
PROCUREMENT,
NAVY.
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, NAVY AND
MARINE CORPS
NAVY AMMUNITION
001 GENERAL PURPOSE BOMBS 30,915 27,815
Program decrease. [-3,100]
002 JDAM................. 61,119 61,119
003 AIRBORNE ROCKETS, ALL 87,797 87,797
TYPES.
004 MACHINE GUN 17,645 17,645
AMMUNITION.
005 PRACTICE BOMBS....... 45,049 40,549
Program decrease. [-4,500]
006 CARTRIDGES & CART 74,535 74,535
ACTUATED DEVICES.
007 AIR EXPENDABLE 98,437 98,437
COUNTERMEASURES.
008 JATOS................ 6,373 6,373
009 5 INCH/54 GUN 24,864 24,864
AMMUNITION.
010 INTERMEDIATE CALIBER 40,175 40,175
GUN AMMUNITION.
011 OTHER SHIP GUN 43,763 43,763
AMMUNITION.
012 SMALL ARMS & LANDING 49,493 49,493
PARTY AMMO.
013 PYROTECHNIC AND 9,644 9,644
DEMOLITION.
015 AMMUNITION LESS THAN 1,723 1,723
$5 MILLION.
MARINE CORPS
AMMUNITION
018 MORTARS.............. 141,135 141,135
019 DIRECT SUPPORT 26,729 26,729
MUNITIONS.
020 INFANTRY WEAPONS 180,867 180,867
AMMUNITION.
021 COMBAT SUPPORT 12,936 12,936
MUNITIONS.
022 AMMO MODERNIZATION... 18,467 18,467
023 ARTILLERY MUNITIONS.. 147,473 147,473
024 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 15,891 15,891
MILLION.
TOTAL 1,135,030 1,127,430
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, NAVY
AND MARINE CORPS.
SHIPBUILDING AND
CONVERSION, NAVY
FLEET BALLISTIC
MISSILE SHIPS
001 COLUMBIA CLASS 3,928,828 3,928,828
SUBMARINE.
002 COLUMBIA CLASS 5,065,766 5,065,766
SUBMARINE AP.
OTHER WARSHIPS
005 CARRIER REPLACEMENT 1,046,700 1,046,700
PROGRAM.
006 CARRIER REPLACEMENT 612,038 612,038
PROGRAM AP.
007 CVN-81............... 1,622,935 1,622,935
008 VIRGINIA CLASS 816,705 1,816,705
SUBMARINE.
Funding shortfall [1,000,000]
009 VIRGINIA CLASS 3,126,816 3,126,816
SUBMARINE AP.
010 CVN REFUELING 1,779,011 1,779,011
OVERHAULS.
012 DDG 1000............. 52,358 52,358
013 DDG-51............... 10,773 510,773
One additional [500,000]
ship.
AUXILIARIES, CRAFT
AND PRIOR YR PROGRAM
COST
031 TAO FLEET OILER...... 8,346 8,346
041 OUTFITTING........... 863,846 613,846
Program decrease. [-250,000]
043 SERVICE CRAFT........ 34,602 34,602
044 AUXILIARY PERSONNEL 50,000
LIGHTER.
Program increase. [50,000]
048 AUXILIARY VESSELS 45,000 21,000
(USED SEALIFT).
Program decrease. [-24,000]
048A EXPEDITIONARY MEDICAL 250,000
SHIP.
Afloat medical [250,000]
capability.
049 COMPLETION OF PY 1,214,295 964,295
SHIPBUILDING
PROGRAMS.
Program decrease. [-250,000]
34 TAGOS SURTASS SHIPS.. 612,205 612,205
TOTAL 20,840,224 22,116,224
SHIPBUILDING AND
CONVERSION, NAVY.
OTHER PROCUREMENT,
NAVY
SHIP PROPULSION
EQUIPMENT
001 SURFACE POWER 9,978 9,978
EQUIPMENT.
GENERATORS
002 SURFACE COMBATANT 62,004 62,004
HM&E.
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
003 OTHER NAVIGATION 96,945 96,945
EQUIPMENT.
OTHER SHIPBOARD
EQUIPMENT
004 SUB PERISCOPE, 135,863 135,863
IMAGING AND SUPT
EQUIP PROG.
005 DDG MOD.............. 686,787 686,787
006 FIREFIGHTING 36,488 36,488
EQUIPMENT.
007 COMMAND AND CONTROL 2,417 2,417
SWITCHBOARD.
008 LHA/LHD MIDLIFE...... 86,884 56,884
Program decrease. [-30,000]
009 LCC 19/20 EXTENDED 19,276 19,276
SERVICE LIFE PROGRAM.
010 POLLUTION CONTROL 22,477 22,477
EQUIPMENT.
011 SUBMARINE SUPPORT 383,062 383,062
EQUIPMENT.
012 VIRGINIA CLASS 52,039 52,039
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
013 LCS CLASS SUPPORT 2,551 2,551
EQUIPMENT.
014 SUBMARINE BATTERIES.. 28,169 28,169
015 LPD CLASS SUPPORT 101,042 76,042
EQUIPMENT.
Program decrease. [-25,000]
016 DDG 1000 CLASS 115,267 115,267
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
017 STRATEGIC PLATFORM 38,039 38,039
SUPPORT EQUIP.
019 DSSP EQUIPMENT....... 5,849 5,849
022 UNDERWATER EOD 22,355 22,355
EQUIPMENT.
023 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 11,691 -309
MILLION.
Program decrease. [-12,000]
024 CHEMICAL WARFARE 2,607 2,607
DETECTORS.
REACTOR PLANT
EQUIPMENT
026 SHIP MAINTENANCE, 2,392,620 2,392,620
REPAIR AND
MODERNIZATION.
028 REACTOR COMPONENTS... 399,603 399,603
OCEAN ENGINEERING
029 DIVING AND SALVAGE 7,842 7,842
EQUIPMENT.
SMALL BOATS
031 STANDARD BOATS....... 51,546 -14,454
Additional 40- [9,000]
foot patrol boats.
Program decrease. [-50,000]
Small Boats [-25,000]
reconciliation
adjustment.
PRODUCTION FACILITIES
EQUIPMENT
032 OPERATING FORCES IPE. 208,998 208,998
OTHER SHIP SUPPORT
033 LCS COMMON MISSION 38,880 38,880
MODULES EQUIPMENT.
034 LCS MCM MISSION 91,372 91,372
MODULES.
036 LCS SUW MISSION 3,790 3,790
MODULES.
037 LCS IN-SERVICE 203,442 105,442
MODERNIZATION.
Program decrease. [-98,000]
038 SMALL & MEDIUM UUV... 54,854 69,854
Torpedo Tube [15,000]
Launch and
Recovery Capable
Autonomous
Undersea Vehicles.
LOGISTIC SUPPORT
040 LSD MIDLIFE & 4,079 4,079
MODERNIZATION.
SHIP SONARS
043 AN/SQQ-89 SURF ASW 144,425 154,425
COMBAT SYSTEM.
Outpost Uncrewed [10,000]
Surveillance
System Increase.
044 SSN ACOUSTIC 498,597 498,597
EQUIPMENT.
ASW ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
046 SUBMARINE ACOUSTIC 56,482 56,482
WARFARE SYSTEM.
047 SSTD................. 14,915 14,915
048 FIXED SURVEILLANCE 352,312 352,312
SYSTEM.
049 SURTASS.............. 31,169 31,169
ELECTRONIC WARFARE
EQUIPMENT
050 AN/SLQ-32............ 461,380 261,380
Program decrease. [-200,000]
RECONNAISSANCE
EQUIPMENT
051 SHIPBOARD IW EXPLOIT. 379,908 359,908
Program decrease. [-20,000]
052 MARITIME BATTLESPACE 13,008 13,008
AWARENESS.
OTHER SHIP ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
053 COOPERATIVE 26,648 26,648
ENGAGEMENT
CAPABILITY.
054 NAVAL TACTICAL 7,972 7,972
COMMAND SUPPORT
SYSTEM (NTCSS).
055 ATDLS................ 58,739 58,739
056 NAVY COMMAND AND 3,489 3,489
CONTROL SYSTEM
(NCCS).
057 MINESWEEPING SYSTEM 16,426 16,426
REPLACEMENT.
059 NAVSTAR GPS RECEIVERS 45,701 45,701
(SPACE).
060 AMERICAN FORCES RADIO 304 304
AND TV SERVICE.
AVIATION ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
062 ASHORE ATC EQUIPMENT. 97,262 87,262
Program decrease. [-10,000]
063 AFLOAT ATC EQUIPMENT. 72,104 72,104
064 ID SYSTEMS........... 52,171 52,171
065 JOINT PRECISION 5,105 5,105
APPROACH AND LANDING
SYSTEM (.
066 NAVAL MISSION 60,058 40,058
PLANNING SYSTEMS.
Program decrease. [-20,000]
OTHER SHORE
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
068 TACTICAL/MOBILE C4I 64,901 64,901
SYSTEMS.
069 INTELLIGENCE 12,112 12,112
SURVEILLANCE AND
RECONNAISSANCE (ISR).
070 CANES................ 534,324 534,324
071 RADIAC............... 31,289 31,289
072 CANES-INTELL......... 46,281 46,281
073 GPETE................ 33,395 33,395
074 MASF................. 13,205 13,205
075 INTEG COMBAT SYSTEM 11,493 11,493
TEST FACILITY.
076 EMI CONTROL 3,687 3,687
INSTRUMENTATION.
078 IN-SERVICE RADARS AND 249,656 229,656
SENSORS.
Program decrease. [-20,000]
SHIPBOARD
COMMUNICATIONS
079 BATTLE FORCE TACTICAL 106,583 106,583
NETWORK.
080 SHIPBOARD TACTICAL 20,900 20,900
COMMUNICATIONS.
081 SHIP COMMUNICATIONS 162,075 102,075
AUTOMATION.
Program decrease. [-60,000]
082 COMMUNICATIONS ITEMS 11,138 11,138
UNDER $5M.
SUBMARINE
COMMUNICATIONS
083 SUBMARINE BROADCAST 113,115 113,115
SUPPORT.
084 SUBMARINE 84,584 64,584
COMMUNICATION
EQUIPMENT.
Program decrease. [-20,000]
SATELLITE
COMMUNICATIONS
085 SATELLITE 62,943 62,943
COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEMS.
086 NAVY MULTIBAND 63,433 63,433
TERMINAL (NMT).
087 MOBILE ADVANCED EHF 220,453 170,453
TERMINAL (MAT).
Program decrease. [-50,000]
SHORE COMMUNICATIONS
088 JOINT COMMUNICATIONS 3,389 3,389
SUPPORT ELEMENT
(JCSE).
CRYPTOGRAPHIC
EQUIPMENT
089 INFO SYSTEMS SECURITY 191,239 191,239
PROGRAM (ISSP).
090 MIO INTEL 1,122 1,122
EXPLOITATION TEAM.
CRYPTOLOGIC EQUIPMENT
091 CRYPTOLOGIC 7,841 7,841
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIP.
OTHER ELECTRONIC
SUPPORT
109 COAST GUARD EQUIPMENT 61,512 61,512
SONOBUOYS
112 SONOBUOYS--ALL TYPES. 249,908 249,908
AIRCRAFT SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
113 MINOTAUR............. 5,191 5,191
114 WEAPONS RANGE SUPPORT 123,435 123,435
EQUIPMENT.
115 AIRCRAFT SUPPORT 91,284 91,284
EQUIPMENT.
116 ADVANCED ARRESTING 4,484 4,484
GEAR (AAG).
117 ELECTROMAGNETIC 16,294 16,294
AIRCRAFT LAUNCH
SYSTEM (EMALS.
118 METEOROLOGICAL 13,806 13,806
EQUIPMENT.
119 AIRBORNE MCM......... 9,643 9,643
121 AVIATION SUPPORT 111,334 111,334
EQUIPMENT.
122 UMCS-UNMAN CARRIER 189,553 189,553
AVIATION(UCA)MISSION
CNTRL.
SHIP GUN SYSTEM
EQUIPMENT
125 SHIP GUN SYSTEMS 7,358 7,358
EQUIPMENT.
SHIP MISSILE SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT
126 HARPOON SUPPORT 209 209
EQUIPMENT.
127 SHIP MISSILE SUPPORT 455,822 380,822
EQUIPMENT.
Program decrease. [-75,000]
128 TOMAHAWK SUPPORT 107,709 107,709
EQUIPMENT.
FBM SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
129 CPS SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 67,264 67,264
130 STRATEGIC MISSILE 491,179 391,179
SYSTEMS EQUIP.
Program decrease. [-100,000]
ASW SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
131 SSN COMBAT CONTROL 102,954 102,954
SYSTEMS.
132 ASW SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 25,721 25,721
OTHER ORDNANCE
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
133 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE 24,822 24,822
DISPOSAL EQUIP.
134 DIRECTED ENERGY 2,976 2,976
SYSTEMS.
135 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 3,635 3,635
MILLION.
OTHER EXPENDABLE
ORDNANCE
136 ANTI-SHIP MISSILE 19,129 19,129
DECOY SYSTEM.
137 SUBMARINE TRAINING 77,889 77,889
DEVICE MODS.
138 SURFACE TRAINING 186,085 186,085
EQUIPMENT.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
141 PASSENGER CARRYING 3,825 3,825
VEHICLES.
142 GENERAL PURPOSE 5,489 5,489
TRUCKS.
143 CONSTRUCTION & 102,592 92,592
MAINTENANCE EQUIP.
Program decrease. [-10,000]
144 FIRE FIGHTING 27,675 27,675
EQUIPMENT.
145 TACTICAL VEHICLES.... 37,262 37,262
146 AMPHIBIOUS EQUIPMENT. 38,073 13,073
Program decrease. [-25,000]
147 POLLUTION CONTROL 4,009 4,009
EQUIPMENT.
148 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 127,086 127,086
MILLION.
149 PHYSICAL SECURITY 1,297 1,297
VEHICLES.
SUPPLY SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
151 SUPPLY EQUIPMENT..... 38,838 38,838
152 FIRST DESTINATION 6,203 6,203
TRANSPORTATION.
153 SPECIAL PURPOSE 643,618 643,618
SUPPLY SYSTEMS.
TRAINING DEVICES
155 TRAINING SUPPORT 3,480 3,480
EQUIPMENT.
156 TRAINING AND 75,048 75,048
EDUCATION EQUIPMENT.
COMMAND SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
157 COMMAND SUPPORT 34,249 34,249
EQUIPMENT.
158 MEDICAL SUPPORT 12,256 12,256
EQUIPMENT.
160 NAVAL MIP SUPPORT 8,810 8,810
EQUIPMENT.
161 OPERATING FORCES 16,567 16,567
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
162 C4ISR EQUIPMENT...... 36,945 36,945
163 ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT 42,860 42,860
EQUIPMENT.
164 PHYSICAL SECURITY 166,577 83,577
EQUIPMENT.
Program decrease. [-83,000]
165 ENTERPRISE 42,363 42,363
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY.
OTHER
170 NEXT GENERATION 185,755 135,755
ENTERPRISE SERVICE.
Program decrease. [-50,000]
171 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES 5,446 5,446
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
171A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 41,991 41,991
SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
176 SPARES AND REPAIR 585,865 475,865
PARTS.
Reconciliation [-110,000]
adjustment.
TOTAL OTHER 14,569,524 13,510,524
PROCUREMENT,
NAVY.
PROCUREMENT, MARINE
CORPS
TRACKED COMBAT
VEHICLES
001 AAV7A1 PIP........... 21 21
002 AMPHIBIOUS COMBAT 790,789 790,789
VEHICLE FAMILY OF
VEHICLES.
003 LAV PIP.............. 764 764
ARTILLERY AND OTHER
WEAPONS
004 155MM LIGHTWEIGHT 3 3
TOWED HOWITZER.
005 ARTILLERY WEAPONS 221,897 221,897
SYSTEM.
006 WEAPONS AND COMBAT 13,401 13,401
VEHICLES UNDER $5
MILLION.
GUIDED MISSILES
011 NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE 143,711 143,711
(NSM).
012 NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE 20,930 20,930
(NSM) AP.
013 GROUND BASED AIR 620,220 620,220
DEFENSE.
014 ANTI-ARMOR MISSILE- 32,576 32,576
JAVELIN.
015 FAMILY ANTI-ARMOR 107 107
WEAPON SYSTEMS
(FOAAWS).
016 ANTI-ARMOR MISSILE- 2,173 2,173
TOW.
017 GUIDED MLRS ROCKET 61,490 61,490
(GMLRS).
COMMAND AND CONTROL
SYSTEMS
021 COMMON AVIATION 68,589 68,589
COMMAND AND CONTROL
SYSTEM (C.
REPAIR AND TEST
EQUIPMENT
022 REPAIR AND TEST 61,264 61,264
EQUIPMENT.
OTHER SUPPORT (TEL)
023 MODIFICATION KITS.... 1,108 1,108
COMMAND AND CONTROL
SYSTEM (NON-TEL)
024 ITEMS UNDER $5 202,679 192,679
MILLION (COMM &
ELEC).
Program decrease. [-10,000]
025 AIR OPERATIONS C2 15,784 15,784
SYSTEMS.
RADAR + EQUIPMENT
(NON-TEL)
027 GROUND/AIR TASK 79,542 79,542
ORIENTED RADAR (G/
ATOR).
INTELL/COMM EQUIPMENT
(NON-TEL)
029 ELECTRO MAGNETIC 35,396 35,396
SPECTRUM OPERATIONS
(EMSO).
030 GCSS-MC.............. 3,303 3,303
031 FIRE SUPPORT SYSTEM.. 116,304 100,304
Program decrease. [-16,000]
032 INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT 67,690 67,690
EQUIPMENT.
034 UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS 14,991 74,991
(INTEL).
Program increase. [60,000]
035 DCGS-MC.............. 42,946 42,946
036 UAS PAYLOADS......... 12,232 12,232
OTHER SUPPORT (NON-
TEL)
040 MARINE CORPS 205,710 205,710
ENTERPRISE NETWORK
(MCEN).
041 COMMON COMPUTER 21,064 21,064
RESOURCES.
042 COMMAND POST SYSTEMS. 50,549 50,549
043 RADIO SYSTEMS........ 209,444 201,444
Program decrease. [-8,000]
044 COMM SWITCHING & 100,712 95,712
CONTROL SYSTEMS.
Program decrease. [-5,000]
045 COMM & ELEC 16,163 16,163
INFRASTRUCTURE
SUPPORT.
046 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES 14,541 14,541
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
048A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 2,145 2,145
ADMINISTRATIVE
VEHICLES
051 COMMERCIAL CARGO 24,699 24,699
VEHICLES.
TACTICAL VEHICLES
052 MOTOR TRANSPORT 16,472 16,472
MODIFICATIONS.
053 JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL 81,893 81,893
VEHICLE.
ENGINEER AND OTHER
EQUIPMENT
058 TACTICAL FUEL SYSTEMS 33,611 33,611
059 POWER EQUIPMENT 24,558 24,558
ASSORTED.
060 AMPHIBIOUS SUPPORT 9,049 9,049
EQUIPMENT.
061 EOD SYSTEMS.......... 21,069 21,069
MATERIALS HANDLING
EQUIPMENT
062 PHYSICAL SECURITY 52,394 52,394
EQUIPMENT.
GENERAL PROPERTY
063 FIELD MEDICAL 58,768 58,768
EQUIPMENT.
064 TRAINING DEVICES..... 63,133 63,133
065 FAMILY OF 33,644 33,644
CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT.
066 ULTRA-LIGHT TACTICAL 7,836 7,836
VEHICLE (ULTV).
OTHER SUPPORT
067 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 35,920 35,920
MILLION.
SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
070 SPARES AND REPAIR 40,828 40,828
PARTS.
TOTAL 3,754,112 3,775,112
PROCUREMENT,
MARINE CORPS.
AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT,
AIR FORCE
STRATEGIC OFFENSIVE
001 B-21 RAIDER.......... 2,590,116 2,590,116
002 B-21 RAIDER AP....... 862,000 862,000
TACTICAL FORCES
003 F-35................. 3,555,503 3,555,503
004 F-35 AP.............. 531,241 531,241
009 JOINT SIMULATION 17,985 17,985
ENVIRONMENT.
TACTICAL AIRLIFT
012 KC-46A MDAP.......... 2,799,633 2,499,633
Program delay.... [-300,000]
UPT TRAINERS
017 ADVANCED PILOT 362,083 362,083
TRAINING T-7A.
HELICOPTERS
019 MH-139A.............. 4,478 4,478
020 COMBAT RESCUE 107,500 107,500
HELICOPTER.
MISSION SUPPORT
AIRCRAFT
023 C-40 FLEET EXPANSION. 300,000
2 additional [300,000]
aircraft.
024 CIVIL AIR PATROL A/C. 3,131 20,931
Aircraft [17,800]
procurement
increase.
OTHER AIRCRAFT
026 TARGET DRONES........ 34,224 34,224
034 RQ-20B PUMA.......... 11,437 11,437
STRATEGIC AIRCRAFT
036 B-2A................. 76,906 76,906
037 B-1B................. 73,893 73,893
038 B-52................. 223,827 223,827
039 LARGE AIRCRAFT 35,165 35,165
INFRARED
COUNTERMEASURES.
TACTICAL AIRCRAFT
041 COLLABORATIVE COMBAT 15,048 15,048
AIRCRAFT MODS.
042 E-11 BACN/HAG........ 28,797 28,797
043 F-15................. 120,044 120,044
045 F-16 MODIFICATIONS... 448,116 448,116
046 F-22A................ 977,526 977,526
047 F-35 MODIFICATIONS... 380,337 380,337
048 F-15 EPAW............ 252,607 252,607
050 KC-46A MDAP.......... 19,344 19,344
AIRLIFT AIRCRAFT
051 C-5.................. 34,939 34,939
052 C-17A................ 9,853 9,853
056 OSA-EA MODIFICATIONS. 87,515 87,515
TRAINER AIRCRAFT
057 GLIDER MODS.......... 159 159
058 T-6.................. 247,814 247,814
059 T-1.................. 137 137
060 T-38................. 85,381 85,381
OTHER AIRCRAFT
068 C-130................ 144,041 144,041
070 C-135................ 124,368 124,368
071 COMPASS CALL......... 60,000
Program increase. [60,000]
073 CVR (CONNON ULF 79,859 79,859
RECEIVER) INC 2.
074 RC-135............... 231,001 231,001
075 E-3.................. 17,291 17,291
076 E-4.................. 45,232 45,232
080 H-1.................. 17,899 17,899
081 MH-139A MOD.......... 4,992 4,992
082 H-60................. 1,749 1,749
083 HH60W MODIFICATIONS.. 9,150 9,150
085 HC/MC-130 365,086 365,086
MODIFICATIONS.
086 OTHER AIRCRAFT....... 263,902 237,502
Program decrease. [-26,400]
088 MQ-9 MODS............ 100,923 100,923
090 SENIOR LEADER C3 24,414 24,414
SYSTEM--AIRCRAFT.
091 CV-22 MODS........... 78,713 78,713
AIRCRAFT SPARES AND
REPAIR PARTS
094 INITIAL SPARES/REPAIR 973,535 1,223,535
PARTS.
F-35A increase... [250,000]
COMMON SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
099 AIRCRAFT REPLACEMENT 156,776 156,776
SUPPORT EQUIP.
POST PRODUCTION
SUPPORT
103 B-2B................. 18,969 18,969
104 B-52................. 111 111
106 C-17A................ 2,672 2,672
111 F-15................. 5,112 5,112
114 F-16 POST PRODUCTION 18,402 18,402
SUPPORT.
116 HC/MC-130 POST PROD.. 17,986 17,986
117 JOINT SIMULATION 28,524 28,524
ENVIRONMENT POST
PRODUCTION SUPPORT.
INDUSTRIAL
PREPAREDNESS
122 INDUSTRIAL 19,998 19,998
RESPONSIVENESS.
WAR CONSUMABLES
123 WAR CONSUMABLES...... 26,323 26,323
OTHER PRODUCTION
CHARGES
124 OTHER PRODUCTION 940,190 846,190
CHARGES.
Program decrease. [-94,000]
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
134A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 16,006 16,006
TOTAL AIRCRAFT 17,729,963 17,937,363
PROCUREMENT, AIR
FORCE.
MISSILE PROCUREMENT,
AIR FORCE
MISSILE REPLACEMENT
EQUIPMENT--BALLISTIC
001 MISSILE REPLACEMENT 35,116 35,116
EQ-BALLISTIC.
002 MISSILE REPLACEMENT 2,166 2,166
EQ-BALLISTIC AP.
STRATEGIC
005 LONG RANGE STAND-OFF 192,409 192,409
WEAPON.
006 LONG RANGE STAND-OFF 250,300 250,300
WEAPON AP.
TACTICAL
007 REPLAC EQUIP & WAR 12,436 12,436
CONSUMABLES.
008 ADVANCED PRECISION 13,428 13,428
KILL WEAPON SYSTEM
(APKWS) MISSILE.
009 AGM-183A AIR-LAUNCHED 387,055 387,055
RAPID RESPONSE
WEAPON.
011 JOINT AIR-SURFACE 328,081 328,081
STANDOFF MISSILE.
013 JOINT ADVANCED 368,593 368,593
TACTICAL MISSILE.
015 LRASM0............... 294,401 294,401
017 SIDEWINDER (AIM-9X).. 100,352 100,352
018 AMRAAM............... 365,125 365,125
021 SMALL DIAMETER BOMB.. 41,510 41,510
022 SMALL DIAMETER BOMB 307,743 307,743
II.
023 STAND-IN ATTACK 185,324 185,324
WEAPON (SIAW).
INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES
024 INDUSTRIAL 917 917
PREPAREDNESS/POL
PREVENTION.
CLASS IV
025 ICBM FUZE MOD........ 119,376 119,376
027 MM III MODIFICATIONS. 14,604 14,604
029 AIR LAUNCH CRUISE 41,393 41,393
MISSILE (ALCM).
MISSILE SPARES AND
REPAIR PARTS
030 MSL SPRS/REPAIR PARTS 5,824 5,824
(INITIAL).
031 MSL SPRS/REPAIR PARTS 108,249 108,249
(REPLEN).
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
033 SPECIAL UPDATE 221,199 199,099
PROGRAMS.
Program decrease. [-22,100]
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
033A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 828,275 828,275
TOTAL MISSILE 4,223,876 4,201,776
PROCUREMENT, AIR
FORCE.
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, AIR
FORCE
CARTRIDGES
003 CARTRIDGES........... 126,077 126,077
BOMBS
005 GENERAL PURPOSE BOMBS 189,097 170,197
Program decrease. [-18,900]
006 MASSIVE ORDNANCE 6,813 6,813
PENETRATOR (MOP).
007 JOINT DIRECT ATTACK 126,389 126,389
MUNITION.
009 B61-12 TRAINER....... 7,668 7,668
OTHER ITEMS
010 CAD/PAD.............. 58,454 58,454
011 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE 7,297 7,297
DISPOSAL (EOD).
012 SPARES AND REPAIR 636 636
PARTS.
014 FIRST DESTINATION 2,955 2,955
TRANSPORTATION.
015 ITEMS LESS THAN 5,571 5,571
$5,000,000.
FLARES
017 EXPENDABLE 101,540 101,540
COUNTERMEASURES.
FUZES
018 FUZES................ 125,721 125,721
SMALL ARMS
019 SMALL ARMS........... 26,260 26,260
TOTAL 784,478 765,578
PROCUREMENT OF
AMMUNITION, AIR
FORCE.
PROCUREMENT, SPACE
FORCE
SPACE PROCUREMENT, SF
002 AF SATELLITE COMM 68,238 68,238
SYSTEM.
004 COUNTERSPACE SYSTEMS. 2,027 2,027
006 EVOLVED STRATEGIC 64,996 64,996
SATCOM (ESS) AP.
007 FAMILY OF BEYOND LINE- 15,404 15,404
OF-SIGHT TERMINALS.
010 GENERAL INFORMATION 1,835 1,835
TECH--SPACE.
011 GPSIII FOLLOW ON..... 109,944 449,619
GPS IIIF......... [339,675]
012 GPS III SPACE SEGMENT 29,274 29,274
013 GLOBAL POSTIONING 870 870
(SPACE).
017 SPACEBORNE EQUIP 84,044 84,044
(COMSEC).
018 MILSATCOM............ 36,447 36,447
020 SPECIAL SPACE 482,653 482,653
ACTIVITIES.
021 MOBILE USER OBJECTIVE 48,977 48,977
SYSTEM.
022 NATIONAL SECURITY 1,466,963 1,466,963
SPACE LAUNCH.
024 PTES HUB............. 29,949 29,949
026 SPACE DEVELOPMENT 648,446 648,446
AGENCY LAUNCH.
027 SPACE DIGITAL 4,984 4,984
INTEGRATED NETWORK
(SDIN).
029 SPACE MODS........... 115,498 115,498
030 SPACELIFT RANGE 64,321 64,321
SYSTEM SPACE.
031 WIDEBAND SATCOM 92,380 92,380
OPERATIONAL
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
SPARES
032 SPARES AND REPAIR 938 938
PARTS.
NON-TACTICAL VEHICLES
033 USSF VEHICLES........ 5,000 5,000
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
035 POWER CONDITIONING 20,449 20,449
EQUIPMENT.
TOTAL 3,393,637 3,733,312
PROCUREMENT,
SPACE FORCE.
OTHER PROCUREMENT,
AIR FORCE
PASSENGER CARRYING
VEHICLES
002 PASSENGER CARRYING 5,557 5,557
VEHICLES.
CARGO AND UTILITY
VEHICLES
003 MEDIUM TACTICAL 3,938 3,938
VEHICLE.
004 CAP VEHICLES......... 1,175 1,175
005 CARGO AND UTILITY 56,940 56,940
VEHICLES.
SPECIAL PURPOSE
VEHICLES
006 JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL 62,202 62,202
VEHICLE.
007 SECURITY AND TACTICAL 129 129
VEHICLES.
008 SPECIAL PURPOSE 68,242 68,242
VEHICLES.
FIRE FIGHTING
EQUIPMENT
009 FIRE FIGHTING/CRASH 58,416 58,416
RESCUE VEHICLES.
MATERIALS HANDLING
EQUIPMENT
010 MATERIALS HANDLING 18,552 18,552
VEHICLES.
BASE MAINTENANCE
SUPPORT
011 RUNWAY SNOW REMOV AND 11,045 11,045
CLEANING EQU.
012 BASE MAINTENANCE 25,291 25,291
SUPPORT VEHICLES.
COMM SECURITY
EQUIPMENT(COMSEC)
015 COMSEC EQUIPMENT..... 169,363 159,363
Program decrease. [-10,000]
INTELLIGENCE PROGRAMS
017 INTERNATIONAL INTEL 5,833 5,833
TECH & ARCHITECTURES.
018 INTELLIGENCE TRAINING 5,273 5,273
EQUIPMENT.
019 INTELLIGENCE COMM 42,257 42,257
EQUIPMENT.
ELECTRONICS PROGRAMS
020 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL & 26,390 26,390
LANDING SYS.
021 NATIONAL AIRSPACE 11,810 11,810
SYSTEM.
022 BATTLE CONTROL 16,592 16,592
SYSTEM--FIXED.
023 THEATER AIR CONTROL 27,650 27,650
SYS IMPROVEMEN.
024 3D EXPEDITIONARY LONG- 103,226 103,226
RANGE RADAR.
025 WEATHER OBSERVATION 31,516 31,516
FORECAST.
026 STRATEGIC COMMAND AND 82,912 82,912
CONTROL.
027 CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN 22,021 22,021
COMPLEX.
028 MISSION PLANNING 18,722 18,722
SYSTEMS.
031 STRATEGIC MISSION 6,383 6,383
PLANNING & EXECUTION
SYSTEM.
SPCL COMM-ELECTRONICS
PROJECTS
032 GENERAL INFORMATION 172,085 173,185
TECHNOLOGY.
Barry M Goldwater [1,100]
Range Land Mobile
Radio (LMR)
Network Equipment
and Installation.
034 AF GLOBAL COMMAND & 1,947 1,947
CONTROL SYS.
036 MOBILITY COMMAND AND 11,648 11,648
CONTROL.
037 AIR FORCE PHYSICAL 294,747 278,747
SECURITY SYSTEM.
Program decrease. [-16,000]
038 COMBAT TRAINING 231,987 231,987
RANGES.
039 MINIMUM ESSENTIAL 94,995 94,995
EMERGENCY COMM N.
040 WIDE AREA 29,617 29,617
SURVEILLANCE (WAS).
041 C3 COUNTERMEASURES... 116,410 104,810
Program decrease. [-11,600]
044 DEFENSE ENTERPRISE 698 698
ACCOUNTING & MGT SYS.
046 THEATER BATTLE MGT C2 442 442
SYSTEM.
047 AIR & SPACE 22,785 20,485
OPERATIONS CENTER
(AOC).
Program decrease. [-2,300]
AIR FORCE
COMMUNICATIONS
050 BASE INFORMATION 79,091 79,091
TRANSPT INFRAST
(BITI) WIRED.
051 AFNET................ 282,907 282,907
052 JOINT COMMUNICATIONS 5,930 5,930
SUPPORT ELEMENT
(JCSE).
053 USCENTCOM............ 14,919 14,919
054 USSTRATCOM........... 4,788 4,788
055 USSPACECOM........... 32,633 32,633
ORGANIZATION AND BASE
056 TACTICAL C-E 143,829 143,829
EQUIPMENT.
059 RADIO EQUIPMENT...... 50,730 50,730
061 BASE COMM 67,015 67,015
INFRASTRUCTURE.
MODIFICATIONS
062 COMM ELECT MODS...... 76,034 76,034
PERSONAL SAFETY &
RESCUE EQUIP
063 PERSONAL SAFETY AND 81,782 81,782
RESCUE EQUIPMENT.
DEPOT PLANT+MTRLS
HANDLING EQ
064 POWER CONDITIONING 13,711 13,711
EQUIPMENT.
065 MECHANIZED MATERIAL 21,143 21,143
HANDLING EQUIP.
BASE SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
066 BASE PROCURED 90,654 90,654
EQUIPMENT.
067 ENGINEERING AND EOD 253,799 243,799
EQUIPMENT.
Program decrease. [-10,000]
068 MOBILITY EQUIPMENT... 95,584 95,584
069 FUELS SUPPORT 34,794 34,794
EQUIPMENT (FSE).
070 BASE MAINTENANCE AND 59,431 59,431
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.
SPECIAL SUPPORT
PROJECTS
072 DARP RC135........... 30,136 30,136
073 DCGS-AF.............. 87,044 87,044
077 SPECIAL UPDATE 1,178,397 1,178,397
PROGRAM.
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
077A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 26,920,092 26,920,092
SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
080 SPARES AND REPAIR 1,075 1,075
PARTS (CYBER).
081 SPARES AND REPAIR 20,330 20,330
PARTS.
TOTAL OTHER 31,504,644 31,455,844
PROCUREMENT, AIR
FORCE.
PROCUREMENT, DEFENSE-
WIDE
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, WHS
004 MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DPAA 475 475
005 MAJOR EQUIPMENT, OSD. 164,900 164,900
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, WHS
015 MAJOR EQUIPMENT, WHS. 403 403
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DISA
016 INFORMATION SYSTEMS 6,254 6,254
SECURITY.
017 TELEPORT PROGRAM..... 112,517 112,517
019 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 23,673 23,673
MILLION.
020 DEFENSE INFORMATION 252,370 252,370
SYSTEM NETWORK.
021 WHITE HOUSE 125,292 125,292
COMMUNICATION AGENCY.
022 SENIOR LEADERSHIP 175,264 175,264
ENTERPRISE.
023 JOINT REGIONAL 1,496 1,496
SECURITY STACKS
(JRSS).
024 JOINT SERVICE 54,186 54,186
PROVIDER.
025 FOURTH ESTATE NETWORK 75,386 75,386
OPTIMIZATION (4ENO).
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DLA
037 MAJOR EQUIPMENT...... 79,251 79,251
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DCSA
038 MAJOR EQUIPMENT...... 2,230 2,230
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, TJS
042 MAJOR EQUIPMENT, TJS. 33,090 33,090
MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
MISSILE DEFENSE
AGENCY
044 THAAD................ 523,125 523,125
048 BMDS AN/TPY-2 RADARS. 36,530 36,530
049 SM-3 IIAS............ 444,835 444,835
050 ARROW 3 UPPER TIER 100,000 100,000
SYSTEMS.
051 SHORT RANGE BALLISTIC 40,000 40,000
MISSILE DEFENSE
(SRBMD).
052 DEFENSE OF GUAM 11,351 11,351
PROCUREMENT.
056 IRON DOME............ 60,000 60,000
058 AEGIS BMD HARDWARE 17,211 17,211
AND SOFTWARE.
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DHRA
059 PERSONNEL 3,797 3,797
ADMINISTRATION.
MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
DEFENSE THREAT
REDUCTION AGENCY
062 VEHICLES............. 911 911
063 OTHER MAJOR EQUIPMENT 12,023 12,023
065 DTRA CYBER ACTIVITIES 1,800 1,800
MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
DMACT
070 MAJOR EQUIPMENT...... 7,258 7,258
MAJOR EQUIPMENT,
USCYBERCOM
071 CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS 73,358 73,358
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
UNDISTRIBUTED
074A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.. 1,129,183 1,129,183
AVIATION PROGRAMS
091 ARMED OVERWATCH/ 156,606 156,606
TARGETING.
095 ROTARY WING UPGRADES 189,059 189,059
AND SUSTAINMENT.
096 UNMANNED ISR......... 6,858 6,858
097 NON-STANDARD AVIATION 7,849 7,849
098 U-28................. 2,031 2,031
099 MH-47 CHINOOK........ 156,934 156,934
100 CV-22 MODIFICATION... 19,692 19,692
101 MQ-9 UNMANNED AERIAL 12,890 12,890
VEHICLE.
102 PRECISION STRIKE 61,595 61,595
PACKAGE.
103 AC/MC-130J........... 236,312 236,312
AMMUNITION PROGRAMS
106 ORDNANCE ITEMS <$5M.. 116,972 116,972
OTHER PROCUREMENT
PROGRAMS
107 INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS. 227,073 227,073
108 DISTRIBUTED COMMON 2,824 2,824
GROUND/SURFACE
SYSTEMS.
109 OTHER ITEMS <$5M..... 95,685 95,685
111 SPECIAL PROGRAMS..... 30,418 30,418
112 TACTICAL VEHICLES.... 54,100 54,100
113 WARRIOR SYSTEMS <$5M. 303,991 318,991
Satellite [15,000]
Deployable Node,
Communications on
the Move.
114 COMBAT MISSION 4,985 4,985
REQUIREMENTS.
116 OPERATIONAL 21,339 21,339
ENHANCEMENTS
INTELLIGENCE.
117 OPERATIONAL 352,100 352,100
ENHANCEMENTS.
CBDP
120 CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL 208,051 208,051
SITUATIONAL
AWARENESS.
121 CB PROTECTION & 213,330 213,330
HAZARD MITIGATION.
TOTAL 6,048,863 6,063,863
PROCUREMENT,
DEFENSE-WIDE.
TOTAL 152,830,175 153,227,950
PROCUREMENT.
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TITLE XLII--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION
SEC. 4201. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION.
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SEC. 4201. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION (In Thousands of Dollars)
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FY 2026 House
Line Program Element Item Request Authorized
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.................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND
EVALUATION, ARMY
.................................. BASIC RESEARCH
001 0601102A DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES......... 237,678 237,678
002 0601103A UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES... 78,947 78,947
003 0601104A UNIVERSITY AND INDUSTRY RESEARCH 69,391 78,391
CENTERS.
.................................. Biotechnology Advancements.... [4,000]
.................................. High-Throughput Materials [5,000]
Discovery for Extreme
Conditions.
004 0601121A CYBER COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH 5,463 5,463
ALLIANCE.
005 0601275A ELECTRONIC WARFARE BASIC RESEARCH. 88,053 88,053
006 0601601A ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND 7,012 7,012
MACHINE LEARNING BASIC RESEARCH.
.................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........ 486,544 495,544
..................................
.................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
007 0602002A ARMY AGILE INNOVATION AND 9,455 9,455
DEVELOPMENT-APPLIED RESEARCH.
008 0602134A COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT ADVANCED 6,174 6,174
STUDIES.
009 0602135A COUNTER SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL 12,618 12,618
SYSTEMS (C-SUAS) APPLIED RESEARCH.
010 0602141A LETHALITY TECHNOLOGY.............. 97,157 104,157
.................................. Scalable counter small [7,000]
unmanned aerial systems
munition delivered air defense
payloads.
012 0602143A SOLDIER LETHALITY TECHNOLOGY...... 72,670 80,170
.................................. Digital Night Vision [2,500]
Technology.
.................................. Pathfinder Air Assault........ [5,000]
013 0602144A GROUND TECHNOLOGY................. 56,342 56,342
014 0602145A NEXT GENERATION COMBAT VEHICLE 71,547 76,547
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Advanced Materials Development [2,500]
for Next Generation Combat
Vehicle Survivability.
.................................. Standardized Army Battery for [2,500]
Enhanced Performance and
Safety.
015 0602146A NETWORK C3I TECHNOLOGY............ 56,529 64,029
.................................. Distributed Aperture Spectrum [5,000]
Dominance for Missile Defeat.
.................................. Improved Analyst-AI Workflow [2,500]
Integration.
016 0602147A LONG RANGE PRECISION FIRES 25,744 28,244
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Any Material and Any Process [2,500]
for missile manufacturing.
017 0602148A FUTURE VERTICLE LIFT TECHNOLOGY... 20,420 20,420
018 0602150A AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY 25,992 33,492
.................................. AI Integration & Security for [2,500]
IBCS.
.................................. Counter-UAS technologies, [5,000]
facilities, and research.
019 0602180A ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND 13,745 13,745
MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES.
021 0602182A C3I APPLIED RESEARCH.............. 22,317 22,317
022 0602183A AIR PLATFORM APPLIED RESEARCH..... 53,305 53,305
023 0602184A SOLDIER APPLIED RESEARCH.......... 27,597 27,597
024 0602213A C3I APPLIED CYBER................. 4,716 4,716
025 0602275A ELECTRONIC WARFARE APPLIED 45,415 45,415
RESEARCH.
026 0602276A ELECTRONIC WARFARE CYBER APPLIED 17,102 17,102
RESEARCH.
027 0602345A UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS LAUNCHED 18,408 18,408
EFFECTS APPLIED RESEARCH.
028 0602386A BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR MATERIALS-- 8,209 8,209
APPLIED RESEARCH.
030 0602785A MANPOWER/PERSONNEL/TRAINING 17,191 17,191
TECHNOLOGY.
031 0602787A MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY................ 143,293 142,293
.................................. Army Institute of Research [5,000]
(WRAIR) Mitochondria
Transplantation for TBI
research program.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-6,000]
031A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 34,599 34,599
.................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH...... 860,545 896,545
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
032 0603002A MEDICAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY....... 1,860 1,860
033 0603007A MANPOWER, PERSONNEL AND TRAINING 13,559 13,559
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
034 0603025A ARMY AGILE INNOVATION AND 19,679 37,679
DEMONSTRATION.
.................................. Advance development of high- [18,000]
altitude precision effects
glide munitions.
035 0603040A ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND 20,487 20,487
MACHINE LEARNING ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGIES.
036 0603041A ALL DOMAIN CONVERGENCE ADVANCED 10,560 10,560
TECHNOLOGY.
037 0603042A C3I ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY........... 15,028 15,028
038 0603043A AIR PLATFORM ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.. 41,266 41,266
039 0603044A SOLDIER ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY....... 18,143 18,143
040 0603116A LETHALITY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY..... 13,232 21,232
.................................. Critical Energetics Materials [4,500]
and Manufacturing Technology.
.................................. Tier 1 Blast Over Pressure [3,500]
Reduction Technologies.
042 0603118A SOLDIER LETHALITY ADVANCED 95,186 101,686
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Rapid Agile Manufacturing of [4,000]
Parachutes and Soft-Goods.
.................................. Tactical combat casualty care [2,500]
simulation.
043 0603119A GROUND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY........ 30,507 35,507
.................................. Rapid Entry and Sustainment [5,000]
for the Arctic.
044 0603134A COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT 15,692 15,692
SIMULATION.
045 0603135A COUNTER SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL 7,773 7,773
SYSTEMS (C-SUAS) ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGY.
046 0603275A ELECTRONIC WARFARE ADVANCED 83,922 83,922
TECHNOLOGY.
047 0603276A ELECTRONIC WARFARE CYBER ADVANCED 15,254 15,254
TECHNOLOGY.
048 0603345A UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS LAUNCHED 13,898 13,898
EFFECTS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT.
049 0603386A BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR MATERIALS-- 24,683 24,683
ADVANCED RESEARCH.
050 0603457A C3I CYBER ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.... 3,329 3,329
051 0603461A HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING 241,855 241,855
MODERNIZATION PROGRAM.
052 0603462A NEXT GENERATION COMBAT VEHICLE 141,301 170,301
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Airless Tire Demonstration for [5,000]
the Infantry Squad Vehicle.
.................................. Discontinuous Thermoplastics [10,000]
Materials.
.................................. Dual-Use Autonomous and [8,000]
Collaborative Reconnaissance
Testing.
.................................. Winter Tire Development....... [6,000]
053 0603463A NETWORK C3I ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY... 78,539 81,039
.................................. Communication Conformal [2,500]
Antenna Research and
Development.
054 0603464A LONG RANGE PRECISION FIRES 162,236 162,236
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
055 0603465A FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT ADVANCED 66,686 71,686
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Next Generation eVTOL Program [5,000]
Enhancement.
056 0603466A AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE ADVANCED 23,330 48,830
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. CHROME Testbed................ [5,000]
.................................. Development and integration of [18,000]
the Hypersonic Interceptor
Divert and Attitude Control
System (HI-DACS).
.................................. Missile Enhancements with [2,500]
Electric Motor Prototypes.
058 0603920A HUMANITARIAN DEMINING............. 9,349 9,349
058A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 72,837 72,837
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 1,240,191 1,339,691
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
PROTOTYPES
060 0603305A ARMY MISSLE DEFENSE SYSTEMS 8,141 20,141
INTEGRATION.
.................................. Multi-spectral Identification, [3,000]
Characterization, and
Aggregation.
.................................. Science and Technology [2,500]
Evaluations Against Lethal
Threats - Hypersonics.
.................................. Underwater Cut and Capture [6,500]
Demonstration.
061 0603308A ARMY SPACE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION.... 83,080 89,080
.................................. Assured Zero Trust Environment [6,000]
Controls (AZTEC).
063 0603619A LANDMINE WARFARE AND BARRIER--ADV 41,516 41,516
DEV.
064 0603639A TANK AND MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION 85,472 85,472
065 0603645A ARMORED SYSTEM MODERNIZATION--ADV 22,645 22,645
DEV.
066 0603747A SOLDIER SUPPORT AND SURVIVABILITY. 4,033 4,033
067 0603766A TACTICAL ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE 107,525 122,425
SYSTEM--ADV DEV.
.................................. Future Flag Experimentation... [5,000]
.................................. System of Systems for Asset [9,900]
Optimization and Management of
Uncrewed Systems.
068 0603774A NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS ADVANCED 5,153 5,153
DEVELOPMENT.
069 0603779A ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TECHNOLOGY-- 11,343 11,343
DEM/VAL.
070 0603790A NATO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT..... 5,031 5,031
072 0603804A LOGISTICS AND ENGINEER EQUIPMENT-- 15,435 15,435
ADV DEV.
073 0603807A MEDICAL SYSTEMS--ADV DEV.......... 1,000 1,000
074 0603827A SOLDIER SYSTEMS--ADVANCED 41,856 41,856
DEVELOPMENT.
075 0604017A ROBOTICS DEVELOPMENT.............. 35,082 35,082
076 0604019A EXPANDED MISSION AREA MISSILE 178,137 178,137
(EMAM).
078 0604035A LOW EARTH ORBIT (LEO) SATELLITE 17,063 17,063
CAPABILITY.
079 0604036A MULTI-DOMAIN SENSING SYSTEM (MDSS) 239,813 249,813
ADV DEV.
.................................. Secure Integrated Multi-Orbit [10,000]
Networking Satellite
Communications.
080 0604037A TACTICAL INTEL TARGETING ACCESS 3,092 3,092
NODE (TITAN) ADV DEV.
081 0604100A ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES.......... 9,865 9,865
085 0604114A LOWER TIER AIR MISSILE DEFENSE 196,448 196,448
(LTAMD) SENSOR.
086 0604115A TECHNOLOGY MATURATION INITIATIVES. 267,619 261,869
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-5,750]
087 0604117A MANEUVER--SHORT RANGE AIR DEFENSE 238,247 239,497
(M-SHORAD).
.................................. M-VEST........................ [1,250]
089 0604120A ASSURED POSITIONING, NAVIGATION 8,686 8,686
AND TIMING (PNT).
090 0604121A SYNTHETIC TRAINING ENVIRONMENT 240,899 182,899
REFINEMENT & PROTOTYPING.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-58,000]
091 0604134A COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT 5,491 5,491
DEMONSTRATION, PROTOTYPE
DEVELOPMENT, AND TESTING.
092 0604135A STRATEGIC MID-RANGE FIRES......... 231,401 231,401
093 0604182A HYPERSONICS....................... 25,000 25,000
094 0604386A BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR MATERIALS--DEM/ 10,000
VAL.
.................................. Program increase.............. [10,000]
095 0604403A FUTURE INTERCEPTOR................ 8,019 8,019
097 0604531A COUNTER--SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 45,281 45,281
SYSTEMS ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.
099 0604541A UNIFIED NETWORK TRANSPORT......... 29,191 29,191
100 0305251A CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS FORCES AND 5,605 5,605
FORCE SUPPORT.
100A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 203,746 203,746
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 2,420,915 2,411,315
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
..................................
.................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
101 0604201A AIRCRAFT AVIONICS................. 2,696 2,696
102 0604270A ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT.... 9,153 9,153
103 0604601A INFANTRY SUPPORT WEAPONS.......... 56,553 68,553
.................................. Combat Aviation Aircrew [9,000]
Enhancement - Safety and
Lethality.
.................................. Next Generation Squad Weapon [3,000]
Magazine Testing.
104 0604604A MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES.......... 18,503 18,503
105 0604611A JAVELIN........................... 9,810 9,810
106 0604622A FAMILY OF HEAVY TACTICAL VEHICLES. 47,064 47,064
110 0604645A ARMORED SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION 16,593 16,593
(ASM)--ENG DEV.
111 0604710A NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS--ENG DEV..... 351,274 351,274
112 0604713A COMBAT FEEDING, CLOTHING, AND 5,654 5,654
EQUIPMENT.
113 0604715A NON-SYSTEM TRAINING DEVICES--ENG 19,063 19,063
DEV.
114 0604741A AIR DEFENSE COMMAND, CONTROL AND 13,892 18,892
INTELLIGENCE--ENG DEV.
.................................. Air and Missile Defense Common [5,000]
Operating Picture.
115 0604742A CONSTRUCTIVE SIMULATION SYSTEMS 7,790 7,790
DEVELOPMENT.
116 0604746A AUTOMATIC TEST EQUIPMENT 9,512 9,512
DEVELOPMENT.
117 0604760A DISTRIBUTIVE INTERACTIVE 7,724 7,724
SIMULATIONS (DIS)--ENG DEV.
118 0604798A BRIGADE ANALYSIS, INTEGRATION AND 24,318 24,318
EVALUATION.
119 0604802A WEAPONS AND MUNITIONS--ENG DEV.... 150,344 150,344
120 0604804A LOGISTICS AND ENGINEER EQUIPMENT-- 50,194 50,194
ENG DEV.
121 0604805A COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS 63,725 43,725
SYSTEMS--ENG DEV.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-20,000]
122 0604807A MEDICAL MATERIEL/MEDICAL 6,252 6,252
BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE EQUIPMENT--ENG
DEV.
123 0604808A LANDMINE WARFARE/BARRIER--ENG DEV. 9,862 9,862
124 0604818A ARMY TACTICAL COMMAND & CONTROL 430,895 355,895
HARDWARE & SOFTWARE.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-75,000]
125 0604820A RADAR DEVELOPMENT................. 53,226 53,226
127 0604827A SOLDIER SYSTEMS--WARRIOR DEM/VAL.. 4,137 4,137
128 0604852A SUITE OF SURVIVABILITY ENHANCEMENT 76,903 76,903
SYSTEMS--EMD.
129 0604854A ARTILLERY SYSTEMS--EMD............ 80,862 80,862
130 0605013A INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT 125,701 125,701
131 0605018A INTEGRATED PERSONNEL AND PAY 164,600 153,600
SYSTEM-ARMY (IPPS-A).
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-11,000]
132 0605030A JOINT TACTICAL NETWORK CENTER 20,954 20,954
(JTNC).
133 0605031A JOINT TACTICAL NETWORK (JTN)...... 41,696 41,696
134 0605035A COMMON INFRARED COUNTERMEASURES 10,789 10,789
(CIRCM).
135 0605036A COMBATING WEAPONS OF MASS 13,322 13,322
DESTRUCTION (CWMD).
136 0605037A EVIDENCE COLLECTION AND DETAINEE 4,619 4,619
PROCESSING.
137 0605038A NUCLEAR BIOLOGICAL CHEMICAL 13,459 13,459
RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLE (NBCRV)
SENSOR SUITE.
138 0605041A DEFENSIVE CYBER TOOL DEVELOPMENT.. 3,611 3,611
139 0605042A TACTICAL NETWORK RADIO SYSTEMS 3,222 3,222
(LOW-TIER).
140 0605047A CONTRACT WRITING SYSTEM........... 8,101 8,101
142 0605051A AIRCRAFT SURVIVABILITY DEVELOPMENT 44,182 26,182
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-20,000]
.................................. Threat Missile Seeker Analysis [2,000]
and Assessment.
143 0605052A INDIRECT FIRE PROTECTION 248,659 248,659
CAPABILITY INC 2--BLOCK 1.
144 0605053A GROUND ROBOTICS................... 227,038 227,038
145 0605054A EMERGING TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES... 57,546 57,546
146 0605144A NEXT GENERATION LOAD DEVICE-- 24,492 24,492
MEDIUM.
147 0605148A TACTICAL INTEL TARGETING ACCESS 44,273 44,273
NODE (TITAN) EMD.
152 0605224A MULTI-DOMAIN INTELLIGENCE......... 34,844 34,844
154 0605232A HYPERSONICS EMD................... 513,027 513,027
155 0605233A ACCESSIONS INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT 32,710 32,710
(AIE).
156 0605235A STRATEGIC MID-RANGE CAPABILITY.... 186,304 186,304
157 0605236A INTEGRATED TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS 22,732 22,732
158 0605241A FUTURE LONG RANGE ASSAULT AIRCRAFT 1,248,544 1,248,544
DEVELOPMENT.
160 0605244A JOINT REDUCED RANGE ROCKET (JR3).. 28,893 28,893
163 0605457A ARMY INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE 146,056 146,056
DEFENSE (AIAMD).
164 0605531A COUNTER--SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 55,196 55,196
SYSTEMS SYS DEV & DEMONSTRATION.
166 0605625A MANNED GROUND VEHICLE............. 386,393 386,393
167 0605766A NATIONAL CAPABILITIES INTEGRATION 16,913 16,913
(MIP).
168 0605812A JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLE 2,664 2,664
(JLTV) ENGINEERING AND
MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT PHASE
(EMD).
169 0605830A AVIATION GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. 930 930
170 0303032A TROJAN--RH12...................... 3,920 3,920
172A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 117,428 117,428
.................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND 5,378,817 5,271,817
DEMONSTRATION.
..................................
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
173 0604256A THREAT SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENT...... 74,767 84,767
.................................. Man Portable Doppler Radar.... [10,000]
174 0604258A TARGET SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT........ 16,004 16,004
175 0604759A MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT.............. 101,027 106,027
.................................. Advanced Sensing Expanded [5,000]
Range Operations.
176 0605103A RAND ARROYO CENTER................ 10,892 10,892
177 0605301A ARMY KWAJALEIN ATOLL.............. 379,283 379,283
178 0605326A CONCEPTS EXPERIMENTATION PROGRAM.. 58,606 58,606
180 0605601A ARMY TEST RANGES AND FACILITIES... 425,108 428,108
.................................. Space Terrestrial [3,000]
Representation for Army Test
and Training Operational
Scenarios.
181 0605602A ARMY TECHNICAL TEST 69,328 69,328
INSTRUMENTATION AND TARGETS.
182 0605604A SURVIVABILITY/LETHALITY ANALYSIS.. 31,306 31,306
183 0605606A AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION............ 1,887 1,887
184 0605706A MATERIEL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS......... 19,100 19,100
185 0605709A EXPLOITATION OF FOREIGN ITEMS..... 6,277 6,277
186 0605712A SUPPORT OF OPERATIONAL TESTING.... 63,637 63,637
187 0605716A ARMY EVALUATION CENTER............ 62,343 62,343
188 0605718A ARMY MODELING & SIM X-CMD 11,825 11,825
COLLABORATION & INTEG.
189 0605801A PROGRAMWIDE ACTIVITIES............ 54,172 54,172
190 0605803A TECHNICAL INFORMATION ACTIVITIES.. 26,592 26,592
191 0605805A MUNITIONS STANDARDIZATION, 44,465 44,465
EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY.
192 0605857A ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TECHNOLOGY 2,857 2,857
MGMT SUPPORT.
193 0605898A ARMY DIRECT REPORT HEADQUARTERS-- 53,436 53,436
R&D - MHA.
194 0606002A RONALD REAGAN BALLISTIC MISSILE 72,302 82,302
DEFENSE TEST SITE.
.................................. Infrastructure and Facilities [10,000]
Modernization.
195 0606003A COUNTERINTEL AND HUMAN INTEL 5,660 5,660
MODERNIZATION.
196 0606118A AIAMD SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT & 358,854 358,854
INTEGRATION.
197 0606942A ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATIONS CYBER 6,354 6,354
VULNERABILITIES.
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.... 1,956,082 1,984,082
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
199 0603778A MLRS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.. 14,639 14,639
200 0605024A ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.... 6,449 6,449
201 0607101A COMBATING WEAPONS OF MASS 115 115
DESTRUCTION (CWMD) PRODUCT
IMPROVEMENT.
202 0607131A WEAPONS AND MUNITIONS PRODUCT 13,687 13,687
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS.
203 0607136A BLACKHAWK PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT 23,998 123,998
PROGRAM.
.................................. Blackhawk modernization....... [100,000]
204 0607137A CHINOOK PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT 10,859 10,859
PROGRAM.
208 0607145A APACHE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT......... 44,371 44,371
209 0607148A AN/TPQ-53 COUNTERFIRE TARGET 43,054 43,054
ACQUISITION RADAR SYSTEM.
210 0607150A INTEL CYBER DEVELOPMENT........... 13,129 13,129
215 0607665A FAMILY OF BIOMETRICS.............. 1,594 1,594
216 0607865A PATRIOT PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT....... 183,763 183,763
217 0203728A JOINT AUTOMATED DEEP OPERATION 8,424 8,424
COORDINATION SYSTEM (JADOCS).
218 0203735A COMBAT VEHICLE IMPROVEMENT 744,085 744,085
PROGRAMS.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-10,000]
.................................. Scaling Cost-Saving [10,000]
Lightweight Metallurgical
Development.
219 0203743A 155MM SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER 107,826 107,826
IMPROVEMENTS.
220 0203752A AIRCRAFT ENGINE COMPONENT 237 237
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
221 0203758A DIGITIZATION...................... 1,013 1,013
222 0203801A MISSILE/AIR DEFENSE PRODUCT 1,338 1,338
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
225 0205778A GUIDED MULTIPLE-LAUNCH ROCKET 33,307 33,307
SYSTEM (GMLRS).
230 0303140A INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 15,040 15,040
PROGRAM.
232 0303142A SATCOM GROUND ENVIRONMENT (SPACE). 35,720 35,720
235 0305179A INTEGRATED BROADCAST SERVICE (IBS) 6,653 6,653
236 0305219A MQ-1 GRAY EAGLE UAV............... 3,444 3,444
237 0708045A END ITEM INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS 67,002 77,002
ACTIVITIES.
.................................. Next Generation Ballistic [10,000]
Fiber.
237A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 46,872 46,872
.................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 1,426,619 1,536,619
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
PILOT PROGRAMS
238 0608041A DEFENSIVE CYBER--SOFTWARE 89,238 89,238
PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL 89,238 89,238
TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
..................................
.................................. AGILE RDTE PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
239 0609135A COUNTER UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS 143,618 143,618
(UAS) AGILE DEVELOPMENT.
240 0609277A ELECTRONIC WARFARE AGILE 127,081 127,081
DEVELOPMENT.
241 0609278A ELECTRONIC WARFARE AGILE SYSTEMS 59,202 59,202
DEVELOPMENT.
242 0609345A UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS LAUNCHED 187,473 187,473
EFFECTS AGILE SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
243 0609346A UAS LAUNCHED EFFECTS AGILE 172,898 172,898
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. SUBTOTAL AGILE RDTE PORTFOLIO 690,272 690,272
MANAGEMENT.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 14,549,223 14,715,123
TEST AND EVALUATION, ARMY.
..................................
.................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND
EVALUATION, NAVY
.................................. BASIC RESEARCH
001 0601103N UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES... 67,306 67,306
002 0601153N DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES......... 511,163 521,163
.................................. Hypersonics T&E Workforce [10,000]
Development.
.................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........ 578,469 588,469
..................................
.................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
003 0602114N POWER PROJECTION APPLIED RESEARCH. 30,635 30,635
004 0602123N FORCE PROTECTION APPLIED RESEARCH. 125,699 144,199
.................................. Intelligent Data Management [12,500]
for Distributed Naval
Platforms.
.................................. Talent and Technology for Navy [2,500]
Power and Energy Systems.
.................................. Testing and Qualification of [3,500]
High-Performance Carbon Fiber
for Advanced Rocket Motors.
005 0602131M MARINE CORPS LANDING FORCE 45,697 45,697
TECHNOLOGY.
006 0602235N COMMON PICTURE APPLIED RESEARCH... 55,246 66,746
.................................. Embedded Systems Cyber for [11,500]
Critical Naval Infrastructure.
007 0602236N WARFIGHTER SUSTAINMENT APPLIED 74,264 74,264
RESEARCH.
008 0602271N ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEMS APPLIED 79,929 79,929
RESEARCH.
009 0602435N OCEAN WARFIGHTING ENVIRONMENT 81,270 81,270
APPLIED RESEARCH.
010 0602651M JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS APPLIED 7,300 7,300
RESEARCH.
011 0602747N UNDERSEA WARFARE APPLIED RESEARCH. 64,335 71,835
.................................. Academic partnerships for [2,500]
undersea vessels.
.................................. Program increase.............. [5,000]
012 0602750N FUTURE NAVAL CAPABILITIES APPLIED 279,815 279,815
RESEARCH.
013 0602782N MINE AND EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE 29,081 29,081
APPLIED RESEARCH.
015 0602861N SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT-- 81,423 81,423
ONR FIELD ACITIVITIES.
.................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH...... 954,694 992,194
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
016 0603123N FORCE PROTECTION ADVANCED 43,527 43,527
TECHNOLOGY.
017 0603271N ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEMS ADVANCED 8,644 8,644
TECHNOLOGY.
018 0603273N SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOR NUCLEAR 121,618 121,618
RE-ENTRY SYSTEMS.
019 0603640M USMC ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 309,711 324,711
DEMONSTRATION (ATD).
.................................. Long Range Maneuvering [15,000]
Projectile (LRMP).
020 0603651M JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS 6,561 6,561
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
021 0603673N FUTURE NAVAL CAPABILITIES ADVANCED 455,851 458,851
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. Submersible Air Revitalization [3,000]
using Aqueous Ionic Amines for
CO2 Capture.
022 0603680N MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.. 63,903 63,903
023 0603729N WARFIGHTER PROTECTION ADVANCED 7,653 13,153
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Navy Thermite Firefighting [5,500]
Robotics.
024 0603758N NAVY WARFIGHTING EXPERIMENTS AND 81,923 81,923
DEMONSTRATIONS.
025 0603782N MINE AND EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE 2,075 2,075
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 1,101,466 1,124,966
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
PROTOTYPES
027 0603128N UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM............ 28,388 28,388
029 0603207N AIR/OCEAN TACTICAL APPLICATIONS... 35,870 35,870
030 0603216N AVIATION SURVIVABILITY............ 24,064 24,064
031 0603239N NAVAL CONSTRUCTION FORCES......... 8,603 8,603
032 0603254N ASW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT........... 18,904 18,904
033 0603261N TACTICAL AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE.. 2,241 2,241
034 0603382N ADVANCED COMBAT SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY 2,083 19,583
.................................. Embedded Hypersonics Seeker [7,500]
Testing Increase.
.................................. Marine Corps Warfighting Lab [10,000]
Air Combat Element Increase.
035 0603502N SURFACE AND SHALLOW WATER MINE 32,359 32,359
COUNTERMEASURES.
036 0603506N SURFACE SHIP TORPEDO DEFENSE...... 11,832 11,832
037 0603512N CARRIER SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT....... 8,361 8,361
038 0603525N PILOT FISH........................ 1,218,486 1,218,486
040 0603536N RETRACT JUNIPER................... 206,429 206,429
041 0603542N RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL.............. 730 730
043 0603561N ADVANCED SUBMARINE SYSTEM 162,651 162,651
DEVELOPMENT.
045 0603563N SHIP CONCEPT ADVANCED DESIGN...... 59,218 79,218
.................................. DDG(X)........................ [20,000]
046 0603564N SHIP PRELIMINARY DESIGN & 96,022 96,022
FEASIBILITY STUDIES.
047 0603570N ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER SYSTEMS.... 383,831 383,831
048 0603573N ADVANCED SURFACE MACHINERY SYSTEMS 101,136 101,136
049 0603576N CHALK EAGLE....................... 156,686 156,686
050 0603581N LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP (LCS)........ 10,203 5,203
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-5,000]
051 0603582N COMBAT SYSTEM INTEGRATION......... 19,643 19,643
052 0603595N OHIO REPLACEMENT.................. 273,265 273,265
053 0603596N LCS MISSION MODULES............... 39,258 19,258
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-20,000]
054 0603597N AUTOMATED TEST AND RE-TEST (ATRT). 9,862 9,862
055 0603598N ATRT ENTERPRISE RAPID CAPABILITY.. 20,000 20,000
056 0603599N FRIGATE DEVELOPMENT............... 84,199 0
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-84,199]
057 0603609N CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS............ 10,877 10,877
058 0603635M MARINE CORPS GROUND COMBAT/SUPPORT 278,261 238,361
SYSTEM.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-39,900]
059 0603654N JOINT SERVICE EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE 43,657 43,657
DEVELOPMENT.
060 0603713N OCEAN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 9,647 9,647
DEVELOPMENT.
061 0603721N ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.......... 22,829 22,829
062 0603724N NAVY ENERGY PROGRAM............... 46,577 69,077
.................................. Advanced Battery Technologies. [22,500]
063 0603725N FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT............ 10,925 10,925
064 0603734N CHALK CORAL....................... 414,282 414,282
065 0603739N NAVY LOGISTIC PRODUCTIVITY........ 1,016 1,016
066 0603746N RETRACT MAPLE..................... 647,914 647,914
067 0603748N LINK PLUMERIA..................... 376,672 376,672
068 0603751N RETRACT ELM....................... 106,810 106,810
069 0603764M LINK EVERGREEN.................... 529,550 529,550
070 0603790N NATO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT..... 5,234 5,234
071 0603795N LAND ATTACK TECHNOLOGY............ 1,056 1,056
072 0603851M JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS TESTING.. 9,832 9,832
073 0603860N JOINT PRECISION APPROACH AND 41,978 41,978
LANDING SYSTEMS--DEM/VAL.
076 0604025M RAPID DEFENSE EXPERIMENTATION 99 99
RESERVE (RDER).
077 0604027N DIGITAL WARFARE OFFICE............ 151,271 151,271
078 0604028N SMALL AND MEDIUM UNMANNED UNDERSEA 4,855 4,855
VEHICLES.
079 0604029N UNMANNED UNDERSEA VEHICLE CORE 47,106 47,106
TECHNOLOGIES.
082 0604112N GERALD R. FORD CLASS NUCLEAR 112,704 112,704
AIRCRAFT CARRIER (CVN 78--80).
083 0604127N SURFACE MINE COUNTERMEASURES...... 18,504 18,504
084 0604272N TACTICAL AIR DIRECTIONAL INFRARED 14,387 14,387
COUNTERMEASURES (TADIRCM).
085 0604286N NAVY ADVANCED MANUFACTURING....... 10,585 10,585
086 0604289M NEXT GENERATION LOGISTICS......... 2,722 2,722
087 0604292N FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT (MARITIME 7,125 7,125
STRIKE).
088 0604295M MARINE AVIATION DEMONSTRATION/ 38,873 35,073
VALIDATION.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-3,800]
089 0604320M RAPID TECHNOLOGY CAPABILITY 16,316 16,316
PROTOTYPE.
090 0604454N LX (R)............................ 26,709 16,709
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-10,000]
091 0604536N ADVANCED UNDERSEA PROTOTYPING..... 143,943 143,943
092 0604636N COUNTER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS 16,689 16,689
(C-UAS).
093 0604659N PRECISION STRIKE WEAPONS 110,072 110,072
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
094 0604707N SPACE AND ELECTRONIC WARFARE (SEW) 6,866 6,866
ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING SUPPORT.
095 0604786N OFFENSIVE ANTI-SURFACE WARFARE 225,773 225,773
WEAPON DEVELOPMENT.
097 0605513N UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLE ENABLING 3,712 3,712
CAPABILITIES.
098 0605514M GROUND BASED ANTI-SHIP MISSILE.... 29,004 29,004
100 0605518N CONVENTIONAL PROMPT STRIKE (CPS).. 798,337 798,337
101 0105519N NUCLEAR-ARMED SEA-LAUNCHED CRUISE 100,000
MISSILE (SLCM-N) SUPPORT.
.................................. Reconciliation adjustment..... [100,000]
102 0207147M COLLABORATIVE COMBAT AIRCRAFT..... 58,000 58,000
103 0303260N DEFENSE MILITARY DECEPTION 1,980 1,980
INITIATIVE.
104 0303354N ASW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT--MIP...... 3,864 3,864
105 0304240M ADVANCED TACTICAL UNMANNED 2,822 2,822
AIRCRAFT SYSTEM.
106 0304270N ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT-- 1,278 1,278
MIP.
107 0304797N UNDERSEA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE / 29,308 29,308
MACHINE LEARNING (AI/ML).
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 7,454,345 7,451,446
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
..................................
.................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
108 0603208N TRAINING SYSTEM AIRCRAFT.......... 15,101 15,101
109 0604038N MARITIME TARGETING CELL........... 147,802 147,802
111 0604212N OTHER HELO DEVELOPMENT............ 987 987
113 0604215N STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT............. 4,540 4,540
114 0604216N MULTI-MISSION HELICOPTER UPGRADE 64,838 64,838
DEVELOPMENT.
116 0604230N WARFARE SUPPORT SYSTEM............ 15,778 15,778
117 0604231N COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS....... 64,547 64,547
118 0604234N ADVANCED HAWKEYE.................. 350,324 350,324
119 0604245M H-1 UPGRADES...................... 62,240 62,240
120 0604261N ACOUSTIC SEARCH SENSORS........... 52,549 52,549
121 0604262N V-22.............................. 124,958 124,958
122 0604264N AIR CREW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT...... 44,297 39,897
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-4,400]
123 0604269N EA-18............................. 184,921 184,921
124 0604270N ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT.... 185,606 155,606
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-30,000]
125 0604273M EXECUTIVE HELO DEVELOPMENT........ 74,980 74,980
126 0604274N NEXT GENERATION JAMMER (NGJ)...... 64,167 64,167
127 0604280N JOINT TACTICAL RADIO SYSTEM--NAVY 289,345 289,345
(JTRS-NAVY).
128 0604282N NEXT GENERATION JAMMER (NGJ) 228,256 228,256
INCREMENT II.
129 0604307N SURFACE COMBATANT COMBAT SYSTEM 432,981 432,981
ENGINEERING.
130 0604329N SMALL DIAMETER BOMB (SDB)......... 23,836 23,836
131 0604366N STANDARD MISSILE IMPROVEMENTS..... 412,964 362,964
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-50,000]
132 0604373N AIRBORNE MCM...................... 8,372 8,372
133 0604378N NAVAL INTEGRATED FIRE CONTROL-- 39,878 39,878
COUNTER AIR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING.
135 0604501N ADVANCED ABOVE WATER SENSORS...... 67,881 67,881
136 0604503N SUBMARINE SWFTS MODERNIZATION..... 204,158 204,158
137 0604504N AIR CONTROL....................... 23,930 23,930
138 0604512N SHIPBOARD AVIATION SYSTEMS........ 33,704 13,704
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-20,000]
139 0604516N SHIP SURVIVABILITY................ 4,364 4,364
141 0604522N AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE RADAR 74,937 74,937
(AMDR) SYSTEM.
142 0604530N ADVANCED ARRESTING GEAR (AAG)..... 32,037 32,037
143 0604558N NEW DESIGN SSN.................... 247,293 472,293
.................................. Subsea and Seabed Warfare [225,000]
program increase.
145 0604567N SHIP CONTRACT DESIGN/ LIVE FIRE 28,400 28,400
T&E.
146 0604574N NAVY TACTICAL COMPUTER RESOURCES.. 3,552 3,552
147 0604601N MINE DEVELOPMENT.................. 130 130
148 0604610N LIGHTWEIGHT TORPEDO DEVELOPMENT... 12,565 12,565
149 0604654N JOINT SERVICE EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE 8,740 8,740
DEVELOPMENT.
150 0604657M USMC GROUND COMBAT/SUPPORTING ARMS 17,377 17,377
SYSTEMS--ENG DEV.
151 0604703N PERSONNEL, TRAINING, SIMULATION, 6,703 6,703
AND HUMAN FACTORS.
152 0604727N JOINT STANDOFF WEAPON SYSTEMS..... 895 895
153 0604755N SHIP SELF DEFENSE (DETECT & 167,711 167,711
CONTROL).
154 0604756N SHIP SELF DEFENSE (ENGAGE: HARD 145,007 145,007
KILL).
155 0604757N SHIP SELF DEFENSE (ENGAGE: SOFT 232,368 217,368
KILL/EW).
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-15,000]
156 0604761N INTELLIGENCE ENGINEERING.......... 7,023 7,023
157 0604771N MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT............... 7,629 7,629
158 0604777N NAVIGATION/ID SYSTEM.............. 3,724 3,724
159 0604850N SSN(X)............................ 365,987 365,987
160 0605013M INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT 16,000 16,000
161 0605013N INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT 192,784 192,784
162 0605024N ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.... 3,428 3,428
163 0605180N TACAMO MODERNIZATION.............. 1,243,978 1,203,978
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-40,000]
164 0605212M CH-53K RDTE....................... 135,432 135,432
165 0605215N MISSION PLANNING.................. 120,255 120,255
166 0605217N COMMON AVIONICS................... 67,944 67,944
167 0605220N SHIP TO SHORE CONNECTOR (SSC)..... 7,267 7,267
168 0605285N NEXT GENERATION FIGHTER........... 74,320 74,320
170 0605414N UNMANNED CARRIER AVIATION (UCA)... 305,487 305,487
171 0605450M JOINT AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILE (JAGM) 59,077 59,077
172 0605500N MULTI-MISSION MARITIME AIRCRAFT 41,129 41,129
(MMA).
173 0605504N MULTI-MISSION MARITIME (MMA) 103,397 103,397
INCREMENT III.
174 0605516N LONG RANGE FIRES.................. 138,443 138,443
175 0605611M MARINE CORPS ASSAULT VEHICLES 44,644 44,644
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT &
DEMONSTRATION.
176 0605813M JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLE 6,984 6,984
(JLTV) SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT &
DEMONSTRATION.
177 0204202N DESTROYERS GUIDED MISSILE (DDG- 58,817 58,817
1000).
178 0301377N COUNTERING ADVANCED CONVENTIONAL 16,906 16,906
WEAPONS (CACW).
179 0302315N NON-KINETIC COUNTERMEASURE SUPPORT 23,818 23,818
183 0304785N ISR & INFO OPERATIONS............. 170,567 170,567
185 0306250M CYBER OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY 11,936 11,936
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND 7,431,995 7,497,595
DEMONSTRATION.
..................................
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
186 0604256N THREAT SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENT...... 25,133 25,133
187 0604258N TARGET SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT........ 14,191 14,191
188 0604759N MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT.............. 61,946 61,946
189 0605152N STUDIES AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT--NAVY 3,596 3,596
190 0605154N CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES......... 31,695 31,695
193 0605853N MANAGEMENT, TECHNICAL & 133,538 133,538
INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT.
194 0605856N STRATEGIC TECHNICAL SUPPORT....... 3,709 3,709
195 0605863N RDT&E SHIP AND AIRCRAFT SUPPORT... 151,479 151,479
196 0605864N TEST AND EVALUATION SUPPORT....... 463,725 447,924
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-15,801]
197 0605865N OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION 30,880 30,880
CAPABILITY.
198 0605866N NAVY SPACE AND ELECTRONIC WARFARE 22,563 22,563
(SEW) SUPPORT.
199 0605867N SEW SURVEILLANCE/RECONNAISSANCE 7,325 7,325
SUPPORT.
200 0605873M MARINE CORPS PROGRAM WIDE SUPPORT. 28,816 28,816
201 0605898N MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D................ 42,751 42,751
202 0606295M MARINE AVIATION DEVELOPMENTAL 4,732 4,732
MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT.
203 0606355N WARFARE INNOVATION MANAGEMENT..... 37,551 37,551
204 0305327N INSIDER THREAT.................... 2,653 2,653
205 0902498N MANAGEMENT HEADQUARTERS 2,041 2,041
(DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES).
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.... 1,068,324 1,052,523
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
208 0604840M F-35 C2D2......................... 494,034 444,634
.................................. Block 4 Delays................ [-49,400]
209 0604840N F-35 C2D2......................... 475,710 428,110
.................................. Block 4 Delays................ [-47,600]
210 0605520M MARINE CORPS AIR DEFENSE WEAPONS 56,140 56,140
SYSTEMS.
211 0607658N COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT CAPABILITY 136,436 136,436
(CEC).
212 0101221N STRATEGIC SUB & WEAPONS SYSTEM 807,099 807,099
SUPPORT.
213 0101224N SSBN SECURITY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.. 63,252 63,252
214 0101226N SUBMARINE ACOUSTIC WARFARE 56,401 56,401
DEVELOPMENT.
215 0101402N NAVY STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS..... 52,404 52,404
216 0204136N F/A-18 SQUADRONS.................. 369,863 369,863
218 0204229N TOMAHAWK AND TOMAHAWK MISSION 151,177 151,177
PLANNING CENTER (TMPC).
219 0204311N INTEGRATED SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM.... 71,800 71,800
220 0204313N SHIP-TOWED ARRAY SURVEILLANCE 1,990 1,990
SYSTEMS.
222 0204460M GROUND/AIR TASK ORIENTED RADAR (G/ 32,045 32,045
ATOR).
223 0204571N CONSOLIDATED TRAINING SYSTEMS 199,067 199,067
DEVELOPMENT.
224 0204575N ELECTRONIC WARFARE (EW) READINESS 115,834 115,834
SUPPORT.
225 0205601N ANTI-RADIATION MISSILE IMPROVEMENT 33,659 33,659
227 0205632N MK-48 ADCAP....................... 84,338 84,338
228 0205633N AVIATION IMPROVEMENTS............. 127,421 114,721
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-12,700]
229 0205675N OPERATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER SYSTEMS. 209,200 209,200
230 0206313M MARINE CORPS COMMUNICATIONS 125,488 125,488
SYSTEMS.
231 0206335M COMMON AVIATION COMMAND AND 17,813 17,813
CONTROL SYSTEM (CAC2S).
232 0206623M MARINE CORPS GROUND COMBAT/ 70,139 70,139
SUPPORTING ARMS SYSTEMS.
233 0206624M MARINE CORPS COMBAT SERVICES 20,419 20,419
SUPPORT.
234 0206625M USMC INTELLIGENCE/ELECTRONIC 34,289 34,289
WARFARE SYSTEMS.
236 0207161N TACTICAL AIM MISSILES............. 34,650 34,650
237 0207163N ADVANCED MEDIUM RANGE AIR-TO-AIR 26,286 26,286
MISSILE (AMRAAM).
238 0208043N PLANNING AND DECISION AID SYSTEM 3,572 3,572
(PDAS).
242 0303138N AFLOAT NETWORKS................... 70,742 70,742
243 0303140N INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 64,147 64,147
PROGRAM.
244 0305192N MILITARY INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 3,311 3,311
(MIP) ACTIVITIES.
247 0305208M DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE 61,238 61,238
SYSTEMS.
248 0305220N MQ-4C TRITON...................... 14,421 14,421
250 0305232M RQ-11 UAV......................... 1,063 7,063
.................................. Maritimization of the Long- [6,000]
Range Long-Endurance (LR/LE)
SUAS.
252 0305241N MULTI-INTELLIGENCE SENSOR 41,414 41,414
DEVELOPMENT.
253 0305242M UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS (UAS) 9,157 9,157
PAYLOADS (MIP).
255 0305421N MQ-4C TRITON MODERNIZATION........ 361,943 361,943
256 0307577N INTELLIGENCE MISSION DATA (IMD)... 803 803
257 0308601N MODELING AND SIMULATION SUPPORT... 12,389 12,389
258 0702207N DEPOT MAINTENANCE (NON-IF)........ 23,372 33,372
.................................. Defense Industrial Skills & [10,000]
Technology Training.
259 0708730N MARITIME TECHNOLOGY (MARITECH).... 3,600 3,600
259A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 2,554,769 2,554,769
.................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 7,092,895 6,999,195
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
PILOT PROGRAMS
260 0608013N RISK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION-- 13,341 13,341
SOFTWARE PILOT PROGRAM.
261 0608231N MARITIME TACTICAL COMMAND AND 12,520 12,520
CONTROL (MTC2)--SOFTWARE PILOT
PROGRAM.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL 25,861 25,861
TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 25,708,049 25,732,249
TEST AND EVALUATION, NAVY.
..................................
.................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND
EVALUATION, AIR FORCE
.................................. BASIC RESEARCH
001 0601102F DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES......... 302,716 322,716
.................................. Material Flexibility and New [20,000]
Applications in Quantum
Electronics Research.
002 0601103F UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES... 94,121 94,121
.................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........ 396,837 416,837
..................................
.................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
003 0602020F FUTURE AF CAPABILITIES APPLIED 78,214 78,214
RESEARCH.
004 0602022F UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED RESEARCH 6,294 6,294
CENTER (UARC)--TACTICAL AUTONOMY.
005 0602102F MATERIALS......................... 147,422 162,422
.................................. Advanced Aerospace Materials.. [2,500]
.................................. Advanced Composites in [10,000]
Hypersonics & Attritable
Aircraft Research.
.................................. Metals Affordability [2,500]
Initiative.
007 0602202F HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS APPLIED 133,928 133,928
RESEARCH.
008 0602203F AEROSPACE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES.... 321,059 341,059
.................................. Computational Methods and [5,000]
Hardware Validation of UAVs.
.................................. High Mach Turbine Engine...... [10,000]
.................................. Integrated hypersonic [2,500]
propulsion technology
maturation.
.................................. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle [2,500]
Research.
009 0602204F AEROSPACE SENSORS................. 199,120 199,120
011 0602298F SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT-- 10,813 10,813
MAJOR HEADQUARTERS ACTIVITIES.
012 0602336F NUCLEAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS TECH 4,969 4,969
EXPLORATION.
013 0602602F CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS............ 125,102 125,102
014 0602605F DIRECTED ENERGY TECHNOLOGY........ 92,331 92,331
015 0602788F DOMINANT INFORMATION SCIENCES AND 187,036 209,536
METHODS.
.................................. Counter UAS advanced detection [10,000]
systems pilot program.
.................................. Future Flag................... [10,000]
.................................. Photonic Quantum Computing.... [2,500]
.................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH...... 1,306,288 1,363,788
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
016 0603032F FUTURE AF INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY 268,754 268,754
DEMOS.
017 0603112F ADVANCED MATERIALS FOR WEAPON 31,021 33,521
SYSTEMS.
.................................. Tier 2.5 LO Platform [2,500]
Inspection System.
018 0603199F SUSTAINMENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 12,915 12,915
(S&T).
019 0603203F ADVANCED AEROSPACE SENSORS........ 69,652 69,652
020 0603211F AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY DEV/DEMO..... 102,125 194,625
.................................. Hybrid-Electric Propulsion [90,000]
Combat Ready Airman (CRA)
Flight Demonstrator.
.................................. Multi-role CCA propulsion..... [2,500]
023 0603273F SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOR NUCLEAR 128,407 128,407
RE-ENTRY SYSTEMS.
025 0603456F HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS ADVANCED 19,790 19,790
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
026 0603601F CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS TECHNOLOGY... 99,263 99,263
027 0603605F ADVANCED WEAPONS TECHNOLOGY....... 4,434 4,434
028 0603680F MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.. 38,891 41,391
.................................. Virtual, Augmented and Mixed [2,500]
Reality Readiness.
029 0603788F BATTLESPACE KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT 30,812 30,812
AND DEMONSTRATION.
030 0604776F DEPLOYMENT & DISTRIBUTION 28,316 28,316
ENTERPRISE R&D.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 834,380 931,880
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
PROTOTYPES
032 0603260F INTELLIGENCE ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT. 3,901 3,901
033 0603742F COMBAT IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY.. 25,172 25,172
034 0603790F NATO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT..... 4,595 4,595
035 0603851F INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC 90,096 90,096
MISSILE--DEM/VAL.
036 0604001F NC3 ADVANCED CONCEPTS............. 15,910 15,910
037 0604003F ADVANCED BATTLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 1,040,475 1,022,475
(ABMS).
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-18,000]
039 0604005F NC3 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT & 67,081 67,081
PROTOTYPING.
040 0604007F E-7............................... 199,676 799,676
.................................. Continuation of rapid [600,000]
prototyping.
041 0604009F AFWERX............................ 18,499 18,499
042 0604010F NEXT GENERATION ADAPTIVE 330,270 330,270
PROPULSION.
043 0604015F LONG RANGE STRIKE--BOMBER......... 2,347,225 2,347,225
047 0604183F HYPERSONICS PROTOTYPING-- 802,810 812,810
HYPERSONIC ATTACK CRUISE MISSILE
(HACM).
.................................. Additive Manufacturing........ [10,000]
049 0604257F ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND SENSORS... 40,779 40,779
052 0604317F TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER............... 3,558 3,558
053 0604327F HARD AND DEEPLY BURIED TARGET 144,143 144,143
DEFEAT SYSTEM (HDBTDS) PROGRAM.
054 0604336F NUCLEAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS 56,926 56,926
PROTOTYPING.
055 0604414F CYBER RESILIENCY OF WEAPON SYSTEMS- 46,148 46,148
ACS.
056 0604609F REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS & CONCEPT 22,754 22,754
MATURATION.
057 0604668F JOINT TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT 129,626 129,626
SYSTEM (JTMS).
058 0604776F DEPLOYMENT & DISTRIBUTION 4,996 4,996
ENTERPRISE R&D.
059 0604858F TECH TRANSITION PROGRAM........... 134,833 121,433
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-13,400]
060 0604860F OPERATIONAL ENERGY AND 49,460 49,460
INSTALLATION RESILIENCE.
061 0605057F NEXT GENERATION AIR-REFUELING 12,960 12,960
SYSTEM.
063 0606004F NUCLEAR ENTERPRISE RESEARCH & 1,097 1,097
DEVELOPMENT.
064 0606005F DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OFFICE..... 15,997 15,997
066 0207147F COLLABORATIVE COMBAT AIRCRAFT..... 111,365 111,365
067 0207179F AUTONOMOUS COLLABORATIVE PLATFORMS 62,019 62,019
068 0207420F COMBAT IDENTIFICATION............. 1,713 1,713
071 0207455F THREE DIMENSIONAL LONG-RANGE RADAR 17,344 17,344
(3DELRR).
072 0207522F AIRBASE AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS 15,785 15,785
(ABADS).
073 0207606F JOINT SIMULATION ENVIRONMENT (JSE) 260,667 260,667
074 0208030F WAR RESERVE MATERIEL--AMMUNITION.. 9,865 9,865
075 0303010F AF ISR DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE..... 24,817 24,817
076 0305236F COMMON DATA LINK EXECUTIVE AGENT 32,511 32,511
(CDL EA).
077 0305601F MISSION PARTNER ENVIRONMENTS...... 14,956 14,956
078 0701200F ENTERPRISE SELECT CLASS II........ 1,000 1,000
079 0708051F RAPID SUSTAINMENT MODERNIZATION 32,666 72,666
(RSM).
.................................. Condition Based Predictive [40,000]
Maintenance.
080 0808736F SPECIAL VICTIM ACCOUNTABILITY AND 1,997 1,997
INVESTIGATION.
081 0808737F INTEGRATED PRIMARY PREVENTION..... 5,167 5,167
082 0901410F CONTRACTING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 29,277 29,277
SYSTEM.
083 1206415F U.S. SPACE COMMAND RESEARCH AND 36,913 36,913
DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 6,267,049 6,885,649
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
..................................
.................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
084 0604200F FUTURE ADVANCED WEAPON ANALYSIS & 36,125 36,125
PROGRAMS.
085 0604201F PNT RESILIENCY, MODS, AND 125,663 125,663
IMPROVEMENTS.
086 0604222F NUCLEAR WEAPONS SUPPORT........... 79,312 79,312
087 0604270F ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT.... 17,013 17,013
088 0604281F TACTICAL DATA NETWORKS ENTERPRISE. 77,170 77,170
089 0604287F PHYSICAL SECURITY EQUIPMENT....... 10,589 10,589
090 0604288F SURVIVABLE AIRBORNE OPERATIONS 1,826,328 1,826,328
CENTER (SAOC).
091 0604602F ARMAMENT/ORDNANCE DEVELOPMENT..... 7,253 7,253
092 0604604F SUBMUNITIONS...................... 3,502 3,502
093 0604617F AGILE COMBAT SUPPORT.............. 23,474 23,474
094 0604706F LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS.............. 20,542 20,542
095 0604735F COMBAT TRAINING RANGES............ 139,499 145,499
.................................. Innovative Targeting Systems [6,000]
Technology.
096 0604932F LONG RANGE STANDOFF WEAPON........ 606,955 606,955
097 0604933F ICBM FUZE MODERNIZATION........... 3,252 3,252
100 0605056F OPEN ARCHITECTURE MANAGEMENT...... 44,150 44,150
101 0605223F ADVANCED PILOT TRAINING........... 172,378 172,378
103 0605238F GROUND BASED STRATEGIC DETERRENT 2,647,563 3,047,563
EMD.
.................................. Program increase.............. [400,000]
104 0605296F MICROELECTRONICS SECURE ENCLAVE... 104,990 104,990
106 0207039F COGNITIVE ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE. 44,267 44,267
107 0207110F F-47.............................. 2,579,362 2,579,362
109 0207279F ISOLATED PERSONNEL SURVIVABILITY 99,248 99,248
AND RECOVERY.
110 0207328F STAND IN ATTACK WEAPON............ 255,336 255,336
111 0207407F ELECTROMAGNETIC BATTLE MANAGEMENT 20,439 20,439
(EMBM).
112 0207701F FULL COMBAT MISSION TRAINING...... 12,898 12,898
114 0303008F SATURN............................ 4,985 4,985
117 0305155F THEATER NUCLEAR WEAPON STORAGE & 19,875 19,875
SECURITY SYSTEM.
120 0401221F KC-46A TANKER SQUADRONS........... 145,434 65,434
.................................. Program delay................. [-80,000]
121 0401319F VC-25B............................ 602,318 602,318
122 0701212F AUTOMATED TEST SYSTEMS............ 30,341 30,341
123 0804772F TRAINING DEVELOPMENTS............. 5,067 8,267
.................................. Competency Based Adaptive [3,200]
Learning.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND 9,765,328 10,094,528
DEMONSTRATION.
..................................
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
125 0604256F THREAT SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENT...... 41,125 41,125
126 0604759F MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT.............. 156,915 156,915
127 0605101F RAND PROJECT AIR FORCE............ 32,405 26,005
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-6,400]
129 0605712F INITIAL OPERATIONAL TEST & 13,872 13,872
EVALUATION.
130 0605807F TEST AND EVALUATION SUPPORT....... 1,098,871 1,091,571
.................................. Hypersonic Digital Model [6,400]
Upgrades.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-13,700]
133 0605829F ACQ WORKFORCE- CYBER, NETWORK, & 435,918 435,918
BUS SYS.
134 0605831F ACQ WORKFORCE- CAPABILITY 1,153,165 1,153,165
INTEGRATION.
136 0605833F ACQ WORKFORCE- NUCLEAR SYSTEMS.... 368,881 368,881
137 0605898F MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D................ 5,960 5,960
138 0605976F FACILITIES RESTORATION AND 217,761 247,761
MODERNIZATION--TEST AND
EVALUATION SUPPORT.
.................................. Hypersonic Infrastructure..... [30,000]
139 0605978F FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT--TEST AND 91,969 91,969
EVALUATION SUPPORT.
140 0606017F REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS AND 28,157 23,857
MATURATION.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-4,300]
141 0606398F MANAGEMENT HQ--T&E................ 7,417 7,417
142 0208201F OFFENSIVE SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 4,985 4,985
SYSTEMS (SUAS).
143 0303255F COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATION, 15,662 31,662
AND COMPUTERS (C4)--STRATCOM.
.................................. NC3 STRATCOM.................. [10,000]
.................................. UARC for Strategic Deterrence, [6,000]
NC3, and JEMSO.
144 0308602F ENTEPRISE INFORMATION SERVICES 101,779 101,779
(EIS).
145 0702806F ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT 22,670 13,270
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-9,400]
146 0804776F ADVANCED DISTRIBUTED LEARNING..... 1,698 1,698
148 1001004F INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES.......... 4,430 4,430
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.... 3,803,640 3,822,240
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
149 0604233F SPECIALIZED UNDERGRADUATE FLIGHT 66,200 66,200
TRAINING.
150 0604283F BATTLE MGMT COM & CTRL SENSOR 17,353 17,353
DEVELOPMENT.
153 0604840F F-35 C2D2......................... 1,182,094 1,078,894
.................................. Block 4 Delays................ [-208,700]
.................................. Pneumatic power enhancement... [15,000]
.................................. Power Thermal Management [90,500]
Systems Analysis.
154 0605018F AF INTEGRATED PERSONNEL AND PAY 64,050 64,050
SYSTEM (AF-IPPS).
155 0605024F ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE 62,965 62,965
AGENCY.
157 0605229F HH-60W............................ 43,579 43,579
158 0605278F HC/MC-130 RECAP RDT&E............. 50,845 50,845
159 0606018F NC3 INTEGRATION................... 40,066 40,066
160 0101113F B-52 SQUADRONS.................... 931,164 931,164
161 0101122F AIR-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILE (ALCM) 555 555
162 0101126F B-1B SQUADRONS.................... 116,589 116,589
163 0101127F B-2 SQUADRONS..................... 12,519 12,519
164 0101213F MINUTEMAN SQUADRONS............... 106,032 106,032
165 0101316F WORLDWIDE JOINT STRATEGIC 24,081 24,081
COMMUNICATIONS.
166 0101318F SERVICE SUPPORT TO STRATCOM-- 6,928 6,928
GLOBAL STRIKE.
167 0101328F ICBM REENTRY VEHICLES............. 259,605 259,605
169 0102110F MH-139A........................... 5,982 5,982
170 0102326F REGION/SECTOR OPERATION CONTROL 726 726
CENTER MODERNIZATION PROGRAM.
171 0102417F OVER-THE-HORIZON BACKSCATTER RADAR 132,097 132,097
172 0202834F VEHICLES AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT-- 744 744
GENERAL.
173 0205219F MQ-9 UAV.......................... 26,689 26,689
174 0205671F JOINT COUNTER RCIED ELECTRONIC 3,424 3,424
WARFARE.
176 0207133F F-16 SQUADRONS.................... 216,638 216,638
177 0207134F F-15E SQUADRONS................... 233,018 233,018
178 0207136F MANNED DESTRUCTIVE SUPPRESSION.... 17,680 17,680
179 0207138F F-22A SQUADRONS................... 852,332 852,332
180 0207142F F-35 SQUADRONS.................... 48,446 48,446
181 0207146F F-15EX............................ 78,345 78,345
182 0207161F TACTICAL AIM MISSILES............. 86,549 86,549
183 0207163F ADVANCED MEDIUM RANGE AIR-TO-AIR 51,242 51,242
MISSILE (AMRAAM).
184 0207172F JOINT ADVANCED TACTICAL MISSILE 425,029 425,029
(JATM).
186 0207238F E-11A............................. 15,244 15,244
188 0207247F AF TENCAP......................... 52,492 52,492
189 0207249F PRECISION ATTACK SYSTEMS 13,613 13,613
PROCUREMENT.
191 0207268F AIRCRAFT ENGINE COMPONENT 52,734 52,734
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
192 0207325F JOINT AIR-TO-SURFACE STANDOFF 232,252 232,252
MISSILE (JASSM).
193 0207327F SMALL DIAMETER BOMB (SDB)......... 24,810 24,810
194 0207410F AIR & SPACE OPERATIONS CENTER 113,086 101,786
(AOC).
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-11,300]
195 0207412F CONTROL AND REPORTING CENTER (CRC) 17,569 17,569
198 0207431F COMBAT AIR INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM 33,601 33,601
ACTIVITIES.
199 0207438F THEATER BATTLE MANAGEMENT (TBM) 6,787 6,787
C4I.
200 0207439F ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE INT REPROG 60,072 60,072
(EWIR).
202 0207452F DCAPES............................ 8,507 8,507
203 0207457F AIR FORCE SPECIAL WARFARE 27,526 27,526
(SPECWAR).
204 0207521F AIR FORCE CALIBRATION PROGRAMS.... 2,273 2,273
206 0207590F SEEK EAGLE........................ 33,707 33,707
208 0207611F READINESS DECISION SUPPORT 8,880 8,880
ENTERPRISE.
209 0207697F DISTRIBUTED TRAINING AND EXERCISES 4,399 4,399
210 0207701F FULL COMBAT MISSION TRAINING...... 8,096 8,096
211 0208006F MISSION PLANNING SYSTEMS.......... 138,745 124,945
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-13,800]
212 0208007F TACTICAL DECEPTION................ 13,711 13,711
213 0208087F DISTRIBUTED CYBER WARFARE 31,197 31,197
OPERATIONS.
214 0208088F AF DEFENSIVE CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS 95,034 95,034
218 0208288F INTEL DATA APPLICATIONS........... 1,012 1,012
219 0301025F GEOBASE........................... 999 999
220 0301113F CYBER SECURITY INTELLIGENCE 14,749 14,749
SUPPORT.
226 0301377F COUNTERING ADVANCED CONVENTIONAL 1,117 1,117
WEAPONS (CACW).
228 0301401F AF MULTI-DOMAIN NON-TRADITIONAL 2,987 2,987
ISR BATTLESPACE AWARENESS.
229 0302015F E-4B NATIONAL AIRBORNE OPERATIONS 54,457 54,457
CENTER (NAOC).
230 0302315F NON-KINETIC COUNTERMEASURE SUPPORT 7,006 7,006
232 0303089F CYBERSPACE AND DODIN OPERATIONS... 10,080 10,080
233 0303131F MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY 99,599 99,599
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (MEECN).
234 0303133F HIGH FREQUENCY RADIO SYSTEMS...... 19,955 19,955
235 0303140F INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 98,414 98,414
PROGRAM.
236 0303248F ALL DOMAIN COMMON PLATFORM........ 76,642 76,642
237 0303260F JOINT MILITARY DECEPTION 356 356
INITIATIVE.
238 0304100F STRATEGIC MISSION PLANNING & 75,164 75,164
EXECUTION SYSTEM (SMPES).
239 0304109F THRESHER.......................... 105 105
242 0304260F AIRBORNE SIGINT ENTERPRISE........ 90,650 90,650
243 0304310F COMMERCIAL ECONOMIC ANALYSIS...... 4,127 4,127
247 0305020F CCMD INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION 1,547 1,547
TECHNOLOGY.
248 0305022F ISR MODERNIZATION & AUTOMATION 22,237 22,237
DVMT (IMAD).
249 0305099F GLOBAL AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 4,257 4,257
(GATM).
250 0305103F CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE......... 310 310
251 0305111F WEATHER SERVICE................... 30,509 30,509
252 0305114F AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, APPROACH, AND 17,259 17,259
LANDING SYSTEM (ATCALS).
253 0305116F AERIAL TARGETS.................... 5,081 5,081
256 0305128F SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIVE 8,964 8,964
ACTIVITIES.
257 0305146F DEFENSE JOINT COUNTERINTELLIGENCE 6,524 6,524
ACTIVITIES.
258 0305158F TACTICAL TERMINAL................. 1,099 1,099
259 0305179F INTEGRATED BROADCAST SERVICE (IBS) 19,085 19,085
261 0305206F AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEMS... 25,432 25,432
262 0305207F MANNED RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEMS..... 16,643 16,643
263 0305208F DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE 79,033 79,033
SYSTEMS.
265 0305221F NETWORK-CENTRIC COLLABORATIVE 12,019 12,019
TARGETING.
266 0305238F NATO AGS.......................... 816 816
267 0305240F ISR TRANSPORT AND PROCESSING...... 32,578 32,578
268 0305249F AF JWICS ENTERPRISE............... 21,097 21,097
269 0305600F INTERNATIONAL INTELLIGENCE 18,946 18,946
TECHNOLOGY AND ARCHITECTURES.
270 0305836F C2IMERA........................... 13,867 13,867
272 0305903F COCOM MOBILE COMMAND AND CONTROL 3,988 3,988
CENTERS (MCCCS).
273 0305984F PERSONNEL RECOVERY COMMAND & CTRL 2,891 2,891
(PRC2).
274 0307577F INTELLIGENCE MISSION DATA (IMD)... 3,000 3,000
276 0401119F C-5 AIRLIFT SQUADRONS (IF)........ 33,713 33,713
277 0401130F C-17 AIRCRAFT (IF)................ 76,514 116,514
.................................. Program increase.............. [40,000]
278 0401132F C-130J PROGRAM.................... 31,354 31,354
279 0401134F LARGE AIRCRAFT IR COUNTERMEASURES 52,928 52,928
(LAIRCM).
281 0401318F CV-22............................. 653 653
283 0708610F LOGISTICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 18,581 23,581
(LOGIT).
.................................. Fleet Logistics Intelligence [5,000]
Platform.
284 0801380F AF LVC OPERATIONAL TRAINING (LVC- 33,898 33,898
OT).
285 0804743F OTHER FLIGHT TRAINING............. 2,371 2,371
286 0901202F JOINT PERSONNEL RECOVERY AGENCY... 2,080 2,080
287 0901218F CIVILIAN COMPENSATION PROGRAM..... 4,355 4,355
288 0901220F PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION.......... 2,766 2,766
289 0901226F AIR FORCE STUDIES AND ANALYSIS 14,761 14,761
AGENCY.
290 0901538F FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 3,982 3,982
SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
291 0901554F DEFENSE ENTERPRISE ACNTNG AND MGT 38,942 38,942
SYS (DEAMS).
292 1201921F SERVICE SUPPORT TO STRATCOM--SPACE 335 335
ACTIVITIES.
293A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 22,264,031 22,264,031
.................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 29,643,766 29,560,466
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 52,017,288 53,075,388
TEST AND EVALUATION, AIR
FORCE.
..................................
.................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND
EVALUATION, SPACE FORCE
.................................. BASIC RESEARCH
001 0601102SF DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES......... 22,270 22,270
002 0601103SF UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES... 14,569 14,569
.................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........ 36,839 36,839
..................................
.................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
004 1206601SF SPACE TECHNOLOGY.................. 245,497 245,497
005 1206616SF SPACE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 2,591 2,591
DEVELOPMENT/DEMO.
.................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH...... 248,088 248,088
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
006 1206310SF SPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 459,989 459,989
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
007 1206616SF SPACE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 128,588 131,088
DEVELOPMENT/DEMO.
.................................. Liquid Rocket Engine for USAFA [2,500]
Rocket Propulsion Curriculum.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 588,577 591,077
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
PROTOTYPES
008 0604002SF SPACE FORCE WEATHER SERVICES 857 857
RESEARCH.
009 1203010SF SPACE FORCE IT, DATA ANALYTICS, 88,606 88,606
DIGITAL SOLUTIONS.
010 1203164SF NAVSTAR GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM 175,304 175,304
(USER EQUIPMENT) (SPACE).
011 1203622SF SPACE WARFIGHTING ANALYSIS........ 125,982 125,982
012 1203710SF EO/IR WEATHER SYSTEMS............. 77,135 77,135
013 1203955SF SPACE ACCESS, MOBILITY & LOGISTICS 14,478 14,478
(SAML).
014 1206410SF SPACE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND 1,307,970 1,307,970
PROTOTYPING.
015 1206427SF SPACE SYSTEMS PROTOTYPE 67,246 67,246
TRANSITIONS (SSPT).
016 1206438SF SPACE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY.......... 60,106 60,106
017 1206458SF TECH TRANSITION (SPACE)........... 326,144 326,144
018 1206730SF SPACE SECURITY AND DEFENSE PROGRAM 45,200 45,200
019 1206760SF PROTECTED TACTICAL ENTERPRISE 114,430 114,430
SERVICE (PTES).
020 1206761SF PROTECTED TACTICAL SERVICE (PTS).. 571,921 571,921
021 1206855SF EVOLVED STRATEGIC SATCOM (ESS).... 1,229,929 1,229,929
022 1206857SF SPACE RAPID CAPABILITIES OFFICE... 9,664 9,664
023 1206862SF TACTICALLY RESPONSIVE SPACE....... 33,282 60,000
.................................. Tactically Responsive Space... [26,718]
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 4,248,254 4,274,972
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
..................................
.................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
025 1203269SF GPS III FOLLOW-ON (GPS IIIF)...... 179,249 194,249
.................................. Resilient GPS (R-GPS)......... [15,000]
026 1206421SF COUNTERSPACE SYSTEMS.............. 31,298 31,298
027 1206422SF WEATHER SYSTEM FOLLOW-ON.......... 38,501 38,501
028 1206425SF SPACE SITUATION AWARENESS SYSTEMS. 992 992
029 1206431SF ADVANCED EHF MILSATCOM (SPACE).... 13,825 13,825
031 1206433SF WIDEBAND GLOBAL SATCOM (SPACE).... 29,609 29,609
032 1206440SF NEXT-GEN OPIR--GROUND............. 358,330 358,330
033 1206442SF NEXT GENERATION OPIR.............. 189,621 189,621
034 1206443SF NEXT-GEN OPIR--GEO................ 432,073 432,073
035 1206444SF NEXT-GEN OPIR--POLAR.............. 474,889
.................................. Program increase.............. [474,889]
036 1206445SF COMMERCIAL SATCOM (COMSATCOM) 132,060 132,060
INTEGRATION.
037 1206446SF RESILIENT MISSILE WARNING MISSILE 1,757,354 1,076,354
TRACKING--LOW EARTH ORBIT (LEO).
.................................. Reconciliation adjustment..... [-681,000]
038 1206447SF RESILIENT MISSILE WARNING MISSILE 686,348 686,348
TRACKING--MEDIUM EARTH ORBIT
(MEO).
039 1206771SF COMMERCIAL SERVICES............... 36,628 91,628
.................................. Tactical Surveillance, [50,000]
Reconnaissance, and Tracking
(SRT).
.................................. VLEO Spacecraft for Tactical [5,000]
SRT.
040 1206853SF NATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH 6,595 6,595
PROGRAM (SPACE)--EMD.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND 3,892,483 3,756,372
DEMONSTRATION.
..................................
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
044 1206392SF ACQ WORKFORCE--SPACE & MISSILE 269,162 269,162
SYSTEMS.
045 1206398SF SPACE & MISSILE SYSTEMS CENTER-- 15,356 15,356
MHA.
046 1206399SF SSC ENTERPRISE ENGINEERING & 110,598 110,598
INTEGRATION.
047 1206759SF MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT--SPACE....... 189,083 189,083
048 1206860SF ROCKET SYSTEMS LAUNCH PROGRAM 19,857 19,857
(SPACE).
049 1206864SF SPACE TEST PROGRAM (STP).......... 28,787 28,787
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.... 632,843 632,843
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
051 1201212SF SERVICE-WIDE SUPPORT (NOT 18,451 18,451
OTHERWISE ACCOUNTED FOR).
052 1203001SF FAMILY OF ADVANCED BLOS TERMINALS 303 303
(FAB-T).
053 1203040SF DCO-SPACE......................... 102,439 102,439
054 1203109SF NARROWBAND SATELLITE 421,847 421,847
COMMUNICATIONS.
055 1203110SF SATELLITE CONTROL NETWORK (SPACE). 93,780 93,780
056 1203154SF LONG RANGE KILL CHAINS............ 1,916 0
.................................. Reconciliation adjustment..... [-1,916]
057 1203155SF GROUND MOVING TARGET INDICATOR 1,063,384 1,063,384
(GMTI).
058 1203173SF SPACE AND MISSILE TEST AND 22,128 22,128
EVALUATION CENTER.
059 1203174SF SPACE INNOVATION, INTEGRATION AND 82,399 82,399
RAPID TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
060 1203182SF SPACELIFT RANGE SYSTEM (SPACE).... 54,996 54,996
061 1203330SF SPACE SUPERIORITY ISR............. 24,411 24,411
062 1203609SF PLEO SATCOM (MILNET).............. 277,407 0
.................................. Reconciliation adjustment..... [-277,407]
064 1203906SF NCMC--ITW/AA SYSTEM............... 25,839 25,839
066 1203913SF NUDET DETECTION SYSTEM (SPACE).... 96,836 96,836
067 1203940SF SPACE SITUATION AWARENESS 182,377 197,377
OPERATIONS.
.................................. Unified Data Library (UDL).... [15,000]
068 1206423SF GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM III-- 190,484 190,484
OPERATIONAL CONTROL SEGMENT.
073 1206772SF RAPID RESILIENT COMMAND AND 106,220 106,220
CONTROL (R2C2).
075 1208053SF JOINT TACTICAL GROUND SYSTEM...... 6,698 6,698
075A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 2,866,499 2,866,499
.................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 5,638,414 5,374,091
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
PILOT PROGRAMS
076 1208248SF SPACE DOMAIN AWARENESS/PLANNING/ 200,968 200,968
TASKING SW.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL 200,968 200,968
TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 15,486,466 15,115,250
TEST, AND EVALUATION, SPACE
FORCE.
..................................
.................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST AND
EVALUATION, DEFENSE-WIDE
.................................. BASIC RESEARCH
001 0601000BR DTRA BASIC RESEARCH............... 15,643 15,643
003 0601108D8Z HIGH ENERGY LASER RESEARCH 16,817 16,817
INITIATIVES.
004 0601110D8Z BASIC RESEARCH INITIATIVES........ 82,264 95,264
.................................. Program increase.............. [13,000]
006 0601120D8Z NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION PROGRAM 146,010 146,010
007 0601122E EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES............ 360,456 360,456
008 0601228D8Z HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND 99,610 124,610
UNIVERSITIES/MINORITY
INSTITUTIONS.
.................................. Program increase.............. [25,000]
009 0601384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 36,582 36,582
PROGRAM.
.................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........ 757,382 795,382
..................................
.................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
010 0602000D8Z JOINT MUNITIONS TECHNOLOGY........ 19,734 19,734
011 0602023E ACCESS AND AWARENESS.............. 100,791 100,791
012 0602024E WARFIGHTING PERFORMANCE........... 278,121 278,121
013 0602025E MAKING, MAINTAINING, SUPPLY CHAIN 1,347,049 1,347,049
AND LOGISTICS.
014 0602026E EFFECTS........................... 20,275 20,275
016 0602128D8Z PROMOTION AND PROTECTION 3,166 3,166
STRATEGIES.
017 0602230D8Z DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION..... 46,261 46,261
018 0602234D8Z LINCOLN LABORATORY RESEARCH 11,479 11,479
PROGRAM.
019 0602251D8Z APPLIED RESEARCH FOR THE 53,983 53,983
ADVANCEMENT OF S&T PRIORITIES.
021 0602384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 230,751 230,751
PROGRAM.
022 0602668D8Z CYBER SECURITY RESEARCH........... 17,988 22,988
.................................. Pacific Intelligence and [5,000]
Innovation Initiative.
028 0602718BR COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS 161,495 156,495
DESTRUCTION APPLIED RESEARCH.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-5,000]
029 0602751D8Z SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE 8,883 8,883
(SEI) APPLIED RESEARCH.
030 0602890D8Z HIGH ENERGY LASER RESEARCH........ 48,738 53,738
.................................. Advanced Optical Coatings for [5,000]
High Energy Lasers.
031 0602891D8Z FSRM MODELLING.................... 994 994
032 1160401BB SOF TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT........ 50,026 67,776
.................................. Accelerate development of Belt- [2,750]
fed Electric Advanced Weapon
for Organic and Fire
Superiority (BEAWOLFS).
(Combating Terrorism
Technology Support).
.................................. Vertical Take Off and Landing [15,000]
Optionally Piloted Vehicle
(VTOL-OPV).
.................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH...... 2,399,734 2,422,484
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
033 0603000D8Z JOINT MUNITIONS ADVANCED 50,663 50,663
TECHNOLOGY.
035 0603055D8Z OPERATIONAL ENERGY CAPABILITY 168,253 193,253
IMPROVEMENT.
.................................. Hybrid Power Systems.......... [5,000]
.................................. TRISO......................... [20,000]
037 0603122D8Z COMBATING TERRORISM TECHNOLOGY 81,513 239,513
SUPPORT.
.................................. Emerging Technology [35,000]
Cooperation.
.................................. Israel Anti-Tunneling [50,000]
Cooperation.
.................................. Israel Counter-UXS Program.... [70,000]
.................................. Low-Cost VTOL Loitering [3,000]
Precision Strike.
038 0603133D8Z FOREIGN COMPARATIVE TESTING....... 27,958 27,958
039 0603142D8Z MISSION ENGINEERING & INTEGRATION 99,534 99,534
(ME&I).
040 0603160BR COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS 393,469 366,469
DESTRUCTION ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-27,000]
042 0603176C ADVANCED CONCEPTS AND PERFORMANCE 21,625 21,625
ASSESSMENT.
043 0603180C ADVANCED RESEARCH................. 42,093 42,093
044 0603183D8Z JOINT HYPERSONIC TECHNOLOGY 50,998 75,998
DEVELOPMENT &TRANSITION.
.................................. Increased Hypersonic [10,000]
Operational Envelope
Prototyping.
.................................. University Consortium for [15,000]
Applied Hypersonics.
045 0603225D8Z JOINT DOD-DOE MUNITIONS TECHNOLOGY 35,505 35,505
DEVELOPMENT.
048 0603288D8Z ANALYTIC ASSESSMENTS.............. 41,010 41,010
049 0603289D8Z ADVANCED INNOVATIVE ANALYSIS AND 57,457 57,457
CONCEPTS.
050 0603330D8Z QUANTUM APPLICATION............... 59,521 59,521
051 0603342D8Z DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT (DIU)..... 17,000
.................................. Integrated Wireless Optical [7,000]
Power Beaming and
Communications System.
.................................. Small Electric Unmanned [10,000]
Surface Vehicles.
052 0603375D8Z TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION............. 19,654 19,654
053 0603379D8Z ADVANCED TECHNICAL INTEGRATION.... 19,991 19,991
054 0603384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 247,043 247,043
PROGRAM--ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.
055 0603467E DARPA ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 1,643,465 1,643,465
DEVELOPMENT.
056 0603468E ADVANCED COMPLEX SYSTEMS.......... 350,695 355,695
.................................. DARPA-ALIAS/MATRIX............ [5,000]
057 0603469E ADVANCED ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES.... 335,647 335,647
059 0603618D8Z JOINT ELECTRONIC ADVANCED 20,575 20,575
TECHNOLOGY.
060 0603662D8Z NETWORKED COMMUNICATIONS 19,937 19,937
CAPABILITIES.
062 0603680D8Z DEFENSE-WIDE MANUFACTURING SCIENCE 409,493 414,993
AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
.................................. Critical Minerals............. [3,500]
.................................. Manufacturing Modernization... [10,000]
.................................. Manufacturing of Advanced [2,500]
Composites for Hypersonics.
.................................. Onsite Training............... [3,000]
.................................. Predictive Manufacturing [3,500]
Analytics.
.................................. Reconciliation adjustment..... [-25,000]
.................................. Submarine Battery Supply Chain [4,000]
.................................. Warfighter Energy Materials [4,000]
Production Capacity.
063 0603680S MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.. 50,610 53,610
.................................. Aluminum-Scandium Alloy [3,000]
Prototype.
064 0603712S GENERIC LOGISTICS R&D TECHNOLOGY 19,640 19,640
DEMONSTRATIONS.
065 0603716D8Z STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 58,092 58,092
PROGRAM.
066 0603720S MICROELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY 135,016 135,016
DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT.
067 0603727D8Z JOINT WARFIGHTING PROGRAM......... 945 945
072 0603781D8Z SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE.... 12,972 12,972
073 0603838D8Z DEFENSE INNOVATION ACCELERATION 211,027 198,527
(DIA).
.................................. Insider Threat................ [2,500]
.................................. Reconciliation adjustment..... [-15,000]
074 0603924D8Z HIGH ENERGY LASER ADVANCED 114,577 114,577
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
075 0603941D8Z TEST & EVALUATION SCIENCE & 1,095,772 1,080,772
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Digital Transformation Nexus.. [5,000]
.................................. Payload Dispense Mechanism for [5,000]
Reusable Hypersonic Test Bed.
.................................. Reconciliation adjustment..... [-25,000]
076 0603945D8Z INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION 173,048 173,048
INITIATIVES.
080 1160402BB SOF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 152,282 157,282
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. Small multimodal AI models for [5,000]
intelligence analysis.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 6,220,080 6,409,080
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
PROTOTYPES
081 0603161D8Z NUCLEAR AND CONVENTIONAL PHYSICAL 55,465 55,465
SECURITY EQUIPMENT RDT&E ADC&P.
082 0603600D8Z WALKOFF........................... 152,449 137,249
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-15,200]
083 0603851D8Z ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY TECHNICAL 123,981 149,781
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.
.................................. Program increase.............. [25,800]
084 0603881C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TERMINAL 508,898 518,898
DEFENSE SEGMENT.
.................................. Secure, Assured, and Radiation [10,000]
Hardened Microelectronics.
085 0603882C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE 825,919 825,919
MIDCOURSE DEFENSE SEGMENT.
086 0603884BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 272,940 272,940
PROGRAM--DEM/VAL.
087 0603884C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SENSORS. 197,641 97,641
.................................. Reconciliation adjustment..... [-100,000]
088 0603890C BMD ENABLING PROGRAMS............. 646,039 646,039
089 0603891C SPECIAL PROGRAMS--MDA............. 498,630 498,630
090 0603892C AEGIS BMD......................... 588,440 588,440
091 0603896C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND 634,183 534,183
AND CONTROL, BATTLE MANAGEMENT
AND COMMUNICATIONS (C2BMC).
.................................. Reconciliation adjustment..... [-100,000]
092 0603898C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE JOINT 45,758 45,758
WARFIGHTER SUPPORT.
093 0603904C MISSILE DEFENSE INTEGRATION & 55,097 55,097
OPERATIONS CENTER (MDIOC).
094 0603906C REGARDING TRENCH.................. 29,608 29,608
095 0603907C SEA BASED X-BAND RADAR (SBX)...... 166,813 166,813
096 0603913C ISRAELI COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS...... 300,000 300,000
097 0603914C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TEST.... 463,079 463,079
098 0603915C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TARGETS. 514,904 532,404
.................................. Advanced Reactive Target [10,000]
Simulation.
.................................. Next Generation Hypersonic.... [7,500]
099 0603923D8Z COALITION WARFARE................. 10,090 10,090
100 0604011D8Z NEXT GENERATION INFORMATION 41,815 36,815
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (5G).
.................................. Reconciliation adjustment..... [-5,000]
101 0604016D8Z DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CORROSION 2,545 2,545
PROGRAM.
102 0604102C GUAM DEFENSE DEVELOPMENT.......... 128,485 128,485
105 0604125D8Z ADVANCED MANUFACTURING COMPONENTS 45,513 45,513
AND PROTOTYPES.
106 0604181C HYPERSONIC DEFENSE................ 200,627 200,627
107 0604250D8Z ADVANCED INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES.. 749,452 732,452
.................................. Reconciliation adjustment..... [-20,000]
.................................. Typhoon, Seaman's Eye [3,000]
Predictive Autonomous
Navigational Routing.
108 0604294D8Z TRUSTED & ASSURED MICROELECTRONICS 512,151 512,151
109 0604331D8Z RAPID PROTOTYPING PROGRAM......... 235,292 220,292
.................................. Reconciliation adjustment..... [-15,000]
112 0604400D8Z DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) 2,142 2,142
UNMANNED SYSTEM COMMON
DEVELOPMENT.
113 0604551BR CATAPULT INFORMATION SYSTEM....... 4,161 4,161
114 0604555D8Z OPERATIONAL ENERGY PROTOTYPING-- 55,005 55,005
NON S&T.
117 0604682D8Z SUPPORT FOR STRATEGIC ANALYSIS.... 2,776 2,776
119 0604791D8Z MULTI-DOMAIN JOINT OPERATIONS 20,343 20,343
(MDJO).
120 0604797D8Z JOINT ENERGETIC TRANSITION OFFICE. 3,000 3,000
121 0604826J JOINT C5 CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT, 25,889 25,889
INTEGRATION AND INTEROPERABILITY
ASSESSMENTS.
122 0604873C LONG RANGE DISCRIMINATION RADAR 60,443 60,443
(LRDR).
123 0604874C IMPROVED HOMELAND DEFENSE 1,582,414 1,182,414
INTERCEPTORS.
.................................. Reconciliation adjustment..... [-400,000]
124 0604876C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TERMINAL 37,784 37,784
DEFENSE SEGMENT TEST.
125 0604878C AEGIS BMD TEST.................... 153,618 153,618
126 0604879C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SENSOR 68,699 68,699
TEST.
127 0604880C LAND-BASED SM-3 (LBSM3)........... 24,555 24,555
128 0604887C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE 38,325 38,325
MIDCOURSE SEGMENT TEST.
129 0604924D8Z HIGH ENERGY LASER ADVANCED 5,589 5,589
COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT & PROTOTYPE.
130 0202057C SAFETY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT......... 1,806 1,806
131 0208059JCY CYBERCOM ACTIVITIES............... 30,212 30,212
133 0208086JCY CYBER TRAINING ENVIRONMENT (CTE).. 124,971 124,971
135 0305103C CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE......... 2,131 2,131
136 0305245D8Z INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITIES AND 43,596 43,596
INNOVATION INVESTMENTS.
139 1206895C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM 97,061 97,061
SPACE PROGRAMS.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 10,390,334 9,791,434
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
..................................
.................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
141 0604123D8Z CHIEF DIGITAL AND ARTIFICIAL 9,196 9,196
INTELLIGENCE OFFICER (CDAO)--DEM/
VAL ACTIVITIES.
142 0604133D8Z ALPHA-1 DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.... 441,821 416,821
.................................. Reconciliation adjustment..... [-25,000]
143 0604161D8Z NUCLEAR AND CONVENTIONAL PHYSICAL 12,874 12,874
SECURITY EQUIPMENT RDT&E SDD.
144 0604384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 255,630 217,880
PROGRAM--EMD.
.................................. Program decrease.............. [-37,750]
145 0604771D8Z JOINT TACTICAL INFORMATION 10,527 10,527
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (JTIDS).
146 0605000BR COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS 14,931 14,931
DESTRUCTION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
147 0605013BL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT 1,283 1,283
148 0605021SE HOMELAND PERSONNEL SECURITY 9,137 9,137
INITIATIVE.
149 0605022D8Z DEFENSE EXPORTABILITY PROGRAM..... 6,780 6,780
150 0605027D8Z OUSD(C) IT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES 9,765 9,765
151 0605080S DEFENSE AGENCY INITIATIVES (DAI)-- 31,714 31,714
FINANCIAL SYSTEM.
152 0605141BR MISSION ASSURANCE RISK MANAGEMENT 9,573 9,573
SYSTEM (MARMS).
153 0605210D8Z DEFENSE-WIDE ELECTRONIC 9,366 9,366
PROCUREMENT CAPABILITIES.
154 0605294D8Z TRUSTED & ASSURED MICROELECTRONICS 143,475 133,475
.................................. Reconciliation adjustment..... [-10,000]
155 0605649D8Z ACQUISITION INTEGRATION AND 13,556 13,556
INTEROPERABILITY (AI2).
156 0605755D8Z RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE 3,307 3,307
MODERNIZATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
AND DEMONSTRATION.
157 0605772D8Z NUCLEAR COMMAND, CONTROL, & 3,158 3,158
COMMUNICATIONS.
159 0305282K JOINT FIRES NETWORK (JFN)......... 10,000 10,000
160 0305304D8Z REAL PROPERTY INFORMATION 6,473 6,473
MANAGEMENT.
161 0305310D8Z COUNTERPROLIFERATION ADVANCED 12,107 12,107
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND 1,014,673 941,923
DEMONSTRATION.
..................................
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
163 0603829J JOINT CAPABILITY EXPERIMENTATION.. 13,822 13,822
164 0604122D8Z JADC2 DEVELOPMENT AND 297,801 272,801
EXPERIMENTATION ACTIVITIES.
.................................. Reconciliation adjustment..... [-25,000]
165 0604774D8Z DEFENSE READINESS REPORTING SYSTEM 8,552 8,552
(DRRS).
166 0604875D8Z JOINT SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE 8,627 8,627
DEVELOPMENT.
167 0604940D8Z CENTRAL TEST AND EVALUATION 542,773 542,773
INVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT (CTEIP).
168 0604942D8Z ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATIONS....... 1,275 1,275
170 0605001E MISSION SUPPORT................... 115,673 115,673
171 0605100D8Z JOINT MISSION ENVIRONMENT TEST 210,878 210,878
CAPABILITY (JMETC).
172 0605126J JOINT INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE 78,057 78,057
DEFENSE ORGANIZATION (JIAMDO).
174 0605142D8Z SYSTEMS ENGINEERING............... 23,405 23,405
175 0605151D8Z STUDIES AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT--OSD. 5,301 5,301
176 0605161D8Z NUCLEAR MATTERS-PHYSICAL SECURITY. 12,549 12,549
177 0605170D8Z SUPPORT TO NETWORKS AND 15,597 15,597
INFORMATION INTEGRATION.
178 0605200D8Z GENERAL SUPPORT TO 3,468 3,468
OUSD(INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY).
179 0605384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 67,263 67,263
PROGRAM.
186 0605711D8Z CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS...... 11,781 11,781
187 0605790D8Z SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH 5,411 8,411
(SBIR)/ SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
TRANSFER (STTR) ADMINISTRATION.
.................................. Comprehensive Training Program [3,000]
for Contracting Officers on
SBIR Phase III Direct Awards`.
188 0605797D8Z MAINTAINING TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE.. 29,675 29,675
189 0605798D8Z DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS....... 45,134 45,134
190 0605801KA DEFENSE TECHNICAL INFORMATION 60,209 60,209
CENTER (DTIC).
191 0605803SE R&D IN SUPPORT OF DOD ENLISTMENT, 30,778 30,778
TESTING AND EVALUATION.
192 0605804D8Z DEVELOPMENT TEST AND EVALUATION... 37,381 37,381
193 0605898E MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D................ 13,623 13,623
194 0605998KA MANAGEMENT HQ--DEFENSE TECHNICAL 3,466 3,466
INFORMATION CENTER (DTIC).
195 0606005D8Z SPECIAL ACTIVITIES................ 18,594 18,594
196 0606100D8Z BUDGET AND PROGRAM ASSESSMENTS.... 13,084 13,084
197 0606114D8Z ANALYSIS WORKING GROUP (AWG) 5,229 5,229
SUPPORT.
199 0606225D8Z ODNA TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCE 3,461 3,461
ANALYSIS.
200 0606300D8Z DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD............. 6,563 6,563
201 0606301D8Z AVIATION SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES...... 1,702 1,702
202 0606771D8Z CYBER RESILIENCY AND CYBERSECURITY 14,220 14,220
POLICY.
203 0606774D8Z DEFENSE CIVILIAN TRAINING CORPS... 8,752 8,752
204 0606775D8Z JOINT PRODUCTION ACCELERATOR CELL 5,493 5,493
(JPAC).
205 0606829D8Z SUSTAINMENT TRANSITION 30,000 30,000
CAPABILITIES.
206 0606853BR MANAGEMENT, TECHNICAL & 14,841 14,841
INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT.
207 0203345D8Z DEFENSE OPERATIONS SECURITY 2,493 2,493
INITIATIVE (DOSI).
208 0204571J JOINT STAFF ANALYTICAL SUPPORT.... 8,070 8,070
209 0208045K C4I INTEROPERABILITY.............. 70,893 70,893
210 0303169D8Z INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RAPID 4,355 4,355
ACQUISITION.
211 0305172K COMBINED ADVANCED APPLICATIONS.... 5,447 5,447
213 0305208K DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE 2,887 2,887
SYSTEMS.
214 0305248J JOINT STAFF OFFICE OF THE CHIEF 14,500 19,500
DATA OFFICER (OCDO) ACTIVITIES.
.................................. Advanced Manufacturing [5,000]
Initiative in the Indo-Pacific.
215 0804768J COCOM EXERCISE ENGAGEMENT AND 91,952 91,952
TRAINING TRANSFORMATION (CE2T2)--
NON-MHA.
216 0808709SE DEFENSE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 388 388
MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (DEOMI).
217 0808737SE INTEGRATED PRIMARY PREVENTION..... 5,744 5,744
218 0901598C MANAGEMENT HQ--MDA................ 28,719 28,719
219 0903235K JOINT SERVICE PROVIDER (JSP)...... 1,283 1,283
219A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 31,148 31,148
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.... 2,032,317 2,015,317
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
220 0604011D8Z NEXT GENERATION INFORMATION 22,439 22,439
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (5G).
223 0607162D8Z CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS 2,360 2,360
ELIMINATION TECHNOLOGY
IMPROVEMENT.
224 0607210D8Z INDUSTRIAL BASE ANALYSIS AND 273,379 264,879
SUSTAINMENT SUPPORT.
.................................. Ablative Material Sustainment. [3,000]
.................................. Operational Systems [10,000]
Development.
.................................. Reconciliation adjustment..... [-25,000]
.................................. U.S.-based Synthetic Graphite [3,500]
Manufacturing.
225 0607310D8Z COUNTERPROLIFERATION MODERNIZATION 12,704 12,704
226 0607327T GLOBAL THEATER SECURITY 6,173 6,173
COOPERATION MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (G-TSCMIS).
227 0607384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 79,118 79,118
(OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT).
228 0607757D8Z RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE 2,945 7,945
MODERNIZATION OPERATIONAL SYSTEM
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. Shelf-Stable, Field Deployable [5,000]
Medical Countermeasure for
Internal Radionuclide
Contamination.
229 0208085JCY ROBUST INFRASTRUCTURE AND ACCESS.. 88,522 88,522
230 0208097JCY CYBER COMMAND AND CONTROL (CYBER 85,833 85,833
C2).
231 0208099JCY DATA AND UNIFIED PLATFORM (D&UP).. 83,039 83,039
235 0302019K DEFENSE INFO INFRASTRUCTURE 16,162 16,162
ENGINEERING AND INTEGRATION.
236 0302609V COUNTERING THREATS AUTOMATED 5,030 5,030
PLATFORM.
237 0303126K LONG-HAUL COMMUNICATIONS--DCS..... 40,293 40,293
238 0303131K MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY 5,113 5,113
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (MEECN).
240 0303140D8Z INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 25,347 25,347
PROGRAM.
242 0303140K INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 23,224 23,224
PROGRAM.
243 0303153K DEFENSE SPECTRUM ORGANIZATION..... 20,174 20,174
244 0303171K JOINT PLANNING AND EXECUTION 6,242 6,242
SERVICES.
246 0303430V FEDERAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES 22,700 22,700
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
252 0305104D8Z DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE (DIB) 10,840 10,840
CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE.
257 0305146V DEFENSE JOINT COUNTERINTELLIGENCE 1,800 1,800
ACTIVITIES.
258 0305172D8Z COMBINED ADVANCED APPLICATIONS.... 22,548 22,548
260 0305186D8Z POLICY R&D PROGRAMS............... 6,043 6,043
262 0305199D8Z NET CENTRICITY.................... 17,114 17,114
264 0305208BB DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE 5,656 5,656
SYSTEMS.
270 0305387D8Z HOMELAND DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY 1,771 1,771
TRANSFER PROGRAM.
279 0306250JCY CYBER OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY 473,399 473,399
SUPPORT.
280 0307609V NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY 34,710 34,710
SYSTEMS (NISS).
283 0708012K LOGISTICS SUPPORT ACTIVITIES...... 2,876 2,876
284 0708012S PACIFIC DISASTER CENTERS.......... 2,000 2,000
285 0708047S DEFENSE PROPERTY ACCOUNTABILITY 3,020 3,020
SYSTEM.
289 1160403BB AVIATION SYSTEMS.................. 119,699 119,699
290 1160405BB INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.. 102,732 102,732
291 1160408BB OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS.......... 234,653 234,653
292 1160431BB WARRIOR SYSTEMS................... 279,639 279,639
293 1160432BB SPECIAL PROGRAMS.................. 550 550
294 1160434BB UNMANNED ISR...................... 2,281 2,281
295 1160480BB SOF TACTICAL VEHICLES............. 9,213 9,213
296 1160483BB MARITIME SYSTEMS.................. 120,475 120,475
297 1160490BB OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS 21,752 21,752
INTELLIGENCE.
298 1203610K TELEPORT PROGRAM.................. 24,319 24,319
298A 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 8,276,313 8,276,313
.................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 10,594,200 10,590,700
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
PILOT PROGRAMS
299 0608140D8Z ENTERPRISE PLATFORMS AND 402,783 402,783
CAPABILITIES--SOFTWARE PILOT
PROGRAM.
300 0608648D8Z ACQUISITION VISIBILITY--SOFTWARE 17,549 17,549
PILOT PROGRAM.
301 0608776D8Z DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT FIELDING.. 48,413 48,413
302 0303150K GLOBAL COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM. 44,474 44,474
.................................. SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL 513,219 513,219
TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 33,921,939 33,479,539
TEST AND EVALUATION, DEFENSE-
WIDE.
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION,
DEFENSE
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
001 0605118OTE OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION... 133,542 133,542
002 0605131OTE LIVE FIRE TEST AND EVALUATION..... 108,109 108,109
003 0605814OTE OPERATIONAL TEST ACTIVITIES AND 76,492 76,492
ANALYSES.
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT.... 318,143 318,143
..................................
.................................. TOTAL OPERATIONAL TEST AND 318,143 318,143
EVALUATION, DEFENSE.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RDT&E.................. 142,001,108 142,435,692
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TITLE XLIII--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
SEC. 4301. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.
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SEC. 4301. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (In Thousands of Dollars)
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FY 2026 House
Line Item Request Authorized
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY
OPERATING FORCES
010 MANEUVER UNITS.................................................... 4,671,407 4,671,407
020 MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES.......................................... 221,578 216,578
Historical underexecution..................................... [-5,000]
030 ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE............................................ 927,219 892,219
Historical underexecution..................................... [-35,000]
040 THEATER LEVEL ASSETS.............................................. 2,220,746 2,220,746
050 LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT.................................... 1,333,769 1,323,769
Program decrease.............................................. [-10,000]
060 AVIATION ASSETS................................................... 1,829,054 1,829,054
070 FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT................................ 7,497,735 7,497,735
080 LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS..................................... 583,196 583,196
090 LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE..................................... 152,404 152,404
100 MEDICAL READINESS................................................. 844,140 844,140
110 BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT........................................... 10,694,915 10,694,915
120 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION............... 6,159,744 6,179,744
Program increase.............................................. [20,000]
130 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS........................... 263,147 263,147
140 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES............................................. 392,457 392,457
150 RESET............................................................. 111,688 111,688
160 US AFRICA COMMAND................................................. 413,046 413,046
170 US EUROPEAN COMMAND............................................... 385,744 385,744
180 US SOUTHERN COMMAND............................................... 224,971 224,971
190 US FORCES KOREA................................................... 77,049 77,049
200 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS...................... 331,467 331,467
210 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSECURITY.............................. 550,089 550,089
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 39,885,565 39,855,565
MOBILIZATION
220 STRATEGIC MOBILITY................................................ 134,892 134,892
230 ARMY PREPOSITIONED STOCKS......................................... 330,812 656,812
APS-2 Reset................................................... [326,000]
240 INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS........................................... 3,162 3,162
SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION......................................... 468,866 794,866
TRAINING AND RECRUITING
250 OFFICER ACQUISITION............................................... 172,424 172,424
260 RECRUIT TRAINING.................................................. 78,929 78,929
270 ONE STATION UNIT TRAINING......................................... 88,033 88,033
280 SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS............................ 508,982 508,982
290 SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING........................................ 988,901 988,901
300 FLIGHT TRAINING................................................... 1,398,974 1,398,974
310 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION................................ 202,738 197,738
Historical underexecution..................................... [-5,000]
320 TRAINING SUPPORT.................................................. 596,528 596,528
330 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................ 747,712 747,712
340 EXAMINING......................................................... 177,666 177,666
350 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION.................................. 181,211 181,211
360 CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING................................... 227,476 227,476
370 JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS............................. 190,668 190,668
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING.............................. 5,560,242 5,555,242
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
390 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION........................................ 1,306,690 1,306,690
400 CENTRAL SUPPLY ACTIVITIES......................................... 740,581 740,581
410 LOGISTIC SUPPORT ACTIVITIES....................................... 588,151 588,151
420 AMMUNITION MANAGEMENT............................................. 344,948 344,948
430 ADMINISTRATION.................................................... 408,825 408,825
440 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS........................................ 2,171,607 2,121,607
Program decrease.............................................. [-50,000]
450 MANPOWER MANAGEMENT............................................... 313,323 313,323
460 OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT........................................... 853,139 843,139
Program decrease.............................................. [-20,000]
Soldier Readiness Analytics................................... [10,000]
470 OTHER SERVICE SUPPORT............................................. 2,078,411 2,068,411
Program decrease.............................................. [-10,000]
480 ARMY CLAIMS ACTIVITIES............................................ 223,611 213,611
Historical underexecution..................................... [-10,000]
490 REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT............................................ 294,705 294,705
500 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT READINESS.......................... 618,471 618,471
510 DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT..................... 36,510 36,510
520 INTERNATIONAL MILITARY HEADQUARTERS............................... 664,510 664,510
530 MISC. SUPPORT OF OTHER NATIONS.................................... 31,387 31,387
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 10,674,869 10,594,869
590A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............................................... 2,385,523 2,385,523
SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................. 2,385,523 2,385,523
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY........................ 58,975,065 59,186,065
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY RESERVE
OPERATING FORCES
010 MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES.......................................... 14,651 14,651
020 ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE............................................ 703,286 703,286
030 THEATER LEVEL ASSETS.............................................. 146,794 146,794
040 LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT.................................... 685,541 685,541
050 AVIATION ASSETS................................................... 55,155 55,155
060 FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT................................ 438,508 438,508
070 LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS..................................... 23,783 23,783
080 LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE..................................... 40,426 40,426
090 BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT........................................... 557,465 557,465
100 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION............... 504,922 504,922
110 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS........................... 20,531 20,531
120 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS...................... 2,174 2,174
130 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSECURITY.............................. 19,041 19,041
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 3,212,277 3,212,277
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
140 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION........................................ 14,629 14,629
150 ADMINISTRATION.................................................... 16,798 16,798
160 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS........................................ 6,432 6,432
170 MANPOWER MANAGEMENT............................................... 7,186 7,186
180 OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT........................................... 56,856 56,856
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 101,901 101,901
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY RESERVE................ 3,314,178 3,314,178
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
OPERATING FORCES
010 MANEUVER UNITS.................................................... 911,525 911,525
020 MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES.......................................... 210,737 210,737
030 ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE............................................ 879,111 879,111
040 THEATER LEVEL ASSETS.............................................. 88,001 88,001
050 LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT.................................... 350,261 350,261
060 AVIATION ASSETS................................................... 1,128,195 1,128,195
070 FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT................................ 810,263 820,263
Robotic Targets............................................... [10,000]
080 LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS..................................... 34,354 34,354
090 LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE..................................... 179,622 179,622
100 BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT........................................... 1,246,273 1,246,273
110 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION............... 1,275,984 1,275,984
120 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS........................... 1,203,158 1,208,158
Center for the Study of the U.S. National Guard............... [5,000]
130 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS...................... 5,136 5,136
140 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSECURITY.............................. 24,096 24,096
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 8,346,716 8,361,716
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
150 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION........................................ 6,460 6,460
160 ADMINISTRATION.................................................... 45,919 45,919
170 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS........................................ 9,373 9,373
190 OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT........................................... 261,622 261,622
200 REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT............................................ 3,891 3,891
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 327,265 327,265
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD......... 8,673,981 8,688,981
COUNTER-ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND SYRIA TRAIN AND EQUIP
COUNTER-ISIL TRAIN AND EQUIP FUND (CTEF)
010 IRAQ.............................................................. 212,516 212,516
020 SYRIA............................................................. 130,000 130,000
030 LEBANON........................................................... 15,000 15,000
SUBTOTAL COUNTER-ISIL TRAIN AND EQUIP FUND (CTEF)............. 357,516 357,516
TOTAL COUNTER-ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND SYRIA TRAIN AND EQUIP 357,516 357,516
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY
OPERATING FORCES
010 MISSION AND OTHER FLIGHT OPERATIONS............................... 7,720,210 7,720,210
020 FLEET AIR TRAINING................................................ 2,925,791 2,925,791
050 AIR SYSTEMS SUPPORT............................................... 1,447,480 1,455,480
Advanced Engine Performance and Restoration Program........... [8,000]
060 AIRCRAFT DEPOT MAINTENANCE........................................ 1,661,933 1,661,933
080 AVIATION LOGISTICS................................................ 2,147,907 2,087,907
Historical underexecution..................................... [-60,000]
090 MISSION AND OTHER SHIP OPERATIONS................................. 5,350,073 5,430,073
Platform Supply Vessel Pilot Program.......................... [80,000]
100 SHIP OPERATIONS SUPPORT & TRAINING................................ 1,719,580 1,719,580
110 SHIP DEPOT MAINTENANCE............................................ 13,803,188 13,803,188
120 SHIP DEPOT OPERATIONS SUPPORT..................................... 2,760,878 2,760,878
130 COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONIC WARFARE...................... 1,830,993 1,830,993
140 MEDICAL READINESS................................................. 604,287 584,287
Historical underexecution..................................... [-20,000]
150 SPACE SYSTEMS AND SURVEILLANCE.................................... 453,847 453,847
160 WARFARE TACTICS................................................... 1,000,516 1,000,516
170 OPERATIONAL METEOROLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY.......................... 454,803 454,803
180 COMBAT SUPPORT FORCES............................................. 2,291,340 2,291,340
190 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND DEPOT OPERATIONS SUPPORT................ 62,495 62,495
200 COMBATANT COMMANDERS CORE OPERATIONS.............................. 105,914 105,914
210 COMBATANT COMMANDERS DIRECT MISSION SUPPORT....................... 386,657 386,657
220 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES............................................. 634,746 619,746
Historical underexecution..................................... [-15,000]
230 FLEET BALLISTIC MISSILE........................................... 1,837,670 1,837,670
240 WEAPONS MAINTENANCE............................................... 1,601,768 1,601,768
250 OTHER WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT...................................... 839,619 839,619
260 ENTERPRISE INFORMATION............................................ 2,185,422 2,127,422
Program decrease.............................................. [-58,000]
270 SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION........................ 3,991,438 3,991,438
280 BASE OPERATING SUPPORT............................................ 6,166,266 6,166,266
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 63,984,821 63,919,821
MOBILIZATION
290 SHIP PREPOSITIONING AND SURGE..................................... 388,627 388,627
300 READY RESERVE FORCE............................................... 785,052 785,052
310 SHIP ACTIVATIONS/INACTIVATIONS.................................... 583,296 553,296
Historical underexecution..................................... [-30,000]
330 COAST GUARD SUPPORT............................................... 22,192 22,192
SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION......................................... 1,779,167 1,749,167
TRAINING AND RECRUITING
340 OFFICER ACQUISITION............................................... 202,397 202,397
350 RECRUIT TRAINING.................................................. 16,945 21,245
Sea Cadets.................................................... [4,300]
360 RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS................................... 164,348 164,348
370 SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING........................................ 1,026,076 1,026,076
380 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION................................ 272,964 272,964
390 TRAINING SUPPORT.................................................. 463,572 463,572
400 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................ 303,177 303,177
410 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION.................................. 914 -4,086
Historical underexecution..................................... [-5,000]
420 CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING................................... 65,819 65,819
430 JUNIOR ROTC....................................................... 25,334 25,334
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING.............................. 2,541,546 2,540,846
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
440 ADMINISTRATION.................................................... 1,357,428 1,357,428
450 CIVILIAN MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT........................ 239,918 239,918
460 MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT........................ 690,712 690,712
480 MEDICAL ACTIVITIES................................................ 5,000
Harmful Behaviors Software Implementation..................... [5,000]
490 DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT..................... 61,046 61,046
500 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION........................................ 289,748 289,748
520 PLANNING, ENGINEERING, AND PROGRAM SUPPORT........................ 543,911 556,811
Supply Chain Risk Mitigation.................................. [12,900]
530 ACQUISITION, LOGISTICS, AND OVERSIGHT............................. 853,340 818,340
Historical underexecution..................................... [-35,000]
540 INVESTIGATIVE AND SECURITY SERVICES............................... 1,007,078 1,007,078
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 5,043,181 5,021,081
760A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............................................... 731,405 731,405
SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................. 731,405 731,405
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY........................ 74,080,120 73,967,320
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS
OPERATING FORCES
010 OPERATIONAL FORCES................................................ 1,950,784 1,955,784
Small UAS for Marine Corps training........................... [5,000]
020 FIELD LOGISTICS................................................... 1,981,840 1,981,840
030 DEPOT MAINTENANCE................................................. 236 236
040 MARITIME PREPOSITIONING........................................... 175,091 175,091
050 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES............................................. 349,082 349,082
060 SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.......................... 2,079,890 2,079,890
070 BASE OPERATING SUPPORT............................................ 2,834,721 2,834,721
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 9,371,644 9,376,644
TRAINING AND RECRUITING
080 RECRUIT TRAINING.................................................. 26,350 26,350
090 OFFICER ACQUISITION............................................... 1,282 1,282
100 SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING........................................ 119,526 119,526
110 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION................................ 58,696 58,696
120 TRAINING SUPPORT.................................................. 538,812 538,812
130 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................ 237,004 237,004
140 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION.................................. 27,500 22,500
Historical underexecution..................................... [-5,000]
150 JUNIOR ROTC....................................................... 30,808 30,808
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING.............................. 1,039,978 1,034,978
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
180 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION........................................ 87,509 87,509
190 ADMINISTRATION.................................................... 431,282 431,282
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 518,791 518,791
300A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............................................... 73,788 73,788
SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................. 73,788 73,788
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS................ 11,004,201 11,004,201
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY RESERVE
OPERATING FORCES
010 MISSION AND OTHER FLIGHT OPERATIONS............................... 759,843 759,843
030 AIR SYSTEMS SUPPORT............................................... 9,972 9,972
040 AIRCRAFT DEPOT MAINTENANCE........................................ 204,603 204,603
060 AVIATION LOGISTICS................................................ 24,469 24,469
070 COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS............................................. 19,698 19,698
080 COMBAT SUPPORT FORCES............................................. 186,946 186,946
090 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES............................................. 294 294
100 ENTERPRISE INFORMATION............................................ 33,414 33,414
110 SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION........................ 58,213 58,213
120 BASE OPERATING SUPPORT............................................ 118,361 118,361
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 1,415,813 1,415,813
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
130 ADMINISTRATION.................................................... 2,539 2,539
140 MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT........................ 22,185 22,185
150 ACQUISITION AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT................................ 1,517 1,517
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 26,241 26,241
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY RESERVE................ 1,442,054 1,442,054
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS RESERVE
OPERATING FORCES
010 OPERATING FORCES.................................................. 117,987 117,987
020 DEPOT MAINTENANCE................................................. 22,686 22,686
030 SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION........................ 48,519 48,519
040 BASE OPERATING SUPPORT............................................ 123,079 123,079
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 312,271 312,271
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
050 ADMINISTRATION.................................................... 49,774 49,774
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 49,774 49,774
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS RESERVE........ 362,045 362,045
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE
OPERATING FORCES
010 PRIMARY COMBAT FORCES............................................. 1,425,125 1,425,125
020 COMBAT ENHANCEMENT FORCES......................................... 2,753,789 2,753,789
030 AIR OPERATIONS TRAINING (OJT, MAINTAIN SKILLS).................... 1,701,493 1,676,493
Historical underexecution..................................... [-25,000]
040 DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE.............................. 4,676,962 4,526,962
Historical underexecution..................................... [-150,000]
050 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION............... 3,093,331 3,118,331
Program increase.............................................. [25,000]
060 CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT............................................ 245,874 240,874
Historical underexecution..................................... [-5,000]
070 CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND SYSTEM SUPPORT................... 9,283,958 9,283,958
080 FLYING HOUR PROGRAM............................................... 6,772,468 6,772,468
090 BASE SUPPORT...................................................... 11,328,614 11,338,614
Program increase.............................................. [10,000]
100 GLOBAL C3I AND EARLY WARNING...................................... 1,239,641 1,164,641
Historical underexecution..................................... [-75,000]
110 OTHER COMBAT OPS SPT PROGRAMS..................................... 1,896,441 1,861,441
Historical underexecution..................................... [-35,000]
120 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES............................................. 858,321 858,321
140 MEDICAL READINESS................................................. 554,180 559,180
Harmful Behaviors Software Implementation..................... [5,000]
150 US NORTHCOM/NORAD................................................. 266,248 266,248
160 US STRATCOM....................................................... 593,503 593,503
170 US CENTCOM........................................................ 350,566 350,566
180 US SOCOM.......................................................... 28,018 28,018
190 US TRANSCOM....................................................... 703 703
200 CENTCOM CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT.................................... 928 928
210 USSPACECOM........................................................ 369,658 369,658
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 47,439,821 47,189,821
210A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............................................... 1,805,672 1,805,672
SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................. 1,805,672 1,805,672
MOBILIZATION
220 AIRLIFT OPERATIONS................................................ 3,391,672 3,391,672
230 MOBILIZATION PREPAREDNESS......................................... 279,205 279,205
SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION......................................... 3,670,877 3,670,877
TRAINING AND RECRUITING
240 OFFICER ACQUISITION............................................... 250,380 250,380
250 RECRUIT TRAINING.................................................. 29,335 29,335
260 RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS (ROTC)............................ 131,342 131,342
270 SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING........................................ 522,068 522,068
280 FLIGHT TRAINING................................................... 1,065,465 1,065,465
290 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION................................ 284,442 284,442
300 TRAINING SUPPORT.................................................. 181,966 181,966
310 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................ 256,687 256,687
320 EXAMINING......................................................... 6,990 6,990
330 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION.................................. 224,340 224,340
340 CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING................................... 360,260 360,260
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING.............................. 3,313,275 3,313,275
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
360 LOGISTICS OPERATIONS.............................................. 1,155,659 1,140,659
Automated maintenance......................................... [20,000]
Historical underexecution..................................... [-35,000]
370 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES...................................... 158,965 158,965
380 ADMINISTRATION.................................................... 1,221,364 1,196,364
Historical underexecution..................................... [-25,000]
390 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS........................................ 45,228 45,228
410 OTHER SERVICEWIDE ACTIVITIES...................................... 1,712,600 1,720,600
Combat Ready Airman Program................................... [8,000]
420 CIVIL AIR PATROL.................................................. 32,394 32,394
430 DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT..................... 48,741 48,741
450 INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT............................................. 89,341 74,341
Historical underexecution..................................... [-15,000]
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 4,464,292 4,417,292
450A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............................................... 1,735,598 1,735,598
SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................. 1,735,598 1,735,598
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE................... 62,429,535 62,132,535
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, SPACE FORCE
OPERATING FORCES
010 GLOBAL C3I & EARLY WARNING........................................ 846,856 846,856
020 SPACE LAUNCH OPERATIONS........................................... 397,822 397,822
030 SPACE OPERATIONS.................................................. 983,784 983,784
040 EDUCATION & TRAINING.............................................. 302,939 302,939
060 DEPOT MAINTENANCE................................................. 67,126 67,126
070 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION............... 557,175 557,175
080 CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS AND SYSTEM SUPPORT........................... 1,495,242 1,495,242
090 SPACE OPERATIONS -BOS............................................. 233,546 233,546
100 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES............................................. 141,512 141,512
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 5,026,002 5,026,002
100A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............................................... 641,519 641,519
SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................. 641,519 641,519
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
110 LOGISTICS OPERATIONS.............................................. 35,889 35,889
120 ADMINISTRATION.................................................... 184,753 184,753
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 220,642 220,642
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, SPACE FORCE................. 5,888,163 5,888,163
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE RESERVE
OPERATING FORCES
010 PRIMARY COMBAT FORCES............................................. 2,010,793 2,010,793
020 MISSION SUPPORT OPERATIONS........................................ 214,701 214,701
030 DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE.............................. 702,575 702,575
040 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION............... 188,802 188,802
050 CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND SYSTEM SUPPORT................... 493,324 493,324
060 BASE SUPPORT...................................................... 585,430 585,430
070 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES............................................. 2,484 2,484
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 4,198,109 4,198,109
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
080 ADMINISTRATION.................................................... 98,418 98,418
090 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................ 10,618 10,618
100 MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERS MGMT (ARPC)............................ 14,951 14,951
120 AUDIOVISUAL....................................................... 521 521
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 124,508 124,508
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE RESERVE........... 4,322,617 4,322,617
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR NATIONAL GUARD
OPERATING FORCES
010 AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS............................................... 2,501,226 2,501,226
020 MISSION SUPPORT OPERATIONS........................................ 627,680 627,680
030 DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE.............................. 1,024,171 1,009,171
Historical underexecution..................................... [-15,000]
040 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION............... 549,496 554,496
Program increase.............................................. [5,000]
050 CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND SYSTEM SUPPORT................... 1,258,081 1,188,081
Historical underexecution..................................... [-65,000]
Program decrease.............................................. [-5,000]
060 BASE SUPPORT...................................................... 1,110,875 1,110,875
070 CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT............................................ 16,134 16,134
080 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES............................................. 112,205 112,205
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 7,199,868 7,119,868
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
090 ADMINISTRATION.................................................... 82,280 82,280
100 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................ 50,451 50,451
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 132,731 132,731
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR NATIONAL GUARD.......... 7,332,599 7,252,599
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE
OPERATING FORCES
010 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF............................................. 414,097 414,097
020 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF--JTEEP...................................... 1,026,502 1,026,502
030 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF--CYBER...................................... 9,086 9,086
040 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE--MISO.......................... 209,442 209,442
050 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND COMBAT DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.......... 2,136,165 2,136,165
060 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND MAINTENANCE............................ 1,273,409 1,273,409
070 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS.... 181,122 181,122
080 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND THEATER FORCES......................... 3,409,285 3,409,285
090 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES.................. 77,241 77,241
100 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND INTELLIGENCE........................... 1,187,600 1,187,600
110 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT.................... 1,579,137 1,579,137
120 CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS............................................. 1,300,384 1,305,384
Internet Operations Management................................ [5,000]
130 USCYBERCOM HEADQUARTERS........................................... 314,284 314,284
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES..................................... 13,117,754 13,122,754
TRAINING AND RECRUITING
140 DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY.................................... 173,265 173,265
150 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF............................................. 124,869 124,869
160 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION..... 28,697 28,697
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING.............................. 326,831 326,831
ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
170 CIVIL MILITARY PROGRAMS........................................... 126,637 387,637
National Guard Youth Challenge................................ [211,000]
STARBASE...................................................... [50,000]
180 DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY--CYBER.............................. 3,844 3,844
190 DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY..................................... 632,959 626,959
Program decrease.............................................. [-6,000]
200 DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY................................ 1,441,456 1,441,456
210 DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY--CYBER......................... 43,434 43,434
220 DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY................... 1,168,366 1,168,366
240 DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY--CYBER............ 11,120 11,120
250 DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY--CYBER........................... 46,621 46,621
260 DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY.................................. 932,144 934,544
Preserving Access to Online Academic Skills Course (OASC) [2,400]
Training......................................................
290 DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY................................ 3,042,559 2,990,059
Program decrease.............................................. [-52,500]
300 DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY--CYBER......................... 559,426 559,426
310 DEFENSE LEGAL SERVICES AGENCY..................................... 164,770 164,770
320 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.......................................... 401,513 401,513
330 DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY............................................ 226,665 226,665
340 DEFENSE POW/MIA OFFICE............................................ 171,339 171,339
350 DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY............................... 2,864,252 3,291,252
Institute for Security Governance............................. [27,000]
International Security Cooperation Programs................... [-195,000]
International Security Cooperation Programs - European Command [195,000]
Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative........................ [400,000]
360 DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY SECURITY ADMINISTRATION........................ 40,052 40,052
370 DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY................................... 708,214 703,214
Historical underexecution..................................... [-5,000]
390 DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY--CYBER............................ 71,925 71,925
400 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY.......................... 3,600,175 3,645,175
Impact Aid.................................................... [35,000]
Impact Aid, Students with Disabilities........................ [10,000]
410 MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY............................................ 720,365 720,365
420 OFFICE OF THE LOCAL DEFENSE COMMUNITY COOPERATION................. 159,534 199,534
Program increase.............................................. [40,000]
460 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE--CYBER......................... 98,034 104,034
Cyber Collaboration Center.................................... [6,000]
470 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE................................ 2,093,717 2,113,717
Program decrease.............................................. [-5,000]
Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI)..... [25,000]
530 WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES.................................. 411,182 362,011
Program decrease.............................................. [-49,171]
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE-WIDE ACTIVITIES........... 19,740,303 20,429,032
530A CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............................................... 22,750,830 22,756,830
Classified program............................................ [6,000]
SUBTOTAL CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................. 22,750,830 22,756,830
UNDISTRIBUTED
540 UNDISTRIBUTED..................................................... -1,034,885
Favorable fuel rates.......................................... [-1,034,885]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED........................................ -1,034,885
TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE................ 55,935,718 55,600,562
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED FORCES
ADMINISTRATION AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES
010 US COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED FORCES, DEFENSE................. 21,243 21,243
SUBTOTAL ADMINISTRATION AND ASSOCIATED ACTIVITIES............. 21,243 21,243
TOTAL UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED FORCES.... 21,243 21,243
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUND
ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
010 ACQ WORKFORCE DEV FD.............................................. 45,346 45,346
SUBTOTAL ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.................... 45,346 45,346
TOTAL DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 45,346 45,346
FUND.........................................................
OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER, AND CIVIC AID
HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE
010 OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER AND CIVIC AID..................... 100,793 115,317
Program increase.............................................. [14,524]
SUBTOTAL HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE.............................. 100,793 115,317
TOTAL OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER, AND CIVIC AID......... 100,793 115,317
COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION ACCOUNT
FSU THREAT REDUCTION
010 COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION...................................... 282,830 282,830
SUBTOTAL FSU THREAT REDUCTION................................. 282,830 282,830
TOTAL COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION ACCOUNT................... 282,830 282,830
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ARMY
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
050 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ARMY................................... 148,070 148,070
SUBTOTAL DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY............................... 148,070 148,070
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ARMY........................ 148,070 148,070
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, NAVY
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
060 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, NAVY................................... 357,949 357,949
SUBTOTAL DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY............................... 357,949 357,949
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, NAVY........................ 357,949 357,949
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, AIR FORCE
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
070 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, AIR FORCE.............................. 342,149 342,149
SUBTOTAL DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE.......................... 342,149 342,149
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, AIR FORCE................... 342,149 342,149
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE
DEFENSE-WIDE
080 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE................................ 8,885 8,885
SUBTOTAL DEFENSE-WIDE......................................... 8,885 8,885
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE..................... 8,885 8,885
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, FORMERLY USED DEFENSE SITES
DEFENSE-WIDE
090 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION FORMERLY USED SITES..................... 235,156 235,156
SUBTOTAL DEFENSE-WIDE......................................... 235,156 235,156
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, FORMERLY USED DEFENSE SITES. 235,156 235,156
TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE................................ 295,660,213 295,075,781
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TITLE XLIV--MILITARY PERSONNEL
SEC. 4401. MILITARY PERSONNEL.
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SEC. 4401. MILITARY PERSONNEL (In Thousands of Dollars)
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FY 2026 House
Item Request Authorized
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Military Personnel.................... 181,803,137 181,053,137
Historical unobligated balances.. [-750,000]
MERHCF................................ 12,850,165 12,850,165
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TITLE XLV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS
SEC. 4501. OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS.
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SEC. 4501. OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS (In Thousands of Dollars)
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FY 2026 House
Item Request Authorized
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WORKING CAPITAL FUND, ARMY
INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS................... 20,589 20,589
TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, ARMY..... 20,589 20,589
WORKING CAPITAL FUND, NAVY
NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTERS........... 381,600 381,600
TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, NAVY..... 381,600 381,600
WORKING CAPITAL FUND, AIR FORCE
TRANSPORTATION
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS.................. 90,262 90,262
TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, AIR FORCE 90,262 90,262
NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE TRANSACTION
FUND
DEFENSE STOCKPILE....................... 5,700 5,700
TOTAL NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE 5,700 5,700
TRANSACTION FUND.....................
WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE-WIDE
DEFENSE AUTOMATION & PRODUCTION SERVICES
ENERGY MANAGEMENT--DEF.................. 1,272 1,272
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT--DEFENSE........ 10,697 10,697
TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE- 11,969 11,969
WIDE.................................
WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE COMMISSARY
AGENCY
WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DECA.............. 1,527,817 1,527,817
TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE 1,527,817 1,527,817
COMMISSARY AGENCY....................
CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS
DESTRUCTION, DEFENSE
CHEM DEMILITARIZATION--O&M.............. 3,243 3,243
CHEM DEMILITARIZATION--RDT&E............ 210,039 210,039
TOTAL CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS 213,282 213,282
DESTRUCTION, DEFENSE.................
DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG
ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE
COUNTER-NARCOTICS SUPPORT............... 398,424 398,424
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS..................... 254,460 254,460
DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM........... 134,938 134,938
NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG PROGRAM..... 110,125 110,125
NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG SCHOOLS..... 6,354 6,354
TOTAL DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER- 904,301 904,301
DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE.............
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE............... 494,865 514,036
Staffing and operations............ [19,171]
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE--CYBER........ 2,030 2,030
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND 4,625 4,625
EVALUATION.............................
PROCUREMENT............................. 1,079 1,079
TOTAL OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL 502,599 521,770
DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM
IN-HOUSE CARE........................... 10,731,135 11,101,135
Dental readiness for Reserve [120,000]
Components.........................
Directed health assessments for [250,000]
servicemembers.....................
PRIVATE SECTOR CARE..................... 21,023,765 21,023,765
CONSOLIDATED HEALTH SUPPORT............. 2,116,278 2,116,278
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT.................. 2,271,798 2,271,798
MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES................... 303,898 323,898
Medical Surge Capability........... [20,000]
EDUCATION AND TRAINING.................. 371,426 381,426
Advanced Vital Intervention [10,000]
Airborne Training for Emergencies..
BASE OPERATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS.......... 2,356,290 2,356,290
R&D RESEARCH............................ 41,660 41,660
R&D EXPLORATRY DEVELOPMENT.............. 183,398 281,398
AI Ready Biological Data at Joint [20,000]
Pathology Center...................
CDMRP for muiltcenter PTSD [2,000]
treatment study....................
Domestic Medical Countermeasure [10,000]
Manufacturing for the Warfighter...
Establishment of Endometrial Cancer [10,000]
Line Item in DoD CDMRP.............
Establishment of Joint Neuroscience [10,000]
Research Demonstration Program.....
Freeze-Dried Platelet Hemostatics.. [10,000]
Ionizing Radiation Therapy......... [7,000]
Large-scale deployment of [5,000]
neurotechnology systems............
Military Aviator Cancer Causal [20,000]
Factors Research...................
Musculoskeletal Regenerative [4,000]
Medicine...........................
R&D ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT................ 333,072 333,072
R&D DEMONSTRATION/VALIDATION............ 178,983 178,983
R&D ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT............. 117,190 117,190
R&D MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT.............. 99,338 99,338
R&D CAPABILITIES ENHANCEMENT............ 19,071 19,071
PROC INITIAL OUTFITTING................. 24,597 24,597
PROC REPLACEMENT & MODERNIZATION........ 222,445 222,445
PROC JOINT OPERATIONAL MEDICINE 30,732 30,732
INFORMATION SYSTEM.....................
PROC MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM--DESKTOP TO 77,047 77,047
DATACENTER.............................
TOTAL DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM......... 40,502,123 41,000,123
TOTAL OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS........... 44,160,242 44,677,413
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TITLE XLVI--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
SEC. 4601. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION.
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SEC. 4601. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION (In Thousands of Dollars)
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State/Country and FY 2026 House
Account Installation Project Title Request Agreement
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Alabama
Army Anniston Army Depot Access Control Point...... 0 115,000
Army Redstone Arsenal Cost to Complete-- 55,000 55,000
Propulsion Systems
Building.
Alaska
Army Fort Wainwright Barracks.................. 208,000 80,000
Florida
Army Eglin Air Force Base Barracks.................. 91,000 91,000
Army Naval Air Station Key Command & Control Facility 50,000 50,000
West (INC).
Georgia
Army Fort Gillem Evidence Storage Building. 166,000 66,000
Germany
Army U.S. Army Garrison Vehicle Maintenance Shop.. 92,000 92,000
Ansbach
Army U.S. Army Garrison Power Generation and 0 73,000
Ansbach (Storck Microgrid.
Barracks)
Army U.S. Army Garrison Known Distance Range...... 9,800 9,800
Rheinland-Pfalz
Army U.S. Army Garrison Live Fire Exercise 13,200 13,200
Rheinland-Pfalz Shoothouse.
Army U.S. Army Garrison Vehicle Maintenance Shop.. 39,000 39,000
Rheinland-Pfalz
Guam
Army Joint Region Marianas PDI: Gds, Eiamd, Phase 2 33,000 33,000
(INC).
Indiana
Army Crane Army Ammunition Pyrotechnic Production 161,000 90,000
Plant Facility.
Kansas
Army Fort Riley Automated Infantry Platoon 13,200 13,200
Battle Course.
Kentucky
Army Fort Campbell Barracks.................. 112,000 60,000
New Mexico
Army White Sands Missile Power Generation and 0 38,500
Range Microgrid.
New York
Army Fort Hamilton Child Development Center.. 31,000 31,000
Army Watervliet Arsenal Electrical Switching 29,000 29,000
Station.
North Carolina
Army Fort Bragg Automated Infantry Platoon 19,000 19,000
Battle Course.
Army Fort Bragg Cost to Complete--Aircraft 24,000 24,000
Maintenance Hangar.
Army Fort Bragg Power Generation and 0 80,000
Microgrid.
Oklahoma
Army Fort Sill Automated-Aided 0 9,300
Instruction Building
(Design).
Army McAlester Army Cost to Complete-- 55,000 55,000
Ammunition Plant Ammunition Demolition
Shop.
Pennsylvania
Army Letterkenny Army Depot Defense Access Roads...... 7,500 7,500
Army Letterkenny Army Depot Guided Missile Maintenance 84,000 84,000
Building.
Army Tobyhanna Army Depot Radar Test Range Expansion 68,000 68,000
South Carolina
Army Fort Jackson Child Development Center.. 51,000 51,000
Texas
Army Corpus Christi Army Cost to Complete-- 60,000 60,000
Depot Powertrain Facility
(Engine Assembly).
Army Red River Army Depot Cost to Complete-- 93,000 93,000
Component Rebuild Shop.
Washington
Army Joint Base Lewis- Airfield Fire and Rescue 0 68,000
McChord Station.
Army Joint Base Lewis- Command and Control 128,000 70,000
McChord Facility.
Worldwide Unspecified
Army Unspecified Worldwide Design.................... 287,557 287,557
Locations
Army Unspecified Worldwide Host Nation Support....... 46,031 46,031
Locations
Army Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor Military 79,218 79,218
Locations Construction.
Army Unspecified Worldwide INDOPACOM Military 68,453 68,453
Locations Construction Pilot
Program.
Army Unspecified Worldwide Barracks (Design)......... 0 50,000
Locations
Army Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor Military 0 10,000
Locations Construction (Demolition).
Army Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor Military 0 40,000
Locations Construction (Labs).
........................
Military Construction, Army Total 2,173,959 2,248,759
......................
Australia
Navy Royal Australian Air PDI: Aircraft Parking 190,630 190,630
Force Base Darwin Apron (INC).
Bahrain
Navy Naval Support Activity Cost to Complete--Fleet 42,000 42,000
Bahrain Maintenance Facility &
TOC.
California
Navy Marine Corps Base Camp Mess Hall & Armory (Area 108,740 108,740
Pendleton 43).
Navy Marine Corps Base Camp Communication Center (Area 18,480 18,480
Pendleton 52).
Navy Naval Air Station Strike Fighter Center of 55,542 55,542
Lemoore Excellence Pacific (INC).
Navy Naval Air Station F-35 Aircraft Maintenance 0 33,490
Lemoore Hangar (Design).
Navy Naval Air Weapons Child Development Center 0 8,900
Station China Lake (Design).
Navy Naval Base Coronado Ford Class CVN 103,000 103,000
Infrastructure Upgrades,
Pier Lima.
Navy Naval Base San Diego Child Development Center.. 86,820 86,820
Navy Naval Base Ventura Cost to Complete--MQ-25 71,200 71,200
County Point Mugu Aircraft Maintenance
Hangar.
Navy Naval Support Activity Naval Innovation Center 30,000 30,000
Monterey (INC).
Connecticut
Navy Naval Submarine Base Weapons Magazine & 30,000 30,000
New London Ordnance Operations
Facility.
District of Columbia
Navy Marine Barracks Bachelor Enlisted Quarters 65,900 65,900
Washington (8th St & & Support Facility (INC).
I)
Djibouti
Navy Camp Lemonier Electrical Power Plant 51,600 51,600
(INC).
Florida
Navy Cape Canaveral Space Cost to Complete-- 15,600 15,600
Force Station Engineering Test Facility.
Navy Marine Corps Support Communications Center and 0 45,425
Facility Blount Infrastructure.
Island
Navy Marine Corps Support Power Generation and 0 30,500
Facility Blount Electrical Infrastructure
Island Resilience.
Navy Naval Air Station Child Development Center 0 4,575
Jacksonville (Design).
Navy Naval Air Station F-35 Aircraft Engine 0 78,117
Jacksonville Repair Facility.
Navy Naval Air Station Multi Aircraft Paint & 0 26,515
Jacksonville Strip (Design).
Navy Naval Air Station Advanced Helicopter 98,505 98,505
Whiting Field Training System Hangar
(INC).
Georgia
Navy Naval Submarine Base Trident Refit Facility 119,030 119,030
Kings Bay Expansion--Columbia (INC).
Guam
Navy Andersen Air Force PDI: Joint Consolidated 181,124 181,124
Base Communications Center
(INC).
Navy Andersen Air Force PDI: Water Wells.......... 70,070 70,070
Base
Navy Joint Region Marianas PDI: Cost to Complete--X- 31,000 31,000
Ray Wharf Berth.
Navy Joint Region Marianas PDI: Defense Access Roads. 0 50,000
Navy Joint Region Marianas PDI: Joint Communication 158,600 158,600
Upgrade (INC).
Navy Joint Region Marianas PDI: Missile Integration 87,270 87,270
Test Facility (INC).
Navy Naval Base Guam PDI: Inner Apra Harbor 105,950 105,950
Resiliency.
Navy Naval Base Guam Power Generation and 0 63,010
Microgrid.
Navy Naval Base Guam North PDI: Artillery Battery 64,774 64,774
Finegayan Facilities (INC).
Navy Naval Base Guam North PDI: Recycle Center....... 61,010 61,010
Finegayan
Hawaii
Navy Joint Base Pearl DDG-1000 Ship Support 83,000 83,000
Harbor-Hickam Infrastructure Upgrades.
Navy Joint Base Pearl Dry Dock 3 Replacement 553,720 553,720
Harbor-Hickam (INC).
Navy Joint Base Pearl Water Treatment Plant 141,650 141,650
Harbor-Hickam (INC).
Navy Marine Corps Base Water Reclamation Facility 108,350 108,350
Kaneohe Bay Compliance Upgrade (INC).
Navy Pacific Missile Range PDI: Airfield Pavement 235,730 100,000
Facility Barking Upgrades.
Sands
Japan
Navy Marine Corps Air Power Generation and 0 146,800
Station Iwakuni Microgrid.
Navy Marine Corps Base Camp PDI: School Age Care 58,000 58,000
Smedley D. Butler Centers.
Maine
Navy Portsmouth Naval Multi-Mission Drydock #1 220,793 220,793
Shipyard Extension (INC).
Navy Portsmouth Naval Power Reliability & Water 227,769 227,769
Shipyard Resilience Upgrades (INC).
Maryland
Navy National Maritime Foreign Materials 114,000 100,000
Intelligence Center Exploitation Lab.
Nevada
Navy Naval Air Station Range Training Complex 47,000 47,000
Fallon Improvements.
North Carolina
Navy Marine Corps Air F-35 Aircraft Sustainment 200,000 200,000
Station Cherry Point Ctr (INC).
South Carolina
Navy Charleston Air Force Nuclear Power Training 65,400 65,400
Base Facility Simulation
Expansion (INC).
Virginia
Navy Joint Expeditionary Cost to Complete--Child 12,360 12,360
Base Little Creek- Development Center.
Fort Story
Navy Joint Expeditionary EOD Expeditionary Mine 0 12,000
Base Little Creek- Countermeasures Facility
Fort Story (Design).
Navy Marine Corps Base Water Treatment Plant..... 63,560 63,560
Quantico
Navy Naval Station Norfolk Cost to Complete--Child 11,700 11,700
Development Center.
Navy Naval Station Norfolk Electrical Distribution 93,307 93,307
System Upgrades (INC).
Navy Naval Station Norfolk MQ-25 Aircraft Laydown 20,430 20,430
Facilities.
Navy Naval Station Norfolk Power Upgrades--Pier 14 0 15,000
(Design).
Navy Naval Station Norfolk PPV Unaccompanied Housing 380,000 380,000
Investment.
Navy Naval Weapons Station Shore Power for Virginia- 0 2,200
Yorktown Class Submarines (Design).
Navy Naval Weapons Station Weapons Magazines (INC)... 71,758 71,758
Yorktown
Navy Norfolk Naval Shipyard Dry Dock 3 Modernization 188,576 188,576
(INC).
Washington
Navy Naval Base Kitsap- Trident Refit Facility 245,700 100,000
Bangor Warehouse.
Navy Puget Sound Naval Cost to Complete--CVN 78 48,800 48,800
Shipyard Aircraft Carrier
Electrical Upgrades.
Worldwide Unspecified
Navy Unspecified Worldwide USMC Barracks (Design).... 0 91,208
Locations
Navy Unspecified Worldwide Barracks (Design)......... 0 50,000
Locations
Navy Unspecified Worldwide Data Processing Facility.. 57,190 57,190
Locations
Navy Unspecified Worldwide Design.................... 562,423 562,423
Locations
Navy Unspecified Worldwide INDOPACOM Military 162,855 162,855
Locations Construction Pilot
Program.
Navy Unspecified Worldwide Joint Maritime Facility... 72,430 72,430
Locations
Navy Unspecified Worldwide SIOP (Design)............. 0 150,000
Locations
Navy Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor Military 119,331 119,331
Locations Construction.
Navy Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor Military 0 10,000
Locations Construction (Demolition).
Navy Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor Military 0 40,000
Locations Construction (Labs).
........................
Military Construction, Navy Total 6,012,677 6,574,987
......................
Alaska
Air Force Joint Base Elmendorf- Joint Integrated Test & 152,000 152,000
Richardson Training Center (INC).
Arizona
Air Force Davis-Monthan Air Communications 49,000 49,000
Force Base Headquarters Facility.
Air Force Davis-Monthan Air MC-130J Hangar/Aircraft 125,000 100,000
Force Base Maintenance Unit.
California
Air Force Travis Air Force Base Child Development Center.. 60,000 60,000
Air Force Travis Air Force Base Power Generation and 0 25,120
Microgrid.
Diego Garcia
Air Force Naval Support Facility Operations Support 29,000 29,000
Diego Garcia Facility.
Florida
Air Force Cape Canaveral Space Install Waste Water 11,400 11,400
Force Station "Force" Main, Icbm Road.
Air Force Cape Canaveral Space Install Water Main, Icbm 10,400 10,400
Force Station Road.
Air Force Cape Canaveral Space Phillips Parkway Haul 28,000 28,000
Force Station Route.
Air Force Eglin Air Force Base Child Development Center 41,000 41,000
With Land Acquisition.
Air Force Eglin Air Force Base F-35A ADAL Squadron 23,000 23,000
Operations.
Air Force Eglin Air Force Base F-35A Developmental Test 2- 52,000 52,000
Bay Mx Hangar.
Air Force Eglin Air Force Base F-35A Developmental Test 2- 50,000 50,000
Bay Test Hangar.
Air Force MacDill Air Force Base KC-46A ADAL Aircraft 30,000 30,000
Maintenance Hangar 2.
Air Force MacDill Air Force Base KC-46A ADAL Aircraft 33,000 33,000
Maintenance Hangar 3.
Air Force MacDill Air Force Base KC-46A General Purpose 11,000 11,000
Warehouse.
Georgia
Air Force Robins Air Force Base Control Tower............. 28,000 28,000
Germany
Air Force Ramstein Air Base 35 Point Indoor Firing 44,000 44,000
Range.
Air Force Ramstein Air Base Aeromedical Evacuation 29,000 29,000
Compound.
Greenland
Air Force Pituffik Space Base Runway Approach Landing 32,000 32,000
System.
Japan
Air Force Kadena Air Base PDI: Theater A/C Corrosion 66,350 66,350
Control Center (INC).
Louisiana
Air Force Barksdale Air Force Weapons Generation 116,000 116,000
Base Facilities Dormitory.
Massachusetts
Air Force Cape Cod Space Force Power Generation and 0 124,000
Station Microgrid.
Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base Fire Station.............. 55,000 55,000
Missouri
Air Force Whiteman Air Force B-21 ADAL Weapons Release 13,600 13,600
Base System Storage.
Air Force Whiteman Air Force B-21 Radio Frequency 114,000 100,000
Base Hangar.
Montana
Air Force Malmstrom Air Force Weapons Storage & 60,000 60,000
Base Maintenance Facility
(INC).
New Mexico
Air Force Cannon Air Force Base Dormitory................. 90,000 90,000
Air Force Kirtland Air Force Space Rapid Capabilities 83,000 83,000
Base Office Headquarters.
North Carolina
Air Force Seymour Johnson Air Combat Arms Training & 0 41,000
Force Base Maintenance Complex.
Norway
Air Force Royal Norwegian Air Quick Reaction Aircraft 72,000 72,000
Force Base Rygge Hangar.
Oklahoma
Air Force Tinker Air Force Base Bomber Agile Common Hangar 127,000 127,000
(INC).
Air Force Tinker Air Force Base Child Development Center.. 54,000 54,000
South Dakota
Air Force Ellsworth Air Force B-21 ADD Flight Simulator 63,000 63,000
Base 2.
Air Force Ellsworth Air Force B-21 Alert Facility....... 71,000 71,000
Base
Air Force Ellsworth Air Force B-21 Environmental 75,000 75,000
Base Protection Shelters.
Air Force Ellsworth Air Force B-21 S. Environmental 88,000 88,000
Base Protection Shelters.
Air Force Ellsworth Air Force B-21 W. Alert Apron & 81,000 81,000
Base Environmental Protection
Shelters.
Texas
Air Force Dyess Air Force Base B-21 Mission Planning 78,000 78,000
Facility.
Air Force Dyess Air Force Base B-21 Utilities & Site 12,800 12,800
Improvements.
Air Force Goodfellow Air Force Pipeline Student Dormitory 112,000 100,000
Base
Air Force Joint Base San Antonio- BMT Classrooms/Dining 79,000 79,000
Lackland Facility 4 (INC).
United Kingdom
Air Force Royal Air Force RADR Storage Facility..... 20,000 20,000
Feltwell
Air Force Royal Air Force Surety: Command Post...... 104,000 104,000
Lakenheath
Air Force Royal Air Force Surety: Defender 149,000 149,000
Lakenheath Operations Compound.
Utah
Air Force Hill Air Force Base F-35 Canopy Repair 0 2,600
Facility (Design).
Air Force Hill Air Force Base F-35 Maintenance Facility, 22,000 22,000
Phase 1 (INC).
Air Force Hill Air Force Base T-7a Depot Maintenance 178,000 178,000
Complex (INC).
Worldwide Unspecified
Air Force Unspecified Worldwide Barracks (Design)......... 0 50,000
Locations
Air Force Unspecified Worldwide Design.................... 573,223 573,223
Locations
Air Force Unspecified Worldwide INDOPACOM Military 123,800 123,800
Locations Construction Pilot
Program.
Air Force Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor Military 72,900 72,900
Locations Construction.
Air Force Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor Military 0 10,000
Locations Construction (Demolition).
Air Force Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor Military 0 40,000
Locations Construction (Labs).
Wyoming
Air Force F.E. Warren Air Force GBSD Utility Corridor 130,000 130,000
Base (INC).
........................
Military Construction, Air Force Total 3,721,473 3,963,193
......................
Alabama
Def-Wide Anniston Army Depot General Purpose Warehouse. 32,000 32,000
California
Def-Wide Travis Air Force Base Medical Warehouse Addition 49,980 49,980
Cuba
Def-Wide Naval Station Hospital Replacement (INC 35,794 35,794
Guantanamo Bay 3).
Georgia
Def-Wide Fort Benning Dexter Elementary School.. 127,375 67,375
Germany
Def-Wide Rhine Ordnance Medical Center Replacement 99,167 99,167
Barracks (INC 12).
Def-Wide U.S. Army Garrison SOF Human Performance 16,700 16,700
Rheinland-Pfalz Training Center.
Guam
Def-Wide Joint Region Marianas PDI: Gds, Command Center 183,900 100,000
(INC).
Def-Wide Joint Region Marianas PDI: Gds, Eiamd, Phase 1 61,903 61,903
(INC).
Maryland
Def-Wide Fort Meade NSAW East Campus Building 455,000 100,000
#5 (INC 2).
Def-Wide Walter Reed National MEDCEN Addition/Alteration 70,000 70,000
Military Medical (INC 9).
Center
Def-Wide Fort Meade NSAW Venona Widening...... 26,600 26,600
North Carolina
Def-Wide Fort Bragg SOF Mission Command Center 130,000 65,000
Def-Wide Marine Corps Base Camp SOF Marine Raider 90,000 90,000
Lejeune Battalion OPS Facility
(INC).
Def-Wide Fort Bragg SOF Operational Ammunition 80,000 80,000
Supply Point.
Def-Wide Fort Bragg SOF Forward Operating Base 0 44,700
Freedom Upgrades.
Def-Wide Fort Bragg SOF Joint Intelligence 0 8,100
Center (Design).
Pennsylvania
Def-Wide DLA Distribution General Purpose Warehouse. 90,000 90,000
Center Susquehanna
Def-Wide Raven Rock Mountain Operations Facility....... 34,000 34,000
Complex
Def-Wide Harrisburg Air SOF Simulator Facility (MC- 13,400 13,400
National Guard Base 130J).
Puerto Rico
Def-Wide Punta Borinquen Ramey Unit School 155,000 80,000
Replacement.
Texas
Def-Wide NSA Texas NSA/CSS Texas Cryptologic 500,000 500,000
Center (INC).
United Kingdom
Def-Wide Royal Air Force Hospital Replacement, 322,200 322,200
Lakenheath Phase 2 (INC).
Def-Wide Royal Air Force SOF MRSP & Parts Storage.. 45,000 45,000
Mildenhall
Washington
Def-Wide Fairchild Air Force Hydrant System Area C..... 85,000 85,000
Base
Def-Wide Manchester Tank Farm Bulk Storage Tanks, Phase 71,000 71,000
3.
Worldwide Unspecified
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Energy Resilience & 684,330 0
Locations Conservation Investment
Program.
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide INDOPACOM Military 77,000 77,000
Locations Construction Pilot
Program.
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Design (ERCIP)............ 38,669 38,669
Locations
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Design (SOCOM)............ 32,731 32,731
Locations
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Design (DLA).............. 30,900 30,900
Locations
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Design (DHA).............. 29,077 29,077
Locations
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Design (Defense-Wide)..... 26,571 26,571
Locations
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor Military 25,000 25,000
Locations Construction (SOCOM).
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Design (MDA).............. 21,360 21,360
Locations
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Design (WHS).............. 14,851 14,851
Locations
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Design (NSA).............. 14,842 14,842
Locations
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor Military 6,000 6,000
Locations Construction (NSA).
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Exercise Related Minor 4,727 4,727
Locations Military Construction.
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor Military 4,140 4,140
Locations Construction (MDA).
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor Military 3,084 3,084
Locations Construction (DLA).
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor Military 3,000 3,000
Locations Construction (Defense-
Wide).
Def-Wide Unspecified Worldwide Design (TJS).............. 2,000 2,000
Locations
........................
Military Construction, Defense-Wide Total 3,792,301 2,521,871
......................
Worldwide Unspecified
NATO NATO Security NATO Security Investment 481,832 481,832
Investment Program Program.
........................
NATO Security Investment Program Total 481,832 481,832
......................
Guam
Army NG National Guard National Guard Readiness 55,000 55,000
Readiness Center Center Addition.
Barrigada
Iowa
Army NG Waterloo Readiness National Guard Vehicle 13,800 13,800
Center Maintenance Shop.
New Hampshire
Army NG Plymouth West National Guard Readiness 26,000 26,000
Center.
North Carolina
Army NG Salisbury Readiness Aircraft Maintenance 0 69,000
Complex Hangar.
South Dakota
Army NG Watertown Complex National Guard Vehicle 28,000 28,000
Maintenance Shop.
Texas
Army NG Fort Hood Smart Water Grid.......... 0 19,800
Army NG Fort Hood Central Energy Plant...... 0 34,500
Utah
Army NG Camp Williams Power Generation and 0 28,500
Microgrid.
Virginia
Army NG Army Aviation Support Cost to Complete--Aircraft 15,500 15,500
Facility Sandston Maintenance Hangar.
Worldwide Unspecified
Army NG Unspecified Worldwide Design.................... 13,580 13,580
Locations
........................
Military Construction, Army National Guard Total 151,880 303,680
......................
California
Army Res Armed Forces Reserve Power Generation and 0 20,600
Center, Mountain View Microgrid.
Kentucky
Army Res Fort Knox Aviation Support Facility. 0 50,000
Pennsylvania
Army Res New Castle Area Maintenance Support 30,000 30,000
Activity/Vms/Land.
Texas
Army Res Camp Bullis Army Reserve Center 0 5,000
Building (Design).
Worldwide Unspecified
Army Res Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor Military 6,226 6,226
Locations Construction.
Army Res Unspecified Worldwide Design.................... 6,013 6,013
Locations
........................
Military Construction, Army Reserve Total 42,239 117,839
......................
Texas
N/MC Res Naval Air Station Fort Maintenance Hangar........ 0 50,000
Worth
Worldwide Unspecified
N/MC Res Unspecified Worldwide USMCR Design.............. 2,255 2,255
Locations
........................
Military Construction, Naval Reserve Total 2,255 52,255
......................
Alaska
Air NG Joint Base Elmendorf- Base Supply Complex....... 46,000 46,000
Richardson
Georgia
Air NG Savannah/Hilton Head Dining Hall & Services 27,000 27,000
International Airport Train Facility.
Massachusetts
Air NG Otis Air National Dining Facility / EMEDS... 31,000 31,000
Guard Base
Mississippi
Air NG Key Field Air National Base Supply Warehouse..... 19,000 19,000
Guard Base
New Jersey
Air NG Atlantic City Air ADAL Maintenance Hangar 0 61,000
National Guard Base Air National Guard/Shops.
Oregon
Air NG Portland International ADAL Communications Annex. 16,500 16,500
Airport
Worldwide Unspecified
Air NG Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor Military 25,000 25,000
Locations Construction.
Air NG Unspecified Worldwide Design.................... 24,146 24,146
Locations
........................
Military Construction, Air National Guard Total 188,646 249,646
......................
Delaware
AF Res Dover Air Force Base 512th Operations Group 42,000 42,000
Facility.
Georgia
AF Res Dobbins Air Reserve Entry Control Facility 0 3,200
Base (Design).
Texas
AF Res Joint Base San Antonio- C5m Age Maintenance 18,000 18,000
Lackland Facility.
Worldwide Unspecified
AF Res Unspecified Worldwide Design.................... 270 270
Locations
AF Res Unspecified Worldwide Unspecified Minor Military 188 188
Locations Construction.
........................
Military Construction, Air Force Reserve Total 60,458 63,658
......................
Belgium
FH Con Army Chievres Air Base Family Housing New 145,042 145,042
Construction (100 Units).
Germany
FH Con Army U.S. Army Garrison Family Housing Replac 50,692 50,692
Bavaria Construction (27 Units).
Worldwide Unspecified
FH Con Army Unspecified Worldwide Design.................... 32,824 32,824
Locations
........................
Family Housing Construction, Army Total 228,558 228,558
......................
Worldwide Unspecified
FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Furnishings............... 16,254 16,254
Locations
FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Housing Privatization 41,089 41,089
Locations Support.
FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Leased Housing............ 116,275 116,275
Locations
FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Maintenance............... 110,941 110,941
Locations
FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Management................ 41,450 41,450
Locations
FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Miscellaneous............. 319 319
Locations
FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Services.................. 8,096 8,096
Locations
FH Ops Army Unspecified Worldwide Utilities................. 43,994 43,994
Locations
........................
Family Housing Operation and Maintenance, Army Total 378,418 378,418
......................
Guam
FH Con Navy Joint Region Marianas Replace Andersen Housing, 65,378 65,378
Phase 9 (136 Units) (INC).
FH Con Navy Joint Region Marianas Cost to Complete--Replace 19,384 19,384
Andersen Housing, Phase 4
(68 Units).
FH Con Navy Joint Region Marianas Cost to Complete--Replace 18,000 18,000
Andersen Housing, Phase 7
(46 Units).
Japan
FH Con Navy Marine Corps Air Repair Whole House 11,230 11,230
Station Iwakuni Building 1255 (6 Units).
Worldwide Unspecified
FH Con Navy Unspecified Worldwide Navy Southeast MHPI (2nd 57,000 57,000
Locations Restructure) (100 Units).
FH Con Navy Unspecified Worldwide Design.................... 3,806 3,806
Locations
FH Con Navy Unspecified Worldwide Design (DPRI/Guam)........ 2,799 2,799
Locations
........................
Family Housing Construction, Navy And Marine Corps Total 177,597 177,597
......................
Worldwide Unspecified
FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Furnishings............... 16,820 16,820
Locations
FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Housing Privatization 57,061 57,061
Locations Support.
FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Leasing................... 68,426 68,426
Locations
FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Maintenance............... 112,019 112,019
Locations
FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Management................ 56,956 56,956
Locations
FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Miscellaneous............. 435 435
Locations
FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Services.................. 17,424 17,424
Locations
FH Ops Navy Unspecified Worldwide Utilities................. 44,967 44,967
Locations
........................
Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Navy And Marine Corps Total 374,108 374,108
......................
Colorado
FH Con AF Buckley Space Force MHPI Restructure (351 12,000 12,000
Base Units).
Hawaii
FH Con AF Joint Base Pearl MHPI Restructure (460 147,555 147,555
Harbor-Hickam Units).
Japan
FH Con AF Kadena Air Base Family Housing 34,100 34,100
Improvements, Kadena
Tower 4511 (68 Units).
FH Con AF Yokota Air Base Family Housing 44,000 44,000
Improvements, PAIP 9,
Phase 3 (34 Units).
Worldwide Unspecified
FH Con AF Unspecified Worldwide Design.................... 36,575 36,575
Locations
........................
Family Housing Construction, Air Force Total 274,230 274,230
......................
Worldwide Unspecified
FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Furnishings............... 31,275 31,275
Locations
FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Housing Privatization 38,987 38,987
Locations Support.
FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Leasing................... 5,436 5,436
Locations
FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Maintenance............... 142,572 142,572
Locations
FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Management................ 54,581 54,581
Locations
FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Miscellaneous............. 1,475 1,475
Locations
FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Services.................. 12,701 12,701
Locations
FH Ops AF Unspecified Worldwide Utilities................. 72,738 72,738
Locations
........................
Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Air Force Total 359,765 359,765
......................
Worldwide Unspecified
FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Furnishings (DIA)......... 553 553
Locations
FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Furnishings (NSA)......... 93 93
Locations
FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Leasing (DIA)............. 33,911 33,911
Locations
FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Leasing (NSA)............. 14,320 14,320
Locations
FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Maintenance (NSA)......... 37 37
Locations
FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Utilities (DIA)........... 4,445 4,445
Locations
FH Ops DW Unspecified Worldwide Utilities (NSA)........... 15 15
Locations
........................
Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Defense-Wide Total 53,374 53,374
......................
Worldwide Unspecified
FHIF Unspecified Worldwide Administrative Expenses-- 8,315 8,315
Locations FHIF.
........................
DOD Family Housing Improvement Fund Total 8,315 8,315
......................
Worldwide Unspecified
UHIF Unspecified Worldwide Administrative Expenses-- 497 497
Locations UHIF.
........................
Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund Total 497 497
......................
Worldwide Unspecified
BRAC Base Realignment & Base Realignment & Closure 171,870 171,870
Closure, Army
........................
Base Realignment and Closure--Army Total 171,870 171,870
......................
Worldwide Unspecified
BRAC Unspecified Worldwide Base Realignment & Closure 112,791 162,791
Locations
........................
Base Realignment and Closure--Navy Total 112,791 162,791
......................
Worldwide Unspecified
BRAC Unspecified Worldwide Base Realignment & Closure 124,196 124,196
Locations
........................
Base Realignment and Closure--Air Force Total 124,196 124,196
......................
Worldwide Unspecified
BRAC Unspecified Worldwide INT-4: DLA Activities..... 1,304 1,304
Locations
........................
Base Realignment and Closure--Defense-wide Total 1,304 1,304
......................
Total, Military Construction 18,892,743 18,892,743
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TITLE XLVII--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS
SEC. 4701. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS.
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SEC. 4701. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS (In Thousands
of Dollars)
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FY 2026 House
Program Request Authorized
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Discretionary Summary By Appropriation
Energy And Water Development, And Related
Agencies
Appropriation Summary:
Nuclear Energy.......................... 160,000 160,000
Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D.......... 278,000 0
Atomic Energy Defense Activities
National nuclear security
administration:
Weapons activities.................. 20,074,400 20,578,152
Defense nuclear nonproliferation.... 2,284,600 2,289,600
Naval reactors...................... 2,346,000 2,026,000
Federal salaries and expenses....... 555,000 555,000
Total, National Nuclear Security 25,260,000 25,448,752
Administration...........................
Environmental and other defense
activities:
Defense environmental cleanup....... 6,956,000 7,009,750
Other defense activities............ 1,182,000 1,182,000
Total, Environmental & other defense 8,138,000 8,191,750
activities...............................
Total, Atomic Energy Defense Activities... 33,398,000 33,640,502
Total, Discretionary Funding.............. 33,836,000 33,800,502
Nuclear Energy
Idaho sitewide safeguards and security.... 160,000 160,000
Total, Nuclear Energy..................... 160,000 160,000
Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D
Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D Program.... 278,000 0
Program decrease........................ [-278,000]
Total, Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D..... 278,000 0
Stockpile Management
Stockpile Major Modernization
B61-12 Life Extension Program......... 16,000 16,000
W80-4 Life Extension Program.......... 1,259,048 1,259,048
SLCM-N Warhead........................ 100,000
Reconciliation adjustment........... [100,000]
W87-1 Modification Program............ 649,096 649,096
W93 Program........................... 806,797 806,797
B61-13................................ 49,357 49,357
Total, Stockpile Major Modernization...... 2,780,298 2,880,298
Stockpile services
Stockpile Sustainment............... 1,720,200 1,720,200
Weapons Dismantlement and 82,367 62,367
Disposition........................
Program decrease.................. [-20,000]
Production Operations............... 1,020,243 970,243
Program decrease.................. [-50,000]
Nuclear Enterprise Assurance........ 117,193 117,193
Subtotal, Stockpile Services.............. 2,940,003 2,870,003
Total, Stockpile Management............... 5,720,301 5,750,301
Weapons Activities
Production Modernization
Primary Capability Modernization
Plutonium Modernization
Los Alamos Plutonium Modernization
Los Alamos Plutonium Operations... 982,263 982,263
21-D-512 Plutonium Pit Production 509,316 509,316
Project, LANL....................
15-D-302 TA-55 Reinvestments 7,942 7,942
Project, Phase 3, LANL...........
07-D-220-04 Transuranic Liquid 5,865 5,865
Waste Facility, LANL.............
04-D-125 Chemistry and Metallurgy 50,000
Research Replacement Project,
LANL.............................
Reconciliation adjustment....... [50,000]
Subtotal, Los Alamos Plutonium 1,505,386 1,555,386
Modernization............................
Savannah River Plutonium
Modernization
Savannah River Plutonium 75,486 75,486
Operations.......................
21-D-511 Savannah River Plutonium 1,130,000 1,130,000
Processing Facility, SRS.........
Subtotal, Savannah River Plutonium 1,205,486 1,205,486
Modernization............................
Enterprise Plutonium Support........ 122,094 122,094
Total, Plutonium Modernization............ 2,832,966 2,882,966
High Explosives and Energetics
High Explosives & Energetics...... 132,023 132,023
21-D-510 HE Synthesis Formulation 0 20,000
and Production, PX...............
Program increase................ [20,000]
Total, High Explosives and Energetics..... 132,023 152,023
Total, Primary Capability Modernization... 2,964,989 3,034,989
Secondary Capability Modernization
Secondary Capability Modernization.... 770,186 770,186
18-D-690 Lithium Processing Facility, 0 115,000
Y-12.................................
Program increase.................... [50,000]
Reconciliation adjustment........... [65,000]
06-D-141 Uranium Processing Facility, 0 525,000
Y-12.................................
Reconciliation adjustment........... [525,000]
Total, Secondary Capability Modernization. 770,186 1,410,186
Tritium and Defense Fuels Program
Tritium and Defense Fuels Program..... 568,384 568,384
Total, Tritium and Defense Fuels Program.. 568,384 568,384
Non-Nuclear Capability Modernization.... 221,588 221,588
26-D-511 MESA Photolithography 40,000 0
Capability (MPC), SNL..................
Program decrease...................... [-40,000]
26-D-510 Product Realization 15,000 0
Infrastructure for Stockpile
Modernization (PRISM), LLNL............
Program decrease...................... [-15,000]
Warhead Assembly Modernization.......... 34,336 34,336
Capability Based Investments............ 177,996 177,996
22-D-513 Power Sources Capability, SNL.. 0 115,000
Reconciliation adjustment............. [115,000]
Total, Production Modernization........... 4,792,479 5,562,479
Stockpile Research, Technology, and
Engineering
Assessment Science...................... 980,959 980,959
26-D-512 LANSCE Modernization Project 20,000 0
(LAMP), LANL...........................
Program decrease...................... [-20,000]
17-D-640 U1a Complex Enhancements 0 64,000
Project, NNSS..........................
Reconciliation adjustment............. [64,000]
Engineering and Integrated Assessments.. 399,777 414,777
Rapid Capabilities Program............ [15,000]
26-D-513 Combined Radiation Environments 52,248 0
for Survivability Testing, SNL.........
Program decrease...................... [-52,248]
Inertial Confinement Fusion............. 699,206 699,206
26-D-514 NIF Enhanced Fusion Yield 26,000 0
Capability, LLNL.......................
Program decrease...................... [-26,000]
Advanced Simulation and Computing....... 865,995 865,995
Weapon Technology and Manufacturing 276,279 276,279
Maturation.............................
Total, Stockpile Research, Technology, and 3,320,464 3,301,216
Engineering..............................
Academic Programs......................... 94,000 94,000
PSAAP................................... [-7,000]
TEPP.................................... [5,000]
MSIPP................................... [2,000]
Total, Academic Programs.................. 94,000 94,000
Infrastructure and Operations
Operations of facilities................ 1,722,000 1,722,000
Safety and environmental operations..... 194,360 194,360
Maintenance and repair of facilities.... 920,000 715,000
Reconciliation adjustment............. [-205,000]
Recapitalization........................ 741,179 536,179
Reconciliation adjustment............. [-205,000]
Construction:
25-D-511 PULSE New Access, NNSS....... 0 48,000
Reconciliation adjustment........... [48,000]
23-D-517 Electrical Power Capacity 0 85,000
Upgrade, LANL........................
Reconciliation adjustment........... [85,000]
Total, Construction....................... 0 133,000
Total, Infrastructure and operations...... 3,577,539 3,300,539
Secure transportation asset
Operations and equipment................ 299,541 299,541
Program direction....................... 149,244 149,244
Total, Secure transportation asset........ 448,785 448,785
Defense Nuclear Security
Operations and Maintenance.............. 1,245,418 1,245,418
Total, Defense nuclear security........... 1,245,418 1,245,418
Information technology and cybersecurity.. 811,208 811,208
Legacy contractor pensions................ 64,206 64,206
Total, Weapons Activities................. 20,074,400 20,578,152
Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation Programs
Global material security
International nuclear security........ 62,865 62,865
Radiological security................. 186,406 186,406
Nuclear smuggling detection and 140,601 145,601
deterrence...........................
Program increase.................... [5,000]
Total, Global material security........... 389,872 394,872
Material management and minimization
Reactor Conversion and Uranium Supply. 63,383 63,383
Nuclear Material Removal and 61,000 61,000
Elimination..........................
Plutonium Disposition................. 150,686 150,686
Total, Material management & minimization. 275,069 275,069
Nonproliferation and arms control....... 221,008 221,008
Defense nuclear nonproliferation R&D
Proliferation Detection............... 269,376 269,376
Nuclear Detonation Detection.......... 307,435 307,435
Forensics R&D......................... 20,460 20,460
Nonproliferation Stewardship Program.. 149,383 149,383
Total, Defense nuclear nonproliferation 746,654 746,654
R&D......................................
Nonproliferation Construction:
18-D-150 Surplus Plutonium Disposition 50,000 50,000
Project, SRS.........................
Total, Nonproliferation construction...... 50,000 50,000
Total, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation 1,682,603 1,687,603
Programs.................................
Nuclear counterterrorism and incident
response program
Emergency Management.................. 33,122 33,122
Counterterrorism and 596,878 596,878
Counterproliferation.................
Total, Nuclear Counterterrorism and 630,000 630,000
Incident Response Program................
Legacy contractor pensions................ 20,993 20,993
Use of Prior Year Balances................ -48,996 -48,996
Total, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation... 2,284,600 2,289,600
Naval Reactors
Naval reactors development................ 884,579 884,579
Columbia-Class reactor systems development 35,300 35,300
Naval reactors operations and 703,581 703,581
infrastructure...........................
Program direction......................... 61,540 61,540
Construction:
26-D-530 East Side Office Building...... 75,000 0
Program decrease...................... [-75,000]
25-D-530 Naval Examination Acquisition 60,000 60,000
Project................................
14-D-901 Spent Fuel Handling 526,000 281,000
Recapitalization Project, NRF..........
Program decrease...................... [-245,000]
Total, Construction....................... 661,000 341,000
Total, Naval Reactors..................... 2,346,000 2,026,000
Federal Salaries And Expenses
Program Direction......................... 555,000 555,000
Total, Federal Salaries And Expenses...... 555,000 555,000
Defense Environmental Cleanup
Closure sites:
Closure sites administration............ 500 500
Richland:
River corridor and other cleanup 68,562 88,562
operations.............................
Program increase...................... [20,000]
Central plateau remediation............. 754,259 764,259
Program increase...................... [10,000]
Richland community and regulatory 10,700 10,700
support................................
Construction:
22-D-402 L-897, 200 Area Water 4,000 4,000
Treatment Facility...................
Total, Construction--Richland............. 4,000 4,000
Total, Richland........................... 837,521 867,521
Office of River Protection:
Waste Treatment Immobilization Plant 390,415 390,415
Commissioning..........................
Rad liquid tank waste stabilization and 923,212 923,212
disposition............................
Construction:
01-D-16D High-Level Waste Facility.... 600,000 600,000
01-D-16E Pretreatment Facility........ 0
15-D-409 Low Activity Waste 78,600 78,600
Pretreatment System..................
23-D-403, Hanford 200 West Area Tank 108,200 108,200
Farms Risk Management Project........
Total, Construction--Office of River 786,800 786,800
Protection ..............................
Total, Office of River Protection......... 2,100,427 2,100,427
Idaho National Laboratory:
Idaho cleanup and waste disposition..... 452,242 452,242
Idaho community and regulatory support.. 3,779 3,779
Construction:
22-D-403 Idaho Spent Nuclear Fuel 2,000 2,000
Staging Facility...................
23-D-402--Calcine Construction...... 2,000 2,000
Total, Construction--Idaho................ 4,000 4,000
Total, Idaho National Laboratory.......... 460,021 460,021
NNSA sites and Nevada off-sites
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.. 1,955 1,955
Nuclear facility D & D
Separations Process Research Unit..... 950 950
Nevada Site........................... 64,835 64,835
Sandia National Laboratories.......... 1,030 1,030
Los Alamos National Laboratory........ 278,288 278,288
Los Alamos Excess Facilities D&D...... 1,693 1,693
Total, NNSA sites and Nevada off-sites.... 348,751 348,751
Oak Ridge Reservation:
OR Nuclear facility D & D............... 346,562 366,562
Program increase...................... [20,000]
Total, OR Nuclear facility D & D.......... 346,562 366,562
U233 Disposition Program................ 63,000 63,000
OR cleanup and disposition.............. 75,000 75,000
Construction:
14-D-403 Outfall 200 Mercury 34,885 34,885
Treatment Facility.................
17-D-401 On-site waste disposal 15,050 15,050
facility...........................
Total, Construction--Oak Ridge............ 49,935 49,935
Total, OR cleanup and waste disposition... 187,935 187,935
OR community & regulatory support....... 5,900 5,900
OR technology development and deployment 3,300 3,300
Total, Oak Ridge Reservation.............. 543,697 563,697
Savannah River Sites:
Savannah River risk management 396,394 396,394
operations.............................
Construction:
19-D-701 SR Security Systems 708 708
Replacement........................
Total, Savannah River Risk Management 397,102 397,102
Operations...............................
SR Community and Regulatory Support..... 5,317 5,317
Savannah River National Laboratory 90,719 90,719
Operations & Maintenance...............
Radioactive Liquid Tank Waste 1,066,000 1,066,000
Stabilization and Disposition..........
Construction:
20-D-401 Saltstone Disposal Unit 52,500 56,250
#10, 11, 12........................
Program increase.................. [3,750]
Total, Construction--Savannah River sites. 52,500 56,250
Total, Savannah River sites............... 1,611,638 1,615,388
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant............. 413,424 413,424
Construction:
21-D-401 Hoisting Capability Project.. 2,000 2,000
Total, Construction--Waste Isolation Pilot 2,000 2,000
Plant....................................
Total, Waste Isolation Pilot Plant........ 415,424 415,424
Program Direction......................... 312,818 312,818
Program Support........................... 20,320 20,320
Safeguards and Security................... 288,871 288,871
Technology Development and Deployment..... 16,012 16,012
Total, Defense Environmental Cleanup...... 6,956,000 7,009,750
Other Defense Activities
Environment, health, safety and security
Program direction....................... 90,555 90,555
Environment, Health, Safety & Security.. 141,908 141,908
Total, Environment, Health, safety and 232,463 232,463
security.................................
Office of Enterprise Assessments
Program direction....................... 59,132 59,132
Enterprise Assessments.................. 30,022 30,022
Total, Office of Enterprise Assessments... 89,154 89,154
Specialized security activities........... 441,000 441,000
Office of Legacy Management
Legacy management....................... 177,716 177,716
Program direction....................... 22,542 22,542
Total, Office of Legacy Management........ 200,258 200,258
Defense-related administrative support.... 214,626 214,626
Office of hearings and appeals............ 4,499 4,499
Subtotal, Other Defense Activities........ 1,182,000 1,182,000
Total, Other Defense Activities........... 1,182,000 1,182,000
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Union Calendar No. 189
119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 3838
[Report No. 119-231]
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A BILL
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military
activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and
for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe
military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other
purposes.
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August 19, 2025
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole
House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed