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[S. 4784 Reported in Senate (RS)]

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Calendar No. 436
119th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 4784

[Report No. 119-127]

To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 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 SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

June 15, 2026

Mr. Wicker, from the Committee on Armed Services, reported the
following original bill; which was read twice and placed on the
calendar

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A BILL

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

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ``National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2027''.

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.
Sec. 4. Budgetary effects of this Act.
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 Infantry Squad Vehicle
program.
Sec. 112. Inclusion of Army National Guard in Army Arctic strategy and
force structure.
Subtitle C--Navy Programs

Sec. 121. Modification and extension of procurement authorities for
certain amphibious shipbuilding programs.
Sec. 122. Funding for refueling and complex overhauls of the U.S.S.
John C. Stennis and U.S.S. Harry S. Truman.
Sec. 123. Vessel construction manager and commercial design and
construction requirements for cable laying
and repair ships.
Sec. 124. Conveyance of F-14D Tomcat aircraft from the Navy to the U.S.
Space and rocket center commission in
Huntsville, Alabama.
Sec. 125. Prohibition on destruction or scrapping of World War II-era
aircraft.
Sec. 126. Procurement authority for E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft
program.
Subtitle D--Air Force Programs

Sec. 131. Modification of inventory requirements for Air Force fighter
aircraft.
Sec. 132. Multiyear procurement authority for F-35 aircraft.
Sec. 133. Multiyear procurement authority for F-15EX aircraft.
Sec. 134. MQ-9 aircraft.
Sec. 135. Airborne warning and control system aircraft.
Sec. 136. Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of
report on acquisition strategy for Airborne
Command Post capability.
Sec. 137. Mobility capabilities strategic plan.
Sec. 138. Extension of requirement and prohibition related to C-130
aircraft.
TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION

Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations

Sec. 211. Improving the requirement for an alternative test and
evaluation pathway for designated defense
acquisition programs.
Sec. 212. Development, test, evaluation, demonstration, and transition
to production of alternative low-cost
weapon systems.
Sec. 213. Modification to the advisory role of the JASON scientific
advisory group.
Sec. 214. Modified and streamlined process for developing, negotiating,
and concluding certain international
agreements.
Sec. 215. Repeal of authority relating to temporary hiring of students
and university faculty.
Sec. 216. Limitation on availability of funds for Test Resource
Management Center containerized
instrumentation programs pending report on
a common architecture for unmanned maritime
test instrumentation.
Sec. 217. Limitation on availability of funds for Under Secretary of
Defense for Research and Engineering
travel.
Sec. 218. Limitation on availability of funds for Integrated Combat
Systems of the Department of the Navy.
Sec. 219. Limitation on the use of travel funds for the Under Secretary
of Defense for Research and Engineering.
Sec. 220. Codification of Department of Defense Research Security
Program.
Sec. 221. Codification of Department of Defense Science, Technology,
and Innovation Board.
Sec. 222. Alternative programs to expand inventory of air defense
interceptors.
Sec. 223. Improvements to personnel management authority to attract
experts in science, engineering, and
certain other disciplines at Defense
Advanced Research Projects Agency.
Sec. 224. Extension of limitation on availability of funds for
fundamental research collaboration with
certain academic institutions.
Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters

Sec. 231. Assessment framework for future quantum computing programs.
Sec. 232. Execution of the Additive Manufacturing for Rocket Propellant
systems.
Sec. 233. Report on emerging technology and cognitive warfare.
Sec. 234. Department of Defense electronics requirements study.
TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

Sec. 301. Authorization of appropriations.
Subtitle B--Energy and Environment

Sec. 311. Modifications to Advanced Nuclear Transition Working Group.
Sec. 312. Prioritization of deployment of expeditionary solid waste
disposal systems.
Sec. 313. Authorization of sustainable aviation fuel procurement.
Sec. 314. Grid resiliency and energy redundancy.
Sec. 315. Mandatory grid impact and infrastructure power requirements
for enhanced use leases.
Sec. 316. Storage capacity enhancements.
Sec. 317. Revision of policy on use of open-air burn pits not
controlled by Department of Defense.
Sec. 318. Assessment of energy supplied to installations and
operational forces of the Department of
Defense.
Sec. 319. Requirement of notice on updates to public dashboard on
remediation of perfluoroalkyl and
polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Sec. 320. Revisions to technical assistance for public participation in
defense environmental restoration
activities.
Sec. 320A. Study on contracting process of Department of Defense for
remediation of perfluoroalkyl and
polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Sec. 320B. Initiation of remedial actions with respect to
perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl
substances.
Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment

Sec. 321. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations on
exercises and wargames in the Indo-Pacific
region.
Sec. 322. Integration of unmanned systems into the Installation
Physical Security Program.
Sec. 323. Guidance regarding governance structure of organic industrial
base of the Army.
Sec. 324. Extension of deadline for designation of roles and
responsibilities relating to sustainment
and readiness of certain naval surface
vessels.
Sec. 325. Acquisition and sustainment strategy for spare parts for low
mission capable aircraft.
Sec. 326. Helicopter support for Kwajalein Atoll and Ronald Reagan
Space and Missile Test Range, Marshall
Islands.
Sec. 327. Capital expenditure write-offs for Department of Defense
depots and arsenals.
Sec. 328. Modification of requirements relating to production in
factories or arsenals owned by the United
States.
Subtitle D--Reports

Sec. 341. Report on strategy to maintain and upgrade conventional
munitions storage facilities.
Sec. 342. Risk assessment of air traffic control systems of Department
of Defense.
Subtitle E--Other Matters

Sec. 351. Modification of depots for which minimum capital investment
is required.
Sec. 352. Implementation of Department of Defense Inspector General
recommendations relating to evaluation of
management of canine welfare under military
working dog program.
Sec. 353. Prohibition on operation of connected vehicles of concern on
military installations and other property
of the Department of Defense.
Sec. 354. Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of
the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Sec. 355. Limitation on use of travel funds for Secretary of the Air
Force until briefing on West Lab Project at
Lincoln Laboratory.
Sec. 356. Naming of certain assets of the Department of Defense in the
Commonwealth of Virginia.
Sec. 357. Administrative requirements for Military Aviation and
Installation Assurance Clearinghouse.
TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS

Subtitle A--Active Forces

Sec. 401. End strengths for active forces.
Subtitle B--Reserve Forces

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

Sec. 421. Military personnel.
TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY

Subtitle A--Officer Personnel Policy

Sec. 501. Notification requirements for delayed promotions.
Sec. 502. Temporary withholding of officer nominations and promotion
recommendations.
Sec. 503. Enhanced authority for early discharges.
Sec. 504. Officer retirement determinations.
Sec. 505. Retirement of regular Navy warrant officers and Marine Corps
Marine Gunner warrant officers for years of
service.
Sec. 506. Authority to improve retention for permanent professors of
the United States Army War College.
Sec. 507. Congressional notification of relief or early departure of
certain general and flag officers.
Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management

Sec. 511. Clarification on computation of total years of service.
Sec. 512. Authorized strengths for Navy Reserves and Marine Corps
Reserves on full-time reserve component
duty.
Sec. 513. National Guard military technician (dual status) conversions
and phase-out.
Sec. 514. Study and analysis for enhanced maritime surge maintenance,
repair, and production capacity.
Subtitle C--General Service Authorities and Military Records

Sec. 521. Remote personnel processing in the military departments.
Sec. 522. Repeal of sunset of authority relating to non-medical
counseling services for military families.
Sec. 523. Guidance on public disclosure of personally identifiable
information for certain members of the
Armed Forces.
Sec. 524. Prohibition on reduction in the number of personnel assigned
to a service review agency.
Sec. 525. Reauthorization of temporary authority to develop and provide
additional recruitment incentives.
Sec. 526. Relief for former service members requesting review of
discharge or dismissal on the basis of
post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic
brain injury related to combat or military
sexual trauma.
Sec. 527. Modification of whistleblower protections.
Sec. 528. Authority for collection of personally identifiable
information regarding prospective recruits.
Sec. 529. Modification of service obligations for cadets obtaining
employment as professional athletes.
Sec. 529A. Requirement of equal opportunity, racial neutrality, and
exclusive use of merit in military
personnel actions.
Sec. 529B. Prohibition on participation of males in athletic programs
or activities, and males entering privacy
spaces, at the military service academies
that are designated for women or girls.
Sec. 529C. Modification of provisions related to diversity, equity, and
inclusion.
Sec. 529D. Sex-neutral occupational performance standards.
Subtitle D--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters

Sec. 531. Wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images.
Sec. 532. Expansion of victim access to Court of Appeals for the Armed
Forces.
Sec. 533. Technical amendment to completion of appellate review under
article 57 of the Uniform Code of Military
Justice.
Sec. 534. Review of courts-martial records.
Sec. 535. Authority of special trial counsel to enter into pretrial
agreements with respect to certain offenses
occurring before effective date of military
justice reforms.
Sec. 536. Clarification of court of criminal appeals review of
sentencing.
Sec. 537. Updating subpoena authority for military investigations.
Sec. 538. Extension of Special Victims' Counsel services to domestic
violence victims.
Sec. 539. Treatment of hazing under Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Sec. 539A. Notification of the issuance or termination of military
protective orders to victims of domestic
violence or sexual assault.
Sec. 539B. Military domestic violence emergent housing policy.
Sec. 539C. Annual report on findings of the Department-wide review of
the military legal system.
Sec. 539D. Clarification of authority to order to active-duty certain
persons subject to the Uniform Code of
Military Justice for matters relating to
offenses during specified periods incident
to inactive-duty training.
Sec. 539E. Inapplicability to retired members of punitive articles
affecting political speech.
Subtitle E--Member Education, Training, and Transition

Sec. 541. Limitation on authority to reorganize the Senior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps.
Sec. 542. Discharge of midshipmen for unsatisfactory conduct or
inaptitude.
Sec. 543. Modification to program on encouragement of postseparation
public and community service.
Sec. 544. Limited authority to waive time-in-grade requirement for
service academy graduates detailed as
students at law schools.
Sec. 545. Elimination of the right of cadets to automatic
reexamination.
Sec. 546. Revision to decision timeframe for expedited transfers at the
military service academies.
Sec. 547. Establishment of program to promote participation of foreign
students in the Senior Reserve Officers'
Training Corps.
Sec. 548. Designation of senior official for military-to-civilian
transition.
Sec. 549. Payment of tuition for off-duty training or education.
Sec. 549A. Improvement of transition of medics in the Armed Forces to
the civilian workforce in health care
occupations.
Sec. 549B. Standards and requirements for institutions of higher
learning seeking to participate in
Department of Defense education programs.
Sec. 549C. Government copyright for work produced at Defense Security
Cooperation University.
Sec. 549D. Promoting the use of standardized testing at military
service academies and DoDEA schools.
Sec. 549E. Department of Defense-wide hate symbol policy and recruiter
and workforce training requirement.
Subtitle F--Military Family Readiness and Dependents' Education

PART I--Dependents' Education

Sec. 551. Certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit
dependents of military and civilian
personnel.
Sec. 552. Educational technologists at Department of Defense Education
Activity schools.
PART II--Child Care and Related Matters

Sec. 555. Expansion of eligible child care providers for Department of
Defense programs.
Sec. 556. Standardized reporting on Department of Defense child care
readiness.
Sec. 557. Update to pay system for child and youth programs operated by
nonappropriated fund instrumentalities.
PART III--Other Matters

Sec. 561. Department of Defense Fellowship Program for Military
Spouses.
Sec. 562. Consideration in member assignments process of colocation of
members and civilian employee spouses.
Sec. 563. Review of Exceptional Family Member Program.
Sec. 564. Improved counseling and access to information relating to
foster care for military families.
Sec. 565. Reporting on gaps between senior and junior enlisted security
forces that could hinder effective
oversight and leadership at Protection
Level One locations.
Subtitle G--Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps

Sec. 571. Update of guidance and evaluation of Junior Reserve Officers'
Training Corps instructor pay scale.
Sec. 572. Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs in
Department of Defense Education Activity
schools.
Subtitle H--Decorations and Other Awards, Miscellaneous Reports, and
Other Matters

Sec. 581. Authorization for award of the Distinguished-Service Cross to
Isaac ``Ike'' Camacho for acts of valor in
Vietnam.
Sec. 582. Authorization for award of the Distinguished-Service Cross
for Joseph P. Lynch for acts of valor in
the Republic of Vietnam.
Sec. 583. Submission to Congress of information for consideration of
certain military awards.
Sec. 584. Medal of Honor review procedures and reconsideration and
upgrade requirements.
Sec. 585. Time limitations.
Sec. 586. Production of award files.
TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS

Subtitle A--Pay and Allowances

Sec. 601. Modification of reimbursement of expenses relating to travel
for inactive-duty training and muster duty.
Sec. 602. Fiscal year 2027 increase in military basic pay.
Sec. 603. Reimbursement of costs of long commutes for members assigned
to remote or isolated installations in
areas without affordable housing.
Subtitle B--Special and Incentive Pay

Sec. 611. One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay
authorities.
Sec. 612. Increase in maximum amount of aviation bonus.
Sec. 613. Authorization of board certification incentive pay for
veterinary comparative medicine officers.
Sec. 614. Modification of bonus authority for Senior Reserve Officers'
Training Corps cadets and midshipmen.
Sec. 615. Increase in maximum amounts of hostile fire pay and imminent
danger pay.
Sec. 616. Medical providers qualified to recertify catastrophic
injuries or illnesses qualifying members
for special compensation.
Subtitle C--Commissary and Exchange Benefits

Sec. 621. Authorized patrons of commissary and exchange stores.
Sec. 622. Modification of operating expenses of commissary stores.
Sec. 623. Pilot program on access of civilian employees to commissary
stores.
Subtitle D--Other Matters

Sec. 631. Authority for shipment and storage of privately owned
vehicles of members moving between
authorized locations.
Sec. 632. Reimbursement of guardianship costs incurred as a result of
relocations.
Sec. 633. Provision of counseling on housing for members of the Armed
Forces.
Sec. 634. Special priority travel authorization for personnel stationed
at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo
Bay, Cuba.
Sec. 635. Program to assist members in obtaining personal driver's
licenses.
Sec. 636. Student loan relief for members of Selected Reserve.
Sec. 637. Enhancement of Air Force rated officer retention
demonstration program.
Sec. 638. Pilot program on career intermissions for certain Air Force
fighter aircrew.
TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE

Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Care Benefits

Sec. 701. Digital system for beneficiary assistance at military medical
treatment facilities and through managed
care support contractors.
Sec. 702. Expansion of access to dental care for certain dependents.
Sec. 703. Expansion of eligibility for hearing aids to include children
of retired members of the Uniformed
Services enrolled in family coverage under
TRICARE Select.
Sec. 704. Evaluation of inclusion of additional accrediting bodies for
purposes of qualifications for licensure of
mental health professionals under TRICARE
Program.
Sec. 705. Improvement of provider directory accuracy for specialty care
providers under the TRICARE program.
Sec. 706. Modification of requirement to provide start-up time for
certain TRICARE contractors.
Sec. 707. Corrections to pilot program for supplemental coverage
relating to cancer.
Sec. 708. Coverage of cranial orthotic devices for deformational
plagiocephaly under TRICARE program.
Sec. 709. Technical amendments to the Public Health Service Act.
Sec. 710. Licensure of mental health professionals in TRICARE Program.
Sec. 711. Requirements relating to wellness checks for health and
welfare of certain members of the Armed
Forces.
Sec. 712. Requirement to offer medical chaperones during sensitive
medical examinations.
Sec. 713. Pilot program on reciprocal access to health care facilities,
personnel, and services of Department of
Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs.
Sec. 714. Medical screening for members of the Armed Forces who served
at data masked or classified locations.
Sec. 715. Medical testing and related services for firefighters of
Department of Defense.
Subtitle B--Health Care Administration

Sec. 721. Development of capability prototype on secure access to
health record for members of the Armed
Forces.
Sec. 722. Inventory and annual catchment area assessment of military-
civilian health care partnerships.
Sec. 723. Requirement for review before actions to downsize, realign,
or reduce scope of services at military
medical treatment facilities.
Sec. 724. Policy on provider notification to commanders regarding
imminent risk of suicide for members of the
Armed Forces.
Sec. 725. Authority over Defense Health Program.
Sec. 726. Enterprise Revenue Cycle Improvement Initiative.
Sec. 727. Notification to licensing and medical boards of States in
case of investigation or misconduct.
Sec. 728. Additional review of disclosure requirements under processes
and forms relating to health care provider
credentialing and privileging of Department
of Defense.
Sec. 729. Expansion of Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record.
Sec. 730. Pilot program on modernization of drug testing using voice-
based risk assessment.
Subtitle C--Combat and Operational Health Support

Sec. 741. Establishment of Joint Disease and Non-Battle Injury
Surveillance and Readiness System.
Sec. 742. Preservation of dedicated aeromedical evacuation capability
of Medical Service Corps of the Army.
Sec. 743. Establishment of partnership program between United States,
Indo-Pacific region, and Arctic region for
military trauma care, disease and non-
battle injury, health systems support, and
research.
Sec. 744. Aerial transport and Department of Defense-wide capability
for high-consequence infectious diseases.
Sec. 745. Requirement for annual large-scale combat casualty estimation
report.
Sec. 746. Report on the organization, performance, and standardization
of emergency medical services within the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 747. Expansion of health care license portability for medical
providers of the National Guard.
Sec. 748. Joint forces medical capabilities development and
standardization.
Sec. 749. Expansion of authorities to enable interoperability among
military health care professionals of the
United States and partner countries.
Sec. 750. Task force on international agreements for Indo-Pacific
medical partnerships.
Sec. 751. Pilot program for Indo-Pacific regional medical data sharing.
Subtitle D--Reports and Other Matters

Sec. 761. Review of chaperone policies within facilities of the Defense
Health Agency.
Sec. 762. Unfunded priorities report of the Defense Health Agency.
Sec. 763. Evaluation of certain research related to menopause,
perimenopause, or mid-life women's health.
Sec. 764. Notification of material failure at military medical
treatment facilities affecting patient
care.
Sec. 765. Study on military health system.
Sec. 766. Establishment of Warfighter Performance Optimization
Initiative, Total Force Fitness.
Sec. 767. Military Family Limb Loss and Limb Difference Support
Program.
Sec. 768. Briefing on primary care provided at military medical
treatment facilities on installations of
the Air Force.
Sec. 769. Assessment of access, fairness, and transparency under
TRICARE pharmacy benefits program.
Sec. 770. Comptroller General review of influenza vaccine requirements
of Department of Defense.
TITLE VIII--ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED
MATTERS

Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management

Sec. 801. Multi-year procurement for certain munitions.
Sec. 802. Limitation on availability of funds pending report on and
revisions of software acquisition pathway
implementation.
Sec. 803. Report on multiyear procurement.
Sec. 804. Modifications to technical data rights.
Sec. 805. Accountability and training for defense acquisition.
Subtitle B--Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures,
and Limitations

Sec. 811. Consolidation and rationalization of restrictions on
procurement from certain foreign countries.
Sec. 812. Requirements for information relating to supply chain risk.
Sec. 813. Limitations on certain missile contracts or other agreements.
Sec. 814. Limitations on the centralized commercial item capability.
Sec. 815. Limitations relating to capital distributions for defense
contractors.
Sec. 816. Prohibition of procurement of molybdenum, gallium, or
germanium from non-allied foreign nations
and authorization for production from
recovered material.
Sec. 817. Other transaction authority reporting.
Sec. 818. Limitation on procurement of cut flowers and cut greens.
Sec. 819. Audit and mitigation of covered cellular modules in the
Department of Defense systems and
infrastructure.
Sec. 820. Improving transparency of foreign influence on Department of
Defense contractors.
Sec. 821. Reporting of price increases.
Sec. 822. Late submission of cost and pricing data as invalid defense
to contract price reductions for defective
cost or pricing data.
Subtitle C--Industrial Base Matters

Sec. 831. Establishment of the Supply Chain Risk Management Integration
Cell.
Sec. 832. Expansion of reverse engineering authority for prototype
projects.
Sec. 833. Competition requirement for certain munitions.
Sec. 834. Analyses of certain activities for action to address sourcing
and industrial capacity.
Sec. 835. Regulations applicable to wearing optional combat boots.
Sec. 836. Report on domestic nonavailability determinations granted for
critical materials.
Sec. 837. Limitation on availability of funds pending information on
the small unmanned aircraft system
industrial base.
Sec. 838. Energetics industrial base roadmap.
Sec. 839. Supply chain, capability, and capacity study of high-demand
items in the textile industrial base.
Sec. 840. Pilot program on providing subsidies for combat boots.
Sec. 841. Cross-functional team for the textile industrial base.
Sec. 842. Assessing and addressing risk related to adversarial capital.
Sec. 843. Modifications to requirement for public reporting of Chinese
military companies operating in the United
States.
Sec. 844. Amendments to requirements pertaining to printed circuit
boards.
Sec. 845. Report on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a
strategic partnership on defense industrial
priorities between the United States and
Israel.
Sec. 846. Prohibition on the use of Chinese-manufactured optical fiber
by the Department of Defense.
Sec. 847. Promoting the United States drone industrial base.
Sec. 848. Pilot program for domestic antimony and copper production for
defense applications.
Sec. 849. Full accountability for Chinese military companies.
Subtitle D--Small Business Matters

Sec. 861. Department of Defense Mentor-Protege Program.
Sec. 862. APEX Accelerator funding.
Sec. 863. Test program for negotiation of comprehensive small business
subcontracting plans.
Sec. 864. Application of the bona fide place of business to certain
contracts.
Subtitle E--Other Matters

Sec. 871. Technical corrections related to National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
provisions.
Sec. 872. Limitation on availability of funds pending implementation of
certain requirements relating to munitions.
Sec. 873. Repeal of amendments providing for submission by subcontract
offeror of recent price history in
satisfaction of cost or pricing data
requirements.
Sec. 874. Competitive procedures for certain pharmaceutical contracts.
Sec. 875. Enhancement of defense supply chain resilience and secondary
source qualification.
Sec. 876. Limitation pending Army conformance with portfolio
acquisition executive requirements.
Sec. 877. Procurement of medical countermeasures for overseas personnel
of the Department of Defense for acute
radiation syndrome and thermal burns.
Sec. 878. Procurements on behalf of the Department of Defense by the
Department of Veterans Affairs for
planning, design, and construction
projects.
Sec. 879. Leasing of vessels, aircraft, and combat vehicles.
Sec. 880. Prohibition on modems or routers acquisitions involving
entities owned or controlled by China.
Sec. 881. Prohibition on television acquisitions involving entities
owned or controlled by China.
Sec. 882. Prohibition for defense contractors providing sensitive
information related to synthetic biology to
foreign entities of concern.
Sec. 883. Reporting on contractor operations related to China.
Sec. 884. Ensuring Department of Defense contractor compliance with
disability hiring goals.
TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

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

Sec. 901. Economic Defense Unit.
Sec. 902. Extension of pilot program on capital assistance of Office of
Strategic Capital.
Sec. 903. Requirement for professional code of conduct for certain
Department of Defense positions.
Sec. 904. Redesignation of Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness; reorganization of Assistant
Secretaries of Defense.
Sec. 905. Responsibility for cyber matters in Office of Secretary of
Defense.
Subtitle B--Combatant Commands

Sec. 911. Unified combatant command for Africa.
Sec. 912. Unified combatant command for the Middle East and Central
Asia.
Sec. 913. Unified combatant command for Europe.
Sec. 914. Unified combatant command for North America.
Sec. 915. Unified combatant command for Central America, South America,
and the Caribbean.
Sec. 916. Unified combatant command for the Indo-Pacific Region.
Sec. 917. Establishment of United States Robotic and Autonomous Systems
Command.
Subtitle C--Other Department of Defense Organization and Management
Matters

Sec. 921. Organization of responsibilities relating to unmanned
systems.
Sec. 922. Composition of cross-functional team for emerging threat
relating to anomalous health incidents;
reports.
Sec. 923. Comptroller General review of Anomalous Health Incidents
Cross-Functional Team.
Sec. 924. Establishment of Center for the Study of the National Guard.
Sec. 925. Civil-Military Coordination Center.
Sec. 926. Modifications to unmanned aircraft system definitions for
Joint Interagency Task Force 401.
Sec. 927. Maximizing funding efficiency for homeland defense.
Sec. 928. Prohibition on the reduction of funding for foreign language
training for members of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 929. Records retention requirement.
TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS

Subtitle A--Financial Matters

Sec. 1001. General transfer authority.
Sec. 1002. Department of Defense financial statement audit readiness,
reporting relief, and related reforms.
Sec. 1003. Expansion of requirements for submittal to Congress of
reports and justification books.
Sec. 1004. Financial statements: opening balances for audit purposes.
Sec. 1005. Prohibition on provision of support to Department of
Homeland Security.
Subtitle B--Naval Vessels

Sec. 1011. Design and construction of new Global-class auxiliary
general oceanographic research ships.
Sec. 1012. Limitation on use of funds in the National Defense Sealift
Fund to purchase certain used foreign
constructed vessels.
Sec. 1013. Modifications to vessel construction managers for the
construction of certain Navy vessels.
Sec. 1014. Development of industrial base for distributed submarine and
surface vessel shipbuilding.
Sec. 1015. Report and briefing on submarine tender requirements and
capacity.
Sec. 1016. Increase in minimum number of amphibious warfare ships.
Sec. 1017. Prohibition on retiring and decommissioning oceanographic
research vessels of the Navy.
Sec. 1018. Supervisors of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair.
Sec. 1019. Construction of vessels in foreign shipyards.
Sec. 1020. Limitation on authority of the Secretary of the Navy to
change vessel names.
Subtitle C--Counterterrorism

Sec. 1021. 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. 1022. 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. 1023. 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. 1024. 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. 1031. Prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment
projects with ties to the Government of the
People's Republic of China.
Sec. 1032. Waiver authority for limitation on live fire trauma
training.
Sec. 1033. Prohibition on availability of funds for removal of Army
prepositioned stocks from Europe.
Sec. 1034. Implementation of National Transportation Safety Board
recommendations for Department of Defense.
Sec. 1035. Modification of support of special operations for irregular
warfare.
Sec. 1036. Designation of southwest land border activities, support,
and operations as named operation.
Subtitle E--Studies and Reports

Sec. 1041. Threat assessment regarding unmanned aircraft systems at or
near the international borders of the
United States.
Sec. 1042. Extension of Afghanistan War Commission.
Sec. 1043. Extension of briefing requirement regarding civil
authorities at the Southwest border.
Sec. 1044. Drone posture review.
Sec. 1045. Quarterly reports on unmanned aerial system incursions over
military installations, sensitive sites,
and the southern border.
Sec. 1046. Report on progress on implementation of Department of
Defense Instruction on civilian harm
mitigation and response.
Sec. 1047. Report on transfer of property by Department of Defense.
Sec. 1048. Oversight of Department of Defense rules of engagement.
Sec. 1049. Strategy to address intelligence-gathering shortcomings in
area of responsibility of United States
Africa command.
Subtitle F--Equity Investments and Related Matters

Sec. 1051. Authority for equity investments by Office of Strategic
Capital.
Sec. 1052. Ownership review for equity investments.
Sec. 1053. Notifications with respect to debt and equity investments.
Sec. 1054. Modifications to authorities of Industrial Base Fund.
Sec. 1055. Briefings on Economic Defense Unit; limitation on use of
funds.
Sec. 1056. Approval authority for expenditures from Industrial Base
Fund.
Sec. 1057. Quarterly briefings on Business Operators for National
Defense (BOND) Program.
Subtitle G--Other Matters

Sec. 1061. Extension of admission to Guam, Wake Island, and the
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana
Islands for certain H-2B nonimmigrants.
Sec. 1062. Notification to congressional defense committees of combat
wounded in action.
Sec. 1063. Americas Defense Initiative.
Sec. 1064. Briefings on homeland defense.
Sec. 1065. Independence of Stars and Stripes.
Sec. 1066. Identification, assessment, and mitigation of critical
defense sites.
Sec. 1067. Administrative support for commissions.
Sec. 1068. Requirement to assign conventional names to critical
munitions.
Sec. 1069. Technical corrections to National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2026.
Sec. 1070. Development of cognitive warfare strategy.
Sec. 1071. Notification requirements for sensitive military operations.
Sec. 1071A. Declassification guidance for Department of Defense
original classification authorities.
Sec. 1072. Post-government employment restrictions applicable to
certain senior military officers and senior
civilian employees of the Department of
Defense.
Sec. 1073. Repeals of existing reporting requirements.
Sec. 1074. Report and briefing on Worldwide Expeditionary Multiple
Award Contract Territorial Integrity of the
United States contract.
Sec. 1075. Documentation of verbal approval of requests for assistance.
Sec. 1076. Increase of the Working Capital Fund, Capital Investment
Program threshold.
Sec. 1077. National Guard Rural Revival and Modernization Plan.
Sec. 1078. Redesignation of the Department of Defense as the Department
of War.
Sec. 1079. Service-wide enterprise strategy for human performance.
Sec. 1080. Records preservation processes for certain at-risk Afghan
allies.
Sec. 1081. Prohibition on covered transactions involving prediction
market contracts.
Sec. 1082. Prohibition on use of prediction markets by personnel of the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 1083. Ban on bets on military operations.
Sec. 1084. Universal guidance on remote and isolated installation
designations.
Sec. 1085. Declassification of information concerning United States
personnel classified as prisoner of war or
missing in action during certain conflicts.
Sec. 1086. Requirement for markings on lethal military platforms.
Sec. 1087. Extension of National Defense Strategy Commission.
Sec. 1088. Prohibition on use of funds for transfer of individuals
located at Camp As Sayliyah.
Sec. 1089. Analysis of force requirements for alternative warfighting
scenarios.
Sec. 1090. Guidance on the treatment of claims under the HAVANA Act.
Sec. 1091. Assessment of Department of Defense phosphate supply chain
vulnerabilities; related land exchange
authorization.
Sec. 1092. Plan for domain awareness at the southern land border.
Sec. 1093. Prohibition on implementation of any policy that alters the
requirements for chaplains to display
visible officer rank on military uniforms.
TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MATTERS

Sec. 1101. Prevailing rate determinations for defense industrial base.
Sec. 1102. Job grading system for prevailing rate employees at defense
industrial base facilities.
Sec. 1103. Probationary period for civilian personnel of the United
States Cyber Command.
Sec. 1104. Enhanced authority for transfers between cyber excepted
service and competitive service.
Sec. 1105. Removal of Direct Support Activities from personnel
limitation on the Office of the Secretary
of Defense.
Sec. 1106. Prohibition on the use of funds for carrying out a hiring
freeze, reduction in force, or hiring delay
without cause at a public shipyard.
Sec. 1107. Prohibition on the use of funds for carrying out certain
hiring freezes, reductions in force, and
hiring delays.
Sec. 1108. Disclosure of telework, remote work, and exemptions for
return-to-in-person-work requirements in
Department of Defense vacancy
announcements.
Sec. 1109. Pilot program to retain high-performing supervisors and
managers within the Department of Defense.
Sec. 1110. Congressional notification of certain changes to civilian
workforce of Department of Defense.
TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS

Subtitle A--Assistance and Training

Sec. 1201. Authority to provide assistance to military forces of
Jordan.
Sec. 1202. Modification of authority to provide defense institution
capacity building for friendly foreign
countries.
Sec. 1203. Modification of authority to build capacity.
Sec. 1204. Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Initiative.
Sec. 1205. Redesignation of Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical
Training School as Special Boat Training
Command.
Sec. 1206. Extension of Defense Operational Resilience International
Cooperation Pilot Program.
Sec. 1207. Feasibility report on multinational jungle warfare exercises
in area of responsibility of United States
Southern Command.
Sec. 1208. Redesignation of the Africa Center for Strategic Studies as
the James M. Inhofe Center for Africa
Security Studies.
Sec. 1209. Notification of intent to decrease United States Armed
Forces presence in North Atlantic Treaty
Organization member country.
Subtitle B--Matters Relating to the Middle East

Sec. 1211. Assistance to Lebanese Armed Forces for countering Hezbollah
and other terrorist groups.
Sec. 1212. Extension of authority for reimbursement of certain
coalition nations for support provided to
United States military operations.
Sec. 1213. Extension and modification of authority to provide
assistance to vetted Syrian groups and
individuals.
Sec. 1214. Extension and modification of authority to provide
assistance to counter the Islamic State of
Iraq and Syria.
Sec. 1215. Modification of United States-Israel subterranean operations
cooperation.
Sec. 1216. Modification of United States-Israel cooperation to counter
unmanned systems in all warfighting
domains.
Sec. 1217. United States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies,
Unified Research, and Enhanced Security
(FUTURES) Act of 2026.
Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Europe and the Russian Federation

Sec. 1221. Extension of prohibition on availability of funds relating
to sovereignty of the Russian Federation
over internationally recognized territory
of Ukraine.
Sec. 1222. Oversight of United States military posture in Europe.
Sec. 1223. Intelligence support for Ukraine.
Sec. 1224. United States-Ukraine Strategic Defense Innovation Working
Group.
Sec. 1225. Notification of gray zone activities by the Russian
Federation against North Atlantic Treaty
Organization allies.
Sec. 1226. Extension and modification of Ukraine Security Assistance
Initiative.
Sec. 1227. Synchronization of defense readiness with North Atlantic
Treaty Organization allies.
Sec. 1228. Co-development and co-production program with Germany for
certain munitions.
Sec. 1229. Report and assessment relating to United States force
posture adjustments in Europe.
Subtitle D--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region

Sec. 1231. Extension and modification of designation of senior official
for Department of Defense activities
relating to, and implementation plan for,
the AUKUS partnership.
Sec. 1232. Extension and modification of Pacific Deterrence Initiative.
Sec. 1233. Extension, modification, and redesignation of Taiwan
Security Cooperation Initiative.
Sec. 1234. Updates to National Industrial Security Program Operating
Manual regarding AUKUS.
Sec. 1235. Oversight of United States military posture on the Korean
Peninsula.
Sec. 1236. Indo-Pacific Regional Sustainment Framework.
Sec. 1237. Extension of annual report on military power of the People's
Republic of China.
Sec. 1238. Strategy for crisis management in South China Sea.
Sec. 1239. Master plan for facility requirements to support rotational
force presence in the Philippines.
Sec. 1240. Master plan for infrastructure requirements to support
rotational force presence in Australia.
Sec. 1241. Extension of pilot program to develop young civilian defense
leaders in the Indo-Pacific region.
Sec. 1242. Extension of pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with
covered foreign military partners in
Southeast Asia.
Sec. 1243. Extension of authority to transfer funds for Bien Hoa dioxin
cleanup.
Sec. 1244. Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of
the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Sec. 1245. Report on Japanese counterstrike capabilities.
Sec. 1246. Strategy for cyber cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Sec. 1247. Extension and modification of Indo-Pacific Maritime Security
Initiative.
Sec. 1248. Annual assessment of contribution of certain artificial
intelligence chips to military capabilities
of the People's Republic of China.
Sec. 1249. Modification of authorization of sales to Australia of in-
service Virginia Class submarines to
provide for sale of additional in-service
submarine in lieu of new construction
submarine.
Sec. 1250. War Reserve Stock Program for Taiwan.
Sec. 1251. Sense of Congress on defense alliances and partnerships in
the Indo-Pacific region.
Subtitle E--Other Matters

Sec. 1261. Western Hemisphere strategy.
Sec. 1262. Enhanced cooperation in North Atlantic and Arctic regions.
Sec. 1263. Report on capabilities and illicit activities of cartels.
Sec. 1264. Report on threats to United States interests in Africa.
Sec. 1265. Reports on Arctic and High North defense integration.
Sec. 1266. Briefing on military and intelligence presence of Cuba in
the Western Hemisphere.
Sec. 1267. Continuation of Joint Interagency Task Force-Counter Cartel.
Sec. 1268. Plan to enhance defense cooperation with Morocco.
Sec. 1269. Extension of Public Law 115-68 and related security
cooperation programs.
Sec. 1270. Modification of requirements for Department of Defense
Regional Centers for Security Studies.
TITLE XIII--COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION

Sec. 1301. Cooperative Threat Reduction Funds.
TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

Subtitle A--Military Programs

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

Sec. 1411. Amendments to Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling
Act.
Sec. 1412. Pilot program on public-private partnerships for recycling
strategic and critical materials.
Sec. 1413. Inclusion of recovery and recycling of strategic and
critical materials in national emergency
planning assumptions for National Defense
Stockpile.
Subtitle C--Other Matters

Sec. 1431. Extension of authority for Joint Department of Defense-
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical
Facility Demonstration Fund.
Sec. 1432. Extension of Department of Defense-Department of Veterans
Affairs Health Care Sharing Incentive Fund.
Sec. 1433. Modifications to Advisory Council.
TITLE XV--SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE
MATTERS

Subtitle A--Space Activities

Sec. 1501. Modification of acquisition and operation of space systems
for space warfighting and control.
Sec. 1502. Modification of special authority for provision of space
launch support services to increase space
launch capacity.
Sec. 1503. Extension of indirect cost limitations and reporting
requirements for space launch activities on
a military installation.
Sec. 1504. Replacement of Space Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral
Space Force Station.
Sec. 1505. Integration of space weather into space domain awareness and
operations.
Sec. 1506. Delivery of Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack
Characterization System.
Sec. 1507. Acquisition of space-based tactical data capability.
Sec. 1508. Space Launch Enterprise billet sufficiency review and
alignment plan.
Sec. 1509. Flexibility for Department of Air Force to implement
acquisition structure for optimal support
of new portfolio acquisition executive
system within Space Force.
Sec. 1510. Arctic connectivity and downlink resiliency initiative.
Subtitle B--Nuclear Forces

Sec. 1511. Prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic
missiles of the United States.
Sec. 1512. Exception for below-threshold modifications of nuclear
missiles to limitation on modification of
major items of equipment scheduled for
retirement or disposal.
Sec. 1513. Procurement authority for certain parts of intercontinental
ballistic missiles, reentry vehicles, and
associated equipment.
Sec. 1514. Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of
the strategy to sustain the Minuteman III
intercontinental ballistic missile and
maximize end of life margin.
Sec. 1515. Integration of ICBM maintenance equipment into the LGM-30G
weapon system designation.
Sec. 1516. Contract authority for intercontinental ballistic missiles,
replacement equipment, and reentry vehicle
test equipment and components.
Sec. 1517. Modification to strategy to sustain Minuteman III
intercontinental ballistic missile and
maximize end-of-life margin.
Sec. 1518. Modifications to portfolio management framework for nuclear
forces.
Sec. 1519. Modifications to reports on nuclear force reductions.
Sec. 1520. Modifications to biennial report on the plan for the nuclear
weapons stockpile, nuclear weapons complex,
nuclear weapons delivery systems, and
nuclear weapons command and control system.
Sec. 1521. Multipolar nuclear deterrence strategy and theater-range
nuclear capabilities.
Subtitle C--Missile Defense

Sec. 1531. Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system and Israeli
cooperative missile defense program co-
development and co-production.
Sec. 1532. Enduring operational capability for the Guam Defense System
Command and Control Facility.
Sec. 1533. Further limitation on availability of funds pending
independent analysis of space-based missile
defense capability.
Sec. 1534. Modification of Golden Dome missile defense system annual
reporting.
Sec. 1535. Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of
the briefing on sea-based launch platforms
for ballistic missile defense targets.
Sec. 1536. Comprehensive integrated air and missile defense sensor
coverage of Guam.
Sec. 1537. Repeal of requirement for Government Accountability Office
to review and assess missile defense
acquisition programs.
Sec. 1538. Improvements to air and missile defense acquisition.
Subtitle D--Other Matters

Sec. 1541. Sense of the Senate, Inspector General review, and
restoration and remediation plans for
United States Army, Kwajalein Atoll, and
the Ronald Reagan Space and Missile Test
Range.
Sec. 1542. Limitation on the reallocation of funds for the Ronald
Reagan Space and Missile Test Range and
United States Army Garrison Kwajalein
Atoll.
Sec. 1543. Notifications with respect to relocating Department of
Defense systems out of certain spectrum
frequencies.
Sec. 1544. Annual briefing on Department of Defense activities
associated with participation in the
International Telecommunication Union World
Radio Conference.
Sec. 1545. Report on efforts to counter foreign espionage and
intellectual property theft targeting
defense assets.
Sec. 1546. Department of the Air Force electronic warfare roadmap.
Sec. 1547. Using operational electronic intelligence assets to engage
high-value targets.
TITLE XVI--CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS

Subtitle A--Matters Relating to Cyber Operations and Cyber Forces

Sec. 1601. Independent study on the authorities and organizational
structure of the principal cyber advisors.
Sec. 1602. Funding for reserve component support to cyber-peculiar
operations.
Sec. 1603. Amendment of annual reporting requirements on support for
United States Cyber Command.
Sec. 1604. Scaling cyberspace access generation and maintenance
capabilities.
Sec. 1605. Cyber operational readiness assessments of the Department of
Defense information network.
Sec. 1606. Independent study on United States Cyber Command
organization and resourcing.
Sec. 1607. Modification to quarterly reporting for cyber operations.
Sec. 1608. Repeal of authority to use operations and maintenance funds
for cyber-peculiar development.
Sec. 1609. Strategy for integration of National Guard physical range
capabilities into cyber testing activities.
Sec. 1610. Updated cyber readiness reporting methodology.
Sec. 1611. Expansion of entities included in coordination between
United States Cyber Command and private
sector.
Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Department of Defense Cybersecurity and
Information Technology

Sec. 1621. Improving reserve component network account continuity.
Sec. 1622. Reducing administrative burden in the Department of Defense
risk management framework implementation.
Sec. 1623. Science, Technology, and Innovation Board study on software-
as-a-service in classified networks.
Sec. 1624. Streamlining Department of Defense governance process for
cross-domain solution approvals.
Sec. 1625. Data center infrastructure strategy and roadmap for military
installations.
Sec. 1626. Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification assessment grants
for small businesses and new entrants.
Sec. 1627. Harmonization of Department of Defense security boundaries
to enable reciprocity.
Sec. 1628. Expansion of cyber scholarship program to include
operational technology.
Sec. 1629. Limitation on availability of funds for Alpha-1 Development
Activities.
Sec. 1630. Limitation on the use of funds for information systems
development.
Sec. 1631. Post-quantum cryptography adoption.
Sec. 1632. Improvements to high-performance computing roadmap.
Sec. 1633. Pilot program on Department of Defense partnerships with
institutions of higher education recognized
in the National Centers of Academic
Excellence in Cybersecurity program for
Cyber Research.
Sec. 1634. Insider threat reporting and voluntary guidance for large
artificial intelligence contractors.
Sec. 1635. Requirement for memoranda of agreement regarding
vulnerability disclosure and prohibition on
procurement from IT providers who share
cyber vulnerabilities with countries of
concern.
Sec. 1636. Strategy for artificial intelligence-accelerated
vulnerability discovery and remediation.
Sec. 1637. Ensuring competition in artificial intelligence procurement.
Sec. 1638. Phishing resistant authentication for defense.
Subtitle C--Data and Artificial Intelligence

Sec. 1641. Establishing an ecosystem for use of artificial intelligence
agents at scale and speed.
Sec. 1642. Security standards and framework for Department of Defense
agents.
Sec. 1643. Assessment of generative artificial intelligence platform
impact on workforce acumen.
Sec. 1644. Demand forecast model for artificial intelligence.
Sec. 1645. Strategy and governance for adversarial artificial
intelligence.
Sec. 1646. Inclusion of alternative models in Department of Defense
generative artificial intelligence
platform.
Sec. 1647. Policy and guidance related to autonomous weapon systems and
artificial intelligence capabilities
acquisition.
Sec. 1648. Update to the Department of Defense data strategy and
implementation plan.
Sec. 1649. Assessment of artificial intelligence effects on warfighter
skill retention and operational readiness.
Sec. 1650. Derived sourcing requirements for artificial intelligence
outputs.
Sec. 1651. Improvements regarding guidance and prohibition on use of
certain artificial intelligence.
Sec. 1652. Artificial intelligence functional bill of materials.
Sec. 1653. Requirements for human oversight of use of force by the
Department of Defense.
Sec. 1654. Biosecurity procurement requirements for covered artificial
intelligence models.
Sec. 1655. Prototyping secure artificial intelligence data centers.
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 and modification 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. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2024
projects.
Sec. 2108. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025
project at Grafenwoehr, Germany.
Sec. 2109. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2026
project at Joint Region Marianas, Guam.
TITLE XXII--NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

Sec. 2201. Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2202. Family housing.
Sec. 2203. Authorization of appropriations, Navy.
Sec. 2204. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2205. Extension and modification of authority to carry out certain
fiscal year 2024 projects.
Sec. 2206. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2026
project at Pacific Missile Range Facility
Barking Sands, Hawaii.
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 certain fiscal year 2019
projects.
Sec. 2305. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020
projects.
Sec. 2306. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2307. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2024
projects.
Sec. 2308. Authority to carry out family housing improvement projects.
Sec. 2309. Authority to carry out project at Eglin Air Force Base,
Florida.
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 certain fiscal year 2023
projects.
Sec. 2405. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2024
projects.
TITLE XXV--INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment
Program

Sec. 2501. Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition projects.
Sec. 2502. Authorization of appropriations, NATO.
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. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2024
projects.
Sec. 2609. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2026
project at Colonie, New York.
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 Program

Sec. 2801. Modification of master plans for major military
installations.
Sec. 2802. Prohibition on use of repair projects to expand footprint of
existing facilities or infrastructure.
Sec. 2803. Increase of authority for Indo-Pacific posture unspecified
military construction projects.
Sec. 2804. Use of certain amounts for electrical or infrastructure
upgrades on Barbers Point, Hawaii.
Sec. 2805. Temporary adjustment of unspecified minor military
construction requirements.
Sec. 2806. Modification of authority for transactions other than
contracts and grants for purposes of
facility construction or repair.
Subtitle B--Military Housing

Sec. 2821. Exclusion of window opening control devices from requirement
for window fall prevention devices in
military family housing units.
Sec. 2822. Health and safety requirements for military housing.
Sec. 2823. Expansion of protection from reprisal or retaliation against
tenants of privatized military housing
units who report housing-related issues.
Sec. 2824. Transparency and strategic planning for housing.
Sec. 2825. Development and implementation of minimum health and safety
standards for military family housing.
Sec. 2826. Treatment of nondisclosure agreements with respect to
privatized military housing.
Sec. 2827. Improvement of privatized military housing complaint
database.
Sec. 2828. Requirement relating to any reprogramming request relating
to funding for housing or facilities of
Department of Defense.
Subtitle C--Land Conveyances

Sec. 2841. Land conveyance, Milan Army Ammunition Plant, Tennessee.
Sec. 2842. Land conveyance, Army Reserve Center, Opelika, Alabama.
Sec. 2843. Report on land withdrawal at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.
Sec. 2844. Report on necessary modifications to military land
withdrawal of Fallon Range Training
Complex, Nevada.
Sec. 2845. Land exchange, Camp Pike and Camp Joseph T. Robinson,
Arkansas.
Sec. 2846. Removal of conditions on use of certain land conveyed to the
State of Indiana.
Sec. 2847. Review and report on conveyance of Lambert St. Louis
International Airport.
Sec. 2848. Review and report on conveyance of Joint Base Elmendorf-
Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska.
Subtitle D--Other Matters

Sec. 2861. Authority of combatant commands to recover and reinvest
operational energy cost savings.
Sec. 2862. Energy control requirements for electrical infrastructure
upgrades.
Sec. 2863. Modification of calculation of minimum capital investment
for facilities sustainment, restoration,
and modernization.
Sec. 2864. Requirements relating to leasing of land in Hawaii.
Sec. 2865. Department of Defense Laboratory Facility Investment
Program.
Sec. 2866. Consideration of modular construction methods for military
construction projects with protective
design elements.
Sec. 2867. Standardized methodology for basing decisions for the Air
Force.
Sec. 2868. Pilot program on replacement of substandard chillers or
facilities that support subsistence
resiliency.
Sec. 2869. Department of Defense pilot program for development and use
of online real estate inventory tool.
Sec. 2870. Transfer of amounts for development of Ford Island, Hawaii,
and electrical upgrades and Barbers Point,
Hawaii.
Sec. 2871. Expansion of defense community infrastructure pilot program
to include installations of the Coast
Guard.
Sec. 2872. Plan on remediation of certain equipment and computational
facilities owned or controlled by a foreign
adversary.
DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATIONS AND
OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

TITLE XXXI--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS

Subtitle A--National Security Programs and Authorizations

Sec. 3101. National Nuclear Security Administration.
Sec. 3102. Defense environmental cleanup.
Sec. 3103. Other defense activities.
Sec. 3104. Nuclear energy.
Subtitle B--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations

Sec. 3111. Delegation of authorities to Administrator for Nuclear
Security.
Sec. 3112. Protection of Office of Secure Transportation vehicles and
equipment from unmanned aircraft.
Sec. 3113. Authorization to establish public-private partnerships for
nuclear effects testing.
Sec. 3114. Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of
report on restoration of a domestic uranium
enrichment capability.
Sec. 3115. Briefing on activities by the Director for Cost Estimating
and Program Evaluation.
Sec. 3116. Modification to selected acquisition reports requirement.
Sec. 3117. Modification to the program for acceleration of replacement
of cesium blood irradiation sources.
Sec. 3118. Briefings on nuclear-related autonomous or remotely-piloted
aircraft incursions.
Sec. 3119. Conceptual and construction design.
Sec. 3120. Annual public workshops and Nuclear Science Advisory
Committee reviews.
Sec. 3121. Limitation on use of funds until certain criteria are met.
Sec. 3122. Continuation of National Nuclear Security Administration pay
and performance system.
Subtitle C--Other Matters

TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD

Sec. 3201. Authorization.
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.

SEC. 4. BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF THIS ACT.

The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purposes of complying
with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by
reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO
Legislation'' for this Act, jointly submitted for printing in the
Congressional Record by the Chairmen of the House and Senate Budget
Committees, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to
the vote on passage in the House acting first on the conference report
or amendment between the Houses.

DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS

TITLE I--PROCUREMENT

Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

SEC. 101. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2027
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 INFANTRY SQUAD VEHICLE
PROGRAM.

(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 fiscal year 2027,
for the procurement of Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISV), including
associated components, spare parts, and support equipment.
(b) Conditions.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that any
contract entered into under subsection (a)--
(A) provides for savings compared to annual
procurement;
(B) includes appropriate termination provisions to
protect the interests of the United States; and
(C) complies with all requirements of section 3501
of title 10, United States Code.
(2) Duration.--A contract entered into under subsection (a)
shall cover a period of not more than five fiscal years.
(c) Advance Procurement.--The Secretary may include in a contract
entered into under subsection (a) provisions for economic order
quantity purchases of long-lead items to achieve cost efficiencies.

SEC. 112. INCLUSION OF ARMY NATIONAL GUARD IN ARMY ARCTIC STRATEGY AND
FORCE STRUCTURE.

(a) Inclusion in Strategic Planning.--The Secretary of the Army
shall ensure that the Army National Guard is fully integrated into the
implementation and future iterations of the document entitled
``Regaining Arctic Dominance: The U.S. Army in the Arctic'' (or any
successor strategy).
(b) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of
the Army shall carry out the following activities:
(1) Identify specific Army National Guard units with
existing cold-weather capabilities or geographical proximity to
the Arctic Circle to be designated as Arctic-capable or Arctic-
focused.
(2) Establish a modernization roadmap to ensure that Army
National Guard units designated for Arctic missions are
suitably equipped with mission-critical equipment such as
Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS) gear, over-snow
vehicles, and specialized communication equipment.
(3) Expand participation of Army National Guard units in
multi-component Arctic exercises, including Northern Edge and
Arctic Edge, to validate interoperability, as possible.
(c) Report Required.--Not later than June 30, 2027, the Secretary
of the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the specific roles,
missions, and resource requirements identified for the Army National
Guard within the Army's Arctic strategy.

Subtitle C--Navy Programs

SEC. 121. MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF PROCUREMENT AUTHORITIES FOR
CERTAIN AMPHIBIOUS SHIPBUILDING PROGRAMS.

(a) In General.--Section 129 of the James M. Inhofe National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136
Stat. 2448), as most recently amended by section 121 of the
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat.
1804), is further amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``up to five'';
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) by inserting ``, advance construction, or
economic order quantities'' after ``advance procurement
across programs''; and
(B) by inserting ``, spare parts, and major shore-
based spares'' after ``systems and subsystems''; and
(3) in subsection (f), by striking ``September 30, 2026''
and inserting ``September 30, 2030''.
(b) Technical Amendment.--Subsection (g)(2) of such section 129 is
amended by striking ``section 4251(d)'' and inserting ``section
4251(e)''.

SEC. 122. FUNDING FOR REFUELING AND COMPLEX OVERHAULS OF THE U.S.S.
JOHN C. STENNIS AND U.S.S. HARRY S. TRUMAN.

Section 123(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1234) is amended by striking
``six years'' and inserting ``eight years''.

SEC. 123. VESSEL CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AND COMMERCIAL DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR CABLE LAYING AND REPAIR
SHIPS.

(a) Vessel Construction Manager.--If the Secretary of the Navy
seeks to acquire one or more cable laying and repair ships, the
Secretary 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 a contract for the construction of
such ships.
(b) Design Standards and Construction Practices.--The Secretary of
the Navy shall ensure that ships procured under subsection (a)--
(1) use a design based on nondevelopmental vessels with
commercial design standards; and
(2) to the maximum extent practicable, are constructed
using commercial construction practices.

SEC. 124. CONVEYANCE OF F-14D TOMCAT AIRCRAFT FROM THE NAVY TO THE U.S.
SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER COMMISSION IN HUNTSVILLE,
ALABAMA.

(a) Authority.--The Secretary of the Navy (in this section referred
to as the ``Secretary'') may convey, without consideration, to the U.S.
Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama (in this
section referred to as the ``Commission''), all right, title, and
interest of the United States in and to 3 surplus F-14D Tomcat
aircraft, (Bureau Numbers 164341, 164602, 159437), which are excess to
the operational requirements of the Navy.
(b) Form of Conveyance.--The conveyance under subsection (a) shall
be made by means of a conditional deed of gift.
(c) Condition of Aircraft.--The aircraft being conveyed under
subsection (a) do not have any capability for use as a platform for
launching or releasing munitions or any other combat capability that it
was designed to have.
(d) Conditions.--The Secretary shall include in the instrument of
conveyance of the aircraft under subsection (a)--
(1) a condition that the Secretary is not required to
repair or alter the condition of the aircraft before conveying
ownership of the aircraft;
(2) a condition that the Secretary shall provide any
maintenance and operations manuals that--
(A) are specific to the F-14D aircraft; and
(B) the Secretary has sufficient intellectual
property rights to convey;
(3) a condition that the Secretary shall provide excess
spare parts to make one of the F-14D aircraft flyable or able
to complete a static display, provided that any part
transferred is from existing Navy stock, with no items being
procured on behalf of the Commission; and
(4) a condition that the Secretary will not be responsible
for transferring any additional parts or providing any
additional support beyond what is stated in this section,
during or after the conveyance of the aircraft.
(e) Agreements for Restoration and Operation.--The Secretary may--
(1) authorize the Commission to enter into agreements with
qualified nonprofit organizations for the purpose of restoring
and operating the aircraft transferred under subsection (a) for
public display, airshows, and commemorative events to preserve
naval aviation heritage; and
(2) if the Secretary authorizes any such agreement, require
such additional terms and conditions in the instrument of
conveyance as appropriate to protect the interests of the
United States.
(f) Reverter Upon Breach of Conditions.--The Secretary shall
include in the instrument of conveyance of the aircraft under
subsection (a)--
(1) a condition that the Commission shall operate and
maintain the aircraft in compliance with all applicable
limitations and maintenance requirements imposed by the
Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration; and
(2) a condition that the Commission shall not convey any
ownership interest in, or transfer possession of , the aircraft
to another party without the prior approval of the Secretary;
and
(3) a condition that if the Secretary determines at any
time that the Commission has failed to comply with the
conditions set forth in paragraphs (1) and (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.
(g) Conveyance at No Cost to the United States.--The conveyance of
an aircraft under subsection (a) shall be made at no cost to the United
States. Any costs associated with such conveyance, costs of determining
compliance with terms of the conveyance, and costs of operation and
maintenance of the aircraft conveyed shall be borne by the Commission.
(h) Clarification of Liability.--Notwithstanding any other
provision of law, upon the conveyance of ownership of the aircraft
under subsection (a), the United States shall not be liable for any
death, injury, loss, or damage that results from any use of such
aircraft by any person other than the United States.
(i) Applicable Law.--The transfer and use of the aircraft under
subsection (a) is subject to all applicable Federal and State laws and
regulations, including--
(1) the Arms Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.);
(2) the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4811
et seq.);
(3) International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 C.F.R.
120 et seq.);
(4) Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730 et
seq.);
(5) Foreign Assets Control Regulations (31 C.F.R. 500 et
seq.); and
(6) chapter 37 of title 18, United States Code (commonly
known as the ``Espionage Act'').

SEC. 125. PROHIBITION ON DESTRUCTION OR SCRAPPING OF WORLD WAR II-ERA
AIRCRAFT.

(a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of Defense may not destroy,
dismantle, scrap, cannibalize, or otherwise render permanently
inoperable any aircraft that--
(1) was manufactured prior to December 31, 1945; and
(2) is in the custody or administrative control of the
Department of the Navy as of the date of the enactment of this
Act.
(b) Authorized Dispositions.--Aircraft described in subsection (a)
may only be--
(1) retained in the inventory of the Department of the
Navy;
(2) transferred to an eligible entity; or
(3) deaccessioned under a plan approved by the Secretary of
Defense that supports the long-term preservation of such
aircraft, consistent with guidelines described in the committee
report accompanying this Act.
(c) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the
prohibition under subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis only if--
(1) the aircraft is determined by qualified personnel of
the Department of the Navy or another eligible entity to be
beyond practical restoration or preservation;
(2) no eligible entity expresses interest in accepting the
aircraft during the one-year period following the publication
of public notice of the availability of the aircraft for
transfer;
(3) the Secretary submits to the congressional defense
committees written notification and justification of the
waiver; and
(4) a period of 30 days has elapsed following the date of
such submission.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Aircraft.--The term ``aircraft'' includes fixed-wing
and rotary-wing manned aircraft.
(2) Eligible entity.--The term ``eligible entity'' means--
(A) the National Naval Aviation Museum, the
National Museum of the Marine Corps, or another
official Department of Defense museum; or
(B) a Federal department or agency, nonprofit
institution, or museum, with demonstrated indoor
preservation and public display capabilities.

SEC. 126. PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR E-2D ADVANCED HAWKEYE AIRCRAFT
PROGRAM.

(a) Authority for Block Buy Contract.--Subject to the availability
of appropriations for such purposes, the Secretary of the Navy may
procure twelve or more E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft during fiscal
years 2027 through 2029 by entering into one block buy contract.
(b) Advance Procurement and Economic Order Quantities.--The
Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or more contracts, beginning
in fiscal year 2027, for advance procurement and economic order
quantities of components and material associated with the aircraft for
which authorization to enter into a block buy contract is provided
under subsection (a).
(c) 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.

Subtitle D--Air Force Programs

SEC. 131. MODIFICATION OF INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR FORCE FIGHTER
AIRCRAFT.

(a) In General.--Subsection (i) of section 9062 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``(i)(1) The Secretary of the Air Force shall--
``(A) during the period beginning on October 1, 2026, and
ending on October 1, 2035, maintain a total aircraft inventory
of fighter aircraft of not less than 1,800 aircraft; and
``(B) maintain a total aircraft inventory of combat-coded
fighter aircraft of not less than 1,369 aircraft by December
31, 2030.
``(2) In this subsection:
``(A) The term `attrition reserve' means aircraft procured
and held specifically to replace anticipated aircraft losses
resulting from peacetime accidents (mishaps) or wartime
attrition.
``(B) The term `backup aircraft inventory' means aircraft
authorized in addition to the primary mission aircraft
inventory to allow for scheduled and unscheduled depot-level
maintenance, modifications, inspections, and repair without
reducing the combat-ready fleet.
``(C) The term `combat-coded' with respect to an aircraft
means an aircraft that is--
``(i) assigned to a combat-designated operational
squadron or unit for the performance of its wartime
mission;
``(ii) formally categorized within the Department
of the Air Force inventory management system as primary
mission aircraft inventory, backup aircraft inventory,
or attrition reserve; and
``(iii) resourced and maintained to provide
immediate operational capacity and the necessary
organic depth required to sustain combat mission
effectiveness through modernization cycles, scheduled
and unscheduled maintenance, and combat attrition.
``(D) The term `fighter aircraft'--
``(i) means an aircraft that--
``(I) is designated by a mission design
series prefix of F- or A-;
``(II) is manned by one or two crewmembers;
and
``(III) executes single-role or multi-role
missions, including air-to-air combat, air-to-
ground attack, air interdiction, suppression or
destruction of enemy air defenses, close air
support, strike control and reconnaissance,
combat search and rescue support, or airborne
forward air control; and
``(ii) does not include collaborative combat
aircraft.
``(E) The term `primary mission aircraft inventory' means
aircraft assigned to meet the primary aircraft authorization to
a unit for the performance of its wartime mission.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall
take effect on October 1, 2026.

SEC. 132. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR F-35 AIRCRAFT.

(a) Multiyear Procurement Authority.--Subject to section 3501 of
title 10, United States Code, except as provided in this section, the
Secretary of Defense may enter into one or more multiyear contracts for
the procurement of F-35A, F-35B, and F-35C aircraft.
(b) Findings Requirements.--
(1) In general.--A contract described in subsection (a) is
deemed to meet the requirements of section 3501(a) of such
title.
(2) Request.--Section 3501(i)(2) of such title shall not
apply for purposes of this section.
(3) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
Congress a report with respect to contracts described in
subsection (a) containing preliminary findings of the agency
head described in paragraphs (1) through (6) of section 3501(a)
of such title, together with the basis for such findings.
(c) Advance Procurement.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may enter into
one or more contracts for advance procurement of key components
of F-35A, F-35B, and F-35C aircraft in economic order
quantities.
(2) Certification.--The Secretary of Defense shall include
in any certification submitted under section 3501(i)(3) of such
title a description of the specific components the Secretary
intends to procure under the authority provided by paragraph
(1).

SEC. 133. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR F-15EX AIRCRAFT.

(a) Multiyear Procurement Authority.--Subject to section 3501 of
title 10, United States Code, except as provided in this section, the
Secretary of Defense may enter into one or more multiyear contracts for
the procurement of F-15EX aircraft.
(b) Findings Requirements.--
(1) In general.--A contract described in subsection (a) is
deemed to meet the requirements of section 3501(a) of such
title.
(2) Request.--Section 3501(i)(2) of such title shall not
apply for purposes of this section.
(3) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
Congress a report with respect to contracts described in
subsection (a) containing preliminary findings of the agency
head described in paragraphs (1) through (6) of section 3501(a)
of such title, together with the basis for such findings.
(c) Certification.--The Secretary of Defense may not exercise the
authority provided by subsection (a) until the Secretary submits to
Congress a certification that the contractor concerned has the ability
to increase production to achieve the objective inventory goal of not
less than 268 F-15EX aircraft by 2035.
(d) Advance Procurement.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may enter into
one or more contracts for advance procurement of key components
of F-15EX aircraft in economic order quantities.
(2) Certification.--The Secretary of Defense shall include
in any certification submitted under section 3501(i)(3) of such
title a description of the specific components the Secretary
intends to procure under the authority provided by paragraph
(1).

SEC. 134. MQ-9 AIRCRAFT.

(a) Limitation on Divestment.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
Secretary of the Air Force may not divest, retire, or otherwise
reduce the inventory of MQ-9 aircraft below the baseline
inventory level until September 30, 2031.
(2) Exception.--
(A) In general.--Any reduction in the inventory of
MQ-9 aircraft resulting from combat loss, attrition, or
other unplanned damage shall not be considered
divestment or other reduction for purposes of paragraph
(1).
(B) Restoration.--The Secretary of the Air Force
shall, to the maximum extent practicable, take actions
to restore the inventory of MQ-9 aircraft to the
baseline inventory level following any reduction in
inventory described in subparagraph (A).
(C) Notification.--Not later than 30 days after any
reduction in inventory described in subparagraph (A),
the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a notification that
includes the following:
(i) A description of the circumstances
resulting in the combat loss, attrition, or
other unplanned damage of the aircraft.
(ii) An assessment of the impact of such
reduction in inventory on operational
capability.
(iii) A plan, if any, to replace the
aircraft or otherwise mitigate the reduction in
inventory.
(3) Baseline inventory level defined.--In this subsection,
the term ``baseline inventory level'' means the total number of
MQ-9 primary mission aircraft in the inventory of the Air Force
as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
(b) Minimum Inventory Requirement.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall
ensure that the total inventory of MQ-9 aircraft is not fewer
than 180 aircraft on and after October 1, 2028.
(2) Inclusions.--The total inventory described in paragraph
(1) may include a mix of all variants of MQ-9 aircraft.
(c) Analysis of Alternatives.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall, in
consultation with the Chief of the National Guard Bureau,
conduct an analysis of alternatives for a medium-altitude
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capability to
replace the MQ-9 aircraft.
(2) Evaluation.--The analysis required by paragraph (1)
shall evaluate options that meet or exceed the operational
capabilities provided by the MQ-9 aircraft as of the date of
the analysis, including endurance, survivability, sensor
capability, and mission flexibility.
(d) Report and Briefing.--Not later than December 1, 2027, the
Secretary of the Air Force shall--
(1) submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on the results of the analysis required by subsection (c); and
(2) provide a briefing to such committees on such results.

SEC. 135. AIRBORNE WARNING AND CONTROL SYSTEM AIRCRAFT.

Section 9062 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(o)(1)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary
of the Air Force may not retire, prepare to retire, or place in storage
or in backup aircraft inventory any E-3 aircraft if such actions would
reduce the total aircraft inventory for such aircraft below 16.
``(B) If the Secretary of the Air Force procures enough E-7
Wedgetail aircraft to accomplish the required mission load, the
prohibition under subparagraph (A) shall not apply to actions taken to
reduce the total aircraft inventory for E-3 aircraft to below 16 after
the date on which such E-7 Wedgetail aircraft are delivered.
``(2) The Secretary of the Air Force may not pause, cancel, or
terminate the E-7 Wedgetail aircraft program or prepare to pause,
cancel, or terminate such program.''.

SEC. 136. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING SUBMISSION OF
REPORT ON ACQUISITION STRATEGY FOR AIRBORNE COMMAND POST
CAPABILITY.

Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2027 for operation and maintenance, Air
Force, and available to the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
for travel expenses, not more than 60 percent may be obligated or
expended until the Secretary of the Air Force submits to the
congressional defense committees the report required by section 154 of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law
119-60; 139 Stat. 767).

SEC. 137. MOBILITY CAPABILITIES STRATEGIC PLAN.

(a) In General.--Not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of
the Air Force, in coordination with the Commander of the United States
Transportation Command and in consultation with the commanders of the
geographic combatant commands, shall submit to the Committee on Armed
Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House
of Representatives a report that includes a comprehensive and detailed
strategic plan for the development, acquisition, modernization, and
integration of total force mobility capabilities of the Department of
Defense through fiscal year 2047.
(b) Elements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall include
each of the following:
(1) An assessment of--
(A) contested operations across all domains over
great distances;
(B) contested lines of communication extending from
the United States to operational theaters;
(C) adversary capabilities designed to target
United States mobility forces, mobility infrastructure,
and logistics networks; and
(D) the requirement for mobility forces to operate
in degraded, contested, and highly contested
environments, including austere locations, battle-
damaged airfields, degraded runways, ramps, taxiways,
and other runway-agnostic operating environments.
(2) An assessment of the current mobility force,
including--
(A) the ability of Air Mobility Command to support
the requirements of all of the Armed Forces in
competition, crisis, and conflict;
(B) the ability of Air Mobility Command to support
agility concepts for all of the Armed Forces
simultaneously in conflict, including agile combat
employment, multi-domain task force operations,
expeditionary advanced base operations, and distributed
maritime operations;
(C) the vulnerability of mobility forces, mobility
infrastructure, and global logistics networks in
contested environments; and
(D) the degree to which existing mobility
capability and capacity meet homeland defense
priorities, nuclear mission obligations, and
simultaneous global operational demands.
(3) An identification of the attributes required of future
mobility forces, including--
(A) secure beyond line-of-sight connectivity with--
(i) service and joint data links;
(ii) service and joint battle management
networks; and
(iii) service and joint command and control
networks;
(B) automation and autonomous aviation
capabilities;
(C) the ability to operate across the full spectrum
of threat environments;
(D) flexibility across the full scale of mobility
missions, including--
(i) small and distributed missions;
(ii) tactical, operational, and strategic
missions; and
(iii) oversized and large-volume movements;
(E) the ability to operate from runway-agnostic and
degraded operating locations;
(F) fuel-resilient aviation concepts, including
aircraft capable of operating on traditional fuels and
emerging propulsion systems, such as electric, hybrid-
electric, and hydrogen;
(G) consideration of aircraft designed with open
architecture enabling rapid integration of mission
systems, including palletized effects, electronic
warfare, battle management, and intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities; and
(H) signature management capabilities that enable
mobility aircraft to operate globally while maintaining
operational security, including the ability to comply
with international aviation safety requirements while
limiting exposure of aircraft identity, position, and
mission information through publicly accessible
tracking systems or other unclassified means.
(4) An evaluation of future tanker capabilities,
including--
(A) collaborative tanker aircraft supporting
collaborative, distant, and distributed refueling
operations in contested environments;
(B) penetrating low-observable tanker aircraft
capable of operating in highly contested environments;
(C) low-signature tanker concepts, including
blended-wing body tanker aircraft;
(D) tactical tanker aircraft capable of supporting
distributed tanker and airlift operations;
(E) modernization of legacy tanker aircraft through
connectivity and full automation;
(F) tanker aircraft designed with open architecture
and multi-role capability enabling complementary
missions, including electronic warfare, battle
management, and intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance capabilities;
(G) opportunities to expand tanker capacity through
commercial tanker constructs, including Government-
owned, contractor-operated models; and
(H) the establishment of a Civil Reserve Air Fleet
tanker capability that would enable the commercial
operation of tanker aircraft to provide immediate and
dependable augmentation of United States tanker
capacity.
(5) An evaluation of future airlift capabilities across
mission scales, including--
(A) autonomous airlift platforms supporting small
and tactical missions;
(B) the establishment of a distributed maneuver
pool composed of autonomous and highly automated
mobility platforms capable of supporting maneuvering
units and distributed operations, with mobility
capabilities owned or controlled by lower-echelon
multi-service operational units and integrated into the
broader mobility enterprise;
(C) improved and automated tactical and operational
airlift capabilities supporting maneuver and
distributed operations;
(D) new and improved strategic airlift capabilities
supporting global force flow and theater reinforcement,
including the development of a next-generation
strategic airlifter to augment or replace the C-17
aircraft and establishing a new standard for military
airlift through improved capability, capacity,
survivability, connectivity, automation, and
operational flexibility;
(E) oversized and large-volume airlift systems,
including plans to support current and future needs of
the United States Space Force and other agencies;
(F) vertical takeoff and landing and short-field
takeoff and landing airlift platforms supporting multi-
service agility and distributed operations;
(G) delivery systems, including automated airdrop,
glider, towable, and hybrid aircraft logistics
platforms; and
(H) opportunities to expand airlift capacity
through commercial operation of strategic airlift
aircraft, Civil Reserve Air Fleet participation, and
service-based acquisition models, such as effects-as-a-
service.
(6) An assessment of command and control architecture
required to support mobility operations in contested
environments, including--
(A) the use of maneuver battle management using
technologies such as artificial intelligence,
algorithmic allocation systems, and advanced data
architectures to integrate logistics, maneuver, and
mobility operations across the Joint Force; and
(B) integration of distributed traditional air
battle management capabilities within mobility forces.
(7) An assessment of opportunities to expand mobility
capability and capacity through commercial aviation
capabilities, including--
(A) the expansion of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet;
(B) the establishment of the Civil Reserve Air
Fleet tanker capability;
(C) the commercial operation of excess,
transitioned, or Government-owned strategic airlift and
tanker aircraft;
(D) the use of service-based acquisition models
such as mobility-as-a-service or effects-as-a-service;
and
(E) the role of nonprime aviation companies in
enabling the building of the future mobility
enterprise.
(c) Form.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall be submitted
in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.

SEC. 138. EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT AND PROHIBITION RELATED TO C-130
AIRCRAFT.

(a) Extension of Minimum Inventory Requirement.--Section
146(a)(3)(B) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2455), as most
recently amended by section 145(a) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat.
760), is further amended by striking ``2026'' and inserting ``2028''.
(b) Extension of Prohibition on Reduction of C-130 Aircraft
Assigned to National Guard.--Section 146(b)(1) of the James M. Inhofe
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law
117-263; 136 Stat. 2455), as most recently amended by section 145(b) of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law
119-60; 139 Stat. 760), is further amended by striking ``2026'' and
inserting ``2028''.

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 2027
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. IMPROVING THE REQUIREMENT FOR AN ALTERNATIVE TEST AND
EVALUATION PATHWAY FOR DESIGNATED DEFENSE ACQUISITION
PROGRAMS.

Section 218(f) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. 4171 note) is amended by
striking ``relating to software and covered hardware'' and inserting
``under the Software Acquisition Pathways pursuant to section 3603 of
title 10, United States Code,''.

SEC. 212. DEVELOPMENT, TEST, EVALUATION, DEMONSTRATION, AND TRANSITION
TO PRODUCTION OF ALTERNATIVE LOW-COST WEAPON SYSTEMS.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall, acting through the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and in
coordination with secretaries of the military departments and the
Director of the Missile Defense Agency, as the Secretary of Defense
considers appropriate, develop, test, evaluate, demonstrate, and
transition to production a portfolio of alternative, affordable, low-
cost weapon systems in each of the following categories:
(1) Hypersonic strike systems.
(2) Cruise missiles.
(3) Shoulder-launched missiles.
(4) Extended range munitions.
(5) Mid-range integrated air and missile defense
interceptors.
(6) Exo-atmospheric interceptors.
(7) Short-range integrated air and missile defense
interceptors.
(8) Medium-range air-to-air missiles.
(b) Requirements.--Programs carried out under paragraph (1) shall--
(1) employ innovative acquisition strategies, including
rapid prototyping, digital engineering, modular open-system
architectures, commercial-off-the-shelf components where
feasible, and other cost-reduction initiatives to achieve
significantly lower unit costs than current baseline systems
while maintaining operationally relevant performance;
(2) prioritize expendable designs optimized for attritable,
high-volume employment, compatibility with existing launch
platforms, logistics infrastructure, and command-and-control
networks, and the ability to complement existing programs of
record;
(3) be designed to enable production at scale in
significantly greater quantities than current program of record
systems through the prioritization of manufacturing ease and
speed;
(4) include technology maturation, risk reduction, flight
testing, and transition planning to low-rate initial production
no later than fiscal year 2030 for each category specified in
subsection (a); and
(5) establish specific cost and performance targets through
competitive analysis, market research, prototyping, and
experimentation.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``alternative low-cost'' systems means weapon
systems in the categories listed in subsection (a) that are
designed to achieve unit procurement costs significantly lower
than existing program of record systems while delivering the
minimum requirements set forth by the Secretary.
(2) The term ``cruise missiles'' means turbojet-powered
missiles designed for standoff precision strike against land or
sea targets at ranges generally exceeding 250 nautical miles,
with simplified guidance, propulsion, and airframe designs.
(3) The term ``exo-atmospheric interceptors'' means kinetic
hit-to-kill interceptors designed for ballistic missile defense
in the exo-atmosphere, with engagement ranges generally
exceeding 300 nautical miles (or equivalent altitudes above 50
nautical miles) and closing speeds of not less than Mach 8.
(4) The term ``extended range munitions'' means ground-
launched precision munitions designed for extended standoff
strike at ranges generally exceeding 50 nautical miles.
(5) The term ``hypersonic strike systems'' means systems
capable of Mach 5 or greater flight with maneuverability,
designed for long-range precision strike against time-
sensitive, defended, or high-value targets at ranges generally
exceeding 550 nautical miles.
(6) The term ``medium-range air-to-air missiles'' means
guided missiles providing beyond-visual-range air-to-air
intercept capability with diverse target-set engagement
potential, performing intercepts at not less than 60 nautical
miles and with a maximum speed of not less than Mach 3.
(7) The term ``mid-range integrated air and missile defense
interceptors'' means interceptors optimized for integrated air
and missile defense against cruise missiles, aircraft, and
short- to medium-range ballistic missiles, with engagement
ranges of not less than 30 nautical miles and speeds of not
less than Mach 3.5.
(8) The term ``short-range integrated air and missile
defense interceptors'' means interceptors for terminal defense
against aircraft, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial systems,
with engagement ranges of not less than five nautical miles and
maximum speeds of not less than Mach 2.
(9) The term ``shoulder-launched missiles'' means man-
portable or vehicle-launched missiles providing fire-and-forget
or command-guided anti-armor capability at ranges of not less
than one nautical mile.

SEC. 213. MODIFICATION TO THE ADVISORY ROLE OF THE JASON SCIENTIFIC
ADVISORY GROUP.

Section 222(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended--
(1) paragraph (1), by striking ``Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment'' and inserting ``Under
Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering'';
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment'' and inserting ``Under
Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering'';
(3) in paragraph (4)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``for all or a
portion of the overhead costs incurred in support of
the arrangement'' and inserting ``for the overhead and
infrastructure costs needed to support delivery of
JASON's technical assessments''; and
(B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``a Federal
agency that engages JASON'' and all that follows
through the period at the end and inserting ``the
Department of Defense may engage with another Federal
agency that routinely uses JASON services to arrange
for that agency to pay a proportional percentage of the
total overhead and infrastructure costs needed to
support delivery of JASON's technical assessments.'';
and
(4) in paragraph (6), in the matter before subparagraph
(A), by inserting ``until December 31, 2035'' after ``this
Act''.

SEC. 214. MODIFIED AND STREAMLINED PROCESS FOR DEVELOPING, NEGOTIATING,
AND CONCLUDING CERTAIN INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS.

(a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall promulgate a
modified and streamlined process for developing, negotiating and
concluding international agreements relating to science and technology
cooperation, including memoranda of understanding and project
agreements.
(b) Elements.--The process promulgated under subsection (a) shall--
(1) comply with all other statutory requirements;
(2) delegate authority to the maximum extent practicable;
(3) minimize administrative tasks;
(4) eliminate duplicative reviews; and
(5) impose reasonable timelines for intra-Department of
Defense coordination.

SEC. 215. REPEAL OF AUTHORITY RELATING TO TEMPORARY HIRING OF STUDENTS
AND UNIVERSITY FACULTY.

Section 249 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C.
4001 note) is repealed.

SEC. 216. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TEST RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT CENTER CONTAINERIZED INSTRUMENTATION PROGRAMS
PENDING REPORT ON A COMMON ARCHITECTURE FOR UNMANNED
MARITIME TEST INSTRUMENTATION.

(a) Limitation.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this
Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 for containerized
instrumentation programs of the Test Resource Management Center, not
more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the Under
Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, in consultation with
the Director of the Test Resource Management Center and the Secretaries
of the military departments, submits to the congressional defense
committees the report described in subsection (b).
(b) Report on Common Architecture for Unmanned Maritime Test
Instrumentation.--
(1) In general.--The report described in this subsection is
a report that details the feasibility, advisability, and cost-
benefit analysis of establishing a common architecture for
integrating unmanned systems to act as instrumentation
platforms for telemetry, flight safety systems, and multi-modal
data collection.
(2) Contents.--The report described in paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A comparative evaluation of the total lifecycle
costs, operational benefits, and limitations of
alternative manned, containerized, and unmanned vessel
instrumentation capabilities. Such evaluation shall
include the following:
(i) A direct comparison of the Blue Water
Instrumentation (BWI) program at Point Mugu Sea
Range with containerized approaches such as the
Broad Ocean Area Data Collection System
(BOADCS) and the Mobile Open-System
Architecture Instrumentation Containers
(MOSAIC) program.
(ii) An analysis of scalability,
adaptability, and agility, contrasting the
unmanned systems model of Blue Water
Instrumentation with the logistics and crewing
demands of containerized systems.
(iii) A cost-per-event and cost-per-stream
analysis for each approach, accounting for
platform, personnel, logistics, and sustainment
costs.
(B) An evaluation of whether distributed, unmanned
platforms can meet or exceed the data collection
requirements for the most stressing test scenarios,
including hypersonic vehicle tracking, exoatmospheric
intercepts, and terminal area data collection.
(C) A time-phased investment and transition
strategy for making an unmanned architecture the
primary approach for future maritime test
instrumentation investments. The strategy shall
identify specific legacy or containerized programs to
be divested or consolidated to fund this transition.
(3) Form.--The report described in paragraph (1) shall be
in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
(c) Definition of Containerized Instrumentation Program.--In this
section, the term ``containerized instrumentation program'' means any
program of the Test Resource Management Center that primarily relies on
packaging test and evaluation instrumentation in roll-on and roll-off
shipping containers for deployment on manned vessels, including--
(1) the Broad Ocean Area Data Collection System (BOADCS),
which includes the Maritime Networked Telemetry Asset (MaNTA)
system; and
(2) the Mobile Open-System Architecture Instrumentation
Containers (MOSAIC) program.

SEC. 217. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR UNDER SECRETARY OF
DEFENSE FOR RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING TRAVEL.

Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2027 for Operation and Maintenance,
Defense-wide, and available to the Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Research and Engineering for travel purposes, not more than
90 percent may be obligated or expended until the Directed Energy
Working Group provides to the congressional defense committees a
briefing as required by section 219(d)(6) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C.
4205 note).

SEC. 218. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR INTEGRATED COMBAT
SYSTEMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY.

(a) Limitation.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this
Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 for Integrated
Combat Systems of the Department of the Navy, not more than 75 percent
may be obligated or expended until the date on which the Secretary of
the Navy submits to the congressional defense committees the
certification required by subsection (c).
(b) Installation and Demonstration.--The Secretary of the Navy
shall install and demonstrate, aboard one or more destroyers, an
operational prototype of the warfighting data ecosystem that includes--
(1) a shipboard artificial intelligence data engine and
sensor-integration layer that provides standardized application
programming interfaces to shipboard sensors and enables cross-
modal data fusion and artificial intelligence-enabled detection
and classification applications;
(2) a common shipboard graphics processing unit-centric
compute and software platform that integrates data workflows
across combat systems, command, control, communications,
computers, and intelligence systems, and hull, mechanical, and
electrical systems; and
(3) a commercially derived development and test pipeline,
including software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop
capabilities, that automate integration, verification,
certification, and deployment of shipboard software on
representative hardware.
(c) Certification.--After completion of the installation and
demonstration required by subsection (b), the Secretary of the Navy
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a certification
that the Secretary has installed and demonstrated the operational
prototype of the warfighting data ecosystem as required by subsection
(b).

SEC. 219. LIMITATION ON THE USE OF TRAVEL FUNDS FOR THE UNDER SECRETARY
OF DEFENSE FOR RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING.

Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2027 for operations and maintenance,
Defense-wide, and available for travel expenses for the Office of the
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, not more than
85 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the
Secretary of Defense provides each of the following to the
congressional defense committees:
(1) The strategy and plan required by section 236(e) of the
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note).
(2) The report on ``Gaming, exercising, modeling, and
simulation to support great power competition'' requested in
Senate report 117-130 accompanying the James M. Inhofe National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-
263).

SEC. 220. CODIFICATION OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE RESEARCH SECURITY
PROGRAM.

(a) In General.--Chapter 305 of title 10, United States Code is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 4146. Department of Defense Research Security Program
``(a) Program Established.--The Secretary of Defense shall, in
consultation with such other government organizations as the Secretary
considers appropriate, establish a program to work with institutions of
higher education that perform fundamental basic research activities--
``(1) to support protection of intellectual property,
controlled information, key personnel, and information about
critical technologies relevant to national security;
``(2) to limit undue influence, including through foreign
talent programs, by countries to exploit United States
technology within the Department of Defense research, science
and technology, and innovation enterprise;
``(3) to support efforts toward development of domestic
talent in relevant scientific and engineering fields; and
``(4) to prepare United States students studying abroad
through the National Security Education Program of the
Department or other similar undergraduate or post-graduate
programs to recognize and protect themselves against
recruitment or exploitation efforts by agents of a foreign
power (as defined in section 101 of the Foreign Intelligence
Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1801)).
``(b) Institutions and Organizations.--
``(1) In general.--The program required by subsection (a)
shall be developed and executed to the maximum extent
practicable with institutions of higher education and other
educational and research organizations conducting fundamental
basic research for the Department of Defense, and aligned to
the maximum extent practicable with similar efforts across the
Federal Government.
``(2) Record of excellence.--In selecting institutions of
higher education under this subsection, the Secretary shall
prioritize selection of institutions of higher education that
the Secretary determines demonstrate a record of excellence in
industrial security in academia and in research and
development.
``(c) Requirements.--The program required by subsection (a) shall
include development of the following:
``(1) Information exchange fora and information
repositories to enable awareness of security threats and
influence operations being executed against the United States
research, technology, and innovation enterprise, including
support coordinating relevant elements of the Department of
Defense and the rest of the Federal Government.
``(2) Training and other support for institutions of higher
education to promote security and limit undue influence on
institutions and personnel, including financial support for
execution for such activities.
``(3) The capacity of government and academic institutions
and institutions of higher education to assess whether
individuals affiliated with Department of Defense programs have
participated in or are currently participating in foreign
talent programs or expert recruitment programs, or are
otherwise being targeted for exploitation by an agent of a
foreign power.
``(4) Opportunities to collaborate with defense researchers
and research organizations in secure facilities to promote
protection of critical information and strengthen defense
against agents of foreign powers.
``(5) Regulations and procedures--
``(A) for government and academic organizations and
personnel to support the goals of the program; and
``(B) that are consistent with policies that
protect open and scientific exchange in fundamental
research and coordinated to the maximum extent
practicable with similar efforts across the Federal
Government.
``(6) Policies to limit or prohibit funding provided by the
Department of Defense for institutions of higher education or
individual researchers who knowingly violate regulations
developed under the program, including regulations relating to
foreign talent programs.
``(7) Policies to limit or prohibit funding provided by the
Department of Defense for institutions of higher education or
individual researchers who knowingly conduct joint research
activities or projects, co-author scholarly publications,
technical reports, or research outputs, contract, or make other
financial arrangements with entities or individuals employed by
such entities in the list described in paragraph (9), which
policies shall include--
``(A) use of such list as part of a risk assessment
decision matrix during proposal evaluations, including
the development of a question for proposers or broad
area announcements that require proposers to disclose
any joint research activities or projects, co-authored
scholarly publications, technical reports, research
outputs, or contractual or financial connections with
such entities or individuals employed by such entities;
``(B) a requirement that the Department shall
notify a proposer of suspected noncompliance with a
policy issued under this paragraph and provide not less
than 30 days to take actions to remedy such
noncompliance;
``(C) the establishment of an appeals procedure
under which a proposer may appeal a negative decision
on a proposal if the decision is based on a
determination informed by such list;
``(D) a requirement that each awardee of funding
provided by the Department shall disclose to the
Department any joint research activities or projects,
co-authored scholarly publications, technical reports,
research outputs, contract, or financial arrangement
made with such an entity or individual employed by such
entity during the period of the award; and
``(E) a requirement that each awardee of funding
provided by the Department shall provide to the
Department an annual certification of compliance with
policies promulgated pursuant to this paragraph.
``(8) Initiatives to support the transition of the results
of academic institution research programs into defense
capabilities.
``(9)(A) A list of entities of the People's Republic of
China, the Russian Federation, and other countries that--
``(i) have a history of improper technology
transfer, intellectual property theft, or cyber or
human espionage;
``(ii) operate under the direction of the armed
forces or intelligence agency of the applicable
country;
``(iii) are known--
``(I) to recruit foreign individuals for
the purpose of transferring knowledge to
advance military or intelligence efforts of a
foreign government; or
``(II) to provide misleading information or
otherwise attempt to conceal the connections of
an individual or institution to a defense or an
intelligence agency of the applicable country;
``(iv) pose a serious risk of improper technology
transfer of data, technology, or research that is not
published or publicly available; or
``(v) are on any of the following lists:
``(I) Any of the following lists maintained
by the Bureau of Industry and Security of th
Department of Commerce:
``(aa) The Entity List set forth in
Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of title
15, Code of Federal Regulations.
``(bb) The Universal List set forth
in Supplement No. 6 of part 744 of that
title.
``(cc) The Military-End User List
set forth in Supplement No. 7 to part
744 of that title.
``(dd) The Denied Persons List
maintained pursuant to section
764.3(a)(2) of that title.
``(II) The list of specially designed
nationals and blocked persons maintained by the
Office of Foreign Asserts Control of the
Department of the Treasury (commonly referred
to as the `SDN list').
``(III) The list of Chinese military
companies operating in the United States
required by section 1260H of the William M.
(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283;
10 U.S.C. 113 note).
``(IV) The lists of debarred parties
maintained by the Directorate of Defense Trade
Controls of the Department of State pursuant to
section 38(g)(4)of the Arms Export Control Act
(22 U.S.C. 2778(g))(4).
``(V) The list of telecommunications
companies of the People's Republic of China
described in section 889(f)(3) of the John S.
McCain National Defense Authorizations Act of
2019 (Public Law 115-232; 41 U.S.C. 3901 note
prec.).
``(VI) The list of semiconductor companies
of the People's Republic of China described in
section 5949(i)(3) of the James M. Inhofe
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 41 U.S.C. 4713
note).
``(VII) The list of biotechnology companies
of concern maintained under section 851(f) of
the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 41 U.S.C.
3901 note prec.).
``(VIII) The list of entities that produce
or provide communications equipment or service
on the list published by the Federal
Communications Commission under section 2(a) of
the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks
Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1601(a)).
``(IX) A list maintained under clause (i),
(ii), (iv), or (v) of section 2(d)(2)(B) of the
Act entitled `An Act to ensure that the goods
made with forced labor in Xinjiang Autonomous
Region of the People's Republic of China do not
enter the United States market, and for other
purposes'(Public Law 117-18; 22 U.S.C. 6901
note), approved December 23, 2021 (commonly
referred to as the `Uyghur Forced Labor
Prevention Act').
``(B) The list described in subparagraph (A) shall be
developed and continuously updated in consultation with the
Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce,
the Director of National Intelligence, United States
institutions of higher education that conduct significant
Department of Defense research or engineering activities, and
other appropriate individuals and organizations.
``(10)(A) A list, developed and continuously updated in
consultation with the National Academies of Science,
Engineering, and Medicine and such Government agencies as the
Secretary considers appropriate, of foreign talent programs
that the Secretary determines pose a threat to the national
security interests of the United States.
``(B) In developing and updating such list, the Secretary
shall consider--
``(i) the extent to which a foreign talent program
or an agent of a foreign power--
``(I) poses a threat to research funded by
the Department of Defense; and
``(II) engages in, or facilitates, cyber
attacks, theft, espionage, attempts to gain
ownership of or influence over companies, or
otherwise interferes in the affairs of the
United States; and
``(ii) any other factor the Secretary considers
appropriate.
``(11) Development of measures of effectiveness and
performance to assess and track progress of the Department of
Defense across the program, which measures shall include--
``(A) the evaluation of currently available data to
support the assessment of such measures, including the
identification of areas in which gaps exist that may
require collection of completely new data, or
modifications to existing data sets;
``(B) current means and methods for the collection
of data in an automated manner, including the
identification of areas in which gaps exist that may
require new means for data collection or visualization
of such data; and
``(C) the development of an analysis and assessment
methodology framework to make tradeoffs between the
measures developed under this paragraph and other
metrics related to assessing undue foreign influence on
the Department of Defense research enterprise, such as
commercial due diligence, beneficial ownership, and
foreign ownership, control, and influence.
``(d) Annual Reviews Required.--Not later than March 30, 2025, and
each March 30 thereafter until December 31, 2040--
``(1) each head of a Department of Defense component that
awards grants for research shall carry out a review of a
representative sample of the research grants awarded by the
respective component in the previous fiscal year to ensure that
the component is awarding grants in compliance with the
applicable policies of the Department; and
``(2) the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering shall carry out a separate review of a
representative sample of the research grants awarded by such
components in the previous fiscal year.
``(e) Procedures for Enhanced Information Sharing.--
``(1) Collection of information.--(A) Not later than
October 1, 2020, for the purpose of maintaining appropriate
security controls over research activities, technical
information, and intellectual property, the Secretary shall, in
conjunction with such public and private entities as the
Secretary considers appropriate, establish streamlined
procedures to collect appropriate information relating to
individuals, including United States citizens and foreign
nationals, who participate in defense research and development
activities.
``(B) With respect to fundamental research programs, the
academic liaison designated under subsection (h) shall
establish policies and procedures to collect, consistent with
the best practices of Government agencies that fund academic
research, appropriate information relating to individuals who
participate in fundamental research programs.
``(2) Protection from release.--The procedures required by
paragraph (1) shall include procedures to protect such
information from release, consistent with applicable
regulations.
``(3) Reporting to government information systems and
repositories.--The procedures required by paragraph (1) may
include procedures developed, in coordination with such public
and private entities as the Secretary considers appropriate, to
report such information to existing Government information
systems and repositories.
``(f) Periodic Reports.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than March 30, 2027, and not
later than March 30 of each year thereafter until December 31,
2040, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the activities carried out under the
program required by subsection (a), the periodic reviews
conducted pursuant to subsection (d), and the waivers issued
under section 4147 of this title.
``(2) Contents.--Each report submitted pursuant to
paragraph (1) shall include the following:
``(A) A description of the activities conducted and
the progress made under the program.
``(B) With respect to the periodic reviews
conducted pursuant to subsection (d), the following:
``(i) The total number of research grants
awarded by the Department in the fiscal year
covered by the reviews.
``(ii) The number of reviews carried out
pursuant to subsection (d)(1).
``(iii) The number of reviews carried out
pursuant to subsection (d)(2).
``(iv) A description of the processes by
which the heads of the components described in
paragraph (1) of subsection (d) and the Under
Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering conducted the reviews under such
subsection.
``(v) An assessment of issues identified
during the reviews carried out under subsection
(d), including a list of grants that were
identified as having not been awarded in
compliance with applicable policies of the
Department of Defense.
``(C) The findings of the Secretary with respect to
the program.
``(D) Such recommendations as the Secretary may
have for legislative or administrative action relating
to the matters described in subsection (a), including
actions relating to foreign talent programs.
``(E) Identification and discussion of the gaps in
legal authorities that need to be improve to enhance
the security of research institutions of higher
education performing defense research.
``(F) A description of the actions taken by such
institutions to comply with such best practices and
guidelines as may be established by under the program.
``(G) A description of the status of the measures
of effectiveness and performance described in
subsection (c)(11) for the period covered by such
report, including an analytical assessment of the
impact of such measures on the goals of the program.
``(H) With respect to waivers described in
paragraph (1), the following:
``(i) The terms and contents of any waivers
issued under section 4147 of this title in the
period covered by the report;
``(ii) any trends in--
``(I) the number of waivers issued
under such section over time; and
``(II) the types of contracts to
which such waivers pertain; and
``(iii) the processes used by the Secretary
to verify that covered institutions (as defined
in such section) are in compliance with the
requirements of such section.
``(3) Form.--The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall
be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.
``(g) Publication of Updated Lists.--
``(1) Submittal to congress.--Not later than January 1,
2021, and annually thereafter until December 31, 2032, the
Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees
the most recently updated lists described in paragraphs (9) and
(10) of subsection (c).
``(2) Form.--Each list submitted under paragraph (1) shall
be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.
``(3) Public availability.--Each list submitted under
paragraph (1) shall be published on a publicly accessible
website of the Department of Defense in a searchable format.
``(4) Intervening submittal and publication.--The Secretary
may submit and publish an updated list described in paragraph
(1) more frequently than required by that paragraph, as the
Secretary considers necessary.
``(h) Designation of Academic Liaison.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary shall, acting through the
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering,
designate an academic liaison with principal responsibility for
working with the academic and research communities to protect
Department-sponsored academic research of concern from undue
foreign influence and threats.
``(2) Qualification.--The Secretary shall designate an
individual under paragraph (1) who is an official of the Office
of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
with experience--
``(A) working in security, counterintelligence, or
academic research environments; and
``(B) with complex managerial tasks.
``(3) Duties.--The duties of the academic liaison
designated under paragraph (1) shall be as follows:
``(A) To serve as the liaison of the Department
with the academic and research communities.
``(B) To execute initiatives of the Department
relating to the protection of Department-sponsored
academic research of concern from undue foreign
influence and threats, including the program required
by subsection (a).
``(C) To conduct outreach and education activities
for the academic and research communities on undue
foreign influence and threats to Department-sponsored
academic research of concern.
``(D) To coordinate and align academic security
policies with Department component agencies, the Office
of Science and Technology Policy, the intelligence
community, and such Federal agencies as the Secretary
considers appropriate.
``(E) To the extent practicable, to coordinate with
the intelligence community to share, not less
frequently than annually, with the academic and
research communities unclassified information,
including counterintelligence information, on threats
from undue foreign influence.
``(F) Any other related responsibility, as
determined by the Secretary in consultation with the
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering.
``(i) Designation of Chief Research Security Officers.--
``(1) In general.--Each institution of higher education
that receives Department of Defense funding and more than
$50,000,000 in total Federal research funding annually shall
designate at least one senior official to serve as the
institution's Chief Research Security Officer.
``(2) Qualifications and duties.--Each Chief Research
Security Officer designated under (h) shall--
``(A) be a Vice President for Research, Chief
Research Officer, or another designated senior official
at the institution with responsibility for research
administration, compliance, or institutional security,
as determined appropriate by the institution; and
``(B) serve as the principal institutional officer
and primary point of contact with the Department of
Defense, and other appropriate Federal authorities on
matters relating to research security associated with
Department of Defense-funded research, including undue
foreign influence, cybersecurity pertaining to such
research, insider risk, and related threats.
``(3) Eligibility for department of defense security
clearances and training.--(A) The Chief Research Security
Officer shall be eligible for sponsorship for an appropriate
personnel security clearance for purposes of Department of
Defense-funded research security, as determined by the
Secretary of Defense.
``(B) The Secretary of Defense, acting through the
appropriate Department of Defense security and
counterintelligence authorities, and in coordination with other
appropriate Federal intelligence agencies, shall establish
processes--
``(i) to facilitate the sponsorship, adjudication,
and issuance of appropriate personnel security
clearances for Chief Research Security Officers,
including through Department of Defense security
clearance processes;
``(ii) to provide threat-related training,
briefings, and information, including classified
briefings as appropriate, related to risks to
Department of Defense-funded research; and
``(iii) to ensure that information shared is
relevant, timely, and provided solely for defensive,
awareness, and protective purposes.
``(4) Scope and limitations.--(A) Information shared
pursuant to this section shall be limited to information
necessary to protect Department of Defense-funded research and
associated research activities.
``(B) Nothing in this section shall be construed--
``(i) to require institutions of higher education
to conduct classified research;
``(ii) to reclassify or otherwise restrict
fundamental research;
``(iii) to impose new export control,
classification, or security requirements on research
that is otherwise unrestricted under applicable law or
policy; or
``(iv) to infringe upon academic freedom, freedom
of expression, or other lawful academic activities.
``(5) Alignment with existing department of defense
research security requirements.--The requirements of this
section shall be implemented consistent with Department of
Defense research security policies and programs, including
National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 (relating to
supported research and development national policy), issued
January 2021, applicable Department of Defense directives and
instructions, and guidance issued by the Office of Science and
Technology Policy, as relevant to Department of Defense-funded
research.
``(j) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `agent of a foreign power' has the meaning
given such term in section 101 of the Foreign Intelligence
Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1801).
``(2) The term `institution of higher education' has the
meaning given such term in section 101 of the Higher Education
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).
``(3) The term `intelligence community' has the meaning
given such term in section 3 of the National Security Act of
1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003).
``Sec. 4147. Prohibition on contracts between certain foreign entities
and institutions of higher education conducting
Department of Defense-funded research
``(a) Prohibition.--Beginning on January 1, 2028, a covered
institution may not enter into a contract with a covered nation or a
foreign entity of concern.
``(b) Waivers.--
``(1) Authority.--Subject to the provisions of this
subsection and subsection (c), the Secretary of Defense may,
pursuant to a request submitted under paragraph (2) of this
subsection, issue a waiver of the prohibition set forth in
subsection (a).
``(2) Submission.--(A)(i) A covered institution that
desires to enter into a contract with a foreign entity of
concern or a covered nation may submit to the Secretary of
Defense, not later than 120 days before the institution enters
into such a contract, a request to waive the prohibition set
forth in subsection (a) with respect to such contract.
``(ii) A waiver request submitted by a covered institution
under clause (i) shall include--
``(I) the complete and unredacted text of the
proposed contract for which the waiver is being
requested, and if such original contract is not in
English, a translated copy of the text into English (in
a manner that complies with subsection (e)); and
``(II) a statement that--
``(aa) is signed by the President or
compliance officer of the institution
designated in accordance with subsection (f);
and
``(bb) includes information that
demonstrates that such contract is for the
benefit of the institution's mission and
students and will promote the security,
stability, and economic vitality of the United
States.
``(B)(i) A covered institution that has entered into a
contract pursuant to a waiver issued under this section, the
term of which is longer than the 1-year waiver period and the
terms and conditions of which remain the same as the proposed
contract submitted as part of the request for such waiver, may
submit, not later than 120 days before the expiration of such
waiver period, a request for a renewal of such waiver for the
remainder of the contract term, but not to exceed a 4-year
period (which shall include any information requested by the
Secretary).
``(ii) If a covered institution fails to submit a request
under clause (i) or is not granted a renewal under such clause,
such institution shall terminate such contract on the last day
of the original 1-year waiver period.
``(3) Waiver issuance.--The Secretary of Defense--
``(A) not later than 60 days before a covered
institution enters into a contract pursuant to a waiver
request under paragraph (2)(A), or before a contract
described in paragraph (2)(B)(i) is renewed pursuant to
a renewal request under such paragraph, shall notify
the covered institution--
``(i) if the waiver or renewal will be
issued by the Secretary; and
``(ii) in a case in which the waiver or
renewal will be issued, the date on which the
1-year waiver period starts;
``(B) may only issue a waiver under this subsection
to a covered institution if the Secretary of Defense
determines that the contract for which the waiver is
being requested will both--
``(i) benefit the institution's mission and
students; and
``(ii) promote the security, stability, and
economic vitality of the United States; and
``(C) shall, when making the determination
described in subparagraph (B)(ii), base such
determination on the following factors:
``(i) The reasons for which the foreign
entity of concern or covered nation has been so
designated, and why those reasons do not apply
to the contract for which waiver is being
sought.
``(ii) The foreign entity of concern or
covered nation's history of involvement with
covered institutions.
``(iii) The degree to which such a contract
could provide access to information or
technology which could materially benefit the
national security of a covered nation or harm
the national security of the United States.
``(4) Notification to congress.--Not later than 15 calendar
days prior to issuing a waiver under this subsection, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed
Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives written notice of the intent of
the Secretary to issue such waiver together with a
justification for such waiver.
``(5) Application of waivers.--A waiver issued under this
subsection to a covered institution with respect to a contract
shall only--
``(A) waive the prohibition under subsection (a)
for a 1-year period, or for the remainder of the term
of the contract, but not to exceed 4 years; and
``(B) apply to the terms and conditions of the
proposed contract submitted as part of the request for
such waiver.
``(c) Contracts Prior to Date of Enactment.--
``(1) In general.--In the case of a covered institution
that entered into contract with a covered nation or foreign
entity of concern prior to January 1, 2028, and which contract
remains in effect on such date, the Secretary shall notify the
congressional defense committees within 90 days of enactment of
this section.
``(2) Renewal.--A covered institution that has entered into
a contract described in paragraph (1), the term of which is
longer than the waiver period described in subparagraph (B) of
such paragraph and the terms and conditions of which remain the
same as the contract submitted as part of the request required
under subparagraph (A) of such paragraph, may submit a request
for renewal of the waiver issued under such paragraph in
accordance with subsection (c)(2)(B).
``(d) Designation During Contract Term.--In the case of a covered
institution that enters into a contract with a foreign source that is
not a covered nation or a foreign entity of concern but which, during
the term of such contract, is redesignated as a covered nation or
foreign entity of concern, such institution shall terminate such
contract not later than 120 days after the Secretary notifies the
covered institution of such designation or immediately requests a
waiver.
``(e) Translation Requirement.--Any information required to be
disclosed under this section with respect to a contract that is not in
English shall be translated, for purposes of such disclosure, by a
person that is not an affiliated entity or agent of the covered nation
or foreign entity of concern involved with such contract.
``(f) Compliance Officer.--Each covered institution applying for a
waiver under subsection (c), shall identify a compliance officer, who
shall--
``(1) be a current employee or legally authorized agent of
such institution; and
``(2) be responsible, on behalf of such institution, for
personally certifying--
``(A) compliance with the prohibition under this
section; and
``(B) the truth and accuracy of any information
contained in such a waiver request.
``(g) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1)(A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term
`contract' means--
``(i) any agreement or memorandum of understanding
for the acquisition, by purchase, lease, or barter, of
property or services by or from a covered nation or
foreign entity of concern; or
``(ii) any affiliation, agreement, or similar
transaction with a covered nation or foreign entity of
concern that involves the use or exchange of the name,
likeness, time, services, or resources of a covered
institution.
``(B) The term `contract' does not include--
``(i) an agreement solely or primarily for the
purposes of conducting a study-abroad program wherein
students at covered institutions in the United States
travel to a covered nation to study;
``(ii) short-term, ancillary agreements such as
employment contracts for visiting professorships or
sponsored travel or visas of foreign nationals employed
by institutions of higher education, excluding those
affiliated with foreign entities of concern;
``(iii) an arms-length agreement for the
acquisition by purchase, lease, or barter of property
or services for the covered institution from a foreign
entity of concern; or
``(iv) an agreement pertaining to a pre-existing
campus or other satellite facility of a covered
institution located in a covered nation or a joint
facility of a covered institution and another entity
located in a covered nation, including assignment or
license of a trademark or copyright related to the
name, likeness, mascot or similar image, unless that
facility could provide access to information or
technology which could materially benefit the national
security of a covered nation or harm the national
security of the United States.
``(2) The term `covered institution' means an institution
of higher education that conducts research funded by the
Department of Defense.
``(3) The term `covered nation' has the meaning given that
term in section 4872(d) of this title.
``(4) The term `foreign entity of concern' means any person
or entity on any of the following lists:
``(A) Any of the following lists maintained by the
Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of
Commerce:
``(i) The Entity List set forth in
Supplement No. 4 to part 744 of title 15, Code
of Federal Regulations.
``(ii) The Unverified List set forth in
Supplement No. 6 part 744 of that title.
``(iii) The Military End-User List set
forth in Supplement No. 7 to part 744 of that
title.
``(iv) The Denied Persons List maintained
pursuant to section 764.3(a)(2) of that title.
``(B) The list of specifically designated nationals
and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign
Assets Control of the Department of Treasury (commonly
referred to as the `SDN list').
``(C) The list of Chinese military companies
operating in the United States required by section
1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public
Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note).
``(D) The lists of debarred parties maintained by
the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls of the
Department of State pursuant to section 38(g)(4)of the
Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778(g)(4)).
``(E) The list of telecommunications companies of
the People's Republic of China described in section
889(f)(3) of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorizations Act of 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 41
U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).
``(F) The list of semiconductor companies of the
People's Republic of China described in section
5949(i)(3) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year2023 (Public Law 117-
263; 41 U.S.C. 4713 note).
``(G) The list of biotechnology companies of
concern maintained under section 851(f) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public
Law 119-60; 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).
``(H) The list of entities that produce or provide
communications equipment or service on the list
published by the Federal Communications Commission
under section 2(a) of the Secure and Trusted
Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C.
1601(a)).
``(I) A list maintained under clause (i), (ii),
(iv), or (v) of section 2(d)(2)(B) of the Act entitled
`An Act to ensure that the goods made with forced labor
in Xinjiang Autonomous Region of the People's Republic
of China d o not enter the United States market, and
for other purposes', approved December 23, 2021 (Public
Law 117-18; 22 U.S.C. 6901 note) (commonly referred to
as the `Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act').
``(5) 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).''.
(b) Conforming Repeals.--The following sections are hereby
repealed:
(1) Section 1277 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 50 U.S.C. 1914).
(2) 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).
(c) Conforming Amendment.--Section 1062(b)(2) of the William M.
(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 2241 note) is amended by striking
``subsection (g) of section 1286 of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (10 U.S.C. 2358 note), as
amended by section 1299C of this Act,'' and inserting ``section 4146(h)
of title 10, United States Code,''.

SEC. 221. CODIFICATION OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,
AND INNOVATION BOARD.

Subchapter I of chapter 303 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 4068. Department of Defense Science, Technology, and Innovation
Board
``(a) Advisory Board Established.--The Secretary of Defense shall,
acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering, establish and maintain a Science, Technology, and
Innovation Board (in this section referred to as the `Board') for the
purposes set forth in subsection (b).
``(b) Purpose.--
``(1) In general.--The purpose of the Board is to advise,
in response to taskings, the Secretary of Defense, the Deputy
Secretary of Defense, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff, and the other Under Secretaries of the Department of
Defense on matters relating to science, technology, research,
engineering, manufacturing, acquisition process, and other
matters that are of special interest to the Department of
Defense.
``(2) Matters of concern to the board; identification of
technologies.--The Board shall--
``(A) be concerned with the pressing and complex
technology problems facing the Department of Defense in
such areas as research, engineering, and manufacturing;
and
``(B) ensure the identification of new technologies
and new applications of technology in those areas to
strengthen national security.
``(c) Charter.--The Board shall maintain a public charter
describing its functions, which shall be updated periodically as the
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering considers
necessary.
``(d) Agency Providing Support; Staff.--
``(1) In general.--The Board shall report to the Secretary
of Defense through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research
and Engineering.
``(2) Executive director and support staff.--The Under
Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall provide
the Board with an Executive Director and the necessary support
staff to manage the day-to-day operations of the Board and its
ad hoc task forces.
``(3) Compliance officer.--The Board shall have a
designated Federal officer to ensure compliance of the Board
with all Department of Defense policies and procedures and
relevant Federal regulations.
``(4) Detailees and liaisons.--The Board may accept
detailees from the military departments or components of the
Department of Defense to serve as Armed Forces liaisons to the
Board and support Board activities.
``(e) Membership.--
``(1) Composition.--The Board shall be composed of not more
than 50 members as full board members, who shall be eminent
authorities in the fields of science, technology, innovation,
and other matters germane to scientific, technological, and
innovation topics of special interest to the Department of
Defense.
``(2) Terms.--(A) The appointment of Board members shall be
approved by the Department of Defense Appointing Authority for
a term of service of one to four years, with annual renewals,
in accordance with Department of Defense policy and procedures.
``(B) No member, unless approved by the Department of
Defense Appointing Authority, may serve more than two
consecutive terms of service on the Board, including its
subcommittees, unless a waiver is approved by the Under
Secretary.
``(3) Leadership.--The Department of Defense Appointing
Authority shall appoint the leadership of the Board from among
the members of the Board, in accordance with Department of
Defense policy and procedures, for a term of service of one to
two years, with annual renewal, which shall not exceed the term
of a member's appointment to the Board.
``(4) Compensation of members.--Except for reimbursement
for official Board-related travel and per diem, members of the
Board members shall serve without compensation.
``(f) Subcommittees, Task Forces, Panels, or Working Groups.--
``(1) In general.--(A) When necessary and consistent with
the Board's mission, the Board may establish subcommittees,
task forces, panels, or working groups (hereafter referred to
as `subcommittees') to support Board activities.
``(B) The establishment of subcommittees shall be based
upon a written determination, which shall include terms of
reference, by the Department of Defense Appointing Authority or
the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, as
the Board's sponsor.
``(2) FACA and compliance.--All subcommittees operate in
accordance with chapter 10 of title 5 (commonly known as the
`Federal Advisory Committee Act'), governing Federal statutes
and regulations, and Department of Defense policy and
procedures.
``(3) Operations.--(A) A subcommittee shall not work
independently of the Board and shall report all of its
recommendations and advice solely to the Board for its thorough
deliberation and discussion at a properly noticed and open
Board meeting, unless the meeting must be closed in accordance
with one or more of the exemptions found in section 552b of
title 5.
``(B) A subcommittee has no authority to make decisions and
recommendations, orally or in writing, on behalf of the Board.
``(4) Appointment to subcommittees.--Individual
appointments to serve on subcommittees, which are separate and
distinct from appointments to the Board itself, shall be
approved by the Department of Defense Appointing Authority for
a term of service of one to four years, with annual renewals,
in accordance with Department of Defense policy and procedures.
``(g) Frequency of Meetings.--The Board shall meet not less
frequently than four times each year on a quarterly basis to update the
Secretary and senior leadership on the activities of the Board.''.

SEC. 222. ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS TO EXPAND INVENTORY OF AIR DEFENSE
INTERCEPTORS.

(a) Alternative Programs Required.--The Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordination with the Secretaries
of the military departments, shall explore, establish, and carry out
efforts to increase the inventory of air defense interceptors by
pursuing each of the following pathways:
(1) Cost-reduction initiatives for existing missile
systems, including value engineering, design-for-
manufacturability improvements, and supply-chain efficiencies.
(2) Delivery of technical data packages on a contract-
manufacturing basis to additional manufacturers, including
manufacturers in the commercial sector, consistent with
applicable technical data rights or agreements with the
technical data owners.
(3) Sourcing of interceptors from allies and partners and
the exploration of opportunities to establish or expand
domestic production lines for such interceptors, including
through co-production, licensed manufacturing, or foreign
military sales arrangements.
(4) Performance of market research across industry and the
Department of Defense science and technology reinvention
laboratories to identify critical components for air defense
interceptors and to support the rapid integration, testing, and
qualification of a new or modified interceptor design.
(b) Report Required.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report describing--
(1) the specific activities conducted under each of the
pathways required by subsection (a);
(2) for each pathway, the potential improvements in unit
cost, schedule, and production volume that could be achieved,
as compared to any identified impacts on the performance,
reliability, or other capabilities of the affected missile
systems; and
(3) the Secretary's recommended path or paths forward,
including any legislative or budgetary proposals necessary to
implement or expand successful efforts.

SEC. 223. IMPROVEMENTS TO PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY TO ATTRACT
EXPERTS IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND CERTAIN OTHER
DISCIPLINES AT DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY.

Section 4092(b)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended
by striking the semicolon and inserting ``, of which not more than 40
of the 140 positions may be occupied concurrently by 2 individuals, for
a period not to exceed 90 days, for the purposes of accommodating
recruitment cycles and managing personnel rotations, and any such
concurrent occupancy shall be counted as a single position against the
total number of positions set forth in this subparagraph;''.

SEC. 224. EXTENSION OF LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR
FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH COLLABORATION WITH CERTAIN ACADEMIC
INSTITUTIONS.

Section 238(a) of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
118-159), as amended by section 215 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60), is amended
by striking ``or fiscal year 2026'' and inserting ``, fiscal year 2026,
or fiscal year 2027''.

Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters

SEC. 231. ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE QUANTUM COMPUTING PROGRAMS.

(a) Framework Required.--Not later than June 15, 2027, the
Secretary of Defense shall, in coordination with the Under Secretary of
Defense for Research and Engineering and the Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment, develop a framework for assessing the
development or acquisition of future quantum computing systems,
algorithms, or hybrid-quantum computing services informed by the
practices developed under the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative.
(b) Requirements.--In developing the framework required under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall leverage the work products,
insights, and lessons learned from the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative
to help programs, technical developers, or source selection evaluators
assess the following:
(1) The ability of a system, algorithm, or service to
achieve mission-relevant capability for the Department of
Defense.
(2) Risks and the sufficiency of risk mitigation steps in
developing or acquiring a relevant system, algorithm, or
service.
(3) Timelines, technical enabling infrastructure, user
requirements, doctrinal or employment conceptual needs, and
training needs associated with the development or acquisition
of a system, algorithm, or service.
(c) Issuance of Policy Guidance.--Not later than December 1, 2027,
the Secretary shall issue policy guidance to the Department regarding
the use of the assessment framework required under subsection (a).

SEC. 232. EXECUTION OF THE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FOR ROCKET PROPELLANT
SYSTEMS.

(a) Program of Record Determination.--Not later than 60 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall
submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the
Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a
determination confirming whether the Additive Manufacturing for Rocket
Propellant systems should be formally established as a program of
record.
(b) Briefing Requirement.--Not later than April 15, 2027, the
Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on Army efforts relating to Additive Manufacturing for Rocket
Propellant systems, including its procurement funding, and integration
strategies.

SEC. 233. REPORT ON EMERGING TECHNOLOGY AND COGNITIVE WARFARE.

(a) In General.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall, in coordination
with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and
the Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, submit
to the congressional defense committees a report on the implications of
emerging technologies to support Department of Defense cognitive
warfare.
(b) Contents.--The report submitted pursuant to subsection (a)
shall include the following:
(1) An identification and assessment of emerging
technologies that have current or near-term application to
cognitive warfare and operations in the information environment
of the Department of Defense, including artificial intelligence
and machine learning tools, synthetic media generation,
analytical tools, including narrative intelligence, and
neuroscience-based influence technologies.
(2) An assessment of how adversaries of the United States,
including China and Russia, are researching, developing, or
employing such technologies in support of cognitive warfare
objectives.
(3) An assessment of how allies and partners of the United
States, including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, are
researching, developing, or employing such technologies in
support of cognitive warfare objectives.
(4) An assessment of opportunities for the Department of
Defense to leverage the defense industrial base, academic
research institutions, and allied and partner countries in
accelerating the development and fielding of relevant cognitive
warfare technologies, including recommendations for public-
private partnership mechanisms and international cooperation
agreements.
(5) Such other matters as the Secretary considers
appropriate.

SEC. 234. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ELECTRONICS REQUIREMENTS STUDY.

(a) Agreement.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall seek to
enter into an agreement with an organization the Secretary
considers qualified, to perform the services covered by this
section.
(2) Timing.--The Secretary shall seek to enter into the
agreement described in paragraph (1) such that the services
covered by this section are completed before the date that is
180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(b) Study.--Under an agreement between the Secretary and an
organization under subsection (a), the organization shall carry out a
comprehensive study analyzing current and future electronics
requirements for defense systems, with particular emphasis on
electronic warfare capabilities and semiconductor packaging solutions.
(c) Elements.--The study carried out under subsection (b) shall
include the following:
(1) Current state assessment.--An assessment that
includes--
(A) a system-level analysis of electronics needs
and core functions across existing defense platforms;
(B) documentation of current operational
requirements, including--
(i) electronic warfare systems' parallel
target acquisition capabilities;
(ii) threat differentiation and
classification requirements; and
(iii) counter-electronic warfare response
timeframes and performance specifications;
(C) a catalog and categorization of existing
technology implementations by type and application; and
(D) an assessment of current semiconductor
packaging functions and their relationship to system
performance.
(2) Technology landscape analysis.--An analysis that
includes engagement with semiconductor industry experts,
including Intel Corporation and other leading manufacturers--
(A) to map system-level requirements to
semiconductor-level specifications;
(B) to identify current technology gaps and
limitations; and
(C) to analyze existing supply chain dependencies
and vulnerabilities.
(3) Future requirements definition.--Development of a
definition of future requirements that includes--
(A) a survey of stakeholders to identify desired
future capabilities and performance targets;
(B) next-generation electronics requirements across
multiple domains;
(C) scalability requirements and capability
roadmaps; and
(D) documentation of emerging technology scenarios.
(4) Modular architecture framework.--Development of a
framework that includes--
(A) recommendations for standardized, modular
electronics building blocks;
(B) interface specifications to enable
interoperable capabilities;
(C) a framework for aggregate demand forecasting;
(D) strategies for mitigating diminishing
manufacturing sources and material shortages; and
(E) upgrade pathways that minimize system-wide
impacts.
(d) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the findings of
the organization with whom the Secretary entered into a
contract under subsection (a) with regards to the study carried
out under subsection (b).
(2) Contents.--The report submitted under paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) The findings described in paragraph (1).
(B) An implementation roadmap with timeline and
resource requirements.
(C) Risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
(3) Form.--The report submitted under paragraph (1) shall
be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.

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 2027
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. MODIFICATIONS TO ADVANCED NUCLEAR TRANSITION WORKING GROUP.

Section 319 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``The Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and
Environment'' and inserting ``The Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological
Defense Policy and Programs''; and
(2) in subsection (c), by striking ``The Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical, and
Biological Defense Policy and Programs'' and inserting ``The
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and
Environment''.

SEC. 312. PRIORITIZATION OF DEPLOYMENT OF EXPEDITIONARY SOLID WASTE
DISPOSAL SYSTEMS.

The Secretary of Defense shall prioritize deployment of
expeditionary solid waste disposal systems to contingency locations
where open air burn pits remain in use, including Ar Riyan (Owen),
Yemen, and other locations where members of the Armed Forces face
elevated exposure risk due to the absence of feasible waste disposal
alternatives.

SEC. 313. AUTHORIZATION OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL PROCUREMENT.

Section 2911 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(k) Sustainable Aviation Fuel Procurement.--The Secretary of
Defense may procure sustainable aviation fuel for operational or
training purposes at a cost that exceeds the cost of conventional
petroleum-based aviation fuel.''.

SEC. 314. GRID RESILIENCY AND ENERGY REDUNDANCY.

Section 2911(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraphs (9) through (13) as
paragraphs (10) through (14), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following new
paragraph (9):
``(9) The value of establishing operational redundancy in
both the primary procurement sourcing of energy and the
specific physical categories of energy utilized to support
critical mission infrastructure, ensuring the continuous
availability of independent baseload generation capacities in
the event of commercial or regional utility disruption.''.

SEC. 315. MANDATORY GRID IMPACT AND INFRASTRUCTURE POWER REQUIREMENTS
FOR ENHANCED USE LEASES.

(a) Requirements.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that any
enhanced use lease executed, extended, or renewed under section 2667
and 2662 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes of
infrastructure, facility modernization, or energy production of the
Department of Defense shall include a comprehensive, formalized
assessment of localized grid impacts and infrastructure power demands.
(b) Elements of Assessment.--The assessment required under
subsection (a) shall explicitly document and discuss the following:
(1) The projected net effects of the proposed enhanced use
lease on the stability, capacity, and reliability of the
surrounding local commercial electric grid, including potential
impacts on voltage regulation, transmission congestion, and
utility-scale baseline capacity.
(2) The total peak and baseline electrical power required
to fully sustain and operate all new infrastructure,
facilities, or capabilities constructed on the leased property
under the enhanced use lease.

SEC. 316. STORAGE CAPACITY ENHANCEMENTS.

(a) Plan 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 Commander of the United States
Transportation Command, the Director of the Defense Logistics
Agency, and the Secretary of each military department, shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive
master plan to expand, harden, and optimize bulk storage
capacity at strategic locations worldwide.
(2) Elements of the plan.--The plan required under
paragraph (1) shall include the following elements:
(A) The establishment of theater-specific minimum
operational storage capacity floors for all types of
fuel used by the Department of Defense, including any
high-priority strategic nodes capable of sustaining
critical mission essential tasks for a minimum period
of time determined by the Department without external
replenishment.
(B) A program and engineering assessment to
construct hardened, semi-buried, underground,
distributed, or geologic storage infrastructure and
modular fueling nodes designed to withstand kinetic,
cyber, and environmental threats.
(C) A strategy to transition from single, large-
scale vulnerable bulk fuel hubs to decentralized and
redundant storage networks within individual
installation footprints to mitigate single points of
failure.
(b) Congressional Submission.--
(1) Submission of master plan.--Upon completion of the plan
required under subsection (a), and not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit the master plan to the congressional
defense committees.
(2) Form of report.--The plan submitted under paragraph (1)
and any accompanying project list shall be submitted in
unclassified form, but may include a classified annex to
protect specific operational readiness thresholds and
vulnerability profiles of designated strategic locations.

SEC. 317. REVISION OF POLICY ON USE OF OPEN-AIR BURN PITS NOT
CONTROLLED BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of Defense shall revise the policy of the Department
of Defense governing the use of open-air burn pits consistent with the
findings and recommendations contained in the report by the Inspector
General of the Department of Defense dated July 11, 2024, and entitled
``Management Advisory: Non-DoD Solid Waste Burning At or Near DoD-
Occupied Sites'' (DODIG-2024-107).

SEC. 318. ASSESSMENT OF ENERGY SUPPLIED TO INSTALLATIONS AND
OPERATIONAL FORCES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

(a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Commander of the United States Transportation Command and the
Director of the Defense Logistics Agency, shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a comprehensive assessment of the
current status, sourcing, and security of all forms of energy supplied
to installations and operational forces of the Department of Defense.
(b) Elements of Assessment.--The assessment required under
subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, the following:
(1) A complete accounting of the geographic origin and
supply chain pathways of all forms of energy, including
hydrocarbons, purchased by the Department of Defense,
explicitly identifying any direct or indirect reliance on
foreign energy sources.
(2) An evaluation of the systemic vulnerabilities within
current energy supply lines of the Department, including single
points of failure and military installations reliant on single-
source commercial transmission or entities backed by a foreign
country.
(3) An inventory of current on-site energy storage
capacities, including an assessment of whether existing
capacities meet baseline operational requirements.
(4) An assessment of potential disruptions to energy
supplies of the Department under various kinetic and cyber
conflict scenarios.

SEC. 319. REQUIREMENT OF NOTICE ON UPDATES TO PUBLIC DASHBOARD ON
REMEDIATION OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL
SUBSTANCES.

Section 322 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. 2701 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(2), by striking ``removal'' and
inserting ``remedial'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d);
(3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new
subsection (c):
``(c) Notice of Updates to Dashboard.--Not less frequently than
semiannually, the Secretary shall provide prompt notice to regional
offices of the Environmental Protection Agency, appropriate State and
local authorities, restoration advisory boards established under
section 2705(d) of title 10, United States Code, and the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives of
updates to the dashboard under subsection (b).''; and
(4) in subsection (d)(1), as redesignated by paragraph (2),
by striking ```removal',''.

SEC. 320. REVISIONS TO TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN
DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION ACTIVITIES.

The Secretary of Defense shall modify section 203.4 of title 32,
Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations, to increase the
limitation on the combined sum of purchase orders for technical
assistance for public participation in defense environmental
restoration activities under that section for an installation of the
Department of Defense to a combined sum of purchase orders not to
exceed $1,000,000 or, during any one year, the lesser of $100,000 or 1
percent of the total projected environmental restoration cost-to-
complete of the installation.

SEC. 320A. STUDY ON CONTRACTING PROCESS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR
REMEDIATION OF PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL
SUBSTANCES.

(a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall
conduct a study evaluating the cleanup and acquisition processes used
by the Department of Defense as of the date of the enactment of this
Act relating to remediation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl
substances resulting from activities of the Department of Defense.
(b) Elements.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the
Comptroller General shall assess--
(1) the extent to which the Department has identified and
developed requirements for remediation of perfluoroalkyl and
polyfluoroalkyl substances across military installations where
cleanup may be needed by the Department, including any
fragmentation of requirements across military installations;
(2) the extent to which the Department has analyzed the
effectiveness of acquisition strategies and contracting
approaches used to procure technologies and services for the
remediation of such substances;
(3) whether the cleanup and acquisition strategies of the
Department account for the current state of remediation
technologies for such substances;
(4) whether the Department reviews the effectiveness of
technologies previously employed at installations of the
Department and considers the findings from such reviews when
approaching future remediation efforts; and
(5) any risks, gaps, or inefficiencies in the approach
taken by the Department to remediate such substances, and any
opportunities to improve speed, affordability, and outcomes.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall brief the
congressional defense committees on the study conducted under
subsection (a), with a report to follow at a mutually agreed upon time.

SEC. 320B. INITIATION OF REMEDIAL ACTIONS WITH RESPECT TO
PERFLUOROALKYL AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.

(a) Initiation of Remedial Actions.--
(1) In general.--To the extent that it is consistent with
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) and any other
applicable law, and except as provided in paragraph (2), not
later than two years after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of Defense shall initiate interim remedial
actions with respect to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl
substances at not fewer than 50 covered sites.
(2) Exception.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary may initiate interim
remedial actions with respect to perfluoroalkyl and
polyfluoroalkyl substances at fewer than 50 covered
sites only if the Secretary cannot find enough covered
sites meeting the factor specified under section
300.415(b)(2)(i) of title 40, Code of Federal
Regulations, or successor regulations.
(B) Report.--If the Secretary utilizes the
exception under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall
submit to Congress a report verifying that the
Secretary assessed each covered site and was unable to
find a sufficient number of covered sites meeting the
factor specified in such subparagraph.
(b) Timely Completion of Ongoing Actions.--The Secretary shall
ensure the timely completion of interim remedial actions at
installations of the Department of Defense that are ongoing as of the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Covered Site Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
site''--
(1) means, of the 723 installations of the Department
assessed for use or potential use of perfluoroalkyl and
polyfluoroalkyl substances set forth in the publication of the
Department dated March 31, 2025, the installations at which the
estimated remedial investigation or feasibility study end date
is delayed as compared to the date specified for such site in
the similar publication of the Department dated December 2024;
and
(2) shall be interpreted consistent with the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980
(42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) and any other applicable law.

Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment

SEC. 321. IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ON
EXERCISES AND WARGAMES IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION.

(a) Implementation Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, each Secretary concerned shall
submit to the congressional defense committees and the
Comptroller General of the United States a plan to address the
following recommendations made by the Comptroller General:
(A) Recommendations 16 through 20 in the report
entitled ``Weapon Systems Maintenance: DOD Needs
Enhanced Assessments and Exercises to Prepare for an
Indo-Pacific Conflict''(GAO-26-107710C).
(B) Recommendations 7 through 11 in the report
entitled ``Fuel Supply: DOD Is Not Prepared for a
Contested Environment in the Indo-Pacific''(GAO-25-
107216C).
(C) Recommendations 7 and 8 in the report entitled
``Force Structure: Army and Marine Corps Face
Challenges Developing New Multi-Domain Units''(GAO-24-
106266C).
(D) Recommendations 1 and 2 in the report entitled
``Military Readiness: Actions Needed to Ensure the
Reserve Component Will Be Ready to Rapidly Respond to a
Potential Conflict''(GAO-26-107579C).
(2) Identification of recommendations to be implemented.--
Each plan under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to
each recommendation described in such paragraph that the
Secretary concerned has implemented or intends to implement--
(A) a summary of actions that have been taken or
will be taken to implement the recommendation; and
(B) a schedule, with specific milestones, for
completing implementation of the recommendation.
(3) Identification of recommendations not to be
implemented.--Each plan under paragraph (1) shall include the
following:
(A) An identification of any recommendation
described in such paragraph that the Secretary
concerned does not intend to implement.
(B) A discussion of the reasons not to implement
each such recommendation.
(C) A description of alternative actions taken or
intended to be taken to address the matters identified
by the Comptroller General.
(b) Implementation Report.--Not later than one year after
submission by the Secretary concerned of the plan under subsection (a),
the Secretary concerned shall carry out activities to implement the
plan and provide a report to the congressional defense committees and
the Comptroller General of the United States on the following:
(1) The specific maintenance and repair objectives
developed for exercises and wargames in the Indo-Pacific
region.
(2) Guidance on incorporating fuel storage and delivery
missions into live exercises.
(3) With respect to the Army and the Marine Corps, the
specific sustainment and transportation objectives in exercises
for multi-domain units of the Army and the Marine Corps in the
Indo-Pacific region.
(4) With respect to the Army and the Air Force, the
specific realistic and accurate assessments conducted to
evaluate the ability of relevant reserve component units of the
Army and the Air Force to build the required readiness to meet
contingency response missions.
(c) Secretary Concerned Defined.--In this section, the term
``Secretary concerned'' means--
(1) the Secretary of Defense, with respect to actions taken
by the United States Indo-Pacific Command;
(2) the Secretary of the Army, with respect to actions
taken by the Army;
(3) the Secretary of the Air Force, with respect to actions
taken by the Air Force; and
(4) the Secretary of the Navy, with respect to actions
taken by the Navy and the Marine Corps.

SEC. 322. INTEGRATION OF UNMANNED SYSTEMS INTO THE INSTALLATION
PHYSICAL SECURITY PROGRAM.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Army, in coordination with
the heads of relevant organizations of the Department of Defense, shall
develop a plan for integrating unmanned aerial systems into the
Installation Physical Security Program to expand physical security
monitoring capabilities for installations and facilities of the
Department of the Army within the United States.
(b) Elements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) A proposal for the development and implementation of a
cost-effective, scalable solution to physical security of
installations of the Department of the Army that employs
unmanned aerial systems to identify and monitor potential
threats to such installations.
(2) An identification of one installation to potentially
host the initial development of the integration required under
such subsection and two locations for additional activities
related to such integration, including the criteria used to
determine proposed locations, which shall--
(A) serve as potential demonstration locations for
installation defense architecture that utilizes
autonomous threat detection and small unmanned aerial
system deployment for purposes of persistent
surveillance; and
(B) be chosen based on geographical diversity and
the strategic importance of such installation and
locations to the overall security infrastructure of the
Army.
(3) A comprehensive breakdown of the full costs of the
integration required under such subsection, including--
(A) initial capital expenditure for system
implementation;
(B) the cost of deploying unmanned aerial systems,
sensors, and other related infrastructure at all
organic industrial base sites operated by the
Department of the Army in the United States;
(C) estimated operation and maintenance costs;
(D) a detailed funding schedule with expenditures
projected across the period covered by the most recent
future-years defense program submitted to Congress
under section 221 of title 10, United States Code (as
of the date of the plan); and
(E) identification of potential cost-saving
opportunities from the proliferation of small unmanned
aerial systems and other sensors for installation
security purposes across the installation footprint of
the Army.
(4) An assessment of the viability of funding and
sustaining the integration required under such subsection
across the period covered by the most recent future-years
defense program submitted to Congress under section 221 of
title 10, United States Code (as of the date of the plan),
considering--
(A) the financial impact relative to existing
security infrastructure budgets of the Army, including
potential impact on force structure or equipment
procurement costs;
(B) the cost-benefit analysis of upgrading existing
systems versus implementing new technologies at each
selected location; and
(C) identification of technological or policy
challenges or barriers to implementing small unmanned
aerial system-based persistent monitoring solutions
across the footprint of the Army in the United States.
(5) A list of any additional authorities, appropriations,
or other resources necessary to ensure the success of the
integration required under such subsection.
(c) Submittal to Congress.--Not later than September 1, 2027, the
Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services
of the Senate and the House of Representatives a completed version of
the plan developed under subsection (a).

SEC. 323. GUIDANCE REGARDING GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE OF ORGANIC INDUSTRIAL
BASE OF THE ARMY.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall establish and
publish guidance regarding updated governance of the organic industrial
base of the Army.
(b) Elements of Guidance.--The guidance required under subsection
(a) shall do the following:
(1) Clearly delineate how decisions regarding resourcing
and site operations that are currently overseen by the United
States Army Materiel Command and workload and acquisition
requirements that are currently overseen by the Assistant
Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and
Technology will be reconciled to ensure the efficient
functioning of the organic industrial base of the Army.
(2) Clearly delineate the relationship of the organic
industrial base of the Army with the Army Sustainment Command
and the Joint Energetics Transition Office.
(3) Establish, maintain, and disseminate, not less
frequently than annually, to all leadership responsible for
sites of the organic industrial base of the Army a
comprehensive plan for the type and quantity of production and
repair activities that will occur at each site, which shall--
(A) account for the current and projected needs of
the Army, other military departments, and foreign
partners;
(B) be coordinated with other production and repair
activities across the Department of Defense;
(C) fulfill the requirements of section 351 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
(Public Law 119-60); and
(D) cover not less than the next three years of
production or repair activities.
(4) Establish an updated resourcing model for the organic
industrial base of the Army that--
(A) is focused on reducing the production costs at
each site of the organic industrial base of the Army to
ensure such costs are competitive with other similar
facilities;
(B) describes any modifications to the Army Working
Capital Fund resulting from such model; and
(C) describes any use of direct appropriations to
fund overhead or other costs resulting from such model.
(5) Oversee and implement ongoing modernization efforts of
the Army, including by establishing, maintaining, and
disseminating a comprehensive plan that--
(A) accounts for modernization needs across all
sites of the organic industrial base of the Army;
(B) includes the criteria used to allocate
modernization funds across those sites; and
(C) shall be submitted to the congressional defense
committees not less frequently than annually.
(6) Not later than 30 days after any decision that will
decrease the workload of a site of the organic industrial base
of the Army by 10 percent or more, notify the congressional
defense committees of such decision, which shall include an
explanation for the decrease and a plan to shift other work
required by the Army to the site in order to maintain workforce
capability.
(c) Organic Industrial Base of the Army Defined.--In this section,
the term ``organic industrial base of the Army'' means the arsenals,
ammunition plants, activities, and depots of the Army.

SEC. 324. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR DESIGNATION OF ROLES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES RELATING TO SUSTAINMENT AND READINESS OF
CERTAIN NAVAL SURFACE VESSELS.

Section 8698(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended, in
the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``the date that is
one year after the date of the enactment of this section'' and
inserting ``January 31, 2028''.

SEC. 325. ACQUISITION AND SUSTAINMENT STRATEGY FOR SPARE PARTS FOR LOW
MISSION CAPABLE AIRCRAFT.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish an
acquisition and sustainment strategy for aircraft spare parts,
applicable to any covered aircraft platform, to maximize competition
and expand the defense industrial base supply chain for sustainment.
(b) Diminishing Manufacturing Sources.--In carrying out the
strategy established under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense
shall--
(1) identify spare parts of any covered aircraft platform
that is subject to diminishing manufacturing sources or
material shortages;
(2) prioritize such parts for competitive resourcing; and
(3) incorporate lifecycle obsolescence planning into
sustainment strategies for all covered aircraft platforms.
(c) Procurement.--In carrying out the strategy established under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall competitively source spare parts
identified under subsection (b) by enabling the use of--
(1) reverse engineering;
(2) advanced manufacturing;
(3) additive manufacturing; and
(4) digital engineering and technical data package
development.
(d) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for three years, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that includes--
(1) a list of covered aircraft platforms;
(2) mission capable rates for each such platform;
(3) actions taken to expand competition and qualify
additional vendors;
(4) contract obligations awarded to small business concerns
pursuant to this section; and
(5) measurable changes in aircraft availability
attributable to actions under this section.
(e) Covered Aircraft Platform Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered aircraft platform'' means any fixed-wing or rotary-wing
aircraft operated by the Department of Defense with--
(1) a fleet-wide full mission capable rate of 50 percent or
less during the preceding fiscal year; or
(2) a critical mission capable rate of 40 percent or less
for primary mission aircraft inventory, as determined by the
Secretary concerned.

SEC. 326. HELICOPTER SUPPORT FOR KWAJALEIN ATOLL AND RONALD REAGAN
SPACE AND MISSILE TEST RANGE, MARSHALL ISLANDS.

(a) Provision of Rotary Wing Assets.--Not later than 90 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall
ensure that a sufficient quantity of rotary wing assets, including air
and maintenance crews, spares and support equipment, and any other
mission critical personnel or material, necessary to support all
planned test events, installation maintenance requirements, and
personnel movement or evacuation contingencies are located on Kwajalein
Atoll and available for mission support and tasking by the Army at
Kwajalein Atoll and the Ronald Reagan Space and Missile Test Range,
Marshall Islands.
(b) Requirement Fulfillment Options.--To implement the requirements
under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army may--
(1) consistent with section 2571 of title 10, United States
Code, coordinate with the Secretary of the Air Force to obtain
excess UH-1N Huey light-lift utility helicopters and any
associated spares and equipment from Air Force Global Strike
Command as the Air Force divests those aircraft in support of
its transition to the MH-139 Grey Wolf;
(2) obtain new or excess UH-72 Lakota light utility
helicopters and any associated spares and equipment from the
Army Aviation Center of Excellence as the Army transitions
those aircraft in from the training fleet; or
(3) obtain rotary wing assets for the purposes described in
subsection (a) via other means, if--
(A) such assets fulfill the capability and timeline
availability requirements described in such subsection;
and
(B) the Secretary of the Army provides a written
certification to the congressional defense committees
not later than 30 days prior to the end of the 90-day
period specified in such subsection of the intent of
the Secretary to pursue such other means and that such
means will fulfill the requirements of such subsection.
(c) Long Term Capability Sustainment Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a plan outlining
the enduring approach of the Army to providing rotary wing
assets for mission support and tasking by the Army at Kwajalein
Atoll and the Ronald Reagan Space and Missile Test Range,
Marshall Islands.
(2) Elements.--The plan required under paragraph (1) shall
include, at a minimum, the following:
(A) An identification of the rotary wing assets to
be made available over the next 5, 10, and 15 years.
(B) An initial acquisition strategy for any assets
not already in the inventory of the Army, as
applicable.
(C) A detailed lifecycle sustainment plan for any
rotary wing assets provided for mission support and
tasking by the Army at Kwajalein Atoll and the Ronald
Reagan Space and Missile Test Range, Marshall Islands.
(D) A projection of anticipated costs over the
upcoming future-years defense program submitted to
Congress under section 221 of title 10, United States
Code, for providing the capabilities described in
subsection (a).
(E) Such other matters or recommendations as the
Secretary of the Army considers relevant.

SEC. 327. CAPITAL EXPENDITURE WRITE-OFFS FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
DEPOTS AND ARSENALS.

(a) Write-offs.--With respect to any depot or arsenal of the
Department of Defense, the Secretary of Defense may write-off or
eliminate any internal Department accounting charges, such as remaining
depreciation or internal debt from an account of a military department
or the Department associated with capital assets that do not generate
revenue due to mission realignments directed by the Federal Government.
(b) Recovery of Revolving Fund Cash Outlay.--Any write-off
conducted under subsection (a) shall be done in a manner such that any
previous revolving fund cash outlay is recovered.
(c) Application of Authority.--The authority under subsection (a)
applies only to financial balances within the accounts of a military
department or the Department of Defense, not to payments owned to
commercial contractors.
(d) Delegation.--The Secretary of Defense may delegate the
authority under subsection (a) to the Secretary of a military
department.

SEC. 328. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO PRODUCTION IN
FACTORIES OR ARSENALS OWNED BY THE UNITED STATES.

Section 7532 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(a) In
General.--The Secretary'';
(2) in subsection (a), as designated by paragraph (1), by
striking ``, so far as those factories or arsenals can make
those supplies on an economical basis'' and inserting ``when it
is economical to do so''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) Certification To Use Other Facilities.--
``(1) In general.--If the Secretary of the Army chooses to
make munitions or weapons systems outside the organic
industrial base of the Army, the Secretary, acting through the
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and
Technology, or any successor official, shall certify that--
``(A) the choice will not undermine the capacity of
sites of the organic industrial base of the Army within
the continental United States to produce munitions or
weapons systems to meet requirements of the Department
of Defense and foreign allies or partner nations of the
United States;
``(B) due consideration was given to whether it was
in the interest of ensuring adequate workloads at sites
of the organic industrial base of the Army to establish
the capability to produce the munition or weapons
system at such a site;
``(C) preference was given to a production facility
within the continental United States; and
``(D) a site in the organic industrial base of the
Army was not deemed ineligible for production solely
because the munition or weapons systems is not
currently being made at the site and consideration was
given to the feasibility of increasing capability at
such a site to allow it to meet the production need.
``(2) Explanation.--If the Secretary of the Army cannot
make the certification required under paragraph (1) with
respect to a choice described in that paragraph, not later than
30 days before such choice is finalized, the Secretary of the
Army shall submit to the Secretary of Defense and the
congressional defense committees an explanation for why such
choice is in the interest of the national security of the
United States.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `economical' means providing a cost
comparable to that of other viable production options while
also--
``(A) efficiently and quickly meeting the needs of
the Army and the Department of Defense; and
``(B) addressing the needs of the Army to
effectively and efficiently balance workload across the
organic industrial base of the Army to maintain the
health of the organic industrial base.
``(2) The term `organic industrial base of the Army' means
any operational arsenal, ammunition plant, activity, or depot
of the Army.''.

Subtitle D--Reports

SEC. 341. REPORT ON STRATEGY TO MAINTAIN AND UPGRADE CONVENTIONAL
MUNITIONS STORAGE FACILITIES.

(a) Report Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the strategy of the
Department of Defense to maintain and upgrade conventional munitions
storage facilities (both in the continental United States and outside
the continental United States) in order to ensure the safe, effective,
and long-term storage of current and future conventional munitions
inventories.
(b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) A comprehensive description of the current strategy and
practices of the United States Army Materiel Command for
maintaining, repairing, and upgrading conventional munitions
storage facilities, including any ongoing or planned
investments in infrastructure modernization.
(2) A detailed assessment of the current condition of all
conventional munitions storage facilities, including--
(A) the percentage or proportion of facilities at
each installation of the Department of Defense that
meet applicable standards of the Department of Defense,
the Department of the Army, and industry for
conventional munitions storage;
(B) the percentage or proportion of storage
capacity currently housing obsolete, outdated, or
operationally irrelevant munitions; and
(C) an identification of the funds necessary to
invest in sustained conventional munitions readiness.
(3) An evaluation of the sufficiency of climate-controlled
storage facilities to support the full execution of
conventional munitions acquisition, storage, and prepositioning
plans, including the ability to preposition stocks at
installations outside the continental United States in support
of requirements of the commanders of the combatant commands,
including by specifically addressing projected shortfalls (by
location and capacity) and any associated risks to conventional
munitions readiness.
(4) A strategy for coordinating conventional munitions
storage requirements and facility modernization priorities
across the Department of Defense, including mechanisms to align
storage needs with service-specific and theater-specific
operational plans.
(5) A detailed plan to ensure that adequate storage
facilities are available under conventional munitions
procurement planned under the Munitions Acceleration Council of
the Department of Defense in conditions that preserve the
effectiveness of such munitions.
(c) Form of Report.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex if
necessary to protect sensitive operational or force-protection
information.

SEC. 342. RISK ASSESSMENT OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS OF DEPARTMENT
OF DEFENSE.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a risk
assessment to evaluate the air traffic control systems owned and
operated by any entity of the Department of Defense and operated within
the airspace of the United States and develop a modernization plan to
update those systems.
(b) Elements.--The assessment required by subsection (a) shall be
comprehensive across all branches of the Armed Forces and shall--
(1) review the air traffic control systems assessed by the
Department in the report dated December 2018 and entitled,
``Report to Congress on Air Traffic Control Facilities'' and
assess any new systems implemented after the date of such
report;
(2) assess the status, as of the date of the assessment
under subsection (a), of the functionality for the air traffic
control systems specified in paragraph (1), including--
(A) an assessment of facility condition;
(B) an assessment of technology and equipment
condition;
(C) an identification of deficiencies in conditions
assessed under subparagraphs (A) and (B);
(D) the cost of addressing such deficiencies; and
(E) a timeline for addressing such deficiencies;
(3) identify the ongoing investments by the Department to
modernize air traffic control systems;
(4) assess the progress made in implementing modernization
investments to such systems, including--
(A) barriers or challenges to such implementation;
(B) existing mitigation strategies; and
(C) recommendations for authorities, resources, or
policy changes; and
(5) assess system compatibility and modernization alignment
with efforts by the Department of Transportation and the
Federal Aviation Administration to modernize the air traffic
control system of the United States through the ``Brand New Air
Traffic Control System''.
(c) Submittal of Assessment and Plan.--Not later than 180 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit
to the congressional defense committees the assessment and plan
required under subsection (a).
(d) Annual Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the
status of modernizing the air traffic control systems used by the
Department.

Subtitle E--Other Matters

SEC. 351. MODIFICATION OF DEPOTS FOR WHICH MINIMUM CAPITAL INVESTMENT
IS REQUIRED.

Section 2476(f)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``(J) Blue Grass Army Depot, Kentucky.
``(K) Sierra Army Depot, California.
``(L) Hawthorne Army Depot, Nevada.''.

SEC. 352. IMPLEMENTATION OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INSPECTOR GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO EVALUATION OF MANAGEMENT OF
CANINE WELFARE UNDER MILITARY WORKING DOG PROGRAM.

(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and except as provided in subsection (b), the
Secretary of the Air Force shall implement each recommendation of the
Inspector General of the Department of Defense contained in the report
dated February 17, 2026, and entitled, ``Evaluation of the DoD Military
Working Dog Program's Management of Canine Welfare'' (DODIG-2026-057).
(b) Non-implementation Reporting Requirement.--If the Secretary of
the Air Force elects to not implement a recommendation specified under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall, not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that
includes a justification for such election.

SEC. 353. PROHIBITION ON OPERATION OF CONNECTED VEHICLES OF CONCERN ON
MILITARY INSTALLATIONS AND OTHER PROPERTY OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

(a) Prohibition Phase I.--
(1) In general.--After July 1, 2027, no connected vehicle
designated under paragraph (2) may be operated on a military
installation or on any other property of the Department of
Defense.
(2) Designated vehicles.--A connected vehicle is designated
under this paragraph if it is prohibited under part 791 of
title 15, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor
regulations).
(b) Prohibition Phase II.--
(1) In general.--After January 1, 2029, no connected
vehicle designated under paragraph (2) may be operated on a
military installation or on any other property of the
Department of Defense.
(2) Designated vehicles.--A connected vehicle is designated
under this paragraph if it is--
(A) designated under subsection (a)(2); and
(B) determined by the Secretary of Defense,
pursuant to the process established in the
implementation plan under subsection (c)--
(i) to be designed, developed,
manufactured, or supplied by a person or
persons owned by, controlled by, or subject to
the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign
entity of concern; and
(ii) to pose--
(I) an undue risk of sabotage to or
subversion of the information and
communications technology and services
of a military installation;
(II) an undue risk of catastrophic
effects on the security or resiliency
of defense critical infrastructure; or
(III) an unacceptable risk to the
national security of the United States
or the security and safety of United
States persons.
(3) Publication of list.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary shall publish and
maintain on a publicly available website of the
Department a list of connected vehicles designated
under paragraph (2).
(B) Annual review.--Not less frequently than
annually, the Secretary shall review the list required
under subparagraph (A) and shall make such additions,
subtractions, supplements, or amendments to the list as
the Secretary determines appropriate.
(C) Explanation of removals.--Any review under
subparagraph (B) that removes a vehicle from the list
under subparagraph (A) shall include a written
explanation of the basis for such removal.
(c) Implementation Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than April 1, 2027, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees an implementation plan for carrying out the
prohibitions under subsections (a) and (b).
(2) Elements.--The implementation plan under paragraph (1)
shall include--
(A) identification of the lead office within the
Department of Defense responsible for implementing and
overseeing this section, and an assessment of personnel
and funding required to sustain that office to meet the
requirements of annual reviews conducted under
subsection (e);
(B) a verification mechanism through which military
installations will identify connected vehicles
designated under subsection (a)(2) or (b)(2) that are
seeking access to the installation, including an
evaluation of vehicle registration database and point-
of-entry screening, as well as consultation with State
motor vehicle authorities;
(C) the analytical process and criteria through
which the lead office will designate connected vehicles
under subsection (b)(2), including methodology for
assessing ownership and supply chain relationships to
foreign entities of concern and the risk factors under
subparagraph (B)(ii) of such subsection, incorporating
existing Federal rules and interagency coordination;
and
(D) an assessment of the impact on individuals with
authorized access to military installations, including
military retirees, military families, and civilian
employees, and measures to balance security
requirements with minimizing the burden on such
individuals and minimizing the impact to readiness of
the Armed Forces.
(d) Notice.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall provide not
less than 180 days notice before a prohibition under subsection
(a) or (b) takes effect with respect to any newly designated
vehicle under such subsection, during which period individuals
with authorized access to a military installation who own or
operate such a vehicle may continue to access the installation.
(2) Form.--The Secretary shall provide notice under
paragraph (1) by publication on a publicly available website of
the Department of Defense and by such other means as the
Secretary determines appropriate to reach affected individuals.
(e) Certification.--The prohibitions under subsections (a) and (b)
shall take effect only upon the submission by the Secretary of Defense
of a certification to the congressional defense committees that the
Department of Defense has--
(1) the resources, personnel, and screening mechanisms in
place to enforce the prohibition at military installations; and
(2) in the case of a prohibition under subsection (b), the
resources, personnel, and analytical capacity in place to
conduct the designation review process under paragraph (3)(B)
of such subsection on an ongoing basis.
(f) Notification if Unable to Certify.--
(1) In general.--If the Secretary of Defense is unable to
make a certification under subsection (e) with respect to a
prohibition under subsection (a) or (b), the Secretary shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives a notification of that fact,
including--
(A) an explanation of why the Secretary is not
ready to implement the relevant prohibition;
(B) an identification of the steps the Secretary
has taken to prepare for implementation of such
prohibition;
(C) an identification of the additional steps that
remain before the Secretary is ready to implement such
prohibition; and
(D) a timeline for each step to be carried out
under subparagraph (C).
(2) Timing.--The Secretary shall submit the notifications
required under paragraph (1)--
(A) with respect to the prohibition under
subsection (a), not later than July 1, 2027, and not
less frequently than every 180 days thereafter; and
(B) with respect to the prohibition under
subsection (b), not later than January 1, 2029, and not
less frequently than every 180 days thereafter.
(g) Waiver.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may waive a
prohibition under subsection (a) or (b) with respect to a
military installation, category of installations, or class of
connected vehicles upon a determination that operational
requirements or national security considerations warrant such
waiver, and may delegate such waiver authority to such
officials or commanders as the Secretary considers appropriate.
(2) Notification.--The Secretary shall notify the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives of any waiver issued under paragraph (1) not
later than 30 days after issuance of the waiver, including a
rationale for the waiver.
(h) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Connected vehicle.--The term ``connected vehicle'' has
the meaning given that term in section 791.301 of title 15,
Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations.
(2) Defense critical infrastructure.--The term ``defense
critical infrastructure'' has the meaning given the term
``critical infrastructure of the Department of Defense'' in
section 1650(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note).
(3) Foreign entity of concern.--The term ``foreign entity
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 (15 U.S.C. 4651).
(4) Military installation.--The term ``military
installation'' has the meaning given that term in section
2801(c) of title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 354. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES OF
THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.

(a) In General.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this
Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 for operation and
maintenance, defense-wide, and available for the Office of the
Secretary of Defense for travel expenses, not more than 25 percent may
be obligated or expended until the Secretary of Defense carries out the
following:
(1) Complies with the requirements of section 1067 of the
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138
Stat. 2071).
(2) Submits to the congressional defense committees the
procedures for notifications relating to Department of Defense
sensitive activities required by section 130g of title 10,
United States Code.
(3) Submits 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 the requirements of
section 430e of title 10, United States Code, have been
implemented.
(4) Submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives the unredacted
investigation, including relevant supporting documents,
directed by the Commander of the United States Special
Operations Command on January 20, 2026.
(5) Submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives unredacted civilian
harm investigations, including all relevant supporting
documents, for the strikes on the Ras Isa Port in Yemen on
April 17, 2025, the Ayn Wadi Barracks Warehouses in Yemen on
April 28, 2025, a residence in Yemen on April 6, 2025, and the
Minab girls school in Iran on February 28, 2026.
(6) Submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives the report relating to
allied and partner support to Ukraine required by section 1243
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
(Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 460), as amended by section 1245
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
(Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1104).
(7) Provides to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives unedited video of
strikes conducted against designated terrorist organizations in
the area of responsibility of the United States Southern
Command.
(b) Reports Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 30 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and every 30 days thereafter until
the Secretary submits the matters specified in subsection (a),
the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report detailing the
status of funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 for operation and
maintenance, defense-wide, and available for the Office of the
Secretary of Defense for travel expenses.
(2) Elements.--At a minimum, each report required by
paragraph (1) shall specify the amounts available, obligated,
and expended for travel expenses.

SEC. 355. LIMITATION ON USE OF TRAVEL FUNDS FOR SECRETARY OF THE AIR
FORCE UNTIL BRIEFING ON WEST LAB PROJECT AT LINCOLN
LABORATORY.

Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 for operation and
maintenance, Air Force, and available for travel expenses for the
Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, not more than 85 percent may
be obligated or expended until the date on which the Secretary of the
Air Force provides to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and the House of Representatives an unclassified briefing on--
(1) the status of the West Lab Project at the Lincoln
Laboratory of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
including planning and construction timelines and milestones as
of the date of the briefing;
(2) the resources needed to complete the West Lab Project,
disaggregated by phase of construction and fiscal year when
funds are needed;
(3) with respect to delays of the West Lab Project--
(A) the causes of any such delay;
(B) the impact of any additional delays on the cost
and schedule of construction of such project; and
(C) the impact of delays on the activities and
projects funded by the Department of Defense at the
Lincoln Laboratory; and
(4) the plan of the Secretary of the Air Force to award a
construction contract for the rest of the West Lab Project by
not later than June 2027, with construction to be completed by
June 2029.

SEC. 356. NAMING OF CERTAIN ASSETS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IN THE
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.

(a) Naming of Assets in Virginia.--Not later than 30 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act the Secretary of Defense shall
implement the naming recommendations for assets of the Department of
Defense in the Commonwealth of Virginia that were adopted by the
Commission.
(b) Prohibition Relating to Overriding Recommendations.--The
Secretary of Defense may not change the name of an asset described in
subsection (a) to any name other than the name required under such
subsection.
(c) Commission Defined.--In this section, the term ``Commission''
means the commission established under section 370(b) of the William M.
(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note).

SEC. 357. ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR MILITARY AVIATION AND
INSTALLATION ASSURANCE CLEARINGHOUSE.

(a) In General.--Section 183a of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following:
``(h) Timelines.--(1) For any project for which the Secretary of
Defense determines, based on the preliminary review conducted under
subsection (c), that the proposed action may have an adverse impact on
operations and readiness of the armed forces, the Secretary shall
complete the review under subsection (d), conduct any mitigation
discussions the Secretary determines appropriate, and issue a final
determination consistent with subsections (c) and (e), including
whether the proposed project would result in an unacceptable risk to
the national security of the United States, not later than 180 days
after the date on which the Clearinghouse receives the relevant notice,
filing, or request for review, unless the applicant agrees in writing
to an extension.
``(2) For any project for which the Secretary of Defense
determines, based on the preliminary review conducted under subsection
(c), that the proposed action does not have an adverse impact on
operations and readiness of the armed forces, the Secretary shall issue
a final determination consistent with subsections (c) and (e),
including whether the proposed project would result in an unacceptable
risk to the national security of the United States, not later than five
days after completion of the preliminary review.
``(3) The Secretary may not extend, restart, or otherwise delay a
deadline established under this subsection based on requests for
additional information, recharacterization of previously identified
issues, ongoing mitigation discussions, or the absence of an executed
mitigation agreement.
``(4) For purposes of this subsection, a notice, filing, or request
for review shall be deemed received by the Clearinghouse on the earlier
of--
``(A) the date on which the Clearinghouse actually receives
such notice, filing, or request; or
``(B) the date that is 60 days after the applicant provides
notice to the Clearinghouse that it has submitted to a Federal
agency information sufficient to initiate review under this
section.
``(5) Failure to meet any deadline under this subsection shall
constitute an unreasonable delay.
``(6) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to modify or
alter the substantive standards or national security authorities
applicable under this section, but only to establish procedural
requirements governing the timing and completion of review by the
Department of Defense.''.
(b) Applicability.--With respect to a project described in
subsection (h)(1) of section 183a of title 10, United States Code, for
which the relevant notice, filing, or request for review was submitted
before the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall
comply with the requirements under such subsection by not later than
the later of--
(1) 180 days after the date on which the Military Aviation
and Installation Assurance Siting Clearinghouse received and
recorded the relevant notice, filing, or request for review; or
(2) 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

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, 2027, as follows:
(1) The Army, 469,000.
(2) The Navy, 356,600.
(3) The Marine Corps, 173,700.
(4) The Air Force, 330,400.
(5) The Space Force, 13,200.

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, 2027, as follows:
(1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 331,300.
(2) The Army Reserve, 172,000.
(3) The Navy Reserve, 56,500.
(4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 34,700.
(5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 107,400.
(6) The Air Force Reserve, 67,400.
(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 for any reserve component are released from
active duty during any fiscal year, the end strength prescribed for
such fiscal year for the Selected Reserve of such reserve component
shall be increased proportionately by the total authorized strengths of
such units and by the total number of such individual members.

SEC. 412. END STRENGTHS FOR RESERVES ON ACTIVE DUTY IN SUPPORT OF THE
RESERVES.

(a) In General.--Within the end strengths prescribed in section
411(a), the reserve components of the Armed Forces are authorized, as
of September 30, 2027, 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, 31,154.
(2) The Army Reserve, 16,511.
(3) The Navy Reserve, 10,649.
(4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 2,400.
(5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 25,533.
(6) The Air Force Reserve, 6,278.
(b) Adherence to Agreements With States.--In executing these
authorizations for fiscal year 2027, the Department of Defense--
(1) shall adhere to any agreements made with states as a
result of releveling efforts or manning studies; and
(2) may use authorized variance authority to meet these
requirements.

SEC. 413. END STRENGTHS FOR MILITARY TECHNICIANS (DUAL STATUS).

(a) In General.--The minimum number of military technicians (dual
status) as of the last day of fiscal year 2027 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,
20,037.
(2) For the Army Reserve, 5,870.
(3) For the Air National Guard of the United States,
10,824.
(4) For the Air Force Reserve, 6,450.
(b) Limitation on Number of Temporary Military Technicians (dual
Status).--The number of temporary military technicians (dual status)
employed under the authority of subsection (a) may not exceed 25
percent of the total authorized number specified in such subsection.
(c) Limitation.--Under no circumstances may a military technician
(dual status) employed under the authority of this section be coerced
by a State into accepting an offer of realignment or conversion to any
other military status, including as a member of the Active, Guard, and
Reserve component. If a military technician (dual status) declines to
participate in such realignment or conversion, no further action will
be taken against the individual or the individual's position.

SEC. 414. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF RESERVE PERSONNEL AUTHORIZED TO BE ON
ACTIVE DUTY FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT.

During fiscal year 2027, the maximum number of members of the
reserve components of the Armed Forces who may be serving at any time
on full-time operational support duty under section 115(b) of title 10,
United States Code, is the following:
(1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 17,000.
(2) The Army Reserve, 13,000.
(3) The Navy Reserve, 6,200.
(4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 3,000.
(5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 16,000.
(6) The Air Force Reserve, 14,000.

Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations

SEC. 421. MILITARY PERSONNEL.

(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
to be appropriated for fiscal year 2027 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 2027.

TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY

Subtitle A--Officer Personnel Policy

SEC. 501. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DELAYED PROMOTIONS.

Section 624(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following:
``In the case of an officer whose promotion is delayed pursuant
to this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall notify the
congressional defense committees of such delay not later than
30 days after the date on which the delay is imposed. Such
notification shall include--
``(A) the reason for the delay, including a description of
any adverse information or basis for concern;
``(B) the anticipated duration of the delay;
``(C) the status of any review or investigation associated
with the delay; and
``(D) such other information as the Secretary considers
appropriate.''; and
(2) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking ``, unless it is
impracticable to give such written notice before the effective
date of the appointment, in which case such written notice
shall be given as soon as practicable''.

SEC. 502. TEMPORARY WITHHOLDING OF OFFICER NOMINATIONS AND PROMOTION
RECOMMENDATIONS.

(a) Authority.--Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of
Defense, the Secretary may temporarily withhold the forwarding or
processing of an officer nomination or promotion recommendation for not
more than 30 days.
(b) Disposition.--Upon expiration of the period under subsection
(a), the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) forward the nomination or recommendation for further
processing;
(2) take appropriate action to permanently remove the
officer from consideration due to a substantiated finding of
misconduct; or
(3) provide a written determination to the Secretary
concerned, including the basis for continued withholding, to
justify an extension under subsection (c).
(c) Extension and Notification.--Any withholding that exceeds 30
days shall be accompanied by written notification to the Committee on
Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the
House of Representatives, including a detailed explanation of the basis
for such continued withholding.
(d) Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to
limit the authority of the President to remove an officer from a
promotion list under section 629 of title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 503. ENHANCED AUTHORITY FOR EARLY DISCHARGES.

Section 580a(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``October 1, 2015, and ending on October 1, 2019'' and
inserting ``October 1, 2025, and ending on October 1, 2030''.

SEC. 504. OFFICER RETIREMENT DETERMINATIONS.

(a) Conditional Retirements Pending Investigations, Adverse
Actions, and Other Administrative Actions.--
(1) Elimination of limitation on reduction or waiver of
requirement for officers under investigation or pending
misconduct.--Section 1370 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(A) in subsection (b)--
(i) by striking paragraph (4); and
(ii) by redesignating paragraphs (5)
through (7) as paragraphs (4) through (6),
respectively; and
(B) in subsection (c)(4), by striking ``subsection
(b)(6)'' and inserting ``subsection (b)(5)''.
(2) Administrative actions.--Subsection (d) of such section
is amended--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Pending Investigation or Adverse Action'' and
inserting ``Pending Investigation, Adverse Action, or
Other Administrative Action'';
(B) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by inserting ``or other administrative
action'' after ``adverse personnel action'';
and
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``highest permanent grade of satisfactory
service'' and inserting ``highest grade of
satisfactory service'';
(C) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by inserting ``or other administrative
action'' after ``adverse personnel action'';
and
(ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``highest permanent grade of satisfactory
service'' and inserting ``highest grade of
satisfactory service'';
(D) by striking paragraph (3); and
(E) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph
(3).
(b) Limitation on Determinations of Unsatisfactory Service.--
(1) Regular commissioned officers.--Section 1370 of title
10, United States Code, is amended--
(A) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection
(h); and
(B) by inserting after subsection (f) the following
new subsection:
``(g) Limitation on Determinations of Unsatisfactory Service.--(1)
The Secretary concerned, or the Secretary of Defense, as the case may
be, may not make a determination that an officer has not performed
satisfactory service for purposes of this section unless the officer is
the subject of credible adverse information.
``(2) For the purposes of this subsection, adverse information is
any substantiated finding or conclusion from an officially documented
investigation or inquiry. To be credible, the information must be
resolved and supported by a preponderance of the evidence. To be
adverse, the information must be derogatory, unfavorable, or of a
nature that reflects clearly unacceptable conduct, integrity, or
judgment on the part of the individual.''.
(2) Officers entitled to retired pay for non-regular
service.--Section 1370a of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(A) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection
(i); and
(B) by inserting after subsection (g) the following
new subsection:
``(h) Limitation on Determinations of Unsatisfactory Service.--(1)
The Secretary concerned, or the Secretary of Defense, as the case may
be, may not make a determination that an officer has not performed
satisfactory service for purposes of this section unless the officer is
the subject of credible adverse information.
``(2) For the purposes of this subsection, adverse information is
any substantiated finding or conclusion from an officially documented
investigation or inquiry. To be credible, the information must be
resolved and supported by a preponderance of the evidence. To be
adverse, the information must be derogatory, unfavorable, or of a
nature that reflects clearly unacceptable conduct, integrity, or
judgment on the part of the individual.''.
(3) Selected reserve of the ready reserve.--Section 12741
of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the
end the following new subsection:
``(e) Limitation on Determinations of Unsatisfactory Service.--(1)
The Secretary concerned may not make a determination that a person has
not performed satisfactory service for purposes of this section unless
the person is the subject of credible adverse information.
``(2) For the purposes of this subsection, adverse information is
any substantiated finding or conclusion from an officially documented
investigation or inquiry. To be credible, the information must be
resolved and supported by a preponderance of the evidence. To be
adverse, the information must be derogatory, unfavorable, or of a
nature that reflects clearly unacceptable conduct, integrity, or
judgment on the part of the individual.''.

SEC. 505. RETIREMENT OF REGULAR NAVY WARRANT OFFICERS AND MARINE CORPS
MARINE GUNNER WARRANT OFFICERS FOR YEARS OF SERVICE.

Section 1305(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3), by striking ``33 years'' and
inserting ``35 years''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(4) In the case of a regular Navy warrant officer in the grade of
chief warrant officer, W-4, or a Marine Corps Marine Gunner warrant
officer in such grade, the officer shall be retired 60 days after the
date on which the officer completes 32 years of total active
service.''.

SEC. 506. AUTHORITY TO IMPROVE RETENTION FOR PERMANENT PROFESSORS OF
THE UNITED STATES ARMY WAR COLLEGE.

(a) Appointment of Professors of the United States Army War
College.--Section 7153(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``branches and as professors'' and
inserting ``branches, as professors''; and
(2) by inserting ``, and professors of the United States
Army War College'' before the period at the end.
(b) Appointments, Grades, and Leaves of Absence for Permanent
Professors of the United States Army War College.--Chapter 723 of title
10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following
new section:
``Sec. 7219. Permanent Military Professors of the United States Army
War College: appointments, grades, and leaves of absence
``(a) Appointments.--The permanent military professors of the
United States Army War College shall be appointed by the President, by
and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
``(b) Grades and Promotions.--A permanent military professor of the
United States Army War College, who has served as such a professor for
more than six years, has the grade of colonel. However, a permanent
military professor appointed from the Regular Army has the grade of
colonel after the date when the officer completes six years of service
as a professor, or after the date on which the officer would have been
promoted had the officer been selected for promotion from among
officers in the promotion zone, whichever is earlier. All other
permanent military professors have the grade of lieutenant colonel.
``(c) Leaves of Absence.--The Commandant of the United States Army
War College may grant a leave of absence for the period of the
suspension of the ordinary academic studies, without deduction of pay
or allowances, to a military professor, associate professor, assistant
professor, instructor, or other officer of the United States Army War
College.''.
(c) Rates of Pay for Permanent Professors of the United States Army
War College.--Section 203 of title 37, United States Code, is amended
by inserting ``the United States Army War College,'' after ``the United
States Military Academy,'' both places it appears.
(d) Retirement of Permanent Professors.--
(1) Retirement of permanent professors of the united states
army war college.--Section 7320(b)(1) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by inserting ``and the United States
Army War College'' before the period at the end.
(2) Mandatory retirement age for permanent professors of
the united states army war college.--Section 1252 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(A) in the section heading, by inserting ``and the
United States Army War College'' after ``at
academies''; and
(B) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
``(4) An officer who is a permanent professor of the United
States Army War College.''.

SEC. 507. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF RELIEF OR EARLY DEPARTURE OF
CERTAIN GENERAL AND FLAG OFFICERS.

Chapter 35 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at
the end the following new section:
``Sec. 606. Notification of relief or early departure of certain
general and flag officers
``(a) Covered Officer Defined.--In this section, the term `covered
officer' means an officer serving in the grade of general, admiral,
lieutenant general, or vice admiral in--
``(1) a position of importance and responsibility under
section 601 of this title; or
``(2) any other position designated by the Secretary of
Defense for purposes of this section.
``(b) Notice Required.--Not later than 5 days after the relief,
removal, reassignment, resignation, retirement, request for retirement,
or other separation from position of a covered officer before the
expected completion of service in that position, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and the House of Representatives written notice of such action.
``(c) Early Departure.--For purposes of this section, a covered
officer shall be considered to separate from a position before the
expected completion of service in that position if the officer departs
before--
``(1) the date of a publicly announced or officially
scheduled change of command, retirement, reassignment, or end
date for a tour of duty;
``(2) the date on which a successor is scheduled to assume
the position; or
``(3) if no such date has been established, 24 months after
the officer assumed the position.
``(d) Applicability to Resignation or Retirement.--The notice
requirement under subsection (b) applies regardless of whether the
resignation, retirement, or request for retirement--
``(1) was initiated by the Department or by the officer;
``(2) occurred in lieu of relief, removal, or reassignment;
or
``(3) occurred without a formal written direction to depart
the position.
``(e) Contents of Notice.--A notice under subsection (b) shall
include--
``(1) the name, grade, and position of the covered officer;
``(2) the effective date of the action;
``(3) the nature of the action, including whether the
action was a relief, removal, reassignment, resignation,
retirement, request for retirement, or other departure;
``(4) whether the action was initiated by the Department or
by the officer;
``(5) a statement of the stated basis for the action; and
``(6) whether any investigation, command inquiry, Inspector
General review, or other fact-finding has been initiated in
connection with the action.
``(f) Detailed Report.--Not later than 30 days after submitting a
notice under subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the committees specified in subsection (b) a detailed report on the
action, which may be submitted in whole or in part in classified form
consistent with subsection (g), including--
``(1) a statement of the basis for the action signed by the
Secretary of Defense, or by the Secretary of the military
department concerned if designated by the Secretary of Defense;
``(2) any findings of investigation, command inquiry,
Inspector General review, or other fact-finding completed as of
the date of the report;
``(3) whether the covered officer was afforded an
opportunity to provide a written statement for inclusion in the
report, and any such statement if provided;
``(4) a certification by the Secretary of Defense whether
the action was taken principally on the basis of misconduct,
performance, loss of confidence, force management,
reorganization, or other legitimate military or civilian
leadership considerations, and not principally in retaliation
for the good-faith provision, in the course of official duties,
of military, operational, intelligence, readiness, legal, or
risk assessments to civilian or military superiors; and
``(5) whether the Joint Staff, the Secretary of the
military department concerned, the Chief of Staff of the Army,
the Chief of Naval Operations, the Commandant of the Marine
Corps, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, the Chief of Space
Operations, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, or the
commander of the combatant command concerned recommended the
action.
``(g) Classified Annex.--If the Secretary of Defense determines
that any information required under subsection (e) or (f) cannot be
provided in unclassified form without harm to national security, the
Secretary may submit such information in classified form, provided
that--
``(1) the Secretary submits concurrently an unclassified
notice or report containing the maximum amount of information
that may be provided in unclassified form; and
``(2) the classified submission is provided as a classified
annex to the notice or report otherwise required under this
section.
``(h) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to limit the constitutional authority of the President as
Commander in Chief or the authority of the Secretary of Defense to
assign, reassign, or relieve officers. The exercise of such authority
shall remain subject to the notification and reporting requirements of
this section.''.

Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management

SEC. 511. CLARIFICATION ON COMPUTATION OF TOTAL YEARS OF SERVICE.

Section 14706 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(3)--
(A) by striking ``while in a program'' and
inserting ``while participating in a service-approved
program''; and
(B) by striking ``, but only'' and all that follows
through ``such a degree'';
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``other than a student
status'' and all that follows through the period at the end and
inserting ``a capacity other than such officer's participation
in the service-approved program of advanced education.''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Service-approved Program Defined.--In this section, the term
`service-approved program' means a service-approved educational delay
of active duty, active guard and reserve, or selected reserve service
for a graduate of a pre-commissioning program, including a Senior
Reserve Officer Training Corps program, in order attend an advanced
education program to obtain a professional degree that would be
required for appointment, designation, or assignment to a professional
specialty in such military service.''.

SEC. 512. AUTHORIZED STRENGTHS FOR NAVY RESERVES AND MARINE CORPS
RESERVES ON FULL-TIME RESERVE COMPONENT DUTY.

(a) Navy Reserve Officers.--Section 12011(a)(2) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by striking the table and inserting the
following:

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Number of officers who may be serving
in the grade of:
``Total number of members of Navy Reserve serving on full-time reserve --------------------------------------
component duty: Lieutenant
Command Command Captain
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10,000 917 467 151
11,000 988 489 164
12,000 1,056 509 175
13,000 1,123 529 186
14,000 1,189 549 197
15,000 1,253 568 208
16,000 1,142 555 203
17,000 1,195 565 213
18,000 1,246 575 223
19,000 1,291 585 233
20,000 1,334 595 242
21,000 1,364 603 250
22,000 1,384 610 258
23,000 1,400 615 265
24,000 1,410 620 270''.
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(b) Navy Reserve Senior Enlisted Members.--Section 12012(a) of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking those parts of the
table pertaining to the Navy Reserve and inserting the following:

``Navy Reserve:
10,000 355 160
11,000 381 173
12,000 404 187
13,000 427 202
14,000 444 216
15,000 458 231
16,000 447 221
17,000 459 234
18,000 471 247
19,000 483 260
20,000 495 273
21,000 507 286
22,000 519 299
23,000 531 312
24,000 540 325''.

(c) Marine Corps Reserve Senior Enlisted Members.--Section 12012(a)
of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking those parts of
the table pertaining to the Marine Corps Reserve and inserting the
following:

``Marine Corps Reserve:
1,100 68 18
1,200 75 20
1,300 81 21
1,400 87 23
1,500 93 24
1,600 99 26
1,700 106 28
1,800 112 29
1,900 118 31
2,000 124 33
2,100 130 34
2,200 137 36
2,300 143 37
2,400 149 39
2,500 155 41
2,600 161 42
2,700 168 44
2,800 174 46
2,900 180 47
3,000 186 49''.

SEC. 513. NATIONAL GUARD MILITARY TECHNICIAN (DUAL STATUS) CONVERSIONS
AND PHASE-OUT.

(a) Conversion Authority.--Subject to subsection (c), the Secretary
of Defense may convert a National Guard military technician (dual
status) position filled by an individual employed under section 709 of
title 32, United States Code, to either of the following:
(1) A position filled by an individual employed under
section 3101 of title 5, United States Code, or sections 1601,
1762, and 10508 of title 10, United States Code.
(2) A position filled by an individual who is performing
Active Guard and Reserve duty under section 328 of title 32,
United States Code, unless prohibited by section
101(d)(6)(B)(iv) of title 10, United States Code.
(b) Transfer Authority.--In addition to the conversion authority
under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense may, with agreement by
the applicable State Governor, for the purpose of reducing the number
of National Guard military technician (dual status) positions, provide
a State with funding for a non-Federal position for an individual
employed in such position. Any such funding shall be provided through a
cooperative agreement entered into with the State Governor under
section 6305 of title 31, United States Code.
(c) Consent of Employee to Conversion or Transfer.--The Secretary
of Defense may not convert a position under subsection (a) or transfer
a position under subsection (b) that is not vacant without the written
consent of the individual filling the position being converted or
transferred.
(d) Re-employment.--An individual filling a military technician
(dual status) position that is converted to Active Guard and Reserve
duty under subsection (a)(2), waives any re-employment entitlement
under section 4314 of title 38, United States Code, to another National
Guard military technician (dual status) position but may assert re-
employment rights to a civilian position employed under section 3101 of
title 5, United States Code, or sections 1601, 1762, and 10508 of title
10, United States Code if a similar position is reasonably available.
(e) Adjustment to End Strength Requirements.--(1) Whenever a
military technician (dual status) position is converted under the
authority in subsection (a)(2), the applicable statutory annual end
strength limitation for Active Guard and Reserve personnel within the
Army and Air National Guards of the United States in accordance with
section 115 of title 10, United States Code, shall be increased
accordingly.
(2) Whenever a military technician (dual status) position converted
under subsection (a)(2), the applicable statutory annual minimum end
strength required for National Guard military technician (dual status)
within the Army and Air National Guard of the United States in
accordance with section 115 of title 10, United States Code, shall be
decreased accordingly.
(f) National Guard Bureau Personnel.--Section 10508(b)(1) of title
10, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``sections 1601 and
1762 of title 10,'' before ``or section 328 of title 32''.
(g) Maintenance and Repair Duties.--Section 328(b) of title 32,
United States Code, is amended by inserting ``maintaining and repairing
supplies issued to the National Guard or the Armed Forces,'' before
``and training the reserve components''.
(h) Hiring Freeze.--Beginning on October 1, 2028, no individual may
be newly hired or employed, or rehired or reemployed, as a National
Guard military technician (dual status) under section 709 of title 32,
United States Code.
(i) Termination of Authority.--Section 709 of title 32, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following subsection:
``(k) Termination of Authority.--(1) Subject to paragraph (2), this
section shall cease to be in effect as of October 1, 2038.
``(2) The Secretary of Defense may, with agreement by the
applicable State governor, authorize the continued employment of
military technicians (dual status) to the extent necessary to ensure
adequate State disaster response capabilities within such States.
``(3) The termination of authority under this subsection shall not
affect the employment, rights, and benefits of individual employees
who, as of such date, are within three years of earning an unreduced
Federal civilian annuity.''.
(j) Military Technician (dual Status) End Strengths.--(1) Section
115(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``each
reserve component of the Army and Air Force'' and inserting ``the Army
Reserve and the Air Force Reserve''.
(2) The amendment made by subparagraph (A) shall take effect on
October 1, 2038.
(k) Definition of Military Technician (dual Status).--Section
10216(a)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking
``or section 709(b) of title 32'' before the semicolon.
(l) Prohibition on Use of Department of Defense Funding for
National Guard Military Technician (dual Status) Compensation.--Subject
to the provisions of section 709(k) of title 32, United States Code,
funds appropriated for the Department of Defense may not be used for
compensation of any individual employed as a National Guard military
technician (dual status) after October 1, 2048.
(m) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``military technician (dual status)'' has the
meaning given such term in section 709(a) of title 32, United
States Code.
(2) The term ``State'' includes the District of Columbia,
the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.

SEC. 514. STUDY AND ANALYSIS FOR ENHANCED MARITIME SURGE MAINTENANCE,
REPAIR, AND PRODUCTION CAPACITY.

(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of the Navy shall conduct a
feasibility study and business case analysis to evaluate the
requirements necessary to expand and optimize existing Navy Reserve
maintenance programs, including the Navy Reserve Engineering Duty
Officer (NR EDO) Program 29 and the SurgeMain program, to provide
enhanced maritime surge maintenance, repair, and production capacity.
(b) Report.--The Secretary of the Navy shall submit a report to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives
of the results of the feasibility study and business case analysis
required by subsection (a) not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, which addresses the following elements:
(1) An assessment of the expansion and optimization of
existing Navy Reserve maintenance capabilities, including the
Navy Reserve Engineering Duty Officer Program 29 and the
SurgeMain construct, and the associated end-strength
requirements for supporting both public and private shipyards
without degrading current fleet readiness support.
(2) An evaluation of the integration of advanced industrial
skillsets into existing Reserve ratings and designators.
(3) An analysis of the utilization of existing funding
mechanisms, including established Navy Reserve training
authorities.
(4) An evaluation of public-private vocational and
technical training partnerships to support workforce
development and reduce the need for the Navy to independently
develop new training pipelines.
(5) An assessment of a legal and operational framework to
allow Navy Reserve personnel to support production and
maintenance backlogs at private shipyards holding Department of
Defense contracts, including an assessment of labor relations,
collective bargaining considerations, potential impacts on
civilian overtime, recruitment, and retention, and requirements
to ensure Reserve personnel supplement rather than displace
skilled private-sector workers.
(6) Identification of statutory, regulatory, funding,
manpower, and other barriers associated with implementation and
recommendations for necessary legislative or policy relief.
(c) Definition.--In this section, the term ``SurgeMain program''
means the Navy Reserve Surge Maintenance program.

Subtitle C--General Service Authorities and Military Records

SEC. 521. REMOTE PERSONNEL PROCESSING IN THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS.

(a) Requirement for Remote Personnel Processing.--
(1) In general.--Each Secretary of a military department
shall implement capabilities to enable the remote in-processing
and out-processing of covered personnel.
(2) Elements.--The capabilities required under paragraph
(1) shall, at a minimum--
(A) permit covered personnel to complete in-
processing and out-processing requirements remotely,
including through the use of electronic forms and
digital signatures;
(B) reduce the number of hours required for in-
processing and out-processing associated with a
permanent change of station, separation, or retirement;
and
(C) provide covered personnel and commanders with
timely electronic access to records related to such
processing.
(b) Briefings.--Not later than September 30, 2027, and annually
thereafter through September 30, 2030, 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
implementation of subsection (a), including--
(1) a description of capabilities implemented;
(2) metrics on time required for in-processing and out-
processing before and after implementation;
(3) any challenges or limitations in execution; and
(4) plans, if any, to expand or improve such capabilities.
(c) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(1) Covered personnel.--The term ``covered personnel''
includes members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of
the military department.
(2) In-processing.--The term ``in-processing'' means the
administrative activities that covered personnel undertake
pursuant to a permanent change of station.
(3) Out-processing.--The term ``out-processing'' means the
administrative activities that covered personnel undertake
pursuant to a permanent change of station, separation from the
Armed Forces, or end of employment with the military
department.

SEC. 522. REPEAL OF SUNSET OF AUTHORITY RELATING TO NON-MEDICAL
COUNSELING SERVICES FOR MILITARY FAMILIES.

Section 1781(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking paragraph (4); and
(2) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (4).

SEC. 523. GUIDANCE ON PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE
INFORMATION FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

(a) Guidance Required.--Not later than March 1, 2027, the Secretary
of Defense shall issue or update guidance regarding the public release
of personally identifiable information of members of the Armed Forces
in administrative announcements made through official public affairs
channels, including announcements related to command selections,
promotion selections, and board results.
(b) Elements.--The guidance required under subsection (a) shall--
(1) establish appropriate safeguards to mitigate security
and counterintelligence risks associated with the public
disclosure of personally identifiable information;
(2) account for the unique risks to members assigned to
sensitive, specialized, or high-risk units, including members
of special operations forces;
(3) provide standards, as appropriate, for the review and
approval of information prior to public release; and
(4) ensure consistency in the application of such
safeguards across the military departments.
(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of Defense or the
Secretaries of the military departments to determine what information
may be publicly released in accordance with applicable law and policy.

SEC. 524. PROHIBITION ON REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF PERSONNEL ASSIGNED
TO A SERVICE REVIEW AGENCY.

(a) Personnel Limitation.--Section 1559 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``December 31, 2025''
and inserting ``December 31, 2031'';
(2) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
``(b) Baseline Number.--The baseline number for a service review
agency under this section is the number of military and civilian
personnel assigned to that agency as of January 1, 2026.''; and
(3) in subsection (c)(2), by inserting ``and the Secretary
of the Navy Council of Review Boards (formerly known as the
Navy Council of Personnel Boards)'' after ``Board of Correction
for Naval Records''.

SEC. 525. REAUTHORIZATION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO DEVELOP AND PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES.

Section 522(h) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C. 503 note) is amended by
striking ``December 31, 2025'' and inserting ``December 31, 2028''.

SEC. 526. RELIEF FOR FORMER SERVICE MEMBERS REQUESTING REVIEW OF
DISCHARGE OR DISMISSAL ON THE BASIS OF POST-TRAUMATIC
STRESS DISORDER OR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY RELATED TO
COMBAT OR MILITARY SEXUAL TRAUMA.

Section 1552(h) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
``(3) As a result of its review under paragraph (2), a board
established under subsection (a)(1) may--
``(A) grant a claimant's request to upgrade the
characterization of a discharge or dismissal;
``(B) grant a claimant's request to correct the following
for a discharge or dismissal: the narrative reason for
separation, the separation code, and the re-enlistment code;
and
``(C) deny any part of the claimant's application for
relief after liberal consideration of the evidence of record.
``(4) If a claimant described in paragraph (1) requests retirement
or separation for physical disability as defined by chapter 61 of this
title, the board established under subsection (a)(1) shall review such
request under the evidentiary standards established by the Department
of Defense for current service members in the Disability Evaluation
System. If the claimant submits multiple bases or requests for relief,
the board shall review any eligible requests for relief that do not
involve retirement or separation for physical disability as defined by
chapter 61 this title, under the liberal consideration standard
established in paragraph (2).''.

SEC. 527. MODIFICATION OF WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS.

Section 1034 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(2)(A), by adding at the end the
following new clauses:
``(vi) The conducting of, or a threat to order, a
retaliatory security clearance review.
``(vii) The conducting of, or a threat to order, a
retaliatory psychiatric examination, mental health evaluation,
psychological assessment, or other medical testing or
examination.'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (k); and
(3) by inserting after subsection (i) the following new
subsection:
``(j) Inapplicability of Nondisclosure Agreements.--No
nondisclosure policy, form, or agreement shall be construed as limiting
or otherwise affecting the rights and protections provided under this
section.''.

SEC. 528. AUTHORITY FOR COLLECTION OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE
INFORMATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE RECRUITS.

(a) Collection of Prospective Recruit Information; Digital
Collection.--The Secretary concerned may collect Prospective Recruit
Information with respect to prospective recruits for the Armed Forces
who are at least 17 years of age for the purpose of enhancing
marketing, advertising, and outreach to possible prospective recruits
for recruitment for service in the Armed Forces. In the case of any
such prospective recruit, such information may only be collected--
(1) with the express consent of the prospective recruit; or
(2) in the case of a prospective recruit who is 17 years of
age, with parental consent.
(b) Responsible Person.--The process for obtaining consent under
subsection (a) shall be carried out so that--
(1) the person whose consent is requested is provided
information before such consent is obtained that outlines the
purpose of the collection, the authority for the collection,
routine uses to be made of the collection and the effects on
the individual, if any, of not providing all or any part of the
requested information, consistent with section 552a of title 5,
United States Code; and
(2) the person has the opportunity to establish consent
preferences.
(c) Consent.--Consent may be granted, and Prospective Recruit
Information may be collected, under subsection (a) through a military
recruiting digital website or platform. The collection of Prospective
Recruit Information may be accomplished by the use of cookies or
similar technology.
(d) Prospective Recruit Information.--
(1) Maintenance of information.--Prospective Recruit
Information pertaining to any person may not be maintained for
more than 3 years after the date the information pertaining to
such person is first collected under this section.
(2) Privacy.--The maintenance of information collected
under this subsection is subject to subchapter II of chapter 35
of title 44 and section 552a of title 5.
(e) Prospective Recruit Information Defined.--In this section, the
term ``Prospective Recruit Information'' means, with respect to a
prospective recruit for the Armed Forces, the following:
(1) Name, mailing address, physical address, email address,
mobile/cell phone number, and home phone number (if any).
(2) Age, sex, household composition, education level, birth
date, marital status, and military/veteran status.
(3) Information about browser types, connected devices,
cookie data, and usage metadata.
(4) Unique identifiers such as IP addresses and social
media handles.
(5) Fitness activity data.
(6) Such other data elements as determined necessary for
effective recruiting, as provided in regulations prescribed by
the Secretary of Defense and maintained in accordance with the
applicable system of records notice of the department
concerned.
(f) Sunset.--The authority established under subsection (a) shall
terminate on December 31, 2031.

SEC. 529. MODIFICATION OF SERVICE OBLIGATIONS FOR CADETS OBTAINING
EMPLOYMENT AS PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES.

(a) Authority.--
(1) United states military academy.--Section 7448 of title
10, United States Code, is amended--
(A) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (5) to
read as follows:
``(5)(A) That the cadet may not obtain employment as a
professional athlete under this paragraph until 2 years after
graduating from the Academy, except as otherwise authorized by
the Secretary under subparagraph (B).
``(B) The Secretary may authorize not more than 10 cadets
during any academic year to obtain employment as a professional
athlete before completing the active-duty service obligation
otherwise required under this subsection.
``(C) The Secretary may waive the numerical limitation
under subparagraph (B) and authorize participation for more
than 10 graduates in a fiscal year if the Secretary determines
that--
``(i) such a waiver is in the national interest;
and
``(ii) participation by additional graduates will
provide significant recruiting, retention, public
affairs, or strategic benefit to the Armed Forces.
``(D) A cadet authorized under subparagraph (B) shall--
``(i) accept an appointment as a commissioned
officer in an appropriate reserve component, as
determined by the Secretary;
``(ii) serve in the Selected Reserve in an
appropriate status, grade, and assignment, as
determined by the Secretary; and
``(iii) participate in recruiting, retention,
public affairs or other activities that strategically
benefit the armed forces, as determined by the
Secretary.
``(E) The Secretary shall prescribe the period of obligated
service required under this paragraph, except that such
obligated service shall be served in the Selected Reserve for a
period of not more than 10 years.
``(F) Upon completion of employment as a professional
athlete, or upon termination of authorization under this
paragraph, the Secretary may require the officer to serve on
active duty for such period as the Secretary determines
appropriate, except that the combined period of service
required under subparagraph (E) and this subparagraph may not
exceed 10 years.
``(G) If an officer authorized under this paragraph is
unable or unwilling to satisfy the service obligations required
under this paragraph, and is determined by the Secretary
concerned to be ineligible for further military service, the
Secretary may require the officer to reimburse the United
States for all or a portion of the cost of the education
provided by the Academy, under such terms and conditions as the
Secretary may prescribe.'';
(B) in subsection (b)--
(i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``Subject
to paragraph (4), the Secretary'' and inserting
``The Secretary''; and
(ii) by striking paragraph (4); and
(C) in subsection (c)--
(i) by striking paragraph (2); and
(ii) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and
(4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively.
(2) United states naval academy.--Section 8459 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(A) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (5) to
read as follows:
``(5)(A) That the midshipman may not obtain employment as a
professional athlete under this paragraph until 2 years after
graduating from the Academy, except as otherwise authorized by
the Secretary under subparagraph (B).
``(B) The Secretary may authorize not more than 10
midshipmen during any academic year to obtain employment as a
professional athlete before completing the active-duty service
obligation otherwise required under this subsection.
``(C) The Secretary may waive the numerical limitation
under subparagraph (B) and authorize participation for more
than 10 graduates in a fiscal year if the Secretary determines
that--
``(i) such a waiver is in the national interest;
and
``(ii) participation by additional graduates will
provide significant recruiting, retention, public
affairs, or strategic benefit to the Armed Forces.
``(D) A midshipman authorized under subparagraph (B)
shall--
``(i) accept an appointment as a commissioned
officer in an appropriate reserve component, as
determined by the Secretary;
``(ii) serve in the Selected Reserve in an
appropriate status, grade, and assignment, as
determined by the Secretary; and
``(iii) participate in recruiting, retention,
public affairs or other activities that strategically
benefit the armed forces, as determined by the
Secretary.
``(E) The Secretary shall prescribe the period of obligated
service required under this paragraph, except that such
obligated service shall be served in the Selected Reserve for a
period of not more than 10 years.
``(F) Upon completion of employment as a professional
athlete, or upon termination of authorization under this
paragraph, the Secretary may require the officer to serve on
active duty for such period as the Secretary determines
appropriate, except that the combined period of service
required under subparagraph (E) and this subparagraph may not
exceed 10 years.
``(G) If an officer authorized under this paragraph is
unable or unwilling to satisfy the service obligations required
under this paragraph, and is determined by the Secretary
concerned to be ineligible for further military service, the
Secretary may require the officer to reimburse the United
States for all or a portion of the cost of the education
provided by the Academy, under such terms and conditions as the
Secretary may prescribe.'';
(B) in subsection (b)--
(i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``Subject
to paragraph (4), the Secretary'' and inserting
``The Secretary''; and
(ii) by striking paragraph (4); and
(C) in subsection (c)--
(i) by striking paragraph (2); and
(ii) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and
(4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively.
(3) United states air force academy.--Section 9448 of title
10, United States Code, is amended--
(A) in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (5) to
read as follows:
``(5)(A) That the cadet may not obtain employment as a
professional athlete under this paragraph until 2 years after
graduating from the Academy, except as otherwise authorized by
the Secretary under subparagraph (B).
``(B) The Secretary may authorize not more than 10 cadets
during any academic year to obtain employment as a professional
athlete before completing the active-duty service obligation
otherwise required under this subsection.
``(C) The Secretary may waive the numerical limitation
under subparagraph (B) and authorize participation for more
than 10 graduates in a fiscal year if the Secretary determines
that--
``(i) such a waiver is in the national interest;
and
``(ii) participation by additional graduates will
provide significant recruiting, retention, public
affairs, or strategic benefit to the Armed Forces.
``(D) A cadet authorized under subparagraph (B) shall--
``(i) accept an appointment as a commissioned
officer in an appropriate reserve component, as
determined by the Secretary;
``(ii) serve in the Selected Reserve in an
appropriate status, grade, and assignment, as
determined by the Secretary; and
``(iii) participate in recruiting, retention,
public affairs or other activities that strategically
benefit the armed forces, as determined by the
Secretary.
``(E) The Secretary shall prescribe the period of obligated
service required under this paragraph, except that such
obligated service shall be served in the Selected Reserve for a
period of not more than 10 years.
``(F) Upon completion of employment as a professional
athlete, or upon termination of authorization under this
paragraph, the Secretary may require the officer to serve on
active duty for such period as the Secretary determines
appropriate, except that the combined period of service
required under subparagraph (E) and this subparagraph may not
exceed 10 years.
``(G) If an officer authorized under this paragraph is
unable or unwilling to satisfy the service obligations required
under this paragraph, and is determined by the Secretary
concerned to be ineligible for further military service, the
Secretary may require the officer to reimburse the United
States for all or a portion of the cost of the education
provided by the Academy, under such terms and conditions as the
Secretary may prescribe.'';
(B) in subsection (b)--
(i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``Subject
to paragraph (4), the Secretary'' and inserting
``The Secretary''; and
(ii) by striking paragraph (4); and
(C) in subsection (c)--
(i) by striking paragraph (2); and
(ii) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and
(4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively.
(b) Regulations.--Each Secretary concerned shall prescribe
regulations to carry out this section and the amendments made by this
section, including eligibility criteria, performance standards, and
procedures for monitoring compliance.

SEC. 529A. REQUIREMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, RACIAL NEUTRALITY, AND
EXCLUSIVE USE OF MERIT IN MILITARY PERSONNEL ACTIONS.

(a) Merit Requirement.--Any Department of Defense military
personnel action related to promotions, nominative assignments, command
selection, and military and civil schooling selection shall be based
exclusively on individual merit, fitness, capability, and performance.
(b) Consideration of Certain Attributes Prohibited.--Consideration
of an individual's sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin in any
military personnel action described in subsection (a) 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. 529B. PROHIBITION ON PARTICIPATION OF MALES IN ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
OR ACTIVITIES, AND MALES ENTERING PRIVACY SPACES, AT THE
MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES THAT ARE DESIGNATED FOR WOMEN
OR GIRLS.

(a) In General.--
(1) Prohibition on participation.--The Secretary of Defense
shall ensure that the United States Military Academy, the
United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force
Academy, and all primary and secondary schools under the
control of the Department of Defense, including the Department
of Defense Education Activity Schools, do not permit a person
enrolled at such an Academy or school whose sex is male to
participate in an athletic program or activity that is
designated for women or girls.
(2) Privacy in women's spaces.--The Secretary of Defense
shall ensure that the United States Military Academy, the
United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force
Academy, and all primary and secondary schools under the
control of the Department of Defense, including the Department
of Defense Education Activity Schools--
(A) designate each multi-occupancy restroom or
changing room in a facility under its control for the
exclusive use of males or females and take reasonable
steps to prevent individuals from using a restroom or
changing room designated for the opposite sex;
(B) if only one restroom or changing room exists in
a facility under its control, clearly designate that
restroom or changing room for the sole use by the sex
of the team or group using the facility at the time;
and
(C) provide students the option to be housed in
permanent sleeping quarters only with persons of the
same sex at any student housing facilities under its
control or during any academy or school-sponsored
trips.
(b) Rules of Construction.--
(1) Participation.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to prohibit the United States Military Academy, the
United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force
Academy, and all primary and secondary schools under the
control of the Department of Defense, including the Department
of Defense Education Activity Schools, from permitting males to
train or practice with an athletic program or activity that is
designated for women or girls so long as no female is deprived
of a roster spot on a team or sport, opportunity to participate
in a practice or competition, scholarship, admission to an
educational institution, or any other benefit that accompanies
participating in the athletic program or activity.
(2) Restrooms and changing rooms.--Nothing in this section
shall be construed to prohibit the United States Military
Academy, the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air
Force Academy, and all primary and secondary schools under the
control of the Department of Defense, including the Department
of Defense Education Activity Schools, from--
(A) establishing single-occupancy restrooms,
changing rooms, or permanent sleeping quarters;
(B) allowing individuals to enter a restroom or
changing room designated for the opposite sex--
(i) to perform custodial services or
maintenance;
(ii) to render medical assistance;
(iii) to provide childcare, disability
support, or age-appropriate parental assistance
in Department of Defense Education Activity
School environments;
(iv) to provide services or render aid
during a natural disaster, a declared
emergency, or when necessary to prevent a
serious threat to good order or safety; or
(v) to provide coaching or athletic
training during athletic events by coaching
staff in changing rooms, provided that the
individual ensures that no person of the
opposite sex is in a state of undress prior to
entering the room; or
(C) utilizing temporary co-ed sleeping arrangements
necessary for training exercises, deployments, or other
operational environments.
(c) Definitions.--In this section--
(1) the term ``athletic programs and activities'' includes
all programs or activities that are provided conditional upon
participation with any athletic team;
(2) the term ``changing room'' means a locker room, shower
room, or other area designated for individuals to change
clothing;
(3) the term ``female'' means an individual who naturally
has, had, will have, or would have, but for a congenital
anomaly or intentional or unintentional disruption, the
reproductive system that at some point produces, transports,
and utilizes eggs for fertilization;
(4) the term ``male'' means an individual who naturally
has, had, will have, or would have, but for a congenital
anomaly or intentional or unintentional disruption, the
reproductive system that at some point produces, transports,
and utilizes sperm for fertilization;
(5) the term ``restroom'' means a room that includes one or
more toilets or urinals;
(6) the term ``sex'' means an individual's biological sex,
either male or female; and
(7) the term ``sleeping quarters'' means a room with a bed
in which more than one individual is housed overnight.

SEC. 529C. MODIFICATION OF PROVISIONS RELATED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND
INCLUSION.

(a) Diversity Requirements for Selection Boards.--Title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) in section 573(b), by striking the last sentence;
(2) in section 612(a)(1), by striking the last sentence;
and
(3) in section 14102(b), by striking the last sentence.
(b) Pronoun Policy Repeal.--Section 986 of title 10, United States
Code, is repealed.
(c) Human Relations Training.--Section 2001(a)(1)(B) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``include'' and all that
follows through the period at the end and inserting ``include honor,
excellence, courage, and commitment.''.

SEC. 529D. SEX-NEUTRAL OCCUPATIONAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

Section 543 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 1994 (Public Law 103-160; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``gender-neutral''
and inserting ``sex-neutral'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Gender
Neutrality'' and inserting ``Sex Neutrality'';
(B) by striking ``that is open to both male and
female members of the Armed Forces'' and inserting ``in
the Armed Forces'';
(C) in paragraph (1), by striking ``on the basis of
gender'' and inserting ``on the basis of sex'';
(D) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as
paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively;
(E) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following
new paragraph:
``(2) shall ensure that any member of the Armed Forces who
meets the occupational standards for such occupational career
field shall be eligible for qualification, assignment, and
continuance in that occupational career field without
differential standards or evaluation on the basis of sex;'';
(F) in paragraph (3), as redesignated by
subparagraph (D), by striking ``gender quota'' and
inserting ``sex quota''; and
(G) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by
inserting ``men or'' before ``women'';
(3) in subsection (b)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Physical'' and inserting ``Occupational''; and
(B) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``physical requirements
for'' and inserting ``requirements for
technical, tactical, cognitive, and physical
abilities, including'';
(ii) by striking ``strength and endurance''
and inserting ``strength, endurance,'';
(iii) by striking ``physical requirements
as'' and inserting ``requirements as'';
(iv) by striking ``gender-neutral
occupational standard'' and inserting ``sex-
neutral occupational standard'';
(v) by striking ``(in the case of a career
designator that is open to both male and female
members of the Armed Forces)''; and
(vi) by striking ``gender-neutral basis''
and inserting ``sex-neutral basis'';
(4) in subsection (c), by striking ``gender-neutral
occupational standard'' and inserting ``sex-neutral
occupational standard'';
(5) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e);
(6) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new
subsection:
``(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to prohibit the Secretary from revising occupational
performance standards, where such standards are based on validated
operational requirements and applied on a sex-neutral basis.''; and
(7) in subsection (e)(1), as redesignated by paragraph
(4)--
(A) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``Gender-
neutral'' and inserting ``Sex-neutral''; and
(B) by striking ``gender-neutral occupational
standard'' and inserting ``sex-neutral occupational
standard''.

Subtitle D--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters

SEC. 531. WRONGFUL BROADCAST OR DISTRIBUTION OF INTIMATE VISUAL IMAGES.

(a) Analysis Regarding Potential Removal of Military Mission or
Environment as Required Element of Offense.--The Secretary of Defense,
in coordination with the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice,
shall analyze the feasibility and advisability of amending section
917a(a) of title 10, United States Code, (article 117a(a) of the
Uniform Code of Military Justice) to remove paragraph (4) (relating to
requiring as an element of the offense, ``conduct [that has] a
reasonably direct and palpable connection to a military mission or
military environment'').
(b) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2027, 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 conducted under subsection (a) and any associated
recommendations.

SEC. 532. EXPANSION OF VICTIM ACCESS TO COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED
FORCES.

Section 806b of title 10, United States Code (article 6b of the
Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended--
(1) in subsection (e)(3), by striking subparagraph (C); and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(g) Review by the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.--(1) The
Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces may review all decisions or
dispositions taken by a Court of Criminal Appeals pursuant to a
petition filed by the victim of an offense under this chapter under
subsection (e) and on good cause shown.
``(2) The Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces shall take action
only with respect to matters of law.
``(3) The victim of an offense under this chapter may petition the
Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces for review pursuant to paragraph
(1) not later than 21 days after the earlier of--
``(A) the date on which the victim is notified of the
decision or disposition of the Court of Criminal Appeals on a
petition pursuant to subsection (e); and
``(B) the date on which a copy of the decision or
disposition of the Court of Criminal Appeals, after being
served on counsel for the victim (if the victim has counsel),
is deposited into the United States mails for delivery by
first-class certified mail to the victim at an address provided
by the victim or at the latest address listed for the victim in
the record of any proceedings held pursuant to section 830(a)
or 832 of this title (article 30(a) or 32) or during trial.
``(4) Review of any decision or disposition of the Court of
Criminal Appeals on a petition for writ of mandamus described in this
subsection shall have priority in the Court of Appeals for the Armed
Forces, as determined under the rules of the Court of Appeals for the
Armed Forces.''.

SEC. 533. TECHNICAL AMENDMENT TO COMPLETION OF APPELLATE REVIEW UNDER
ARTICLE 57 OF THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.

Section 857(c) of title 10, United States Code (article 57(c) of
the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);
(2) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking ``Appeals and--'' and
all that follows through the period at the end and inserting
``Appeals and the review and time requirements described in
paragraph (2) are satisfied.''; and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new
paragraph (2):
``(2) Review and time requirements.--The review and time
requirements referred to in paragraph (1)(B) are satisfied if
any of the following applies:
``(A) The time for the accused to file a petition
for review by the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
has expired and the accused has not filed a petition
for such review in a timely manner and the case is not
otherwise under review by that Court.
``(B) The petition for review is withdrawn by the
accused.
``(C) The petition for review having been filed--
``(i) either--
``(I) the petition is denied or
otherwise rejected by the Court of
Appeals for the Armed Forces; or
``(II) the review requested by the
petition is completed in accordance
with the judgment of the Court of
Appeals for the Armed Forces; and
``(ii) with respect to subsequent review by
the Supreme Court--
``(I) a petition for a writ of
certiorari as provided in section 1259
of title 28 is not filed within the
time limits prescribed by the Supreme
Court;
``(II) such a petition is rejected
by the Supreme Court;
``(III) such a petition is
withdrawn by the petitioner; or
``(IV) review is otherwise
completed in accordance with the
judgment of the Supreme Court.''.

SEC. 534. REVIEW OF COURTS-MARTIAL RECORDS.

(a) Review When Direct Appeal Is Waived, Withdrawn, or Not Filed.--
Section 865(d) of title 10, United States Code (article 65(d) of the
Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended--
(1) by striking paragraph (2);
(2) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2); and
(3) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated--
(A) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking
``subparagraph (A), (B), or (C)'' and inserting
``subparagraph (A) or (B)''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``conclusions'' and all that follows through the period
at the end and inserting ``a conclusion on each of the
following matters:
``(i) Whether the court had jurisdiction
over the accused and the offense.
``(ii) Whether the charge and specification
stated an offense.
``(iii) Whether the sentence was within the
limits prescribed as a matter of law.''.
(b) Technical Correction.--Section 869(c)(2) of title 10, United
States Code (article 69(c)(2) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice),
is amended by striking ``section 865(b) of this title (article 65(b))''
and inserting ``section 865(d) of this title (article 65(d))''.

SEC. 535. AUTHORITY OF SPECIAL TRIAL COUNSEL TO ENTER INTO PRETRIAL
AGREEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN OFFENSES OCCURRING
BEFORE EFFECTIVE DATE OF MILITARY JUSTICE REFORMS.

Section 824a(c) of title 10, United States Code (article 24a(c) of
the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
striking ``paragraph (5)'' and inserting ``paragraphs
(4) and (6)''; and
(B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``or pretrial
agreement'' after ``plea agreement'';
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs
(5) and (6), respectively; and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new
paragraph:
``(4) Pretrial agreements.--If a special trial counsel
exercises authority pursuant to subsection (d) over an offense
committed before January 1, 2019, the special trial counsel may
enter into a pretrial agreement with the accused in accordance
with regulations prescribed by the President. Upon acceptance
of such an agreement by the military judge of a general or
special court-martial, the agreement shall bind the parties and
the convening authority.''.

SEC. 536. CLARIFICATION OF COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS REVIEW OF
SENTENCING.

Section 866(e)(1) of title 10, United States Code (article 66(e)(1)
of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended--
(1) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows:
``(B) whether the portion of the sentence extending
to confinement is inappropriately severe, except that
in the case of an offense for which the President has
established a sentencing parameter for such portion
pursuant to section 539E(e) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (10 U.S.C. 856
note), the Court may not consider such portion
inappropriately severe if such portion is at or below
the upper range of such sentencing parameter;''; and
(2) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``the sentence'' and
inserting ``the portion of the sentence extending to
confinement''.

SEC. 537. UPDATING SUBPOENA AUTHORITY FOR MILITARY INVESTIGATIONS.

(a) Pre-referral Subpoenas for Electronic Communications.--Section
830a(a)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code (article 30a(a)(1)(B) of
the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended by striking
``warrants or orders'' and inserting ``warrants, orders, or
subpoenas''.
(b) Authority to Issue Investigative Subpoenas Related to Wire and
Electronic Communications.--Section 846(d)(3) of title 10, United
States Code (article 46(d)(3) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice),
is amended--
(1) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``Warrant or
order'' and inserting ``Warrant, order, or subpoena'';
(2) by striking ``may issue warrants or court orders'' and
inserting ``may issue warrants, court orders, or investigative
subpoenas''; and
(3) by striking ``as such warrants and orders'' and
inserting ``as such warrants, orders, or subpoenas''.

SEC. 538. EXTENSION OF SPECIAL VICTIMS' COUNSEL SERVICES TO DOMESTIC
VIOLENCE VICTIMS.

(a) Amendments.--Section 1044e of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in the section heading, by inserting ``domestic
violence and'' before ``sex-related offenses'';
(2) by inserting ``domestic violence or'' before ``sex-
related offense'' each place it appears;
(3) in subsection (b)(3), by striking ``domestic abuse
advocate'' and inserting ``domestic abuse victim advocate'';
(4) in subsection (f)(1), by inserting ``domestic abuse
victim advocate,'' after ``healthcare provider,''; and
(5) in subsection (h)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by inserting
``Domestic Violence or'' before ``Sex-related
Offense''; and
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``or 930 of this
title (article 120, 120b, 120c,'' and inserting ``928b,
or 930 of this title (article 120, 120b, 120c, 128b,''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall
take effect two years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide a
briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives on the implementation of policies and
procedures to carry out the changes required pursuant to subsection
(a).

SEC. 539. TREATMENT OF HAZING UNDER UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.

(a) Analysis Required.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination
with the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice, shall
analyze the feasibility and advisability of, and develop
recommendations with respect to, modifying chapter 47 of title
10, United States Code (the Uniform Code of Military Justice)
to provide for one or more of the following changes:
(A) To establish hazing as a sentence modifier for
offenses where hazing was present.
(B) To establish hazing as a lesser included
offense under section 893 of title 10, United States
Code (article 93 of the Uniform Code of Military
justice; relating to cruelty and maltreatment).
(C) To establish another method of codifying hazing
as a standalone punitive article of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice.
(2) Hazing definition.--As part of the analysis conducted
under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall develop a proposed
definition of the term ``hazing'' for purposes of such
modifier, article, or alternative.
(b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report on the results of the analysis under
subsection (a), including a justification for any decision not to
codify hazing as a punitive article under the Uniform Code of Military
Justice.

SEC. 539A. NOTIFICATION OF THE ISSUANCE OR TERMINATION OF MILITARY
PROTECTIVE ORDERS TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR
SEXUAL ASSAULT.

Section 1567a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by inserting ``and victims of
domestic abuse or sexual assault'' after ``civilian law
enforcement'';
(2) in subsection (a), by inserting ``and, in a case
involving domestic abuse or sexual assault, the victim or
requesting individual,'' after ``appropriate civilian
authorities''; and
(3) in subsection (c), by inserting ``and, in a case
involving domestic abuse or sexual assault, the victim or
requesting individual,'' after ``appropriate civilian
authorities''.

SEC. 539B. MILITARY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EMERGENT HOUSING POLICY.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish and
implement Department of Defense policy to require commanders, in
response to domestic violence reports or complaints, to make an initial
determination as to the credibility of the report or complaint. If the
report is deemed credible, in consultation with the victim, the
commander should--
(1) impose military protective orders; and
(2) whenever practicable, separate the victim and the
alleged offender into separate housing;
(b) Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Department of Defense shall provide a
briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives concerning any additional authorities
necessary to properly implement the policy referenced in subsection
(a), as well as the establishment of a process to maintain emergent
housing entitlements to basic allowance for housing or military housing
units in support of domestic violence victims for up to 180 days.

SEC. 539C. ANNUAL REPORT ON FINDINGS OF THE DEPARTMENT-WIDE REVIEW OF
THE MILITARY LEGAL SYSTEM.

(a) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than December 1, 2027, and
annually thereafter by December 1 through 2031, the Secretary
of Defense, acting through the General Counsel of the
Department of Defense, shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a comprehensive report on the findings,
recommendations, and implementation status of the Department-
wide review of the military legal system initiated pursuant to
the Secretary of Defense memorandum dated May 8, 2026.
(2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1)
shall include the following elements:
(A) A detailed summary of the reviews conducted by
the special review panel established by the General
Counsel, including a list of all final recommendations
submitted to the Secretary during the preceding fiscal
year.
(B) Details on the specific timeline,
implementation status, and systemic changes executed or
planned by the Department based on the panel's
recommendations.
(C) An assessment of how any administrative,
structural, or policy changes resulting from the review
impact the statutory independence and authorities of
the special trial counsel established under part I of
subtitle D of title V of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-
81; 135 Stat. 1692).
(D) The specific metrics, criteria, and legal
justifications used to differentiate ``operational''
military legal workloads from ``civilian'' workloads,
alongside a quantification of any legal personnel or
billets shifted from military to civilian oversight.
(E) A summary of the comparative data and criteria
used by the Department to benchmark the military legal
system against the Department of Justice and State
criminal justice systems, including any findings on
system efficiencies or deficiencies.
(F) An evaluation of how proposed changes affect
the professional responsibility, rating chains, and
statutory duty of the Judge Advocates General of the
Armed Forces to provide independent legal advice.
(3) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex if necessary.
(b) Briefing Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall brief the
congressional defense committees not later than 30 days after
implementing any changes based on the recommendations of the panel and
review described in subsection (a)(1).

SEC. 539D. CLARIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO ORDER TO ACTIVE-DUTY CERTAIN
PERSONS SUBJECT TO THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE
FOR MATTERS RELATING TO OFFENSES DURING SPECIFIED PERIODS
INCIDENT TO INACTIVE-DUTY TRAINING.

(a) Persons Subject to UCMJ.--Section 802(d)(2)(B) of title 10,
United States Code (article 2(d)(2)(B) of the Uniform Code of Military
Justice), is amended by inserting ``or during a period specified in
subsection (a)(3)(B)'' after ``on inactive-duty training''.
(b) Jurisdiction to Try Certain Personnel.--Section 803(d) of such
title (article 3(d) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) is
amended--
(1) by inserting ``or a period specified in section
802(a)(3)(B) of this title (article 2(a)(3)(B))'' after ``a
period of active duty or inactive-duty training''; and
(2) by striking ``of active-duty or inactive-duty
training'' before the period at the end.

SEC. 539E. INAPPLICABILITY TO RETIRED MEMBERS OF PUNITIVE ARTICLES
AFFECTING POLITICAL SPEECH.

Section 802 of title 10, United States Code (article 2 of the
Uniform Code of Military Justice) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``The following
persons'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (e),
the following persons'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and
(3) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
subsection:
``(e)(1) With respect to members to whom the provisions of this
chapter are made applicable by paragraphs (4), (5), (6), and (14) of
subsection (a), except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection,
the provisions of subchapter X shall not be applicable to any--
``(A) conduct of such members which constitutes or pertains
to political speech;
``(B) expressions pertaining to the actions, character,
motivations, qualifications, or other attributes of government
officials; or
``(C) statements of the law.
``(2) The exception under paragraph (1) shall not apply to a
member--
``(A) to whom this chapter is applicable under a paragraph
of subsection (a) other than one of the paragraphs referenced
in paragraph (1) of this subsection; or
``(B) who is wearing a military uniform.''.

Subtitle E--Member Education, Training, and Transition

SEC. 541. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO REORGANIZE THE SENIOR RESERVE
OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS.

(a) Limitations.--
(1) Briefing prior to reorganization.--The Secretary of the
Army, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Secretary of the Air
Force may not reorganize a unit of the program of their
respective military service until the date that is 90 days
after the date on which the Secretary provides to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives a briefing with respect to the reorganization
of such unit that includes the following:
(A) Each position of such unit to be eliminated.
(B) A risk analysis regarding the impact of the
reorganization on officer accessions that justifies
such reorganization.
(C) Anticipated cost savings or expenses to the
United States.
(D) The number of members of the program affected
by the reorganization, including the number of members
who will have to travel to another educational
institution to participate in the program after the
reorganization.
(E) Any change to a scholarship awarded under
section 2107 or 2107a of title 10, United States Code,
due to the reorganization.
(2) Completion of commissioning requirements by current
students.--The Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the
Navy, and the Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure that any
reorganization of a unit of the program of their respective
military service allows a member of the program receiving
financial assistance under section 2107 or 2107a of title 10,
United States Code, who is affected by such reorganization to
complete any requirements for receiving a commission as an
officer in the military service without the member being
required to transfer to another educational institution.
(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.

SEC. 542. DISCHARGE OF MIDSHIPMEN FOR UNSATISFACTORY CONDUCT OR
INAPTITUDE.

Section 8462 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``Superintendent of the Naval
Academy'' and all that follows through ``report of the
facts--'' and inserting ``Secretary of the Navy may
discharge a midshipman from the Naval Academy and from
the naval service--'';
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking
``Superintendent'' and inserting ``Secretary''; and
(C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``Academic Board
unanimously determines'' and inserting ``Secretary
determines''; and
(2) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
``(b) The authority of the Secretary under subsection (a) may be
delegated to the Superintendent of the Naval Academy.''.

SEC. 543. MODIFICATION TO PROGRAM ON ENCOURAGEMENT OF POSTSEPARATION
PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.

(a) Modification of Applicability of Repealed Section.--Section
553(c)(2) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1773) is amended by
striking ``The repeal made under paragraph (1)'' and inserting ``The
amendments made by this section''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall
take effect as if included in the enactment of the John S. McCain
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law
115-232).

SEC. 544. LIMITED AUTHORITY TO WAIVE TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT FOR
SERVICE ACADEMY GRADUATES DETAILED AS STUDENTS AT LAW
SCHOOLS.

Section 2004 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(2), by striking ``Not more than 25
officers and enlisted members from each military department''
and inserting ``Not more than 35 members from each military
service''; and
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``Officers and
enlisted members''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) The Secretaries of the military departments are authorized to
waive the time in service minimum of two years in subsection
(b)(1)(A)(i) for up to five officers who are graduates of the United
States Military Academy established under section 7431 of title 10,
United States Code, up to five officers who are graduates of the Air
Force Academy established under section 9431 of title 10, United States
Code, and up to five officers who are graduates of the Naval Academy
established under section 8451 of title 10, United States Code,
respectively.''.

SEC. 545. ELIMINATION OF THE RIGHT OF CADETS TO AUTOMATIC
REEXAMINATION.

(a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7451 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (b);
(2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b); and
(3) in subsection (b), as so redesignated, by striking
``the course'' and inserting ``a course''.
(b) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9451 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (b);
(2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b); and
(3) in subsection (b), as so redesignated, by striking
``the course'' and inserting ``a course''.
(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall
apply to the first academic year beginning after the date of the
enactment of this Act.

SEC. 546. REVISION TO DECISION TIMEFRAME FOR EXPEDITED TRANSFERS AT THE
MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES.

(a) United States Military Academy.--Subsection (e)(2)(C)(i) of
section 7461 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking
``72 hours'' each place it appears and inserting ``five calendar
days''.
(b) United States Naval Academy.--Subsection (e)(2)(C)(i) of
section 8480 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking
``72 hours'' each place it appears and inserting ``five calendar
days''.
(c) United States Air Force Academy.--Subsection (e)(2)(C)(i) of
section 9461 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking
``72 hours'' each place it appears and inserting ``five calendar
days''.

SEC. 547. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM TO PROMOTE PARTICIPATION OF FOREIGN
STUDENTS IN THE SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS.

(a) Establishment.--
(1) In general.--Not later than January 1, 2028, the
Secretary of Defense shall establish a program using the
authority provided under section 2103(b) of title 10, United
States Code, to promote the participation of foreign students
in the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (in this section
referred to as the ``Program'').
(2) Organization.--The Secretary of Defense, in
consultation with the Director of the Defense Security
Cooperation Agency, the Secretaries of the military
departments, the commanders of the combatant commands, the
participant institutions in the Senior Reserve Officers'
Training Corps program, and any other individual the Secretary
of Defense considers appropriate, shall be responsible for, and
shall oversee, the Program.
(b) Objective.--The objective of the Program is to promote the
readiness and interoperability of the United States Armed Forces and
the military forces of partner countries by providing a high-quality,
cost effective military-based educational experience for foreign
students in furtherance of the military-to-military program objectives
of the Department of Defense and to enhance the educational experience
and preparation of future United States military leaders through
increased, extended interaction with highly qualified potential foreign
military leaders.
(c) Activities.--
(1) In general.--Under the Program, the Secretary of
Defense shall--
(A) identify to the military services' Senior
Reserve Officers' Training Corps program the foreign
students who, based on criteria established by the
Secretary, the Secretary recommends be considered for
admission under the Program;
(B) coordinate with partner countries to evaluate
interest in and promote awareness of the Program;
(C) establish a mechanism for tracking an alumni
network of foreign students who participate in the
Program; and
(D) to the extent practicable, work with the
participant institutions in the Senior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps program and partner countries
to identify academic institutions and programs that--
(i) have specialized academic programs in
areas of study of interest to participating
countries; or
(ii) have high participation from or
significant diaspora populations from
participating countries.
(d) Strategy.--
(1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2027, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed
Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of
the House of Representatives a strategy for the implementation
of the Program.
(2) Elements.--The strategy required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following elements:
(A) A governance structure for the Program,
including--
(i) the officials tasked to oversee the
Program;
(ii) the format of the governing body of
the Program;
(iii) the functions and duties of such
governing body with respect to establishing and
maintaining the Program; and
(iv) mechanisms for coordinating with
partner countries whose students are selected
to participate in the Program.
(B) A list of additional authorities,
appropriations, or other congressional support
necessary to ensure the success of the Program.
(C) A description of targeted partner countries and
participant institutions in the Senior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps for the first three fiscal
years of the Program, including a rationale for
selecting such initial partners.
(D) A description of opportunities and potential
timelines for future Program expansion, as appropriate.
(E) A description of the mechanism for tracking the
alumni network of participants of the Program.
(F) Any other information the Secretary of Defense
considers appropriate.
(e) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than September 20, 2028, and
annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the congressional defense committees (as that term is defined
in section 101 of title 10, United States Code) a report on the
Program.
(2) Elements.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following elements:
(A) A narrative summary of activities conducted as
part of the Program during the preceding fiscal year.
(B) An overview of participant Senior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps programs, individuals, and
countries, to include a description of the areas of
study entered into by the students participating in the
Program.
(C) A description of opportunities and potential
timelines for future Program expansion, as appropriate.
(D) Any other information the Secretary of Defense
considers appropriate.
(f) Limitation on Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may not use
the authority provided under this section to pay for tuition or room
and board for foreign students who participate in the Program.
(g) Termination.--The Program shall terminate on December 31, 2032.

SEC. 548. DESIGNATION OF SENIOR OFFICIAL FOR MILITARY-TO-CIVILIAN
TRANSITION.

(a) In General.--Chapter 58 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 1156. Senior official for military-to-civilian transition
``(a) Designation.--The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel
and Readiness shall designate a senior official of the Department of
Defense to oversee policy and programs related to the transition of
members of the armed forces from active duty to civilian life or
reserve components.
``(b) Qualifications.--The official designated under paragraph (1)
shall be designated from among individuals with appropriate experience
in military personnel policy, transition assistance, veterans' affairs,
or related matters.
``(c) Role, Responsibility, and Authority.--(1) Subject to
paragraph (2), the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness shall prescribe the roles, responsibilities, and authorities
of the official designated under subsection (a).
``(2) The roles, responsibilities, and authorities prescribed under
paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to the transition of members
of the armed forces from active duty to civilian life and reserve
components and the families of such members experiencing such
transition--
``(A) serving as the principal advisor to the Under
Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness on policies,
operations, and programs and activities relating to the
transition of members;
``(B) assisting the Under Secretary of Defense for
Personnel and Readiness with policies, operations, and programs
and activities relating to the transition of members;
``(C) working, in consultation with the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of
Education, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of all
activities relating to the transition of members;
``(D) serving as the principal coordinator for military-to-
civilian transition policy within the Department of Defense,
with the mission of coordinating and overseeing the
effectiveness of transition programs of the Department of
Defense and ensuring all members of the armed forces are well
equipped for civilian life or the reserve components, as the
case may be;
``(E) overseeing the implementation of transition programs
in the Department of Defense;
``(F) conducting a review and assessment of all transition
programs and services offered by the Department of Defense,
including the programs under this chapter, and proposing
legislative or administrative action--
``(i) to improve the efficacy and efficiency of the
programs; and
``(ii) to ensure compliance with all legal
requirements related to transition assistance; and
``(G) working with Federal agencies, State and local
governments, and nongovernmental organizations to improve the
delivery of transition support services to members and families
of members.''.
(b) Implementation and Briefing.--
(1) Implementation.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Personnel and Readiness shall designate a senior official under
section 1156(a) of title 10, United States Code, as added by
subsection (a) of this section, not later than 90 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide a
briefing to the congressional defense committees on--
(A) the status of the designation of the official
described under subsection (1); and
(B) the implementation of the roles,
responsibilities, and authorities of such official.

SEC. 549. PAYMENT OF TUITION FOR OFF-DUTY TRAINING OR EDUCATION.

(a) Authority.--Section 2007 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in the section heading, by inserting ``and institution
fees'' after ``Payment of tuition'';
(2) in subsection (a), by striking ``or expenses'' and
inserting ``, expenses, or institution fees''; and
(3) in subsection (c), by striking ``or expenses'' each
place it appears and inserting ``, expenses, or institution
fees''.
(b) Increase in Per-semester-hour Cap.--The Secretary of Defense
may prescribe regulations increasing the per-semester-hour cap for
tuition assistance offered by the military services to not more than
$350 per semester-hour.
(c) Annual Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on Off-Duty and Voluntary Education and
Training Account (``Accounts'') outcomes.
(2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1)
shall include the following elements:
(A) Fiscal, volume, compliance, and distribution
metrics.
(B) Metrics linking investment in the Accounts to
outcomes including educational attainment, recruitment/
retention, mission readiness, and transition readiness.
(C) An analysis of compliance with sections 2005,
2006a, and 2007 of title 10, United States Code.
(D) An analysis of the severability of annual
ceiling requirements from per-semester-hour caps under
part 68 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations.

SEC. 549A. IMPROVEMENT OF TRANSITION OF MEDICS IN THE ARMED FORCES TO
THE CIVILIAN WORKFORCE IN HEALTH CARE OCCUPATIONS.

(a) Recommendations Required.--The Secretary of Defense, in
consultation with each of the States (through the Defense-State Liaison
Office of the Department of Defense), the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of
Labor, and the Secretary of Homeland Security (with respect to matters
concerning the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the
Department of the Navy), shall develop recommendations to improve the
transition of medics serving in the Armed Forces into the civilian
workforce in health care occupations, including as certified nurse
aides, licensed practical nurses, or medical assistants.
(b) Considerations.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary
of Defense shall--
(1) identify any barriers--
(A) to improving the ability of the Secretary to
determine and communicate how the military credentials
and experience of a medic separating from the Armed
Forces translate to credentialed civilian employment in
health care occupations;
(B) that exist to the standardization among the
Armed Forces of military medic credentials and
experience and the alignment of such credentials and
experience to credentialed civilian employment in
health care occupations;
(C) that exist to ensuring members of the Armed
Forces with military medic credentials and experience
have earned the equivalent civilian credential prior to
separation from the Armed Forces in addition to
receiving their military credentials;
(D) to the increased establishment and uptake of
accelerated or bridge programs to assist separating
members of the Armed Forces in translating military
credentials and experience into civilian health care
credentials and employment;
(E) to increasing the availability and
accessibility of preparatory activities under the
SkillBridge program established under section 1143(e)
of title 10, United States Code, in the health care
sector for members of the Armed Forces preparing for
separation, to include--
(i) the approval timeline for separating
members to participate in SkillBridge programs
in the health care sector; and
(ii) requirements to return to their duty
station for out-processing; and
(F) to providing information on civilian health
care credentials and employment under the Transition
Assistance Program to medics separating from the Armed
Forces, including information on State-by-State
licensing and credentialing; and
(2) consider the potential impact of--
(A) clarification by States through legislation,
actions of State licensing boards, or actions of State
credentialing boards of the civilian equivalents of
certain military credentials and experience in health
care;
(B) implementation, including through State-
provided incentives, of accelerated programs to bridge
military medic credentials and experience with civilian
health care credentials and licenses;
(C) financial support or incentives by States to
increase the availability and accessibility of such
programs;
(D) requiring the military departments to align
military health care credentials with civilian
equivalents; and
(E) tracking and reporting, in consultation with
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of
Labor, and the Secretary of Homeland Security (with
respect to matters concerning the Coast Guard when it
is not operating as a service in the Department of the
Navy), the number of separated members of the Armed
Forces with health care-related military credentials
and experience who continue in the civilian health care
sector, including the type of employment they pursue.
(c) 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 containing--
(1) the recommendations developed under subsection (a); and
(2) a plan to implement those recommendations.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Medic.--The term ``medic'' means a member of the Armed
Forces acting in a clinical health care-related occupation
while serving in the Armed Forces.
(2) State.--The term ``State'' means each of the several
States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa,
or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands that have a
Defense-State Liaison Office.
(3) Transition assistance program.--The term ``Transition
Assistance Program'' means the program of the Department of
Defense for pre-separation counseling, employment assistance,
and other transitional services provided under sections 1142
and 1144 of title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 549B. STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER
LEARNING SEEKING TO PARTICIPATE IN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

(a) Prohibition on Categorical Restrictions.--Except as provided in
subsection (c), the Secretary of Defense may not, by any policy or
other action--
(1) prohibit or otherwise restrict the Department of
Defense or the military departments from permitting
servicemembers to participate in an eligible program at an
eligible institution of higher education, as a means to
complete an eligible program, including any constituent
subsidiary or subelement of such institution, regardless of the
source of funds used by the member to pay tuition, fees, or
related expenses; or
(2) deny covered funds to members of the Armed Forces who
are otherwise eligible for such assistance, or deny covered
support to any such member, on the basis that the member has
applied to, enrolled in, attends, or has completed an eligible
program at an eligible institution of higher education,
including any constituent subsidiary or subelement of such
institution.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered funds.--The term ``covered funds'' means any
program, appropriation, or other authority of the Department of
Defense to pay, reimburse, or otherwise provide financial
assistance for education or training of members of the Armed
Forces, including under section 2007 of title 10, United States
Code, and any successor authority.
(2) Covered support.--The term ``covered support'' means
any Department of Defense funding or facilitation of a member's
participation in education or training conducted in whole or in
part at an institution of higher education, whether full-time
or part-time, other than professional military education
programs conducted by the Department of Defense.
(3) Eligible institution of higher education defined.--The
term ``eligible institution of higher education'' means an
institution that--
(A) is accredited, and maintains accreditation in
good standing, by an accrediting agency or association
recognized by the Secretary of Education under part H
of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20
U.S.C. 1099b et seq.); and
(B)(i) operates a program authorized in section
2006a(a) of title 10, United States Code; or
(ii) offers or administers an eligible program
under paragraph (4).
(4) Eligible program.--The term ``eligible program''
means--
(A) an educational program authorized by law and
established by the Department of Defense under which
the Department is authorized to provide covered funds
or covered support; or
(B) a fellowship, scholarship, degree, certificate,
medical residency, grant, or other training or
education program in which members of the Armed Forces
are authorized to participate that is funded through--
(i) covered funds;
(ii) personal funds;
(iii) authorized outside fellowships,
scholarships, or grants; or
(iv) any combination of sources described
in clauses (i) though (iii).
(c) Limited Exceptions for Cause; Termination or Suspension of
Institutional Eligibility.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary may restrict attendance
under subsection (a)(1), or suspend or terminate the
availability of covered funds or covered support under
subsection (a)(2), with respect to an otherwise eligible
institution of higher education if--
(A) the institution has materially failed to comply
with specific terms of a memorandum of understanding,
contract, or other educational partnership agreement
applicable to the eligible program;
(B) the restriction, suspension, or termination is
required to address a specific, articulable national
security risk;
(C) the restriction, suspension, or termination is
required by a provision of Federal law or is undertaken
upon mutual written agreement between the Department
and the institution; or
(D) the institution has been convicted of, or has
been the subject of a final civil judgment that the
institution violated--
(i) the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C.
2751 et seq.) or regulations issued thereunder;
(ii) the Export Control Reform Act of 2018
(50 U.S.C. 4801 et seq.) or regulations issued
thereunder;
(iii) the International Emergency Economic
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) or
regulations issued thereunder; or
(iv) Section 1831 of title 18, United
States Code (economic espionage).
(2) Least disruptive means; prospective application.--Any
action under paragraph (1) shall be narrowly tailored and
implemented using the least disruptive means practicable,
including to the maximum extent practicable, applying such
action prospectively and permitting enrolled students to finish
their current course of study.
(d) Notice.--In the event that the Secretary believes that a ``for
cause'' exception has been triggered under subsection (c), the
Secretary shall provide for the following:
(1) Not later than 90 days before the proposed termination
date, the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives and the
affected institution written notification, including--
(A) the proposed termination date; and
(B) the factual basis for suspension or termination
under subsection (c).
(2) The Secretary shall provide an opportunity for the
institution to appeal or dispute the findings and cure any
material deficiencies in the written notification within 30
days of receipt of such notification. If at any point the
institution demonstrates that they have cured the issue, the
Secretary shall re-evaluate the suspension or termination and
determine whether the institution has addressed the material
deficiencies.
(e) Rule of Construction.--Participation in Department of Defense
education programs and activities by institutions of higher education
shall be determined based on institution-agnostic eligibility
requirements and objective criteria. Nothing in this section shall be
construed--
(1) to permit the Secretary to disqualify an institution of
higher education from participating in Department of Defense
education or training programs or activities on the basis of--
(A) an institution of higher education's First
Amendment rights or its protection of student free
speech and association rights under section 112 of the
Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1011a.); or
(B) an institution of higher education's religious
character or affiliation;
(2) to require the Secretary of Defense to approve any
individual request for covered funds or covered support where
the member or the institution of higher education does not meet
program-wide, institution-agnostic eligibility or selection
requirements;
(3) to restrict the Secretary's ability to establish
institution-agnostic program guidelines, eligibility criteria,
or funding caps on covered support programs that are not
otherwise inconsistent with this section;
(4) to limit the ability of the Secretary of Defense or the
Secretaries of the military departments from entering into
program agreements with eligible institutions of higher
education to carry out educational programs authorized in law;
or
(5) create an entitlement for servicemembers to refuse
orders otherwise issued in the due course of normal detailing
processes or for military necessity.
(f) Exclusion.--The prohibitions in subsection (a) do not apply to
an institution of higher education that operates for profit.

SEC. 549C. GOVERNMENT COPYRIGHT FOR WORK PRODUCED AT DEFENSE SECURITY
COOPERATION UNIVERSITY.

Section 105(d)(2) of title 17, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
``(P) Defense Security Cooperation University.''.

SEC. 549D. PROMOTING THE USE OF STANDARDIZED TESTING AT MILITARY
SERVICE ACADEMIES AND DODEA SCHOOLS.

(a) Military Service Academies.--The Secretary of Defense shall
ensure that each of the Service Academies (as that term is defined in
section 347(d) of title 10, United States Code) may satisfy any
standardized testing requirement through scores from any of not fewer
than three nationally recognized standardized assessments that are
designed to evaluate college readiness and that measure, at a minimum,
mathematics, reading, grammar and writing, and analytical reasoning
skills. Such assessments may also evaluate critical and logical
reasoning, comprehension of literary, historical, or philosophical
texts, and other indicators of postsecondary readiness as determined
appropriate by the Secretary.
(b) DODEA Schools.--The Director of the Department of Defense
Education Activity shall ensure that students enrolled in the eleventh
grade are offered the opportunity to take not fewer than three
standardized assessments described in subsection (a).

SEC. 549E. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-WIDE HATE SYMBOL POLICY AND RECRUITER
AND WORKFORCE TRAINING REQUIREMENT.

(a) Department-wide Policy Required.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
issue a Department-wide policy applicable to members of the Armed
Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense that--
(1) prohibits the display, possession for display, or use
of hate symbols in the workplace or in connection with official
duties, including on the body, uniform, civilian work attire,
personal equipment, government property, or digital work
platforms, including through tattoos, brands, insignia,
patches, apparel, or electronic imagery;
(2) establishes uniform minimum standards for identifying
and addressing prohibited hate symbols across all military
departments and defense agencies;
(3) requires each military department and defense agency to
revise its regulations and instructions to comply with such
policy; and
(4) provides procedures for review, waiver where
appropriate, removal, or remediation consistent with applicable
law.
(b) Hate Symbol Defined.--
(1) In general.--In this section, the term ``hate
symbol''--
(A) means any symbol, image, insignia, emblem,
tattoo, sign, coded designation, or other visual
representation that, in context, would reasonably be
understood as expressing, advocating, endorsing, or
promoting hatred, unlawful discrimination, violent
extremism, or supremacy directed against a protected
class or group; and
(B) does not include the good-faith display or use
of symbols for legitimate religious, cultural,
historical, educational, artistic, intelligence, law
enforcement, or investigative purposes where the
circumstances do not reasonably indicate support for
extremist ideology or unlawful discrimination.
(2) Considered factors.--In determining whether a symbol
constitutes a hate symbol under this section, the Secretary of
Defense shall consider--
(A) the historical and cultural meaning of the
symbol;
(B) the manner, context, and location in which the
symbol is displayed;
(C) whether the symbol is associated with extremist
organizations or ideologies;
(D) whether the display would reasonably be
interpreted as communicating support for hatred,
discrimination, or violent extremism; and
(E) applicable constitutional, statutory, and
religious accommodation protections.
(c) Identification Guidance.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) develop and maintain supplemental guidance and
reference materials, in consultation with subject matter
experts, to assist commanders, supervisors, human resources
personnel, and investigators in identifying hate symbols; and
(2) not less than every three years, review and, if
necessary, update such guidance and reference materials in
consultation with civil rights experts and organizations with
recognized expertise in hate and extremist symbols.
(d) Training Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall
incorporate instruction on the hate symbol policy and identification
guidance into existing training programs for--
(1) members of the Armed Forces; and
(2) civilian employees of the Department of Defense;
(e) Implementation and Oversight.--
(1) Certification.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, each military department and
defense agency shall certify compliance with the requirements
under this section.
(2) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall brief
the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee
on Armed Services of the House of Representatives on the
implementation of this provision.

Subtitle F--Military Family Readiness and Dependents' Education

PART I--DEPENDENTS' EDUCATION

SEC. 551. 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 2027 by section 301 and available
for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide activities as
specified in the funding table in section 4301, $50,000,000
shall be available only for the purpose of providing assistance
to local educational agencies under subsection (a) of section
572 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2006 (Public Law 109-163; 20 U.S.C. 7703b).
(2) Local educational agency defined.--In this subsection,
the term ``local educational agency'' has the meaning given
that term in section 7013(9) of the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7713(9)).
(b) Impact Aid for Children With Severe Disabilities.--
(1) In general.--Of the amount authorized to be
appropriated for fiscal year 2027 pursuant to section 301 and
available for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide
activities as specified in the funding table in section 4301,
$10,000,000 shall be available for payments under section 363
of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2001 (as enacted into law by Public Law 106-398;
114 Stat. 1654A-77; 20 U.S.C. 7703a).
(2) Additional amount.--Of the amount authorized to be
appropriated for fiscal year 2027 pursuant to section 301 and
available for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide
activities as specified in the funding table in section 4301,
$20,000,000 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) Report.--Not later than September 30, 2027, the
Secretary shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives on the Department'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. 552. EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGISTS AT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION
ACTIVITY SCHOOLS.

(a) In General.--The Director of the Department of Defense
Education Activity shall ensure that each school district of such
Activity has, at a minimum, one staff member dedicated to facilitating
educational technology and related matters.
(b) Duties.--A staff member described in subsection (a) shall, at a
minimum--
(1) ensure classroom technologies meet policy requirements
and the needs of students and teachers;
(2) assist administrators, curriculum teams, instructional
support specialists, and teachers in developing and modeling
learning opportunities to make the best use of technology in
the classroom;
(3) assist in the implementation of technology integration;
and
(4) perform other duties related to educational technology
as assigned.
(c) Briefing Required.--Not later than February 1, 2028, the
Director shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives on--
(1) the implementation of subsections (a) and (b); and
(2) any recommendations for changes to policy or statutes
to ensure that the Department of Defense Education Activity has
sufficient staff and resources to support the use of beneficial
technology in classrooms.

PART II--CHILD CARE AND RELATED MATTERS

SEC. 555. EXPANSION OF ELIGIBLE CHILD CARE PROVIDERS FOR DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE PROGRAMS.

(a) Removal of Prior Service Requirement.--Section 1798(b) of title
10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking the semicolon and
inserting ``; and'';
(2) by striking paragraph (2); and
(3) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2).
(b) National Service Volunteers.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may seek to enter
into an interagency partnership with a Federal agency with the
ability to place individuals described in paragraph (2) in
military child development centers in accordance with national
service laws and with all the benefits accorded to such
individuals under those laws.
(2) Individuals described.--An individual described in this
paragraph is a participant, including a volunteer or national
senior volunteer, under the national service laws who is
trained in education services and is in compliance with hiring
requirements for military child development centers.
(3) Definitions.--In this subsection, the terms
``participant'' and ``national service laws'' have the meanings
given those terms in section 101 of the National and Community
Service Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12511)).

SEC. 556. STANDARDIZED REPORTING ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CHILD CARE
READINESS.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall standardize the
collection and reporting of data related to child care capacity,
workforce readiness, and waitlists across the Armed Forces and military
installations.
(b) Required Data Elements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the
Secretary shall, at a minimum, require the collection and reporting of
data with respect to the following:
(1) Child care capacity and utilization, disaggregated by
branch of the Armed Forces and military installation.
(2) Child care workforce staffing levels, vacancies,
turnover rates, and compensation ranges, disaggregated by
branch of the Armed Forces and military installation.
(3) Child care waitlists, disaggregated by--
(A) children that are currently at home with a
parent;
(B) children that are currently being cared for by
family members, friends, neighbors, or nannies;
(C) children that are currently receiving care
through--
(i) a military child development center (as
defined in section 1800 of title 10, United
States Code) other than the center for which
the children are on the waitlist;
(ii) a military family child care program,
including identification of whether the program
is supported by subsidies provided by the
Department of Defense under section 1796 of
title 10, United States Code; or
(iii) community-based child care, including
identification of whether such care is
supported by financial assistance provided by
the Department through the Military Child Care
in Your Neighborhood program under section 1798
of title 10, United States Code;
(D) families requiring child care during
nontraditional hours; and
(E) children for whom sufficient information is not
available to categorize care status, including as a
result of incomplete or self-reported data.
(4) Demand for child care by age cohort, with specific
identification of the demand for child care for children under
age 5.
(5) Utilization and attrition data for fee assistance
programs.
(6) Geographic areas with persistent unmet child care
needs.
(c) Analysis of Waitlist Data.--The Secretary shall--
(1) analyze data on child care waitlists collected under
subsection (b), including--
(A) the extent of duplicate entries across military
installations or child care programs; and
(B) the proportion of waitlist entries that--
(i) reflect unmet need for child care; and
(ii) reflect unmet preference for specific
child care programs; and
(2) take steps to resolve discrepancies in such data,
including duplicate waitlist entries and inclusion of children
on waitlists who are receiving care.
(d) Regulations.--The Secretary may prescribe such regulations as
are necessary to carry out this section.
(e) Briefings Required.--
(1) Initial briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall brief
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives on--
(A) existing systems and reporting practices used
to track data related to child care capacity, workforce
readiness, and waitlists;
(B) the quality, completeness, and limitations of
data available as of the date of the briefing;
(C) actions underway to standardize data collection
and reporting across the Department of Defense; and
(D) a plan, including timelines, to improve
standardization of data collection and reporting.
(2) Recurring briefings.--Not later than December 31, 2027,
and annually thereafter for three years, the Secretary shall
brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives on--
(A) data collected under subsection (b);
(B) trends in child care capacity, workforce
readiness, and unmet demand, disaggregated by branch of
the Armed Forces and geographic region;
(C) actions taken to address identified gaps in
child care availability, including actions taken by
each branch of the Armed Forces and in each geographic
region; and
(D) any recommendations for legislative or
administrative action to improve collection and
reporting of data related to child care capacity,
workforce readiness, and waitlists.

SEC. 557. UPDATE TO PAY SYSTEM FOR CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS OPERATED BY
NONAPPROPRIATED FUND INSTRUMENTALITIES.

(a) In General.--Not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of
Defense shall issue or revise policy relating to the pay system for
employees of child and youth programs operated by nonappropriated fund
instrumentalities to implement the requirements of section 589A of the
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-59; 10 U.S.C.
1792 note).
(b) Elements.--The policy required to be issued or revised under
subsection (a) shall--
(1) incorporate a revised staffing model for child
development programs that includes positions--
(A) to facilitate classroom operations and provide
direct support to staff of child development programs;
and
(B) to coordinate and support the needs of children
with special needs and provide direct support to
personnel working with such children;
(2) modify the pay band structure and compensation rates to
improve recruitment and retention of employees of child and
youth programs described in subsection (a); and
(3) provide for the implementation of the policy as soon as
practicable, subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality Defined.--In this section,
the term ``nonappropriated fund instrumentality'' has the meaning given
that term in section 2488 of title 10, United States Code.

PART III--OTHER MATTERS

SEC. 561. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR MILITARY
SPOUSES.

Subchapter I of chapter 88 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after section 1784a the following new section:
``Sec. 1784b. Department of Defense Fellowship Program for Military
Spouses
``(a) Establishment.--Not later than April 1, 2028, the Secretary
of Defense shall establish a fellowship program for military spouses,
to be known as the `Department of Defense Military Spouse Fellowship
Program' (in this section referred to as the `Program'), to enhance
career opportunities for military spouses and to support the readiness
of military families.
``(b) Fellowships.--
``(1) In general.--Under the Program, a component of the
Department of Defense selected by the Secretary under
subsection (c)(1) shall provide to fellowships to military
spouses.
``(2) Term and conditions.--A fellowship under the
Program--
``(A) shall be for a term of not less than 12
months and not more than 24 months;
``(B) may be full time or part time, with a
preference for full time; and
``(C) may be an in-person or remote position.
``(3) Compensation.--A fellow under the Program shall be
compensated at a rate of pay under the General Schedule under
section 5332 of title 5 appropriate to the role of the fellow.
``(c) Administration.--In carrying out subsection (a), the
Secretary shall--
``(1) select components of the Department of Defense to
participate in the Program based on strategic workforce
planning and demonstrated need;
``(2) ensure that fellowships offered by components of the
Department of Defense selected under paragraph (1) are
available across a range of grade levels and provide for a wide
array of career fields and experiences; and
``(3) ensure that the Program has the funding and other
resources to provide for not less than 500 full-time equivalent
fellowships each year.
``(d) Responsibilities of Participating Components.--
``(1) In general.--A component of the Department of Defense
selected under subsection (c)(1) to participate in the Program
shall be responsible for--
``(A) providing a meaningful fellowship experience
to fellows in the component, including through the
provision of professional development and mentorship
opportunities;
``(B) documenting the performance of fellows during
the terms of their fellowships; and
``(C) subject to paragraph (2), making every effort
to identify permanent positions within the component to
which a fellow may be non-competitively converted at
the end of the term of the fellowship.
``(2) Conversion to permanent positions.--The conversion
under paragraph (1)(C) of a fellowship under the Program to a
permanent position shall be contingent upon the performance of
the fellow, the availability of a permanent position, and the
availability of funding.
``(e) Military Spouse Defined.--In this section, the term `military
spouse' means any individual who is married (within the meaning of
section 7703 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), as of the first
date on which the individual is employed by a component of the
Department of Defense under this section, to a member of the uniformed
services serving on active duty.''.

SEC. 562. CONSIDERATION IN MEMBER ASSIGNMENTS PROCESS OF COLOCATION OF
MEMBERS AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE SPOUSES.

(a) In General.--Not later than March 1, 2028, the Secretary of
Defense shall require each of the Armed Forces to have in place a
policy for achieving, as a secondary consideration during the process
of assigning members to duty stations, colocation of covered couples.
(b) Elements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary
shall--
(1) ensure that, in assigning a member of the Armed Forces
who is part of a covered couple to a duty station--
(A) the primary considerations are the member's
current qualifications and ability to fill a valid
mission requirement; and
(B) colocation is a secondary consideration, to
maximize the opportunities for continued employment of
the civilian employee of the Department of Defense
through all flexibilities available;
(2) ensure civilian personnel policies and processes of the
Department are updated to facilitate colocation; and
(3) provide resources, training, and additional
flexibilities where appropriate to the Armed Forces and human
resources managers of the Department to facilitate retention of
civilian employees of the Department during permanent change of
station moves of members of the Armed Forces who are part of a
covered couple.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Civilian employee of the department of defense.--The
term ``civilian employee of the Department of Defense''--
(A) means an employee (as defined in section 2105
of title 5, United States Code) of the Department of
Defense;
(B) includes--
(i) a nonappropriated fund instrumentality
employee (as defined in section 1587(a) of
title 10, United States Code); and
(ii) a temporary employee of the
Department; and
(C) does not include an employee of a contractor of
the Department of Defense.
(2) Colocation.--The term ``colocation'', with respect to a
covered couple, means assigning the member of the Armed Forces
to a duty location in a manner that results in the retention of
the civilian employee of the Department of Defense at the same
pay grade and in the same job series within any component of
the Department, whether through remote work, alternate work
site arrangements, a reassignment, or an internal transfer.
(3) Covered couple.--The term ``covered couple'' means a
couple in which a member of the Armed Forces serving on active
duty and a civilian employee of the Department of Defense are
married to each other.

SEC. 563. REVIEW OF EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM.

(a) In General.--Not later than April 1, 2027, the Secretary of
Defense shall initiate a review of how the Exceptional Family Member
Program (in this section referred to as the ``Program'') affects
assignment decisions, continuity of care, access to medical, behavioral
health, and educational services, and retention and career progression
of members across the Armed Forces.
(b) Elements.--The review required by subsection (a) shall--
(1) identify military installations where families with an
individual in the Program face unavailable, limited, or
difficult-to-access services;
(2) assess whether current assignment screening and
coordination processes under the Program--
(A) are effectively ensuring that such families are
assigned to locations where needed services are
reasonably available; and
(B) adequately evaluate the availability,
timeliness, and continuity of educational services and
related supports required under an existing
individualized education program, individualized family
service plan, or other applicable educational
accommodation for an individual in the Program,
including whether families experience significant
delays, gaps, or barriers in obtaining comparable
services after relocation;
(3) evaluate the impact of enrollment of a family member in
the Program on assignment opportunities, assignment stability,
and readiness of members of the Armed Forces; and
(4) identify best practices across the military departments
for improving continuity of care and assignment stability for
families with an individual in the Program.
(c) Report Required.--Not later than April 30, 2028, the Secretary
of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the results of the
review that includes a corrective action plan describing steps--
(1) to improve assignment screening for families with an
individual in the Program;
(2) to increase transparency regarding the availability of
services at military installations;
(3) to improve how the Department of Defense assesses the
availability of educational services at assignment locations
and reduces disruptions in implementation of such services
following a permanent change of station;
(4) to improve coordination among military treatment
facilities, the TRICARE program (as defined in section 1072 of
title 10, United States Code), and civilian services providers;
and
(5) to strengthen relocation support for families with an
individual in the Program while moving between duty stations.

SEC. 564. IMPROVED COUNSELING AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION RELATING TO
FOSTER CARE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES.

(a) Training for Counselors.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall require all
counselors assigned to a Family Advocacy Program or Military
and Family Life program at a military installation in the
United States to be trained in the requirements and resources
relating to foster care of the State in which the installation
is located.
(2) Foster care liaisons.--A counselor who has received
training under paragraph (1) shall be known as a ``foster care
liaison''.
(b) Inclusion of Foster Care Information on Military OneSource.--
The Secretary shall require Military OneSource to include a mechanism
for military families to obtain information on foster care, including
the requirements and resources relating to foster care of each State.
(c) Collaboration With Administration for Children and Families.--
The Secretary may consult with the Administration for Children and
Families of the Department of Health and Human Services to obtain
resources relating to foster care for military families, including
curricula for training under subsection (a).

SEC. 565. REPORTING ON GAPS BETWEEN SENIOR AND JUNIOR ENLISTED SECURITY
FORCES THAT COULD HINDER EFFECTIVE OVERSIGHT AND
LEADERSHIP AT PROTECTION LEVEL ONE LOCATIONS.

Section 585 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1759) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(2), by striking ``through 2027'' and
inserting ``through 2032''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph
(10); and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following
new paragraph:
``(9) A description of gaps between senior and junior
enlisted security forces personnel that could hinder effective
oversight and leadership at each PL-1 location and actions
needed to remedy such gaps.''.

Subtitle G--Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps

SEC. 571. UPDATE OF GUIDANCE AND EVALUATION OF JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS'
TRAINING CORPS INSTRUCTOR PAY SCALE.

(a) Update of Guidance.--Not later than January 1, 2027, the
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries concerned
shall update Department of Defense issuances governing the Junior
Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program, including the
applicable Department of Defense Instruction, to--
(1) reflect current statutory requirements relating to the
minimum number of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps
units, including any increases enacted in recent National
Defense Authorization Acts, and the plan of the Secretary to
achieve and sustain such minimums;
(2) an evaluation plan to assess the effects of the JROTC
Standardized Instructor Pay Scale, or any successor pay system,
on recruitment and retention of JROTC instructors, including
the implementation and utilization of the temporary authority
to provide bonuses to such instructors under section 546 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public
Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. 2031 note); and
(3) standardized metrics for measuring JROTC instructor
recruiting outcomes and retention rates across the military
services.
(b) Required Metrics.--The evaluation plan required under
subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, metrics relating to--
(1) instructor vacancy rates and time-to-hire;
(2) retention rates and length of service;
(3) geographic variation in recruiting and retention
outcomes, including high-cost-of-living areas, rural, urban,
and geographically isolated locations;
(4) comparisons between outcomes under the legacy pay
system and the JSIPS;
(5) the identification of recruiting efforts used to
attract instructor applicants, including data on how applicants
learned about available instructor positions;
(6) the number of applicants who begin, complete, or
withdraw from the instructor hiring process, including the
interview and background investigation stages;
(7) the number of applicants who accept or decline
instructor position offers, including to the extent
practicable, information on the reasons offers were declined;
(8) the number, amount, and distribution of bonuses
provided to JROTC instructors under section 546 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-
60; 10 U.S.C. 2031 note), disaggregated by military department,
geographic location, and instructor type, as well as any
identified barriers to use of the authority; and
(9) any other matters the Secretary determines appropriate.
(c) Report to Congress.--Not later than one year after the issuance
of the updated guidance under subsection (a), and annually thereafter
for two years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees
on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
report that includes--
(1) a description of the updated guidance and
implementation status;
(2) baseline data and metrics collected using the metrics
developed under subsection (a);
(3) an assessment of the effects of the pay scale on
recruitment and retention;
(4) an assessment of the effectiveness of the bonus
authority authorized by section 546 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10
U.S.C. 2031 note) in improving recruitment and retention of
JROTC instructors, including whether such authority should be
modified, extended, or made permanent; and
(5) any recommendations for legislative or administrative
action.

SEC. 572. JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS PROGRAMS IN
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY SCHOOLS.

(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that, by
not later than October 1, 2027, each secondary school operated by the
Department of Defense Education Activity that meets the eligibility
requirements for establishment and maintenance of a Junior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps unit under section 2031 of title 10, United
States Code, establishes and maintains such a unit.
(b) Sustainable Enrollment Threshold.--The Secretary may waive the
requirement under subsection (a) with respect to a school described in
that subsection if the Secretary determines that the school will not be
able to meet a threshold for enrollment in a Junior Reserve Officers'
Training Corps unit sufficient to sustain the viability of the unit
over time.

Subtitle H--Decorations and Other Awards, Miscellaneous Reports, and
Other Matters

SEC. 581. AUTHORIZATION FOR AWARD OF THE DISTINGUISHED-SERVICE CROSS TO
ISAAC ``IKE'' CAMACHO FOR ACTS OF VALOR IN VIETNAM.

Section 592 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 899) is amended by striking
``posthumous'' in the section heading.

SEC. 582. AUTHORIZATION FOR AWARD OF THE DISTINGUISHED-SERVICE CROSS
FOR JOSEPH P. LYNCH FOR ACTS OF VALOR IN THE REPUBLIC OF
VIETNAM.

(a) Waiver of Time Limitations.--Notwithstanding the time
limitations specified in section 7274 of title 10, United States Code,
or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain
medals to persons who served in the Armed Forces, the Secretary of the
Army may award the Distinguished-Service Cross under section 7272 of
such title to Joseph P. Lynch for the acts of valor in the Republic of
Vietnam described in subsection (b).
(b) Acts of Valor Described.--The acts of valor referred to in
subsection (a) are the actions of Joseph P. Lynch on April 17, 1968,
during a combat mission near Khe Sanh, Republic of Vietnam for which he
was previously awarded the Silver Star.

SEC. 583. SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS OF INFORMATION FOR CONSIDERATION OF
CERTAIN MILITARY AWARDS.

(a) Army.--Section 7274 of title 10, United States Code, is amended
by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) A time limitation under this section may not be waived unless
the Secretary of the Army first submits to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives the unredacted
package of information considered by the Secretary, including all
relevant information relating to any reconsideration of an award.''.
(b) Navy.--Section 8298 of title 10, United States Code, is amended
by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(c) A time limitation under this section may not be waived unless
the Secretary of the Navy first submits to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives the unredacted
package of information considered by the Secretary, including all
relevant information relating to any reconsideration of an award.''.
(c) Air Force.--Section 9274 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) A time limitation under this section may not be waived unless
the Secretary of the Air Force first submits to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives the unredacted
package of information considered by the Secretary, including all
relevant information relating to any reconsideration of an award.''.

SEC. 584. MEDAL OF HONOR REVIEW PROCEDURES AND RECONSIDERATION AND
UPGRADE REQUIREMENTS.

(a) Army.--Chapter 737 of title 10, United States Code, is amended
by inserting after section 7274 the following new section:
``Sec. 7274a. Medal of Honor: review procedures; reconsideration and
upgrade requirements
``(a) Review Responsibilities.--(1) The Secretary of the Army is
responsible for establishing and maintaining procedures for the review
of Medal of Honor recommendations submitted pursuant to this chapter,
including recommendations submitted within statutory time limits under
section 7274(b) of this title, recommendations lost or not acted upon
due to inadvertence under section 7274(c) of this title, and
recommendations submitted pursuant to section 1130 of this title upon
request of a Member of Congress.
``(2) Each Medal of Honor recommendation forwarded by the Secretary
of the Army to the Secretary of Defense shall--
``(A) include the recommendation of an independent board of
review convened specifically to consider the award of the
proposed Medal of Honor;
``(B) contain the recommendation of the Secretary of the
Army;
``(C) include the recommendation of the Chief of Staff of
the Army; and
``(D) contain incontestable proof that the member
distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the
requirements of section 7271 of this title.
``(3) Upon receipt of a Medal of Honor recommendation, the
Secretary of Defense shall--
``(A) obtain the advisory recommendation of the Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff on the merits of the nomination; and
``(B) for nominations submitted within the time limits
prescribed by section 7274(b) of this title, or for actions
arising from ongoing combat or military operations, obtain
through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff the advisory
recommendation of the applicable combatant commander.
``(4) The Secretary of Defense shall include the Secretary's
recommendation to the President for any Medal of Honor recommendation
determined to satisfy the criteria in section 7271 of this title.
``(b)Standards for Reconsideration and Upgrade.--(1)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, reconsideration of
a previously reviewed Medal of Honor nomination, or upgrade of a
previously approved award to the Medal of Honor, may be initiated only
upon a showing of--
``(A) new, substantive, and material evidence that was not
available at the time of the original recommendation and that
was not previously considered by the awarding authority; or
``(B) material error or impropriety in the processing or
adjudication of the original recommendation, including loss of
substantiating documents or witness statements during original
routing, clearly incorrect application of official policy, or
substantiated discrimination based on race, sex, or religion,
provided that any such conclusion is supported by a
preponderance of the evidence.
``(2) Information that adds detail to facts already presented in
the original recommendation, but is not new, substantive, or material,
does not satisfy the requirement under paragraph (1)(A) for new,
substantive, and material evidence.
``(3) Authority to determine whether the requirements of paragraph
(1) have been satisfied is as follows:
``(A) The Secretary of Defense shall determine whether
material error or impropriety existed in any prior award case
adjudicated within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. This
authority may not be delegated.
``(B) The Secretary of the Army shall determine whether
material error or impropriety existed in any case previously
adjudicated within the Department of the Army. This authority
may not be delegated.
``(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to limit the authority of the President to award the Medal of
Honor pursuant to section 7271 of this title or to modify the time
limitations established in section 7274 of this title except as
provided herein.''.
(b) Navy and Marine Corps.--Chapter 837 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by inserting after section 8298 the following new
section:
``Sec. 8299. Medal of Honor: review procedures; reconsideration and
upgrade requirements
``(a) Review Responsibilities.--(1) The Secretary of the Navy is
responsible for establishing and maintaining procedures for the review
of Medal of Honor recommendations submitted pursuant to this chapter,
including recommendations submitted within statutory time limits under
section 8298 (a) of this title, recommendations lost or not acted upon
due to inadvertence under section 8298(b) of this title, and
recommendations submitted pursuant to section 1130 of this title upon
request of a Member of Congress.
``(2) Each Medal of Honor recommendation forwarded by the Secretary
of the Navy to the Secretary of Defense shall--
``(A) include the recommendation of an independent board of
review convened specifically to consider the award of the
proposed Medal of Honor;
``(B) contain the recommendation of the Secretary of the
Navy;
``(C) include the recommendation of the Chief of Staff of
the Navy; and
``(D) contain incontestable proof that the member
distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the
requirements of section 8291 of this title.
``(3) Upon receipt of a Medal of Honor recommendation, the
Secretary of Defense shall--
``(A) obtain the advisory recommendation of the Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff on the merits of the nomination; and
``(B) for nominations submitted within the time limits
prescribed by section 8298(a) of this title, or for actions
arising from ongoing combat or military operations, obtain
through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff the advisory
recommendation of the applicable combatant commander.
``(4) The Secretary of Defense shall include the Secretary's
recommendation to the President for any Medal of Honor recommendation
determined to satisfy the criteria in section 8291 of this title.
``(b)Standards for Reconsideration and Upgrade.--(1)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, reconsideration of
a previously reviewed Medal of Honor nomination, or upgrade of a
previously approved award to the Medal of Honor, may be initiated only
upon a showing of--
``(A) new, substantive, and material evidence that was not
available at the time of the original recommendation and that
was not previously considered by the awarding authority; or
``(B) material error or impropriety in the processing or
adjudication of the original recommendation, including loss of
substantiating documents or witness statements during original
routing, clearly incorrect application of official policy, or
substantiated discrimination based on race, sex, or religion,
provided that any such conclusion is supported by a
preponderance of the evidence.
``(2) Information that adds detail to facts already presented in
the original recommendation, but is not new, substantive, or material,
does not satisfy the requirement under paragraph (1)(A) for new,
substantive, and material evidence.
``(3) Authority to determine whether the requirements of paragraph
(1) have been satisfied is as follows:
``(A) The Secretary of Defense shall determine whether
material error or impropriety existed in any prior award case
adjudicated within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. This
authority may not be delegated.
``(B) The Secretary of the Navy shall determine whether
material error or impropriety existed in any case previously
adjudicated within the Department of the Navy. This authority
may not be delegated.
``(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to limit the authority of the President to award the Medal of
Honor pursuant to section 8291 of this title or to modify the time
limitations established in section 8298 of this title except as
provided herein.''.
(c) Air Force.--Chapter 937 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after section 9274 the following new section:
``Sec. 9274a. Medal of Honor: review procedures; reconsideration and
upgrade requirements
``(a) Review Responsibilities.--(1) The Secretary of the Air Force
is responsible for establishing and maintaining procedures for the
review of Medal of Honor recommendations submitted pursuant to this
chapter, including recommendations submitted within statutory time
limits under section 9274(b) of this title, recommendations lost or not
acted upon due to inadvertence under section 9274(c) of this title, and
recommendations submitted pursuant to section 1130 of this title upon
request of a Member of Congress.
``(2) Each Medal of Honor recommendation forwarded by the Secretary
of the Air Force to the Secretary of Defense shall--
``(A) include the recommendation of an independent board of
review convened specifically to consider the award of the
proposed Medal of Honor;
``(B) contain the recommendation of the Secretary of the
Air Force;
``(C) include the recommendation of the Chief of Staff of
the Air Force; and
``(D) contain incontestable proof that the member
distinguished himself or herself in accordance with the
requirements of section 9271 of this title.
``(3) Upon receipt of a Medal of Honor recommendation, the
Secretary of Defense shall--
``(A) obtain the advisory recommendation of the Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff on the merits of the nomination; and
``(B) for nominations submitted within the time limits
prescribed by section 9274(b) of this title, or for actions
arising from ongoing combat or military operations, obtain
through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff the advisory
recommendation of the applicable combatant commander.
``(4) The Secretary of Defense shall include the Secretary's
recommendation to the President for any Medal of Honor recommendation
determined to satisfy the criteria in section 9271 of this title.
``(b)Standards for Reconsideration and Upgrade.--(1)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, reconsideration of
a previously reviewed Medal of Honor nomination, or upgrade of a
previously approved award to the Medal of Honor, may be initiated only
upon a showing of--
``(A) new, substantive, and material evidence that was not
available at the time of the original recommendation and that
was not previously considered by the awarding authority; or
``(B) material error or impropriety in the processing or
adjudication of the original recommendation, including loss of
substantiating documents or witness statements during original
routing, clearly incorrect application of official policy, or
substantiated discrimination based on race, sex, or religion,
provided that any such conclusion is supported by a
preponderance of the evidence.
``(2) Information that adds detail to facts already presented in
the original recommendation, but is not new, substantive, or material,
does not satisfy the requirement under paragraph (1)(A) for new,
substantive, and material evidence.
``(3) Authority to determine whether the requirements of paragraph
(1) have been satisfied is as follows:
``(A) The Secretary of Defense shall determine whether
material error or impropriety existed in any prior award case
adjudicated within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. This
authority may not be delegated.
``(B) The Secretary of the Air Force shall determine
whether material error or impropriety existed in any case
previously adjudicated within the Department of the Air Force.
This authority may not be delegated.
``(c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to limit the authority of the President to award the Medal of
Honor pursuant to section 9271 of this title or to modify the time
limitations established in section 9274 of this title except as
provided herein.''.

SEC. 585. TIME LIMITATIONS.

(a) Consideration of Proposals for Decorations Not Previously
Submitted in Timely Fashion.--Section 1130 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (f); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new
subsections:
``(d) Proposals to be considered under this section must originate
before the military service concerned operationalized a standardized,
online, awards review process.
``(e)(1) An exception to the time limitations under this section
shall be granted for a member or former member of the armed forces
whose recommendation for a decoration could not be processed due to the
classification of the details of the act, achievement, or service. In
such cases, a recommendation for a decoration may be considered if it
is submitted within three years of the date the information providing
the necessary evidence is declassified.
``(2) For purposes of the exception under paragraph (1), the term
'declassification' includes--
``(A) information released through the automatic
declassification mechanisms established under Executive Order
13526 (or any successor order), including the 10-year, 25-year,
50-year, or 75-year automatic declassification timelines; and
``(B) information released through a Mandatory
Declassification Review (MDR) or a request under section 552 of
title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the `Freedom of
Information Act').''.
(b) Review Determinations Regarding Certain Decorations.--Section
1552 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (j); and
(2) by redesignating subsection (k) as subsection (j).

SEC. 586. PRODUCTION OF AWARD FILES.

(a) Production of Files.--Not later than March 1, 2027, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services
of the Senate and the House of Representatives the following
information on all decorations awarded under the authorities of
sections 7271, 7272, 7279, 8291, 8292, 8295, 9271, 9272, and 9279 of
title 10, United States Code, between the January 1, 2025 and December
31, 2026:
(1) Unredacted copies of all supporting documentation,
material matters, and information considered by boards of
review, the chain of command, and any party employed by the
Department of Defense, including the Secretary of Defense, who
evaluated the merits of, offered a recommendation about, or
approved the decorations.
(2) Unredacted copies of all recommendations made by boards
of review, the chain of command, and any party employed by the
Department of Defense, including the Secretary of Defense,
pertaining to the awarding of the decorations.
(3) For those decorations approved by the Secretary of
Defense or the Secretaries of the military departments, a
written justification of the basis for awarding such
decoration.
(4) A description of the legal authority under which each
of the decorations was awarded.
(b) Briefing.--Not later than March 1, 2027, the Secretary of
Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and the House of Representatives a briefing on each of the decorations
awarded in (a) and whether any legal discrepancies or errors exist in
the awarding of such decorations, along with a legislative proposal to
correct any errors so identified.
(c) Prohibition on Use of Funds.--Of the funds authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year
2027 for operation and maintenance, defense wide, and available for the
Office of the Secretary of Defense for travel expenses, not more than
90 percent may be obligated or expended until the Secretary of Defense
has submitted all documentation for each award specified under
subsection (a) to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives.

TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS

Subtitle A--Pay and Allowances

SEC. 601. MODIFICATION OF REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES RELATING TO TRAVEL
FOR INACTIVE-DUTY TRAINING AND MUSTER DUTY.

(a) In General.--Section 452(j)(1) of title 37, United States Code,
is amended by striking ``more than 50 miles'' and inserting ``to a
permanent duty assignment location requiring one-way travel of more
than 100 miles''.
(b) Effective Date.--Section 452(j) of title 37, United States
Code, as amended by subsection (a), shall apply to travel on or after
January 1, 2028.
(c) Conforming Repeal.--Section 623 of the Servicemember Quality of
Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 1933) is amended by striking
subsections (b) and (c).
(d) Report Required.--Not later than September 30, 2027, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report containing the following elements:
(1) The estimated marginal cost of implementation of
subsection (j) of section 452 of title 37, United States Code,
as amended by subsection (a), to the Department of Defense,
and, for members of the Coast Guard, the Department of Homeland
Security, disaggregated by reserve component.
(2) The estimated total number of members of the Armed
Forces who would be affected by implementation of such
subsection (j).
(3) Any recommended change to such subsection in order to
improve efficacy or implementation.
(4) Any other matter that the Secretary determines
appropriate.

SEC. 602. FISCAL YEAR 2027 INCREASE IN MILITARY BASIC PAY.

(a) Waiver of Section 1009 Adjustment.--The adjustment to become
effective during fiscal year 2027 required by section 1009 of title 37,
United States Code, in the rates of monthly basic pay authorized
members of the uniformed services shall not be made.
(b) Increase in Basic Pay.--Effective on January 1, 2027, the rates
of monthly basic pay for members of the uniformed services are
increased by 3.6 percent.

SEC. 603. REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS OF LONG COMMUTES FOR MEMBERS ASSIGNED
TO REMOTE OR ISOLATED INSTALLATIONS IN AREAS WITHOUT
AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Section 453 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(j) Reimbursement of Costs of Long Commutes for Members Assigned
to Remote or Isolated Installations in Areas Without Affordable
Housing.--(1) The Secretary concerned may reimburse a member of the
armed forces described in paragraph (2) for the costs described in
paragraph (3).
``(2) A member is described in this paragraph if--
``(A) the duty station of the member is a remote or
isolated installation (as defined in section 4705 of title 10);
``(B) the member lives more than 30 miles, or has a commute
of longer than one hour, from the member's residence to the
member's duty station; and
``(C) the member is unable to live closer to that duty
station because of a lack of affordable housing and essential
services near the duty station.
``(3) The costs described in this paragraph are--
``(A)(i) the average cost of fuel for the distance the
member travels from the member's residence to the member's duty
location; and
``(ii) a percentage, to be determined by the Secretary of
Defense, of costs associated with maintenance and wear-and-tear
on the vehicle of the member as a result of commuting; or
``(B) if available, the cost of taking public
transportation from the member's residence to the member's duty
location.
``(4) The Secretary of Defense shall establish guidelines for
administering this subsection, including guidelines with respect to--
``(A) how a member can apply for reimbursement under this
subsection; and
``(B) verification of--
``(i) the distance a member travels from the
member's residence to the member's duty location, which
may be accomplished through a combination of housing
records and tools for measuring distance using the
Global Positioning System; and
``(ii) the lack of affordable housing and essential
services near the member's duty station.''.

Subtitle B--Special and Incentive Pay

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, 2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2027''.
(b) Title 10 Authorities Relating to Health Care Professionals.--
The following sections of title 10, United States Code, are amended by
striking ``December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2027'':
(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,
2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2027''.
(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, 2026''
and inserting ``December 31, 2027'':
(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, 2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2027''; 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, 2026'' and inserting
``December 31, 2027''.

SEC. 612. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF AVIATION BONUS.

Section 334(c)(1)(B) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``$50,000'' and inserting ``$60,000''.

SEC. 613. AUTHORIZATION OF BOARD CERTIFICATION INCENTIVE PAY FOR
VETERINARY COMPARATIVE MEDICINE OFFICERS.

Section 335(c)(2) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by
inserting ``or holds a comparable qualifying Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
degree, as determined by the Secretary concerned,'' after ``is board
certified''.

SEC. 614. MODIFICATION OF BONUS AUTHORITY FOR SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS'
TRAINING CORPS CADETS AND MIDSHIPMEN.

Section 336 of title 37, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by striking ``$5,000'' and inserting
``$15,000''; and
(2) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``field training or a
practice cruise under section 2104(b)(6)(A)(ii) of title 10''
and inserting ``training requirements prescribed by the
Secretary concerned''.

SEC. 615. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM AMOUNTS OF HOSTILE FIRE PAY AND IMMINENT
DANGER PAY.

Section 351(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``$450'' and inserting
``$600''; and
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``$275'' and inserting
``$400''.

SEC. 616. MEDICAL PROVIDERS QUALIFIED TO RECERTIFY CATASTROPHIC
INJURIES OR ILLNESSES QUALIFYING MEMBERS FOR SPECIAL
COMPENSATION.

Section 439(b) of title 37, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``has been certified''
and inserting ``was initially certified'';
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs
(4) and (5), respectively; and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new
paragraph (3):
``(3) has been recertified (if required), by a licensed
physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant, as in
need of such assistance;''.

Subtitle C--Commissary and Exchange Benefits

SEC. 621. AUTHORIZED PATRONS OF COMMISSARY AND EXCHANGE STORES.

(a) In General.--Chapter 54 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by redesignating sections 1061 through 1066 as sections
1062 through 1067, respectively; and
(2) by inserting before section 1062, as so redesignated,
the following new section:
``Sec. 1061. Authorized patrons of commissary and exchange stores
``(a) Authorized Commissary Patrons.--
``(1) In general.--The following categories of individuals
may access commissary stores:
``(A) Members of the uniformed services, as
follows:
``(i) Members of the armed forces on active
duty.
``(ii) Members of the National Guard and
reserve components in any duty status under
this title or title 32.
``(iii) Members of the commissioned corps
of the Public Health Service.
``(iv) Members of the commissioned officer
corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, including wage-marine personnel
authorized under section 264 of the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 (33
U.S.C. 3074) to access commissary stores.
``(v) Cadets and midshipmen of the United
States Military Academy, the United States
Naval Academy, the United States Air Force
Academy, and the United States Coast Guard
Academy.
``(B) Retired members of the uniformed services, as
follows:
``(i) All members carried on the official
retired lists of the uniformed services who are
entitled to or eligible for retired or retainer
pay.
``(ii) Retired wage-marine personnel of the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
and its predecessor services.
``(iii) Retired officers and crews of the
former Lighthouse Service.
``(C) Other former members of the uniformed
services, as follows:
``(i) Veterans--
``(I) discharged or released from
service in the armed forces under
honorable conditions; and
``(II) who are hospitalized in
facilities where commissary stores are
available.
``(ii) Any other retired or former members
or veterans expressly entitled under this title
to access commissary stores.
``(D) Dependents (as defined in section 1072 of
this title) of any individual described in subparagraph
(A), (B), or (C), including surviving spouses and
dependents of members or veterans described in
subparagraph (B) or (C).
``(E) Civilian employees of the Department of
Defense and nonappropriated fund instrumentality
employees (as defined in section 1587(a) of this title)
who are--
``(i) are assigned to a military
installation--
``(I) outside the United States; or
``(II) in a commonwealth,
territory, or possession of the United
States; or
``(ii) are designated by the Secretary
concerned as serving in a mission-critical
occupation or a position experiencing a
significant staffing shortage.
``(F) Subject to paragraph (3)(D), civilian
employees of other Federal agencies when serving
outside the United States, or in a commonwealth,
territory, or possession of the United States, pursuant
to a written support agreement authorized under section
2470 of this title or other formal interagency
agreement with the Department of Defense.
``(G) Subject to paragraph (3)(D), employees of
United States nongovernmental organizations or firms
working outside the United States, or in a
commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United
States, under contracts with the Department of Defense.
``(H) Civil service mariners of the Military
Sealift Command and the Army Corps of Engineers.
``(I) Nuclear materials couriers (as defined in
section 8331 of title 5).
``(2) Limited and temporary access categories.--In addition
to the categories of individuals described in paragraph (1),
the Secretary of Defense may authorize access to commissary
stores for the following categories of individuals in the
following circumstances:
``(A) Employees of the Defense Commissary Agency
assigned to commissary stores within the United States,
for personal, on-premise consumption during meals and
authorized breaks within scheduled working hours.
``(B) Civilian officials of the Department of
Defense appointed by the President who reside in
Government quarters on military installations and
family members of such officials who reside with such
officials.
``(C) Officers and enlisted personnel of the
military services of foreign countries when on duty
with the United States armed forces or under reciprocal
agreements.
``(D) Representatives and employees of the American
National Red Cross, United Service Organizations, the
United Seamen's Service, the Armed Services Young Men's
Christian Association, and the Fisher House Foundation
when assigned to duty with or in direct support of the
armed forces--
``(i) outside the United States; or
``(ii) in a commonwealth, territory, or
possession of the United States.
``(E) Personal agents designated in writing by the
commander of a military installation to shop on behalf
of individuals who are authorized to access commissary
stores under this subsection.
``(F) Individuals or employees of entities granted
temporary access, when such access is necessary to
restore or sustain military operations, during--
``(i) federally declared disasters (as
defined in section 1065 of this title); or
``(ii) humanitarian relief or other
emergency operations.
``(G) Members of the armed forces who are
involuntarily separated as a result of force reshaping
during the two-year period following such separation.
``(H) Members of the armed forces who receive sole
survivorship discharges described in section 1174(i) of
this title during the two-year period following such
separation.
``(3) Administration.--
``(A) Duration.--An individual is authorized to
access commissary stores under this subsection for only
so long as the qualifying status, employment, or
assignment of the individual remains applicable or as
otherwise provided by statute.
``(B) Exception.--This subsection does not
authorize access to commissary stores in foreign
countries where treaties or international agreements
prohibit such access.
``(C) Limitations.--The authority under this
subsection--
``(i) may not be used to establish a broad
or permanent category of individuals authorized
to access commissary stores other than a
category specifically authorized by this
subsection; and
``(ii) shall be implemented in a manner
that ensures no additional funds are required
to be appropriated.
``(D) Offsetting of costs of access for certain
individuals.--In the case of an individual described in
subparagraph (F) or (G) of paragraph (1), the Secretary
of Defense may impose a fee or surcharge, or use
another mechanism, as necessary to offset the
administrative costs of providing the individual access
to commissary stores.
``(E) Prohibition on expansion of access without
approval of congress.--Except as expressly authorized
by an Act of Congress, the Secretary of Defense, and
any other official or employee of the Department of
Defense, may not expand eligibility for access to
commissary stores to any additional individual or
category of individuals by regulation, policy,
memorandum, or other administrative action.
``(b) Authorized Exchange System Patrons.--
``(1) In general.--The categories of individuals authorized
to access commissary stores under subsection (a) are also
authorized to access the military exchange system operated by
the Department of Defense, including the Army and Air Force
Exchange Service, the Navy Exchange Service Command, and the
Marine Corps Exchange.
``(2) Other authorized patrons.--
``(A) Civilian employees; nuclear materials
couriers.--Civilian employees of the Department of
Defense and nonappropriated fund instrumentality
employees (as defined in section 1587(a) of this
title), and nuclear materials couriers (as defined in
section 8331 of title 5), are authorized to access
military exchange stores located in the United States
and in the commonwealths, territories, or possessions
of the United States, including for the purchase of
tobacco products and alcoholic beverages.
``(B) Veterans.--Veterans discharged or released
from service in the armed forces under honorable
conditions are authorized to access the online military
exchange system, consistent with the policy of the
Department of Defense in effect before the date of the
enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2027 governing remote sales of the military
exchange system.
``(C) Limitations.--Access to the military exchange
system authorized under this paragraph does not--
``(i) include authorization to purchase
military uniforms; or
``(ii) extend to any other programs,
facilities, or services operated by
nonappropriated fund activities of the
Department of Defense for the morale, welfare,
and recreation of members of the armed forces.
``(3) Duration.--An individual is authorized to access the
military exchange system under this subsection for only so long
as the qualifying status, employment, or assignment of the
individual remains applicable or as otherwise provided by
statute.
``(4) Prohibition on expansion of access without approval
of congress.--Except as provided by paragraph (2)(C) or as
expressly authorized by an Act of Congress, the Secretary of
Defense, and any other officer or employee of the Department of
Defense, may not expand eligibility for access to the military
exchange system to any additional individual, or category of
individuals by regulation, policy, memorandum, or other
administrative action.
``(c) Temporary Authorizations.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may authorize
temporary access to commissary stores and the military exchange
system for a period of not more than one year for categories of
individuals not covered by subsection (a) or (b) if--
``(A) those individuals are otherwise authorized to
access military installations; and
``(B) the Secretary--
``(i) notifies the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives of the authorization; and
``(ii) includes in that notification a
description of the categories of individuals
authorized to access the military exchange
system and the rationale for authorizing such
access.
``(2) Renewals.--The Secretary is authorized to renew an
authorization for temporary access provided under paragraph (1)
for additional periods of not more than one year each if, for
each renewal, the Secretary submits the notification required
by paragraph (1)(B) not fewer than 60 days before the effective
date of the renewal.''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--Chapter 54 of title 10, United States
Code, as amended by subsection (a), is further amended--
(1) in section 1063(c), by striking ``section 1063'' and
inserting ``section 1064'';
(2) in section 1065(c)(2), by striking ``section 1063(e)''
and inserting ``section 1064'';
(3) in section 1066(h)(1)(A), by striking ``section
1063(e)'' and inserting ``section 1064''; and
(4) in section 1067(c)(1), by striking ``section 1063'' and
inserting ``section 1064''.

SEC. 622. MODIFICATION OF OPERATING EXPENSES OF COMMISSARY STORES.

Section 2483 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(8) Construction, repair, improvement, and maintenance of
physical infrastructure (as defined in section 2484(h)(1)(B) of
this title).''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Limitations Relating to Military Construction.--Amounts used
for construction under subsection (b)(8) shall be subject to the
requirements and limitations under section 2805 of this title.''.

SEC. 623. PILOT PROGRAM ON ACCESS OF CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES TO COMMISSARY
STORES.

(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may carry out a pilot
program to assess the feasibility of, demand for, and financial impact
of extending access to commissary stores to civilian employees of the
Department of Defense while maintaining the benefit of such access for
members and retired members of the Armed Forces and their families.
(b) Eligible Employees.--Under the pilot program authorized by
subsection (a), the Secretary may provide access to a commissary store
selected for participation in the pilot program under subsection (c) to
full-time civilian employees of the Department of Defense and
nonappropriated fund instrumentality employees (as defined in section
1587(a) of this title) who are assigned to a location within the
vicinity of the military installation where the store is located.
(c) Selection of Stores.--The Secretary--
(1) may select up to 16 commissary stores within the
continental United States to participate in the pilot program
authorized by subsection (a); and
(2) in making selections under paragraph (1), shall ensure
representation of diverse geographic regions and types of
military installations.
(d) Fees.--The Secretary may impose a fee or surcharge, or use
another mechanism--
(1) to offset the administrative costs of providing access
to commissary stores to employees described in subsection (b);
and
(2) to ensure that no additional amounts are required to be
appropriated to carry out the pilot program authorized by
subsection (a).
(e) Duration.--The Secretary may determine the duration of the
pilot program authorized by subsection (a), except that the pilot
program shall terminate not later than January 1, 2028.
(f) Report Required.--Not later than 180 days after the termination
under subsection (e) of the pilot program authorized by subsection (a),
the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a report evaluating--
(1) the number and categories of employees described in
subsection (b) participating in the pilot program, including
participation rates by military installation, grade, and
employment type;
(2) the total volume of sales and patronage levels
generated by those employees and the proportion of total
commissary sales represented by the patronage of those
employees;
(3) the gross and net revenue generated from sales to those
employees;
(4) the disposition or use of any additional revenues,
fees, or surcharges collected under the pilot program;
(5) the impact of the pilot program on the overall
operating costs of commissary stores, including with respect to
labor, supply chain, and inventory management;
(6) any observed or projected effects of the pilot program
on the requirements of the Defense Commissary Agency for
appropriations and the subsidies provided for the operations of
commissary stores;
(7) the impact of the pilot program on infrastructure,
security, parking, and utilities at commissary stores
participating in the pilot program;
(8) the effect of the pilot program on access to and wait
times at commissary stores, and customer satisfaction, for
members of the Armed Forces;
(9) any operational challenges, staffing adjustments, or
system modifications required to carry out the pilot program;
(10) any adjustments to procurement or contracting
requirements associated with increased patronage resulting from
the pilot program; and
(11) the overall feasibility, fiscal sustainability, and
advisability of permanent or expanded access to commissary
stores for civilian employees of the Department of Defense,
including recommendations for any legislative or policy changes
necessary to support such access.

Subtitle D--Other Matters

SEC. 631. AUTHORITY FOR SHIPMENT AND STORAGE OF PRIVATELY OWNED
VEHICLES OF MEMBERS MOVING BETWEEN AUTHORIZED LOCATIONS.

Section 453(c)(4) of title 37, United States Code, is amended to
read as follows:
``(4)(A) The Secretary of the military department concerned may
authorize the shipment or storage of more than one privately owned
vehicle for a member of the armed forces in connection with a temporary
or permanent move between authorized locations.
``(B) The exercise of the authority provided by subparagraph (A)
shall--
``(i) be subject to the availability of appropriations and
operational requirements; and
``(ii) not be conditioned on the implementation of a
Department of Defense-wide policy on shipment and storage of
personally owned vehicles.''.

SEC. 632. REIMBURSEMENT OF GUARDIANSHIP COSTS INCURRED AS A RESULT OF
RELOCATIONS.

Section 453 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(j) Reimbursement of Qualifying Guardianship Costs.--(1) From
amounts otherwise made available for a fiscal year to provide travel
and transportation allowances under this chapter, the Secretary
concerned may reimburse a member of the uniformed services for
qualified guardianship costs if--
``(A) the member relocates to a new jurisdiction or
geographic area as the result of--
``(i) an assignment to a duty station;
``(ii) a reassignment, either as a result of a
permanent change of station or permanent change of
assignment, between duty stations;
``(iii) a transfer from a regular component of a
uniformed service into the Selected Reserve of the
Ready Reserve of a uniformed service, if the member is
authorized a final move from the last duty station to
the new jurisdiction or geographic area; or
``(iv) placement on the temporary disability
retired list under chapter 61 of title 10; and
``(B) the movement of the member's dependents is authorized
at the expense of the United States under this section as part
of the relocation.
``(2)(A) Reimbursement provided to a member under this subsection
for qualified guardianship costs may not exceed $1,000 in connection
with each relocation described in paragraph (1).
``(3) No reimbursement may be provided under this subsection for
qualified guardianship costs paid or incurred after December 31, 2029.
``(4) In this subsection, the term `qualified guardianship costs'
means costs, including paperwork, travel, or court, legal, or other
administrative fees, incurred by a member or the spouse of a member
if--
``(A) a State appoints the member or spouse as the guardian
of a minor child or an adult adjudicated to be in need of a
guardian; and
``(B) the member or spouse needs to seek a new appointment
in a new jurisdiction because of the member's relocation
described in paragraph (1).''.

SEC. 633. PROVISION OF COUNSELING ON HOUSING FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED
FORCES.

Section 992 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(2), by adding at the end the
following new subparagraph:
``(C) The Secretary concerned may, subject to the applicable
requirements of this section, enter into contracts to provide
counseling under this paragraph with individuals and organizations that
provide counseling with respect to housing, including organizations
that are certified under section 106(e) of the Housing and Urban
Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701x(e)).''; and
(2) in subsection (f)(3), by striking ``and mortgages'' and
inserting ``mortgages, and other financial products related to
the purchase or lease of a primary residence (and information
on fees related to such products)''.

SEC. 634. SPECIAL PRIORITY TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION FOR PERSONNEL STATIONED
AT UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA.

Section 2641b of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new
subsection (g):
``(g) Special Priority for Travel to and From United States Naval
Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.--(1) An individual eligible pursuant to
subsection (c) for the travel program who is stationed at United States
Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, may purchase transportation, at
commercially competitive rates (as determined by the agency contracting
for the transportation), for travel to and from Naval Station
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, without regard to subsection (b).
``(2) An individual described in paragraph (1) shall have a
priority for transportation under the travel program consistent with
other official travelers, as determined by the Secretary.
``(3) Notwithstanding section 3302 of title 31, amounts collected
under paragraph (1) shall be credited to the appropriate appropriation
of the agency contracting for the transportation. Amounts so collected
shall be credited to and merged with the funds in that appropriation
and shall be available for the same period and purposes as the
appropriation with which merged.''.

SEC. 635. PROGRAM TO ASSIST MEMBERS IN OBTAINING PERSONAL DRIVER'S
LICENSES.

Chapter 101 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting after section 2015 the following new section:
``Sec. 2015a. Authority to assist members in obtaining State driver's
licenses
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may provide assistance
to a member of the armed forces for expenses of obtaining, while
serving in the armed forces, a personal driver's license under the laws
of a State.
``(b) State Defined.--In this section, the term `State' means the
several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, the
United States Virgin Islands, and American Samoa.''.

SEC. 636. STUDENT LOAN RELIEF FOR MEMBERS OF SELECTED RESERVE.

Section 16301(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``15 percent'' and inserting ``20 percent''.

SEC. 637. ENHANCEMENT OF AIR FORCE RATED OFFICER RETENTION
DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.

Section 604 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 37 U.S.C. 301b note) is
amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(2), by striking ``and not less than
one year''; and
(2) in subsection (d), by striking paragraph (1) and
inserting the following:
``(1) Flexibility of assignment and duty locations.--Under
the demonstration program required under subsection (a), the
Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable and
consistent with the needs of the Air Force, offer a rated
officer described in subsection (b)--
``(A) assignment to the duty location preferred by
the officer, including consecutive assignments to the
same duty location; or
``(B) the opportunity to perform a staff assignment
that--
``(i) does not require the officer to
relocate; or
``(ii) permits the officer to remain in an
active flying status while performing such
assignment.''.

SEC. 638. PILOT PROGRAM ON CAREER INTERMISSIONS FOR CERTAIN AIR FORCE
FIGHTER AIRCREW.

(a) Establishment.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall establish a
pilot program, under the authority provided by section 710 of title 10,
United States Code, to permit officers in Air Force fighter aircrew
career fields to take a one-time career intermission in order to
evaluate whether targeted career intermissions reduce early separations
and preserve experienced fighter aircrew subject-matter experts for air
staff positions and leadership roles in the active component of the Air
Force.
(b) Intermission Period.--An intermission under the pilot program
established under subsection (a) shall be for a period of not less than
4 months and not more than one year, as selected by the participant.
(c) Treatment of Aviation Bonuses.--
(1) Eligibility.--An officer described in subsection (a)
may participate in the pilot program established under that
subsection if the officer is subject to an active duty service
obligation of not less than two years as of the beginning of
the period of intermission of the officer under subsection (b).
Participation in the pilot program shall not, by itself,
disqualify an officer from eligibility for an aviation bonus
under section 334(b) of title 37, United States Code.
(2) Suspension of payments.--Payment of an aviation bonus
under section 334(b) of title 37, United States Code, to an
officer shall be suspended during any period of intermission of
an officer under the pilot program established under subsection
(a).
(3) Resumption of payments.--Upon the return of an officer
to active duty after an intermission under the pilot program
established under subsection (a), payment of an aviation bonus
under section 334(b) of title 37, United States Code, may
resume for the remaining period of the agreement of the officer
under paragraph (3) of that section, subject to the terms of
the agreement.
(4) Tolling.--Any period of intermission under the pilot
program established under subsection (a) shall not be counted
toward the fulfillment of an agreement with respect to an
aviation bonus under section 334(b) of title 37, United States
Code.
(5) Other service obligations.--Except as provided in
paragraph (4), an officer shall continue to satisfy any other
active duty service obligation during a period of intermission
under the pilot program established under subsection (a).
(d) Application of Career Intermission Program Authorities.--Except
as otherwise provided in this section, the Secretary shall carry out
the pilot program established under subsection (a) in accordance with
section 710 of title 10, United States Code.
(e) Termination.--The authority to carry out the pilot program
under subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is 5 years after
the date on which the pilot program is established.
(f) Reports Required.--Not later than one year after the
establishment of the pilot program under subsection (a), and annually
thereafter until termination of the pilot program under subsection (e),
the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the implementation
and effectiveness of the pilot program.

TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE

Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Care Benefits

SEC. 701. DIGITAL SYSTEM FOR BENEFICIARY ASSISTANCE AT MILITARY MEDICAL
TREATMENT FACILITIES AND THROUGH MANAGED CARE SUPPORT
CONTRACTORS.

(a) Digital System for Access Assistance.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
establish a digital system under which a covered beneficiary
who receives health care at a military medical treatment
facility or through a managed care support contractor under the
TRICARE program may electronically--
(A) file a complaint, raise awareness about an
issue, or provide positive feedback relating to access
to care at such military medical treatment facility or
through such managed care support contractor; and
(B) view the status of such complaint or issue at
any time, including the status of any interim or final
action taken to address the complaint or issue.
(2) Process.--The Director of the Defense Health Agency
shall develop a process to acknowledge receipt of complaints or
issues under paragraph (1)(A) and specify a timeline for
response to such complaints or issues.
(3) Transmittal to patient advocates.--Any complaint or
issue filed under paragraph (1)(A) shall be promptly
transmitted to an appropriate patient advocate of the
Department of Defense.
(4) Military medical treatment facility complaints or
issues.--Complaints or issues filed under paragraph (1)(A) with
respect to a military medical treatment facility may be
automatically aggregated and submitted to the Director of the
Defense Health Agency on a quarterly basis.
(b) Report on Complaints Filed Under Digital System.--
(1) Submission.--Not later than March 1 of each year during
the three-year period following the establishment of the system
under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report on the total number of complaints or
issues filed under such system.
(2) Elements.--Each report under paragraph (1) shall
include, for each military medical treatment facility with
respect to which a complaint or issue was filed under the
system under subsection (a), the following:
(A) An identification of the most common access to
care complaints or issues filed by covered
beneficiaries with respect to such facility.
(B) A comparison of the number of complaints or
issues filed regarding access to specialty care versus
access to primary care.
(C) A comparison of the number of complaints or
issues filed regarding access to women's health care
versus access to health care that is not women's health
care.
(D) A comparison of the number of complaints or
issues filed regarding access to pediatric care versus
access to non-pediatric care.
(E) A comparison of the number of complaints or
issues filed regarding administrative hurdles to access
to care versus other access to care issues.
(F) A summary of steps taken at such facility to
reduce access to care complaints or issues by covered
beneficiaries.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered beneficiary.--The term ``covered beneficiary''
means an individual enrolled in a health care plan under the
TRICARE program and eligible to receive care at a military
medical treatment facility.
(2) Managed care support contractor.--The term ``managed
care support contractor'' means a health care organization
contracted to provide care via a managed support contract in
support of the health benefits under the TRICARE program.
(3) TRICARE program.--The term ``TRICARE program'' has the
meaning given that term in section 1072 of title 10, United
States Code.

SEC. 702. EXPANSION OF ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE FOR CERTAIN DEPENDENTS.

Paragraph (2) of section 1077(c) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended to read as follows:
``(2)(A) Dependents who are covered by a dental plan established
under section 1076a of this title may be treated by postgraduate dental
residents in a dental treatment facility of the uniformed services
under a graduate dental education program accredited by the American
Dental Association.
``(B) Treatment under subparagraph (A) shall be provided on a space
available basis and only if the Secretary of Defense determines that
adequate resources exist to provide such treatment.''.

SEC. 703. EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR HEARING AIDS TO INCLUDE CHILDREN
OF RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES ENROLLED IN
FAMILY COVERAGE UNDER TRICARE SELECT.

Section 1077(a)(16)(B)(ii) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by inserting ``or TRICARE Select'' before the period at the
end.

SEC. 704. EVALUATION OF INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL ACCREDITING BODIES FOR
PURPOSES OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR LICENSURE OF MENTAL HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS UNDER TRICARE PROGRAM.

(a) In General.--The Director of the Defense Health Agency shall
evaluate the feasibility and advisability of permitting reimbursement
under the TRICARE program of certified mental health counselors who
hold a masters or higher-level degree in counseling from a program that
is accredited by a covered institution.
(b) Report.--Not later than July 1, 2027, the Director shall submit
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report on the evaluation conducted under subsection
(a).
(c) Interim Final Rule.--If the report submitted under subsection
(b) recommends permitting reimbursement of counselors with a degree
from a program accredited by a covered institution, the Director shall
issue an interim final rule implementing such recommendations not later
than two years after submittal of the report.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered institution.--The term ``covered institution''
means any of the following:
(A) The Accrediting Commission for Community and
Junior Colleges Western Association of Schools and
Colleges.
(B) The Higher Learning Commission.
(C) The Middle States Commission on Higher
Education.
(D) The New England Association of Schools and
Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher
Education.
(E) The Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges.
(F) The Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Senior College and University Commission.
(G) The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education
Schools.
(H) The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools
and Colleges.
(I) The Accrediting Council for Independent
Colleges and Schools.
(J) The Distance Education Accreditation
Commission.
(K) The Council for Accreditation of Educator
Preparation.
(L) The American Psychology Association.
(2) TRICARE program.--The term ``TRICARE program'' has the
meaning given that term in section 1072 of title 10, United
States Code.

SEC. 705. IMPROVEMENT OF PROVIDER DIRECTORY ACCURACY FOR SPECIALTY CARE
PROVIDERS UNDER THE TRICARE PROGRAM.

(a) In General.--The Director of the Defense Health Agency shall--
(1) ensure that each managed care contract under the
TRICARE program entered into after the date of the enactment of
this Act includes requirements that the managed care
contractor--
(A) conduct comprehensive outreach campaigns, to
include electronic and non-electronic means, and mass
email campaigns to network specialty care providers
providing--
(i) information relating to penalties
associated with inaccurate provider directory
information;
(ii) resources for improving directory
information; and
(iii) direct links for providers to update
their directory information;
(B) make it a condition of joining the network
managed by such contractor under the TRICARE program
for specialty care providers to validate their provider
directory information not less frequently than
quarterly;
(C) ensure that when specialty care providers file
for reimbursement, such providers are prompted to
review and verify their directory accuracy;
(D) create a mechanism by which beneficiaries under
the TRICARE program can report provider directory
inaccuracy to the contractor;
(E) conduct random tests (not less frequently than
monthly) encompassing all specialty care provider
types, of the accuracy of information maintained by the
contractor relating to specialty care providers; and
(F) not less frequently than monthly, submit to the
Director the results of such random tests,
disaggregated by each specialty care provider type,
conducted during the month covered by the report; and
(2) develop financial penalties or other contractual
remedies for inaccurate provider directory information under
such contracts in accordance with the penalties or remedies
imposed as of the date of the enactment of this Act under the
T-5 Contract.
(b) Other Methods.--The Director shall carry out any other methods
that the Director finds useful for the improvement of provider
directory accuracy under the TRICARE program.
(c) Testing of Directory Information.--Not less frequently than
twice each year during the three-year period following the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Inspector General of the Defense Health
Agency shall--
(1) conduct random tests, encompassing and disaggregating
by all specialty care provider types, of the accuracy of
information relating to specialty care providers contained in
the provider directory under the TRICARE program; and
(2) submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a report containing the
findings of each random test.
(d) Briefings.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for the
following four years, the Director shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing on progress in carrying out this
section.
(2) Elements.--Each briefing under paragraph (1) shall
include, at a minimum, the following:
(A) A description of the techniques that are most
effective in improving accuracy of provider
directories.
(B) An identification of the authorities or tools
that the Defense Health Agency lacks for improving such
accuracy.
(C) An identification of challenges specific to
each specialty care provider type that limit such
accuracy.
(D) An assessment of the impact of efforts of the
Defense Health Agency towards improving such accuracy
on providers either leaving the TRICARE program or on
the willingness of non-network providers to join the
TRICARE program.
(e) Comptroller General Review.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for the
following two years, the Comptroller General of the United States
shall--
(1) conduct a holistic review of provider directory
accuracy under the TRICARE program, disaggregated by each
specialty care provider type, to measure the progress of the
Director towards meeting the existing requirements set forth by
each managed care contractor under the TRICARE program,
including by providing recommendations that would inform the
development of the next managed care support contract
competition; and
(2) submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the review
conducted under paragraph (1).
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Random test.--
(A) In general.--The term ``random test'', with
respect to specialty care providers, means conducting
covert calls to offices of a random sample of such
providers using phone numbers from the directory
available under the TRICARE program with respect to
such providers to confirm the accuracy of information
contained in such directory.
(B) Special rule.--A random test may not be
conducted with respect to the same sample of providers
in consecutive tests.
(2) TRICARE program.--The term ``TRICARE program'' has the
meaning given that term in section 1072 of title 10, United
States Code.

SEC. 706. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE START-UP TIME FOR
CERTAIN TRICARE CONTRACTORS.

Section 1095c(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``nine months after the
date of the award of the contract, but in no case later than
one year after the date of such award'' and inserting ``one
year after the date on which the transition period of
performance begins under the contract to allow for adequate
start-up time for an orderly transition''; and
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``nine-month'' and
inserting ``one-year'' each place it appears.

SEC. 707. CORRECTIONS TO PILOT PROGRAM FOR SUPPLEMENTAL COVERAGE
RELATING TO CANCER.

Section 734 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. 1071 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``September 30, 2027''
and inserting ``January 31, 2028'';
(2) in subsection (c), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``a publicly accessible internet website'' and
inserting ``the public-facing website of the TRICARE program'';
(3) in subsection (d)(2), by striking ``establish
procedures to determine'' and inserting ``provide a method for
verification of'';
(4) in subsection (e), by striking ``2026'' and inserting
``2027''; and
(5) in subsection (g)(2), by inserting ``a health plan
option under'' after ``enrolled in''.

SEC. 708. COVERAGE OF CRANIAL ORTHOTIC DEVICES FOR DEFORMATIONAL
PLAGIOCEPHALY UNDER TRICARE PROGRAM.

Section 1079(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``(21) Cranial orthotic devices (molding helmets) for
deformational plagiocephaly may be provided as part of a
reconstructive medical treatment.''.

SEC. 709. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE ACT.

(a) In General.--The Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 201 et
seq.) is amended--
(1) in section 2 (42 U.S.C. 201)--
(A) in paragraph (p), by striking ``means the Army,
Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Public
Health Service, or Coast and Geodetic Survey; and'' and
inserting ``has the meaning given such term in section
101(a) of title 10, United States Code;'';
(B) in paragraph (q), by striking the period and
inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(r) The term `Defense Agency' has the meaning given such term in
section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code.''; and
(2) in section 543(e) (42 U.S.C. 290dd-2(e))--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``or the Defense
Agency responsible for military health care under
chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code,'' after
``Uniformed Services''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``or the Defense
Agency responsible for military health care under
chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code'' after
``Uniformed Services''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall
take effect as if included in the enactment of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328).

SEC. 710. LICENSURE OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN TRICARE PROGRAM.

(a) Qualifications for TRICARE Certified Mental Health
Counselors.--For purposes of determining whether a mental health care
professional is eligible for reimbursement under the TRICARE program as
a certified mental health counselor, an individual who holds a masters
or higher-level degree in counseling from a program that is accredited
by a covered institution shall be treated as holding such degree from a
mental health counseling program or clinical mental health counseling
program that is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of
Counseling and Related Educational Programs.
(b) Implementation.--The Secretary of Defense shall implement this
section beginning not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan of the
Secretary to implement this section.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered institution.--The term ``covered institution''
means any of the following:
(A) The Accrediting Commission for Community and
Junior Colleges Western Association of Schools and
Colleges.
(B) The Higher Learning Commission.
(C) The Middle States Commission on Higher
Education.
(D) The New England Association of Schools and
Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher
Education.
(E) The Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges.
(F) The Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Senior College and University Commission.
(G) The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education
Schools.
(H) The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools
and Colleges.
(I) The Accrediting Council for Independent
Colleges and Schools.
(J) The Distance Education Accreditation
Commission.
(K) The Council for Accreditation of Educator
Preparation.
(L) The American Psychology Association.
(2) TRICARE program.--The term ``TRICARE program'' has the
meaning given that term in section 1072 of title 10, United
States Code.

SEC. 711. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO WELLNESS CHECKS FOR HEALTH AND
WELFARE OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

(a) Wellness Checks.--
(1) Wellness checks required.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall
issue such regulations, policies, and procedures as may
be necessary to require that, whenever appropriate
following a member of the Armed Forces sustaining any
significant injury or illness or being on sick call, a
wellness check is conducted to account for the health
and welfare of such member.
(B) Significant injury or illness or sick call.--
For purposes of subparagraph (A), a member of the Armed
Forces shall be considered to have sustained a
significant injury or illness or to be on sick call if
a medical professional recommends an absence of the
member from regular duties for 24 hours or longer, such
as placing the member on quarters or recommending
convalescent leave.
(2) Methods of contact.--In conducting a wellness check for
a member of the Armed Forces pursuant to paragraph (1), if the
member does not respond to such check conducted via an
electronic or telephone communication method, the individual
conducting the check shall progress to an in-person method of
contact.
(3) Result of failure to locate.--If, as a result of a
wellness check conducted pursuant to paragraph (1) for a member
of the Armed Forces, the individual conducting such check is
unable to locate such member, the individual shall refer to the
applicable regulations, policies, and procedures of the
Department of Defense regarding the determination and reporting
of such member as missing, absent unknown, absent without
leave, or duty status-whereabouts unknown.
(b) Implementation by Unit Commanders.--In carrying out subsection
(a), the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each unit commander
coordinates with the judge advocates assigned or attached to, or
performing duty with, the unit under the command of such commander for
assistance in the implementation of any regulation, policy, or
procedure required under subsection (a) with respect to such unit.
(c) Additional Actions by Unit Commanders.--
(1) In general.--On a routine basis, each unit commander
shall--
(A) review the requirements contained in the
document titled ``Commander's Critical Information
Requirements'', dated January 2020, or any successor
document, to ensure such requirements--
(i) have been issued or updated during the
three-year period preceding any such review;
(ii) reflect the medical issues or safety
incidents of members of the Armed Forces that
the commander deems sufficiently significant;
and
(iii) have been distributed to the unit
under the command of such commander; and
(B) host confidential wellness meetings with
subordinate commanders at which such commanders may
discuss with one or more medical officers assigned to
such unit any significant injuries or illnesses
affecting members of the Armed Forces serving in or
with such unit.
(2) Wellness meetings.--Confidential wellness meetings
under paragraph (1)(B) may be integrated with existing command,
staff, or health-of-the-force synchronization meetings if the
confidentiality of the medical and personal information a
member of the Armed Forces is appropriately maintained.
(d) Training.--
(1) In general.--Each Secretary concerned, and the
Secretary of Defense with respect to civilian personnel of the
Department of Defense, shall ensure that training on the
importance of accountability with respect to health and
welfare, and the significant negative outcomes that may occur
when accountability procedures fail, is integrated into
existing command, leadership, and prevention training programs
to the maximum extent practicable
(2) No need for separate training requirement.--A separate
standalone training requirement is not required for purposes of
carrying out paragraph (1).
(e) Secretary Concerned Defined.--In this section, the term
``Secretary concerned'' has the meaning given that term in section
101(a) of title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 712. REQUIREMENT TO OFFER MEDICAL CHAPERONES DURING SENSITIVE
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS.

The Secretary of Defense shall establish and implement a policy
throughout the Department of Defense to require that a medical
chaperone be offered and available to be present with a patient during
any sensitive medical examination, as determined by the Secretary,
conducted at a military medical treatment facility.

SEC. 713. PILOT PROGRAM ON RECIPROCAL ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE FACILITIES,
PERSONNEL, AND SERVICES OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs shall jointly carry out a pilot program to assess the
feasibility and advisability of expanding reciprocal access to health
care facilities, personnel, and services between the Department of
Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs (in this section
referred to as the ``pilot program'').
(b) Purposes.--The purposes of the pilot program are--
(1) to improve access to timely, high-quality health care
for covered beneficiaries;
(2) to improve continuity of care for transitioning members
of the Armed Forces and veterans;
(3) to reduce duplication of health care capacity and
infrastructure;
(4) to enhance medical readiness and provider proficiency;
(5) to maximize the efficient use of medical facilities and
personnel of the Federal Government; and
(6) to assess opportunities for future integration and
coordination between the health care systems of the Department
of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
(c) Authorized Activities.--
(1) In general.--Under the pilot program, the Secretary of
Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may authorize--
(A) coordinated referral and specialty care
arrangements;
(B) integrated scheduling, credentialing,
reimbursement, and care coordination processes; and
(C) the sharing and interoperability of electronic
health records and related health information systems
consistent with applicable privacy and security
requirements.
(2) Priority.--Activities under the pilot program shall
prioritize arrangements that cannot be readily achieved under
sharing agreements in effect as of the date of the enactment of
this Act due to administrative, eligibility, or systemic
barriers.
(d) Pilot Sites.--
(1) Initial sites.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense and the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall jointly designate not fewer
than five and not more than 10 pilot sites.
(2) Selection criteria.--In selecting pilot sites under
paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs shall consider--
(A) geographic areas with overlapping medical
infrastructure of the Department of Defense and the
Department of Veterans Affairs;
(B) locations experiencing provider shortages or
access challenges;
(C) locations with significant populations of
transitioning members of the Armed Forces, former
members of the Armed Forces, or veterans;
(D) locations where at least one of the local
Federal facilities has the staff and operation capacity
to take on the work of the pilot program;
(E) opportunities to improve medical readiness of
the Armed Forces; and
(F) existing sharing agreements or integrated care
models.
(3) Modification of pilot sites.--The Secretary of Defense
and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may jointly add, remove,
suspend, or modify pilot sites and services covered under the
pilot program as the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs jointly determine necessary based on
performance, patient safety, operational requirements,
beneficiary access, or other appropriate considerations if the
Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
provide to the appropriate committees of Congress, not later
than 30 days before adding, removing, suspending, or modifying
any such site or service, a notification of such action.
(e) Eligibility.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary
of Veterans Affairs shall jointly establish eligibility
criteria and priority categories for participation in the pilot
program.
(2) Priority.--In establishing criteria under paragraph
(1), the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans
Affairs shall prioritize--
(A) transitioning members of the Armed Forces;
(B) members of the Armed Forces and veterans
residing in medically underserved areas;
(C) beneficiaries requiring specialty care with
extended wait times;
(D) members of the Armed Forces and veterans
receiving behavioral health care; and
(E) military families if reciprocal access would
improve continuity or access to care for such families.
(f) Waiver of Administrative Requirements.--The Secretary of
Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may waive or modify
administrative requirements that would otherwise unnecessarily impede
the operation of the pilot program, except requirements relating to
patient safety, quality standards, or statutory eligibility for care.
(g) Data Collection and Performance Metrics.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary
of Veterans Affairs shall jointly establish metrics to evaluate
the pilot program, including metrics relating to--
(A) patient access and wait times;
(B) quality of care and patient outcomes;
(C) patient satisfaction and care coordination;
(D) provider productivity and readiness impacts;
(E) cost and resource utilization;
(F) continuity of care for transitioning members of
the Armed Forces;
(G) continuity of care for veterans receiving care
under the pilot program at facilities other than
facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs;
(H) electronic health record interoperability and
information sharing; and
(I) comparison of use of the pilot program to use
of sharing agreements for similar services under other
authorities.
(2) Standardization.--The Secretary of Defense and the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall ensure that data collection
under this subsection is standardized across pilot sites to the
maximum extent practicable.
(h) Application of Authority.--The pilot program shall--
(1) build upon and not duplicate authorities under section
8111 of title 38, United States Code; and
(2) apply only to the extent necessary to test enhanced
reciprocal access to health care facilities, personnel, and
services beyond sharing agreements in effect as of the date of
the enactment of this Act.
(i) Briefings and Reports.--
(1) Initial briefing.--Not later than 120 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense and
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall jointly provide to the
appropriate committees of Congress a briefing regarding
implementation plans for the pilot program.
(2) Annual briefings.--Not later than April 1 of each year
during the duration of the pilot program, the Secretary of
Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall jointly
provide to the appropriate committees of Congress a briefing
regarding--
(A) pilot site performance;
(B) beneficiary participation;
(C) budgetary impacts;
(D) patient safety and quality metrics;
(E) any modifications to pilot sites or covered
services; and
(F) legislative recommendations, if any.
(3) Interim report.--Not later than two years after
commencement of operations under the pilot program at the first
pilot site, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs shall jointly submit to the appropriate
committees of Congress an interim report on the results of the
pilot program.
(4) Final report.--Not later than one year before the
termination of the pilot program under subsection (k), the
Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of Congress
a final report containing--
(A) an assessment of the effectiveness of the pilot
program;
(B) recommendations regarding expansion,
modification, or termination of the pilot program;
(C) an assessment of impacts on medical readiness
of the Armed Forces and health care delivery for
veterans; and
(D) any recommendations for legislative or
administrative action.
(j) Voluntary Participation and Preservation of Existing
Authorities.--
(1) Voluntary participation.--Participation in the pilot
program by veterans shall be voluntary.
(2) Patient election.--A veteran eligible to participate in
the pilot program may elect to receive care through--
(A) a facility of the Department of Veterans
Affairs;
(B) a military medical treatment facility
participating in the pilot program; or
(C) a community provider pursuant to applicable
community care authorities of the Department of
Veterans Affairs .
(3) No requirement to use department of defense
facilities.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may not require
a veteran to receive care through a facility of the Department
of Defense as a condition of eligibility for, or receipt of,
care or services under laws administered by the Secretary.
(4) Patient notice.--The Secretary of Veterans Affairs
shall ensure that veterans eligible to participate in the pilot
program receive clear notice regarding available health care
options, including the availability of community care if
otherwise authorized by law.
(5) No limitation on community care eligibility.--Nothing
in this section may be construed to limit, alter, delay, or
otherwise affect the eligibility of a veteran for care,
services, or referrals furnished under the Veterans Community
Care Program under section 1703 of title 38, United States
Code, or any other authority available under laws administered
by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to receive care from non-
Department of Veterans Affairs providers.
(k) Duration.--The pilot program shall commence not later than one
year after the date of the enactment of this Act and shall terminate
five years after the commencement of operations of the pilot program at
the first pilot site.
(l) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term
``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Veterans' Affairs of the House of
Representatives.
(2) Covered beneficiary.--The term ``covered beneficiary''
has the meaning given that term in section 1072 of title 10,
United States Code.
(3) Military medical treatment facility.--The term
``military medical treatment facility'' means a facility of the
Defense Health Agency, a military department, or another
component of the Department of Defense providing health care
services.
(4) Pilot site.--The term ``pilot site'' means any medical
center, hospital, clinic, or other health care facility of the
Department of Defense or the Department of Veterans Affairs
that is participating in the pilot program.
(5) Reciprocal access.--The term ``reciprocal access''
means systematic, non-excess-capacity access with integrated
operations, as opposed to access that is limited to excess
capacity only.

SEC. 714. MEDICAL SCREENING FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES WHO SERVED
AT DATA MASKED OR CLASSIFIED LOCATIONS.

(a) Modification to Service Records.--Not later than January 1,
2029, the Secretary of Defense shall modify the service records of
covered members to include a check box or other method to signify that
the covered member served at a covered location and would merit
additional medical screening.
(b) Hazard Screening.--
(1) In general.--During a covered examination, a covered
member shall receive--
(A) a screening to determine if such member served
at a covered location at any time during service in the
Armed Forces; and
(B) if such member served at such a location,
additional exposure-specific medical screenings and
evaluations to identify potential exposure to hazardous
substances, radiation, or other harmful occupational
and environmental hazards encountered during service in
the Armed Forces, consistent with current clinical
practice guidelines and recommendations of the
Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans
Affairs.
(2) Inclusions.--The screenings and evaluations required
under paragraph (1) may include--
(A) a targeted assessment of medical histories;
(B) a physical examination;
(C) laboratory testing;
(D) imaging studies; and
(E) other diagnostic procedures that the Secretary
determines are medically necessary.
(c) Documentation.--A health care provider shall document all
exposures identified by the provider and the results of any screenings
and evaluations conducted under subsection (b) in the permanent medical
record of the relevant covered member and ensure that relevant exposure
information is transmitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs upon
separation or retirement of such member.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered examination.--The term ``covered examination''
means--
(A) a screening conducted by a health care provider
of the Department of Defense for any covered member
prior to a permanent change of station from a covered
location; or
(B) any annual preventive health assessment of a
covered member conducted by a health care provider of
the Department.
(2) Covered location.--The term ``covered location''
means--
(A) a data masked or classified location; or
(B) a facility on the most recent list of
facilities covered under the Energy Employees
Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000
(42 U.S.C. 7384 et seq.) published in the Federal
Register by the Secretary of Energy.
(3) Covered member.--The term ``covered member'' means a
member of the Armed Forces currently serving on active duty.

SEC. 715. 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 subsection (b), the Secretary of
Defense 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.
(b) Criteria.--Services required to be provided under subsection
(a) shall meet, at a minimum, the following criteria:
(1) Breast cancer.--With respect to breast cancer
screening, if the firefighter is a female firefighter--
(A) such services shall include the provision of a
mammogram to the firefighter--
(i) if the firefighter is 40 years old to
49 years old (inclusive), not less frequently
than twice each year;
(ii) if the firefighter is 50 years old or
older, not less frequently than annually; and
(iii) as clinically indicated (without
regard to age); and
(B) in connection with the provision of a mammogram
under subparagraph (A), 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 40 years old or older, or
as clinically indicated without regard to age, such
services shall include the communication to the
firefighter of the risks and benefits of stool-based
blood testing;
(B) if the firefighter is 45 years old or older, or
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 the provision of a visual
examination or stool-based blood testing under
subparagraph (B), 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, such
services shall include 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) not less frequently than annually if the
firefighter--
(i) is 50 years old or older; or
(ii) is 40 years old or older and is a
high-risk individual; and
(B) 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.
(c) Optional Nature.--A firefighter of the Department of Defense
may opt out of the receipt of medical testing or a related service
provided under subsection (a).
(d) 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 (Public
Law 104-113; 15 U.S.C. 272 note).
(e) 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 test 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.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Firefighter.--The term ``firefighter'' means someone
whose primary job or military occupational specialty is being a
firefighter.
(2) High-risk individual.--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. DEVELOPMENT OF CAPABILITY PROTOTYPE ON SECURE ACCESS TO
HEALTH RECORD FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

(a) Capability Prototype.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop
and implement a capability prototype that is interoperable with the
electronic health record of the Department of Defense for active duty
members of the Armed Forces who receive health care from the Defense
Health Agency to digitally collect their medical records through a
covered health record platform before separating from active duty.
(b) Contracts.--
(1) Authority.--The Secretary shall seek to enter into a
contract using competitive procedures with an appropriate
entity for the provision of the covered health record platform
under the capability prototype under subsection (a).
(2) Notice of competition.--
(A) In general.--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).
(B) Open competition.--A request under subparagraph
(A) 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 is
submitted.
(c) Pilot Program on Use of Capability Prototype.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall carry out a pilot
program under which the Secretary shall assess the feasibility
and advisability of using the capability prototype developed
under subsection (a) for a period of not less than 180 days.
(2) Selection of armed forces.--The Secretary shall select
not less than one Armed Force in which to carry out the pilot
program under paragraph (1).
(3) Termination or extension of use of capability
prototype.--At the end of the period specified in paragraph
(1), the Secretary shall survey all participants in the pilot
program under such paragraph and, based on survey results,
may--
(A) terminate the capability prototype developed
and implemented under subsection (a);
(B) continue the capability prototype;
(C) expand the capability prototype; or
(D) implement the use of a covered health record
platform in the Defense Health Agency throughout the
uniformed services.
(d) Prohibition on New Appropriations.--No additional funds are
authorized to be appropriated to carry out the requirements of this
section and such requirements shall be carried out using amounts
otherwise authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense
through the Joint Incentive Fund.
(e) Briefing Required.--Not later than April 1, 2027, the Secretary
of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the capability
prototype developed and implemented under subsection (a).
(f) Covered Health Record Platform Defined.--In this section, the
term ``covered health record platform'' means a health record platform
that meets the following requirements:
(1) Has web-based and native mobile phone application
capabilities.
(2) Has the capability to store and share records with the
Department of Veterans Affairs or any other designated care
provider.
(3) Has the capability to store records in the cloud.
(4) Does not have a requirement for integration to receive
or share records.
(5) Has the capability to instantly share data based on a
combination of access key and personal identifier.
(6) Has the capability to provide secure data storage and
records transfer upon separation of a member of the Armed
Forces from active duty.
(7) Does not require a business associate agreement with
any party.
(8) Has secure data isolation with access controls.
(9) 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.

SEC. 722. INVENTORY AND ANNUAL CATCHMENT AREA ASSESSMENT OF MILITARY-
CIVILIAN HEALTH CARE PARTNERSHIPS.

(a) Centralized Inventory of Military-civilian Partnerships.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through
the Director of the Defense Health Agency, shall develop and
maintain a centralized inventory of military-civilian health
care partnerships throughout the Department of Defense.
(2) Coordination.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the
Director of the Defense Health Agency shall coordinate with the
Secretary of each military department to ensure the inventory
developed and maintained under such paragraph reflects
partnerships established and maintained by the Defense Health
Agency, the Uniformed Services University of the Health
Sciences, and the military departments.
(3) Military department responsibilities.--
(A) In general.--Each Secretary of a military
department shall develop and maintain an inventory of
military-civilian health care partnerships under the
jurisdiction of such Secretary.
(B) Inclusion in centralized inventory.--The
inventories developed under subparagraph (A) shall be
provided to the Director of the Defense Health Agency
on a recurring basis, as determined by the Secretary of
Defense, for inclusion in the centralized inventory
under paragraph (1).
(C) Use of inventories.--The inventories maintained
by the military departments under this paragraph shall
be used to inform and update the centralized inventory
maintained by the Defense Health Agency under paragraph
(1).
(4) Elements.--The inventories required under this
subsection shall include, at a minimum, the following:
(A) The type and purpose of each military-civilian
health care partnership.
(B) Participating organizations, including civilian
and other Federal partners.
(C) Geographic location and supported beneficiary
population.
(D) Resources shared, including personnel,
facilities, and funding.
(E) Duration and terms of the partnerships.
(F) Measures of performance and effectiveness of
the partnerships.
(b) Annual Catchment Area Assessment.--
(1) In general.--Not less frequently than annually, the
Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the
Defense Health Agency, shall conduct a catchment area
assessment of military-civilian health care partnerships and
resource-sharing agreements of the Department of Defense.
(2) Use of inventory.--The catchment area assessment
conducted under paragraph (1) shall be informed by the
centralized inventory developed under subsection (a), including
inputs provided by the military departments.
(3) Scope.--
(A) In general.--Each catchment area assessment
conducted under paragraph (1) shall focus on the
catchment area of a military medical treatment facility
and other related organizations.
(B) Elements.--Each catchment area assessment
conducted under paragraph (1) shall include the
following:
(i) An assessment of the extent to which
existing military-civilian health care
partnerships fulfill the intended objectives of
such partnerships, including access to care,
quality, cost-effectiveness, and medical
readiness.
(ii) An identification of gaps in care,
redundancies, or underutilized resources.
(iii) An evaluation of whether individual
partnerships should be expanded, reduced, or
maintained.
(iv) An identification of opportunities to
establish new partnerships or modify existing
agreements.
(v) Consideration of regional health care
capacity, including civilian and Federal health
care providers.
(vi) An analysis of trends that may affect
the performance or sustainability of military-
civilian health care partnerships.
(4) Metrics and benchmarks.--The Secretary of Defense shall
establish standardized metrics and benchmarks to evaluate the
performance and outcomes of military-civilian health care
partnerships assessed under this subsection.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than April 1, 2027, and annually
thereafter for the following five years, the Secretary of Defense shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives a briefing containing the results of the most recent
catchment area assessment conducted under subsection (b), which shall
include the following:
(1) A summary of the centralized inventory developed and
maintained under subsection (a).
(2) Key findings regarding the effectiveness of military-
civilian health care partnerships.
(3) An identification of any resources that are required to
ensure effective military-civilian health care partnerships.
(4) Planned actions to expand, modify, or terminate
military-civilian health care partnerships.
(5) Any recommendations for legislative or administrative
action to improve military-civilian health care collaboration.
(d) Military-civilian Health Care Partnership Defined.--In this
section, the term ``military-civilian health care partnership''
includes any agreement, contract, or arrangement between the Department
of Defense and a non-Department entity for the provision, sharing, or
coordination of health care services, personnel, training, or
resources.

SEC. 723. REQUIREMENT FOR REVIEW BEFORE ACTIONS TO DOWNSIZE, REALIGN,
OR REDUCE SCOPE OF SERVICES AT MILITARY MEDICAL TREATMENT
FACILITIES.

Section 1073d of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(g) Limitation on Actions to Downsize, Realign, or Reduce Scope
of Services.--(1) The Secretary of Defense may not carry out any action
initiated after the date of the enactment of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 to downsize, realign, or
otherwise reduce the scope of services at a military medical treatment
facility until the Secretary conducts a comprehensive review consistent
with this subsection.
``(2) A review required under paragraph (1) with respect to an
action relating to a military medical treatment facility shall include,
at a minimum, the following:
``(A) An assessment of the capacity, capability, and
readiness of local civilian health care providers to absorb
affected beneficiary populations.
``(B) An assessment of the capacity, capability, and
accessibility of facilities of the Department of Veterans
Affairs in the relevant catchment area.
``(C) An evaluation of the impact on access to care for
covered beneficiaries, including wait times, travel distances,
and specialty care availability.
``(D) An analysis of the effects on medical readiness,
including clinical workload necessary to sustain provider
skills within the armed forces.
``(E) An assessment of risks to continuity of care,
particularly for complex or chronic conditions.
``(F) Such other factors as the Secretary determines
appropriate to ensure a complete understanding of impacts on
beneficiaries and mission requirements.
``(3) The Secretary of Defense shall certify to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives that the
review required under this subsection has been completed prior to
implementing any action described in paragraph (1) and shall include a
summary of findings and a justification for the proposed action.
``(4) Not later than one year before conducting any action to
downsize, realign, or otherwise reduce the scope of services at a
military medical treatment facility, the Secretary of Defense shall
have a consultative discussion regarding such action with the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives.''.

SEC. 724. POLICY ON PROVIDER NOTIFICATION TO COMMANDERS REGARDING
IMMINENT RISK OF SUICIDE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

(a) Policy Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop and
implement a policy throughout the Department of Defense regarding the
notification of commanders when a health care provider determines that
a member of the Armed Forces is at imminent risk of suicide.
(b) Definition of Imminent Risk.--
(1) In general.--As part of the policy required under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall establish a clear and
standardized definition of ``imminent risk of suicide'' for
purposes of the military health system.
(2) Elements of definition.--The definition required under
paragraph (1) shall--
(A) be informed by evidence-based clinical
standards and suicide risk assessment practices;
(B) account for the presence of suicidal ideation,
intent, plan, access to means, and temporal proximity
of potential self-harm;
(C) distinguish between acute, immediate risk and
non-immediate or chronic suicide risk; and
(D) allow for the exercise of professional clinical
judgment in individual cases.
(c) Elements.--The policy required under subsection (a) shall--
(1) establish clear and standardized criteria for
determining when a member of the Armed Forces is at imminent
risk of suicide, consistent with evidence-based clinical
practices;
(2) require timely notification to the appropriate
commander when such a determination is made, while ensuring
that only the minimum necessary information is disclosed to
protect the privacy of the member;
(3) define the roles and responsibilities of health care
providers, commanders, and other relevant personnel in
responding to such notifications;
(4) ensure that such notifications are made in a manner
that supports the safety and well-being of the member,
including coordination of appropriate interventions and support
services;
(5) incorporate procedures to safeguard the confidentiality
of protected health information consistent with section 552a of
title 5, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Privacy
Act of 1974''), and applicable regulations of the Department of
Defense;
(6) provide guidance on documentation and accountability
for decisions relating to such notifications; and
(7) include mechanisms to ensure that such notifications do
not result in inappropriate adverse personnel actions solely on
the basis of a mental health condition.
(d) Training and Implementation.--The Secretary shall ensure that--
(1) health care providers within the military health system
receive training on the policy developed under subsection (a),
including criteria for determining imminent risk and procedures
for notification of commanders;
(2) commanders receive training on appropriate responses to
such notifications, including how to support members of the
Armed Forces while maintaining good order and discipline; and
(3) health professionals within the military health system
in patient care positions receive training on--
(A) how to respond when a member of the Armed
Forces initiates the referral process under section
1090b(e) of title 10, United States Code; and
(B) how to recognize signs indicating mental health
distress and imminent risk of suicide.
(e) Coordination.--In developing the policy required under
subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with--
(1) the Director of the Defense Health Agency;
(2) the Surgeons General of the Armed Forces; and
(3) other relevant stakeholders, as determined appropriate
by the Secretary.
(f) Briefing to Congress.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing that includes--
(1) a description of the policy developed under subsection
(a);
(2) an assessment of implementation of such policy across
the Armed Forces;
(3) a description of any identified challenges or barriers
to such implementation; and
(4) recommendations for legislative or administrative
action to improve suicide prevention efforts of the Department
of Defense.

SEC. 725. AUTHORITY OVER DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM.

Section 1073 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following:
``(c) Authority.--The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health
Affairs shall have authority over the entirety of the Defense Health
Program.''.

SEC. 726. ENTERPRISE REVENUE CYCLE IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs and the Director of
the Defense Health Agency, shall implement an enterprise-wide revenue
cycle improvement initiative (in this section referred to as the
``Initiative'') to standardize revenue cycle management processes,
strengthen governance and accountability, improve workforce capability,
and increase the accuracy, timeliness, and yield of third-party
collections and claims management across the military health system.
(b) Objectives.--The objectives of the Initiative are the
following:
(1) To establish and implement standardized revenue cycle
management processes, defined stage-by-stage accountability,
and enterprise performance standards across all military
medical treatment facilities.
(2) To improve the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness
of clinical documentation, medical coding, charge capture,
claims submission, and denial management, including through the
use of advanced analytics, automation, and robotic process
automation technologies as appropriate.
(3) To increase third-party collections yield and reduce
preventable claim denials across the military health system.
(4) To strengthen the accuracy of medical readiness
documentation, including documentation supporting deployment
eligibility determinations, disability evaluation processing,
and military provider clinical currency sustainment.
(5) To ensure interoperability with the GENESIS electronic
health record platform of the military health system to support
end-to-end revenue cycle operations and performance visibility.
(6) To establish enterprise workforce training and
certification programs to improve revenue cycle competency
across military medical treatment facilities.
(7) To provide actionable performance data and operational
feedback to markets, networks, and military medical treatment
facilities of the Defense Health Agency to improve
accountability and outcomes.
(c) Elements.--In carrying out the Initiative, the Secretary
shall--
(1) designate a senior official within the Defense Health
Agency to serve as the enterprise revenue cycle improvement
lead, with responsibility for implementation, performance
oversight, and reporting;
(2) establish enterprise-wide revenue cycle performance
standards and defined accountability for each stage of the
revenue cycle, from patient scheduling through final
collections;
(3) develop and implement enterprise performance metrics,
including leading and lagging indicators, with escalation
thresholds and corrective action requirements;
(4) implement workforce training and proficiency assessment
programs for personnel performing revenue cycle functions
across military medical treatment facilities;
(5) leverage existing investments in the GENESIS electronic
health record platform of the military health system, existing
analytics capabilities, and enterprise financial systems to
support standardized revenue cycle operations; and
(6) incorporate advanced analytics, automation, and
artificial intelligence capabilities, consistent with policies
of the Department of Defense for responsible use of artificial
intelligence, to support coding accuracy, denial prevention,
charge capture, and revenue integrity.
(d) Implementation.--
(1) Application.--The Initiative shall apply to all
military medical treatment facilities within the Defense Health
Agency.
(2) Priority.--The Secretary shall prioritize initial
implementation of the Initiative at facilities with the
greatest opportunity for improvement in revenue cycle
performance and third-party collections yield.
(3) Contracts and support.--The Secretary may enter into
contracts or other agreements using available acquisition
methods and competitive procedures, as appropriate, to obtain
specialized expertise, technology capabilities, or
implementation support necessary to carry out the Initiative.
(4) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to require the establishment of a new acquisition
program or program management office for the purpose of revenue
cycle management.
(e) Reporting.--
(1) Initial 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 Senate and the House of
Representatives a report describing--
(A) the baseline performance of military medical
treatment facilities across key revenue cycle metrics,
including days to final bill, clean claim submission
rate, preventable denial rate, coding accuracy rate,
and third-party collections yield;
(B) the enterprise revenue cycle governance
structure established under the Initiative, including
stage-by-stage accountability designations;
(C) implementation milestones and target dates for
enterprise-wide deployment; and
(D) the allocation of funds authorized for the
Initiative.
(2) Quarterly reports.--Not later than 90 days after the
submission of the initial report under paragraph (1), and
quarterly thereafter for a period of not less than two years,
the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services
of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report
describing--
(A) progress in implementing the Initiative as
compared to implementation milestones;
(B) performance improvements in the metrics
identified under paragraph (1)(A) compared to the
established baseline;
(C) the status of workforce training and
certification programs;
(D) the impact of revenue cycle accuracy
improvements on medical readiness documentation,
including any identified effects on deployment
eligibility determinations or disability evaluation
processing; and
(E) challenges, risks, and recommendations for
sustainment or expansion of the Initiative.
(f) Sunset.--This section shall terminate on the date that is three
years after the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 727. NOTIFICATION TO LICENSING AND MEDICAL BOARDS OF STATES IN
CASE OF INVESTIGATION OR MISCONDUCT.

(a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after a covered event with
respect to misconduct allegedly committed by a licensed medical
professional of the Department of Defense, the Secretary of Defense
shall notify the relevant State licensing and medical boards regarding
such misconduct.
(b) Covered Event Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
event'', with respect to a licensed medical professional of the
Department, means the date on which--
(1) an investigation that could lead to criminal charges is
started into misconduct allegedly committed by such
professional; or
(2) such professional is charged with misconduct.

SEC. 728. ADDITIONAL REVIEW OF DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS UNDER PROCESSES
AND FORMS RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDER CREDENTIALING
AND PRIVILEGING OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

(a) In General.--Section 720 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. 1094 note) is
amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections
(c) and (d), respectively;
(2) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new
subsection (b):
``(b) Additional Review Relating to Disclosure of Mental and
Behavioral Health Conditions.--Not later than 180 days after
implementing the centralized credential system established under
subsection (a)(2), the Secretary shall review all processes and forms
relating to health care provider credentialing and privileging of
covered applicants to--
``(1) identify questions, required disclosures, or other
information required to be provided by the applicant that asks
or requires the applicant to disclose mental, behavioral,
psychological, or other related health conditions of the
applicant, including requirements contained in--
``(A) applications for credentialing, peer
reference, or competency assessment; and
``(B) employee manuals, guidance, and policies of
the Department of Defense governing the requirements
for credentialing, privileging, or employment of health
care providers; and
``(2) review credentialing, peer reference, and competency
assessment forms for health care providers and make a
comparison across the military departments and the Defense
Health Agency as applicable, including a review of--
``(A) which forms require disclosure of mental,
behavioral, psychological, or other related health
conditions; and
``(B) whether such disclosure of mental,
behavioral, psychological, or other related health
conditions include past and current diagnoses and
treatment.''; and
(3) in subsection (c), as redesignated by paragraph (1)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
inserting after ``this Act,'' the following: ``and not
later than one year after implementing the centralized
credential system established under subsection
(a)(2)'';
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``review required
under subsection (a)'' and inserting ``reviews required
under subsections (a) and (b)''; and
(C) in paragraph (2), by striking ``such review''
and inserting ``such reviews''.
(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 containing the following:
(1) The findings of the review required under subsection
(b) of section 720 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. 1094 note),
as added by subsection (a)(2) of this section.
(2) A detailed plan outlining steps the Secretary has taken
or will take pursuant to such review, including a timeline for
completion of such steps.

SEC. 729. EXPANSION OF INDIVIDUAL LONGITUDINAL EXPOSURE RECORD.

(a) In General.--Section 996 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (i); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new
subsections:
``(e) Inclusion of Family Member Exposures.--The Secretary may
include in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record of a member of
the armed forces exposures experienced by family members of such member
during an accompanied tour while such member is serving on active duty,
regardless of whether the location is in the continental United States,
outside the continental United States, or a classified location.
``(f) Individual Access to Data and Updates or Corrections.--(1)
The Secretary may provide to members of the armed forces, veterans,
designated family members, and survivors password-protected access to
view data within the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record to which
the individual is authorized to view.
``(2) An individual may request an update or correction to any data
included in the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record that relates to
the individual.
``(g) Toxic Exposure Capability.--The Secretary may modify the
Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record to provide the capability to
notify an individual of a potential toxic exposure of the individual in
real time.
``(h) Preservation of Records After Death.--The Secretary may
modify the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record to preserve records
of an individual after the death of the individual for purposes of
research, survivor benefits, and disease-cluster identification.''.
(b) Full Operating Capacity.--Not later than two years after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
ensure that the Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record maintained
under section 996 of title 10, United States Code, is at full operating
capacity in accordance with the requirements and authorities under such
section, as amended by subsection (a).
(c) Report.--Not later than January 1, 2028, the Secretary of
Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives a report detailing--
(1) whether the Secretary intends to implement subsections
(e) through (h) of section 996 of title 10, United States Code,
as added by subsection (a)(2); and
(2) if the Secretary does not intend to implement any such
subsection, the recommendations of the Secretary with respect
to the implementation of such subsection.

SEC. 730. PILOT PROGRAM ON MODERNIZATION OF DRUG TESTING USING VOICE-
BASED RISK ASSESSMENT.

(a) Pilot Program Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry
out a pilot program at not more than five military installations,
representing a combined total of not less than 40,000 and not more than
50,000 active-duty members of the Armed Forces, to evaluate the use of
voice-based risk assessment technology to support targeted drug
testing.
(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the pilot program is to determine
whether automated voice-based screening tools can improve the
efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and operational readiness of the
Department of Defense's drug testing programs by enabling risk-informed
testing in place of universal urinalysis.
(c) Program Elements.--The pilot program shall--
(1) integrate voice-based automated screening technology
capable of producing real-time, individualized risk assessments
from simple yes/no questions;
(2) be executed as part of the Drug Demand Reduction
Program of the Department of Defense;
(3) assess impacts on testing volume, cost savings,
personnel time, and operational readiness;
(4) be conducted in a manner that protects individual
privacy and complies with applicable law, Department policy,
and applicable protections under section 552a of title 5,
United States Code (commonly referred to as the ``Privacy Act
of 1974''); and
(5) only be conducted if the proposed voice-based automated
screening technology or any other proposed screening technology
is scientifically validated, peer-reviewed, and legally
defensible as defined by the Secretary of Defense.
(d) Termination.--The Secretary of Defense shall determine when to
terminate the pilot program established under this section.

Subtitle C--Combat and Operational Health Support

SEC. 741. ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT DISEASE AND NON-BATTLE INJURY
SURVEILLANCE AND READINESS SYSTEM.

(a) Establishment.--Chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by inserting after section 1110b the following new section:
``Sec. 1110c. Joint Disease and Non-Battle Injury Surveillance and
Readiness System
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish and
maintain a Joint Disease and Non-Battle Injury Surveillance and
Readiness System (in this section referred to as the `Joint DNBI
System') within the Defense Health Agency to provide standardized,
interoperable, and real-time monitoring of disease and non-battle
injury across the armed forces.
``(b) Applicability.--The Joint DNBI System shall apply to--
``(1) the regular components of the armed forces;
``(2) the reserve components of the armed forces when in
Federal service; and
``(3) such other personnel of the Department of Defense as
the Secretary determines appropriate.
``(c) Elements.--The Joint DNBI System shall--
``(1) standardize definitions, metrics, and reporting
requirements for disease and non-battle injury of members of
the armed forces;
``(2) integrate with the electronic health record systems
of the Department of Defense;
``(3) integrate with readiness reporting systems and
operational reporting platforms;
``(4) provide commanders and combatant commands with near-
real-time medical situational awareness;
``(5) incorporate environmental and occupational health
surveillance data;
``(6) track lost duty days, medical evacuations, limited
duty status, and other readiness impacts attributable to
disease and non-battle injury;
``(7) integrate lessons learned with respect to infectious
disease and preventive medicine, including through overseas
medical laboratories and the Global Emerging Infectious
Surveillance program, across the armed forces; and
``(8) ensure interoperability, as appropriate, with joint,
interagency, and allied health surveillance systems.
``(d) Responsibilities.--
``(1) Secretary of defense.--The Secretary of Defense
shall--
``(A) designate a senior official within the Office
of the Secretary of Defense to oversee policy oversight
with respect to the Joint DNBI System; and
``(B) ensure adequate resourcing and cybersecurity
protections for such system.
``(2) Secretaries of the military departments.--Each
Secretary of a military department shall--
``(A) implement standardized reporting procedures
with respect to the Joint DNBI System;
``(B) ensure compliance with such system at all
command levels; and
``(C) incorporate disease and non-battle injury
metrics into readiness assessments.
``(3) Joint staff and combatant commanders.--The Joint
Staff and the commanders of the combatant commands shall
incorporate data from the Joint DNBI System into operational
risk assessments and campaign planning.
``(4) Director of the defense health agency.--The Director
of the Defense Health Agency shall--
``(A) develop the concept of operations for the
Joint DNBI System; and
``(B) implement policy guidance from the Secretary
of Defense and ensure such system achieves full
operational capability.
``(e) Privacy and Civil Liberties.--The Secretary of Defense shall
ensure that the Joint DNBI System complies with--
``(1) section 552a of title 5 (commonly known as the
`Privacy Act of 1974');
``(2) the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-191); and
``(3) all applicable cybersecurity and data protection
requirements.
``(f) Annual Briefing.--Not later than March 1 of each year
beginning in the first full fiscal year following implementation of the
Joint DNBI System, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing on trends in disease and non-battle injury
and associated readiness impacts.
``(g) Sunset.--This section shall terminate on September 30, 2032.
``(h) Disease and Non-battle Injury Defined.--In this section, the
term `disease and non-battle injury' means any medical condition not
directly attributable to hostile action, including infectious disease,
environmental exposure, occupational injury, training-related injury,
heat or cold injury, and other non-combat-related conditions affecting
readiness.''.
(b) Implementation Timeline.--The Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, issue implementing guidance for the Joint Disease
and Non-Battle Injury Surveillance and Readiness System
established under section 1110c of title 10, United States
Code, as added by subsection (a);
(2) not later than 18 months after such date of enactment,
achieve initial operating capability for such system; and
(3) not later than 36 months after such date of enactment,
achieve full operating capability for such system.
(c) Initial 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--
(1) progress of implementation of the Joint Disease and
Non-Battle Injury Surveillance and Readiness System established
under section 1110c of title 10, United States Code, as added
by subsection (a);
(2) identified capability gaps with respect to such system;
and
(3) resource requirements for such system.

SEC. 742. PRESERVATION OF DEDICATED AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION CAPABILITY
OF MEDICAL SERVICE CORPS OF THE ARMY.

(a) In General.--The Medical Service Corps of the Army shall
maintain a dedicated aeromedical evacuation capability, including
personnel, training, doctrine, and aircraft specifically configured for
aeromedical evacuation missions.
(b) Clarification of Authority.--The Secretary of the Army shall
ensure that--
(1) the aviation branch of the Army has the authority to
organize, train, and equip aviation assets in accordance with
operational requirements; and
(2) the medical department of the Army, under the authority
delegated to such department by the Surgeon General of the
Army, has the authority for medical command and control,
patient care responsibilities, and clinical standards for
aeromedical evacuation operations.
(c) Elements of Capability.--The Secretary of the Army shall
maintain the capability required under subsection (a)--
(1) in alignment with the sufficiency analysis of the
Surgeon General of the Army;
(2) consistent with medical evacuation doctrine and
operational planning assumptions of the Army; and
(3) in support of--
(A) the commanders of the combatant commands;
(B) contingency operations and operational plans;
(C) civil authorities;
(D) chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear
response force missions;
(E) humanitarian assistance and disaster response
operations; and
(F) garrison emergency medical response operations
at installations of the Department of Defense.
(d) Change in Structure.--
(1) In general.--The capability required under subsection
(a) shall remain a distinct component within the Medical
Service Corps of the Army and may not be restructured into
general-purpose aviation elements or dual-use configurations
without prior notification to the congressional defense
committees, which shall--
(A) be accompanied by a formal risk assessment on--
(i) operational medical readiness of the
Medical Service Corps; and
(ii) readiness of the Medical Service Corps
to support the joint force and missions
specified under subsection (c)(3); and
(B) contain a report that--
(i) is based on the force structure
authorizations outlined in the most current
Army Structure Message;
(ii) is informed by the most current Total
Army Analysis approved by the Secretary of the
Army; and
(iii) does not propose or assume any
changes to the aircraft authorizations
reflected in the documents specified in clauses
(i) and (ii).
(2) Operational medical requirements and joint force
needs.--Any adjustments made to the force structure of the
aeromedical evacuation capability of the Army must account for
operational medical requirements and joint force needs where
the Surgeon General of the Army retains authority over the
medical force structure, staffing, clinical oversight, and
doctrinal development for aeromedical evacuation units.
(e) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect on the date
that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to prohibit augmentation of military patient movement
operations with combatant, commercial, or allied assets in contingency
or humanitarian operations, as determined necessary by the Secretary of
Defense.

SEC. 743. ESTABLISHMENT OF PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM BETWEEN UNITED STATES,
INDO-PACIFIC REGION, AND ARCTIC REGION FOR MILITARY
TRAUMA CARE, DISEASE AND NON-BATTLE INJURY, HEALTH
SYSTEMS SUPPORT, AND RESEARCH.

(a) In General.--Not later than June 1, 2027, the Secretary of
Defense, working in coordination with the commanders of the appropriate
combatant commands, shall seek to enter into a partnership with
appropriate governmental counterparts in the Indo-Pacific and Arctic
regions to establish a joint program focused on military trauma care
and research.
(b) Elements.--The program required under subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) The sharing of relevant lessons learned in combat
casualty care derived from prior conflicts.
(2) The conduct of joint conferences, symposia, and
professional exchange programs involving military medical
professionals from the United States and partner nations in the
Indo-Pacific and Arctic regions.
(3) Collaboration on matters related to health policy,
health administration, and medical logistics, including medical
supplies and equipment, through structured knowledge exchanges.
(4) The conduct of joint research and development
initiatives addressing the health effects of new and emerging
weapons and methods of warfare.
(5) The establishment of agreements with military medical
schools in the Indo-Pacific and Arctic regions to support
reciprocal education programs under which--
(A) students of the Uniformed Services University
of the Health Sciences receive specialized military
medical instruction at participating military medical
schools in the Indo-Pacific and Arctic regions; and
(B) military medical personnel from partner nations
in the Indo-Pacific and Arctic regions receive
specialized military medical instruction at the
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences,
consistent with section 2114(f) of title 10, United
States Code.
(6) The provision of assistance to partner nations in the
Indo-Pacific and Arctic regions to support the development,
sustainment, and modernization of combat casualty care systems
and programs.
(7) Coordination, through the Joint Trauma System of the
Defense Health Agency, of trauma care doctrine, data
collection, performance improvement, and clinical best
practices with the armed forces and military medical services
of partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and Arctic regions, in
coordination with United States Indo-Pacific Command, United
States Northern Command, and United States European Command.
(8) The provision of training to the armed forces of
partner nations in the Indo-Pacific and Arctic regions in the
following areas:
(A) Health effects and medical response related to
chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and
explosive weapons.
(B) Trauma care.
(C) Preventive medicine and infectious disease.
(D) Post-traumatic stress disorder.
(E) Suicide prevention.
(F) Traumatic brain injury.
(G) Medical and health intelligence.
(H) Health policy and administration.
(9) The maintenance of a list of critical medical supplies
and equipment required to support program objectives and
regional readiness.
(10) Such other activities or program elements as the
Secretary of Defense determines appropriate to advance the
purposes of this section.

SEC. 744. AERIAL TRANSPORT AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-WIDE CAPABILITY
FOR HIGH-CONSEQUENCE INFECTIOUS DISEASES.

(a) In General.--Not later than September 30, 2027, the Secretary
of Defense shall establish, sustain, and resource a program to provide
for the safe, long-range aerial transport of personnel of the
Department of Defense known to be or suspected of being infected by a
high-consequence infectious disease.
(b) Aeromedical Evacuation Component of Infectious Disease Response
Capability.--The program required under subsection (a) shall serve as
the aeromedical evacuation component of a capability of the Department
for high-consequence infectious disease response that supports
independent military operations of the Department and integration with
Federal, State, local, civilian, and academic partners.
(c) Program Requirements.--In establishing and sustaining the
program required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall--
(1) develop and maintain curriculum and identify qualified
instructors to train and certify military and civilian medical
personnel on procedures associated with the safe, long-range
aerial transport of patients with infectious diseases;
(2) establish and periodically update medical care
standards, infection prevention and control measures, and
operational safety protocols necessary to maximize patient
survival and minimize infection risk to aircrew, medical
personnel, and support personnel;
(3) serve as the joint force advocate and executive agent
for aerial transport of personnel with high-consequence
infectious diseases within the Department;
(4) establish standards, sustainment requirements, and
lifecycle management processes for personal protective
equipment, transport isolation systems, and associated medical
equipment used in transporting infected patients;
(5) develop joint doctrine, concepts of operation, and
medical force requirements necessary to support a Department-
wide high-consequence infectious disease capability, including
patient movement, definitive care, and integration across the
continuum of care;
(6) inform the organization, training, and equipping of
specialized, organized teams capable of conducting high-
consequence infectious disease patient movement and care in
operational, austere, and strategic environments;
(7) support interoperability and operational integration
with Federal, State, local, civilian, and academic partners to
enable coordinated response to tactical incidents, large-scale
contingencies, and research activities related to emerging and
future infectious disease threats; and
(8) identify capability gaps and support research,
development, testing, and evaluation of medical
countermeasures, transport systems, protective equipment, and
operational procedures necessary to improve survivability,
safety, and mission effectiveness in high-consequence
infectious disease operations.
(d) Enterprise Doctrine and Oversight.--The Secretary shall develop
and maintain doctrine and policy throughout the Department to guide the
development, fielding, sustainment, and employment of high-consequence
infectious disease response capabilities across the Department.

SEC. 745. REQUIREMENT FOR ANNUAL LARGE-SCALE COMBAT CASUALTY ESTIMATION
REPORT.

(a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to ensure that the
Department of Defense, in coordination with the Joint Staff Surgeon and
the Director of the Defense Health Agency, maintains accurate,
comprehensive, and validated estimates of potential casualties in major
combat operations to inform readiness, medical planning, and policy
decisions.
(b) Report Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until
September 30, 2032, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report on projected casualties of the Armed
Forces in large-scale combat operations.
(2) Frequency.--Reports under paragraph (1) may be required
more frequently upon request of the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
(c) Coordination.--Each report required under subsection (b) shall
be prepared in coordination with--
(1) the Joint Staff Surgeon;
(2) the Director of the Defense Health Agency; and
(3) the Surgeon General of each military department.
(d) Content of Report.--Each report required under subsection (b)
shall include, at a minimum, the following:
(1) Projected casualty estimates (including those killed,
wounded, and missing and including non-battle injuries) for
major combat scenarios consistent with the national defense
strategy required under section 113(g) of title 10, United
States Code, and joint operational planning assumptions.
(2) An assessment of the capacity of the medical system,
including--
(A) deployable hospital beds, evacuation assets,
and blood supply;
(B) trauma team and medical personnel availability;
and
(C) contingency staffing plans under mass casualty
scenarios.
(3) A force health protection capability assessment,
including preventive medicine, immunization, and disease
outbreak mitigation plans.
(4) A joint trauma system integration assessment, including
lessons learned and expected survivability outcomes under
projected casualty scenarios.
(5) An identification of data sources and methodology,
including assumptions, models, and validation procedures used
to generate casualty estimates.
(6) A description of gaps in capabilities and an
identification of recommendations, including recommendations
for resource or policy requirements, to mitigate projected
shortfalls.
(e) Form of Report.--
(1) In general.--Each report required under subsection (b)
shall be submitted in classified form, with a summary in
unclassified form suitable for congressional oversight.
(2) Protection of classified data.--The Secretary of
Defense shall ensure that classified data included in a report
submitted under subsection (b) is properly safeguarded and that
methodologies are appropriately documented for internal and
congressional review.

SEC. 746. REPORT ON THE ORGANIZATION, PERFORMANCE, AND STANDARDIZATION
OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE.

(a) Report Required.--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 organization, oversight, capabilities,
and performance of emergency medical services across military
installations.
(b) Matters To Be Included.--The report required under subsection
(a) shall include the following:
(1) Organizational structure.--A description of the current
organizational structure responsible for providing emergency
medical services across military installations, including the
roles of--
(A) the Secretary of Defense;
(B) the Secretary of each military department;
(C) the Director of the Defense Health Agency;
(D) installation commanders;
(E) fire and emergency services organizations; and
(F) military medical treatment facilities.
(2) Assessment of emergency medical services
capabilities.--An assessment of emergency medical services
capabilities at military installations, including--
(A) the number and distribution of emergency
medical services response units;
(B) ambulance capabilities and equipment levels;
(C) staffing levels and certification levels of
emergency medical personnel;
(D) availability of advanced life support services;
(E) integration with military medical treatment
facilities and local civilian hospitals; and
(F) an evaluation of systems used to track naloxone
distribution, including--
(i) the degree of integration of such
tracking systems between emergency medical
services reporting systems and medical record
systems;
(ii) procedures for documenting naloxone
administration during emergency responses; and
(iii) recommendations for establishing a
standardized Department-wide tracking
framework.
(3) Performance metrics.--Standardized performance metrics
for emergency medical services operations across military
installations, including--
(A) response-time metrics, including--
(i) the average dispatch-to-arrival
response time;
(ii) the percentage of emergency calls with
arrival on scene within eight minutes; and
(iii) the time from arrival on scene to
patient contact;
(B) patient care metrics, including--
(i) cardiac arrest survival rates;
(ii) time to first defibrillation during
cardiac arrest events;
(iii) trauma stabilization and transport
intervals; and
(iv) adherence to established pre-hospital
clinical protocols;
(C) operational capacity metrics, including--
(i) the number of available ambulances per
installation population;
(ii) the availability of advanced life
support capabilities; and
(iii) emergency medical services coverage
areas and response zones; and
(D) personnel-readiness metrics, including--
(i) certification levels of emergency
medical technicians and paramedics;
(ii) training completion rates; and
(iii) participation in joint emergency
response exercises.
(4) Automated external defibrillator assessment.--An
evaluation of the deployment and readiness of automated
external defibrillator devices across military installations,
including--
(A) the number and distribution of such devices;
(B) identification of high-traffic locations where
such devices are deployed;
(C) maintenance and inspection compliance rates for
such devices;
(D) training levels for personnel in
cardiopulmonary resuscitation and usage of such
devices;
(E) the usage of such devices in training and
physical fitness evolutions; and
(F) response outcomes for cardiac emergencies in
which such devices were used.
(5) Integration with civilian emergency systems.--An
assessment of coordination between installation emergency
medical services systems and State or local emergency response
systems, including--
(A) mutual aid agreements;
(B) interoperable communications systems;
(C) joint training and response exercises; and
(D) procedures for patient transport to civilian
medical facilities.
(6) Resource and capability gaps.--Identification of any
capability gaps or resource deficiencies affecting emergency
medical services operations, including--
(A) personnel shortages;
(B) equipment or ambulance shortfalls;
(C) deficiencies in placement or maintenance of
automated external defibrillator devices;
(D) limitations affecting response times; and
(E) funding challenges.
(7) Recommendations.--Recommendations of the Secretary of
Defense regarding--
(A) the development of emergency medical services
standards throughout the Department of Defense;
(B) improvements to emergency response performance;
(C) enhanced automated external defibrillator
device deployment and cardiac emergency preparedness;
(D) standardized funding within one organization of
the Department;
(E) legislative or administrative actions necessary
to standardize emergency medical services operations
across the Department; and
(F) other matters that are relevant to standardized
emergency medical services and usage of automated
external defibrillator devices.
(c) Briefing Requirement.--Not later than 30 days after submission
of the report required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense
shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives a briefing on the findings and recommendations
contained in the report.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Emergency medical services.--The term ``emergency
medical services'' means pre-hospital emergency medical care
and patient transport provided by trained personnel in response
to medical emergencies.
(2) Military installation.--The term ``military
installation'' has the meaning given that term in section
2801(c) of title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 747. EXPANSION OF HEALTH CARE LICENSE PORTABILITY FOR MEDICAL
PROVIDERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD.

Section 1094(d)(3)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``or duty under'' and inserting ``or duty--
``(i) under'';
(2) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``;
or''; and
(3) adding at the end the following:
``(ii) under title 32 when providing care to a
member of the uniformed services.''.

SEC. 748. JOINT FORCES MEDICAL CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT AND
STANDARDIZATION.

(a) Process Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination
with the Secretary of each military department, the Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Director of the Defense Health Agency,
shall develop a process to establish required joint force medical
capabilities for members of the Armed Forces that meet the operational
planning requirements of the combatant commands.
(b) Process Elements.--The process developed under subsection (a)
shall include the following:
(1) A joint medical estimate to determine the medical
requirements for managing members of the Armed Forces who are
wounded, ill, or injured during military operations, including
with respect to environmental health, public health, health
treats, force health protection, and medical material and
supply chain risks.
(2) The development of a joint concept of health service
support, which shall include a listing of the capabilities
(including medical intelligence, blood support, education, and
training) required by the defense health and medical enterprise
to support the complexities of the future battlespace aligned
against the roles of care.
(3) A process to review and revise military health related
mission essential tasks in order to ensure that such tasks are
aligned with military medical knowledge, skills, abilities,
education, and training.
(4) A process to standardize the interoperability of
medical equipment and capabilities to support the joint force.
(5) A process to collect and evaluate operational medical
lessons of the Department of Defense--
(A) learned through use of the Joint Lessons
Learned Information System; or
(B) by leveraging information available through the
Joint Trauma System of the Defense Health Agency,
process improvement systems, Trauma Registry of the
Department of Defense, and other information systems as
appropriate.
(6) A process to incorporate operational medical lessons
learned into the joint medical estimate.
(7) A process to incorporate operational medical lessons
learned into the Universal Joint Task List, the Mission
Essential Task Lists of each military department, and the Joint
Mission Essential Task List.
(8) A process to incorporate operational medical lessons
learned into enlisted medical education and training,
undergraduate medical education, and graduate medical
education.
(c) Annual Briefing Required.--Not later than April 1 of each year
through 2031, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees
on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
briefing on the process required under subsection (a).
(d) Roles of Care Defined.--In this section, the term ``roles of
care'' means the standardized levels of medical capability provided to
wounded, ill, or injured personnel of the Armed Forces as such
personnel move through the military health system from the point of
injury to definitive treatment and rehabilitation.
(e) Repeal of Superseded Authority.--Section 732 of the John S.
McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public
Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1817) is repealed.

SEC. 749. EXPANSION OF AUTHORITIES TO ENABLE INTEROPERABILITY AMONG
MILITARY HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS OF THE UNITED STATES
AND PARTNER COUNTRIES.

(a) Licensure Requirement for Health-care Professionals.--Section
1094(e)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as subparagraph (J);
and
(2) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following new
subparagraphs:
``(E) Japan.
``(F) The Republic of Korea.
``(G) France.
``(H) Germany.
``(I) Qatar.''.
(b) Exchange of Defense Personnel Between United States and
Friendly Foreign Countries.--Section 311 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph
(4); and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following
new paragraph:
``(3)(A) Subject to certification under subparagraph (B), an
agreement for the exchange of health care professionals may provide for
assignment of Department of Defense personnel to perform authorized
Federal duties in foreign military medical facilities or operational
platforms.
``(B) In carrying out subparagraph (A), the commander of the
appropriate geographic combatant command, or an authorized designee,
following a review of applicable international agreements, national
laws, and regulations, shall certify that sufficient mitigation of
criminal and civil liability for health care professionals exists in
the location in which authorized Federal duties are to be performed.'';
and
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) by striking ``In the case of'' and inserting
``(1) In the case of''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) An agreement for the exchange of health care professionals is
subject to licensure requirements as defined in section 1094 of this
title.''.

SEC. 750. TASK FORCE ON INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS FOR INDO-PACIFIC
MEDICAL PARTNERSHIPS.

(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with
the Secretary of State, shall establish a task force responsible for
securing and negotiating the international agreements required to
implement the Indo-Pacific Medical Readiness Program established under
section 735 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
118-159; 10 U.S.C. 1074 note) to ensure the Armed Forces of the United
States can partner with foreign medical facilities during peacetime and
wartime operations for military medical care, casualty evacuation, and
storage relevant to military medical preparedness (in this section
referred to as the ``task force'').
(b) Lead and Participants.--
(1) Lead.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall designate
a senior official from the Office of the Secretary of Defense
to lead and coordinate the activities of the task force.
(2) Participants.--Participants in the task force shall
include senior representatives from the following:
(A) The Joint Staff.
(B) Relevant combatant commands.
(C) Each military department.
(D) The Department of State.
(E) The Defense Health Agency.
(F) The Defense Logistics Agency.
(c) Duties.--The duties of the task force shall include the
following:
(1) Identifying the possible foreign governments and
medical facilities that could meet the priority requirements in
the contingency and operational plans of the United States
Indo-Pacific Command.
(2) Reviewing existing United States agreements with those
foreign governments for medical readiness and identifying
necessary expansions or adjustments to ensure that the
Department of Defense can leverage medical facilities to carry
out those requirements.
(3) Agreeing on a priority target list of foreign
governments for diplomatic outreach and developing a diplomatic
plan between the Department of Defense and the Department of
State for each country, in consultation with the local United
States mission with responsibility for the bilateral
relationship.
(4) Coordinating outreach to foreign governments and
foreign companies to develop or adjust medical readiness
agreements as needed, in consultation with the local United
States mission with responsibility for the bilateral
relationship.
(d) Interim Progress Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the task force shall submit to Congress a
progress report that--
(1) indicates the senior official designated under
subsection (b)(1);
(2) details a list of priority foreign governments with
which the task force intends to expand cooperation and, for
each such government--
(A) the type of desired cooperation with foreign
medical facilities under the jurisdiction of such
government;
(B) existing medical readiness agreement frameworks
with such government; and
(C) barriers to implementing the medical readiness
program under section 735 of the Servicemember Quality
of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C.
1074 note) with such government; and
(3) a strategy and plan for overcoming those barriers by
not later than March 2027.

SEC. 751. PILOT PROGRAM FOR INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL MEDICAL DATA SHARING.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop a pilot
health information technology platform (in this section referred to as
the ``platform'') that can function across military and civilian
medical facilities in the United States and foreign countries in the
area of operations of the United States Indo-Pacific Command in
accordance with the medical readiness program established under section
735 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10
U.S.C. 1074 note).
(b) Consultation.--In developing the platform, the Secretary shall
consult with the respective stakeholders, including the Commander of
United States Indo-Pacific Command, the Assistant Secretary of Defense
of Health Affairs, the Director of the Defense Health Agency, the
Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of State, health
care providers of the Department of Defense, entities in the business
of health data management or maintenance of electronic health records,
and other relevant stakeholders in the United States.
(c) Lessons Learned.--In developing the platform, the Secretary
should consider best practices developed by the European Union in
refining the European Union Early Warning and Response System for
medical data-sharing to support wounded Ukrainians during the Russian-
Ukrainian War.
(d) Available Patient Information.--The Secretary shall ensure
elements of patient information included in the platform are
appropriate to support timely medical care for members of the Armed
Forces and citizens of the United States located in the Indo-Pacific
region in the event of a crisis or conflict.
(e) Compliance and Security.--The Secretary will strive to ensure
that the platform--
(1) is developed with the goal of adhering to applicable
privacy and security standards for health information, while
establishing a clear framework for data handling that
distinguishes between Armed Forces personnel and civilians to
ensure appropriate data sharing for military operations and to
protect civilian privacy;
(2) promotes the secure, seamless, and accurate exchange of
critical electronic health information by aligning with modern
interoperability standards and discouraging information
blocking;
(3) incorporates a risk-based approach for health
technologies to foster innovation while protecting patient
safety;
(4) utilizes certified health information technology where
feasible to ensure robust privacy and security protections;
(5) is usable by health care providers in multiple
countries and facilitates the exchange of both structured and
unstructured electronic health information in compliance with
best cybersecurity practices with respect to maintaining
patient privacy and confidentiality, maintaining system
integrity, securing individual access through encryption and
security, and enhancing data availability, including--
(A) the ability to securely aggregate, secure, and
exchange information developed and housed on partner
systems that do not meet all Department of Defense
cybersecurity requirements; and
(B) the use of technologies that protect data at
rest, in transit, and in use, such as confidential
computing, to the maximum extent practicable;
(6) establishes shared and documented rules, as part of a
defined governance structure, for which and to what extent
individuals and entities obtain and maintain access to the
platform, which may include--
(A) a federated identity, credentialing, and access
management system to ensure appropriate personnel from
Federal and mission partner entities can securely
access information; and
(B) a mechanism to adopt and integrate unique
patient identifiers used by mission partners to ensure
accurate patient tracking, identification, and
matching;
(7) provides a mechanism by which health data and
information of patients are available in multiple languages
relevant to the Indo-Pacific region in a timely manner for use
in urgent medical care, utilizing structured and computable
data formats where feasible;
(8) is easily usable by health care providers in multiple
countries and facilitates the exchange of both structured and
unstructured electronic health information; and
(9) can be used in multiple environments, such as across
computers, laptops, mobile devices, instances where there is
low internet bandwidth, and when in contested environments.
(f) Plan.--
(1) In general.--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 Senate and the House of
Representatives a plan for establishing the platform.
(2) Elements.--The plan submitted under paragraph (1) shall
include the following elements:
(A) The proposed list of the medical facilities
within the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility at which
the first iteration of the platform may be used.
(B) A working group, including key stakeholders,
established to ensure the platform is in pursuit of
compliance under subsection (e), and a strategy for
managing any necessary exemptions from certain
requirements that could otherwise impede patient care
during a crisis.
(C) A proposed timeline for development and
deployment of the platform.
(D) A working group established to enable strategy
for establishing a data governance structure, a
federated identity management system, and a potential
unique patient identifier mechanism as described in
subsection (e)(6).
(g) Report.--Not later than one year after the deployment of the
platform under subsection (f)(2)(C), the Secretary shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report on the performance of the platform and
recommendations on further refinement and utility of the platform. The
report shall specifically assess the platform's effectiveness in
addressing known interoperability gaps, avoiding blocking information
as mandated by the Cures Act, accommodating civilian partner
integrations under HIPAA, and overcoming cybersecurity challenges
identified in relevant Department of Defense studies.

Subtitle D--Reports and Other Matters

SEC. 761. REVIEW OF CHAPERONE POLICIES WITHIN FACILITIES OF THE DEFENSE
HEALTH AGENCY.

(a) Review.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Director of the Defense Health Agency shall review the
compliance by all facilities of the Defense Health Agency with
chaperone policies required by the policy memorandum of the Defense
Health Agency dated December 15, 2025, and titled ``Chaperones/Standbys
within Defense Health Agency Facilities'' (DHA-Policy Memorandum 25-
020).
(b) Facilities in Noncompliance.--In carrying out the review under
subsection (a), the Director shall--
(1) identify facilities that are not in compliance with the
memorandum specified in such paragraph; and
(2) not later than seven days after identifying a facility
under paragraph (1), submit to Congress resources necessary to
verify such compliance.
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Director shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report
containing the following:
(1) The findings of the review under subsection (a).
(2) A detailed plan outlining steps the Director has taken
or will take pursuant to such review, including a timeline for
completion of such steps.
(3) An evaluation of resourcing constraints of the Defense
Health Agency in ensuring compliance with the memorandum
specified under such subsection.
(4) A detailed plan outlining additional formalized
guidance with respect to the provision of chaperones for
sensitive medical examinations to be provided through policy
instructions of the Defense Health Agency.
(5) A mechanism for monitoring the effectiveness of the
policies contained within such memorandum on an ongoing basis,
to include establishing routine inspections and collecting data
to assess compliance by facilities of the Defense Health Agency
with such memorandum.
(6) An assessment of how existing law affects the provision
of chaperones for sensitive medical examinations.
(7) Recommendations for changes to relevant law to more
effectively implement the policies contained within such
memorandum.

SEC. 762. UNFUNDED PRIORITIES REPORT OF THE DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY.

(a) Annual Report.--Not later than 10 days after the date on which
the budget of the President for a fiscal year is submitted to Congress
pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, the Director
of the Defense Health Agency shall submit to the Secretary of Defense,
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the congressional
defense committees a report on the unfunded priorities of the Defense
Health Agency.
(b) Elements.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall
specify, for each unfunded priority covered by such report, the
following:
(1) A summary description of such priority, including the
objectives outlined in the national defense strategy required
under section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code, and the
National Military Strategy required under section 153(b) of
such title to be advanced if such priority is funded (whether
in whole or in part).
(2) The additional amount of funds recommended in
connection with the objectives under paragraph (1).
(3) Account information with respect to such priority,
including the following (as applicable):
(A) Line Item Number (LIN) for applicable
procurement accounts.
(B) Program Element (PE) number for applicable
research, development, test, and evaluation accounts.
(C) Sub-activity group (SAG) for applicable
operation and maintenance accounts.
(4) A detailed assessment of each specific risk that would
be reduced in executing the national defense strategy required
under section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code, and the
National Military Strategy required under section 153(b) of
such title if such priority is funded (whether in whole or in
part).
(5) The requirement to be addressed by the unfunded
priority.
(6) The reason funding for the priority was not included in
the budget of the President.
(7) A description of any funding provided for the
requirement for the current and preceding fiscal year.
(8) An assessment of the effect that providing funding for
the priority would have on the future-years defense program
submitted to Congress under section 221 of title 10, United
States Code.
(c) Prioritization of Priorities.--Each report required under
subsection (a) shall present the unfunded priorities covered by such
report as follows:
(1) In overall order of urgency of priority according to
the amount of risk reduced.
(2) In overall order of urgency of priority among unfunded
priorities (other than covered military construction projects).
(3) In overall order of urgency of priority among covered
military construction projects.
(d) Sunset.--This section shall terminate on the date that is five
years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered military construction project.--The term
``covered military construction project'', with respect to a
fiscal year, means a military construction project that--
(A) is included in any fiscal year of the future-
years defense program under section 221 of title 10,
United States Code, that is submitted in connection
with the budget of the President for the fiscal year
and is executable in the fiscal year; or
(B) is considered by the commander of a combatant
command to be an urgent need and is executable in the
fiscal year.
(2) Unfunded priority.--The term ``unfunded priority'',
with respect to a fiscal year, means a program, activity, or
mission requirement, including a covered military construction
project, that--
(A) is not funded in the budget of the President
for the fiscal year as submitted to Congress pursuant
to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code;
(B) is necessary to fulfill a requirement
associated with an operational or contingency plan of a
combatant command or other validated requirement; and
(C) would have been recommended for funding through
the budget specified in subparagraph (A) by the officer
submitting the report required by subsection (a) in
connection with the budget if--
(i) additional resources had been available
for the budget to fund the program, activity,
or mission requirement; or
(ii) the program, activity, or mission
requirement had emerged before the budget was
formulated.

SEC. 763. EVALUATION OF CERTAIN RESEARCH RELATED TO MENOPAUSE,
PERIMENOPAUSE, OR MID-LIFE WOMEN'S HEALTH.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall evaluate--
(1) the results of completed research related to menopause,
perimenopause, or mid-life women's health among women who are
members of the Armed Forces;
(2) the status of such research that is ongoing;
(3) any gaps in knowledge and research on--
(A) treatments for menopause-related symptoms,
including hormone and non-hormone treatments;
(B) the safety and effectiveness of treatments for
menopause-related symptoms;
(C) the relation of service in the Armed Forces to
perimenopause and menopause and the impact of such
service on perimenopause and menopause;
(D) the effect of combat roles on symptoms relating
to perimenopause and menopause, including exposure to
burn pits, toxic chemicals, and perfluoroalkyl and
polyfluoroalkyl substances (commonly known as
``PFAS''); and
(E) the impact of perimenopause and menopause on
the mental health of women who are members of the Armed
Forces;
(4) the availability of and uptake of professional training
resources for covered providers relating to mid-life women's
health with respect to the care, treatment, and management of
perimenopause and menopausal symptoms, and related support
services; and
(5) the availability of and uptake of treatments for women
who are members of the Armed Forces who are experiencing
perimenopause or menopause.
(b) Report; Strategic Plan.--Not later than January 31, 2028, the
Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a report containing--
(1) the findings of the evaluation conducted under
subsection (a);
(2) recommendations for improving professional training
resources described in subsection (a)(4) for covered providers;
and
(3) a strategic plan that--
(A) resolves the gaps in knowledge and research
identified in the report; and
(B) identifies topics in need of further research
relating to potential treatments for menopause-related
symptoms of women who are members of the Armed Forces.
(c) Nonduplication and Supplementation of Efforts.--In carrying out
activities under this section, the Secretary shall ensure that such
activities minimize duplication and supplement, not supplant, existing
information-sharing efforts with the Department of Veterans Affairs and
the Department of Health and Human Services.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered provider.--The term ``covered provider'' means
a health care provider employed by the Department of Defense.
(2) Menopause.--The term ``menopause'' means the stage of a
woman's life--
(A) when menstrual periods stop permanently and she
can no longer get pregnant; and
(B) that is not a disease state, but a normal part
of aging for women.
(3) Mid-life.--The term ``mid-life'' means a life stage
that--
(A) coincides with the menopausal transition in
women, which may be physical or emotional;
(B) encompasses the late reproductive age, which
can begin at approximately 35 years of age, to the late
postmenopausal stages of reproductive aging, which can
extend to approximately 65 years of age; and
(C) often marks the onset of many chronic diseases.
(4) Perimenopause.--The term ``perimenopause'' means the
time during a woman's life when levels of the hormone estrogen
fall unevenly in a woman's body and is also called the
menopausal transition.
(5) Postmenopausal.--The term ``postmenopausal'' means the
stage of a woman's life after a woman has been without a
menstrual period for 12 months that lasts for the rest of a
woman's life and reflects a time when women are at increased
risk for osteoporosis and heart disease.

SEC. 764. NOTIFICATION OF MATERIAL FAILURE AT MILITARY MEDICAL
TREATMENT FACILITIES AFFECTING PATIENT CARE.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall notify the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives not later than 30 days after the date on which a
material failure affects patient care in an operating room, critical
care unit, intensive care unit, or emergency department at a military
medical treatment facility.
(b) Elements.--Each notification under subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) The name and location of the military medical treatment
facility.
(2) A description of the operating room, critical care
unit, intensive care unit, or emergency department affected and
the scope of any shutdown.
(3) The reason for any shutdown, including whether the
shutdown is planned or unplanned.
(4) The date on which any shutdown began or is expected to
begin and the anticipated duration.
(5) The number and types of surgical procedures, bed days,
and encounters affected.
(6) A description of mitigation measures to ensure
continuity of care, including use of other military medical
treatment facilities or civilian providers.
(7) An assessment of the impact on patient safety and
access to care.
(8) The cost and funding source of any needed repairs and
maintenance.
(c) Briefing Required.--Not later than May 1, 2027, and not less
frequently than quarterly thereafter for the following three years, the
Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on--
(1) for the period covered by the briefing, the aggregated
data on notifications provided under subsection (a);
(2) the funding and source of funding available to mitigate
material failures in military medical treatment facilities; and
(3) such recommendations for legislative changes or other
pertinent matters as the Secretary considers appropriate.

SEC. 765. STUDY ON MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM.

(a) Study.--
(1) In general.--Not later than June 1, 2027, the Secretary
of Defense shall seek to enter into a contract or other
agreement with a federally funded research and development
center pursuant to which the center shall carry out a study on
the military health system.
(2) Elements.--The study required under paragraph (1) shall
include--
(A) an analysis of the sufficiency of the military
health system--
(i) to provide combat casualty care and
force health protection to ensure the
preservation of the joint force;
(ii) to achieve its goals of ensuring the
health and fitness of members of the Armed
Forces;
(iii) to meet the needs of the combatant
commands in a large scale combat operation;
(iv) to conduct pandemic response;
(v) through military and civilian medical
doctors and other health care providers and
administrators, to provide forward-deployed
medical care during sustained armed conflict;
and
(vi) to provide a world-class health care
benefit to members of the Armed Forces, former
members of the Armed Forces, and their
dependents.
(B) an in-depth analysis of future options for the
military health system, including--
(i) maintaining the TRICARE program with
its structure as of the date of the enactment
of this Act using large managed care support
contractors offering provider networks under
the military health system;
(ii) creating a marketplace of plans under
the TRICARE program analogous to the Federal
Employee Health Benefit Plan under chapter 89
of title 5, United States Code;
(iii) eliminating large managed care
support contracts and requiring health care
providers to accept beneficiaries enrolled in
the TRICARE program as a condition of
participating in the Medicare program under
title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42
U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) or directly establishing a
network of providers without the use of a
managed care support contractor;
(iv) the integration of the military health
system managed care support contract with the
community care model of the Department of
Veterans Affairs; and
(v) any other viable model for health
coverage that accomplishes the goals in
subparagraph (A); and
(C) recommendations for the future of the military
health system, including policy and statutory changes.
(b) Requirements.--Each option assessed under subsection (a)(2)(B)
shall include--
(1) an analysis of the viability of incorporating such
option into the direct care system of health care facilities
and providers of the Department of Defense, and any possible
risks to the effectiveness of such direct care system;
(2) cost assessments; and
(3) the application of game theory and other strategic
analytical methods to model and assess the anticipated behavior
and incentives of key stakeholders, including health care
providers, beneficiaries, managed care contractors, and Federal
health programs, under such option.
(c) Report to Secretary.--The federally funded research and
development center that carries out the study under subsection (a)
shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report on the results of
such study.
(d) Reports and Briefings to Congress.--Not later than March 1,
2028, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives an unaltered copy of
the report received by the Secretary under subsection (c),
which shall include--
(A) a detailed explanation of the strategy,
methodology, assumptions, and economic analysis used to
conduct the study under subsection (a), including any
force shaping constructs, scenarios, and assumptions
used as a part of such study; and
(B) an assessment of operational risk based on the
risk management classifications of the Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff set forth in the Joint Risk
Analysis and Methodology on October 12, 2021 (Joint
Staff Manual 3105.01A), or successor manual; and
(2) provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the
results of such study.

SEC. 766. ESTABLISHMENT OF WARFIGHTER PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
INITIATIVE, TOTAL FORCE FITNESS.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
Secretaries concerned, shall establish a comprehensive initiative for
warfighter performance optimization to be known as the ``Warfighter
Performance Optimization Initiative'' (in this section referred to as
the ``Initiative''), within which the Total Force Fitness (TFF) program
shall serve as the foundational framework for improving readiness,
resilience, and lethality across the Armed Forces. The Initiative shall
be housed under the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs.
(b) Definitions.--
(1) Warfighter performance optimization; wpo.--The terms
``Warfighter Performance Optimization''and ``WPO'' mean a
Department-wide initiative to integrate human performance,
safety, and resilience programs into a unified strategy that
enhances readiness and lethality.
(2) Total force fitness.--The term ``Total Force Fitness''
means the leadership-driven program nested within WPO that
optimizes human performance through proactive, holistic
approaches across interconnected domains of fitness, including
the following activities:
(A) Physical fitness.--Activities to reduce
musculoskeletal injuries, accelerate rehabilitation,
improve nutrition and sleep, and mitigate occupational
and environmental exposures.
(B) Psychological and social fitness.--Activities
to strengthen resilience, reduce stress injuries,
prevent suicides and substance abuse, and enhance peer
and family support.
(C) Spiritual fitness.--Activities to foster
meaning, ethical decision-making, and resilience under
combat and operational stress.
(D) Cognitive fitness.--Activities to enhance
decision-making, adaptability, memory, and problem-
solving under operational conditions, supported by
evidence-based training and emerging technologies.
(c) Objectives.--The objectives of the Initiative are as follows:
(1) Improve overall health, readiness, resilience, and
lethality of service members.
(2) Reduce musculoskeletal injuries and accelerate
rehabilitation timelines.
(3) Enhance warfighter performance in nutrition, sleep,
financial literacy, conflict resolution, stress management, and
life skills.
(4) Reduce incidence of harmful behaviors.
(5) Advance cognitive readiness through measurable
improvements in decision-making, adaptability, and operational
effectiveness.
(d) Quarterly Reporting.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter for three
years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report to Congress on
the implementation and effectiveness of the Initiative.
(e) Secretary Concerned Defined.--In this section, the term
``Secretary concerned'' has the meaning given that term in section 101
of title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 767. MILITARY FAMILY LIMB LOSS AND LIMB DIFFERENCE SUPPORT
PROGRAM.

(a) Establishment.--Beginning in fiscal year 2028, the Secretary of
Defense shall establish a program, to be known as the ``Military Family
Limb Loss and Limb Difference Support Program'' (in this section
referred to as the ``Program''), to augment the holistic rehabilitative
care for covered beneficiaries with limb loss or limb dysfunction
through peer mentoring, education, and community outreach.
(b) Activities.--The Program shall include--
(1) peer mentorship and family support services;
(2) education related to limb loss care and services;
(3) community reintegration supports;
(4) coordination of non-clinical resources;
(5) outreach and awareness activities; and
(6) such other activities as the Secretary considers
appropriate.
(c) Partnerships.--In carrying out the Program, the Secretary may
enter into a cooperative agreement or contract with one or more
organizations that have demonstrated experience in carrying out the
activities described in subsection (b) in virtual or in-person settings
to support individuals with limb loss or limb difference, including
individuals belonging to pediatric, military, or veteran populations.
(d) Implementation Plan.--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 Senate and the House of Representatives a plan
for implementing the Program that--
(1) describes the process for selecting and entering into
cooperative agreements or contracts with organizations under
subsection (c);
(2) estimates the costs and staffing needs of implementing
the Program;
(3) assesses the extent to which existing resources and
programs of the Department of Defense can support the Program;
(4) includes performance metrics the Secretary will use to
evaluate the effectiveness of the Program; and
(5) requires integration of the Program with research
efforts of the military health system to improve healthcare
quality, access and outcomes for members of the Armed Forces
and their families.
(e) Reports Required.--Not later than one year after the date on
which the Program is implemented, and annually for three years
thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that
includes, for the year preceding submission of the report--
(1) the number and demographics characteristics of covered
beneficiaries served by the Program;
(2) a description of services provided and partnerships
established under the Program;
(3) an assessment of gaps in services or geographic
coverage of the Program; and
(4) recommendations for legislative or administrative
action to improve support for military families affected by
limb loss or limb difference.
(f) Covered Beneficiary Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered beneficiary'' means--
(1) an individual who has experienced limb loss or limb
difference; and
(2) is--
(A) a dependent of a member or retired member of
the Armed Forces; or
(B) otherwise eligible for health care under
chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code, as
determined appropriate by the Secretary.

SEC. 768. BRIEFING ON PRIMARY CARE PROVIDED AT MILITARY MEDICAL
TREATMENT FACILITIES ON INSTALLATIONS OF THE AIR FORCE.

(a) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Director of the Defense Health Agency, in
consultation with the Secretary of the Air Force, shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing that contains--
(1) an assessment of the force mix of active duty and
civilian medical providers at military medical treatment
facilities located on installations of the Air Force; and
(2) an accompanying plan to address any primary care
shortfalls that could result from a mobilization of the Air
Force for military operations, particularly in locations that
are remote or medically underserved.
(b) Briefing Components.--The briefing required under subsection
(a) shall include, at a minimum, the following:
(1) A plan of action for each military medical treatment
facility at which a primary care shortfall is identified under
such subsection--
(A) to improve access to, and the quality of,
primary care for members of the Armed Forces and their
families by creating a supportive, team-based clinical
environment;
(B) to enhance recruitment and retention of
qualified medical personnel of the Department of
Defense, including physicians, nurse practitioners,
physician assistants, registered nurses, mental health
nurse practitioners, licensed practical nurses, and
medical assistants; and
(C) to increase the medical readiness of the Armed
Forces through improved health outcomes, proactive
health management, and ensuring health care providers
of the Department maintain clinical skills.
(2) Recommendations on the most effective use of--
(A) hiring authorities, including temporary
excepted service appointments and direct hire
authorities, consistent with applicable law and
regulations;
(B) recruitment, relocation, and retention
incentives, such as student loan repayment programs for
certain highly qualified civilian candidates; and
(C) appropriate licensing and credentialing
flexibilities and authorities.
(3) A description of objectives and quality metrics,
including the number of providers hired and retained, patient
load, patient wait times for appointments, and other
information as determined appropriate by the Director of the
Defense Health Agency and the Secretary of the Air Force.
(4) An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of
conducting a pilot program under which the Air Force Medical
Service hires civilian health care workers to support the
operational requirements of military medical treatment
facilities described in subsection (a).

SEC. 769. ASSESSMENT OF ACCESS, FAIRNESS, AND TRANSPARENCY UNDER
TRICARE PHARMACY BENEFITS PROGRAM.

(a) Comptroller General Audit.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and not later than one year after
the effective date of the first new contract or agreement entered into
by the Secretary of Defense for the administration of the pharmacy
benefits program after such date of enactment, the Comptroller General
of the United States shall--
(1) conduct an audit of--
(A) data reported by the contractor responsible for
the administration of the pharmacy benefits program
relating to--
(i) rates of reimbursement and any price
concessions, including direct and indirect
remuneration fees, bonuses, and clawbacks;
(ii) any discrepancies between average
reimbursements to various types of pharmacies
disaggregated by retail, mail order, specialty
pharmacies, and any pharmacy owned by or
affiliated with such contractor; and
(iii) the difference between what the
contractor charges the TRICARE program for a
pharmaceutical agent and what the contractor
pays to pharmacies for the same pharmaceutical
agent, disaggregated by retail, mail order, and
specialty pharmacies;
(B) prior authorizations required by the TRICARE
program for prescription drug treatments and services;
(C) the timeliness of dispensing prescription drugs
from the various types of pharmacies, disaggregated by
retail, mail order, and specialty pharmacies; and
(D) the adequacy of the retail pharmacy network
under the TRICARE program and access by eligible
covered beneficiaries to such network, including with
respect to continuity of care, geographic accessibility
(taking into account factors in addition to travel time
to and from a pharmacy, with special consideration for
rural and underserved areas), and the extent to which
elections by such beneficiaries reflect personal
preference; and
(2) submit the results of such audit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
(b) Access to Information.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary, as a condition of any
contract entered into for the administration of the pharmacy
benefits program, and notwithstanding any other provision of
law, or any contract, subcontract, agreement, or
confidentiality provision to the contrary, shall ensure that
the contractor provides the Comptroller General full access to
any information the Comptroller General determines necessary to
conduct the audit under subsection (a)(1) not later than 30
days after the request for such information by the Comptroller
General.
(2) Information to be included.--Information required under
paragraph (1) shall include the following:
(A) Claims-level data.
(B) Information on reimbursement methodologies and
payment rates.
(C) An identification of all price concessions,
including rebates, fees, discounts, and remuneration of
any kind from manufacturers, pharmacies, or other
entities.
(D) Information on amounts charged to the
Department of Defense and amounts paid to pharmacies
for the same drug.
(E) An identification of contracts, subcontracts,
and other arrangements with manufacturers, pharmacies,
or third parties relevant to the administration of the
pharmacy benefits program.
(3) Prohibition on withholding of information.--Information
required to be provided under this paragraph may not be
withheld, redacted, or limited on the basis of claims relating
to proprietary information, trade secrets, or confidential
commercial information, except that the Comptroller General
shall protect such information from public disclosure in
accordance with applicable law.
(4) Form, detail, and frequency.--The Comptroller General
may determine the form, level of detail, and frequency of data
submissions required under paragraph (1).
(5) Treatment as breach.--Failure to provide information
required under this subsection shall constitute a material
breach of contract.
(c) Assessment of Impact.--If the audit conducted under subsection
(a)(1) finds that reimbursement rates paid to retail pharmacies under
the pharmacy benefits program are, on average or in a systemic manner,
less than the documented acquisition cost to such pharmacies for
outpatient prescription drugs covered by such audit, the Comptroller
General shall include with the results of such audit submitted under
subsection (a)(1) an assessment of the impact of such reimbursement
rates on retail pharmacy participation, beneficiary access, network
adequacy, and continuity of care.
(d) Access Metrics.--In conducting oversight of the pharmacy
benefit program, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that measures of
access to such program include--
(1) continuity of care and beneficiary preference,
including the ability of beneficiaries to remain with their
pharmacy of choice; and
(2) meaningful geographic access standards beyond drive-
time calculations, with special consideration for rural and
underserved areas.
(e) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a plan for the implementation of this section.
(f) Applicability to Existing Contracts.--
(1) In general.--This section shall apply to any contract,
agreement, or other arrangement in effect on or after the date
of the enactment of this Act, including any contract,
agreement, or arrangement entered into before such date.
(2) Modification of contracts.--Not later than 90 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall modify any existing contract or agreement as
necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of this
section.
(3) Limitation on extension or renewal.--The Secretary may
not exercise any option to extend or renew an existing contract
or agreement for the administration of the pharmacy benefits
program unless the contractor is in full compliance with the
requirements of this section.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Eligible covered beneficiary; pharmaceutical agent;
prescription drug.--The terms ``eligible covered beneficiary'',
``pharmaceutical agent'', and ``prescription drug'' have the
meanings given those terms in section 1074g of title 10, United
States Code.
(2) Pharmacy benefits program.--The term ``pharmacy
benefits program'' means the pharmacy benefit program of the
TRICARE program under section 1074g of title 10, United States
Code.
(3) TRICARE program.--The term ``TRICARE program'' has the
meaning given that term in section 1072 of title 10, United
States Code.

SEC. 770. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW OF INFLUENZA VACCINE REQUIREMENTS
OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

(a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall
conduct a review of the influenza vaccine requirements of the
Department of Defense and the considerations that led to recent policy
changes with respect to such requirements as of the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(b) Elements.--The review required under subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) A description of previous and current influenza
vaccination requirements, as of the date of the enactment of
this Act, described in--
(A) Department of Defense Instruction 6205.02
relating to the Department of Defense Immunization
Program;
(B) updated guidance on influenza vaccination
issued by the Secretary of Defense in an April 20,
2026, memorandum; and
(C) relevant implementing guidance for any such
requirements or guidance.
(2) An analysis of any risks, benefits, or other matters
considered by the Secretary of Defense with respect to the
updated guidance specified in paragraph (1)(B).
(3) The impact of such updated guidance on the ability of
the Department to meet medical readiness goals established in
Department of Defense Instruction 6025.19 relating to the
Individual Medical Readiness Program.
(4) Such other matters as the Comptroller General
determines relevant.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than September 30, 2027, the Comptroller
General shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and the House of Representatives a briefing on the results of the
review conducted under subsection (a), with a report to follow at a
mutually agreed upon time and in a mutually agreed upon format.

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

Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management

SEC. 801. MULTI-YEAR PROCUREMENT FOR CERTAIN MUNITIONS.

(a) In General.--Subject to section 3501 of title 10, United States
Code, the head of an agency is authorized to enter into one or more
multi-year contracts, beginning in fiscal year 2027, for the
procurement of any of the following systems:
(1) Joint Strike Missile (JSM) systems (and products,
services, and logistics support associated with JSM systems or
a subsystem that performs a critical function of the missile
system).
(2) Naval Strike Missile (NSM) systems (and products,
services, and logistics support associated with NSM systems,
including systems procured for the Navy Marine Expeditionary
Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS), or a subsystem that performs
a critical function of the missile system).
(3) Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) systems (and products,
services, and logistics support associated with PrSM systems or
a subsystem that performs a critical function of the missile
system).
(4) Mk 48 Heavyweight Torpedo (Mk 48) systems (and
products, services, and logistics support associated with Mk48
systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the
torpedo system).
(5) Mk 54 Lightweight Torpedo (Mk 54) systems (and
products, services, and logistics support associated with Mk54
systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the
torpedo system).
(6) Clandestine-Delivered Mine, Quickstrike Mine, and
Hammerhead Mine systems (and products, services, and logistics
support associated with Clandestine-Delivered Mine, Quickstrike
Mine, and Hammerhead Mine systems or a subsystem that performs
a critical function of the mine system).
(7) Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) systems (and
products, services, and logistics support associated with JDAM
systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the
munition system).
(8) Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) systems
(and products, services, and logistics support associated with
GMLRS systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function
of the munition system).
(9) 6.8mm ammunition (and products, services, and logistics
support associated with 6.8mm ammunition that performs a
critical function of the munition system).
(10) Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) (AGR-20
A/B) systems (and products, services, and logistics support
associated with APKWS systems or a subsystem that performs a
critical function of the munition system).
(11) Fixed-Wing, Air Launched, Counter-Unmanned Aircraft
Systems Ordnance (FALCO) (AGR-20F) systems (and products,
services, and logistics support associated with FALCO systems
or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the
munition system).
(12) Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) systems (and products,
services, and logistics support associated with SDB II systems
or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the
munition system).
(13) Air Intercept Missile-9X (AIM-9X) systems (and
products, services, and logistics support associated with JDAM
systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the
munition system).
(14) Javelin CLU (Command Launch Unit) systems (and
products, services, and logistics support associated with
Javelin CLU systems or a subsystem that performs a critical
function of the launch unit system).
(15) FGM-148 Javelin systems (and products, services, and
logistics support associated with Javelin systems or a
subsystem that performs a critical function of the munition
system).
(16) Coyote Block 2C interceptor systems (and products,
services, and logistics support associated with Coyote systems
or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the
munition system).
(17) Sonobuoys, inclusive of SSQ- 36, SSQ-53, SSQ-62, SSQ-
101, SSQ1125, systems (and products, services, and logistics
support associated with Sonobuoys systems or a subsystem that
performs a critical function of the sonobuoy system).
(18) RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) systems
(and products, services, and logistics support associated with
ESSM systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function
of the munition system).
(19) RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) systems (and
products, services, and logistics support associated with RAM
systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the
munition system).
(b) Procurement in Conjunction With Existing Contracts.--The
systems and subsystems described in subsection (a) may be procured
through modifications or extensions to any existing contract for such
systems and subsystems.
(c) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The head of an agency may
enter into one or more contracts for advance procurement, beginning in
fiscal year 2027, associated with a system or subsystem described in
subsection (a) for which authorization to enter into a multi-year
procurement contract is provided under such subsection, which may
include procurement of economic order quantities of material and
equipment when cost savings are achievable.
(d) Condition for Out-year Contract Payments.--A contract entered
into under subsection (a) shall provide that any obligation of the
United States to make a payment under the contract for a fiscal year
after fiscal year 2027 is subject to the availability of appropriations
for that purpose for such later fiscal year.
(e) Head of an Agency Defined.--In this section, the term ``head of
an agency'' means--
(1) the Secretary of Defense;
(2) the Secretary of the Army;
(3) the Secretary of the Navy; or
(4) the Secretary of the Air Force.

SEC. 802. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING REPORT ON AND
REVISIONS OF SOFTWARE ACQUISITION PATHWAY IMPLEMENTATION.

(a) Limitation.--Of the funds described in subsection (c), not more
than 95 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which
the Secretary of Defense submits the report required under subsection
(b).
(b) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on
implementation of the software acquisition pathway (in this
section referred to as the ``Software Pathway'').
(2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1)
shall include the following elements:
(A) The implementation plan outlined in the March
6, 2025, memo by the Office of the Secretary of Defense
titled ``Directing Modern Software Acquisition to
Maximize Lethality''.
(B) A description of progress on the adoption by
the Department of Defense components and military
departments of the Software Pathway as the preferred
pathway for all software development components of
business and weapon system programs.
(C) A description of progress on making commercial
solutions openings and other transactions authority the
default solicitation and contracting award approaches
for acquiring capabilities under the Software Pathway.
(c) Funds Described.--The funds described in this subsection are
funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
available for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of Defense and
available for travel expenses for the Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.

SEC. 803. REPORT ON MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT.

(a) Inclusion of Multiyear Procurement in Budget Justification
Materials.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and in coordination with the
Secretaries of the military departments and the portfolio acquisition
executives of each military department, shall include in the budget
justification materials submitted to Congress in support of the
Department of Defense budget for the fiscal year (as submitted with the
President's budget under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States
Code) a comprehensive report and centralized summary display on
critical multiyear procurement requirements for that fiscal year.
(b) Contents of Summary Display.--The centralized summary display
submitted under subsection (a) shall detail the multiyear procurement
activities of the Department of Defense and include, at a minimum, the
following information for each affected program:
(1) Each active multiyear procurement authority currently
utilized by the Department, including all utilizations under
$500,000,000 that require congressional notification and all
utilizations over $500,000,000 that require congressional
notification.
(2) The specific fiscal years covered by each active
multiyear authority.
(3) The total cost and annual funding increments allocated
to each authority.
(4) The annual and total production amounts, if applicable,
associated with each contract.
(5) A comprehensive list of all multiyear procurement
authorities planned for by the Department over the current
Future Years Defense Program cycle.
(6) A concise description of any industrial base
stabilization, cost-avoidance, any efficiency benefits that
justifies each current or planned multiyear request.
(c) Leverage Existing Mechanisms.--To the extent possible, the
Secretary of Defense shall leverage existing program acquisition
executive mechanisms and office assessment mechanisms to generate the
data required by this section, rather than creating new administrative
offices or entities.

SEC. 804. MODIFICATIONS TO TECHNICAL DATA RIGHTS.

(a) Modifications to Rights in Technical Data.--Section 3771(b) of
title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3)(C), by inserting ``, and for which the
United States shall have government purpose rights, unless the
Government and the contractor negotiate different license
rights'' after ``component)''; and
(2) in paragraph (4)(A)--
(A) in clause (ii), by striking ``; or'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(B) by redesignating clause (iii) as clause (iv);
and
(C) by inserting after clause (ii) the following
new clause:
``(iii) is a release, disclosure, or use of
detailed manufacturing or process data--
``(I) that is necessary for
operation, maintenance, installation,
or training and shall be used only for
operation, maintenance, installation,
or training purposes supporting wartime
operations or contingency operations;
and
``(II) for which the head of an
agency determines that the original
supplier of such data will be unable to
satisfy military readiness or
operational requirements for such
operations; or''.
(b) Reform of Technical Data and Software Rights to Support
Competition, Sustainment, and Readiness.--
(1) Default government purpose rights for deliverables.--
Chapter 239 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting after section 3775 the following new section:
``Sec. 3776. Default government purpose rights for deliverables under
Department of Defense contracts
``(a) Default Rights.--Except as provided in subsection (b), any
technical data, computer software, or computer software documentation
delivered under a contract, subcontract, or other agreement entered
into by the Department of Defense for the acquisition of noncommercial
products or services shall be provided with government purpose rights
unless the contractor establishes, through clear and convincing
evidence, entitlement to more restrictive rights.
``(b) Contractor Burden.--A contractor asserting less-than-
government purpose rights shall provide--
``(1) a compliant assertions table identifying each
specific item of data or software claimed;
``(2) factual documentation of private development funding;
``(3) clause-specific unlimited-rights exclusions applied
at the lowest practicable segregable level; and
``(4) corresponding portion markings on the deliverables.
``(c) Failure To Substantiate.--Any failure by a contractor to
comply with subsection (b) shall result in the deliverable being
treated as provided with government purpose rights.''.
(2) Improper markings of critical items.--For any critical
readiness items of supply (as that term is defined in section
4324(d)(4) of title 10, United States Code) that are
noncommercial items, if the Secretary of Defense determines
that a contractor--
(A) applied an incorrect restrictive marking;
(B) failed to exclude unlimited- or unrestricted-
rights categories;
(C) failed to portion-mark at the required
segregable level; or
(D) submitted an incomplete or invalid assertions
table;
then all affected technical data, computer software,
and documentation shall be deemed as government purpose
rights.
(3) Clawback of excessive payments arising from improper
restrictions.--
(A) Independent analysis.--The Secretary shall
obtain an independent engineering and cost analysis to
determine the fair and reasonable price for any item
procured under circumstances where improper restrictive
markings contributed to an unjustified sole-source
environment.
(B) Government claim.--If the amount paid by the
Government exceeds the amount determined under
paragraph (1), the difference shall constitute a
contract debt owed to the United States under chapter
71 of title 41, United States Code (commonly known the
``Contract Disputes Act'').
(C) Interest.--Any amount owed under this paragraph
shall accrue interest from the date of overpayment in
accordance with section 7109 of title 41, United States
Code.
(4) Enforcement and remedies.--A contractor found to have
repeatedly mismarked data or submitted invalid assertions
tables shall be ineligible for award of contracts requiring the
delivery of technical data or software for a period determined
by the Secretary.

SEC. 805. ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRAINING FOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION.

(a) Standardization for Program Acquisition Executives.--
(1) Performance indicators for program acquisition
executives.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop key
performance indicators to be used by all program acquisition
executives, which shall address the following:
(A) The portfolio cost variance from baseline
estimates.
(B) Milestone delivery performance and turnaround
time across different phases of acquisition.
(C) Market research and competition.
(D) Use of Modular Open System Architecture.
(E) Supply chain and workforce risk mitigation.
(F) Authority utilization, including other
transaction authority, commercial solutions opening,
middle tier acquisition, and software acquisition
pathway.
(G) Derisking activity, including capital market
involvement.
(H) Any other metric the Secretary considers
relevant.
(2) Data dashboard.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall
develop and implement a phased rollout plan for a
centralized, enterprise-grade data dashboard, designed
to provide real-time visibility into the operational
health, strategic growth, and efficiency of each
program acquisition executive portfolio.
(B) Contents.--The dashboard described in
subparagraph (A) shall automatically track and
visualize performance across the following four
critical performance pillars:
(i) Financial and budgeting health.
(ii) Schedule and operational delivery.
(iii) Industrial base and workforce growth.
(iv) Innovation and agility metrics.
(3) Workforce deficiency analysis.--The Secretary of
Defense shall conduct a comprehensive human capital market
analysis of each program acquisition executive portfolio to
identify--
(A) immediate and projected workforce deficiencies;
and
(B) the staffing ratios required to support
expanded portfolios, with a focus on recruiting
specialized talent from the private sector, such as
data scientists, industrial base analysts, and
commercial finance experts.
(4) Report on performance indicators.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of Defense shall submit to Congress a report that includes the
performance indicators developed under paragraph (1), the
phased rollout plan developed under paragraph (2), and the
analysis conducted under paragraph (3).
(b) Pilot Program on Commercial Acquisition Practices.--
(1) Establishment of pilot program.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, shall establish a pilot program
(referred to in this section as the ``Pilot Program'') to
enhance the use of commercial acquisition practices within the
Department of Defense by appointing highly qualified experts to
serve in senior decision-making roles for covered acquisitions.
(2) Senior commercial acquisition executives pipeline.--
(A) In general.--In carrying out the Pilot Program,
the Secretary of Defense shall appoint not less than 10
and not more than 30 highly qualified experts as
``Senior Commercial Acquisition Executives''--
(i) to actively assist the Secretary in the
development, instruction, and continuous
refinement of the Gold Tier Capital
Certification Training Program established
under subsection (c); and
(ii) to align commercial and public
practices for defense acquisitions and
contracts.
(B) Qualifications.--In appointing individuals as
Senior Commercial Acquisition Executives under
subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall--
(i) select individuals with significant
experience in commercial acquisition,
including--
(I) not fewer than 8 years of
experience in procuring or managing
large-scale commercial products or
services; and
(II) demonstrated responsibility
for acquisition decisions in
competitive commercial markets that
involve funding or a project value of
more than $50,000,000; and
(ii) prioritize the appointment of
individuals with experience in industries such
as advanced technology, manufacturing,
logistics, or any other sector characterized by
large-scale commercial procurement.
(C) Appointment term.--A Senior Commercial
Acquisition Executive shall be appointed for a term of
four years.
(D) Hiring authority and compensation.--The
Secretary may--
(i) appoint individuals under this section
as highly qualified experts pursuant to section
9903 of title 5, United States Code, or any
other applicable authority; and
(ii) fix the pay of an individual appointed
under this section at the highest rate
authorized for highly qualified experts under
section 9903 of title 5, United States Code,
and may use any available flexibility under
such section to recruit individuals with the
expertise required under this section.
(E) Duties.--Each Senior Commercial Acquisition
Executive shall--
(i) be assigned to a military department,
defense agency, or other component of the
Department of Defense and report to the senior
acquisition executive, or any other official
the Secretary considers appropriate, of the
assigned department, agency, or component;
(ii) lead or participate in the development
and approval of acquisition strategies for
covered acquisitions;
(iii) advise and support contracting
officers and program officials in the use of
commercial acquisition procedures, including--
(I) commercial solution openings;
(II) fixed-price contracting; and
(III) price-based evaluation
methods;
(iv) promote the use of commercial
practices consistent with the objectives of
section 3102 of title 10, United States Code;
and
(v) provide input and recommendations for
the Gold Tier Capital Certification Training
Program.
(F) Covered acquisitions.--For covered
acquisitions, the Secretary shall ensure that a Senior
Commercial Acquisition Executive either serves as the
lead acquisition official or provides oversight for the
acquisition strategy, which shall include meaningful
participation in decisions relating to the contract
structure, the pricing approach, and the source
selection methodology.
(3) Reporting requirements.--
(A) Interim report.--Not later than two years after
the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that--
(i) provides the number of Senior
Commercial Acquisition Executives and the
portfolio and service assignment of each such
executive;
(ii) describes the types of acquisitions in
which such executives were involved;
(iii) describes the extent to which the
executives influenced acquisition strategy,
contract structure, and pricing approaches;
(iv) provides an assessment of the
effectiveness of the Pilot Program in improving
the use of commercial acquisition practices,
including any impacts on cost, speed, and
participation by nontraditional defense
contractors; and
(v) includes recommendations regarding
whether the authority of the Secretary to
appoint Senior Commercial Acquisition
Executives under this section should be
extended, modified, or made permanent.
(B) Final report.--
(i) In general.--Not later than 180 days
prior to the termination date described in
paragraph (4), the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees
a comprehensive report that evaluates the Pilot
Program.
(ii) Contents.--The report shall include an
assessment of total cost avoidance, accelerated
acquisition timelines, industry feedback, and a
formal recommendation on whether to permanently
codify the authorities granted under this
section.
(4) Sunset.--
(A) In general.--The authority of the Secretary to
appoint individuals under paragraph (2)(A) shall
terminate 5 years after the date of the enactment of
this Act.
(B) Individuals appointed before termination
date.--An individual appointed under paragraph (2)(A)
before the termination date described in subparagraph
(A) of this paragraph may continue to serve for the
duration of the individual's appointment, subject to
applicable law.
(5) Covered acquisitions defined.--In this subsection, the
term ``covered acquisitions'' means an acquisition--
(A) not designated as a major defense acquisition
program, as defined in section 4201 of title 10, United
States Code; and
(B) for a product or service that includes, as a
significant component or purpose--
(i) software or software-intensive systems;
(ii) autonomous systems, including unmanned
platforms and associated enabling technologies;
(iii) artificial intelligence, machine
learning, or data analytics capabilities;
(iv) cloud computing, data infrastructure,
or digital platforms;
(v) cyber capabilities, including
cybersecurity and cyber defense tools;
(vi) space-based services or commercially
provided space capabilities;
(vii) advanced sensing, networking, or
communications technologies; or
(viii) such other technology areas as the
Secretary of Defense determines can be
effectively acquired using commercial
acquisition procedures, including where such
procedures would improve speed, cost,
competition, or access to innovative suppliers.
(c) Pilot Training Program for Gold Tier Capital Certification.--
(1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting
through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment, shall establish a pilot training program (referred
to in this subsection as the ``Training Program'') to
establish, evaluate, and refine within the Department of
Defense the training and qualifications necessary for an elite
advanced financial certification, which shall be known as the
``Gold Tier Capital Certification''.
(2) Participant nomination and selection.--
(A) Annual nominations.--For each fiscal year
during which the Training Program is active, each
service acquisition executive shall nominate not fewer
than 10 and not more than 15 contracting officers from
their respective military department to participate in
the Training Program.
(B) Selection criteria.--Nominations shall be based
on demonstrated technical competence, leadership
potential, and aptitude for advanced commercial
acquisition practices.
(3) Curriculum requirements.--
(A) Core competencies.--The Training Program shall
feature a rigorous, advanced curriculum focused on
commercial capital markets and corporate and
alternative defense financing, including the following
instructional areas:
(i) Capital structure fundamentals,
including debt, equity, and hybrid financial
instruments.
(ii) Risk allocation models and corporate
financial incentive alignment.
(iii) Deal structuring and creative
financing mechanisms.
(iv) Commercial valuation methodologies and
return-on-investment analysis.
(v) Public-private partnership models and
execution frameworks.
(vi) Operational and structural
distinctions between venture capital, private
equity, internal corporate investment, and
traditional commercial banking.
(B) Educational partners.--The curriculum described
in subparagraph (A) shall be developed and delivered in
coordination with partner institutions and Senior
Commercial Acquisition Executives (appointed in
subsection (b)), including top-tier graduate business
and economic schools, investment banking firms, venture
capital firms, and private equity firms.
(C) Rotational immersions and industry exchange
program.--
(i) In general.--The curriculum described
in subparagraph (A) will include a formalized
industry exchange program, through which
contracting officers in the Training Program
may complete temporary operational rotations
with venture capital firms, defense prime
contractors, commercial technology startups,
and investment banks.
(ii) Exchange period.--A temporary
operational rotation shall last between six and
12 months.
(iii) Purpose.--These rotations will
provide contracting officers with firsthand
experience in commercial business operations,
rapid scaling methodologies, and private-sector
risk allocation.
(4) Administrative role of defense acquisition
university.--The Defense Acquisition University shall serve the
Training Program in a strictly administrative and coordinating
capacity, to include the funding and management of travel,
lodging, and enabling logistics for participants.
(5) Performance metrics for gold tier capital
certification.--
(A) In general.--Any contracting officer who
successfully completes the Training Program shall be
awarded the Gold Tier Capital Certification.
(B) Maintenance of designation.--To maintain the
Gold Tier Capital Certification, an individual who
completes the Training Program must meet or exceed the
annual performance metrics, as set and evaluated by the
relevant portfolio acquisition executive and Senior
Commercial Acquisition Executive.
(C) Forfeiture and replacement.--Any officer who
fails to meet the metrics described under subparagraph
(B) for two or more evaluation periods shall
immediately forfeit the Gold Tier Capital
Certification.
(D) Replacement of officer.--Not later than 60 days
after the forfeiture of a Gold Tier Capital
Certification under subparagraph (C), the relevant
service acquisition executive shall nominate a
qualified replacement for the Training Program.
(6) Personnel incentives and authorities.--The Secretary of
Defense shall ensure that contracting officers holding a valid
Gold Tier Capital Certification receive the incentives and
operational authorities described in this paragraph.
(A) Promotion considerations.--In procedures for
military and civilian personnel evaluations, the
Secretary shall consider the possession of a Gold Tier
Capital Certification as an advanced professional
qualification and give such certification positive
weight for promotion and leadership selection.
(B) Streamlined approvals.--The Secretary shall
establish expedited, streamlined administrative review
and approval pathways for non-traditional financing
mechanisms executed by any officer with a Gold Tier
Capital Certification.
(C) Liaison status.--Any officer with a Gold Tier
Capital Certification shall possess direct liaison
status with the Economic Defense Unit.
(D) Industry immersions.--The Secretary shall
provide officers with a Gold Tier Capital Certification
with priority access to official operational immersion
opportunities within industry, including financial and
investment entities and commercial startups.
(7) Reporting requirements.--
(A) Interim briefing.--Not later than two years
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional
defense committees a briefing on the initial
implementation of the Training Program, metrics
achieved by the participants, and curriculum efficacy.
(B) Interim report.--Not later than two years after
the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually
thereafter, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that--
(i) provides the number contracting
officers that participated in the Training
Program, and the portfolio and service
designation of each such officer;
(ii) describes the types of acquisitions in
which such officers were involved;
(iii) describes the extent to which the
Training Program influenced acquisition
strategy, contract structure, and pricing
approaches;
(iv) provides an assessment of the
effectiveness of the Training Program in
improving the use of commercial acquisition
practices, including any impacts on cost,
speed, and participation by nontraditional
defense contractors; and
(v) includes recommendations as to whether
the authority under this section should be
extended, modified, or made permanent.
(C) Final report.--
(i) In general.--Not later than 180 days
prior to the termination date described in
paragraph (8), the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees
a comprehensive report that evaluates the
Training Program.
(ii) Contents.--The report shall include an
assessment of total cost avoidance, accelerated
acquisition timelines, industry feedback, and a
formal recommendation on whether to permanently
codify the certification program.
(8) Sunset.--The Training Program shall terminate on the
date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this
Act.

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

SEC. 811. CONSOLIDATION AND RATIONALIZATION OF RESTRICTIONS ON
PROCUREMENT FROM CERTAIN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.

(a) Establishment of New Chapter in Title 10, United States Code.--
Subpart I of part V of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new chapter:

``CHAPTER 390--RESTRICTIONS ON PROCUREMENT FROM CERTAIN FOREIGN
COUNTRIES

``Sec. 4991. Definitions
``In this chapter:
``(1) The term `Commerce Control List' means the list
maintained by the Bureau of Industry and Security and set forth
in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration
Regulations (as defined in section 1742 of the Export Control
Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4801).
``(2) The term `commercial product' has the meaning given
the term in section 103 of title 41.
``(3) The term `commercially available off-the-shelf item'
(COTS) has the meaning given the term in section 104 of title
41.
``(4) The term `covered country' means--
``(A) the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
(North Korea);
``(B) the People's Republic of China;
``(C) the Russian Federation; and
``(D) the Islamic Republic of Iran.
``(5) The term `covered entity' means--
``(A) an entity domiciled in a covered country or
subject to the influence or control of the government
of a covered country, as determined by the Secretary of
Defense;
``(B) an entity identified as a Communist Chinese
military company under section 1260H of the William M.
(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113
note);
``(C) an entity on the Non-SDN Chinese Military-
Industrial Complex Companies List maintained by the
Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of
the Treasury;
``(D) Huawei Technologies Company, ZTE Corporation,
Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision
Digital Technology Company, Dahua Technology Company,
or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities; or
``(E) any other entity designated by the Secretary
of Defense as posing a national security risk due to
its ties to a covered country.
``(6) The term `covered item' means goods, services, or
materials identified in this chapter as subject to procurement
restrictions, including chemical materials, munitions,
strategic and critical materials, telecommunications equipment,
unmanned aircraft systems, printed circuit boards, personal
protective equipment, and batteries.
``(7) The term `covered telecommunications equipment or
services' means--
``(A) telecommunications equipment produced by
Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any
subsidiary or affiliate);
``(B) telecommunications or video surveillance
equipment used for public safety, security of
government facilities, physical security surveillance
of critical infrastructure, or other national security
purposes, that is produced by Hytera Communications
Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology
Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary
or affiliate);
``(C) telecommunications or video surveillance
services provided by the entities described in
subparagraphs (A) and (B) or using equipment produced
by such entities; and
``(D) telecommunications or video surveillance
equipment or services produced or provided by an entity
that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the
Director of National Intelligence or the Director of
the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably
believes to be owned or controlled by, or otherwise
unduly influenced by, the government of a covered
country.
``(8) The term `simplified acquisition threshold' has the
meaning given the term in section 134 of title 41.
``Sec. 4992. Prohibition on procurement from covered countries and
entities
``(a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in this chapter, the
Secretary of Defense may not--
``(1) procure, renew, or extend a contract for the
procurement of any covered item that is, or contains materials
or components that are mined, refined, processed, manufactured,
or assembled, in whole or in part, by a covered country or
covered entity;
``(2) enter into, renew, or extend a contract with an
entity that uses a covered item as a substantial or essential
component of any system or as critical technology as part of
any system; or
``(3) enter into, renew, or extend a contract with an
entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that itself
uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a
substantial or essential component of any system, or as
critical technology as part of any system, regardless of
whether such use is in performance of a Department of Defense
contract.
``(b) Applicability.--(1) Paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (a)
apply to prime contracts and subcontracts at any tier under such
contracts.
``(2) Subsection (a)(3) applies only to the prime contractor with
whom the Department of Defense enters into a contract.
``(3) Federal bidders and contractors--
``(A) may reasonably rely on certifications of compliance
from covered entities and subcontractors when providing
proposals to the Department of Defense; and
``(B) are not required to conduct independent third-party
audits or other formal reviews related to such certifications.
``(4) Nothing in this section shall permit the Secretary to apply
the prohibitions in subsection (a) to existing contracts for goods,
services, or technology, including when such contracts are modified,
extended, or renewed, entered into prior to the effective date of the
relevant prohibited good or service.
``(c) Covered Items.--This section applies to the following items:
``(1) Chemicals listed under the heading `Task 1: Domestic
Production of Critical Chemicals' in section 3.0E of the
document of the Department of Defense titled `Statement of
Objectives (SOO) for Critical Chemicals Production' (FOA:
FA8650-19-S-5010, Appendix VI, Call: 012) and dated December 5,
2022, or any successor document.
``(2) Goods, services, or technology provided by an entity
identified in the annual list published in the Federal Register
by the Department of Defense of Chinese military companies
operating in the United States pursuant to section 1260H of the
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note),
except that the prohibition shall not apply to--
``(A) goods, services, or technology to provide a
service that connects to the facilities of a third
party, including backhaul, roaming, or interconnection
arrangements; or
``(B) components (as defined in section 105 of
title 41).
``(3)(A) Goods and services--
``(i) on the munitions list of the International
Traffic in Arms Regulations;
``(ii) on the Commerce Control List that--
``(I) are classified in the 600 series; or
``(II) contain strategic and critical
materials, rare earth elements, or energetic
materials used to manufacture missiles or
munitions.
``(B) The prohibition pursuant to this paragraph does not
apply in connection with a visit by a vessel or an aircraft of
the United States Armed Forces to the People's Republic of
China.
``(4) Strategic and critical materials, including specialty
metals and rare earth elements (as referenced in sections 4863
and 4872 of this title, and section 857 of the James M. Inhofe
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public
Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 4811 note)).
``(5) Unmanned aircraft systems (as referenced in section
848 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 4871 note)).
``(6) Printed circuit boards (as referenced in section 4873
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
(Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. )).
``(7) Personal protective equipment (as referenced in
section 4875 of this title).
``(8) Batteries from specified companies (as referenced in
section 154 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note
prec.)).
``(9) Covered telecommunications equipment or services (as
referenced in section 889 of the John S. McCain National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-
232; 10 U.S.C. 3901 not prec.)).
``Sec. 4993. National security waiver
``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the
prohibitions under section 4992 of this title if the Secretary
determines in writing that such waiver is necessary to the national
security interests of the United States.
``(b) Requirements.--A written determination under subsection (a)--
``(1) shall specify the quantity or scope of covered items
or materials or the scope of covered telecommunications
equipment or services to which the waiver applies and the time
period over which the waiver applies; and
``(2) shall be provided to the congressional defense
committees not later than 15 days before issuing the waiver,
except that in the case of an urgent national security
requirement, such certification may be provided up to 7 days
after the waiver is issued.
``(c) Delegation.--The authority under subsection (a)--
``(1) may be delegated to either the senior acquisition
executive of a military department or the official responsible
for all acquisition functions of such other element or
organization of the Department of Defense concerned, for a
waiver applicable to one or more acquisition programs or
procurements within that military department or element of the
Department of Defense; or
``(2) may be delegated to the Deputy Secretary of Defense
or the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment for a waiver applicable to more than one military
department.
``Sec. 4994. Exceptions for commercial products, COTS items, and
thresholds
``(a) Commercial Products and Cots Items.--
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2),
this chapter applies to the procurement of commercial products
and COTS items.
``(2) Exception.--This chapter only applies to COTS items
that are--
``(A) specialty metals, including mill products,
that have not been incorporated into end items,
subsystems, assemblies, or components;
``(B) forgings or castings of specialty metals,
unless incorporated into COTS end items, subsystems, or
assemblies; or
``(C) covered items or covered telecommunications
equipment or services that perform a mission-critical
function and are not incorporated into end items,
subsystems, assemblies, or components.
``(b) Simplified Acquisition Threshold.--Section 4992 of this title
does not apply to acquisitions in amounts below the simplified
acquisition threshold.
``(c) Outside the United States.--Section 4992 of this title does
not apply to procurements outside the United States in support of
contingency operations or for use outside the United States.''.
(b) Implementation and Effective Date.--
(1) Effective date.--The amendments made by this section
shall take effect on January 1, 2028.
(2) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe
regulations to implement chapter 390 of title 10, United States
Code, as added by subsection (a), including updates to the
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).

SEC. 812. REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION RELATING TO SUPPLY CHAIN RISK.

Section 3252 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``officials,
general counsels,'' after ``procurement'';
(B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``measures are
not reasonably available to reduce'' and inserting
``measures have been taken and are not reasonably
expected to reduce'';
(C) in paragraph (3)--
(i) in subparagraph (A)--
(I) by inserting ``, including the
nature of the supply chain risk,''
after ``risk assessment''; and
(II) by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B)--
(I) by striking ``measures that
were considered and why they were not
reasonably available to reduce'' and
inserting ``measures that were taken
and why they were not reasonably
expected to reduce''; and
(II) by striking the period at the
end and inserting ``; and''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following
new subparagraph:
``(C) a legal opinion from the Department of
Defense Office of General Counsel that the
determination required in paragraph (2), as well as the
analysis required in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this
paragraph, meets the statutory requirements of this
section;''; and
(D) by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:
``(4) determining and certifying to the appropriate
congressional committees that a foreign entity of concern in
the supply chain has carried out nefarious, malicious, or
concerning actions warranting such exercise of authority; and
``(5) the Inspector General of the Department of Defense
conducts a review and determines that all requirements under
this subsection have been met.'';
(2) in subsection (c)(2)--
(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as
subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively; and
(B) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the
following new subparagraph:
``(B) allow the appropriate parties of a covered
procurement action a 30-day window to address the
Department's concerns or take other remedial
actions;'';
(3) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and
(4) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new
subsection:
``(d) Limitations on Authority.--(1) Unless a complete and detailed
notification has been received by the appropriate congressional
committees within 5 days of a determination under this section, the
determination shall have no effect for purposes of this section until
the notification has been so received.
``(2) A determination under this section shall not be invoked for
contract disputes or as a negotiating tool and shall only be invoked to
protect critical defense systems from adversary exploitation by
screening out suppliers who pose unacceptable risks of sabotage or
malicious subversion in the procurement process.''.

SEC. 813. LIMITATIONS ON CERTAIN MISSILE CONTRACTS OR OTHER AGREEMENTS.

(a) Limitation on Use of Funds.--
(1) In general.--None of the funds appropriated by this Act
or any previous Act, or otherwise made available to the
Department of Defense may be obligated or expended on a covered
contract or other agreement unless the Secretary of Defense
certifies to the congressional defense committees, in writing,
that such contract or other agreement does not contain any
clause or provision that would authorize the Secretary to--
(A) remove or install personnel at any prime
contractor or subcontractor; or
(B) direct the internal resources of any prime
contractor or subcontractor, including independent
research and development or capital expenditures,
regardless of whether such term is a condition of
award, as a penalty for delinquency, or for any other
reason, unless the Department of Defense paid for such
resources as a direct cost under the contract or other
agreement.
(2) Removal of non-conforming clause.--If the Secretary
determines that any covered contract or other agreement awarded
prior to the date of the enactment of this Act does not conform
to the requirements of paragraph (1), the Secretary shall seek
to enter into bilateral negotiations with the contractor to
modify such contract or other agreement to remove the non-
conforming clause or provision without consideration.
(b) Prohibition on Contract Modifications.--
(1) In general.--Except as may be necessary to comply with
subsection (a)(2), the Secretary of Defense may not make any
modification or change to any term of a covered contract or
other agreement that is entered into using funds authorized to
be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for
fiscal year 2027, to alleviate contractor performance issues,
including delinquency, cost overruns, schedule delays,
technical performance issues, or any other performance-related
grounds, and shall strictly enforce all such terms as written.
(2) Exception.--Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a
modification or change to a covered contract or other agreement
if such modification is made pursuant to the extraordinary
contractual relief authorities provided in the Act entitled
``An Act to authorize the making, amendment, and modification
of contracts to facilitate the national defense'', approved
August 28, 1958 (50 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.) and complies with all
applicable regulations and procedures implementing such
authorities.
(c) Definitions.--In this section, the term ``covered contract or
other agreement'' means any of the following contract or other
agreement entered into using multiyear procurement authorities
authorized in section 804 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.):
(1) Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3).
(2) Tomahawk Cruise Missile.
(3) Joint Air-to-Air Standoff Missile (JASSM).
(4) Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM).
(5) Standard Missile-6 (SM-6).
(6) Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IB.
(7) Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM).
(8) Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD).
(9) Low-Cost Hypersonic Strike Systems.
(10) Family of Affordable Mass Munitions (``FAMM''),
Extended-Range Attack Munition (``ERAM''), Enterprise Test
Vehicle (``ETV''), or ground-launched low-cost cruise missile
systems.

SEC. 814. LIMITATIONS ON THE CENTRALIZED COMMERCIAL ITEM CAPABILITY.

(a) Limitation.--No funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal
year 2027, or otherwise made available to the Department of Defense,
may be obligated or expended for the centralized commercial item
capability required by section 3456(a) of title 10, United States Code,
until the conditions described in subsection (b) are satisfied.
(b) Conditions.--The conditions referred to in subsection (a) are
the following:
(1) The Secretary of Defense certifies that the Department
of Defense has--
(A) issued comprehensive Department-wide guidance
implementing subtitle C of title XVIII of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public
Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1245); and
(B) amended the Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement to fully implement such subtitle.
(2) The Secretary of Defense has developed and issued
stricter guidance, including higher standards and criteria of
evidence, for the approval of noncommercial item determinations
(or commercial item exceptions) with respect to the following
capabilities:
(A) Software or software-intensive systems.
(B) Autonomous systems, including unmanned
platforms and associated enabling technologies.
(C) Artificial intelligence, machine learning, or
data analytics capabilities.
(D) Cloud computing, data infrastructure, or
digital platforms.
(E) Cyber capabilities, including cybersecurity and
cyber defense tools.
(F) Other technology areas as the Secretary of
Defense determines are characterized by significant
commercial market participation.
(c) Comptroller General Review and Certification Requirement.--
(1) Review required.--Not later than 180 days after the
date on which the Secretary of Defense notifies the
congressional defense committees that the conditions in
subsection (b) have been met, the Comptroller General of the
United States shall conduct and complete--
(A) a review of the guidance issued pursuant to
subsection (b)(1) to determine whether such guidance
provides adequate implementation of subtitle C of title
XVIII of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026; and
(B) a review of a representative sample of
noncommercial item determinations (or commercial item
exceptions) made under the stricter guidance required
by subsection (b)(2) to assess whether such
determinations are supported by sufficient evidence and
are not being approved through an insufficiently
rigorous process.
(2) Report.--The Comptroller General shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the findings of
the reviews required by paragraph (1), including an assessment
of the adequacy and rigor of the guidance and determination
processes.

SEC. 815. LIMITATIONS RELATING TO CAPITAL DISTRIBUTIONS FOR DEFENSE
CONTRACTORS.

(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), beginning on
June 15, 2027, the Secretary of Defense may not enter into a contract
for the procurement of goods or services, unless the contractor agrees
in writing that the entity shall not--
(1) purchase an equity security of such entity, or any
parent entity of such entity, that is listed on a national
securities exchange; or
(2) pay dividends or make any other capital distribution
with respect to the equity securities of the entity.
(b) Waiver for Qualifying Defense Investment.--The Secretary of
Defense may waive the limitation in subsection (a) for the purpose of
rewarding contractors that agree to a qualifying defense investment
plan that is approved by the Secretary.
(c) Review and Enforcement.--
(1) Establishment of formal review process.--Not later than
30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of Defense shall establish a formal review mechanism
for identifying, on a continuing basis, the Department of
Defense contractors that are in violation of the requirements
of subsection (a).
(2) Evidence and notification of violation.--
(A) In general.--If a contracting officer of the
Department of Defense finds, or receives and
substantiates, an allegation described in subparagraph
(B), the Secretary shall immediately notify the
contractor of the violation in writing.
(B) Allegation described.--An allegation described
in this subparagraph is any allegation relating to--
(i) a contractor of the Department engaging
in an activity prohibited under subsection (a),
if the requirements of such subsection have not
been waived under subsection (b); or
(ii) a contractor who received a waiver
under subsection (b) is underperforming with
respect to prioritization, investment, or
production such that the contractor no longer
meets the requirements of the qualifying
defense investment plan approved by the
Secretary pursuant to subsection (b).
(C) Contents of notice.--The notice issued under
subparagraph (A) shall include, depending on the basis
of the violation, a description of--
(i) the conduct of the contractor that is
prohibited under subsection (a); or
(ii) the nature of the underperformance or
insufficient prioritization, investment, or
production speed of the contractor that fails
to meet the requirements described in the
qualifying defense investment plan under
subsection (b).
(3) Remediation.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 15 days after the
date on which the contractor receives the notice of a
violation under paragraph (3)(A), the contractor may
submit to the Secretary a remediation plan, approved by
the board of directors of the contractor, for review by
the Secretary.
(B) Content of plan.--The remediation plan
submitted under subparagraph (A) shall include a
description of the manner by which the contractor shall
remedy the violation, including, if applicable, a
strategy for meeting the requirements described in the
qualifying defense investment plan under subsection (b)
or an update of such a plan.
(C) Identification of deficiencies.--If the
Secretary identifies deficiencies in the remediation
plan submitted under subparagraph (A), the Secretary
shall engage with the contractor as needed to resolve
such deficiencies.
(4) Penalties.--If a contractor engages in an activity
prohibited under subsection (a) and was not granted a waiver
under subsection (b) or if the contractor was granted a waiver
under subsection (b) but no longer meets the requirements of
the qualifying defense investment plan, the contracting officer
of the Department of Defense may take one or more of the
following actions against the contractor for any contract
entered into on or after the date specified in subsection (a):
(A) Suspend payment under the contract.
(B) Revoke the waiver issued under subsection (b)
for the contractor as a whole or for any defined
business segment.
(C) Determine that the contractor lacks requisite
responsibility for award of competitive contracts or
other agreements.
(D) Terminate the eligibility of the contractor to
receive progress payments under section 3804 of title
10, United States Code.
(E) Refer the matter to the Secretary for other
administrative actions.
(d) Report to Congress.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until the
date specified in subsection (e), the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate
and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives a report that includes, for the one-year period
preceding submission of the report--
(A) a list of all contractors granted a waiver
under subsection (b) and the justification for each
waiver; and
(B) a list of all entities that have violated
agreements made pursuant to subsection (a) or diverged
from the practices that justified the granting of a
waiver under subsection (b).
(2) Publication.--Not later than 30 days after the date of
submission of a report under paragraph (1), the Secretary of
Defense shall make such report publicly available.
(e) Sunset.--This section shall cease to have effect on January 1,
2031.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Equity security.--The term ``equity security'' has the
meaning given such term in section 3(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)).
(2) National securities exchange.--The term ``national
securities exchange'' means an exchange registered as a
national securities exchange in accordance with section 6 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78f).
(3) Qualifying defense investment.--
(A) In general.--The term ``qualifying defense
investment'' means an expenditure by a contractor that
is directly related to increasing the capacity or
capability of its defense business segment, including--
(i) construction, expansion, or
modernization of manufacturing facilities,
shipyards, or production lines dedicated to
defense programs;
(ii) acquisition of machine tools, capital
equipment, and production technology for
defense systems;
(iii) applied non-reimbursable research and
development directly supporting defense
programs;
(iv) establishment or expansion of
workforce training programs and facilities for
defense manufacturing skills; and
(v) strategic stockpiling of raw materials
and components critical to defense production.
(B) Exclusions.--A qualifying defense investment
does not include--
(i) an allowable cost for reimbursement
under any contract; or
(ii) an expenditure used under any contract
or other agreement as the basis for the
Department of Defense to provide contract
financing or advance payments.

SEC. 816. PROHIBITION OF PROCUREMENT OF MOLYBDENUM, GALLIUM, OR
GERMANIUM FROM NON-ALLIED FOREIGN NATIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR PRODUCTION FROM RECOVERED MATERIAL.

Section 844 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 976) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (3) of subsection (b) as
subsection (c) and moving such subsection, as so redesignated,
two ems to the left; and
(2) in subsection (c), as redesignated by paragraph (1) of
this section, by striking ``amendments made by paragraphs (1)
and (2)'' and inserting ``amendments made by this section''.

SEC. 817. OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY REPORTING.

Any project carried out by the Department of Defense using other
transaction authority under section 4021 of title 10, United States
Code, shall be reported in the same manner as other Department of
Defense expenditures for inclusion in the searchable public website
established by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act
of 2006 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note; Public Law 109-282).

SEC. 818. LIMITATION ON PROCUREMENT OF CUT FLOWERS AND CUT GREENS.

(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means--
(A) a foreign government; and
(B) an agent of a foreign principal (as defined
section 1 of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of
1938, as amended (22 U.S.C 611)).
(2) Cut flower.--The term ``cut flower'' means a flower
removed from a living plant for decorative use.
(3) Cut green.--The term ``cut green'' means a green,
foliage, or branch removed from a living plant for decorative
use.
(4) Qualifying area.--The term ``qualifying area'' means--
(A) a State;
(B) the District of Columbia;
(C) a territory or possession of the United States;
or
(D) an area subject to the jurisdiction of a
federally recognized Indian Tribe.
(b) Requirement.--
(1) In general.--Funds authorized to be appropriated or
otherwise made available to the Department of Defense may only
be used for the procurement of a cut flower or cut green if the
cut flower or cut green is grown in a qualifying area.
(2) Applicability.--This subsection shall apply to a
procurement made or contracted for--
(A) in the United States; and
(B) on or after the date that is 1 year after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Gifts for Displays.--
(1) In general.--The Department of Defense may only accept
a gift of a cut flower or cut green that is not grown in a
qualifying area from a covered entity for the purpose of
displaying the cut flower or cut green if the origin of the cut
flower or cut green is clearly displayed at the time of
delivery.
(2) Requirement.--If the Department of Defense accepts a
gift of a cut flower or cut green from a covered entity under
paragraph (1), it shall clearly display the origin of the cut
flower or cut green during the period of display of the cut
flower or cut green.

SEC. 819. AUDIT AND MITIGATION OF COVERED CELLULAR MODULES IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SYSTEMS AND INFRASTRUCTURE.

(a) Department of Defense Audit.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
initiate a Department-wide audit to identify the presence of
covered cellular modules within covered systems.
(2) Scope.--The audit required under paragraph (1) shall--
(A) cover all military departments, combatant
commands, defense agencies, and Department of Defense
activities or programs;
(B) prioritize covered systems critical to military
mobility, logistics, and installation security;
(C) include both government-owned and contractor-
operated covered systems connected to Department of
Defense networks or accessing Department of Defense
information;
(D) identify to the maximum extent practicable, the
manufacturer, model, firmware version, and host product
for each covered cellular module identified; and
(E) assess the cybersecurity risk posed by each
identified covered cellular module, including data
flows, network exposure, and potential for remote
access.
(b) Mitigation and Reporting.--
(1) Report required.--Not later than 1 year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, and biennially thereafter for a
period not to exceed 6 years, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the audit and
mitigation activities carried out under this section.
(2) Contents.--Each report submitted under paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) The preliminary or updated findings of the
audit required under subsection (b).
(B) A description of ongoing and planned mitigation
measures, including--
(i) rip-and-replace programs;
(ii) accelerated divestiture or retirement
of legacy assets;
(iii) network segmentation, isolation, or
compensating cybersecurity or engineering
controls;
(iv) firmware or software remediation; and
(v) supply-chain substitution with trusted
alternatives.
(C) Cost estimates, timelines, and resource
requirements for each category of mitigation measure
described in subparagraph (B).
(D) An identification of any statutory, regulatory,
or acquisition barriers to completing mitigation.
(E) Recommendations for additional legislative
authorities, if any, needed to complete mitigation.
(3) Form.--Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall
be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.
(c) Comptroller General Report.--Not later than 180 days after the
submission of the report required in subsection (b), the Comptroller
General of the United States shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the implementation and effectiveness of the
activities described in subsection (b).
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Cellular module.--The term ``cellular module'' means a
modular transmitter, as described in section 15.212 of title
47, Code of Federal Regulations, that provides cellular
connectivity to a host product, including an Internet of things
device.
(2) Covered cellular module.--The term ``covered cellular
module'' means any cellular module produced, manufactured, or
provided by--
(A) an entity identified under section 889 of the
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 41 U.S.C. 3901
note prec.);
(B) an entity that is owned by, controlled by, or
subject to the jurisdiction or direction of the
People's Republic of China; or
(C) any other entity determined by the Secretary of
Defense to present an unacceptable supply-chain risk.
(3) Covered system.--The term ``covered system'' means any
item of infrastructure owned, leased, operated, or controlled
by the Department of Defense.
(4) Internet of things device.--The term ``Internet of
things device'' has the meaning given to such term in NIST
Special Publication 1800-16.

SEC. 820. IMPROVING TRANSPARENCY OF FOREIGN INFLUENCE ON DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE CONTRACTORS.

Section 847(a)(3) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 4819 note) is amended by
striking ``in excess of $5,000,000'' and inserting ``in excess of
$500,000''.

SEC. 821. REPORTING OF PRICE INCREASES.

(a) Reporting of Increases Above Specified Prices.--Chapter 271 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new section:
``Sec. 3710. Reporting of increases above specified prices
``(a) In General.--An offeror shall be required to report to the
relevant contracting officer not later than 30 days after becoming
aware that the price of a product or service under a covered contract
reaches or exceeds--
``(1) 25 percent above the price specified in the contract
bid or the government paid for that product or service the
previous calendar year; or
``(2) 50 percent above the price paid for such a product or
service 5 years earlier.
``(b) Covered Contract Defined.--In this section, the term `covered
contract' means a cost-plus contract awarded without competition under
section 3204 of this title and as defined under section 6.302 of the
Federal Acquisition Regulation.''.
(b) Inclusion of Noncompliance Information in FAPIIS.--Chapter 271
of title 10, United States Code, as amended by subsection (a), is
further amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 3711. Inclusion of noncompliance information in Federal Awardee
Performance and Integrity Information System
``The Director of the Defense Contract Audit Agency or the relevant
service acquisition executive shall report in the Federal Awardee
Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) housed within the
System for Award Management the following information:
``(1) Contractors who fail to report price increases as
required under 3705(a)(2) of this title.
``(2) Updated findings from audits conducted by the Agency
regarding noncompliance with the requirement.
``(3) With respect to unreported product or service price
increases, the product or service's National Stock Number,
order quantity, unit cost, total cost, purchasing or
reimbursing entity, and date of the order.''.

SEC. 822. LATE SUBMISSION OF COST AND PRICING DATA AS INVALID DEFENSE
TO CONTRACT PRICE REDUCTIONS FOR DEFECTIVE COST OR
PRICING DATA.

Section 3706(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3), by striking ``; or'' and inserting a
semicolon;
(2) in paragraph (4), by striking the period and inserting
``; or''; and
(3) by adding at the end of the following:
``(5) the cost or pricing data were submitted by the prime
contractor or subcontractor after the date of agreement on the
price of the contract or, if applicable consistent with
subsection (a)(2), such other date agreed upon between the
parties.''.

Subtitle C--Industrial Base Matters

SEC. 831. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT INTEGRATION
CELL.

(a) Establishment.--Not later than March 1, 2027, the Secretary of
Defense shall establish a Supply Chain Risk Management Integration Cell
(in this section referred to as ``the Cell'' ) within the Office of the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy.
(b) Duties Described.--For the purposes of operating the Cell
described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall delegate or otherwise
assign to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy
the authorities and duties to--
(1) direct and conduct oversight of all Department of
Defense Supply Chain Risk Management activities, programs,
tools, and datasets;
(2) manage and make determinations regarding lists and
other restrictions relating to Department of Defense Supply
Chain Risk Management, including those authorized in--
(A) section 889 of the John S. McCain National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public
Law 115-232; 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.);
(B) section 1260H of the William M. (Mac)
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113
note); and
(C) section 805 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
31; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note prec.);
(3) manage and make determinations regarding supply chain
transparency programs, incentives, and other activities,
including those authorized in--
(A) 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.);
(B) section 856 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-
31; 10 U.S.C. 3241 note prec.); and
(C) subsection (a)(3) of section 857 of the James
M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 4811 note);
(4) oversee data and databases related to Department of
Defense Supply Chain Risk Management and the integration of
such data and databases across the Department of Defense, to
include integration with commercial data sources;
(5) select and assign a sufficient number of dedicated
staff necessary for the Cell to effectively manage the duties
described in paragraphs (1) through ( 4);
(6) consult with the Supply Chain Risk Management Threat
Analysis Center at the Defense Intelligence Agency; and
(7) any other authorities or duties necessary to manage,
direct, or otherwise coordinate Supply Chain Risk Management
activities and programs.
(c) Exceptions.--The Secretary of Defense shall not delegate or
assign to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy
authorities or duties that explicitly relate to cybersecurity.
(d) Implementation.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which
the Cell described in subsection (a) is established, the Secretary
shall amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to
support the establishment of the Cell and to implement the changes in
authorities and duties described in subsection (b).
(e) Briefing Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide a briefing to
the congressional defense committees describing--
(1) estimated staffing and resources requirements to
establish and operate the Cell;
(2) plans to reorganize existing offices and functions
throughout the Department to ensure the Cell can carry out the
authorities and duties described in subsection (b);
(3) plans to provide resources to the Office of the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy for
the purposes of establishing and operating the Cell; and
(4) estimated timelines to consolidate in the Cell the
various authorities and duties described in subsection (b).

SEC. 832. EXPANSION OF REVERSE ENGINEERING AUTHORITY FOR PROTOTYPE
PROJECTS.

Section 4022(e)(5)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended
by striking ``to address obsolescence''.

SEC. 833. COMPETITION REQUIREMENT FOR CERTAIN MUNITIONS.

(a) PAC-3 Alternative Sourcing.--Of the funds authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year
2027 for the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (``PAC-3'') multiyear
procurement authorized by section 804(b) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60), not more
than 50 percent may be obligated or expended unless the Secretary of
Defense certifies that at least 40 percent of fiscal year 2027
procurement of the Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) solid rocket
motors is sourced from a secondary or additional qualified supplier.
(b) Standard Missile-6 Alternative Sourcing.--The Secretary of
Defense shall require the Standard Missile-6 multiyear procurement
authorized by this Act and by section 804(b) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60) to source
Mark 72 and Mark 104 solid rocket motors from more than one vendor by
the following deadlines:
(1) Beginning in fiscal year 2028, 20 percent or more solid
rocket motors shall be ordered by the prime contractor from a
secondary or additional qualified supplier.
(2) Beginning in fiscal year 2029, 30 percent or more solid
rocket motors shall be ordered by the prime contractor from a
secondary or additional qualified supplier.
(3) Beginning in fiscal year 2030, 40 percent or more solid
rocket motors shall be ordered by the prime contractor from a
secondary or additional qualified supplier.

SEC. 834. ANALYSES OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES FOR ACTION TO ADDRESS SOURCING
AND INDUSTRIAL CAPACITY.

(a) Analysis Required.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through
the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
and other appropriate officials, shall review the list of items
under subsection (b) to determine and develop appropriate
actions to maintain access to critical defense industry
components and materials, including--
(A) restricting procurement, with appropriate
waivers for cost, emergency requirements, and
nonavailability of suppliers, including restricting
procurement to--
(i) suppliers in the United States;
(ii) suppliers in the national technology
and industrial base (as defined in section 4801
of title 10, United States Code);
(iii) suppliers in other allied or partner
nations; or
(iv) other suppliers;
(B) increasing investment through use of research
and development procurement activities and acquisition
authorities, including the Defense Production Act and
the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program
to--
(i) expand production capacity;
(ii) diversify sources of supply; or
(iii) promote alternative approaches for
addressing military requirements;
(C) prohibiting procurement from selected sources
or nations;
(D) taking a combination of actions described under
subparagraphs (A),(B), and (C); or
(E) taking no action.
(2) Considerations.--The analyses conducted pursuant to
paragraph (1) shall consider national security, economic, and
treaty implications, as well as impacts on current and
potential suppliers of goods and services.
(b) List of High-priority Goods and Services for Analyses,
Recommendations, and Actions.--The items described in this subsection
are the following:
(1) Boron carbide.
(2) Copper foil, copper clad laminates, glass, or any other
copper-containing inputs for printed circuit boards.
(3) Synthetic diamond.
(4) Silicon carbide.
(c) Briefing on Analyses, Recommendations, and Actions.--Not later
than February 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives--
(1) a summary of the findings of the analyses undertaken
for each item pursuant to subsection (a);
(2) relevant recommendations resulting from the analyses,
including any proposed statutory changes to implement sourcing
restrictions; and
(3) descriptions of specific activities undertaken as a
result of the analyses, including schedule and resources
allocated for any planned actions.

SEC. 835. 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 requiring that any optional combat boots being sold at
military exchanges be certified by the combat boot quality assurance
program conducted by the relevant military service, to ensure combat
boots meet uniform regulations regarding durability, quality, and
uniform standards.
(b) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may provide a military
service a waiver for subsection (a) for 90 days until the combat boot
quality assurance program is implemented.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``combat boot quality assurance program''
means the requirement in section 865(f) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10
U.S.C. 4811 note).
(2) 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.
(3) 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. 836. REPORT ON DOMESTIC NONAVAILABILITY DETERMINATIONS GRANTED FOR
CRITICAL MATERIALS.

Not later than May 1, 2027, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the
issuance of domestic nonavailability determinations (DNADs) for
strategic and critical materials covered by sections 4863 and 4872 of
title 10, United States Code. The report shall--
(1) identify all DNADs issued over the previous 5 years;
(2) identify whether DNADs were granted for a specific
program or end item or granted for a class of material;
(3) assess the Department of Defense's review process for
DNADs, including timeframes for approval and communication with
industry; and
(4) describe any other matters the Under Secretary
determines relevant for issuing DNADs for strategic and
critical materials.

SEC. 837. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING INFORMATION ON
THE SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM INDUSTRIAL BASE.

Not more than 80 percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated
by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 and
available to the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group, and not more than 95
percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made
available for fiscal year 2027 for operation and maintenance, defense-
wide, for the Office of the Secretary of Defense for travel expenses,
may be obligated or expended until--
(1) the report required under section 914(e)(1) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public
Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. 4811 note) is submitted to the
congressional defense committees; and
(2) the report required under section 162(c) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public
Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 4871 note) is submitted to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives.

SEC. 838. ENERGETICS INDUSTRIAL BASE ROADMAP.

(a) In General.--Not later than March 1, 2027, the Director of the
Joint Energetics Transition Office, in coordination with the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy and the Secretaries of
the military departments, shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a roadmap for the future desired state for the energetics
industrial base.
(b) Elements.--The roadmap under subsection (a) shall include the
following elements:
(1) An assessment of the capacity and capability of the
energetics industrial base to support the demands of existing
munitions programs of record.
(2) An assessment of the capacity and capability of the
energetics industrial base to support planned future demands of
munitions programs.
(3) Identification of current and potential shortfalls in
common precursors and chemicals for energetic materials.
(4) An assessment of emerging technologies or manufacturing
processes that would support the modernization or evolution of
the energetics industrial base.
(5) A description of United States Government funding to
date for the energetics industrial base, whether through
programs of record or through Defense Production Act (DPA) or
Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) programs,
broken out by fiscal year and purpose.
(c) Energetic Materials Defined.--In this section, the term
``energetic materials'' means critical chemicals and formulations
that--
(1) release large amounts of stored chemical energy; and
(2) are capable of being used as explosives, propellants,
pyrotechnics, and reactive materials that--
(A) create lethal effects in warheads in kinetic
weapons components and systems; or
(B) increase propellant performance in a weapon
propulsion system as related to lethal effects, range,
or speed.

SEC. 839. SUPPLY CHAIN, CAPABILITY, AND CAPACITY STUDY OF HIGH-DEMAND
ITEMS IN THE TEXTILE INDUSTRIAL BASE.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall contract with a
federally funded research and development center to conduct a detailed
assessment of the textile industrial base providing uniform items to
the military services. The review shall include--
(1) a description of coordination between industry and the
military services to understand shortfalls in the textile
industrial base over the last five years;
(2) a description of the ability of the military services
to provide annual or long-term data for increased stability in
long-term contracting for textile manufacturing;
(3) any requested domestic non-availability determinations
made to the Defense Logistics Agency or the services and the
rationale for the absence of available domestic options;
(4) a review of Defense Logistics Agency contracting
processes, including the ability to provide industry with long-
term demand, Berry amendment compliance, and responsiveness to
the needs of the military services;
(5) an assessment of the supply chains of all Berry-
compliant textiles and footwear options, including current
challenges, potential for surge capacity, any investments in
capital expenditures in the last 10 years, data on sales over
the last 10 years, quality assurance procedures, testing, and
qualification procedures;
(6) a review of the military services specifications for
textiles and footwear, including where specifications are the
limiting factor to higher quality items or if changes in
specification can improve manufacturing timelines;
(7) a review of any allied or Trade Agreement Act-compliant
partnerships that could be expanded to improve supply chain
resilience;
(8) an assessment of the efficacy of the investments made
under the automated textile manufacturing program under the
Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program, including any
improvements or best practices that could be implemented;
(9) an assessment of the importance of having multiple
supply lines in the textile industrial base and the
consequences of single points of failure; and
(10) any other matters determined to be relevant to the
review.
(b) Deadlines.--
(1) Final assessment.--Not later than September 30, 2028,
the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives
the final review required under subsection (a).
(2) Briefing.--Not later than May 1, 2027, the Secretary of
Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing with an
initial review of the scope of the assessment required under
subsection (a).
(c) Authority to Use Relevant Supply Chain Technologies.--The
federally funded research and development center conducting the review
under subsection (a) may utilize any relevant supply chain technologies
for in-depth review of the textile industrial base.

SEC. 840. PILOT PROGRAM ON PROVIDING SUBSIDIES FOR COMBAT BOOTS.

(a) In General.--Not later than June 1, 2027, the Secretary of the
Army shall establish and implement a pilot program to provide subsidies
for the cost of certain combat boots to members of the Army that
receive a uniform allowance.
(b) Subsidy.--
(1) Payment of subsidy.--Under the pilot program required
by subsection (a), the Secretary shall establish a subsidy for
an eligible member for the purchase of combat boots that comply
with the requirements of section 4862 of title 10, United
States Code, in an amount that is equal to 30 percent of the
price of such boots.
(2) Use of subsidy.--A member who receives the subsidy
under paragraph (1) shall use the subsidy to purchase from the
Army and Air Force Exchange Service not more than one pair of
combat boots that comply with the requirements of section 4862
of title 10, United States Code.
(c) Role of Exchange Stores.--
(1) Selection of locations.--The Secretary shall select
three military installations at which exchange stores operated
by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service are located to carry
out the pilot program required by subsection (a).
(2) Provision of information to army and air force exchange
service.--The Secretary shall provide information on eligible
members to the exchange stores at the installations selected
under paragraph (1).
(3) Notice; implementation.--The Secretary shall--
(A) in collaboration with the exchange stores at
the installations selected under paragraph (1), provide
appropriate notice to eligible members with respect to
the subsidy under subsection (b); and
(B) under the authority provided by section 2491 of
title 10, United States Code, reimburse each such store
for--
(i) the cost of the subsidies under
subsection (b) provided by the store; and
(ii) any incidental marketing costs
associated with the pilot program required by
subsection (a) incurred by the store.
(4) Data collection.--
(A) Collection by secretary.--The Secretary shall
collect data on--
(i) the total population of eligible
members; and
(ii) the overall cost of providing the
subsidy under subsection (b).
(B) Collection by exchange stores.--The Secretary
shall collect data from the exchange stores at the
installations selected under paragraph (1) on--
(i) the rates of use of the subsidy under
subsection (b) on a quarterly and annual basis;
and
(ii) which combat boots are being purchased
with the subsidy.
(d) Termination.--The pilot program required by subsection (a)
shall terminate on December 31, 2029.
(e) Briefings Required.--
(1) Implementation.--Not later than March 1, 2027, the
Secretary of the Army shall brief the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives on--
(A) a plan to establish and implement the pilot
program required by subsection (a); and
(B) the three military installations selected under
subsection (c)(1) to carry out the pilot program.
(2) Annual briefing.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter
until the termination under subsection (d) of the pilot program
required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall brief the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representative on--
(A) the use of the subsidy provided under
subsection (b); and
(B) the data collected under subsection (c)(4).
(f) Eligible Member Defined.--The term ``eligible member'' means a
member of the Army authorized to receive a cash clothing replacement
allowance under chapter 29 of volume 7A of the Department of Defense
Financial Management Regulation.

SEC. 841. CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAM FOR THE TEXTILE INDUSTRIAL BASE.

(a) In General.--Not later than April 1, 2027, the Secretary of
Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military
departments, shall institute a cross-functional team on the textile
industrial base to improve supply chain stability and resiliency. The
cross-functional team shall meet not less than quarterly.
(b) Membership.--The cross-functional team shall include
representatives from--
(1) each military service;
(2) the Defense Logistics Agency; and
(3) the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Industrial
Base Policy.
(c) Responsibilities.--The cross-functional team instituted under
subsection (a) shall map the textile industrial base for the service
specific requirements and determine which, if any, resiliency measures
need to be taken.
(d) Competitive Pilot Program.--
(1) In general.--Not later than January 1, 2028, the cross-
functional team shall establish a competitive pilot program to
revitalize supply chains in the domestic textile industrial
base.
(2) Competitive solicitation.--The program established
under paragraph (1) shall establish competitive solicitation
for industrial base analysis and sustainment funding to
encourage--
(A) surge capacity as required by supply chain
mapping;
(B) modernization of relevant textile industrial
facilities for vertical integration or flexible
manufacturing;
(C) expansion and qualification of second or
alternative sources of supply where single points of
failure exist in the industrial base;
(D) prioritization of urgent service uniform
requirements; and
(E) expansion of competition to ensure higher
quality products and improved pricing.
(3) Briefing.--The Office of the Secretary of Defense for
Industrial Base Policy, in coordination with the members of the
cross-functional team instituted under subsection (a), shall
brief the congressional defense committees--
(A) not later than 60 days after initial stand up
of the cross-functional team, on membership, meeting
schedule, and priorities;
(B) not later than 90 days after the completion of
initial supply chain mapping, on single points of
failure, opportunities for surge capacity, and concerns
regarding foreign investment or influence; and
(C) annually, on the resources required to create
competition and supply chain resiliency necessary in
the competitive pilot program, progress made on supply
chain mapping, and any other matters relevant to the
cross-functional team.

SEC. 842. ASSESSING AND ADDRESSING RISK RELATED TO ADVERSARIAL CAPITAL.

(a) Designation.--Not later than March 1, 2027, the Secretary of
Defense shall designate, within the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Industrial Base Policy, an office with primary responsibility for
identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating risks related to
adversarial capital in the defense industrial base and broader defense
innovation base. The Secretary shall ensure the office assigned is
responsible for carrying out the following functions:
(1) Collaboration to identify and mitigate risks of
adversarial capital.--The following activities related to
collaborating to identify and mitigate risks of adversarial
capital:
(A) Promoting robust collaboration across the
Department of Defense, other Federal agencies,
industry, and academia by coordinating, deconflicting,
and synchronizing, adversarial capital risk management
activities, including mitigations.
(B) Promulgating and enforcing Department-wide
policy related to the monitoring and assessment of
adversarial capital in the defense industrial base
ecosystem, including the development of risk matrices
to support decision making.
(C) Facilitating timely sharing of threat
information, vulnerability assessments, and risk
indicators with covered defense industrial base
entities.
(D) Establishing cooperative research and
development agreements to support joint supplier
mapping and mitigation research.
(E) Working through the Office of Strategic Capital
and service and component acquisition executives to
provide targeted support to small and medium-sized
defense industrial base entities in implementing
effective supply chain risk management measures.
(2) Adversarial capital identification.--The following
activities related adversarial capital identification:
(A) Mapping adversarial capital flows for mission-
critical weapons systems, technologies, and materials.
(B) Identifying and monitoring dependencies on
foreign adversaries across the defense industrial base
by identifying foreign adversary-controlled nodes,
single points of failure, and critical chokepoints and
tactics, techniques, and procedures.
(C) Providing specific recommendations to Secretary
of Defense on actions or policies necessary to reduce
adversarial capital flows for mission-critical weapons
systems, technologies, and materials.
(3) Data sharing and protection pathways.--The following
activities related to data sharing and protection pathways:
(A) Working with industry to develop clear legal,
contractual, and technical procedures to support and
enable contractor disclosures of sub-tier sourcing and
beneficial ownership data relevant to national
security.
(B) Protecting this data ensuring appropriate
liability protections for contractors making good-faith
disclosures.
(C) Implementing a voluntary risk-sharing
framework, modeled on the protections provided under
section 104 of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing
Act of 2015 (6 U.S.C. 1503), under which industry
partners may share supplier risk information and
receive validated risk assessments in return, with
safeguards for proprietary data.
(4) Economic security risk assurance capability.--The
establishment, not later than January 1, 2028, and maintenance
of a capability to be known as the ``Economic Security Risk
Assurance'' capability, which shall--
(A) consolidate and analyze information related to
adversarial capital flows, materials, supplier
identifiers, sourcing data, program-supplier linkages,
and other information as determined by the office,
including the synthesis of commercially available
information and, where appropriate, classified
information;
(B) develop intelligence reporting and collection
requirements for the defense intelligence community;
(C) support analysis of entities to determine when
tactics are used to obfuscate the ownership
relationships to hide adversarial capital flows;
(D) provide risk visualization;
(E) enable federated access by authorized program
offices and acquisition decision authorities, and
supply chain illumination programs across the
Department; and
(F) enable the office to better perform the
responsibilities outlines in paragraphs (1) through (3)
of this section.
(5) Automated risk management.--The following activities
related to automated risk management:
(A) Implementing and maintaining continuous
automated monitoring for changes in corporate control,
beneficial ownership, geographic sourcing, and supply
chain structure.
(B) Issuing automated alerts to contracting
authorities, program leadership, and affected industry
upon detection of significant risk indicators.
(C) Applying corroboration protocols requiring
validation of significant risk findings across not
fewer than two independent data sources before forming
the basis for risk-tier elevation, mitigation action,
or referral to appropriate law enforcement or
regulatory authorities.
(b) Reporting Requirements.--
(1) Initial establishment.--The Secretary shall provide the
congressional defense committees notification of the
designation of office with primary responsibility in accordance
with subsection (a) and the establishment of the Economic
Security Risk Assurance tool in accordance with subsection
(a)(4).
(2) Annual briefing.--Beginning on December 1, 2027, and
each year after for the next three years, the Secretary shall
provide the congressional defense committees an annual report
on activities, analysis, and findings of the office with
primary responsibility for assessing and mitigating risks
related to adversarial capital. The report may be provided in
classified form and may include any recommendations the
Secretary may have to reduce or further mitigate risks related
to adversarial capital in the defense industrial base and
broader defense innovation base.

SEC. 843. MODIFICATIONS TO REQUIREMENT FOR PUBLIC REPORTING OF CHINESE
MILITARY COMPANIES OPERATING IN THE UNITED STATES.

Section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C.
113 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``, based on the most
recent information available,'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (3)(A), by striking ``based on the
latest information available''; and
(B) by striking paragraph (4);
(3) by amending subsection (e) to read as follows:
``(e) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe
regulations to implement this section.''; and
(4) in subsection (g)--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), (4), and
(5) as paragraphs (4), (11), (16), and (20),
respectively;
(B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following
new paragraphs:
``(2) Assistance.--The term `assistance' means the
provision of any benefit, including monetary compensation in
the form of grants, loans, subsidies, tax benefits, real
property, tangible or intangible property, discounts,
employees, sponsored research, or any other preferential
treatment.
``(3) Association.--The term `association' means a group of
two or more entities connected for a common interest.'';
(C) in paragraph (4), as redesignated by
subparagraph (A), by amending subparagraph (C) to read
as follows:
``(C) includes a wholly owned or wholly controlled
subsidiary or wholly owned or wholly controlled
affiliate of a parent entity or an entity described in
subparagraph (B).'';
(D) by inserting after paragraph (4), as so
redesignated, the following new paragraphs:
``(5) Contributor to chinese defense industrial base.--The
term `contributor to the Chinese defense industrial base'--
``(A) means an entity that manufactures, produces,
exports, or provides materials, products, or services
that--
``(i) can supply, service, or expand
China's military-civil fusion strategy; or
``(ii) could be used for military or
defense purposes by--
``(I) Chinese military and
paramilitary elements, security forces,
police, law enforcement, border
control, the People's Armed Police, or
the Ministry of State Security; or
``(II) any other organization
subordinate to the Central Military
Commission of the Chinese Communist
Party, the Chinese Ministry of Industry
and Information Technology, the State-
Owned Assets Supervision and
Administration Commission of the State
Council, or the State Administration of
Science, Technology, and Industry for
National Defense; and
``(B) may include manufacturing, producing,
exporting, or providing materials, products, or
services that have a substantial military application,
even if--
``(i) the particular technology, product,
or service is not directly supplied to or used
by an entity described in subclause (I) or (II)
of subparagraph (A)(ii); and
``(ii) the particular technology, product,
or service also has commercial uses.
``(6) Directly controlled by.--The term `directly
controlled by', with respect to an entity, means that another
entity exercises power over, influences, manages, or guides the
business decisions or operations of the entity.
``(7) Formal association.--The term `formal association'
includes established or recognized relationships between
entities, such as joint ventures, standardization or working
groups, task forces, consortiums, or partnerships and projects.
``(8) Indirectly controlled by.--The term `indirectly
controlled by', with respect to an entity, means that another
entity exercises power, influence, management, or guidance over
the business decisions or operations of the entity through an
intermediate entity, subsidiary, or affiliate entity.
``(9) Indirectly owned by.--The term `indirectly owned by',
with respect to an entity, means ownership of the entity
achieved through investment in, or the purchase of shares or
economic or voting rights in, the entity through an
intermediate entity, subsidiary, or affiliate entity, without
regard to--
``(A) the percentage of ownership or number of
shares owned; or
``(B) whether such ownership results in control of
the entity.
``(10) Informal association.--The term `informal
association' means a lesser recognized, short-term relationship
between entities, such as participation in exhibitions,
competitions, or joint demonstrations.'';
(E) in paragraph (11), as redesignated by
subparagraph (A)--
(i) by redesignating subparagraphs (B)
through (H) as subparagraphs (C) through (I),
respectively; and
(ii) by striking subparagraph (A) and
inserting the following new paragraphs:
``(A) Entities knowingly receiving assistance or
that knowingly received assistance from the Government
of China or the Chinese Communist Party through
science, technology, research, and industrial efforts
that may constitute efforts initiated, granted, or
created by, provided under, or related to, the Chinese
military industrial planning apparatus, or in
furtherance of Chinese military industrial planning
objectives. `Single Champion' or `Little Giant'
designations associated with Chinese industrial
planning, or any other successor selection or
designation as an enterprise associated with Chinese
industrial planning, may constitute knowing receipt of
assistance through science, technology, research, and
industrial efforts initiated, granted, or created by,
provided under, or related to, the Chinese military
industrial planning apparatus or in furtherance of
Chinese military industrial planning objectives or
military-civil fusion efforts.
``(B) Entities that knowingly contract with, or
provide services or components to (including as lower
tier suppliers and subcontractors)--
``(i) the People's Liberation Army, Chinese
military and paramilitary elements, security
forces, police, law enforcement, border
control, the People's Armed Police, or the
Ministry of State Security; or
``(ii) any other organization subordinate
to the Central Military Commission of the
Chinese Communist Party, the Chinese Ministry
of Industry and Information Technology, the
State-Owned Assets Supervision and
Administration Commission of the State Council,
or the State Administration of Science,
Technology, and Industry for National
Defense.'';
(F) by inserting after paragraph (11), as so
redesignated, the following new paragraphs:
``(12) Military-civil fusion enterprise zone.--The term
`military-civil fusion enterprise zone' means a section of
territory established by the Government of China for the
purpose of advancing China's policy of military-civil fusion
through economic activity.
``(13) Military equipment procurement platform.--The term
`military equipment procurement platform' means a digital
marketplace that advertises or sells equipment, supplies, or
services to the military or military suppliers and that are
ultimately used by the Chinese military or the Chinese defense
industrial base, without regard to whether the platform is
established, sponsored, or run by a private entity or the
Government of China.
``(14) Military industrial planning apparatus.--The term
`military industrial planning apparatus' means efforts or
policies initiated by the Government of China to expand the
Chinese defense industrial base, including military-civil
fusion integration of dual-use products, technologies, or
services.
``(15) Military industrial planning objective.--The term
`military industrial planning objective' means a line of effort
(such as a plan, mission, or goal) outlined by the Government
of China to expand the Chinese defense industrial base,
including by integrating dual-use products, technologies, or
services into military equipment, programs, or systems.''; and
(G) by inserting after paragraph (16), as
redesignated by subparagraph (A), the following new
paragraphs:
``(17) Operational direction; policy guidance.--The terms
`operational direction' and `policy guidance' mean
instructions, decisions, proposals, plans, guidance, or
requirements on how an entity should conduct operations.
``(18) Owned by.--The term `owned by', with respect to an
entity, mean ownership of the entity achieved through
investment in, or the purchase of shares or economic or voting
rights in, the entity, without regard to--
``(A) the percentage of ownership or number of
shares owned; or
``(B) whether such ownership results in control of
the entity.
``(19) Parent entity.--The term `parent entity', with
respect to an entity, means another entity that directly or
indirectly holds at least 50 percent of the economic interest
or at least 50 percent of the voting interest in the entity.''.

SEC. 844. AMENDMENTS TO REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO PRINTED CIRCUIT
BOARDS.

(a) In General.--Section 4873 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ``, copper clad
laminate, copper foil, or glass'' after ``printed circuit
board''; and
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``that--'' and
inserting ``containing copper foil, copper clad
laminates, glass, or any other copper-containing inputs
that--''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:
``(7) Copper clad laminate.-- The term `copper clad
laminate' means a composite material consisting of copper foil
bonded to a dielectric substrate used in the manufacture of
printed circuit boards.
``(8) Copper foil.--The term `copper foil' means thin
sheets of copper used as a conductive layer in copper clad
laminates or printed circuit boards.
``(9) Glass.--The term `glass' means glass fibers used as a
dielectric in copper clad laminates or printed circuit
boards.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall
take effect on January 1, 2029.

SEC. 845. REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY AND ADVISABILITY OF ESTABLISHING A
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP ON DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL PRIORITIES
BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL.

(a) In General.--Not later March 30, 2027, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives a report with a plan for the establishment of
a partnership between the Department of Defense and appropriate
counterparts of the Government of Israel in order--
(1) to enhance market opportunities for United States-based
and Israeli-based defense technology companies;
(2) to increase interoperability through dual-use and
emerging technologies;
(3) to counter adversarial development of dual-use defense
technologies; and
(4) in coordination with appropriate counterpart offices of
the Israeli Ministry of Defense--
(A) to enable coordination on defense industrial
priorities and set tangible goals for industrial base
participation by both nations;
(B) to highlight partnering opportunities for
programs in both nations, and to help navigate country-
specific acquisition regulations for partners
unfamiliar with the regulatory environment of the
other;
(C) to streamline emerging defense technology
research and development;
(D) to create more effective pathways to market for
defense technology startups that allow increased
participation in industrial partners from each nation
in the industrial bases of the other;
(E) to collaborate on the development of dual-use
defense capabilities through coordination; and
(F) to leverage other private capital, equity on
venture funding opportunities to augment government
funds for technology deployment or scaling;
(5) to create programs that incentivize defense technology
companies from both nations to address defense priorities
outside of the Middle East; and
(6) to explore innovative mentor-protege arrangements that
partner companies from each nation to help navigate the
acquisition regulatory environment of each nation.
(b) Feasibility Assessment.--The report required under subsection
(a) shall include an assessment of the feasibility of implementing the
plan.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than 30 days after the submission of the
report required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall
brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives on the report's recommendations on feasibility of a
partnership on defense industrial base priorities.

SEC. 846. PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF CHINESE-MANUFACTURED OPTICAL FIBER
BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

(a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of Defense may not procure, obtain,
or use optical fiber and optical fiber cable that are produced,
manufactured, or assembled by an entity that is owned by, controlled
by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of the People's
Republic of China for use in Department of Defense information networks
or communications systems.
(b) Applicability.--This section applies to--
(1) the Department of Defense; and
(2) any contractor or subcontractor at any tier that
procures or uses covered optical fiber in the performance of a
contract with the Department of Defense.
(c) Covered Optical Fiber Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered optical fiber'' means single-mode or multi-mode optical fiber
and optical fiber cable.
(d) Implementation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall amend the Defense
Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to require contractor
certification and supply-chain disclosure with respect to covered
optical fiber.
(e) Waiver Authority.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may grant a
waiver to the prohibition under subsection (a) on a case-by-
case basis if the Secretary determines that--
(A) the waiver is necessary for the national
security interests of the United States; and
(B) no practicable alternative exists from a source
not described in subsection (a).
(2) Limitation.--A waiver granted under this subsection
shall be time limited and scoped to the minimum extent
necessary.
(3) Notice.--Not later than 30 days after granting a
waiver, the Secretary shall submit written notice to the
congressional defense committees describing--
(A) the justification for the waiver;
(B) the duration and scope of the waiver; and
(C) the plan to transition to compliant materials.
(f) Effective Date.--This section shall apply to contracts awarded
on or after October 1 of the first fiscal year beginning after the date
of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 847. PROMOTING THE UNITED STATES DRONE INDUSTRIAL BASE.

Section 848(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 USC 4871 note) is amended--
(1) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows:
``(B) uses flight controllers, radios,
communication devices, navigation systems, data
transmission devices, cameras and sensors, or gimbals
manufactured in a covered foreign country or by an
entity domiciled in a covered foreign country;'';
(2) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as
subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively;
(3) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new
subparagraph:
``(C) uses batteries, battery cells, battery
management systems, motors, or electronic speed
controllers developed in a covered foreign country or
by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country;'';
(4) in subparagraph (D), as so redesignated, by striking
``; or'' and inserting a semicolon; and
(5) by inserting after subparagraph (E), as so
redesignated, the following new subparagraph:
``(F) beginning one year after the date of the
enactment of this subparagraph, uses any subcomponents
or raw materials, as part of a component listed in
subsections (B) through (E) of this section, sourced
from, processed in, or manufactured in a covered
foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered
foreign country; or''.

SEC. 848. PILOT PROGRAM FOR DOMESTIC ANTIMONY AND COPPER PRODUCTION FOR
DEFENSE APPLICATIONS.

(a) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a pilot
program to support the recovery of antimony and copper as byproducts of
mineral production in the United States.
(b) Elements.--The pilot program required by subsection (a) shall
include methods--
(1) to evaluate multiple processes and techniques for
recovery of antimony and copper as byproducts of mineral
production;
(2) to develop process design plans necessary for scaling
recovery of antimony and copper to demonstration-level
production;
(3) to generate sample material for independent testing to
verify suitability for defense applications; and
(4) to produce qualified antimony material that meets
specifications provided by the Defense Logistics Agency.
(c) Contracting Authority.--The Secretary may enter into contracts,
cooperative agreements, or other transactions with appropriate entities
to implement the pilot program required by subsection (a).
(d) Termination.--The pilot program required by subsection (a)
shall terminate not later than five years after the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(e) Report to Congress.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for the next
four years, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on the status and findings of the
pilot program required by subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall
include--
(A) a summary of the progress made under the pilot
program required by subsection (a) with respect to
recovery and processing of antimony and copper;
(B) technical and economic assessments with respect
to such recovery; and
(C) recommendations for expanding domestic antimony
and copper production and reducing dependency on
foreign sources of antimony and copper.

SEC. 849. FULL ACCOUNTABILITY FOR CHINESE MILITARY COMPANIES.

Section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``, based on the most
recent information available, is operating directly or
indirectly in the United States or any of its territories and
possessions,'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``2030'' and
inserting ``2035''; and
(B) by striking paragraph (4);
(3) by amending subsection (e) to read as follows:
``(e) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe
regulations to implement this section.''; and
(4) in subsection (g)--
(A) by amending paragraph (2)(C) to read as
follows:
``(C) includes a majority-owned or majority-
controlled subsidiary or majority-owned or majority-
controlled affiliate of a parent entity or an entity
described in subparagraph (B);''; and
(B) in paragraph (3)--
(i) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as
follows:
``(A) Entities knowingly receiving assistance or
that knowingly received assistance from the Government
of China or the Chinese Communist Party through
science, technology, research, and industrial efforts
that may constitute efforts initiated, granted, or
created by, or provided under, or related to, the
Chinese military industrial planning apparatus, or in
furtherance of Chinese military industrial planning
objectives. `Single Champion' or `Little Giant'
designations associated with Chinese industrial
planning, or any other successor selection or
designation as an enterprise associated with Chinese
industrial planning, may constitute knowing receipt of
assistance through science, technology, research, and
industrial efforts initiated, granted, or created by,
or provided under, or related to, the Chinese military
industrial planning apparatus, or in furtherance of
Chinese military industrial planning objectives or
military-civil fusion efforts.'';
(ii) by redesignating subparagraph (H) as
subparagraph (J);
(iii) by redesignating subparagraphs (B)
through (G) as subparagraphs (C) through (H);
(iv) by inserting after subparagraph (A)
the following new subparagraph:
``(B) Entities that knowingly contract with, or
provide services or components, which can include lower
tier suppliers and subcontractors, to the People's
Liberation Army, Chinese military and paramilitary
elements, security forces, police, law enforcement,
border control, the People's Armed Police, the Ministry
of State Security, or any other organization
subordinate to the Central Military Commission of the
Chinese Communist Party, the Chinese Ministry of
Industry and Information Technology, the State-Owned
Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the
State Council, or the State Administration of Science,
Technology, and Industry for National Defense.''; and
(v) by inserting after subparagraph (H), as
redesignated by clause (ii), the following new
subparagraph:
``(I) Majority-owned or majority-
controlled subsidiaries or majority-
owned or majority-controlled affiliates
of entities described in subparagraphs
(A) through (G).''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:
``(6) Assistance.--The term `assistance' means benefits
from the Government of China, including monetary compensation
in the form of grants, loans, subsidies, tax benefits, real
property, tangible or intangible property, discounts,
employees, sponsored research, or any other preferential
treatment.
``(7) Association.--The term `association' means a group of
two or more entities connected for a common interest.
``(8) Contributor to chinese defense industrial base.--The
term `contributor to the Chinese defense industrial base'--
``(A) means an entity that manufactures, produces,
exports, or provides materials, products, or services
that can supply, service, or expand China's military-
civil fusion strategy or that could be used by Chinese
military and paramilitary elements, security forces,
police, law enforcement, border control, the People's
Armed Police, the Ministry of State Security, or any
other organization subordinate to the Central Military
Commission of the Chinese Communist Party, the Chinese
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the
State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration
Commission of the State Council, or the State
Administration of Science, Technology, and Industry for
National Defense for military or defense purposes; and
``(B) includes manufacturing, producing, exporting,
or providing materials, products, or services that have
a substantial military application, even if the
particular technology, product, or service is not
directly supplied to or used by the Chinese military or
defense and even if the particular technology, product,
or service also has commercial uses.
``(9) Directly controlled by.--The term `directly
controlled by' means exercising power over, influencing,
managing, or guiding an entity's business decisions or
operations.
``(10) Formal association.--The term `formal association'
includes established or recognized relationships, such as joint
ventures, standardization or working groups, task forces,
consortiums, or partnerships and projects with an entity
identified in subsection (b)(1).
``(11) Indirectly controlled by.--The term `indirectly
controlled by' means power, influence, management, or guidance
of an entity's business decisions or operations through an
intermediate entity, subsidiary, or affiliate entity.
``(12) Indirectly owned by.--The term `indirectly owned by'
means ownership achieved through investment in, or the purchase
of, shares or economic or voting rights of an entity through an
intermediate entity, subsidiary, or affiliate entity,
regardless of the percentage of ownership or number of shares
owned. Indirect ownership by any entity identified in
subsection (b)(1) does not require that such entity hold
control of another entity through its ownership.
``(13) Informal association.--The term `informal
association' means a lesser-recognized, short-term
relationship, such as participation in exhibitions,
competitions, or joint demonstrations with any entity
identified in subsection (b)(1).
``(14) Military-civil fusion enterprise zone.--The term
`military-civil fusion enterprise zone' means a section of
territory established by the Government of China for the
purpose of advancing China's policy of military-civil fusion
through economic activity.
``(15) Military equipment procurement platforms.--The term
`military equipment procurement platforms' means a digital
marketplace that advertises or sells equipment, supplies, or
services to the military or military suppliers. A digital
marketplace can be established by, sponsored by, or run by
private entities or the government of China to advertise and
sell equipment, supplies, or services that are ultimately used
by the Chinese military or the Chinese defense industrial base.
``(16) Military industrial planning apparatus.--The term
`military industrial planning apparatus' means efforts or
policies initiated by the Chinese government to expand the
Chinese defense industrial base, including military-civil
fusion integration of dual-use products, technologies, or
services.
``(17) Military industrial planning objectives.--The term
`military industrial planning objectives' means lines of effort
(such as plans, missions, or goals) outlined by the Chinese
government to expand the Chinese defense industrial base,
including by integrating dual-use products, technologies, or
services into military equipment, programs, or systems.
``(18) Operational guidance; policy guidance.--The terms
`operational guidance' and `policy guidance' mean instructions,
decisions, proposals, plans, guidance, or requirements on how
an entity should conduct operations.
``(19) Owned by.--The term `owned by' means ownership
achieved through investment in, or the purchase of, shares or
economic or voting rights in an entity, regardless of the
percentage of ownership or number of shares owned. Ownership by
any entity identified in subsection (b)(1) does not require
that such entity hold control of another entity through its
ownership.
``(20) Parent entity.--The term `parent entity' includes an
entity that directly or indirectly holds at least 50 percent of
the economic interest or at least 50 percent of the voting
interest of an entity.''.

Subtitle D--Small Business Matters

SEC. 861. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM.

Section 4902 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``disadvantaged small business'' each place
it appears and inserting ``eligible small business'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``Defense
contracts and other contracts and subcontracts'' and
inserting ``Defense contracts, subcontracts,
agreements, and sub-agreements''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``subcontractors
and suppliers'' and inserting ``awardees, contractors,
subcontractors, and suppliers'';
(3) in subsection (d)(1)(B)(iii)(I)--
(A) by striking ``Defense contracts'' each places
it appears and inserting ``Defense contracts or
agreements''; and
(B) by striking ``the subcontracts'' and inserting
``the subcontracts or sub-agreements'';
(4) in subsection (e)(1), by striking subparagraph (B) and
inserting the following new subparagraph:
``(B) An agreement term for a period not to exceed
five years.'';
(5) in subsection (f)(1)--
(A) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(B) by redesignating subparagraph (C) as
subparagraph (D); and
(C) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the
following new subparagraph:
``(C) security compliance matters, such as
cybersecurity, export controls, and facility
clearances; and'';
(6) in subsection (g)--
(A) by striking ``Defense contract'' each place it
appears and inserting ``Defense contract or
agreement'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by striking ``unusual circumstances''
each place it appears and inserting ``mission
needs''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``program participation'' and all that follows
through the period and inserting ``agreement
term under the mentor-protege agreement.'';
(C) in paragraph (3)(C), by striking ``concerns has
declined'' and inserting ``concerns has declined in any
relevant category of small business concern under the
Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.)'';
(D) in paragraph (4), by striking ``would be a
small business concern owned and controlled by socially
and economically disadvantaged individuals'' and
inserting ``would qualify as a small business
concern'';
(7) in subsection (k)--
(A) by striking paragraph (7) and inserting the
following new paragraph:
``(7) any assistance obtained by the mentor firm for the
protege firm from one or more--
``(A) business development, business outreach, or
assistance centers or networks for small business
concerns established pursuant to the Small Business Act
(15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.);
``(B) entities providing procurement technical
assistance pursuant to chapter 388 of this title;
``(C) historically Black colleges or universities,
minority institutions of higher education, or other
colleges, universities, or institutions of higher
education, including innovation and economic
development entities of such colleges, universities, or
institutions;
``(D) entities providing manufacturing assistance
pursuant to section 25 of the National Institute of
Standards and Technology Act (15 U.S.C. 278k(e)) or
section 4841 of this title; or
``(E) entities providing research and development
assistance pursuant to section 23 of the Stevenson-
Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C.
3715) or section 4124(f) of this title.''; and
(B) in paragraph (9), by striking ``Defense
contracts'' and inserting ``Defense contracts and
agreements''; and
(8) in subsection (n)--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (9) as
paragraphs (3) through (10), respectively;
(B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following
new paragraph:
``(2) Except when referring to a mentor-protege agreement
entered into under subsection (e), the term `agreement' means
any cooperative agreement, grant, other transaction, prize, or
other agreement related to acquisition or to assistance with
research and development, production, or manufacturing.''; and
(C) in paragraph (3), as redesignated by
subparagraph (A), by striking ``its primary North
American Industry Classification System code'' and
inserting ``the North American Industry Classification
System code pertinent to the objectives of the
particular mentor-protege agreement''.

SEC. 862. APEX ACCELERATOR FUNDING.

Section 4955(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``$1,500,000'' and
inserting ``$2,000,000'';
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``$750,000'' and
inserting ``$1,000,000''; and
(3) in paragraph (4), by striking ``$1,500,000'' and
inserting ``$2,000,000''.

SEC. 863. TEST PROGRAM FOR NEGOTIATION OF COMPREHENSIVE SMALL BUSINESS
SUBCONTRACTING PLANS.

Section 834(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Years 1990 and 1991 (Public Law 101-189; 15 U.S.C. 637 note) is amended
by striking ``December 31, 2027'' and inserting ``December 31, 2037''.

SEC. 864. APPLICATION OF THE BONA FIDE PLACE OF BUSINESS TO CERTAIN
CONTRACTS.

(a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 8(a)(11) of the Small
Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(11)) and section 124.501(k) of title 13,
Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation, for purposes
of a construction contract awarded by the Department of Defense under
such section 8(a), such section 8(a)(11) shall be deemed satisfied if
the Program Participant certifies to the Business Opportunity
Specialist assigned to the Program Participant that the Program
Participant will establish a staffed, physical office in the geographic
area required under such section 124.501(k) not later than 60 days
after the date of the contract award.
(b) Sunset.--The authority under subsection (a) shall terminate on
December 31, 2032.
(c) Briefing.--On an annual basis until the authority under
subsection (a) terminates, the Secretary of Defense shall brief the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives on the use of the authority under subsection (a), which
shall include--
(1) uses of the authority and in which geographic location;
(2) data on the confirmation of the establishment of a
physical office within 60 days, as required under subsection
(a); and
(3) any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines
relevant.

Subtitle E--Other Matters

SEC. 871. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS RELATED TO NATIONAL DEFENSE
AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 PROVISIONS.

(a) Section 805.--Section 805(e)(2)(A) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C.
3771 note) is amended by striking ``by the contractor for are
commensurate'' and inserting ``by the contractor are commensurate''.
(b) Further Amendment to National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) is amended--
(1) in section 164(f)(3) (10 U.S.C. 4651 note prec.), as
amended by section 162(4) of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 769), by
inserting ``that'' before ``uses'' both places it appears; and
(2) in section 1522(d)(2)(B)(vi), as amended by section
1521(5) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1156), by striking
``disaggregated each element of the'' and inserting
``disaggregated by each element of the''.
(c) Further Amendments to Title 10, United States Code.--Title 10
of the United States Code is amended--
(1) in subsection (d) of section 3453, as added by section
1822(a)(3) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1247)--
(A) by striking ``(1) The head of an agency shall
establish'' and inserting the following: ``The head of
an agency shall--
``(1) establish'';
(B) by moving subparagraphs (A) and (B) two ems to
the right; and
(C) by moving paragraph (2) two ems to the right;
(2) in section 3459, as added by section 1824 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public
Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1248), by amending subsection (c) to read
as follows:
``(c) Definitions.--In this subsection--
``(1) The term `subcontract' includes a transfer of
commercial products and commercial services between divisions,
subsidiaries, or affiliates of a contractor or subcontractor
and does not include other supply agreements; and
``(2) The term `other supply agreements' does not include
any agreement entered into by a contractor or subcontractor for
the supply of products or services that are intended for use in
the performance of multiple contracts with the Department of
Defense or with other parties, and that are not identifiable to
any particular contract.'';
(3) in section 3702(a), as amended by section 1804(c) of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
(Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1234), by striking ``$2,000,000''
in paragraph (4) and inserting ``$10,000,000''; and
(4) in section 4023(b), as amended by section 1831 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public
Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1253), is amended by striking ``Chapter
137 of this title applies'' and inserting ``Legacy provisions
of chapter 137 of this title apply''.

SEC. 872. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING IMPLEMENTATION OF
CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO MUNITIONS.

SEC. 873. REPEAL OF AMENDMENTS PROVIDING FOR SUBMISSION BY SUBCONTRACT
OFFEROR OF RECENT PRICE HISTORY IN SATISFACTION OF COST
OR PRICING DATA REQUIREMENTS.

Section 3702(a)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``(A) An offeror'' and inserting ``An
offeror'';
(2) by striking subparagraph (B); and
(3) by redesignating clauses (i) and (ii) as subparagraphs
(A) and (B), respectively.

SEC. 874. COMPETITIVE PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN PHARMACEUTICAL CONTRACTS.

(a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that any
contract awarded for the purpose of pharmaceutical drug, active
pharmaceutical ingredients, or other pharmaceutical materials
stockpiling, manufacturing, onshoring, or supply chain expansion, is
awarded using competitive sourcing procedures.
(b) Notification Requirement.--Not later than 15 days before
awarding a contract described in subsection (a), the Secretary of
Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and the House of Representatives a written notification including--
(1) a description of the scope of work to be performed
under the contract;
(2) the anticipated value of the contract; and
(3) the statutory or regulatory authorities under which the
contract will be awarded.

SEC. 875. ENHANCEMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE AND SECONDARY
SOURCE QUALIFICATION.

Subsection (f) of section 865 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 4811 note), is
amended to read as follows:
``(f) Expedited Qualification Panel.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than June 30, 2027, the
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the secretaries of
the military departments and the Director of the Defense
Logistics Agency, shall establish a program to expedite the
processing of certain Source Approval Requests. The program
shall provide that a Source Approval Request Package submitted
by an applicant and meeting the requirements under paragraph
(2) shall be subject to the expedited source approval process
set under paragraph (3) and may be eligible for the incentives
described in paragraph (4) .
``(2) Qualifying source approval request packages.--Any
Source Approval Request, regardless of category, for an item of
supply that is not a critical safety item shall be classified
as a Qualifying Source Approval Request Package if it meets the
following requirements (as determined by the Secretary
concerned):
``(A) Manufacturer of record.--The applicant is a
manufacturer of record for the proposed subject item of
supply.
``(B) Approved source approval request template.--
The Source Approval Request is submitted on a
standardized template for expedited Source Approval
Requests. The standardized templates shall be published
by each military department not later than April 1,
2027, and shall include all information required for
the supply chain risk management review referenced in
subsection (f)(3)(D) of this section on an expedited
basis.
``(C) Qualified engineering designee
certification.--A Qualified Engineering Designee
certifies in writing that the engineering data included
in the applicable Source Approval Request, including
the technical data Package, conforms to the applicable
Technical Data Package or reverse engineering standards
required of such item of supply.
``(D) Manufacturing certification.--The applicant,
or the relevant majority-owned manufacturing
subsidiary, holds a current AS9100 Rev D certification
(or successor standard) issued by an accredited third-
party certification body.
``(E) Small business parity and market
competition.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish
mechanisms to ensure fair access for small businesses,
such as subsidized engineering reviews or a waiver of
designee fees for qualifying small businesses.
``(3) Expedited source approval process.--Not later than 7
days after receiving a Source Approval Request purporting to be
a Qualifying Source Approval Request Package, the Secretary
concerned shall determine whether the Source Approval Request
qualifies for such treatment. A qualifying Source Approval
Request Package shall be subject to the following Expedited
Source Approval Process:
``(A) A qualifying Source Approval Request Package
shall be referred to an Expedited Qualification Panel
for the military department, which shall be established
by the Secretary concerned by not later than June 30,
2027.
``(B) Absent the Expedited Qualification Panel's
written determination to the applicant that additional
engineering evaluation is required solely based on
either the criticality or novelty and complexity of the
item of supply, the Qualified Engineering Designee's
certification under paragraph (2)(C) shall constitute
the full engineering evaluation necessary for such
Expedited Qualification Panel's review of the
Qualifying Source Approval Request Package.
``(C) Not later than 14 days after receipt of a
Qualifying Source Approval Request Package, the
applicable Expedited Qualification Panel shall issue a
determination on whether to grant approval or
disapproval of the Source Approval Request.
``(D)(i) The 14-day timeline for final
determination shall be paused for a maximum of 30 days
to allow for the completion of a comprehensive supply
chain risk management and foreign ownership, control,
or influence assessment.
``(ii) For qualifying items, particularly non-
commercial items with an anticipated contract value
exceeding $5,000,000, this review timeframe shall align
with standard Defense Counterintelligence and Security
Agency review schedules to ensure the applicant poses
no risk to the Department.
``(4) Complete technical data package incentives.--
``(A) In general.--If a Qualifying Source Approval
Request Package that meets the requirements of
paragraph (2) also includes delivery of a Complete
Technical Data Package and Government purpose rights to
such Complete Technical Data Package, and such
Qualifying Source Approval Request Package receives a
determination of full approval pursuant to paragraph
(3)(C), the Defense Logistics Agency, the Secretary
concerned, or relevant head of contracting activity
shall award to the manufacturer of record a firm-fixed-
price indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ)
contract for the item of supply which is the subject of
such qualifying Source Approval Request Package.
``(B) Contract terms.--A contract awarded under
subparagraph (A) shall include the following terms:
``(i) Pricing.--The unit price shall not
exceed 90 percent of the weighted average unit
price paid by the Defense Logistics Agency for
the item of supply during the two-year period
preceding the date of receipt of the Qualifying
Source Approval Request Package.
``(ii) Minimum quantity.--A guaranteed
minimum annual order quantity of not less than
60 percent of the average annual quantity of
the item of supply ordered by the Defense
Logistics Agency during the 3-year period
preceding the date of receipt of the Qualifying
Source Approval Request Package.
``(iii) Length.--A period of performance of
three years.
``(iv) Deviations.--Clauses (i), (ii), and
(iii) may be deviated from at the discretion of
the contracting activity as necessary to
establish the awardee as a viable source of
supply if it is determined by the contracting
activity to be in the best interest of the
Government and is bilaterally negotiated with
the awardee.
``(C) Competition authority.--The award of a
contract under this subsection is authorized
notwithstanding the requirements of section 3201 of
title 10, United States Code, and no justification and
approval under section 3204(e) of title 10, United
States Code, shall be required for such award.
``(5) Report.--Not later than January 1, 2028, the
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of
the military departments and the Director of the Defense
Logistics Agency, shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a
report containing an evaluation of the program under this
subsection, which shall include a quantitative evaluation of--
``(A) the number of Source Approval Request
Packages processed;
``(B) average time to qualification compared to
prior to the inception of the program;
``(C) processing cost per Source Approval Request
review;
``(D) impact on part unit cost; and
``(E) mission readiness.
``(6) Definitions.--In this subsection:
``(A) The term `Complete Technical Data Package'
means a Technical Data Package that includes a complete
set of engineering data, drawings, specifications,
inspection criteria, test procedures, quality assurance
provisions, and other technical information sufficient
to enable a qualified manufacturer to produce an item
of supply that conforms to the original design
requirements.
``(B) The term `criticality' means any item of
supply which should be a critical safety item.
``(C) The term `critical safety item' means any
item of supply that is either an aviation critical
safety item or ship critical safety item, as those
terms are defined in section 3243 of title 10, United
States Code.
``(D) The term `Government purpose rights' has the
meaning given that term in section 252.227-7013(a) of
title 48, Code of Federal Regulations.
``(E) The term `manufacturer of record' means an
entity, or its majority-owned subsidiary, which shall
directly, or indirectly through a majority-owned
subsidiary, perform the fabrication or manufacture of
the item of supply for which such Source Approval
Request is being sought.
``(F) The term `novelty and complexity' means any
Source Approval Request Package where the proposed
Package introduces a material change in the form, fit,
or function relative to the Technical Data Package or
reverse engineering standards of such item of supply.
``(G) The term `Qualified Engineering Designee'
means an individual who--
``(i) holds a current appointment as a
Designated Engineering Representative issued by
the Federal Aviation Administration under part
183 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations,
in the technical discipline for which the
Source Approval Request is being made; or
``(ii) holds an equivalent certification or
certifications reflecting engineering
competence in an applicable technical field and
independence obligations substantially
equivalent to the process by which the Federal
Aviation Administration appoints Designated
Engineering Representatives, as determined by
the Secretary of Defense pursuant to an
application and qualification process
established not later than March 31, 2027, that
includes, at a minimum--
``(I) eight years of engineering
experience in the technical discipline
for which the Source Approval Request
is being made;
``(II) knowledge and experience
relating to the processing of
engineering data involving the
qualification of parts or systems
within such technical discipline; and
``(III) an engineering degree or
equivalent relevant to such technical
discipline.''.

SEC. 876. LIMITATION PENDING ARMY CONFORMANCE WITH PORTFOLIO
ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE REQUIREMENTS.

Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2027 for operation and maintenance,
Army, and available for travel expenses for the Office of the Secretary
of the Army, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended
until the Secretary of the Army certifies to the congressional defense
committees that all portfolio acquisition executives of the Army are
certified acquisition officials in accordance with section 1732 of
title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 877. PROCUREMENT OF MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURES FOR OVERSEAS PERSONNEL
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR ACUTE RADIATION SYNDROME
AND THERMAL BURNS.

(a) In General.--Subject to appropriations for such purpose, the
Secretary of Defense may procure, pre-position, sustain, and maintain
medical countermeasures that are determined to be requirements pursuant
to section 734(a) of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
118-159; 10 U.S.C. 1071 note).
(b) Use of Funds.--Amounts subject to appropriation under
subsection (a) may be used only for medical countermeasures that are
identified by the Secretary of Defense, through the program established
under subsection (a) of section 734 of the Servicemember Quality of
Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 1071 note), as requirements for
covered personnel, as defined in subsection (c) of such section.
(c) Authorized Activities.--Amounts subject to appropriation under
subsection (a) may be used for--
(1) procurement and advanced procurement of medical
countermeasures to diagnose, prevent, and treat acute radiation
syndrome, cutaneous radiation injury, and thermal burns;
(2) stockpiling, pre-positioning, storage, and
replenishment;
(3) lifecycle sustainment and maintenance; and
(4) activities necessary to ensure deployment readiness and
effective operational use of such countermeasures.

SEC. 878. PROCUREMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS FOR PLANNING, DESIGN, AND
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

Section 801(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181; 10 U.S.C. 3201 note prec.) is amended by
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(3) In the case of the procurement of property or services on
behalf of the Department of Defense by the Department of Veterans
Affairs for planning, design, and construction projects, a certificate
of compliance shall not be required.''.

SEC. 879. LEASING OF VESSELS, AIRCRAFT, AND COMBAT VEHICLES.

Section 3671(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
amending subparagraph (D) to read as follows:
``(D) the Secretary has certified to such committees that--
``(i) entering into the proposed contract provides
an accelerated delivery schedule or is the most cost-
efficient means of obtaining the vessel, aircraft, or
combat vehicle; and
``(ii) the Secretary has determined that the lease
complies with all applicable laws, Office of Management
and Budget circulars, and Department of Defense
regulations.''.

SEC. 880. PROHIBITION ON MODEMS OR ROUTERS ACQUISITIONS INVOLVING
ENTITIES OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY CHINA.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may not acquire any modem
or router if the manufacturer, bidder, or offeror is a covered Chinese
entity.
(b) Applicability.--This section shall apply only 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) Covered chinese entity.--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.
(2) Manufacturer.--The term ``manufacturer'' means--
(A) the entity that transforms raw materials,
miscellaneous parts, or components into the end item;
(B) any entity that subcontracts with the entity
described in subparagraph (A) for the entity described
in such subparagraph to transform raw materials,
miscellaneous parts, or components into the end item;
(C) any 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).
(3) Modem.--The term ``modem'' means a modulator-
demodulator, digital-to-analog, and back, signal converter that
allows computers to communicate over telephone wires or cable
TV cable.
(4) Router.--The term ``router'' means a device that
connects two or more packet-switched networks or subnetworks,
serving the two primary functions of--
(A) managing traffic between these networks by
forwarding data packets to their intended IP addresses;
and
(B) allowing multiple devices to use the same
Internet connection.

SEC. 881. PROHIBITION ON TELEVISION ACQUISITIONS INVOLVING ENTITIES
OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY CHINA.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may not acquire any
television if the manufacturer, bidder, or offeror is a covered Chinese
entity.
(b) Applicability.--This section shall apply only 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) Covered chinese entity.--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.
(2) Manufacturer.--The term ``manufacturer'' means an
entity that--
(A) transforms raw materials, miscellaneous parts,
or components into the end item;
(B) subcontracts with an entity described in
subparagraph (A) for the entity described in such
subparagraph to transform raw materials, miscellaneous
parts, or components into the end item;
(C) otherwise directs an entity described in
subparagraph (A) to transform raw materials,
miscellaneous parts, or components into the end item;
or
(D) is a parent company, subsidiary, or affiliate
of an entity described in subparagraph (A).
(3) Television.--The term ``television'' has the meaning
given the term ``Television set or TV'' in section 430.2 of
title 10, Code of Federal Regulations.

SEC. 882. PROHIBITION FOR DEFENSE CONTRACTORS PROVIDING SENSITIVE
INFORMATION RELATED TO SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY TO FOREIGN
ENTITIES OF CONCERN.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall prohibit a covered
entity from providing to a foreign entity of concern a digital sequence
of synthetic DNA or RNA or a synthetic protein designed by humans or
artificial intelligence systems.
(b) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the prohibition under
subsection (a) if the Secretary--
(1) determines the waiver is in the national security
interests of the United States; and
(2) not less than 30 days before the waiver takes effect,
notifies the congressional defense committees with respect to
the waiver and the determination under paragraph (1).
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means any
entity that does any work with the Department of Defense under
a contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or other federally
awarded vehicle, including an agreement authorized under
section 4021 or 4022 of title 10, United States Code, a
cooperative research and development agreement, or a material
transfer agreement.
(2) Digital sequence.--The term ``digital sequence'' means
a binary file or other digital representation containing
symbols representing the identity, order, and any chemical
modification for each position in a DNA, RNA, or protein
molecule.
(3) Foreign country of concern.--The term ``foreign country
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)).
(4) Foreign entity of concern.--The term ``foreign entity
of concern'' means--
(A) a government entity of a foreign country of
concern;
(B) a foreign person subject to the jurisdiction
of, or organized under the laws of, a foreign country
of concern; or
(C) a foreign person owned, directed, or controlled
by an entity described in subparagraph (A) or (B).
(5) Synthetic dna or rna.--The term ``synthetic DNA or
RNA'' means--
(A) molecules that are constructed by joining
nucleic acid molecules and can replicate in a living
cell, such as recombinant nucleic acids;
(B) nucleic acid molecules that are chemically or
by other means synthesized, including such molecules
that are chemically or otherwise modified but can base
pair with naturally occurring nucleic acid molecules,
such as synthetic nucleic acids; or
(C) molecules that result from the replication or
derivation of molecules described in subparagraph (A)
or (B).
(6) Synthetic protein.--The term ``synthetic protein''
means a non-naturally occurring sequence of amino acids,
including short sequences that may combine natural and non-
natural amino acids.

SEC. 883. REPORTING ON CONTRACTOR OPERATIONS RELATED TO CHINA.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall require any entity
entering into a covered contract with the Department of Defense to
submit a report on the entity's operations related to China,
including--
(1) sales revenue from China;
(2) profit attributable to its China business;
(3) assets held or located in China;
(4) liabilities associated with China business;
(5) investments in Chinese entities;
(6) loans from Chinese entities;
(7) the number of suppliers located in China down to the
second tier of subcontracting; and
(8) the number of Chinese citizen employees, whether
located in China or elsewhere and including both regular and
contract employees.
(b) Reporting to Congress.--The Secretary of Defense shall submit
to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report aggregating the
information reported pursuant to subsection (a).
(c) Covered Contract Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
contract'' means a contract for a major defense acquisition program, as
that term is defined in section 4201 of title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 884. 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 Senate and the House of
Representatives a report on the findings of such audit.

TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

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

SEC. 901. ECONOMIC DEFENSE UNIT.

(a) In General.--Chapter 4 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 149a. Economic Defense Unit
``(a) Establishment.--There is established in the Department of
Defense an Economic Defense Unit (in this section referred to as the
`Unit').
``(b) Director.--
``(1) In general.--The head of the Unit shall be the
Director (in this section referred to as the `Director').
``(2) Appointment.--The Director shall be appointed by the
Secretary of Defense from among--
``(A) employees in Senior Executive Service
positions (as defined in section 3132 of title 5); or
``(B) individuals from outside the civil service
who have successfully held equivalent positions with
relevant experience in strategic planning, economic
planning and analysis, or similar activities in the
private sector, another component of the Department of
Defense, or another Federal agency.
``(3) Authority of director.--The Director--
``(A) shall serve as a principal staff assistant to
advise the Secretary on matters within the
responsibilities of the Unit;
``(B) shall report directly to the Deputy Secretary
of Defense without intervening authority; and
``(C) may communicate views on matters within the
responsibilities of the Unit directly to the Deputy
Secretary without obtaining the approval or concurrence
of any other official within the Department of Defense.
``(4) Limitation on holding multiple offices.--The Director
may not hold any other office or title.
``(c) Responsibilities.--
``(1) In general.--The Unit shall be responsible for the
following:
``(A) Coordinating among, and harmonizing economic
competition activities by, components of the Department
of Defense, including by serving as a co-chair of the
National Defense Economic Competition Research Council.
``(B) Developing and maintaining requirements for
economic competition activities to reinforce military
advantage, including requirements described in
subsection (d).
``(C) Developing and maintaining a campaign plan
for economic competition activities to reinforce
military advantage.
``(D) Conducting or sponsoring analyses and other
net assessment activities to scope economic competition
activities, gaps, needs, or requirements related to
activities of the United States, allies of the United
States, or adversaries.
``(E) Directing the execution of economic
competition activities.
``(F) Developing programming and budget submissions
for economic competition activities.
``(G) Advising the Secretary and the Deputy
Secretary with respect to economic competition
activities, including with respect to coordinating
integration of economic competition requirements or
programs into joint and interagency planning
activities.
``(H) Acting as the principal interlocutor for
interagency activities related to economic competition
activities.
``(I) Leading outreach of the Department of Defense
to relevant private actors engaged in economic
competition activities, including by liaising with
private actors under section 1047 of the James M.
Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 113 note).
``(J) Sponsoring or conducting regular tabletop
exercises related to economic competition activities in
order--
``(i) to assess the economic impacts of
decisions of the Department of Defense during
crises and conflicts;
``(ii) to evaluate the economic tools
available to the United States Government to
augment the capabilities of the Department of
Defense in competition, crises, and conflicts;
or
``(iii) to evaluate planning scenarios or
concept development, including to test proposed
doctrine, tactics, or other nonmaterial
approaches for economic competition activities
that might be used by the Department of
Defense.
``(K) Selecting economic competition activities
projects to be carried out using funds made available
to the Unit, allocating funds to organizations to carry
out such projects, and monitoring the execution of such
projects.
``(L) Serving as the co-chair of the National
Security Capital Forum.
``(M) Regularly updating the National Security
Council and relevant Federal agencies with respect to
the economic competition activities of the Department
of Defense.
``(2) No responsibility for negotiating equity
investments.--The Unit--
``(A) shall not be responsible for negotiating or
executing any agreements related to--
``(i) taking an equity interest in an
entity; or
``(ii) using debt instruments, warrants,
options, and other rights to acquire an equity
interest in an entity; and
``(B) shall work with and through existing entities
within the Department established to negotiate and
execute such agreements.
``(d) Economic Competition Requirements.--
``(1) In general.--The requirements for economic
competition activities developed and maintained by the Unit
under subsection (c)(1)(B) may include requirements for--
``(A) access, basing, and overflight;
``(B) countering mobilization of adversaries;
``(C) countering modernization of adversaries;
``(D) countering defense industrial base activities
by adversaries;
``(E) ensuring the access of the United States to
critical materials and capabilities; and
``(F) such other matters as the Director considers
appropriate.
``(2) Consultations.--In developing requirements for
economic competition activities under subsection (c)(1)(B), the
Director shall consult--
``(A) integrated priorities lists from combatant
commanders derived from operational plans or theater
campaign plans;
``(B) integrated priorities lists of defense
industrial base shortfalls or investment opportunities;
and
``(C) the outcomes of experimentation events,
science and technology activities, and examinations of
issues of economic competition by concept development
organizations.
``(e) Staffing.--In consultation with the Secretary and the Deputy
Secretary, the Director shall ensure--
``(1) staffing of the Unit with individuals with relevant
expertise and experience, including a diversified mix of
individuals with expertise in--
``(A) financial analysis;
``(B) national security economics;
``(C) intelligence analysis;
``(D) international business or finance;
``(E) campaign planning;
``(F) military operations;
``(G) supply chain planning or risk management; and
``(H) complex real estate or construction mega-
projects; and
``(2) such individuals are vetted for and abide by
conflict-of-interest regulations prescribed under subsection
(f) specifically for the Unit to protect the significantly
sensitive nature of the economic data and decision-making
conducted by staff of the Unit.
``(f) Conflict-of-interest Regulations.--
``(1) In general.--The Director shall submit to the
congressional defense committees--
``(A) not later than July 1, 2027, interim
conflict-of-interest regulations required by subsection
(e)(2) applicable to the staff of the Unit; and
``(B) not later than January 31, 2028, final such
regulations.
``(2) Updates.--The conflict-of-interest regulations
prescribed under subparagraph (A) shall be updated not less
frequently than once every three years.
``(g) Reporting Requirements.--
``(1) Quarterly briefings.--Not less frequently than
quarterly, the Director shall provide to the Secretary and the
congressional defense committees a briefing on, for the quarter
preceding the briefing--
``(A) the activities of the Unit;
``(B) the outcomes of and advances resulting from
such activities; and
``(C) work product of the Unit.
``(2) Annual reports.--Not less frequently than annually,
the Director shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the matters described in subparagraphs
(A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (1) for the year preceding
submission of the report.
``(h) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to confer upon the Director or the Unit any new authority
beyond planning, coordinating, and advising the Department of Defense
with respect to economic competition activities.
``(i) Economic Competition Activities Defined.--In this section,
the term `economic competition activities' means actions that are taken
to reinforce military advantage in and through the economic domain,
including such actions taken--
``(1) to leverage private capital and market actors;
``(2) to acquire or procure items;
``(3) to protect or enhance the economic or technological
advantage of the United States or allies of the United States;
``(4) in the information environment or cyber environment
or as other sensitive operations; or
``(5) to leverage interagency authorities.''.
(b) Personnel Management Authority.--Section 4092(a) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(12) Economic defense unit.--The Director of the Economic
Defense Unit may carry out a program of personnel management
authority provided in subsection (b) in order to facilitate
recruitment of eminent experts described in section 149a(e) of
this title.''.
(c) National Defense Economic Competition Research Council.--
Section 228(c) of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law
118-159; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note) is amended--
(1) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
``(1) Chair.--The Director of the Economic Defense Unit
shall be the chair of the Council.''; and
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (N)
as clauses (i) through (xiv), respectively, and by
moving such clauses, as so redesignated, two ems to the
right; and
(B) by striking ``The co-chairs'' and all that
follows through ``the following:'' and inserting in the
following: ``The Council shall include the following:
``(A) The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.
``(B) The Under Secretary of Defense for Research
and Engineering.
``(C) The Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment.
``(D) Representatives from each of the
following:''.
(d) National Security Capital Forum.--Section 1092(b) of the
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C.
149 note) is amended to read as follows:
``(b) Co-chairs.--The Director of the Office of Strategic Capital
and the Director of the Economic Defense Unit shall serve as co-chairs
of the Forum established under subsection (a).''.

SEC. 902. EXTENSION OF PILOT PROGRAM ON CAPITAL ASSISTANCE OF OFFICE OF
STRATEGIC CAPITAL.

Section 149(e)(9) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``2028'' each place it appears and inserting ``2038''.

SEC. 903. REQUIREMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT FOR CERTAIN
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE POSITIONS.

(a) In General.--Not later than August 1, 2027, the Secretary of
Defense shall develop a professional code of conduct for individuals
serving in positions in the Department of Defense specified in
subsection (c), or adopt or modify an existing code of conduct to apply
to those positions, to ensure that individuals in those positions have
clear guidance on the ethics and standards governing their professional
behavior.
(b) Elements.--In developing, or adopting or modifying, a code of
conduct under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that the
code--
(1) reinforces the need for integrity, competence,
diligence, and exercise of care in professional judgment by
individuals serving in positions specified in subsection (c) in
all actions representing the United States Government;
(2) ensures the integrity of decision-making by those
individuals and of data generated by those individuals that
affects global capital markets;
(3) requires those individuals to avoid any action that
would potentially distort markets or lead to the perception of
distorting or manipulating markets;
(4) requires those individuals to, as representatives of
the United States Government, take all care and caution to
avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest; and
(5) ensures those individuals conduct thorough
documentation of--
(A) all actions taken by those individuals while
serving in the positions specified in subsection (c);
and
(B) all communication between those individuals and
other government entities; and
(C) all communication between those individuals and
the private sector.
(c) Positions Specified.--A position specified in this subsection
is any position of an employee or contractor in any of the following
components of the Department of Defense:
(1) The Economic Defense Unit.
(2) The Office of Strategic Capital.
(3) The Office of Expanded Competition.
(4) The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Industrial Base Policy.
(d) Briefing Required.--Not later than September 15, 2027, the
Secretary of Defense shall provide a briefing to the congressional
defense committees regarding--
(1) the implementation of the code of conduct required by
subsection (a);
(2) the number of employees and contractors covered by that
code; and
(3) the process the Department of Defense will use to
regulate breaches of that code.

SEC. 904. REDESIGNATION OF UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR PERSONNEL AND
READINESS; REORGANIZATION OF ASSISTANT SECRETARIES OF
DEFENSE.

(a) Redesigation of Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness as Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Health
Affairs.--
(1) In general.--Section 136 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) in the section heading, by striking
``Readiness'' and inserting ``Health Affairs''; and
(B) by striking ``and Readiness'' each place it
appears and inserting ``and Health Affairs''.
(2) References.--Any reference in any law or regulation to
the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness or
the office of that Under Secretary shall, on and after the
effective date described in subsection (d), be deemed to be a
reference to Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Health Affairs or the office of that Under Secretary, as the
case may be.
(3) Conforming amendments.--Title 10, United States Code,
is amended--
(A) by striking ``Under Secretary of Defense for
Personnel and Readiness'' each place it appears and
inserting ``Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel
and Health Affairs''; and
(B) by striking ``Under Secretary for Personnel and
Readiness'' each place it appears and inserting ``Under
Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Health
Affairs''.
(b) Reorganization of Assistant Secretaries of Defense.--
(1) Establishment of assistant secretary of defense for
sustainment and readiness.--
(A) Establishment.--Section 138(b) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
``(10) One of the Assistant Secretaries is the Assistant Secretary
of Defense for Sustainment and Readiness, who shall report directly to
the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and
Logistics. The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment and
Readiness shall serve as the principal advisor to the Under Secretary
of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics and the Secretary
of Defense on all matters relating to the sustainment and readiness of
the armed forces.''.
(B) Responsibility for functions of assistant
secretaries of defense for sustainment and for
readiness.--The Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Sustainment and Readiness shall exercise--
(i) all functions vested in the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Sustainment before the
date of the enactment of this Act, including
responsibility for logistics, materiel
readiness, maintenance policy, transportation,
and related sustainment activities; and
(ii) all functions transferred from the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness
under paragraph (3)(B), including
responsibility for military readiness
reporting, readiness policy, training support,
and related readiness activities.
(2) Redesignation of assistant secretary of defense for
sustainment.--
(A) In general.--The Assistant Secretary of Defense
for Sustainment, within the Office of the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
(as in effect on the day before the date of the
enactment of this Act), is redesignated as the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment and
Readiness, as established by paragraph (10) of section
138(b) of title 10, United States Code, as added by
paragraph (1)(A).
(B) References.--Any reference in any law,
regulation, guidance, directive, or other document to
the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment
shall, on and after the effective date described in
subsection (d), be deemed to refer to the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Sustainment and Readiness.
(3) Elimination of assistant secretary of defense for
readiness.--
(A) In general.--The position of Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Readiness within the Office of
the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness (as in effect on the day before the date of
the enactment of this Act) is eliminated.
(B) Transfer of functions.--All functions, duties,
powers, and authorities of the Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Readiness are transferred to the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Sustainment and Readiness
established by paragraph (10) of section 138(b) of
title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph
(1)(A).
(C) References.--Any reference in any law,
regulation, guidance, directive, or other document to
the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness shall,
on and after the effective date described in subsection
(d), be deemed to refer to the Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Sustainment and Readiness established by
paragraph (10) of section 138(b) of title 10, United
States Code, as added by paragraph (1)(A).
(4) Establishment of assistant secretary of defense for
housing, personnel movement, and travel policy.--Section 138(b)
of title 10, United States Code, as amended by paragraph
(1)(A), is further amended by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(11)(A) One of the Assistant Secretaries is the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Housing, Personnel Movement, and Travel
Policy, who shall serve as a principal assistant secretary within the
Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Health
Affairs.
``(B) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Housing, Personnel
Movement, and Travel Policy shall be appointed from among persons who
have substantial experience in military housing, personnel policy, or
related fields.
``(C) Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Under
Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Health Affairs, the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Housing, Personnel Movement, and Travel Policy
shall have, as the principal duties of the Assistant Secretary, the
overall supervision of the policy and programs of the Department of
Defense relating to--
``(D) privatized military housing under subchapter IV of
chapter 169 of this title, including any privatized military
family housing programs;
``(E) unaccompanied personnel housing, including the
management, oversight, and policy for all unaccompanied housing
programs of the Department;
``(F) travel regulations, including policies and
entitlements with respect to permanent changes of station and
related travel programs;
``(G) the Defense Travel Management Office and all
Department-wide travel management programs; and
``(H) the Defense Personal Property Program, including the
household goods and personally procured move programs.''.
(5) Designation of assistant secretary of defense for
housing, personnel movement, and travel policy chief housing
officer.--
(A) In general.--Section 2851a(a) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy,
Installations, and Environment'' and inserting ``the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Housing, Personnel
Movement, and Travel Policy''.
(B) Transfer of chief housing officer functions.--
All functions, duties, and authorities vested in the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy,
Installations, and Environment in the capacity of Chief
Housing Officer of the Department of Defense are
transferred to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Housing, Personnel Movement, and Travel Policy
established by paragraph (11) of section 138(b) of
title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph
(4).
(C) References.--Any reference in any law,
regulation, guidance, directive, or other document to
the Chief Housing Officer or to the Assistant Secretary
of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment
acting in the capacity of the Chief Housing Officer
shall, on and after the effective date described in
subsection (d), be deemed to refer to the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Housing, Personnel Movement,
and Travel Policy established by paragraph (11) of
section 138(b) of title 10, United States Code, as
added by paragraph (4).
(c) Implementation.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives a plan for implementing
this section and the amendments made by this section; and
(2) revise Department of Defense Directive 5124.02
(relating to the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and
Readiness) and any other relevant documents issued by the
Department in accordance with that plan.
(d) Effective Date.--
(1) In general.--This section (other than subsection (c)),
and the amendments made by this section, shall take effect on
January 20, 2029.
(2) Authority for early implementation.--Notwithstanding
the effective date described in paragraph (1), the Secretary of
Defense may implement any provision of or amendment made by
this section before that effective date if the Secretary
determines that doing so is in the best interests of the
Department of Defense.

SEC. 905. RESPONSIBILITY FOR CYBER MATTERS IN OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF
DEFENSE.

(a) Establishment of Under Secretary of Defense for Cyber,
Information, and Networks.--
(1) Office of secretary of defense.--Section 131(b) of
title 10, United States Code is amended--
(A) in paragraph (3), by adding at the end the
following new subparagraph:
``(G) The Under Secretary of Defense for Cyber,
Information, and Networks.'';
(B) by striking paragraph (5); and
(C) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (9) as
paragraphs (5) through (8), respectively.
(2) Under secretary.--Chapter 4 of title 10, United States
Code, is amended by inserting after section 133b the following:
``Sec. 133c. Under Secretary of Defense for Cyber, Information, and
Networks
``(a) Under Secretary of Defense.--There is an Under Secretary of
Defense for Cyber, Information, and Networks, appointed from civilian
life by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the
Senate. The Under Secretary shall be appointed from among persons who
have an extensive background in management, cyber operations,
information technology, or related fields, and have experience with
managing complex programs or organizations. A person may not be
appointed as Under Secretary within seven years after relief from
active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of an
armed force.
``(b) Duties and Powers.--Subject to the authority, direction, and
control of the Secretary of Defense, the Under Secretary shall perform
such duties and exercise such powers as the Secretary may prescribe,
including--
``(1) serving as the Principal Cyber Advisor to the
Secretary of Defense, with the authorities and responsibilities
specified in section 146 of this title;
``(2) serving as the Chief Information Officer of the
Department of Defense, with the authorities and
responsibilities specified in section 142 of this title;
``(3) establishing Department of Defense-wide policy,
strategy, and investment priorities for the adoption and
integration of artificial intelligence and data strategy and
management capabilities, including the development and
implementation of a comprehensive data strategy to enable
decision advantage across the Department;
``(4) establishing and enforcing Department-wide
cybersecurity policy, standards, and programs, and the
coordination of cybersecurity standards and policies with other
Federal agencies, coalition partners, and industry;
``(5) providing strategic direction and policy for the
information technology enterprise of the Department, including
network modernization, cloud adoption, collaboration
capabilities, and the development, fielding, and scaling of
digital services and software capabilities across the
Department; and
``(6) establishing policy and strategy for the recruitment,
development, and retention of the cyber and information
technology workforce of the Department, including the Cyber
Excepted Service and related workforce development programs.
``(c) Precedence in Department of Defense.--
``(1) Precedence in matters of responsibility.--With regard
to all matters for which the Under Secretary has responsibility
by the direction of the Secretary of Defense or by law, the
Under Secretary takes precedence in the Department of Defense
after the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary of Defense.
``(2) Precedence in other matters.--With regard to all
matters other than the matters for which the Under Secretary
has responsibility by the direction of the Secretary or by law,
the Under Secretary takes precedence in the Department of
Defense after the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary, and the
Secretaries of the military departments.
``(d) Organization of Office of Under Secretary.--The Office of the
Under Secretary of Defense for Cyber, Information, and Networks shall
consist of the following:
``(1) An Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks,
Infrastructure, and Enterprise Software.
``(2) An Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy.
``(3) An Assistant Secretary of Defense for Resources and
Forces.
``(4) The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer
of the Department of Defense, who shall serve as the Chief
Artificial Intelligence Officer and the Chief Data Officer of
the Department of Defense, and who shall report directly to the
Under Secretary.
``(5) The Chief Information Security Officer of the
Department of Defense, who shall report directly to the Under
Secretary.''.
(3) Deputy under secretary.--Section 137a of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(A) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``six'' and
inserting ``seven''; and
(B) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
``(7) One of the Deputy Under Secretaries is the Deputy Under
Secretary of Defense for Cyber, Information, and Networks.''.
(4) Assistant secretary.--Section 138 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(A) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``20'' and
inserting ``21''; and
(B) by amending subsection (b)(9) to read as
follows:
``(9) One of the Assistant Secretaries is the Assistant Secretary
of Defense for Cyber Policy. The Assistant Secretary shall report
directly to the Under Secretary of Defense for Cyber, Information, and
Networks.''.
(b) Principal Cyber Advisor.--
(1) In general.--Chapter 4 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by inserting after section 145 the following new
section:
``Sec. 146. Principal Cyber Advisor and Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor
``(a) Principal Cyber Advisor.--
``(1) Establishment.--There is a Principal Cyber Advisor of
the Department of Defense.
``(2) Responsibilities.--The Principal Cyber Advisor shall
do the following:
``(A) Subject to the authority, direction, and
control of the Secretary of Defense, exercise
authority, direction, and control over all cyber-
peculiar administrative matters relating to the
organization, training, and equipping of cyber forces
across the military departments and the United States
Cyber Command.
``(B) Act as the principal civilian advisor to the
Secretary on all cyber matters, including military
cyber forces and activities.
``(C) After the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary,
serve as the principal cyber official within the senior
management of the Department of Defense.
``(D) Execute overall integration of the activities
of cyberspace operations forces, including associated
policy and operational considerations, resources,
personnel, technology development and transition, and
acquisition.
``(E) Develop, assess, and oversee the
implementation of the cyber strategy of the Department
and execution of the cyber posture review of the
Department on behalf of the Secretary.
``(F) Coordinate activities pursuant to
subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (3) with the
Principal Information Operations Advisor and other
officials as determined by the Secretary, to ensure the
integration of activities in support of cyber,
information technology, information, and
electromagnetic spectrum operations.
``(G) Undertake such other matters relating to the
cyberspace operations forces of the Department as the
Secretary shall specify for the purposes of this
subsection.
``(3) Cross-functional team.--Consistent with section 911
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
(Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 111 note), the Principal Cyber
Advisor shall--
``(A) integrate the cyber expertise and
perspectives of appropriate organizations within the
Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff,
the military departments, the Defense Agencies, the
Department of Defense Field Activities, and the
combatant commands, by establishing and maintaining a
full-time cross-functional team of subject-matter
experts from those organizations; and
``(B) select team members, and designate a team
leader, from among those personnel nominated by the
heads of such organizations.
``(4) Budget review.--
``(A) Transmittal of proposed budgets.--The
Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under
Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), shall require the
Secretaries of the military departments and the heads
of the Defense Agencies with responsibilities
associated with any activity specified in paragraph (2)
to transmit the proposed budget for such activities for
a fiscal year and for the period covered by the future-
years defense program submitted to Congress under
section 221 of this title for that fiscal year to the
Principal Cyber Advisor for review under subparagraph
(B) before submitting the proposed budget to the Under
Secretary of Defense (Comptroller).
``(B) Review of proposed budgets.--The Principal
Cyber Advisor shall review each proposed budget
transmitted under subparagraph (A) and, not later than
January 31 of the year preceding the fiscal year for
which the budget is proposed, shall submit to the
Secretary of Defense a report containing the comments
of the Principal Cyber Advisor with respect to all such
proposed budgets, together with the certification of
the Principal Cyber Advisor regarding whether each
proposed budget is adequate.
``(C) Report required.--Not later than March 31 of
each year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
Congress a report specifying each proposed budget that
the Principal Cyber Advisor did not certify to be
adequate. The report of the Secretary shall include the
following matters:
``(i) A discussion of the actions that the
Secretary proposes to take, together with any
recommended legislation that the Secretary
considers appropriate, to address the
inadequacy of the proposed budgets specified in
the report.
``(ii) Any additional comments that the
Secretary considers appropriate regarding the
inadequacy of the proposed budgets.
``(b) Senior Military Advisor for Cyber Policy and Deputy Principal
Cyber Advisor.--
``(1) Advisor.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall,
acting through the Joint Staff, designate an officer
within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for
Policy to serve within that Office as the Senior
Military Advisor for Cyber Policy, and concurrently, as
the Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor of the Department of
Defense.
``(B) Officers eligible for designation.--The
officer designated pursuant to this paragraph shall be
designated from among commissioned regular officers of
the armed forces in a general or flag officer grade who
are qualified for designation.
``(C) Grade.--The officer designated pursuant to
this paragraph shall have the grade of major general or
rear admiral (upper half) while serving in that
position, without vacating the officer's permanent
grade.
``(2) Scope of positions.--
``(A) In general.--The officer designated pursuant
to paragraph (1) is each of the following:
``(i) The Senior Military Advisor for Cyber
Policy to the Principal Cyber Advisor.
``(ii) The Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor
to the Secretary of Defense.
``(B) Direction and control and reporting.--In
carrying out duties under this section, the officer
designated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be subject
to the authority, direction, and control of, and shall
report directly to, the Principal Cyber Advisor.
``(3) Duties.--
``(A) Duties as senior military advisor for cyber
policy.--The duties of the officer designated pursuant
to paragraph (1) as Senior Military Advisor for Cyber
Policy are as follows:
``(i) To serve as the principal military
advisor on military cyber forces and military
cyber activities to the Principal Cyber
Advisor.
``(ii) To assess and advise the Principal
Cyber Advisor on aspects of policy relating to
activities of cyberspace operations forces,
resources, personnel, cyber force readiness,
cyber workforce development, and defense of
Department of Defense networks.
``(iii) To advocate, in consultation with
the Joint Staff, and senior officers of the
armed forces and the combatant commands, for
consideration of military issues within the
Office of the Principal Cyber Advisor,
including coordination and synchronization of
activities of cyberspace operations forces.
``(B) Duties as deputy principal cyber advisor.--
The duties of the officer designated pursuant to
paragraph (1) as Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor are as
follows:
``(i) To synchronize, coordinate, and
oversee implementation of the cyber strategy of
the Department of Defense and other relevant
policy and planning.
``(ii) To advise the Secretary of Defense
on cyber programs, projects, and activities of
the Department, including with respect to
policy, training, resources, personnel,
manpower, and acquisitions and technology.
``(iii) To oversee implementation of
Department policy and operational directives on
cyber programs, projects, and activities,
including with respect to resources, personnel,
manpower, and acquisitions and technology.
``(iv) To assist in the overall supervision
of military cyber activities relating to
offensive missions.
``(v) To assist in the overall supervision
of Department defensive cyber operations,
including activities of component-level
cybersecurity service providers and the
integration of such activities with activities
of the Cyber Mission Force.
``(vi) To advise senior leadership of the
Department on, and advocate for, investment in
capabilities to execute Department missions in
and through cyberspace.
``(vii) To identify shortfalls in
capabilities to conduct Department missions in
and through cyberspace, and make
recommendations on addressing such shortfalls
in the Program Budget Review process.
``(viii) To coordinate and consult with
stakeholders in the cyberspace domain across
the Department in order to identify other
issues on cyberspace for the attention of
senior leadership of the Department.
``(ix) On behalf of the Principal Cyber
Advisor, to lead the cross-functional team
established pursuant to subsection (a)(3) in
order to synchronize and coordinate activities
of cyberspace operations forces of the
Department.
``(c) Cyberspace Operations Forces Defined.--In this section, the
term `cyberspace operations forces' means the military, civilian, and
contractor personnel of the Department of Defense in any component of
the Department of Defense organized, trained, and equipped to plan,
conduct, or enable offensive cyberspace operations, defensive
cyberspace operations, and Department of Defense information network
operations, as designated by the Secretary of Defense.''.
(2) Conforming repeals.--Section 392a of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(A) by striking the section heading and inserting
the following:
``Sec. 392a. Cyber governance structures on military cyber force
matters'';
(B) by striking subsections (a) and (b);
(C) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection
(a);
(D) in paragraph (2) of subsection (a), as
redesignated--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``military cyberspace operations forces'' and
inserting ``cyberspace operations forces''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking
``military cyberspace operations'' and
inserting ``activities of cyberspace operations
forces''; and
(E) by adding at the end the following new
subsection:
``(b) Cyberspace Operations Forces Defined.--In this section, the
term `cyberspace operations forces' has the meaning given that term in
section 146 of this title.''.
(3) Transfer of functions, personnel, assets, and
obligations.--All functions, personnel, assets, and obligations
of the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer and the
Principal Cyber Advisor of the Department of Defense are
transferred to the Under Secretary of Defense for Cyber,
Information, and Networks.
(4) Conforming amendments.--
(A) Special operations command.--Section
167b(d)(2)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``section 392a(a)'' and inserting
``section 146(a)''.
(B) Funding assessments for zero trust strategy,
principles, and a model architecture.--Section
1528(e)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 2224
note) is amended by striking ``section 392a(c)(4)'' and
inserting ``section 392a(a)(4)''.
(c) Merger of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical
Technologies and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission
Capabilities.--
(1) Consolidation required.--The Secretary of Defense shall
consolidate the positions of Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Critical Technologies and the Assistant Secretary of Defense
for Mission Capabilities into a single position, to be known as
the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies
and Mission Capabilities.
(2) Transfer of functions.--All functions, personnel,
assets, and obligations of the Assistant Secretary of Defense
for Critical Technologies and the Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Mission Capabilities are transferred to the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies and
Mission Capabilities established pursuant to paragraph (1).
(3) References.--Any reference in any law, regulation,
guidance, instruction, or other document of the Federal
Government to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical
Technologies or the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission
Capabilities shall be deemed to refer to the Assistant
Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies and Mission
Capabilities.
(d) Executive Schedule Level III.--Section 5314 of title 5, United
States Code, is amended by inserting after ``Under Secretary of Defense
for Intelligence and Security.'' the following:
``Under Secretary of Defense for Cyber, Information, and
Networks.''.
(e) Executive Schedule Level IV.--Section 5315 of title 5, United
States Code is amended by inserting after ``Deputy Under Secretary of
Defense for Intelligence and Security.'' the following:
``Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Cyber, Information, and
Networks.''.
(f) Effective Date.--Subsections (a) through (e), and the
amendments made by those subsections, shall take effect on January 20,
2029.
(g) Report Required.--Not later than January 31, 2028, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on how the Department of Defense intends to execute
the amendments made by subsections (a) through (e) that includes--
(1) a proposed organizational chart that includes the
Deputy Assistant Secretaries of Defense, the Defense Agencies,
the Department of Defense Field Activities, and other offices
under the new organizational structure; and
(2) any recommendations the Secretary considers appropriate
to improve the organizational structure of the Office of the
Secretary of Defense.

Subtitle B--Combatant Commands

SEC. 911. UNIFIED COMBATANT COMMAND FOR AFRICA.

Chapter 6 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at
the end the following new section:
``Sec. 168. Unified combatant command for Africa
``(a) Establishment.--(1) With the advice and assistance of the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the President, through the
Secretary of Defense, shall establish under section 161 of this title a
unified combatant command for activities of the Department of Defense
in Africa (in this section referred to as the `United States Africa
Command').
``(2) The principal mission of the United States Africa Command is
to direct, synchronize, and coordinate military planning, operations,
and security cooperation to defend and advance the national interests
of the United States with respect to Africa in collaboration with
international partners.
``(b) Assignment of Forces.--Active and reserve forces of the armed
forces shall be assigned to the United States Africa Command through
the Global Force Management Process, as approved by the Secretary of
Defense.
``(c) Grade of Commander.--The Commander of the United States
Africa Command shall hold the grade of general or, in the case of an
officer of the Navy, admiral while serving in that position, without
vacating that officer's permanent grade. The Commander of such Command
shall be appointed to that grade by the President, by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate, for service in that position.
``(d) Authority of Combatant Commander.--In addition to the
authority prescribed in section 164(c) of this title, the Commander of
the United States Africa Command shall be responsible for, and shall
have the authority to conduct, all affairs of such Command relating to
planning, operations, and security cooperation activities of the
Department of Defense in Africa.''.

SEC. 912. UNIFIED COMBATANT COMMAND FOR THE MIDDLE EAST AND CENTRAL
ASIA.

Chapter 6 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section
911, is further amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 168a. Unified combatant command for the Middle East and Central
Asia
``(a) Establishment.--(1) With the advice and assistance of the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the President, through the
Secretary of Defense, shall establish under section 161 of this title a
unified combatant command for activities of the Department of Defense
in the central region (in this section referred to as the `United
States Central Command').
``(2) The principal mission of the United States Central Command is
to direct, synchronize, and coordinate military planning, operations,
and security cooperation to defend and advance national interests of
the United States with respect to the central region in collaboration
with international partners.
``(b) Assignment of Forces.--Active and reserve forces of the armed
forces shall be assigned to the United States Central Command through
the Global Force Management Process, as approved by the Secretary of
Defense.
``(c) Grade of Commander.--The Commander of the United States
Central Command shall hold the grade of general or, in the case of an
officer of the Navy, admiral while serving in that position, without
vacating that officer's permanent grade. The Commander of such Command
shall be appointed to that grade by the President, by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate, for service in that position.
``(d) Authority of Combatant Commander.--In addition to the
authority prescribed in section 164(c) of this title, the Commander of
the United States Central Command shall be responsible for, and shall
have the authority to conduct, all affairs of such Command relating to
planning, operations, and security cooperation activities of the
Department of Defense in the central region.
``(e) Central Region Defined.--In this section, the term `central
region' means the region comprising the Middle East, including Egypt,
and Central Asia.''.

SEC. 913. UNIFIED COMBATANT COMMAND FOR EUROPE.

Chapter 6 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section
912, is further amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 168b. Unified combatant command for Europe
``(a) Establishment.--(1) With the advice and assistance of the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the President, through the
Secretary of Defense, shall establish under section 161 of this title a
unified combatant command for activities of the Department of Defense
in Europe (in this section referred to as the `United States European
Command').
``(2) The principal mission of the United States European Command
is to direct, synchronize, and coordinate military planning,
operations, and security cooperation to defend and advance national
interests of the United States with respect to Europe in collaboration
with international partners.
``(b) Assignment of Forces.--Active and reserve forces of the armed
forces shall be assigned to the United States European Command through
the Global Force Management Process, as approved by the Secretary of
Defense.
``(c) Grade of Commander.--The Commander of the United States
European Command shall hold the grade of general or, in the case of an
officer of the Navy, admiral while serving in that position, without
vacating that officer's permanent grade. The Commander of such Command
shall be appointed to that grade by the President, by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate, for service in that position.
``(d) Authority of Combatant Commander.--In addition to the
authority prescribed in section 164(c) of this title, the Commander of
the United States European Command shall be responsible for, and shall
have the authority to conduct, all affairs of such Command relating to
planning, operations, and security cooperation activities of the
Department of Defense in Europe.''.

SEC. 914. UNIFIED COMBATANT COMMAND FOR NORTH AMERICA.

Chapter 6 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section
913, is further amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 168c. Unified combatant command for North America
``(a) Establishment.--(1) With the advice and assistance of the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the President, through the
Secretary of Defense, shall establish under section 161 of this title a
unified combatant command for activities of the Department of Defense
in North America (in this section referred to as the `United States
Northern Command').
``(2) The principal missions of the United States Northern Command
are--
``(A) to direct, synchronize, and coordinate military
planning, operations, and security cooperation to defend and
advance national interests of the United States with respect to
North America in collaboration with international partners; and
``(B) to plan, organize, and execute missions relating to
homeland defense and defense support for civil authorities.
``(3) The area of responsibility of the United States Northern
Command includes Canada, the United States, Mexico, Greenland, the
United States Virgin Islands, the British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico,
the Bahamas, and Turks and Caicos Islands.
``(b) Assignment of Forces.--Active and reserve forces of the armed
forces shall be assigned to the United States Northern Command through
the Global Force Management Process, as approved by the Secretary of
Defense.
``(c) Grade of Commander.--The Commander of the United States
Northern Command shall hold the grade of general or, in the case of an
officer of the Navy, admiral while serving in that position, without
vacating that officer's permanent grade. The Commander of such Command
shall be appointed to that grade by the President, by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate, for service in that position.
``(d) Authority of Combatant Commander.--In addition to the
authority prescribed in section 164(c) of this title, the Commander of
the United States Northern Command shall be responsible for, and shall
have the authority to conduct, all affairs of such Command relating to
planning, operations, and security cooperation activities of the
Department of Defense in North America.''.

SEC. 915. UNIFIED COMBATANT COMMAND FOR CENTRAL AMERICA, SOUTH AMERICA,
AND THE CARIBBEAN.

Chapter 6 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section
914, is further amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 168d. Unified combatant command for Central America, South
America, and the Caribbean
``(a) Establishment.--(1) With the advice and assistance of the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the President, through the
Secretary of Defense, shall establish under section 161 of this title a
unified combatant command for activities of the Department of Defense
in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean (in this section
referred to as the `United States Southern Command').
``(2) The principal mission of the United States Southern Command
is to direct, synchronize, and coordinate military planning,
operations, and security cooperation to defend and advance national
interests of the United States with respect to Central America, South
America, and the Caribbean in collaboration with international
partners.
``(b) Assignment of Forces.--Active and reserve forces of the armed
forces shall be assigned to the United States Southern Command through
the Global Force Management Process, as approved by the Secretary of
Defense.
``(c) Grade of Commander.--The Commander of the United States
Southern Command shall hold the grade of general or, in the case of an
officer of the Navy, admiral while serving in that position, without
vacating that officer's permanent grade. The Commander of such Command
shall be appointed to that grade by the President, by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate, for service in that position.
``(d) Authority of Combatant Commander.--In addition to the
authority prescribed in section 164(c) of this title, the Commander of
the United States Southern Command shall be responsible for, and shall
have the authority to conduct, all affairs of such Command relating to
planning, operations, and security cooperation activities of the
Department of Defense in Central America, South America, and the
Caribbean.''.

SEC. 916. UNIFIED COMBATANT COMMAND FOR THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION.

Chapter 6 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section
915, is further amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 168e. Unified combatant command for the Indo-Pacific region
``(a) Establishment.--(1) With the advice and assistance of the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the President, through the
Secretary of Defense, shall establish under section 161 of this title a
unified combatant command for activities of the Department of Defense
in the Indo-Pacific region (in this section referred to as the `United
States Indo-Pacific Command').
``(2) The principal mission of the United States Indo-Pacific
Command is to direct, synchronize, and coordinate military planning,
operations, and security cooperation to defend and advance national
interests of the United States with respect to the Indo-Pacific region
in collaboration with international partners.
``(b) Assignment of Forces.--Active and reserve forces of the armed
forces shall be assigned to the United States Indo-Pacific Command
through the Global Force Management Process, as approved by the
Secretary of Defense.
``(c) Grade of Commander.--The Commander of the United States Indo-
Pacific Command shall hold the grade of general or, in the case of an
officer of the Navy, admiral while serving in that position, without
vacating that officer's permanent grade. The Commander of such Command
shall be appointed to that grade by the President, by and with the
advice and consent of the Senate, for service in that position.
``(d) Authority of Combatant Commander.--In addition to the
authority prescribed in section 164(c) of this title, the Commander of
the United States Indo-Pacific Command shall be responsible for, and
shall have the authority to conduct, all affairs of such Command
relating to planning, operations, and security cooperation activities
of the Department of Defense in the Indo-Pacific region.''.

SEC. 917. ESTABLISHMENT OF UNITED STATES ROBOTIC AND AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS
COMMAND.

Chapter 6 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting
after the item relating to section 167 the following new section:
``Sec. 167a. Unified combatant command for robotic and autonomous
systems
``(a) Establishment.--With the advice and assistance of the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the President, through the
Secretary of Defense, may establish under section 161 of this title a
unified combatant command for robotic and autonomous systems, to be
known as the `United States Robotic and Autonomous Systems Command' (in
this section referred to as `RASCOM').
``(b) Mission.--
``(1) In general.--In addition to the authority prescribed
in section 164(c) of this title, if RASCOM is established under
subsection (a), the Commander of RASCOM shall be responsible
for, and have the authority to conduct, all functions relating
to robotic and autonomous systems assigned by the Secretary of
Defense, including force generation, joint training,
interoperability, doctrine development, and operational
employment through other combatant commands.
``(2) Exclusions.--The Commander of RASCOM shall not be
responsible for--
``(A) space systems;
``(B) autonomous cyber capabilities;
``(C) nuclear command, control, and communications
systems;
``(D) integrated air and missile defense sensing;
or
``(E) Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack
Assessment capabilities.
``(c) Service Component Commands and Force Generation.--
``(1) Establishment.--If RASCOM is established under
subsection (a), the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force
shall each establish a service component command under RASCOM
to support force generation, organization, training, and
equipping of forces for robotic and autonomous systems
operations.
``(2) Career paths and training pipelines.--
``(A) In general.--Each service component command
established under paragraph (1) shall include dedicated
career paths, military occupational specialties (or
equivalent ratings), promotion tracks, and training
pipelines for personnel assigned to robotic and
autonomous systems duties.
``(B) Inclusion in manpower reports.--If RASCOM is
established under subsection (a), the Secretary of
Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the
military departments concerned, shall ensure that the
career paths, specialties, tracks, and pipelines
described in subparagraph (A) are integrated into the
personnel management systems of the respective armed
forces and reported in the annual manpower reports
required under section 115a of this title.
``(d) Subordinate Unified Commands.--If RASCOM is established under
subsection (a), the Commander of RASCOM shall establish subordinate
unified commands to operate under the operational control of each
geographic combatant command or other combatant command identified by
the Secretary of Defense for the purpose of integrating robotic and
autonomous systems capabilities into theater operations. Such
subordinate unified commands shall be funded and resourced through
RASCOM.
``(e) Limitation on Exercise of Command Authority.--
``(1) In general.--If RASCOM is established under
subsection (a), the Commander of RASCOM may not command or
exercise operational control over operations or forces within
the area of responsibility of any other combatant command
unless--
``(A) the combatant commander of that command
transfers operational control to the Commander of
RASCOM; or
``(B) specifically directed by the Secretary of
Defense.
``(2) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this section shall
be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of Defense
under section 162 or 164 of this title.
``(f) Joint Subordinate Unified Command.--If RASCOM is established
under subsection (a), the Commander of RASCOM shall establish a joint
subordinate unified command to be responsible for--
``(1) generating requirements for robotic and autonomous
systems;
``(2) ensuring interoperability and establishing standards
across the joint force;
``(3) planning and conducting joint exercises and training;
``(4) developing tactics, techniques, and procedures;
``(5) exercising special test and evaluation authorities
for acquisition projects as provided in subsection (h); and
``(6) establishing standards for human systems integration
in coordination with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Health Affairs and the Surgeons General of the military
departments.
``(g) Operational Test and Evaluation Authority.--
``(1) In general.--If RASCOM is established under
subsection (a), the Commander of RASCOM shall--
``(A) serve as the principal operational test and
evaluation functional authority for all programs
involving robotic and autonomous systems; and
``(B) in that capacity--
``(i) determine operational effectiveness
and operational suitability; and
``(ii) have authority to designate and
establish test ranges, develop test plans, and
issue independent reports on such programs.
``(2) Exclusion of programs on oversight list of director
of operational test and evaluation.--Nothing in this subsection
shall be construed to limit the oversight responsibilities of
the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation with respect to
programs on the oversight list of the Director.
``(h) Limited Acquisition Authority.--
``(1) In general.--If RASCOM is established under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense may delegate
contracting authorities to the Commander of RASCOM sufficient
to enable the Commander--
``(A) subject to paragraph (2), to procure limited
quantities of robotic and autonomous systems equipment
and associated capabilities (including unmanned
platforms, attritable systems, swarms, mission kits,
and related artificial intelligence-enabled autonomy,
command and control, and counter-unmanned systems) for
experimental, test and evaluation, rapid prototyping,
and initial fielding purposes; and
``(B) to procure, operate, and sustain robotic and
autonomous systems equipment and capabilities that one
or more military departments have included in a
marketplace, catalog, or other pre-priced contracting
vehicle with established pricing and agreed-upon terms
and conditions.
``(2) Limitation.--The Commander may not enter into a
contract under paragraph (1)(A) to procure robotic and
autonomous systems equipment and associated capabilities the
cost of which exceeds $20,000,000.
``(i) Major Force Program.--
``(1) In general.--If RASCOM is established under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall establish and
maintain a separate major force program category for RASCOM
in--
``(A) the future-years defense program submitted to
Congress under section 221 of this title; and
``(B) all budget justification materials submitted
to Congress in support of the budget of the Department
of Defense for a fiscal year (as submitted to Congress
with the budget of the President under section 1105(a)
of title 31).
``(2) Requirements for budget justification materials.--If
RASCOM is established under subsection (a), the major force
program category for RASCOM required by paragraph (1) shall--
``(A) be presented distinctly in the budget
justification materials described in paragraph (1)(B);
and
``(B) include all resources required for the force
generation, training, equipping, and sustainment of
robotic and autonomous systems capabilities.
``(j) Reporting Requirement.--
``(1) In general.--If RASCOM is established under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall, not later than
180 days after the date of the enactment of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, and annually
thereafter for the following five fiscal years, submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the implementation
and status of RASCOM.
``(2) Elements.--Each report required under paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
``(A) A description of the establishment and
manning of RASCOM, each service component command, and
the subordinate unified commands, including timelines
for full operational capability.
``(B) An assessment of the status of dedicated
career paths, training pipelines, and force generation
activities across the armed forces.
``(C) A summary of interoperability standards,
tactics, techniques, and procedures developed, and
joint exercises conducted.
``(D) An evaluation of RASCOM's performance as the
operational test and evaluation functional authority,
including any recommendations for adjustments to the
exception for major defense acquisition programs on the
oversight list of the Director of Operational Test and
Evaluation.
``(E) A detailed accounting of resources allocated
through the major force program established under
subsection (i), including any challenges in execution
or service equities.
``(F) Any other matters the Secretary determines
appropriate, including recommendations for legislative
changes to improve the effectiveness of RASCOM.
``(k) Robotic and Autonomous Systems Defined.--In this section, the
term `robotic and autonomous systems' includes unmanned aerial,
maritime, ground, and subsurface platforms, attritable systems, swarms,
and associated artificial intelligence-enabled autonomy and counter-
unmanned systems capabilities.''.

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

SEC. 921. ORGANIZATION OF RESPONSIBILITIES RELATING TO UNMANNED
SYSTEMS.

(a) Department of the Navy Requirements.--
(1) Plan for consolidation of responsibilities.--Not later
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a plan to consolidate the responsibilities for
generating, organizing, training, and equipping all unmanned
systems in the Department of the Navy (other than Group 4 and
Group 5 unmanned aerial systems) under a single accountable
official for integrating Marine Corps stand-in forces and Navy
hedge forces with unmanned systems across all domains.
(2) Plan for reorganization of office of chief of naval
operations.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Chief of Naval Operations shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the
reorganization of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations,
including an assessment of the feasibility and advisability
of--
(A) disestablishing the Director for Integrated
Warfare (OPNAV N9I);
(B) the establishment of a dedicated resource
sponsor for robotic autonomous systems with full
programming, budgeting, and acquisition oversight
responsibilities for all unmanned systems (excluding
Group 4 and Group 5 unmanned aerial systems); and
(C) alignment of programs and budget line items
between that Office and the portfolio acquisition
executives.
(b) Department of the Air Force Requirements.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the
Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan
to consolidate the responsibilities for generating, organizing,
training, and equipping Group 1 through Group 3 unmanned aerial systems
or runway-independent unmanned systems associated with Mission Area 1
under a single accountable official for unmanned systems requirements,
doctrine, and force generation.
(c) Joint Working Group Within the Requirements and Resourcing
Alignment Board.--
(1) In general.--The Requirements and Resourcing Alignment
Board shall include a joint working group on robotic autonomous
systems.
(2) Responsibilities.--The working group established under
paragraph (1) shall be responsible for integrating investment
strategies, identifying cross-service efficiencies, and
providing recommendations to the Board with respect to robotic
autonomous systems priorities.
(3) Report required.--Not later than 270 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Board shall submit to
the congressional defense committees a report on the findings
of the working group established under paragraph (1).
(d) Unmanned Aerial Systems Groups Defined.--In this section, the
terms ``Group 1'', ``Group 2'', ``Group 3'', ``Group 4'', and ``Group
5'', with respect to unmanned aerial systems, have the meanings given
those terms in Joint Publication 3-30, entitled ``Joint Air
Operations'' and dated July 25, 2019, or a successor publication.

SEC. 922. COMPOSITION OF CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAM FOR EMERGING THREAT
RELATING TO ANOMALOUS HEALTH INCIDENTS; REPORTS.

(a) Team Composition.--Subsection (c) of section 910 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law
117-81; 10 U.S.C. 111 note) is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by inserting ``and
Composition'' after ``Leadership'';
(2) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting the
following:
``(1) Leadership.--The Secretary''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(2) Composition.--At a minimum, the cross-functional team
shall be staffed by at least one full-time employee designated
by each of the following:
``(A) The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.
``(B) The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel
and Readiness.
``(C) The Under Secretary of Defense for
Intelligence and Security.
``(D) The Under Secretary of Defense for Research
and Engineering.
``(E) The Director of the Defense Intelligence
Agency.
``(F) The Director of the Defense Health Agency.
``(G) The Director of the National Security
Agency.''.
(b) Quarterly Reports.--Subsection (e) of such section is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by inserting ``and Reports''
after ``Briefings''; and
(2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following
new paragraph (2):
``(2) Quarterly reports.--Not later than 90 days after the
date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2027, and every 90 days thereafter until March
1, 2030, the head of the cross-functional team shall submit to
the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes
the following:
``(A) A description of any activities carried out
to fulfill the duties specified in subsection (b)
during the 90-day period preceding submission of the
report.
``(B) A description of any organizational updates
to the team, including the status of employees assigned
to the team under subsection (c)(2).
``(C) The number of anomalous health incidents
reported during the 90-day period preceding submission
of the report, and the date and location of each such
incident.
``(D) An assessment of the status of funding, by
fiscal year, for research described in subsection
(b)(2) and a description of the topics covered by such
research.''.

SEC. 923. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW OF ANOMALOUS HEALTH INCIDENTS
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAM.

(a) In General.--The Comptroller General of the United States shall
conduct a review of the Anomalous Health Incidents Cross-Functional
Team of the Department of Defense established under section 910 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law
117-81; 10 U.S.C. 111 note) (in this section referred to as the
``cross-functional team'').
(b) Elements.--The review required by subsection (a) shall include
an assessment of, at a minimum, the following:
(1) The activities of the cross-functional team conducted
in fulfillment of each of the duties under section 910(b) of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
(Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 111 note), during the period
beginning on February 1, 2024, and ending on February 1, 2026.
(2) The composition and resourcing of the cross-functional
team during that period, including increases or decreases in
the number of assigned or detailed personnel.
(3) Any findings by the cross-functional team regarding the
causes and sources of anomalous health incidents, including
identification of any individuals, entities, capabilities, or
phenomena to which such incidents may plausibly be attributed.
(4) The decision-making process and justification for the
transfer of the cross-functional team from the Office of the
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy to the Office of the
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.
(5) Support provided to the cross-functional team by the
Defense Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, the
National Ground Intelligence Center, and other elements of the
defense intelligence enterprise since the establishment of the
cross-functional team.
(6) Recommendations for clarifying or strengthening the
duties of the cross-functional team under section 910(b) of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022.
(7) Any other matters the Comptroller General considers
relevant.
(c) Briefing and Results.--The Comptroller General shall--
(1) not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, brief the congressional defense committees, the
Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, and the
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of
Representatives on the review conducted under subsection (a);
and
(2) provide the final results of the review to those
committees in a format, and at a time, mutually agreed upon by
those committees and the Comptroller General.

SEC. 924. ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE NATIONAL GUARD.

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' (in
this section referred to as the `Center'), 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 installation of
the National Guard.
``(b) Responsibilities.--The Center 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 operations of the
National Guard carried out under this title.
``(c) Collaboration and Support.--The Chief of the National Guard
Bureau may--
``(1) collaborate with the Center in the collection,
preservation, and dissemination of information about the
history of the National Guard;
``(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 as a public-private
partnership to minimize costs to the Federal Government.''.

SEC. 925. CIVIL-MILITARY COORDINATION CENTER.

(a) Authorization.--The Secretary of Defense may maintain and
continue to operate, until December 31, 2027, the Civil-Military
Coordination Center established by the Secretary before the date of the
enactment of this Act (in this section referred to as the ``Center''),
as--
(1) an implementation body for the Board of Peace that
oversees the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan to End
the Gaza Conflict, dated September 29, 2025; and
(2) a joint civil-military coordination body within the
Department of Defense.
(b) Plan for Continuing Operations.--
(1) In general.--Not later than March 1, 2027, the
Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and the House of Representatives a plan detailing
the requirements for the Center to serve as a joint civil-
military coordination body within the Department of Defense for
activities related to Israel and the territory of the Gaza
Strip in order to support the planning and coordination of
civil-military activities relating to security, stabilization,
and reconstruction efforts in Gaza.
(2) Goals.--The plan required by paragraph (1) shall have
the goals of ensuring--
(A) the complete and permanent disarmament of
Hamas;
(B) the permanent exclusion of leaders and members
of Hamas from governance at every administrative level;
(C) the elimination of access by Hamas to financial
and material resources, including by preventing Hamas
and its affiliates from diverting or exploiting
humanitarian aid; and
(D) training an international stabilization force.
(3) Elements.--The plan required by paragraph (1) shall
address the following with respect to the Center:
(A) The mission structure and organization of the
Center.
(B) The number and rank of United States personnel
required to operate the Center.
(C) The responsibilities of the director of the
Center.
(D) The relationship of the Center to the Board of
Peace and relevant allies and partners of the United
States.
(E) The funding that would be required from the
United States to operate the Center and implement the
goals described in paragraph (2).
(F) The number of personnel operating out of the
Center as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
(G) The roles and responsibilities of the Center as
of such date of enactment with respect to--
(i) enforcing the ceasefire in Gaza;
(ii) coordinating the delivery of
humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza;
and
(iii) coordination with the Government of
Israel and any Palestinian entities.
(H) The goals of the coordination described in
subparagraph (G)(iii).
(I) The level of support provided, as of the date
of the enactment of this Act, to the International
Stabilization Force, including activities, mission
objectives, and United States personnel involved.
(J) The level of support provided, as of such date
of enactment, for the generation of Palestinian
security forces, including activities, mission
objectives, and United States personnel involved.
(K) The feasibility of permanently authorizing the
Center.
(c) Report Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter, the
Secretary, in coordination with the Commander of the United
States Central Command, shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services Committees of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report on the Center that includes the
following:
(A) The number of members of the Armed Forces
assigned to the Center.
(B) The number of members of the Armed Forces
assigned to the International Stabilization Force
mission.
(C) A statement of any casualties among employees
or contractors of the United States Government assigned
to the Center during the year preceding submission of
the report.
(D) A list of all the governmental,
nongovernmental, and private sector stakeholder
partners of the Center.
(E) The number of humanitarian aid trucks and
cumulative metric tons of supplies that have entered
Gaza from entry points originating in Egypt and Israel,
respectively, including, to the extent feasible, the
following information:
(i) The weight or volume of cooking gas or
oil, engine oil, shelter materials, and
materials that support the production or
distribution of fresh water that have entered
Gaza, disaggregated by category and operator.
(ii) The weight or volume of medical
supplies by type, including medications,
vaccines, and equipment that have entered Gaza,
disaggregated by category and operator.
(iii) The weight or volume of food stuffs
by type, including fresh produce, meat, and dry
staple goods that have entered Gaza,
disaggregated by category and operator.
(iv) An accounting by weight or volume and
type of humanitarian assistance goods and
supplies that have not been permitted into Gaza
and the rationale for not permitting such goods
and supplies into Gaza.
(v) An assessment of--
(I) whether Hamas has in any way
interfered with the distribution of the
items described in any of clauses (i)
through (iv); and
(II) an assessment of the extent to
which Hamas has profited, or attempted
to profit, from the distribution, or
planned distribution, of those items.
(F) An identification of the general officer who is
in operational command of International Stabilization
Force and the country of which that officer is a
citizen.
(G) An assessment of whether the International
Stabilization Force operates under a multinational,
coalition, or other framework.
(H) A description of the primary objectives and
mission sets of the International Stabilization Force.
(I) An assessment of the extent to which the
International Stabilization Force is participating in
the disarmament of Hamas.
(J) A map showing the deployment of the
International Stabilization Force within Gaza and the
areas it controls.
(K) An explanation of the rules of engagement of
the International Stabilization Force.
(L) A description of the nature of the relationship
of the International Stabilization Force with the
Palestinian police force or forces.
(2) Form.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.

SEC. 926. MODIFICATIONS TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM DEFINITIONS FOR
JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 401.

Section 199(h) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``detecting,
identifying, monitoring, tracking,'' after ``safely''; and
(2) in paragraph (3)--
(A) by inserting ``(A)'' after ``(3)''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(B) The term `unmanned aircraft system' includes a
control station that enables control of an unmanned
aircraft.''.

SEC. 927. MAXIMIZING FUNDING EFFICIENCY FOR HOMELAND DEFENSE.

Section 199 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (d)--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph
(8); and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following
new paragraph (7):
``(7) Identify interagency initiatives and available
funding that are aligned with all applicable responsibilities
of the Task Force for low-altitude airspace security aligned
with covered facilities or assets (as defined in section 130i
of this title) and any other initiatives the Director considers
appropriate.''; and
(2) in subsection (f)(2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(C) to appropriately coordinate the funding and
integration priorities of the Task Force with the
architecture development, capability requirements, and
implementation of Golden Dome for America to enhance
alignment on the defense of the United States against
next-generation aerial attacks, including by small
unmanned aircraft from peer, near-peer, and rogue
adversaries; and''.

SEC. 928. PROHIBITION ON THE REDUCTION OF FUNDING FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE
TRAINING FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 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,
regional expertise, and cultural capability training or instruction
until 90 days after the Secretary of Defense submits to the
congressional defense committees a certification that the Department of
Defense has attained a high rate of readiness, as tracked in the DoD
Language Readiness Index, for any foreign languages and related
competencies identified on DOD Strategic Language Lists.

SEC. 929. RECORDS RETENTION REQUIREMENT.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that all
records related to United States maritime strikes in the Caribbean and
the Eastern Pacific are retained by the Department of Defense,
including the following records:
(1) Strike videos.
(2) Investigative documents.
(3) After action reports.
(4) Aircrew debriefing reports.
(5) Chat log communications immediately preceding, during,
or immediately after strikes.
(6) Written concepts of operation.
(7) Execute orders.
(8) Legal opinions.
(b) Retention and Transfer to NARA.--Records retained under
subsection (a)--
(1) shall be retained in accordance with all otherwise
applicable provisions of law relating to retention and
archiving of records, including chapters 29, 31, 33, and 35 of
title 44, United States Code, and subchapter B of chapter XII
of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor
regulations; and
(2) may be transferred to the National Archives and Records
Administration in accordance with such provisions of law.

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 2027 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. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT READINESS,
REPORTING RELIEF, AND RELATED REFORMS.

(a) Cessation and Reinstatement of Certain Reporting
Requirements.--
(1) Cessation.--The reporting requirements specified in
paragraph (2) shall not apply upon the issuance of an
unmodified audit opinion on the consolidated financial
statements of the Department of Defense, including the military
departments and other reporting entities defined by the Office
of Management and Budget.
(2) Covered reporting requirements.--The reporting
requirements referred to in paragraph (1) are the following:
(A) The requirement to submit a report and provide
briefings under section 240b of title 10, United States
Code, except that all other requirements of such
section shall continue to apply.
(B) The requirement to submit annual reports under
section 817(d) of the Bob Stump National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-
314; 116 Stat. 2610).
(3) Reinstatement.--If, after the cessation of
applicability under paragraph (1), the Department of Defense
receives an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion on its
consolidated financial statements in a subsequent fiscal year,
the reporting requirements specified in paragraph (2)(A) shall
again apply until the Department receives an unmodified audit
opinion in a subsequent fiscal year.
(b) Additional Requirements if an Unmodified Audit Opinion Is Not
Achieved by December 31, 2028.--
(1) In general.--If the Department of Defense does not
obtain an unmodified audit opinion on its consolidated
financial statements for fiscal year 2028 by December 31, 2028,
the requirements of this subsection shall take effect on
January 1, 2029.
(2) Under secretary of defense (comptroller).--
(A) Qualifications.--An individual nominated for
appointment as Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)
under section 135 of title 10, United States Code
shall--
(i) be a certified public accountant; or
(ii) have served as a chief financial
officer, or in an equivalent position at--
(I) a Federal or State agency that
received an unmodified audit opinion
during such service; or
(II) a public company that received
an unmodified audit opinion during such
service.
(B) Duties.--In addition to the duties specified in
section 135(c) of title 10, United States Code, the
Under Secretary shall perform such additional duties
relating to the financial management of the Department
of Defense as the Deputy Secretary of Defense, acting
in the capacity of Chief Management Officer, may
prescribe.
(C) Exception.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply if
the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)
meets the requirements of clause (i) or clause (ii) of
such subparagraph.
(3) Assistant secretaries for financial management.--
(A) Army.--
(i) Qualifications.--An individual
nominated for appointment as Assistant
Secretary of the Army for Financial Management
and Comptroller under section 7016 of title 10,
United States Code, shall meet the requirements
described in paragraph (2)(A)(i).
(ii) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities specified in section
7016(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code, the
individual described in clause (i) shall
perform such additional responsibilities as the
Deputy Secretary of Defense, acting in the
capacity of Chief Management Officer, may
prescribe.
(iii) Exception.--Clause (i) shall not
apply if the Principal Deputy Assistant
Secretary of the Army for Financial Management
and Comptroller meets the requirements
described in paragraph (2)(A)(i).
(B) Navy.--
(i) Qualifications.--An individual
nominated for appointment as Assistant
Secretary of the Navy for Financial Management
and Comptroller under section 8016 of title 10,
United States Code, shall meet the requirements
described in paragraph (2)(A)(i).
(ii) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities specified in section
8016(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code, the
individual described in clause (i) shall
perform such additional responsibilities as the
Deputy Secretary of Defense, acting in the
capacity of Chief Management Officer, may
prescribe.
(iii) Exception.--Clause (i) shall not
apply if the Principal Deputy Assistant
Secretary of the Navy for Financial Management
and Comptroller meets the requirements
described in paragraph (2)(A)(i).
(C) Air force.--
(i) Qualifications.--An individual
nominated for appointment as Assistant
Secretary of the Air Force for Financial
Management and Comptroller under section 9016
of title 10, United States Code, shall meet the
requirements described in paragraph (2)(A)(i).
(ii) Responsibilities.--In addition to the
responsibilities specified in section
9016(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code, the
individual described in clause (i) shall
perform such additional responsibilities as the
Deputy Secretary of Defense, acting in the
capacity of Chief Management Officer, may
prescribe.
(iii) Exception.--Clause (i) shall not
apply if the Principal Deputy Assistant
Secretary of the Air Force for Financial
Management and Comptroller meets the
requirements described in paragraph (2)(A)(i).
(4) Definitions.--In this subsection, the term ``public
company'' has the meaning given the term ``issuer'' in section
2(a)(7) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (15 U.S.C. 7201(7)).
(c) Authorization of Appropriations for Audit Acceleration.--Of the
amounts authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Defense for
fiscal year 2027 for automation and artificial intelligence to
accelerate remediation and systems modernization for the audit of
Department of Defense financial statements--
(1) $250,000,000 may be made available from Operation and
Maintenance, Defense-Wide; and
(2) $250,000,000 may be made available from Research,
Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-Wide.
(d) Deputy Inspector General for Financial Statement Audits.--
(1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall
establish within the Office of the Inspector General of the
Department of Defense a position of Deputy Inspector General
for Financial Statement Audits.
(2) Duties.--The Deputy Inspector General shall oversee the
selection and performance of independent external auditors
conducting audits of the Department's consolidated financial
statements.
(3) Qualifications.--An individual serving in the position
shall be a certified public accountant.

SEC. 1003. EXPANSION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTAL TO CONGRESS OF
REPORTS AND JUSTIFICATION BOOKS.

(a) Reporting on Unfunded Priorities of the Armed Forces and
Combatant Commands.--Section 222a of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by inserting before ``each officer''
the following: ``and not later than seven days after the date
on which any covered document is delivered to any of the
congressional defense committees,''; and
(2) in subsection (e), by adding at the end the following:
``(3) The term `covered document' means a document referred
to as a `dash one', including the following:
``(A) Military Personnel Programs (M-1).
``(B) Operation and Maintenance Programs (O-1).
``(C) Revolving and Management Fund (RF-1).
``(D) Procurement Programs (P-1).
``(E) Procurement Programs Reserve Components (P-
1R).
``(F) Research Development, Test & Evaluation
Programs (R-1).
``(G) Military Construction, Family Housing, and
Base Realignment and Closure Program (C-1).
``(H) Any subsequent or successor document.''.
(b) Reporting on Justification Books.--
(1) In general.--Not later than seven days after the date
on which a covered document is delivered to Congress in support
of the budget of the President submitted under section 1105 of
title 31, United States Code, for a fiscal year, the Secretary
of Defense shall transmit to Congress the Justification Books
for such covered document, as detailed in the Department of
Defense Financial Management Regulation (DoD 7000.14-R).
(2) Covered document defined.--In this subsection, the term
``covered document'' has the meaning given that term in section
222a(e) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by
subsection (a).

SEC. 1004. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: OPENING BALANCES FOR AUDIT PURPOSES.

Chapter 9A of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting
after section 240i the following new section:
``Sec. 240j. Financial statements: opening balances for audit purposes
``(a) USSGL Account Defined.--In this section, the term `USSGL
Account' means United States Standard General Ledger Account.
``(b) Department of the Army.--For purposes of an audit conducted
under this chapter on the financial statements of the Department of the
Army, the opening balances as of October 1, 2025, for the Department of
the Army Working Capital Fund shall be as follows:
``(1) For USSGL Account 101000, titled `Fund Balance with
Treasury', $2,010,085,640.47.
``(2) For USSGL Account 310000, titled `Unexpended
Appropriations--Cumulative', $104,620,026.51.
``(3) For USSGL Account 413900, titled `Contract Authority
Carried Forward', $4,448,474,255.57.
``(4) For USSGL Account 420100, titled `Total Actual
Resources--Collected', $1,836,976,540.16.
``(5) For USSGL Account 445000, titled `Unapportioned--
Unexpired Authority', $3,668,585,253.03.
``(c) Department of the Air Force.--For purposes of an audit
conducted under this chapter on the financial statements of the
Department of the Air Force, the opening balances as of October 1,
2025, for the Department of the Air Force Working Capital Fund shall be
as follows:
``(1) For USSGL Account 310000, titled `Unexpended
Appropriations--Cumulative', $74,131,256.71.
``(2) For USSGL Account 413900, titled `Contract Authority
Carried Forward', $6,333,279,921.52.
``(3) For USSGL Account 420100, titled `Total Actual
Resources--Collected', $2,988,803,908.21.
``(4) For USSGL Account 445000, titled `Unapportioned--
Unexpired Authority', $1,930,040,147.04.
``(d) Defense Logistics Agency.--For purposes of an audit conducted
under this chapter on the financial statements of the Defense Logistics
Agency, opening and ending balances shall be used as follows:
``(1) Defense logistics agency working capital fund.--For
the Defense Logistics Agency Working Capital Fund, opening
balances as of October 1, 2024, are as follows:
``(A) For USSGL Account 101000, titled `Fund
Balance with Treasury', $3,483,483,641.67.
``(B) For USSGL Account 310000, titled `Unexpended
Appropriations--Cumulative', $883,887,145.71.
``(C) For USSGL Account 331000, titled `Cumulative
Results of Operations', $27,271,547,121.85.
``(D) For USSGL Account 413900, titled `Contract
Authority Carried Forward', $13,130,151,985.39.
``(E) For USSGL Account 420100, titled `Total
Actual Resources--Collected', $3,578,944,883.86.
``(F) For USSGL Account 445000, titled
`Unapportioned--Unexpired Authority', $507,354,134.72.
``(2) National defense stockpile transaction fund.--For the
National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund established by
section 9 of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling
Act (50 U.S.C. 98h), opening and ending balances are as
follows:
``(A) The ending balance of $313,633,491.15
reported in the Central Accounting Reporting System of
the Department of the Treasury for September 30, 2021,
is the Fund Balance with Treasury ending balance on
that date.
``(B) For USSGL Account 420100, titled `Total
Actual Resources--Collected', the opening balance as of
October 1, 2021 is $314,548,154.42.
``(C) For USSGL Account 445000, titled
`Unapportioned--Unexpired Authority', the ending
balance as of September 30, 2021 is $216,976,300.69.
``(e) United States Transportation Command Working Capital Fund.--
For purposes of an audit conducted under this chapter on the financial
statements of the United States Transportation Command Working Capital
Fund, opening balances as of October 1, 2025, shall be used as follows:
``(1) For USSGL Account 101000, titled `Fund Balance with
Treasury', $1,703,953,150.05.
``(2) For USSGL Account 310000, titled `Unexpended
Appropriations--Cumulative', $9,279,074.12.
``(3) For USSGL Account 413900, titled `Contract Authority
Carried Forward', $7,579,101.52.
``(4) For USSGL Account 420100, titled `Total Actual
Resources--Collected', $1,705,320,750.62.
``(5) For USSGL Account 445000, titled `Unapportioned--
Unexpired Authority', $453,684,782.00.
``(6) For USSGL Account 465000, titled `Allotments--Expired
Authority', $2,135,263.61.''.
(b) Conforming Repeals of Statutes Codified in New Section 240j.--
(1) Defense logistics agency working capital fund.--Section
1422 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1137) is repealed.
(2) National defense stockpile transaction fund.--Section
1413 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 528) is repealed.

SEC. 1005. PROHIBITION ON PROVISION OF SUPPORT TO DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY.

None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 may be obligated or
expended for Department of Defense support to the Department of
Homeland Security until the Secretary of Defense certifies to the
congressional defense committees that the Department of Defense has
received reimbursements from the Department of Homeland Security for
reimbursable support provided by the Department of Defense to the
Department of Homeland Security since October 1, 2025.

Subtitle B--Naval Vessels

SEC. 1011. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW GLOBAL-CLASS AUXILIARY
GENERAL OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH SHIPS.

(a) Strategy.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the
Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives a strategy detailing how the
Department of the Navy will complete expedited design and construction
of new Global-class auxiliary general oceanographic research (AGOR)
ships to replace Global-class AGOR 23-25 ships after funding is
provided for such new ships, including a cost estimate and an estimated
delivery timeline.
(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the
Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives a report that includes the
following:
(1) The strategy of the Department of the Navy with respect
to the replacement of Global-class AGOR 23-25 ships.
(2) If the strategy described in paragraph (1) provides for
the replacement of the last of the Global-class AGOR 23-25
ships on a date that is more than five years after the date of
the enactment of this Act, a plan to maintain the operational
capabilities of the fleet of such ships until the date on which
such fleet is projected to be replaced.
(3) An explanation of how the plan described in paragraph
(2) specifically implements the goals of Executive Order 14269
(relating to restoring America's maritime dominance).
(4) An explanation of--
(A) the limitations of Global-class AGOR 23-25
ships for operating in the Arctic region; and
(B) how a new Global-class oceanographic research
ship design would improve the Navy's overall
operational and warfighting capability in the Arctic
region.
(5) An assessment of the feasibility of converting current
civilian or military operational ship designs to meet the
Global-class oceanographic research vessel mission, including
the feasibility of adapting the Pathfinder oceanographic ship
design or converting retired or obsolete littoral combat ships
for that purpose.
(6) An identification of funding in the future-years
defense program by appropriation and fiscal year for the annual
operation and recapitalization of the Navy's oceanographic
research fleet.
(7) An assessment of the feasibility of transferring a
retired littoral combat ship to the National Science Foundation
to begin to address the Foundation's ocean floor drilling
platform requirement to replace the JOIDES Resolution,
including an estimate of the costs necessary to make such a
retired ship seaworthy again.

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 12 foreign-constructed vessels if, for each such
vessel so purchased after the twelfth vessel, the Secretary purchases
one vessel under paragraph (4).'';
(iv) in subparagraph (D), by striking
``subparagraph (A)'' and inserting ``this
paragraph''; and
(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) 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(g) 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 (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)''; and
(2) in subsection (k)(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)''.

SEC. 1013. MODIFICATIONS TO VESSEL CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN NAVY VESSELS.

Section 129 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 757) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``not more than'' and
inserting ``not fewer than'';
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``The Secretary of the
Navy'' and inserting ``If the Secretary of the Navy seeks the
construction of light replenishment oilers (TAO-L), the
Secretary''; and
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking
``Auxiliary and Support Vessels'' and inserting ``Other
Vessels''; and
(B) by striking ``or support vessel'' and inserting
``, support vessel, unmanned vessel, or vessel that is
not included in the battle force''.

SEC. 1014. DEVELOPMENT OF INDUSTRIAL BASE FOR DISTRIBUTED SUBMARINE AND
SURFACE VESSEL SHIPBUILDING.

(a) Maritime Industrial Base Workforce Development.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Navy, in coordination
with the heads of relevant organizations of the Department of
Defense and other departments and agencies of the Federal
Government, shall develop a plan to expand cooperation and
information sharing with State university systems, community
college systems, technical college systems, and State
educational agencies in order to scale workforce development
efforts to support distributed submarine and surface vessel
shipbuilding.
(2) Plan elements.--The plan required by paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) A summary of current and projected critical
trade skill requirements of the maritime industrial
base of the Navy, including welders, electricians,
metal fabricators, machinists, weld engineers,
manufacturing engineers, industrial engineers, quality
inspectors, test technicians, machine programmers,
additive manufacturing professionals, and naval
engineers.
(B) An analysis of labor markets that face growing
demands on the maritime industrial base workforce,
including such markets located in landlocked States.
(C) A plan to catalogue and annually transmit
specific workforce requirements of the maritime
industrial base to State university systems, community
college systems, technical college systems, and State
educational agencies.
(3) Report.--
(A) In general.--Not later than October 1, 2027,
the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the
feasibility and efficacy of establishing a seventh
regional talent pipeline as part of the Navy Talent
Pipeline Program focused on non-coastal labor markets
that are traditionally underutilized by the maritime
industrial base.
(B) Form.--The report required by subparagraph (A)
shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain
a classified annex.
(b) Development of Industrial Base of Suppliers and Manufacturers
for Submarines and Surface Vessels.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Navy, in coordination
with the heads of relevant organizations of the Department of
Defense and other departments and agencies of the Federal
Government, shall develop a strategy to further modernize the
supply chain of the maritime industrial base by optimizing its
geographic reach to incorporate capable suppliers and
manufacturers for the Nation's shipbuilding needs.
(2) Elements.--The strategy developed under paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) A plan to grow the Navy's industrial base of
suppliers and manufacturers for submarines and surface
vessels beyond the traditional centers of shipbuilding.
(B) Plans to build sourcing and logistics
capabilities from disperse geographic United States
locations.
(C) A plan to develop a single, consolidated online
portal for maritime industrial base suppliers to access
information about--
(i) parts, components, and systems needed
by the maritime industrial base; and
(ii) pathways to become a qualified
supplier.
(D) A description of current and projected
shortfalls in the supply chains of the maritime
industrial base that are negatively impacted by
workforce deficits in labor markets that traditionally
support the shipbuilding industry.
(3) Submittal to congress.--Not later than October 1, 2027,
the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a completed version of the strategy
developed under paragraph (1).

SEC. 1015. REPORT AND BRIEFING ON SUBMARINE TENDER REQUIREMENTS AND
CAPACITY.

(a) Report Required.--Not later than March 1, 2027, the Secretary
of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the required number of submarine tenders (AS) to support the
current and planned force structure of attack submarines (SSN), guided-
missile submarines (SSGN), and ballistic missile submarines (SSBN),
particularly in the United States Indo-Pacific Command area of
responsibility.
(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
include the following elements:
(1) An analysis of the required number of submarine tenders
to meet theater maintenance and repair requirements through
2055, accounting for the planned expansion of the submarine
fleet.
(2) A detailed timeline and schedule for the procurement
and deployment of the next-generation submarine tender (AS(X))
program to prevent operational capability gaps as the current
aging fleet of AS-39 Emory S. Land-class tenders are
decommissioned.
(3) A detailed analysis of the impact of expeditionary
submarine repair and reload capabilities on battle force
effectiveness in a contested environment.
(4) A description of how new tenders will provide depot-
level maintenance, including repair of advanced weapons systems
and unmanned aerial systems/unmanned underwater vehicles (UAS/
UUV) support, as identified in the SSN(X) requirement report.
(5) An assessment of the feasibility of utilizing other
ship platforms, such as Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) or Landing
Platform Dock (LPD) vessels, to augment submarine tender
capabilities.
(6) An evaluation of optimal homeporting locations for
tenders to maximize Pacific operational flexibility, including
Japan and Australia.
(c) Form.--The report shall be submitted in unclassified form, but
may include a classified annex.
(d) Briefing Requirement.--Not later than April 1, 2027, the
Secretary of the Navy shall provide a briefing to the congressional
defense committees on the findings of the report.

SEC. 1016. INCREASE IN MINIMUM NUMBER OF AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE SHIPS.

(a) Requirement.--Section 8062(b) of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by striking ``31'' and inserting ``33''.
(b) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 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
plan of the Navy to achieve a continuous 3.0 amphibious
readiness group (ARG)/marine expeditionary unit (MEU) presence.
(2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A description of any changes to the Optimized
Fleet Response Plan for amphibious warfare ships and an
explanation of how the revised force generation model
will achieve increased forward presence using the same
force structure.
(B) An assessment of the total number of amphibious
warfare ships, including the number of amphibious
assault ships, required to support the 3.0 ARG/MEU
presence under the revised force generation model.
(C) A description of any plans to conduct service-
life extensions or modernization programs for
amphibious warfare ships, including the LHD-1 Wasp.

SEC. 1017. PROHIBITION ON RETIRING AND DECOMMISSIONING OCEANOGRAPHIC
RESEARCH VESSELS OF THE NAVY.

None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for
fiscal year 2027 may be obligated or expended to retire or
decommission, prepare to retire or decommission, or place in storage
any oceanographic research vessel of the Navy, including the Kilo
Moana.

SEC. 1018. SUPERVISORS OF SHIPBUILDING, CONVERSION, AND REPAIR.

(a) In General.--Section 8039 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``Deputy Commander
of the Naval Sea Systems Command for the Supervision'' and
inserting ``Supervisors'';
(2) in subsection (a), by striking ``The Secretary'' and
all that follows and inserting ``The Supervisors of
Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair are the onsite
shipbuilding, conversion, and repair oversight presence for
naval vessels in private shipyards that perform new
construction.'';
(3) by striking subsections (b), (f), (g), and (h);
(4) by redesignating subsections (c), (d), and (e), as
subsections (b), (c), and (d), respectively;
(5) in subsection (b), as so redesignated, by striking
``The Deputy Commander'' and all that follows and inserting
``The Supervisors shall align under and report to the
designated Portfolio Acquisition Executive for assigned vessels
or Milestone Decision Authority if there is no designated
portfolio acquisition executive.'';
(6) in subsection (c), as redesignated by paragraph (4)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``Deputy Commander'' and inserting
``Supervisors'';
(B) in paragraph (1), by striking ``independent'';
and
(C) in paragraph (4), by striking ``greater quality
and economy'' and inserting ``on-time performance,
quality, and economy''; and
(7) in subsection (d), as redesignated by paragraph (4)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``Deputy Commander'' and
inserting ``Supervisors''; and
(ii) by striking ``Program Executives
Offices'' and inserting ``Portfolio Acquisition
Executives or Milestone Decision Authority, as
applicable'';
(B) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking
``Commander of Naval Sea Systems Command'' and
inserting ``applicable authority''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking
``Contract planning and procurement, including
participation'' and inserting
``Participating''; and
(C) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking ``Naval Sea
Systems Command'' and inserting ``applicable
authority''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of
chapter 805 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to
section 8039 and inserting the following:

``8039. Supervisors of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair.''.

SEC. 1019. CONSTRUCTION OF VESSELS IN FOREIGN SHIPYARDS.

(a) Prohibition.--Section 8679 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Except as provided in
subsection (b), no vessel to be constructed for any of the
armed forces'' and inserting ``No vessel to be constructed for
any of the armed services'';
(2) by striking subsection (b); and
(3) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b).
(b) Authority.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 8679 of title 10,
United States Code, the Secretary of Defense may construct not
more than two vessels for each class of covered vessels in a
foreign shipyard, if the Secretary determines that--
(A) such construction is in the national security
interest of the United States, supported by evidence,
for purposes of interoperability with allies and
partners, forward logistics support, or accelerating
achievement of fleet capacity requirements;
(B) the foreign country in which construction is
proposed--
(i) is a treaty ally of the United States;
and
(ii) has the capacity to produce the
vessel, including with respect to workforce,
physical shipyard constraints, and supply
chain; and
(C) such construction ensures concurrent direct
capital investments in the maritime industrial base of
the United States resulting in, not later than the
fourth vessel of the class of covered vessels, the
onshoring of the construction and the supplier base of
such class.
(2) Report and certification required.--Not later than 30
days before obligating or expending any funds pursuant to the
authority under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report that
includes the following:
(A) A certification that the conditions described
in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of such paragraph
will be satisfied.
(B) An identification of--
(i) the specific vessel or class of vessels
to be constructed in a foreign shipyard; and
(ii) the specific foreign country and
shipyard in which construction is proposed.
(C) A description of the enforceable provisions
that will govern the protection of classified
information and controlled unclassified information
related to the vessel during construction.
(D) The sourcing plan and schedule to onshore the
supply chain and the plan for construction of the third
and subsequent vessels of the class of covered vessels
in a shipyard in the United States.
(3) Additional requirements.--In exercising the authority
under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall ensure
that--
(A) all critical mission systems, command and
control equipment, and secure communications systems
are installed in the United States or a secure allied
facility;
(B) the vessels are projected to be constructed and
delivered faster than if the vessels were constructed
at a shipyard in the United States, or construction at
a foreign shipyard otherwise provides a material
benefit to readiness or force posture;
(C) the software and hardware related to all
machinery control systems, cargo and ballast control
systems, power and electrical systems, and safety
systems are secure; and
(D) a life cycle sustainment plan is approved by
the Secretary for the class of covered vessels,
including class-standard repair parts.
(4) Prohibition on delegation.--The responsibility to
submit a certification under paragraph (2) may not be
delegated.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Class of covered vessels.--The term ``class of covered
vessels'' means the following vessels that do not have
combatant classifications:
(A) Bulk fuel vessels designed or intended
primarily for the carriage of liquid fuels.
(B) Strategic sealift vessels designed to rapidly
deploy heavy military equipment globally in a roll-on/
roll-off configuration.
(2) Critical mission system.--The term ``critical mission
system'', with respect to a vessel, means a system (weapon or
auxiliary) the failure of which would prevent the successful
completion of the mission or severely impact ability to fight.
(3) Foreign shipyard.--The term ``foreign shipyard'' means
a shipyard located outside the United States.

SEC. 1020. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TO
CHANGE VESSEL NAMES.

Section 8662 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``Same Name.--'' after
``(a)''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking ``(b) The Secretary'' and inserting
the following:
``(b) Name Change.--
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
Secretary''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) Limitation and notification requirement.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary of the Navy may
change the name of a vessel after such name has been
officially announced by the Secretary only if--
``(i) the Secretary is holding office by
and with the advice and consent of the Senate;
``(ii) the Secretary determines that a
compelling reason exists for the name change;
and
``(iii) not later than 30 days before the
date on which the change takes effect, the
Secretary submits to the Committee on Armed
Services of the Senate and the Committee on
Armed Services of the House of Representatives
a report explaining, in detail, the
justification for the change.
``(B) Exercise of authority; nondelegation.--The
authority under subparagraph (A) shall be exercised
solely by the Secretary of the Navy and may not be
delegated.''.

Subtitle C--Counterterrorism

SEC. 1021. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR TRANSFER OR
RELEASE OF INDIVIDUALS DETAINED AT UNITED STATES NAVAL
STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA, TO THE UNITED STATES.

Section 1033 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1953), as most
recently amended by section 1032 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 129 Stat. 1034), is
further amended by striking ``December 31, 2026'' and inserting
``December 31, 2027''.

SEC. 1022. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT OR
MODIFY FACILITIES IN THE UNITED STATES TO HOUSE DETAINEES
TRANSFERRED FROM UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO
BAY, CUBA.

Section 1034(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat.
1954), as most recently amended by section 1033 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat.
1034), is further amended by striking ``December 31, 2026'' and
inserting ``December 31, 2027''.

SEC. 1023. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR TRANSFER OR
RELEASE OF INDIVIDUALS DETAINED AT UNITED STATES NAVAL
STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA, TO CERTAIN COUNTRIES.

Section 1035 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1954), as most
recently amended by section 1034 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1034), is
further amended by striking ``December 31, 2026'' and inserting
``December 31, 2027''.

SEC. 1024. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO CLOSE OR
RELINQUISH CONTROL OF UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION,
GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA.

Section 1036 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1551), as most recently amended
by section 1035 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1035), is further amended by
striking ``2026'' and inserting ``2027''.

Subtitle D--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations

SEC. 1031. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO SUPPORT ENTERTAINMENT
PROJECTS WITH TIES TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S
REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

(a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
this Act for the Department of Defense may be used to knowingly provide
active and direct support to any film, television, or other
entertainment project if the Secretary of Defense has demonstrable
evidence that the project has complied or is likely to comply with a
demand from the Government of the People's Republic of China or the
Chinese Communist Party, or an entity under the direction of the
People's Republic of China or the Chinese Communist Party, to censor
the content of the project in a material manner to advance the national
interest of the People's Republic of China.
(b) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the prohibition
under subsection (a) if the Secretary submits to the Committees on
Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a written
certification that such a waiver is in the national interest of the
United States.

SEC. 1032. WAIVER AUTHORITY FOR LIMITATION ON LIVE FIRE TRAUMA
TRAINING.

Section 1050 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1042) is amended--
(1) by striking ``Beginning'' and inserting the following:
``(1) In general.--Beginning''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(b) Waiver Authority.--
``(1) In general.--The Secretary may waive the application
of subsection (a) with respect to a unit or command for a
period of one year, and may renew such a waiver for additional
one-year periods, if the application of that subsection is
demonstrated to have a direct impact on the operational
readiness of the unit or command, as the case may be.
``(2) Notification required.--Not later than 15 days after
issuing or renewing a waiver under paragraph (1), the Secretary
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
notification that includes, at a minimum--
``(A) an identification of the unit or command to
which the waiver applies;
``(B) a description of the assessed impact to
operational readiness that necessitated the waiver;
``(C) a description of ongoing efforts to increase
combat medic training in civilian settings; and
``(D) a certification that no technically
acceptable alternative exists to replace the use of
live animals.''.

SEC. 1033. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR REMOVAL OF ARMY
PREPOSITIONED STOCKS FROM EUROPE.

No funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available may be used to transport Army Prepositioned Stock-2
(APS-2) equipment, so assigned as of March 1, 2026, outside of the
European area of operations for the purposes of maintenance or
divestment.

SEC. 1034. IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

(a) In General.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall implement each
recommendation for the Department of Defense and the Department of the
Army from the National Transportation Safety Board contained in the
report dated January 27, 2026, and entitled, ``Midair Collision over
the Potomac River PSA Airlines Flight 5342, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
(MHI) RJ Aviation CL-600-2C10 (CRJ700), and US Army Priority Air
Transport Flight 25, Sikorsky UH-60L'' (Aviation Investigation Report
AIR-26-02), as the Secretary determines appropriate and practicable.
(b) Implementation.--The Secretary of Defense shall implement the
recommendations under subsection (a), as applicable, across the Armed
Forces and aviation units under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.
(c) Reports.--
(1) Initial 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) a certification specifying which
recommendations under subsection (a) have been
implemented, including a justification for any
recommendation not implemented; and
(B) a plan of the Department of Defense to mitigate
the risk identified in each such recommendation not
implemented.
(2) Quarterly report.--Not later than March 1, 2027, and
not less frequently than quarterly thereafter until December
31, 2030, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report detailing the status of implementation
of this section across each branch of the Armed Forces and any
barriers to such implementation.
(d) Inspector General Audits.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than
annually thereafter, the Inspector General of the Department of
Defense shall conduct an audit of oversight by the Department
of Defense of all operations of aircraft of the Department in
the national airspace system.
(2) Considerations.--In conducting each audit under
paragraph (1), the Inspector General shall assess the efficacy
of implementation by the Department of the recommendations
under subsection (a).
(3) Briefings to congress.--Not less frequently than
annually after the completion of the first audit under
paragraph (1), the Inspector General shall brief the Committees
on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives on the findings of the audits conducted under
such paragraph.

SEC. 1035. MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS FOR IRREGULAR
WARFARE.

(a) In General.--Section 127d of title 10, United States Code, is
amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``$20,000,000'' and
inserting ``$30,000,000'';
(2) in subsection (c)(2)(E), in the matter preceding clause
(i), by inserting ``satisfy the requirements of section 130g
to'' after ``shall''; and
(3) in subsection (j)(1)(A), by inserting ``as required by
section 130g'' before the semicolon.
(b) Technical Amendment.--The second section 130g of title 10,
United States Code, is redesignated as section 130h.

SEC. 1036. DESIGNATION OF SOUTHWEST LAND BORDER ACTIVITIES, SUPPORT,
AND OPERATIONS AS NAMED OPERATION.

(a) Designation.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall designate
activities, support, and operations conducted by the Department of
Defense in support of civil authorities at the southwest land border as
a named operation.
(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the designation required by subsection
(a) is to provide unified identification, planning, budgeting,
oversight, and reporting for the activities, support, and operations
described in such subsection in efforts to detect, deter, and disrupt
transnational criminal organizations and other border-related threats.
(c) Annual Budget Request.--In the budget justification materials
of the Department of Defense submitted to Congress each year, beginning
with the first such submission following the designation required by
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall include, in a distinct
line item--
(1) a program title and budgetary line for the named
operation showing requested obligational authority by
appropriations account and fiscal year;
(2) a narrative justification describing the scope of
Department of Defense support, planned activities, and the
legal authorities under which support is provided; and
(3) performance metrics and planned outputs for the coming
fiscal year.
(d) Transparency.--The budget justification materials described in
subsection (c) shall include an unclassified summary of the types and
estimated value of support provided, with a classified annex as
necessary to protect sources and methods.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Southwest land border.--The term ``southwest land
border'' means the land border of the United States adjacent to
Mexico.
(2) Support of civil authorities.--The term ``support of
civil authorities''--
(A) has the meaning given that term in Department
of Defense Directive 3025.18, as amended; and
(B) includes planning, logistics, intelligence
support, aviation, engineering, and other non-law-
enforcement assistance.
(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed
to authorize the use of military force.

Subtitle E--Studies and Reports

SEC. 1041. THREAT ASSESSMENT REGARDING UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AT OR
NEAR THE INTERNATIONAL BORDERS OF THE UNITED STATES.

(a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the ``Border Drone
Threat Assessment Act''.
(b) Definitions.-- In this section:
(1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term
``appropriate congressional committees'' means--
(A) the Select Committee on Intelligence of the
Senate;
(B) the Committee on Homeland Security and
Governmental Affairs of the Senate;
(C) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate;
(D) the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate;
(E) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;
(F) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate ;
(G) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
of the House of Representatives;
(H) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House
of Representatives;
(I) the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of
Representatives;
(J) the Committee on Transportation and
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives;
(K) the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the
House of Representatives;
(L) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives; and
(M) the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House
of Representatives.
(2) At or near the international borders of the united
states.--The term ``at or near the international borders of the
United States'' means at or within 100 air miles of an
international land border or coastal border of the United
States.
(3) Commander.--The term ``Commander'' means the Commander
of the United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM).
(4) Foreign malign influence.--The term ``foreign malign
influence'' has the meaning given such term in section 119B(f)
of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3059(f)).
(5) Malign actor.--The term ``malign actor'' means any
individual, group, or organization that is engaged in foreign
malign influence, illicit drug trafficking, or other forms of
transnational organized crime.
(6) Transnational organized crime.--The term
``transnational organized crime'' has the meaning given such
term in section 284(i) of title 10, United States Code.
(7) Under secretary of defense.--The term ``Under Secretary
of Defense'' means the Under Secretary of Defense for
Intelligence and Security
(8) Unmanned aircraft; unmanned aircraft system.--The terms
``unmanned aircraft'' and ``unmanned aircraft system'' have the
meanings given such terms in section 44801 of title 49, United
States Code.
(c) Report on Incidents Involving Unmanned Aircraft Systems at or
Near the International Borders of the United States.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 30 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Commander shall--
(A) conduct a review of all incidents involving
unmanned aerial systems operated at or near the
international borders of the United States and counter-
unmanned aerial systems actions taken by, or using
equipment of, the Department of Defense during February
2026; and
(B) make an assessment and determination on whether
modifications should be made to the communications and
coordination by and between the Department of Defense
and other Federal agencies with regard to unmanned
aerial systems operated by a government entity in
commercial airspace.
(2) After action report.--Not later than 30 days after
completing the review and assessment required under subsection
(a), the Commander shall submit a report to--
(A) the Under Secretary of Defense, which shall be
included as part of the threat assessment required
under subsection (d);
(B) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;
and
(C) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives.
(d) Threat Assessment.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense shall
complete an assessment of the threat regarding unmanned
aircraft systems at or near the international borders of the
United States.
(2) Elements.--The threat assessment required under
paragraph (1) shall include--
(A) a description of the malign actors operating
unmanned aircraft systems at or near the international
borders of the United States, including malign actors
who cross such borders;
(B) a description of how a threat is identified and
assessed at or near the international borders of the
United States, including a description of the
capabilities of the United States Government to detect
and identify unmanned aircraft systems operated by, or
on behalf of, malign actors;
(C) a description of the data and information
collected by operators of unmanned aircraft systems at
or near the international borders of the United States,
including how such data is used by malign actors;
(D) a description of the tactics, techniques, and
procedures used at or near the international borders of
the United States by malign actors with regards to
unmanned aircraft systems, including how unmanned
aircraft systems are acquired, modified, and utilized
to conduct malicious activities, including attacks,
surveillance, conveyance of contraband, and other forms
of threats;
(E) a description of the guidance, policies, and
procedures that address the privacy, civil rights, and
civil liberties of persons who lawfully operate
unmanned aircraft systems at or near the international
borders of the United States;
(F) a description of the capabilities of the United
States Government to counter, contain, trace, defeat,
or otherwise mitigate threats from unmanned aircraft
systems operated by malign actors at or near the
international borders of the United States;
(G) an assessment of whether the capabilities of
the United States Government are sufficient for
achieving complete air domain awareness at or near the
international borders of the United States;
(H) an assessment of the adequacy of current
authorities of the United States Government to counter
the use of unmanned aircraft systems by malign actors
at or near the international borders of the United
States, including an accounting of the delineated
responsibilities of Federal agencies to counter,
contain, trace, or defeat unmanned aircraft systems at
or near the international borders of the United States;
and
(I) an assessment of the coordination between
Federal Government entities for airspace domain
awareness, protection, and safety.
(e) Consultation Requirements.--In carrying out the assessment
required under subsection (d), the Under Secretary of Defense may
consult with--
(1) the Director of National Intelligence;
(2) the Secretary of Homeland Security;
(3) the Administrator of the Federal Aviation
Administration;
(4) the Secretary of State; and
(5) the heads of other elements of the intelligence
community, the defense community, and the Department of
Homeland Security as the Under Secretary considers appropriate.
(f) Report and Briefing.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after completing
the threat assessment required under subsection (d), the Under
Secretary of Defense shall submit a report to the appropriate
congressional committees containing findings with respect to
such assessment.
(2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1)
shall include--
(A) a detailed description of the threats posed to
the national security of the United States by unmanned
aircraft systems operated by malign actors at or near
the international borders of the United States;
(B) a summary of the current responsibilities,
authorities, regulations, policies, and procedures of
the United States Government for achieving air domain
awareness at and near the international borders of the
United States and countering and defeating unmanned
aircraft systems used by malign actors along such
borders;
(C) a summary of the current responsibilities,
authorities, regulations, policies, and procedures of
the United States Government for coordinating across
Federal agencies for achieving air domain awareness at
or near the international borders of the United States
and ensuring airspace safety;
(D) an assessment of whether a change in
authorities or additional authorities or resources are
necessary--
(i) to achieve complete air domain
awareness at or near international borders of
the United States;
(ii) to provide adequate coordination
across agencies on airspace safety; and
(iii) to counter and defeat unmanned
aircraft systems used by malign actors along
such borders.
(3) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex, as appropriate.
(4) Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the submission
of the report required under paragraph (1), the Under Secretary
of Defense shall provide a briefing regarding the report to the
appropriate congressional committees.

SEC. 1042. EXTENSION OF AFGHANISTAN WAR COMMISSION.

Section 1094(e)(2)(A)(ii)(I) of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1541) is amended
by striking ``3'' and inserting ``4''.

SEC. 1043. 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 1064 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60), is further amended--
(1) by striking ``through December 31, 2026'' and inserting
``through December 31, 2028'';
(2) in paragraph (5), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a
semicolon;
(3) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; and''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(7) a cost analysis and an accompanying report that
includes--
``(A) the costs associated with the assistance
provided by the Department of Defense to the Department
of Homeland Security during the most recently concluded
90-day period;
``(B) the costs associated with the assistance
provided by the Department of Defense to the Department
of Homeland Security during the most recently concluded
12-month period;
``(C) the projected costs associated with any
requests for assistance from the Department of Homeland
Security that have been granted by the Secretary of
Defense, but have not been delivered; and
``(D) a detailed accounting of--
``(i) costs for assistance that the
Department of Defense provided, is providing,
or will provide to the Department of Homeland
Security, including whether such assistance is
being provided on a reimbursable basis or a
nonreimbursable basis; and
``(ii) an accounting of the reimbursements
received by the Department of Defense for the
assistance described in the report.''.

SEC. 1044. DRONE POSTURE REVIEW.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a drone
posture review for uncrewed aerial, ground, surface, and undersea
vehicles and their enabling systems, including an identification of
gaps in the capability of United States forces and the vulnerabilities
of United States forces to foreign uncrewed systems.
(b) Report.--Not later than March 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that
includes the findings of the review required under subsection (a).

SEC. 1045. QUARTERLY REPORTS ON UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM INCURSIONS OVER
MILITARY INSTALLATIONS, SENSITIVE SITES, AND THE SOUTHERN
BORDER.

(a) Requirement for Reports.--The Assistant Secretary of Defense
for Homeland Defense and Americas Security Affairs (in this section
referred to as the ``Assistant Secretary'') shall submit to the
congressional defense committees quarterly reports on incidents
involving unmanned aerial systems (UAS) incursions--
(1) over military installations and other sensitive sites
within the United States and its territories; and
(2) along the international land borders of the United
States, with a particular focus on the southern border.
(b) Elements.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall
include, for the preceding quarter--
(1) a comprehensive accounting of all known or suspected
UAS incursions over--
(A) military installations; and
(B) other sensitive sites, as determined by the
Secretary of Defense;
(2) for each such incursion, to the extent practicable--
(A) the date, time, and location of the incident;
(B) the duration and altitude of the UAS activity;
(C) the assessed origin and operator, if known;
(D) the type and capabilities of the UAS involved;
and
(E) any assessed intent or threat posed by the
incursion;
(3) a description of actions taken in response to each
incursion, including--
(A) detection, tracking, and identification
measures;
(B) mitigation or interdiction actions; and
(C) coordination with Federal, State, local,
Tribal, and territorial authorities;
(4) an assessment of trends, patterns, and emerging threats
related to UAS incursions;
(5) an evaluation of the effectiveness of existing counter-
UAS authorities, policies, technologies, and procedures; and
(6) identification of any capability gaps, resource
constraints, or legal limitations affecting the Department of
Defense's ability to detect, deter, or respond to such
incursions.
(c) Form.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
(d) Sensitive Sites Defined.--In this section, the term ``sensitive
sites'' means military installations and other facilities and assets
located in the United States that are subject to the authority provided
under section 130i of title 10, United States Code, relating to the
protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft.
(e) Sunset.--The requirement to submit reports under this section
shall terminate on December 31, 2031.

SEC. 1046. REPORT ON PROGRESS ON IMPLEMENTATION OF DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE INSTRUCTION ON CIVILIAN HARM MITIGATION AND
RESPONSE.

(a) In General.--Not later than March 15, 2027, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate
and the House of Representatives a report on the implementation of
Department of Defense Instruction 3000.17, entitled ``Civilian Harm
Mitigation and Response'' and dated December 21, 2023.
(b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include,
at a minimum, the following:
(1) An assessment of the progress made toward
implementation of each responsibility, function, and task
assigned in section 2 of Department of Defense Instruction
3000.17.
(2) An assessment of the progress made toward
implementation of sections 3, 4, and 5 of that Instruction,
related to mitigating, assessing, and responding to civilian
harm, respectively, including any related changes in policy or
practice of the Department of Defense.
(3) A breakdown of the number of full-time equivalent staff
assigned to implementation of that Instruction across the
Department, including the locations, offices, and roles of such
staff.
(4) An estimate of the resources required by the Department
to effectively implement that Instruction.
(c) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted
in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex if necessary.

SEC. 1047. REPORT ON TRANSFER OF PROPERTY BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

Section 2576a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (h); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (f) the following new
subsection (g):
``(g) Semi-annual Monitoring Reports.--Not less frequently than
once every 180 days, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report setting forth, for the
preceding 180-day period, the following:
``(1) An identification of the type of controlled and non-
controlled property transferred by the Secretary under this
section and the quantity transferred.
``(2) An identification of the agency receiving such
property.
``(3) The date of any such transfer.''.

SEC. 1048. OVERSIGHT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT.

(a) Annual Report on Rules of Engagement.--
(1) In general.--Not later than March 15 of each year for
five years beginning 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 rules of
engagement in force in the preceding calendar year governing
operations conducted pursuant to direction from the President
or the Secretary of Defense.
(2) Elements.--The annual report shall include the
following elements:
(A) A description of any changes made to the
standing rules of engagement, a legal and policy
explanation for each such change, and a copy of revised
standing rules of engagement.
(B) An identification and description of any
supplementary or theater-specific rules of engagement
issued by the commander of a combatant command.
(C) A list and description of each declared hostile
force that could be targeted under the rules of
engagement identified under subparagraphs (A) and (B)
without the United States Armed Forces observing a
hostile act or demonstration of hostile intent,
including--
(i) the legal basis for the designation of
the declared hostile force; and
(ii) the risk posed by the declared hostile
force to United States persons or territory.
(D) A certification signed by the Secretary of
Defense, the General Counsel of the Department of
Defense, and the Judge Advocate General for each
military service branch that all rules of engagement
have been reviewed by the appropriate legal officers
and comport with the rules and principles of the law of
armed conflict.
(3) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified
annex.
(b) Preliminary 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 committee a report with the elements and in the
form described in subsection (a) that covers the preceding two calendar
years.

SEC. 1049. STRATEGY TO ADDRESS INTELLIGENCE-GATHERING SHORTCOMINGS IN
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY OF UNITED STATES AFRICA COMMAND.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Commander of the United States Africa
Command, in consultation with the head of any other relevant Federal
agency, as appropriate, shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a strategy to address intelligence gathering shortcomings in
the area of responsibility of the United States Africa Command.
(b) Elements.--
(1) Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
architecture.--With respect to the intelligence, surveillance,
and reconnaissance architecture, the strategy required by
subsection (a) shall include the following:
(A) An assessment of the scope, coverage, and
operational tempo of existing intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance assets and activities
in the area of responsibility of the United States
Africa Command.
(B) A description of the manner in which the United
States Africa Command could further develop an
integrated, multi-layered intelligence, surveillance,
and reconnaissance architecture in such area of
responsibility.
(C) A description of the manner in which the United
States Africa Command can incorporate emerging
technologies into the intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance architecture, including--
(i) artificial intelligence and machine-
learning tools for the automated processing,
exploitation, and dissemination of
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
data;
(ii) language recognition software and
natural language processing tools capable of
monitoring, transcribing, and analyzing
communications in regional languages and
dialects; and
(iii) other emerging technologies that the
Commander of the United States Africa Command
determines could improve the speed, accuracy,
or coverage of activities conducted by the
United States Africa Command in such area of
responsibility.
(D) A description of intelligence, surveillance,
and reconnaissance cooperation and information-sharing
arrangements with partner countries and allied forces
in such area of responsibility, including an analysis
of the extent to which partner country capabilities may
be integrated into the United States intelligence,
surveillance, and reconnaissance architecture.
(E) An identification of capability gaps, resource
shortfalls, or authority limitations that constrain the
ability of the United States Africa Command to
establish and sustain a persistent, meshed
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
architecture in the area of operation, and
recommendations for addressing such gaps.
(2) Information campaign.--With respect to information
campaigns carried out by the United States African Command, the
strategy required by subsection (a) shall include the
following, which the Secretary of Defense shall develop in
consultation with the Secretary of State:
(A) A description of the current information
environment in the area of responsibility of the United
States Africa Command, including--
(i) an identification of the means and
mechanisms through which violent extremist
organizations, near-peer competitors, and any
other actors of concern to the United States
Africa Command disseminate propaganda, recruit
members, and foment instability in such area of
responsibility;
(ii) an assessment of the relative
effectiveness of violent extremist organization
information operations in such area of
responsibility and the populations most
vulnerable to such influence; and
(iii) an assessment of the relative
effectiveness of information operations
conducted by other state and non-state actors
in such area of responsibility and the
populations most vulnerable to such influence.
(B) A description of current and planned
information campaigns and military information support
operations of the United States Africa Command in such
area of responsibility, including--
(i) activities conducted through digital
means, including social media engagement,
counter-narrative campaigns, and efforts to
disrupt or degrade adversary and competitor
online presence and propaganda distribution
networks;
(ii) activities conducted through
traditional means, including radio broadcasts,
print media, community engagement, and support
to trusted local voices and civil society
organizations;
(iii) efforts to coordinate and synchronize
digital and traditional information activities
into a consistent, persistent, and regionally
coherent campaign;
(iv) an identification of main information
campaign themes and an assessment of the
effectiveness of current information campaign
activities, including metrics used to measure
such effectiveness; and
(v) an identification of gaps, resource
shortfalls, or authority limitations that
constrain the ability of the United States
Africa Command to sustain consistent and
effective information campaigns, and
recommendations for addressing such gaps.

Subtitle F--Equity Investments and Related Matters

SEC. 1051. AUTHORITY FOR EQUITY INVESTMENTS BY OFFICE OF STRATEGIC
CAPITAL.

Section 149 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i);
(2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following new
subsection (h):
``(h) Authority for Equity Investments.--
``(1) Establishment of account.--
``(A) In general.--There is established in the
Treasury of the United States a Department of Defense
Equity Investment Account (in this subsection referred
to as the `Equity Investment Account'), to be used to
make equity investments under this subsection.
``(B) Amounts in account.--The Equity Investment
Account shall consist of amounts appropriated pursuant
to the authorization of appropriations specifically
designated for equity investments under this
subsection.
``(2) Authority for equity investments.--The Director may
use amounts in the Equity Investment Account to make equity
investments in entities for the purpose of carrying out this
subsection.
``(3) Eligible uses.--The Director may exercise the
authority under paragraph (2) only with respect to--
``(A) critical minerals, materials, and chemicals;
and
``(B) batteries.
``(4) Limitations.--
``(A) Limitation on per amount investment.--The
amount of an equity investment in an entity under
paragraph (2) may not exceed the amount that is equal
to 40 percent of the total amount of all equity
investments made to the entity at the time of the
equity investment by the Director under paragraph (2).
``(B) Limitation on aggregate amount of
investments.--The Director may not make equity
investments under paragraph (2) in an entity that
exceed $500,000,000 in the aggregate.
``(C) Prohibition on majority ownership by
department.--The Department of Defense may not hold
more than 50 percent of the ownership interest in an
entity in which the Director makes an equity investment
under paragraph (2).
``(D) Prohibition on voting representation.--The
Director shall not take or maintain board seats,
directors, or any other form of voting representation
in any entity in which the Director makes an equity
investment under paragraph (2).
``(5) Certification.--The Director may make an equity
investment in an entity under paragraph (2) only if the
Director certifies to the congressional defense committees
that--
``(A) without the investment--
``(i) sufficient commercial credit is not
available to the entity under reasonable terms
or conditions to finance the activity the
entity plans to carry out using the investment;
or
``(ii) the entity would be unable to expand
operations to support the defense industrial
base in the time frame necessary to address a
shortfall in such operations;
``(B) the investment is the most cost effective,
expedient, and practical alternative available to meet
the needs of the Federal Government; and
``(C) the investment is in the national security
interests of the United States.
``(6) Guidelines and criteria.--
``(A) In general.--The Director, in coordination
with the National Security Capital Forum, shall develop
guidelines and criteria for the use of the authority to
make equity investments under paragraph (2).
``(B) Considerations.--The guidelines and criteria
required by subparagraph (A) shall require, when
determining whether to make an equity investment in an
entity under paragraph (2), consideration of whether--
``(i) the equity investment in the entity
would be more likely than not to substantially
reduce or overcome the effect of an identified
market failure;
``(ii) the operations of the entity would
be terminated or substantially delayed without
the equity investment;
``(iii) the investment supports a use
described in paragraph (3);
``(iv) the investment would be aligned with
incentives provided by commercial partners;
``(v) the investment would have a
significant benefit for, or contribute to long-
term commercial sustainability of, the defense
industrial base;
``(vi) the investment would not unduly harm
or hinder competition within the defense
industrial base;
``(vii) the investment would further the
economic security policy of the United States;
and
``(viii) the investment would comply with
all applicable laws related to ethics and
conflicts of interest.
``(7) Limit on currency denomination.--An equity investment
under paragraph (2) may be denominated in a foreign currency
only if the National Security Capital Forum determines the
policy goal of the investment cannot be achieved using United
States dollars.
``(8) Disposition of equity investment.--
``(A) In general.--The Director may dispose of any
equity investment made under paragraph (2) only after
taking into consideration the national security
interests of the United States.
``(B) Reinvestment.--Any proceeds from the
disposition of an equity investment made under
paragraph (2)--
``(i) may not be used for any purpose; and
``(ii) shall be deposited into the Treasury
of the United States.
``(9) Sunset.--The authorities under this subsection shall
terminate on December 31, 2037.''; and
(3) in subsection (i), as redesignated by paragraph (1)--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph
(6); and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following
new paragraph (5):
``(5) The term `equity investment' means any direct or
indirect purchase, acquisition, or commitment of funds by the
Department of Defense in exchange for an ownership interest,
convertible interest, warrant, revenue-sharing instrument, or
other similar financial instrument in a non-Federal entity.''.

SEC. 1052. OWNERSHIP REVIEW FOR EQUITY INVESTMENTS.

Section 149 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section
1051 [ROS26896], is further amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (i) as subsection (j);
(2) by inserting after subsection (h) the following new
subsection (i):
``(i) Ownership Review for Equity Investments.--
``(1) Mandatory review.--Before the obligation or
disbursement of funds for any equity investment made by the
Office in any non-Federal entity, the Director shall conduct a
review of the ownership structure of the entity.
``(2) Scope of review.--The review required by paragraph
(1) with respect to the ownership structure of an entity
shall--
``(A) assess any direct or indirect foreign
ownership interest in the entity, including the ability
of any foreign person to exercise control or influence
over the management, governance, operations, or
technology of the entity;
``(B) identify of all owners holding, directly or
indirectly, 5 percent or more of any class of equity in
the entity;
``(C) identify members of the board of directors,
advisory boards, and executive leadership of the entity
and any potential conflicts of interest between those
individuals and officials of the Federal Government;
and
``(D) determine whether mitigation measures are
necessary to protect the national security interests of
the United States or prevent conflicts of interest
described in subparagraph (C).
``(3) Report to congress.--Not later than 15 days after
completing the review required by paragraph (1) with respect to
an equity investment, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on the results of the
review.''; and
(3) in subsection (j), as redesignated paragraph (1)--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph
(7); and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following
new paragraph (6):
``(6) The term `foreign person' means--
``(A) an individual who is not a citizen of the
United States or an alien lawfully admitted for
permanent residence in the United States; and
``(B) an entity that is not organized under the
laws of the United States or any jurisdiction within
the United States.''.

SEC. 1053. NOTIFICATIONS WITH RESPECT TO DEBT AND EQUITY INVESTMENTS.

(a) In General.--Section 149 of title 10, United States Code, as
amended by sections 1051 and 1052 [ROS26896 and ROS26897], is further
amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (k);
(2) by inserting after subsection (i) the following new
subsection (j):
``(j) Notifications With Respect to Debt and Equity Investments.--
``(1) Investments of less than $50,000,000.--With respect
to an equity investment or debt investment made by the Office
in an amount that is less than $50,000,000, the Director--
``(A) not later than five days after signing a term
sheet for the investment, shall--
``(i) notify the congressional defense
committee of the investment; and
``(ii) brief the congressional defense
committees on the terms of the investment; and
``(B) may only enter into a legally binding
agreement to make the investment if 15 business days
have elapsed after the briefing required by
subparagraph (A)(ii) with respect to the investment.
``(2) Investments of $50,000,000 or more.--With respect to
an equity investment or debt investment made by the Office in
an amount that is equal to or more than $50,000,000, the
Director--
``(A) not later than five days after signing a term
sheet for the investment, shall--
``(i) notify the congressional defense
committee of the investment; and
``(ii) brief the congressional defense
committees on the terms of the investment; and
``(B) may only enter into a legally binding
agreement to make the investment if 30 business days
have elapsed after the briefing required by
subparagraph (A)(ii) with respect to the investment.
``(3) Notification requirements.--Each notification
required under paragraph (1) or (2) with respect to an equity
investment or debt investment made by the Office--
``(A) shall include--
``(i) an unredacted copy of the term sheet
for the investment;
``(ii) an articulation of the legal
authorities supporting each part of the
investment;
``(iii) a description of why the investment
is--
``(I) necessary; and
``(II) determined to be in the
long-term defense interests of the
United States; and
``(iv) clear criteria for the Federal
Government to sell, liquidate, or otherwise
exit the investment; and
``(v) an accounting of the estimated costs
to the Federal Government of the investment
over the duration of the investment,
disaggregated by the type of authority used and
appropriation type; and
``(B) may be submitted in a format that contains
classified or controlled unclassified information.'';
and
(3) in subsection (k), as redesignated paragraph (1)--
(A) by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (7) as
paragraphs (4) through (8), respectively; and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following
new paragraph (3):
``(3) The term `debt investment' means any loan, note,
bond, debenture, or other instrument representing an obligation
of an entity to repay funds advanced by the Secretary--
``(A) including any such instrument that is
convertible into or exchangeable for an equity
investment; and
``(B) excluding any instrument that is an equity
investment.''.
(b) Notifications for Past Investments.--Not later than 30 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall transmit to the congressional defense committees all unredacted
term sheets for each equity investment or debt investment (as defined
in section 149 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by
subsection (a) and section 1051 [ROS26896]) made by the Department of
Defense before such date of enactment.

SEC. 1054. MODIFICATIONS TO AUTHORITIES OF INDUSTRIAL BASE FUND.

(a) Exclusion of Authority for Equity Investments.--Section 4817 of
title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (k) through (m) as
subsections (l) through (n), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (j) the following new
subsection (k):
``(k) Exclusion of Authority for Equity Investments.--The Secretary
may not use any authority provided by this section to enter into an
equity investment (as defined in section 149). Section 149 provides the
sole authority for entering into equity investments under this
title.''.
(b) Repeal of Limitation on Use of Certain Funds and Sunset.--
Section 867 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 996) is amended by striking
subsections (b) and (d).

SEC. 1055. BRIEFINGS ON ECONOMIC DEFENSE UNIT; LIMITATION ON USE OF
FUNDS.

(a) Briefings Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than January 31, 2027, and every
90 days thereafter until January 31, 2029, the Deputy Secretary
of Defense shall provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives on
activities of the Economic Defense Unit during the 90-day
period preceding the briefing and any supporting classified
details.
(2) Elements.--Each briefing required by paragraph (1)
shall address the following:
(A) Projects of the Economic Defense Unit ongoing
as of the date of the briefing.
(B) Agreements recently completed before the date
of the briefing.
(C) An overarching strategy for the Economic
Defense Unit.
(D) Efforts to coordinate activities across the
Department of Defense during the 90-day period
preceding the briefing.
(E) Matters relating to personnel of the Economic
Defense Unit during that period.
(F) Any projects reviewed or approved by the
Economic Defense Unit during that period, including--
(i) projects of the Office of Strategic
Capital;
(ii) projects carried out under the Defense
Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et
seq.); and
(iii) projects carried out under the
Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment
program.
(3) Access to documentation.--For each briefing required by
paragraph (1), the Deputy Secretary of Defense shall provide
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives the ability to review relevant analysis and
documentation for all projects reviewed or approved by the
Economic Defense Unit during the 90-day period preceding the
briefing.
(b) Limitation on Use of Funds.--None of the funds appropriated by
this Act or any previous Act, or otherwise made available to the
Department of Defense, may be used by the Office of the Deputy
Secretary of Defense for the Economic Defense Unit or any activities of
the Economic Defense Unit until the following actions are complete:
(1) The Deputy Secretary provides the first briefing
required by subsection (a).
(2) The Secretary of Defense completes and submits to the
congressional defense committees the ownership review required
by subsection (i) of section 149 of title 10, United States
Code, as added by section 1052 [ROS26897], for all equity
investments the Department has made as of the date of the
review.
(3) The Secretary certifies to the congressional defense
committees that the Department does not hold, and does not have
the option to hold, any seat on the board of directors or any
other form of voting representation or control in any entity in
which the Department holds equity.

SEC. 1056. APPROVAL AUTHORITY FOR EXPENDITURES FROM INDUSTRIAL BASE
FUND.

Section 4817 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by section
1054 [ROS26907], is further amended--
(1) by redesignating subsections (l) through (n) as
subsections (m) through (o), respectively; and
(2) by inserting after subsection (k) the following new
subsection (l):
``(l) Approval Authority.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment shall be the authority to review and
approve all expenditures from the Fund of less than $75,000,000.''.

SEC. 1057. QUARTERLY BRIEFINGS ON BUSINESS OPERATORS FOR NATIONAL
DEFENSE (BOND) PROGRAM.

(a) In General.--Not later than January 31, 2027, and every 90 days
thereafter until January 31, 2029, the Secretary of Defense shall
provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House
of Representatives a briefing on the activities of the Business
Operators for National Defense (BOND) Program (in this section referred
to as the ``Program'') during the 90-day period preceding the briefing
that includes supporting details.
(b) Elements.--Each briefing required by paragraph (1) shall
address the following:
(1) Participants in the Program and where those
participants are placed.
(2) Metrics for success.
(3) Conflict of interest guardrails employed.
(4) Cost.
(c) Limitation on Use of Funds.--None of the funds authorized to be
appropriated by this Act, or otherwise made available to the Department
of Defense, may be obligated or expended by the Office of the Secretary
of Defense for the Program until the Secretary provides the first
briefing required by subsection (a).

Subtitle G--Other Matters

SEC. 1061. EXTENSION OF ADMISSION TO GUAM, WAKE ISLAND, AND THE
COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS FOR CERTAIN
H-2B NONIMMIGRANTS.

Section 6(b)(1) of the Joint Resolution entitled ``A Joint
Resolution to approve the `Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of
America', and for other purposes'', approved March 24, 1976 (Public Law
94-241; 48 U.S.C. 1806(b)(1)), is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, Wake Island,''
after ``Guam''; and
(2) in subparagraph (B)--
(A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking
``December 31, 2029'' and inserting ``December 31,
2031''; and
(B) by inserting ``, Wake Island,'' after ``Guam''
each place such term appears.

SEC. 1062. NOTIFICATION TO CONGRESSIONAL DEFENSE COMMITTEES OF COMBAT
WOUNDED IN ACTION.

(a) Notification Required.--The Secretary concerned shall provide
to the congressional defense committees notification of any member of
the Armed Forces wounded in action in a theater of combat within 24
hours of the incident.
(b) Content of Notification.--The notification required under
subsection (a) shall include--
(1) the time, date, and location of the incident;
(2) the servicemember's unit;
(3) a brief description of the incident; and
(4) any other information the Secretary concerned
determines appropriate.

SEC. 1063. AMERICAS DEFENSE INITIATIVE.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish an
initiative, to be known as the ``Americas Defense Initiative'' (in this
section referred to as the ``Initiative''), to carry out prioritized
activities to enhance the defense and security of the United States,
counter transnational criminal organizations and malign foreign actors,
and strengthen the capacity of partner nations in the Western
Hemisphere.
(b) Activities.--To improve the design and posture of the joint
force within the area of responsibility of the United States Southern
Command, the Secretary, through the Initiative, shall--
(1) enhance the ability of the United States and partner
nations in the detection and monitoring of the aerial and
maritime transit of illegal drugs into the United States;
(2) support efforts to identify, disrupt, and degrade
transnational criminal organizations;
(3) increase persistent maritime and air domain awareness
through the deployment of autonomous and unmanned systems;
(4) provide cost-effective, lower-maintenance, and
sustainable capabilities to partner nations in the Western
Hemisphere;
(5) strengthen regional security cooperation and
interoperability with partner nations by improving the
capabilities of partner nations in counter-illicit drug
trafficking, counter-transnational organized crime operations,
and border security operations;
(6) invest in geographic areas of key strategic terrain,
including Panama, Jamaica, and United States Naval Station
Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; and
(7) develop and coordinate planning with the United States
Northern Command, Joint Interagency Task Force-Counter Cartel,
and relevant interagency partners.
(c) Annual Report Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the
Secretary, in consultation with the Commander of the United
States Southern Command, shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report on future-year activities and
resources of the Initiative.
(2) Elements.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A description of the activities and resources
of the Initiative for the first fiscal year that begins
after the date on which the report is submitted, and
the plan for such activities and resources for not
fewer than the four following fiscal years, organized
by the activities described in paragraphs (1) through
(7) of subsection (b).
(B) A summary of progress made toward achieving the
purposes of the Initiative, including through
investments in--
(i) the procurement, integration, and
deployment of low-cost, low-maintenance
autonomous and robotic systems designed for
persistent intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance and maritime domain awareness;
(ii) improved interoperability and
information sharing with partner nations;
(iii) bilateral and multilateral military
exercises and training with partner nations;
and
(iv) the use of security cooperation
authorities to further build the capacity of
partner nations.
(C) A description of any significant parts of the
Initiative not achieved and a detailed explanation of
the obstacles that prevented achievement of the
Initiative.
(D) A detailed explanation of any significant
modifications to activities or resources of the
Initiative, as compared to reports previously submitted
under this subsection.
(E) Any other matter, as determined by the
Secretary.
(d) Budget Display Information.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary shall include a detailed
budget display for the Initiative in the materials of the
Department of Defense submitted to Congress in support of the
budget of the President pursuant to section 1105 of title 31,
United States Code, for fiscal year 2028 and each fiscal year
thereafter.
(2) Elements.--Each budget display required by paragraph
(1) shall include the following information:
(A) The resources necessary for the Initiative to
carry out the activities required by subsection (b) for
the applicable fiscal year and not fewer than the four
following fiscal years, organized by the activities
described in paragraphs (1) through (7) of such
subsection.
(B) With respect to procurement accounts--
(i) amounts displayed by account, budget
activity, line number, line item, and line item
title; and
(ii) a description of the requirements for
such amounts specific to the Initiative.
(C) With respect to research, development, test,
and evaluation accounts--
(i) amounts displayed by account, budget
activity, line number, program element, and
program element title; and
(ii) a description of the requirements for
such amounts specific to the Initiative.
(D) With respect to operation and maintenance
accounts--
(i) amounts displayed by account title,
budget activity title, line number, and
subactivity group title; and
(ii) a description of the specific manner
in which such amounts will be used.
(E) With respect to military personnel accounts--
(i) amounts displayed by account, budget
activity, budget subactivity, and budget
subactivity title; and
(ii) a description of the requirements for
such amounts specific to the Initiative.
(F) With respect to each project under military
construction accounts (including with respect to
unspecified minor military construction and amounts for
planning and design), the country, location, project
title, and project amount by fiscal year.
(G) With respect to the activities described in
subsection (b)--
(i) amounts displayed by account title,
budget activity title, line number, and
subactivity group title; and
(ii) a description of the specific manner
in which such amounts will be used.
(H) With respect to each military service--
(i) amounts displayed by account title,
budget activity title, line number, and
subactivity group title; and
(ii) a description of the specific manner
in which such amounts will be used.
(I) With respect to the amounts described in each
of subparagraphs (B)(i), (C)(i), (D)(i), (E)(i),
(G)(i), and (H)(i), a comparison between--
(i) the amount in the budget of the
President for the following fiscal year; and
(ii) the amount projected in the previous
budget of the President for the following
fiscal year.
(J) A detailed summary of funds obligated for the
Initiative during the previous fiscal year.
(K) A detailed comparison of funds obligated for
the Initiative during the previous fiscal year to the
amount of funds requested for such fiscal year.
(e) Annual Briefing Required.--Not later than March 1, 2027, and
annually thereafter, the Secretary shall provide to the congressional
defense committees a briefing on the budget proposal for and programs
of the Initiative, including the budget display information for the
applicable fiscal year required by subsection (d).

SEC. 1064. BRIEFINGS ON HOMELAND DEFENSE.

(a) Requirement for Quarterly Briefings.--Not later than 90 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, and on a quarterly basis
thereafter, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Under
Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, the Under Secretary
of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and the Under Secretary of
Defense for Intelligence and Security, in coordination with the
Northern Command, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the
Indo-Pacific Command, shall jointly brief the Committee on Armed
Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House
of Representatives on the status of Department of Defense planning for,
and implementation of, core homeland defense priorities, including
plans for responding to a major attack on the homeland in the context
of military operations in other areas of responsibility, including
Hawaii and Alaska.
(b) Elements.--Each briefing required under subsection (a) shall
include, at a minimum, the following:
(1) An update on current homeland defense strategies,
plans, and operational concepts.
(2) An assessment of emerging and persistent threats to the
homeland, including threats from state and non-state actors.
(3) A description of interagency coordination efforts with
the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of
Transportation, the National Nuclear Security Administration,
and other relevant Federal, State, local, Tribal, and
territorial partners.
(4) An update on capabilities, force posture, force
allocation, and resourcing requirements necessary to execute
homeland defense missions during peacetime and wartime,
including supporting civil authorities during times of crisis
such as pandemic and disaster response, protection of defense
critical infrastructure, mobilization of the industrial base to
support needed capabilities, activation of the Selective
Service, and use of national stockpiles.
(5) Any identified resourcing gaps, risks, or challenges in
homeland defense planning and mitigation efforts underway.
(6) An update on coordination with United States Northern
Command, United States Strategic Command, United States Cyber
Command, Indo-Pacific Command, the Director of Golden Dome, and
other combatant commands or agencies, as appropriate.
(7) An update on the Integrated CONUS Medical Operations
Plan and the available bed capacity within the organizations
supporting the National Disaster Medical System, to include an
update on medical operations in Hawaii and Alaska.
(8) An update on progress in planning for the management of
homeland defense priorities during overseas contingency
operations.
(c) Form.--Each briefing under subsection (a) shall be provided in
classified form, but may include an unclassified summary as
appropriate.
(d) Duration.--The requirement to provide quarterly briefings under
this section shall terminate five years after the date of the enactment
of this Act.

SEC. 1065. INDEPENDENCE OF STARS AND STRIPES.

(a) Editorial Independence Requirement.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure
that--
(A) editorial policies and practices of the Stars
and Stripes are in accordance with journalistic
standards governing United States news media of the
highest quality, with emphasis on matters of interest
to the Stars and Stripes readership;
(B) Stars and Stripes' editorial operations are
independent of the military chain of command, military
public affairs activities, or other external
influences, and without censorship or propaganda;
(C) the Stars and Stripes Publisher remains a
civilian government employee with independent
professional news media experience, who manages and
controls the day-to-day business and financial,
operational, and administrative activities, and
provides editorial oversight of Stars and Stripes;
(D) Stars and Stripes' reporters with access to
Department of Defense installations are authorized to
cover events or activities open to those with
installation access even though commercial news media
may not have the same unescorted access;
(E) Stars and Stripes is a digital-first news
organization but is also published in a print newspaper
edition at a frequency and distribution determined by
the Publisher to best serve its readership; and
(F) except as provided in paragraph (3), the Stars
and Stripes provides a free flow of news and
information to its readership without news management
or censorship from the Secretary of Defense or the
Department of Defense.
(2) Prohibition on withholding of unfavorable news.--The
calculated withholding from publication in Stars and Stripes of
news unfavorable to the Department of Defense, the military
services, or the United States Government is prohibited.
(3) Exceptions.--
(A) In general.--Notwithstanding the requirement
under paragraph (1), Stars and Stripes shall not
publish original staff-produced news stories based upon
classified information or publish information that
clearly endangers the lives of United States personnel
or would adversely affect national security.
(B) Limitation.--The exceptions under subparagraph
(A) may not be construed to permit the calculated
withholding of news unfavorable to the Department of
Defense, the military services, or the United States
Government. Any security risk information shall not be
withheld without concurrence from both the Stars and
Stripes publisher and the relevant combatant commander.
(4) Stars and stripes personnel.--The exclusion of civilian
candidates for consideration for officer, journalist, or other
Stars and Stripes staff positions is prohibited.
(b) Stars and Stripes Ombudsman.--The Stars and Stripes Ombudsman
is a highly qualified independent news media professional hired from
outside of the DoD to serve a three-year term. The Stars and Stripes
Ombudsman independently advises the Stripes Publisher and senior
editorial leaders, DoD leadership and congressional oversight
authorities on matters relating to audience interests, journalistic
practices, editorial interference, news management, or censorship.

SEC. 1066. IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT, AND MITIGATION OF CRITICAL
DEFENSE SITES.

(a) Designation of Responsible Office.--Not later than 90 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall--
(1) designate an existing or new office or official within
the Department of Defense to serve as the lead for the
identification, assessment, prioritization, and mitigation of
risks to critical defense sites, including privately owned or
commercially operated, in the defense industrial base,
including physical and airspace protection against unmanned
aircraft systems incursions and other emerging threats; and
(2) notify the congressional defense committees of the
office or official designated under paragraph (1) and the
specific authorities and resources assigned to it.
(b) Comprehensive List and Risk Ranking.--Not later than 180 days
after the designation made under subsection (a), the designated office
or official shall, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military
services, the heads of relevant defense agencies, and appropriate
private sector representatives--
(1) compile and maintain a classified list of the critical
defense sites in the defense industrial base, including
privately owned or commercially operated sites; and
(2) rank such sites by the potential devastating effect on
national security if disrupted or compromised, taking into
account--
(A) the criticality of the capability to current
and future military operations;
(B) the absence or limited availability of
alternative sources;
(C) the vulnerability to physical threats,
including unmanned aircraft systems incursions,
sabotage, or natural disasters; and
(D) any other factors the Secretary determines
appropriate.
(c) Report Required.--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 the following
elements:
(1) The list of critical defense sites and prioritization
of those sites compiled under subsection (b).
(2) A formal, unclassified definition of the term ``single
point of failure,'' as a subset of the critical defense sites
identified in subsection (b), which shall be used to refer to
facilities, sites, production lines, suppliers, or
capabilities, whether privately owned or commercially operated,
that, if disrupted, would halt or cause undue harm to United
States military production, sustainment, or operational
readiness due to the lack of viable near-term substitute
sources.
(3) A detailed assessment of current protection levels at
each identified critical defense site, including any gaps in
physical security, airspace protection, or counter-unmanned
aircraft systems capabilities.
(4) A description of the risks to national security of
failing to protect such sites, including potential impacts on
military readiness, supply chain resilience, and strategic
deterrence.
(5) A path forward that includes--
(A) options for the Department of Defense to assume
or share responsibility with industry for protecting
these sites;
(B) estimated costs and recommended funding
mechanisms;
(C) proposed legislative or regulatory changes
necessary to close the identified gaps; and
(D) a timeline and milestones for implementation of
mitigation measures for the highest-ranked single
points of failure.
(6) Any other recommendations the Secretary considers
appropriate.
(d) Annual Updates.--The Secretary of Defense shall provide annual
updates to the report required under subsection (c) for each of the
five years following the initial report, including any changes to the
definition, list, or ranking and progress on the path forward.

SEC. 1067. ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR COMMISSIONS.

(a) Afghanistan War Commission.--Section 1094(f) of the Afghanistan
War Commission Act of 2021 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1942) is
amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(7) Administrative support.--The Committee on Rules and
Administration of the Senate is authorized to approve the use
of Senate resources, including IT, to support the Commission in
carrying out its official duties.''.
(b) National Security Commission on Emerging Bio-Technology.--
Section 1091(h) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1929) is amended by adding at
the end the following new paragraph:
``(7) Administrative support.--The Committee on Rules and
Administration of the Senate is authorized to approve the use
of Senate resources, including IT, to support the Commission in
carrying out its official duties.''.
(c) Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution
Reform.--Section 1004(h) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1884) is amended by
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(5) Administrative support.--The Committee on Rules and
Administration of the Senate is authorized to approve the use
of Senate resources, including IT, to support the Commission in
carrying out its official duties.''.
(d) Commission on the National Defense Strategy of 2022.--Section
1095(h) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
(Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1943) is amended by adding at the end the
following new paragraph:
``(6) Administrative support.--The use of any Senate
resources, including IT, by the Commission in carrying out its
official duties is hereby approved.''.
(e) Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United
States.--Section 1687(f) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2126) is amended to read
as follows:
``(f) Government Cooperation.--
``(1) Assistance from federal agencies.--In addition to
information, suggestions, estimates, and statistics provided
under subsection (e), departments and agencies of the United
States may provide to the Commission such services, funds,
facilities, staff, and other support services as those
departments and agencies may determine advisable and as may be
authorized by law.
``(2) Administrative support.--The Committee on Rules and
Administration of the Senate is authorized to approve the use
of Senate resources, including IT, to support the Commission in
carrying out its official duties.''.
(f) National Commission on the Future of the Navy.--Section 1092(a)
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 paragraph:
``(5) Administrative support.--The Committee on Rules and
Administration of the Senate is authorized to approve the use
of Senate resources, including IT, to support the Commission in
carrying out its official duties.''.
(g) Commission on the National Defense Strategy of 2026.--Section
1095(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
(Public Law 119-60;) is amended by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(5) Administrative support.--The Committee on Rules and
Administration of the Senate is authorized to approve the use
of Senate resources, including IT, to support the Commission in
carrying out its official duties.''.

SEC. 1068. REQUIREMENT TO ASSIGN CONVENTIONAL NAMES TO CRITICAL
MUNITIONS.

(a) Responsibility.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Chief of Staff of the Army, the Chief of
Naval Operations, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, the Commandant
of the Marine Corps, and the Chief of Space Operations shall each--
(1) identify critical munitions under primary management
responsibility of the respective military service;
(2) in place of any designation consisting solely of an
acronym or alphanumeric code, assign to each such munition--
(A) a conventional name in the English language
that is memorable and suitable for clear operational
communication and training; and
(B) not limited in understanding to specialized
personnel of the Armed Forces; and
(3) implement the use of the assigned name in all official
documentation, public communications, and relevant material of
the Department of Defense related to that munition.
(b) Coordination.--
(1) In general.--The officials specified in subsection (a)
shall coordinate with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment, and the Director of the Missile Defense Agency to
ensure that names assigned under subsection (a) are consistent
across joint programs and do not conflict with existing
nomenclature for allied or foreign systems.
(2) Resolution of dispute.--In cases in which primary
management under paragraph (1) with respect to a particular
munition is unclear, the Deputy Secretary of Defense shall
resolve any disputes regarding primary management
responsibility.
(c) Implementation Deadline.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, each official specified in
subsection (a) shall complete full implementation of the names assigned
under such subsection, including any necessary updates to logistics
systems, labeling, and training curricula.
(d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for two years, each
official specified in subsection (a) shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report containing--
(1) a list of all munitions reviewed and the conventional
name assigned to each;
(2) a brief rationale for each name selected;
(3) an assessment of any costs associated with
implementation; and
(4) a description of the process used to incorporate
operational feedback from end users in the naming decisions.
(e) Critical Munitions Defined.--In this section, the term
``critical munitions'' includes munitions designated on the critical
munitions list of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

SEC. 1069. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS TO NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026.

(a) Qualifications for Judge Advocates.--Subsection (a)(1)(B) of
section 806 of title 10, United States Code (article 6 of the Uniform
Code of Military Justice), as added by section 561(a) of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139
Stat. 881), is amended to read as follows:
``(B) maintains a license status in good standing that
provides eligibility to practice law;''.
(b) Authority to Provide Sexual Assault Medical Forensic
Examinations on a Nonreimbursable Basis to Certain Otherwise Ineligible
Individuals.--Section 702(a)(2) of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. 1561 note) is
amended by striking ``Defense Criminal Investigative Organization'' and
inserting ``military criminal investigative organization''.
(c) Personnel Management.--Section 1115(a) of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C.
1580 note prec.) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by inserting ``, except those assigned to the
United States Marine Corps,'' after ``Department of the
Navy''; and
(B) by striking ``; and'' and inserting a
semicolon;
(2) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new
paragraph:
``(3) with respect to civilian employees of the Department
of the Navy assigned to the United States Marine Corps, the
Deputy Commandant of the Marine Corps with principal
responsibility for manpower and personnel whose
responsibilities arise under section 8045 of such title; and''.

SEC. 1070. DEVELOPMENT OF COGNITIVE WARFARE STRATEGY.

(a) Strategy Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop and
submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive strategy
for cognitive warfare for the Department of Defense.
(b) Elements.--The strategy required by subsection (a) shall
include, at a minimum, the following elements:
(1) A Department-wide definition of cognitive warfare.
(2) An assessment of the cognitive warfare threat
landscape, including the cognitive warfare threat posed by
China, Russia, Iran, and other adversaries, as appropriate, as
well as their capabilities, tactics and techniques, and
strategic objectives.
(3) An assessment of the cognitive warfare capabilities and
objectives of key partners and allies of the United States,
including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
(4) A plan for integrating cognitive warfare into
Department of Defense joint planning, operations, and
exercises.
(5) Designation of a Department of Defense entity with
responsibility to develop, and continually refine, capabilities
and associated policies for the effective conduct of cognitive
warfare.
(6) A framework for coordinating cognitive warfare
activities with other elements of the United States Government.
(7) Establishment of lines of effort, objectives, and tasks
that are necessary to implement such strategy.
(8) Any other matters deemed relevant by the Secretary.

SEC. 1071. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SENSITIVE MILITARY OPERATIONS.

Section 130f of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)
(A) by inserting ``(1)'' before ``The Secretary'';
(B) by striking ``no later than 48 hours following
such operation''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following new
paragraphs:
``(2) Not later than 48 hours following a sensitive military
operation, the Secretary shall submit a written notification that
includes, with respect to such operation, the following information:
``(A) The date and time of the operation.
``(B) The legal authority under which the operation was
executed.
``(C) The name and date of the execute order under which
the operation was conducted.
``(D) An identification of the target engagement authority.
``(E) The specific location of the operation.
``(F) The target or objective of the operation.
``(G) The pre-strike assessment with regard to the presence
of targeted individuals, civilians, or uncharacterized
individuals.
``(H) A battle damage assessment.
``(I) Any indication or assessment of civilian casualties
or other civilian harm.
``(J) Any other matters deemed relevant by the Secretary.
``(3) Not later than 7 days following a sensitive military
operation, the Secretary shall submit a written notification that
includes, with respect to such operation, the following information:
``(A) Updates to the elements required under paragraph (1).
``(B) The strike criteria used by the target engagement
authority and a description of how such criteria were
satisfied.
``(C) The rules of engagement for such operation.
``(D) The operational chain of command for the operation.
``(E) A detailed description of the intelligence
underpinning the operation, including the capabilities and
disciplines used such as human, signals, and geospatial.
``(F) The number and type of platforms and munitions used.
``(G) A description of each engagement, including the
timing of such engagement.
``(H) A description of the target or objective of the
operation, including whether any targeted individuals were
armed.
``(I) The status of any civilian harm allegations and
investigations.
``(J) For capture operations, the detention plan and plan
for ultimate disposition of those captured.
``(K) Any other matters deemed relevant by the
Secretary.''; and
(2) in subsection (d)--
(A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
``(1) a lethal, capture, or kinetic operation conducted by
the armed forces;'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``; or'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(C) in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the
end and inserting ``; or''; and
(D) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(4) a lethal, capture, or kinetic operation conducted by
a foreign partner advised, assisted, or accompanied by the
armed forces.''.

SEC. 1071A. DECLASSIFICATION GUIDANCE FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
ORIGINAL CLASSIFICATION AUTHORITIES.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue written
guidance for the ad hoc declassification of Department of Defense
information by Department of Defense original classification
authorities.
(b) Applicability.--The guidance required by subsection (a) shall
be applicable to the Secretary of Defense and any other Department of
Defense official designated as an original classification authority.
(c) Requirements.--At a minimum, the guidance required by
subsection (a) shall require that--
(1) not later than 24 hours after an ad hoc decision by an
original classification authority to declassify Department of
Defense information, the original classification authority
shall document their decision and the justification for such
decision in writing;
(2) not later than 48 hours after an ad hoc decision by the
original classification authority to declassify Department of
Defense information, the written documentation and
justification required by paragraph (1) shall be provided to--
(A) relevant officials of the Department of Defense
and other departments and agencies of the United States
Government, as appropriate; and
(B) the congressional defense committees; and
(3) the original classification authority shall document
the justification.
(d) Notification.--Not later than 48 hours after issuing the
written guidance required by subsection (a) or making any change to the
written guidance required by subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense
shall submit such guidance to the congressional defense committees.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Ad hoc declassification.--The term ``ad hoc
declassification'' means the declassification of Department of
Defense information outside the deliberate automatic or
systematic declassification processes outlined in Executive
Order 13526 ``Classified National Security Information'' issued
on December 29, 2009, or a successor executive order.
(2) Original classification authority.--The term ``original
classification authority'' means a Department of Defense
official appropriately authorized to classify information in
the first instance or to declassify such information.

SEC. 1072. POST-GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO
CERTAIN SENIOR MILITARY OFFICERS AND SENIOR CIVILIAN
EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

(a) In General.--Section 1045 of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10 U.S.C. 971 note prec.)
is amended to read as follows:

``SEC. 1045. TWO-YEAR POST-GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS ON
CERTAIN SENIOR MILITARY OFFICERS AND SENIOR DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE CIVILIAN PERSONNEL.

``(a) Restriction.--In addition to the restrictions set forth in
section 207 of title 18, United States Code, an individual who is an
officer or employee described in subsection (b) may not, within two
years after the termination of the individual's service or employment
as such officer or employee, knowingly make, with the intent to
influence, any communication to or appearance before any officer or
employee of the department or agency in which such individual served
within one year before such termination, on behalf of any other person
(except the United States), in connection with any matter on which such
individual seeks official action by any officer or employee of such
department or agency.
``(b) Covered Individuals.--Subsection (a) shall apply to any
individual--
``(1) employed as an active duty commissioned officer of
the Armed Forces serving in a grade or rank for which the pay
grade (as specified in section 201 of title 37, United States
Code) is O-9 or higher; or
``(2) employed as a civilian officer or employee of the
Department of Defense in a civilian grade equivalent to a
military grade specified in paragraph (1).
``(c) Applicability of Certain Provisions of Section 207 of Title
18, United States Code.--The provisions of subsections (h), (j), and
(k) of section 207 of title 18, United States Code, shall apply to the
restriction contained in subsection (a) of this section in the same
manner as to the restrictions contained in subsection (c) of such
section 207.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall
take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to
activities taking place on or after such date, without regard to the
termination date of an individual's service or employment as such an
officer or employee.

SEC. 1073. REPEALS OF EXISTING REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

(a) Title 10, United States Code.--The following provisions of
title 10, United States Code, are hereby repealed:
(1) Subsection (c) of section 493a.
(2) Section 6135.
(3) Section 8227.
(4) Subsection (d) of section 8932.
(5) Subsection (e) of section 9516.
(b) National Defense Authorization Acts.--The following provisions
are hereby repealed:
(1) Section 909 of the Servicemember Quality of Life
Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2033).
(2) Of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31)--
(A) section 112 (10 U.S.C. 7013 note);
(B) subsection (c) of section 224 (137 Stat. 194);
(C) paragraph (2) of section 253 (137 Stat. 212);
(D) section 535 (137 Stat. 262);
(E) section 565 (137 Stat. 275);
(F) paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 1247(e) (137
Stat. 463);
(G) paragraph (2) of section 1535(c) (10 U.S.C.
167b note); and
(H) subsection (a) of section 1685 (137 Stat. 620).
(3) Of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263)--
(A) section 218 (136 Stat. 2476);
(B) subsection (g) of section 389 (10 U.S.C. 7013
note);
(C) section 862 (10 U.S.C. 4811 note);
(D) section 1513 (10 U.S.C. 4001 note);
(E) subsection (b) of section 1657 (136 Stat.
2951); and
(F) section 1664 (136 Stat. 2958).
(4) Of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81)--
(A) section 147 (135 Stat. 1584);
(B) subsection (c) of section 228 (10 U.S.C. 2001
note prec.);
(C) section 377 (10 U.S.C. 2001 note prec.);
(D) section 1036 (135 Stat. 1901);
(E) subsection (c) of section 1504 (135 Stat.
2022); and
(F) section 1602(b)(4) (10 U.S.C. 9082 note).
(5) Of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Yea 2021 (Public Law 116-283)--
(A) section 121 (134 Stat. 3424);
(B) subsection (d) of section 364 (6 U.S.C.
106(d));
(C) section 539C (134 Stat. 3609);
(D) paragraph (1) of section 574(a) (10 U.S.C. 8431
note prec.);
(E) section 1299I (134 Stat. 4001);
(F) section 1521(c)(5) (134 Stat. 4035);
(G) subsection (d) of section 1634 (134 Stat.
4059);
(H) section 1673 (134 Stat. 4078);
(I) subsection (d) of section 1723 (10 U.S.C. 394
note);
(J) subsection (b) of section 1727 (10 U.S.C. 2224
note); and
(K) section 1746 (134 Stat. 4139).
(6) Of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92)--
(A) subsection (e) of section 550B (10 U.S.C. 1561
note);
(B) section 597 (133 Stat. 1418);
(C) subsection (d) of section 1674 (133 Stat.
1778);
(D) section 1675 (133 Stat. 1778); and
(E) section 1722 (133 Stat. 1810).
(7) Of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232)--
(A) subsection (b) of section 127 (132 Stat. 1664);
(B) section 1018 (10 U.S.C. 221 note);
(C) subsection (d) of section 1082 (132 Stat.
1988);
(D) section 1276 (132 Stat. 2070); and
(E) section 1657 (132 Stat. 2151).
(8) Section 1267 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 132 Stat. 2070).
(9) Of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328)--
(A) section 123 (130 Stat. 2030); and
(B) section 912 (130 Stat. 2349).
(10) Section 1656 of the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92).

SEC. 1074. REPORT AND BRIEFING ON WORLDWIDE EXPEDITIONARY MULTIPLE
AWARD CONTRACT TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY OF THE UNITED STATES
CONTRACT.

(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report
and provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives on the Worldwide Expeditionary
Multiple Award Contract Territorial Integrity of the United States
contract (commonly referred to as the ``WEXMAC-TITUS contract'').
(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
include--
(1) a description of regulations prescribed by the
Secretary that govern the provision of humanitarian assistance
and logistics support by the Department of Defense for purposes
of the detention of migrants;
(2) a description of the procedures used to award contracts
for the construction and operation of migrant detention
facilities at military installations in the United States;
(3) a list of contracts awarded for the construction and
operation of migrant detention facilities at military
installations in the United States, including a breakdown of
how funding will be allocated at each such facility; and
(4) a summary of any feedback, if applicable, that the
Department of Defense has received from local communities on
the impact the construction and operation of migrant detention
facilities has had on local resources, including sewage systems
and water resources.

SEC. 1075. DOCUMENTATION OF VERBAL APPROVAL OF REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE.

Section 1707 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``approves a Request for
Assistance from the Department of Homeland Security or the
Department of Health and Human Services'' and inserting
``approves a written Request for Assistance from another
Federal agency'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking ``submits to the Secretary of
Homeland Security or the Secretary of Health and Human
Services'' and inserting ``submits to the requesting
Federal agency''; and
(B) by striking ``from the Department of Homeland
Security or the Department of Health and Human
Services, as applicable,''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subsections:
``(d) Requirement for Documentation of Other Than Written
Requests.--
``(1) In general.--If the Secretary of Defense approves a
Request for Assistance submitted by a Federal agency in other
than written form, the Secretary of Defense shall, not later
than 7 days following the approval of the Request for
Assistance, ensure that such approval is documented in writing
and electronically transmitted to the Committees on Armed
Services in the Senate and House of Representatives.
``(2) Elements.--The written documentation required under
paragraph (1) shall include, at a minimum--
``(A) the requesting department or agency;
``(B) the date on which the request was received;
``(C) the date on which the request was verbally
approved;
``(D) the Department of Defense official who
provided the verbal approval;
``(E) a description of the assistance to be
provided;
``(F) the legal authority under which the
assistance is provided;
``(G) the estimated duration of the assistance; and
``(H) any anticipated reimbursement or cost-sharing
arrangement associated with the assistance.
``(e) Requirement for Approval.--The Secretary of Defense shall
electronically transmit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives within 7 days of providing
support under section 272, 273, or 274 of title 10, United States Code,
a notification that includes--
``(1) the agency to which the support was provided;
``(2) the authority under which support was provided;
``(3) the source and amount of funds provided for such
purpose or project;
``(4) a description of the arrangements, if any, for the
sustainment of such purpose or project and the source of funds
to support sustainment of the capabilities and performance
outcomes achieved using the support, if applicable; and
``(5) a description of objectives for such purpose or
project and the projected timeline.
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Federal agency.--The term `Federal agency' means any
department, independent establishment, commission, authority,
board bureau, office, administrative unit, or other entity of
the Federal Government.
``(2) Request for assistance.--The term `Request for
Assistance' means any written, oral, visual, non-verbal, or
other communication based on mission requirements and expressed
in terms of desired outcome, formally asking the Department of
Defense to provide assistance to a local, State, tribal, or
other Federal agency.''.

SEC. 1076. INCREASE OF THE WORKING CAPITAL FUND, CAPITAL INVESTMENT
PROGRAM THRESHOLD.

Section 2208(k)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``$500,000 for procurements by a major range and test facility
installation or a science and technology reinvention laboratory and not
less than $250,000 for procurements at all other facilities'' and
inserting ``$500,000 for procurements by a major range and test
facility installation, a science and technology reinvention laboratory,
or any other facility''.

SEC. 1077. NATIONAL GUARD RURAL REVIVAL AND MODERNIZATION PLAN.

(a) Strategy and Implementation Plan Required.--Not later than 90
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the
Army, in coordination with the Chief of the National Guard Bureau,
shall develop a comprehensive strategy and roadmap to optimize Army
National Guard readiness, force posture, and infrastructure in remote
or isolated areas to include the Arctic. The strategy shall take into
consideration the posture and plans of the United States Northern
Command as well as Golden Dome for America in the assessment and
development of the strategy, to ensure infrastructure investments meet
homeland defense requirements and maximize operational effectiveness.
The strategy shall be known as the ``Army National Guard Rural Revival
and Modernization Plan'' (referred to in this section as the ``Plan'').
(b) Elements of the Plan.--The Plan required under subsection (a)
shall include, at a minimum, the following:
(1) Infrastructure review.--A comprehensive audit and
assessment of all National Guard armories, readiness centers,
training support centers, and ranges within remote or isolated
areas. The audit should include an assessment of necessary
facilities improvements and include a plan for--
(A) joint-force and extreme-cold-weather tactical
training, including integrated survival, mobility,
logistics, and combat operations specific to degraded
and contested Arctic environments;
(B) forward-operating logistical hubs, cold-weather
equipment staging, and intra-theater supply-chain
distribution points;
(C) emergency management, disaster response, and
homeland defense staging zones; and
(D) communications nodes and remote command-and-
control capabilities.
(2) End-strength and billet optimization strategy.--A
feasible plan to address and fill critically vacant,
unassigned, or under-strength National Guard billets within the
designated regions to meet increasing operational tempo
(OPTEMPO). The optimization plan shall include--
(A) an analysis of recruitment and retention
barriers unique to rural, isolated, or high-cost
geographic areas;
(B) a targeted marketing, recruitment, and
localized incentives framework, including specialized
remote duty allowances, signing bonuses, and
educational stipends, designed to source personnel
directly from local and rural communities; and
(C) a potential rotational assignment framework to
temporarily bridge immediate operational readiness gaps
while permanent personnel pipelines are materialized to
include associated funding.
(3) Dual-use center modernization blueprint.--A
comprehensive capitalization and modernization plan for
existing multi-mission, dual-use facilities. The blueprint
shall--
(A) identify specific structural and technological
upgrades necessary to sustain prolonged, multi-domain
operations in austere environments, predicated on a
comprehensive cyber-resilience and vulnerability
assessment of the existing operational technology at
installations and facilities, with an emphasis on--
(i) grid resilience, microgrid integration,
and continuous primary power capabilities under
extreme environmental degradation;
(ii) communications modernization,
including secure tactical satellite integration
and redundant high-latitude network systems;
(iii) hangar, maintenance bay, and cold-
storage runway and housing upgrades to handle
modern tactical, rotary-wing, and autonomous
aerial platforms, and personnel; and
(iv) dual-use airfield infrastructure
reutilization and expansion of existing runways
to accommodate modern military and civilian
aircraft; and
(B) ensure all proposed command and control (C2)
and facility infrastructure is engineered to operate
seamlessly within Denied, Degraded, Intermittent, or
Limited environments, incorporating resilient closed
and restricted network architectures.
(c) Commingling and Private-sector Leveraging Planning Framework.--
In developing the facility expansion and modernization elements of the
Plan, the Secretary of the Army shall evaluate and identify
opportunities to leverage enhanced use lease (EUL) authorities or enter
into public-private partnerships. The Plan shall--
(1) include specific strategies to co-locate dual-use
commercial, community, or telecommunications infrastructure
within National Guard footprints to lower Federal
infrastructure cost premiums and enhance installation
resilience; and
(2) establish or clarify statutory data-sharing authorities
and indemnification for the rapid exchange of cyber threat
intelligence, risk assessments, and incident response data
between the Department of Defense and the co-located commercial
entities.
(d) Direct Funding and Minor Construction Threshold
Recommendations.--The Plan shall include an assessment of funding
mechanisms and potential legislative adjustments required to execute
the infrastructure developments, conversions, and modifications
identified under the Plan, including an evaluation of how the Secretary
may utilize funds available for unspecified minor military construction
under section 2805 of title 10, United States Code.
(e) Congressional Briefings and Reporting.--
(1) Initial briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army
and the Chief of the National Guard Bureau shall provide an
interim briefing to the congressional defense committees on the
initial findings of the armory audit and the initial personnel
recruitment milestones.
(2) Final report.--Concurrently with the submission of the
President's budget request for the upcoming fiscal year
following the completion of the Plan, the Secretary of the Army
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a formal
report detailing the finalized strategy.

SEC. 1078. REDESIGNATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AS THE DEPARTMENT
OF WAR.

(a) Changes to Departmental and Positional Titles in Positive Law
Titles of United States Code.--Titles 10, 32, and 37, United States
Code, are amended, in each case with the matter inserted to be in the
same typeface and typestyle as the matter stricken, by--
(1) striking ``Department of Defense'' each place it
appears and inserting ``Department of War''; and
(2) striking ``Secretary of Defense'' each place it appears
and inserting ``Secretary of War''.
(b) Conforming Changes to Title 10, United States Code.--Title 10,
United States Code, is amended, in each case with the matter inserted
to be in the same typeface and typestyle as the matter stricken--
(1) in sections 143, 2701(a)(4), 7381(c), 8226(c), and
9381(c), by striking ``OSD'' each place it appears and
inserting ``Office of the Secretary of War'';
(2) in sections 148(c)(6), 165(c), 194(f), 392(e),
430b(d)(2), 1501(b), 1784(g), 2111b(e), 2461(b), 2563(a),
2701(f), 2704(c), 2704(d)(3), 7543(a), and 7687(a), by striking
``DoD'' and ``DOD'' each place it appears and inserting
``Department of War'';
(3) in section 127e(h), by striking ``ASD'' and inserting
``Assistant Secretary of War'';
(4) in sections 1175a(j)(5), 4863(b)(3)(C), and 4872(d)(3),
by striking ``Undersecretary of Defense'' each place it appears
and inserting ``Under Secretary of War'';
(5) in section 2926(f)(5)(D), by striking ``Secretary for
Defense'' and insert ``Secretary of War'';
(6) in sections 131(b), 137a, 138, 139b(b)(3)(B)(vii),
398a(c), 1142(b)(19), by striking ``Secretaries of Defense''
each place it appears and inserting ``Secretaries of War'';
(7) in section 2164b, by striking ``DODEA'' each place it
appears and inserting ``Department of War Education Activity'';
and
(8) in section 4091, by striking ``Defense Test Resource
Management Center'' each place it appears and inserting
``Department of War Test Resource Management Center''.
(c) Exceptions for Date Specific Issuances in Title 10, United
States Code.--(1) The amendments in subsections (a)(1) and (b)(2) shall
not apply to sections 120(d), 1721(c), 2216a(c)(1), 2263(b)(2),
2856a(c)(2), 2856b(c), 3138(f)(4), 4505(h)(5), 4506(d)(2)(A), 4506(f),
4832(c)(4), and 5502(c)(3)(B) of title 10, United States Code.
(2) The amendments in subsection (a)(1) shall not apply to the term
``Department of Defense Interim Guidance dated February 29, 2000'' in
section 2475(a) of title 10, United States Code.
(3) The amendments in subsection (a)(2) shall not apply to sections
499c(a)(1)(D), 500d(c), 2281(d)(2), 3138(f)(4), 5502(c)(3)(A), and
5502(c)(3)(B) of title 10, United States Code.
(d) Other References.--Chapter 1 of title 10, United States Code,
is amended by inserting after section 102 the following new section:
``Sec. 103. References to the Secretary of Defense and Department of
Defense
``Any reference to the Secretary of Defense and Department of
Defense in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper
of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Secretary
of War and Department of War, respectively.''.

SEC. 1079. SERVICE-WIDE ENTERPRISE STRATEGY FOR HUMAN PERFORMANCE.

(a) Enterprise Strategy Required.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of each military
department shall establish a service-wide strategy for human
performance to identify service-wide requirements and policies to
optimize the use and acquisition of human performance technology and
services.
(b) Elements.--The strategy required under subsection (a) shall--
(1) identify a program of primary responsibility for human
performance across the service to integrate, synchronize, and
optimize human performance technology and services across each
service;
(2) identify requirements for the procurement of human
performance technology and services;
(3) identify security requirements, including risks
stemming from wearable technology devices for which the
hardware is assembled in China;
(4) provide a timeline and estimated funding for
implementation of the human performance enterprise solution,
including acquisition plans, for the period covering fiscal
years 2027 through 2031; and
(5) provide metrics and performance indicators for
assessing the effectiveness and value of the human performance
enterprise solution.
(c) Report Required.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military department shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a description of the
strategy required under subsection (a), including a detailed
description of the elements required in subsection (b).
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Human performance.--The term ``human performance''
means optimization of physical and mental health (such as
physical readiness, mental readiness, sleep readiness,
nutritional readiness, spiritual readiness) required for
optimal performance and improved readiness.
(2) Human performance technology and services.--The term
``human performance technology and services'' means wearables
and data management platforms that support human performance.

SEC. 1080. RECORDS PRESERVATION PROCESSES FOR CERTAIN AT-RISK AFGHAN
ALLIES.

(a) Definition of Afghan Ally.--In this section and only for the
purpose of the Department of Defense records preservation processes
established by this section, the term ``Afghan ally'' means an alien
who is a citizen or national of Afghanistan, or in the case of an alien
having no nationality, an alien who last habitually resided in
Afghanistan, who--
(1) was--
(A) a member of--
(i) the special operations forces of the
Afghanistan National Defense and Security
Forces;
(ii) the Afghanistan National Army Special
Operations Command;
(iii) the Afghan Air Force; or
(iv) the Special Mission Wing of
Afghanistan;
(B) a female member of any other entity of the
Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces,
including--
(i) a cadet or instructor at the
Afghanistan National Defense University; and
(ii) a civilian employee of the Ministry of
Defense or the Ministry of Interior Affairs;
(C) an individual associated with former Afghan
military and police human intelligence activities,
including operators and Department of Defense sources;
(D) an individual associated with former Afghan
military counterintelligence, counterterrorism, or
counternarcotics;
(E) an individual associated with the former Afghan
Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Interior Affairs, or
court system, and who was involved in the
investigation, prosecution, or detention of combatants
or members of the Taliban or criminal networks
affiliated with the Taliban;
(F) an individual employed in the former justice
sector in Afghanistan as a judge, prosecutor, or
investigator who was engaged in rule of law activities
for which the United States provided funding or
training; or
(G) a senior military officer, senior enlisted
personnel, or civilian official who served on the staff
of the former Ministry of Defense or the former
Ministry of Interior Affairs of Afghanistan; and
(2) provided service to an entity or organization described
in paragraph (1) for not less than one year during the period
beginning on December 22, 2001, and ending on September 1,
2021, and did so in support of the United States mission in
Afghanistan.
(b) Inclusions.--For purposes of this section, the Afghanistan
National Defense and Security Forces includes members of the security
forces under the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Interior
Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, including the
Afghanistan National Army, the Afghan Air Force, the Afghanistan
National Police, and any other entity designated by the Secretary of
Defense as part of the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces
during the relevant period of service of the applicant concerned.
(c) Afghan Allies Records Preservation Program.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
establish a process by which an individual may apply to the
Secretary of Defense for classification as an Afghan ally.
(2) Application system.--The process established under
paragraph (1) shall--
(A) include the development and maintenance of a
secure online portal through which applicants may
provide information verifying their status as Afghan
allies and upload supporting documentation; and
(B) allow--
(i) an applicant to submit his or her own
application;
(ii) a designee of an applicant to submit
an application on behalf of the applicant; and
(iii) the submission of an application
regardless of where the applicant is located,
provided that the applicant is outside the
United States.
(3) Review process.--As soon as practicable after receiving
a request for classification described in paragraph (1), the
Secretary of Defense shall--
(A) review--
(i) the service record of the applicant, if
available;
(ii) if the applicant provides a service
record or other supporting documentation, any
information within the internal or contractor-
held records of the Department of Defense that
helps verify the service record concerned,
including information or an attestation
provided by any current or former official of
the Department of Defense who has personal
knowledge of the eligibility of the applicant
for such classification; and
(iii) available data holdings in the
possession of the Department of Defense or any
contractor of the Department of Defense,
including as applicable biographic and
biometric records, iris scans, fingerprints,
voice biometric information, hand geometry
biometrics, other identifiable information, and
any other information related to the applicant,
including relevant derogatory information; and
(B)(i) in a case in which the Secretary of Defense
determines that the applicant is an Afghan ally without
significant derogatory information, the Secretary shall
preserve a complete record of such application for
potential future use by the applicant or a designee of
the applicant; and
(ii) include with such preserved record--
(I) any service record concerned, if
available;
(II) if the applicant provides a service
record, any information that helps verify the
service record concerned; and
(III) any biometrics for the applicant.
(4) Review process for denial of request for records
preservation.--
(A) In general.--In the case of an applicant with
respect to whom the Secretary of Defense denies a
request for classification and records preservation
based on a determination that the applicant is not an
Afghan ally or based on derogatory information--
(i) the Secretary shall provide the
applicant with a written notice of the denial
that provides, to the maximum extent
practicable, a description of the basis for the
denial, including the facts and inferences, or
evidentiary gaps, underlying the individual
determination; and
(ii) the applicant shall be provided an
opportunity to submit not more than 1 written
appeal to the Secretary for each such denial.
(B) Deadline for appeal.--An appeal under clause
(ii) of subparagraph (A) shall be submitted--
(i) not more than 120 days after the date
on which the applicant concerned receives
notice under clause (i) of that subparagraph;
or
(ii) on any date thereafter, at the
discretion of the Secretary of Defense.
(C) Request to reopen.--
(i) In general.--An applicant who receives
a denial under subparagraph (A) may submit a
request to reopen a request for classification
and records preservation under the process
established under paragraph (1) so that the
applicant may provide additional information,
clarify existing information, or explain any
unfavorable information.
(ii) Limitation.--After considering one
such request to reopen from an applicant, the
Secretary of Defense may deny subsequent
requests to reopen submitted by the same
applicant.
(5) Termination.--The application process under this
subsection shall terminate on the date that--
(A) is not earlier than ten years after the date of
the enactment of this Act; and
(B) on which the Secretary of Defense makes a
determination that such termination is in the national
interest of the United States.
(6) General provisions.--
(A) Prohibition on fees.--The Secretary of Defense
may not charge any fee in connection with a request for
a classification or records preservation under this
section.
(B) Defense personnel.--Any limitation in law with
respect to the number of personnel within the Office of
the Secretary of Defense, the military departments, or
a Defense Agency (as defined in section 101(a) of title
10, United States Code) shall not apply to personnel
employed for the primary purpose of carrying out this
section.
(C) Representation.--An alien applying for records
preservation under this section may be represented
during the application process, including at relevant
interviews and examinations, by an attorney or other
accredited representative. Such representation shall
not be at the expense of the United States Government.

SEC. 1081. PROHIBITION ON COVERED TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING PREDICTION
MARKET CONTRACTS.

(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered individual.--The term ``covered individual''
means--
(A) a member of the Armed Forces;
(B) a civilian employee of the Department of
Defense; or
(C) an employee of a Department of Defense
contractor, subcontractor, grantee, or subgrantee or
personal services contractor.
(2) Designated agency ethics official.--The term
``designated agency ethics official'' means the designated
agency ethics official, as that term is defined in section
13101 of title 5, United States Code, for the Department of
Defense.
(3) Material nonpublic information.--The term ``material
nonpublic information'' means information--
(A) that a reasonable investor would consider
important in making a decision relating to a prediction
market contract; and
(B) that is not publicly available.
(4) Prediction market contract.--The term ``prediction
market contract'' means any financial instrument, contract, or
derivative--
(A) listed on or offered by a platform, regardless
of whether the platform is domiciled in the United
States; and
(B) tied to the occurrence or non-occurrence of an
event, including event contracts, as described in
section 5c(c)(5)(C)(i) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7
U.S.C. 7a-2(c)(5)(C)(i)).
(b) Prohibition.--No covered individual may use material nonpublic
information derived from the position of the covered individual as a
member of the Armed Forces, civilian employee of the Department of
Defense, or employee of a Department of Defense contractor,
subcontractor, grantee, or subgrantee or personal services contractor
or gained from the performance of the official responsibilities of the
covered individual as a means for making a profit through a covered
transaction.
(c) Reports.--Not later than 30 days after receiving notification
of any covered transaction the value of which is more than $250 and to
which the covered individual is a party, the covered individual shall
submit to the designated agency ethics official a report describing the
covered transaction, which shall include--
(1) the value of the prediction market contract, including
the purchase price and number of prediction market contracts
purchased;
(2) the date and time of the covered transaction;
(3) the name of the prediction market contract and the
position taken on the prediction market contract;
(4) the prediction market contract trading platform used to
complete the covered transaction; and
(5) the profit or loss of the covered transaction after the
prediction market contract closes, or the covered individual
exits the position, provided that if the prediction market
contract is not closed on the date on which the report under
this section is submitted, an additional report shall be
submitted not later than 30 days after the date on which the
prediction market contract closes or the covered individual
exits the position.
(d) Policy.--
(1) Penalties.--Not later than 45 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish
appropriate penalties for violating the prohibition under
subsection (b).
(2) Reporting.--A violation of the prohibition under
subsection (b) shall be reported by the designated agency
ethics official to the Secretary of Defense.

SEC. 1082. PROHIBITION ON USE OF PREDICTION MARKETS BY PERSONNEL OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

(a) Regulations Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation
with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall issue
regulations prohibiting members of the covered Armed Forces and
civilian employees of the Department of Defense from entering into
transactions on prediction markets in cases that relate to--
(1) the Department of Defense, the Armed Forces, the
military departments, the defense agencies, a combatant
command, or any other component of the Department;
(2) military operations, military plans, military
activities, mobilization, deployments, force posture,
readiness, casualties, military exercises, contingency
operations, or the use of force;
(3) intelligence activities, counterintelligence
activities, special operations, cybersecurity operations, cyber
incidents, or operations in the information environment;
(4) terrorism, armed conflict, foreign military operations,
foreign internal instability, sanctions, export controls,
foreign military sales, security assistance, or defense
articles or services;
(5) defense acquisition, contract awards, bid protests,
milestone decisions, program delays, production rates, weapons
deliveries, the defense industrial base, or other matters
involving Department procurement or acquisition;
(6) authorization, appropriation, apportionment, allotment,
obligation, expenditure, rescission, reprogramming, transfer,
or withholding of funds for the Department;
(7) classified information, controlled unclassified
information, procurement-sensitive information, deliberative
information, predecisional information, or other nonpublic
Government information; or
(8) any other category of event, contingency, occurrence,
decision, action, outcome, or circumstance that the Secretary
determines, by regulation, creates a risk to the integrity of
Department operations, the protection of nonpublic Government
information, the impartiality of Department personnel, or
public confidence in the Department.
(b) Contractor 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 Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to
require an appropriate clause in relevant contracts to prohibit
contractor personnel from participating in prediction markets
in cases described in subsection (a).
(2) Contractor reporting.--The clause required under
paragraph (1) shall require the contractor to report to the
contracting officer and appropriate security officials any
credible information indicating that contractor personnel
described in paragraph (1) knowingly violated the prohibition
required by such clause.
(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall
be construed to limit any other requirement relating to
conflicts of interest, procurement integrity, insider threat,
cybersecurity, contractor responsibility, or eligibility for
access to classified information.
(c) Enforcement.--The regulations under subsections (a) and (b)
shall specify a range of punishments for the use of prediction markets
in violation of this section.
(d) Covered Armed Forces Defined.--In this section, the term
``covered Armed Forces'' means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps,
and Space Force.

SEC. 1083. BAN ON BETS ON MILITARY OPERATIONS.

(a) Definition.--In this section, the term ``wager''--
(1) means the staking or risking by any person of something
of value upon the outcome of an event, including the outcome of
any portion or aspect thereof, upon an agreement or
understanding that the person or another person will receive
something of value in the event of a certain outcome; and
(2) does not include insurance for which the insured holds
a lawful insurable interest--
(A) under State law, within the meaning of the Act
entitled ``An Act to express the intent of the Congress
with reference to the regulation of the business of
insurance'', approved March 9, 1945 (commonly known as
the ``McCarran-Ferguson Act'' (15 U.S.C. 1011 et
seq.)); or
(B) under foreign law, with respect--
(i) to risks located outside the United
States; or
(ii) the reinsurance of risks covered under
clause (i).
(b) Prohibited Conduct.--
(1) Prohibition.--It shall be unlawful for any person to
place, accept, or facilitate the placement or acceptance of a
wager regarding a military operation, including pursuant to any
contingency operation, sensitive military operation,
introduction of American forces into hostilities, authorization
for the use of military force, or war.
(2) Civil action.--The Attorney General may bring a civil
action for injunctive relief in an appropriate district court
of the United States against any person who violates paragraph
(1).
(c) Amendments.--
(1) Interstate and foreign travel or transportation in aid
of racketeering enterprises.--Section 1952(b)(i)(1) of title
18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after
``gambling'' the following: ``(including conduct prohibited by
section 3(a) of the Military Operations Bets Ban Act of
2026)''.
(2) Prohibition of illegal gambling businesses.--Section
1955(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended--
(A) in paragraph (1)(i), by inserting ``section
3(a) of the Military Operations Bets Ban Act of 2026
or'' after ``is a violation of''; and
(B) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``conduct
prohibited by section 3(a) of the Military Operations
Bets Ban Act of 2026,'' after ```gambling' includes but
is not limited to''.
(3) Prohibition on funding of unlawful internet gambling.--
Section 5362(1) of title 31, United States Code, is amended--
(A) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``and'' at the
end;
(B) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as
subparagraph (F); and
(C) by inserting after subparagraph (D) the
following:
``(i) includes conduct prohibited by
section 3(a) of the Military Operations Bets
Ban Act of 2026, without regard to subparagraph
(F) of this paragraph; and''.
(4) Prohibition on trading event contracts relating to war
or united states armed forces military operations.--Section
5c(c)(5)(C) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 7a-
2(c)(5)(C)) is amended--
(A) in clause (i)--
(i) in the matter preceding subclause (I)--
(I) by striking ``the occurrence,''
and inserting ``an occurrence,'';
(II) by striking ``1a(2)(i)),'' and
inserting ``1a(19)(i)),''; and
(III) by striking ``or
transactions'' each place it appears
and inserting ``transactions, or
swaps'';
(ii) by striking subclause (IV); and
(iii) by redesignating subclauses (V) and
(VI) as subclauses (IV) and (V), respectively;
and
(B) by striking clause (ii) and inserting the
following:
``(ii) Prohibitions.--No agreement,
contract, transaction, or swap may be listed or
made available for clearing or trading on or
through a registered entity if--
``(I) the agreement, contract,
transaction, or swap involves war or
United States Armed Forces military
operations; or
``(II) the Commission determines
the agreement, contract, transaction,
or swap is contrary to the public
interest under clause (i).''.
(d) Severability.--If any provision of this section or amendment
made by this section, or the application of such provision or amendment
to any person or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the
remainder of this section and the amendments made by this section, and
the application of the provision or amendment to any other person or
circumstance, shall not be affected.
(e) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect on the date
that is 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act.

SEC. 1084. UNIVERSAL GUIDANCE ON REMOTE AND ISOLATED INSTALLATION
DESIGNATIONS.

(a) Universal Guidance Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 12 months after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue
guidance applicable to all military departments establishing a
standardized definition and tiered classification system for
determining the remote and isolated designation status of
military installations for the purposes of Morale, Welfare, and
Recreation (MWR) and resale, workforce shortages, providing
critical services to members and families, and infrastructure
The guidance shall--
(A) supersede any conflicting definitions,
criteria, or designations issued by individual military
departments with respect to remote and isolated status,
except as otherwise provided in subsection (c);
(B) apply uniformly across all branches of the
Armed Forces and all military departments;
(C) align with and support the program eligibility
determinations, MWR program category assignments, and
NAF activity entitlements established under Department
of Defense Instruction 1015.10 (Military Morale,
Welfare, and Recreation Programs and Nonappropriated
Fund Instrumentalities) and Department of Defense
Instruction 1015.18 (Nonappropriated Fund
Instrumentality Procurement Policy); and
(D) establish a tiered system of remote and
isolated designations as provided in subsection (b).
(2) Consolidation of DoDI 1015.10 and DoDI 1015.18 with new
guidance.--In developing the guidance required under paragraph
(1), the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that--
(A) each tier classification established under
subsection (b) directly corresponds to specific MWR
program categories and funding levels authorized under
DoDI 1015.10, such that installations within a given
tier are assigned MWR program categories commensurate
with their degree of isolation;
(B) the guidance clarifies and reconciles any
inconsistencies between current remote and isolated
designations used by the military departments and the
location category definitions employed by DoDI 1015.10
in determining appropriated fund support levels;
(C) procurement authorizations for nonappropriated
fund instrumentalities (NAF) at remote and isolated
installations under DoDI 1015.18 are calibrated to
reflect the tier designation of such installations,
with higher-tier installations receiving proportionally
greater procurement flexibility; and
(D) any future revisions to DoDI 1015.10 or DoDI
1015.18 are reviewed for consistency with the universal
guidance required by this section within 180 days of
such revision, and updated as necessary to maintain
alignment.
(3) Consultation.--In developing the guidance required
under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense shall consult
with--
(A) the Secretaries of the military departments;
(B) the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff;
(C) the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel
and Readiness; and
(D) the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment.
(b) Tiered Classification System.--
(1) In general.--The guidance issued pursuant to subsection
(a) shall establish a tiered system for classifying military
installations by degree of remoteness and isolation. The
Secretary shall designate not fewer than three and not more
than five tiers. In developing the tier criteria, the Secretary
shall consider, at a minimum, the following factors:
(A) Whether the installation is located CONUS or
OCONUS, as defined in subsection (f), recognizing that
OCONUS installations generally face a broader range of
access limitations that may not be captured by
proximity or distance metrics alone.
(B) Commissary availability and off-base
subsistence access, including--
(i) the distance and travel time to the
nearest on-installation commissary, off-
installation grocery store, or supermarket
equivalent;
(ii) the hours of operation of such
facilities;
(iii) price competitiveness relative to
standard retail markets; and
(iv) the variety and adequacy of available
goods to support servicemember and family
dietary needs.
(C) Childcare and school availability, including--
(i) the capacity and waitlist status of on-
installation childcare facilities and Child
Development Centers;
(ii) the availability and quality of off-
installation licensed childcare providers; and
(iii) the availability, quality, and
accreditation status of kindergarten through
grade 12 educational institutions both on-
installation and in the surrounding community,
including Department of Defense Education
Activity (DODEA) Schools, local public schools,
and private or charter school options.
(D) Housing availability, including--
(i) the quantity, quality, and vacancy rate
of on-installation government quarters;
(ii) the availability and affordability of
off-installation rental and for-purchase
housing in the surrounding community;
(iii) the adequacy of the applicable Basic
Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate relative to
local housing market conditions; and
(iv) the availability of accessible housing
for servicemembers with special needs or larger
family sizes.
(E) Commute distance and time associated with
housing availability, including--
(i) the average driving distance and travel
time between available off-installation housing
and the installation gate;
(ii) the availability and reliability of
public transportation options;
(iii) road infrastructure quality and
seasonal road conditions; and
(iv) the degree to which limited off-
installation housing inventory forces
servicemembers and families to reside at
distances that impose an unreasonable commute
burden.
(F) Healthcare availability, including--
(i) the capacity and scope of services
offered by the on-installation military
treatment facility, if any;
(ii) the distance to the nearest off-
installation civilian hospital, including
consideration if care is only available in a
neighboring country, and whether these
facilities have emergency and trauma services,
urgent care facility, and primary care provider
accepting TRICARE and civilian healthcare
insurance like the Federal Employee Health
Benefits Plan;
(iii) the availability of specialty care
including pediatric, mental health, obstetric,
and dental services both on and off
installation; and
(iv) appointment wait times relative to
community standards.
(G) Fitness center and recreational facility
availability, including--
(i) the presence, capacity, quality, and
hours of operation of on-installation fitness
centers, gymnasiums, aquatic facilities, and
outdoor recreation areas;
(ii) the extent to which servicemembers and
families must rely exclusively on on-
installation fitness resources due to the
absence or inadequacy of off-installation
commercial fitness and recreational options;
and
(iii) the condition and modernization
status of on-installation MWR facilities.
(H) Regional employment rate and military spouse
employment opportunities, including--
(i) the unemployment rate in the
surrounding labor market area;
(ii) the availability of career-level
civilian employment opportunities accessible to
military spouses within a reasonable commute
distance;
(iii) the presence of industries or
employers known to be military-spouse-friendly;
(iv) access to higher education and
vocational training programs; and
(v) the availability of remote or telework
employment options given existing
telecommunications infrastructure at the
installation location.
(I) Physical accessibility of the installation,
including road conditions, distance from the nearest
population center, presence of geographic barriers such
as mountains, bodies of water, or desert terrain, and
seasonal inaccessibility due to weather or
environmental conditions.
(J) Access to commercial air transportation,
including the distance to the nearest commercial
airport, frequency of commercial air service, and
availability of reasonable airfares.
(K) The cost-of-living differential between the
installation location and relevant baseline
comparators, including the availability and cost of
off-installation housing.
(L) For OCONUS installations, host nation
restrictions on the movement of servicemembers and
their families, status of forces agreement limitations,
force protection and travel restrictions, foreign
language or cultural barriers affecting access to
community services, and the operational posture of the
installation.
(M) Emergency services, including--
(i) access to critical emergency services,
including the availability, response time, and
operational capacity of emergency medical
services, fire and rescue services, law
enforcement support, emergency evacuation
capabilities, disaster response infrastructure,
and mutual aid agreements with surrounding
civilian jurisdictions;
(ii) the reliability of emergency
communications systems;
(iii) the extent to which geographic
isolation, weather conditions, or
transportation limitations impede timely access
to emergency assistance for servicemembers and
their families.
(2) Scoring methodology and appeals.--In assigning a tier
designation to an installation, the Secretary shall develop and
apply a standardized scoring methodology that--
(A) weights the factors described in paragraph (1)
and any additional factors the Secretary deems
appropriate on a consistent basis across all military
departments;
(B) distinguishes between CONUS and OCONUS
installations with separate scoring criteria reflective
of the unique circumstances of each category;
(C) permits periodic re-evaluation of an
installation's tier designation upon a significant
change in circumstances, including changes to base
population, infrastructure, or surrounding community
development;
(D) includes a formal appeals process by which a
Secretary of a military department or an installation
commander may request re-evaluation of a tier
designation, with a decision required not later than
180 days after submission of such request;
(E) incorporates both quantitative and qualitative
measures, including servicemember and military family
quality-of-life indicators, workforce vacancy rates,
spouse employment outcomes, childcare wait times,
healthcare appointment availability, and access to
emergency services; and
(F) accounts for cumulative effects of multiple
access limitations, such that installations
experiencing deficiencies across several categories may
receive a higher tier designation notwithstanding
moderate scores in any individual category.
(c) Preservation of Existing Designations.--
(1) Continuation of existing designations.--Notwithstanding
subsection (a)(1)(A), all military installations that have been
designated as remote and isolated by any military department as
of the date of the enactment of this Act shall retain their
remote and isolated designation until the date that is 12
months after the date of the enactment of this Act, at which
time the Secretary of Defense shall publish a new and
comprehensive list of installations designated as remote and
isolated under the tiered classification system established
pursuant to subsection (b).
(2) Effect on programs and entitlements.--During the period
in which existing designations are preserved under paragraph
(1), servicemembers assigned to installations with an existing
remote and isolated designation shall continue to receive all
programs, entitlements, and MWR support authorized under such
designation. No servicemember or dependent shall lose access to
any program solely as a result of the transition to the tiered
classification system prior to the publication of the new list
required by paragraph (1).
(3) New list publication.--The new list published pursuant
to paragraph (1) shall--
(A) include each military installation designated
as remote and isolated, organized by tier designation
under the tiered classification system;
(B) identify any installation that held a remote
and isolated designation under prior military
department criteria that is not included in the new
list, together with a written justification for the
removal of such designation; and
(C) be published in a manner accessible to all
servicemembers, Department of Defense employees, and
the general public.
(d) Congressional Reporting and Notification Requirements.--
(1) Initial consolidated list.--Not later than 60 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 consolidated list of
all military installations currently designated as remote and
isolated by each military department. The list shall--
(A) identify each installation by name, location,
and military department;
(B) identify the criteria applied by each military
department to designate such installations as remote
and isolated as of the date of submission;
(C) note the approximate date each installation
received its current remote and isolated designation;
and
(D) identify any installations for which remote and
isolated status is in dispute or under review by a
military department as of the date of submission.
(2) Pre-publication congressional briefing.--Not later than
30 days before publishing the new and comprehensive list of
remote and isolated installations required under subsection
(c)(1), the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a briefing on the updated list. The briefing
shall include--
(A) a complete draft of the proposed new list,
organized by tier designation;
(B) an explanation of the scoring methodology and
weighting criteria applied under the tiered
classification system to assign tier designations to
each installation;
(C) a comparison of the proposed new list to the
consolidated list submitted under paragraph (1),
identifying installations added to, removed from, or
reclassified on the updated list, and the rationale for
each such change;
(D) an assessment of the anticipated effects of the
new designations on MWR program categories,
appropriated fund support levels, and NAF entitlements
under DoDI 1015.10 and DoDI 1015.18; and
(E) a summary of any formal requests for re-
designation received during the development of the new
list and the disposition of each such request.
(3) Subsequent updates.--Following publication of the
initial list under subsection (c)(1), the Secretary shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives an updated list not less
frequently than every three years, or within 180 days of any
significant revision to the universal guidance issued under
subsection (a). Such updated list shall include the same
information required under paragraph (2) of this subsection
with respect to any changes from the prior list.
(e) Periodic Review and Updating of Guidance.--The Secretary of
Defense shall review the universal guidance issued pursuant to
subsection (a), including the tiered classification system, not less
frequently than once every three years. Such review shall consider--
(1) changes in population, infrastructure, or community
development in the vicinity of designated installations;
(2) feedback from installation commanders, servicemember
surveys, and military family organizations;
(3) revisions to applicable Department of Defense
Instructions or policy directives; and
(4) any significant changes to the global basing posture or
force structure of the Armed Forces that may affect the remote
and isolated status of installations.
(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to--
(1) limit the authority of the Secretary of Defense to
designate additional installations as remote and isolated
beyond those identified under the tiered classification system
where warranted by unique operational, environmental, or
mission requirements;
(2) limit the authority of the Secretary of Defense to
revise DoDI 1015.10 or DoDI 1015.18 in accordance with
applicable law; or
(3) require the disclosure of any classified information
with respect to installations or operations in submitting
reports, lists, or briefings required under this section.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) CONUS.--The term ``CONUS'' means the continental United
States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.
(2) Community support access.--The term ``community support
access'' means the availability, within reasonable proximity of
an installation, of commercial retail establishments, medical
and dental care providers, recreational and entertainment
venues, educational institutions, and other community services
routinely used by servicemembers and their families.
(3) Military department.--The term ``military department''
has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(8) of title
10, United States Code.
(4) Military installation.--The term ``military
installation'' has the meaning given that term in section
2801(c)(4) of title 10, United States Code.
(5) OCONUS.--The term ``OCONUS'' means outside the
continental United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, United
States territories, and all foreign countries.
(6) Off-base subsistence access.--The term ``off-base
subsistence access'' means the availability of grocery stores,
commissary equivalents, restaurants, and other food retail
establishments accessible to servicemembers and their
dependents without undue burden.

SEC. 1085. DECLASSIFICATION OF INFORMATION CONCERNING UNITED STATES
PERSONNEL CLASSIFIED AS PRISONER OF WAR OR MISSING IN
ACTION DURING CERTAIN CONFLICTS.

(a) Declassification of Information.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the
Secretary of Defense shall declassify any information referred
to in paragraph (2), or, if such declassification is not
possible, make such information available to family members to
review.
(2) Information covered.--
(A) In general.--Paragraph (1) applies to any
record, live-sighting report, or other information in
the custody of the Department of Defense that relates
to the location, treatment, or condition of any POW/MIA
from World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War
on or after the date on which such individual passed
from United States control into a status classified as
a prisoner of war or missing in action, as the case may
be, until that individual is returned to United States
control.
(B) POW/MIA defined.--For purposes of this section,
a POW/MIA from World War II, the Korean War, or the
Vietnam War is any member of the Armed Forces or
civilian employee of the United States who was at any
time classified as a prisoner of war or missing in
action during World War II, the Korean War, or the
Vietnam War and whose person or remains have not been
returned to United States control.
(b) Declassification Limitation.--
(1) Consent requirement.--
(A) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may not
declassify a record or other information available to
the public pursuant to subsection (a) if the record or
other information specifically mentions a person by
name unless--
(i) in the case of a person who is alive
(and not incapacitated) and whose whereabouts
are known, that person expressly consents in
writing to the declassification of the record
or other information; or
(ii) in the case of a person who is dead or
incapacitated or whose whereabouts are unknown,
a family member or family members of that
person determined by the Secretary of Defense
to be appropriate for such purpose expressly
consent in writing to the declassification of
the record or other information.
(B) Limitation on delegation.--The authority of a
person to consent to disclosure of a record or other
information for the purposes of subparagraph (A) may be
delegated to another person or an organization only by
means of an express legal power of attorney granted by
the person authorized by that paragraph to consent to
the disclosure.
(2) Exceptions to limitation.--The limitation on disclosure
in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) does not apply--
(A) in the case of a person who is dead or
incapacitated or whose whereabouts are unknown if the
family member or members of that person determined
pursuant to such subparagraph cannot be located after a
reasonable effort; or
(B) to the access of an adult member of the family
of a person to any record or information to the extent
that the record or other information relates to that
person.
(c) Deadlines.--
(1) In general.--In the case of records or other
information that are required by subsection (a) to be
declassified and that are in the custody of the Department of
Defense on the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
shall declassify such records and other information pursuant to
this section not later than three years after such date. Such
records or other information shall be declassified as soon as a
review carried out for the purposes of subsection (b) is
completed.
(2) Authority to withhold.--If the Secretary of Defense
determines that the declassification of any record or other
information referred to in subsection (a) by the date required
by paragraph (1) may compromise the safety of a POW/MIA who may
still be alive in the area of conflict, then the Secretary may
withhold that record or other information from the disclosure
otherwise required by this section. Whenever the Secretary
makes a determination under the preceding sentence, the
Secretary shall immediately notify the President and Congress
of that determination.
(d) Cooperation With Other Agencies.--The Secretary of Defense
shall work with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies to
address the disposition of records in possession of such agencies,
including records received or discovered after the deadlines referred
to in subsection (c).

SEC. 1086. REQUIREMENT FOR MARKINGS ON LETHAL MILITARY PLATFORMS.

Chapter 141 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 2397. Requirement for markings on lethal military platforms
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may not employ a manned
platform with offensive lethal weapons capabilities to conduct an
attack if such platform does not include markings to--
``(1) signify its affiliation with the United States Armed
Forces; and
``(2) distinguish itself from the civilian population,
equipment, or platforms when conducting an attack.
``(b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to prohibit the employment of a manned platform with
integrated weapons capabilities of a purely defensive character.''.

SEC. 1087. EXTENSION OF NATIONAL DEFENSE STRATEGY COMMISSION.

Section 1095(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1072) is amended by
striking ``90 days after'' and inserting ``15 months after''.

SEC. 1088. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR TRANSFER OF INDIVIDUALS
LOCATED AT CAMP AS SAYLIYAH.

(a) In General.--None of the amounts authorized to be appropriated
or otherwise made available by this Act for the Department of Defense
may be used to transfer or assist in the transfer or involuntary return
of an individual described in subsection (b) to--
(1) Afghanistan;
(2) a third country from which it may reasonably be assumed
that the individual will be sent to Afghanistan; or
(3) any location the transfer or involuntary return to
which would otherwise violate existing law.
(b) Individual Described.--An individual described in this
subsection is an individual housed at Camp As Sayliyah who--
(1) is a national of Afghanistan (or in the case of an
individual having no nationality, an individual who last
habitually resided in Afghanistan); and
(2) was transported to Camp As Sayliyah by the United
States Government for the purpose of consideration for
admission to the United States.
(c) Waiver.--
(1) In general.--With respect to Afghanistan or a third
country from which it may reasonably assumed that an individual
described in subsection (b) will be sent to Afghanistan, the
Secretary may waive the application of subsection (a) in the
case of such an individual with respect to whom there is pre-
existing derogatory information that would preclude the
individual from settling in the United States or Qatar.
(2) Notification.--Not later than 30 days before the date
on which the Secretary intends to exercise the waiver authority
under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall notify the relevant
committees of Congress of such intent.

SEC. 1089. ANALYSIS OF FORCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALTERNATIVE WARFIGHTING
SCENARIOS.

(a) In General.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Director of the Cost Assessment and Program
Evaluation and the Program Evaluation Competitive Analysis Cell
established under section 139a(e) of title 10, United States Code,
shall provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and the House of Representatives on force requirements for
alternative warfighting scenarios.
(b) Scope of Scenarios.--The alternative warfighting scenarios to
be addressed under subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, the
following types of scenarios:
(1) A variety of first island chain scenarios in the
Pacific, including protracted and simultaneous conflicts.
(2) Regional contingencies from not fewer than two
additional geographic combatant command areas of
responsibility.
(3) Conflicts with near-peer adversaries that result in
horizontal escalation across geographic regions.
(4) Hybrid or gray-zone conflict scenarios combining cyber
operations, electronic warfare, space-based disruption, and
irregular maritime activity by adversary forces.
(c) Assessment of Requirements.--For each scenario addressed under
subsection (a), the briefing required by that subsection shall assess
the following:
(1) Required force composition (naval, air, and land-based
units, including joint and allied contributions).
(2) Current readiness levels of United States forces to
execute the scenario.
(3) Identified shortfalls in personnel, equipment,
logistics, basing access, medical support capabilities,
contingency contracting capability, munitions stockpiles,
industrial base production capacities, and sustainment
capabilities.
(4) Estimated timelines for force reconstitution and
sustainment under combat conditions, including replacement and
training of military manpower personnel due to attrition.
(5) Opportunities to increase the quantity and availability
of required military effects through the use of lower-cost,
rapidly producible, attritable, autonomous, commercial, or
otherwise scalable capabilities capable of achieving acceptable
operational outcomes, together with an evaluation of the risks,
benefits, costs, implementation timelines, and any legislative
or regulatory barriers associated with such approaches.
(d) Objectives.--The purposes of the assessment of alternative
warfighting scenarios under this section are--
(1) to test and evaluate United States force readiness
across a spectrum of potential contingencies;
(2) to identify risks and gaps in such readiness; and
(3) to inform future force planning, posture, and
investment decisions.

SEC. 1090. GUIDANCE ON THE TREATMENT OF CLAIMS UNDER THE HAVANA ACT.

Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary shall issue guidance on treatment of claims under
the HAVANA Act (Public Law 117-46) with respect to the inclusion of
current and former members of the Armed Forces.

SEC. 1091. ASSESSMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PHOSPHATE SUPPLY CHAIN
VULNERABILITIES; RELATED LAND EXCHANGE AUTHORIZATION.

(a) Assessment Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense (referred to in
this subsection as the ``Secretary'') shall complete a
comprehensive assessment of the vulnerabilities in the
Department of Defense phosphate supply chain, including--
(A) the reliance of defense-relevant industries and
military operations on foreign-sourced phosphate and
phosphate-derived products; and
(B) the risks to national security posed by
patterns of import dependence, foreign supply
concentration, and the susceptibility of global
commodity supply chains to disruption in existence as
of the date of the assessment.
(2) Elements.--The assessment required under paragraph (1)
shall include, at a minimum, an evaluation of the following:
(A) The extent to which the Department of Defense,
the defense industrial base, and defense-related
agricultural and manufacturing supply chains depend on
phosphate and phosphate-derived products, including--
(i) phosphate-based munitions components,
propellants, flame retardants, energy storage,
and pyrotechnics;
(ii) phosphoric acid and phosphate
compounds used in metal finishing, corrosion
protection, and other defense manufacturing
processes; and
(iii) phosphate fertilizers essential to
domestic agricultural production supporting
military food supply chains and civil-military
operations during a national emergency.
(B) Current and projected domestic production
capacity for phosphate rock and processed phosphate
products, including an assessment of the number,
location, and operational status of domestic mining and
processing facilities.
(C) The vulnerability of the phosphate supply chain
to deliberate or inadvertent disruption, including--
(i) the degree of United States net import
reliance for phosphate at each stage of the
supply chain, from raw ore to finished defense-
relevant products;
(ii) the concentration of foreign
suppliers, including the market share and
geopolitical risk profile of Morocco, China,
and other major producers;
(iii) the risk of supply disruption arising
from hostile foreign actions, armed conflicts,
sanctions, trade restrictions, export controls
imposed by foreign governments, or anti-
competitive behaviors by state-owned or state-
influenced enterprises;
(iv) the risk of disruption arising from
single points of failure in domestic
transportation, processing, or storage
infrastructure; and
(v) the adequacy and feasibility of
substitution, including the availability of
alternative materials, alternative suppliers,
or alternative production methods capable of
replacing phosphate in defense-critical
applications within operationally relevant
timeframes.
(D) The adequacy of existing United States
phosphate stockpiles, including any quantities held in
or eligible for inclusion in the National Defense
Stockpile established under the Strategic and Critical
Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98 et seq.), and
the sufficiency of such stockpiles to sustain defense-
relevant consumption during a supply disruption of 6,
12, and 24 months, respectively.
(E) The relationship between domestic phosphate
production capacity and the long-term ability of the
United States to reduce supply chain vulnerability
through domestic sourcing.
(F) A comparison of phosphate supply chain
vulnerabilities with vulnerabilities of other materials
designated, as of the date of the assessment, as
strategic and critical materials under the Strategic
and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98
et seq.) or as critical minerals on the list of
critical minerals published under section 7002(c)(3) of
the Energy Act of 2020 (30 U.S.C. 1606(c)(3)), for the
purpose of informing relative prioritization.
(3) Recommendations.--The assessment required under
paragraph (1) shall include recommendations with respect to--
(A) actions the Department of Defense should take
to reduce identified vulnerabilities in the phosphate
supply chain, including through stockpiling, domestic
production incentives, or other supply chain resilience
measures; and
(B) any legislative or regulatory action necessary
to address identified gaps in phosphate supply chain
security.
(4) Report to congress.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 30 days after the
date on which the assessment required under paragraph
(1) is completed, the Secretary shall submit a report
containing the findings, conclusions, and
recommendations of the assessment to--
(i) the Committee on Armed Services of the
Senate;
(ii) the Committee on Armed Services of the
House of Representatives;
(iii) the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate; and
(iv) the Committee on Natural Resources of
the House of Representatives.
(B) Classified annex.--The report required under
subparagraph (A)--
(i) shall be submitted in an unclassified
form; but
(ii) may include a classified annex if the
Secretary determines that the inclusion of
certain information in an unclassified report
would be detrimental to the national security
of the United States.
(b) Ratification of Actions of the Secretary of the Interior.--
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the actions of the
Secretary of the Interior in the approval and issuance of land patent
No. 11-2021-0002 pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act
of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) are reaffirmed and ratified.
(c) Confirmation of Use of Certain Non-Federal Land in Salt Lake
City, Utah, for Valid Public Purposes.--
(1) Confirmation of uses.--
(A) In general.--The use by the University of Utah
of the land described in paragraph (2) as a University
research park, as approved by the letter from the
Secretary of the Interior to the University of Utah
dated December 10, 1970, and any modifications of the
approved plan of development and management approved by
the Department of the Interior prior to the date of
enactment of this Act, is confirmed as a valid public
purpose consistent with the requirements of the Act of
June 14, 1926 (commonly known as the ``Recreation and
Public Purposes Act'') (44 Stat. 741, chapter 578; 43
U.S.C. 869 et seq.), subject to the terms and
conditions included in the letter and approvals.
(B) Other uses.--Any other uses of the land
described in paragraph (2) by the University of Utah
that are consistent with use as a University research
park and related university purposes (including
development of student housing and a transit hub) are
confirmed as valid public purposes consistent with the
requirements of the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly
known as the ``Recreation and Public Purposes Act'')
(44 Stat. 741, chapter 578; 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.).
(2) Description of non-federal land.--The land referred to
in paragraph (1) is the approximately 593.54 acres of land
conveyed to the University of Utah under the Act of June 14,
1926 (commonly known as the ``Recreation and Public Purposes
Act'') (44 Stat. 741, chapter 578; 43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.), by
patent numbered 43-99-0012 and dated October 18, 1968, and more
particularly described as tracts D (excluding parcels numbered
1, 2, 3, 4, and 5), G, and J, T. 1 S., R. 1 E., Salt Lake
Meridian.
(d) Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.--
(1) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the
Secretary of Agriculture.
(B) Trail.--The term ``Trail'' means the
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
(C) Trail completion team.--The term ``Trail
Completion Team'' means the joint Forest Service-Bureau
of Land Management Trail completion team established
under paragraph (3).
(2) Completion of continental divide national scenic
trail.--Subject to the availability of appropriations, the
Secretary and the Secretary of the Interior shall seek to
complete the Trail as a continuous route not later than 10
years after the date of enactment of this Act.
(3) Trail completion team.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary and the
Secretary of the Interior shall establish a joint
Forest Service-Bureau of Land Management Trail
completion team to work in coordination with the
administrator of the Trail--
(i) to facilitate the completion and
optimization of the Trail, consistent with the
purposes of the Trail; and
(ii) to assist in the development of the
comprehensive development plan for the Trail
under paragraph (4).
(B) Consultation.--As appropriate, the Trail
Completion Team shall consult with other Federal
agencies, affected State, Tribal, and local
governments, landowners, affected land-grant mercedes
owners and users, acequias, and other interested
parties in--
(i) the completion and optimization of the
Trail; and
(ii) the development and completion of the
comprehensive development plan for the Trail
under paragraph (4).
(4) Comprehensive development plan for the continental
divide national scenic trail.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 3 years after the
date of establishment of the Trail Completion Team
under paragraph (3), the Secretary shall complete a
comprehensive development plan for the Trail.
(B) Plan inclusions.--The comprehensive development
plan under subparagraph (A) shall--
(i) identify any gaps in the Trail for
which the Secretary and the Secretary of the
Interior have not been able to acquire land;
(ii) identify opportunities for the use of
easements acquired from willing sellers to
facilitate completion of the Trail; and
(iii) include general and site-specific
Trail development plans, including anticipated
costs of the plans.
(5) Partnerships.--The Secretary and the Secretary of the
Interior shall seek to enter into agreements with volunteer and
nonprofit organizations, as appropriate, to facilitate the
completion and administration of the Trail.
(6) Effect.--Nothing in this subsection--
(A) provides any authority to acquire land or
interests in land for inclusion in the Trail beyond the
authorities provided for the Trail in the National
Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1241 et seq.), including
acquisition by eminent domain; or
(B) makes the acquisition of land or interests in
land for the Trail a priority over other land
acquisition authorizations.
(e) Withdrawal of Certain Bureau of Land Management Land, New
Mexico.--
(1) In general.--Subject to valid existing rights, the
Federal land described in paragraph (2) is withdrawn from all
forms of--
(A) location, entry, and patent under the mining
laws; and
(B) disposition under the mineral leasing, mineral
materials, and geothermal leasing laws.
(2) Description.--The Federal land referred to in
paragraphs (1) and (3) is the approximately 4,288 acres of land
administered by the Director of the Bureau of Land Management
and generally depicted as ``Tract A'', ``Tract B'', ``Tract
C'', and ``Tract D'' on the map entitled ``Placitas, New Mexico
Area Map'' and dated November 13, 2019.
(3) Surface estate.--
(A) In general.--Subject to the reservation of the
mineral estate under subparagraph (B), nothing in this
subsection prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from
conveying the surface estate of the Federal land
described in paragraph (2) in accordance with--
(i) the Federal Land Policy and Management
Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.); or
(ii) the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly
known as the ``Recreation and Public Purposes
Act'') (43 U.S.C. 869 et seq.).
(B) Mineral estate.--Any conveyance of the surface
estate of the Federal land described in paragraph (2)
shall require a reservation of the mineral estate to
the United States.

SEC. 1092. PLAN FOR DOMAIN AWARENESS AT THE SOUTHERN LAND BORDER.

(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Common operating picture.--The term ``common operating
picture'' means an integrated, interoperable, near-real-time
geospatial and temporal display and repository of multi-source
sensor, analytic, and operational data and intelligence
designed to improve situational awareness, deconfliction, and
coordinated response among participating agencies.
(2) Domain awareness.--The term ``domain awareness'' means
the aggregate understanding of activities, actors, and
conditions across the air, land, maritime, cyber, and space
domains relevant to border security.
(3) Southern land border.--The term ``southern land
border'' means the land border of the United States adjacent to
Mexico.
(b) Plan Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
develop and submit to the congressional defense committees a
plan for the Department of Defense to contribute to a common
operating picture to improve domain awareness at the southern
land border.
(2) Communication.--Not later than 60 days after developing
the plan required by paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense
shall transmit the plan to such interagency partners as the
Secretary considers appropriate.
(3) Elements.--The plan required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A description of the proposed architecture,
data sources (including Department of Defense and non-
Department of Defense sensors), technical standards for
interoperability, and cybersecurity and data protection
measures for the common operating picture described in
such paragraph.
(B) A description of the procedures and authorities
for data sharing.
(C) A concept of operations describing how a common
operating picture would support operational
coordination, deconfliction, and information sharing
among Federal, State, Tribal, local, and authorized
international partners.
(D) A phased implementation schedule with
milestones and timelines for operationalizing the
common operating picture at the southern land border,
including benchmarks for capability deployment and full
operational capability.
(E) An identification of resource requirements,
estimated costs, and funding sources, and a plan for
inclusion of requirements for the common operating
picture in the annual budget justification materials of
the Department of Defense.
(F) Plans for training, sustainment, and technical
support for users across participating agencies.
(G) Metrics and procedures for--
(i) assessing effectiveness; and
(ii) periodic review and continuous
improvement.
(4) Form.--The plan required by paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified
annex as necessary.

SEC. 1093. PROHIBITION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF ANY POLICY THAT ALTERS THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR CHAPLAINS TO DISPLAY VISIBLE OFFICER
RANK ON MILITARY UNIFORMS.

(a) Prohibition.--The Secretary of Defense may not implement any
policy that alters the requirements for chaplains to display visible
officer rank on military uniforms unless expressly authorized by an Act
of Congress.
(b) Requirement to Wear Officer Rank Insignia.--The Secretary of
Defense shall require chaplains serving in the Armed Forces to display
visible officer rank insignia on military uniforms in accordance with
the requirements applicable to commissioned officers of the Armed
Forces.
(c) Limitation on Funding.--None of the funds authorized be
appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be obligated
or expended to implement, administer, or enforce any policy that
removes or obscures the display of visible officer rank on the uniforms
of chaplains serving in the Armed Forces.

TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MATTERS

SEC. 1101. PREVAILING RATE DETERMINATIONS FOR DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE.

(a) In General.--Chapter 81 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 1599k. Prevailing rate determinations for defense industrial
base
``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of Defense, under the sole and
exclusive discretion of the Secretary, may establish the pay of
prevailing rate employees located at any defense industrial base
facility.
``(b) Factors.--Pay established under subsection (a) shall be based
on the Secretary's assessment of--
``(1) pay rates of private industry for substantially
similar work;
``(2) the cost of living in the geographic area of the
defense industrial base facility concerned; and
``(3) whether additional compensation is necessary to
incentivize recruitment and retention in a specific job at a
particular defense industrial base facility.
``(c) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Defense industrial base facility.--The term `defense
industrial base facility' has the meaning given that term in
section 2208(u)(3) of this title.
``(2) Prevailing rate employee.--The term `prevailing rate
employee' has the meaning given that term in section 5342 of
title 5.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of
chapter 81 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following
new item:

``1599k. Prevailing rate determinations for defense industrial base.''.

SEC. 1102. JOB GRADING SYSTEM FOR PREVAILING RATE EMPLOYEES AT DEFENSE
INDUSTRIAL BASE FACILITIES.

(a) In General.--Chapter 81 of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 1599k. Job grading system for prevailing rate employees at
defense industrial base facilities
``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, under the sole and
exclusive discretion of the Secretary, shall establish and maintain a
job grading system for positions to which subchapter IV of chapter 53
of title 5 applies that are located at any defense industrial base
facility.
``(b) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary
shall--
``(1) establish the basic occupational alignment and grade
structure or structures for the job grading system;
``(2) establish and define individual occupations and the
boundaries of each occupation;
``(3) establish job titles within occupations;
``(4) develop and publish job grading standards; and
``(5) provide a method to ensure consistency in the
application of job standards.
``(c) Defense Industrial Base Facility Defined.--In this section,
the term `defense industrial base facility' has the meaning given that
term in section 2208(u)(3) of this title.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of
chapter 81 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following
new item:

``1599k. Job grading system for prevailing rate employees at defense
industrial base facilities.''.

SEC. 1103. PROBATIONARY PERIOD FOR CIVILIAN PERSONNEL OF THE UNITED
STATES CYBER COMMAND.

Section 1599f(i) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Three-year'';
and
(2) by striking ``three years'' and inserting ``two
years''.

SEC. 1104. ENHANCED AUTHORITY FOR TRANSFERS BETWEEN CYBER EXCEPTED
SERVICE AND COMPETITIVE SERVICE.

Section 1643(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 1599f note) is
amended--
(1) by striking, ``military departments and Defense
Agencies concerned'' and inserting ``the Department of
Defense''; and
(2) by striking ``in such military departments and Defense
Agencies''.

SEC. 1105. REMOVAL OF DIRECT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES FROM PERSONNEL
LIMITATION ON THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.

Section 143(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``(including Direct Support Activities of that Office and the
Washington Headquarters Services of the Department of Defense)''.

SEC. 1106. PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF FUNDS FOR 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 2027 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. 1107. PROHIBITION ON THE USE OF FUNDS FOR CARRYING OUT CERTAIN
HIRING FREEZES, REDUCTIONS IN FORCE, AND HIRING DELAYS.

(a) In General.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by
this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 for the
Department of Defense may be used to--
(1) carry out a hiring freeze applicable to a covered
entity;
(2) carry out a reduction in force applicable to a covered
entity; or
(3) delay without cause the filling of a vacant Federal
civilian employee position in a covered entity.
(b) Covered Entity Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
entity'' means any entity financed through a working-capital fund
established under section 2208 of title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 1108. DISCLOSURE OF TELEWORK, REMOTE WORK, AND EXEMPTIONS FOR
RETURN-TO-IN-PERSON-WORK REQUIREMENTS IN DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS.

(a) In General.--Not later than June 1, 2027, the Secretary of
Defense, and the Secretaries of the military departments, shall ensure
that the disclosure of telework and remote work eligibility, and
exemptions for return-to-in-person-work requirements, is considered for
all announcements of vacant positions in the Department of Defense.
(b) Military Spouses.--The Secretary of Defense shall encourage all
agencies of the Department of Defense to consider, consistent with
merit system principles and mission requirements, the use of telework
and remote work flexibilities to support the employment of military
spouses.
(c) Briefing Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall brief the
Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives--
(1) not later than July 1, 2027, on--
(A) the implementation of this section; and
(B) the data collection mechanisms to ensure
successful tracking of such implementation; and
(2) annually, for three years thereafter, on--
(A) the implementation of this section; and
(B) how many vacancy announcements include the
disclosure described in subsection (a).

SEC. 1109. PILOT PROGRAM TO RETAIN HIGH-PERFORMING SUPERVISORS AND
MANAGERS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may establish a pilot
program under which the Secretary may award pay, bonus, or other
incentives to civilian supervisors and managers in the Department of
Defense, based on performance metrics established by the Secretary (in
this section referred to as the ``pilot program'').
(b) Duration.--The Secretary may carry out the pilot program during
the five-year period beginning on the date on which the Secretary
establishes the pilot program.
(c) Identification and Number of Positions.--The Secretary--
(1) shall identify the positions for which pay, bonus, or
other incentives may be awarded under the pilot program; and
(2) may award such pay, bonus, or other incentives for not
more than 250 positions at any time.
(d) Rates of Special Pay.--If so designated by the President under
section 5305(a)(1) of title 5, United States Code, the Secretary may
establish a rate for special pay under such section for positions under
the pilot program.
(e) Pay, Bonus, and Incentive Authorities.--In carrying out the
pilot program, the Secretary may use any pay, bonus, or incentive
authority available to the Secretary for the recruitment, employment,
and retention of civilian personnel within the Department of Defense.
(f) Reports.--
(1) Initial report.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the
following:
(A) The number of personnel expected to participate
in the pilot program.
(B) The criteria used to determine which personnel
will participate in the pilot program.
(C) The performance metrics used to determine which
personnel will receive pay, bonus, or other incentives.
(2) Annual reports.--One year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and each year thereafter until the pilot
program terminates, the Secretary shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the
following:
(A) An update on the information included in the
report required by paragraph (1).
(B) The pay rate used in carrying out the pilot
program, in aggregate and per position.
(C) The metrics by which the Secretary is
evaluating the continued performance of the personnel
participating in the pilot program.
(3) Appropriate congressional committees defined.--In this
subsection, the term ``appropriate congressional committees''
means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the
House of Representatives.

SEC. 1110. CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFICATION OF CERTAIN CHANGES TO CIVILIAN
WORKFORCE OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

Section 1597 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new subsection:
``(f) Congressional Notification of Certain Changes to Civilian
Workforce.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than 45 days before approving
any change to the civilian workforce of the Department of
Defense that will result in a loss of 50 or more full-time
civilian employees of the Department at any facility, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees written notification of such proposed change.
``(2) Elements.--Any notification submitted under paragraph
(1) shall include the following:
``(A) A description of the impact that the proposed
change will have on the ability to maintain the
missions of the facility.
``(B) A detailed accounting of the costs of
implementing the proposed change.
``(C) An assessment of the cost of, and time
necessary for, restoration of any lost capability to
meet future mission needs.''.

TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS

Subtitle A--Assistance and Training

SEC. 1201. AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO MILITARY FORCES OF
JORDAN.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense is authorized to provide
assistance (including training, equipment, logistics support, supplies,
stipends, services, and sustainment) to the military forces associated
with the Government of Jordan through December 31, 2027, for the
following purposes:
(1) Securing the territory of Jordan, including all
international borders of Jordan.
(2) Increasing stability in the Middle East region.
(3) Countering and degrading regional threats, including
threats posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, al-Qaeda
and associated and successor organizations, the Muslim
Brotherhood, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Iran, and
Iranian-backed proxy groups.
(4) Bolstering the capacity of the military forces
associated with the Government of Jordan and increasing
collaboration and interoperability among such military forces,
the United States Armed Forces, and the military forces of
allied and partner countries.
(b) Notice Before Provision of Assistance.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 15 days before the
Secretary intends to exercise the authority to provide
assistance under this section, the Secretary shall notify the
congressional defense committees in writing of such intent.
(2) Elements.--Each notification required by paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) The amount, type, and purpose of assistance to
be provided.
(B) An identification of the units of the military
forces associated with the Government of Jordan that
would receive such assistance.
(C) The goals and objectives of the provision of
such assistance.

SEC. 1202. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE DEFENSE INSTITUTION
CAPACITY BUILDING FOR FRIENDLY FOREIGN COUNTRIES.

Section 332 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(2), by inserting ``for the purposes
specified in subsection (b)(1)(A)'' before the period;
(2) in subsection (b)(1)(A)--
(A) by redesignating clauses (iii) and (iv) as
clauses (iv) and (v), respectively; and
(B) by inserting after clause (ii) the following
new clause (iii):
``(iii) enhancing the legal capacity of the
ministry or regional organization to undertake
and carry out institutional functions and
security missions--
``(I) in accordance with the law of
armed conflict; and
``(II) in a manner that respects
human rights and fundamental freedoms,
the rule of law, and civilian control
of the military;''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(d) Funding.--Funds made available to the Defense Security
Cooperation Agency and any other funds made available to the Department
of Defense for security cooperation programs and activities of the
Department of Defense may be used to carry out activities under
subsection (a) or (b).''.

SEC. 1203. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO BUILD CAPACITY.

Section 333(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
``(10) Disaster risk reduction or response operations.
``(11) Space domain awareness and space operations.
``(12) Foreign internal defense operations.''.

SEC. 1204. ABRAHAM ACCORDS DEFENSE COOPERATION INITIATIVE.

(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish an
initiative to bolster defense cooperation between the United States and
the militaries of covered countries, to be known as the ``United
States-Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Initiative''.
(b) Relationship to Existing Authorities.--The Initiative shall be
carried out pursuant to the authorities provided in title 10, United
States Code.
(c) Objectives.--The objectives of the Initiative shall include--
(1) deterring aggression by Iran and proxies of Iran in the
Middle East;
(2) coordination with the Comprehensive Security
Integration and Prosperity Agreement; and
(3) enhancing regional planning and cooperation among the
military forces of covered countries, particularly with respect
to long-term regional projects such as--
(A) counter-unmanned aircraft systems capabilities;
(B) ground-based air defenses;
(C) theater ballistic missiles and cruise missiles;
(D) intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
and tactical command and control;
(E) special operations forces development;
(F) joint air or naval military exercises; and
(G) any other military capability the Secretary
considers appropriate.
(d) Report.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report
setting forth--
(1) a strategy for achieving the objectives described in
subsection (c); and
(2) the amount of funding necessary to carry out the
Initiative.
(e) Sense of Congress on Matching Funds.--It is the sense of
Congress that the Secretary should seek to require each participating
covered country to contribute matching funds to the Initiative.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Abraham accords country.--The term ``Abraham Accords
country'' means--
(A) a country that is a signatory of the Abraham
Accords Declaration, done at Washington September 15,
2020; and
(B) any regional, Arab, or Muslim-majority country
that has sought to normalize relations with the State
of Israel since 2020.
(2) Initiative.--The term ``Initiative'' means the United
States-Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Initiative
established under subsection (a).

SEC. 1205. REDESIGNATION OF NAVAL SMALL CRAFT INSTRUCTION AND TECHNICAL
TRAINING SCHOOL AS SPECIAL BOAT TRAINING COMMAND.

Section 352 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``Naval Small Craft
Instruction and Technical Training School'' and inserting
``Special Boat Training Command'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``Naval Small Craft Instruction and
Technical Training School'' and inserting ``Special
Boat Training Command''; and
(B) by striking ``the `School''' and inserting
``the `Command''';
(3) in subsection (c), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``School'' and inserting ``Command'';
(4) in subsection (d), by striking ``School'' and inserting
``Command'';
(5) in subsection (e), by striking ``School'' each place it
appears and inserting ``Command''; and
(6) in subsection (f), by striking ``School'' and inserting
``Command''.

SEC. 1206. EXTENSION OF DEFENSE OPERATIONAL RESILIENCE INTERNATIONAL
COOPERATION PILOT PROGRAM.

Section 1212 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (10 U.S.C. 311 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by striking ``December 31, 2027''
and inserting ``December 31, 2032'';
(2) in subsection (d), by striking ``2027'' and inserting
``2032''; and
(3) in subsection (g), in the first sentence, by striking
``2027'' and inserting ``2032''.

SEC. 1207. FEASIBILITY REPORT ON MULTINATIONAL JUNGLE WARFARE EXERCISES
IN AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY OF UNITED STATES SOUTHERN
COMMAND.

(a) Study.--The Commander of the United States Southern Command
shall conduct a study on the feasibility and advisability of
establishing a program of recurring multinational jungle warfare
exercises with partner countries in South America.
(b) Elements.--The study required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of
establishing such a program, with a focus on the following
exercise purposes:
(A) To enhance interoperability between the United
States Armed Forces and the military forces of partner
countries in jungle and dense terrain environments.
(B) To improve combined capabilities in small-unit
tactics, reconnaissance, logistics, medical support,
and communications in austere jungle conditions.
(C) To strengthen regional partnerships and build
capacity among participating countries to counter
transnational threats, including illicit trafficking
and non-state armed groups.
(D) To support the readiness of the United States
Armed Forces for operations in tropical and jungle
environments.
(2) An identification of recommended invitees for such a
program, including partner countries in South America and any
additional ally or partner the Commander of the United States
Southern Command considers appropriate.
(3) Recommendations on locations within the area of
responsibility of the United States Southern Command that
should be considered for the conduct of exercises under such a
program, including host-country training areas in South
America, as agreed upon with participating countries.
(c) Coordination.--The Commander of the United States Southern
Command shall coordinate with the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary
of State, and the head of any other relevant Federal agency, as
appropriate, to consider whether a program of exercises under this
section would align with United States security cooperation objectives
in the Western Hemisphere.
(d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Commander of the United States Southern
Command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report
on the findings of the study required by subsection (a).

SEC. 1208. REDESIGNATION OF THE AFRICA CENTER FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES AS
THE JAMES M. INHOFE CENTER FOR AFRICA SECURITY STUDIES.

(a) In General.--The Department of Defense regional center for
security studies known as the Africa Center for Strategic Studies is
hereby redesignated as the ``James M. Inhofe Center for Africa Security
Studies''.
(b) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Reference to regional centers for strategic studies.--
Section 342(b)(2)(D) of title 10, United States Code, is
amended by striking ``Africa Center for Strategic Studies'' and
inserting ``James M. Inhofe Center for Africa Security
Studies''.
(2) Acceptance of gifts and donations.--Section
2611(a)(2)(D) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``Africa Center for Strategic Studies'' and inserting
``James M. Inhofe Center for Africa Security Studies''.
(3) Provision of certain assistance to sudan.--Section
1270A(b)(1) of the Sudan Democratic Transition, Accountability,
and Fiscal Transparency Act of 2020 (22 U.S.C. 10010(b)(1)) is
amended by striking ``Africa Center for Strategic Studies'' and
inserting ``James M. Inhofe Center for Africa Security
Studies''.
(c) References.--Any reference to the Department of Defense Africa
Center for Strategic Studies in any law, regulation, map, document,
record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a
reference to the James M. Inhofe Center for Africa Security Studies.

SEC. 1209. NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO DECREASE UNITED STATES ARMED
FORCES PRESENCE IN NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION
MEMBER COUNTRY.

(a) In General.--Not less than 120 days before decreasing the
permanent or rotational United States Armed Forces presence in a North
Atlantic Treaty Organization member country, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees an assessment of
North Atlantic Treaty Organization deterrence efforts, including a
description and evaluation of the following:
(1) Current United States force posture in North Atlantic
Treaty Organization member countries, and whether such force
posture maintains an adequate level of deterrence for such
countries.
(2) Allied military force posture in each country on the
eastern flank of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
(3) The manner in which decreasing the United States Armed
Forces presence, as of the date of the enactment of this Act,
will change the overall deterrence posture of the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization.
(4) Consultations with North Atlantic Treaty Organization
allies regarding efforts to identify and backfill, or otherwise
mitigate, the capability gap resulting from the proposed
decrease in the permanent or rotational United States Armed
Forces presence in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
member country concerned.
(b) Applicability.--Subsection (a) shall not apply in the event
that the President--
(1) identifies a need for an immediate use of military
force that necessitates decreasing the permanent or rotational
United States Armed Forces presence in a North Atlantic Treaty
Organization member country; and
(2) delivers a War Powers Report to Congress as outlined in
section 4(a) of the War Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1543(a)).

Subtitle B--Matters Relating to the Middle East

SEC. 1211. ASSISTANCE TO LEBANESE ARMED FORCES FOR COUNTERING HEZBOLLAH
AND OTHER TERRORIST GROUPS.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense is authorized to provide
assistance for training, equipment, and sustainment to vetted divisions
of the Lebanese Armed Forces for purposes of--
(1) taking meaningful steps to prevent Hezbollah, the
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, al-Qaeda, the Muslim
Brotherhood, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and all United
States-designated terrorist organizations in the territory of
Lebanon from carrying out any attacks, operations, or hostile
activities against United States interests and the interests of
allies and partners of the United States; and
(2) bolstering the capacity of the Lebanese Armed Forces to
disarm Hezbollah completely.
(b) Prioritization.--In allocating the funds authorized to be
appropriated for the provision of assistance under this section, the
Secretary shall prioritize the training and equipping of appropriately
vetted special operations units and associated enabling forces of the
Lebanese Armed Forces.
(c) Availability of Funds.--The total amount of funds used to
provide assistance under subsection (a) may not exceed $36,000,000.
(d) Notice Before Provision of Assistance.--Of the funds authorized
to be appropriated for the Counter-ISIS Train and Equip Fund, as
specified in the funding table in section 4501, not more than five
percent of such funds shall be obligated until the date on which the
Secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees that--
(1) the Government of Lebanon has declared Hezbollah's
military activities illegal;
(2) the Lebanese Armed Forces are acting in accordance with
the goal of disarming Hezbollah completely;
(3) the Lebanese Armed Forces are actively denying efforts,
including by the Government of Iran, to send weapons, supplies,
and financial support to Hezbollah;
(4) the Lebanese Armed Forces are acting to prevent
Hezbollah from threatening or attacking the neighboring
countries of Lebanon; and
(5) the commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces is following
and implementing directives of the Government of Lebanon
regarding--
(A) the establishment of a monopoly of force within
Lebanon; and
(B) the disarmament of Hezbollah.
(e) Quarterly Reports.--
(1) In general.--Not later than March 31, 2027, and every
90 days thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that contains the
following:
(A) An explanation of the vetting process used by
the Department of Defense to ensure the commitment of
recipients of assistance under subsection (a) to the
goals set forth in subsection (d).
(B) An assessment of the willingness and capacity
of the Lebanese Armed Forces to confront and disarm
Hezbollah.
(C) An assessment of the willingness and capacity
of special operations units of the Lebanese Armed
Forces to confront and disarm Hezbollah.
(D) An assessment of any significant gaps in the
capability of special operations units of the Lebanese
Armed Forces to confront and disarm Hezbollah, if any,
and a plan to close any such gaps, including metrics
over time and an identification of required training
and equipment.
(E) For the preceding quarter--
(i) information on the number and type of
weapons the Lebanese Armed Forces have seized
from Hezbollah;
(ii) an assessment of the extent to which
actions taken by the Lebanese Armed Forces
against Hezbollah have degraded the
capabilities of Hezbollah; and
(iii) an assessment of the extent to which
Iran has been able to maintain its support for
Hezbollah.
(F) An assessment of the threat posed by Hezbollah
to Israel and Syria, and whether such threat has
increased or decreased, as compared to the preceding
quarter.
(G) The number of personnel of the Lebanese Armed
Forces who have been deployed in the counter-Hezbollah
mission, and an assessment of whether the Lebanese
Armed Forces have deployed sufficient troops to support
such mission.
(H) The number of special forces personnel
recruited into the Lebanese Armed Forces and the
confessional religious makeup of such forces.
(I) With respect to the provision of assistance
under this section to such special forces personnel--
(i) the type and amount of training
provided;
(ii) a description of the equipment
provided; and
(iii) the number of training exercises
conducted.
(J) Any other information the Secretary considers
appropriate.
(2) Form.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified
annex.
(f) Suspension of Department of Defense Support to Lebanese Armed
Forces.--
(1) In general.--If the Secretary determines, in any of the
quarterly reports required by subsection (e), that the Lebanese
Armed Forces has the capability to make progress in confronting
and disarming Hezbollah, but is unwilling to do so, or that the
Lebanese Armed Forces is not acting against Hezbollah
commensurate with the capabilities of the Lebanese Armed
Forces, the Secretary shall--
(A) suspend the provision of Department of Defense
support to the Lebanese Armed Forces; and
(B) not later than five business days after making
such a determination, notify the congressional defense
committees of the determination.
(2) Inapplicability.--A suspension under paragraph (1)
shall not apply to assistance provided under section 333 of
title 10, United States Code.
(g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed
to constitute a specific statutory authorization for the introduction
of United States Armed Forces into hostilities or into situations in
which hostilities are clearly indicated by the circumstances.
(h) Termination.--The authority to provide assistance under this
section shall cease to have effect on December 31, 2027.

SEC. 1212. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF CERTAIN
COALITION NATIONS FOR SUPPORT PROVIDED TO UNITED STATES
MILITARY OPERATIONS.

Section 1233 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181; 122 Stat. 393) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on
December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``beginning on October 1,
2026, and ending on December 31, 2028''; and
(2) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``beginning on
October 1, 2025, and ending on December 31, 2026'' and
inserting ``beginning on October 1, 2026, and ending on
December 31, 2028''.

SEC. 1213. 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)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by
striking ``December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``December
31, 2027''; and
(B) in paragraph (4), in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by striking ``Islamic State of Iraq
and Syria'';
(2) by redesignating subsections (b) through (n) as
subsections (c) through (o), respectively;
(3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new
subsection (b):
``(b) Limitation on Use of Funds.--None of the funds authorized to
be appropriated to carry out this section may be expended for
cooperation with the Government of Syria until the date on which the
Secretary of Defense certifies to the congressional defense committees
that the Government of Syria has taken credible steps--
``(1) to remove all foreign fighters and jihadists from the
military forces of Syria and from other services of the
Government of Syria;
``(2) to disarm all foreign fighters and jihadists who
remain in Syria;
``(3) to implement a system to monitor foreign fighters and
jihadists so as to prevent attacks on the United States and
allies and partners of the United States, including the
Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces;
``(4) with respect to individuals who pose a threat to the
security of the United States or the security of allies and
partners of the United States, to prohibit the issuance of
visas, passports, travel permits, or other legal documents for
purposes of entry into Syria;
``(5) to counter al-Qaeda and associated and successor
groups;
``(6) to prevent members and leaders of al-Qaeda and
associated and successor groups from entering or remaining in
Syria, with the aim of preventing such individuals and
organizations from launching external attacks on the United
States and allies and partners of the United States;
``(7) to implement a system to fairly integrate into the
military forces of Syria the Syrian Defense Forces, which have
been long-time partners of the United States in countering the
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria; and
``(8) to prevent attacks and violence against the Kurds and
Druze of Syria.'';
(4) in subsection (d), as redesignated, by striking
``subsection (b)'' and inserting ``subsection (c)''; and
(5) in subsection (e)(2)(J), as redesignated, in the matter
preceding clause (i), by striking ``Islamic State of Iraq and
Syria''.

SEC. 1214. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE
ASSISTANCE TO COUNTER THE ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ AND
SYRIA.

Section 1236 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ``Buck'' McKeon
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law
113-291; 128 Stat. 3558) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)--
(i) by inserting ``equipment and training
to counter threats from unmanned aerial
systems,'' after ``$6,000,000,''; and
(ii) by striking ``December 31, 2026'' and
all that follows through ``Defending'' in
paragraph (1) and inserting ``December 31, 2027
for defending''; and
(B) by striking paragraph (2);
(2) by redesignating subsections (b), (c), and (e) through
(o) as subsections (d), (e), and (f) through (p), respectively;
(3) by inserting after subsection (a) the following new
subsections (b) and (c):
``(b) Certification.--
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (3), of
the funds authorized to be appropriated under this section, not
more than 25 percent of such funds may be obligated or expended
until the date on which the Secretary of Defense certifies to
the appropriate congressional committees that the Government of
Iraq has taken credible steps--
``(A) to prevent attacks by Iran, Iranian-linked
proxy groups, and Iranian-backed Shia militia groups
against--
``(i) United States forces, facilities, and
interests in Iraq; and
``(ii) allies and partners of the United
States in Iraq, including such allies and
partners in the Kurdistan region of Iraq;
``(B) to investigate and hold accountable any Iraqi
who participates in such attacks; and
``(C) to gain further operational control over
Iran-backed Shia militia groups under the control of
the Iraqi Security Forces, with the Prime Minister of
Iraq as the commander in chief, in order to end Iran's
financial support to and control over such militia
groups.
``(2) Determination.--In the event that the Secretary of
Defense is unable to make the certification described in
paragraph (1) because the Government of Iraq has not taken
credible steps with respect to an action described in any of
subparagraphs (A) through (C) of that paragraph, the Secretary
may--
``(A) submit to the appropriate congressional
committees a plan to provide direct defensive support
to Kurdish Peshmerga forces; and
``(B) not earlier than five business days after the
date on which the appropriate congressional committees
receive such plan, commence implementation of the plan.
``(3) Applicability.--The limitation on use of funds and
the certification requirement under paragraph (1) shall not
apply to funds authorized to be appropriated for the Iraqi
Counter Terrorism Service or Kurdish Peshmerga forces.
``(c) Funds for Kurdish Peshmerga Forces.--Of the funds authorized
to be appropriated to carry out subsection (a), not less than 50
percent of such funds shall be directed toward provision of assistance
to Kurdish Peshmerga forces.'';
(4) in subsection (e), as redesignated, in the matter
preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``subsection (b)(1)(A)''
and inserting ``subsection (d)(1)(A)'';
(5) in subsection (j), as redesignated--
(A) in paragraph (1)(C)(i), by striking
``subsection (k)(2)'' and inserting ``subsection
(l)(2)'';
(B) by striking paragraph (2); and
(C) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph
(2);
(6) in subsection (l), as redesignated--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraph (D);
and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (A)--
(I) by striking ``and enhance'' and
inserting ``or enhance''; and
(II) by striking ``supporting
international coalition efforts'' and
inserting ``defending'';
(ii) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking
``subsection (i)(1)(C)'' and inserting
``subsection (j)(1)(C)''; and
(iii) in subparagraph (C), by striking
``subsection (j)'' and inserting ``subsection
(k)''; and
(7) in subsection (o)(6), as redesignated, by striking
``December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2027''.

SEC. 1215. MODIFICATION OF UNITED STATES-ISRAEL SUBTERRANEAN OPERATIONS
COOPERATION.

Section 1279 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 22 U.S.C. 8606 note) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``anti-tunnel'' and
inserting ``subterranean operations'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Anti-
tunnel'' and inserting ``Subterranean Operations''; and
(B) in paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by
inserting ``and subterranean operations'' after ``anti-
tunnel''; and
(3) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), in the first sentence, by
inserting ``and subterranean operations'' after ``anti-
tunnel'';
(B) in paragraph (3)(B), by inserting ``and
subterranean operations'' after ``anti-tunnel''; and
(C) in paragraph (4), by striking ``$80,000,000''
and inserting ``$100,000,000''.

SEC. 1216. MODIFICATION OF UNITED STATES-ISRAEL COOPERATION TO COUNTER
UNMANNED SYSTEMS IN ALL WARFIGHTING DOMAINS.

Section 1278(b)(4) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2020 (22 U.S.C. 8606 note) is amended by striking
``$70,000,000'' and inserting ``$100,000,000''.

SEC. 1217. UNITED STATES-ISRAEL FRAMEWORK FOR UPGRADED TECHNOLOGIES,
UNIFIED RESEARCH, AND ENHANCED SECURITY (FUTURES) ACT OF
2026.

(a) Establishment of the United States-Israel Defense Technology
Cooperation Initiative.--
(1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense, in
consultation with the Minister of Defense of Israel, shall
establish a cooperative initiative, to be known as the ``United
States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative'', to
expand and accelerate bilateral defense technology research,
development, testing, evaluation, coordination, and industrial
cooperation by--
(A) identifying jointly developed or Israeli-origin
technologies with operational utility for integration
into United States systems and programs of record;
(B) conducting collaborative research initiatives
involving government, private sector, and academic
institutions in the United States and Israel, in a
manner that protects sensitive technology and
information and the national security interests of the
United States and Israel;
(C) facilitating the transition of technologies
from research and development into procurement and
acquisition pathways;
(D) establishing frameworks for joint ventures,
licensing agreements, and United States-based co-
production or manufacturing partnerships with Israeli
industry;
(E) coordinating with relevant Department of
Defense components, including the Irregular Warfare
Technical Support Directorate, capability development
and innovation divisions, the Defense Innovation Unit,
the United States-Israel Operations Technology Working
Group, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency,
the Missile Defense Agency and United States Space
Command, and the military services, to align efforts
and avoid duplication; and
(F) promoting joint training exercises and
information-sharing mechanisms to enhance operational
readiness to deploy jointly developed technologies.
(2) Initiative domains.--The Initiative shall be carried
out through cooperative efforts in domains such as the
following:
(A) Counter-Unmanned Systems including aerial,
maritime, and ground platforms.
(B) Anti-tunneling and subterranean threats.
(C) Missile and air defense technologies, including
Golden Dome for America.
(D) Artificial intelligence, quantum, machine
learning, and autonomous systems.
(E) Directed energy and advanced sensing.
(F) Cyber defense, electronic warfare, and digital
resilience.
(G) Biotechnology, biomanufacturing, and medical
defense.
(H) Network integration, data fusion, and contested
logistics.
(I) Defense industrial base cooperation,
manufacturing, and co-production.
(J) Other emerging technologies to address medium-
or long-term threats as jointly agreed to by the United
States and Israel.
(b) Reporting.--
(1) Interim progress update.--Not later than 180 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall provide to the congressional defense committees an
interim briefing or written update describing--
(A) steps taken to stand up the Initiative;
(B) early coordination with Israeli counterparts;
(C) initial technology areas identified for
accelerated cooperation and technologies with
operational utility for integration into United States
systems and programs of record;
(D) Department of Defense components designated to
lead implementation;
(E) any early transition, prototyping, or
integration activities initiated during the period
covered by the update; and
(F) any co-production agreements successfully
negotiated, including production locations and cost-
sharing arrangements.
(2) Annual report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on implementation of the program
established under this section. Each such report shall
include--
(A) a description of activities conducted under the
program;
(B) an assessment of progress made in advancing
shared national security interests;
(C) an assessment of the program's collaboration
with other relevant Department programs, including the
United States-Israel operations-technology working
group and United States-Israel cooperative programs run
by the capability development and innovation division
and the irregular warfare technical support
directorate;
(D) a description of technologies transitioned into
United States acquisition programs or fielded systems;
(E) a description of partnerships established with
United States and Israeli industry, including
production locations and cost-sharing arrangements; and
(F) recommendations for future priorities and
assessment of resource needs, including further
authorities necessary to promote the long-term
integration of joint capabilities between the United
States and Israel.
(3) Form.--Each report required under paragraph (2) shall
be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified
annex.
(4) Public transparency.--The Secretary of Defense shall
make available on a publicly accessible website of the
Department of Defense periodic, unclassified updates, to the
maximum extent practicable, on activities conducted under the
Initiative, including a description of how these activities
contribute to American technological and military supremacy and
bolster the United States defense industrial base. Such updates
shall be made in a manner that ensures that classified
information or other information that would compromise
operational security, export controls, or sensitive technology
are not released.

Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Europe and the Russian Federation

SEC. 1221. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS RELATING
TO SOVEREIGNTY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION OVER
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TERRITORY OF UKRAINE.

Section 1245(a) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat.
2847) is amended by striking ``or 2026'' and inserting ``2026, or
2027''.

SEC. 1222. OVERSIGHT OF UNITED STATES MILITARY POSTURE IN EUROPE.

(a) Prohibition on Use of Funds.--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 congressional defense committees the
certification described in subsection (b) and the applicable assessment
described in subsection (c), none of the amounts authorized to be
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year
2027 may be obligated or expended--
(1) to reduce the total number of members of the Armed
Forces permanently stationed in or deployed to the area of
responsibility of the United States European Command to below
76,000 for longer than a 45-day period;
(2) to divest, consolidate, or otherwise return to a host
country any parcel of land or facility located on real property
under the jurisdiction of the United States European Command as
of June 1, 2025;
(3) to divest, redeploy, withdraw, or otherwise permanently
move out of the area of responsibility of the United States
European Command any Department of Defense equipment or
physical property with an initial purchase value of more than
$500,000 and positioned in such area of responsibility as of
June 1, 2025; or
(4) to relinquish the role of the Commander of the United
States European Command as North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
(b) Certification Described.--The certification described in this
subsection is a certification that a proposed action described in any
of paragraphs (1) through (4) of subsection (a)--
(1) is in the national security interest of the United
States; and
(2) is being undertaken only after appropriate
consultations with all North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(NATO) allies and relevant non-NATO partners.
(c) Assessment Described.--
(1) In general.--An assessment described in this subsection
is the following:
(A) In the case of a proposed action described in
any of paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a)--
(i) an analysis of the impact of such an
action on--
(I) the security of the United
States;
(II) the ability of the Armed
Forces to provide forward defense of
the United States;
(III) NATO's defense and deterrent
posture against current and future
Russian aggression, as well as the
security of NATO as a whole; and
(IV) the ability of the United
States to meet national NATO capability
targets, commitments to the NATO Force
Model, regional and theater campaign
plans, and other warfighting
requirements;
(ii) an analysis of the impact of such an
action on the ability of the Armed Forces to
execute contingency plans of the Department of
Defense, including those in the area of
responsibility of United States European
Command or in support of operations and crisis
response in the areas of responsibility of the
United States Central Command and the United
States Africa Command;
(iii) a description of the specific
requirements being prioritized that necessitate
such an action;
(iv) a detailed analysis of the costs, as a
result of such an action, for relocation of
personnel, equipment, and associated
infrastructure;
(v) an analysis of the impact of such an
action on military training and major military
exercises, including on interoperability and
joint activities with NATO allies and partners;
(vi) a description of consultations
regarding such an action with each NATO ally
and all relevant non-NATO partners;
(vii) an assessment of the impact of such
an action on the credibility of United States
extended deterrence commitments to NATO allies
and the potential for nuclear proliferation in
the European theater;
(viii) an assessment of the impact of such
an action on transatlantic cooperation to deter
potential threats from the People's Republic of
China; and
(ix) with respect to an assessment under
this subparagraph relating to a proposed action
described in subsection (a)(1), an articulation
of the plan, generated in coordination with
NATO allies, to ensure that other members of
NATO have available capabilities and capacity
to assume the roles and responsibilities of the
United States Armed Forces to be withdrawn as a
result of such action.
(B) In the case of a proposed action described in
paragraph (4) of subsection (a)--
(i) an explanation of the role of United
States nuclear weapons in supporting NATO
operations and activities following such
action, including changes to command and
control relationships and adjustments to the
United States nuclear posture;
(ii) a description of consultations
regarding such action with all NATO allies and
relevant non-NATO partners, including through
the Nuclear Planning Group of NATO;
(iii) an assessment of the impact of such
action on the effectiveness of NATO nuclear
deterrence;
(iv) a risk assessment of--
(I) the nuclear capabilities of
NATO allies; and
(II) the potential for nuclear
proliferation in Europe; and
(v) a risk assessment of--
(I) the capability and capacity of
nuclear-armed NATO allies to
effectively deter and, if necessary,
defeat likely adversaries in the
nuclear domain absent a United States
commander serving in the role of North
Atlantic Treaty Organization Supreme
Allied Commander Europe;
(II) changes to be made to existing
United States contingency plans if
other NATO member countries with
nuclear capabilities were to provide
extended nuclear deterrence to NATO;
and
(III) the impact of such provision
of extended nuclear deterrence on
United States nuclear posture and
deterrence planning requirements.
(2) Coordination required.--In independently conducting the
assessments described in clauses (iv) and (v) of paragraph
(1)(B) with respect to a proposed action described in
subsection (a)(4), the Secretary of Defense shall coordinate
such assessment--
(A) with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
with respect to the independent risk assessment
described in such clause (iv); and
(B) with the Commander of the United States
Strategic Command, with respect to the independent
assessment described in such clause (v).
(d) Form.--
(1) Certification.--The certification described in
subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form.
(2) Assessment.--The assessment described in subsection (c)
shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a
classified annex.
(3) Prohibition on modification.--Any assessment required
under this section shall be submitted to the congressional
defense committees without modification or alteration.
(e) Sunset.--The limitation under subsection (a) shall terminate on
December 31, 2028.

SEC. 1223. INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall provide
intelligence support, including information, intelligence, and imagery
collection authorized under title 10, United States Code, to the
Government of Ukraine for the purpose of supporting military operations
of the Government of Ukraine that are intended to defend and retake the
territory of Ukraine.
(b) Territory of Ukraine Defined.--In this section, the term
``territory of Ukraine'' includes all territory internationally
recognized to be the sovereign territory of Ukraine, including Crimea
and the territory the Russian Federation claims to have annexed in
Kherson Oblast, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Donetsk Oblast, and Luhansk
Oblast.

SEC. 1224. UNITED STATES-UKRAINE STRATEGIC DEFENSE INNOVATION WORKING
GROUP.

(a) Establishment.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Secretary of State, shall seek to engage
with relevant stakeholders in Ukraine to establish a United
States-Ukraine Strategic Defense Innovation Working Group
(referred to in this section as the ``Working Group'') to
explore--
(A) pathways for the co-development, co-production,
acquisition, and transfer of covered systems;
(B) the development of related mutual technology
transfer frameworks; and
(C) the mutual transmission of unmanned aerial
systems expertise.
(2) Composition.--
(A) Co-chairs.--The Working Group shall be co-
chaired by the following:
(i) The Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment.
(ii) The Director of the Defense Innovation
Unit.
(iii) The Director of the Joint Interagency
Task Force 401.
(B) Additional department of defense
participants.--The Working Group shall include
participation by representatives of the following:
(i) The Under Secretary of Defense for
Policy.
(ii) The United States Special Operations
Command.
(iii) Any other representative of the
Department of Defense the Secretary of Defense
considers appropriate.
(C) Other participants.--The Secretary of Defense
shall seek the participation in the Working Group of
representatives of the following:
(i) The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
(ii) The military forces of Ukraine.
(iii) The Brave1 Defense Tech Cluster.
(iv) The North Atlantic Treaty
Organization-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training,
and Education Center.
(v) Any other entity mutually agreed upon
by the Secretary of Defense and the Minister of
Defense of Ukraine.
(b) Duties and Responsibilities.--
(1) In general.-- The co-chairs of the Working Group shall
be responsible for engaging with the other participants in the
Working Group--
(A) to systematically analyze and apply lessons
learned from the methodologies employed by the military
forces of Ukraine and the domestic defense industrial
base of Ukraine to accelerate the development,
production, and fielding of covered systems;
(B) to identify the Ukraine-designed covered
systems that--
(i) have demonstrated high operational
utility in active combat; and
(ii) offer strategic capability
enhancements for the United States Armed
Forces;
(C) to provide recommendations to expand and
improve incorporation of Ukraine-designed covered
systems into Department of Defense programs, including
Blue UAS, the Drone Dominance Program, and service
acquisition programs;
(D) to develop defense trade foundational
agreements between the United States and Ukraine,
including--
(i) a mutual technology transfer framework,
which shall include--
(I) mutual data exchange protocols
to facilitate the secure sharing of
relevant battlefield and military
information, such as telemetry data and
other electronic warfare signal
profiles; and
(II) joint intellectual property
ownership frameworks that--
(aa) protect the background
intellectual property of all
participants; and
(bb) facilitate the co-
development and co-production
of Ukraine-designed covered
systems; and
(ii) a memorandum of understanding on
reciprocal defense procurement; and
(E) to assess the feasibility of testing United
States-manufactured covered systems in Ukraine,
including by deploying United States-manufactured
covered systems to operational units of Ukraine for
evaluation and use in active combat scenarios.
(2) Meetings.--The Working Group shall convene not less
frequently than once every 120 days, with meeting frequency
determined by the co-chairs, in consultation with the other
participants in the Working Group.
(c) Prioritization of Ukraine-designed Covered Systems.--
(1) In general.--The co-chairs of the Working Group shall
prioritize the Ukraine-designed covered systems identified
under subsection (b)(1)(B) for co-development, co-production,
and acquisition, including by--
(A) analyzing the extent to which Ukraine-designed
covered systems meet existing statutory requirements
with respect to fielding;
(B) identifying authorities that may be used to
accelerate the establishment and approval of joint
ventures, cooperative production agreements, or
licensed production agreements involving the Department
of Defense and the military forces of Ukraine;
(C) identifying authorities that may be used to
accelerate procurement pathways for Ukraine-designed
covered systems;
(D) conducting a detailed supply chain assessment
of the components and inputs that would be used in the
co-production of Ukraine-designed covered systems;
(E) identifying the costs associated with co-
developing and co-producing Ukraine-designed covered
systems in the United States; and
(F) identifying the steps necessary to produce
Ukraine-designed covered systems at scale in the United
States.
(2) Unmanned aerial systems expertise.--In addition to co-
development, co-production, and acquisition, the Working Group
shall also focus on--
(A) the mutual transmission of--
(i) best practices for the rapid
development, cost-effective production, and
fielding of unmanned aerial systems and
counter-unmanned aerial systems;
(ii) the tactics, techniques, and
procedures that enable successful battlefield
employment of offensive and defensive unmanned
aerial systems; and
(iii) best practices with respect to force
protection from unmanned aerial systems and the
defense of fixed targets from unmanned aerial
systems;
(B) the transmission of lessons learned in Ukraine
to the unmanned aerial systems and counter-unmanned
aerial systems program of the Department of the Army;
and
(C) the transmission of lessons learned through the
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 to the military forces
of Ukraine.
(3) Remediation pathway.--With respect to Ukraine-designed
covered systems identified under subsection (b)(1)(B) that do
not meet existing statutory requirements with respect to
fielding, the Working Group shall explore alternative pathways
for the fielding of such covered systems, including through--
(A) Army Drone Industrial Base Programs;
(B) the UAS Marketplace; and
(C) Drone Dominance.
(d) Reports and Briefings.--
(1) Initial strategy and action plan.--Not later than 120
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Working
Group shall provide the congressional defense committees with a
briefing on the initial strategy for the co-development, co-
production, and acquisition of Ukraine-designed covered
systems.
(2) Semiannual updates.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date on which the briefing required by paragraph (1) is
provided, and every 180 days thereafter until the date
on which the Working Group terminates, the Working
Group shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the progress of the Working
Group.
(B) Elements.--Each report required by subparagraph
(A) shall, to the maximum extent practicable, include,
for the preceding 180-day period, the following:
(i) A list of Ukraine-designed covered
systems identified for prioritization,
including the current status of such covered
systems with respect to technical and legal
evaluation, certification, and integration with
existing United States force posture and
operational needs.
(ii) A detailed list of specific fast-track
acquisition or waiver authorities that may be
used to accelerate the co-development, co-
production, or acquisition of Ukraine-designed
covered systems.
(iii) A supply chain analysis of the
sourcing of inputs and component parts to
eliminate dependence on countries of concern,
such as the Russian Federation, the People's
Republic of China, Iran, and the Democratic
People's Republic of Korea.
(iv) A comprehensive framework to
facilitate the transition of prioritized
Ukraine-designed covered systems from
identification to co-development and co-
production at scale, including an assessment of
the feasibility of using the following for such
purpose:
(I) Joint ventures.
(II) Cooperative production
agreements.
(III) Licensed production
agreements.
(v) A detailed description of intellectual
property ownership frameworks that could be
used to facilitate the co-development and co-
production of prioritized Ukraine-designed
covered systems.
(vi) A description of any specific
regulatory, legal, or policy barriers that
hinder the establishment of joint ventures,
cooperative production agreements, or licensed
production agreements.
(vii) A description of any regulatory,
export-control, or certification barriers that
impede the acquisition of Ukraine-designed
covered systems.
(C) Form.--Each report required by subparagraph (A)
shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include
a classified annex.
(e) Termination.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Working
Group shall terminate on the date that is five years after the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) One-year extension.--The Working Group may continue in
effect until the date that is six years after the date of the
enactment of this Act if the Secretary of Defense--
(A) determines that a one-year extension is
beneficial to United States security interests; and
(B) submits to the congressional defense committees
a written justification for such an extension.
(f) Covered System Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
system'' means--
(1) an unmanned system that--
(A) is designed for a limited number of missions;
(B) is expendable in high-threat environments; and
(C) is characterized by a low per-unit cost,
relative to the value of the targets the unmanned
system is designed to engage; and
(2) includes--
(A) the enabling software and hardware of such an
unmanned system;
(B) unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned underwater
vehicles, and unmanned surface vehicles;
(C) capabilities to counter unmanned systems,
including early warning systems, jamming systems, and
interceptors; and
(D) command and control architecture, including
software and hardware, to enable the integrated,
secure, and resilient operation of unmanned systems and
capabilities to counter unmanned systems.

SEC. 1225. NOTIFICATION OF GRAY ZONE ACTIVITIES BY THE RUSSIAN
FEDERATION AGAINST NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION
ALLIES.

(a) In General.--Not later than seven days after the date on which
the Secretary of Defense is made aware of any gray zone activities
known or reasonably suspected to have been carried out by the Russian
Federation against a North Atlantic Treaty Organization ally, the
Secretary shall notify the appropriate committees of Congress of such
activities.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term
``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the
Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives.
(2) Gray zone activities.--The term ``gray zone
activities'' has the meaning given such term in the document of
the National Intelligence Council entitled ``Updated IC Gray
Zone Lexicon: Key Terms and Definitions'', issued in July 2024
in response to section 825(c) of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2022 (Public Law 117-30; 136 Stat. 1028; 50
U.S.C. 3316c note).

SEC. 1226. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF UKRAINE SECURITY ASSISTANCE
INITIATIVE.

Section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 129 Stat. 1068) is amended--
(1) in subsection (f)(12), by striking ``$400,000,000'' and
inserting ``$750,000,000'';
(2) in subsection (h), by striking ``December 31, 2029''
and inserting ``December 31, 2030''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(l) Foreign Contributions.--
``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of
law, for fiscal year 2027 and each fiscal year thereafter, the
Secretary of Defense may use contributions, including money,
personal property, and services, from foreign governments or
other entities to provide assistance under the authority of
this section.
``(2) Use of contributions.--
``(A) In general.--Such contributions shall be
available to the Secretary of Defense, with the
concurrence of the Secretary of State--
``(i) to provide additional assistance
authorized under subsection (a);
``(ii) for the replacement of any weapons
or articles provided to entities described in
subparagraphs (A) and (B) of subsection (a)(1)
from the inventory of the United States; and
``(iii) to recover or dispose of equipment
previously provided to such entities.
``(B) Limitation.--Use of such contributions for
the replacement of weapons under subparagraph (A)(ii)
shall be limited to the replacement of weapons or
articles with respect to which initial notification was
provided to Congress after July 14, 2025.
``(3) Unused contributions.--Not later than seven days
before the date on which the authority provided by this section
terminates, the Secretary of Defense shall report to the
congressional defense committees any contribution originating
from a foreign government or other entity intended to provide
assistance under this section that is not expended for such
purpose before such date of termination.''.

SEC. 1227. SYNCHRONIZATION OF DEFENSE READINESS WITH NORTH ATLANTIC
TREATY ORGANIZATION ALLIES.

(a) Report Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter through 2034, the
Commander of the United States European Command shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report that includes the following:
(1) An evaluation of allied progress toward meeting the
target of spending 3.5 percent of gross domestic product on
core defense-related priorities by 2035, as agreed to at the
2025 North Atlantic Treaty Organization Summit in The Hague.
(2) A description of United States and allied forces
available to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe under the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Force Model, including--
(A) a description of--
(i) any change made during the preceding
year to the United States forces available to
the Supreme Allied Commander Europe under such
Force Model; and
(ii) any significant change in the security
environment that may require changes to force
requirements; and
(B) an analysis of the risk any such change poses
to the ability of the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization to fulfill deterrence and defense mission
requirements.
(3) A description of any change to the operational
readiness of the United States and allied forces available to
the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, including a description
of--
(A) the criteria used to determine the readiness of
a unit; and
(B) the data underpinning the assessment of the
Commander of the United States European Command with
respect to the readiness of such forces.
(4) A description of North Atlantic Treaty Organization
exercises and the accompanying metrics used to validate the
readiness of forces.
(5) An evaluation of allied progress toward implementing
North Atlantic Treaty Organization capability targets and a
description of any priority capability shortfalls, including
any change to such progress.
(6) A list of critical capabilities required to execute the
regional plans of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which
capabilities are largely or wholly provided by the United
States, and a description of any United States efforts to
support and synchronize with fellow North Atlantic Treaty
Organization allies to develop or procure such capabilities or
similar capabilities, including any change to the availability
of such capabilities.
(7) In each subsequent report submitted under this
subsection--
(A) a description of any change to the United
States forces available to the Supreme Allied Commander
Europe under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Force Model in the 90 days preceding the date on which
the report is submitted; and
(B) an analysis of the risk any such change poses
to the ability of the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization to fulfill deterrence and defense mission
requirements.
(8) In the case of any change described in accordance with
paragraph (2) or (3), an assessment of whether Europe has the
force structure, readiness levels, and enabling capabilities to
assume responsibility for any decrease in United States forces
available to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe under the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Force Model.
(9) An assessment of the deterrence and defense posture of
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on the alliance's
eastern flank, including--
(A) a description of United States military force
posture in each country on the eastern flank, including
any changes to United States forces in Europe during
the 90-day period preceding the submission of the
report;
(B) a description of allied military force posture
in each country on the eastern flank;
(C) an evaluation of the capacity of United States
and allied forces to reinforce the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization's eastern flank in the event of a
conflict;
(D) an identification of any obstacle that could
delay such reinforcement, including the status of pre-
positioned United States materiel in Europe, and an
evaluation of the manner in which such obstacles could
undermine the deterrence and defense posture of the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization; and
(E) a description of efforts by the United States
and North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies to
address the obstacles identified under subparagraph
(D), including efforts to improve mobility, readiness,
pre-positioning, infrastructure, and coordination
mechanisms necessary to enable timely reinforcement of
the eastern flank.
(10) An assessment of North Atlantic Treaty Organization
deterrence efforts in Romania, including a description and
evaluation of--
(A) the United States force posture in Romania,
including any new rotations to Romania intended to
enhance deterrence after the 2025 decision to end the
rotational presence of a United States brigade;
(B) consultations with North Atlantic Treaty
Organization allies regarding efforts to backfill or
otherwise mitigate the capability gap resulting from
the end of such rotational presence;
(C) the readiness of North Atlantic Treaty
Organization Forward Land Forces in Romania;
(D) new or expanded bilateral and multilateral
training activities and military exercises conducted to
build capacity and improve interoperability among
United States forces, Romanian forces, and other North
Atlantic Treaty Organization allies; and
(E) efforts undertaken by the United States,
Romania, and other North Atlantic Treaty Organization
allies to improve critical military infrastructure in
Romania, including infrastructure necessary to support
collective defense obligations of the alliance and to
enable United States contingency operations.
(b) Form.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.

SEC. 1228. CO-DEVELOPMENT AND CO-PRODUCTION PROGRAM WITH GERMANY FOR
CERTAIN MUNITIONS.

(a) In General.--Not later than March 1, 2027, the Secretary of
Defense and the Secretary of State shall seek to engage with
appropriate officials of Germany in a joint program for the purpose of
enabling the co-development and co-production of air defense and air-
to-air munitions capabilities, including the Patriot surface-to-air
missile system, the Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, and the
AIM-9 Sidewinder missile, for the Armed Forces of the United States and
the Bundeswehr of Germany, consistent with applicable United States law
and existing bilateral defense cooperation agreements.
(b) Use of Authorities.--
(1) In general.--In carrying out a joint program under
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the Secretary of State, may use the authorities under title 10,
United States Code, and other applicable statutory authorities
available to the Secretary of Defense.
(2) Reciprocal procurement.--In carrying out paragraph (1),
the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of
State, shall leverage the existing United States-Germany
Reciprocal Defense Procurement Memorandum of Understanding to
the maximum extent practicable to facilitate contracting
arrangements, quality assurance, and supply chain integration.
(3) Co-development and co-production agreements.--The
Secretary of Defense, with the concurrence of the Secretary of
State, may enter into co-development agreements, co-production
arrangements, and project agreements with Germany (in
accordance with existing authorities for such agreements and
arrangements) to carry out the joint program under subsection
(a), including arrangements for--
(A) joint research and development of next-
generation variants of covered munitions systems;
(B) the establishment of co-production facilities
in the United States or Germany, or both;
(C) technology transfer, consistent with applicable
law, including the International Traffic in Arms
Regulations; and
(D) specialization to optimize defense industrial
strengths and avoid duplication.
(c) Briefing.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter through
2030, the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of State shall
provide the appropriate committees of Congress with a briefing
on the joint program under subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--Each briefing required by paragraph (1)
shall include, for the period covered by the briefing, the
following:
(A) A summary of engagements under subsection (a).
(B) A description of activities undertaken by the
United States and Germany to enable co-development and
co-production of munitions systems described in
subsection (a).
(C) A description of progress made in finalizing
defense trade foundational agreements between the
United States and Germany, including--
(i) implementation and use of the existing
Reciprocal Defense Procurement Memorandum of
Understanding;
(ii) a security of supply agreement for
such munitions systems;
(iii) a general security of military
information agreement; and
(iv) any cyber maturity model certification
or equivalent industrial security arrangements.
(D) A detailed assessment of the use of exemption
and other authorities under, and any useful
modifications that should be made to, the International
Traffic in Arms Regulations and related statutory
authorities that would support the expansion of co-
development and co-production of munitions systems with
Germany, including--
(i) an assessment of the feasibility and
advisability of seeking a Treaty on Defense
Trade Cooperation with Germany, or an
equivalent bilateral framework, to streamline
technology transfer approvals for such
munitions systems; and
(ii) a description of any interagency
coordination actions taken or planned to
synchronize positions regarding technology
transfer to Germany for such munitions systems.
(E) An identification of the additional resources
or authorities necessary to enable the fielding of
munitions capabilities described in subsection (a).
(F) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense and
the Secretary of State consider appropriate.
(d) Additional Partners.--The President is authorized to use the
authorities provided in this section to encourage enhanced co-
development and co-production with other European security partners of
the United States.
(e) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the
House of Representatives.

SEC. 1229. REPORT AND ASSESSMENT RELATING TO UNITED STATES FORCE
POSTURE ADJUSTMENTS IN EUROPE.

(a) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Commander of the United States
European Command shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that includes the risk assessment of the
Commander with respect to United States force posture changes
implemented after January 20, 2025, in the area of
responsibility of the United States European Command.
(2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
include an assessment of the following:
(A) The ability of the United States to meet
military campaign plans in the area of responsibility
of the United States European Command.
(B) The ability of the United States to meet the
regional plans of the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization adopted at the 2023 Vilnius Summit.
(C) The ability of the United States to meet the
defense and deterrence requirements of the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization.
(3) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified
annex.
(b) Independent Assessment by the Government Accountability
Office.--
(1) Assessment required.--Not later than 180 days after the
submission of the report required by subsection (a), the
Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the
congressional defense committees an independent assessment of--
(A) the analytical framework, analysis of
alternatives, wargaming activities and other
operational assessments, intelligence assessments, and
operational and strategic risk assessments used in
conducting the review of global force posture
undertaken during development of the national defense
strategy most recently prepared pursuant to section
113(g) of title 10, United States Code, specifically as
it pertains to the area of responsibility of the United
States European Command;
(B) the conclusions drawn from such review of
global force posture; and
(C) the extent to which such analytical framework,
analysis of alternatives, wargaming activities and
other operational assessments, intelligence
assessments, and operational and strategic risk
assessments informed and were consistent with changes
to United States force posture in the area of
responsibility of the United States European Command
implemented after January 20, 2025.
(2) Elements.--The assessment required by paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) An evaluation of the completeness, rigor, and
methodological validity of the analytical framework,
assumptions, scenarios, intelligence inputs, and
analysis of alternatives.
(B) An assessment of the consistency between the
analytical conclusions and actual posture decisions
implemented after January 20, 2025.
(C) A review of the sensitivity of conclusions to
key assumptions and variables.
(D) An identification of any gaps, limitations, or
sources of analytical risk.
(E) An evaluation of the implications of each such
adjustment for United States national security
interests, the deterrence and defense posture of the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and execution of
combatant commander campaign plans and North Atlantic
Treaty Organization regional plans.
(3) Access to information.--The Secretary of Defense shall
provide the Comptroller General with timely access to all data,
assumptions, models, briefings, analyses, memoranda,
recommendations, dissenting views, decision memoranda, and
other information necessary to carry out the assessment
required under this subsection, including classified
information, consistent with applicable law.

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

SEC. 1231. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF DESIGNATION OF SENIOR OFFICIAL
FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACTIVITIES RELATING TO, AND
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR, THE AUKUS PARTNERSHIP.

Section 1332 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (22 U.S.C. 10412) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``a senior civilian''
and all that follows through ``who shall be'' and inserting
``the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International
Armaments Cooperation as the senior civilian official of the
Department of Defense'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``90 days after
the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting
``March 1, 2027, and semiannually thereafter''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by striking ``The plan'' and inserting
``Each plan'';
(ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (B)
through (G) as subparagraphs (C) through (H),
respectively; and
(iii) by inserting after subparagraph (A)
the following new subparagraph (B):
``(B) A description of the organization, roles, and
objectives of all AUKUS implementation working
groups.''; and
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) by striking ``the plan'' and inserting ``a
plan''; and
(B) by striking ``2029'' and inserting ``2032''.

SEC. 1232. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF PACIFIC DETERRENCE INITIATIVE.

(a) Funding.--Subsection (c) of section 1251 of the William M.
(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended--
(1) by striking ``the National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2026'' and inserting ``the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027''; and
(2) by striking ``fiscal year 2026'' and inserting ``fiscal
year 2027''.
(b) Reports and Briefings.--Subsection (d) of such section is
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding
clause (i), by striking ``fiscal years 2027 and 2028''
and inserting ``fiscal years 2028 and 2029''; and
(B) in subparagraph (B), by adding at the end the
following new clause:
``(viii) The independent assessment of the
Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific
Command with respect to the activities and
resources required for the subordinate unified
commands of the United States Indo-Pacific
Command, including United States Forces Korea
and United States Forces Japan.''; and
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``fiscal years 2027 and
2028'' each place it appears and inserting ``fiscal years 2028
and 2029''.
(c) Extension of Plan.--Subsection (e) of such section is amended,
in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``fiscal years 2027
and 2028'' and inserting ``fiscal years 2028 and 2029''.

SEC. 1233. EXTENSION, MODIFICATION, AND REDESIGNATION OF TAIWAN
SECURITY COOPERATION INITIATIVE.

Section 1323 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (22 U.S.C. 3302
note) is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``taiwan'' and
inserting ``first island chain'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by striking ``Consistent'' and all that
follows through ``Defense'' and inserting ``The
Secretary of Defense'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A)--
(I) by inserting ``consistent with
the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C.
3301 et seq.),'' before ``the
military''; and
(II) by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(iii) in subparagraph (B)--
(I) by inserting ``consistent with
the Taiwan Relations Act (22 U.S.C.
3301 et seq.),'' before ``civilian'';
and
(II) by striking the period at the
end and inserting ``; and''; and
(iv) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(C) the national security forces of the
Philippines.''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by inserting ``and the Philippines'' after
``Taiwan''; and
(ii) by adding at the end the following new
subparagraph:
``(C) The national security forces of the
Government of the Philippines to defend against
coercion and aggression.'';
(3) in subsection (b)(1), in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by striking ``subparagraph (A)'' and
inserting ``subparagraphs (A) and (C)'';
(4) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the following
new paragraph:
``(3) Fiscal year 2027.--Of the amounts authorized to be
appropriated for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of
Defense, not more than $1,500,000,000 may be made available for
the purposes of subsection (a).'';
(5) in subsection (e)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``and the
national security forces of the Philippines'' after
``Taiwan''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``or the
national security forces of the Philippines'' after
``Taiwan''; and
(6) in subsection (h), by striking ``December 31, 2029''
and inserting ``December 31, 2032''.

SEC. 1234. UPDATES TO NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY PROGRAM OPERATING
MANUAL REGARDING AUKUS.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a plan to identify, mitigate, and
remove, as appropriate, procedures and regulations contained in the
National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual that
unnecessarily constrain or impede government and industry from meeting
the objectives of the partnership among Australia, the United Kingdom,
and the United States (commonly known as ``AUKUS'').
(b) Issues To Be Addressed.--At a minimum, the plan required by
subsection (a) shall address the following issues related to the
National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual:
(1) International security requirements.
(2) Clearance reciprocity.
(3) Marking and classification.
(4) Security training.
(5) Subcontracting.
(6) Foreign ownership, control, or influence.
(7) Delegation and oversight by cognizant security
agencies.
(c) Additional Requirements.--The plan required by subsection (a)
shall include the following:
(1) A timeline for updating the National Industrial
Security Program Operating Manual.
(2) A plan for mitigating National Industrial Security
Program Operating Manual procedures and regulations that
unnecessarily constrain AUKUS participants.
(3) Recommendations for any legislative action, as
necessary, that would facilitate the AUKUS partnership.

SEC. 1235. OVERSIGHT OF UNITED STATES MILITARY POSTURE ON THE KOREAN
PENINSULA.

(a) Prohibition on Use of Funds.--Amounts authorized to be
appropriated by this Act may not be obligated or expended to reduce the
approximate total number of members of the Armed Forces that are
permanently stationed in, or deployed to, the Republic of Korea to
below 28,500, or to complete the transition of wartime operational
control of the United States-Republic of Korea Combined Forces Command
from United States-led command to Republic of Korea-led command, until
the date that is 60 days after the date on which the certification
described in subsection (b) and the applicable assessment described in
subsection (c) are submitted to the appropriate committees of Congress.
(b) Certification Described.--The certification described in this
subsection is a certification by the Secretary of Defense, in
consultation with the Commander of United States Forces Korea, the
Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, the Secretary of
State, and the Director of National Intelligence, to the appropriate
committees of Congress that, as applicable, a reduction in the
approximate total number of members of the Armed Forces that are
permanently stationed in, or deployed to, the Republic of Korea to
below 28,500 or the completion of the transition of wartime operational
control of the United States-Republic of Korea Combined Forces Command
from United States-led command--
(1) is in the national security interest of the United
States; and
(2) is being undertaken only after appropriate
consultations with allies of the United States, including the
Republic of Korea, Japan, and any country that has sent
military contributions to the United Nations Command.
(c) Assessment Described.--An assessment described in this
subsection is the following:
(1) In the case of a reduction in the total number of
members of the Armed Forces permanently stationed in or
deployed to the Republic of Korea to below 28,500, an
assessment by the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with
the Commander of United States Forces Korea, the Commander of
the United States Indo-Pacific Command, the Secretary of State,
and the Director of National Intelligence that includes--
(A) an analysis of the impact of such a reduction
on--
(i) the security of the United States;
(ii) the security of the Republic of Korea
and Japan;
(iii) United States deterrence; and
(iv) the defense posture of the United
States Indo-Pacific Command;
(B) an analysis of the impact of such a reduction
on the ability of the Armed Forces to execute
contingency plans of the Department of Defense,
including in support of operations beyond the Korean
Peninsula;
(C) an analysis of the additional costs for
relocation of personnel, equipment, and associated
infrastructure;
(D) an analysis of the impact of such a reduction
on military training and major military exercises,
including on interoperability and joint activities with
the Republic of Korea and Japan;
(E) a description of consultations with the
Republic of Korea, Japan, and countries that have sent
military contributions to the United Nations Command;
(F) an assessment of the impact of a substantial
reduction in the number of members of the Armed Forces
permanently stationed in or deployed to the Republic of
Korea on the credibility of United States extended
deterrence commitments to the Republic of Korea and
Japan, the potential for nuclear proliferation in the
Indo-Pacific region, and the ability of the remaining
forces permanently stationed in, or deployed to, the
Republic of Korea to support integrated air and missile
defense operations in defense of the Republic of Korea
and Japan; and
(G) an independent risk assessment by the Commander
of United States Forces Korea, the Commander of the
United States Indo-Pacific Command, and the Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff of--
(i) the impact of such a reduction on the
security of the United States;
(ii) the ability of the Armed Forces to
execute contingency plans of the Department of
Defense, including in support of operations
beyond the Korean Peninsula; and
(iii) the impact of such a reduction on
military training and major military exercises,
including on interoperability and joint
activities with the Republic of Korea and
Japan.
(2) In the case of the completion of the transition of
wartime operational control of the United States-Republic of
Korea Combined Forces Command from United States-led command to
Republic of Korea-led command, an assessment by the Secretary
of Defense, in consultation with the Commander of United States
Forces Korea, the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific
Command, the Secretary of State, and the Director of National
Intelligence that includes--
(A) an assessment of the extent to which the three
conditions set forth in the bilaterally determined
conditions-based Operational Control Transition Plan
that was signed on October 31, 2018, will be satisfied
prior to the completion of such transition;
(B) a detailed description of the manner in which a
Republic of Korea-led Combined Forces Command will
report to national command authorities in the United
States and the Republic of Korea;
(C) a detailed description of the planned command
relationship between a Republic of Korea-led Combined
Forces Command and the United States-led United Nations
Command;
(D) a description of consultations with countries
that have sent military contributions to the United
Nations Command;
(E) a description of the United States-Republic of
Korea wartime operational control consultations with
Japan, and an assessment of approaches for
deconflicting military operations across the United
States-Republic of Korea and the United States-Japan
alliances;
(F) an assessment of the effect, if any, of the
completion of such transition on the potential for
nuclear proliferation in the Indo-Pacific region; and
(G) an independent military risk assessment by the
Commander of United States Forces Korea, the Commander
of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, and the
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of such
transition.
(d) Form.--
(1) Certification.--A certification described in subsection
(b) shall be submitted in unclassified form.
(2) Assessment.--An assessment described in subsection (c)
shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a
classified annex.
(e) Quarterly Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than March 1, 2027, and every 90
days thereafter through 2030, the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Commander of the United States Indo-
Pacific Command and the Commander of United States Forces
Korea, shall provide the appropriate committees of Congress
with a report on the United States-Republic of Korea roadmap
for implementation of the bilateral Conditions-based
Operational Control Transition Plan, signed on October 31,
2018.
(2) Elements.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall
include, at a minimum, the following:
(A) The current assessment of the Commander of the
United States Indo-Pacific Command and the Commander of
United States Forces Korea with respect to the
conditions that must be achieved before the Republic of
Korea may responsibly assume wartime operational
control, including an assessment of the extent to
which--
(i) the Republic of Korea has acquired and
operationalized the military capabilities
required to lead the combined defense;
(ii) comprehensive alliance response
capabilities are sufficient to address nuclear
and missile threats by the Democratic People's
Republic of Korea; and
(iii) the security environment on the
Korean Peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific region
is conducive to a stable transition of wartime
operational control.
(B) An articulation of the specific military
capabilities, and associated numbers or levels of such
capabilities, the Republic of Korea must acquire and
operationalize in order for--
(i) the Republic of Korea to be considered
prepared to lead the combined defense; and
(ii) comprehensive alliance response
capabilities to be considered sufficient to
address nuclear and missile threats of the
Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
(C) An articulation of the specific military
capabilities, and associated numbers or levels of such
capabilities, the United States Armed Forces must
acquire and operationalize in order for comprehensive
alliance response capabilities to be considered
sufficient to address nuclear and missile threats of
the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
(D) Any other matter the Secretary of Defense
considers appropriate.
(f) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the
Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Appropriations, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the
House of Representatives.

SEC. 1236. INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL SUSTAINMENT FRAMEWORK.

(a) Establishment.--Using lessons learned from the demonstration
program carried out under section 842 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (10 U.S.C. 2341 note), the
Secretary of Defense shall establish and maintain a regional
sustainment framework in the area of responsibility of the United
States Indo-Pacific Command, to be known as the ``Indo-Pacific Regional
Sustainment Framework'' (referred to in this section as the
``Framework''), to foster co-sustainment efforts focused on providing
the logistics support, sustainment activities, and personnel services
necessary to maintain defense platforms, systems, subsystems, and
components.
(b) Purposes.--The purposes of the Framework shall be--
(1) to mitigate the risks associated with operations in a
contested logistics environment;
(2) to ensure military readiness and lethality;
(3) to reduce strategic lift requirements;
(4) to leverage the industrial base capabilities of allies
and partners, including through co-sustainment and co-
production relationships;
(5) to collectively leverage the industrial base
capabilities of the United States and its allies and partners
to forge agreements, align logistics priorities, exchange best
practices, strengthen supply chain resilience, and expand the
defense industrial base through co-sustainment relationships,
including through key bilateral and multilateral forums such as
the Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience and the
Five-Eyes Joint Sustainment & Supply Chain Forum;
(6) to provide the Commander of the United States Indo-
Pacific Command with a range of flexible and pre-arranged
options to meet in-theater sustainment requirements;
(7) to integrate with and leverage regional sustainment
frameworks and capabilities in other geographic combatant
commands to support greater integration of global co-
sustainment activities; and
(8) to provide an integrated, responsive, and comprehensive
forward sustainment capability that addresses critical gaps in
force readiness.
(c) Advance Planning and Preparation.--
(1) In general.--As part of the Framework, the Secretary
may establish product support arrangements with a covered
product support provider to enable a rapid response in a
contingency operation (as defined in section 101(a) of title
10, United States Code) to the product support requirements of
such contingency operation.
(2) Inclusion.--Such arrangement may include agreements
with covered countries for maintenance, pre-positioning,
storage of materials, or distribution.
(d) Authorities.--In establishing and maintaining the Framework,
the Secretary may use, in accordance with section 3 of the Arms Export
Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2753), the authorities under sections 2342,
2474, 3601, 4021, and 4022 of title 10, United States Code.
(e) Development and Promulgation of Department of Defense
Guidance.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue guidance
implementing the Framework.
(2) Elements.--The guidance required by paragraph (1) shall
include, at a minimum, provisions that require--
(A) the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment, in coordination with the Service
Acquisition Executives and Life Cycle Managers, to
develop and maintain a list of available regional
sustainment capabilities as a reference catalog for
product support opportunities, including a range of
flexible and pre-arranged options for product support
arrangements to meet in-theater sustainment
requirements;
(B) the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific
Command, in coordination with the applicable service
component commands, to identify a prioritized list of
requirements for in-theater sustainment of platforms,
information and communication systems, subsystems, or
components;
(C) the Secretary of each military department to
identify and prioritize projects to address such
requirements, including with respect to the
certification of repair processes, intermediate testing
capabilities, and vendors; and
(D) the integration of explosives safety and risk
management principles for all activities relating to
munitions sustainment.
(f) Report.--Not later than March 1, 2028, and annually thereafter
through 2031, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report that includes--
(1) any recommendations for additional resources or new
authorities necessary for achieving the purposes under
subsection (b) for the Framework or regional sustainment
frameworks in the areas of responsibility of other combatant
commands;
(2) an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of
establishing, or a description of progress in developing,
regional sustainment hubs in covered countries to enhance
forward readiness and coalition interoperability, including
reviews of agreements and product support integration within
the Framework to ensure effective long-term sustainment;
(3) an assessment of the extent to which the options within
the reference catalog developed under subsection (e)(2)(A) are
being used; and
(4) an assessment of measurable improvements in readiness
for priority weapons and platforms resulting from the
Framework.
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Contested logistics environment.--The term ``contested
logistics environment'' has the meaning given such term in
section 2926(h) of title 10, United States Code.
(2) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means--
(A) the Republic of Korea;
(B) Japan;
(C) Australia;
(D) New Zealand;
(E) the Philippines;
(F) Singapore;
(G) the United Kingdom;
(H) Canada; and
(I) any other country designated by the Secretary
for purposes of the Framework.
(3) Covered product support provider.--The term ``covered
product support provider'' means--
(A) a product support provider that includes an
entity within the government of a covered country;
(B) a private sector product support provider; and
(C) a product support integrator domiciled in the
United States or a covered country.
(4) Product support; product support integrator; product
support provider.--The terms ``product support'', ``product
support integrator'', and ``product support provider'' have the
meanings given such terms in section 4324(d) of title 10,
United States Code.
(5) Product support arrangement.--
(A) In general.--The term ``product support
arrangement'' means a contract, task order, or any
other type of agreement or arrangement, between the
United States and a covered product support provider,
for the performance of the functions described in
subparagraph (B) with respect to--
(i) a platform or information system
operated by the United States and the covered
country of such covered product support
provider;
(ii) a subsystem or components of such a
platform or information system; or
(iii) maintenance, pre-positioning, storage
of materials, or distribution.
(B) Functions described.--The functions described
in this subparagraph, with respect to a platform,
information system, subsystem, or component described
in subparagraph (A), are the following:
(i) Performance-based logistics.
(ii) Sustainment support.
(iii) Contractor logistics support.
(iv) Life-cycle product support.
(v) Weapon system product support.

SEC. 1237. EXTENSION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY POWER OF THE PEOPLE'S
REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

Section 1202(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2000 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended by striking ``January
31, 2027'' and inserting ``January 31, 2032''.

SEC. 1238. STRATEGY FOR CRISIS MANAGEMENT IN SOUTH CHINA SEA.

(a) Strategy.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the head of any other appropriate Federal department or agency, shall
develop a strategy for crisis management in the South China Sea that--
(1) identifies the locations of the most likely flashpoints
in the South China Sea that could lead to scenarios of crises
short of war that would require heightened interagency and
international coordination; and
(2) outlines defense planning scenarios for responding to
each such potential flashpoint, including sequenced response
options and coordination with foreign partners.
(b) Objectives.--The strategy required by subsection (a) shall be
designed--
(1) to deny the aim of the People's Republic of China and
deter further People's Republic of China provocation or actions
that expand the crisis;
(2) to ensure the safety of United States citizens and
residents in the region and in the United States;
(3) to ensure the safety of members of the United States
Armed Forces in the region, including safety from accidents;
(4) to preserve United States economic interests in the
region, including protecting key trade and commerce routes;
(5) to uphold treaty obligations and protect allies and
partners; and
(6) to manage possible escalation into combat operations by
taking opportunities for de-escalation and maintaining
strategic stability.
(c) Defense Planning Scenarios.--Each defense planning scenario
required by subsection (a)(2) shall include, at a minimum, the
following:
(1) A list of specific indicators that would elevate a
scenario from a baseline of gray-zone conditions to the level
of a crisis.
(2) An articulation of clearly identified assumptions,
phases, and potential evolutions of the crisis.
(3) Anticipated decision points and potential response
options, sequenced across all identified phases.
(4) An evaluation of the potential risks and benefits of
potential response options.
(5) A list of possible options for de-escalating the crisis
situation, including a description of indicators of such
options and recommendations of options for the Secretary of
Defense to take advantage of such options.
(6) A plan for engagement with foreign partners, including
an identification of any action to be pre-coordinated.
(d) Interim Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives a progress report that--
(A) details the list of locations and scenarios
identified under subsection (a)(1);
(B) provides a status update on the development of
defense planning scenarios required by subsection
(a)(2);
(C) sets forth a plan for the completion of such
planning scenarios by not later than one year after
such date of enactment; and
(D) details the process by which such planning
scenarios will be reviewed, updated as necessary, and
validated.
(2) Form.--The interim report required by paragraph (1)
shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a
classified annex.
(e) 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 Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives a report that summarizes the
strategy developed under subsection (a).
(2) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified
annex.

SEC. 1239. MASTER PLAN FOR FACILITY REQUIREMENTS TO SUPPORT ROTATIONAL
FORCE PRESENCE IN THE PHILIPPINES.

(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 Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a master plan outlining
facility requirements to support a rotational presence of the United
States Armed Forces in the Philippines.
(b) Elements.--The master plan required by subsection (a) shall
include, at a minimum, the following:
(1) An identification of enhanced defense cooperation
sites, cooperative security locations, and other locations
supporting rotational presence of the United States Armed
Forces in the Philippines.
(2) For each location identified under paragraph (1), an
identification of validated facility requirements necessary to
support rotational forces.
(3) A delineation of funding responsibilities between the
Department of Defense and the Government of the Philippines for
fulfilling such requirements.
(4) A timeline for fulfilling such requirements.
(5) Any other matter the Secretary considers appropriate.
(c) Updates.--Concurrently with the submission of the budget of the
President to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United
States Code, for each of fiscal years 2028 through 2033, the Secretary
shall submit to the congressional defense committees an update to the
master plan required by subsection (a).

SEC. 1240. MASTER PLAN FOR INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS TO SUPPORT
ROTATIONAL FORCE PRESENCE IN AUSTRALIA.

(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 Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a master plan outlining
infrastructure requirements to support a rotational presence of the
United States Armed Forces in Australia.
(b) Elements.--The master plan required by subsection (a) shall
include, at a minimum, the following:
(1) An identification of cooperative security locations and
other locations supporting a rotational presence of the United
States Armed Forces in Australia, including Marine Rotational
Force-Darwin and Submarine Rotational Force-West.
(2) For each location identified under paragraph (1), an
identification of validated infrastructure requirements
necessary to support rotational forces.
(3) A delineation of funding responsibilities between the
Department of Defense and the Government of Australia for
fulfilling such requirements.
(4) A timeline for fulfilling such requirements.
(5) Any other matter the Secretary considers appropriate.
(c) Updates.--Concurrently with the submission of the budget of the
President to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United
States Code, for each of fiscal years 2028 through 2033, the Secretary
shall submit to the congressional defense committees an update to the
master plan required by subsection (a).

SEC. 1241. EXTENSION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO DEVELOP YOUNG CIVILIAN DEFENSE
LEADERS IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION.

Section 1261(e) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (10 U.S.C. 311 note) is amended
by striking ``December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``December 31, 2031''.

SEC. 1242. EXTENSION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE CYBER COOPERATION WITH
COVERED FOREIGN MILITARY PARTNERS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA.

Section 1256(e) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 333 note) is amended
by striking ``December 31, 2028'' and inserting ``December 31, 2030''.

SEC. 1243. 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 2026'' and inserting
``fiscal year 2027''.

SEC. 1244. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES OF
THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.

Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2027 for Operation and Maintenance,
Defense-wide, and available for the Office of the Secretary of Defense
for travel expenses, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or
expended until the Secretary of Defense submits--
(1) the multi-year plan to fulfill the defensive
requirements of the military forces of Taiwan, also known as
the ``Taiwan Security Assistance Roadmap'', required by section
5506 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2023 (22 U.S.C. 3355);
(2) the annual progress report due on December 31, 2024,
regarding implementation of the pilot program to improve cyber
cooperation with covered foreign military partners in Southeast
Asia required by section 1256(c)(2) of the William M. (Mac)
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2021 (10 U.S.C. 333 note);
(3) briefings on revised program selection guidance and use
of the total obligation authority withhold technique for the
Pacific Deterrence Initiative, as required by the Joint
Explanatory Statement accompanying the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139
Stat. 718);
(4) the briefing required by section 1266 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-
60; 139 Stat. 1120; 22 U.S.C. 3302 note) regarding the
establishment of a joint program with Taiwan for the purpose of
enabling the fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed
systems capabilities;
(5) the report required by section 1269 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-
60; 139 Stat. 1124) regarding enhancing the United States
defense relationship with the Philippines;
(6) the annual report required by section 1332 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (22
U.S.C. 10412) regarding Department of Defense activities to
implement the AUKUS partnership; and
(7) the annual report on Chinese military companies
operating in the United States required by section 1260H of the
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 113 note).

SEC. 1245. REPORT ON JAPANESE COUNTERSTRIKE 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 Secretary of State, shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report outlining Department of Defense efforts to support
Japan in the fielding of an operational counterstrike capability.
(b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include,
at a minimum, the following:
(1) A description of the activities and objectives of the
United States-Japan Roles, Missions, and Capabilities Working
Group with respect to the fielding of an operational
counterstrike capability by Japan.
(2) A description of the operations, activities, and
investments the Department is undertaking in collaboration with
the Government of Japan, including--
(A) a description of progress made by the United
States and Japan in developing and deploying
counterstrike capabilities, including in and across the
First Island Chain;
(B) a description of the counterstrike capabilities
of Japan and a characterization of the potential for
enhancement of such capabilities;
(C) a description of the impediments to fielding a
strengthened alliance strike posture, including--
(i) domestic legal constraints;
(ii) regulatory restrictions, including
technology and foreign disclosure constraints;
(iii) industrial base-driven capacity
limitations; and
(iv) political impediments;
(D) an articulation of the planning assumptions
underpinning the assigned and anticipated roles,
missions, and capabilities of the respective
counterstrike capabilities of the United States and
Japan;
(E) a description of the manner in which the United
States and Japan will coordinate and deconflict
counterstrike operations; and
(F) an assessment of potential alliance posture
changes that would support an enhanced alliance
counterstrike capability, including in the First Island
Chain.
(3) A description of the command and control mechanisms and
information-sharing requirements needed to enable coordination
and deconfliction of allied counterstrike operations,
including--
(A) the adoption of enhanced security protocols to
ensure secure networks;
(B) the technical means needed to facilitate
integrated planning for counterstrike operations; and
(C) the sharing of targeting information.
(4) An identification of challenges to the implementation
of the operations, activities, and investments described in
paragraph (2), and any recommended legislative changes,
resourcing requirements, bilateral agreements, or other
measures that would facilitate the implementation of such
operations, activities, and investments.
(c) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted
in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.

SEC. 1246. STRATEGY FOR CYBER COOPERATION IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in coordination with the
Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command and the Commander
of the United States Cyber Command, shall develop, submit to the
congressional defense committees, and commence implementation of a
strategy to enhance and institutionalize cyber cooperation between the
Department of Defense and allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific
region.
(b) Elements.--The strategy required by subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) An identification of the current and projected cyber
cooperation requirements of the Department of Defense in the
Indo-Pacific region through 2040, including requirements
identified in theater security cooperation plans, relating to--
(A) defensive cyberspace operations;
(B) offensive cyber operations;
(C) secure information sharing;
(D) cyber training, exercises, and workforce
development;
(E) protection of critical infrastructure,
communications networks, and defense industrial base
networks;
(F) joint planning and operational integration; and
(G) command and control structures for joint cyber
integration.
(2) An identification of existing cyber cooperation
activities, agreements, and capability gaps between the
Department of Defense and allies and partners in the Indo-
Pacific region.
(3) A strategic review of the cybersecurity capacity and
cyber resilience of allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific
region that includes the following:
(A) With respect to each such ally or partner--
(i) an assessment of the extent to which
the ally or partner has expressed interest or
has participated in existing United States
Government or Department programs to assist in
the expansion of cybersecurity capacity across
policies, technical architecture, and practices
of the ally or partner, the results of any such
participation, and an identification of any
barriers to effective participation;
(ii) an assessment of the extent to which
the responsibility for cybersecurity
capabilities and any exposure resulting from
gaps in such capabilities lie with the
military, another government entity, or the
commercial sector of the ally or partner, and
an assessment of the manner in which the
structure contributes to opportunities for, or
risks to, collaboration with the United States
Armed Forces;
(iii) an identification of the
cybersecurity standards used by each ally or
partner, and an assessment of the extent to
which such standards overlap with United States
cybersecurity standards; and
(iv) in the case of an ally or partner that
does not have shared cybersecurity standards
with the United States, a review of the
differences between standards, the manner in
which such differences may create barriers to
interoperability and collaboration with the
Department, existing Department mitigation
measures to ensure collaboration, and
recommendations for more permanent solutions.
(B) An identification of additional resources or
authorities required to help address gaps in the
cybersecurity architecture or practices of such allies
and partners, including with respect to the National
Guard's State Partnership Program and consultations
provided by the Department of State and the Department
of Homeland Security.
(C) An identification of any capability gaps of
such allies and partners with respect to cybersecurity
capacity and cyber resilience that the Department may
be able to address through security cooperation
initiatives.
(4) An identification of--
(A) actions necessary to strengthen cyber
cooperation, interoperability, intelligence and
information sharing, cyber defense and cybersecurity
integration, and combined cyber planning with such
allies and partners;
(B) any authorities, force posture adjustments,
organizational changes, or legislative actions required
to improve cybersecurity in the Indo-Pacific region;
and
(C) opportunities--
(i) to expand bilateral and multilateral
cyber exercises, cyber workforce exchanges,
cyber capacity-building initiatives, and
operational collaboration with such allies and
partners;
(ii) to leverage existing security
cooperation mechanisms and multilateral
partnerships to support the objectives of the
strategy; and
(iii) to enhance collaboration between the
Joint Staff, the Office of the Secretary of
Defense, the United States Cyber Command, and
the United States Indo-Pacific Command on
cybersecurity cooperation with allies and
partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
(c) Funding Plan.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in coordination with the
Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command and the Commander
of the United States Cyber Command, shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report that includes--
(1) a plan for funding and resourcing the implementation of
the strategy developed under subsection (a) 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; and
(2) an identification of any resource gaps that would
impede implementation of such strategy.
(d) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall provide the
congressional defense committees with a briefing on the strategy
required by subsection (a).
(e) Implementation Report.--Not later than March 15, 2028, the
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and the Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the progress of the implementation of such strategy,
including--
(1) a description of actions taken to implement the
strategy;
(2) an assessment of remaining operational and capability
gaps;
(3) an identification of any barriers to implementation;
and
(4) recommendations for any additional authorities or
resources required to carry out the strategy.
(f) Form.--The strategy, briefing, and report required by this
section shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a
classified annex.

SEC. 1247. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF INDO-PACIFIC MARITIME SECURITY
INITIATIVE.

(a) Expansion of Types of Assistance and Training.--Subsection (c)
of section 1263 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2016 (10 U.S.C. 333 note) is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new
paragraph (2):
``(2) Demonstration and operational test and evaluation of
uncrewed systems and asymmetric operational concepts.--During
the period ending on December 31, 2028, assistance provided
under subsection (a)(1)(A) may also include the provision, in
coordination with the Department of State, of the following:
``(A) Operational test and evaluation of uncrewed
systems and asymmetric operational concepts as part of
other assistance to the national military or other
security forces described in subsection (a)(1)(A)(i) or
the other national-level governmental organizations
described in subsection (a)(1)(A)(ii).
``(B) Demonstration of uncrewed systems and
asymmetric operational concepts as part of other
assistance to the national military or other security
forces described in subsection (a)(1)(A)(i) or the
other national-level governmental organizations
described in subsection (a)(1)(A)(ii).''.
(b) Modification of Reporting Period.--Subsection (i)(1) of such
section is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking
``calendar year'' and inserting ``fiscal year''; and
(2) in subparagraph (G), by striking ``calendar year'' and
inserting ``fiscal year''.
(c) Availability of Funds Across Fiscal Years.--Such section is
further amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (k); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (i) the following new
subsection (j):
``(j) Availability of Funds for Programs Across Fiscal Years.--
Amounts available in fiscal year 2027 or any subsequent fiscal year to
carry out the authority in subsection (a) may be used for programs
under that authority that begin in such fiscal year and end not later
than the end of the second fiscal year thereafter.''.
(d) Extension.--Subsection (k) of such section, as redesignated, is
amended by striking ``December 31, 2027'' and inserting ``December 31,
2031''.

SEC. 1248. ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF CONTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE CHIPS TO MILITARY CAPABILITIES OF THE
PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for a period of five
years, the Director of the Defense Technology Security Administration
shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives an unclassified report, which may contain a
classified annex, on the contribution of covered AI chips to the
military capabilities of the People's Republic of China, including
resulting threats to the artificial intelligence leadership and
national security of the United States.
(b) Elements.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) An estimate of the total compute installation base of
the People's Republic of China.
(2) An assessment of the methods through which the People's
Republic of China is acquiring covered AI chips, including
remote access.
(3) An evaluation of the ability of the People's Republic
of China to produce indigenous artificial intelligence chips at
scale to replace covered AI chips.
(4) An assessment of methods the People's Republic of China
uses to acquire covered AI chips through unauthorized channels,
covert or illicit networks, or other forms of illegal
diversion.
(5) An assessment of specific military capabilities of the
People's Republic of China to which covered AI chips are
directly contributing.
(6) An assessment of threats to the artificial intelligence
leadership of the United States posed by the access by the
People's Republic of China to covered AI chips, including
effects on development of frontier artificial intelligence and
model diffusion.
(7) A net assessment of the military advantage conferred
upon the People's Liberation Army by access to covered AI
chips, including a comparison of artificial intelligence
capabilities without such access.
(8) Policy recommendations for improving the ability of the
United States Government to assess the variables described in
paragraphs (1) through (7), strengthening artificial
intelligence leadership of the United States, and limiting the
contribution of covered AI chips to the military capabilities
of the People's Republic of China.
(c) Covered AI Chip Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
AI chip'' means any advanced integrated circuit, computer, or other
product that--
(1) is designed by or manufactured using technology
originating in the United States, including items produced
abroad using intellectual property, design software, or
semiconductor manufacturing equipment originating in the United
States; and
(2)(A) is classified or classifiable under Export Control
Classification Number 3A090.z, 4A090, 5A002.z, related .z
Export Control Classification Numbers, or any successor
classification; or
(B) is an item that is functionally equivalent to an item
classified or classifiable as described in subparagraph (A).

SEC. 1249. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORIZATION OF SALES TO AUSTRALIA OF IN-
SERVICE VIRGINIA CLASS SUBMARINES TO PROVIDE FOR SALE OF
ADDITIONAL IN-SERVICE SUBMARINE IN LIEU OF NEW
CONSTRUCTION SUBMARINE.

(a) Modification of Authorization.--Subsection (a) of section 1352
of the AUKUS Submarine Transfer Authorization Act (22 U.S.C. 10431) is
amended--
(1) by striking ``two'' and inserting ``three''; and
(2) by striking ``, and transfer not more than one
additional Virginia Class submarine to the Government of
Australia on a sale basis''.
(b) Technical Amendments.--Such section is further amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``Effective beginning on'' and all
that follows through ``the President'' and inserting
``The President''; and
(B) by striking ``20-year period beginning on the
date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``20-
year period beginning on December 22, 2023''; and
(2) in subsection (i)(1)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
striking ``Not later than'' and all that follows
through ``15 years'' and inserting ``Not later than
July 1 of each year through 2039''; and
(B) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``over the''
and all that follows through ``this Act'' and inserting
``through December 22, 2038''.

SEC. 1250. WAR RESERVE STOCK PROGRAM FOR TAIWAN.

(a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 514 of the Foreign
Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321h), the President may transfer to
Taiwan any or all of the items described in subsection (b).
(b) Items Described.--The items referred to in subsection (a) are
humanitarian and medical supplies, armor, artillery, automatic weapons
ammunition, missiles, and other munitions that--
(1) are obsolete or surplus items;
(2) are in the inventory of the Department of Defense;
(3) are intended for use as reserve stocks for Taiwan; and
(4) are located in a stockpile in Taiwan.
(c) Congressional Notification.--Not later than 30 days before
making a transfer under the authority of this section, the President
shall transmit a notification of the proposed transfer to the Committee
on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate
and the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Armed
Services of the House of Representatives. The notification shall
identify the items to be transferred and the concessions to be
received.
(d) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the
Secretary of State shall submit a report to the appropriate
committees of Congress summarizing items included in each
transfer under this section, the concessions received, and
timelines for delivery.
(2) Submission of subsequent reports.--After the submission
of the initial report under this subsection, the Secretary of
State may combine the submission of the subsequent reports with
the reporting requirements under the Taiwan Enhanced Resilience
Act (22 U.S.C. 3351 et seq.), as appropriate.

SEC. 1251. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON DEFENSE ALLIANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS IN
THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION.

It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense should
continue efforts that strengthen United States defense alliances and
partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region so as to further the
comparative advantage of the United States in strategic competition
with the People's Republic of China, including by--
(1) enhancing cooperation with Japan, consistent with the
Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the United
States of America and Japan, signed at Washington January 19,
1960 (11 UST 1632), including by enhancing deterrence and
extended deterrence, developing advanced military capabilities,
upgrading command and control relationships, fostering
interoperability across all domains, improving sharing of
information and intelligence, and fostering multilateral
cooperation with the Republic of Korea, the Philippines,
Australia, and other partners;
(2) reinforcing the United States alliance with the
Republic of Korea, including by maintaining the presence of
approximately 28,500 members of the United States Armed Forces
deployed to the Republic of Korea, enhancing mutual defense
industrial base cooperation, responsibly implementing the
conditions-based transition of wartime operational control, and
affirming the United States extended deterrence commitment
using the full range of United States defense capabilities,
consistent with the Mutual Defense Treaty Between the United
States and the Republic of Korea, signed at Washington October
1, 1953 (5 UST 2368), in support of the shared objective of a
peaceful and stable Korean Peninsula;
(3) fostering bilateral and multilateral cooperation with
Australia, consistent with the Security Treaty Between
Australia, New Zealand, and the United States of America,
signed at San Francisco September 1, 1951 (3 UST 3420), and the
United States-Australia Force Posture Initiatives, and through
the defense trade partnership among Australia, the United
Kingdom, and the United States (commonly known as the ``AUKUS''
partnership)--
(A) to advance shared security objectives;
(B) to accelerate the fielding of advanced military
capabilities; and
(C) to build the capacity of emerging partners;
(4) bolstering security cooperation with the Philippines in
accordance with the Mutual Defense Treaty Between the United
States and the Republic of the Philippines, signed at
Washington August 30, 1951 (3 UST 3947), including through the
implementation of the United States-Philippines Security Sector
Assistance Roadmap, and other enabling support necessary for
the protection of Philippine sovereignty;
(5) advancing United States partnerships with Thailand and
other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to
enhance maritime domain awareness, promote sovereignty and
territorial integrity, leverage technology and promote
innovation, and support an open, inclusive, and rules-based
regional architecture;
(6) broadening United States engagement with India,
including through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue--
(A) to advance the shared objective of a free and
open Indo-Pacific region through bilateral and
multilateral engagements and participation in military
exercises, expanded defense trade, and collaboration on
humanitarian aid and disaster response; and
(B) to enable greater cooperation on maritime
security;
(7) strengthening the United States partnership with
Taiwan, consistent with the Three Communiques, the Taiwan
Relations Act (Public Law 96-8; 22 U.S.C. 3301 et seq.), and
the Six Assurances, with the goal of improving Taiwan's
defensive capabilities, including through the continued
provision of security assistance via Foreign Military Sales,
authorities contained in chapter 16 of title 10, United States
Code, and other authorities available to the Secretary, and
promoting peaceful cross-strait relations;
(8) reinforcing the status of Singapore as a Major Security
Cooperation Partner of the United States and continuing to
strengthen defense and security cooperation between the
military forces of Singapore and the United States Armed
Forces, including through participation in combined exercises
and training;
(9) engaging with the Federated States of Micronesia, the
Marshall Islands, Palau, and other Pacific Island countries,
with the goal of strengthening regional security and addressing
issues of mutual concern, including protecting fisheries from
illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing;
(10) collaborating with Canada, the United Kingdom, France,
and other members of the European Union and the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization to build connectivity and advance a shared
vision for the Indo-Pacific region that is principled, long-
term, and anchored in democratic resilience; and
(11) investing in enhanced military posture and
capabilities in the area of responsibility of the United States
Indo-Pacific Command and strengthening cooperation in bilateral
relationships, multilateral partnerships, and other
international fora to uphold global security and shared
principles, with the goal of ensuring the maintenance of a free
and open Indo-Pacific region.

Subtitle E--Other Matters

SEC. 1261. WESTERN HEMISPHERE STRATEGY.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with
the Secretary of State, the Director of National Intelligence, the
Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Attorney General, shall develop
and submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive
strategy for advancing United States interests in the Western
Hemisphere.
(b) Elements.--The strategy required by subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) An assessment of current and emerging threats to the
national security of the United States in the Western
Hemisphere, including regional threats and threats from
countries of concern (within the meaning of the term ``covered
nation'' under section 4872(f) of title 10, United States Code)
across all domains (including the space and cyberspace
domains).
(2) An assessment of current security and economic security
objectives of the United States in the Western Hemisphere.
(3) A description of any current or proposed Department of
Defense programs or activities to achieve such objectives.
(4) A description of the roles and responsibilities of the
Department in supporting broader United States Government
objectives in the region.
(5) A description of the role of allied and partner
countries in achieving United States security objectives in the
Western Hemisphere.
(6) An evaluation of current security cooperation
activities with partner countries, including capacity-building
efforts, training exercises, and intelligence sharing, to
achieve United States objectives in the Western Hemisphere.
(7) A plan to strengthen partnerships with allied and
partner countries in the Western Hemisphere to counter shared
threats.
(8) A description of the efforts of the Department to
improve interagency coordination and unity of effort across the
United States Government.
(9) A plan for providing military support to the
diplomatic, economic, and law enforcement functions of the
United States Government to achieve the strategy.
(10) An identification of capability gaps, resource
constraints, and authorities required to effectively implement
the strategy.
(11) Any recommendations of the Secretary of Defense for
additional capabilities, resources, and authorities needed for
the purpose of implementing the strategy.
(12) Metrics and benchmarks for assessing progress in
achieving the objectives of the strategy.
(c) Form.--The strategy required by paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.
(d) Classified Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date on
which the strategy required by subsection (a) is submitted, the
Secretary of Defense shall provide the congressional defense committees
with a classified briefing on the strategy.

SEC. 1262. ENHANCED COOPERATION IN NORTH ATLANTIC AND ARCTIC REGIONS.

(a) Assignment of Permanent Liaison Officer of the Kingdom of
Denmark to United States Northern Command.--The Secretary of Defense,
in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall formally invite the
Kingdom of Denmark to designate and assign a permanent defense liaison
officer to the headquarters of the United States Northern Command.
(b) Responsibilities.--The responsibilities of a liaison officer of
the Kingdom of Denmark assigned to the United States Northern Command
under this section shall include--
(1) facilitating daily coordination and information sharing
between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States Northern
Command on security matters relating to the Arctic and North
Atlantic regions; and
(2) supporting planning, exercises, and operational
integration relating to homeland defense and Arctic domain
awareness.
(c) Status and Protections.--Such a liaison officer shall be
afforded the privileges and immunities customary for foreign liaison
officers assigned to a United States combatant command, subject to all
applicable United States laws and Department of Defense regulations.
(d) Oversight.--Not later than 60 days after the date on which a
liaison officer is assigned under this section, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
notification that--
(1) describes the role and responsibilities of the liaison
officer and the anticipated contributions of the liaison
officer to United States and allied defense cooperation; and
(2) includes a strategy to increase the integration of the
liaison officer into command policy discussions and operational
planning, as appropriate.
(e) Notification.--Not later than 30 days before entering into an
agreement with the Kingdom of Denmark under this section, the Secretary
of Defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress
notice of the proposed agreement.
(f) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Foreign Relations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of
the Senate; and
(2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on
Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on
Intelligence of the House of Representatives.

SEC. 1263. REPORT ON CAPABILITIES AND ILLICIT ACTIVITIES OF CARTELS.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with
the Secretary of State, the Director of National Intelligence, the
Attorney General, and the Secretary of Homeland Security, shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report on the capabilities
and illicit activities of the cartels specified in subsection (c),
including the use of military-grade weaponry, technology, and training.
(b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) A detailed assessment of the organizational structure,
leadership hierarchy, and key operational figures of each
cartel, including, with respect to any individuals affiliated
with the cartel, the roles of such individuals in conducting
organized military-style operations and illicit activities.
(2) An evaluation of the capabilities of each cartel,
including the size, structure, and sophistication of the
cartel, including--
(A) a description of the types and quantities of
weapons, equipment, and technology (including drones,
encrypted communications, and advanced surveillance
systems) used by the cartel;
(B) a description of where and how the cartel
obtained weapons, equipment, and technology (including
drones, encrypted communications, and advanced
surveillance systems);
(C) an assessment of the recruitment, training, and
operational tactics of the cartel, including an
identification of any cross-border operations and
coordination with other criminal or terrorist
organizations or any government; and
(D) an assessment of how the capabilities of the
cartel impact the security of the United States, the
security of partner nations in the Western Hemisphere,
and the security of the installations and personnel of
the United States Armed Forces.
(3) A comprehensive description and evaluation of the
threat of the illicit activities of the cartels to the security
of the United States, the security of partner nations in the
Western Hemisphere, and the security of installations and
personnel of the United States Armed Forces, including--
(A) drug trafficking;
(B) human trafficking and migrant smuggling;
(C) weapons trafficking;
(D) money laundering and illicit financial
activities;
(E) extortion and protection rackets;
(F) kidnapping for ransom;
(G) fuel theft, including hydrocarbon smuggling;
(H) cyber-enabled illicit activities; and
(I) theft and exploitation of natural resources,
including illegal mining and illegal logging.
(4) A description of the geographic areas, both within the
United States and internationally, where the cartels operate or
exert control of territory or influence, including control over
border regions and smuggling routes.
(5) An assessment of the direct and indirect threats posed
by the cartels to the national security of the United States
and its allies.
(6) A summary of current efforts by the Armed Forces, law
enforcement, and intelligence community of the United States to
counter the activities of the cartels, including interagency
coordination and cooperation with foreign governments.
(7) Recommendations for additional authorities, resources,
or strategies to enhance the efforts of the United States to
disrupt and dismantle the capabilities of the cartels.
(c) Specified Cartels.--A cartel specified in this subsection is
any entity that is engaged in the production and trafficking of
narcotics that--
(1) the Secretary of State has designated as a foreign
terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189);
(2) is subject to sanctions under Executive Order 13224 (50
U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to blocking property and prohibiting
transactions with persons who commit, threaten to commit, or
support terrorism);
(3) is subject to sanctions under Executive Order 14059
(relating to imposing sanctions on foreign persons involved in
the global illicit drug trade); or
(4) is a transnational criminal organization (as defined in
section 3003 of the FEND Off Fentanyl Act (21 U.S.C. 2341)).
(d) Form of Report.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.
(e) Public Availability.--The unclassified portion of the report
required by subsection (a) shall be made publicly available on a
website of the Department of Defense.

SEC. 1264. REPORT ON THREATS TO UNITED STATES INTERESTS IN AFRICA.

Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Commander of the United States Africa Command shall submit to
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report that--
(1) identifies and assesses the threats posed to United
States interests by terrorist groups, armed non-state actors,
and other military forces operating on the African continent,
particularly in, but not limited to, coastal West Africa,
Somalia, the Sahel, and Nigeria;
(2) summarizes the actions that have been taken by the
Secretary of Defense in response to such identified threats;
(3) sets forth areas in which Department focus and
investment could be further strengthened to address such
threats;
(4) details the current presence in Nigeria of the United
States Armed Forces, the resource requirements relating to such
presence, and the areas of focus for United States
collaboration with Nigerian partners; and
(5) identifies any additional resources, authorities, or
policy modifications that would enable the Commander of the
United States Africa Command to more effectively address the
threats described in paragraph (1).

SEC. 1265. REPORTS ON ARCTIC AND HIGH NORTH DEFENSE INTEGRATION.

(a) United States Defense Integration With Canada and Nordic Allies
in the Arctic and High North.--
(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 Secretary of State, shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report on United States defense integration
with Canada and Nordic allies in the Arctic and High North.
(2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) An assessment of the current United States
defense cooperation and force presence across the
Arctic and High North region.
(B) An assessment of current efforts to work with
Canada and Nordic allies to meet shared security
interests, including in--
(i) integrated air and missile defense;
(ii) training, exercises, and operations;
(iii) maritime domain awareness;
(iv) intelligence, surveillance, and
reconnaissance;
(v) logistics, pre-positioning, and
sustainment; and
(vi) space and cyber defense cooperation.
(C) An assessment of current infrastructure,
access, and basing arrangements, and any recommendation
with respect to modifications that would better enable
Arctic and High North operations.
(D) An identification of any gaps in existing
United States bilateral defense agreements with Canada
and Nordic allies that may limit effective defense
integration.
(E) Recommendations for strengthening coordination
within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization relevant
to the Arctic and High North.
(F) An identification of any additional resources
or authorities that would enable deeper integration to
meet shared security objectives.
(3) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified
annex.
(b) United States-Denmark Defense Cooperation Regarding
Greenland.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report on the status of defense coordination
and cooperation between the United States and the Kingdom of
Denmark with respect to Greenland.
(2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A description of current United States military
activities, posture, and access in Greenland.
(B) A description of ongoing and planned activities
with the Kingdom of Denmark related to air, missile,
maritime, space, and domain awareness missions in and
around Greenland.
(C) An assessment of any recommended infrastructure
resilience investments in Greenland to enhance United
States and allied operations.
(D) Recommendations for strengthening United
States-Denmark defense cooperation in Greenland
consistent with allied unity and High North security
objectives.
(3) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified
annex.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) High north.--The term ``High North'' means the
territories of Canada, the Kingdom of Denmark, Finland,
Iceland, Norway, the Russian Federation, Sweden, and the United
States located throughout the Arctic region within the Arctic
Circle.
(2) Nordic allies.--The term ``Nordic allies'' means--
(A) the Kingdom of Denmark, including the territory
of Greenland;
(B) Finland;
(C) Iceland;
(D) Norway; and
(E) Sweden.

SEC. 1266. BRIEFING ON MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE PRESENCE OF CUBA IN
THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with
the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the military
and intelligence activities of Cuba in the Western Hemisphere.
(b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) An overview of military and intelligence facilities and
personnel of Cuba in other countries in the Western Hemisphere.
(2) An analysis of the military and intelligence
relationship between Cuba and each other country in the Western
Hemisphere.
(3) An assessment of the relationship between the military
and intelligence networks of Cuba and any entity designated by
the Secretary of State as a foreign terrorist organization
pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act
(8 U.S.C. 1189).
(4) An analysis of any cooperation, within the Western
Hemisphere, between the military and intelligence agencies of
Cuba and the military and intelligence agencies of the People's
Republic of China.
(5) An assessment of the threat posed to United States
national security by military and intelligence activities of
Cuba.
(c) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted
in unclassified form but may include a classified annex.

SEC. 1267. CONTINUATION OF JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE-COUNTER CARTEL.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall continue to support
and carry out, through December 31, 2030, the activities and functions
of JIATF-Counter Cartel, in coordination with appropriate Federal
departments and agencies, consistent with applicable law.
(b) Support; Consultation.--In carrying out subsection (a), the
Secretary of Defense shall, as appropriate and consistent with
applicable law--
(1) provide personnel, logistics, intelligence support,
technical assistance, planning, funding, and any other
functions necessary to support the activities and functions of
JIATF-Counter Cartel; and
(2) consult with the Secretary of State, the Secretary of
the Treasury, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland
Security, the Director of National Intelligence, and heads of
other United States departments and agencies on the provision
of personnel, intelligence support, diplomatic support,
technical assistance, and any other assistance necessary for
execution of the JIATF-Counter Cartel mission.
(c) Annual Reports.--On an annual basis, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that
includes a summary of the activities of JIATF-Counter Cartel over the
period covered by the report, including a description of--
(1) the progress of JIATF-Counter Cartel in carrying out
the requirements of its mission;
(2) the metrics used to measure such progress; and
(3) recommendations for congressional consideration.
(d) Definition.--In this section, the term ``JIATF-Counter Cartel''
means the Joint Interagency Task Force-Counter Cartel established to
coordinate interagency efforts to counter transnational cartel activity
under the direction of the United States Northern Command.

SEC. 1268. PLAN TO ENHANCE DEFENSE COOPERATION WITH MOROCCO.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a plan to enhance United States
defense cooperation with Morocco, consistent with the United States-
Morocco Roadmap for Defense Cooperation for 2026 through 2036.
(b) Elements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall include
the following:
(1) Options for establishing cooperative security locations
in Morocco to promote regional stability and optimize joint
readiness to respond to crises.
(2) A roadmap to deepen collaborative counterterrorism
cooperation to address threats to the United States homeland,
Morocco, and the region.
(3) A plan to optimize joint readiness, including--
(A) a consideration of the feasibility and
advisability of a cost-sharing plan to refurbish
strategic air command runways formerly operated by the
United States;
(B) Morocco force modernization through the
procurement of United States defense articles; and
(C) the establishment of an all-domain range
complex.
(4) A plan to establish a drone center of excellence in
Morocco for joint all-domain operations and as a model of tech-
driven partnerships for the future of warfighting.
(5) A review of options for increasing the scope and scale
of bilateral and multilateral military exercises, such as
African Lion, in order to ensure that such exercises include
consideration of cybersecurity, drone operations and counter-
drone capabilities, undersea technologies, countering hybrid
warfare, protection of critical national infrastructure,
logistics, mobility chains, and adaptation to adversarial use
of artificial intelligence and autonomous warfighting
capabilities.
(c) Submission of Roadmap.--Not later than 30 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives the United States-Morocco Roadmap for Defense
Cooperation for 2026 through 2036.

SEC. 1269. EXTENSION OF PUBLIC LAW 115-68 AND RELATED SECURITY
COOPERATION PROGRAMS.

(a) Public Law 115-68.--Section 1210E of the William M. (Mac)
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10
U.S.C. 113 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``September 30, 2027'' and inserting
``September 30, 2029''; and
(2) in subsection (e), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2029''.
(b) Security Cooperation Programs.--Section 1208 of the James M.
Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (10
U.S.C. 301 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``2027'' and inserting ``2029''; and
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``2027'' and inserting
``2029''.

SEC. 1270. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
REGIONAL CENTERS FOR SECURITY STUDIES.

Section 342(b)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting ``operational simulation and analysis,'' after ``exchange of
ideas,''.

TITLE XIII--COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION

SEC. 1301. COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION FUNDS.

(a) Funding Allocation.--Of the $221,332,000 authorized to be
appropriated to the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2027 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 transportation elimination disposition,
$26,414,000.
(2) For chemical security, $23,435,000.
(3) For global nuclear security, $29,950,000.
(4) For biological threat reduction, $66,524,000.
(5) For proliferation prevention, $52,052,000.
(6) For activities designated as Other Assessments/
Administrative Costs, $22,957,000.
(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 2027, 2028, and 2029.

TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

Subtitle A--Military Programs

SEC. 1401. WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS.

Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2027
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 2027
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 2027 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 2027 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 2027
for the Defense Health Program for use of the Armed Forces and other
activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for providing for
the health of eligible beneficiaries, as specified in the funding table
in section 4501.

Subtitle B--National Defense Stockpile

SEC. 1411. AMENDMENTS TO STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL MATERIALS STOCK PILING
ACT.

The Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C. 98
et seq.) is amended--
(1) in section 3 (50 U.S.C. 98b)--
(A) in the section heading, by striking
``presidential'';
(B) in subsection (a), by striking ``President''
and inserting ``Secretary of Defense''; and
(C) in subsections (b) and (c), by striking
``President'' each place it appears and inserting
``Secretary'';
(2) in section 4(a)(4) (50 U.S.C. 98c(a)(4)), by striking
``50 U.S.C. App. 2093'' and inserting ``50 U.S.C. 4533'';
(3) in section 5 (50 U.S.C. 98d)--
(A) in subsection (a)--
(i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``this
section'' and inserting ``this subsection'';
and
(ii) in paragraph (2)--
(I) by striking ``President
proposes'' and inserting ``Secretary of
Defense proposes''; and
(II) by striking ``President has
submitted'' and inserting ``Secretary
has submitted''; and
(B) in subsection (b), by striking ``(as defined in
section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code)'' both
places it appears;
(4) in section 6 (50 U.S.C. 98e)--
(A) in subsection (a)(7), by striking ``(as defined
in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code)'';
(B) in subsection (c)--
(i) in paragraph (1), by striking
``President'' and inserting ``Secretary of
Defense''; and
(ii) in paragraph (3), by striking
``President'' each place it appears and
inserting ``Secretary'';
(C) in subsections (d) and (e), by striking
``President'' each place it appears and inserting
``Secretary'';
(D) in subsection (f)--
(i) in the matter preceding paragraph (1),
by striking ``President'' each place it appears
and inserting ``Secretary''; and
(ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``(as
defined in section 101(a) of title 10, United
States Code)''; and
(E) in subsection (g)(2)(A), by striking ``(as
defined in section 101(a) of title 10, United States
Code)'';
(5) in section 8 (50 U.S.C. 98g)--
(A) in subsection (a)(1)--
(i) by striking ``President'' and inserting
``Secretary of Defense''; and
(ii) by striking ``source (B)'' and
inserting ``source, (B)''; and
(B) in subsections (b), (c), and (d), by striking
``President'' each place it appears and inserting
``Secretary'';
(6) in section 10(b) (50 U.S.C. 98h-1(b))--
(A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``of the
Readiness'' and all that follows and inserting ``of the
Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives.''; and
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking ``of the
Readiness'' and all that follows and inserting ``of the
Committee on Armed Services of the Senate.'';
(7) in section 11(b) (50 U.S.C. 98h-2(b))--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``(as defined in
section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code)''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``this Act'' and
inserting ``this Act.'';
(8) in section 12 (50 U.S.C. 98h-3), by adding at the end
the following new paragraph:
``(4) The term `congressional defense committees' has the
meaning given that term in section 101(a) of title 10, United
States Code.'';
(9) in section 14 (50 U.S.C. 98h-5)--
(A) by striking subsection (e);
(B) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection
(e); and
(C) in paragraph (2)(F) of subsection (e), as so
redesignated, by striking the semicolon and inserting a
period; and
(10) in section 16 (50 U.S.C. 98h-7)--
(A) in subsection (a), by striking ``of the
President''; and
(B) in subsection (c), by striking ``The President
may delegate'' and all that follows through ``Executive
order.''.

SEC. 1412. PILOT PROGRAM ON PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR RECYCLING
STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL MATERIALS.

(a) In General.--Not later than May 1, 2027, the Secretary of
Defense, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Industrial Base Policy, shall establish a pilot program under which the
Department of Defense enters into public-private partnerships for the
recycling of strategic and critical materials.
(b) Public-private Partnerships.--Public-private partnerships
established under subsection (a) may include the recycling of strategic
and critical materials contained in--
(1) end-of-life equipment, particularly from night vision;
(2) electronics; and
(3) such other items as the Secretary considers
appropriate.
(c) Collaboration With Military Departments.--The Assistant
Secretary shall collaborate with the Secretaries of the military
departments to ensure that end-of-life equipment can be properly
maintained and disposed of under a public-private partnership entered
into under subsection (a).
(d) Termination.--
(1) In general.--The authority to enter into public-private
partnerships under subsection (a) shall terminate on January 1,
2035.
(2) Continuation of partnerships.--A public-private
partnership entered into under subsection (a) before January 1,
2035, may continue on and after that date.
(e) Briefings Required.--The Assistant Secretary shall brief the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives--
(1) not later than one year after the date of the enactment
of this Act, on--
(A) the establishment of the pilot program under
subsection (a);
(B) the parameters and metrics for success for the
pilot program; and
(C) the entities with which the Department of
Defense intends to enter into public-private
partnerships under subsection (a); and
(2) not later than two years after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter until the
termination of the last public-private partnership entered into
under subsection (a), on--
(A) activities carried out under public-private
partnerships entered into under that subsection; and
(B) any costs associated with such activities.
(f) Strategic and Critical Materials Defined.--The term ``strategic
and critical materials'' has the meaning given that term in section 12
of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act (50 U.S.C.
98h-3).

SEC. 1413. INCLUSION OF RECOVERY AND RECYCLING OF STRATEGIC AND
CRITICAL MATERIALS IN NATIONAL EMERGENCY PLANNING
ASSUMPTIONS FOR NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE.

Section 14(b) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling
Act (50 U.S.C. 98h-5(b)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (6), by inserting ``, for both essential
civilian and defense purposes,'' after ``production'';
(2) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following new
paragraph (7):
``(7)(A) The extent to which expanded processing, recovery
(including from old mines, industrial slags, fracking
wastewater, and all types of e-waste), or recycling capacity in
the commercial critical materials markets can assist with
meeting defense needs.
``(B) The quantity of e-waste available domestically and
the ability to utilize that e-waste to meet defense needs for
strategic and critical materials.''.

Subtitle C--Other Matters

SEC. 1431. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY FOR JOINT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL FACILITY
DEMONSTRATION FUND.

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 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1136), is amended by
striking ``September 30, 2027'' and inserting ``September 30, 2028''.

SEC. 1432. EXTENSION OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS HEALTH CARE SHARING INCENTIVE FUND.

Section 8111(d)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``September 30, 2026'' and inserting ``September 30, 2027''.

SEC. 1433. MODIFICATIONS TO ADVISORY COUNCIL.

Section 1516 of the Armed Forces Retirement Home Act of 1991 (24
U.S.C. 416) is amended--
(1) by striking ``Secretary of Defense'' each place it
appears and inserting ``Chief Operating Officer'';
(2) in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (3);
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``, except that''
and all that follows through ``the individual'';
(B) in paragraph (3)--
(i) by striking subparagraph (E); and
(ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (F)
through (K) as subparagraphs (E) through (J),
respectively; and
(iii) in subparagraph (E), as redesignated
by clause (ii), by striking ``the Services'
Retiree Advisory Council'' and inserting ``a
retiree council from one of the Armed Forces'';
and
(C) by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows:
``(4) The Administrator and Chairperson of the Resident Advisory
Committee of each facility of the Retirement Home shall be nonvoting
members of the Advisory Council.''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
``(g) Inapplicability of Certain Laws.--The Advisory Council shall
not be subject to chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code (commonly
known as the `Federal Advisory Committee Act') or section 552b of such
title (commonly known as the `Government in the Sunshine Act').''.

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

Subtitle A--Space Activities

SEC. 1501. MODIFICATION OF ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF SPACE SYSTEMS
FOR SPACE WARFIGHTING AND CONTROL.

Section 2275d of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the section heading, by striking ``space warfighting
and control'' and inserting ``warfighting in and from space'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(A) by inserting ``, hold title to,'' after
``acquire''; and
(B) by striking ``space warfighting and control''
and inserting ``warfighting in and from space''; and
(3) in subsection (b), by striking ``space warfighting and
control operations'' and inserting ``warfighting in and from
space''.

SEC. 1502. MODIFICATION OF SPECIAL AUTHORITY FOR PROVISION OF SPACE
LAUNCH SUPPORT SERVICES TO INCREASE SPACE LAUNCH
CAPACITY.

Section 2276a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Secretary of a
military department'' and inserting ``Secretary of the Air
Force'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), in the first sentence--
(i) by striking ``Secretary of a military
department'' and inserting ``Secretary of the
Air Force''; and
(ii) by striking ``a military installation
under the jurisdiction of the Secretary'' and
inserting ``a Department of the Air Force
installation'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (A)--
(I) by striking ``Secretary of a
military department'' and inserting
``Secretary of the Air Force''; and
(II) by striking ``Department of
Defense'' and inserting ``Department of
the Air Force''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B)--
(I) in the first sentence--
(aa) by striking
``Secretary of a military
department'' and inserting
``Secretary of the Air Force'';
and
(bb) by striking
``Department of Defense'' and
inserting ``Department of the
Air Force''; and
(II) in the second sentence, by
striking ``Secretary concerned'' and
inserting ``Secretary''; and
(C) in paragraph (4), by striking ``Secretary of
each of the military departments'' and inserting
``Secretary of the Air Force''; and
(3) in subsection (e), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``Secretary of a military department'' and
inserting ``Secretary of the Air Force''.

SEC. 1503. EXTENSION OF INDIRECT COST LIMITATIONS AND REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS FOR SPACE LAUNCH ACTIVITIES ON A MILITARY
INSTALLATION.

Section 2276a(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended, in
the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``2024, 2025, and
2026'' and inserting ``2024 through 2031''.

SEC. 1504. REPLACEMENT OF SPACE LAUNCH COMPLEX 46 AT CAPE CANAVERAL
SPACE FORCE STATION.

The Secretary of the Air Force may not require the Navy to
transition from Space Launch Complex 46 to the replacement site known
as ``Space Launch Complex 51'' until the date on which the conditions
set forth in the memorandum of agreement entitled ``Memorandum of
Agreement Between Director of Strategic Systems Program and the United
States Space Force for the Development and Acceptance of Replacement
Facilities for Space Launch Complex 46 (SLC-46)'' dated April 2, 2026,
are satisfied.

SEC. 1505. INTEGRATION OF SPACE WEATHER INTO SPACE DOMAIN AWARENESS AND
OPERATIONS.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure that
space weather is integrated into Space Force space domain awareness
doctrine and operations as a core component by--
(1) integrating space weather data, modeling, and
forecasting into operational space domain awareness systems and
processes;
(2) updating doctrine, operational concepts, and
requirements to reflect the role of space weather in space
domain awareness;
(3) incorporating space weather considerations into the
design, acquisition, and sustainment of space domain awareness
capabilities; and
(4) to the maximum extent practicable, leveraging existing
capabilities and data from other Federal agencies and the
commercial sector.
(b) Briefing.--Not later than March 31, 2027, the Secretary of the
Air Force shall provide the congressional defense committees with a
briefing on the implementation of this section, including--
(1) a description of the manner in which space weather is
being incorporated into Space Force space domain awareness
doctrine and operations;
(2) an identification of capability gaps, planned
investment, and leveraging of the commercial sector to achieve
such incorporation; and
(3) a description of roles and responsibilities within the
Department of Defense with respect to the implementation of
this section.

SEC. 1506. DELIVERY OF PERIMETER ACQUISITION RADAR ATTACK
CHARACTERIZATION SYSTEM.

(a) Delivery Deadline.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that
the Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System is
delivered not later than December 31, 2028.
(b) Acquisition Strategy.--Not later than 30 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees
on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives an
acquisition strategy for meeting the deadline under subsection (a).

SEC. 1507. ACQUISITION OF SPACE-BASED TACTICAL DATA CAPABILITY.

(a) Finding.--Congress finds that robust competition in the space
industrial base is essential to ensuring United States space
superiority and the ability of the Space Force to provide national
security mission-critical space warfighting systems and operations
across the joint force.
(b) Requirement To Maximize Competition.--Chapter 135 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new
section:
``Sec. 2279e. Contracting for space-based functional data capability
``The head of an agency shall, to the maximum extent practicable,
ensure that--
``(1) space acquisitions employ procedures that maximize
competition; and
``(2) mission-critical national security space-based
systems that deliver space-based tactical data within a program
and across the armed forces shall, to the greatest extent
practicable, be procured from an open competition allowing for
competition between multiple vendors, and the products of such
vendors shall comply with interfaces and standards that
maximize resilience and interoperability with Department of
Defense systems.''.

SEC. 1508. SPACE LAUNCH ENTERPRISE BILLET SUFFICIENCY REVIEW AND
ALIGNMENT PLAN.

(a) Billet Sufficiency Review.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force, in
coordination with the Chief of Space Operations, the Commander
of Space Systems Command, the Commander of Space Launch Delta
45, and the Commander of Space Launch Delta 30, shall conduct a
comprehensive billet sufficiency review of the Space Launch
Enterprise to determine whether current military end-strength
authorizations are sufficient to support current and projected
launch operations through fiscal year 2032.
(2) Scope.--The review shall include military billets
assigned to--
(A) Space Launch Delta 45;
(B) Space Launch Delta 30;
(C) launch range operations and maintenance
organizations;
(D) launch mission assurance and safety
organizations;
(E) spaceport operations, sustainment, and
infrastructure support organizations;
(F) cybersecurity and communications organizations
supporting launch operations; and
(G) any other organization the Secretary of the Air
Force considers necessary to support the Space Launch
Enterprise.
(3) Elements.--The review required by paragraph (1) shall
assess the following:
(A) The total number of military billets currently
authorized throughout the Space Launch Enterprise, as
compared to the number required to safely and
effectively execute projected launch operations.
(B) Specific functional areas experiencing
personnel shortfalls, including launch operations,
range safety, mission assurance, range instrumentation,
radar operations, telemetry, communications,
cybersecurity, meteorological support, flight
termination systems, and infrastructure sustainment.
(C) The extent to which automation, commercial
services, and process streamlining have been
implemented and the residual workforce gaps that remain
after use of such measures.
(D) The impact of current billet shortfalls on
mission readiness, launch safety, operational risk,
resiliency, and the ability to meet national security
launch requirements.
(E) Current and projected launch operations
requirements at the Eastern and the Western Range
through fiscal year 2032.
(F) Options to realign, increase, or otherwise
optimize military billet authorizations to meet mission
requirements, including associated costs.
(G) Any other matter the Secretary of the Air Force
considers appropriate.
(b) Billet Alignment Plan.--
(1) Submission.--Not later than 270 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a billet
alignment plan for the Space Launch Enterprise based on the
findings of the review conducted under subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--The plan required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) Recommended increases or realignments in
authorized military end-strength across the Space
Launch Enterprise, if warranted by the review.
(B) A phased timeline for implementing recommended
billet adjustments.
(C) The estimated cost of fully funding recommended
billet increases or realignments.
(D) A description of any legislative, budgetary, or
policy actions necessary to implement the
recommendations.
(E) A separate assessment by the Commander of Space
Systems Command regarding whether current billet
authorization levels are sufficient to safely execute
projected launch operations through fiscal year 2032.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Billet sufficiency review.--The term ``billet
sufficiency review'' means a formal assessment of whether the
number of authorized military positions is adequate to
accomplish assigned missions at current and projected
operational tempos.
(2) Eastern range.--The term ``Eastern Range'' means the
space launch range operated by Space Launch Delta 45 at Cape
Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, and associated
downrange assets.
(3) Space launch enterprise.--The term ``Space Launch
Enterprise'' means the organizations, personnel,
infrastructure, and operational capabilities of the United
States Space Force that support space launch activities,
including Space Launch Delta 45, Space Launch Delta 30, the
Eastern Range, the Western Range, and associated launch support
organizations.
(4) Western range.--The term ``Western Range'' means the
space launch range operated by Space Launch Delta 30 at
Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, and associated
instrumentation and support assets.

SEC. 1509. FLEXIBILITY FOR DEPARTMENT OF AIR FORCE TO IMPLEMENT
ACQUISITION STRUCTURE FOR OPTIMAL SUPPORT OF NEW
PORTFOLIO ACQUISITION EXECUTIVE SYSTEM WITHIN SPACE
FORCE.

(a) Repeals to Allow Reorganization of Space Force Acquisition
Entities.--
(1) Space rapid capabilities office.--Section 2273a of
title 10, United States Code, is repealed.
(2) Space development agency.--Section 9087 of such title
is repealed.
(b) Personnel Management Authority to Attract Experts in Science,
Engineering, and Certain Other Disciplines.--Section 4092 of title 10,
United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(8)--
(A) by striking ``SDA.--The Director of the Space
Development Agency'' and inserting ``Air force.--The
Secretary of the Air Force''; and
(B) by striking ``the Agency'' and inserting ``the
Space Force'';
(2) in subsection (b)(1)(H)--
(A) by striking ``the Space Development Agency''
and inserting ``the Space Force'';
(B) by striking ``25'' and inserting ``50'';
(C) by striking ``in the Agency'' and inserting
``in the Space Force (in addition to any positions in
the Space Force to which appointments are made under
subparagraph (A))''; and
(D) by striking ``of the Agency'' and inserting
``of the Space Force''; and
(3) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``the Space
Development Agency'' and inserting ``the Space Force''.
(c) Functions of Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space
Acquisition and Integration.--Section 9016(b)(6)(B) of title 10, United
States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking clause (iii) and (iv);
(2) by redesignating clause (v) and (vi) as clauses (iii)
and (iv), respectively;
(3) in clause (iii), as so redesignated--
(A) by striking ``Advise and synchronize'' and
inserting ``Oversee and direct'';
(B) by inserting ``Department of the'' before ``Air
Force''; and
(C) by striking ``, including'' and all that
follows through ``Space Force Act''; and
(4) in clause (iv), as so redesignated, by striking
``Effective as of'' and all that follows through ``serve'' and
inserting ``Serve''.
(d) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Removal of requirement for consultation by secretary of
defense with space rapid capabilities office.--Section 1609(c)
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
(Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2273 note) is amended by striking
``, including the Space Rapid Capabilities Office''.
(2) Repeal of requirement to use middle tier acquisition
program for proliferated warfighter space architecture.--
Section 1608 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2271 note) is
repealed.

SEC. 1510. ARCTIC CONNECTIVITY AND DOWNLINK RESILIENCY INITIATIVE.

(a) Strategy Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation
with the Chief of Space Operations and the Commander of United States
Northern Command, shall submit to the congressional defense committees
a strategy to enhance secure, high-speed downlink capabilities and
persistent connectivity in high-longitudinal and polar regions.
(b) Elements.--The strategy required under subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) A plan to winterize and protect existing and future
ground-based downlink stations against extreme thermal variance
and permafrost degradation.
(2) An assessment of integrating commercial and military
low-Earth orbit and highly elliptical orbit satellite
constellations to ensure continuous broadband coverage above 65
degrees North latitude.
(3) Provisions for redundant terrestrial fiber-optic or
microwave backhaul links to prevent single-point-of-failure
scenarios in remote Arctic installations of the Department of
Defense.
(4) A framework for data-sharing and downlink hand-offs
between the Department of Defense, the Coast Guard, and allied
countries in the Arctic region (including North Atlantic Treaty
Organization partners).
(c) Form of Strategy.--The strategy required under subsection (a)
shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.

Subtitle B--Nuclear Forces

SEC. 1511. PROHIBITION ON REDUCTION OF INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC
MISSILES OF THE UNITED STATES.

(a) Limitation.--Except as provided in subsection (b), none of the
funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made
available for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2027 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 that specified by section 9062(n) of title 10,
United States Code.
(b) Exception.--The limitation under 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 Sentinel LGM-35A
intercontinental ballistic missile.

SEC. 1512. EXCEPTION FOR BELOW-THRESHOLD MODIFICATIONS OF NUCLEAR
MISSILES TO LIMITATION ON MODIFICATION OF MAJOR ITEMS OF
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULED FOR RETIREMENT OR DISPOSAL.

Section 2244a(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following new paragraph:
``(4) Exception for below-threshold nuclear missile
modifications.--The prohibition in subsection (a) does not
apply to a modification of a nuclear missile for which the cost
is less than $500,000 in base year 2027 dollars.''.

SEC. 1513. PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN PARTS OF INTERCONTINENTAL
BALLISTIC MISSILES, REENTRY VEHICLES, AND ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force and the Direct
Reporting Program Manager for Critical Major Weapon Systems may enter
into contracts for the life-of-type procurement of covered parts of
intercontinental ballistic missiles, reentry vehicles, and associated
equipment.
(b) Availability of Funds.--Notwithstanding section 1502(a) of
title 31, United States Code, of the amount authorized to be
appropriated for fiscal year 2027 by section 101 and available for
Missile Procurement, Air Force as specified in the funding table in
section 4101, $115,000,000 shall be available for the procurement of
covered parts pursuant to contracts entered into under subsection (a).
(c) Covered Part Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered
part'' means a commercially available off-the-shelf item (as defined in
section 104 of title 41, United States Code).

SEC. 1514. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING SUBMISSION OF
THE STRATEGY TO SUSTAIN THE MINUTEMAN III
INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE AND MAXIMIZE END OF
LIFE MARGIN.

Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2027 for operation and maintenance, Air
Force, and available to the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force
for travel expenses, not more than 85 percent may be obligated or
expended until the Secretary submits to the congressional defense
committees the strategy required by section 1641 of the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139
Stat. 1190).

SEC. 1515. INTEGRATION OF ICBM MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT INTO THE LGM-30G
WEAPON SYSTEM DESIGNATION.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall develop an
inventory of maintenance equipment unique to the LGM-30G weapon system
that is used by maintenance groups at F.E. Warren Air Force Base,
Malmstrom Air Force Base, Minot Air Force Base, and Vandenberg Space
Force Base.
(b) Contents of Inventory.--Such inventory shall include--
(1) guided missile maintenance platforms;
(2) hydraulic actuators to open missile silo doors; and
(3) such other unique maintenance equipment as the
Secretary considers appropriate.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall brief the congressional
defense committees on the implementation of subsection (a).
(d) Integration and Maintenance.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall include the
equipment listed in the inventory required by subsection (a) as part of
the LGM-30G weapon system and take such actions as necessary to ensure
such equipment receives regular preventive maintenance or replacement
by the LGM-30G Weapon System Program Office.

SEC. 1516. CONTRACT AUTHORITY FOR INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILES,
REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT, AND REENTRY VEHICLE TEST EQUIPMENT
AND COMPONENTS.

(a) Contract Authority.--Beginning in fiscal year 2027, the
Secretary of the Air Force (referred to in this section as the
``Secretary'') and the Direct Reporting Program Manager for Critical
Major Weapon Systems (referred to in this section as the ``Program
Manager'') may enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of
not more than 125 arming and fuzing assemblies, 48 nuclear certified
tractors and trailers, 116 arm/disarm switch replacements, and 13 test
support equipment systems.
(b) Authority for Advance Procurement and Economic Order
Quantity.--The Secretary and the Program Manager may enter into one or
more contracts for advance procurement and material and equipment in
economic order quantities associated with the procurement of the items
for which contracts are authorized under subsection (a).
(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 the
time of termination.

SEC. 1517. MODIFICATION TO STRATEGY TO SUSTAIN MINUTEMAN III
INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE AND MAXIMIZE END-OF-
LIFE MARGIN.

Section 1641 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1190) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
determines'' and inserting ``Direct Reporting
Program Manager for Critical Major Weapon
Systems, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, and the Commander
of Air Force Global Strike Command jointly
determine'';
(ii) by striking ``with the Under
Secretary'' and inserting ``with the Direct
Reporting Program Manager, the Under Secretary,
and the Commander''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (A)--
(I) in clause (i), by inserting ``,
the Direct Reporting Program Manager,
the Under Secretary, and the
Commander'' after ``efforts of the
Secretary''; and
(II) in clause (ii), by striking
``the Secretary intends'' and inserting
``such officials intend''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (H), by striking
``such funding the Secretary'' and inserting
``such funding the Direct Reporting Program
Manager''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``Under
Secretary'' and inserting ``Commander''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph
(A), by striking ``Under Secretary'' and
inserting ``Commander''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking
``Under Secretary'' and inserting
``Commander''.

SEC. 1518. MODIFICATIONS TO PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR NUCLEAR
FORCES.

Section 499c of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking, ``2024'', and
inserting, ``2027'';
(2) in subsection (c), by adding at the end a new paragraph
(6):
``(6) The nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile
program.''; and
(3) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``; and'' and
inserting a semicolon;
(B) in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the
end and inserting ``; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(5) the associated military, civilian, and contractor
workforces.''.

SEC. 1519. MODIFICATIONS TO REPORTS ON NUCLEAR FORCE REDUCTIONS.

(a) Repeal of Certifications With Respect to Strategic Delivery
Systems.--Section 495 of title 10, United States Code, is repealed.
(b) Nuclear Force Reductions.--Section 494 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 494. Nuclear force reductions
``(a) Annual Report on the Nuclear Weapons Stockpile of the United
States.--Not later than March 1 of each year, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
nuclear weapons stockpile of the United States that includes the
following:
``(1) An accounting of the weapons in the stockpile as of
the end of the fiscal year preceding the submission of the
report that includes all weapons in the active and inactive
stockpiles, both deployed and non-deployed, and all categories
and readiness states of such weapons.
``(2) The planned force levels for each category of nuclear
weapon over the course of the future-years defense program
submitted to Congress under section 221 for the fiscal year
following the fiscal year in which the report is submitted.
``(b) Net Assessment of Nuclear Force Levels Required With Respect
to Certain Proposals to Reduce the Nuclear Weapons Stockpile of the
United States.--
``(1) In general.--If, during any year beginning after
December 31, 2025, the President makes a proposal described in
paragraph (2)--
``(A) the Commander of United States Strategic
Command shall conduct a net assessment of the current
and proposed nuclear forces of the United States and of
other countries that possess nuclear weapons to
determine whether the nuclear forces of the United
States are anticipated to be capable of meeting the
objectives of the United States with respect to nuclear
deterrence, extended deterrence, assurance of allies,
and defense;
``(B) the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of
Representatives the assessment described in
subparagraph (A), unchanged, together with the
explanatory views of the Secretary, as the Secretary
deems appropriate; and
``(C) the Administrator for Nuclear Security shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the
Senate and House of Representatives a report describing
the current capacities of the United States nuclear
weapons infrastructure to respond to a strategic
development or technical problem in the United States
nuclear weapons stockpile.
``(2) Proposal described.--
``(A) In general.--Except as provided in
subparagraph (B), a proposal described in this
paragraph is a proposal to reduce the number of nuclear
weapons in the active or inactive stockpiles of the
United States to a level that is lower than the level
on December 31, 2025.
``(B) Exceptions.--A proposal described in this
paragraph does not include--
``(i) reductions that are a direct result
of activities associated with routine stockpile
stewardship, including stockpile surveillance,
logistics, or maintenance; or
``(ii) nuclear weapons retired or awaiting
dismantlement on December 31, 2025.
``(c) Certification Regarding Asymmetry in Reductions.--
``(1) In general.--During any year in which the President
recommends to reduce the number of nuclear weapons in the
active and inactive stockpiles of the United States or
recommends a reduction in the nuclear force structure of the
Department of Defense by a number that is greater than a de
minimis reduction, the President shall certify in writing to
the congressional defense committees whether such reductions
will cause the number of nuclear weapons in such stockpiles to
be fewer than the high-confidence assessment of the
intelligence community (as defined in section 3(4) of the
National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4))) with respect
to the number of nuclear weapons in the active and inactive
stockpiles of the Russian Federation or will result in an
imbalance in nuclear forces that could undermine continued
deterrence of the Russian Federation or the People's Republic
of China, as appropriate.
``(2) Notification.--If the President certifies under
paragraph (1) that the recommended number of nuclear weapons in
the active and inactive stockpiles of the United States is
fewer than the high-confidence assessment of the intelligence
community with respect to the number of nuclear weapons in the
active and inactive stockpiles of the Russian Federation, or if
a reduction in the nuclear force structure of the Department of
Defense would result in an imbalance in nuclear forces that
could undermine continued deterrence of the Russian Federation
or the People's Republic of China, the President shall transmit
to the congressional defense committees a report by the
Commander of the United States Strategic Command, without
change, detailing whether the recommended reduction would
create a strategic imbalance or degrade deterrence and extended
deterrence. The President shall transmit such report by not
later than 60 days before the date on which the President
carries out any such recommended reductions.
``(3) Exception.--The notification in paragraph (2) shall
not apply to--
``(A) reductions made to ensure the safety,
security, reliability, and credibility of the nuclear
weapons stockpile and strategic delivery systems,
including activities related to surveillance,
assessment, certification, testing, and maintenance of
nuclear warheads and strategic delivery systems; or
``(B) nuclear warheads that are retired or awaiting
dismantlement on the date of the certification under
paragraph (1).
``(4) Additional views.--On the date on which the President
transmits to the congressional defense committees a report by
the Commander of the United States Strategic Command under
paragraph (2), the President may transmit to such committees a
report by the President with respect to whether the recommended
reductions covered by the report of the Commander will impact
the deterrence or extended deterrence capabilities of the
United States.''.

SEC. 1520. MODIFICATIONS TO BIENNIAL REPORT ON THE PLAN FOR THE NUCLEAR
WEAPONS STOCKPILE, NUCLEAR WEAPONS COMPLEX, NUCLEAR
WEAPONS DELIVERY SYSTEMS, AND NUCLEAR WEAPONS COMMAND AND
CONTROL SYSTEM.

Section 492a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``2013 through
2029'' and inserting ``through 2033'';
(B) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) inserting
the following:
``(2) Elements.--Each report required under paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
``(A) A detailed description of any plans to--
``(i) enhance the safety, security, and
effectiveness of the nuclear weapons stockpile
of the United States;
``(ii) sustain and modernize the nuclear
weapons complex, including improving the safety
of facilities and modernizing the
infrastructure;
``(iii) maintain, modernize, and replace
delivery systems for nuclear weapons;
``(iv) sustain, modernize, and replace the
nuclear command, control, and communications
system;
``(v) retire, dismantle, or eliminate any
nuclear warheads or bombs, nuclear weapons
delivery systems, or any platforms which carry
such nuclear warheads, bombs, or delivery
systems; and
``(vi) maintain the key capabilities and
competencies of military, civilian, and
contractor workforce associated with the
activities described in clauses (i) through
(v).
``(B) A detailed estimate, including a description
of the estimation methodology used, of the budget
requirements associated with the activities described
under subparagraph (A), over the duration of the Future
Years Defense Program and the Future Years Nuclear
Security Program following the date of the report,
including the applicable and appropriate costs
associated with the procurement, personnel, military
construction, operation and maintenance, and research,
development, test, and evaluation accounts of the
Department of Defense. The Secretary may include
information and data for a period beyond such period if
the Secretary determines that such information and data
is accurate and useful in understanding the long-term
nuclear modernization plan.
``(C) A detailed description of the steps taken to
implement the plan submitted in the previous report,
including difficulties encountered in implementing the
plan in the previous report.''; and
(C) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph
(3);
(2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``10-year period''
and inserting ``duration of the Future Years Defense Program
and the Future Years Nuclear Security Program''; and
(3) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``paragraphs (2)(F)
and (3)'' and inserting ``paragraph (2)(B)''.

SEC. 1521. MULTIPOLAR NUCLEAR DETERRENCE STRATEGY AND THEATER-RANGE
NUCLEAR CAPABILITIES.

(a) Authorization of Additional Theater-range Nuclear
Capabilities.--
(1) New or modified nuclear weapon.--Consistent with the
requirements established under section 6120 of title 10, United
States Code, and subject to the availability of appropriations
or funds otherwise made available, the Secretary of Energy,
acting through the Administrator for Nuclear Security, may
establish not more than 2 programs for the research,
development, and production of new or modified nuclear weapons,
if--
(A) one such weapon is primarily intended to be
delivered by a surface-launched system; and
(B) one such weapon is primarily intended to be
delivered by an air-launched system.
(2) New or modified nuclear weapon delivery system.--
Subject to the availability of appropriations or funds
otherwise made available, the Secretary of Defense is
authorized to direct one or more of the military departments to
establish not more than two programs for the research,
development, and production of new or modified nuclear weapons
delivery systems, if--
(A) one such weapon delivery system is primarily
intended to be surface-launched; and
(B) one such weapon is primarily intended to be
air-launched.
(b) Report on Multipolar Nuclear Deterrence Strategy.--
(1) Requirement.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in
coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and
the Commander of United States Strategic Command, shall submit
to the congressional defense committees a report on a revised
strategy of the Department of Defense (referred to in this
subsection as the ``Department'') for deterring multiple
nuclear-armed adversaries.
(2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1)
shall include--
(A) a comprehensive assessment of the implications
of a multipolar nuclear environment for the deterrence
strategy of the United States, including explicit
assumptions used for force planning;
(B) a detailed description of how the Department
plans to adapt the nuclear forces, posture, and
operational concepts of the United States to deter
simultaneous or sequential coercion or aggression by
multiple nuclear-armed adversaries;
(C) a rigorous analysis of current and projected
adversary nuclear force structures, doctrines, and
targeting strategies, including implications for the
sufficiency and survivability of the United States
force;
(D) a specific explanation of the methodology used
by the Department to determine the quantity and types
of adversary targets that must be held at risk,
including how such requirements change under two-peer
deterrence scenarios;
(E) an identification of current and projected gaps
in the nuclear capabilities of the United States,
including theater-range systems, non-strategic nuclear
options, and flexible response capabilities;
(F) a plan, with associated timelines and resource
requirements, to address identified capability gaps;
(G) a detailed assessment of the role of the
nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile and any
additional theater nuclear capabilities in
strengthening regional and extended deterrence;
(H) an evaluation of the resilience, survivability,
and adaptability of nuclear command, control, and
communications systems under conditions of simultaneous
peer conflict;
(I) an assessment of the strategic and operational
risks associated with maintaining a nuclear posture
primarily optimized for a bipolar environment; and
(J) recommendations for legislative, budgetary, or
policy changes required to implement the strategy.
(3) Form.--The report shall be submitted in unclassified
form, but may include a classified annex.
(c) Annual Implementation Briefings.--
(1) Requirement.--Not later than 90 days after the
submission of the report required by subsection (b), and
annually thereafter until September 30, 2032, the Under
Secretary of Defense for Policy, the Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment, and the Vice Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff shall brief the congressional defense
committees on their joint efforts to implement the conclusions
and recommendations of the strategy described in subsection
(b).
(2) Elements.--At a minimum, each briefing should address--
(A) the adequacy and effectiveness of the strategy
in deterring nuclear and non-nuclear strategic attacks
against the Unites States and its allies;
(B) progress in incorporating any adjustments to
the role of nuclear forces in United States defense
policies and military strategy;
(C) current and projected nuclear force structure
requirements for achieving national and military
objectives;
(D) completed and projected adjustments to the
nuclear weapons stockpile necessary to achieve national
and military objectives;
(E) nuclear weapons development, production and
sustainment capability and capacity requirements
necessary to achieve and maintain desired nuclear
weapons stockpile quantities and attributes;
(F) ongoing or planned threat reduction activities
contributing to the achievement of national and
military objectives; and
(G) other related activities or relevant topics, as
determined necessary by the Under Secretaries or the
Vice Chairman.

Subtitle C--Missile Defense

SEC. 1531. IRON DOME SHORT-RANGE ROCKET DEFENSE SYSTEM AND ISRAELI
COOPERATIVE MISSILE DEFENSE PROGRAM CO-DEVELOPMENT AND
CO-PRODUCTION.

(a) Iron Dome Short-range Rocket Defense System.--
(1) Availability of funds.--Of the funds authorized to be
appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2027 for procurement,
Defense-wide, and available for the Missile Defense Agency, not
more than $20,000,000 may be provided to the Government of
Israel to procure components for the Iron Dome short-range
rocket defense system through co-production of such components
in the United States by industry of the United States.
(2) Conditions.--
(A) Agreement.--Funds described in paragraph (1)
for the Iron Dome short-range rocket defense program
shall be available subject to the terms and conditions
in the Agreement Between the Department of Defense of
the United States of America and the Ministry of
Defense of the State of Israel Concerning Iron Dome
Defense System Procurement, signed on March 5, 2014, as
amended to include co-production for Tamir
interceptors.
(B) Certification.--Not later than 30 days prior to
the initial obligation of funds described in paragraph
(1), the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees--
(i) a certification that the amended
bilateral international agreement specified in
subparagraph (A) is being implemented as
provided in such agreement;
(ii) an assessment detailing any risks
relating to the implementation of such
agreement; and
(iii) for system improvements resulting in
modified Iron Dome components and Tamir
interceptor sub-components, a certification
that the Government of Israel has demonstrated
successful completion of Production Readiness
Reviews, including the validation of production
lines, the verification of component
conformance, and the verification of
performance to specification as defined in the
Iron Dome Defense System Procurement Agreement,
as further amended.
(b) Israeli Cooperative Missile Defense Program, David's Sling
Weapon System Co-production.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (3), of the funds
authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2027 for
procurement, Defense-wide, and available for the Missile
Defense Agency not more than $30,000,000 may be provided to the
Government of Israel to procure the David's Sling Weapon
System, including for co-production of parts and components in
the United States by United States industry.
(2) Agreement.--Provision of funds specified in paragraph
(1) shall be subject to the terms and conditions in the
bilateral co-production agreement, including--
(A) a one-for-one cash match is made by Israel or
in another matching amount that otherwise meets best
efforts (as mutually agreed to by the United States and
Israel); and
(B) co-production of parts, components, and all-up
rounds (if appropriate) in the United States by United
States industry for the David's Sling Weapon System is
not less than 50 percent.
(3) Certification and assessment.--The Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the
appropriate congressional committees--
(A) a certification that the Government of Israel
has demonstrated the successful completion of the
knowledge points, technical milestones, and Production
Readiness Reviews required by the research,
development, and technology agreement and the bilateral
co-production agreement for the David's Sling Weapon
System; and
(B) an assessment detailing any risks relating to
the implementation of such agreement.
(c) Israeli Cooperative Missile Defense Program, Arrow 3 Upper Tier
Interceptor Program Co-production.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), of the funds
authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2027 for
procurement, Defense-wide, and available for the Missile
Defense Agency not more than $150,000,000 may be provided to
the Government of Israel for the Arrow 3 Upper Tier Interceptor
Program, including for co-production of parts and components in
the United States by United States industry.
(2) Certification.--The Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment shall submit to the appropriate
congressional committees a certification that--
(A) the Government of Israel has demonstrated the
successful completion of the knowledge points,
technical milestones, and Production Readiness Reviews
required by the research, development, and technology
agreement for the Arrow 3 Upper Tier Interceptor
Program;
(B) funds specified in paragraph (1) will be
provided on the basis of a one-for-one cash match made
by Israel or in another matching amount that otherwise
meets best efforts (as mutually agreed to by the United
States and Israel);
(C) the United States has entered into a bilateral
international agreement with Israel that establishes,
with respect to the use of such funds--
(i) in accordance with subparagraph (D),
the terms of co-production of parts and
components on the basis of the greatest
practicable co-production of parts, components,
and all-up rounds (if appropriate) by United
States industry and minimizes nonrecurring
engineering and facilitization expenses to the
costs needed for co-production;
(ii) complete transparency on the
requirement of Israel for the number of
interceptors and batteries that will be
procured, including with respect to the
procurement plans, acquisition strategy, and
funding profiles of Israel;
(iii) technical milestones for co-
production of parts and components and
procurement;
(iv) a joint affordability working group to
consider cost reduction initiatives; and
(v) joint approval processes for third-
party sales; and
(D) the level of co-production described in
subparagraph (C)(i) for the Arrow 3 Upper Tier
Interceptor Program is not less than 50 percent.
(d) Number.--In carrying out paragraph (2) of subsection (b) and
paragraph (2) of subsection (c), the Under Secretary may submit--
(1) one certification covering both the David's Sling
Weapon System and the Arrow 3 Upper Tier Interceptor Program;
or
(2) separate certifications for each respective system.
(e) Timing.--The Under Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees the certification and assessment under subsection
(b)(3) and the certification under subsection (c)(2) not later than 30
days before the funds specified in paragraph (1) of subsections (b) and
(c) for the respective system covered by the certification are provided
to the Government of Israel.
(f) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section,
the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means the following:
(1) The congressional defense committees.
(2) The Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate.
(3) The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of
Representatives.

SEC. 1532. ENDURING OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY FOR THE GUAM DEFENSE SYSTEM
COMMAND AND CONTROL FACILITY.

(a) In General.--Consistent with section 1660(b)(1) of the James M.
Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public
Law 117-263), the construction of the Guam Missile Defense System
Command and Control Facility shall not be declared operational until
such time as the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and
Sustainment, as the senior official responsible for the missile defense
of Guam, certifies to the congressional defense committees that there
is a continuity of operations plan with appropriate backup operational
facilities in lieu of the functional incapacitation or operational loss
of the Command and Control Facility.
(b) Continuity Plan.--Not later than 45 days after the date on
which the certification described in subsection (a) is submitted, the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the
Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command shall provide the
congressional defense committees a briefing on the continuity plan
described in such subsection, including a description of any included
facilities or installations to be used.

SEC. 1533. FURTHER LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING
INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS OF SPACE-BASED MISSILE DEFENSE
CAPABILITY.

Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2027 for Operation and Maintenance,
Defense-Wide, and available to the Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense for Research and Engineering for travel purposes, not more than
75 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the
Secretary of Defense submits the report required by section 1671(d) of
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law
118-31).

SEC. 1534. MODIFICATION OF GOLDEN DOME MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM ANNUAL
REPORTING.

Section 1652 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60) is amended--
(1) by striking ``the Secretary of Defense'' each place it
appears and inserting ``the Direct Reporting Program Manager
for Golden Dome for America''; and
(2) by striking ``the Secretary'' each place it appears and
inserting ``the Direct Reporting Program Manager''.

SEC. 1535. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING SUBMISSION OF
THE BRIEFING ON SEA-BASED LAUNCH PLATFORMS FOR BALLISTIC
MISSILE DEFENSE TARGETS.

Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2027 for Operation and Maintenance,
Navy, and available to the Office of the Secretary of the Navy for
travel expenses, not more than 90 percent may be obligated or expended
until the Secretary provides the briefing required on page 278 of
Senate Report 119-39, accompanying S.2296 of the 119th Congress.

SEC. 1536. COMPREHENSIVE INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE SENSOR
COVERAGE OF GUAM.

(a) Full Operational Capability Requirement.--Not later than 90
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment and the Director of the Missile Defense Agency, and in
coordination with the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific
Command and the Army Portfolio Acquisition Executive-FIRES, shall take
such administrative actions as are required to ensure full operational
capability for the Aegis Guam System, which is defined to include no
fewer than two AN/TPY-6 radar emplacements to ensure 360-degree sensor
coverage of Guam.
(b) Expedited Fielding and Integration.--The Secretary of Defense
shall take such actions as are necessary, preferencing the use of
existing equipment, to ensure the emplacement of a second AN/TPY-6
radar and its integration into the Aegis Guam System are completed by
not later than September 30, 2030.

SEC. 1537. REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
TO REVIEW AND ASSESS MISSILE DEFENSE ACQUISITION
PROGRAMS.

Section 232 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81; 125 Stat. 1339), as most recently amended
by section 1664 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 603), is repealed.

SEC. 1538. IMPROVEMENTS TO AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE ACQUISITION.

(a) Assessment of Air and Missile Defense Systems and
Interceptors.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall, in
consultation with the Secretary of State--
(A) complete an assessment of United States Armed
Forces and foreign specified partner air and missile
defense systems and interceptors in the area of
responsibility of the United States Central Command;
and
(B) submit to the congressional defense committees
a report on the findings of the Secretary with respect
to the assessment completed under subparagraph (A).
(2) Contents.--The report submitted pursuant to paragraph
(1)(B) shall include the following:
(A) A description of current air and missile
defense systems and interceptors used by United States
Central Command and foreign specified partners to
defend against attacks.
(B) An analysis of current inventories and
production rates of air and missile defense systems and
interceptors produced by the United States and foreign
specified partners.
(C) An assessment of the number of air and missile
defense systems deployed and interceptors expended to
defend against attacks within the area of
responsibility of the United States Central Command
since October 7, 2023, disaggregated by--
(i) the United States; and
(ii) foreign specified partners.
(D) An assessment of the air and missile defense
systems within the area of the responsibility of the
United States Central Command that have been damaged or
destroyed in attacks since October 7, 2023.
(E) An assessment of the air and missile defense
systems and interceptors developed and produced by the
United States for which the United States defense
industry cannot fulfill the orders placed by foreign
specified partners so as to necessitate acquisition
from other sources.
(b) Strategy.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall, in
consultation with the Secretary of State, submit to the
congressional defense committees a strategy to facilitate
additional cooperation with foreign specified partners to
further integrate air and missile defense systems and to
implement an interceptor acquisition strategy to defend United
States nationals and assets and foreign specified partners from
attacks.
(2) Elements.--The strategy submitted under paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) A description of current efforts by the
Secretary of Defense to engage foreign specified
partners to prioritize air and missile defense needs,
including further coordination--
(i) to replenish interceptor stock
supplies;
(ii) to facilitate the transfer and
delivery of air and missile defense systems
from the United States to foreign specified
partners; and
(iii) to increase air and missile defense
system and interceptor supply bases located
within the area of responsibility of United
States Central Command.
(B) An assessment of the feasibility and cost of
creating an air and missile defense system and
interceptor stockpile located within the area of
responsibly of United States Central Command to be
exclusively used by--
(i) the United States; and
(ii) foreign specified partners.
(C) An assessment of the feasibility of
establishing joint ventures, licensing agreements, and
co-production and manufacturing partnerships between
the United States and foreign specified partners to
accelerate the production of air and missile defense
systems and interceptors.
(D) An identification of steps that can be taken to
accelerate the joint research, development,
acquisition, and transfer of alternative or lower-cost
interceptor solutions, and complementary air and
missile defense capabilities between the United States
and foreign specified partners, and the co-production
of interceptors in the United States, where feasible.
(E) An analysis of the legal, economic, and defense
policy aspects of a closer air and missile defense
acquisition partnership between the United States and
foreign specified partners.
(F) An analysis of lessons learned from air defense
efforts in regional theaters, including Ukraine, the
Middle East and North Africa, the Caucasus, and the
Horn of Africa.
(3) Protection of sensitive information.--The strategy and
plan submitted under paragraph (1) shall provide that any
activity carried out pursuant to the strategy and plan is
conducted in a manner that is consistent with protection of
intelligence sources and methods and appropriately protects
sensitive information and the national security interests of
the United States.
(4) Form.--The strategy submitted under paragraph (1) shall
be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``air and missile defense systems'' means air
and missile defense articles, unmanned aerial defense articles,
rocket defense articles, and non-kinetic articles, and all of
their component parts, including command and control centers,
sensors, radars, and launchers.
(2) The term ``attacks'' means missile, manned and unmanned
aerial system, and rocket attacks from Iran and armed groups
linked to Iran.
(3) The term ``foreign specified partners'' means allies
and partners in the area of responsibility of the United States
Central Command.
(4) The term ``interceptors'' means air and missile,
unmanned aerial, non-kinetic payloads, and rocket defense
articles designed to detect, track, and destroy incoming
missiles, manned and unmanned aerial systems, and rockets.

Subtitle D--Other Matters

SEC. 1541. SENSE OF THE SENATE, INSPECTOR GENERAL REVIEW, AND
RESTORATION AND REMEDIATION PLANS FOR UNITED STATES ARMY,
KWAJALEIN ATOLL, AND THE RONALD REAGAN SPACE AND MISSILE
TEST RANGE.

(a) Sense of the Senate.--It is the Sense of the Senate that--
(1) Department of Defense test, evaluation, and space
situational awareness capabilities residing on Kwajalein Atoll
and supporting the missions of the Ronald Reagan Space and
Missile Test Range are of paramount importance to the defense
of the United States and the maintenance of the military
capabilities required to achieve this goal;
(2) the persistent inability of the Army to adequately
maintain Department of Defense facilities and infrastructure on
the Kwajalein Atoll belies the clear importance of this
installation and represents a continuing failure of leadership
at all levels of the Army;
(3) this failure presents an ongoing health and safety risk
to the military, civilian, and contractor workforce supporting
Department of Defense activities on the atoll;
(4) the Test Resource Management Center, at congressional
direction, determined that the Ronald Reagan Space and Missile
Test Range is functionally incapable of fully executing nearly
every mission it has been charged with supporting for several
years;
(5) inadequate support and prioritization for sustainment
and modernization activities, particularly with regard to the
unique testing capabilities resident across the atoll, has
placed tens of billions of dollars in critical investments in
the modernization of the nuclear deterrent and ballistic
missile defense capabilities of the United States at extreme
risk due to the inability of the installation to fully support
weapon system testing requirements;
(6) such risks will only be magnified as the Department of
Defense works to develop the Golden Dome for America integrated
air and missile defense system, long-range hypersonic strike
systems, and the suite of mass-producible, low-cost munitions
envisioned by the Munitions Acceleration Council of the Deputy
Secretary of Defense; and
(7) continued failures to rectify these systemic
sustainment issues is antithetical to the stated priorities of
the Department of Defense to restore lethality to the Joint
Force and undermines efforts of the United States to ensure
United States warfighters are equipped with the tools needed to
effectively compete against rapidly expanding Chinese, Russian,
and North Korean capabilities and deter their aggressive
intentions now and in the coming decades.
(b) Inspector General Review.--Commencing not later than 30 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act and concluding not later
than 150 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the
Inspector General of the Department of Defense shall conduct a
comprehensive review of--
(1) the status of United States facilities and capabilities
located on the islands comprising the Kwajalein Atoll, as well
as any associated capabilities supporting the Ronald Reagan
Space and Missile Test Range not residing on the atoll;
(2) the effectiveness of previous, ongoing, and planned
Army sustainment and modernization plans for maintaining the
infrastructure and capabilities required to perform the
missions assigned to United States Army Kwajalein Atoll and the
Ronald Reagan Space and Missile Test Range and support Joint
Force weapon system testing needs;
(3) the adequacy of previous, current, and planned funding
to achieve the objectives of the sustainment and modernization
plans of the Army for maintaining the infrastructure and
capabilities required to perform the missions assigned to
United States Army Kwajalein Atoll and the Ronald Reagan Space
and Missile Test Range and support Joint Force weapon system
testing needs;
(4) the analytical and decisionmaking processes within the
Army and the Department of Defense generally that have
contributed to the current status of United States facilities
and capabilities on the atoll; and
(5) the effectiveness of the Army in providing health and
welfare services to military, civilian, and contractor
personnel assigned to the atoll at a level commensurate to such
services provided at other Army installations outside the
continental United States, including the determinations and
decisionmaking processes that led to the absence of Department
of Defense Education Activity, Defense Commissary Agency, and
Defense Health Agency support for resident personnel and
families.
(c) Restoration and Remediation Plan.--
(1) Initial plan.--Not later than 90 days after the date of
the completion of the review required by subsection (b), the
Deputy Secretary of Defense shall, in coordination with the
Secretary of the Army, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, the Direct Reporting Program
Manager for Critical Major Weapon Systems, the Direct Reporting
Program Manager for Golden Dome for America, the Commander of
United States Strategic Command, and the Commander of United
States Space Command, complete an initial plan for restoring
and remediating--
(A) the full range of test and evaluation
capabilities required to support weapon system program
development efforts requiring the use of the Ronald
Reagan Space and Missile Test Range; and
(B) any supporting Department of Defense
infrastructure deficiencies on Kwajalein Atoll required
to fully enable Ronald Reagan Space and Missile Test
Range operations, and any other deficiencies identified
by the Inspector General as part of the review
described in subsection (b).
(2) Initial cost estimate.--In parallel to the development
of the plan required by (1), the Secretary of the Army shall,
in coordination with the Director of Cost Assessment and
Program Evaluation, prepare an initial cost estimate for--
(A) fully remediating not fewer than 75 percent of
all identified deficiencies across the fiscal years
2028 to 2032 Future Years Defense Program; and
(B) fully remediating all deficiencies in mission
critical testing capabilities as determined jointly by
the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering, and the Direct Reporting Program Managers
for Golden Dome for America and Critical Major Weapon
Systems.
(3) Annual updates.--The plan required by paragraph (1) and
the cost estimate required by paragraph (2) shall be annually
updated by the Secretary of the Army and submitted through the
Director of the Test Resource Management Center to the Deputy
Secretary of Defense as part of the Program Objective Memoranda
request of the Army for the upcoming fiscal year, along with an
independent evaluation by the Director of the sufficiency of
the proposed resourcing of the Army to achieve the plan
objectives.
(4) Submittal to congress.--No later than 45 days after the
receipt of the plan required by paragraph (1), The Deputy
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees an unedited copy of the plan described required by
paragraph (1), along with any comments, planned follow-up
activities, or recommendations for congressional action.
(d) Comptroller General of the United States Review.--
(1) Annual reviews.--Commencing not later than April 1,
2027, and not less frequently than once each year thereafter
until December 31, 2032, the Comptroller General of the United
States shall--
(A) conduct a review of the condition of Department
of Defense facilities and capabilities located on
Kwajalein Atoll; and
(B) submit to the congressional defense
committees--
(i) an assessment of the efforts of the
Department of Defense to restore and remediate
the capabilities described in subparagraph (A);
and
(ii) such recommendations for legislative
or administrative action to improve the efforts
described in clause (i) as the Comptroller
General considers appropriate.
(2) Annual briefings.--Not later than August 1 of each
year, the Comptroller General shall provide the congressional
defense committees a briefing on the findings of the
Comptroller General with respect to the most recent review
conducted pursuant to paragraph (1)(A).

SEC. 1542. LIMITATION ON THE REALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR THE RONALD
REAGAN SPACE AND MISSILE TEST RANGE AND UNITED STATES
ARMY GARRISON KWAJALEIN ATOLL.

(a) Limitation.--Funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of
Defense for activities at the Ronald Reagan Space and Missile Test
Range or United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll may be obligated
or expended only for the purposes for which such funds are authorized
and appropriated or otherwise made available.
(b) Prohibition on Reallocation.--Except as expressly authorized by
law, the Secretary of Defense, the heads of the military departments,
and the Combatant Commanders may not realign, transfer, reprogram, or
otherwise reallocate funds described in subsection (a) for purposes
other than those specifically authorized and appropriated or otherwise
made available as described in such subsection, and may not authorize
any other individual to do so.

SEC. 1543. NOTIFICATIONS WITH RESPECT TO RELOCATING DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE SYSTEMS OUT OF CERTAIN SPECTRUM FREQUENCIES.

(a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the Department of
Defense initiates any activity relating to studying the relocation of
Department systems out of bands of electromagnetic spectrum that are
assigned to a non-Federal entity, the Chief Information Officer of the
Department shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the
Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives a notification with respect to the initiation of the
activity that includes--
(1) a list of the spectrum frequencies being studied; and
(2) a list of systems of the Department that reside within
those frequencies.
(b) Assessment, Briefing, and Report.--After each notification
submitted under subsection (a) with respect to an activity described in
that subsection, the Chief Information Officer shall--
(1) not later than 60 days after the date of such
submittal--
(A) complete an assessment of--
(i) the costs associated with the activity;
and
(ii) any change to current operational
readiness of systems described in subsection
(a) expected as a result of such activity; and
(B) provide the congressional defense committees a
briefing on the findings of the Chief Information
Officer with respect to the assessment completed under
subparagraph (A); and
(2) not later than 90 days after the date of such
submittal, submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the findings of the Chief Information Officer with
respect to the assessment completed under paragraph (1)(A).
(c) Limitation on Availability of Funds for Relocation of
Systems.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act
or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of
Defense may be obligated or expended to relocate a system as described
in subsection (a) until the Chief Information Officer has--
(1) provided the briefing required by paragraph (1)(B) of
subsection (b) for such system; and
(2) submitted the report required by paragraph (2) of such
subsection.

SEC. 1544. ANNUAL BRIEFING ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ACTIVITIES
ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL
TELECOMMUNICATION UNION WORLD RADIO CONFERENCE.

(a) In General.--No later than the first March 31 occurring after
the date of the enactment of this Act and March 31 of each calendar
year thereafter through 2031, the Secretary of Defense shall, acting
through the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense and
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and in consultation with the
Chiefs of each of the Armed Forces, provide the congressional defense
committees a briefing on actions taken by the Department Defense in the
previous calendar year with respect to preparations for or
participation by the Department in the International Telecommunication
Union World Radio Conference.
(b) Subject Matter.--Each briefing provided under subsection (a)
shall cover the following:
(1) The composition and representation of delegates of the
Department participating in World Radio Conference preparatory
meetings, including Conference Preparatory Meetings and
relevant regional bodies.
(2) The direct participation of the Department in
International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector
Study Groups and Working Parties between World Radio
Conferences.
(3) Adoption of studies by the World Radio Conference.
(4) Testing and evaluation activities undertaken to assess
the vulnerability of Department systems to proposed spectrum
changes under consideration at the World Radio Conference, and
the outcomes of such activities.
(5) Development of potential recommendations affecting the
readiness of the Department, including studies that could be
adopted by World Radio Conference.
(6) Potential cost and readiness implications of matters
covered by paragraphs (3) through (5).
(7) Such other matters as the Chief Information Officer and
the Chairman may consider important to the congressional
defense committees.

SEC. 1545. REPORT ON EFFORTS TO COUNTER FOREIGN ESPIONAGE AND
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY THEFT TARGETING DEFENSE ASSETS.

(a) Report Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with
the heads of such other Federal agencies as the Secretary considers
appropriate, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on efforts of the Department of Defense to counter espionage and
intellectual property theft by the People's Republic of China targeting
Department of Defense installations, research institutions, and the
defense industrial base.
(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) A description of threats posed by the People's Republic
of China to Department of Defense installations, federally
funded research and development centers, universities
conducting defense-related research, and entities within the
defense industrial base, including efforts to obtain sensitive
information, technology, or intellectual property.
(2) An assessment of trends in espionage and intellectual
property theft targeting such entities, including the role of
nontraditional collectors such as researchers, students, and
commercial entities.
(3) A description of activities undertaken by the
Department, in coordination with interagency partners, to
detect, deter, and mitigate such threats.
(4) An accounting of resources dedicated by the Department
to counter such threats, including personnel, funding, and
programs, and an assessment of the effectiveness of such
efforts.
(5) A description of policies, procedures, and safeguards
in place to protect civil liberties, academic freedom, and the
privacy rights of United States persons in the course of such
activities.
(6) An assessment of vulnerabilities within Department
installations, research environments, and the defense
industrial base, including supply chain risks and insider
threat considerations.
(7) A description of coordination mechanisms between the
Department and interagency partners to address such threats,
including information sharing and joint operational efforts.
(8) Recommendations for legislative, policy, or resource
changes necessary to improve the ability of the Department and
interagency partners to counter such threats.
(c) Form.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.

SEC. 1546. DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE ELECTRONIC WARFARE ROADMAP.

Chapter 25 of title 10, United States Code is amended by adding at
the end the following new section:
``Sec. 500h. Department of the Air Force electronic warfare roadmap
``(a) In General.--(1) Not later than March 31, 2027, the Secretary
of the Air Force shall develop an integrated electronic warfare
capabilities roadmap for air and space operations.
``(2) The Secretary of the Air Force shall update the plan
developed under paragraph (1) not less frequently than once every year
ending in an odd number.
``(b) Threat Assessment.--The roadmap as developed every other year
shall be updated on the threat assessment that is ten years later than
the date of production of the roadmap.
``(c) Roadmap Contents.--The roadmap developed under subsection (a)
shall detail an integrated plan for capabilities that are--
``(1) already in effect;
``(2) under development; and
``(3) require a future material acquisition.
``(d) Force Structure.--In the roadmap developed under subsection
(a), the Secretary shall outline the force structure requirements in
terms of--
``(1) size of personnel;
``(2) types of occupational specialty; and
``(3) expected training requirements.
``(e) Synergistic Capabilities.--As part the roadmap required by
subsection (a), the Secretary shall, to the greatest extent possible,
detail synergistic cooperation with respect to--
``(1) waveform transport between threat emitters and weapon
systems;
``(2) targeting, including physics-based modeling of
different electronic warfare effects;
``(3) battle damage assessment; and
``(4) and such other areas as the Secretary considers
appropriate.
``(f) Review by the Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Executive
Committee.--The Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Executive Committee
established by section 500 of this title shall review the roadmap
required by paragraph (1) of subsection (a) and each update under
paragraph (2) of such subsection.
``(g) Briefing.--Not later than April 30, 2027, and not less
frequently than once every year that ends in an odd number, the
Secretary shall, in consultation with the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Operations Executive Committee, provide the congressional defense
committees a briefing on the findings of the Committee with respect to
the latest review conducted under subsection (f).''.

SEC. 1547. USING OPERATIONAL ELECTRONIC INTELLIGENCE ASSETS TO ENGAGE
HIGH-VALUE TARGETS.

(a) Requirement.--The Secretary of Defense shall, in consultation
with the Director of National Intelligence, direct the Under Secretary
of Defense for Intelligence and Security and the Director of the
National Security Agency to approve, direct, and enable the direct and
immediate dissemination of all operational electronic intelligence data
collected on high-value and potentially hostile military systems in the
United States Indo-Pacific Command and European Command areas of
responsibility to military command and control nodes and engagement
systems and platforms for the purpose of establishing targeting quality
tracks of such systems and platforms as an essential component of
constructing, fielding, and exercising multi-sensor, cross-domain,
long-range kill chains under the operational concept and strategy for
combined, joint all-domain command and control.
(b) Deadline for Directive and Demonstration.--Not later than 120
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall--
(1) issue a directive applicable to all components of the
Department of Defense to enable the Under Secretary and the
Director of the National Security Agency to carry out the
direction of the Secretary under subsection (a); and
(2) conduct a demonstration of at least one kill chain of a
high-value target set using the data generated by national
operational electronic intelligence collection systems that are
currently operationally deployed and under the delegated
tasking authority of the Director of the National Security
Agency as the national functional manager for signals
intelligence.
(c) Consultation and Reporting.--The Director of the National
Security Agency, the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and
Security, and the Director for Operations of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
shall--
(1) consult with the congressional defense committees prior
to the development of the directive and the demonstration
required by subsection (b); and
(2) provide to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on the substance of the directive and the results and
lessons learned of the demonstration.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``direct dissemination'' means direct
downlinking or communicating of the minimum collected data
needed to support target identification and engagement to
systems and entities directly responsible for engaging military
targets, including the Family of Integrated Targeting Cells
developed by the Department of the Army, the Department of the
Navy, and the Department of the Air Force, without impacting
timeliness and the achievable scale of target engagements.
(2) The term ``kill chain'' means the highly automated,
long-range, rapid, and large-scale process of detecting,
identifying, locating, tracking, and engaging high-value
adversary targets using assets and resources spanning multiple
ground, air, sea, space, and cyber operational domains.
(3) The term ``operational electronic intelligence''
(OPELINT) means the detection, location, identification, and
tracking of adversary military emitters of radio frequency
electronic signals to support military operations, specifically
including the peacetime construction and exercising and wartime
execution of rapid-response targeting and engagement operations
reflected in kill chains against moving and moveable objects
enabled by the direct and immediate dissemination of data
regarding such detection, location, identification, and
tracking to engagement systems and platforms.
(4) The term ``targeting-quality track'' means a location
and tracking product that is accurate, sustained, and timely
enough to support striking a target with a long-range weapons
system.

TITLE XVI--CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS

Subtitle A--Matters Relating to Cyber Operations and Cyber Forces

SEC. 1601. INDEPENDENT STUDY ON THE AUTHORITIES AND ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE OF THE PRINCIPAL CYBER ADVISORS.

(a) Agreement.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall seek to
enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and
development center or other independent entity to perform the
services covered by this section.
(2) Timing.--The Secretary shall seek to enter into the
agreement described in paragraph (1) not later than March 1,
2027.
(b) Independent Study.--
(1) In general.--Under an agreement between the Secretary
and a center or entity under subsection (a), the center or
entity shall conduct a study on the roles, responsibilities,
authorities, organizational constructs, and resourcing of the
Principal Cyber Advisors of the military departments.
(2) Elements.--In conducting the study under paragraph (1),
the center or entity shall conduct an assessment of, and
develop recommendations on--
(A) the extent to which the responsibilities of the
Principal Cyber Advisors of the military departments
are clearly delineated from, duplicative of, or
ambiguous with respect to, those of the Chief
Information Officers of the military departments and
the commands or organizations within the Army, the
Navy, the Marine Corps, the Air Force, and the Space
Force responsible for network and security operations,
including recommendations for any changes to statute,
policy, or organizational guidance necessary to resolve
identified ambiguities or overlaps;
(B) the degree to which the authorities prescribed
under section 392a(c) of title 10, United States Code,
are sufficient to enable the Principal Cyber Advisors
of the military departments to execute their statutory
and implied responsibilities, including specific
recommendations for legislative action to resolve
ambiguities or overlaps with the authorities of related
positions within the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps,
the Air Force, and the Space Force;
(C) the extent to which the current organizational
placement of each Principal Cyber Advisor enables
effective integration of cyber considerations across
departmental activities, including acquisition,
operations, personnel, and policy, including
recommendations on the optimal organizational construct
for each position and the advisability of elevating the
position to the level of Assistant Secretary or Under
Secretary of the military department; and
(D) the extent to which current staffing, funding,
and administrative support under each organizational
construct enables or hinders execution of statutory and
implied responsibilities, including a comparative
assessment of resourcing models across the military
departments and specific recommendations on the
appropriate staffing levels, personnel numbers,
assigned tasks, and funding required to enable
effective execution of those responsibilities.
(c) Consultation.--In conducting the study required under
subsection (b), the center or entity shall consult with--
(1) the Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of
Defense;
(2) the Principal Cyber Advisors of each of the military
departments;
(3) the Chief Information Officer of the Department of
Defense;
(4) the Chief Information Officers of each of the military
departments;
(5) the senior officer or civilian of each of the Army, the
Navy, the Marine Corps, the Air Force, and the Space Force
responsible for command, control, communications, and
information technology;
(6) the senior officer or civilian of each of the Army, the
Navy, the Marine Corps, the Air Force, and the Space Force
responsible for the operations and employment of cyber
capabilities;
(7) the senior officer or civilian of each of the Army, the
Navy, the Marine Corps, the Air Force, and the Space Force
responsible for military and civilian cyber workforce career
field management;
(8) the Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency
and Commander of the Department of Defense Cyber Defense
Command; and
(9) such other officials and stakeholders as the entity
considers appropriate.
(d) Report and Briefing.--
(1) Report.--Not later than January 1, 2028, the center or
entity that conducted the study under subsection (b) shall
submit to the Secretary of Defense and the congressional
defense committees a report on the findings of the center or
entity with respect to study.
(2) Briefing.--Not later than January 15, 2028, the
Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense
committees a briefing on the findings of the center or entity
that conducted the study under subsection (b) with respect to
such study, which may be incorporated into existing annual or
budgetary briefings provided to the congressional defense
committees.

SEC. 1602. FUNDING FOR RESERVE COMPONENT SUPPORT TO CYBER-PECULIAR
OPERATIONS.

(a) In General.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this
Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 for the use of the
Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of
Defense for operation and maintenance, up to $5,000,000 may be
obligated or expended by the Commander of United States Cyber Command
to carry out cyberspace operations and cyberspace support activities
requiring specialized activities by members of the reserve components
of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard, in support of cyber-
peculiar operations.
(b) Limitation.--Nothing in subsection (a) shall be construed to
authorize deviation from established personnel and training procedures
applicable to members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces,
including applicable provisions of titles 10 and 32, United States
Code, governing the order, administration, and training of reserve
components of the Armed Forces.
(c) Notification.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 15 days after the total
amount obligated or expended pursuant to subsection (a) exceeds
$500,000, and not later than 15 days after each additional
$500,000 increment is obligated or expended thereafter, the
Commander of United States Cyber Command shall submit to the
congressional defense committees notification of the
obligations and expenditures giving rise to each such threshold
being crossed.
(2) Contents.--Each notification submitted under paragraph
(1) shall include the following:
(A) The total amount obligated or expended pursuant
to subsection (a) during the fiscal year as of the date
of the notification.
(B) The total number of members of the reserve
components, including the National Guard, ordered to
duty under title 10, United States Code, pursuant to
subsection (a) during the fiscal year as of the date of
the notification.
(C) A disaggregation of the number included under
subparagraph (B) of such members by component of the
Armed Forces.
(D) A disaggregation of such members by the
specific authority under title 10, United States Code,
under which each member was ordered to duty.
(d) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2027, the
Commander of United States Cyber Command shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report on obligations and
expenditures made pursuant to the authority provided for in
subsection (a).
(2) Contents.--The report submitted under paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) A full description and evaluation of each
cyberspace operation or cyberspace support activity
that is the subject of each such obligation or
expenditure.
(B) The number and component affiliation of members
of the reserve components of the Armed Forces,
including the National Guard, who participated in such
activities.
(C) The extent to which such activities aligned
with established personnel and training procedures for
members of the reserve components.
(D) Definitions and standards applied to determine
cyber-peculiar requirements for participation by
reserve components of the Armed Forces, including the
National Guard.
(E) Such other matters as the Commander considers
appropriate.

SEC. 1603. AMENDMENT OF ANNUAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ON SUPPORT FOR
UNITED STATES CYBER COMMAND.

Section 391a of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as
follows:
``Sec. 391a. Annual reporting requirements on support for United States
Cyber Command
``(a) Annual Reports Required.--(1) Not later than March 1, 2027,
and annually thereafter, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber
Policy and Principal Cyber Advisor for the Department of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the
readiness and efforts of the military departments to provide support
for cyber operations.
``(2) Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall include an
unclassified summary suitable for public release.
``(b) Consultation and Contribution.--(1) In preparing each report
required by subsection (a), the Assistant Secretary and Principal Cyber
Advisor shall consult with each Secretary of the military departments
and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
``(2) For each report submitted under subsection (a), the Commander
of United States Cyber Command shall act as a contributor to the
report, providing data, assessments, and requirements relating to the
operational readiness of the Cyber Mission Force and other assigned
forces.
``(c) Elements.--Each report submitted under subsection (a) shall
include, for the period covered by the report, the following:
``(1) A description and assessment of the efforts of each
military department to support joint and armed force-specific
cyber missions.
``(2) An assessment of the sufficiency of the support
provided by each military department to meet the operational
requirements of United States Cyber Command, including with
respect to readiness, training, and equipping the Cyber Mission
Force teams.
``(3) A description of any capability or readiness gaps
identified by the Commander of United States Cyber Command, and
the steps being taken by the Secretaries of the military
departments to address them.
``(4) An assessment of progress made on mitigation plans
for identified readiness shortfalls or challenges from previous
years.
``(5) Standardized metrics and definitions for readiness,
capability gaps, and mitigation plans, as developed by the
Assistant Secretary and Principal Cyber Advisor in consultation
with the Commander of United States Cyber Command.
``(6) As appropriate, the principal cyber advisors from
each of the military departments shall also provide amplifying
information, data, analysis or recommendations relating to any
of the elements in paragraphs (1) through (4) within their
purview.
``(7) Such other matters as the Assistant Secretary and
Principal Cyber Advisor determines appropriate.''.

SEC. 1604. SCALING CYBERSPACE ACCESS GENERATION AND MAINTENANCE
CAPABILITIES.

(a) In General.--In order to carry out the pilot program in
subsection (c), the Secretary of Defense may enter into a contract with
a private sector entity to conduct a cyber operation for the sole
purpose of access generation and maintenance using contractor owned,
contractor operated means, under the operational authority of the
Commander of United States Cyber Command.
(b) Limitations.--Activities carried out under subsection (a)
shall--
(1) only be conducted under direct Federal Government
oversight of a civilian employee of the Federal Government or a
member of the Armed Forces, with cleared civilian employees of
the Department of Defense or cleared members of the Armed
Forces present at all times; and
(2) when feasible, conducted in facilities of the Federal
Government.
(c) Pilot Program.--
(1) In general.--Not later than March 1, 2027, the
Secretary may establish a pilot program under the operational
authority of the Commander of United States Cyber Command, to
assess the feasibility and advisability of conducting cyber
operations limited to access generation and maintenance through
contractor owned, contractor operated means, subject to the
limitations in subsection (b).
(2) Termination.--The pilot program authorized by paragraph
(1) and the authority provided under subsection (a) shall
terminate on or before December 31, 2030.
(d) Congressional Notification.--
(1) Contract notification.--Not later than 10 days after
entering into any contractual arrangement under subsection (a),
the Secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees
of the following:
(A) The date the contractual arrangement was
signed.
(B) Identification of the private sector party to
the contractual arrangement.
(C) A description of the scope and terms of the
contractual arrangement.
(2) Operations notification.--Not later than 48 hours after
the commencement and subsequent conclusion of any cyber
operation conducted under subsection (a), the Secretary of
Defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of
the following:
(A) The target and nature of the access developed
or maintained.
(B) The identity of the cleared civilian employee
of the Department or member of the Armed Forces who
conducted oversight of the operation.
(C) The contractor who conducted the operation.
(D) The duration and current status of the
operation.
(e) Briefings and Reports.--
(1) Quarterly briefings.--The Secretary shall include a
discussion of activities carried out under this section in the
quarterly cyber operations briefings provided to the
congressional defense committees pursuant to section 484 of
title 10, United States Code.
(2) Final report.--Not later than 90 days after the
termination of the pilot program required by subsection (c),
the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report on the following:
(A) An assessment of the feasibility and
advisability of entering into contracts under
subsection (a) on a continuing basis.
(B) What constraints were applied in contracts
executed under the pilot program.
(C) What capabilities were acquired through
contractor owned, contractor operated means.
(D) An assessment of how the pilot program impacted
the development of the internal access and management
capabilities and talent development of the Armed
Forces.
(E) Recommendations for legislative or
administrative action to support or modify operations
carried out under subsection (a).

SEC. 1605. CYBER OPERATIONAL READINESS ASSESSMENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE INFORMATION NETWORK.

(a) Reports Required.--Not later than March 1, 2027, and not less
frequently than once each year thereafter until December 31, 2030, the
Secretary of Defense shall, acting through the Commander of United
States Cyber Command and the Commander of the Department of Defense
Cyber Defense Command, submit to the congressional defense committees
an annual report on the implementation of the Cyber Operational
Readiness Assessment (CORA) program of the Department of Defense
Information Network and the findings from such program.
(b) Contents.--Each report required under subsection (a) shall
include, for the period covered by the report, the following:
(1) An overview of the implementation status of the Cyber
Operational Readiness Assessment program, including scope,
methodology, team certification status, and assessment cadence
across the military departments and the defense agencies and
Department of Defense field activities.
(2) Aggregate and component-level findings on remediation
efforts during the Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment, and
component level trend analysis of such efforts.
(3) Aggregate findings on risks, recurring deficiencies,
and trends affecting mission assurance.
(4) A progress report on the planned updates to the
Inspection Analysis Tool of the Department of Defense
Information Network to include root cause analysis and records
of actions taken or planned to address material risks
identified through the program, including timelines,
responsible organizations, and any resource constraints.
(5) An initial plan, and subsequent progress reports, for
incorporating operational technology environments into
assessments carried out under the program to ensure a
comprehensive operational readiness evaluation of mission-
critical systems, weapon platforms, industrial control systems,
and supporting infrastructure.
(6) An assessment of how assessments under the program will
incorporate and operationalize the pilot Critical
Infrastructure Discovery and Evaluation (CIDE) activities
conducted by the Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command on
operational technology networks, including alignment of scope,
methodology, data collection, reporting, and resourcing to
ensure unity of effort and avoid duplication.
(7) A description of any policy, authority, or resourcing
gaps that inhibit full execution of the program as an
operational readiness assessment.

SEC. 1606. INDEPENDENT STUDY ON UNITED STATES CYBER COMMAND
ORGANIZATION AND RESOURCING.

(a) Agreement.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall seek to
enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and
development center or other independent entity to perform the
services covered by this section.
(2) Timing.--The Secretary shall seek to enter into the
agreement described in paragraph (1) not later than March 1,
2027.
(b) Independent Study.--
(1) In general.--Under an agreement between the Secretary
and a center or entity under subsection (a), the center or
entity shall conduct a study on the organizational constructs
and resourcing of the United States Cyber Command.
(2) Scope.--The study conducted under paragraph (1) shall
be limited to the headquarters element of United States Cyber
Command and the personnel, positions, and resources directly
assigned to the Command. The study shall not address the
organization or resourcing of cyber operations forces assigned
to or retained by the military departments or other combatant
commands.
(3) Elements.--In conducting the study under paragraph (1),
the center or entity shall conduct an assessment of--
(A) the applicability of the doctrinal
organizational construct of a unified combatant command
to the unique operational and technological
requirements of the cyber domain, including--
(i) the ability of the current
organizational construct to support the
operational responsibilities of United States
Cyber Command as a combatant command under
section 164 of title 10, United States Code;
(ii) the ability of the current
organizational construct to support the
responsibilities of United States Cyber Command
under section 167b of title 10, United States
Code, including the functions of a service-like
combatant command with respect to cyber
operations forces; and
(iii) the ability of the current
organizational construct to support the
acquisition responsibilities of United States
Cyber Command, including the program executive
office for the Joint Cyber Warfighting
Architecture established pursuant to section
1509 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public
Law 117-263; 10 U.S.C. 167b note);
(B) the organizational structure and resourcing of
United States Special Operations Command as a
comparative model for a service-like combatant command
operating across military departments; and
(C) the personnel, workforce development,
recruitment and retention, facilities, and
infrastructure required to meet the operational and
statutory demands of United States Cyber Command.
(c) Consultation.--In conducting the study required under
subsection (b), the center or entity shall consult with--
(1) military and civilian personnel assigned to the
headquarters element of United States Cyber Command;
(2) commanders and senior leaders of the military
departments responsible for generating cyber forces;
(3) the Joint Staff, including relevant directorates with
responsibility for cyber operations planning and resourcing;
and
(4) such other officials and stakeholders as the entity
considers appropriate.
(d) Alternative Organizational Models.--Under the agreement
described in subsection (b)(1) between the Secretary and a center or
entity, the center or entity shall, based on the study conducted under
such subsection, develop not fewer than two alternative models for the
organization and resourcing of the headquarters of United States Cyber
Command, with analysis of the costs, benefits, and implementation
considerations of each model.
(e) Presentation to the Secretary and Notice to Congress.--Not
later than December 31, 2027, the independent entity shall present the
models developed under subsection (d) to the Secretary of Defense. Not
later than 30 days after receiving such presentation, the Secretary
shall--
(1) select a preferred organizational model; and
(2) notify the congressional defense committees of the
preferred model selected and the alternatives considered.
(f) Implementation Plan.--Not later than April 30, 2028, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees an implementation plan for the preferred model selected
under subsection (e)(1), including--
(1) a detailed description of organizational changes
required;
(2) associated resourcing requirements, including any
legislative changes necessary to carry out the plan; and
(3) a proposed schedule for implementation.

SEC. 1607. MODIFICATION TO QUARTERLY REPORTING FOR CYBER OPERATIONS.

Section 484 of title 10, United States, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``Under Secretary of
Defense for Policy'' and inserting ``Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Cyber Policy''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, including
how each such operations contributes to objectives for
campaign plans, competition, or shaping for conflict in
support of such command'' before the period at the end;
and
(B) by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:
``(3) A description of the campaign plans for each
geographic and functional command, including specific
objectives, targets, and goals for the campaign and supporting
operations and anticipated resources to meet campaign
objectives.''.

SEC. 1608. REPEAL OF AUTHORITY TO USE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FUNDS
FOR CYBER-PECULIAR DEVELOPMENT.

Section 1640 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is repealed.

SEC. 1609. STRATEGY FOR INTEGRATION OF NATIONAL GUARD PHYSICAL RANGE
CAPABILITIES INTO CYBER TESTING ACTIVITIES.

(a) Strategy.--
(1) In general.--Not later than January 15, 2028, the
Secretary of Defense shall, acting through the Director of the
Test Resource Management Center and in coordination with the
Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense, the
executive agent for cyber test ranges, the executive agent for
cyber training ranges, and the Chief of the National Guard
Bureau, submit to the congressional defense committees a
strategy for integrating National Guard physical ranges with
cyber-peculiar or cyber-peculiar test and evaluation
capabilities into Department of Defense cyber test and
evaluation activities, including within the National Cyber
Range Complex.
(2) Elements.--The strategy required under paragraph (1)
shall include--
(A) an assessment of National Guard physical ranges
with unique infrastructure relevant to testing cyber
capabilities against physical systems;
(B) an identification of existing interoperability
between such ranges and cyber test and training
platforms and any gaps therein;
(C) an inventory of skills and subject-matter
expertise within National Guard units supporting such
ranges relevant to cyber, operational technology, and
test and evaluation;
(D) an assessment of current utilization of such
ranges by the Department of Defense and the military
departments for cyber test and evaluation, including
frequency, scope, and activity types;
(E) a projection of demand for such ranges during
the five-year period beginning on the date of the
submission of the strategy under paragraph (1); and
(F) a programming and budgeting approach for
utilization of such ranges, including estimated costs
disaggregated by fiscal year for the five-year period
covered by the strategy based on the demand projections
in subparagraph (E).
(b) Evaluation of Funding Models.--
(1) In general.--Not later than January 15, 2028, and
concurrent with submittal of the strategy under subsection (a),
the Secretary of Defense shall, acting through the Director of
the Test Resource Management Center and in coordination with
the Principal Cyber Advisor to the Secretary of Defense and the
Chief of the National Guard Bureau, submit to the congressional
defense committees an evaluation of the adequacy of funding
models under Volume 11A of the Department of Defense Financial
Management Regulation (DoD 7000.14-R) for resourcing National
Guard physical ranges with cyber-peculiar capabilities or
cyber-peculiar test and evaluation requirements.
(2) Elements.--The evaluation required under paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) An analysis of the suitability for testing
cyber effects on physical systems of the current
funding models for such ranges.
(B) An identification of barriers within each such
model impeding consistent access to and resourcing of
such ranges, including impact of fall outside the Major
Range and Test Facility Base designation.
(C) A determination of whether any funding model in
effect is sufficient, as currently structured, to
ensure sustained resourcing of such ranges.
(D) Recommendations for modifications to the
Financial Management Regulation or alternative funding
mechanisms not currently available thereunder,
including any legislative changes required.

SEC. 1610. UPDATED CYBER READINESS REPORTING METHODOLOGY.

(a) Update Required.--Not later than January 1, 2028, the Commander
of United States Cyber Command shall, in coordination with the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy and the Principal Cyber
Advisors of the military departments, develop and implement an updated
methodology for reporting cyber force readiness.
(b) Elements.--In developing the updated methodology required by
subsection (a), the Commander shall include considerations of the
following:
(1) Measurement of mastery level for cyber forces, as
defined under the Department of Defense Revised Cyber Force
Generation Model.
(2) Extension of readiness reporting to all levels of the
cyber operations forces, including cybersecurity service
providers, service-specific cyber elements, and reserve
component forces.
(3) Standardization of unit organizational elements that
input readiness data into the Joint Cyber Command and Control
Readiness system.
(4) Interoperability with the Defense Readiness Reporting
System, or any successor system.
(5) Ensure readiness reporting metrics account for--
(A) shortfalls in available forces, as well as in
on-hand forces that are not fully trained; and
(B) forces at various stages in the training
pipeline.
(6) Identification of bottlenecks in the readiness system,
including training backlogs, trainer shortages, and shortages
in personnel available to certify teams.
(7) Assessment and evaluation of the capabilities of the
cyber warfighting architecture, including the systems, tools,
and infrastructure required to conduct cyber operations, using
defined evaluation metrics for each component, including--
(A) operational availability and mission
suitability of systems;
(B) capacity to support assigned cyber missions and
force requirements; and
(C) integration and interoperability of systems
across the cyber warfighting architecture.
(8) Periodic spot-check auditing by the Inspector General
of the Department of Defense to ensure the accuracy of cyber
readiness reporting.
(c) Briefing Required.-- Not later than January 29, 2027, the
Commander of United States Cyber Command shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on the development and
implementation of the updated methodology pursuant to subsection (a),
including timelines for full implementation and any legal or policy
constraints impacting such timelines.

SEC. 1611. EXPANSION OF ENTITIES INCLUDED IN COORDINATION BETWEEN
UNITED STATES CYBER COMMAND AND PRIVATE SECTOR.

Section 1508 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph
(1), by striking ``information technology and cybersecurity'';
and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``March 1, 2026''
and inserting ``March 1, 2031''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by redesignating subparagraph (E) as
subparagraph (F); and
(ii) by inserting after subparagraph (D)
the following:
``(E) A description of the sectors and types of
entities prioritized by the Commander in carrying out
subsection (a) and the reasons for that priority.''.

Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Department of Defense Cybersecurity and
Information Technology

SEC. 1621. IMPROVING RESERVE COMPONENT NETWORK ACCOUNT CONTINUITY.

(a) Policy Update.--Not later than March 1, 2027, the Chief
Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall, in coordination
with the Chief Information Officers of the military departments, update
Department of Defense-wide policy and guidance to establish the
following minimum standards for personnel accounts of members of the
reserve components on unclassified and classified networks:
(1) Accounts shall be disabled after no less than 180 days
of inactivity.
(2) Accounts shall be deleted after no less than 270 days
of inactivity.
(b) Technical Implementation.--Not later than July 1, 2027, the
commanders responsible for information network operations of the Army,
Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force shall implement all
technical configurations and group policy objects required to enforce
the standards established under subsection (a).
(c) Audit.--Commencing not later than July 1, 2027, the Inspector
General of the Department of Defense shall conduct a 365-day audit of
the implementation of subsections (a) and (b), which shall assess--
(1) the extent to which applicable policies and technical
configurations have been updated and implemented as required;
(2) the rate at which personnel of reserve components were
required to reactivate or rebuild accounts on unclassified and
classified networks following implementation; and
(3) whether the policy and technical changes required under
this section have demonstrably reduced account reactivation and
rebuild burdens for personnel of the reserve components.
(d) Transmittal of Findings.--Not later than September 1, 2028, the
Inspector General of the Department of Defense shall transmit to the
Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense and the Chief
Information Officers of the military departments the findings of the
Inspector General with respect to the audit conducted under subsection
(c).
(e) Briefing.--Not later than October 1, 2028, the Inspector
General of the Department of Defense shall provide to the congressional
defense committees a briefing on the findings of the Inspector General
with respect to the audit conducted under subsection (c).
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``classified network'' means any Department of
Defense network authorized to process or transmit information
classified at the Secret level.
(2) The term ``reserve component'' has the meaning given
that term in section 101(c) of title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 1622. REDUCING ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK IMPLEMENTATION.

(a) Guidance for Standardized Risk Management Framework Process.--
(1) In general.--Not later than October 1, 2027, the Chief
Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall issue or
update Department of Defense-wide policy guidance relating to
standardized risk management framework procedures applicable to
all programs and systems of the Department.
(2) Contents.--The policy required under paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) A unified, standardized set of procedures with
clearly defined steps by which all programs and systems
of the Department shall progress through the risk
management framework process.
(B) A mandatory, enumerated list of documentation
required from vendors and system owners at each step of
the risk management framework process as defined in
subparagraph (A), which--
(i) shall be submitted in machine-readable
formats; and
(ii) may be submitted in a format other
than machine-readable only if the vendor
provides written justification that machine-
readable delivery is not technically feasible,
and such justification is approved in writing
by the authorizing official prior to the
initiation of any risk management framework
activity.
(3) Military department implementing guidance.--
(A) Issuance.--Not later than December 1, 2027, the
Chief Information Officer of each military department
shall publish implementing guidance subordinate to and
consistent with the guidance issued under paragraph
(1).
(B) Limitations.--The Chief Information Officer of
a military department may not impose requirements
beyond those in the guidance issued under paragraph (1)
without written approval of the Chief Information
Officer of the Department of Defense.
(b) Unified Digital Platform.--Not later than October 1, 2028, the
Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall modernize
or replace the current enterprise application for hosting approvals and
documentation for programs and systems of the Department, and ensure
that this Department-wide platform used to support the risk management
framework process--
(1) is capable of ingesting, assessing, and retrieving
machine-readable security data submitted in accordance with
subsection (a);
(2) supports real-time progress tracking for all programs
and systems engaged in or that have completed the risk
management framework process as established in updated or new
guidance required under subsection (a);
(3) serves as the authoritative repository for all risk
management framework documentation required under subsection
(a); and
(4) is accessible to authorizing officials, program
offices, and mission owners across the Department and the
military departments, including to support reciprocity
determinations under section 1522 of the Servicemember Quality
of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 2223 note).
(c) Control Inheritance as the Default Approach.--
(1) Policy.--It shall be the policy of the Department that
use of available inherited controls shall be required as the
default for all programs and systems of the Department, with
exceptions to such policy to be approved by the Chief
Information Officer of the Department of Defense.
(2) Update to directives.--(A) Not later than October 1,
2027, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of
Defense shall update all applicable Department of Defense
directives, instructions, guidance, and associated handbooks to
establish the inheritance of applicable security controls from
authoritative providers as the default approach for all
programs and systems of the Department.
(B) The directives, instructions, guidance, and handbooks
updated under subparagraph (A) shall--
(i) establish the inheritance of applicable
security controls from authoritative providers as the
default approach for all programs and systems of the
Department of Defense; and
(ii) require that an authorizing official who
declines to use available inherited controls document
in writing the specific technical or mission
justification for that decision prior to initiating an
independent assessment of those controls.
(d) Annual Briefing to Congress.--Not later than April 1, 2027, and
annually thereafter through April 1, 2032, the Chief Information
Officer of the Department of Defense shall provide to the congressional
defense committees a briefing on the following:
(1) The status of administration of subsections (a) through
(c).
(2) Measurable changes in average risk management framework
cycle times before and after implementation of the directive
required under subsection (a).
(3) Such recommendations as the Chief Information Officer
may have for legislative or administrative action to further
reduce administrative burden without reducing security
outcomes.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``authorizing official'' has the meaning given
that term in Department of Defense Instruction 8510.01
(relating to Risk Management Framework for DoD Systems), or
successor instruction.
(2) The term ``machine-readable'' has the meaning given
that term in section 3502 of title 44, United States Code.
(3) The term ``risk management framework'' means the
cybersecurity risk management framework established by the
National Institute of Standards and Technology and implemented
by the Department of Defense pursuant to Department of Defense
Instruction 8510.01 (relating to Risk Management Framework for
DoD Systems) for the assessment and authorization of
information systems.

SEC. 1623. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND INNOVATION BOARD STUDY ON SOFTWARE-
AS-A-SERVICE IN CLASSIFIED NETWORKS.

(a) Study Required.--Not later than February 1, 2027, the Secretary
of Defense shall direct the Science, Technology, and Innovation Board
to conduct a study on enabling commercial software-as-a-service
offerings on classified networks of the Department of Defense.
(b) Elements.--The study required under subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) An assessment of the strategic and operational benefits
of commercial software-as-a-service offerings on classified
networks, including the extent to which such offerings could
advance the innovation objectives of the Department.
(2) An evaluation of the existing framework by which
commercial vendors seek, are authorized, and subsequently given
appropriate network and account access to build, certify,
procure, and sustain software-as-a-service capabilities on
classified networks, including the following:
(A) Technical requirements, including physical
facility requirements, compute and networking
infrastructure, and mechanisms for vendor access to
customer data across classified network enclaves.
(B) Security requirements applicable to offerings
serving multiple military departments or components as
well as Defense Intelligence Enterprise organizations
simultaneously, including authority to operate
processes and the feasibility of a reciprocal or common
authorization framework.
(C) Contractual and regulatory requirements,
including whether the Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement and the Department of Defense
Financial Management Regulation adequately support such
procurements.
(D) Barriers to entry for small businesses and
nontraditional defense contractors, and constructs that
would enable such entities to effectively compete their
offerings.
(3) Recommendations for resolving the barriers identified
under paragraph (2)(D), including the organizational roles and
responsibilities, resources, authorities, and legislative or
administrative action required to establish and sustain the
growth of commercial software-as-a-service offerings.
(c) Consultation.--In conducting the study required under
subsection (a), the Science, Technology, and Innovation Board shall--
(1) consult with appropriate officials of the Department of
Defense and the Defense Intelligence Enterprise; and
(2) to the extent practicable, seek input from
representatives of the commercial software industry, including
small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors.
(d) Interim Briefing.--Not later than August 1, 2027, the Science,
Technology, and Innovation Board shall provide to the congressional
defense committees a briefing on the status of the study required under
subsection (a), including any preliminary findings or recommendations.
(e) Report.--
(1) Submission.--Not later than January 15, 2028, the
Science, Technology, and Innovation Board shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report containing the
findings and recommendations of the Science, Technology, and
Innovation Board with respect to the study required under
subsection (a).
(2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.
(f) Briefing on Report.--Not later than January 31, 2028, the Chair
of the Science, Technology, and Innovation Board shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on the findings and
recommendations contained in the report submitted under subsection (e).
(g) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``classified networks'' means a national
security system, as defined in section 3552(b) of title 44,
United States Code, that is authorized to process, store, or
transmit classified national security information.
(2) The term ``nontraditional defense contractor'' has the
meaning given that term in section 3014 of title 10, United
States Code.
(3) The term ``software-as-a-service'' means a cloud
computing service model in which the capability provided to the
consumer is to use the provider's applications running on a
cloud infrastructure, accessible from various client devices
through a thin client interface such as a web browser or a
program interface, in which the consumer does not manage or
control the underlying cloud infrastructure, including network,
servers, operating systems, storage, or individual application
capabilities.

SEC. 1624. STREAMLINING DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GOVERNANCE PROCESS FOR
CROSS-DOMAIN SOLUTION APPROVALS.

(a) Streamlining Required.--The Chief Information Officer of the
Department of Defense shall, in consultation with the Chief Information
Officers of the military departments, reduce approval timelines and
expand secured capabilities for cross-domain solutions through the
elimination of unnecessary procedural steps and governance body
involvement that does not contribute a priority security benefit.
(b) Report Required.--Not later than December 15, 2027, the Chief
Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall, in consultation
with the Chief Information Officers of the military departments, submit
to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the
following:
(1) An assessment of current approval timelines,
organizational constructs, resource requirements, and
operational limitations imposed by current cross-domain
solution governance processes, including the frequency,
structure, and consensus-based decision requirements of each
governance body in the approval chain and whether full
governance body review is required for every modification
regardless of risk level.
(2) A comparison of Department of Defense cross-domain
solution approval timelines, approved file types, file sizes,
and bulk and streaming data capabilities with those of other
Federal departments and agencies.
(3) An assessment of barriers to full utilization of
reciprocity authorities under Department of Defense Instruction
8540.01 (relating to Cross Domain Policy), or successor
instruction, and recommendations to remove such barriers.
(4) A plan to carry out subsection (a) that--
(A) reduces approval timelines to be commensurate
with the risk level of the requested modification and
achieves parity with comparable Federal department and
agency processes;
(B) identifies and eliminates governance body
involvement that does not contribute a distinct
security benefit, including evaluation of whether full
board review is warranted for every modification
request regardless of risk level;
(C) fully employs available reciprocity authorities
to achieve parity of approved capabilities across all
enterprise cross-domain solutions;
(D) establishes a risk-tiered review framework that
distinguishes high-risk changes requiring full
governance body review from lower-risk modifications
eligible for expedited technical review;
(E) evaluates a model where the approval of a
cross-domain solutions includes a set of pre-authorized
parameters, such that any modifications to that cross-
domain solution that are within those parameters do not
require full re-approval; and
(F) assesses the feasibility of a common tracking
and workflow tool to enable asynchronous and continuous
review of modification requests in lieu of periodic
consensus-based governance meetings, including proposed
metrics to measure implementation effectiveness.
(c) Implementation Briefing.--Not later than March 1, 2028, the
Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall provide
the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the
implementation of subsection (a) and an assessment of performance with
respect to each of subparagraphs (A) through (F) of subsection (b)(4).
(d) Definition of Cross-domain Solution.--In this section, the term
``cross-domain solution'' has the meaning given such term in Department
of Defense Instruction 8540.01 (relating to Cross Domain Policy), or
successor instruction.

SEC. 1625. DATA CENTER INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGY AND ROADMAP FOR MILITARY
INSTALLATIONS.

(a) In General.--Not later than January 15, 2028, the Secretary of
Defense shall, acting through the Chief Information Officer of the
Department of Defense and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for
Energy, Installations, and Environment, develop and submit to the
congressional defense committees a data center infrastructure strategy
and associated roadmap for the build-out of private data centers on
military installations.
(b) Consultation.--In developing the strategy and roadmap required
by subsection (a), the Secretary shall act in consultation with the
following:
(1) The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering.
(2) The Secretaries of the military departments and the
respective chiefs of the Armed Forces and relevant headquarters
elements.
(3) The Joint Chiefs of Staff.
(4) The Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation.
(5) The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and
Security.
(6) Such other officials and organizations as the Secretary
considers appropriate.
(c) Capacity and Requirements Analysis.--The strategy and roadmap
required by subsection (a) shall include an analysis of the following:
(1) The current data center capacity of the Department of
Defense across all classification fabrics and network types,
including partner networks and available cloud capacity.
(2) Existing and projected future requirements across such
classification fabrics and network types.
(3) The gap, if any, between current capacity and existing
requirements, and an estimated investment required to close
that gap and meet projected future demand.
(4) An assessment of data center configurations and form
factors required to meet current and future requirements,
including permanent fixed facilities, tactical and mobile
capabilities, and emerging concepts and capabilities, including
orbital data centers.
(5) A framework, developed in coordination with the
Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, for
evaluating future demand signals and requirements on an ongoing
basis.
(d) Installation Infrastructure Study.--As part of the development
of the strategy required under subsection (a), the Assistant Secretary
of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment shall conduct a
study that includes the following:
(1) Development of a framework for evaluating future
investments required to support proposed private data center
build-out on military installations, including potential
contracts or agreements with external vendors for the
construction or operation of data centers on military
installations that may not be servicing Department of Defense
information processing needs.
(2) An assessment of installation-level requirements
associated with such contracts or agreements, including the
following:
(A) Physical security requirements.
(B) Personnel vetting standards.
(C) Power capacity requirements.
(D) Any impacts to utility rates to installations
and the surrounding areas.
(E) Supporting infrastructure requirements.
(F) Contractual arrangements to utilize excess data
storage or power generation capacity in the event of an
emergency, including requirements or liabilities open
to the installation in the event such arrangements are
utilized.
(G) Contingency plans to address any extreme power
fluctuations for the prevention of power outages.
(H) Any market research that has identified data
center companies' record of ransomware attacks, or
cyberattacks, and any violations of air quality
regulations.
(3) An analysis of the current and future data center plans
of each military department for private data centers located on
military installations.
(4) An analysis by the Department of Defense Clearinghouse
to understand the operational impacts of current and future
private data center plans based on the analysis in paragraph
(3).
(e) Contents of Strategy and Roadmap.--The strategy and roadmap
submitted under subsection (a) shall--
(1) identify specific military installations designated or
planned for private data center capacity, the basis for those
designations, and the demand or capacity gap each installation
is intended to address;
(2) outline the authorities, frameworks, and terms
governing contracts or agreements with external vendors for
private data center construction or operation on military
installations, including requirements relating to base
infrastructure, power, and physical security;
(3) identify the investments required to execute the
roadmap, disaggregated by installation and by fiscal year;
(4) describe how the Department will meet projected future
demand based on the framework developed under subsection
(c)(5); and
(5) include a governance structure as a standalone annex
for negotiating for land use rights and related agreements with
external vendors, which shall--
(A) designate a lead negotiator for each military
department;
(B) require each such lead negotiator to operate
within the guidance established by the official
designated under subsection (f); and
(C) establish consistent negotiation guidance to
ensure standardized terms across agreements and to
protect the interests of the Department.
(f) Designation of Lead Official.--
(1) In general.--Not later than February 1, 2027, the
Secretary shall designate a senior official within the Office
of the Secretary of Defense to serve as the lead official
responsible for overseeing and coordinating all activities of
the Department relating to private data center build-out on
military installations, including the development of the
strategy and roadmap required under subsection (a) and all
associated negotiations with external vendors.
(2) Responsibilities.--The official designated under
paragraph (1) shall--
(A) have principal responsibility and
accountability for the administration of implementation
of the strategy and roadmap required under subsection
(e);
(B) establish the terms, frameworks, and
negotiating guidance within which the military
departments shall operate; and
(C) ensure consistency and coordination across the
military departments in the implementation of the
strategy and roadmap.
(3) Direction to military departments.--The Secretary shall
direct the Secretaries of the military departments to conduct
all activities under this section in coordination with and
through the official designated under paragraph (1).
(g) Form.--The strategy and roadmap required under subsection (a)
shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified
annex.
(h) Definition of Military Installation.--In this section, the term
``military installations'' has the meaning given that term in section
2801(c) of title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 1626. CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL CERTIFICATION ASSESSMENT GRANTS
FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND NEW ENTRANTS.

(a) Program Establishment.--
(1) In general.--Not later than July 1, 2027, the Secretary
of Defense shall, acting through the Chief Information Officer
of the Department of Defense and in coordination with the
Director of the Department of Defense Office of Small Business
Programs, establish a program to award grants to small
businesses and new entrants to the defense industrial base to
offset the costs of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
assessments conducted by Certified Third-Party Assessment
Organizations.
(2) Designation.--The program established under paragraph
(1) shall be known as the ``Cybersecurity Maturity Model
Certification Assessment Grant Program'' (in this section the
``Program'').
(b) Grants.--
(1) In general.--Under the Program, the Secretary shall
award one-time grants to eligible entities described in
paragraph (2) to offset costs they incur for Cybersecurity
Maturity Model Certification assessments conducted by Certified
Third-Party Assessment Organizations.
(2) Eligible entities described.--An eligible entity
described in this paragraph is a small business concern or a
nontraditional defense contractor that--
(A) holds or is actively seeking a Department of
Defense contract or subcontract requiring Cybersecurity
Maturity Model Certification at Level 2 from a
Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization; and
(B) has not previously received a Cybersecurity
Maturity Model Certification at the applicable level
from a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization.
(3) Grant amounts.--
(A) Maximum amount per grant.--The maximum amount
of a grant awarded under the Program to an eligible
entity described in paragraph (2) is $100,000.
(B) Maximum amount for all grants.--The total
amount of all grants awarded under the Program shall
not exceed $50,000,000.
(c) Selection of Grant Recipients.--In awarding grants to eligible
entities described in subsection (b)(2) under the Program, the
Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that have not
previously held a Department of Defense prime contract or subcontract.
(d) Use of Funds.--A recipient of a grant awarded under the Program
shall use the amount of the grant only to offset direct costs
associated with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification at Level 2
from a Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization.
(e) Program Requirements.--In carrying out the Program, the
Secretary of Defense shall--
(1) establish an application process that minimizes
administrative burden on eligible entities described in
subsection (b)(2);
(2) ensure that recipients of grants awarded under the
Program demonstrate a good-faith effort toward achieving
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification within one year of
receiving an award;
(3) coordinate with the Office of Small Business Programs
of the Department of Defense to leverage existing small
business support infrastructure, including APEX Accelerators
and the Mentor-Protege Program of the Department, to provide
technical assistance to grant recipients; and
(4) ensure that the Program does not duplicate or conflict
with any other Department of Defense cybersecurity support
initiative.
(f) Annual Reports.--
(1) In general.--Not later than July 1, 2028, and annually
thereafter until December 31, 2031, the Secretary of Defense
shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual
report on the activities carried out under the Program.
(2) Elements.--Each report submitted under paragraph (1)
shall include, for the period covered by the report, the
following:
(A) The number of grants awarded under the Program,
disaggregated by industrial base sectors of the
recipients of the grants.
(B) The total amount of funds expended under the
Program.
(C) The number of recipients of grants awarded
under the Program that successfully achieved
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification at the
applicable level following receipt of a grant.
(D) An assessment of the extent to which the
Program has reduced barriers to entry for small
businesses and nontraditional defense contractors in
the defense industrial base.
(g) Derivation of Funds.--Subject to the availability of funds
appropriated for operation and maintenance, Department-wide, the
Secretary shall carry out the Program in a fiscal year using amounts
appropriated or otherwise made available for such fiscal year for
operation and maintenance, Department-wide.
(h) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``Certified Third-Party Assessment
Organization'' has the meaning given such term in part 170 of
title 32, Code of Federal Regulations.
(2) The term ``nontraditional defense contractor'' has the
meaning given such term in section 3014 of title 10, United
States Code.
(3) The term ``small business concern'' has the meaning
given such term in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15
U.S.C. 632).

SEC. 1627. HARMONIZATION OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SECURITY BOUNDARIES
TO ENABLE RECIPROCITY.

(a) Standardization of Security Boundaries.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall standardize
security boundaries across the Department of Defense to
maximize the potential for security control inheritance and
reduce duplicative security assessments through the application
of reciprocity.
(2) Updated department guidance.--Not later than October 1,
2027, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of
Defense shall update all applicable Department of Defense
policy and guidance governing security boundaries--
(A) to establish consistent and uniform standards
for security boundary determinations across the
Department and the military departments; and
(B) to define the conditions under which systems
sharing common boundaries or infrastructure are
eligible for security control inheritance.
(3) Updated military department guidance.--Not later than
December 1, 2027, the Chief Information Officer of each
military department shall publish implementing guidance
subordinate to and consistent with the guidance updated under
subsection (a)(2).
(4) Program compliance.--Not later than October 1, 2030,
each Secretary of a military department shall bring all
programs and systems within their respective portfolios into
compliance with the guidance updated under subsection (a)(2),
using authority to operate renewal events as the primary
mechanism for transitioning systems to updated security
boundary constructs.
(b) Notification of Guidance Updates.--Not later than 30 days after
the publication of guidance under subsection (a), the Chief Information
Officer of the Department of Defense and the Chief Information Officer
of the military department, as applicable, shall notify the
congressional defense committees of the following:
(1) The specific changes made to applicable policy and
guidance.
(2) The directives, instructions, guidance documents, and
handbooks that were updated or issued.
(c) Annual Briefing to Congress.--Not later than April 1, 2027, and
not less frequently than once each year thereafter until April 1, 2031,
the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense and the
Chief Information Officer of each military department shall jointly
provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the
following:
(1) The status of implementation of subsections (a) and (b)
by the Department of Defense and each military department.
(2) The extent to which updated security boundary
constructs have expanded opportunities for security control
inheritance.
(3) Such recommendations as the Chief Information Officers
may have for legislative or administrative action to further
enable security control inheritance or reduce duplicative
security assessments.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``authorizing official'' has the meaning given
that term in Department of Defense Instruction 8510.01
(relating to Risk Management Framework for DoD Systems), or
successor instruction.
(2) The term ``security control inheritance'' has the
meaning given that term in such instruction, or successor.

SEC. 1628. EXPANSION OF CYBER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO INCLUDE
OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY.

(a) Expansion of Covered Skills.--Section 2200(a) of title 10,
United States Code, is amended by striking ``computer and network'' and
inserting ``computer, network, and operational technology''.
(b) Inclusion of Operational Technology in Definitions.--Section
2200e(1)(D) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting
``, including operational technology,'' after ``Any other information
technology''.

SEC. 1629. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR ALPHA-1 DEVELOPMENT
ACTIVITIES.

(a) Limitation.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated for
fiscal year 2027 by section 201 for research, development, test, and
evaluation and available for Alpha-1 Development Activities (PE
0604133D8Z) as specified in the funding table in section 4201, not more
than 85 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which
the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Department
of Defense (CDAO) provides to the Committee on Armed Services of the
Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of
Representatives the briefing described in subsection (b).
(b) Briefing Required.--The briefing described in this subsection
is a briefing that includes the following:
(1) A description of the comprehensive application
integration strategy for the War Data Platform (formerly known
as ``Advancing Analytics'' or ``ADVANA'') that covers the
following:
(A) Establishment of objective criteria for
evaluating and prioritizing applications to be
onboarded based on--
(i) operational mission impact;
(ii) data sensitivity classification
requirements;
(iii) technical compatibility with existing
architecture; and
(iv) overall value to the data ecosystem of
the Department of Defense.
(B) A definition of standardized reimbursable
funding mechanisms or other cost-sharing models,
including potential service-level agreements or other
appropriate cost-sharing models, between the Chief
Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer and
requesting the Department of Defense components.
(C) Assessment of performance metrics to measure
the effectiveness and efficiency of the onboarding and
offboarding process.
(D) Alignment with data governance policies and
enterprise digital transformation initiatives of the
Department that were in effect on the day before the
date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) A plan for competing out aspects of the program, both
for enterprise support of the overall functionality, as well as
for specific applications or capabilities to be hosted within
the War Data Platform.

SEC. 1630. LIMITATION ON THE USE OF FUNDS FOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS
DEVELOPMENT.

(a) Limitation.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated for
fiscal year 2027 by section 201 for research, development, test, and
evaluation and available for the Office of the Under Secretary of
Defense (Comptroller) Information Technology Development Initiative (PE
0605027D8Z) as specified in the funding table in section 4201, not more
than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which
the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Director of the
Defense Finance and Accounting Service and the program managers for the
Armed Forces pay and personnel systems, provides to the congressional
defense committees the briefing required in subsection (b).
(b) Briefing Required.--The Secretary shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing that includes the
following:
(1) The plan by the Defense Finance Accounting Service to
update and modernize the pay systems for the Department and the
Armed Forces, including projected funding levels across the
future years defense plan, milestones for deliveries of
capabilities, and measures of performance to assess the
delivery of capabilities.
(2) A description of how the plan described in paragraph
(1) differs from the cancelled Defense Integrated Human
Resource Management System and steps to ensure that an
enterprise solution will not repeat the mistakes of past
programs.
(3) A description of how the plan described in paragraph
(1) will leverage prior investments made in cancelled Armed
Forces integrated pay and personnel systems, including--
(A) identification of software components, data
architectures, interface designs, or other technical
artifacts from cancelled programs that will be
incorporated or adapted for use in the modernization
effort; and
(B) documentation of lessons learned from cancelled
programs, including findings from program post-mortems,
independent reviews, and audits, and how those findings
have informed the requirements, acquisition strategy,
and program management approach for the plan described
in paragraph (1).
(4) A description of how the modernization efforts
described in paragraph (1) will integrate with each Armed
Forces pay and personnel systems, the Defense Enrollment
Eligibility System, Defense Manpower Data Center systems, and
other authoritative Department data systems that support member
identification, duty status, benefits eligibility, retirement,
separation, and financial management, including--
(A) the systems of record that are intended to
remain service-specific; and
(B) the data elements that will be exchanged
between such systems and the enterprise pay
modernization effort.
(5) A comparison of the current projected timelines under
the plan in paragraph (1) with the previous Armed Forces
programs scheduled for their integrated pay and personnel
systems.
(6) Resources programmed for or needed across the future
years defense program for service integrated pay and personnel
systems to modernize to the plan described in paragraph (1).
(7) Identification of resources needed to sustain or
modernize legacy systems now that Armed Forces integrated pay
and personnel systems have been cancelled.
(8) Articulation of the desired end state for pay and
personnel systems across the Department of Defense and the
military departments.

SEC. 1631. POST-QUANTUM CRYPTOGRAPHY ADOPTION.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure the
cryptographic solutions of the Department of Defense use asymmetric
post-quantum cryptography algorithms approved by the National Institute
of Standards and Technology--
(1) for key establishment by not later than December 31,
2030; and
(2) for digital signatures by not later than December 31,
2031.
(b) Phase Out and Replacement.--In carrying out subsection (a), the
Secretary of Defense shall phase out and replace--
(1) except as provided in paragraph (2), symmetric key
establishment protocols, symmetric key agreement protocols, and
symmetric key distribution protocols by not later than December
31, 2030; and
(2) any solution certified as a classified commercial
solution by the National Security Agency by not later than
December 31, 2031.
(c) Exception.--Subsections (a) and (b) shall not apply to a key
that is generated and distributed by the National Security Agency for
use in a cryptographic device for the protection of classified and
sensitive national security information or with respect to symmetric
key distribution protocols in use prior to January 1, 2010.

SEC. 1632. IMPROVEMENTS TO HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING ROADMAP.

Section 1532(c) of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement
and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (10 U.S.C.
4001 note), as amended by section 1531 of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60), is further
amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)(C)--
(A) in the matter before clause (i)--
(i) by inserting ``supporting operations of
the Department, including data centers'' before
``to be built'';
(ii) by striking ``triennial'' and
inserting ``annual''; and
(iii) by striking ``additional resource
usage resulting from building or expanding''
and inserting ``annual resource usage of'';
(B) in clause (iii), by inserting ``the local
community or'' after ``adverse effects on''; and
(C) in clause (iv), by striking ``in which the
military installation resides and in which the data
center is being built'' and inserting ``in which the
data center is located or is being built''; and
(2) in paragraph (3)--
(A) in the paragraph heading, by striking
``Triennial'' and inserting ``Annual''; and
(B) by striking ``third''.

SEC. 1633. PILOT PROGRAM ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PARTNERSHIPS WITH
INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION RECOGNIZED IN THE
NATIONAL CENTERS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN CYBERSECURITY
PROGRAM FOR CYBER RESEARCH.

(a) Establishment.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a pilot
program under the Defense Cyber Workforce Framework to assess the
feasibility of partnering advanced cyberspace operations and
information aggressor units of the Department of Defense with
institutions of higher education recognized in the National Centers of
Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity program for Cyber Research (CAE-
R), Cyber Defense (CAE-CD), or Cyber Operations (CAE-CO) by the
National Security Agency--
(1) to improve the cyber workforce pipeline of the United
States;
(2) to enhance military cyber training through academic
collaboration, research, cyber range exercises, and create
direct pathways for students into Federal cybersecurity
careers;
(3) to leverage existing scholarship and fellowship
opportunities, such as the Cyber Service Academy, the Science,
Mathematics and Research for Transformation, and other cyber
scholarship for service programs; and
(4) to improve coordination, guidance, and counseling for
participating students seeking to pursue careers in
cybersecurity or cyber operations in the Department of Defense
or elsewhere in the Federal Government.
(b) Duration.--The pilot program established under subsection (a)
shall terminate on September 30, 2031.
(c) Elements.--The pilot program required by subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) Establishment of a research cell supporting aggressor
operations through open-source intelligence, emerging threat
analysis, and development of adversary emulation playbooks.
(2) Assessment framework for determining the impact of the
program, including a cost-benefit analysis for partnering
students with operational units, that--
(A) determines the time to clear students for
participation in the program; and
(B) determines the time and cost necessary to get
students access to networks required to provide
operational support to military cyber operators.
(3) Assessment of the curricula for participating students
to determine if such coursework is relevant and impactful in
preparing such students to directly support operational
military cyber operators.
(4) Tracking students participating in the program to
determine how the pilot impacts potential future employment
with the Department of Defense or the Federal Government.

SEC. 1634. INSIDER THREAT REPORTING AND VOLUNTARY GUIDANCE FOR LARGE
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CONTRACTORS.

(a) Covered Artificial Intelligence Contractor Defined.--In this
section, the term ``covered artificial intelligence contractor'' means
a contractor that--
(1) has entered, or seeks to enter into, one or more
contracts, with a total value of not less than $100,000,000,
with the Department of Defense for an artificial intelligence
system or services that use an artificial intelligence system;
and
(2)(A) has incurred, during the 3-year period preceding the
date on which any such contract was entered into, not less than
$1,000,000,000 in artificial intelligence-related research and
development expenditures, measured on a rolling basis and
aggregated with any other person that controls, is controlled
by, or is under common control with such contractor; or
(B) uses or proposes to use, in the performance of such
contract or contracts, an artificial intelligence model
developed or controlled by a person that meets the expenditure
criteria described in subparagraph (A).
(b) Reporting Requirements.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue
regulations establishing reporting requirements for covered
artificial intelligence contractors to support the protection
of Department of Defense systems, missions, personnel,
operations, and supply chains from counterintelligence,
security, and other national security risks arising from the
security practices of such contractors.
(2) Required matters.--
(A) In general.--The regulations issued pursuant to
paragraph (1) shall require, at a minimum, that a
covered artificial intelligence contractor reports to
the Secretary--
(i) all policies, practices, and security
measures relating to--
(I) personnel vetting;
(II) insider threat mitigation;
(III) access controls, including
the circumstances under which
contractors, subcontractors, cloud
providers, and other third parties are
granted access to any artificial
intelligence model, model weights,
training infrastructure, or other
sensitive assets, and the material
security controls governing such
access;
(IV) supply chain security; and
(V) the prevention of theft,
tampering, sabotage, or any other
unauthorized transfer or modification
of any artificial intelligence model or
model weights; and
(ii) any known or suspected material
incident affecting the security, integrity, or
availability of any artificial intelligence
model or model weights developed or used,
including any incident in which a person
compromises or exploits any artificial
intelligence model or model weights in a manner
that could materially affect the performance of
a Department contract, national security, or
the operations, security, or mission
effectiveness of the Department, including
through--
(I) espionage;
(II) unauthorized access;
(III) theft;
(IV) exfiltration;
(V) sabotage;
(VI) manipulation;
(VII) a compromise of the software,
hardware, cloud, data, or other supply
chain component used to develop, train,
fine-tune, evaluate, secure, or deploy
any such model or model weights;
(VIII) the poisoning, corruption,
manipulation, or unauthorized
alteration of training data, fine-
tuning data, retrieval corpora, model
checkpoints, system prompts, safety
filters, monitoring systems, evaluation
pipelines, or model-update mechanisms;
(IX) the discovery of a material
vulnerability, exploit, backdoor, or
failure of access controls that could
permit unauthorized modification,
extraction, degradation, or misuse of
any such model or model weights; or
(X) any other effort;
(iii) the defense-relevant and national
security-relevant capabilities, access
pathways, and material misuse risks, as
determined by the Secretary, of the most
powerful artificial intelligence models
developed, controlled, or used by such
contractor in the performance of a contract
with the Department;
(iv) any materially concerning model
behavior, including materially increased
capability for a cyber offense, evasion of
safeguards, deceptive behavior, unauthorized
autonomous action, or other behavior that could
materially affect national security, the
performance of a Department contract, or the
operations, security, or mission effectiveness
of the Department;
(v) any attempt to obtain unauthorized
access to, acquire, influence, or exfiltrate
sensitive information, systems, or intellectual
property relating to any artificial
intelligence model developed, controlled, or
used by the contractor; and
(vi) any other known or suspected acute
national security risk relating to the
compromise, misuse, loss, exfiltration,
misalignment, or exploitation of artificial
intelligence models developed, controlled, or
used by the contractor that could materially
affect national security, the performance of a
Department contract, or the operations,
security, or mission effectiveness of the
Department.
(B) Scope.--The required matters described in
subparagraph (A) apply to a covered artificial
intelligence contractor, including with respect to any
artificial intelligence model developed or controlled
by another person and used, or proposed for use, by the
covered artificial intelligence contractor in the
performance of a contract with the Department. The
Secretary may require the covered artificial
intelligence contractor to obtain from the person who
developed or controls such model any information the
Secretary determines necessary to carry out this
section.
(C) Timing of reporting requirements.--
(i) Initial submission.--A covered
artificial intelligence contractor shall submit
to the Secretary of Defense the required
matters described in subparagraph (A) as part
of any offer, proposal, bid, or other response
to a solicitation for a contract.
(ii) Continuing duty to certify.--Not less
frequently than once every 90 days, the covered
artificial intelligence contractor shall
certify to the Secretary of Defense that the
information submitted under clause (i) remains
accurate and complete in all material respects.
(3) Notification of acute national security incidents.--
(A) In general.--The regulations issued pursuant to
paragraph (1) shall require that not later than 72
hours after becoming aware of any information,
incident, or development that presents an acute
national security risk to the United States, the
covered artificial intelligence contractor shall--
(i) notify the Secretary of Defense of the
nature of national security risk, including any
risk relating to model weight security as
described in subparagraph (A)(ii), any risk
described in clauses (iv), (v), and (vi) or
subparagraph (A), and any other category of
risk the Secretary may specify; and
(ii) include in such notification, to the
extent known at the time of the notification--
(I) a description of the
information, incident, or development;
(II) the date or approximate period
of occurrence and discovery;
(III) the affected model or
deployment environment;
(IV) the actual or suspected means
of compromise;
(V) whether any model weights,
training data, system prompts, source
code, evaluation data, safety systems,
or software dependencies were accessed,
altered, degraded, poisoned,
exfiltrated, or otherwise compromised;
(VI) an assessment of the actual or
potential impact on Department of
Defense missions, users, systems,
operations, or decision-making;
(VII) any actions taken to contain,
mitigate, remediate, or investigate the
information, incident, or development;
(VIII) whether the information,
incident, or development has been
reported to any other Federal
department or agency, and
(IX) such other information as the
Secretary determines appropriate.
(B) Notification by the secretary.--If the
Secretary of Defense receives a notification under
subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall promptly transmit
such notification to the contracting officer for the
relevant contract, the Chief Digital and Artificial
Intelligence Office, the Chief Information Officer of
the Department of Defense, the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Artificial
Intelligence Security Center of the National Security
Agency, the Commander of the United States Cyber
Command, and the head of any other component of the
Department or Federal department or agency the
Secretary determines appropriate.
(C) Congressional notification.--If the Secretary
of Defense receives a notification under subparagraph
(A) or discovery an incident that would be reportable
under such clause, the Secretary shall--
(i) not later than 7 days after the date on
which the notification was received, submit to
the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate
and the Committee on Armed Services of the
House of Representatives notice of the
information, incident, or development that
includes--
(I) a summary description,
(II) the date or approximate period
of occurrence and discovery,
(III) the affected model or
deployment environment,
(IV) the actual or suspected means
of compromise, exfiltration,
manipulation, degradation, or misuse,
(V) an initial assessment of actual
or potential impact on Department
missions, users, systems, or
operations, and
(VI) any action taken or planned to
contain, mitigate, remediate, or
investigate the matter; and
(ii) provide the committees with additional
briefings or updates on the information,
incident, or development as material
information becomes available; and
(D) Protection of information.--In the regulations
issued under paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense
shall include procedures for the submission of
notifications under this paragraph, including
procedures to protect--
(i) classified information;
(ii) proprietary information;
(iii) trade secrets;
(iv) security-sensitive information; and
(v) information regarding vulnerabilities
that, if disclosed publicly, could reasonably
be expected to harm national security.
(E) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this
paragraph may be construed--
(i) to require public disclosure of
information in a manner inconsistent with
applicable protections for classified or
otherwise protected information; or
(ii) to limit any other reporting
obligation imposed by statute, regulation, or
contract.
(4) Clarity of requirements.--In the regulations issued
pursuant to paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide clear
requirements with respect to the scope, timing, form, and
manner of the reporting, including--
(A) the appropriate protections the Department will
take to prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified
information, proprietary information, and controlled
unclassified information;
(B) any differentiated reporting requirements based
on--
(i) the sensitivity of the contract;
(ii) the capabilities of the relevant
models;
(iii) the degree of access of the
contractor or third parties to artificial
intelligence models or model weights; and
(iv) the significance of the risk to
Department missions or national security; and
(C) procedures to ensure that, if a covered
artificial intelligence contractor uses, or proposes to
use, in the performance of a contract with the
Department an artificial intelligence model developed
or controlled by another person, any information
required under this section is obtained from that
person.
(5) Consultation.--In developing the regulations under
paragraph (1), the Secretary may consult with--
(A) covered artificial intelligence contractors;
(B) the head of any Federal agency;
(C) industry participants; and
(D) any official of the Department that the
Secretary considers relevant, including acquisition,
counterintelligence, digital modernization, and
operational officials of the Department.
(c) Study and Voluntary Guidance on Insider Threat Risk Reduction
for Covered Artificial Intelligence Contractors.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue
voluntary guidance for covered artificial intelligence
contractors to reduce insider threat, espionage, and other
personnel-related security risks to sensitive artificial
intelligence assets of such contractors, with a focus on
threats from highly capable nation-state adversaries that
possess significant resources and the capability to conduct
sophisticated espionage or related operations.
(2) Assessment and updated guidance.--Not later than 1 year
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
shall--
(A) complete an assessment of the risks described
in paragraph (1); and
(B) updated the guidance issued under such
paragraph based on the findings of that assessment.
(3) Contents.--The guidance required under paragraph (1),
including any updated guidance issued under paragraph (2)(B),
shall, at a minimum--
(A) identify categories of roles, responsibilities,
functions, systems, and access that may provide
material access to model weights, model internals,
training infrastructure, sensitive research
information, or other sensitive assets of the covered
artificial intelligence contractor, the compromise of
which could present a significant risk to Department
missions or national security;
(B) establish a tiered framework based on the
degree of access, sensitivity, and national security
risk involved, under which the most sensitive roles,
systems, and categories of access are associated with
the most stringent suggested security measures;
(C) assess the practices, and if appropriate
suggest preferred practices, relating to personnel
vetting, role-based access controls, compartmentation,
audit logging, anomaly detection, continuous
monitoring, incident escalation, and protection against
espionage, theft, sabotage, or unauthorized transfer,
including practices designed to address threats from
nation-state adversaries;
(D) address, for especially sensitive roles or
access, what personnel security measures, access
restrictions, or other safeguards are appropriate to
reduce heightened risks from nation-state adversaries;
and
(E) address such other measures as the Secretary
determines appropriate to protect Department missions
and national security from insider threat and espionage
risks arising from the security practices of covered
artificial intelligence contractors.
(4) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall
be construed to require a covered artificial intelligence
contractor to adopt any measure, practice, personnel policy,
access restriction, or other safeguard described in the
guidance issued under paragraph (1).
(5) Consultation.--In carrying out this subsection, the
Secretary may consult with covered artificial intelligence
contractors, the intelligence community, counterintelligence
officials, appropriate elements of the Department of Defense,
the heads of other Federal agencies, Federally funded research
and development centers, and other relevant experts, as
determined appropriate by the Secretary.
(d) Report to Congress.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the congressional defense committees an unclassified
report, which may include a classified annex, on the
implementation of this section.
(2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
include--
(A) a summary of the progress made in developing
and implementing the reporting requirements under
subsection (b)(1);
(B) a summary of the progress made in issuing the
voluntary guidance under paragraph (1) of subsection
(c), including the initial guidance and any updated
guidance issued under paragraph (2) of such subsection;
(C) an assessment of any challenges, gaps, or
limitations identified by the Secretary in carrying out
this section; and
(D) any additional steps, authorities, resources,
or policy recommendations the Secretary determines
would be useful to advance the purposes of this
section.

SEC. 1635. REQUIREMENT FOR MEMORANDA OF AGREEMENT REGARDING
VULNERABILITY DISCLOSURE AND PROHIBITION ON PROCUREMENT
FROM IT PROVIDERS WHO SHARE CYBER VULNERABILITIES WITH
COUNTRIES OF CONCERN.

(a) Requirement.--Beginning 270 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall not enter into or
renew a contract for information technology with any entity which makes
such technology commercially available to customers in a country of
concern or has operations, subsidiaries, or personnel located in a
country of concern unless such entity has entered into a memorandum of
agreement with the Department of Defense in accordance with subsection
(b).
(b) Memorandum of Agreement.--the Secretary of Defense shall
require an entity covered under subsection (a) to agree to a memorandum
of agreement under which the entity shall--
(1) disclose all security vulnerabilities affecting
procured products or services to the Department of Defense
prior to disclosure to any other person or entity, including
through a trusted partners program; and
(2) not provide advance disclosure of such vulnerabilities
to any procured company or entity subject to the control of, or
organized under the laws of, a country of concern.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Advanced disclosure.--The term ``advanced disclosure''
means any action that preemptively and privately discloses
information pertaining to security vulnerabilities to a select
number of entities before publicly making such information
available to the general public, including through a trusted
partners program.
(2) Control.--The term ``control'' means the power, direct
or indirect, whether or not exercised, to determine, direct,
dictate, or decide important matters affecting an entity,
including through--
(A) the ownership of at least 20 percent of the
total outstanding voting interest in an entity;
(B) board representation;
(C) the ability to appoint or discharge any board
members, officers, directors, employees, or
contractors;
(D) proxy voting, a special share, contractual
arrangements, legal obligations, formal or informal
arrangements to act in concert; or
(E) other means.
(3) Country of concern.--The term ``country of concern''
has the meaning given the term ``covered nation'' in section
4872(f) of title 10, United States Code.
(4) Covered companies.--The term ``covered companies''
means--
(A) any entity owned or operated in whole or in
part by a country of concern, or subject to the control
of such country of concern, and any subsidiary or
parent of such person; or
(B) any entity organized under the laws of a
country of concern, or having its principal place of
business in a country of concern, and any subsidiary of
any such person.
(5) Information technology.--The term ``information
technology'' has the meaning given the term in section 11101 of
title 40.
(6) Owned or operated in whole or in part.--The term
``owned or operated in whole or in part'' means that a foreign
country of concern--
(A) for a person that is a publicly traded company,
has the ability to control the company, has access to
any material nonpublic technical information in the
possession of the company, or has any other rights or
involvement in directing, dictating, controlling, or
participating in the decision-making of the company
beyond those available to a retail investor holding an
equivalent share of ownership; and
(B) for a person that is a privately held company,
has any share of ownership of such company.
(7) Security vulnerability.--The term ``security
vulnerability'' has the meaning given the term in section 2200
of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6U.S.C. 650).
(8) Trusted partners program.--The term ``trusted partners
program'' means any initiative or program run by an information
technology provider to provide advanced warnings of security
vulnerabilities to defensive security providers for the purpose
of helping such providers proactively develop defenses against
such vulnerabilities.
(d) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the requirement
under subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis if the Secretary
certifies, in writing, to the congressional defense committees that the
procurement action is required in the national interest of the United
States.

SEC. 1636. STRATEGY FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-ACCELERATED
VULNERABILITY DISCOVERY AND REMEDIATION.

(a) Strategy Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop a
strategy to address risks and opportunities arising from the use of
advanced artificial intelligence systems to discover, validate,
exploit, remediate, or reverse engineer vulnerabilities in software,
firmware, weapon systems, operational technology, and information
systems used by the Department of Defense.
(b) Elements.--The strategy required under subsection (a) shall
include the following:
(1) An assessment of how advanced artificial intelligence
systems are likely to affect the volume, speed, severity, and
exploitability of vulnerabilities affecting Department systems,
including an updated definition of ``vulnerability'' that
accounts for artificial intelligence-specific behavioral flaws
(such as prompt injection and data poisoning) and the
remediation requirements for model retraining.
(2) A risk-based framework for machine-speed vulnerability
discoveries, and for prioritizing vulnerability remediation and
mitigation, including consideration of mission impact,
exploitability, exposure, system criticality, availability of
compensating controls, and risks associated with insufficiently
tested patches.
(3) A plan to improve the speed, reliability, and safety of
patch testing, approval, and deployment, including through
automated testing, representative test environments, staged
deployment, reciprocity of cybersecurity testing, and emergency
mitigation procedures, as appropriate. This includes an
assessment of the impacts of machine-speed vulnerability
discovery on the Vulnerability Equities Process (VEP) and other
interagency coordination processes, with recommendations for
adapting these processes to a near-zero decision timeframe.
(4) Guidance for the use of compensating controls when
immediate patching is not feasible.
(5) Policies for the responsible use of artificial
intelligence systems by the Department to support vulnerability
discovery, exploitability analysis, patch development, patch
validation, and prioritization of remediation,
(6) Recommendations for acquisition, contracting, vendor
notification, and information-sharing requirements needed to
improve timely remediation of vulnerabilities affecting
Department systems.
(7) A plan to address vulnerabilities in legacy systems,
mission-critical systems, weapon systems, and operational
technology for which patching may be operationally difficult.
(8) Metrics to assess implementation of the strategy,
including the timeliness of vulnerability validation,
mitigation, testing, and remediation.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for three years, the
Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense and the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy shall jointly provide
the congressional defense committees a briefing on the strategy
required under subsection (a), including implementation progress,
barriers to implementation, and any additional authorities or resources
required to implement the strategy.
(d) Definition or Advanced Artificial Intelligence System.--In this
section, the term ``advanced artificial intelligence system'' means an
artificial intelligence system, including a frontier model, cyber-
specialized model, agentic system, or automated cyber reasoning system,
that is capable of materially assisting in vulnerability discovery,
exploit generation, reverse engineering, patch development, or patch
validation.

SEC. 1637. ENSURING COMPETITION IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PROCUREMENT.

(a) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Advanced computing system.--The term ``advanced
computing system'' has the meaning given the term ``high-end
computing'' in section 4 of the High-Performance Computing Act
of 1991 (15 U.S.C. 5503).
(2) Advanced computing system provider.--The term
``advanced computing system provider'' means any person engaged
in the provision, sale, or licensing of any advanced computing
system to customers, including individuals and businesses.
(3) Artificial intelligence.--The terms ``artificial
intelligence'' has the meaning given the term in section 238(g)
of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. note prec.
4061).
(4) Artificial intelligence application.--The term
``artificial intelligence application'' means any software or
hardware application, product, program, device, equipment, or
service that utilizes artificial intelligence.
(5) Artificial intelligence application provider.--The term
``artificial intelligence application provider'' means any
person engaged in the provision, sale, or licensing of
artificial intelligence applications to customers, including
individuals or businesses.
(6) Cloud computing.--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.
(7) Cloud provider.--The term ``cloud provider'' means any
company engaged in the provision, sale, or licensing of cloud
computing to customers, including individuals and businesses.
(8) Congressional defense committees.--The term
``congressional defense committees'' has the meaning given the
term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code.
(9) Covered provider.--The term ``covered provider'' means
any advanced computing system provider, artificial intelligence
application provider, cloud provider, data infrastructure
provider, or foundation model provider.
(10) Data infrastructure.--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.
(11) Data infrastructure provider.--The term ``data
infrastructure provider'' means any person engaged in the
provision, sale, or licensing of data infrastructure to
customers, including individuals and businesses.
(12) Foundation model.--The term ``foundation model'' means
an artificial intelligence model that--
(A) generally uses self-supervision;
(B) contains at least 1,000,000,000 parameters; and
(C) is applicable across a wide range of contexts.
(13) Foundation model provider.--The term ``foundation
model provider'' means any person engaged in the provision,
sale, or licensing of foundation models to customers, including
individuals and businesses.
(14) Multi-vendor technology.--The term ``multi-vendor
technology'' means architecture and services that allow for
data, model, application, workload, and program portability,
usability, and interoperability including for the purpose of
avoiding excessive dependence on any individual vendor,
across--
(A) multiple covered providers; and
(B) public, private, and edge computing
environments.
(b) Advanced Computing, Artificial Intelligence Application, Cloud,
Data Infrastructure, and Foundation Model Procurement Requirements.--
The Secretary of Defense shall, in contracting with covered providers--
(1) require a competitive process for each procurement of
advanced computing systems, artificial intelligence
applications, cloud computing, data infrastructures, or
foundation models;
(2) ensure that the Government maintains exclusive rights
to access and use of all Government data;
(3) ensure that the competitive process described in
paragraph (1)--
(A) prioritizes the appropriate role for the
Government with respect to intellectual property, data
rights and security, and auditability requirements;
(B) requires interoperability based on open
standards for all user-facing software, data, and
interfaces;
(C) includes modular open systems approaches and
appropriate work allocation and technical boundaries;
(D) mitigates barriers to entry faced by small
businesses and nontraditional contractors;
(E) prioritizes multi-vendor technology unless
doing so is infeasible or presents a substantial danger
to national security; and
(F) includes protections against vendor lock-in to
ensure the Government can, without unreasonable
technical, contractual, or financial barriers, move
data, models, applications, workloads, and programs
between covered providers; and
(4) require that covered providers follow the same
competitive process described in paragraph (1) in selecting
subcontractors involved in providing advanced computing
systems, artificial intelligence applications, cloud computing,
data infrastructures, or foundation models to the Department of
Defense.
(c) Data Training and Use Protection.--The Secretary of Defense
shall direct the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office to
update or promulgate provisions of the Defense Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to ensure that--
(1) Government-furnished data, provided for purposes of
development and operation of artificial intelligence products
and services to the Department of Defense, is not disclosed or
used without proper authorization by the Department of Defense,
including that such data cannot be used to train or improve the
functionality of commercial products or services offered by a
covered provider without express authorization by the
Department of Defense;
(2) Government-furnished data stored on vendor systems,
provided for purposes of development and operation of
artificial intelligence products and services to the Department
of Defense, is appropriately protected from other data on such
systems, and is treated in accordance with Department of
Defense data decrees, Modular Open System Architectures (MOSA),
and Open Data and Applications Government-owned Interoperable
Repositories (Open DAGIR) principles;
(3) a covered provider shall certify compliance with
paragraphs (1) and (2), and violation of these provisions or
false compliance shall be subject to specific penalties,
including fines and contract termination; and
(4) component acquisition executives may issue exemptions
upon--
(A) determining that issuing an exemption is
necessary for national security; and
(B) notifying the Chief Digital and Artificial
Intelligence Officer of the specific provisions
exempted, the vendor and program being issued the
exemption, and the justification for the exemption.
(d) Reporting.--
(1) In general.--Not later than January 15, 2028, and
annually thereafter for four years, the Secretary of Defense,
in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, shall submit to the congressional
defense committees a report assessing competition, innovation,
barriers to entry, and concentrations of market power or market
share in the artificial intelligence space for each period
covered by the report. The report shall also include
recommendations of appropriate legislative and administrative
action.
(2) Publication.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through
the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs,
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.

SEC. 1638. PHISHING RESISTANT AUTHENTICATION FOR DEFENSE.

(a) In General.--Not later than two years after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall take such actions
as may be necessary to ensure that only phishing-resistant
authentication is used by all personnel across the Department of
Defense, with an exception process for applications where the use of a
phishing-resistant authenticator may not be feasible or practicable.
(b) Definition of Phishing Resistance.--In this section, the term
``phishing resistance'' has the meaning given such term in National
Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-63B-4
(relating to Digital Identity Guidelines), or any successor
publication.

Subtitle C--Data and Artificial Intelligence

SEC. 1641. ESTABLISHING AN ECOSYSTEM FOR USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
AGENTS AT SCALE AND SPEED.

(a) Establishment.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall, acting
through the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer
(CDAO), establish a unified, Department of Defense-wide
technical and procedural ecosystem to align activities and
investments across the Department on the employment of agents
and to enable the discovery, deployment, and enterprise use of
agentic artificial intelligence systems at scale and speed
across the Department of Defense.
(2) Components of ecosystem.--This ecosystem required by
paragraph (1) shall be comprised of shared technical services,
enterprise capabilities and platforms, and procedures and
technical governance structures for engaging with and
collectively building upon those services and capabilities.
(b) Governance Structures.--The governance structures required by
subsection (a)(2) shall include, at minimum, the following:
(1) An agile governance structure capable of evolving with
the pace of agentic artificial intelligence system development
while maintaining appropriate accountability and oversight.
(2) Standardized best practices, community of practice
forums, and operational guidance for developing, deploying, and
managing agentic systems, including the development and sharing
of tactics, techniques, and procedures for use.
(3) A process for engaging with and incorporating
advancements and lessons learned from industry into Department
agentic artificial intelligence system practices, governance,
training, and policy.
(c) Enterprise Capabilities and Platforms.--The enterprise
capabilities and platforms required by subsection (a)(2) shall include
the following:
(1) Hosting and management of approved agentic artificial
intelligence systems available for Department-wide discovery
and use.
(2) A lifecycle management capability of agentic artificial
intelligence systems governing the full continuum of
development, testing and evaluation, versioning, deployment,
monitoring, updating, and deprecation of agentic artificial
intelligence systems, including standards for evaluating
agentic artificial intelligence system performance and behavior
prior to and following deployment, and user feedback mechanisms
to inform ongoing performance assessment and improvement.
(3) A developer credentialing and access framework
establishing which personnel and entities are authorized to
develop, publish, and modify agentic artificial intelligence
system within the ecosystem, including appropriate privilege
tiers.
(4) Minimum interoperability standards enabling agentic
artificial intelligence systems to operate across Department
environments, connect to Department data sources and systems,
and interact with other agentic artificial intelligence systems
regardless of development environment or security
classification level.
(5) Application of lessons learned from pace-setting
projects identified under the Department of Defense Artificial
Intelligence Strategy.
(d) Shared Technical Services.--The shared technical services
required by subsection (a)(2) shall include the following:
(1) A structured agentic artificial intelligence system
registry enabling Department-wide discoverability,
searchability, and reuse of approved agentic artificial
intelligence systems across multi-cloud and multi-security
environments.
(2) A usage tracking and demand analytics capability to
monitor agentic artificial intelligence system registration and
utilization, identify high-demand use cases, and inform
prioritization of agentic artificial intelligence system
development and resource investment.
(3) Cost and pricing frameworks, including chargeback
models for cost recovery and attribution when agentic
artificial intelligence systems are accessed or deployed,
including integration with Department-operated large language
model infrastructure.
(e) Consultation.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary
shall, acting through the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence
Officer, consult with the following:
(1) The Chief Information Officers of the military
departments and the Joint Staff.
(2) The Chief Artificial Intelligence and Data Officers of
the military departments and the Joint Staff.
(3) The Chief Information Officers of the Defense
Intelligence Enterprise.
(4) The Chief Artificial Intelligence and Data Officers of
the Defense Intelligence Enterprise.
(5) Such other officials and organizations as the Secretary
determines appropriate.
(f) Roadmap.--
(1) In general.--Not later than January 15, 2028, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a roadmap for implementation of the ecosystem
required under subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--The roadmap submitted under paragraph (1)
shall address the following:
(A) Each component required under subsections (b)
through (d).
(B) Any additional components the Secretary
determines necessary.
(C) Projected timelines and resource requirements
for implementation.
(g) Briefing.--Not later than January 15, 2028, the Secretary of
Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a
briefing on the roadmap required under subsection (f).
(h) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``agentic artificial intelligence system''
means an artificial intelligence system capable of autonomous
or semi-autonomous planning, decision making, and execution of
multi-step tasks with limited human intervention.
(2) The term ``artificial intelligence'' has the meaning
given that term in section 238(g) of the John S. McCain
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public
Law 115--232; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4061).
(3) The term ``military departments'' has the meaning given
that term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 1642. SECURITY STANDARDS AND FRAMEWORK FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
AGENTS.

(a) Development and Issuance.--
(1) In general.--Not later than December 15, 2027, the
Secretary of Defense shall, acting through the Chief
Information Officer of the Department of Defense and in
coordination with the officials specified in subsection (c),
develop and issue authoritative security standards and guidance
for agents across the Department.
(2) Elements.--The standards and guidance developed and
issued under paragraph (1) shall address the following:
(A) A risk management framework consistent with
applicable standards of the National Institute of
Standards and Technology.
(B) Deployment and operation of agents across
multi-cloud and multi-level security environments.
(C) Permissions governing the actions agents are
authorized to take, the data and systems they may
access, and the conditions under which permissions may
be modified or revoked.
(D) Continuous monitoring of the security posture
and operational behavior of deployed agents, including
reporting, assessment, and remediation of observed
anomalous behaviors.
(E) Integration of agents into the Zero Trust
Architecture and Identity, Credential, and Access
Management framework of the Department.
(F) Security boundaries governing agent operation
at and beyond Department network boundaries.
(G) Incident response, including procedures for
detecting, containing, and recovering from compromise,
anomalous behavior, or unauthorized action by an agent.
(b) Implementation.--
(1) Department standards.--The standards developed and
issued under subsection (a) shall be binding on the Department
and shall include a transition timeline for achieving
compliance.
(2) Military department implementation.--Not later than
March 15, 2028, the Secretary of each military department shall
issue implementing guidance for the standards and guidance
issued under subsection (a), including a transition timeline
for achieving compliance that is consistent with the timeline
included under paragraph (1).
(c) Coordination.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary
shall, acting through the Chief Information Officer, coordinate with--
(1) the Chief Information Officers of the military
departments and the Joint Staff;
(2) the Chief Artificial Intelligence and Data Officers of
the military departments and the Joint Staff;
(3) the Defense Intelligence Enterprise; and
(4) such other officials and organizations as the Secretary
determines appropriate.
(d) Briefings.--
(1) Standards.--Not later than January 15, 2028, the
Secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees a
briefing on the standards and guidance developed and issued
under subsection (a).
(2) Status.--Not later than April 15, 2028, the Secretary
shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing
on the status of the implementation of the standards and
guidance issued under this section as they pertain to all
elements of the Department, including the military departments.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``agent'' means an artificial intelligence
system capable of autonomously planning, deciding, and
executing multi-step tasks, including using tools, automated
protocols, or other systems, with limited human intervention to
achieve a specified goal.
(2) The term ``artificial intelligence'' has the meaning
given that term in section 238(g) of the John S. McCain
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public
Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4061).
(3) The term ``military departments'' has the meaning given
that term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 1643. ASSESSMENT OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PLATFORM
IMPACT ON WORKFORCE ACUMEN.

(a) In General.--Not later than April 1, 2027, and annually
thereafter through April 1, 2029, the Secretary of Defense shall
provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the
utilization of the Department of Defense generative artificial
intelligence platform (commonly referred to as ``GenAI.mil'') and what
that utilization reflects about the state of artificial intelligence
adoption and acumen of the general workforce of the Department.
(b) Elements.--Each briefing required under subsection (a)
regarding the platform described in such subsection shall include, with
respect to the period covered by the briefing, the following:
(1) The total number of personnel registered to use the
platform and the number of new registrants added during the
reporting period.
(2) The number of personnel who logged into and actively
used the platform on a given day, reported as both a peak count
and a daily average over the reporting period.
(3) The share of platform sessions in which each available
artificial intelligence model was selected by the user, as a
measure of relative model preference across the user
population.
(4) The average length, measured in tokens, of inputs
(commonly referred to as ``prompts''), submitted by users and
the corresponding average length, measured in tokens, of
responses generated by the platform, as a general indicator of
the depth and complexity of platform interactions.
(5) An analysis of the sophistication of user-submitted
inputs through analysis of prompts, including the share of
inputs that reflect basic informational queries, multi-turn
task-oriented exchanges, and structured prompting techniques
that demonstrate deliberate use of the platform's capabilities.
(6) The average number of times per session that a user
submits a follow-up or refined input after receiving an initial
response, as an indicator of whether users are engaging with
the platform in an iterative and sophisticated manner or
limiting use to single one-off queries.
(7) The categories of outputs generated through platform
interactions, including drafted documents, code, analytical
summaries, and information synthesis.
(8) The distribution of platform sessions across functional
mission areas, including administrative, analytical, planning,
acquisition, and training functions.
(9) The distribution of the number of times registered
users returned to use the platform over a 30-day period, as a
measure of sustained interest in and reliance on the platform
beyond initial or incidental use.
(10) For each training module available through the
platform, the rate of completion, the average time spent on the
module, and the rate at which users returned to the module
after an initial session, disaggregated by Armed Force,
military department, and civilian Department of Defense
personnel.
(11) An assessment of observed trends in workforce
artificial intelligence adoption and acumen over the reporting
period and a description of how the Department is using such
trends to inform platform development and training priorities.
(12) A description of planned platform capability
enhancements for the subsequent reporting period and an
assessment of how such enhancements are expected to improve
workforce artificial intelligence adoption and acumen.
(13) Such other metrics and assessments as the Secretary
considers appropriate.
(c) Definitions of Military Department.--In this section, the term
``military department'' has the meaning given that term in section
101(a) of title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 1644. DEMAND FORECAST MODEL FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

(a) Development of Model and Methodology.--The Secretary of Defense
shall, acting through the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence
Officer, develop a unified, Department-wide demand forecast model and
methodology for consolidating and assessing artificial intelligence
demand data across the Department of Defense, including data from
Department-wide generative artificial intelligence platforms and
applications and artificial intelligence capabilities fielded or
operated by the military departments and defense agencies.
(b) Required Actions.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Chief
Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer shall--
(1) establish an automated process for collecting and
aggregating artificial intelligence program and budget data
from the military departments and defense agencies, using the
artificial intelligence activities data elements and guidance
issued in response to section 1533 of the Servicemember Quality
of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 221 note);
(2) develop a demand-based forecasting model for artificial
intelligence requirements that incorporates metrics, including
token consumption, compute utilization, throughput, response
latency, user and transaction volume, and such other metrics as
the Secretary determines appropriate to assess artificial
intelligence demand;
(3) update applicable policy guidance and instructions for
use by all elements of the Department elements and military
departments on the requirements for the demand forecasting,
associated data collection, and analysis; and
(4) provide the Director of Cost Assessment and Program
Evaluation direct access to all artificial intelligence demand
data, the forecasting model required under paragraph (2), and
all underlying raw data and supporting metrics used to develop
and update that model, at a cadence sufficient to support
annual budget submissions and future years defense program
development.
(c) Briefings.--
(1) Initial briefing.--Not later than September 15, 2027,
the Secretary, acting through the Chief Digital and Artificial
Intelligence Officer, and the Director of Cost Assessment and
Program Evaluation shall jointly provide to the congressional
defense committees a briefing on--
(A) the methodology used to consolidate artificial
intelligence demand data and the metrics used to
quantify that demand;
(B) the policies and processes established to
provide the Director of Cost Assessment and Program
Evaluation direct access to artificial intelligence
demand data and the demand-based forecasting model
pursuant to subsection (b)(3); and
(C) the status of the demand-based forecasting
model, including any gaps in data availability or
quality affecting budget forecasting for artificial
intelligence requirements across the future years
defense program.
(2) Annual briefings.--Concurrent with the delivery of
budget materials to Congress under section 1105 of title 31,
United States Code, for each of fiscal years 2028 through 2031,
the Secretary, acting through the Chief Digital and Artificial
Intelligence Officer, shall provide to the congressional
defense committees a briefing on current artificial
intelligence demand data across the Department and forecasted
artificial intelligence demand for each fiscal year of the
then-current future years defense program.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``future years defense program'' means the
program a program submitted under section 221(a) of title 10,
United States Code.
(2) The term ``token'' means the basic unit of text or data
processed by a generative artificial intelligence model, used
as the basis for measuring computational usage and associated
costs.

SEC. 1645. STRATEGY AND GOVERNANCE FOR ADVERSARIAL ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE.

(a) Lead Official.--
(1) Designation.--Not later than March 1, 2027, the
Secretary of Defense shall designate a senior official within
the Office of the Secretary of Defense to act as the lead for
the Department of Defense on matters relating to adversarial
artificial intelligence.
(2) Coordination.--The senior official designated pursuant
to paragraph (1) shall be responsible for coordinating all
Department activities, programs, and investments as they
pertain to adversarial artificial intelligence.
(3) Notice.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which
the Secretary designates a senior official pursuant to
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees notice regarding the designation.
(b) Strategy and Governance Structure.--Not later than January 15,
2028, the Secretary shall, acting through the official designated under
subsection (a)(1), establish--
(1) a strategy for adversarial artificial intelligence that
identifies capability gaps, prioritizes investments, and
establishes metrics and milestones for implementation; and
(2) a governance structure, chaired by the designated
official, that meets not less frequently than quarterly and
includes an industry information-sharing mechanism utilizing
authorities under section 2224 of title 10, United States Code,
and the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity program under
subpart 236 of title 32, Code of Federal Regulations, as in
effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than March 1, 2028, and annually
thereafter until December 31, 2030, the Secretary shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing, at the appropriate level
of classification, on administration of this section, including the
extent to which the strategy and governance structure established under
subsection (b) address the ability of the Department to continuously
monitor, in real time, artificial intelligence and machine learning
systems in operational use for signs of adversarial manipulation,
malfunction, or other unintended behavior.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``adversarial artificial intelligence'' means
techniques by which an actor deliberately manipulates,
deceives, or exploits artificial intelligence or machine
learning systems, including through attacks described in the
report National Institute of Standards and Technology
Trustworthy and Responsible Artificial Intelligence 100-2e2025
(relating to Adversarial Machine Learning), such as data
poisoning, model evasion, model inversion, or supply chain
compromise, to cause malfunction or unintended behavior.
(2) The term ``artificial intelligence'' has the meaning
given in section 238(g) of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10
U.S.C. note prec. 4061).

SEC. 1646. INCLUSION OF ALTERNATIVE MODELS IN DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PLATFORM.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall, acting through the
Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer, expand the number
and diversity of models and applications available on the enterprise
generative artificial intelligence platform of the Department of
Defense known as ``GenAI.mil'' (or any successor platform), including
models and applications, including multi-modle interface platforms,
that support language translation, coding assistance, data analysis,
and other mission-relevant capabilities, with particular attention to
removing barriers to participation by small business concerns.
(b) Four-year Expansion Strategy.--
(1) In general.--Not later than September 15, 2027, the
Secretary shall, acting through the Chief Digital and
Artificial Intelligence Officer and in coordination with the
Directors of the Office of Small Business Programs of the
Department of Defense and the military departments and the
Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers of each of the military
departments, develop and submit to the congressional defense
committees a four-year strategy to carry out subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--The strategy submitted under paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) Specific annual goals for models and
applications, including multi-modle interface
platforms, to be added to the platform described in
subsection (a), disaggregated by large providers and
small business providers, including--
(i) the intended composition of models,
standalone applications, and multi-model
interface platforms on the platform; and
(ii) the rationale for prioritizing certain
categories over others in a given year.
(B) The governance structure the Department will
use to identify and onboard models and applications.
(C) The framework the Department will use to
evaluate and approve models and applications for
inclusion, including applicable security, performance,
and interoperability standards.
(D) The acquisition pathways and competitive
procedures the Department will use to onboard and
offboard providers, including through the use of other
transaction agreements, commercial solutions openings,
and other competitive mechanisms.
(E) The coordination mechanisms between the Chief
Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer and the
Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense
and the Chief Information Officers of the military
departments to ensure adequate infrastructure support
for platform expansion over time.
(F) A plan for participation by a small business
concerns that identifies--
(i) resolution to technical, security, and
contractual barriers to participation by small
business concerns on the platform;
(ii) specific annual goals for small
business providers, both in numbers of
contracts as well as goals for contract
funding; and
(iii) metrics and milestones to assess
progress of expanding participation by small
business concerns.
(c) Annual Roadmap.--
(1) In general.--Not later than April 1, 2027, and not less
frequently than once each fiscal year thereafter until December
31, 2030, the Secretary shall, acting through the Chief Digital
and Artificial Intelligence Officer, provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on an annual
roadmap outlining the Secretary's 24-month plan to add to or
remove from the platform described in subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--Each roadmap briefed under paragraph (1)
shall include the following:
(A) The models and applications planned for
addition or removal and the rationale for each.
(B) The anticipated onboarding timeline for each
addition to the platform described in subsection (a).
(C) The criteria used to evaluate and prioritize
models and applications for inclusion in such platform.
(D) The contracting approach for acquiring new
capabilities for such platform.
(3) Notification of changes.--Not later than 30 days after
any addition or removal of an application or model to a roadmap
briefed under paragraph (1), the Chief Digital and Artificial
Intelligence Officer shall notify the congressional defense
committees of the change and the rationale therefor.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``small business concern'' has the meaning
given such term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15
U.S.C. 632).
(2) The term ``small business provider'' means a provider
that is a small business concern.

SEC. 1647. POLICY AND GUIDANCE RELATED TO AUTONOMOUS WEAPON SYSTEMS AND
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITIES ACQUISITION.

Chapter 345 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding
at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 4577. Autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence
capabilities acquisition; planning and oversight
processes
``(a) Policy.--It is the policy of the Department of Defense to
maximize uses of autonomy and artificial intelligence capabilities to
the extent practicable, while ensuring and maintaining that
implementation of such autonomy and artificial intelligence
capabilities provides appropriate human oversight, to ensure that
operations are conducted in accordance with the law of war, applicable
treaties, weapon system safety rules, applicable rules of engagement,
and long-standing frameworks protecting the privacy and civil liberties
of United States persons.
``(b) Requirement.--In accordance with the policy set forth in
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall--
``(1) ensure personnel exercise appropriate levels of human
judgment and consistently monitor any deployed artificial
intelligence-enabled autonomous weapon systems, while remaining
responsible for the development, deployment, and use of
autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence
capabilities;
``(2) take deliberate steps to ensure accuracy in
autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence
capabilities;
``(3) develop and deploy autonomous weapon systems and
artificial intelligence capabilities in a manner that promotes
an appropriate understanding of the technology, their
development processes, and operational methods applicable to
autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence
capabilities;
``(4) subject prototype and deployed autonomy and
artificial intelligence capabilities to routine testing and
information assurance across their entire life cycles to ensure
that capabilities meet defined safety, security, and
effectiveness parameters; and
``(5) design and engineer autonomy and artificial
intelligence capabilities to fulfill their intended functions,
and deploy these capabilities such that human operators
retain--
``(A) the ability to detect and avoid unintended
consequences or behaviors; and
``(B) a means for human intervention to disengage
or deactivate deployed systems that demonstrate
unintended or illegal behavior.
``(c) Review for Autonomous Weapon Systems and Supporting
Artificial Intelligence Capabilities.--
``(1) Levels of human judgment.--(A) The Secretary shall
ensure that any autonomous weapon system or artificial
intelligence capability to be utilized by the Department,
except as exempted by subsection (c)--
``(i) is designed and employed in a manner that
enables commanders and operators to exercise ultimate
human responsibility over the use of force; and
``(ii) is categorized by the appropriate level of
human judgment required to mitigate risks to life,
safety and health of Department personnel or
noncombatant civilian harm.
``(B) For purposes of subparagraph (A), appropriate levels
of human judgment for an autonomous weapon system shall consist
of two levels as follows:
``(i) Level 1, which means that the weapon system
poses little to no risk to human life or safety should
the system fail to act as designed.
``(ii) Level 2, which means that the weapon system
poses moderate to high risk to human life or safety
should the system fail to act as designed.
``(C) Appropriate levels of human judgment for an
artificial intelligence capability shall consist of two levels
as follows:
``(i) Level 1, which means that the artificial
intelligence capability poses little to no risk as a
result of compromise of data integrity or operational
support should the system fail to act as designed.
``(ii) Level 2, which means that the artificial
intelligence capability--
``(I) uses data protected by section 552a
of title 5 (commonly known as the `Privacy Act
of 1974') or regulations promulgated under the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-191); or
``(II) poses a risk such that the failure
of the artificial intelligence system to act as
designed would severely affect the ability of
the Department to perform the designated
mission of the artificial intelligence
capability.
``(D) To meet the requirements under subparagraph (A), the
Secretary of Defense shall ensure that any autonomous weapon
system or artificial intelligence capability described in such
subsection, to the maximum extent practicable--
``(i) allows human operators to supervise the
operation of the weapon system during mission execution
when appropriate given system design;
``(ii) includes mechanisms that allow commanders or
operators to intervene in or terminate the use of force
by the weapon system at all stages during mission
execution when appropriate given system design;
``(iii) includes fail-safe mechanisms to enable
manual control when autonomous systems are degraded,
jammed, spoofed, or under adversarial attack when
appropriate given system design;
``(iv) provides sufficient information regarding
weapon system status and decision logic to enable
operators to understand, oversee, and exercise
functional control over system behavior;
``(v) maintains records of target selection data,
decision logic, and human operator actions sufficient
to enable post-engagement review of compliance with the
requirements under subsection (a); and
``(vi) operates consistent with applicable United
States law and international law, rules of engagement,
the law of armed conflict, applicable treaties, and
Department of Defense policy.
``(E)(i) The Secretary of Defense shall establish
procedures to ensure that commanders and operators are
rigorously trained to provide appropriate levels of human
judgment to supervise autonomous weapon systems and artificial
intelligence capabilities in operational environments,
including regular proficiency assessments in manual target
identification, threat assessment, and engagement procedures to
ensure operators can effectively execute missions using other
capabilities when autonomous systems are unavailable or
unreliable.
``(ii) Such procedures shall include a mechanism for
operators to report, without fear of reprisal, concerns
regarding weapon system reliability or the adequacy of human-
machine interfaces.
``(2) Review and verification.--Subject to subsection (d),
for any autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence
capability under development or being fielded by the
Department, the Secretary shall ensure that such autonomous
weapon system or artificial intelligence capability requires--
``(A) before a decision to enter prototyping or
formal development, review and verification by the
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
or a designee of the Secretary of Defense, in
consultation with the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff that--
``(i) the system design incorporates the
necessary capabilities to allow commanders,
operators, and analysts to exercise appropriate
levels of human judgment over the use of force
in the envisioned planning and employment
processes for the autonomous weapon system or
artificial intelligence capability in such a
way that it can accommodate varying levels of
human oversight without requiring redesign;
``(ii)(I) the autonomous weapon system or
artificial intelligence capability is designed
to complete engagements within a timeframe and
geographic area, as well as other applicable
environmental and operational parameters,
consistent with commander and operator
intentions; or
``(II) if not designed as described in
subclause (I), the autonomous weapon system or
artificial intelligence capability will
terminate engagements or obtain additional
operator input before continuing the
engagement;
``(iii) the combination of the design and
concept of employment of the autonomous weapon
system or artificial intelligence capability,
such as its target selection and engagement
logic and other relevant processes or measures,
accounts for risks to nontargets, consistent
with commander and operator intent and the laws
of war;
``(iv) the design of the autonomous weapon
system or artificial intelligence capability,
including system safety, anti-tamper
mechanisms, and the cybersecurity of the
autonomous weapon system or artificial
intelligence capability, in accordance with
Department of Defense Instruction 8500.01
(relating to cybersecurity), or successor
instruction, addresses and minimizes the
probability and consequences of failures;
``(v) plans are in place for verification
and validation and test and evaluation to
establish the reliability, effectiveness, and
suitability of the autonomous weapon system or
artificial intelligence capability under
realistic conditions, including possible
adversary actions, to a sufficient standard
consistent with the potential consequences of
an unintended engagement or unauthorized
parties interfering with the operation of the
autonomous weapon system or artificial
intelligence capability prior to fielding; and
``(vi) a preliminary legal review of the
autonomous weapon system or artificial
intelligence capability has been completed--
``(I) in coordination with the
General Counsel of the Department of
Defense; and
``(II) in accordance with
Department of Defense Directive 5000.01
(relating to Defense Acquisition
System), or successor directive,
Department of Defense Directive 2311.01
(relating to Department of Defense Law
of War Program), or successor
directive, and, where applicable,
Department of Defense Directive
3000.03E (relating to Department of
Defense Agent for Non-Lethal Weapons
and Non-Lethal Weapon Policy), or
successor directive; and
``(B) before fielding, review and verification by
the Under Secretary for Research and Engineering or a
designee of the Secretary of Defense, in consultation
with the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
that, with respect to the autonomous weapon system or
artificial intelligence capability--
``(i) system capabilities, human-machine
interfaces, doctrine, tactics, techniques and
procedures, and training have been demonstrated
to allow commanders and operators to exercise
appropriate levels of human judgment over the
use of force and to employ systems with
appropriate care and in accordance with the law
of war, applicable treaties, weapon system
safety rules, and definable rules of engagement
that are applicable or reasonably expected to
be applicable;
``(ii) relevant system safety, anti-tamper
mechanisms, cyber survivability, operational
resilience, and cybersecurity capabilities have
been implemented to minimize the probability
and consequences of failures;
``(iii) for autonomous weapon systems or
artificial intelligence capabilities that are
being fielded that may have gone through the
development pipeline and verified under
subparagraph (A), an updated legal review of
the weapon system or artificial intelligence
capability has been completed--
``(I) in coordination with the
General Counsel of the Department of
Defense; and
``(II) in accordance with
Department of Defense Directive 5000.01
(relating to Defense Acquisition
System), or successor directive,
Department of Defense Directive 2311.01
(relating to Department of Defense Law
of War Program), or successor
directive, and, where applicable,
Department of Defense Directive
3000.03E (relating to Department of
Defense Agent for Non-Lethal Weapons
and Non-Lethal Weapon Policy), or
successor directive; and
``(iv) a monitoring regime is in place to
identify and address changes in operational
environment, data inputs, and use that could
contribute to failure of the system or
capability to act in a manner consistent with
the intent for the system or capability.
``(3) Validity of verification.--(A) The Secretary shall
treat each verification under paragraph (2) or paragraph (4) as
valid for a period of three years.
``(B) An autonomous weapon system or artificial
intelligence capability that is a substantially similar variant
of another autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence
capability that is verified under paragraph (2) or paragraph
(4) shall also be treated as verified.
``(4) Subsequent review and verification.--(A) For any
autonomous weapon system or artificial intelligence capability
that was previously verified under paragraph (2)(A) or exempted
under any predecessor review process under Department of
Defense Directive 3000.09 (relating to Autonomy in Weapon
Systems), that does not currently have a valid verification
pursuant to paragraph (3), the Secretary shall ensure that it
undergoes subsequent review and verification under such
paragraph.
``(B) For any autonomous weapon system or artificial
intelligence capability that was previously verified under
paragraph (2)(B) or exempted under any predecessor review
process under Department of Defense Directive 3000.09 (relating
to Autonomy in Weapon Systems) that does not currently have a
valid verification pursuant to paragraph (3), the Secretary
shall ensure that it undergoes subsequent review and
verification under such paragraph as if it had not been
deployed.
``(5) Privacy impact assessments.--(A) For each artificial
intelligence capability classified under subsection
(c)(1)(C)(ii), the Secretary ensure that a privacy impact
assessment is conducted by the Director for Privacy, Civil
Liberties and Transparency.
``(B) In carrying out a privacy impact assessment under
subparagraph (A), the Director may consult with such technical
and policy experts in the Department of Defense or elsewhere in
the Federal Government as the Director considers appropriate.
``(d) Exceptions.--The following categories of autonomous weapon
systems are not subject to the policy set forth in subsection (a) or
the requirements of subsection (b) and (c):
``(1) Operator-supervised autonomous weapon systems used to
select and engage materiel targets to intercept attempted time-
critical or saturation attacks.
``(2) Operator-supervised autonomous weapon systems used to
select and engage materiel targets for defending operationally
deployed remotely piloted or autonomous vehicles or vessels.
``(3) Autonomous or semi-autonomous cyberspace
capabilities, reasonably judged to be non-lethal in nature.
``(4) Unarmed platforms, whether remotely operated or
operated by onboard personnel, and whether autonomous or semi-
autonomous.
``(5) Unguided munitions.
``(6) Munitions manually guided by the operator.
``(7) Mines.
``(8) Unexploded explosive ordnance.
``(9) Autonomous or semi-autonomous systems that are not
weapon systems.
``(10) Weapon systems employing autonomous terminal
guidance to acquire and track a target individually designated
by a human operator prior to or at the time of launch, where
the system's autonomous function does not involve
discrimination among potential targets.
``(e) Prohibitions on Certain Uses of Autonomy or Artificial
Intelligence Capabilities.--Except as may be provided in another
statute, the Secretary may not use autonomy or an artificial
intelligence capability for any of the following use cases:
``(1) For the decision to initiate the launch or detonation
of a nuclear weapon.
``(2) For the monitoring, tracking, profiling, or targeting
of an individual or group of individuals reasonably believed to
be in the United States or the collection, querying, or
analysis of information about the same not otherwise
permissible under the Constitution of the United States,
regardless of the origin of the data used, except for
activities conducted in accordance with applicable provisions
of law.
``(3) In the employment of lethal force by autonomous
weapon without incorporation of appropriate levels of human
judgment.
``(f) Verification, Validation, Testing and Evaluation of
Autonomous Weapon Systems Leveraging Autonomy or Artificial
Intelligence Systems.--
``(1) In general.--For each autonomy and artificial
intelligence system that is covered by the policy set forth in
subsection (a), regardless of the acquisition pathway or test
and evaluation oversight status for an autonomous weapon system
or artificial intelligence capability, the Director for
Operational Test and Evaluation, or the Director's designee,
shall ensure the autonomous weapon system or artificial
intelligence capability functions as anticipated in realistic
operational environments against adaptive adversaries and are
sufficiently robust to minimize failures, including by
ensuring--
``(A) such autonomous weapon system or artificial
intelligence capability goes through rigorous hardware
and software verification and validation and realistic
system developmental and operational test and
evaluation, including analysis of unanticipated
emergent behavior to assess system performance,
capability, reliability, effectiveness, and suitability
under realistic conditions, including possible
adversary actions, consistent with the potential
consequences of unintended engagement or unauthorized
parties interfering with the operation of the system or
capability;
``(B) hardware and software verification and
validation include iterative cyber test and evaluation
in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction
5000.89 (relating to Test and Evaluation), or successor
instruction, to verify that the autonomous weapon
system or artificial intelligence capability is
resilient and survivable in contested cyberspace, if
relevant to the purpose and mission of the system or
capability;
``(C) systems incorporating autonomy or artificial
intelligence capabilities go through rigorous
developmental and operational test and evaluation to
verify and validate that the autonomous weapon system
or artificial intelligence capability is robust
according to design requirements;
``(D) test and evaluation of systems incorporating
autonomy or artificial intelligence capabilities
include testing to confirm that their autonomy or
artificial intelligence algorithms can be rapidly
reprogrammed on new input data to enable timely
correction of any unintended system behaviors that may
be observed or discovered during future system
operations;
``(E) adequate training, tactics, techniques,
procedures, and doctrine are available, periodically
reviewed, and used by system operators and commanders
to understand the functioning, capabilities, and
limitations of the system's autonomy or artificial
intelligence in realistic operational conditions;
``(F) system design and human-machine interfaces
are readily understandable to trained operators, with
clear ability to activate and deactivate system
functions;
``(G) after initial operational testing and
evaluation, as directed by the Director, system data is
collected and any further changes to the system undergo
appropriate verification, validation, test, and
evaluation to ensure that critical safety features have
not been degraded;
``(H) system software is tested using the best
means and methods available to the Department to
validate that critical safety features have not been
degraded;
``(I) automated testing tools, such as modeling and
simulation, are used whenever feasible;
``(J) testing identifies any new operating states
and other relevant changes in the autonomous weapon
system or artificial intelligence capability;
``(K) as directed by the Director--
``(i) each new or substantially revised
operating state undergoes appropriate and
tailored additional test and evaluation to
characterize the system behavior in that new
operating state; and
``(ii) whole system follow-on operational
test and evaluation when required due to
changes to the state transition matrix; and
``(L) in coordination with the Under Secretary for
Research and Engineering and Director, the owning
component of the Department provides for monitoring to
identify and address when changes to the system design
or operational environment require additional testing
and evaluation to provide sufficient confidence that
the system will continue to avoid unintended
engagements and resist interference by unauthorized
parties.
``(2) Applicability of requirements.--(A) For systems and
capabilities assigned Level 1 under subsection (c)(1)(A)(ii),
the requirements of subparagraphs (A) through (L) of paragraph
(1) shall apply only to the extent relevant to the system's
authorized functions and intended operational environment.
``(B) For systems and capabilities assigned Level 2 under
subsection (c)(1)(A)(ii), the requirements of subparagraphs (A)
through (L) of paragraph (1) shall apply in full.
``(g) Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence Systems Working Group.--
``(1) Establishment.--(A) The Secretary shall establish and
charter a working group for the purposes set forth in paragraph
(2).
``(B) The working group established under subparagraph (A)
shall be known as the `Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence
Working Group'.
``(2) Purposes.--The purposes set forth in this paragraph
are as follows:
``(A) To support the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering, and the Vice Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff in considering the full range of
relevant Department interests during the review of
autonomous weapon systems and artificial intelligence
capabilities before formal development.
``(B) To support the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering, the Under Secretary of
Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, and the Vice
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in considering
the full range of relevant Department interests during
the review of autonomous weapon systems before
deployment.
``(C) When requested by appropriate representatives
of the secretaries of the military departments, the
Commander of United States Special Operations Command,
or, when applicable, a director of a defense agency or
a Department of Defense Field Activity--
``(i) to advise whether a given weapon
system requires senior-level approval in
accordance with this section; and
``(ii) to help identify and advise on
addressing potential issues presented by a
given weapon system during a potential senior-
level review in accordance with this section.
``(D) To develop and issue safety standards for use
of autonomy and artificial intelligence capabilities in
evaluation of such capabilities.
``(h) Incident Repository.--
``(1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall
establish and maintain a centralized repository for reporting,
collecting, and analyzing incidents involving autonomous weapon
systems and artificial intelligence capabilities used by the
Department of Defense--
``(A) to document operational incidents, weapon
system failures, unintended weapon system behaviors, or
near-miss events involving autonomous weapon systems
and artificial intelligence capabilities;
``(B) to enable the Department to identify systemic
risks, software errors, or operational vulnerabilities
associated with such weapon systems and capabilities;
and
``(C) to promote institutional learning and
continuous improvement in the design, testing, and
operational employment of autonomous weapon systems and
artificial intelligence capabilities.
``(2) Reporting requirements.--The Secretary shall
establish procedures requiring the reporting of incidents
described in paragraph (1), including--
``(A) operational malfunctions affecting the use of
force;
``(B) unintended or anomalous weapon system
behavior;
``(C) instances in which autonomous weapon systems
or artificial intelligence capabilities selected or
engaged targets inconsistent with commander intent or
rules of engagement, regardless of whether engagement
was ultimately executed;
``(D) human-machine interaction failures affecting
command or operator control; and
``(E) other safety-related events determined
appropriate by the Secretary.
``(3) Safety reporting model.--In establishing the
repository under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall, to the
extent practicable, model reporting practices on aviation
safety reporting systems used to identify and mitigate systemic
risks in complex operational environments.
``(4) Analysis and dissemination.--The Secretary shall
ensure that information collected through the repository
established under paragraph (1) is analyzed to identify trends
and lessons learned, and that appropriate findings are
disseminated across the Department of Defense to improve system
design, training, and operational procedures.
``(5) Protection of sensitive information.--Information
contained in the repository established under paragraph (1)
shall be handled in accordance with applicable classification,
operational security, and national security requirements.
``(i) Annual Report.--Not later than January 31 of each year until
January 31, 2037, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional
defense committees an annual report on the administration of this
section.
``(j) Applicability.--
``(1) In general.--The requirements of this section apply
to--
``(A) lethal autonomous weapon systems; and
``(B) artificial intelligence capabilities used in
lethal targeting engagements that support the
validation of a target, the decision to engage a
target, the acquisition of a target during the weapons
engagement process, and development of engagement
parameters for a designated target.
``(2) Exclusion.--Systems and capabilities not described in
paragraph (1) are not subject to the requirements of this
section.
``(k) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed as preventing the lawful use of military capabilities and
platforms or preventing the rapid development and deployment of
military capabilities and platforms that rely upon or leverage
artificial intelligence in a national security crisis, miliary
conflict, or war. This section is intended to be temporary in nature
until the governed technologies mature to the point of requiring less
direct oversight in their development and employment.
``(l) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) The term `artificial intelligence' has the meaning
given the term section 5002 of the National Artificial
Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (15 U.S.C. 9401).
``(2)(A) The term `autonomous weapon systems' means a
weapon system that, once activated, can select and engage
targets without further intervention by an operator. Such term
includes operator-supervised autonomous weapon systems that are
designed to allow operators to override operation of the weapon
system but can select and engage targets without further
operator input after activation.
``(B) Such term does not include a weapon system solely
because it employs autonomous terminal guidance to acquire and
track a target class designated by a human operator prior to or
at the time of launch.
``(3) The term `autonomy' means a capability (or set of
capabilities) that enables a particular action of a system to
be automatic or, within specified boundaries self-governing
with minimal human oversight.
``(4) The term `decision to engage' means the determination
by a human official with weapons release authority to authorize
lethal or non-lethal force against a validated target.
``(5) The term `development of engagement parameters' means
the calculation of the conditions, geometry, timing, and
constraints under which a designated target will be engaged,
consistent with rules of engagement and collateral effect
limitations
``(6) The term `target acquisition' means the process by
which a system locates, identifies, and tracks a designated
target in preparation for engagement.
``(7) The term `target validation' means the process of
confirming that a potential target meets criteria for
engagement under applicable law and rules of engagement,
including verification of target identity and status.
``(8) The term `ultimate human responsibility', with
respect to a weapon system, means the ability of a human
commander or operator to exercise informed human agency--
``(A) to understand the operational context of the
weapon system through continuous training, capacity
building, and integration of design and testing
features that strengthen human understanding and
effective oversight;
``(B) to supervise, intervene in, or terminate the
use of force by the system, thereby guaranteeing human
responsibility, when appropriate given system design;
and
``(C) to ensure compliance with all applicable
United States law and international law, including
applicable treaties, weapon system safety rules, the
law of armed conflict, and rules of engagement.''.

SEC. 1648. UPDATE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DATA STRATEGY AND
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.

(a) Updated Data Strategy.--
(1) In general.--Not later than September 15, 2027, the
Secretary of Defense shall, acting through the Chief Digital
and Artificial Intelligence Officer as the Chief Data Officer
of the Department of Defense, publish an update to the 2020
Department of Defense Data Strategy (in this section referred
to as the ``Strategy'') that serves as the authoritative
guiding document for how the Department of Defense hosts,
manages, and makes discoverable Department data in support of
data sharing and artificial intelligence readiness across the
military departments, combatant commands, defense agencies, and
the defense intelligence enterprise.
(2) Consultation.--In developing the updated Strategy under
paragraph (1), the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence
Officer acting in their role as the Chief Data Officer of the
Department of Defense shall consult with--
(A) the Chief Data Officer of each military
department;
(B) the Chief Information Officer of the Department
of Defense;
(C) the Chief Information Officer of each military
department;
(D) the Chief Data Officer of the Joint Staff; and
(E) the Chief Data Officer of the Director of
National Intelligence.
(3) Elements.--The Strategy shall include the following:
(A) A framework for data ontologies, including how
the Department will define, structure, and govern data
relationships to advance data-centric approaches and
enable federated and scalable access to and
discoverability of Department data, informed by the
findings and outputs of the Data Ontology Governance
Working Group established under section 1504 of the
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
(Public Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 391).
(B) An identification of existing Department of
Defense applications and program offices supporting
data-centric approaches and a plan for how such
programs will be leveraged, consolidated, or evolved in
furtherance of the Strategy.
(C) A plan for ensuring integration with the
defense intelligence enterprise for the sharing and
exploitation of data in support of national security
missions.
(D) Requirements for compliance with global,
consensus-based data ontology specifications, including
standards that treat the absence of a data assertion as
unknown rather than false, to ensure that data can be
consistently shared, interpreted, and transferred
across Department and commercial systems without loss
of meaning or context.
(E) An approach for ensuring data availability,
discoverability, and interoperability across all
appropriate classification levels.
(F) A plan for streamlining data labeling across
the Department, including an evaluation of existing
data labeling platforms in use across the Department
and the defense intelligence enterprise to assess
suitability for enterprise-wide adoption.
(b) Implementation Plan.--Not later than December 15, 2027, the
Secretary shall, acting through the Chief Digital and Artificial
Intelligence Officer as the Chief Data Officer of the Department of
Defense, develop and submit to the congressional defense committees a
plan for implementation of the Strategy across the future years defense
program.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``artificial intelligence'' has the meaning
given in section 238(g) of the John S. McCain National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232).
(2) The term ``combatant command'' has the meaning given
that term in section 161(c) of title 10, United States Code.
(3) The term ``data-centric'' means an environment where
data is the primary and permanent asset separated from systems
and applications making data available to a broad range of
tools and analytics within and across security domains for
enrichment and discovery.
(4) The term ``data ontology'' has the meaning given that
term in section 1504(h) of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. note
prec. 391).
(5) The term ``military department'' has the meaning given
that term in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 1649. ASSESSMENT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE EFFECTS ON WARFIGHTER
SKILL RETENTION AND OPERATIONAL READINESS.

(a) Assessment Required.--Commencing not later than August 1, 2027,
the Secretary of Defense shall conduct a comprehensive assessment of
the effects on human performance of the adoption of artificial
intelligence systems by personnel of the Department of Defense on the
maintenance and retention of essential warfighter skills.
(b) Coordination and Lead Official.--The Secretary of Defense shall
designate a senior official--
(1) to coordinate the assessment and research activities
required by this section;
(2) to oversee the integration of findings under this
section into the policies of the Department, with the objective
of maximizing both artificial intelligence-enabled performance
and proficiency in critical, hard to recover skills; and
(3) who is authorized to coordinate among the military
departments and relevant defense agencies for purposes of
carrying out this section.
(c) Scope of Assessment.--The assessment required under subsection
(a) shall include the following:
(1) Identification of military occupational specialties and
operational roles where structured proficiency management will
be most critical to sustaining readiness alongside artificial
intelligence adoption based on the susceptibility to skill
atrophy resulting from reliance on artificial intelligence-
enabled systems as well as speed and investments to recover
such skill.
(2) Evaluation of the conditions under which artificial
intelligence-enabled systems augment warfighter capability and
the conditions that call for deliberate proficiency sustainment
measures to preserve independent judgment and awareness based
on the cognitive, operational, and manual skills decline among
personnel who regularly use artificial intelligence-enabled
systems compared to personnel performing equivalent tasks
without such systems.
(3) Identification of measurable indicators that
distinguish beneficial skill augmentation from conditions
requiring proficiency intervention.
(4) Assessment of how current training and certification
programs can be structured to build and sustain critical, hard-
to-recover proficiency based on a review of the conditions
under which reliance on artificial intelligence systems may
contribute to overreliance, miscalibrated confidence in system
outputs, diminished trust in independent human judgment, or
reduced situation awareness.
(5) Evaluation of whether current training programs and
certification standards adequately preserve critical warfighter
proficiency for degraded-mode, denied, or contested operational
environments, including the adequacy of primary, alternate,
contingency, and emergency planning frameworks.
(6) Recommendations for policies, training protocols,
doctrine, acquisition requirements, talent management
strategies, or readiness metrics to ensure that artificial
intelligence adoption strengthens operational readiness.
(d) Research Activities.--
(1) In general.--The official designated under subsection
(b) shall carry out research activities to support the
assessment required under subsection (a), which may include
controlled experiments or high-fidelity simulations comparing
performance with and without artificial intelligence-enabled
systems, longitudinal studies measuring skill retention
trajectories, full-spectrum performance, and recovery
timelines, assessment of operator confidence and decisionmaking
accuracy under simulated contested conditions, and development
of standardized skill sustainment metrics applicable across the
Armed Forces.
(2) Coordination.--In carrying out the research activities
under paragraph (1), the official designated under subsection
(b) shall coordinate with the following entities, as
appropriate:
(A) The Army Research Institute for Behavioral and
Social Sciences.
(B) The Office of Naval Research.
(C) The Air Force Research Laboratory Human
Effectiveness Directorate.
(D) The Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence
Office.
(E) The military departments.
(F) Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness.
(G) Such other research entities and operational
commands as the Secretary of Defense considers
appropriate.
(3) Research methodology.--Research conducted under this
subsection shall--
(A) establish baseline measurements of task
performance and cognitive capabilities prior to
artificial intelligence system use;
(B) assess performance changes during routine
artificial intelligence-assisted operations;
(C) evaluate skill sustainment when artificial
intelligence systems are removed or unavailable;
(D) measure recovery timelines to baseline
proficiency after extended artificial intelligence-
assisted operations; and
(E) identify factors that accelerate or support
skill sustainment.
(e) Reports.--
(1) Initial report.--
(A) 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 assessment required under
subsection (a).
(B) Elements.--The report required under
subparagraph (A) shall include the following:
(i) An identification of military
occupational specialties and operational roles
where proficiency sustainment will be most
critical based on which are most vulnerable to
hard-to-recover skill atrophy.
(ii) Preliminary findings from controlled
operational experiments and the design of
longitudinal studies under subsection (d)(1).
(iii) An assessment of opportunities to
strengthen readiness based on identification of
high-level risks to proficiency based on
current or planned artificial intelligence
deployment practices.
(iv) Recommended changes to policies,
training, doctrine, or acquisition requirements
to optimize human and artificial intelligence
integration.
(v) Recommendations for updates, identified
as near- or long-term in nature, to existing
training programs, certification standards, and
operational doctrine to build and sustain
critical and hard-to-recover proficiencies and
identification of the Department of Defense
component or office best positioned to
implement each such recommendation.
(vi) An identification of any additional
authorities, resources, research partnerships
with academic institutions or federally funded
research and development centers, or technical
expertise needed to conduct the research
activities described in subsection (d).
(2) Longitudinal study report.--
(A) In general.--Not later than three years after
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report containing the findings of the
longitudinal studies conducted under subsection
(d)(1)(B).
(B) Elements.--The report required under
subparagraph (A) shall include the following:
(i) An identification of measured rates of
retention and atrophy of hard-to-recover skills
across different military occupational
specialties and operational contexts.
(ii) An assessment of skill recovery
trajectories and the time required to restore
baseline proficiency.
(iii) An evaluation of degraded-mode
performance outcomes under simulated contested
conditions.
(iv) Updated recommendations for policies,
training protocols, doctrine, acquisition
requirements, or readiness metrics based on
research findings.
(v) Any update to the recommendations made
under paragraph (1)(B)(v).
(f) Briefings.--
(1) Initial briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the
submittal of the initial report under subsection (e)(1), the
Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense
committees a briefing on the findings and recommendations
contained in such report.
(2) Longitudinal study briefing.--Not later than 90 days
after the submittal of the longitudinal study report under
subsection (e)(2), the Secretary of Defense shall provide to
the congressional defense committees a briefing on the findings
and recommendations contained in such report.
(g) Review of Training and Doctrine.--The Secretary of Defense
shall assess whether existing training programs, certification
standards, and operational doctrine adequately account for the effects
of artificial intelligence-enabled systems on skill retention and
degraded-mode performance and shall include in the reports required
under subsection (e)--
(1) recommendations for updates, as appropriate, identified
as near-term or longer-term in nature; and
(2) identification of the Department of Defense component
or office best positioned to consider implementation of each
such recommendation.
(h) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) The term ``artificial intelligence system'' has the
meaning given the term ``artificial intelligence'' in section
238(g) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 4061 note
prec.).
(2) The term ``artificial intelligence-enabled system''
means any weapons system, decision support tool, or operational
capability that incorporates or relies on an artificial
intelligence system.
(3) The term ``degraded-mode operations'' means military
operations conducted when artificial intelligence systems or
supporting infrastructure are unavailable, partially
functional, compromised, or under adversarial attack.
(4) The term ``primary, alternate, contingency, and
emergency planning'' means a framework for ensuring continuity
of operations when primary systems become unavailable,
requiring personnel to employ alternate approaches, contingency
plans, or emergency procedures.

SEC. 1650. DERIVED SOURCING REQUIREMENTS FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
OUTPUTS.

(a) Sourcing Requirements.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall, acting
through the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer
and in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for
Acquisition and Sustainment, require that any vendor providing
artificial intelligence capabilities to the Department of
Defense implement, as a condition of contract award or
continued performance, a sourcing mechanism that affixes
clearly cited sources within any output generated by such
capabilities and delivered to the Department, in a form
approved by the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence
Officer, indicating, at a minimum--
(A) any source that they originate from or are
attributable to; and
(B) any foreign adversary propaganda source and
identifying the foreign adversary covered nation
associated with that source.
(2) Scope of sourcing requirement.--The sourcing
requirement under paragraph (1) shall apply to any artificial
intelligence capability used by the Department of Defense to
generate, summarize, synthesize, translate, or otherwise
produce informational text- or image-based outputs.
(3) Rule of construction.--Nothing in this subsection shall
be construed--
(A) to restrict the sources upon which an
artificial intelligence model may draw; or
(B) to prohibit a vendor from training, fine-
tuning, retrieval-augmenting, or otherwise
incorporating into an artificial intelligence model
data or content originating from any source.
(b) Implementation.--
(1) Sourcing standards.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Digital and
Artificial Intelligence Officer shall establish standards for
the sourcing requirement under subsection (a), including--
(A) the form and content of required sourcing;
(B) the form, content, and placement of sourcing to
highlight foreign adversary propaganda sources;
(C) the methodology by which vendors shall identify
outputs derived from foreign adversary propaganda
sources, including provenance tracking and source
attribution requirements; and
(D) thresholds for materiality, including when
partial derivation from a foreign adversary propaganda
source triggers the sourcing requirement.
(2) Vendor compliance.--Each vendor subject to the
requirements of subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary of
Defense, through the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence
Officer, documentation describing the technical mechanism by
which the vendor identifies and labels sources in outputs and
highlights those sources derived from foreign adversary
propaganda sources.
(c) Report.--Not later than the date on which the sourcing
standards required under subsection (b)(1) are established, the Chief
Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer shall submit to the
congressional defense committees a report detailing the implementation
plans for such standards.
(d) 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 (15 U.S.C. 9401).
(2) The term ``artificial intelligence capability'' means
any artificial intelligence model, system, tool, application,
service, or component thereof that is provided to, procured by,
developed for, or used by the Department of Defense, whether as
a standalone product, an embedded feature, or a service
accessed via application programming interface or other means.
(3) The term ``foreign adversary covered nation''--
(A) has the meaning given the term ``covered
nation'' in section 4872(f) of title 10, United States
Code;
(B) includes any foreign terrorist organization
designated by the Secretary of State under section 219
of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189);
and
(C) includes any media organization affiliated with
an entity on the list of specially designated nationals
and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign
Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury
(commonly known as the ``SDN list'').
(4) The term ``foreign adversary propaganda source'' means
any media organization, publication, website, social media
account, broadcast outlet, or other information channel that--
(A) is owned, operated, controlled, funded, or
editorially directed, in whole or in part, by the
government of a foreign adversary covered nation, or by
an entity acting on behalf of such government; or
(B) is engaged in foreign malign influence
activities (as defined in section 119C(f) of the
National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3059(f))) on
behalf of, or in coordination with, a foreign adversary
covered nation.
(5) The term ``vendor'' means any contractor,
subcontractor, or other person who provides an artificial
intelligence capability to the Department of Defense under a
contract (as described in section 6303 of title 31, United
States Code), a subcontract, a grant or cooperative agreement,
or any similar instrument.

SEC. 1651. IMPROVEMENTS REGARDING GUIDANCE AND PROHIBITION ON USE OF
CERTAIN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Section 1532 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the paragraph heading, by striking
``Consideration of guidance'' and inserting
``Guidance''; and
(ii) by striking ``consider issuing'' and
inserting ``issue''; and
(B) in paragraph (3)(B) by striking ``if'' and
inserting ``after the date that is 90 days after the
date on which'';
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``;
or'' and inserting a semicolon;
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the
period at the end and inserting a semicolon;
and
(iii) by adding at the end the following
new subparagraphs:
``(C) any artificial intelligence, or successor
artificial intelligence, developed by the Chinese
company Baidu;
``(D) any artificial intelligence, or successor
artificial intelligence, developed by the Chinese
company Zhipu AI;
``(E) any artificial intelligence, or successor
artificial intelligence, developed by the Chinese
company Moonshot AI;
``(F) any artificial intelligence, or successor
artificial intelligence, developed by the Chinese
company 01.AI;
``(G) any artificial intelligence, or successor
artificial intelligence, developed by the Chinese
company Mistral-rival Minimax;
``(H) any artificial intelligence, or successor
artificial intelligence, developed by the Chinese
company Alibaba;
``(I) any artificial intelligence, or successor
artificial intelligence, developed by the Chinese
company Tencent;
``(J) any artificial intelligence, or successor
artificial intelligence, developed by the Chinese
company Huawei;
``(K) any artificial intelligence, or successor
artificial intelligence, developed by the Chinese
company Bytedance;
``(L) any artificial intelligence, or successor
artificial intelligence, developed by the Chinese
company Xiaomi; or
``(M) any artificial intelligence, or successor
artificial intelligence, that is a derivative model
derived from artificial intelligence identified by
subparagraphs (A) through (L).'';
(B) by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows:
``(4) The term ` covered artificial intelligence company'
means--
``(A) an entity that--
``(i) produces or provides artificial
intelligence models or applications; and
``(ii)(I) is included on--
``(aa) the Consolidated
Screening List maintained by
the International Trade
Administration of the
Department of Commerce; or
``(bb) the civil-military
fusion list maintained under
section 1260H of the William M.
(Mac) Thornberry National
Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law
116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note);
``(II) is domiciled in a covered
nation; or
``(III) is subject to unmitigated
foreign ownership, control, or
influence by a covered nation, as
determined by the Secretary of Defense
in accordance with the National
Industrial Security Program or any
successor to such program; or
``(B) an entity that produces or provides
artificial intelligence models or applications that are
derivative models that are derived from artificial
models or applications produced or provided by an
entity described in subparagraph (A).''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(5) The term `derivative model' means an artificial
intelligence model with weights, parameters, or training
outputs that are derived in whole or in material part from
another artificial intelligence model, including through fine-
tuning, quantization, distillation, merging, or any other
adaptation technique.''.

SEC. 1652. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FUNCTIONAL BILL OF MATERIALS.

(a) Artificial Intelligence Functional Bill of Materials.--The
Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Under Secretary of
Defense for Research and Engineering, the Under Secretary of Defense
for Acquisition and Sustainment, the Chief Digital and Artificial
Intelligence Officer, and the Chief Information Officer shall revise
the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to prohibit the
Department of Defense from entering into, renewing, or extending a
contract for the procurement of goods or services that utilize
artificial intelligence, unless the contractor--
(1) submits to the Chief Digital and Artificial
Intelligence Officer an artificial intelligence functional bill
of materials prior to the award, renewal, or extension of the
contract; and
(2) maintains the bill of materials such that the
contractor can deliver an updated bill of materials to the
relevant component of the Department of Defense within 48 hours
of a request for such bill of materials.
(b) Format and Contents of Artificial Intelligence Functional Bill
of Materials.--
(1) In general.--A functional bill of materials described
under subsection (a) shall--
(A) include details related to the software, data,
and hardware underpinning systems utilizing artificial
intelligence in accordance with paragraphs (2), (3) and
(4) of this subsection.
(B) be machine-readable; and
(C) disclose sufficient detail to enable a timely
assessment by the Department of Defense of the impact
of--
(i) newly identified vulnerabilities;
(ii) security risks;
(iii) integrity concerns affecting
software, models, or data; and
(iv) other newly available risk-relevant
information affecting components incorporated
into or relied upon by the artificial
intelligence system.
(2) Minimum requirements for software section of artificial
intelligence functional bill of materials.--The software
section of the artificial intelligence functional bill of
materials required under subsection (a) shall include the
following minimum elements:
(A) A description of all models of the artificial
intelligence, including--
(i) pre-trained foundation models;
(ii) fine-tuned models customized for
specific Department of Defense use cases
through transfer learning or additional
training;
(iii) internally trained models, including
custom architectures and algorithms for the
Department of Defense;
(iv) other model versions and
configurations deployed in production, along
with their hyperparameters and deployment
context; and
(v) for each models described in clauses
(i) through (iv)--
(I) the model name;
(II) the model identifiers;
(III) the model version or release
identifier;
(IV) the model supplier;
(V) the model origin;
(VI) the model lineage;
(VII) the model license;
(VIII) the integrity reference;
(IX) a description of any self-
hosted or custom models across
containers or virtual machines;
(X) any model source registries and
versions; and
(XI) a description of artificial
intelligence agents and their
functional boundaries (abilities to
read, write, and execute).
(B) A description of the dependencies of the
artificial intelligence, including--
(i) the machine-learning frameworks used to
build and run the artificial intelligence;
(ii) the developer-level artificial
intelligence technologies and software
development kits, including integrated
development environment extensions;
(iii) any third-party packages, including
supporting libraries and open-source components
that models of the artificial intelligence
depend on;
(iv) the runtime dependencies necessary for
training, serving, or orchestrating artificial
intelligence models in production; and
(v) any direct and nested transitive
relationships.
(C) The security and governance of the artificial
intelligence, including--
(i) identity verification and access,
including service accounts, roles, permissions,
and credentials the artificial intelligence
system uses;
(ii) access paths, including external
application programming interfaces;
(iii) security controls, such as policies,
classifiers, and validation mechanisms that
apply to the artificial intelligence
components;
(iv) guardrail safety configurations and
filters; and
(v) model context protocol server tool
configurations.
(D) Any access history and permissions granted by
the artificial intelligence, including--
(i) a description of the ownership of and
access to the artificial intelligence system by
the Department of Defense;
(ii) the change history, including audit
trails that show who modified components, when,
and why; and
(iii) a description of the approval
workflows, including processes that govern how
artificial intelligence components move through
development, testing, and production.
(E) The performance metrics and model updates,
including--
(i) use cases, prioritizing high-impact use
cases; and
(ii) performance metrics, such as accuracy
and latency.
(3) Data section of artificial intelligence bill of
materials.--The data section of the artificial intelligence
functional bill of materials required under subsection (a)
shall include the following minimum elements:
(A) The training data, including datasets used to
train or fine-tune models of the artificial
intelligence, including their origin, licensing, and
any applied preprocessing.
(B) The inference-time data, such as data sources
any model of the artificial intelligence accessed
during production, including real-time APIs, feature
stores, or data warehouses.
(C) Data storage, including the underlying storage
systems, such as cloud storage, databases, or vector
databases, that hold artificial intelligence-related
data.
(D) Metadata on components' name, precise version,
file paths, open-source licenses, package managers, and
unique identifiers such as purl or cryptographic
hashes.
(E) For each dataset described in subparagraphs (A)
through (D)--
(i) the dataset name;
(ii) the dataset version or date of
creation or last update, whichever is more
recent;
(iii) the dataset location;
(iv) the integrity reference;
(v) the sensitivity of the data;
(vi) the license to use such data;
(vii) the data supplier;
(viii) the creator of the data contained in
the dataset;
(ix) the data origin;
(x) the data lineage;
(xi) the country of origin; and
(xii) the data processing history.
(4) Hardware section of artificial intelligence functional
bill of materials.--The hardware section of the artificial
intelligence functional bill of materials required under
subsection (a) shall include relevant information of the
physical infrastructure that the artificial intelligence runs
on, including the following minimum elements:
(A) Compute resources, including graphics
processing units, tensor processing units, and other
acceleration hardware artificial intelligence workloads
use.
(B) Any storage and networking that supports the
artificial intelligence, including the cloud
infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence
operations and other network paths between components.
(C) Cloud environments, including accounts,
regions, and deployment boundaries on which artificial
intelligence workloads run.
(c) Applicability of Software Bill of Materials Requirements to
Artificial Intelligence.--
(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 Under Secretary of Defense for Research
and Engineering, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
and Sustainment, the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence
Officer, and the Chief Information Officer shall develop
regulations, guidance, and policies to ensure that current
policies, regulations, and guidance relating to the use,
submission, or maintenance of a software bill of materials
shall apply to the software that underpins artificial
intelligence systems used, developed, or procured by the
Department of Defense.
(2) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee
on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on--
(A) the status of the implementation of the
regulations, guidance, and policies developed under
paragraph (1), including any challenges,
recommendations, and legislative or regulatory action
needed to enhance the effectiveness of such
implementation;
(B) the feasibility and necessity of updating
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--
(i) an artificial intelligence software
bill of materials; and
(ii) a more detailed software bill of
materials in the procurement of software,
hardware, artificial intelligence technologies,
and cryptographic technologies; and
(C) the estimated costs of implementing the
requirements described in subparagraph (B).
(d) Cybersecurity Considerations for Bill of Materials.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Director of the Defense Systems
Agency and Chief Information Officer shall issue guidance on to
procuring agencies on appropriate storage of any bill of
material submitted under subsection (a) to align with the
cybersecurity requirements of the Department of Defense.
(2) Contents.--The guidance issued under paragraph (1)
shall include--
(A) strict access controls;
(B) digital signing and hashing;
(C) secure sharing mechanisms; and
(D) centralized repositories to prevent tampering
and unauthorized access.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Artificial intelligence.--The terms ``artificial
intelligence'' 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) Software bill of materials.--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. 1653. REQUIREMENTS FOR HUMAN OVERSIGHT OF USE OF FORCE BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue regulations
to ensure that--
(1) the use of force by the Armed Forces of the United
States remains subject to a clear, accountable, and
identifiable human chain of command and control;
(2) decisions to authorize, initiate, or terminate the use
of force are attributable to human commanders and operators
acting within established legal authorities;
(3) the employment of any weapon system, whether unguided,
autonomous, semi-autonomous, or otherwise enabled by advanced
technologies, shall not eliminate human responsibility for the
use of force;
(4) all weapon systems shall be designed, fielded, and
employed in a manner that preserves human accountability
consistent with the law of armed conflict and any applicable
law of the United States; and
(5) any weapon system developed or employed by the
Department of Defense that incorporates autonomous or
artificial intelligence-enabled functions--
(A) is designed and fielded consistent with
Department of Defense Directive 3000.09 (relating to
Autonomy in Weapon Systems), or any successor
directive, including the requirement that all
individuals in the human chain of command may exercise
control over such system to exercise appropriate levels
of human judgment over the use of force;
(B) includes operational plans, rules of
engagement, doctrine, and training manuals that clearly
specify the roles and responsibilities of commanders
and operators in--
(i) authorizing and supervising the use of
force by the system; and
(ii) executing manned-unmanned teaming
concepts by semi-autonomous and fully
autonomous formations;
(C) is subject to exercises, simulations, trainings
of relevant personnel, and concepts of employment that
assess the risk of automation bias and evaluate the
ability of commanders and operators to appropriately
question, override, or disengage the system outputs
during decisions involving the use of force as
appropriate given the design of the system;
(D) is subject to verification, validation,
testing, and evaluation processes that assess--
(i) system performance to ensure that the
system is sufficiently robust and functions as
anticipated in realistic operational
environments; and
(ii) the clarity of the human-command
relationship and decision authorities; and
(E) has mechanisms in place to ensure that after-
action review processes can identify responsible human
decision-makers within the chain of command for any
employment of force involving the system.
(b) Joint Doctrine for Autonomous Warfare.--
(1) In general.--The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,
in coordination with the Secretaries of the military
departments, shall develop a joint doctrine for autonomous
warfare.
(2) Contents.--The doctrine developed under paragraph (1)
shall--
(A) establish fundamental principles across the
Joint Force that focus on manned-unmanned blended units
and fully autonomous units, in which human and machine
platforms conduct multi-domain operations;
(B) consider new operational concepts, new command-
and-control structures and processes, new training and
military education, and new organizational reforms that
integrate autonomy into warfighting; and
(C) include the manner by which the Joint Force
will incorporate new warfighting technologies, such as
artificial intelligence, autonomous platforms and
organizational units, and drone swarms, into existing
joint doctrine.
(c) Annual Report to Congress.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
provide to the congressional defense committees a report that
includes--
(A) a description of the measures taken to ensure
compliance with the requirements of subsection (a);
(B) any identified risks of accountability gaps
associated with new weapon systems or emerging
technologies; and
(C) any legislative action required to strengthen
compliance with the requirements of subsection (a).
(2) Form.--The annual report required by paragraph (1)
shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a
classified annex.

SEC. 1654. BIOSECURITY PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR COVERED ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE MODELS.

(a) Biosecurity Evaluation Framework.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop a
framework for the implementation of biosecurity evaluation
standards and best practices relating to covered artificial
intelligence models to mitigate biosecurity risks to the
Department of Defense from the use of such models, including
any risk presented by a malicious actor gaining unauthorized
access to such models.
(2) Coverage of relevant aspects of biosecurity risk.--The
framework developed under paragraph (1) shall cover all aspects
of biosecurity risks posed by and to covered artificial
intelligence models, including the following:
(A) Evaluation of the potential for misuse,
including the capability of covered artificial
intelligence models to materially enable, meaningfully
facilitate, or significantly lower barriers to the
design, acquisition, production, or dissemination of
biological agents, toxins, or other biological threats.
(B) Evaluation of model behaviors and failure modes
relevant to biosecurity, including the propensity to
provide actionable assistance for harmful biological
activities, including through prompt-based elicitation,
fine-tuning, tool use, or other methods of adaptation.
(C) Biosecurity red-teaming and testing
requirements, including the use of qualified subject-
matter experts and test protocols designed to simulate
realistic misuse attempts.
(D) Mitigation measures and safeguards, including
the deployment of technical and operational controls to
reduce biosecurity risks, such as access controls,
monitoring, logging, usage restrictions, capability
gating, safe completion techniques, and limitations on
high-risk functionality.
(E) Risks relating to the unintended exposure,
theft, or release of covered artificial intelligence
models (including model weights, parameters, system
prompts, fine-tuning data, or other sensitive model
artifacts) and the biosecurity implications of such
unauthorized access.
(F) Supply chain and third-party risks relevant to
biosecurity, including the risks posed by integration
of covered artificial intelligence models into other
systems and the risk that downstream deployments or
failure by contractors to implement required
biosecurity controls.
(G) Processes for re-evaluation over time,
including triggers for reassessment based on material
changes to a model (including capability improvements,
new tooling, fine-tuning, or deployment changes) and
updated threat information.
(3) Risk-based scaling.--The Secretary of Defense shall
ensure that the framework developed under paragraph (1)--
(A) prioritizes the covered artificial intelligence
models that present the greatest potential biosecurity
risk, based on threat reporting, risk assessments, and
model capability evaluations;
(B) establishes security and evaluation levels that
scale to the biosecurity risk posed by a covered
artificial intelligence model, taking into account the
sensitivity of the mission context and the potential
consequences of misuse; and
(C) is designed to be practicable for acquisition
and implementation, including through the use of tiered
requirements and appropriate tailoring to the type of
technology and deployment.
(4) Consultation.--In developing the framework under
paragraph (1), the Secretary of Defense may consult with--
(A) such officials as the Secretary of Defense
considers appropriate; and
(B) any relevant industry, academic, and civil
society experts with demonstrated biosecurity
expertise.
(b) Condition of Procurement; Implementation Through Acquisition
Regulations.--
(1) Condition of procurement.--Beginning on the date that
is 18 months after the date on which the Secretary of Defense
issues implementing guidance under paragraph (2), the
Department of Defense may not procure, obtain, renew, or extend
the use of a covered artificial intelligence model (including
through a contract for cloud-hosted model access) unless the
covered artificial intelligence model has undergone biosecurity
testing and evaluation consistent with the framework developed
under subsection (a) and the Secretary determines that
appropriate mitigation measures and safeguards have been
implemented commensurate with the risk.
(2) Implementing guidance and dfars.--Not later than 180
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary
of Defense shall issue implementing guidance to carry out the
requirements of this section. The Secretary may amend the
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement to
incorporate requirements consistent with such guidance,
including requirements applicable to contractors that develop,
deploy, store, host, fine-tune, integrate, or provide access to
covered artificial intelligence models for the Department of
Defense.
(3) Contractor assurances and documentation.--The
implementing guidance under paragraph (2) shall include
contractor assurance and documentation requirements sufficient
for the Department to verify compliance, which may include--
(A) summaries of testing protocols and results,
including biosecurity red-teaming results, limitations,
and remediation actions;
(B) descriptions of mitigation measures implemented
and evidence of their operation;
(C) supply chain and access-control information
relevant to the risk of unauthorized access to the
model; and
(D) such additional information as the Secretary
determines necessary to evaluate biosecurity risk and
compliance, consistent with protection of classified
information and proprietary business information.
(4) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the
requirements of paragraph (1) with respect to a specific
procurement or use if the Secretary determines that exigent
circumstances or overriding national security needs require
such waiver. Any waiver under this paragraph shall be--
(A) in writing;
(B) time-limited;
(C) accompanied by a description of compensating
controls to manage biosecurity risk to the maximum
extent practicable; and
(D) provided to the congressional defense
committees not later than 30 days after the waiver is
issued.
(c) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for 3 years, the
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense
committees a report describing--
(1) the framework developed under subsection (a) and the
status of implementation under subsection (b);
(2) the categories of covered artificial intelligence
models subject to the framework and any updates to the scope of
coverage;
(3) the extent to which the Department has incorporated
biosecurity evaluation requirements into procurement processes
and contract instruments;
(4) challenges and resource needs for implementing
biosecurity evaluations and mitigations; and
(5) any recommendations for additional authorities or
legislative actions.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Artificial intelligence; machine learning.--The terms
``artificial intelligence'' and ``machine learning'' have the
meanings given such terms in section 5001 of the National
Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 ( 15 U.S.C.
9401).
(2) Biosecurity evaluation.--The term ``biosecurity
evaluation'' means testing, assessment, and analysis conducted
to identify and characterize biosecurity-relevant capabilities,
misuse potential, and failure modes of a covered artificial
intelligence model, including through red-teaming, and the
evaluation of mitigation measures to reduce such risks.
(3) Covered artificial intelligence model.--The term
``covered artificial intelligence model'' means an artificial
intelligence model, or class of artificial intelligence models,
designated by the Secretary of Defense for purposes of this
section based on an assessment that the model's biological or
life-sciences-related capabilities, scale, access patterns, or
deployment context could present a material biosecurity risk to
the Department of Defense if misused or accessed by
unauthorized persons.

SEC. 1655. PROTOTYPING SECURE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DATA CENTERS.

(a) Prototyping Artificial Intelligence Data Centers.--The
Secretary of Defense shall, acting through the Under Secretary of
Defense for Research and Engineering and in consultation with the
Director of the National Security Agency and the head of the Center for
Artificial Intelligence Standards and Innovation at the Department of
Commerce, carry out a program to construct, retrofit, prototype, and
perform testing and evaluation on highly secure data centers uniquely
built for artificial intelligence workloads and capable of--
(1) resisting attacks by nation-state adversaries;
(2) addressing threats from autonomous artificial
intelligence agents; and
(3) securing the confidentiality, integrity, and
availability of artificial intelligence models and inference
pipelines.
(b) Focus.--The program required by subsection (a) shall be focused
on--
(1) building or retrofitting prototype technologies and
security controls needed to protect artificial intelligence
data centers from attacks by nation-state adversaries;
(2) building or prototyping crucial components, such as
cross-domain solutions, to address specific security needs of
artificial intelligence data centers;
(3) protecting model weights and other sensitive assets
stored in advanced artificial intelligence data centers from
theft, sabotage, unauthorized access, or manipulation by
nation-state adversaries;
(4) addressing new challenges associated with highly
autonomous artificial intelligence systems, including attempts
to autonomously exploit vulnerabilities, evade monitoring, or
exfiltrate sensitive assets;
(5) identifying technologies not yet commercially available
or sufficiently mature to achieve the elements of the focus set
out in this subsection, including hardware tamper resistance,
secure and confidential computing at scale, and supply chain
verification tools, and recommending research and development
investments needed to advance such technologies;
(6) assessing relevant physical security, cybersecurity,
supply chain security, insider threat, access control,
monitoring, compartmentation, secure compute environment, and
incident response requirements for such facilities; and
(7) developing detailed plans, budgets, and cost estimates
and recommended courses of action, for constructing or
retrofitting facilities to achieve the goals of this
subsection.
(c) Briefing and Report.--
(1) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the
congressional defense committees a briefing on progress made
under the program required by subsection (a), including key
findings from prototype activities, threats, vulnerabilities,
capability gaps, and resourcing requirements.
(2) Report.--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 results of the
program required by subsection (a), including--
(A) prototype results, technologies, or operational
measures needed to improve the security of secure
artificial intelligence data centers; and
(B) recommendations for further investments to
address threats from nation-state adversaries and
autonomous artificial intelligence agents.

DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS

SEC. 2001. SHORT TITLE.

This division may be cited as the ``Military Construction
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027''.

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,
facilities sustainment, 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, 2029; or
(2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds
for military construction for fiscal year 2030.
(b) Exception.--Subsection (a) shall not apply to authorizations
for military construction projects, land acquisition, facilities
sustainment, 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, 2029; or
(2) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds
for fiscal year 2030 for military construction projects, land
acquisition, facilities sustainment, 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, 2026; 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
State Installation Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alaska......................................... Fort Wainwright............................... $147,000,000
Guam........................................... Joint Region Marianas......................... $184,000,000
Hawaii......................................... Schofield Barracks............................ $30,000,000
Wheeler Army Air Field........................ $459,000,000
Indiana........................................ Crane Army Ammunition Activity................ $27,000,000
Louisiana...................................... Fort Polk..................................... $157,000,000
New York....................................... Fort Drum..................................... $25,000,000
Oklahoma....................................... Fort Sill..................................... $93,000,000
Texas.......................................... Fort Bliss.................................... $35,000,000
Fort Hood..................................... $81,000,000
Joint Base San Antonio........................ $918,000,000
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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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Country Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Honduras....................................... Soto Cano Air Base............................ $17,000,000
Italy Caserma Renato Del Din........................ $17,000,000
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SEC. 2102. FAMILY HOUSING.

(a) Construction and Acquisition.--Using amounts appropriated
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and
available for military family housing functions as specified in the
funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may construct
or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition and
supporting facilities) at the installations or locations, in the number
of units, and in the amounts set forth in the following table:

Army: Family Housing
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Country Installation Units Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Germany............................. South Camp Vilseck....... FH Replacement $95,060,000
Construction (44
units)................
Kwajalein........................... Kwajalein Atoll.......... FH Replacement $146,359,000
Construction (30
units)................
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(b) Improvements to Military Family Housing Units.--Subject to
section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, and using amounts
appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section
2103(a) and available for military family housing functions as
specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the
Army may improve existing military family housing units in an amount
not to exceed $194,006,000.
(c) Planning and Design.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant to
the authorization of appropriations in section 2103(a) and available
for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table
in section 4601, the Secretary of the Army may carry out architectural
and engineering services and construction design activities with
respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in
an amount not to exceed $90,557,000.

SEC. 2103. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, ARMY.

(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2026,
for military construction, land acquisition, facilities sustainment,
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 2104 of the
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (division
B of Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1266), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2027, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2028, whichever is
later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

Army: Extension of 2021 Project Authorizations
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Original
State Installation or Location Project Authorized
Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Georgia.................................. Fort Gillem................ Forensic Laboratory........ $71,000,00
0
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SEC. 2105. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION 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 (c), as provided in section 2101 of that Act (135
Stat. 2163) and most recently extended by section 2105 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (division B of
Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1267), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2027, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2028, whichever is
later.
(b) Modification of Authority to Carry Out Project at Fort Stewart,
Georgia.--In the case of the authorization set forth in the table in
subsection (c), as provided in section 2101 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division B of
Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2161), for Fort Stewart, Georgia, for
construction of a barracks, the Secretary of the Army may construct a
facility of 193,347 square feet.
(c) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

Army: Extension of 2022 Project Authorizations
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Georgia................................ Fort Stewart............. Barracks................. $105,000,000
Germany................................ Smith Barracks........... Live Fire Exercise $16,000,000
Shoothouse.
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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 authorizations set forth in
the table in subsection (b), as provided in section 2101 of that Act
(136 Stat. 2971), and extended by section 2106 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (division B of
Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1267), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2027, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2028, whichever is
later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

Army: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized
Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Germany.................................. East Camp Grafenwoehr...... EDI: Battalion Trng Cplx2 $64,000,000
(OPS/Veh Maint).
Hawaii................................... Fort Shafter............... Water System Upgrade....... $33,000,000
Tripler Army Medical Center Upgrade Potable Water $38,000,000
System.
Japan Kadena Air Force Base...... Vehicle Maintenance Shop... $80,000,000
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SEC. 2107. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2024
PROJECTS.

Army: Extension of 2024 Project Authorizations
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Germany................................ Grafenwoehr............. Automated Multi-Purpose $10,400,000
Machine Gun Range.
Hohenfels................ Simulations Center....... $88,000,000
Hawaii................................. Aliamanu Military Water Storage Tank....... $20,000,000
Reservation.
Fort Shafter............. Clearwell and Booster $80,000,000
Pump.
Helemano Military Wells and Storage Tanks.. $90,000,000
Reservation.
Schofield Barracks....... Elevated Tank and $35,000,000
Distribution Lines.
Kentucky............................... Fort Campbell............ Multipurpose Training $39,000,000
Range.
North Carolina......................... Fort Liberty............. Aircraft Maintenance $61,000,000
Hangar.
Barracks (Facility $85,000,000
Prototyping).
Texas.................................. Red River Army Depot..... Component Rebuild Shop... $113,000,000
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SEC. 2108. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2025
PROJECT AT GRAFENWOEHR, GERMANY.

In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
2101 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2025 (division B of Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2212) for U.S. Army
Garrison Bavaria, Germany, for construction of an operational readiness
training complex underground electric line as specified in the funding
table in section 4601 of such Act, the Secretary of the Army may
construct an operational readiness training complex underground
electric line at Grafenwoehr, Germany.

SEC. 2109. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2026
PROJECT AT JOINT REGION MARIANAS, GUAM.

In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
2101 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026 (division B of Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1265) for Joint Region
Marianas, Guam, for construction of PDI: Guam Defense System, EIAMD,
Phase 2 (Inc), at that location, the Secretary of the Army may
construct a 2,496-square-foot pump house and 648,000-gallon non-
portable water storage tank.

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 and Marine Corps: Inside the United States
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
State Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
California.................................... Camp Pendleton............................... $53,150,000
Naval Base San Diego......................... $68,000,000
Connecticut................................... Naval Submarine Base New London.............. $50,000,000
Florida....................................... Cape Canaveral Space Force Station........... $60,990,000
Georgia....................................... Naval Air Station Albany..................... $86,350,000
Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay............... $490,550,000
Guam.......................................... Joint Region Marianas........................ $1,346,763,000
Hawaii........................................ Ford Island.................................. $183,760,000
Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay................ $340,070,000
Illinois...................................... Naval Station Great Lakes.................... $247,000,000
Indiana....................................... Naval Weapons Station Crane.................. $103,380,000
Maryland...................................... United States Naval Academy.................. $86,000,000
Nevada........................................ Naval Air Station Fallon..................... $387,570,000
North Carolina................................ Camp Lejeune................................. $391,910,000
Virginia...................................... Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort $65,640,000
Story.......................................
Naval Air Station Oceana..................... $104,340,000
Naval Station Norfolk........................ $177,980,000
Washington.................................... Naval Air Station Whidbey Island............. $277,000,000
Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor..................... $679,530,000
Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton.................. $195,227,000
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard................... $14,759,360,000
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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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Country Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Japan....................................... Kadena Air Base.................................. $31,780,000
Spain....................................... Naval Station Rota............................... $64,080,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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 $511,837,000.
(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 $57,371,000.

SEC. 2203. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NAVY.

(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 2026,
for military construction, land acquisition, facilities sustainment,
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
may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under
subsection (a), as specified in the funding table in section 4601.

SEC. 2204. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 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) and extended by section 2206 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (division B of
Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1271), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2027, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2028, whichever is
later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

Navy: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installation or Original Authorized
State/Country Location Project Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Florida.............................. Naval Air Station Engine Test Cells $100,570,000
Jacksonville.......... Modifications.........
Hawaii............................... Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Missile Magazines...... $142,783,000
Hickman...............
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....... $81,690,000
Depot Parris Island...
....................... Recruit Barracks....... $85,040,000
Spain................................ Naval Station Rota..... EDI: Missile Magazines. $92,323,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SEC. 2205. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN
FISCAL YEAR 2024 PROJECTS.

(a) Extension.--Notwithstanding section 2002 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of
Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 709), the authorizations set forth in the
table in subsection (c), as provided in section 2201 of that Act (137
Stat. 714), shall remain in effect until October 1, 2027, or the date
of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for military construction
for fiscal year 2028, whichever is later.
(b) Modification of Authority to Carry Out Project at Marine Corps
Base Quantico, Virginia.--In the case of the authorization set forth in
the table in subsection (c), as provided in section 2201 of the
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division
B of Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 714) for construction of a Water
Treatment Plant at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, the Secretary
of the Navy may construct 20,000 linear feet of water supply lines,
three pump houses (non-occupied), and one 2,300-square foot pump
station/multi-purpose building (occupied) in lieu of a water treatment
plant at the installation.
(c) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

Navy: Extension of 2024 Project Authorizations
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installation or Original Authorized
State/Country Location Project Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
California........................... Marine Corps Air Ground Communications Towers.. $55,341,000
Combat Center
Twentynine Palms......
Connecticut.......................... Naval Submarine Base Weapons Magazine & $219,200,000
New London............ Ordnance Operations
Fac...................
District of Columbia................. Marine Barracks Bachelor Enlisted $131,800,000
Washington (8th Street Quarters & Support
and I)................ Facility..............
Guam................................. Naval Base Guan........ PDI: Consolidated MEB $19,740,000
HQ/NCIS Phase II......
....................... PDI: Satellite $595,100,000
Communications
Facility (INC)........
Hawaii............................... Marine Corps Base Water Reclamation $318,845,000
Kaneohe Bay........... Facility Compliance
Upgrade...............
Italy................................ Naval Air Station EDI: Ordnance Magazines $90,348,000
Sigonella.............
Maryland............................. Fort Meade............. Cybersecurity $186,480,000
Operations Facility...
Naval Air Station Aircraft Development $141,700,000
Patuxent River........ and Maintenance
Facilities............
North Carolina....................... Marine Corps Base Camp 10th Marines $117,550,000
Lejeune............... Maintenance &
Operations Complex....
Virginia............................. Marine Corps Base Water Treatment Plant.. $127,120,000
Quantico..............
Naval Station Norfolk.. MQ-25 Aircraft Laydown $128,678,000
Facility..............
Naval Weapons Station Weapons Magazines...... $283,500,000
Yorktown..............
Washington........................... Naval Base Kitsap...... Alternate Power $19,000,000
Transmission Line.....
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SEC. 2206. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2026
PROJECT AT PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY BARKING SANDS,
HAWAII.

In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
2201 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026 (division B of Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1268) for construction
of PDI: Airfield Pavement Upgrades at Pacific Missile Range Facility
Barking Sands, Hawaii, the Secretary of the Navy may expand airfield
pavement areas to 280,000 square meters to mitigate the risk of
aircraft hydroplane.

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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
State Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alabama...................................... Redstone Arsenal............................... $2,050,000,000
Alaska....................................... Eielson Air Force Base......................... $91,000,000
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson................ $2,066,050,000
Arkansas..................................... Ebbing Air National Guard Base................. $18,000,000
Little Rock Air Force Base..................... $27,000,000
Colorado..................................... Schriever Space Force Base..................... $250,000,000
Florida...................................... Cape Canaveral Space Force Station............. $409,800,000
Eglin Air Force Base........................... $87,800,000
Tyndall Air Force Base......................... $208,000,000
Georgia...................................... Moody Air Force Base........................... $15,870,000
Robins Air Force Base.......................... $52,000,000
Illinois..................................... Scott Air Force Base........................... $79,000,000
Mississippi.................................. Columbus Air Force Base........................ $11,800,000
Missouri..................................... Whiteman Air Force Base........................ $169,000,000
Montana...................................... Malmstrom Air Force Base....................... $1,390,000,000
Nevada....................................... Creech Air Force Base.......................... $159,000,000
Nellis Air Force Base.......................... $730,700,000
New Mexico Holloman Air Force Base........................ $72,750,000
Kirtland Air Force Base........................ $250,000,000
North Carolina............................... Seymour Johnson Air Force Base................. $13,000,000
North Dakota................................. Grand Forks Air Force Base..................... $321,000,000
Minot Air Force Base........................... $232,000,000
Tennessee.................................... Arnold Air Force Base.......................... $17,600,000
Texas........................................ Dyess Air Force Base........................... $470,000,000
Joint Base San Antonio......................... $180,000,000
Lackland Air Force Base........................ $96,000,000
Virginia..................................... Joint Base Langley-Eustis...................... $49,000,000
Wyoming...................................... F.E. Warren Air Force Base..................... $171,000,000
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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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Country Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Djibouti....................................... Chabelley Airfield............................ $27,000,000
Japan.......................................... Kadena Air Base............................... $99,000,000
Misawa Air Base............................... $89,000,000
Spain.......................................... Moron Air Base................................ $156,000,000
Wake Island.................................... Wake Island................................... $335,000,000
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SEC. 2302. FAMILY HOUSING.

(a) Construction and Acquisition.--Using amounts appropriated
pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section 2303(a) and
available for military family housing functions as specified in the
funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may
construct or acquire family housing units (including land acquisition
and supporting facilities) at the installation or location, in the
number of units, and in the amount set forth in the following table:

Air Force: Family Housing
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Country Installation Units Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
United Kingdom........................ Royal Air Force Croughton Croughton (Replacement) $24,104,000
(12 Units)..............
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(b) Improvements to Military Family Housing Units.--Subject to
section 2825 of title 10, United States Code, and using amounts
appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section
2303(a) and available for military family housing functions as
specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of the
Air Force may improve existing military family housing units in an
amount not to exceed $329,064,000.
(c) Planning and Design.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant to
the authorization of appropriations in section 2303(a) and available
for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table
in section 4601, the Secretary of the Air Force may carry out
architectural and engineering services and construction design
activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family
housing units in an amount not to exceed $125,854,000.

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, 2026,
for military construction, land acquisition, facilities sustainment,
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
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 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 2305 of the
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (division
B of Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1274), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2027, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2028, whichever is
later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

Air Force: Extension of 2019 Project Authorization
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Original
Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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. 2305. 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 most recently extended by section
2306 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026 (division B of Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1275), shall remain in
effect until October 1, 2027, or the date of the enactment of an Act
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2028,
whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

Air Force: Extension of 2020 Project Authorization
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Original
State Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Florida............................... Tyndall Air Force Base... Deployment Center/Flight $43,000,000
Line Dining/AAFES.......
Georgia............................... Moody Air Force Base...... 41 RQS HH-60W Apron...... $12,500,000
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SEC. 2306. 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), and extended by section 2308 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (division B of
Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1276), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2027, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2028, whichever is
later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

Air Force: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Original
State/Counrty Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Florida............................... Patrick Space Force Base. Consolidated $97,000,000
Communications Center...
Norway................................ Rygge Air Station......... EDI: Base Perimeter $8,200,000
Security Fence..........
Texas................................. Joint Base San Antonio- Child Development Center. $29,000,000
Randolph.................
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SEC. 2307. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2024
PROJECTS.

Air Force: Extension of 2024 Project Authorizations
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alabama............................... Maxwell Air Force Base.... MHPI Restructure AETC $65,000,000
Group II................
Colorado.............................. United States Air Force Construction Improvement. $9,282,000
Academy..................
Florida............................... Eglin Air Force Base...... LRSO Hardware Software $15,500,000
Development & Test
Facility................
MacDill Air Force Base.... KC-46A ADAL Aircraft $25,000,000
Corrosion Control.......
KC-46A ADAL Aircraft $27,000,000
Maintenance Hangar......
KC-46A ADAL Apron & $78,000,000
Hydrant Fueling Pits....
KC-46A ADAL Fuel System $18,000,000
Maintenance Dock........
Guam.................................. Joint Region Marianas..... PDI: North Aircraft $411,000,000
Parking Ramp (INC)......
Hawaii................................ Joint Base Pearl Harbor- MHPI Restructure- Joint $75,000,000
Hickam................... Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
Massachusetts......................... Hanscom Air Force Base.... Child Development Center. $37,000,000
Mississippi........................... Keesler Air Force Base.... MHPI Restructure-Southern $80,000,000
Group...................
Montana............................... Malmstrom Air Force Base.. Fire Station Bay/Storage $10,300,000
Area....................
Norway................................ Ryggee Air Station........ EDI: DABS-FEV Storage.... $96,000,000
EDI: Munitions Storage $40,000,000
Area....................
Spain................................. Moron Air Base............ EDI: Munitions Storage... $34,000,000
Texas................................. Joint Base San Antonio- BMT-Chapel For America's $90,000,000
Lackland................. Airmen..................
United Kingdom........................ Royal Air Force Fairford.. EDI: RADR Storage $67,000,000
Facility................
Royal Air Force Lakenheath EDI: RADR Storage $51,000,000
Facility................
Wyoming............................... F.E. Warren Air Force Base GBSD Integrated Training $85,000,000
Center..................
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SEC. 2308. AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FAMILY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.

The Secretary of the Air Force may carry out family housing
improvement projects to restructure agreements under the Military
Housing Privatization Initiative under subchapter IV of chapter 169 of
title 10, United States Code, at--
(1) Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, in the amount of
$25,000,000;
(2) Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, in the amount of
$150,685,000;
(3) Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, in the amount of
$52,000,000; and
(4) Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, in the amount of
$50,000,000.

SEC. 2309. AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT PROJECT AT EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE,
FLORIDA.

The Secretary of the Air Force may carry out a military
construction project to construct a 6,934 square meter Joint All-Domain
Command and Control (JADC2) and Air Battle Management Systems (ABMS)
Test Facility at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, in the amount of
$87,800,000 using amounts available to the Secretary for research,
development, test, and evaluation.

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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
State Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alabama........................................ Maxwell Air Force Base........................ $44,000,000
Colorado....................................... Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office $85,000,000
(DRMO) - Colorado Springs....................
Florida........................................ Homestead Air Reserve Base.................... $33,000,000
Naval Air Station Jacksonville................ $40,000,000
Guam........................................... Joint Region Marianas......................... $315,286,000
Kentucky....................................... Fort Knox..................................... $117,000,000
Maryland....................................... Bethesda Naval Hospital....................... $415,739,000
Fort Meade.................................... $1,393,465,000
Nebraska....................................... Offutt Air Force Base......................... $69,000,000
Nevada......................................... Creech Air Force Base......................... $25,381,000
North Carolina................................. Camp Lejeune.................................. $72,000,000
Fort Bragg.................................... $50,000,000
Utah Camp Williams................................. $471,000,000
Virginia....................................... Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort $36,000,000
Story........................................
Washington..................................... Joint Base Lewis-McChord...................... $35,000,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(b) Outside the United States.--Using amounts appropriated pursuant
to the authorization of appropriations in section 2403(a) and available
for military construction projects outside the United States as
specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of
Defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction
projects for the installations or locations outside the United States,
and in the amounts, set forth in the following table:

Defense Agencies: Outside the United States
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Country Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Belgium........................................ Sterrebeek Annex.............................. $33,000,000
Germany........................................ United States Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz... $140,000,000
Ramstein Air Base............................. $20,500,000
Japan.......................................... Camp Butler................................... $37,900,000
Yokota Air Base............................... $88,200,000
Korea.......................................... Kunsan Air Base............................... $65,000,000
United Kingdom................................. Menwith Hill Station.......................... $35,000,000
Wake Island Defense Fuel Support Point.................... $1,652,000,000
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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 the Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program as
specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of
Defense may carry out energy resilience and 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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installation or
State Location Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alabama......................... Redstone Arsenal... $90,000,000
California...................... Camp Edwards....... $79,000,000
Florida......................... Eglin Air Force $43,000,000
Base..............
Pennsylvania.................... Defense $58,000,000
Distribution
Center,
Susquehanna.......
Puerto Rico..................... Fort Buchanan...... $33,500,000
Texas........................... Brooks Army $55,500,000
Medical Center....
Washington...................... Naval Base Kitsap.. $132,690,000
Yakima Training $73,000,000
Center............
Wyoming......................... F.E. Warren Air $51,717,000
Force Base........
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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 the Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program as
specified in the funding table in section 4601, the Secretary of
Defense may carry out energy resilience and conservation projects under
chapter 173 of title 10, United States Code, for the installations or
locations outside the United States, and in the amounts, set forth in
the following table:

ERCIP Projects: Outside the United States
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installation or
Country Location Amount
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bahrain......................... Naval Support $5,900,000
Activity Bahrain..
Germany......................... United States Army $72,000,000
Garrison Ansbach..
------------------------------------------------------------------------

(c) Improvement of Conveyed Utility Systems.--In the case of a
utility system that is conveyed under section 2688 of title 10, United
States Code, and that only provides utility services to a military
installation, notwithstanding subchapters I and III of chapter 169 and
chapters 221 and 223 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of
Defense or the Secretary of a military department may authorize a
contract with the conveyee of the utility system to carry out the
military construction projects set forth in the following table:

Improvement of Conveyed Utility Systems
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
State Installation or Location Project
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
California..................................... Travis Air Force Base........................ Power
Generation and
Microgrid
Florida........................................ Eglin Air Force Base.......................... Power
Generation and
Microgrid
North Carolina................................. Fort Bragg.................................... Power
Generation and
Microgrid
Wyoming........................................ F.E. Warren Air Force Base.................... Microgrid and
Battery Storage
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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, 2026,
for military construction, land acquisition, facilities sustainment,
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 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 2402(a) of that Act
(136 Stat. 2983) and most recently extended by section 2406 of the
Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (division
B of Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1281), shall remain in effect until
October 1, 2027, or the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing
funds for military construction for fiscal year 2028, 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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
California............................ Marine Corps Mountain Microgrid and Backup $25,560,000
Warfare Training Center.. Power...................
Florida............................... Naval Air Station Facility Energy $2,400,000
Jacksonville............. Operations Center
Renovation..............
Georgia............................... Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Power Generation and $25,400,000
Airfield................. Microgrid...............
Naval Submarine Base Kings SCADA Modernization...... $11,200,000
Bay......................
Texas................................. Fort Hood................. Power Generation and $31,500,000
Microgrid...............
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SEC. 2405. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2024
PROJECTS.

Defense Agencies and ERCIP Projects: Extension of 2024 Project Authorizations
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Original
State/Country Installation or Location Project Authorized Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
California............................ Marine Corps Air Station Electrical $30,550,000
Miramar.................. Infrastructure, On-Site
Generation, and
Microgrid Improvements..
Vandenberg Space Force Microgrid with Backup $57,000,000
Base..................... Power...................
Georgia............................... Naval Submarine Base Kings Electrical Transmission $74,500,000
Bay...................... and Distribution
Improvements, Phase 2...
Kansas................................ Forbes Field.............. Microgrid and Backup $5,850,000
Power...................
Missouri.............................. Lake City Army Ammunition Microgrid and Backup $80,100,000
Plant.................... Power...................
Nebraska.............................. Offutt Air Force Base..... Microgrid and Backup $41,000,000
Power...................
North Carolina........................ Fort Liberty (Camp Microgrid and Backup $10,500,000
Mackall)................. Power...................
Oklahoma.............................. Fort Sill................. Microgrid and Backup $76,650,000
Power...................
Puerto Rico........................... Fort Buchanan............. Microgrid and Backup $56,000,000
Power...................
Spain................................. Naval Station Rota........ Bulk Tank Farm, Phase 1.. $80,000,000
Texas................................. Fort Hood................. Microgrid and Backup $18,250,000
Power...................
Wyoming............................... F.E. Warren Air Force Base Microgrid and Battery $25,000,000
Storage.................
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TITLE XXV--INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment
Program

SEC. 2501. AUTHORIZED NATO CONSTRUCTION AND LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS.

The Secretary of Defense may make contributions for the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program as provided in
section 2806 of title 10, United States Code, in an amount not to
exceed the sum of the amount collected from the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization as a result of construction previously financed by the
United States and the amount set forth in the following table:

North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Country Installation or Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Worldwide Unspecified....................... NATO Security Investment Program................. $654,270,000
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SEC. 2502. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NATO.

Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years
beginning after September 30, 2026, for contributions by the Secretary
of Defense under section 2806 of title 10, United States Code, for the
share of the United States of the cost of projects for the North
Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program authorized by
section 2501 as specified in the funding table in section 4601.

Subtitle B--Host Country In-kind Contributions

SEC. 2511. REPUBLIC OF KOREA FUNDED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

Pursuant to agreement with the Republic of Korea for required in-
kind contributions, the Secretary of Defense may accept military
construction projects for the installations or locations in the
Republic of Korea, and in the amounts, set forth in the following
table:

Republic of Korea Funded Construction Projects
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installation or
Component Location Project Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Air Force............................ Osan Air Base.......... Consolidated Aircraft $78,000,000
Maintenance Facility,
Phase 1.
Air Force............................ Osan Air Base.......... Upgrade Electrical $103,000,000
Distribution, East,
Phase 2.
Army................................. Camp Walker............ Elementary School...... $91,000,000
Army................................. USAG Humphreys......... POL Pipeline........... $35,000,000
Marine Corps......................... Camp Mujuk............. Administrative District $18,500,000
Access Control Point.
Marine Corps......................... Yecheon Air Base....... Replace Concrete Apron. $47,000,000
Navy................................. CFA Chinhae............ Enlisted Unaccompanied $44,000,000
Personnel Housing.
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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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installation or
Component Location Project Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Air Force............................ Wroclaw AB............. Dormitory and Multi-Use $32,000,000
Support Building.
Army................................. Powdiz................. Rotary Wing Maintenance $102,000,000
Hangers.
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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
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
State Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
District of Columbia........................ Armed Forces Retirement Home..................... $87,000,000
Hill East RFK Area 02............................ $3,000,000
Florida..................................... Camp Blanding.................................... $28,000,000
Idaho....................................... Orchard Training Area............................ $27,000,000
Illinois.................................... Peoria........................................... $8,000,000
Kentucky.................................... Jackson Field.................................... $18,500,000
Louisiana................................... Abbeville Readiness Center....................... $23,000,000
Massachusetts............................... Camp Edwards..................................... $43,000,000
Minnesota................................... Camp Ripley...................................... $17,000,000
Oklahoma.................................... Tulsa Army Aviation Support Facility............. $18,500,000
Washington.................................. Yakima Training Center........................... $18,000,000
West Virginia............................... Martinsburg Readiness Center..................... $20,000,000
Wisconsin................................... Black River Falls................................ $20,000,000
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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: Inside the United States
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
State Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Colorado.................................... Fort Carson...................................... $92,000,000
Illinois.................................... Fort Sheridan.................................... $38,000,000
Virginia.................................... Richmond Reserve Center.......................... $48,000,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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 projects 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: Inside the United States
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
State Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Florida..................................... Naval Air Station Jacksonville................... $47,000,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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: Inside the United States
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
State Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alabama..................................... Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base............ $33,000,000
Michigan.................................... Selfridge Air National Guard Base................ $300,000,000
Missouri.................................... Rosecrans Memorial Airport....................... $63,000,000
South Dakota................................ Joe Foss Field................................... $40,000,000
Tennessee................................... McGee-Tyson Airport.............................. $28,000,000
Texas....................................... Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth.. $27,000,000
Wisconsin................................... Volk Field Air National Guard Base............... $18,000,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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 location
inside the United States, and in the amount, set forth in the following
table:

Air Force Reserve: Inside the United States
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
State Location Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Pennsylvania................................ Pittsburgh Air Reserve Station................... $19,500,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

SEC. 2606. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS, NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE.

Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years
beginning after September 30, 2026, for the costs of acquisition,
architectural and engineering services, facilities sustainment, 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) and extended by section
2607 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026 (division B of Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1287), shall remain in
effect until October 1, 2027, or the date of the enactment of an Act
authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year 2028,
whichever is later.
(b) Table.--The table referred to in subsection (a) is as follows:

National Guard and Reserve: Extension of 2023 Project Authorizations
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installation or Original Authorized
State Location Project Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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...
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. $12,500,000
Guard Base............
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SEC. 2608. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN FISCAL YEAR 2024
PROJECTS.

National Guard and Reserve: Extension of 2024 Project Authorizations
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installation or Original Authorized
State Location Project Amount
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alabama.............................. Birmingham............. Army Reserve Center/ $57,000,000
AMSA/ Land............
Arizona.............................. Davis-Monthan Air Force Guardian Angel POTFF $8,500,000
Base.................. Facility..............
Arkansas............................. Ebbing Air National 3-Bay Hangar........... $54,000,000
Guard Base............
....................... Special Access Program $21,989,000
Facility..............
Florida.............................. Camp Blanding.......... Multipurpose Machine $11,000,000
Gun Range.............
Indiana.............................. Fort Wayne Fire Station........... $8,900,000
International Airport.
New Mexico........................... Rio Rancho Training National Guard Vehicle $11,000,000
Site.................. Maintenance Shop
Addition..............
Oregon............................... Portland International Special Tactics $23,000,000
Airport............... Complex, Phase 1......
....................... Special Tactics $21,000,000
Complex, Phase 2......
....................... Special Tactics $24,000,000
Complex, Phase 3......
....................... Special Tactics $11,000,000
Complex, Phase 4......
Pennsylvania......................... Hermitage Readiness National Guard $13,600,000
Center................ Readiness Center......
Rhode Island......................... Quonset Point.......... National Guard $41,000,000
Readiness Center......
South Carolina....................... Aiken County Readiness National Guard $20,000,000
Center................ Readiness Center......
McCrady Training Site.. Automated Multipurpose $7,900,000
Machine Gun Range.....
Texas................................ Naval Air Station Joint LRS Warehouse.......... $16,000,000
Reserve Base Fort
Worth.................
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SEC. 2609. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT FISCAL YEAR 2026
PROJECT AT COLONIE, NEW YORK.

In the case of the authorization contained in the table in section
2601 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2026 (division B of Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1285) for Albany, New
York, for construction of a readiness center as specified in the
funding table in section 4601 of such Act, the Secretary of the Army
may construct a readiness center at Colonie, New York.

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, 2026, 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 specified
in the funding table in section 4601.

TITLE XXVIII--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS

Subtitle A--Military Construction Program

SEC. 2801. MODIFICATION OF MASTER PLANS FOR MAJOR MILITARY
INSTALLATIONS.

Section 2864 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``emergency
management,'' after ``military installation
resilience,''; and
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``;
and'' and inserting a semicolon;
(ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking the
period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following:
``(F) risk reduction and mitigation aspects of installation
emergency management planning.'';
(2) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting before the period at
the end the following: ``and to ensure the resilience of those
systems to extreme weather and other hazards'';
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``energy or
water disruptions, human-induced hazards with respect
to the environment,'' after ``flooding,'';
(B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``or human-
induced hazards with respect to the environment'' after
``extreme weather events'';
(C) in paragraph (5), in the matter preceding
subparagraph (A), by striking ``and energy'' and
inserting ``emergency response facilities, and energy
or water''; and
(D) in paragraph (8), by inserting ``or other
measures'' after ``any project'';
(4) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections
(e) and (f), respectively; and
(5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following:
``(d) Consideration of and Consistency With Other Installation
Plans and Activities.--Each installation master plan under this section
shall include consideration of and be consistent with the following:
``(1) Installation natural resource management plans.
``(2) Military construction projects for energy resilience,
energy security, and energy conservation.
``(3) Energy and water resilience and energy and water
security measures.
``(4) Installation emergency managements plans.''.

SEC. 2802. PROHIBITION ON USE OF REPAIR PROJECTS TO EXPAND FOOTPRINT OF
EXISTING FACILITIES OR INFRASTRUCTURE.

Section 2811 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (c), by inserting ``, expansion of the
footprint of existing facilities or infrastructure,'' before
``or additions''; and
(2) in subsection (e)(1), by striking ``functional purpose;
or'' and inserting ``functional purpose, except that any such
restoration to a facility, system, or component may not
include--
``(A) subject to subparagraph (B), increasing the
outside envelope of the facility, system, or component
beyond its pre-existing external dimensions, except in
the case of the addition of exterior stairwells,
balconies, or similar features if added for safety
purposes or the placement of equipment at ground level
such as for heating, ventilation, or air conditioning;
or
``(B) in the case of a facility that is primarily
horizontal, such as a parking area or runway,
increasing the footprint of such facility by greater
than five percent of its original surface area; or''.

SEC. 2803. INCREASE OF AUTHORITY FOR INDO-PACIFIC POSTURE UNSPECIFIED
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS.

Section 2810(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 10 U.S.C. 2805 note) is amended by
striking ``$30,000,000'' and inserting ``$35,000,000''.

SEC. 2804. USE OF CERTAIN AMOUNTS FOR ELECTRICAL OR INFRASTRUCTURE
UPGRADES ON BARBERS POINT, HAWAII.

Section 2814(i)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
adding at the end the following:
``(D) To make electrical or infrastructure upgrades on any
parcel of land located on Barbers Point, Hawaii, over which the
Secretary of Defense has jurisdiction.''.

SEC. 2805. TEMPORARY ADJUSTMENT OF UNSPECIFIED MINOR MILITARY
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

Section 2805 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by inserting ``laboratory project,''
after ``land acquisition,'';
(ii) by striking ``cost equal'' and
inserting ``cost--
``(A) except as provided in subparagraph (B), equal'';
(iii) by striking the period at the end and
inserting ``; or''; and
(iv) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) for a project commencing during the five-year period
beginning on the date of the enactment of the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, equal to or less than
$15,000,000.''; and
(B) by striking paragraph (3);
(2) by striking subsections (c) and (d) and inserting the
following:
``(c) Funds Available.--(1) The Secretary concerned may spend from
appropriations available for operation and maintenance amounts
necessary to carry out an unspecified minor military construction
project under this section.
``(2) In carrying out an unspecified minor military construction
project under this section for a laboratory, the Secretary concerned
may, in addition to amounts under paragraph (1), use--
``(A) appropriations available to the Secretary concerned
for military construction not otherwise authorized by law; or
``(B) amounts authorized to be made available under section
4123(a) of this title.
``(3) In carrying out an unspecified minor military construction
project under this section for a demolition project, the Secretary
concerned may, in addition to amounts under paragraph (1), use amounts
authorized pursuant to another law or regulation.'';
(3) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections
(f) and (g), respectively;
(4) in subsection (g), as redesignated by paragraph (3)--
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``$14,000,000''
and inserting ``$20,000,000''; and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
``(2) Exception for locations in alaska, hawaii, and the
indo-pacific region.--During the five-year period beginning on
the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization
Act for Fiscal Year 2027, paragraph (1) shall not apply to
unspecified minor military construction projects in Alaska,
Hawaii, or the Indo-Pacific region.''; and
(5) by adding at the end the following:
``(h) Laboratory Defined.--In this section, the term `laboratory'
includes--
``(1) a research, engineering, and development center; and
``(2) a test and evaluation activity.''.

SEC. 2806. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY FOR TRANSACTIONS OTHER THAN
CONTRACTS AND GRANTS FOR PURPOSES OF FACILITY
CONSTRUCTION OR REPAIR.

Section 2808a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``Subject to the requirements of
section 2853 of this title, the'' and inserting
``The''; and
(B) by inserting before the period at the end the
following: ``, as otherwise authorized by law for such
projects, notwithstanding chapters 221 and 223 and
section 2851(a) of this title'';
(2) by striking subsection (b); and
(3) by redesignating subsections (c) through (e) as
subsections (b) through (d), respectively.

Subtitle B--Military Housing

SEC. 2821. EXCLUSION OF WINDOW OPENING CONTROL DEVICES FROM REQUIREMENT
FOR WINDOW FALL PREVENTION DEVICES IN MILITARY FAMILY
HOUSING UNITS.

Section 2857(a)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
inserting before the period at the end the following: ``and does not
include a device that is solely a window opening control device''.

SEC. 2822. HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR MILITARY HOUSING.

(a) Health and Safety Standards for Privatized Military Housing.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of each military department
shall ensure that all housing project agreements and renewals
for privatized military housing under the jurisdiction of the
Secretary concerned entered into on or after the date of the
enactment of this Act are compliant with the appropriate
environmental health and safety standards established by the
Department of Defense.
(2) Future contract agreements and renewals.--For all
housing project agreements and renewals for privatized military
housing entered into on or after the date of the enactment of
this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall incorporate
enforceable provisions related to environmental hazard response
and enforceable environmental health and safety clauses.
(b) Certification Requirements for Mold Assessment and
Remediation.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that all
maintenance personnel, contracted mold assessors, indoor environmental
professionals, and mold remediators responsible for assessing or
remediating mold and water damage in covered housing shall possess and
maintain current certifications issued by a nationally recognized,
third-party, nonprofit certifying body.
(c) Issuance of Guidance.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall issue guidance with
respect to the implementation of this section.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered housing.--The term ``covered housing'' means
any military family housing owned, leased, or managed by the
Department of Defense, including privatized military housing.
(2) Mold.--The term ``mold'' means any form of multi-
cellular fungi found in water-damaged indoor environments and
building materials, including, cladosporium, penicillium,
alternaria, aspergillus, fusarium, chaetomium, trichoderma,
memnoniella, mucor, stachybotrys chartarum, streptomyces, and
epicoccumoften.
(3) Privatized military housing.--The term ``privatized
military housing'' means military housing under subchapter IV
of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 2823. EXPANSION OF PROTECTION FROM REPRISAL OR RETALIATION AGAINST
TENANTS OF PRIVATIZED MILITARY HOUSING UNITS WHO REPORT
HOUSING-RELATED ISSUES.

Section 2890(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``relating to a housing
unit.'' and inserting ``relating to a housing unit to any of
the following:
``(A) The landlord.
``(B) The chain of command.
``(C) The applicable housing management office.
``(D) The Chief Housing Officer of the Department of
Defense.
``(E) An inspector general.
``(F) A Member of Congress.''; and
(2) in paragraph (2)--
(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as
subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively;
(B) by inserting before subparagraph (B), as so
redesignated, the following new subparagraph (A):
``(A) provide notification of that determination to the
Secretary of the military department concerned;''; and
(C) in subparagraph (C), as so redesignated, by
striking ``the Inspector General has taken final
action'' and inserting ``the Secretary of the military
department concerned has notified the Inspector General
that the Secretary has taken final action''.

SEC. 2824. TRANSPARENCY AND STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR HOUSING.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that any
enhanced-use lease executed, extended, or renewed under section 2662 or
2667 of title 10, United States Code, for the purpose of housing shall
consider the following:
(1) A range of total housing units required to accommodate
sudden or phased influxes of personnel within a defined
operational range, including--
(A) targeted projections for incoming members of
the Armed Forces, civilian employees of the Department
of Defense, and dependents of such members and
employees; and
(B) a timeline of anticipated infrastructure and
capacity needs.
(2) A formalized schedule of community engagement events,
such as industry days or roundtables, which may be held in
person or virtually, to solicit community and vendor input.
(3) The identification and maintenance of a designated
local representative point of contact located within the
affected geographic area who can be directly reached by local
stakeholders.
(b) Briefing Required.--
(1) In general.--Not later than February 1, 2027, the
Secretary of Defense shall provide a briefing to the
congressional defense committees on the plan of the Department
of Defense to ensure adequate housing is available in
geographic locations where the area cost factor is at least
1.5.
(2) Elements.--The briefing required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A summary of current area cost factors and a
comparative analysis of infrastructure premiums paid to
the specific locality versus other regional baselines.
(B) An assessment of the utilization by the
Department of Defense of enhanced-use lease authorities
under sections 2662 and 2667 of title 10, United States
Code, including specific tracking of how such leases
are leveraged for dual-use infrastructure that serves
both military and community housing needs.
(C) An overview of local construction workforce
utilization and market availability in affected
regions.
(D) An assessment of potential alternative
acquisition strategies, including the consolidation of
infrastructure requirements, designed to incentivize
broader contractor competition, leverage economies of
scale, and meet critical production timelines of the
Department of Defense.

SEC. 2825. DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MINIMUM HEALTH AND SAFETY
STANDARDS FOR MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING.

(a) Standards.--
(1) Initial guidance.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of
Defense shall issue interim guidance for acceptable
levels of relative humidity, ventilation, dampness, and
water intrusion to be applied at all covered housing.
(B) Effect.--Interim guidance issued under
subparagraph (A) shall remain in effect until final
standards are published under paragraph (2).
(2) Final standards.--Not later than one year after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall issue final standards for acceptable levels of relative
humidity, ventilation, dampness, and water intrusion to be
applied at all covered housing, which shall include--
(A) acceptable levels of relative humidity indoors;
(B) required ventilation and moisture control
measures;
(C) environmental inspection and testing methods;
and
(D) the standard of care for mold remediation
adopted under subsection (f).
(3) Reporting and availability of testing.--The final
standards established under paragraph (2) shall require results
of environmental inspection and testing methods under
subparagraph (C) of such paragraph to be reported to the
Secretary of Defense and made available to tenants of affected
housing units not later than 10 days after sample collection.
(b) Certification of Compliance.--Not less frequently than
annually, each housing office of the Department shall certify to
Congress that the housing office is in compliance with health and
safety standards for covered housing required under this section.
(c) Establishment of Independent Inspection Protocol for Privatized
Military Housing.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
ensure that each installation of the Department of Defense
conducts, using independent certified third-party inspectors,
mold and environmental health inspections for all covered
housing that is privatized military housing--
(A) upon receipt of any tenant complaint regarding
safety and habitability of a housing unit; and
(B) following any remediation effort, structural
repair, or response to an identified environmental
hazard at a housing unit.
(2) Elements of inspections.--Inspections conducted under
paragraph (1) shall include, at minimum--
(A) evaluation of heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning (HVAC) systems, plumbing, electrical
systems, and structural integrity;
(B) inspection for signs of water intrusion,
dampness, humidity, visible or non-visible mold,
microbial growth, and other indoor air quality
concerns;
(C) review of current and past work order records
and completion timelines; and
(D) review of contractor compliance with privatized
military housing contract requirements and housing
regulations of the Department of Defense.
(3) Recording and maintenance of records.-- All findings of
inspections conducted under paragraph (1) shall be--
(A) recorded in a standardized Federal Government
inspection record;
(B) certified by the inspector with a clear
``pass'' or ``fail'' status;
(C) maintained in an accessible, historical housing
record for each housing unit; and
(D) made available to the relevant installation
commander and military housing office.
(4) Documentation and submission of results.--The commander
of each installation of the Department shall--
(A) document results of inspections conducted under
paragraph (1); and
(B) submit the results of such inspections to--
(i) the Secretary;
(ii) the Office of Inspector General of the
Department of Defense; and
(iii) the Committees on Armed Services of
the Senate and the House of Representatives.
(5) Access and transparency.--Inspection reports certified
under paragraph (3)(B) and housing history records required
under paragraph (3)(C) shall be--
(A) provided in full to current tenants of the
inspected unit;
(B) made available upon request to any incoming
tenants; and
(C) maintained in a secure portal accessible to
staff of the relevant military housing office, the
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the
House of Representatives, and military family advocacy
personnel.
(6) Remediation or tenant relocation.--In the case of a
housing unit failing inspection conducted under paragraph (1),
the Secretary shall ensure that the unit is remediated or the
tenants of such unit are relocated not later than 30 days after
such failed inspection, if such tenants wish to be relocated.
(d) Requirements for Privatized Military Housing.--
(1) Health and safety standards for military housing.--The
Secretary of each military department shall ensure that all
housing project agreements and renewals for privatized military
housing under the jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned
entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this Act
are compliant with the appropriate environmental health and
safety standards established by the Department of Defense.
(2) Future contract agreements and renewals.--For all
housing project agreements and renewals for privatized military
housing entered into on or after the date of the enactment of
this Act, and to the extent practicable for agreements in place
as of such date of enactment, not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense
shall incorporate enforceable provisions related to
environmental hazard response, inspection, and tenant
relocation protections which shall include--
(A) enforceable environmental health and safety
clauses; and
(B) requirements that providers of privatized
military housing bear full financial responsibility
for--
(i) required third-party inspections;
(ii) maintenance;
(iii) mold remediation;
(iv) all relocation expenses for military
families forced to vacate uninhabitable units;
(v) property loss; and
(vi) refunding any amounts paid through a
basic allowance for housing under section 403
of title 37, United States Code, for military
families forced to vacate uninhabitable units.
(e) Certification Requirements for Mold Assessment and
Remediation.--The Secretary shall ensure that all maintenance
personnel, contracted mold assessors, indoor environmental
professionals, and mold remediators responsible for assessing or
remediating mold and water damage in covered housing shall possess and
maintain current certifications issued by a nationally recognized,
third-party, nonprofit certifying body, which may include the
following:
(1) The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration
Certification.
(2) The National Organization of Remediators and Microbial
Inspectors.
(3) The American Council for Accredited Certification.
(f) Standard of Care for Mold Remediation.--All mold remediation
activities conducted in covered housing shall comply with the American
National Standards Institute and Institute of Inspection Cleaning and
Restoration Certification S520 Standard for Professional Mold
Remediation, Fourth Edition, or any subsequent edition published by the
Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification or
successor organization.
(g) Issuance of Guidance.--Not later than 180 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall--
(1) issue guidance with respect to the implementation of
this section; and
(2) provide written notification to all providers of
privatized military housing regarding the requirements of this
section.
(h) Withholding and Abatement of Amounts for Privatized Military
Housing Units.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation
with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, shall
establish procedures to allow a tenant living in a unit of
privatized military housing that receives a failed inspection
result under this section to withhold or abate payment of the
basic allowance for housing under section 403 of title 37,
United States Code, for such unit.
(2) Period.--The Secretary of Defense shall permit
withholding or abatement under paragraph (1) of payment of the
basic allowance for housing under section 403 of title 37,
United States Code, for a unit of privatized military housing
during any period in which the unit maintains a failed
inspection and until the violations are remedied.
(3) Release of payment.--Amounts withheld or abated under
paragraph (1) with respect to a unit of privatized military
housing shall be released if--
(A) all violations are remediated; and
(B) an independent inspector provides a written
certification to the Secretary of the military
department concerned verifying such remediation and the
compliance of such unit with the requirements under
this section.
(4) Continued noncompliance.--If deficiencies in compliance
with the requirements under this section are not corrected
within a 30-day period--
(A) the owner or operator of the affected unit of
privatized military housing shall not have a right to
receive current, future, withheld, or abated payments;
(B) amounts withheld or abated under paragraph (1)
may be returned to the tenant; and
(C) the Secretary concerned shall--
(i) pursue additional contractual remedies,
including termination of the authority of the
owner or operator of the affected unit to
provide privatized military housing; and
(ii) ensure that ongoing violations with
respect to such unit are disclosed to any
prospective tenant before they enter into a
rental agreement for such unit.
(5) Protection of tenants.--
(A) In general.--An owner of a unit of privatized
military housing may not terminate the tenancy of any
tenant because of the withholding or abatement of
payment pursuant to paragraph (1).
(B) Authority of tenant to terminate.--During the
period that payment is withheld or abated pursuant to
paragraph (1) for a unit of privatized military
housing, the tenant of such unit may terminate the
tenancy by notifying the owner of such unit.
(6) Administrative structure.--The Secretary of Defense, in
consultation with the Secretary of Housing and Urban
Development, shall administer this subsection by conducting or
authorizing inspections, certifying clearance inspections,
administering withholding and abatement functions, and
enforcing payment conditions in a manner similar to that used
by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under section
8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C.
1437f(o)).
(i) Public Reporting Requirements.--Not later than one year after
the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the
Secretary shall publish on a publicly available website of the
Department of Defense, with respect to covered housing--
(1) the number of mold complaints received, disaggregated
by installation of the Department;
(2) the results of inspections under this section and
compliance rates;
(3) remediation timelines and costs; and
(4) the number of relocations made.
(j) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Acceptable levels of relative humidity.--The term
``acceptable levels of relative humidity'', with respect to an
area, means an area with humidity levels that are less than 50
percent.
(2) Covered housing.--The term ``covered housing'' means
any military family housing owned, leased, or managed by the
Department of Defense, including privatized military housing.
(3) Environmental inspection and testing methods.--The term
``environmental inspection and testing methods'' means detailed
visual inspection substantiated by mold testing measures that
include air sampling, tape lifts, swabs, and carpet samples,
and official laboratory analysis of such samples.
(4) Mold.--The term ``mold'' means any form of multi-
cellular fungi found in water-damaged indoor environments and
building materials, including, cladosporium, penicillium,
alternaria, aspergillus, fusarium, chaetomium, trichoderma,
memnoniella, mucor, stachybotrys chartarum, streptomyces, and
epicoccumoften.
(5) Privatized military housing.--The term ``privatized
military housing'' means military housing under subchapter IV
of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code.

SEC. 2826. TREATMENT OF NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO
PRIVATIZED MILITARY HOUSING.

Section 2890(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), in the first sentence--
(A) by striking ``A tenant or prospective tenant of
a housing unit may not be required to sign'' and
inserting ``A landlord may not request that a tenant,
former tenant, or prospective tenant of a housing unit
sign''; and
(B) by inserting ``or in connection with the
provision of services related to the housing unit''
before the period; and
(2) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the
following:
``(2) The prohibition under paragraph (1) shall apply to all
housing units, including accompanied family housing and military
unaccompanied housing.
``(3) In this subsection, the term `tenant' includes any party
(other than a landlord) to a lease for a housing unit.''.

SEC. 2827. IMPROVEMENT OF PRIVATIZED MILITARY HOUSING COMPLAINT
DATABASE.

Section 2894a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (d), by striking subparagraphs (B) and
(C) and inserting the following new subparagraphs:
``(B) The name of the landlord responsible for the covered
dwelling unit, including the ultimate parent company and any
entity with direct or indirect ownership or control over such
landlord, regardless of the legal structure or intermediary
entities used.
``(C) A description of the nature of the complaint,
disaggregated by complaint type.'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (i); and
(3) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new
subsections:
``(f) Prohibition on Filtering and Suppression.--The Secretary of
Defense and the Secretary of each military department shall develop
policies to ensure that complaints filed by tenants under this section
cannot be arbitrarily altered, deleted, or suppressed.
``(g) Protection From Retaliation.--The Secretary shall--
``(1) ensure tenants are protected from retaliation; and
``(2) develop and implement policies to prevent violations
of whistleblower protections under section 1034 of this title.
``(h) Public Notification and Awareness of Rights.--(1) The
Secretary shall ensure that any agreement with a tenant for a covered
dwelling unit includes a standardized notice outlining--
``(A) the right to submit complaints regarding covered
dwelling units to the database under this section;
``(B) how to submit feedback; and
``(C) anti-retaliation protections.
``(2) Each military housing office of the Department shall--
``(A) display signage regarding the database under this
section; and
``(B) provide onboarding education during in-processing at
a new duty station for new tenants of covered dwelling units
regarding such database.''.

SEC. 2828. REQUIREMENT RELATING TO ANY REPROGRAMMING REQUEST RELATING
TO FUNDING FOR HOUSING OR FACILITIES OF DEPARTMENT OF
DEFENSE.

In any instance in which the Secretary of Defense requests approval
from the congressional defense committees to reprogram funding
authorized or appropriated by Congress or requests funding in the
President's budget for accompanied housing, unaccompanied housing, or
any other facility of the Department of Defense, including funding
under the Facilities Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization
account, the Secretary shall include with such request documentation of
the following:
(1) Any assessment of the condition of the facility from
which the funding is proposed to be reprogrammed that were
completed within the past five years.
(2) The number of outstanding maintenance requests at such
facility and the average wait time for maintenance requests to
be resolved at such facility.
(3) The level of funding required to address all
outstanding maintenance requests, facility upgrades, and any
other modifications needed to fully improve the conditions of
such facility.
(4) The number of members of the Armed Forces and family
members of such members, as applicable, living at or working at
such facility.
(5) With respect to an unaccompanied housing facility, the
number of barracks managers at such facility, including an
identification of whether those managers work in a full-time or
part-time capacity, as of the date of the request and each year
within the past five years.
(6) Any anticipated impacts to military readiness or morale
due to the reprogramming of funding.
(7) An analysis by the Department or the military
departments on why the determination was made to reprogram such
funding.

Subtitle C--Land Conveyances

SEC. 2841. LAND CONVEYANCE, MILAN ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT, TENNESSEE.

(a) Conveyance Authorized.--The Secretary of the Army may convey,
without consideration, to the University of Tennessee System (in this
section referred to as the ``University'') all right, title, and
interest of the United States in and to parcels of real property,
including any improvements thereon, at Milan Army Ammunition Plant,
Tennessee, that consist of a total of approximately 5,000 acres for the
purpose of permitting the University to use the parcels for education
research.
(b) Revisionary Interest.--
(1) Interest retained.--
(A) In general.--If the Secretary of the Army
determines at any time that the property conveyed to
the University under subsection (a) is not being used
in accordance with the purpose of the conveyance
specified in such subsection, all right, title, and
interest in and to the conveyed property, including any
improvements thereon, shall, at the option of the
Secretary, revert to and become the property of the
United States, and the United States shall have the
right of immediate entry onto the property.
(B) Determination.--A determination by the
Secretary of the Army under subparagraph (A) shall be
made on the record after an opportunity for a hearing.
(2) Alternative consideration option.--In lieu of
exercising the reversionary interest retained under paragraph
(1), the Secretary of the Army may accept an offer by the
University to pay to the Secretary an amount equal to the fair
market value of the property conveyed under subsection (a),
excluding the value of any improvements on the conveyed
property constructed without Federal funds after the date the
conveyance is completed, as determined by the Secretary.
(c) Payment of Costs of Conveyance.--The Secretary of the Army
shall require the University to pay costs (except costs for
environmental remediation of the property) to be incurred by the
Secretary, or to reimburse the Secretary for such costs incurred by the
Secretary, to carry out the conveyance authorized under subsection (a),
including survey costs, appraisal costs, costs for environmental
documentation related to the conveyance, and any other administrative
costs related to the conveyance.
(d) Treatment of Amounts Received.--
(1) In general.--Amounts received as reimbursement under
subsection (c) or as alternative consideration under subsection
(b)(2) shall be credited to the fund or account that was used
to pay the costs incurred by the Secretary of the Army in
carrying out the conveyance under subsection (a) or, if the
period of availability of obligation for appropriations to that
fund or account has expired, to the fund or account that is
currently available to the Secretary for the same purpose.
(2) Merger of amounts.--Amounts credited to a fund or
account under paragraph (1) 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.
(e) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal
description of the parcels of real property to be conveyed under
subsection (a) shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the
Secretary of the Army.
(f) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary of the Army may
require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the
conveyance authorized by subsection (a) as the Secretary considers
appropriate to protect the interests of the United States.

SEC. 2842. LAND CONVEYANCE, ARMY RESERVE CENTER, OPELIKA, ALABAMA.

(a) Conveyance Authorized.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Army (in this section
referred to as the ``Secretary'') may convey to the City of
Opelika, Alabama (in this section referred to as the ``City''),
all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a
parcel of real property, including any improvements thereon,
containing an Army Reserve Center and consisting of
approximately 4.5 acres, located within the City, for the
purpose of meeting increased health care demands.
(2) Continuation of existing easements, restrictions, and
covenants.--The conveyance of the property under paragraph (1)
shall be subject to any easement, restriction, or covenant of
record applicable to the property and in existence on the date
of the enactment of this Act.
(b) Consideration.--As consideration for the conveyance of property
under subsection (a), the City shall provide the United States, whether
by cash payment, in-kind consideration described in section 2667(c) of
title 10, United States Code, or a combination thereof, an amount that
is not less than the fair market value of the conveyed property, as
determined pursuant to an appraisal acceptable to the Secretary.
(c) Reversionary Interest.--
(1) In general.--If the Secretary determines at any time
that the property conveyed under subsection (a) is not being
used in accordance with the purpose of the conveyance specified
in such subsection, all right, title, and interest in and to
the property, including any improvements thereto, may, at the
option of the Secretary, revert to and become the property of
the United States, and the United States may have the right of
immediate entry onto such property.
(2) Determination.--A determination by the Secretary under
paragraph (1) may be made on the record after an opportunity
for a hearing.
(d) Payment of Costs of Conveyance.--
(1) Payment required.--The Secretary may require the City
to cover all costs (except costs for environmental remediation
of the property) to be incurred by the Secretary, or to
reimburse the Secretary for costs incurred by the Secretary, to
carry out the conveyance under subsection (a), including costs
for environmental and real estate due diligence and any other
administrative costs related to the conveyance.
(2) Refund of excess amounts.--If amounts are collected
from the City under paragraph (1) in advance of the Secretary
incurring the actual costs, and the amount collected exceeds
the costs actually incurred by the Secretary to carry out the
conveyance under subsection (a), the Secretary shall refund the
excess amount to the City.
(e) Limitation on Source of Funds.--The City may not use Federal
funds to cover any portion of the costs required to be paid by the City
under this section.
(f) Description of Property.--The exact acreage and legal
description of the property to be conveyed under subsection (a) shall
be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Secretary.
(g) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may require
such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance
under subsection (a) as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect
the interests of the United States.

SEC. 2843. REPORT ON LAND WITHDRAWAL AT YUMA PROVING GROUND, ARIZONA.

Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report
describing all land withdrawal actions that are necessary to support
the training of Armed Forces at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona.

SEC. 2844. REPORT ON NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS TO MILITARY LAND
WITHDRAWAL OF FALLON RANGE TRAINING COMPLEX, NEVADA.

Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this
Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the Committees on Armed
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on any
modifications that the Secretary determines are necessary to the
military land withdrawal of Fallon Range Training Complex, Nevada,
under subtitle G of the Military Land Withdrawals Act of 2013 (title
XXIX of Public Law 113-66), as added by section 2901 of the Military
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division B of
Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 3015), regarding the management of
withdrawn and reserved land, road reconstruction and treatment of
existing roads and rights-of-way, reconstruction and relocation
requirements, and treatment of livestock grazing permits.

SEC. 2845. LAND EXCHANGE, CAMP PIKE AND CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON,
ARKANSAS.

(a) Exchange Authorized.--The Secretary of the Army (referred to in
this section as the ``Secretary'') may convey to the State of Arkansas
all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to a parcel
of real property, including any improvements thereon, consisting of
approximately 16.02 acres at Camp Pike, North Little Rock, Arkansas,
containing the facility commonly known as the ``90th Readiness Division
Headquarters'' and such additional real property north of Arkansas
Avenue as determined by the survey conducted under subsection (e)(1),
which shall be used by the Arkansas National Guard for administration,
training, and operational purposes.
(b) Consideration.--As consideration for the conveyance under
subsection (a), the State of Arkansas shall convey to the United States
all right, title, and interest of the State of Arkansas in and to a
parcel of real property, including any improvements thereon, consisting
of approximately 68.16 acres at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, North Little
Rock, Arkansas, containing the facility commonly known as the
``Chappell Armory'' and such additional adjoining lands as determined
by the survey conducted under subsection (e)(1).
(c) Manner of Exchange.--
(1) Approximately equal value.--The exchange of real
property under this section shall be for parcels of
approximately equal value, as determined by the Secretary
through an appraisal acceptable to the Secretary.
(2) No monetary consideration.--Pursuant to section 18240
of title 10, United States Code, no monetary consideration may
be provided or accepted by either party to equalize the value
of the properties exchanged under this section.
(d) Reversionary Interests.--
(1) In general.--If the Secretary determines at any time
that the real property conveyed under subsection (a) is not
being used in accordance with the purpose of the conveyance
specified in such subsection, all right, title, and interest in
and to the property, including any improvements thereto, may,
at the option of the Secretary, revert to and become the
property of the United States, and the United States may have
the right of immediate entry onto such property.
(2) Determination.--A determination by the Secretary under
paragraph (1) shall be made on the record after an opportunity
for a hearing
(3) Extinguishment of existing interest.--In connection
with the exchange authorized by this section, the Secretary
shall extinguish the reversionary interest of the United States
created by the Act entitled ``An Act authorizing the transfer
of part of Camp Joseph T. Robinson to the State of Arkansas'',
approved June 30, 1950 (64 Stat. 310, chapter 429), applicable
to the property to be conveyed by the State of Arkansas under
subsection (b).
(e) Surveys and Property Descriptions.--
(1) Determination.--The exact acreage and legal
descriptions of the real property to be exchanged under this
section shall be determined by surveys satisfactory to the
Secretary.
(2) Costs.--The State of Arkansas shall be responsible for
all costs associated with the exchange of real property under
this section, including the costs of surveys, appraisals, and
any other administrative or environmental documentation
required to complete the exchange.
(f) Additional Terms and Conditions.--The Secretary may require
such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyances
under this section as the Secretary considers appropriate to protect
the interests of the United States.
(g) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to affect or limit the application of, or any requirement
for, environmental remediation under the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601 et
seq.) or any other law.

SEC. 2846. REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS ON USE OF CERTAIN LAND CONVEYED TO THE
STATE OF INDIANA.

Section 2858 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 1996 (division B of Public Law 104-106; 110 Stat. 571), as
amended by section 2838 of the Military Construction Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 1998 (division B of Public Law 105-85; 111 Stat. 2006)
and section 2843(i) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 1999 (division B of Public Law 105-261; 112 Stat. 2217), is
further amended--
(1) in subsection (b), by striking ``The conveyances'' and
inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (d), the
conveyances''; and
(2) by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following:
``(d) Condition on Release of Covenants.--On the condition that the
State convey approximately 80 acres of prior park property to the
Indiana Army Ammunition Plant Reuse Authority, the Reuse Authority
convey approximately 100 acres of prior industrial use property to the
State, and the use of that 100 acres will be restricted by covenant to
recreational purposes, the Secretary may release the covenant that
requires the 80 acres of prior park property to be used for
recreational purposes.''.

SEC. 2847. REVIEW AND REPORT ON CONVEYANCE OF LAMBERT ST. LOUIS
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

(a) Review Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct a
comprehensive review of, and submit to the Committees on Armed Services
of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on, the
feasibility and advisability of conveying to the City of St. Louis,
Missouri, all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to
Lambert St. Louis International Airport, located in St. Louis County,
Missouri (in this section referred to as ``Lambert Airport'').
(b) Elements of Review.--The review required by subsection (a)
shall address, at a minimum, each of the following:
(1) The current and anticipated military utility of Lambert
Airport, including its value to the Department of Defense for
airlift, training, contingency operations, and strategic
access.
(2) The operational impact of any conveyance under such
subsection on the Missouri Army National Guard and Missouri Air
National Guard units currently based at or using Lambert
Airport, including the 131st Bomb Wing and any associated
tenant units.
(3) The operational impact of any such conveyance on units
of the Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve currently
stationed at or using Lambert Airport.
(4) The benefits to the Department of Defense of such a
conveyance, including any expected reduction in maintenance
costs, real property obligations, and administrative burdens
associated with continued ownership by the Federal Government.
(5) The legal authorities required to effectuate such a
conveyance, including any required congressional action,
environmental review under the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), and compliance with the
base realignment and closure process, if applicable.
(6) The terms and conditions, including any reversionary
interests, use restrictions, or Federal Government access
rights, that should be incorporated into any instrument of
conveyance to protect the interests of the Department of
Defense.
(7) The estimated fair market value of the Federal
Government interest in Lambert Airport and whether any
compensation to the United States would be required or
appropriate as a condition of conveyance.
(c) Alternative Locations for Reserve Component Units.--
(1) In general.--As part of the review required by
subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall identify and
evaluate alternative locations within the State of Missouri to
which units of the reserve components of the Armed Forces
currently assigned, stationed, or regularly operating at
Lambert Airport could be relocated in the event of a conveyance
described in subsection (a).
(2) Inclusions.--The evaluation required under paragraph
(1) shall include, with respect to each alternative location
identified, each of the following:
(A) The suitability of such location to support the
mission requirements, equipment, personnel, and
readiness posture of the affected units.
(B) The estimated costs of construction, facility
modification, or infrastructure development necessary
to accommodate relocated units at each such alternative
location.
(C) The anticipated impact of relocation on unit
recruitment, retention, and civilian employment, with
particular attention to the economic effects on the
communities currently served by Lambert Airport.
(D) The timeline required to achieve full
operational capability at any such alternative
location.
(E) The availability and sufficiency of airfield,
runway, hangar, maintenance, armory, and administrative
facilities at each such alternative location.
(d) Consultation.--In conducting the review required by subsection
(a), the Secretary of Defense shall consult with each of the following:
(1) The Governor of Missouri.
(2) The Adjutant General of Missouri.
(3) The Mayor of the City of St. Louis, Missouri.
(4) The Secretary of the Air Force, the Secretary of the
Army, and the Secretary of the Navy.
(5) The Chief of the National Guard Bureau.
(6) The Administrator of the Federal Aviation
Administration.
(e) Form of Report.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
(f) No Authorization for Conveyance.--Nothing in this section shall
be construed to authorize the conveyance of Lambert Airport or any
other Federal Government property, or to waive any otherwise applicable
requirement of law.

SEC. 2848. REVIEW AND REPORT ON CONVEYANCE OF JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-
RICHARDSON, ANCHORAGE, ALASKA.

(a) Review and Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct a
comprehensive review of, and submit to the Committees on Armed Services
of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on, the
feasibility and advisability of conveying to the municipality of
Anchorage, Alaska (in this section referred to as the
``Municipality''), all right, title, and interest of the United States
in and to approximately 50 acres of land located on Joint Base
Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska (in this section referred to
as the ``parcel'').
(b) Elements of Review.--The review required by subsection (a)
shall address, at a minimum, each of the following:
(1) The current and anticipated utility of the parcel to
the Department of Defense and the value of the parcel to the
Municipality.
(2) The operational impact to the Department of the
conveyance under such subsection.
(3) The benefits to the Department of such conveyance,
including any expected reduction in maintenance costs, real
property obligations, and administrative burdens associate with
continued ownership of the parcel.
(4) The legal authorities required to effectuate such
conveyance, including any required congressional action,
environmental review under the National Environmental Policy
Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), and compliance with the
base realignment and closure process, if applicable.
(5) The terms and conditions, including any reversionary
interests, use restrictions, or Federal Government access
rights, that should be incorporated into any instrument of
conveyance of the parcel to protect the interests of the
Department.
(6) The estimated fair market value of the Federal
Government interest in the parcel.
(c) Form of Report.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
(d) No Authorization for Conveyance.--Nothing in this section shall
be construed to authorize the conveyance of the parcel or any other
Federal Government property, or to waive any otherwise applicable
requirement of law.

Subtitle D--Other Matters

SEC. 2861. AUTHORITY OF COMBATANT COMMANDS TO RECOVER AND REINVEST
OPERATIONAL ENERGY COST SAVINGS.

Section 2912 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting ``combatant
command,'' after ``agency,''; and
(2) in subsection (c)(3), by inserting ``combatant
command,'' after ``agency,''.

SEC. 2862. ENERGY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
UPGRADES.

(a) Purpose.--The purpose of this section is to ensure that
electrical systems within facilities of the Department of Defense are
capable of supporting distributed energy resources and microgrid
operations, thereby enhancing energy resilience, security, and
operational continuity.
(b) Requirement.--Any project described in subsection (c) shall
include the installation of energy management and control systems that
enable the following:
(1) The capability to--
(A) operate in islanded mode during grid outages;
(B) integrate distributed energy resources,
including renewable generation and energy storage; and
(C) provide automated load management and demand
response.
(2) Interoperability with existing and future supervisory
control and data acquisition systems.
(3) Compliance with cybersecurity standards established by
the Department of Defense.
(c) Project Described.--A project described in this subsection is a
project involving the replacement, upgrade, or major modification of--
(1) electrical panels, switchgear, or associated
distribution equipment of the Department of Defense; or
(2) systems serving mission critical or essential
operations within facilities of the Department.
(d) Standards and Guidance.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall issue
technical standards and implementation guidance to carry out this
section, including the following:
(1) Minimum functional requirements for energy management
and control systems to be installed under this section.
(2) Certification criteria for infrastructure that has the
capability described in subsection (b)(1).
(3) Approved technologies and protocols for
interoperability under subsection (b)(2).
(e) Reporting.--Not later than one year after the date of the
enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of
Defense shall submit to Congress a report summarizing compliance by the
Department of Defense with this section and identifying barriers to
implementation of this section.
(f) Effective Date.--This section shall take effect on the date
that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.

SEC. 2863. MODIFICATION OF CALCULATION OF MINIMUM CAPITAL INVESTMENT
FOR FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION, AND
MODERNIZATION.

Section 2680 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1)--
(A) by striking ``subsection (b)'' and inserting
``subsection (b)(1)''; and
(B) by inserting ``, including amounts obligated
under eligible performance-based contracts,'' after
``facilities'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking ``In making'' and inserting ``(1)
In making''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(2) For purposes of the minimum investment required under
paragraph (2) of subsection (a), only amounts obligated for execution
during the relevant fiscal year, not any planned, projected, or
anticipated obligations, may be credited toward such requirement.'';
and
(3) in subsection (e)--
(A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph
(3); and
(B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following
new paragraph (2):
``(2) The term `eligible performance-based contract' means
an energy savings performance contract, utility energy savings
contract, or other performance-based arrangement under which--
``(A) the contract or arrangement is fully
executed;
``(B) all private financing associated with such
contract or arrangement is secured and obligated; and
``(C) the Department of Defense is legally
committed to payments under the contract or
arrangement.''.

SEC. 2864. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO LEASING OF LAND IN HAWAII.

The Secretary of the Army shall--
(1) seek from the State of Hawaii on terms acceptable to
both the Department of the Army and the State of Hawaii a
renewal of the relevant leases entered into pursuant to section
2667 of title 10, United States Code, relating to the 19,700
acres of the Pohakuloa Training Area and 450 acres of the
Kahuku Training Area identified in the environmental impact
statement preferred by the Department of the Army;
(2) not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, resubmit a new environmental impact statement for
additional review by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural
Resources that responds to and addresses any deficiencies
identified by the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural
Resources; and
(3) not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment
of this Act, submit to the congressional defense committees a
report describing the specific steps and proposals the
Secretary has made to promote lease renewals pursuant to this
section.

SEC. 2865. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE LABORATORY FACILITY INVESTMENT
PROGRAM.

(a) Establishment.--Subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10, United
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 2820a. Department of Defense Laboratory Facility Investment
Program
``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish and
carry out a program to be known as the `Department of Defense
Laboratory Facility Investment Program' (in this section referred to as
the `Program') to fund military construction projects that improve,
modernize, or recapitalize the physical infrastructure of covered
defense laboratories in support of research, development, test, and
evaluation missions critical to national security.
``(b) Administration.--The Program shall be administered by the
Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (in this
section referred to as the `Under Secretary').
``(c) Duties.--In carrying out the Program, the Under Secretary
shall--
``(1) establish policies, criteria, and procedures for the
submission, evaluation, and prioritization of project proposals
under the Program;
``(2) coordinate with the Secretaries of the military
departments, the heads of defense agencies, and the commanders
of combatant commands to identify and prioritize infrastructure
requirements for covered defense laboratories;
``(3) evaluate project proposals using criteria that
include--
``(A) the mission criticality of the laboratory and
affected facilities;
``(B) the degree of facility degradation,
obsolescence, or inadequacy relative to current and
projected research requirements;
``(C) the potential impact on the ability of the
Department of Defense to develop, test, or evaluate
technologies essential to national defense, including
critical and emerging technologies designated under the
national security strategy submitted under section 4811
of this title;
``(D) the cost-effectiveness of the proposed
construction relative to the projected useful service
life and research workload of the laboratory; and
``(E) consistency with the long-term strategic plan
of the Department for science and technology
infrastructure; and
``(4) issue annual program guidance to components of the
Department not later than 90 days before the date on which
project submissions for the Program are due each fiscal year.
``(d) Eligible Projects.--
``(1) In general.--A military construction project is
eligible for funding under the Program if the project--
``(A) is located at, or directly supports the
mission of, a covered defense laboratory;
``(B) involves the construction, expansion,
replacement, or modernization of a facility or facility
system used principally for research, development,
test, or evaluation activities;
``(C) has an estimated cost of not less than
$2,000,000; and
``(D) has been designed to not less than the 35-
percent design stage before submission to Congress as
part of a budget request unless progressive design
build is being utilized.
``(2) Ineligible activities.--The following activities are
not eligible for funding under the Program:
``(A) New mission construction not tied to existing
research activities at a covered defense laboratory.
``(B) Routine maintenance, repair, or sustainment
activities that are properly funded through a
facilities sustainment, restoration, and modernization
account.
``(C) Projects that duplicate capabilities
available under other military construction
authorities, including those available under sections
2805, 2811, and 2854 of this title, unless the Under
Secretary determines that use of such authorities is
impracticable.
``(e) Funding.--
``(1) Authorizations.--
``(A) In general.--There is authorized to be
appropriated to the Under Secretary for each fiscal
year $250,000,000 to carry out the Program.
``(B) Availability of amounts.--Amounts authorized
under subparagraph (A) for the Program shall be
available for obligation for a period of three fiscal
years.
``(2) Account.--Amounts for the Program shall be authorized
to a separate budget line item within the Military
Construction, Defense-Wide account under the heading
`Department of Defense Laboratory Facility Investment Program'.
``(3) Project authorization required.--The Secretary of
Defense may carry out a military construction project under the
Program only if the project has been specifically authorized by
law.
``(4) Planning and design.--The Secretary of Defense may
use amounts available under the Program for planning and design
activities associated with projects proposed for inclusion in a
subsequent budget request. Planning and design costs shall be
reported separately in the annual budget justification
documents for the Program.
``(f) Submission of Project Proposals.--As part of the budget
justification materials submitted to Congress in connection with the
budget of the Department of Defense for a fiscal year (as submitted
with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31),
the Secretary of Defense shall include, for each military construction
project proposed for funding under the Program in such fiscal year, a
completed Department of Defense Form 1391 (or successor form) that
includes--
``(1) the name and location of the covered defense
laboratory for which the project is intended;
``(2) a description of the project, the scope of work, and
the estimated cost;
``(3) a description of the research, development, test, or
evaluation mission supported by the project and the
consequences of deferred investment;
``(4) the current facility condition rating and an
assessment of the suitability of the facility to support the
assigned missions of the laboratory without the proposed
investment;
``(5) the status of design completion and the anticipated
award date for construction;
``(6) an economic analysis consistent with the procedures
under Department of Defense Instruction 7041.03 (relating to
economic analysis for decision-making) or successor
instruction; and
``(7) any other information the Under Secretary determines
appropriate to facilitate congressional review.
``(g) Annual Report.--Not later than March 1 of each year, the
Under Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report on the Program for the preceding fiscal year that includes--
``(1) a summary of all projects funded under the Program,
including the name of the covered defense laboratory, the
project description, the amount obligated, and the construction
status;
``(2) an assessment of the overall condition of covered
defense laboratory facilities, including an estimate of the
total unfunded facility investment requirement across the
defense laboratory enterprise;
``(3) a description of projects proposed for inclusion in
the next annual budget request; and
``(4) any recommended changes to policies, criteria, or
funding levels for the Program.
``(h) Project Changes and Cancellations.--
``(1) Changes.--Any changes to the cost or scope of a
project authorized under the Program shall be subject to the
requirements of section 2853 of this title.
``(2) Cancellations.--The Under Secretary shall notify the
congressional defense committees not later than 14 days after
deciding to cancel a project authorized under the Program.
``(i) Relationship to Other Authorities.--
``(1) In general.--The Program shall complement, but not
replace, other authorities available to components of the
Department of Defense for laboratory facility investment,
including--
``(A) the authority to use funds available to the
Department for research, development, test, and
evaluation for laboratory facility construction under
section 4093 of this title;
``(B) the authority for unspecified minor military
construction under section 2805 of this title; and
``(C) the authority for restoration or replacement
of damaged or destroyed facilities under section 2854
of this title.
``(2) Use of program.--A component of the Department of
Defense may use the Program for projects that are not
adequately addressed by the authorities described in paragraph
(1).
``(j) Covered Defense Laboratory Defined.--In this section, the
term `covered defense laboratory' means any laboratory, research
center, test and evaluation facility, or warfare center of the
Department of Defense designated as a science and technology
reinvention laboratory under section 4121 of this title, or any other
facility of the Department determined by the Under Secretary to perform
research, development, test, or evaluation activities as a primary
mission.''.
(b) Initial Program Guidance.--Not later than 180 days after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for
Research and Engineering shall issue initial program guidance for the
Department of Defense Laboratory Facility Investment Program
established under section 2820a of title 10, United States Code (as
added by subsection (a)), including criteria for project submission,
evaluation methodology, and the annual timeline for project proposals
and congressional budget submissions.
(c) First Budget Submission.--The Secretary of Defense shall
include proposed projects under the Department of Defense Laboratory
Facility Investment Program established under section 2820a of title
10, United States Code (as added by subsection (a)), in the budget
materials submitted to Congress for fiscal year 2029, which shall be
the first fiscal year for which projects under the Program may be
authorized.

SEC. 2866. 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.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and
the House of Representatives a report on the use of modular
construction methods as described in subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall
include the following:
(A) A summary of current policy and guidance of the
Department of Defense governing the use of modular
construction for military construction projects,
including modular construction methodologies with
protective design elements.
(B) A cost-benefit analysis that--
(i) compares modular construction methods
to other construction methods for military
construction projects; and
(ii) describes the effect of modular
construction methods on construction timelines
and life-cycle costs.
(C) An identification of potential use cases for
modular construction methods and any limitations or
constraints on the use of such methods.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Modular construction.--The term ``modular
construction'' means a construction process in which components
of a construction project are prefabricated off-site under
controlled conditions and then transported to the site of such
project for assembly.
(2) Protective design elements.--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,
or requires incorporation of measures intended to mitigate
blast or ballistic threats, including minimum standoff distance
requirements, berms, or barriers as identified in the security
or antiterrorism design criteria for the project.

SEC. 2867. STANDARDIZED METHODOLOGY FOR BASING DECISIONS FOR THE AIR
FORCE.

The Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure that all basing
decisions for aircraft of the Air Force made on or after the date of
the enactment of this Act are conducted using a standardized
methodology that--
(1) incorporates lifecycle cost estimates for the aircraft
over a period of not less than 10 years;
(2) uses current and validated infrastructure, readiness,
and aircraft condition data;
(3) includes transparent weighing of evaluation criteria;
and
(4) accounts for operational mission requirements,
including projected demand from the combatant commands.

SEC. 2868. PILOT PROGRAM ON REPLACEMENT OF SUBSTANDARD CHILLERS OR
FACILITIES THAT SUPPORT SUBSISTENCE RESILIENCY.

(a) In General.--The Secretary concerned may, in accordance with
this section, carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary
concerned may replace a chiller or chiller-related facility that
supports subsistence resiliency with a new such chiller or facility not
otherwise authorized by law.
(b) Locations.--The Secretary may carry out the pilot program under
subsection (a) at a facility of the Department of Defense within the
area of responsibility of the Indo Pacific Command that is deemed to be
a remote and isolated facility.
(c) Chiller and Facility Requirements.--A new chiller or facility
replaced under subsection (a)--
(1) must be replacing a chiller or facility that is in a
substandard condition, as determined by the Secretary
concerned;
(2) must be designed and utilized for the same purpose as
the chiller or facility being replaced;
(3) must be located on the same installation as the chiller
or facility being replaced;
(4) must be designed to meet, at a minimum, current
standards for construction, utilization, and force protection;
and
(5) may not be more than 125 percent of the footprint of
the chiller or facility being replaced unless--
(A) justification is provided under subsection (d)
indicating that an increased operational presence is
expected within the next five years; or
(B) multiple chillers or facilities are being
consolidated to improve efficiency.
(d) Source of Funds.--The Secretary concerned, in using the
authority under this section, may spend amounts available to the
Secretary concerned for operation and maintenance or unspecified
military construction.
(e) Congressional Notification.--When a decision is made to carry
out a replacement project under this section with an estimated cost in
excess of $15,000,000, the Secretary concerned shall submit, in an
electronic medium pursuant to section 480 of title 10, United States
Code, to the appropriate committees of Congress a report containing--
(1) the justification for the replacement project and the
current estimate of the cost of the project; and
(2) a description of the elements of military construction,
including the elements specified in section 2802(b) of such
title, incorporated into the project.
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Appropriate committees of congress; facility; secretary
concerned.--The terms ``appropriate committees of Congress'',
``facility'', and ``Secretary concerned'' have the meanings
given those terms in section 2801 of title 10, United States
Code.
(2) Substandard condition.--The term ``substandard
condition'', with respect to a chiller or facility, means the
chiller or facility, as the case may be, can no longer meet the
requirements of current standards without repair that would
cost more than 75 percent of the replacement cost.
(g) Sunset.--The authority under this section shall terminate on
the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this
Act.

SEC. 2869. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PILOT PROGRAM FOR DEVELOPMENT AND USE
OF ONLINE REAL ESTATE INVENTORY TOOL.

Section 2866 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2021 (division B of Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 7771 note
prec.) is amended to read as follows:

``SEC. 2866. PILOT PROGRAM OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND
USE OF ONLINE REAL ESTATE INVENTORY TOOL.

``(a) Pilot Program Required.--
``(1) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall
establish a pilot program for the development of an online real
estate tool to identify the existing inventory of space
available at the installations of the Department of Defense
selected by the Secretary under paragraph (2) for the purposes
specified in subsection (b) (in this section referred to as the
`pilot program').
``(2) Selection of pilot locations.--The Secretary shall
evaluate the online inventory tool developed under the pilot
program at installations of the Department selected by the
Secretary as appropriate locations for evaluation of the online
inventory tool, which shall include--
``(A) not less than five, but not more than 10,
installations of the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or
Space Force; and
``(B) all installations selected by the Secretary
of the Army under this section as of the day before the
date of the enactment of this Act.
``(3) Consultation.--The Secretary shall establish the
pilot program and develop the online inventory tool under the
pilot program in consultation with the Administrator of General
Services and each Secretary of a military department.
``(b) Purposes.--The purposes of the online inventory tool
developed under the pilot program are--
``(1) to achieve efficiencies in real estate property
management consistent with the goal under the national defense
strategy under section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code,
of finding greater efficiencies within operations of the
Department and leveraging commercial off-the-shelf technologies
to better support members of the Armed Forces; and
``(2) to provide a means to better quantify existing space
available at installations of the Department and how it is
utilized for current missions and requirements.
``(c) Considerations.--To establish the pilot program, the
Secretary shall--
``(1) consider innovative approaches, including the use of
other transaction authorities consistent with section 4021 of
title 10, United States Code, and the use of commercial off-
the-shelf technologies;
``(2) develop appropriate protections of sensitive or
classified information from being included with the online
inventory tool developed under the pilot program;
``(3) develop appropriate levels of access for private
sector users of the online inventory tool; and
``(4) in developing the online inventory tool and the
protections, levels of access, and other considerations under
this subsection, include lessons learned from the Secretary of
the Army on the development of the pilot program under this
section before the date of the enactment of this Act.
``(d) Establishment of Use Policy.--
``(1) In general.--In connection with the development of
the online inventory tool under the pilot program, the
Secretary of Defense shall develop policy requiring the use of
the online inventory tool at all installations of the
Department selected under subsection (a)(2) to query for
existing inventory at such installations before any military
construction or off-post leases are agreed to for such
installations.
``(2) Guidelines.--The Secretary shall prescribe guidelines
to be implemented by each Secretary of a military department in
using the online inventory tool under the pilot program.
``(3) Notifications.--The Secretary shall ensure that all
relevant notifications to the congressional defense committees
include a certification that the online inventory tool
developed under the pilot program was used.
``(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be
construed to affect the application of title V of the McKinney-Vento
Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11411 et seq.).
``(f) Reporting Requirement.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date
of the enactment of the Military Construction Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of
Representatives a report evaluating the success of the pilot
program in achieving the purposes specified in subsection (b).
``(2) Elements.--At a minimum, the report required under
paragraph (1) shall identify and contain the following:
``(A) An identification of the installations
selected under subsection (a)(2) to participate in the
pilot program broken out by respective military
department.
``(B) The number of real estate agreements entered
into by each Secretary of a military department that
were facilitated by use of the online inventory tool
developed under the pilot program, including for each
agreement the installation, amount of space, value, and
purpose of the agreement.
``(C) An evaluation of the extent to which use of
the online inventory tool reduced the need for military
construction or off-post leases.
``(D) An evaluation of any impediments to efficient
use of the online inventory tool.
``(E) The recommendations of the Secretary
regarding whether the pilot program should be extended,
expanded, or made permanent.
``(g) Online Inventory Tool Defined.--In this section, the term
`online inventory tool' means the online real estate tool developed
under the pilot program to identify existing inventory of space
available at installations of the Department of Defense selected to
participate in the pilot program.
``(h) Duration.--The authority of the Secretary of Defense to
conduct the pilot program shall expire on September 30, 2031.''.

SEC. 2870. TRANSFER OF AMOUNTS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF FORD ISLAND, HAWAII,
AND ELECTRICAL UPGRADES AND BARBERS POINT, HAWAII.

(a) Transfer.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall transfer all
amounts contained in an account associated with the Ford Island Master
Development Agreement to the Ford Island Improvement Account.
(b) Use of Amounts.--Amounts transferred under subsection (a) may
be used--
(1) pursuant to section 2814 of title 10, United States
Code--
(A) to carry out improvements of property or
facilities at Ford Island, Hawaii; and
(B) to obtain property support services for
property or facilities at Ford Island; and
(2) to make electrical upgrades at Barbers Point, Hawaii.

SEC. 2871. EXPANSION OF DEFENSE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE PILOT PROGRAM
TO INCLUDE INSTALLATIONS OF THE COAST GUARD.

Section 2391 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (1)(B), in the matter preceding
clause (i), by inserting ``, in consultation with the
Commandant of the Coast Guard,'' after ``The
Secretary''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
``(5) In considering grants, agreements, or other funding under
paragraph (1)(A) with respect to community infrastructure supportive of
a military installation of the Coast Guard, the Secretary of Defense
shall consult with the Commandant of the Coast Guard to assess the
selection and prioritization of the project concerned.''; and
(2) in subsection (e)(1), by adding at the end the
following new sentence: ``For purposes of subsection (d), the
term `military installation' includes an installation of the
Coast Guard under the jurisdiction of the Department of
Homeland Security.''.

SEC. 2872. PLAN ON REMEDIATION OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AND COMPUTATIONAL
FACILITIES OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY A FOREIGN ADVERSARY.

(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 Commander of the United States Northern Command and the Secretaries
of the military departments and in consultation with the Secretary of
Energy, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to
identify, prioritize, and remediate, to the standards established under
sections 394, 2815, and 2920 of title 10, United States Code, the
presence of covered equipment and covered computational facilities
owned or controlled by a foreign adversary in the electric grid of the
United States.
(b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall
include--
(1) an assessment of the risks to the national defense and
security of the United States posed by covered equipment owned
or controlled by a foreign adversary, components, systems, and
technologies related to such equipment, and covered
computational facilities owned or controlled by a foreign
adversary, including risks to--
(A) military installations and defense critical
electric infrastructure (as defined in section 215A of
the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 824o-1));
(B) continuity of operations for critical missions
of the Department of Defense; and
(C) the reliability and resilience of the bulk-
power system;
(2) criteria for prioritizing remediation actions based on
risk to military operations, including proximity to covered
military installations and entities of the defense industrial
base, and the criticality of affected infrastructure;
(3) a remediation strategy, coordinated with relevant State
governments--
(A) to remove, replace, or otherwise mitigate, to
the standards established under sections 2815 and 2920
of title 10, United States Code, covered equipment,
components, systems, and technologies related to such
equipment, and computational facilities;
(B) to incorporate secure and trusted alternatives
to such equipment, components, systems, technologies,
and facilities, including weapons protection, standard
manufactured components, and software; and
(C) to minimize disruption to grid operations; and
(4) such other information and plans as the Secretary
determines relevant.
(c) Form.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall be
submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
(d) Annual Funding, Equipment, and Personnel Requirements.--
Beginning in the fiscal year 2028 budget cycle, and annually
thereafter, the Commander of the United States Northern Command shall
submit to the Secretary and the congressional defense committees an
annual budget estimating the funding required to execute the plan
submitted under subsection (a).
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Control.--The term ``control'' has the meaning given
that term in section 800.208 of title 31, Code of Federal
Regulations, or any successor regulations.
(2) Covered computational facility.--
(A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the
term ``covered computational facility'' means a
facility used to operate computing equipment in support
of continuous, automated computational operations.
(B) Issuance of guidance.--
(i) In general.--Not later than 90 days
after the date of the enactment of this Act,
the Secretary, in consultation with the
Commander of the United States Northern
Command, shall issue guidance to further define
the term ``covered computational facility'' for
purposes of this section.
(ii) Annual update.--Not less frequently
than annually, the Secretary, in consultation
with the Commander of the United States
Northern Command, shall, as appropriate, update
guidance under clause (i) in response to
technical developments, legal, regulatory, and
institutional barriers, and newly identified
threats and risks.
(3) Covered equipment.--The term ``covered equipment''
means any equipment that--
(A) is capable of connecting to the internet, a
local area network, a wide area network, or any other
communications network, whether through wired or
wireless means, regardless of ownership or operational
control by the government or private industry;
(B) contains software, firmware, or hardware that
is remotely updatable or remotely accessible;
(C) is otherwise susceptible to unauthorized
access, exploitation, or manipulation through a
network-connected vector, including through embedded
components, supply chain vulnerabilities, or third-
party software dependencies; and
(D) is directly connected to the grid, the electric
distribution system of a military installation or
entity of the defense industrial base, or connected to
the grid through a transformer, and can be accessed or
communicated with via power line or other
communication, or that can be physically accessed.
(4) Foreign adversary.--The term ``foreign adversary'' has
the meaning given the term ``covered nation'' in section
4872(f) of title 10, United States Code.
(5) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Defense.

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.

(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized
to be appropriated to the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2027 for
the activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration in
carrying out programs as specified in the funding table in section
4701.
(b) Authorization of New Plant Projects.--From funds referred to in
subsection (a) that are available for carrying out plant projects, the
Secretary of Energy may carry out new plant projects for the National
Nuclear Security Administration as follows:
Project 27-D-512 Plutonium Engineering Support Building, Los Alamos
National Laboratory, $88,700,000.

SEC. 3102. DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP.

Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of
Energy for fiscal year 2027 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 2027 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 2027 for nuclear energy as specified in the
funding table in section 4701.

Subtitle B--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations

SEC. 3111. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITIES TO ADMINISTRATOR FOR NUCLEAR
SECURITY.

The Secretary of Energy shall delegate to the Administrator for
Nuclear Security the approval authority under DOE Order 413.3B with
respect to the evaluation and approval for projects of the National
Nuclear Security Administration.

SEC. 3112. PROTECTION OF OFFICE OF SECURE TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES AND
EQUIPMENT FROM UNMANNED AIRCRAFT.

Section 6227 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``or asset'' and
inserting ``, asset, or equipment''; and
(2) in subsection (e)(1)--
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by
striking ``or asset'' each place it appears and
inserting ``, asset, or equipment''; and
(B) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``or uses''
and inserting, ``, uses, or transports''.

SEC. 3113. AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS FOR
NUCLEAR EFFECTS TESTING.

(a) Establishment.--The Administrator for Nuclear Security, in
coordination with the Secretary of Defense, may establish one or more
public-private partnerships to provide nuclear effects testing
capabilities in support of the mission requirements of the National
Nuclear Security Administration and the Department of Defense.
(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the public-private partnership
authorized under subsection (a) is--
(1) to expand the availability and throughput of nuclear
effects testing capabilities, including the use of pulsed
power, radiation, and high-energy plasma physics to generate
radiation environments relevant to modern threat systems;
(2) to reduce cost, schedule, and technical risk associated
with developing and sustaining advanced nuclear effects testing
infrastructure;
(3) to enable milestone-based development and demonstration
of capabilities aligned with requirements of the Department of
Defense and the National Nuclear Security Administration; and
(4) to complement, rather than replace, existing Federal
Government-owned and Federal Government-operated nuclear
effects testing facilities.
(c) Partnership Structure.--A public-private partnership
established under this section shall include--
(1) commercially owned and operated entities that have
operational hardware with validated data that meet the needs of
threat environments and can support the nuclear, conventional,
missile defense, space, and nuclear command, control, and
communications missions of the Department of Defense;
(2) milestone-based agreements, cooperative research and
development agreements, leases, service-based arrangements, or
other appropriate contractual mechanisms;
(3) cost-sharing arrangements that leverage private capital
investment alongside Federal funding; and
(4) provisions for Federal Government access to testing
capabilities, data, diagnostics, and results necessary to meet
mission requirements.
(d) Reporting Requirement.--Not later than 180 days after the
establishment of a public-private partnership under this section, the
Administrator for Nuclear Security, in coordination with the Secretary
of Defense, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a
report that includes--
(1) a description of the partnership structure and selected
contractual mechanisms;
(2) an assessment of how the partnership supports nuclear
effects testing requirements of the National Nuclear Security
Administration and the Department of Defense;
(3) a summary of anticipated cost, schedule, and risk
reduction benefits relative to traditional Federal Government-
only approaches;
(4) a description of safeguards implemented to protect
safety, security, and sensitive information;
(5) an assessment of intellectual property and data rights
considerations associated with the partnership, including
anticipated data rights, Federal Government purpose rights, or
access provisions required to enable reuse, validation, or
replication of testing results, and any legal, policy, or
regulatory challenges related to data ownership or use; and
(6) any recommendations for additional authorities needed
to expand or sustain such partnerships.

SEC. 3114. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS PENDING SUBMISSION OF
REPORT ON RESTORATION OF A DOMESTIC URANIUM ENRICHMENT
CAPABILITY.

Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise
made available for fiscal year 2027 for Federal Salaries and Expenses
and available to the National Nuclear Security Administration for
travel purposes, not more than 80 percent may be obligated or expended
until the Administrator for Nuclear Security submits the report
required by section 3123 of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2301).

SEC. 3115. BRIEFING ON ACTIVITIES BY THE DIRECTOR FOR COST ESTIMATING
AND PROGRAM EVALUATION.

Section 3221(g) of the National Nuclear Security Administration Act
(50 U.S.C. 2411) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1)--
(1) by striking ``submit to Congress'' and inserting
``brief the congressional defense committees''; and
(2) by striking ``of fiscal years 2015 through 2018, a
report that includes'' and inserting ``fiscal year through
2031, activities including''.

SEC. 3116. MODIFICATION TO SELECTED ACQUISITION REPORTS REQUIREMENT.

Section 6125(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``At the end of the first quarter of each fiscal year,'' and
inserting ``Not later than 30 days after the date on which the
President submits to Congress the budget of the President for a fiscal
year pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, United States Code,''.

SEC. 3117. MODIFICATION TO THE PROGRAM FOR ACCELERATION OF REPLACEMENT
OF CESIUM BLOOD IRRADIATION SOURCES.

Section 6156(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``50 percent of the'' and inserting ``the full''.

SEC. 3118. BRIEFINGS ON NUCLEAR-RELATED AUTONOMOUS OR REMOTELY-PILOTED
AIRCRAFT INCURSIONS.

(a) Briefings.--Beginning not later than September 1, 2026, and
occurring not less than once every 90 days thereafter, the
Administrator for Nuclear Security, in coordination with the Vice
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Assistant Secretary of
Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical and Biological Defense Policy
and Programs, shall brief the congressional defense committees on all
instances occurring over the previous calendar year of remotely-piloted
or autonomous system incursions into secured areas or airspace in or
around--
(1) facilities, installations, or transportation equipment
owned by the National Nuclear Security Administration;
(2) facilities, installations, or transportation equipment
leased by or operated pursuant to contracts with the National
Nuclear Security Administration;
(3) facilities or installations owned by the Department of
Defense that support operational missions assigned to United
States Strategic Command;
(4) facilities or installations leased by, or operated
pursuant to contracts with, the Department of Defense that
support operational missions assigned to United States
Strategic Command; and
(5) facilities or installations leased by, or operated
pursuant to contracts with, the Department of Defense that
support military department programs or activities conducted as
part or in support of nuclear force operations, nuclear force
program sustainment activities, or nuclear force modernization
programs.
(b) Substitution.--Completion of the annual and semiannual
reporting requirements of the Secretary of Defense described in
subsections (h) and (i) of section 130i of Title 10, United States
Code, may be used to fulfill any two of the briefings required by
paragraphs (3), (4), or (5) of subsection (a) in any calendar year.
(c) Termination.--The briefing requirement described by subsection
(a) shall terminate on August 31, 2031.

SEC. 3119. CONCEPTUAL AND CONSTRUCTION DESIGN.

Section 6277(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by
striking ``$5,000,000'' each place it appears and inserting
``$10,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 dollars''.

SEC. 3120. ANNUAL PUBLIC WORKSHOPS AND NUCLEAR SCIENCE ADVISORY
COMMITTEE REVIEWS.

Section 3173(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2013 (42 U.S.C. 2065(a)) is amended by striking
paragraph(4).

SEC. 3121. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS UNTIL CERTAIN CRITERIA ARE MET.

(a) In General.--Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this
Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 for Federal
Salaries and Expenses and available to the Office of the Administrator
for Nuclear Security for travel purposes, not more than--
(1) 50 percent may be obligated or expended until the date
on which the Administrator notifies the congressional defense
committees that site selection has been completed and site
preparation has commenced for covered projects;
(2) 80 percent may be obligated or expended until the date
on which the Administrator notifies the congressional defense
committees that initial long-lead component, equipment, and
commodity requirements have been identified for covered
projects; and
(3) 90 percent may be obligated or expended until the date
on which the Administrator notifies the congressional defense
committees that orders for not less than 25 percent of the
value of the items described in paragraph (2) have been
submitted to vendors for covered projects.
(b) Covered Projects.--In this section, the term ``covered
project'' means--
(1) 21-D-510, the High Explosive Synthesis Formulation and
Production Facility, Pantex Plant, Amarillo, Texas; and
(2) 18-D-650 Tritium Finishing Facility, Savannah River
Site, Aiken, South Carolina.

SEC. 3122. CONTINUATION OF NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION PAY
AND PERFORMANCE SYSTEM.

Section 3116(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for
Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 50 U.S.C. 2441 note prec.) is
amended by striking ``, until'' and all that follows through ``this
Act''.

Subtitle C--Other Matters

TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD

SEC. 3201. AUTHORIZATION.

There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2027,
$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.).

DIVISION D--FUNDING TABLES

SEC. 4001. AUTHORIZATION OF AMOUNTS IN FUNDING TABLES.

(a) In General.--Whenever a funding table in this division
specifies a dollar amount authorized for a project, program, or
activity, the obligation and expenditure of the specified dollar amount
for the project, program, or activity is hereby authorized, subject to
the availability of appropriations.
(b) Merit-based Decisions.--A decision to commit, obligate, or
expend funds with or to a specific entity on the basis of a dollar
amount authorized pursuant to subsection (a) shall--
(1) be based on merit-based selection procedures in
accordance with the requirements of sections 3201 and 4024 of
title 10, United States Code, or on competitive procedures; and
(2) comply with other applicable provisions of law.
(c) Relationship to Transfer and Programming Authority.--An amount
specified in the funding tables in this division may be transferred or
reprogrammed under a transfer or reprogramming authority provided by
another provision of this Act or by other law. The transfer or
reprogramming of an amount specified in such funding tables shall not
count against a ceiling on such transfers or reprogrammings under
section 1001 of this Act or any other provision of law, unless such
transfer or reprogramming would move funds between appropriation
accounts.
(d) Applicability to Classified Annex.--This section applies to any
classified annex that accompanies this Act.
(e) Oral or Written Communications.--No oral or written
communication concerning any amount specified in the funding tables in
this division shall supersede the requirements of this section.

TITLE XLI--PROCUREMENT

SEC. 4101. PROCUREMENT.

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SEC. 4101. PROCUREMENT (In Thousands of Dollars)
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FY 2027 Senate
Line Item Request Authorized
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AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, ARMY
FIXED WING
3 SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 291,472 291,472
SYSTEMS......................
4 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS 52,398 52,398
(UAS)........................
5 HADES PLATFORM, PAYLOADS/PED, 227,569 227,569
AND INTEGRATION..............
ROTARY
7 AH-64 APACHE BLOCK IIIA REMAN. 1,552 1,552
9 FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT FAMILY OF 127,217 0
SYSTEMS......................
Realignment to Research, [-127,217]
Development, Test, and
Evaluation for operational
test aircraft................
10 UH-60 BLACKHAWK M MODEL (MYP). 39,257 39,257
12 CH-47 HELICOPTER.............. 210,645 210,645
MODIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT
15 MQ-1 PAYLOAD.................. 53,190 53,190
16 GRAY EAGLE MODS2.............. 2,556 2,556
17 AH-64 MODS.................... 251,645 251,645
18 SCALABLE CONTROL INTERFACE 2,061 2,061
(SCI)........................
19 CH-47 CARGO HELICOPTER MODS 108,408 108,408
(MYP)........................
20 UTILITY HELICOPTER MODS....... 120,013 120,013
21 NETWORK AND MISSION PLAN...... 29,235 29,235
22 COMMS, NAV SURVEILLANCE....... 14,384 14,384
24 AVIATION ASSURED PNT.......... 55,055 55,055
GROUND SUPPORT AVIONICS
27 AIRCRAFT SURVIVABILITY 125,050 125,050
EQUIPMENT....................
28 CMWS.......................... 21,511 21,511
29 COMMON INFRARED 140,636 140,636
COUNTERMEASURES (CIRCM)......
OTHER SUPPORT
30 COMMON GROUND EQUIPMENT....... 29,778 29,778
31 AIRCREW INTEGRATED SYSTEMS.... 15,229 15,229
32 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL........... 11,044 11,044
33 LAUNCHER, 2.75 ROCKET......... 3,864 3,864
TOTAL AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, 1,933,769 1,806,552
ARMY.........................

MISSILE PROCUREMENT, ARMY
SURFACE-TO-AIR MISSILE SYSTEM
1 LOWER TIER AIR AND MISSILE 2,036,358 2,036,358
DEFENSE (AMD) SEN............
2 TERMINAL HIGH ALTITUDE AREA 907,162 733,424
DEFENSE (THAAD)..............
Realignment to Operation and [-173,738]
Maintenance..................
3 M-SHORAD--PROCUREMENT......... 712,690 712,690
4 MSE MISSILE................... 1,297,528 1,297,528
5 PRECISION STRIKE MISSILE 1,226,526 1,226,526
(PRSM).......................
6 INDIRECT FIRE PROTECTION 1,626,004 1,626,004
CAPABILITY INC 2-I...........
7 MID-RANGE CAPABILITY (MRC).... 370,351 370,351
AIR-TO-SURFACE MISSILE SYSTEM
9 JOINT AIR-TO-GROUND MSLS 104,059 104,059
(JAGM).......................
11 LONG-RANGE HYPERSONIC WEAPON.. 301,777 301,777
ANTI-TANK/ASSAULT MISSILE SYS
12 JAVELIN (AAWS-M) SYSTEM 417,031 417,031
SUMMARY......................
14 GUIDED MLRS ROCKET (GMLRS).... 1,014,937 1,014,937
15 GUIDED MLRS ROCKET (GMLRS).... 49,106 49,106
16 MLRS REDUCED RANGE PRACTICE 7,412 7,412
ROCKETS (RRPR)...............
17 HIGH MOBILITY ARTILLERY ROCKET 745,682 745,682
SYSTEM (HIMARS...............
20 FAMILY OF LOW ALTITUDE 139,191 139,191
UNMANNED SYSTEMS.............
MODIFICATIONS
21 PATRIOT MODS.................. 796,837 796,837
22 STINGER MODS.................. 10,786 10,786
23 AVENGER MODS.................. 6,823 6,823
24 MLRS MODS..................... 289,496 289,496
25 HIMARS MODIFICATIONS.......... 54,363 54,363
SPARES AND REPAIR PARTS
26 SPARES AND REPAIR PARTS....... 6,698 6,698
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES
27 AIR DEFENSE TARGETS........... 9,613 9,613
TOTAL MISSILE PROCUREMENT, 12,130,430 11,956,692
ARMY.........................

PROCUREMENT OF W&TCV, ARMY
TRACKED COMBAT VEHICLES
1 ARMORED MULTI PURPOSE VEHICLE 1,150,759 1,150,759
(AMPV).......................
3 ASSAULT BREACHER VEHICLE (ABV) 17,807 17,807
5 XM30 MECHANIZED INFANTRY 546,990 546,990
COMBAT VEHICLE (MICV.........
MODIFICATION OF TRACKED COMBAT
VEHICLES
7 STRYKER UPGRADE............... 45,725 45,725
8 BRADLEY FIRE SUPPORT TEAM 4,863 4,863
(BFIST) VEHICLE..............
9 BRADLEY PROGRAM (MOD)......... 161,979 161,979
10 M109 FOV MODIFICATIONS........ 74,070 74,070
11 PALADIN INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT 84,193 84,193
(PIM)........................
12 IMPROVED RECOVERY VEHICLE (M88 106,036 106,036
HERCULES)....................
13 JOINT ASSAULT BRIDGE.......... 163,354 163,354
14 ABRAMS UPGRADE PROGRAM........ 654,969 654,969
15 VEHICLE PROTECTION SYSTEMS 16,134 16,134
(VPS)........................
WEAPONS & OTHER COMBAT
VEHICLES
19 MORTAR SYSTEMS................ 3,575 3,575
20 LOCATION & AZIMUTH 10,420 10,420
DETERMINATION SYSTEM (LADS...
24 NEXT GENERATION SQUAD WEAPON.. 372,641 372,641
MOD OF WEAPONS AND OTHER
COMBAT VEH
28 M777 MODS..................... 1,569 1,569
30 M119 MODIFICATIONS............ 4,453 4,453
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES
31 ITEMS LESS THAN $5.0M (WOCV- 512 512
WTCV)........................
32 PRODUCTION BASE SUPPORT (WOCV- 308,110 308,110
WTCV)........................
TOTAL PROCUREMENT OF W&TCV, 3,728,159 3,728,159
ARMY.........................

PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION,
ARMY
SMALL/MEDIUM CAL AMMUNITION
1 CTG, 5.56MM, ALL TYPES........ 114,418 134,418
5.56 Munition Procurement..... [20,000]
2 CTG, 7.62MM, ALL TYPES........ 41,356 91,356
7.62 Munition Procurement..... [50,000]
3 NEXT GENERATION SQUAD WEAPON 536,695 536,695
AMMUNITION...................
4 CTG, HANDGUN, ALL TYPES....... 6,719 8,719
9mm Munition Procurement...... [2,000]
5 CTG, .50 CAL, ALL TYPES....... 50,861 70,861
.50 cal Munition Procurement.. [20,000]
6 CTG, 20MM, ALL TYPES.......... 9,427 9,427
7 CTG, 25MM, ALL TYPES.......... 34,038 34,038
8 CTG, 30MM, ALL TYPES.......... 164,116 164,116
9 CTG, 40MM, ALL TYPES.......... 146,105 146,105
10 CTG, 50MM, ALL TYPES.......... 58,221 58,221
MORTAR AMMUNITION
11 60MM MORTAR, ALL TYPES........ 67,727 67,727
12 81MM MORTAR, ALL TYPES........ 123,745 123,745
13 120MM MORTAR, ALL TYPES....... 192,826 192,826
TANK AMMUNITION
14 CARTRIDGES, TANK, 105MM AND 421,735 421,735
120MM, ALL TYPES.............
ARTILLERY AMMUNITION
15 ARTILLERY CARTRIDGES, 75MM & 48,841 48,841
105MM, ALL TYPES.............
16 ARTILLERY PROJECTILE, 155MM, 120,703 205,703
ALL TYPES....................
155mm Projectile Procurement.. [50,000]
Advanced manufacturing [35,000]
propulsion facility..........
18 ARTILLERY PROPELLANTS, FUZES 431,328 431,328
AND PRIMERS, ALL.............
MINES
19 MINES & CLEARING CHARGES, ALL 47,012 47,012
TYPES........................
21 MINE, AT, VOLCANO, ALL TYPES.. 4,026 4,026
ROCKETS
22 SHOULDER LAUNCHED MUNITIONS, 50,235 50,235
ALL TYPES....................
23 ROCKET, HYDRA 70, ALL TYPES... 92,772 92,772
OTHER AMMUNITION
24 CAD/PAD, ALL TYPES............ 11,615 11,615
25 DEMOLITION MUNITIONS, ALL 21,691 21,691
TYPES........................
26 GRENADES, ALL TYPES........... 66,845 66,845
27 SIGNALS, ALL TYPES............ 44,927 44,927
28 SIMULATORS, ALL TYPES......... 11,508 11,508
MISCELLANEOUS
30 AMMO COMPONENTS, ALL TYPES.... 4,109 4,109
31 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 MILLION 16,290 16,290
(AMMO).......................
32 AMMUNITION PECULIAR EQUIPMENT. 14,007 14,007
33 FIRST DESTINATION 18,712 18,712
TRANSPORTATION (AMMO)........
34 CLOSEOUT LIABILITIES.......... 101 101
PRODUCTION BASE SUPPORT
35 INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES......... 2,331,763 2,406,763
Industrial Facilities [75,000]
Modernization................
36 CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS 161,179 161,179
DEMILITARIZATION.............
37 ARMS INITIATIVE............... 3,935 3,935
TOTAL PROCUREMENT OF 5,469,588 5,721,588
AMMUNITION, ARMY.............

OTHER PROCUREMENT, ARMY
TACTICAL VEHICLES
1 FAMILY OF SEMITRAILERS........ 129,602 129,602
2 HI MOB MULTI-PURP WHLD VEH 0 60,000
(HMMWV)......................
Modernization over 350 HMMWVs [60,000]
for the Army Reserves........
3 GROUND MOBILITY VEHICLES (GMV) 526,796 526,796
4 ARNG HMMWV MODERNIZATION 0 140,000
PROGRAM......................
Modernization over 750 HMMWVs [140,000]
for the Army National Guard..
6 TRUCK, DUMP, 20T (CCE)........ 17,030 52,030
M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck [35,000]
procurement..................
7 FAMILY OF MEDIUM TACTICAL VEH 283,344 283,344
(FMTV).......................
8 FAMILY OF COLD WEATHER ALL- 38,294 38,294
TERRAIN VEHICLE (C...........
9 FIRETRUCKS & ASSOCIATED 40,203 40,203
FIREFIGHTING EQUIP...........
10 FAMILY OF HEAVY TACTICAL 169,404 169,404
VEHICLES (FHTV)..............
11 FAMILY OF COMMON TACTICAL 80,187 80,187
TRUCKS.......................
13 MODIFICATION OF IN SVC EQUIP.. 28,583 28,583
NON-TACTICAL VEHICLES
14 NONTACTICAL VEHICLES, OTHER... 12,029 12,029
COMM--JOINT COMMUNICATIONS
16 C2 INFRASTRUCTURE............. 1,293,203 1,293,203
17 C2 TRANSPORT.................. 1,581,863 1,581,863
18 JCSE EQUIPMENT (USRDECOM)..... 39 39
COMM--SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
21 DEFENSE ENTERPRISE WIDEBAND 73,959 73,959
SATCOM SYSTEMS...............
22 ASSURED POSITIONING, 243,303 243,303
NAVIGATION AND TIMING........
COMM--COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS
25 HANDHELD MANPACK SMALL FORM 516,045 516,045
FIT (HMS)....................
26 ARMY LINK 16 SYSTEMS.......... 33,711 33,711
27 UNIFIED COMMAND SUITE......... 20,187 20,187
28 COTS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT. 5,188 5,188
30 ARMY COMMUNICATIONS & 54,428 54,428
ELECTRONICS..................
COMM--INTELLIGENCE COMM
31 CI AUTOMATION ARCHITECTURE- 16,382 16,382
INTEL........................
32 MULTI-DOMAIN INTELLIGENCE..... 243,732 243,732
INFORMATION SECURITY
33 INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY 853 853
PROGRAM-ISSP.................
34 COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY 145,507 145,507
(COMSEC).....................
35 BIOMETRIC ENABLING CAPABILITY 65 65
(BEC)........................
COMM--BASE COMMUNICATIONS
36 INFORMATION SYSTEMS........... 133,046 133,046
37 BASE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION.. 50,644 50,644
38 INSTALLATION INFO 335,050 335,050
INFRASTRUCTURE MOD PROGRAM...
ELECT EQUIP--TACT INT REL ACT
(TIARA)
42 TITAN......................... 368,672 287,162
Realignment to Research, [-81,510]
Development, Test, and
Evaluation...................
43 TERRESTRIAL LAYER SYSTEMS 172,558 172,558
(TLS)........................
44 COLLECTION CAPABILITY......... 5,914 5,914
46 DCGS-A-INTEL.................. 1,075 1,075
47 TROJAN........................ 48,885 48,885
48 MOD OF IN-SVC EQUIP (INTEL 12,441 12,441
SPT).........................
ELECT EQUIP--ELECTRONIC
WARFARE (EW)
50 AIR VIGILANCE (AV)............ 106,497 106,497
52 ELECTRONIC WARFARE PLANNING & 46,570 46,570
MGMT TOOLS (EWP..............
53 FAMILY OF PERSISTENT 163 163
SURVEILLANCE CAP.............
54 COUNTERINTELLIGENCE/SECURITY 8,427 8,427
COUNTERMEASURES..............
ELECT EQUIP--TACTICAL SURV.
(TAC SURV)
56 SENTINEL MODS................. 485,840 485,840
59 BASE EXPEDITIARY TARGETING AND 1,818 1,818
SURV SYS.....................
60 INDIRECT FIRE PROTECTION 18,000 18,000
FAMILY OF SYSTEMS............
61 FAMILY OF WEAPON SIGHTS (FWS). 15,340 15,340
62 ENHANCED PORTABLE INDUCTIVE 13,228 13,228
ARTILLERY FUZE SE............
63 SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS.......... 9,848 9,848
64 FORWARD LOOKING INFRARED 84,134 84,134
(IFLIR)......................
65 COUNTER SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL 994,127 994,127
SYSTEM (C-SUAS)..............
67 JOINT EFFECTS TARGETING SYSTEM 7,663 7,663
(JETS).......................
68 COMPUTER BALLISTICS: LHMBC 6,382 6,382
XM32.........................
69 MORTAR FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM.... 2,391 2,391
70 MORTAR FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS 7,139 7,139
MODIFICATIONS................
71 COUNTERFIRE RADARS............ 196,522 196,522
72 ADVANCED SITUATIONAL AWARENESS 397,286 397,286
SYSTEMS......................
ELECT EQUIP--TACTICAL C2
SYSTEMS
74 FIRE SUPPORT C2 FAMILY........ 3,559 3,559
75 AIR & MSL DEFENSE PLANNING & 61,127 61,127
CONTROL SYS..................
76 IAMD BATTLE COMMAND SYSTEM.... 1,052,868 1,052,868
77 AIAMD FAMILY OF SYSTEMS (FOS) 16,446 16,446
COMPONENTS...................
78 LIFE CYCLE SOFTWARE SUPPORT 5,265 5,265
(LCSS).......................
82 MOD OF IN-SVC EQUIPMENT 16,673 16,673
(ENFIRE).....................
ELECT EQUIP--AUTOMATION
83 ARMY TRAINING MODERNIZATION... 4,303 4,303
84 AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING 99,039 99,039
EQUIP........................
86 HIGH PERF COMPUTING MOD PGM 75,004 75,004
(HPCMP)......................
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
9999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS........... 1,577 1,577
CHEMICAL DEFENSIVE EQUIPMENT
88 BASE DEFENSE SYSTEMS (BDS).... 143 143
89 CBRN DEFENSE.................. 65,020 65,020
BRIDGING EQUIPMENT
90 TACTICAL BRIDGE, FLOAT-RIBBON. 35,806 35,806
ENGINEER (NON-CONSTRUCTION)
EQUIPMENT
92 ROBOTICS AND APPLIQUE SYSTEMS. 84,303 84,303
93 RENDER SAFE SETS KITS OUTFITS. 12,461 12,461
94 FAMILY OF BOATS AND MOTORS.... 8,028 8,028
COMBAT SERVICE SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
95 HEATERS AND ECU'S............. 15,021 15,021
97 GROUND SOLDIER SYSTEM......... 193,491 193,491
101 CARGO AERIAL DEL & PERSONNEL 39,505 39,505
PARACHUTE SYSTEM.............
103 ITEMS LESS THAN $5M (ENG SPT). 4,129 4,129
PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT
104 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, 133,881 133,881
PETROLEUM & WATER............
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
105 COMBAT SUPPORT MEDICAL........ 93,705 93,705
MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT
106 MOBILE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT 58,997 58,997
SYSTEMS......................
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
107 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT........ 72,582 72,582
RAIL FLOAT CONTAINERIZATION
EQUIPMENT
108 ARMY WATERCRAFT ESP........... 75,717 75,717
109 MANEUVER SUPPORT VESSEL (MSV). 104,705 104,705
110 ITEMS LESS THAN $5.0M (FLOAT/ 22,021 22,021
RAIL)........................
GENERATORS
111 GENERATORS AND ASSOCIATED 79,456 79,456
EQUIP........................
MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT
112 FAMILY OF FORKLIFTS........... 6,238 21,238
Crane procurement............. [15,000]
TRAINING EQUIPMENT
113 COMBAT TRAINING CENTERS 141,848 141,848
SUPPORT......................
114 TRAINING DEVICES, NONSYSTEM... 140,860 140,860
115 SYNTHETIC TRAINING ENVIRONMENT 115,535 115,535
(STE)........................
116 GAMING TECHNOLOGY IN SUPPORT 4,180 4,180
OF ARMY TRAINING.............
TEST MEASURE AND DIG EQUIPMENT
(TMD)
117 INTEGRATED FAMILY OF TEST 18,570 18,570
EQUIPMENT (IFTE).............
118 TEST EQUIPMENT MODERNIZATION 53,597 53,597
(TEMOD)......................
OTHER SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
119 PHYSICAL SECURITY SYSTEMS 137,271 137,271
(OPA3).......................
120 BASE LEVEL COMMON EQUIPMENT... 19,889 19,889
121 MODIFICATION OF IN-SVC 41,358 41,358
EQUIPMENT (OPA-3)............
122 PRODUCTION BASE SUPPORT (OTH). 362,356 362,356
123 BUILDING, PRE-FAB, RELOCATABLE 10,878 10,878
124 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR TEST AND 88,721 88,721
EVALUATION...................
OPA2
126 INITIAL SPARES--C&E........... 7,323 7,323
TOTAL OTHER PROCUREMENT, ARMY. 12,667,053 12,835,543

AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, NAVY
COMBAT AIRCRAFT
1 F/A-18E/F (FIGHTER) HORNET.... 49,088 97,088
F/A-18 IRST capability........ [48,000]
2 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER CV....... 995,707 995,707
3 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER CV....... 651,081 651,081
4 JSF STOVL..................... 62,363 62,363
5 JSF STOVL..................... 77,963 77,963
6 CH-53K (HEAVY LIFT)........... 3,044,450 3,044,450
7 CH-53K (HEAVY LIFT)........... 429,295 429,295
9 H-1 UPGRADES (UH-1Y/AH-1Z).... 5,974 5,974
10 P-8A POSEIDON................. 4,227,350 4,099,721
Early to need................. [-127,629]
11 E-2D ADV HAWKEYE.............. 2,075,025 2,075,025
12 E-2D ADV HAWKEYE.............. 550,000 550,000
OTHER AIRCRAFT
15 KC-130J....................... 1,601,906 1,601,906
16 MQ-4 TRITON................... 104,326 104,326
17 MQ-25......................... 771,177 771,177
18 MQ-25......................... 80,965 80,965
19 MARINE GROUP 5 UAS............ 118,600 118,600
20 OTHER SUPPORT AIRCRAFT........ 204,476 204,476
MODIFICATION OF AIRCRAFT
21 F-18 A-D UNIQUE............... 36,951 36,951
22 F-18E/F AND EA-18G 563,832 563,832
MODERNIZATION AND SUSTAINM...
23 MARINE GROUP 5 UAS SERIES..... 179,603 179,603
24 AEA SYSTEMS................... 37,125 37,125
26 INFRARED SEARCH AND TRACK 171,345 171,345
(IRST).......................
27 ADVERSARY..................... 24,732 24,732
28 F-18 SERIES................... 858,716 858,716
29 H-53 SERIES................... 91,903 91,903
30 MH-60 SERIES.................. 236,555 236,555
31 H-1 SERIES.................... 304,267 304,267
32 E-2 SERIES.................... 96,428 96,428
33 TRAINER A/C SERIES............ 12,359 12,359
34 C-130 SERIES.................. 185,266 185,266
36 CARGO/TRANSPORT A/C SERIES.... 20,100 20,100
37 E-6 SERIES.................... 270,832 270,832
38 EXECUTIVE HELICOPTERS SERIES.. 57,319 57,319
39 T-45 SERIES................... 191,139 191,139
40 POWER PLANT CHANGES........... 23,765 23,765
41 JPATS SERIES.................. 28,059 28,059
43 COMMON ECM EQUIPMENT.......... 365,990 365,990
44 COMMON AVIONICS CHANGES....... 246,728 246,728
45 COMMON DEFENSIVE WEAPON SYSTEM 11,028 11,028
46 ID SYSTEMS.................... 3,199 3,199
47 P-8 SERIES.................... 381,014 381,014
48 MAGTF EW FOR AVIATION......... 20,686 20,686
49 V-22 (TILT/ROTOR ACFT) OSPREY. 641,715 641,715
50 NEXT GENERATION JAMMER (NGJ).. 458,658 458,658
51 F-35 STOVL SERIES............. 428,881 428,881
52 F-35 CV SERIES................ 135,612 135,612
53 QRC........................... 27,686 27,686
54 MQ-4 SERIES................... 157,849 157,849
AIRCRAFT SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
58 SPARES AND REPAIR PARTS....... 4,511,417 4,511,417
AIRCRAFT SUPPORT EQUIP &
FACILITIES
59 COMMON GROUND EQUIPMENT....... 666,140 666,140
60 AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES 113,513 113,513
61 WAR CONSUMABLES............... 56,577 56,577
62 OTHER PRODUCTION CHARGES...... 61,970 61,970
63 SPECIAL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT..... 218,318 218,318
TOTAL AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, 26,947,023 26,867,394
NAVY.........................

WEAPONS PROCUREMENT, NAVY
MODIFICATION OF MISSILES
1 CONVENTIONAL PROMPT STRIKE.... 750,387 375,193
CPS six missiles.............. [-375,194]
2 TRIDENT II MODS............... 3,912,267 3,912,267
STRATEGIC MISSILES
4 TOMAHAWK...................... 1,015,106 1,015,106
TACTICAL MISSILES
5 AMRAAM........................ 167,439 167,439
6 SIDEWINDER.................... 174,750 174,750
7 JOINT ADVANCE TACTICAL MISSILE 557,806 557,806
(JATM).......................
8 STANDARD MISSILE.............. 733,159 833,159
SM-6 solid rocket motor second [100,000]
sourcing.....................
10 SMALL DIAMETER BOMB II........ 166,688 166,688
11 RAM........................... 119,166 119,166
12 MSE MISSILE................... 97,835 97,835
13 JOINT AIR GROUND MISSILE 73,226 73,226
(JAGM).......................
15 AERIAL TARGETS................ 179,931 179,931
16 OTHER MISSILE SUPPORT......... 3,877 3,877
17 LRASM......................... 670,456 670,456
18 NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE (NSM).... 75,972 75,972
19 NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE (NSM).... 2,103 2,103
21 PRECISION ATTACK STRIKE 4,019 4,019
MUNITION (PASM)..............
MODIFICATION OF MISSILES
22 TOMAHAWK MODS................. 799,139 799,139
23 ESSM.......................... 521,006 521,006
24 AARGM-ER...................... 20 20
25 AARGM-ER...................... 5,210 5,210
26 STANDARD MISSILES MODS........ 69,579 69,579
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES
27 WEAPONS INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES. 62,403 62,403
28 INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS....... 640 640
ORDNANCE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
29 ORDNANCE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.... 43,261 43,261
TORPEDOES AND RELATED EQUIP
30 SSTD.......................... 3,969 3,969
31 MK-48 TORPEDO................. 571,274 571,274
32 ASW TARGETS................... 47,277 47,277
MOD OF TORPEDOES AND RELATED
EQUIP
33 MK-54 TORPEDO MODS............ 112,126 112,126
34 MK-48 TORPEDO ADCAP MODS...... 67,279 67,279
35 MARITIME MINES................ 251,724 251,724
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
36 TORPEDO SUPPORT EQUIPMENT..... 160,445 160,445
37 ASW RANGE SUPPORT............. 4,438 4,438
DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION
38 FIRST DESTINATION 6,011 6,011
TRANSPORTATION...............
GUNS AND GUN MOUNTS
39 SMALL ARMS AND WEAPONS........ 13,946 13,946
MODIFICATION OF GUNS AND GUN
MOUNTS
40 CIWS MODS..................... 7,939 7,939
41 COAST GUARD WEAPONS........... 49,537 49,537
42 GUN MOUNT MODS................ 84,004 84,004
43 LCS MODULE WEAPONS............ 2,190 2,190
44 AIRBORNE MINE NEUTRALIZATION 14,265 14,265
SYSTEMS......................
SPARES AND REPAIR PARTS
46 SPARES AND REPAIR PARTS....... 167,242 167,242
TOTAL WEAPONS PROCUREMENT, 11,769,111 11,493,917
NAVY.........................

PROCUREMENT OF AMMO, NAVY & MC
NAVY AMMUNITION
1 GENERAL PURPOSE BOMBS......... 45,607 45,607
2 JDAM.......................... 96,935 96,935
3 AIRBORNE ROCKETS, ALL TYPES... 92,145 92,145
4 MACHINE GUN AMMUNITION........ 14,832 14,832
5 PRACTICE BOMBS................ 46,782 46,782
6 CARTRIDGES & CART ACTUATED 63,064 63,064
DEVICES......................
7 AIR EXPENDABLE COUNTERMEASURES 121,059 121,059
8 JATOS......................... 8,179 8,179
9 5 INCH/54 GUN AMMUNITION...... 44,136 44,136
10 INTERMEDIATE CALIBER GUN 40,095 40,095
AMMUNITION...................
11 OTHER SHIP GUN AMMUNITION..... 43,106 43,106
12 SMALL ARMS & LANDING PARTY 48,801 48,801
AMMO.........................
13 PYROTECHNIC AND DEMOLITION.... 9,510 9,510
15 AMMUNITION LESS THAN $5 1,692 1,692
MILLION......................
16 EXPEDITIONARY LOITERING 165,662 215,662
MUNITIONS....................
Increase expeditionary [50,000]
loitering munitions..........
MARINE CORPS AMMUNITION
17 MORTARS....................... 181,464 181,464
18 DIRECT SUPPORT MUNITIONS...... 29,715 29,715
19 INFANTRY WEAPONS AMMUNITION... 142,179 142,179
20 COMBAT SUPPORT MUNITIONS...... 12,510 12,510
21 AMMO MODERNIZATION............ 19,009 19,009
22 ARTILLERY MUNITIONS........... 723,278 723,278
23 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 MILLION.... 8,837 8,837
TOTAL PROCUREMENT OF AMMO, 1,958,597 2,008,597
NAVY & MC....................

SHIPBUILDING AND CONVERSION,
NAVY
FLEET BALLISTIC MISSILE SHIPS
1 COLUMBIA CLASS SUBMARINE...... 3,329,047 3,329,047
1 COLUMBIA CLASS SUBMARINE...... 6,904,785 6,904,785
2 COLUMBIA CLASS SUBMARINE...... 4,763,342 4,763,342
OTHER WARSHIPS
3 CARRIER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM... 641,907 641,907
4 CARRIER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM... 1,940,566 1,940,566
5 CVN-81........................ 1,447,882 1,447,882
6 VIRGINIA CLASS SUBMARINE...... 8,402,316 8,402,316
7 VIRGINIA CLASS SUBMARINE...... 4,143,618 4,143,618
8 SURFACE SHIP INDUSTRIAL BASE.. 0 550,000
DDG-51 wage commitment........ [100,000]
Surface combatant shipyard [450,000]
infrastructure and strategic
sourcing.....................
9 BBG(X)........................ 1,000,000 0
Advance procurement early to [-1,000,000]
need.........................
10 CVN REFUELING OVERHAULS....... 4,418,902 2,018,902
Incremental funding extended.. [-2,400,000]
11 CVN REFUELING OVERHAULS....... 53,070 53,070
12 DDG 1000...................... 66,516 66,516
13 DDG-51........................ 2,954,238 5,454,238
Second DDG-51 ship for FY27... [2,500,000]
17 FF(X)......................... 1,429,000 1,429,000
AMPHIBIOUS SHIPS
18 LPD FLIGHT II................. 2,188,700 2,188,700
19 LPD FLIGHT II................. 355,950 355,950
21 LHA REPLACEMENT............... 3,850,319 3,850,319
AUXILIARIES, CRAFT AND PRIOR
YR PROGRAM COST
26 AS SUBMARINE TENDER........... 4,444,000 2,344,000
Second ship early to need, [-2,100,000]
unjustified savings..........
28 TAO FLEET OILER............... 1,946,063 1,946,063
31 TAGOS SURTASS SHIPS........... 610,664 0
Third ship early to need...... [-610,664]
35 STRATEGIC SEALIFT............. 450,000 450,000
36 OUTFITTING.................... 741,270 741,270
37 SHIP TO SHORE CONNECTOR....... 733,895 733,895
38 SERVICE CRAFT................. 177,079 177,079
39 AUXILIARY PERSONNEL LIGHTER... 83,000 83,000
40 BULK FUEL VESSEL.............. 450,000 450,000
43 LCAC SLEP..................... 37,998 37,998
45 COMPLETION OF PY SHIPBUILDING 2,611,990 2,611,990
PROGRAMS.....................
TOTAL SHIPBUILDING AND 60,176,117 57,115,453
CONVERSION, NAVY.............

OTHER PROCUREMENT, NAVY
SHIP PROPULSION EQUIPMENT
1 SURFACE POWER EQUIPMENT....... 22,668 22,668
GENERATORS
2 SURFACE COMBATANT HM&E........ 103,871 103,871
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
3 OTHER NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT.... 83,510 83,510
OTHER SHIPBOARD EQUIPMENT
4 SUB PERISCOPE, IMAGING AND 344,885 344,885
SUPT EQUIP PROG..............
5 DDG MOD....................... 1,000,278 1,000,278
6 FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT........ 177,708 177,708
7 COMMAND AND CONTROL 2,259 2,259
SWITCHBOARD..................
8 LHA/LHD MIDLIFE............... 131,315 131,315
9 LCC 19/20 EXTENDED SERVICE 766 766
LIFE PROGRAM.................
10 POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT... 22,506 22,506
11 SUBMARINE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT... 330,951 330,951
12 VIRGINIA CLASS SUPPORT 83,297 83,297
EQUIPMENT....................
13 LCS CLASS SUPPORT EQUIPMENT... 15,815 15,815
14 SUBMARINE BATTERIES........... 26,211 26,211
15 LPD CLASS SUPPORT EQUIPMENT... 213,723 213,723
16 DDG 1000 CLASS SUPPORT 58,284 58,284
EQUIPMENT....................
17 STRATEGIC PLATFORM SUPPORT 72,163 72,163
EQUIP........................
18 DSSP EQUIPMENT................ 7,440 7,440
19 SMALL UNMANNED SURFACE 585 100,585
VEHICLES.....................
Increase small unmanned [100,000]
surface vessels..............
20 LCAC.......................... 22,515 22,515
21 UNDERWATER EOD EQUIPMENT...... 20,575 20,575
22 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 MILLION.... 69,425 69,425
23 CHEMICAL WARFARE DETECTORS.... 2,425 2,425
REACTOR PLANT EQUIPMENT
24 SHIP MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND 2,737,140 2,737,140
MODERNIZATION................
25 REACTOR COMPONENTS............ 519,821 519,821
OCEAN ENGINEERING
26 DIVING AND SALVAGE EQUIPMENT.. 33,013 33,013
SMALL BOATS
27 MEDIUM UNMANNED SURFACE 121,130 121,130
VEHICLE (MUSVS)..............
28 STANDARD BOATS................ 97,746 97,746
PRODUCTION FACILITIES
EQUIPMENT
29 OPERATING FORCES IPE.......... 492,100 492,100
OTHER SHIP SUPPORT
30 LCS COMMON MISSION MODULES 30,565 30,565
EQUIPMENT....................
31 LCS MCM MISSION MODULES....... 65,113 65,113
32 LCS SUW MISSION MODULES....... 1,719 1,719
33 LCS IN-SERVICE MODERNIZATION.. 315,272 315,272
34 SMALL & MEDIUM UUV............ 110,955 110,955
35 LARGE UUV..................... 222,998 222,998
36 EXTRA LARGE UUV............... 135,802 135,802
LOGISTIC SUPPORT
37 LSD MIDLIFE & MODERNIZATION... 240 240
SHIP SONARS
39 AN/SQQ-89 SURF ASW COMBAT 142,355 142,355
SYSTEM.......................
40 SSN ACOUSTIC EQUIPMENT........ 454,161 454,161
ASW ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
42 SUBMARINE ACOUSTIC WARFARE 68,881 68,881
SYSTEM.......................
43 SSTD.......................... 14,857 14,857
44 FIXED SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM..... 490,548 490,548
45 SURTASS....................... 72,190 72,190
ELECTRONIC WARFARE EQUIPMENT
46 AN/SLQ-32..................... 653,483 653,483
RECONNAISSANCE EQUIPMENT
47 SHIPBOARD IW EXPLOIT.......... 701,667 701,667
48 MARITIME BATTLESPACE AWARENESS 8,652 8,652
OTHER SHIP ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
49 COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT 33,932 33,932
CAPABILITY...................
50 NAVAL TACTICAL COMMAND SUPPORT 10,108 10,108
SYSTEM (NTCSS)...............
51 ATDLS......................... 52,758 52,758
52 NAVY COMMAND AND CONTROL 16,167 16,167
SYSTEM (NCCS)................
53 MINESWEEPING SYSTEM 14,879 14,879
REPLACEMENT..................
54 NAVSTAR GPS RECEIVERS (SPACE). 43,097 43,097
55 AMERICAN FORCES RADIO AND TV 289 289
SERVICE......................
AVIATION ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
56 ASHORE ATC EQUIPMENT.......... 83,057 83,057
57 AFLOAT ATC EQUIPMENT.......... 62,581 62,581
58 ID SYSTEMS.................... 35,620 35,620
59 JOINT PRECISION APPROACH AND 2,976 2,976
LANDING SYSTEM (.............
60 NAVAL MISSION PLANNING SYSTEMS 54,487 54,487
OTHER SHORE ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
62 TACTICAL/MOBILE C4I SYSTEMS... 48,262 48,262
63 INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE AND 11,824 11,824
RECONNAISSANCE (ISR).........
64 CANES......................... 493,046 493,046
65 RADIAC........................ 38,000 38,000
66 CANES-INTELL.................. 43,028 43,028
67 GPETE......................... 31,462 31,462
68 MASF.......................... 5,822 5,822
69 INTEG COMBAT SYSTEM TEST 6,454 6,454
FACILITY.....................
70 EMI CONTROL INSTRUMENTATION... 3,435 3,435
71 IN-SERVICE RADARS AND SENSORS. 338,946 338,946
SHIPBOARD COMMUNICATIONS
72 BATTLE FORCE TACTICAL NETWORK. 125,661 125,661
73 SHIPBOARD TACTICAL 50,350 50,350
COMMUNICATIONS...............
74 SHIP COMMUNICATIONS AUTOMATION 156,605 156,605
75 COMMUNICATIONS ITEMS UNDER $5M 15,097 15,097
SUBMARINE COMMUNICATIONS
76 SUBMARINE BROADCAST SUPPORT... 173,069 173,069
77 SUBMARINE COMMUNICATION 88,071 88,071
EQUIPMENT....................
SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
78 SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS 57,961 57,961
SYSTEMS......................
79 NAVY MULTIBAND TERMINAL (NMT). 57,768 57,768
80 MOBILE ADVANCED EHF TERMINAL 202,305 202,305
(MAT)........................
CRYPTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT
82 INFO SYSTEMS SECURITY PROGRAM 349,099 349,099
(ISSP).......................
83 MIO INTEL EXPLOITATION TEAM... 1,063 1,063
CRYPTOLOGIC EQUIPMENT
84 CRYPTOLOGIC COMMUNICATIONS 7,419 7,419
EQUIP........................
OTHER ELECTRONIC SUPPORT
91 COAST GUARD EQUIPMENT......... 67,106 67,106
DRUG INTERDICTION SUPPORT
92 OTHER DRUG INTERDICTION 57,568 57,568
SUPPORT......................
SONOBUOYS
93 SONOBUOYS--ALL TYPES.......... 300,151 400,151
Sonobuoys--All Types Increase. [100,000]
AIRCRAFT SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
94 MINOTAUR...................... 4,831 4,831
95 WEAPONS RANGE SUPPORT 119,900 119,900
EQUIPMENT....................
96 AIRCRAFT SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.... 69,065 69,065
97 ADVANCED ARRESTING GEAR (AAG). 23,551 23,551
98 ELECTROMAGNETIC AIRCRAFT 36,908 36,908
LAUNCH SYSTEM (EMALS.........
99 METEOROLOGICAL EQUIPMENT...... 7,477 7,477
100 AIRBORNE MCM.................. 9,507 9,507
101 AVIATION SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.... 116,873 116,873
102 UMCS-UNMAN CARRIER 211,216 211,216
AVIATION(UCA)MISSION CNTRL...
SHIP GUN SYSTEM EQUIPMENT
103 SHIP GUN SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT.... 6,962 6,962
SHIP MISSILE SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT
104 HARPOON SUPPORT EQUIPMENT..... 195 195
105 SHIP MISSILE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 431,069 431,069
106 TOMAHAWK SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.... 116,208 116,208
FBM SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
107 CPS SUPPORT EQUIPMENT......... 188,430 188,430
108 STRATEGIC MISSILE SYSTEMS 327,941 327,941
EQUIP........................
ASW SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
109 SSN COMBAT CONTROL SYSTEMS.... 165,416 165,416
110 ASW SUPPORT EQUIPMENT......... 25,105 25,105
OTHER ORDNANCE SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
111 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL 48,252 48,252
EQUIP........................
113 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 MILLION.... 2,592 2,592
OTHER EXPENDABLE ORDNANCE
114 ANTI-SHIP MISSILE DECOY SYSTEM 606,241 606,241
115 SUBMARINE TRAINING DEVICE MODS 73,681 73,681
116 SURFACE TRAINING EQUIPMENT.... 218,181 218,181
CIVIL ENGINEERING SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT
117 PASSENGER CARRYING VEHICLES... 3,567 3,567
118 GENERAL PURPOSE TRUCKS........ 4,801 4,801
120 CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE 91,269 91,269
EQUIP........................
121 FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT....... 17,107 17,107
122 TACTICAL VEHICLES............. 46,796 46,796
123 AMPHIBIOUS EQUIPMENT.......... 53,916 53,916
124 POLLUTION CONTROL EQUIPMENT... 3,586 3,586
125 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 MILLION.... 131,449 131,449
126 PHYSICAL SECURITY VEHICLES.... 998 998
SUPPLY SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
127 SUPPLY EQUIPMENT.............. 67,828 67,828
128 FIRST DESTINATION 4,732 4,732
TRANSPORTATION...............
129 SPECIAL PURPOSE SUPPLY SYSTEMS 323,644 323,644
TRAINING DEVICES
130 TRAINING SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.... 10,608 10,608
131 TRAINING AND EDUCATION 331,016 331,016
EQUIPMENT....................
COMMAND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
132 COMMAND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT..... 55,202 55,202
133 MEDICAL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT..... 54,862 54,862
135 NAVAL MIP SUPPORT EQUIPMENT... 5,213 5,213
136 OPERATING FORCES SUPPORT 15,107 15,107
EQUIPMENT....................
137 C4ISR EQUIPMENT............... 33,975 33,975
138 ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT 60,467 60,467
EQUIPMENT....................
139 PHYSICAL SECURITY EQUIPMENT... 218,037 218,037
140 ENTERPRISE INFORMATION 40,490 40,490
TECHNOLOGY...................
OTHER
142 NEXT GENERATION ENTERPRISE 223,647 223,647
SERVICE......................
143 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES......... 7,131 7,131
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
9999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS........... 42,813 42,813
SPARES AND REPAIR PARTS
144 SPARES AND REPAIR PARTS....... 765,711 1,515,711
Increase for ship spares and [750,000]
repairs......................
TOTAL OTHER PROCUREMENT, NAVY. 18,866,679 19,816,679

PROCUREMENT, MARINE CORPS
TRACKED COMBAT VEHICLES
2 AMPHIBIOUS COMBAT VEHICLE 237,336 237,336
FAMILY OF VEHICLES...........
3 LAV PIP....................... 68,825 68,825
ARTILLERY AND OTHER WEAPONS
4 155MM LIGHTWEIGHT TOWED 5,709 5,709
HOWITZER.....................
5 ARTILLERY WEAPONS SYSTEM...... 341,085 341,085
6 WEAPONS AND COMBAT VEHICLES 50,299 50,299
UNDER $5 MILLION.............
GUIDED MISSILES
8 NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE (NSM).... 204,639 204,639
9 NAVAL STRIKE MISSILE (NSM).... 14,391 14,391
10 GROUND BASED AIR DEFENSE...... 1,274,446 1,274,446
11 ANTI-ARMOR MISSILE-JAVELIN.... 63,020 63,020
12 FAMILY ANTI-ARMOR WEAPON 808 808
SYSTEMS (FOAAWS).............
13 ANTI-ARMOR MISSILE-TOW........ 1,265 1,265
14 GUIDED MLRS ROCKET (GMLRS).... 61,355 61,355
REPAIR AND TEST EQUIPMENT
16 REPAIR AND TEST EQUIPMENT..... 65,665 65,665
OTHER SUPPORT (TEL)
17 MODIFICATION KITS............. 1,047 1,047
COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM
(NON-TEL)
18 ITEMS UNDER $5 MILLION (COMM & 140,929 140,929
ELEC)........................
RADAR + EQUIPMENT (NON-TEL)
20 GROUND/AIR TASK ORIENTED RADAR 55,622 55,622
(G/ATOR).....................
INTELL/COMM EQUIPMENT (NON-
TEL)
21 ELECTRO MAGNETIC SPECTRUM 79,269 79,269
OPERATIONS (EMSO)............
22 GCSS-MC....................... 3,435 3,435
23 FIRE SUPPORT SYSTEM........... 136,070 136,070
24 INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT 395,854 395,854
26 UNMANNED AIR SYSTEMS (INTEL).. 262,815 262,815
28 UAS PAYLOADS.................. 14,834 14,834
OTHER SUPPORT (NON-TEL)
29 MARINE CORPS ENTERPRISE 190,282 190,282
NETWORK (MCEN)...............
30 COMMON COMPUTER RESOURCES..... 15,950 15,950
31 COMMAND POST SYSTEMS.......... 442,308 442,308
32 RADIO SYSTEMS................. 764,001 764,001
34 COMM & ELEC INFRASTRUCTURE 37,640 37,640
SUPPORT......................
35 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES......... 19,854 19,854
36 UNMANNED EXPEDITIONARY SYSTEMS 1,001 1,001
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
9999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS........... 2,029 2,029
ADMINISTRATIVE VEHICLES
40 COMMERCIAL CARGO VEHICLES..... 27,582 27,582
TACTICAL VEHICLES
41 MOTOR TRANSPORT MODIFICATIONS. 22,460 22,460
42 JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLE.. 244,941 244,941
43 TRAILERS...................... 136,438 136,438
ENGINEER AND OTHER EQUIPMENT
44 TACTICAL FUEL SYSTEMS......... 112,197 112,197
45 POWER EQUIPMENT ASSORTED...... 34,219 34,219
46 AMPHIBIOUS SUPPORT EQUIPMENT.. 29,042 29,042
47 EOD SYSTEMS................... 24,297 24,297
MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT
48 PHYSICAL SECURITY EQUIPMENT... 151,740 151,740
GENERAL PROPERTY
49 FIELD MEDICAL EQUIPMENT....... 227,761 227,761
50 TRAINING DEVICES.............. 136,639 136,639
51 FAMILY OF CONSTRUCTION 115,681 115,681
EQUIPMENT....................
52 ULTRA-LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLE 972 972
(ULTV).......................
OTHER SUPPORT
53 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 MILLION.... 54,228 54,228
SPARES AND REPAIR PARTS
54 SPARES AND REPAIR PARTS....... 18,925 18,925
TOTAL PROCUREMENT, MARINE 6,288,905 6,288,905
CORPS........................

AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, AIR
FORCE
STRATEGIC OFFENSIVE
1 B-21 RAIDER................... 2,230,615 2,230,615
2 B-21 RAIDER................... 1,005,667 1,005,667
TACTICAL FORCES
3 F-35.......................... 2,393,723 2,626,203
Program increase.............. [232,480]
4 F-35.......................... 738,103 738,103
5 COLLABORATIVE COMBAT AIRCRAFT. 996,528 996,528
6 COLLABORATIVE COMBAT AIRCRAFT. 150,500 150,500
7 F-15EX........................ 2,656,716 2,656,716
9 JOINT SIMULATION ENVIRONMENT.. 52,695 52,695
TACTICAL AIRLIFT
10 KC-46A MDAP................... 3,520,530 3,520,530
OTHER AIRLIFT
11 C-130J........................ 636,680 636,680
UPT TRAINERS
12 ADVANCED PILOT TRAINING T-7A.. 529,464 529,464
13 ADVANCED PILOT TRAINING T-7A.. 69,690 69,690
HELICOPTERS
14 MH-139A....................... 252,949 380,578
Procure 8 MH-139A aircraft.... [127,629]
15 COMBAT RESCUE HELICOPTER...... 69,395 104,395
Realignment from HH60W [35,000]
Modifications................
MISSION SUPPORT AIRCRAFT
16 C-37A......................... 208,000 208,000
18 CIVIL AIR PATROL A/C.......... 3,219 3,219
OTHER AIRCRAFT
20 TARGET DRONES................. 31,912 31,912
21 COMPASS CALL.................. 660,000 660,000
24 RQ-20B PUMA................... 15,513 15,513
STRATEGIC AIRCRAFT
25 B-2A.......................... 178,668 178,668
26 B-1B.......................... 146,862 146,862
27 B-52.......................... 422,399 467,399
Procurement of 10 F130 engines [45,000]
for B-52 CERP................
28 LARGE AIRCRAFT INFRARED 66,638 66,638
COUNTERMEASURES..............
TACTICAL AIRCRAFT
29 COLLABORATIVE COMBAT AIRCRAFT 822 822
MODS.........................
31 F-15.......................... 140,204 140,204
32 F-15EX........................ 214,176 214,176
33 F-16 MODIFICATIONS............ 946,747 946,747
34 F-22A......................... 1,052,088 1,052,088
35 F-35 MODIFICATIONS............ 335,973 335,973
36 F-15 EPAW..................... 141,233 141,233
37 KC-46A MDAP................... 85,515 85,515
AIRLIFT AIRCRAFT
38 C-5........................... 10,308 10,308
39 C-17A......................... 59,867 59,867
42 OSA-EA MODIFICATIONS.......... 136,786 136,786
TRAINER AIRCRAFT
43 GLIDER MODS................... 164 164
44 T-6........................... 131,747 131,747
46 T-38.......................... 84,452 84,452
OTHER AIRCRAFT
47 U-2 MODS...................... 297 297
50 C-130......................... 23,546 23,546
51 C-130J MODS................... 315,308 315,308
52 C-135......................... 158,715 158,715
53 COMPASS CALL.................. 506,265 506,265
54 CVR (CONNON ULF RECEIVER) INC 18 18
2............................
55 RC-135........................ 252,846 252,846
56 E-3........................... 841 841
57 E-4........................... 30,779 30,779
58 H-1........................... 17,872 17,872
59 MH-139A MOD................... 5,021 5,021
61 HH60W MODIFICATIONS........... 46,662 4,662
Realignment to Combat Rescue [-35,000]
Helicopter...................
Realignment to Initial Spares/ [-7,000]
Repair Parts.................
62 HC/MC-130 MODIFICATIONS....... 257,742 257,742
63 OTHER AIRCRAFT................ 102,052 102,052
64 MQ-9 MODS..................... 105,966 105,966
65 SOFTWARE DEFINED USER 25,847 25,847
EQUIPMENT....................
66 SENIOR LEADER C3 SYSTEM-- 32,654 32,654
AIRCRAFT.....................
67 CV-22 MODS.................... 168,042 168,042
AIRCRAFT SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
68 INITIAL SPARES/REPAIR PARTS... 1,441,052 1,448,052
Realignment from HH60W [7,000]
Modifications................
COMMON SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
71 AIRCRAFT REPLACEMENT SUPPORT 252,808 252,808
EQUIP........................
POST PRODUCTION SUPPORT
73 B-2B.......................... 95,457 95,457
74 B-52.......................... 114 114
75 C-17A......................... 3,027 3,027
76 CV-22 POST PRODUCTION SUPPORT. 5,088 5,088
79 F-15EX........................ 16,930 16,930
80 F-16 POST PRODUCTION SUPPORT.. 57,781 57,781
81 HC/MC-130 POST PROD........... 20,415 20,415
83 MQ-9 POST PROD................ 15,365 15,365
INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS
84 INDUSTRIAL RESPONSIVENESS..... 20,590 20,590
WAR CONSUMABLES
85 WAR CONSUMABLES............... 85,387 85,387
OTHER PRODUCTION CHARGES
86 OTHER PRODUCTION CHARGES...... 2,528,401 2,528,401
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
9999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS........... 15,800 15,800
TOTAL AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, 26,985,236 27,390,345
AIR FORCE....................

MISSILE PROCUREMENT, AIR FORCE
MISSILE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT--
BALLISTIC
1 MISSILE REPLACEMENT EQ- 27,006 27,006
BALLISTIC....................
BALLISTIC MISSILES
3 GROUND BASED STRATEGIC 107,602 107,602
DETERRENT....................
STRATEGIC
TACTICAL
5 LONG RANGE STAND-OFF WEAPON... 506,047 506,047
6 LONG RANGE STAND-OFF WEAPON... 456,810 456,810
7 REPLAC EQUIP & WAR CONSUMABLES 23,575 23,575
9 AGM-183A AIR-LAUNCHED RAPID 452,035 452,035
RESPONSE WEAPON..............
10 FAMILY OF AFFORDABLE MASS 55,000 900,000
MISSILE (FAMM)...............
3,000 Family of Affordable [845,000]
Mass Missile (FAMM)..........
11 HYPERSONIC ATTACK CRUISE 403,974 403,974
MISSILE......................
12 JOINT AIR-SURFACE STANDOFF 967,866 967,866
MISSILE......................
13 JOINT ADVANCED TACTICAL 608,743 608,743
MISSILE......................
14 JOINT STRIKE MISSILE.......... 384,607 384,607
15 LRASM0........................ 500,916 500,916
16 SIDEWINDER (AIM-9X)........... 419,238 419,238
17 AMRAAM........................ 115,856 115,856
19 SMALL DIAMETER BOMB........... 44,596 44,596
20 SMALL DIAMETER BOMB II........ 194,509 194,509
21 STAND-IN ATTACK WEAPON (SIAW). 401,607 401,607
INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES
22 INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS/POL 931 931
PREVENTION...................
CLASS IV
23 ICBM FUZE MOD................. 169,747 169,747
25 MM III MODIFICATIONS.......... 9,865 9,865
26 AIR LAUNCH CRUISE MISSILE 30,407 30,407
(ALCM).......................
MISSILE SPARES AND REPAIR
PARTS
27 MSL SPRS/REPAIR PARTS 15,621 15,621
(INITIAL)....................
28 MSL SPRS/REPAIR PARTS (REPLEN) 123,224 123,224
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
30 SPECIAL UPDATE PROGRAMS....... 168,578 168,578
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
9999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS........... 622,814 622,814
TOTAL MISSILE PROCUREMENT, AIR 6,811,174 7,656,174
FORCE........................

PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION, AIR
FORCE
ROCKETS
1 ROCKETS....................... 102,059 102,059
CARTRIDGES
2 CARTRIDGES.................... 157,508 157,508
BOMBS
3 GENERAL PURPOSE BOMBS......... 168,469 168,469
4 MASSIVE ORDNANCE PENETRATOR 755 755
(MOP)........................
5 JOINT DIRECT ATTACK MUNITION.. 129,568 129,568
6 B61-12 TRAINER................ 24,226 24,226
OTHER ITEMS
7 CAD/PAD....................... 45,448 45,448
8 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL 7,168 7,168
(EOD)........................
9 SPARES AND REPAIR PARTS....... 626 626
10 FIRST DESTINATION 2,873 2,873
TRANSPORTATION...............
11 ITEMS LESS THAN $5,000,000.... 5,468 5,468
FLARES
13 EXPENDABLE COUNTERMEASURES.... 99,180 99,180
FUZES
14 FUZES......................... 141,149 141,149
SMALL ARMS
15 SMALL ARMS.................... 25,619 25,619
TOTAL PROCUREMENT OF 910,116 910,116
AMMUNITION, AIR FORCE........

PROCUREMENT, SPACE FORCE
SPACE PROCUREMENT, SF
1 AF SATELLITE COMM SYSTEM...... 54,391 64,391
Bigelow restoration and tri- [10,000]
band antenna construction....
3 AUXILIARY PAYLOADS............ 241,076 241,076
5 COUNTERSPACE SYSTEMS.......... 459,466 379,466
Realignment to Research, [-80,000]
Development, Test, and
Evaluation for PDM...........
7 EVOLVED STRATEGIC SATCOM (ESS) 139,700 139,700
11 GROUND MOVING TARGET INDICATOR 1,016,612 803,428
(GMTI).......................
Realignment to advance [-120,000]
procurement..................
Realignment to Research, [-46,592]
Development, Test, and
Evaluation...................
Realignment to Research, [-46,592]
Development, Test, and
Evaluation for Space-Based
Moving Target Indicator......
12 GROUND MOVING TARGET INDICATOR 0 120,000
(GMTI).......................
Realignment for advance [120,000]
procurement..................
13 GENERAL INFORMATION TECH-- 14,895 14,895
SPACE........................
14 GPSIII FOLLOW ON.............. 680,875 680,875
17 SPACEBORNE EQUIP (COMSEC)..... 95,061 95,061
18 MILSATCOM..................... 38,067 38,067
20 SPECIAL SPACE ACTIVITIES...... 2,021,299 2,021,299
21 MOBILE USER OBJECTIVE SYSTEM.. 50,640 50,640
22 NATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH 3,370,958 3,370,958
24 PTES HUB...................... 12,046 12,046
25 SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 835,197 835,197
LAUNCH.......................
26 SPACE DIGITAL INTEGRATED 5,119 5,119
NETWORK (SDIN)...............
27 SPACE MODS.................... 448,674 624,674
Realignment from Operation and [78,000]
Maintenance for AEP fielded
GPS ground system............
Realignment from Research, [98,000]
Development, Test, and
Evaluation for AEP technical
refresh......................
28 SPACELIFT RANGE SYSTEM SPACE.. 64,885 64,885
29 WIDEBAND SATCOM OPERATIONAL 81,483 81,483
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS...........
SPARES
30 SPARES AND REPAIR PARTS....... 971 971
NON-TACTICAL VEHICLES
31 USSF VEHICLES................. 6,032 6,032
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
33 POWER CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT.. 7,906 7,906
TOTAL PROCUREMENT, SPACE FORCE 9,645,353 9,658,169

OTHER PROCUREMENT, AIR FORCE
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES
5 JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLE.. 103,304 103,304
MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT
9 MATERIALS HANDLING VEHICLES... 2,132 0
Realignment to Mission Support [-2,132]
Vehicles.....................
BASE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
11 BASE MAINTENANCE SUPPORT 0 25,000
VEHICLES.....................
ICBM base maintenance support [25,000]
vehicle replacement
procurement..................
MISSION SUPPORT VEHICLES
12 MISSION SUPPORT VEHICLES...... 439,892 442,024
Realignment from Materials [2,132]
Handling Vehicles............
COMM SECURITY
EQUIPMENT(COMSEC)
14 COMSEC EQUIPMENT.............. 374,613 374,613
INTELLIGENCE PROGRAMS
16 INTERNATIONAL INTEL TECH & 19,060 19,060
ARCHITECTURES................
17 INTELLIGENCE TRAINING 5,531 5,531
EQUIPMENT....................
18 INTELLIGENCE COMM EQUIPMENT... 37,717 37,717
ELECTRONICS PROGRAMS
19 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL & LANDING 58,313 58,313
SYS..........................
21 BATTLE CONTROL SYSTEM--FIXED.. 3,391 3,391
22 THEATER AIR CONTROL SYS 11,640 11,640
IMPROVEMEN...................
23 3D EXPEDITIONARY LONG-RANGE 430,607 430,607
RADAR........................
24 WEATHER OBSERVATION FORECAST.. 33,111 33,111
25 STRATEGIC COMMAND AND CONTROL. 89,931 89,931
26 CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN COMPLEX..... 7,434 7,434
27 MISSION PLANNING SYSTEMS...... 23,927 23,927
28 STRATEGIC MISSION PLANNING & 9,435 9,435
EXECUTION SYSTEM.............
SPCL COMM-ELECTRONICS PROJECTS
29 GENERAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 234,417 234,417
33 AIR FORCE PHYSICAL SECURITY 1,770,698 1,770,698
SYSTEM.......................
34 SAMTEC COMMUNICATIONS......... 17,641 17,641
35 COMBAT TRAINING RANGES........ 94,378 94,378
36 MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY 279,516 279,516
COMM N.......................
37 WIDE AREA SURVEILLANCE (WAS).. 17,000 17,000
38 C3 COUNTERMEASURES............ 163,127 163,127
40 THEATER BATTLE MGT C2 SYSTEM.. 460 460
41 AIR & SPACE OPERATIONS CENTER 23,778 23,778
(AOC)........................
AIR FORCE COMMUNICATIONS
42 BASE INFORMATION TRANSPT 125,702 125,702
INFRAST (BITI) WIRED.........
43 AFNET......................... 325,839 325,839
44 JOINT COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT 16,267 16,267
ELEMENT (JCSE)...............
45 USCENTCOM..................... 15,328 15,328
46 USSTRATCOM.................... 5,013 5,013
47 USSPACECOM.................... 195,370 195,370
ORGANIZATION AND BASE
48 TACTICAL C-E EQUIPMENT........ 162,835 162,835
49 NEXT GENERATION SURVIVAL RADIO 80,321 80,321
(NGSR).......................
51 RADIO EQUIPMENT............... 36,874 36,874
52 BASE COMM INFRASTRUCTURE...... 158,113 158,113
MODIFICATIONS
53 COMM ELECT MODS............... 220,855 210,855
Realignment to RDT&E for Over- [-10,000]
the-Horizon Backscatter Radar
PERSONAL SAFETY & RESCUE EQUIP
54 PERSONAL SAFETY AND RESCUE 87,994 87,994
EQUIPMENT....................
DEPOT PLANT+MTRLS HANDLING EQ
55 POWER CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT.. 14,444 14,444
56 MECHANIZED MATERIAL HANDLING 24,594 24,594
EQUIP........................
BASE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
57 BASE PROCURED EQUIPMENT....... 81,686 81,686
58 ENGINEERING AND EOD EQUIPMENT. 247,989 247,989
59 MOBILITY EQUIPMENT............ 288,930 288,930
60 FUELS SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (FSE). 81,066 81,066
61 BASE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 68,127 68,127
EQUIPMENT....................
SPECIAL SUPPORT PROJECTS
63 DARP RC135.................... 31,496 31,496
64 DCGS-AF....................... 316,157 316,157
66 SPECIAL UPDATE PROGRAM........ 5,099,420 5,099,420
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
9999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS........... 27,241,704 27,241,704
SPARES AND REPAIR PARTS
67 SPARES AND REPAIR PARTS 8,657 8,657
(CYBER)......................
68 SPARES AND REPAIR PARTS....... 14,129 14,129
TOTAL OTHER PROCUREMENT, AIR 39,199,963 39,214,963
FORCE........................

PROCUREMENT, DEFENSE-WIDE
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DHRA
37 PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION...... 82,438 82,438
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DISA
7 INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY.. 27,652 27,652
8 TELEPORT PROGRAM.............. 93,512 93,512
9 ITEMS LESS THAN $5 MILLION.... 24,013 24,013
10 DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEM 392,650 392,650
NETWORK......................
12 WHITE HOUSE COMMUNICATION 611,216 511,216
AGENCY.......................
Unjustified growth............ [-100,000]
13 SENIOR LEADERSHIP ENTERPRISE.. 81,584 81,584
15 JOINT SERVICE PROVIDER........ 53,596 53,596
16 FOURTH ESTATE NETWORK 60,808 60,808
OPTIMIZATION (4ENO)..........
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DLA
22 MAJOR EQUIPMENT............... 19,707 19,707
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DMACT
44 MAJOR EQUIPMENT............... 6,854 6,854
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, DEFENSE
THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY
40 VEHICLES...................... 99 99
41 OTHER MAJOR EQUIPMENT......... 8,963 8,963
42 DTRA CYBER ACTIVITIES......... 900 900
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, MISSILE
DEFENSE AGENCY
29 BMDS AN/TPY-2 RADARS.......... 17,840 17,840
30 SM-3 IIAS..................... 778,964 778,964
31 ARROW 3 UPPER TIER SYSTEMS.... 150,000 150,000
32 SHORT RANGE BALLISTIC MISSILE 30,000 30,000
DEFENSE (SRBMD)..............
35 IRON DOME..................... 20,000 20,000
36 AEGIS BMD HARDWARE AND 39,256 39,256
SOFTWARE.....................
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, OSD
2 MAJOR EQUIPMENT, OSD.......... 213,031 213,031
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, TJS
24 MAJOR EQUIPMENT, TJS.......... 11,689 11,689
25 COUNTER-SMALL UNMANNED 800,000 800,000
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.............
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, WHS
6 MAJOR EQUIPMENT, WHS.......... 453 453
MAJOR EQUIPMENT, USCYBERCOM
45 CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS......... 103,855 123,855
Hunt kits for reserve [20,000]
component....................
CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS
9999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS........... 3,587,405 3,587,405
AVIATION PROGRAMS
50 ROTARY WING UPGRADES AND 185,930 257,930
SUSTAINMENT..................
SOCOM UPL--SOF Mobility combat [72,000]
loss.........................
51 SKYRAIDER II.................. 59,894 0
Realignment to SOCOM UPL...... [-59,894]
53 NON-STANDARD AVIATION......... 72,650 110,250
SOCOM UPL--Non-standard [37,600]
aviation.....................
55 MH-47 CHINOOK................. 168,411 168,411
56 CV-22 MODIFICATION............ 9,479 9,479
57 MQ-9 UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE.. 75,841 81,241
SOCOM UPL--Adaptive Airborne [5,400]
Enterprise Group 3 sUAS......
59 AC/MC-130J.................... 366,857 422,607
SOCOM UPL- SOF Mobility combat [55,750]
loss.........................
SHIPBUILDING
60 UNDERWATER SYSTEMS............ 76,879 90,279
SOCOM UPL--Mission critical [13,400]
Dry Combat Submersible
battery upgrade..............
AMMUNITION PROGRAMS
61 ORDNANCE ITEMS <$5M........... 237,153 385,353
SOCOM UPL--Ground organic [25,500]
precision strike systems.....
SOCOM UPL--Munitions War [118,000]
Reserve......................
SOCOM UPL--Small cruise [4,700]
missile development..........
OTHER PROCUREMENT PROGRAMS
62 INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS.......... 319,241 319,241
64 OTHER ITEMS <$5M.............. 119,047 119,047
65 COMBATANT CRAFT SYSTEMS....... 33,858 42,958
Special Operations Craft-- [9,100]
Riverine.....................
66 SPECIAL PROGRAMS.............. 130,462 130,462
67 TACTICAL VEHICLES............. 36,983 36,983
68 WARRIOR SYSTEMS <$5M.......... 511,016 701,316
SOCOM UPL--Electromagnetic [79,900]
warfare family of systems....
SOCOM UPL--Ground infiltration [39,200]
protection system............
SOCOM UPL--SOF-P pre- [71,200]
positioned stocks............
69 COMBAT MISSION REQUIREMENTS... 4,988 4,988
70 OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS 28,074 28,074
INTELLIGENCE.................
71 OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS...... 360,595 617,795
SOCOM UPL--Accelerated [36,600]
fielding of Group 3 UAS......
SOCOM UPL--Armored ground [48,000]
mobility system..............
SOCOM UPL--Ground infiltration [12,000]
protection system............
SOCOM UPL--Operational [160,600]
capacity enhancement.........
CBDP
72 CHEMICAL BIOLOGICAL 223,166 223,166
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS........
73 CB PROTECTION & HAZARD 117,859 117,859
MITIGATION...................
TOTAL PROCUREMENT, DEFENSE- 10,354,868 11,003,924
WIDE.........................

DEFENSE STRATEGIC CAPITAL
CREDIT PROGRAM
DEFENSE STRATEGIC CAPITAL
CREDIT PROGRAM
1 OFFICE OF STRATEGIC CAPITAL 216,000 216,000
LOAN PROGRAM.................
TOTAL DEFENSE STRATEGIC 216,000 216,000
CAPITAL CREDIT PROGRAM.......

TOTAL PROCUREMENT............. 256,058,141 255,689,170
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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 2027 Senate
Line Program Element Item Request Authorized
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.................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST &
EVAL, ARMY
.................................. BASIC RESEARCH
1 0601102A DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES......... 215,322 300,322
.................................. Increase for basic research [75,000]
activities.
.................................. Innovative Energetic Materials.... [10,000]
2 0601103A UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES... 63,102 63,102
3 0601104A UNIVERSITY AND INDUSTRY RESEARCH 53,598 78,598
CENTERS.
.................................. Increase for basic research [25,000]
activities.
4 0601121A CYBER COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH 0
ALLIANCE.
5 0601275A ELECTRONIC WARFARE BASIC RESEARCH. 64,031 64,031
6 0601601A ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND 0
MACHINE LEARNING BASIC RESEARCH.
.................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........... 396,053 506,053
..................................
.................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
7 0602002A ARMY AGILE INNOVATION AND 0
DEVELOPMENT-APPLIED RESEARCH.
8 0602134A COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT ADVANCED 0
STUDIES.
9 0602135A COUNTER SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL 26,523 30,523
SYSTEMS (C-SUAS) APPLIED RESEARCH.
.................................. C-UAS Detect, track and defeat.... [4,000]
10 0602141A LETHALITY TECHNOLOGY.............. 232,046 232,046
11 0602143A SOLDIER LETHALITY TECHNOLOGY...... 68,018 86,018
.................................. Army Pathfinder Airborne.......... [5,000]
.................................. Domestic Silicon Production [5,000]
Initiative.
.................................. Pathfinder Air Assault............ [8,000]
12 0602144A GROUND TECHNOLOGY................. 44,146 74,146
.................................. Isostatic High-Pressure Advanced [10,000]
Armor Production.
.................................. Large Area Additive Deposition.... [10,000]
.................................. Polar Proving Ground.............. [5,000]
.................................. Roadway Repair Materials [5,000]
Development.
13 0602145A NEXT GENERATION COMBAT VEHICLE 70,540 84,540
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Advancing Autonomous Ground [5,000]
Vehicle Research.
.................................. Ground Vehicle Research Center [9,000]
Lightweight Prototype.
14 0602146A NETWORK C3I TECHNOLOGY............ 53,373 53,373
15 0602147A LONG RANGE PRECISION FIRES 24,086 24,086
TECHNOLOGY.
16 0602148A FUTURE VERTICLE LIFT TECHNOLOGY... 17,727 17,727
17 0602150A AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY 36,113 41,113
.................................. Counter-UAS Testing and Research [5,000]
Center.
18 0602180A ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND 0
MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES.
20 0602182A C3I APPLIED RESEARCH.............. 0
21 0602183A AIR PLATFORM APPLIED RESEARCH..... 43,700 53,700
.................................. On-the-Edge Modeling for Next-Gen [10,000]
Passive Sensors.
22 0602184A SOLDIER APPLIED RESEARCH.......... 2,429 2,429
23 0602213A C3I APPLIED CYBER................. 63 63
24 0602275A ELECTRONIC WARFARE APPLIED 51,184 51,184
RESEARCH.
25 0602276A ELECTRONIC WARFARE CYBER APPLIED 9,857 9,857
RESEARCH.
26 0602345A UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS LAUNCHED 22,871 22,871
EFFECTS APPLIED RESEARCH.
27 0602386A BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR MATERIALS-- 14,979 14,979
APPLIED RESEARCH.
29 0602785A MANPOWER/PERSONNEL/TRAINING 14,275 17,275
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Musculoskeletal Health [3,000]
Technologies.
30 0602787A MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY................ 149,221 149,221
9999 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 32,883 32,883
.................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH......... 914,034 998,034
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
31 0603002A MEDICAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY....... 17,876 27,876
.................................. Drug Development for traumatic [10,000]
brian injury.
32 0603007A MANPOWER, PERSONNEL AND TRAINING 11,113 11,113
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
33 0603025A ARMY AGILE INNOVATION AND 3,325 3,325
DEMONSTRATION.
34 0603040A ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND 0 8,000
MACHINE LEARNING ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGIES.
.................................. Preserving AI performance over [8,000]
time.
35 0603041A ALL DOMAIN CONVERGENCE ADVANCED 3,575 3,575
TECHNOLOGY.
36 0603042A C3I ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY........... 1,211 1,211
37 0603043A AIR PLATFORM ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.. 23,471 23,471
38 0603044A SOLDIER ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY....... 3,951 3,951
39 0603116A LETHALITY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY..... 31,812 41,812
.................................. SLING BLADE Mid-Range Kinetic [10,000]
Counter-UAS Capability.
40 0603118A SOLDIER LETHALITY ADVANCED 125,121 125,121
TECHNOLOGY.
41 0603119A GROUND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY........ 25,043 47,043
.................................. Autonomous Tip-Extending Robots [5,000]
for the Transparent Battlefield
Collaboration.
.................................. Cold Regions Advanced Materials [10,000]
and Manufacturing.
.................................. Fuel Cell Multi-Modular Use....... [5,000]
.................................. Robotics Autonomous Floating [2,000]
Transit System (RAFTS).
42 0603134A COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT 0
SIMULATION.
43 0603135A COUNTER SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL 156,520 156,520
SYSTEMS (C-SUAS) ADVANCED
TECHNOLOGY.
44 0603275A ELECTRONIC WARFARE ADVANCED 156,326 156,326
TECHNOLOGY.
45 0603276A ELECTRONIC WARFARE CYBER ADVANCED 15,278 15,278
TECHNOLOGY.
46 0603345A UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS LAUNCHED 33,129 33,129
EFFECTS ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT.
47 0603386A BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR MATERIALS-- 22,402 22,402
ADVANCED RESEARCH.
48 0603457A C3I CYBER ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.... 8,509 8,509
49 0603461A HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING 215,090 225,090
MODERNIZATION PROGRAM.
.................................. High performance computing [10,000]
modernization program.
50 0603462A NEXT GENERATION COMBAT VEHICLE 118,207 132,207
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Electronic Signature Management [4,000]
Coatings.
.................................. Next Generation Vehicle Automated [10,000]
Testing Infrastructure.
51 0603463A NETWORK C3I ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY... 48,490 48,490
52 0603464A LONG RANGE PRECISION FIRES 422,590 430,090
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Missile Delivered Launched Effects [7,500]
- Virtual Test Range.
53 0603465A FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT ADVANCED 14,984 14,984
TECHNOLOGY.
54 0603466A AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE ADVANCED 63,924 74,924
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. C-UAS Detect, track and defeat.... [11,000]
56 0603920A HUMANITARIAN DEMINING............. 7,619 12,619
.................................. Humanitarian Demining............. [5,000]
9999 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 80,717 80,717
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 1,610,283 1,707,783
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
PROTOTYPES
58 0603305A ARMY MISSLE DEFENSE SYSTEMS 8,367 8,367
INTEGRATION.
59 0603308A ARMY SPACE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION.... 59,573 59,573
60 0603327A AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS 0
ENGINEERING.
61 0603619A LANDMINE WARFARE AND BARRIER--ADV 31,374 31,374
DEV.
62 0603627A SMOKE, OBSCURANT AND TARGET 5,596 5,596
DEFEATING SYS-ADV DEV.
63 0603639A TANK AND MEDIUM CALIBER AMMUNITION 277,248 282,248
.................................. Large caliber automated ammunition [5,000]
resupply.
64 0603645A ARMORED SYSTEM MODERNIZATION--ADV 23,594 23,594
DEV.
65 0603747A SOLDIER SUPPORT AND SURVIVABILITY. 4,109 4,109
66 0603766A TACTICAL ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE 98,331 98,331
SYSTEM--ADV DEV.
67 0603774A NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS ADVANCED 5,310 5,310
DEVELOPMENT.
68 0603779A ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TECHNOLOGY-- 19,499 19,499
DEM/VAL.
69 0603790A NATO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT..... 5,145 5,145
71 0603804A LOGISTICS AND ENGINEER EQUIPMENT-- 12,822 12,822
ADV DEV.
72 0603807A MEDICAL SYSTEMS--ADV DEV.......... 1,017 1,017
73 0603827A SOLDIER SYSTEMS--ADVANCED 56,122 56,122
DEVELOPMENT.
74 0604017A ROBOTICS DEVELOPMENT.............. 20,290 20,290
75 0604019A EXPANDED MISSION AREA MISSILE 235,593 235,593
(EMAM).
77 0604035A LOW EARTH ORBIT (LEO) SATELLITE 319 319
CAPABILITY.
78 0604036A MULTI-DOMAIN SENSING SYSTEM (MDSS) 99,471 99,471
ADV DEV.
79 0604037A TACTICAL INTEL TARGETING ACCESS 4,123 4,123
NODE (TITAN) ADV DEV.
80 0604100A ANALYSIS OF ALTERNATIVES.......... 10,077 10,077
84 0604114A LOWER TIER AIR MISSILE DEFENSE 162,074 162,074
(LTAMD) SENSOR.
85 0604115A TECHNOLOGY MATURATION INITIATIVES. 314,671 414,671
.................................. SRM second sourcing and [100,000]
qualification.
86 0604117A MANEUVER--SHORT RANGE AIR DEFENSE 460,980 460,980
(M-SHORAD).
87 0604120A ASSURED POSITIONING, NAVIGATION 18,993 18,993
AND TIMING (PNT).
88 0604121A SYNTHETIC TRAINING ENVIRONMENT 219,137 219,137
REFINEMENT & PROTOTYPING.
89 0604129A ADVANCED POWER APPLICATIONS....... 48,000 48,000
90 0604134A COUNTER IMPROVISED-THREAT 0
DEMONSTRATION, PROTOTYPE
DEVELOPMENT, AND TESTING.
91 0604135A STRATEGIC MID-RANGE FIRES......... 211,848 211,848
92 0604182A HYPERSONICS....................... 82,939 82,939
96 0604531A COUNTER--SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 0
SYSTEMS ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.
98 0604541A UNIFIED NETWORK TRANSPORT......... 0
99 0305251A CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS FORCES AND 22,889 22,889
FORCE SUPPORT.
9999 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 261,466 261,466
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 2,780,977 2,885,977
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
..................................
.................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
100 0604201A AIRCRAFT AVIONICS................. 30,658 30,658
101 0604270A ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT.... 2,807 7,807
.................................. Electronic Warfare Development [5,000]
increase.
102 0604601A INFANTRY SUPPORT WEAPONS.......... 55,296 55,296
103 0604604A MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES.......... 23,763 23,763
104 0604611A JAVELIN........................... 10,217 10,217
105 0604622A FAMILY OF HEAVY TACTICAL VEHICLES. 43,003 53,003
.................................. Data Integration for Ground [10,000]
Systems.
108 0604642A LIGHT TACTICAL WHEELED VEHICLES... 6,142 6,142
110 0604710A NIGHT VISION SYSTEMS--ENG DEV..... 418,427 418,427
111 0604713A COMBAT FEEDING, CLOTHING, AND 6,701 6,701
EQUIPMENT.
112 0604715A NON-SYSTEM TRAINING DEVICES--ENG 29,685 29,685
DEV.
113 0604741A AIR DEFENSE COMMAND, CONTROL AND 14,276 14,276
INTELLIGENCE--ENG DEV.
114 0604742A CONSTRUCTIVE SIMULATION SYSTEMS 5,618 5,618
DEVELOPMENT.
115 0604746A AUTOMATIC TEST EQUIPMENT 9,625 9,625
DEVELOPMENT.
116 0604760A DISTRIBUTIVE INTERACTIVE 7,883 7,883
SIMULATIONS (DIS)--ENG DEV.
117 0604798A BRIGADE ANALYSIS, INTEGRATION AND 26,602 26,602
EVALUATION.
118 0604802A WEAPONS AND MUNITIONS--ENG DEV.... 124,881 124,881
119 0604804A LOGISTICS AND ENGINEER EQUIPMENT-- 65,238 65,238
ENG DEV.
120 0604805A COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS 5,541 5,541
SYSTEMS--ENG DEV.
121 0604807A MEDICAL MATERIEL/MEDICAL 9,744 9,744
BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE EQUIPMENT--ENG
DEV.
122 0604808A LANDMINE WARFARE/BARRIER--ENG DEV. 17,586 17,586
123 0604818A ARMY TACTICAL COMMAND & CONTROL 42,584 42,584
HARDWARE & SOFTWARE.
124 0604820A RADAR DEVELOPMENT................. 58,260 58,260
126 0604827A SOLDIER SYSTEMS--WARRIOR DEM/VAL.. 5,663 5,663
127 0604852A SUITE OF SURVIVABILITY ENHANCEMENT 78,331 78,331
SYSTEMS--EMD.
128 0604854A ARTILLERY SYSTEMS--EMD............ 709,192 709,192
129 0605013A INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT 121,525 121,525
130 0605018A INTEGRATED PERSONNEL AND PAY 102,694 102,694
SYSTEM-ARMY (IPPS-A).
131 0605030A JOINT TACTICAL NETWORK CENTER 21,561 21,561
(JTNC).
132 0605031A JOINT TACTICAL NETWORK (JTN)...... 50,390 50,390
133 0605035A COMMON INFRARED COUNTERMEASURES 11,573 11,573
(CIRCM).
134 0605036A COMBATING WEAPONS OF MASS 5,605 5,605
DESTRUCTION (CWMD).
135 0605037A EVIDENCE COLLECTION AND DETAINEE 5,513 5,513
PROCESSING.
136 0605038A NUCLEAR BIOLOGICAL CHEMICAL 13,864 13,864
RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLE (NBCRV)
SENSOR SUITE.
137 0605041A DEFENSIVE CYBER TOOL DEVELOPMENT.. 3,519 3,519
138 0605042A TACTICAL NETWORK RADIO SYSTEMS 3,804 3,804
(LOW-TIER).
139 0605047A CONTRACT WRITING SYSTEM........... 4,777 4,777
140 0605049A MISSILE WARNING SYSTEM 0
MODERNIZATION (MWSM).
141 0605051A AIRCRAFT SURVIVABILITY DEVELOPMENT 106,621 106,621
142 0605052A INDIRECT FIRE PROTECTION 175,352 175,352
CAPABILITY INC 2--BLOCK 1.
143 0605053A GROUND ROBOTICS................... 192,185 192,185
144 0605054A EMERGING TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES... 147,881 147,881
145 0605058A TERMINAL HIGH ALTITUDE AREA 1,053,983 1,053,983
DEFENSE (THAAD) RDTE.
146 0605144A NEXT GENERATION LOAD DEVICE-- 2,380 2,380
MEDIUM.
147 0605148A TACTICAL INTEL TARGETING ACCESS 35,769 117,279
NODE (TITAN) EMD.
.................................. Realignment from procurement...... [81,510]
151 0605224A MULTI-DOMAIN INTELLIGENCE......... 49,594 49,594
152 0605231A PRECISION STRIKE MISSILE (PRSM)... 288,304 288,304
153 0605232A HYPERSONICS EMD................... 446,616 451,616
.................................. Low Cost Hypersonic Test Bed...... [5,000]
154 0605233A ACCESSIONS INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT 33,770 33,770
(AIE).
155 0605235A STRATEGIC MID-RANGE CAPABILITY.... 82,550 82,550
156 0605236A INTEGRATED TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS 0
157 0605241A FUTURE LONG RANGE ASSAULT AIRCRAFT 2,140,569 2,267,786
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. Realignment from procurement for [127,217]
operational test aircraft.
159 0605244A JOINT REDUCED RANGE ROCKET (JR3).. 16,014 31,014
.................................. Programmatic increase to support [15,000]
HIMARS platforms.
161 0605275A ELECTRONIC WARFARE SYSTEMS 99,691 99,691
DEVELOPMENT.
162 0605330A C2 TRANSPORT...................... 45,370 45,370
163 0605331A C2 APPLICATIONS................... 488,401 488,401
164 0605332A C2 DATA........................... 306,019 306,019
165 0605333A C2 INFRASTRUCTURE................. 64,849 64,849
166 0605345A UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS LAUNCHED 816,433 816,433
EFFECTS SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
167 0605347A COUNTER UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS 359,182 359,182
(UAS) DEVELOPMENT.
169 0605457A ARMY INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE 126,623 126,623
DEFENSE (AIAMD).
170 0605531A COUNTER--SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 695 695
SYSTEMS SYS DEV & DEMONSTRATION.
172 0605625A MANNED GROUND VEHICLE............. 290,069 310,069
.................................. Unmanned Ground Vehicles [20,000]
Development.
173 0605766A NATIONAL CAPABILITIES INTEGRATION 17,211 17,211
(MIP).
174 0605812A JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLE 2,749 2,749
(JLTV) ENGINEERING AND
MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT PHASE
(EMD).
175 0605830A AVIATION GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. 951 951
176 0303032A TROJAN--RH12...................... 3,946 3,946
178 0304270A ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT.... 125,301 125,301
9999 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 89,121 89,121
.................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND 9,760,747 10,024,474
DEMONSTRATION.
..................................
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
179 0604256A THREAT SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENT...... 60,233 60,233
180 0604258A TARGET SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT........ 16,488 16,488
181 0604759A MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT.............. 106,140 126,140
.................................. Ground Based Radar - Kwajalein [20,000]
radome and digital modernization.
182 0605103A RAND ARROYO CENTER................ 10,737 10,737
183 0605301A ARMY KWAJALEIN ATOLL.............. 7,051 147,051
.................................. Deferred maintenance backlog [140,000]
reduction.
184 0605326A CONCEPTS EXPERIMENTATION PROGRAM.. 55,596 55,596
186 0605601A ARMY TEST RANGES AND FACILITIES... 469,723 469,723
187 0605602A ARMY TECHNICAL TEST 62,303 62,303
INSTRUMENTATION AND TARGETS.
188 0605604A SURVIVABILITY/LETHALITY ANALYSIS.. 31,283 31,283
189 0605606A AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION............ 1,983 1,983
190 0605706A MATERIEL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS......... 19,013 19,013
191 0605709A EXPLOITATION OF FOREIGN ITEMS..... 10,481 10,481
192 0605712A SUPPORT OF OPERATIONAL TESTING.... 60,733 60,733
193 0605716A ARMY EVALUATION CENTER............ 65,565 65,565
194 0605718A ARMY MODELING & SIM X-CMD 15,608 15,608
COLLABORATION & INTEG.
195 0605801A PROGRAMWIDE ACTIVITIES............ 52,978 52,978
196 0605803A TECHNICAL INFORMATION ACTIVITIES.. 27,004 27,004
197 0605805A MUNITIONS STANDARDIZATION, 44,851 44,851
EFFECTIVENESS AND SAFETY.
198 0605857A ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TECHNOLOGY 3,256 3,256
MGMT SUPPORT.
199 0605898A ARMY DIRECT REPORT HEADQUARTERS-- 54,276 54,276
R&D - MHA.
200 0606002A RONALD REAGAN BALLISTIC MISSILE 118,585 208,585
DEFENSE TEST SITE.
.................................. Deferred maintenance backlog [90,000]
reduction.
201 0606003A COUNTERINTEL AND HUMAN INTEL 5,802 5,802
MODERNIZATION.
202 0606118A AIAMD SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT & 653,653 653,653
INTEGRATION.
203 0606942A ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATIONS CYBER 6,468 6,468
VULNERABILITIES.
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT....... 1,959,810 2,209,810
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
205 0603778A MLRS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.. 17,780 37,780
.................................. GLSDB integration on HIMARS....... [20,000]
206 0605024A ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.... 6,613 6,613
207 0607101A COMBATING WEAPONS OF MASS 488 488
DESTRUCTION (CWMD) PRODUCT
IMPROVEMENT.
208 0607131A WEAPONS AND MUNITIONS PRODUCT 21,553 31,553
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS.
.................................. Weapons and Munitions Product [10,000]
Improvement Programs.
209 0607136A BLACKHAWK PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT 35,147 35,147
PROGRAM.
210 0607137A CHINOOK PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT 7,277 7,277
PROGRAM.
211 0607139A IMPROVED TURBINE ENGINE PROGRAM... 0
213 0607145A APACHE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT......... 30,759 60,759
.................................. Apache Modernization.............. [30,000]
214 0607148A AN/TPQ-53 COUNTERFIRE TARGET 90,981 90,981
ACQUISITION RADAR SYSTEM.
215 0607150A INTEL CYBER DEVELOPMENT........... 13,694 13,694
216 0607212A TENCAP ENHANCEMENTS............... 20,982 20,982
219 0607665A FAMILY OF BIOMETRICS.............. 1,640 1,640
220 0607865A PATRIOT PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT....... 219,046 219,046
221 0203728A JOINT AUTOMATED DEEP OPERATION 11,255 11,255
COORDINATION SYSTEM (JADOCS).
222 0203735A COMBAT VEHICLE IMPROVEMENT 492,364 492,364
PROGRAMS.
223 0203743A 155MM SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER 0
IMPROVEMENTS.
224 0203752A AIRCRAFT ENGINE COMPONENT 239 239
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
225 0203758A DIGITIZATION...................... 1,615 1,615
226 0203801A MISSILE/AIR DEFENSE PRODUCT 2,054 2,054
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
229 0205778A GUIDED MULTIPLE-LAUNCH ROCKET 73,639 73,639
SYSTEM (GMLRS).
232 0303140A INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 15,932 15,932
PROGRAM.
234 0303142A SATCOM GROUND ENVIRONMENT (SPACE). 4,870 4,870
237 0305179A INTEGRATED BROADCAST SERVICE (IBS) 6,870 6,870
238 0305219A MQ-1 GRAY EAGLE UAV............... 2,590 2,590
239 0708045A END ITEM INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS 68,097 93,097
ACTIVITIES.
.................................. Letterkenney Directed Energy [25,000]
Research.
9999 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 47,342 47,342
.................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 1,192,827 1,277,827
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
PILOT PROGRAMS
240 0608041A DEFENSIVE CYBER--SOFTWARE 94,095 94,095
PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL 94,095 94,095
TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST 18,708,826 19,704,053
& EVAL, ARMY.
..................................
.................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST &
EVAL, NAVY
.................................. BASIC RESEARCH
1 0601103N UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES... 0 75,000
.................................. Increase for basic research [75,000]
activities.
2 0601153N DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES......... 525,399 540,499
.................................. Precision interferometer at Lowell [10,100]
Observatory.
.................................. Quantum algorithms for chemistry [5,000]
and computational fluid dynamics.
.................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........... 525,399 615,499
..................................
.................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
3 0602114N POWER PROJECTION APPLIED RESEARCH. 38,838 38,838
4 0602123N FORCE PROTECTION APPLIED RESEARCH. 137,779 137,779
5 0602131M MARINE CORPS LANDING FORCE 57,567 57,567
TECHNOLOGY.
6 0602235N COMMON PICTURE APPLIED RESEARCH... 40,433 40,433
7 0602236N WARFIGHTER SUSTAINMENT APPLIED 60,350 65,350
RESEARCH.
.................................. Slip Resistance Testing for [5,000]
corrosion resistant marine
decking testing.
8 0602271N ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEMS APPLIED 74,603 74,603
RESEARCH.
9 0602435N OCEAN WARFIGHTING ENVIRONMENT 64,693 94,693
APPLIED RESEARCH.
.................................. Autonomous Sense-Making of the [12,000]
Undersea Battlespace.
.................................. Ocean Warfighting Environment [3,000]
Applied Research.
.................................. Resilient Autonomous Sensing in [15,000]
the Arctic (VIPER).
10 0602651M JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS APPLIED 4,105 4,105
RESEARCH.
11 0602747N UNDERSEA WARFARE APPLIED RESEARCH. 52,515 52,515
12 0602750N FUTURE NAVAL CAPABILITIES APPLIED 305,357 305,357
RESEARCH.
13 0602782N MINE AND EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE 24,634 24,634
APPLIED RESEARCH.
15 0602861N SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT-- 74,378 74,378
ONR FIELD ACITIVITIES.
.................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH......... 935,252 970,252
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
16 0603123N FORCE PROTECTION ADVANCED 50,869 57,869
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. Secure power data analytics and AI [7,000]
17 0603271N ELECTROMAGNETIC SYSTEMS ADVANCED 8,635 8,635
TECHNOLOGY.
18 0603273N SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOR NUCLEAR 114,767 114,767
RE-ENTRY SYSTEMS.
19 0603640M USMC ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 287,897 327,897
DEMONSTRATION (ATD).
.................................. Bullseye Missile Integration and [40,000]
Demonstration.
20 0603651M JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS 8,727 8,727
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
21 0603673N FUTURE NAVAL CAPABILITIES ADVANCED 445,977 445,977
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
22 0603680N MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.. 79,132 79,132
23 0603729N WARFIGHTER PROTECTION ADVANCED 0
TECHNOLOGY.
24 0603758N NAVY WARFIGHTING EXPERIMENTS AND 66,395 73,895
DEMONSTRATIONS.
.................................. Remote and Resilient Edge [7,500]
Computing.
25 0603782N MINE AND EXPEDITIONARY WARFARE 0
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 1,062,399 1,116,899
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
PROTOTYPES
27 0603128N UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM............ 35,706 35,706
29 0603207N AIR/OCEAN TACTICAL APPLICATIONS... 76,141 95,141
.................................. Dual-Modality Large Displacement [19,000]
UUV.
30 0603216N AVIATION SURVIVABILITY............ 20,010 20,010
31 0603239N NAVAL CONSTRUCTION FORCES......... 7,726 7,726
32 0603254N ASW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT........... 20,070 20,070
33 0603261N TACTICAL AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE.. 3,239 3,239
34 0603382N ADVANCED COMBAT SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY 32,263 32,263
35 0603502N SURFACE AND SHALLOW WATER MINE 32,451 32,451
COUNTERMEASURES.
36 0603506N SURFACE SHIP TORPEDO DEFENSE...... 9,920 9,920
37 0603512N CARRIER SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT....... 8,806 8,806
38 0603525N PILOT FISH........................ 1,339,052 1,339,052
39 0603536N RETRACT JUNIPER................... 275,300 275,300
40 0603542N RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL.............. 704 704
42 0603561N UNDERSEA WARFARE SYSTEM 132,885 147,885
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. 21st Century Polymers for [15,000]
Submarines.
44 0603563N SHIP CONCEPT ADVANCED DESIGN...... 353,893 176,893
.................................. ARSV unjustified request.......... [-177,000]
45 0603564N SHIP PRELIMINARY DESIGN & 666,640 666,640
FEASIBILITY STUDIES.
46 0603570N ADVANCED NUCLEAR POWER SYSTEMS.... 392,426 392,426
47 0603573N ADVANCED SURFACE MACHINERY SYSTEMS 269,961 269,961
48 0603576N CHALK EAGLE....................... 149,351 149,351
49 0603581N LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP (LCS)........ 12,576 35,152
.................................. FREEDOM-Class LCS Supply Chain [22,576]
Risk Analysis and Radar
Remediation Demonstration.
50 0603582N COMBAT SYSTEM INTEGRATION......... 18,819 18,819
51 0603595N OHIO REPLACEMENT.................. 331,577 331,577
52 0603596N LCS MISSION MODULES............... 46,239 46,239
53 0603597N AUTOMATED TEST AND RE-TEST (ATRT). 18,070 18,070
54 0603598N ATRT ENTERPRISE RAPID CAPABILITY.. 87,585 87,585
55 0603599N FRIGATE DEVELOPMENT............... 212,041 212,041
56 0603609N CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS............ 10,216 10,216
57 0603635M MARINE CORPS GROUND COMBAT/SUPPORT 521,995 521,995
SYSTEM.
58 0603654N JOINT SERVICE EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE 43,568 43,568
DEVELOPMENT.
59 0603713N OCEAN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 15,903 15,903
DEVELOPMENT.
60 0603721N ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.......... 19,347 19,347
61 0603724N NAVY ENERGY PROGRAM............... 59,591 90,391
.................................. Battery develop safety--accelerate [8,300]
MBSE, field DIU standard
batteries, sUAS safety certs.
.................................. High value target protection [17,500]
program.
.................................. Power and energy supply chain..... [5,000]
62 0603725N FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT............ 13,738 13,738
63 0603734N CHALK CORAL....................... 995,658 995,658
64 0603739N NAVY LOGISTIC PRODUCTIVITY........ 929 929
65 0603746N RETRACT MAPLE..................... 655,551 655,551
66 0603748N LINK PLUMERIA..................... 498,853 498,853
67 0603751N RETRACT ELM....................... 87,999 87,999
68 0603764M LINK EVERGREEN.................... 593,835 593,835
69 0603790N NATO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT..... 5,513 5,513
70 0603795N LAND ATTACK TECHNOLOGY............ 985 985
71 0603851M JOINT NON-LETHAL WEAPONS TESTING.. 14,152 14,152
72 0603860N JOINT PRECISION APPROACH AND 73,813 73,813
LANDING SYSTEMS--DEM/VAL.
73 0603889N COUNTERDRUG RDT&E PROJECTS........ 6,500 6,500
74 0603925N DIRECTED ENERGY AND ELECTRIC 94,825 103,825
WEAPON SYSTEMS.
.................................. Ship-board high powered microwave [9,000]
counter-UAS development.
76 0604027N DIGITAL WARFARE OFFICE............ 182,205 182,205
77 0604028N SMALL AND MEDIUM UNMANNED UNDERSEA 24,598 124,598
VEHICLES.
.................................. Increase low cost undersea [100,000]
effector.
78 0604029N UNMANNED UNDERSEA VEHICLE CORE 62,460 87,460
TECHNOLOGIES.
.................................. Liberty Cage--Refuel stations for [5,000]
UUVs (N97).
.................................. Ocean Explorer (OEX) commercial [20,000]
battery for XXL UUV (N97).
80 0604031N LARGE UNMANNED UNDERSEA VEHICLES.. 0 120,000
.................................. Increase Liberator and RAPTOR..... [120,000]
81 0604112N GERALD R. FORD CLASS NUCLEAR 111,241 111,241
AIRCRAFT CARRIER (CVN 78--80).
82 0604127N SURFACE MINE COUNTERMEASURES...... 17,762 17,762
83 0604272N TACTICAL AIR DIRECTIONAL INFRARED 14,974 14,974
COUNTERMEASURES (TADIRCM).
84 0604286N NAVY ADVANCED MANUFACTURING....... 10,016 15,016
.................................. Advanced Naval Casting for [5,000]
Hardware and Operational Repairs
(ANCHOR).
85 0604289M NEXT GENERATION LOGISTICS......... 24 24
86 0604292N FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT (MARITIME 5,314 5,314
STRIKE).
87 0604295M MARINE AVIATION DEMONSTRATION/ 47,152 107,152
VALIDATION.
.................................. USMC unmanned vertical take off/ [60,000]
landing aerial vehicle.
88 0604320M RAPID TECHNOLOGY CAPABILITY 125,999 125,999
PROTOTYPE.
89 0604454N LX (R)............................ 18,574 18,574
90 0604536N ADVANCED UNDERSEA PROTOTYPING..... 164,512 214,512
.................................. Advanced sea mines project scylla. [50,000]
92 0604636N COUNTER UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS 20,833 20,833
(C-UAS).
93 0604659N PRECISION STRIKE WEAPONS 206,873 206,873
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
94 0604707N SPACE AND ELECTRONIC WARFARE (SEW) 8,657 8,657
ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING SUPPORT.
95 0604786N OFFENSIVE ANTI-SURFACE WARFARE 104,527 104,527
WEAPON DEVELOPMENT.
97 0605513N UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLE ENABLING 255,135 632,135
CAPABILITIES.
.................................. Containerized payloads for MUSV... [325,000]
.................................. Increase USV enabling capabilities [52,000]
98 0605514M GROUND BASED ANTI-SHIP MISSILE.... 16,307 16,307
100 0605518N CONVENTIONAL PROMPT STRIKE (CPS).. 1,341,416 800,000
.................................. CPS unjustified increase.......... [-541,416]
101 0105519N NUCLEAR-ARMED SEA-LAUNCHED CRUISE 0 250,000
MISSILE (SLCM-N) SUPPORT.
.................................. Restoration of statutorily- [250,000]
directed funding.
102 0207147M COLLABORATIVE COMBAT AIRCRAFT..... 213,934 213,934
103 0303260N DEFENSE MILITARY DECEPTION 0
INITIATIVE.
104 0303354N ASW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT--MIP...... 3,206 3,206
105 0304240M ADVANCED TACTICAL UNMANNED 1,979 1,979
AIRCRAFT SYSTEM.
106 0304270N ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT-- 0
MIP.
107 0304797N UNDERSEA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE / 13,563 13,563
MACHINE LEARNING (AI/ML).
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 11,237,683 11,602,643
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
..................................
.................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
108 0603208N TRAINING SYSTEM AIRCRAFT.......... 80,617 80,617
109 0604038N MARITIME TARGETING CELL........... 216,514 216,514
110 0604212N OTHER HELO DEVELOPMENT............ 976 976
112 0604215N STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT............. 4,399 4,399
113 0604216N MULTI-MISSION HELICOPTER UPGRADE 88,855 88,855
DEVELOPMENT.
114 0604230N WARFARE SUPPORT SYSTEM............ 73,080 73,080
115 0604231N COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEMS....... 73,534 73,534
116 0604234N ADVANCED HAWKEYE.................. 390,260 390,260
117 0604245M H-1 UPGRADES...................... 66,446 66,446
118 0604261N ACOUSTIC SEARCH SENSORS........... 48,875 48,875
119 0604262N V-22.............................. 252,335 252,335
120 0604264N AIR CREW SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT...... 21,582 21,582
121 0604269N EA-18............................. 131,683 131,683
122 0604270N ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT.... 168,985 168,985
123 0604273M EXECUTIVE HELO DEVELOPMENT........ 69,438 69,438
124 0604274N NEXT GENERATION JAMMER (NGJ)...... 50,332 50,332
125 0604280N JOINT TACTICAL RADIO SYSTEM--NAVY 409,318 409,318
(JTRS-NAVY).
126 0604282N NEXT GENERATION JAMMER (NGJ) 497,011 497,011
INCREMENT II.
127 0604307N SURFACE COMBATANT COMBAT SYSTEM 425,060 425,060
ENGINEERING.
128 0604329N SMALL DIAMETER BOMB (SDB)......... 64,428 64,428
129 0604366N STANDARD MISSILE IMPROVEMENTS..... 539,279 539,279
130 0604373N AIRBORNE MCM...................... 8,567 8,567
131 0604378N NAVAL INTEGRATED FIRE CONTROL-- 42,177 42,177
COUNTER AIR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING.
132 0604501N ADVANCED ABOVE WATER SENSORS...... 67,900 67,900
133 0604503N SUBMARINE SWFTS MODERNIZATION..... 195,361 195,361
134 0604504N AIR CONTROL....................... 41,610 41,610
135 0604512N SHIPBOARD AVIATION SYSTEMS........ 30,970 30,970
136 0604516N SHIP SURVIVABILITY................ 7,861 7,861
138 0604522N AIR AND MISSILE DEFENSE RADAR 96,642 96,642
(AMDR) SYSTEM.
139 0604530N ADVANCED ARRESTING GEAR (AAG)..... 60,518 60,518
140 0604558N NEW DESIGN SSN.................... 237,103 237,103
142 0604567N SHIP CONTRACT DESIGN/ LIVE FIRE 19,429 19,429
T&E.
143 0604574N NAVY TACTICAL COMPUTER RESOURCES.. 3,415 3,415
144 0604601N MINE DEVELOPMENT.................. 158,666 158,666
145 0604610N LIGHTWEIGHT TORPEDO DEVELOPMENT... 102,159 102,159
146 0604654N JOINT SERVICE EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE 8,509 8,509
DEVELOPMENT.
147 0604657M USMC GROUND COMBAT/SUPPORTING ARMS 69,478 69,478
SYSTEMS--ENG DEV.
148 0604703N PERSONNEL, TRAINING, SIMULATION, 8,316 8,316
AND HUMAN FACTORS.
149 0604727N JOINT STANDOFF WEAPON SYSTEMS..... 1,447 1,447
150 0604755N SHIP SELF DEFENSE (DETECT & 156,167 156,167
CONTROL).
151 0604756N SHIP SELF DEFENSE (ENGAGE: HARD 296,261 296,261
KILL).
152 0604757N SHIP SELF DEFENSE (ENGAGE: SOFT 196,761 196,761
KILL/EW).
153 0604761N INTELLIGENCE ENGINEERING.......... 6,426 6,426
154 0604771N MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT............... 6,900 6,900
155 0604777N NAVIGATION/ID SYSTEM.............. 3,388 3,388
156 0604850N SSN(X)............................ 315,914 315,914
157 0605013M INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT 14,380 14,380
158 0605013N INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT 149,089 149,089
159 0605024N ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT.... 3,459 3,459
160 0605180N TACAMO MODERNIZATION.............. 1,662,723 1,662,723
161 0605212M CH-53K RDTE....................... 139,273 139,273
162 0605215N MISSION PLANNING.................. 82,618 82,618
163 0605217N COMMON AVIONICS................... 133,855 133,855
164 0605220N SHIP TO SHORE CONNECTOR (SSC)..... 4,519 4,519
165 0605285N NEXT GENERATION FIGHTER........... 68,498 68,498
166 0605414N UNMANNED CARRIER AVIATION (UCA)... 0
167 0605450M JOINT AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILE (JAGM) 189,866 189,866
168 0605500N MULTI-MISSION MARITIME AIRCRAFT 87,173 87,173
(MMA).
169 0605504N MULTI-MISSION MARITIME (MMA) 52,951 52,951
INCREMENT III.
170 0605516N LONG RANGE FIRES.................. 186,735 186,735
171 0605611M MARINE CORPS ASSAULT VEHICLES 12,461 12,461
SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT &
DEMONSTRATION.
172 0605813M JOINT LIGHT TACTICAL VEHICLE 2,413 2,413
(JLTV) SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT &
DEMONSTRATION.
173 0204202N DESTROYERS GUIDED MISSILE (DDG- 50,166 50,166
1000).
174 0301377N COUNTERING ADVANCED CONVENTIONAL 15,563 15,563
WEAPONS (CACW).
175 0302315N NON-KINETIC COUNTERMEASURE SUPPORT 23,146 23,146
181 0304785N ISR & INFO OPERATIONS............. 274,478 274,478
183 0306250M CYBER OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY 8,962 8,962
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND 8,977,280 8,977,280
DEMONSTRATION.
..................................
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
184 0604256N THREAT SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENT...... 16,453 16,453
185 0604258N TARGET SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT........ 22,653 22,653
186 0604759N MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT.............. 112,458 112,458
187 0605152N STUDIES AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT--NAVY 4,336 4,336
188 0605154N CENTER FOR NAVAL ANALYSES......... 28,310 28,310
191 0605853N MANAGEMENT, TECHNICAL & 124,898 124,898
INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT.
192 0605856N STRATEGIC TECHNICAL SUPPORT....... 4,260 4,260
193 0605863N RDT&E SHIP AND AIRCRAFT SUPPORT... 170,699 170,699
194 0605864N TEST AND EVALUATION SUPPORT....... 470,492 470,492
195 0605865N OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION 31,902 31,902
CAPABILITY.
196 0605866N NAVY SPACE AND ELECTRONIC WARFARE 21,498 21,498
(SEW) SUPPORT.
197 0605867N SEW SURVEILLANCE/RECONNAISSANCE 25,144 25,144
SUPPORT.
198 0605873M MARINE CORPS PROGRAM WIDE SUPPORT. 70,013 70,013
199 0605898N MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D................ 33,533 33,533
200 0606295M MARINE AVIATION DEVELOPMENTAL 19,165 19,165
MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT.
201 0606355N WARFARE INNOVATION MANAGEMENT..... 35,931 35,931
202 0606942N ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATIONS CYBER 11,282 11,282
VULNERABILITIES.
203 0305327N INSIDER THREAT.................... 2,214 2,214
204 0902498N MANAGEMENT HEADQUARTERS 2,054 2,054
(DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES).
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT....... 1,207,295 1,207,295
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
208 0604840M F-35 C2D2......................... 469,779 469,779
209 0604840N F-35 C2D2......................... 428,545 428,545
210 0605520M MARINE CORPS AIR DEFENSE WEAPONS 133,041 133,041
SYSTEMS.
211 0607658N COOPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT CAPABILITY 120,782 120,782
(CEC).
212 0101221N STRATEGIC SUB & WEAPONS SYSTEM 1,051,736 1,051,736
SUPPORT.
213 0101224N SSBN SECURITY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.. 65,856 65,856
214 0101226N SUBMARINE ACOUSTIC WARFARE 114,279 114,279
DEVELOPMENT.
215 0101402N NAVY STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS..... 88,572 88,572
216 0204136N F/A-18 SQUADRONS.................. 271,429 271,429
218 0204229N TOMAHAWK AND TOMAHAWK MISSION 76,653 76,653
PLANNING CENTER (TMPC).
219 0204311N INTEGRATED SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM.... 71,901 71,901
220 0204313N SHIP-TOWED ARRAY SURVEILLANCE 954 954
SYSTEMS.
221 0204413N AMPHIBIOUS TACTICAL SUPPORT UNITS 1,526 1,526
(DISPLACEMENT CRAFT).
222 0204460M GROUND/AIR TASK ORIENTED RADAR (G/ 66,255 66,255
ATOR).
223 0204571N CONSOLIDATED TRAINING SYSTEMS 115,839 115,839
DEVELOPMENT.
224 0204575N ELECTRONIC WARFARE (EW) READINESS 198,560 198,560
SUPPORT.
225 0205601N ANTI-RADIATION MISSILE IMPROVEMENT 80,491 80,491
227 0205632N MK-48 ADCAP....................... 123,011 123,011
228 0205633N AVIATION IMPROVEMENTS............. 108,505 108,505
229 0205675N OPERATIONAL NUCLEAR POWER SYSTEMS. 252,893 252,893
230 0206313M MARINE CORPS COMMUNICATIONS 268,983 273,683
SYSTEMS.
.................................. Dismounted microturbine power [4,700]
generation (USMC E2O) supports
EABO.
231 0206335M COMMON AVIATION COMMAND AND 0
CONTROL SYSTEM (CAC2S).
232 0206623M MARINE CORPS GROUND COMBAT/ 79,031 79,031
SUPPORTING ARMS SYSTEMS.
233 0206624M MARINE CORPS COMBAT SERVICES 19,915 19,915
SUPPORT.
234 0206625M USMC INTELLIGENCE/ELECTRONIC 149,055 149,055
WARFARE SYSTEMS.
235 0207161N TACTICAL AIM MISSILES............. 122,518 122,518
236 0207163N ADVANCED MEDIUM RANGE AIR-TO-AIR 24,675 24,675
MISSILE (AMRAAM).
237 0207255N MQ-25 STINGRAY.................... 513,308 513,308
238 0208043N PLANNING AND DECISION AID SYSTEM 3,491 3,491
(PDAS).
242 0303138N AFLOAT NETWORKS................... 68,369 68,369
243 0303140N INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 79,128 79,128
PROGRAM.
244 0305192N MILITARY INTELLIGENCE PROGRAM 5,187 5,187
(MIP) ACTIVITIES.
245 0305205N UAS INTEGRATION AND 0
INTEROPERABILITY.
246 0305208M DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE 0
SYSTEMS.
247 0305220N MQ-4C TRITON...................... 10,515 10,515
248 0305232M RQ-11 UAV......................... 19,842 19,842
249 0305241N MULTI-INTELLIGENCE SENSOR 49,898 49,898
DEVELOPMENT.
250 0305242M UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS (UAS) 20,750 20,750
PAYLOADS (MIP).
251 0305421N MQ-4C TRITON MODERNIZATION........ 344,890 344,890
252 0307577N INTELLIGENCE MISSION DATA (IMD)... 787 787
253 0308601N MODELING AND SIMULATION SUPPORT... 16,401 16,401
254 0702207N DEPOT MAINTENANCE (NON-IF)........ 8,097 8,097
255 0708730N MARITIME TECHNOLOGY (MARITECH).... 1,710 1,710
9999 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 2,755,838 2,755,838
.................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 8,402,995 8,407,695
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
PILOT PROGRAMS
256 0608013N RISK MANAGEMENT INFORMATION-- 13,017 13,017
SOFTWARE PILOT PROGRAM.
257 0608231N MARITIME TACTICAL COMMAND AND 25,299 25,299
CONTROL (MTC2)--SOFTWARE PILOT
PROGRAM.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL 38,316 38,316
TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST 32,386,619 32,935,879
& EVAL, NAVY.
..................................
.................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST &
EVAL, AF
.................................. BASIC RESEARCH
1 0601102F DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES......... 296,535 321,535
.................................. Increase for basic research [25,000]
activities.
2 0601103F UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES... 91,394 121,394
.................................. Increase for basic research [30,000]
activities.
.................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........... 387,929 442,929
..................................
.................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
3 0602020F FUTURE AF CAPABILITIES APPLIED 44,029 44,029
RESEARCH.
4 0602022F UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED RESEARCH 0
CENTER (UARC)--TACTICAL AUTONOMY.
5 0602102F MATERIALS......................... 139,872 149,872
.................................. High Energy Synchrotron X-Ray [10,000]
Research.
7 0602202F HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS APPLIED 103,170 105,170
RESEARCH.
.................................. Ceramic Oxygen Generation System [2,000]
for Aircrew Life Support.
8 0602203F AEROSPACE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES.... 397,809 417,809
.................................. Extreme Environment Power-to-AI [10,000]
Systems for Air and Space
Operations.
.................................. Scaling Autonomous Cruise Missile [10,000]
Defense.
9 0602204F AEROSPACE SENSORS................. 164,962 164,962
11 0602298F SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT-- 10,285 10,285
MAJOR HEADQUARTERS ACTIVITIES.
12 0602336F NUCLEAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS TECH 27,031 27,031
EXPLORATION.
13 0602602F CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS............ 130,146 130,146
14 0602605F DIRECTED ENERGY TECHNOLOGY........ 91,798 91,798
15 0602788F DOMINANT INFORMATION SCIENCES AND 149,174 184,174
METHODS.
.................................. Future Flag Operational [10,000]
Experimentation Testbed.
.................................. Quantum Technology Innovation [15,000]
Center.
.................................. UAS Airspace Integration and Air [10,000]
Domain Awareness for Airspace
Safety, Management, and Counter-
UAS Operations.
.................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH......... 1,258,276 1,325,276
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
16 0603032F FUTURE AF INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY 282,004 282,004
DEMOS.
17 0603112F ADVANCED MATERIALS FOR WEAPON 32,808 42,808
SYSTEMS.
.................................. Metals Affordability Initiative... [10,000]
18 0603199F SUSTAINMENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 13,277 13,277
(S&T).
19 0603203F ADVANCED AEROSPACE SENSORS........ 72,149 75,149
.................................. Aerospace Thermoplastic Composites [3,000]
20 0603211F AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY DEV/DEMO..... 260,212 270,212
.................................. Collaborative Combat Aircraft [10,000]
Propulsion Technology Integration.
22 0603273F SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOR NUCLEAR 165,949 165,949
RE-ENTRY SYSTEMS.
23 0603456F HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS ADVANCED 20,338 20,338
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
24 0603601F CONVENTIONAL WEAPONS TECHNOLOGY... 131,397 131,397
25 0603605F ADVANCED WEAPONS TECHNOLOGY....... 13,744 13,744
26 0603680F MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.. 99,908 99,908
27 0603788F BATTLESPACE KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT 31,938 31,938
AND DEMONSTRATION.
28 0604776F DEPLOYMENT & DISTRIBUTION 29,109 29,109
ENTERPRISE R&D.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 1,152,833 1,175,833
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
PROTOTYPES
30 0603036F MODULAR ADVANCED MISSILE.......... 15,099 15,099
31 0603260F INTELLIGENCE ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT. 4,012 4,012
32 0603677F IN-TRANSIT VISIBILITY (ITV) 0
MODERNIZATION.
33 0603742F COMBAT IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGY.. 25,888 25,888
34 0603790F NATO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT..... 2,320 2,320
35 0603851F INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC 72,112 72,112
MISSILE--DEM/VAL.
36 0604001F NC3 ADVANCED CONCEPTS............. 14,394 14,394
37 0604003F ADVANCED BATTLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 1,040,945 1,040,945
(ABMS).
38 0604004F ADVANCED ENGINE DEVELOPMENT....... 0
39 0604005F NC3 COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT & 61,355 61,355
PROTOTYPING.
40 0604007F E-7............................... 0 1,500,000
.................................. Restore full funding for E-7...... [1,500,000]
41 0604009F AFWERX............................ 3,589 3,589
42 0604010F NEXT GENERATION ADAPTIVE 513,681 513,681
PROPULSION.
43 0604015F LONG RANGE STRIKE--BOMBER......... 2,862,677 2,862,677
46 0604033F HYPERSONICS PROTOTYPING........... 345,769 345,769
47 0604041F FAMILY OF AFFORDABLE MASS MISSILES 525,223 525,223
(FAMM).
48 0604060F NORAD & USNORTHCOM (N&NC) 39,257 39,257
EXPERIMENTATION.
49 0604183F HYPERSONICS PROTOTYPING-- 806,142 806,142
HYPERSONIC ATTACK CRUISE MISSILE
(HACM).
50 0604257F ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND SENSORS... 38,756 38,756
52 0604317F TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER............... 2,196 2,196
53 0604327F HARD AND DEEPLY BURIED TARGET 186,385 186,385
DEFEAT SYSTEM (HDBTDS) PROGRAM.
54 0604336F NUCLEAR DELIVERY SYSTEMS 91,550 91,550
PROTOTYPING.
55 0604343F ADVANCED TANKER SYSTEMS........... 13,036 13,036
56 0604414F CYBER RESILIENCY OF WEAPON SYSTEMS- 44,377 44,377
ACS.
57 0604609F REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS & CONCEPT 57,575 57,575
MATURATION.
58 0604668F JOINT TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT 57,802 57,802
SYSTEM (JTMS).
59 0604776F DEPLOYMENT & DISTRIBUTION 5,136 5,136
ENTERPRISE R&D.
60 0604858F TECH TRANSITION PROGRAM........... 166,061 166,061
61 0604860F OPERATIONAL ENERGY AND 61,000 122,000
INSTALLATION RESILIENCE.
.................................. Operational energy and [61,000]
installation resilience increase.
62 0605057F NEXT GENERATION AIR-REFUELING 0
SYSTEM.
64 0606004F NUCLEAR ENTERPRISE RESEARCH & 1,105 1,105
DEVELOPMENT.
65 0606005F DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OFFICE..... 183,398 183,398
67 0207147F COLLABORATIVE COMBAT AIRCRAFT..... 1,373,740 1,373,740
68 0207179F AUTONOMOUS COLLABORATIVE PLATFORMS 57,217 57,217
69 0207420F COMBAT IDENTIFICATION............. 1,692 1,692
71 0207455F THREE DIMENSIONAL LONG-RANGE RADAR 22,335 22,335
(3DELRR).
72 0207522F AIRBASE AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMS 85,305 85,305
(ABADS).
73 0207606F JOINT SIMULATION ENVIRONMENT (JSE) 302,801 302,801
74 0208030F WAR RESERVE MATERIEL--AMMUNITION.. 14,663 14,663
75 0302060F LOOKING GLASS NEXT................ 65,277 65,277
76 0303010F AF ISR DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE..... 24,455 24,455
77 0305236F COMMON DATA LINK EXECUTIVE AGENT 26,401 26,401
(CDL EA).
78 0305601F MISSION PARTNER ENVIRONMENTS...... 0
79 0305913F PERSISTENT SURVEILLANCE........... 29,325 29,325
80 0701200F ENTERPRISE SELECT CLASS II........ 949 949
81 0708051F RAPID SUSTAINMENT MODERNIZATION 27,475 27,475
(RSM).
82 0808736F SPECIAL VICTIM ACCOUNTABILITY AND 1,652 1,652
INVESTIGATION.
83 0808737F INTEGRATED PRIMARY PREVENTION..... 4,271 4,271
84 0901410F CONTRACTING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 25,815 25,815
SYSTEM.
85 1206415F U.S. SPACE COMMAND RESEARCH AND 34,719 34,719
DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 9,338,932 10,899,932
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
..................................
.................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
86 0604200F FUTURE ADVANCED WEAPON ANALYSIS & 35,142 35,142
PROGRAMS.
87 0604201F PNT RESILIENCY, MODS, AND 710,780 710,780
IMPROVEMENTS.
88 0604222F NUCLEAR WEAPONS SUPPORT........... 86,921 86,921
89 0604270F ELECTRONIC WARFARE DEVELOPMENT.... 260,233 260,233
90 0604281F TACTICAL DATA NETWORKS ENTERPRISE. 110,151 110,151
91 0604287F PHYSICAL SECURITY EQUIPMENT....... 8,743 8,743
92 0604288F SURVIVABLE AIRBORNE OPERATIONS 2,218,921 2,218,921
CENTER (SAOC).
93 0604602F ARMAMENT/ORDNANCE DEVELOPMENT..... 96,762 96,762
94 0604604F SUBMUNITIONS...................... 3,599 3,599
95 0604617F AGILE COMBAT SUPPORT.............. 19,348 19,348
96 0604706F LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS.............. 21,328 21,328
97 0604735F COMBAT TRAINING RANGES............ 132,783 142,783
.................................. Overland electronic warfare test [10,000]
and training range feasibility
study.
98 0604932F LONG RANGE STANDOFF WEAPON........ 565,679 565,679
99 0604933F ICBM FUZE MODERNIZATION........... 0
100 0605056F OPEN ARCHITECTURE MANAGEMENT...... 43,482 43,482
101 0605223F ADVANCED PILOT TRAINING........... 72,174 72,174
102 0605238F GROUND BASED STRATEGIC DETERRENT 4,521,370 4,521,370
EMD.
103 0605296F MICROELECTRONICS SECURE ENCLAVE... 224,664 74,664
.................................. Unjustified growth................ [-150,000]
104 0101125F NUCLEAR WEAPONS MODERNIZATION..... 23,066 23,066
105 0102417F OVER-THE-HORIZON BACKSCATTER RADAR 173,975 193,175
.................................. Realignment from Operation and [19,200]
Maintenance and Procurement.
106 0207039F COGNITIVE ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE. 50,496 50,496
107 0207110F F-47.............................. 5,037,904 5,037,904
108 0207279F ISOLATED PERSONNEL SURVIVABILITY 16,001 16,001
AND RECOVERY.
109 0207328F STAND IN ATTACK WEAPON............ 115,882 115,882
110 0207407F ELECTROMAGNETIC BATTLE MANAGEMENT 45,322 45,322
(EMBM).
111 0207701F FULL COMBAT MISSION TRAINING...... 6,501 6,501
112 0303008F SATURN............................ 4,771 4,771
115 0305155F THEATER NUCLEAR WEAPON STORAGE & 0
SECURITY SYSTEM.
116 0305282F JOINT FIRES NETWORK (JFN)......... 313,982 313,982
117 0401221F KC-46A TANKER SQUADRONS........... 543,788 543,788
118 0401319F VC-25B............................ 555,195 555,195
119 0401334F LARGE AIRCRAFT SURVIVABILITY 17,996 17,996
SYSTEMS (LASS).
120 0701212F AUTOMATED TEST SYSTEMS............ 15,900 15,900
121 0804772F TRAINING DEVELOPMENTS............. 4,947 4,947
.................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND 16,057,806 15,937,006
DEMONSTRATION.
..................................
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
123 0604256F THREAT SIMULATOR DEVELOPMENT...... 44,526 44,526
124 0604759F MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT.............. 235,405 235,405
125 0605101F RAND PROJECT AIR FORCE............ 13,312 13,312
127 0605712F INITIAL OPERATIONAL TEST & 13,562 13,562
EVALUATION.
128 0605807F TEST AND EVALUATION SUPPORT....... 1,802,502 1,802,502
131 0605829F ACQ WORKFORCE- CYBER, NETWORK, & 439,592 439,592
BUS SYS.
132 0605831F ACQ WORKFORCE- CAPABILITY 1,206,669 1,206,669
INTEGRATION.
134 0605833F ACQ WORKFORCE- NUCLEAR SYSTEMS.... 342,650 342,650
135 0605898F MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D................ 6,209 6,209
136 0605976F FACILITIES RESTORATION AND 367,369 367,369
MODERNIZATION--TEST AND
EVALUATION SUPPORT.
137 0605978F FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT--TEST AND 298,924 298,924
EVALUATION SUPPORT.
138 0606017F REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS AND 21,678 21,678
MATURATION.
139 0606398F MANAGEMENT HQ--T&E................ 7,507 7,507
140 0208201F OFFENSIVE SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 30,187 30,187
SYSTEMS (SUAS).
141 0303255F COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATION, 18,068 45,068
AND COMPUTERS (C4)--STRATCOM.
.................................. Enhanced National Strategic [5,000]
Research Institute research scope.
.................................. Evaluation of electromagnetic [2,000]
warfare and dynamic spectrum
sharing technologies.
.................................. NC3 network sensor demonstration.. [10,000]
.................................. Rapid Engineering Architecture [10,000]
Collaboration Hub--NC3
architecture.
142 0308602F ENTEPRISE INFORMATION SERVICES 80,342 80,342
(EIS).
143 0702806F ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT 12,132 12,132
144 0804776F ADVANCED DISTRIBUTED LEARNING..... 238 238
145 0901215F PRODUCTIVITY INVESTMENTS.......... 4,017 4,017
147 1001004F INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES.......... 4,514 4,514
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT....... 4,949,403 4,976,403
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
148 0604222F NUCLEAR WEAPONS SUPPORT........... 10,029 10,029
149 0604233F SPECIALIZED UNDERGRADUATE FLIGHT 22,071 22,071
TRAINING.
150 0604283F BATTLE MGMT COM & CTRL SENSOR 44,187 44,187
DEVELOPMENT.
152 0604840F F-35 C2D2......................... 1,128,748 1,128,748
153 0605018F AF INTEGRATED PERSONNEL AND PAY 31,777 0
SYSTEM (AF-IPPS).
.................................. Realignment to Service-Wide [-31,777]
Support.
154 0605024F ANTI-TAMPER TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIVE 130,610 130,610
AGENCY.
155 0605117F FOREIGN MATERIEL ACQUISITION AND 4,676 4,676
EXPLOITATION.
156 0605229F HH-60W............................ 87,881 87,881
157 0605278F HC/MC-130 RECAP RDT&E............. 34,932 59,932
.................................. Nonrecurring engineering for the [25,000]
LC-130J program.
158 0606018F NC3 INTEGRATION................... 36,521 36,521
159 0101113F B-52 SQUADRONS.................... 1,478,648 1,478,648
160 0101122F AIR-LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILE (ALCM) 570 570
161 0101126F B-1B SQUADRONS.................... 273,552 273,552
162 0101127F B-2 SQUADRONS..................... 418,178 418,178
163 0101213F MINUTEMAN SQUADRONS............... 79,313 79,313
164 0101316F WORLDWIDE JOINT STRATEGIC 44,424 44,424
COMMUNICATIONS.
165 0101318F SERVICE SUPPORT TO STRATCOM-- 56,203 56,203
GLOBAL STRIKE.
166 0101328F ICBM REENTRY VEHICLES............. 733,182 733,182
168 0102110F MH-139A........................... 7,046 7,046
169 0102326F REGION/SECTOR OPERATION CONTROL 709 709
CENTER MODERNIZATION PROGRAM.
170 0102417F OVER-THE-HORIZON BACKSCATTER RADAR 0
171 0202834F AVIATION SUPPORT EQUIPMENT-- 1,028 1,028
GENERAL.
172 0203345F OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)....... 45,000 45,000
173 0205219F MQ-9 UAV.......................... 16,723 16,723
174 0205671F JOINT COUNTER RCIED ELECTRONIC 2,816 2,816
WARFARE.
175 0207040F MULTI-PLATFORM ELECTRONIC WARFARE 0
EQUIPMENT.
176 0207133F F-16 SQUADRONS.................... 527,739 527,739
177 0207134F F-15E SQUADRONS................... 322,889 370,889
.................................. F-15 IRST capability.............. [48,000]
178 0207136F MANNED DESTRUCTIVE SUPPRESSION.... 8,128 8,128
179 0207138F F-22A SQUADRONS................... 950,375 854,375
.................................. Decrement F-22 sensor enhancments. [-96,000]
180 0207142F F-35 SQUADRONS.................... 47,388 47,388
181 0207146F F-15EX............................ 133,274 133,274
182 0207161F TACTICAL AIM MISSILES............. 98,861 98,861
183 0207163F ADVANCED MEDIUM RANGE AIR-TO-AIR 53,277 53,277
MISSILE (AMRAAM).
184 0207172F JOINT ADVANCED TACTICAL MISSILE 500,422 500,422
(JATM).
186 0207238F E-11A............................. 0
187 0207242F SPECIAL PROGRAM APPLICATIONS...... 35,149 35,149
188 0207247F AF TENCAP......................... 50,913 50,913
189 0207249F PRECISION ATTACK SYSTEMS 14,602 14,602
PROCUREMENT.
190 0207253F COMPASS CALL...................... 66,514 66,514
191 0207268F AIRCRAFT ENGINE COMPONENT 205,938 205,938
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
192 0207325F JOINT AIR-TO-SURFACE STANDOFF 133,092 133,092
MISSILE (JASSM).
193 0207327F SMALL DIAMETER BOMB (SDB)......... 25,497 25,497
194 0207410F AIR & SPACE OPERATIONS CENTER 158,871 158,871
(AOC).
195 0207412F CONTROL AND REPORTING CENTER (CRC) 18,137 18,137
196 0207418F AFSPECWAR--TACP................... 5,206 5,206
198 0207431F COMBAT AIR INTELLIGENCE SYSTEM 33,700 33,700
ACTIVITIES.
199 0207438F THEATER BATTLE MANAGEMENT (TBM) 7,014 7,014
C4I.
200 0207439F ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE INT REPROG 73,523 73,523
(EWIR).
202 0207452F DCAPES............................ 5,254 5,254
203 0207457F AIR FORCE SPECIAL WARFARE 24,423 24,423
(SPECWAR).
204 0207461F FLIGHT OPERATIONS SYSTEMS......... 15,978 15,978
205 0207521F AIR FORCE CALIBRATION PROGRAMS.... 2,220 2,220
207 0207590F SEEK EAGLE........................ 36,710 36,710
208 0207611F READINESS DECISION SUPPORT 6,823 6,823
ENTERPRISE.
209 0207697F DISTRIBUTED TRAINING AND EXERCISES 83,659 83,659
210 0207701F FULL COMBAT MISSION TRAINING...... 6,644 6,644
211 0208006F MISSION PLANNING SYSTEMS.......... 122,175 122,175
212 0208007F TACTICAL DECEPTION................ 48,857 48,857
213 0208087F DISTRIBUTED CYBER WARFARE 71,868 71,868
OPERATIONS.
214 0208088F AF DEFENSIVE CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS 76,758 76,758
218 0208288F INTEL DATA APPLICATIONS........... 7,511 7,511
219 0301025F GEOBASE........................... 403 403
220 0301113F CYBER SECURITY INTELLIGENCE 0
SUPPORT.
226 0301377F COUNTERING ADVANCED CONVENTIONAL 1,343 1,343
WEAPONS (CACW).
228 0301401F AF MULTI-DOMAIN NON-TRADITIONAL 2,754 2,754
ISR BATTLESPACE AWARENESS.
229 0302015F E-4B NATIONAL AIRBORNE OPERATIONS 50,873 50,873
CENTER (NAOC).
230 0302315F NON-KINETIC COUNTERMEASURE SUPPORT 4,024 4,024
232 0303089F CYBERSPACE AND DODIN OPERATIONS... 0
233 0303131F MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY 254,837 254,837
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (MEECN).
234 0303133F HIGH FREQUENCY RADIO SYSTEMS...... 33,215 33,215
235 0303140F INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 117,658 117,658
PROGRAM.
236 0303248F ALL DOMAIN COMMON PLATFORM........ 71,312 71,312
237 0303260F JOINT MILITARY DECEPTION 0
INITIATIVE.
238 0304100F STRATEGIC MISSION PLANNING & 89,663 89,663
EXECUTION SYSTEM (SMPES).
239 0304109F THRESHER.......................... 109 109
242 0304260F AIRBORNE SIGINT ENTERPRISE........ 98,319 98,319
243 0304310F COMMERCIAL ECONOMIC ANALYSIS...... 1,713 1,713
246 0304784F LONG ENDURANCE--AIRBORNE ISR...... 16,570 16,570
248 0305020F CCMD INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION 0
TECHNOLOGY.
249 0305022F ISR MODERNIZATION & AUTOMATION 16,188 16,188
DVMT (IMAD).
250 0305099F GLOBAL AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 4,210 4,210
(GATM).
251 0305103F CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE......... 318 318
252 0305111F WEATHER SERVICE................... 29,331 29,331
253 0305114F AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL, APPROACH, AND 61,895 61,895
LANDING SYSTEM (ATCALS).
254 0305116F AERIAL TARGETS.................... 1,704 1,704
257 0305128F SECURITY AND INVESTIGATIVE 9,642 9,642
ACTIVITIES.
258 0305146F DEFENSE JOINT COUNTERINTELLIGENCE 2,469 2,469
ACTIVITIES.
259 0305155F THEATER NUCLEAR WEAPON STORAGE & 24,364 24,364
SECURITY SYSTEM.
260 0305158F TACTICAL TERMINAL................. 0
261 0305179F INTEGRATED BROADCAST SERVICE (IBS) 18,266 18,266
262 0305206F AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEMS... 34,273 34,273
263 0305207F MANNED RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEMS..... 17,114 17,114
264 0305208F DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE 85,365 85,365
SYSTEMS.
266 0305221F NETWORK-CENTRIC COLLABORATIVE 9,146 9,146
TARGETING.
267 0305238F NATO AGS.......................... 0
268 0305240F ISR TRANSPORT AND PROCESSING...... 312,037 312,037
269 0305249F AF JWICS ENTERPRISE............... 19,324 19,324
270 0305600F INTERNATIONAL INTELLIGENCE 62,000 62,000
TECHNOLOGY AND ARCHITECTURES.
271 0305836F C2IMERA........................... 11,393 11,393
272 0305903F COCOM MOBILE COMMAND AND CONTROL 2,013 2,013
CENTERS (MCCCS).
273 0305984F PERSONNEL RECOVERY COMMAND & CTRL 1,783 1,783
(PRC2).
274 0307577F INTELLIGENCE MISSION DATA (IMD)... 3,151 3,151
275 0401119F C-5 AIRLIFT SQUADRONS (IF)........ 76,233 76,233
276 0401130F C-17 AIRCRAFT (IF)................ 178,130 185,130
.................................. C-17 data bus recording upgrade... [7,000]
277 0401132F C-130J PROGRAM.................... 16,628 23,628
.................................. C-130 advanced maintenance [7,000]
analytics data kits.
278 0401134F LARGE AIRCRAFT IR COUNTERMEASURES 12,323 12,323
(LAIRCM).
279 0401218F KC-135S........................... 121,742 128,742
.................................. KC-135 vertical wipers............ [7,000]
280 0401318F CV-22............................. 45,699 45,699
281 0401334F LARGE AIRCRAFT SURVIVABILITY 50,111 50,111
SYSTEMS (LASS).
282 0408011F SPECIAL TACTICS / COMBAT CONTROL.. 0
283 0708610F LOGISTICS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 21,518 21,518
(LOGIT).
284 0801380F AF LVC OPERATIONAL TRAINING (LVC- 23,472 23,472
OT).
285 0804743F OTHER FLIGHT TRAINING............. 1,950 1,950
286 0901202F JOINT PERSONNEL RECOVERY AGENCY... 2,035 2,035
287 0901218F CIVILIAN COMPENSATION PROGRAM..... 4,248 4,248
288 0901220F PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION.......... 2,678 2,678
289 0901226F AIR FORCE STUDIES AND ANALYSIS 81,252 81,252
AGENCY.
291 0901538F FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 3,316 3,316
SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
292 0901554F DEFENSE ENTERPRISE ACNTNG AND MGT 38,301 38,301
SYS (DEAMS).
293 1201921F SERVICE SUPPORT TO STRATCOM--SPACE 700 700
ACTIVITIES.
9999 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 29,113,107 29,113,107
.................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 39,930,435 39,896,658
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST 73,075,614 74,654,037
& EVAL, AF.
..................................
.................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST &
EVAL, SF
.................................. BASIC RESEARCH
1 0601102SF DEFENSE RESEARCH SCIENCES......... 20,833 20,833
2 0601103SF UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES... 14,426 14,426
.................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........... 35,259 35,259
..................................
.................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
4 1206601SF SPACE TECHNOLOGY.................. 234,190 244,190
.................................. Establishment of Modeling, [10,000]
Simulation, and Analysis Hub.
.................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH......... 234,190 244,190
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
5 1206310SF SPACE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 313,738 313,738
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
6 1206616SF SPACE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 126,427 126,427
DEVELOPMENT/DEMO.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 440,165 440,165
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
PROTOTYPES
7 0604002SF SPACE FORCE WEATHER SERVICES 3,581 3,581
RESEARCH.
8 1203010SF SPACE FORCE IT, DATA ANALYTICS, 45,971 45,971
DIGITAL SOLUTIONS.
9 1203164SF NAVSTAR GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM 0
(USER EQUIPMENT) (SPACE).
10 1203622SF SPACE WARFIGHTING ANALYSIS........ 128,546 128,546
11 1203710SF EO/IR WEATHER SYSTEMS............. 144,434 144,434
12 1203955SF SPACE ACCESS, MOBILITY & LOGISTICS 9,724 9,724
(SAML).
13 1206410SF SPACE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT AND 1,246,316 1,246,316
PROTOTYPING.
14 1206427SF SPACE SYSTEMS PROTOTYPE 87,730 87,730
TRANSITIONS (SSPT).
15 1206438SF SPACE CONTROL TECHNOLOGY.......... 62,031 62,031
16 1206458SF TECH TRANSITION (SPACE)........... 241,056 241,056
17 1206617SF OPERATIONAL TEST & TRAINING 265,215 265,215
INFRASTRUCTURE.
18 1206730SF SPACE SECURITY AND DEFENSE PROGRAM 102,140 102,140
19 1206760SF PROTECTED TACTICAL ENTERPRISE 155,885 155,885
SERVICE (PTES).
20 1206761SF PROTECTED TACTICAL SERVICE (PTS).. 449,434 449,434
21 1206855SF EVOLVED STRATEGIC SATCOM (ESS).... 0
22 1206857SF SPACE RAPID CAPABILITIES OFFICE... 9,950 9,950
23 1206862SF TACTICALLY RESPONSIVE SPACE....... 86,306 96,306
.................................. Orbital Pre-Positioned Tactically [10,000]
Responsive Space capability
enhancement.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 3,038,319 3,048,319
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
..................................
.................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
24 1203269SF GPS III FOLLOW-ON (GPS IIIF)...... 123,793 123,793
25 1206421SF COUNTERSPACE SYSTEMS.............. 43,702 123,702
.................................. Realignment from procurement for [80,000]
PDM.
26 1206422SF WEATHER SYSTEM FOLLOW-ON.......... 34,756 34,756
27 1206425SF SPACE SITUATION AWARENESS SYSTEMS. 1,317,841 1,317,841
28 1206431SF ADVANCED EHF MILSATCOM (SPACE).... 10,157 10,157
29 1206433SF WIDEBAND GLOBAL SATCOM (SPACE).... 0
30 1206440SF NEXT-GEN OPIR--GROUND............. 761,425 761,425
31 1206442SF NEXT GENERATION OPIR.............. 209,851 209,851
32 1206443SF NEXT-GEN OPIR--GEO................ 485,703 485,703
33 1206444SF NEXT-GEN OPIR--POLAR.............. 0 500,000
.................................. Restore funding to Next Generation [500,000]
Polar.
34 1206445SF COMMERCIAL SATCOM (COMSATCOM) 68,554 68,554
INTEGRATION.
35 1206446SF RESILIENT MISSILE WARNING MISSILE 3,564,176 3,564,176
TRACKING--LOW EARTH ORBIT (LEO).
36 1206447SF RESILIENT MISSILE WARNING MISSILE 1,413,662 1,413,662
TRACKING--MEDIUM EARTH ORBIT
(MEO).
37 1206771SF COMMERCIAL SERVICES............... 23,752 23,752
38 1206853SF NATIONAL SECURITY SPACE LAUNCH 2,748 2,748
PROGRAM (SPACE)--EMD.
39 1206855SF EVOLVED STRATEGIC SATCOM (ESS).... 1,838,718 1,838,718
.................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND 9,898,838 10,478,838
DEMONSTRATION.
..................................
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
42 1206392SF ACQ WORKFORCE--SPACE & MISSILE 260,731 260,731
SYSTEMS.
43 1206398SF SPACE & MISSILE SYSTEMS CENTER-- 13,717 13,717
MHA.
44 1206399SF SSC ENTERPRISE ENGINEERING & 230,848 230,848
INTEGRATION.
45 1206759SF MAJOR T&E INVESTMENT--SPACE....... 65,731 65,731
46 1206860SF ROCKET SYSTEMS LAUNCH PROGRAM 19,965 19,965
(SPACE).
47 1206864SF SPACE TEST PROGRAM (STP).......... 29,598 29,598
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT....... 620,590 620,590
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
49 1201212SF SERVICE-WIDE SUPPORT (NOT 28,425 69,802
OTHERWISE ACCOUNTED FOR).
.................................. Realignment from AF Integrated [31,777]
Personnel and Pay System.
.................................. Realignment from Operation and [9,600]
Maintenance for HR IT automation.
50 1203001SF FAMILY OF ADVANCED BLOS TERMINALS 0
(FAB-T).
51 1203040SF DCO-SPACE......................... 481,251 481,251
52 1203109SF NARROWBAND SATELLITE 855,860 855,860
COMMUNICATIONS.
53 1203110SF SATELLITE CONTROL NETWORK (SPACE). 92,537 92,537
54 1203154SF LONG RANGE KILL CHAINS............ 1,392,025 1,392,025
55 1203155SF SPACE-BASED MOVING TARGET 253,355 336,489
INDICATOR.
.................................. Realignment for execution......... [-10,050]
.................................. Realignment from procurement...... [46,592]
.................................. Realignment from procurement for [46,592]
Space-Based Moving Target
Indicator.
56 1203156SF DATA TRANSPORT AND NETWORKING..... 164,974 164,974
57 1203165SF NAVSTAR GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM 115,000 115,000
(SPACE AND CONTROL SEGMENTS).
58 1203173SF SPACE AND MISSILE TEST AND 22,487 22,487
EVALUATION CENTER.
59 1203174SF SPACE INNOVATION, INTEGRATION AND 10,538 10,538
RAPID TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
60 1203182SF SPACELIFT RANGE SYSTEM (SPACE).... 56,781 56,781
61 1203330SF SPACE SUPERIORITY ISR............. 64,290 64,290
62 1203636SF SPACE DATA NETWORK................ 0
63 1203873SF BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE RADARS.. 0
64 1203906SF NCMC--ITW/AA SYSTEM............... 25,092 25,092
65 1203909SF BALLISTIC MISSILE EARLY WARNING 128,630 128,630
SYSTEM (BMEWS).
66 1203913SF NUDET DETECTION SYSTEM (SPACE).... 114,004 114,004
67 1203940SF SPACE SITUATION AWARENESS 294,902 294,902
OPERATIONS.
68 1206423SF GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM III-- 332,313 234,313
OPERATIONAL CONTROL SEGMENT.
.................................. Realignment to procurement for AEP [-98,000]
technical refresh.
72 1206772SF RAPID RESILIENT COMMAND AND 109,190 109,190
CONTROL (R2C2).
73 1207440SF AUTOMATE SAT C2................... 1,524,300 24,300
.................................. Unjustified growth................ [-1,500,000]
74 1208053SF JOINT TACTICAL GROUND SYSTEM...... 92,731 92,731
9999 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 17,330,381 17,090,431
.................................. Program realignment from SB-MTI... [10,050]
.................................. Unjustified growth................ [-250,000]
.................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 23,489,066 21,775,627
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
PILOT PROGRAMS
75 1208248SF SPACE DOMAIN AWARENESS/PLANNING/ 617,062 617,062
TASKING SW.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL 617,062 617,062
TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST 38,373,489 37,260,050
& EVAL, SF.
..................................
.................................. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST &
EVAL, DW
.................................. BASIC RESEARCH
1 0601000BR DTRA BASIC RESEARCH............... 15,070 15,070
3 0601108D8Z HIGH ENERGY LASER RESEARCH 17,667 17,667
INITIATIVES.
4 0601110D8Z BASIC RESEARCH INITIATIVES........ 87,091 182,091
.................................. Defense Established Program to [40,000]
Stimulate Competitive Research.
.................................. Increase for Minerva program...... [15,000]
.................................. Increase for Vanevar Bush [40,000]
fellowships.
6 0601120D8Z NATIONAL DEFENSE EDUCATION PROGRAM 165,488 165,488
7 0601122E EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES............ 387,633 387,633
8 0601228D8Z HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND 99,706 119,706
UNIVERSITIES/MINORITY
INSTITUTIONS.
.................................. Historically Black Colleges and [20,000]
Universities/Minority
Institutions.
9 0601384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 27,425 27,425
PROGRAM.
.................................. SUBTOTAL BASIC RESEARCH........... 800,080 915,080
..................................
.................................. APPLIED RESEARCH
11 0602000D8Z JOINT MUNITIONS TECHNOLOGY........ 32,145 32,145
12 0602023E ACCESS AND AWARENESS.............. 110,096 110,096
13 0602024E WARFIGHTING PERFORMANCE........... 364,141 364,141
14 0602025E MAKING, MAINTAINING, SUPPLY CHAIN 1,624,523 1,624,523
AND LOGISTICS.
15 0602026E EFFECTS........................... 0
17 0602128D8Z PROMOTION AND PROTECTION 4,260 4,260
STRATEGIES.
18 0602230D8Z DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION..... 43,405 43,405
19 0602234D8Z LINCOLN LABORATORY RESEARCH 10,045 10,045
PROGRAM.
20 0602251D8Z APPLIED RESEARCH FOR THE 59,560 59,560
ADVANCEMENT OF S&T PRIORITIES.
22 0602384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 207,186 207,186
PROGRAM.
23 0602668D8Z CYBER SECURITY RESEARCH........... 18,575 53,575
.................................. Pacific Intelligence and [5,000]
Innovation Initiative.
.................................. University Consortium for [30,000]
Cybersecurity.
24 0602669D8Z MICROELECTRONICS COMMONS--APPLIED 0 50,000
RESEARCH.
.................................. Program increase.................. [50,000]
29 0602718BR COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS 157,287 157,287
DESTRUCTION APPLIED RESEARCH.
30 0602751D8Z SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE 7,069 7,069
(SEI) APPLIED RESEARCH.
31 0602890D8Z HIGH ENERGY LASER RESEARCH........ 50,408 50,408
32 0602891D8Z FSRM MODELLING.................... 6,635 6,635
33 1160401BB SOF TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT........ 50,856 60,856
.................................. Cognitive Warfare and Narrative [10,000]
Intelligence.
.................................. SUBTOTAL APPLIED RESEARCH......... 2,746,191 2,841,191
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
34 0603000D8Z JOINT MUNITIONS ADVANCED 64,251 64,251
TECHNOLOGY.
36 0603055D8Z OPERATIONAL ENERGY CAPABILITY 165,060 165,060
IMPROVEMENT.
38 0603122D8Z COMBATING TERRORISM TECHNOLOGY 73,618 273,618
SUPPORT.
.................................. U.S.-Israel Cooperation to Counter [100,000]
Unmanned Aerial Systems.
.................................. U.S.-Israel Subterranean [100,000]
Operations Cooperation.
39 0603133D8Z FOREIGN COMPARATIVE TESTING....... 24,950 24,950
40 0603142D8Z MISSION ENGINEERING & INTEGRATION 144,454 144,454
(ME&I).
41 0603160BR COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS 509,160 509,160
DESTRUCTION ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT.
42 0603176C ADVANCED CONCEPTS AND PERFORMANCE 0
ASSESSMENT.
43 0603180C ADVANCED RESEARCH................. 482,573 507,573
.................................. Advanced Research for Blood [10,000]
Platelet Treatments.
.................................. Autonomous Surface Vessel Support. [15,000]
44 0603183D8Z JOINT HYPERSONIC TECHNOLOGY 424,422 439,422
DEVELOPMENT &TRANSITION.
.................................. Hypersonic Ground Test [15,000]
Infrastructure.
45 0603225D8Z JOINT DOD-DOE MUNITIONS TECHNOLOGY 45,375 45,375
DEVELOPMENT.
48 0603288D8Z ANALYTIC ASSESSMENTS.............. 36,917 36,917
49 0603289D8Z ADVANCED INNOVATIVE ANALYSIS AND 51,960 51,960
CONCEPTS.
50 0603330D8Z QUANTUM APPLICATION............... 60,333 60,333
51 0603331D8Z FUTURE GENERATION WIRELESS 5,000 5,000
TECHNOLOGIES.
52 0603342D8Z DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT (DIU)..... 522,559 527,559
.................................. Defense Innovation Unit OnRamp Hub [5,000]
Expansion.
53 0603375D8Z TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION............. 982,694 632,694
.................................. Unjustified growth................ [-350,000]
54 0603379D8Z ADVANCED TECHNICAL INTEGRATION.... 79,268 79,268
55 0603384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 310,308 310,308
PROGRAM--ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT.
56 0603467E DARPA ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 1,568,124 1,475,124
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. Cut to Perfect Victory and HATS... [-93,000]
57 0603468E ADVANCED COMPLEX SYSTEMS.......... 540,362 540,362
58 0603469E ADVANCED ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES.... 331,007 331,007
59 0603618D8Z JOINT ELECTRONIC ADVANCED 49,083 49,083
TECHNOLOGY.
60 0603662D8Z NETWORKED COMMUNICATIONS 696,297 696,297
CAPABILITIES.
62 0603680D8Z DEFENSE-WIDE MANUFACTURING SCIENCE 581,847 601,847
AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
.................................. Hypersonic Advanced Materials..... [8,000]
.................................. Manufacturing Advancement for [12,000]
Novel Technology Innovation and
Sustainment (F-47).
63 0603680S MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.. 49,787 49,787
64 0603712S GENERIC LOGISTICS R&D TECHNOLOGY 18,791 18,791
DEMONSTRATIONS.
65 0603716D8Z STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 60,774 60,774
PROGRAM.
66 0603720S MICROELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY 139,923 139,923
DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT.
67 0603727D8Z JOINT WARFIGHTING PROGRAM......... 0
72 0603781D8Z SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE.... 10,227 10,227
73 0603834D8Z BIOSURVEILLANCE PROGRAM ADVANCED 9,800 9,800
TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT.
74 0603838D8Z DEFENSE INNOVATION ACCELERATION 310,977 310,977
(DIA).
75 0603924D8Z HIGH ENERGY LASER ADVANCED 201,125 206,125
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
.................................. Ultra-Short Pulsed Laser Weapons.. [5,000]
76 0603941D8Z TEST & EVALUATION SCIENCE & 3,834,080 2,378,374
TECHNOLOGY.
.................................. MACH-XL program increase.......... [200,000]
.................................. Unjustified growth................ [-1,655,706]
77 0603945D8Z INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION 158,345 158,345
INITIATIVES.
79 0604055D8Z OPERATIONAL ENERGY CAPABILITY 0 55,000
IMPROVEMENT.
.................................. Energy mission planning--program [50,000]
increase.
.................................. Innovative high energy density [5,000]
sodium battery.
80 1160402BB SOF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 126,085 126,085
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY 12,669,536 11,095,830
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. ADVANCED COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT AND
PROTOTYPES
81 0603161D8Z NUCLEAR MATTERS, ADVANCED 44,685 59,685
COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT &
PROTOTYPES.
.................................. Advanced prototyping acceleration. [15,000]
82 0603600D8Z WALKOFF........................... 227,158 227,158
83 0603851D8Z ENVIRONMENTAL SECURITY TECHNICAL 125,066 128,066
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.
.................................. STED program increase--accelerate [3,000]
SOF warfighter technologies.
84 0603881C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TERMINAL 0
DEFENSE SEGMENT.
85 0603882C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE 1,360,611 1,285,611
MIDCOURSE DEFENSE SEGMENT.
.................................. Unjustified growth................ [-75,000]
86 0603884BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 391,307 391,307
PROGRAM--DEM/VAL.
87 0603884C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SENSORS. 865,420 865,420
88 0603890C BMD ENABLING PROGRAMS............. 1,457,437 1,442,437
.................................. DEEP SENTRY tool development...... [5,000]
.................................. Program decrease.................. [-20,000]
89 0603891C SPECIAL PROGRAMS--MDA............. 1,742,778 1,642,778
.................................. Unjustified growth................ [-100,000]
90 0603892C AEGIS BMD......................... 927,870 927,870
91 0603896C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND 939,987 939,987
AND CONTROL, BATTLE MANAGEMENT
AND COMMUNICATIONS (C2BMC).
92 0603898C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE JOINT 50,430 50,430
WARFIGHTER SUPPORT.
93 0603904C MISSILE DEFENSE INTEGRATION & 57,892 57,892
OPERATIONS CENTER (MDIOC).
94 0603906C REGARDING TRENCH.................. 29,807 29,807
95 0603907C SEA BASED X-BAND RADAR (SBX)...... 274,204 274,204
96 0603913C ISRAELI COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS...... 300,000 300,000
97 0603914C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TEST.... 1,065,474 1,065,474
98 0603915C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TARGETS. 518,506 545,506
.................................. Advanced Target Front End (ATFE) [7,000]
Configuration 3 (C3) Risk
Reduction.
.................................. Development of full-scale, low- [10,000]
cost hypersonic vehicle target.
.................................. Expanded operational testing...... [10,000]
99 0603923D8Z COALITION WARFARE................. 10,082 10,082
100 0604011D8Z NEXT GENERATION INFORMATION 0
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (5G).
101 0604016D8Z DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CORROSION 2,675 2,675
PROGRAM.
102 0604023D8Z JOINT MUNITIONS COMPONENT 7,893 7,893
PROTOTYPING.
103 0604102C GUAM DEFENSE DEVELOPMENT.......... 212,413 312,413
.................................. Program increase.................. [100,000]
104 0604115C TECHNOLOGY MATURATION INITIATIVES. 59,700 59,700
106 0604125D8Z ADVANCED MANUFACTURING COMPONENTS 52,122 62,122
AND PROTOTYPES.
.................................. Advanced Manufacturing Pilot [10,000]
Research Facility for Large
Scale, Large Volume, Agile,
Additive and Hybrid Manufacturing.
107 0604162D8Z CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS 945 945
ELIMINATION TECHNOLOGY
DEVELOPMENT.
108 0604181C HYPERSONIC DEFENSE................ 213,783 213,783
109 0604250D8Z ADVANCED INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES.. 2,626,130 2,776,130
.................................. HGWS/MDACS integration and test... [150,000]
110 0604294D8Z TRUSTED & ASSURED MICROELECTRONICS 156,743 506,743
.................................. Restore funding for [350,000]
microelectronics activities.
111 0604331D8Z RAPID PROTOTYPING PROGRAM......... 238,800 378,800
.................................. Covert Acoustic Communications.... [5,000]
.................................. HALE/HAPS......................... [5,000]
.................................. Rapidly Scalable Affordable Mass [100,000]
Group 2/3 UAS.
.................................. Unmanned Fleet Expansion.......... [30,000]
113 0604341D8Z DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT (DIU) 0 330,000
PROTOTYPING.
.................................. Alternative low-cost [75,000]
exoatmospheric interceptor.
.................................. Alternative low-cost ground- [25,000]
launched extended-range munition.
.................................. Alternative low-cost medium air-to- [35,000]
air missile.
.................................. Alternative low-cost medium-range [40,000]
integrated air and missile
defense interceptor.
.................................. Alternative low-cost short-range [35,000]
integrated air and missile
defense interceptor.
.................................. Alternative low-cost shoulder [20,000]
launched missile.
.................................. Ramjet munition from a responsive [100,000]
strike aircraft.
114 0604400D8Z DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) 2,024 2,024
UNMANNED SYSTEM COMMON
DEVELOPMENT.
115 0604539D8Z DEFENSE AUTONOMOUS WARFARE GROUP.. 1,000,000 1,000,000
116 0604551BR CATAPULT INFORMATION SYSTEM....... 7,500 7,500
117 0604555D8Z OPERATIONAL ENERGY PROTOTYPING-- 53,505 93,505
NON S&T.
.................................. Operational energy prototyping.... [40,000]
119 0604679D8Z OFFICE OF STRATEGIC CAPITAL (OSC). 18,955 250,000
.................................. Establish OSC equity account...... [250,000]
.................................. Reduction for program no longer [-18,955]
executed by OSC.
120 0604682D8Z SUPPORT FOR STRATEGIC ANALYSIS.... 2,802 2,802
122 0604791D8Z MULTI-DOMAIN JOINT OPERATIONS 32,001 32,001
(MDJO).
123 0604797D8Z JOINT ENERGETIC TRANSITION OFFICE. 6,278 6,278
124 0604826J JOINT C5 CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT, 28,314 28,314
INTEGRATION AND INTEROPERABILITY
ASSESSMENTS.
125 0604834D8Z BIOSURVEILLANCE PROGRAM 7,000 7,000
DEVELOPMENT & PROTOTYPING.
126 0604873C LONG RANGE DISCRIMINATION RADAR 125,074 125,074
(LRDR).
127 0604874C IMPROVED HOMELAND DEFENSE 1,344,824 1,344,824
INTERCEPTORS.
128 0604876C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TERMINAL 0
DEFENSE SEGMENT TEST.
129 0604878C AEGIS BMD TEST.................... 61,969 61,969
130 0604879C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SENSOR 52,919 52,919
TEST.
131 0604880C LAND-BASED SM-3 (LBSM3)........... 25,102 25,102
132 0604887C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE 53,761 53,761
MIDCOURSE SEGMENT TEST.
133 0604924D8Z HIGH ENERGY LASER ADVANCED 44,485 44,485
COMPONENT DEVELOPMENT & PROTOTYPE.
134 0202057C SAFETY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT......... 2,146 2,146
135 0208059JCY CYBERCOM ACTIVITIES............... 31,735 31,735
137 0208086JCY CYBER TRAINING ENVIRONMENT (CTE).. 120,814 120,814
139 0305103C CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE......... 2,160 2,160
140 0305245D8Z INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITIES AND 15,047 20,047
INNOVATION INVESTMENTS.
.................................. Geospatial Workforce Development [5,000]
Program.
142 1206895C BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM 95,819 95,819
SPACE PROGRAMS.
.................................. SUBTOTAL ADVANCED COMPONENT 17,094,152 18,305,197
DEVELOPMENT AND PROTOTYPES.
..................................
.................................. SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND
DEMONSTRATION
144 0604123D8Z CHIEF DIGITAL AND ARTIFICIAL 11,197 11,197
INTELLIGENCE OFFICER (CDAO)--DEM/
VAL ACTIVITIES.
145 0604133D8Z ALPHA-1 DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.... 969,825 719,825
.................................. Unjustified growth for Alpha-1 [-250,000]
activities.
146 0604161D8Z NUCLEAR MATTERS, SYSTEM 14,919 14,919
DEVELOPMENT & DEMONSTRATION.
147 0604384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 261,947 261,947
PROGRAM--EMD.
148 0604771D8Z JOINT TACTICAL INFORMATION 10,200 10,200
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM (JTIDS).
149 0605000BR COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS 16,713 16,713
DESTRUCTION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.
150 0605013BL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT 13,620 13,620
151 0605021SE HOMELAND PERSONNEL SECURITY 9,334 9,334
INITIATIVE.
152 0605022D8Z DEFENSE EXPORTABILITY PROGRAM..... 5,943 55,943
.................................. Increase for Defense Exportability [50,000]
Features program.
153 0605027D8Z OUSD(C) IT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES 273,253 223,253
.................................. Unjustified growth for OUSD(C) IT [-50,000]
development.
154 0605080S DEFENSE AGENCY INITIATIVES (DAI)-- 51,265 51,265
FINANCIAL SYSTEM.
155 0605141BR MISSION ASSURANCE RISK MANAGEMENT 0
SYSTEM (MARMS).
156 0605210D8Z DEFENSE-WIDE ELECTRONIC 7,918 7,918
PROCUREMENT CAPABILITIES.
157 0605294D8Z TRUSTED & ASSURED MICROELECTRONICS 51,202 151,202
.................................. Restore funding for [100,000]
microelectronics activities.
158 0605310D8Z MILITARY AVIATION AND INSTALLATION 4,072 4,072
ASSURANCE SITING CLEARINGHOUSE.
159 0605649D8Z ACQUISITION INTEGRATION AND 92,689 92,689
INTEROPERABILITY (AI2).
160 0605755D8Z RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE 3,090 3,090
MODERNIZATION SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
AND DEMONSTRATION.
161 0605772D8Z NUCLEAR COMMAND, CONTROL, & 2,985 2,985
COMMUNICATIONS.
162 0205401JCA COUNTER--SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 580,348 580,348
SYSTEMS (JIATF-401).
163 0305282D8Z JOINT FIRES NETWORK (JFN)......... 0
164 0305282K JOINT FIRES NETWORK (JFN)......... 35,000 35,000
165 0305304D8Z REAL PROPERTY ANALYTICS........... 2,573 2,573
166 0305310D8Z COUNTERPROLIFERATION ADVANCED 12,751 12,751
DEVELOPMENT.
.................................. SUBTOTAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND 2,430,844 2,280,844
DEMONSTRATION.
..................................
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
168 0603829J JOINT CAPABILITY EXPERIMENTATION.. 12,332 12,332
169 0604122D8Z JADC2 DEVELOPMENT AND 2,109,895 1,459,895
EXPERIMENTATION ACTIVITIES.
.................................. Unjustified growth for JADC2...... [-650,000]
171 0604774D8Z DEFENSE READINESS REPORTING SYSTEM 8,921 8,921
(DRRS).
172 0604875D8Z JOINT SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE 11,094 11,094
DEVELOPMENT.
173 0604940D8Z CENTRAL TEST AND EVALUATION 1,153,754 1,153,754
INVESTMENT DEVELOPMENT (CTEIP).
174 0604942D8Z ASSESSMENTS AND EVALUATIONS....... 0
175 0605001E MISSION SUPPORT................... 108,101 108,101
176 0605100D8Z JOINT MISSION ENVIRONMENT TEST 234,700 234,700
CAPABILITY (JMETC).
177 0605126J JOINT INTEGRATED AIR AND MISSILE 69,820 69,820
DEFENSE ORGANIZATION (JIAMDO).
178 0605128D8Z CLASSIFIED PROGRAM USD(P)......... 0
179 0605131D8Z LIVE FIRE TESTING................. 9,020 9,020
180 0605142D8Z SYSTEMS ENGINEERING............... 21,992 21,992
181 0605151D8Z STUDIES AND ANALYSIS SUPPORT--OSD. 5,255 5,255
182 0605161D8Z NUCLEAR MATTERS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT 21,862 21,862
183 0605170D8Z SUPPORT TO NETWORKS AND 26,878 29,878
INFORMATION INTEGRATION.
.................................. Third-Party hardware evaluation [3,000]
and independent analysis.
184 0605200D8Z GENERAL SUPPORT TO 10,695 10,695
OUSD(INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY).
185 0605384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 89,467 89,467
PROGRAM.
192 0605711D8Z CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS...... 10,913 10,913
193 0605790D8Z SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH 8,435 8,435
(SBIR)/ SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
TRANSFER (STTR) ADMINISTRATION.
194 0605797D8Z MAINTAINING TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE.. 35,512 35,512
195 0605798D8Z DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS....... 165,450 165,450
196 0605801KA DEFENSE TECHNICAL INFORMATION 57,576 57,576
CENTER (DTIC).
197 0605803SE R&D IN SUPPORT OF DOD ENLISTMENT, 34,359 34,359
TESTING AND EVALUATION.
198 0605804D8Z DEVELOPMENT TEST AND EVALUATION... 35,106 35,106
199 0605898E MANAGEMENT HQ--R&D................ 5,383 5,383
200 0605998KA MANAGEMENT HQ--DEFENSE TECHNICAL 3,489 3,489
INFORMATION CENTER (DTIC).
201 0606005D8Z SPECIAL ACTIVITIES................ 19,260 19,260
202 0606100D8Z BUDGET AND PROGRAM ASSESSMENTS.... 10,678 10,678
203 0606114D8Z ANALYSIS WORKING GROUP (AWG) 11,668 11,668
SUPPORT.
205 0606220D8Z OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR 75,000 75,000
ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION AND
MODERNIZATION.
206 0606225D8Z ODNA TECHNOLOGY AND RESOURCE 3,264 3,264
ANALYSIS.
207 0606300D8Z DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD............. 6,307 6,307
208 0606301D8Z AVIATION SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES...... 986 986
209 0606771D8Z CYBER RESILIENCY AND CYBERSECURITY 30,746 30,746
POLICY.
210 0606774D8Z DEFENSE CIVILIAN TRAINING CORPS... 0 20,000
.................................. Defense civilian training corps [20,000]
increase.
211 0606775D8Z JOINT PRODUCTION ACCELERATOR CELL 6,215 6,215
(JPAC).
212 0606829D8Z SUSTAINMENT TRANSITION 29,408 29,408
CAPABILITIES.
213 0606853BR MANAGEMENT, TECHNICAL & 0
INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT.
214 0203345D8Z DEFENSE OPERATIONS SECURITY 0
INITIATIVE (DOSI).
215 0204571J JOINT STAFF ANALYTICAL SUPPORT.... 5,088 5,088
216 0207834D8Z BIOSURVEILLANCE PROGRAM........... 7,000 7,000
217 0208045K C4I INTEROPERABILITY.............. 72,581 72,581
218 0303169D8Z INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RAPID 6,416 6,416
ACQUISITION.
219 0305172K COMBINED ADVANCED APPLICATIONS.... 5,566 5,566
221 0305208K DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE 2,951 2,951
SYSTEMS.
222 0305248J JOINT STAFF OFFICE OF THE CHIEF 67,007 67,007
DATA OFFICER (OCDO) ACTIVITIES.
223 0804768J COCOM EXERCISE ENGAGEMENT AND 90,424 90,424
TRAINING TRANSFORMATION (CE2T2)--
NON-MHA.
224 0808709SE DEFENSE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 0
MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE (DEOMI).
225 0808737SE INTEGRATED PRIMARY PREVENTION..... 5,768 5,768
226 0901598C MANAGEMENT HQ--MDA................ 31,863 31,863
227 0903235K JOINT SERVICE PROVIDER (JSP)...... 0
9999 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 36,977 36,977
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT....... 4,775,182 4,148,182
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
229 0604011D8Z NEXT GENERATION INFORMATION 5,893 5,893
COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (5G).
231 0604538D8Z ECONOMIC DEFENSE UNIT (EDU)....... 403,903 53,903
.................................. Transfer to OSC................... [-250,000]
.................................. Unjustified growth for Economic [-100,000]
Defense Unit.
232 0607162D8Z CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS 2,931 2,931
ELIMINATION TECHNOLOGY
IMPROVEMENT.
233 0607210D8Z INDUSTRIAL BASE ANALYSIS AND 1,177,356 1,274,356
SUSTAINMENT SUPPORT.
.................................. Automated textile manufacturing [50,000]
program.
.................................. Fan-Out Water-Level Packaging..... [10,000]
.................................. MUDCAT: Secure Manufacturing and [22,000]
Integration Capability.
.................................. Multi Domain Operations (MDO) and [10,000]
Electromagnetic Spectrum
Operations (EMSO) Range.
.................................. Stem+M Shipbuilding Workforce [5,000]
Education Program.
234 0607310D8Z COUNTERPROLIFERATION MODERNIZATION 11,304 11,304
235 0607327T GLOBAL THEATER SECURITY 6,010 6,010
COOPERATION MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION SYSTEMS (G-TSCMIS).
236 0607384BP CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE 82,695 82,695
(OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT).
237 0607385BR COUNTER WEAPONS OF MASS 4,108 4,108
DESTRUCTION OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS
DEVELOPMENT.
238 0607757D8Z RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR DEFENSE 2,794 2,794
MODERNIZATION OPERATIONAL SYSTEM
DEVELOPMENT.
239 0208085JCY ROBUST INFRASTRUCTURE AND ACCESS.. 155,613 155,613
240 0208097JCY CYBER COMMAND AND CONTROL (CYBER 85,958 85,958
C2).
241 0208099JCY DATA AND UNIFIED PLATFORM (D&UP).. 84,687 84,687
245 0302019K DEFENSE INFO INFRASTRUCTURE 13,312 13,312
ENGINEERING AND INTEGRATION.
246 0302609V COUNTERING THREATS AUTOMATED 11,710 11,710
PLATFORM.
247 0303126K LONG-HAUL COMMUNICATIONS--DCS..... 10,508 10,508
248 0303131K MINIMUM ESSENTIAL EMERGENCY 10,307 10,307
COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK (MEECN).
250 0303140D8Z INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 35,214 35,214
PROGRAM.
252 0303140K INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY 33,502 33,502
PROGRAM.
253 0303153K DEFENSE SPECTRUM ORGANIZATION..... 49,466 49,466
254 0303171K JOINT PLANNING AND EXECUTION 10,615 10,615
SERVICES.
257 0303430V FEDERAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES 50,900 50,900
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
265 0305104D8Z DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE (DIB) 17,077 17,077
CYBER SECURITY INITIATIVE.
269 0305146V DEFENSE JOINT COUNTERINTELLIGENCE 6,751 6,751
ACTIVITIES.
270 0305172D8Z COMBINED ADVANCED APPLICATIONS.... 18,912 18,912
272 0305186D8Z POLICY R&D PROGRAMS............... 11,740 11,740
275 0305199D8Z NET CENTRICITY.................... 55,673 55,673
277 0305208BB DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND/SURFACE 0
SYSTEMS.
282 0305387D8Z HOMELAND DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY 1,730 1,730
TRANSFER PROGRAM.
283 0305601K MISSION PARTNER ENVIRONMENTS...... 15,464 15,464
293 0306250JCY CYBER OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY 1,303,094 1,418,094
SUPPORT.
.................................. Artificial Intelligence for [30,000]
cyberspace operations.
.................................. CYBERCOM 2.0...................... [35,000]
.................................. Extending technical service [50,000]
support.
294 0307609V NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY 19,840 19,840
SYSTEMS (NISS).
297 0708012K LOGISTICS SUPPORT ACTIVITIES...... 2,051 2,051
298 0708012S PACIFIC DISASTER CENTERS.......... 0 9,500
.................................. Pacific Disaster Centers.......... [9,500]
299 0708047S DEFENSE PROPERTY ACCOUNTABILITY 2,829 2,829
SYSTEM.
302 1160403BB AVIATION SYSTEMS.................. 216,781 223,291
.................................. SOCOM UPL--Adaptive Airborne [6,510]
Enterprise Group 3 sUAS.
303 1160405BB INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT.. 109,227 119,227
.................................. Ultra-light Group 1 sUAS.......... [10,000]
304 1160408BB OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS.......... 279,478 312,678
.................................. SOCOM UPL--Ground infiltration [25,700]
protection system.
.................................. SOCOM UPL--Operational capacity [7,500]
enhancements.
305 1160431BB WARRIOR SYSTEMS................... 435,074 478,174
.................................. SOCOM UPL--Electromagnetic warfare [3,500]
family of systems.
.................................. SOCOM UPL--Ground infiltration [4,000]
protection system.
.................................. SOCOM UPL--Ground organic [5,000]
precision strike systems.
.................................. SOCOM UPL--Munitions War Reserve.. [8,500]
.................................. SOCOM UPL--Small cruise missile [22,100]
development.
306 1160432BB SPECIAL PROGRAMS.................. 25,761 25,761
307 1160434BB UNMANNED ISR...................... 0
308 1160480BB SOF TACTICAL VEHICLES............. 0
309 1160483BB MARITIME SYSTEMS.................. 351,721 364,021
.................................. Open-architecture unmanned surface [10,000]
vessel experimentation.
.................................. SOCOM UPL--Mission critical Dry [2,300]
Combat Submersible battery
upgrade.
310 1160490BB OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS 25,747 25,747
INTELLIGENCE.
311 1203610K TELEPORT PROGRAM.................. 22,244 22,244
9999 9999999999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS............... 8,923,353 8,923,353
.................................. SUBTOTAL OPERATIONAL SYSTEM 14,093,333 14,069,943
DEVELOPMENT.
..................................
.................................. SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
PILOT PROGRAMS
312 0608140D8Z ENTERPRISE PLATFORMS AND 481,775 481,775
CAPABILITIES--SOFTWARE PILOT
PROGRAM.
313 0608500D8Z WEAPONEERING CODE SUSTAINMENT..... 23,071 23,071
314 0608648D8Z ACQUISITION VISIBILITY--SOFTWARE 64,364 64,364
PILOT PROGRAM.
315 0608775D8Z ACCELERATE THE PROCUREMENT AND 0
FIELDING OF INNOVATIVE
TECHNOLOGIES (APFIT).
316 0608776D8Z DEFENSE INNOVATION UNIT FIELDING.. 433,867 433,867
317 0303150K GLOBAL COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM. 124,329 124,329
.................................. SUBTOTAL SOFTWARE AND DIGITAL 1,127,406 1,127,406
TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAMS.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST 55,736,724 54,783,673
& EVAL, DW.
..................................
.................................. GOLDEN DOME FOR AMERICA FUND
.................................. RESEARCH, DEV, TEST & EVAL
9 0604139D8Z GOLDEN DOME FOR AMERICA--MDA...... 367,000 367,000
15 0901159D8Z GOLDEN DOME FOR AMERICA........... 30,971 30,971
.................................. SUBTOTAL RESEARCH, DEV, TEST & 397,971 397,971
EVAL.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL GOLDEN DOME FOR AMERICA FUND 397,971 397,971
..................................
.................................. OPERATIONAL TEST & EVAL, DEFENSE
.................................. MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
1 0605118OTE OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION... 101,365 171,365
.................................. Additional support for data [50,000]
analysis activities and testing
for AI systems.
.................................. Cyber assessments................. [20,000]
2 0605131OTE LIVE FIRE TEST AND EVALUATION..... 11,000 11,000
3 0605814OTE OPERATIONAL TEST ACTIVITIES AND 0
ANALYSES.
.................................. SUBTOTAL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT....... 112,365 182,365
..................................
.................................. TOTAL OPERATIONAL TEST & EVAL, 112,365 182,365
DEFENSE.
..................................
.................................. TOTAL RDT&E....................... 218,791,608 219,918,028
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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 2027 Senate
Line Item Request Authorized
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY
OPERATING FORCES
010 MANEUVER UNITS....................................................... 5,309,790 5,352,995
Winter equipment..................................................... [43,205]
020 MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES............................................. 375,682 375,682
030 ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE............................................... 1,193,028 1,366,766
Realignment from procurement for THAAD battery support............... [173,738]
040 THEATER LEVEL ASSETS................................................. 2,395,049 2,395,049
050 LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT....................................... 1,273,674 1,273,674
060 AVIATION ASSETS...................................................... 1,930,557 1,930,557
070 FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT................................... 7,186,195 7,186,195
080 LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS........................................ 888,277 888,277
090 LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE........................................ 2,022,115 2,142,115
Depot Equipment Maintenance.......................................... [120,000]
100 MEDICAL READINESS.................................................... 786,815 786,815
110 BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT.............................................. 10,390,174 10,402,830
Increase Child and Youth Program Funding............................. [12,656]
120 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.................. 5,435,364 0
Transfer to Division B............................................... [-5,435,364]
130 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS.............................. 287,812 287,812
140 ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES................................................ 383,610 383,610
150 RESET................................................................ 117,880 117,880
160 US AFRICA COMMAND.................................................... 693,812 693,812
170 US EUROPEAN COMMAND.................................................. 510,862 525,862
EUCOM -Joint Intelligence Coordination Center........................ [15,000]
180 US SOUTHERN COMMAND.................................................. 464,769 464,769
190 US FORCES KOREA...................................................... 77,775 77,775
200 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS......................... 366,311 366,311
210 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSECURITY................................. 579,954 579,954
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES............................................ 42,669,505 37,598,740

MOBILIZATION
220 STRATEGIC MOBILITY................................................... 53,602 53,602
230 ARMY PREPOSITIONED STOCKS............................................ 1,125,709 1,125,709
240 INDUSTRIAL PREPAREDNESS.............................................. 3,172 3,172
SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION................................................ 1,182,483 1,182,483

TRAINING AND RECRUITING
250 OFFICER ACQUISITION.................................................. 193,530 193,530
260 RECRUIT TRAINING..................................................... 70,431 70,431
270 ONE STATION UNIT TRAINING............................................ 96,115 96,115
280 SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS............................... 503,896 503,896
290 SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING........................................... 1,204,230 1,204,230
300 FLIGHT TRAINING...................................................... 1,381,437 1,381,437
310 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION................................... 201,481 201,481
320 TRAINING SUPPORT..................................................... 609,925 609,925
330 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................... 712,092 712,092
350 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION..................................... 216,256 220,480
Increase Tuition/Credentialing Assistance............................ [4,224]
360 CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING...................................... 218,683 218,683
370 JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS................................ 218,598 218,598
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING..................................... 5,626,674 5,630,898

ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
390 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION........................................... 1,483,938 1,483,938
400 CENTRAL SUPPLY ACTIVITIES............................................ 703,829 703,829
410 LOGISTIC SUPPORT ACTIVITIES.......................................... 634,879 634,879
420 AMMUNITION MANAGEMENT................................................ 525,732 525,732
430 ADMINISTRATION....................................................... 402,276 402,276
440 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS........................................... 2,252,914 2,252,914
450 MANPOWER MANAGEMENT.................................................. 324,069 324,069
460 OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT.............................................. 961,851 961,851
470 OTHER SERVICE SUPPORT................................................ 2,179,562 2,245,541
Increase to Civilian Personnel Compensation.......................... [65,979]
480 ARMY CLAIMS ACTIVITIES............................................... 139,480 139,480
490 REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT............................................... 308,271 308,271
500 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT READINESS............................. 434,778 434,778
510 DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT........................ 37,654 37,654
520 INTERNATIONAL MILITARY HEADQUARTERS.................................. 760,520 760,520
530 MISC. SUPPORT OF OTHER NATIONS....................................... 28,681 28,681
9999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................................. 3,457,587 3,457,587
SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES.................................... 14,636,021 14,702,000

UNDISTRIBUTED
600 UNDISTRIBUTED........................................................ 0 -812,335
Unobligated balances................................................. [-812,335]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED............................................... 0 -812,335

TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, ARMY................................ 64,114,683 58,301,786

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARMY RES
OPERATING FORCES
010 MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES............................................. 15,213 15,213
020 ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE............................................... 674,766 674,766
030 THEATER LEVEL ASSETS................................................. 121,223 121,223
040 LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT....................................... 664,612 664,612
050 AVIATION ASSETS...................................................... 37,490 37,490
060 FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT................................... 380,473 380,473
070 LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS........................................ 41,301 41,301
080 LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE........................................ 37,429 37,429
090 BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT.............................................. 577,337 577,337
100 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.................. 411,093 0
Transfer to Division B............................................... [-411,093]
110 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS.............................. 27,810 27,810
120 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS......................... 2,725 2,725
130 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSECURITY................................. 19,422 19,422
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES............................................ 3,010,894 2,599,801

ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
140 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION........................................... 15,237 15,237
150 ADMINISTRATION....................................................... 11,708 11,708
160 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS........................................... 4,165 4,165
170 MANPOWER MANAGEMENT.................................................. 7,300 7,300
180 OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT.............................................. 63,330 63,330
SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES.................................... 101,740 101,740

UNDISTRIBUTED
220 UNDISTRIBUTED........................................................ 0 -10,222
Unobligated balances................................................. [-10,222]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED............................................... 0 -10,222

TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARMY RES.............................. 3,112,634 2,691,319

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARNG
OPERATING FORCES
010 MANEUVER UNITS....................................................... 807,777 807,777
020 MODULAR SUPPORT BRIGADES............................................. 233,114 233,114
030 ECHELONS ABOVE BRIGADE............................................... 1,143,423 1,143,423
040 THEATER LEVEL ASSETS................................................. 84,598 84,598
050 LAND FORCES OPERATIONS SUPPORT....................................... 344,161 344,161
060 AVIATION ASSETS...................................................... 1,096,948 1,096,948
070 FORCE READINESS OPERATIONS SUPPORT................................... 864,172 864,172
080 LAND FORCES SYSTEMS READINESS........................................ 93,367 93,367
090 LAND FORCES DEPOT MAINTENANCE........................................ 171,055 171,055
100 BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT.............................................. 1,326,854 1,326,854
110 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.................. 1,065,363 0
Transfer to Division B............................................... [-1,065,363]
120 MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS.............................. 1,116,559 1,116,559
130 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS......................... 6,831 6,831
140 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES--CYBERSECURITY................................. 24,785 24,785
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES............................................ 8,379,007 7,313,644

ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
150 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION........................................... 6,604 6,604
160 ADMINISTRATION....................................................... 50,221 50,221
170 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS........................................... 24,846 24,846
180 OTHER PERSONNEL SUPPORT.............................................. 239,142 239,142
190 REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT............................................... 4,004 4,004
SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES.................................... 324,817 324,817

UNDISTRIBUTED
220 UNDISTRIBUTED........................................................ 0 -246,699
Unobligated balances................................................. [-246,699]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED............................................... 0 -246,699

TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ARNG.................................. 8,703,824 7,391,762

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY
OPERATING FORCES
010 MISSION AND OTHER FLIGHT OPERATIONS.................................. 8,324,572 8,324,572
020 FLEET AIR TRAINING................................................... 3,128,764 3,128,764
030 AIR SYSTEMS SUPPORT.................................................. 1,469,165 1,469,165
040 AIRCRAFT DEPOT MAINTENANCE........................................... 2,219,583 2,219,583
050 AVIATION LOGISTICS................................................... 2,664,360 2,664,360
060 MISSION AND OTHER SHIP OPERATIONS.................................... 7,424,752 7,654,752
Maritime unmanned operating forces................................... [225,000]
Sailor Quality of Life Survey........................................ [5,000]
070 SHIP OPERATIONS SUPPORT & TRAINING................................... 1,713,065 1,713,065
080 SHIP DEPOT MAINTENANCE............................................... 14,292,873 14,292,873
090 SHIP DEPOT OPERATIONS SUPPORT........................................ 2,597,722 2,597,722
100 COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONIC WARFARE......................... 1,821,744 1,821,744
110 MEDICAL READINESS.................................................... 661,800 661,800
120 SPACE SYSTEMS AND SURVEILLANCE....................................... 572,000 572,000
130 WARFARE TACTICS...................................................... 1,038,456 1,038,456
140 OPERATIONAL METEOROLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY............................. 496,272 496,272
150 COMBAT SUPPORT FORCES................................................ 2,476,987 2,477,687
Special Boat Training Command operations and maintenance enhancement. [700]
160 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND DEPOT OPERATIONS SUPPORT................... 62,570 62,570
170 COMBATANT COMMANDERS CORE OPERATIONS................................. 105,379 110,379
INDOPACOM community engagement for Red Hill and training land lease [5,000]
negotiations........................................................
180 COMBATANT COMMANDERS DIRECT MISSION SUPPORT.......................... 1,994,139 2,044,139
Contracted Seaplane capacity--INDOPACOM.............................. [50,000]
190 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES................................................ 662,040 662,040
200 STRATEGIC AND REGIONAL STRIKE DETERRENCE............................. 2,220,083 2,220,083
210 WEAPONS MAINTENANCE.................................................. 1,833,006 1,855,406
Mobile utilities support equipment employment........................ [22,400]
220 OTHER WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT......................................... 834,752 834,752
230 ENTERPRISE INFORMATION............................................... 2,196,932 2,196,932
240 SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION........................... 4,891,828 0
Expeditionary unmanned infrastructure................................ [65,000]
Transfer to Division B............................................... [-4,956,828]
250 BASE OPERATING SUPPORT............................................... 6,069,456 6,089,347
Increase Child and Youth Program Funding............................. [9,891]
Red Hill long-term monitoring, research, and remediation............. [10,000]
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES............................................ 71,772,300 67,208,463

MOBILIZATION
260 SHIP PREPOSITIONING AND SURGE........................................ 378,073 378,073
270 READY RESERVE FORCE.................................................. 881,029 881,029
280 SHIP ACTIVATIONS/INACTIVATIONS....................................... 831,641 831,641
300 COAST GUARD SUPPORT.................................................. 27,729 27,729
SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION................................................ 2,118,472 2,118,472

TRAINING AND RECRUITING
310 OFFICER ACQUISITION.................................................. 198,743 198,743
320 RECRUIT TRAINING..................................................... 17,813 17,813
330 RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS...................................... 193,797 193,797
340 SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING........................................... 1,163,755 1,163,755
350 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION................................... 280,521 280,521
360 TRAINING SUPPORT..................................................... 504,282 504,282
370 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................... 261,140 261,140
380 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION..................................... 75,600 94,400
Increase Tuition/Credentialing Assistance............................ [18,800]
390 CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING...................................... 60,191 60,191
400 JUNIOR ROTC.......................................................... 60,219 60,219
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING..................................... 2,816,061 2,834,861

ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
410 ADMINISTRATION....................................................... 1,396,823 1,473,210
Increase to Civilian Personnel Compensation.......................... [76,387]
430 CIVILIAN MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT........................... 244,308 244,308
450 MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT........................... 642,260 642,260
470 FOREIGN CURRENCY FLUCTUATION......................................... 5,517 5,517
480 DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT........................ 60,440 60,440
490 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION........................................... 279,134 279,134
510 PLANNING, ENGINEERING, AND PROGRAM SUPPORT........................... 605,530 605,530
520 ACQUISITION, LOGISTICS, AND OVERSIGHT................................ 822,580 822,580
530 INVESTIGATIVE AND SECURITY SERVICES.................................. 1,076,664 1,076,664
9999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................................. 728,457 728,457
SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES.................................... 5,861,713 5,938,100

UNDISTRIBUTED
770 UNDISTRIBUTED........................................................ 0 -540,421
Unobligated balances................................................. [-540,421]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED............................................... 0 -540,421

TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY................................ 82,568,546 77,559,475

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS
OPERATING FORCES
010 OPERATIONAL FORCES................................................... 3,113,102 3,113,102
020 FIELD LOGISTICS...................................................... 2,807,429 2,807,429
030 DEPOT MAINTENANCE.................................................... 344,750 344,750
040 MARITIME PREPOSITIONING.............................................. 280,543 280,543
050 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES................................................ 351,199 351,199
060 SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION............................. 3,629,008 0
Transfer to Division B............................................... [-3,629,008]
070 BASE OPERATING SUPPORT............................................... 3,175,027 3,178,250
Increase Child and Youth Program Funding............................. [3,223]
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES............................................ 13,701,058 10,075,273

TRAINING AND RECRUITING
080 RECRUIT TRAINING..................................................... 45,521 45,521
090 OFFICER ACQUISITION.................................................. 1,346 1,346
100 SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING........................................... 242,438 242,438
110 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION................................... 64,994 64,994
120 TRAINING SUPPORT..................................................... 838,526 838,526
130 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................... 363,287 363,287
140 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION..................................... 47,840 48,797
Increase Tuition/Credentialing Assistance............................ [957]
150 JUNIOR ROTC.......................................................... 33,292 33,292
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING..................................... 1,637,244 1,638,201

ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
180 SERVICEWIDE TRANSPORTATION........................................... 154,026 154,026
190 ADMINISTRATION....................................................... 416,349 428,319
Increase to Civilian Personnel Compensation.......................... [11,970]
9999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................................. 80,140 80,140
SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES.................................... 650,515 662,485

UNDISTRIBUTED
310 UNDISTRIBUTED........................................................ 0 -89,275
Unobligated balances................................................. [-89,275]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED............................................... 0 -89,275

TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS........................ 15,988,817 12,286,684

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, NAVY RES
OPERATING FORCES
010 MISSION AND OTHER FLIGHT OPERATIONS.................................. 787,622 787,622
020 AIR SYSTEMS SUPPORT.................................................. 9,733 9,733
030 AIRCRAFT DEPOT MAINTENANCE........................................... 215,547 215,547
040 AVIATION LOGISTICS................................................... 27,703 27,703
050 COMBAT COMMUNICATIONS................................................ 19,652 19,652
060 COMBAT SUPPORT FORCES................................................ 196,376 196,376
070 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES................................................ 288 288
080 ENTERPRISE INFORMATION............................................... 30,811 30,811
090 SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION........................... 59,386 0
Transfer to Division B............................................... [-59,386]
100 BASE OPERATING SUPPORT............................................... 111,177 111,177
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES............................................ 1,458,295 1,398,909

ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
110 ADMINISTRATION....................................................... 2,747 2,747
120 MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT........................... 14,944 14,944
130 ACQUISITION AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT................................... 1,230 1,230
SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES.................................... 18,921 18,921

UNDISTRIBUTED
170 UNDISTRIBUTED........................................................ 0 -19,763
Unobligated balances................................................. [-19,763]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED............................................... 0 -19,763

TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, NAVY RES.............................. 1,477,216 1,398,067

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, MC RESERVE
OPERATING FORCES
010 OPERATING FORCES..................................................... 142,416 142,416
020 DEPOT MAINTENANCE.................................................... 23,213 23,213
030 SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION........................... 100,709 0
Transfer to Division B............................................... [-100,709]
040 BASE OPERATING SUPPORT............................................... 128,902 128,902
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES............................................ 395,240 294,531

ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
050 ADMINISTRATION....................................................... 9,440 9,440
SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES.................................... 9,440 9,440

UNDISTRIBUTED
060 UNDISTRIBUTED........................................................ 0 -12,267
Unobligated balances................................................. [-12,267]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED............................................... 0 -12,267

TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, MC RESERVE............................ 404,680 291,704

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE
OPERATING FORCES
010 PRIMARY COMBAT FORCES................................................ 1,798,263 1,948,263
A-10 service life extension.......................................... [150,000]
020 COMBAT ENHANCEMENT FORCES............................................ 3,117,205 3,117,205
030 AIR OPERATIONS TRAINING (OJT, MAINTAIN SKILLS)....................... 2,770,832 2,770,832
040 DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE................................. 6,092,998 6,092,998
050 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.................. 6,100,395 0
Transfer to Division B............................................... [-6,100,395]
060 CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT............................................... 320,297 320,297
070 CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND SYSTEM SUPPORT...................... 11,647,415 11,647,415
080 FLYING HOUR PROGRAM.................................................. 7,265,480 7,265,480
090 BASE SUPPORT......................................................... 11,318,037 11,345,970
AFSAS, MFOQA, Space Safety Support, RPA, BASH........................ [18,000]
Increase Child and Youth Program Funding............................. [9,933]
100 GLOBAL C3I AND EARLY WARNING......................................... 1,214,408 1,205,208
Realignment to RDT&E for Over-the-Horizon Backscatter Radar.......... [-9,200]
110 OTHER COMBAT OPS SPT PROGRAMS........................................ 2,146,977 2,146,977
120 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES................................................ 1,155,815 1,155,815
130 TACTICAL INTEL AND OTHER SPECIAL ACTIVITIES.......................... 1,992,280 1,992,280
140 MEDICAL READINESS.................................................... 561,626 561,626
150 US NORTHCOM/NORAD.................................................... 746,165 766,165
Military Infrastructure and Supply Chain Hardening Program........... [20,000]
160 US STRATCOM.......................................................... 656,448 656,448
170 US CENTCOM........................................................... 405,438 405,438
180 US SOCOM............................................................. 42,261 42,261
190 US TRANSCOM.......................................................... 694 694
200 CENTCOM CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT....................................... 0 1,000
Cyber cooperation with the Kingdom of Jordan......................... [1,000]
210 USSPACECOM........................................................... 555,147 555,147
9999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................................. 81,694 81,694
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES............................................ 59,989,875 54,078,213

MOBILIZATION
220 AIRLIFT OPERATIONS................................................... 3,782,668 3,782,668
230 MOBILIZATION PREPAREDNESS............................................ 321,889 321,889
SUBTOTAL MOBILIZATION................................................ 4,104,557 4,104,557

TRAINING AND RECRUITING
240 OFFICER ACQUISITION.................................................. 267,971 267,971
250 RECRUIT TRAINING..................................................... 70,462 70,462
260 RESERVE OFFICERS TRAINING CORPS (ROTC)............................... 143,686 143,686
270 SPECIALIZED SKILL TRAINING........................................... 589,549 589,549
280 FLIGHT TRAINING...................................................... 1,122,297 1,122,297
290 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION................................... 280,908 280,908
300 TRAINING SUPPORT..................................................... 192,608 192,608
310 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................... 254,720 254,720
320 EXAMINING............................................................ 7,261 7,261
330 OFF-DUTY AND VOLUNTARY EDUCATION..................................... 232,768 237,013
Increase Tuition/Credentialing Assistance............................ [4,245]
340 CIVILIAN EDUCATION AND TRAINING...................................... 354,678 354,678
350 JUNIOR ROTC.......................................................... 114,790 114,790
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING..................................... 3,631,698 3,635,943

ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
360 LOGISTICS OPERATIONS................................................. 1,124,763 1,124,763
370 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES......................................... 159,721 159,721
380 ADMINISTRATION....................................................... 1,292,758 1,342,035
Increase to Civilian Personnel Compensation.......................... [58,877]
Realignment to Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation for HR IT [-9,600]
automation..........................................................
390 SERVICEWIDE COMMUNICATIONS........................................... 43,892 43,892
410 OTHER SERVICEWIDE ACTIVITIES......................................... 1,666,547 1,689,047
MEEP to AFGSC, engine sustainment, training support.................. [22,500]
420 CIVIL AIR PATROL..................................................... 32,984 32,984
430 DEF ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT........................ 58,936 58,936
440 SECURITY PROGRAMS.................................................... 202,400 202,400
450 INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT................................................ 77,853 77,853
9999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................................. 1,653,652 1,653,652
SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES.................................... 6,313,506 6,385,283

UNDISTRIBUTED
460 UNDISTRIBUTED........................................................ 0 -1,020,189
Unobligated balances................................................. [-1,020,189]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED............................................... 0 -1,020,189

TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, AIR FORCE........................... 74,039,636 67,184,807

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, SPACE FORCE
OPERATING FORCES
010 GLOBAL C3I & EARLY WARNING........................................... 1,056,824 1,056,824
020 SPACE LAUNCH OPERATIONS.............................................. 415,322 465,322
Launch Capacity...................................................... [50,000]
030 SPACE OPERATIONS..................................................... 1,266,939 1,188,939
Realignment to procurement for AEP fielded GPS ground system......... [-78,000]
040 EDUCATION & TRAINING................................................. 783,168 783,168
050 SPECIAL PROGRAMS..................................................... 733,761 733,761
060 DEPOT MAINTENANCE.................................................... 83,803 83,803
070 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.................. 1,384,326 0
Transfer to Division B............................................... [-1,384,326]
080 CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS AND SYSTEM SUPPORT.............................. 2,096,381 2,096,381
090 SPACE OPERATIONS -BOS................................................ 551,196 551,196
100 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES................................................ 289,958 289,958
9999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................................. 118,478 118,478
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES............................................ 8,780,156 7,367,830

ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
110 LOGISTICS OPERATIONS................................................. 36,164 36,164
120 ADMINISTRATION....................................................... 449,597 454,477
Increase to Civilian Personnel Compensation.......................... [4,880]
SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES.................................... 485,761 490,641

UNDISTRIBUTED
140 UNDISTRIBUTED........................................................ 0 -218,077
Unobligated balances................................................. [-218,077]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED............................................... 0 -218,077

TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, SPACE FORCE......................... 9,265,917 7,640,394

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, AF RESERVE
OPERATING FORCES
010 PRIMARY COMBAT FORCES................................................ 2,138,964 2,138,964
020 MISSION SUPPORT OPERATIONS........................................... 217,542 217,542
030 DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE................................. 787,861 787,861
040 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.................. 187,022 0
Transfer to Division B............................................... [-187,022]
050 CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND SYSTEM SUPPORT...................... 654,233 654,233
060 BASE SUPPORT......................................................... 632,638 632,638
070 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES................................................ 1,655 1,655
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES............................................ 4,619,915 4,432,893

ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
080 ADMINISTRATION....................................................... 100,998 100,998
090 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................... 11,620 11,620
100 MILITARY MANPOWER AND PERS MGMT (ARPC)............................... 15,893 15,893
110 AUDIOVISUAL.......................................................... 561 561
SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES.................................... 129,072 129,072

UNDISTRIBUTED
130 UNDISTRIBUTED........................................................ 0 -224,891
Unobligated balances................................................. [-224,891]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED............................................... 0 -224,891

TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, AF RESERVE............................ 4,748,987 4,337,074

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ANG
OPERATING FORCES
010 AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS.................................................. 2,744,277 2,744,277
020 MISSION SUPPORT OPERATIONS........................................... 663,367 663,367
030 DEPOT PURCHASE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE................................. 1,210,460 1,210,460
040 FACILITIES SUSTAINMENT, RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION.................. 531,241 0
Transfer to Division B............................................... [-531,241]
050 CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND SYSTEM SUPPORT...................... 1,632,461 1,632,461
060 BASE SUPPORT......................................................... 1,128,729 1,128,729
070 CYBERSPACE SUSTAINMENT............................................... 26,354 26,354
080 CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES................................................ 81,720 81,720
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES............................................ 8,018,609 7,487,368

ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
090 ADMINISTRATION....................................................... 64,249 64,249
100 RECRUITING AND ADVERTISING........................................... 47,831 47,831
SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES.................................... 112,080 112,080

UNDISTRIBUTED
110 UNDISTRIBUTED........................................................ 0 -5,861
Unobligated balances................................................. [-5,861]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED............................................... 0 -5,861

TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE, ANG................................... 8,130,689 7,593,587

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE
OPERATING FORCES
010 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF................................................ 534,218 534,218
020 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF--JTEEP......................................... 1,393,798 1,393,798
030 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF--CYBER......................................... 9,103 9,103
040 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE--PSYOP............................ 325,609 325,609
050 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND COMBAT DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES............. 2,589,383 3,022,983
SOCOM UPL--Accelerated fielding of Group 3 UAS....................... [3,600]
SOCOM UPL--Operational capacity enhancements......................... [325,000]
SOCOM UPL--Strategic airlift......................................... [105,000]
060 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND MAINTENANCE............................... 1,388,865 1,435,065
SOCOM UPL--Electromagnetic warfare family of systems................. [1,300]
SOCOM UPL--Ground infiltration protection system..................... [15,300]
SOCOM UPL--Ground organic precision strike family of systems......... [3,600]
SOCOM UPL--Munitions War Reserve..................................... [2,900]
SOCOM UPL--Non-standard aviation..................................... [15,600]
SOCOM UPL--SOF-P pre-positioned stocks............................... [7,500]
070 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONAL HEADQUARTERS....... 180,691 180,691
080 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND THEATER FORCES............................ 3,695,859 3,695,859
090 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND CYBERSPACE ACTIVITIES..................... 78,512 78,512
100 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND INTELLIGENCE.............................. 1,130,849 1,138,849
SOCOM UPL--Identity and Signature Management Modernization........... [8,000]
110 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT....................... 1,796,851 1,807,951
SOCOM UPL--Identity and Signature Management Modernization........... [11,100]
120 CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS................................................ 1,880,381 2,010,381
Combat ready Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN)....... [60,000]
Extending technical service support.................................. [70,000]
130 USCYBERCOM HEADQUARTERS.............................................. 303,726 311,726
Facilities--Pentagon presence........................................ [8,000]
SUBTOTAL OPERATING FORCES............................................ 15,307,845 15,944,745

TRAINING AND RECRUITING
140 DEFENSE ACQUISITION UNIVERSITY....................................... 193,017 193,017
150 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF................................................ 173,748 173,748
160 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION........ 30,040 30,040
SUBTOTAL TRAINING AND RECRUITING..................................... 396,805 396,805

ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES
170 CIVIL MILITARY PROGRAMS.............................................. 118,488 118,488
180 DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY--CYBER................................. 3,825 3,825
190 DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY........................................ 611,600 611,600
200 DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY................................... 1,462,988 1,462,988
210 DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY--CYBER............................ 42,367 42,367
220 DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY...................... 1,035,974 1,035,974
240 DEFENSE COUNTERINTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY AGENCY--CYBER............... 16,885 16,885
250 DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY--CYBER.............................. 49,611 49,611
260 DEFENSE HUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITY..................................... 1,505,352 1,576,319
Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO)............................. [10,000]
Increase Child and Youth Program Funding............................. [3,075]
Increase to Civilian Personnel Compensation.......................... [32,892]
Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM)...................... [20,000]
New Authorization: Guardianship Transfer Fees........................ [5,000]
290 DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY................................... 3,873,222 3,873,222
300 DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY--CYBER............................ 602,017 602,017
310 DEFENSE LEGAL SERVICES AGENCY........................................ 147,620 147,620
320 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY............................................. 585,610 585,610
330 DEFENSE MEDIA ACTIVITY............................................... 207,551 207,551
340 DEFENSE POW/MIA OFFICE............................................... 160,358 215,358
Defense POW/MIA Office............................................... [40,000]
Defense POW/MIA Office records scanning and digitization efforts for [15,000]
declassification....................................................
350 DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY.................................. 3,780,757 5,286,757
First Island Chain Security Cooperation Initiative (formerly TSCI)... [500,000]
Innovative International Security Cooperation Programs............... [250,000]
Irregular Warfare Center of Excellence............................... [6,000]
Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative............................... [750,000]
360 DEFENSE TECHNOLOGY SECURITY ADMINISTRATION........................... 47,101 47,101
370 DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY...................................... 637,514 637,514
390 DEFENSE THREAT REDUCTION AGENCY--CYBER............................... 73,477 73,477
400 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EDUCATION ACTIVITY............................. 3,493,232 3,573,232
Impact Aid........................................................... [50,000]
Impact Aid for children with severe disabilities..................... [30,000]
410 MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY............................................... 487,235 487,235
420 OFFICE OF THE LOCAL DEFENSE COMMUNITY COOPERATION.................... 142,597 142,597
430 JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF--JIATF......................................... 431,652 431,652
470 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE--CYBER............................ 81,163 140,108
Cyber Service Academies.............................................. [50,000]
Grow ASD Cyber Policy and civilian oversight of cyber................ [8,945]
480 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE................................... 3,832,831 3,963,979
Afghanistan War Commission........................................... [11,400]
Anomalous Health Incidents Attribution Research...................... [10,000]
AUKUS Pillar 2 Signature Project..................................... [15,000]
Bien Hoa Dioxin Cleanup.............................................. [15,000]
China Strategic Initiative........................................... [3,000]
CMMC small business grants........................................... [50,000]
Commission on the National Defense Strategy.......................... [5,000]
Establish a deterrence based track 1.5 with the Philippines.......... [2,500]
Legacy Resource Management Program................................... [13,348]
National Commission on the Future of the Navy........................ [5,000]
Reduction for the Business Operatives for National Defense (BOND) [-25,100]
program.............................................................
Regional Sustainment Framework for the Indo-Pacific.................. [5,000]
REPI................................................................. [20,000]
Support for USTTI training........................................... [1,000]
510 WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES..................................... 536,546 536,546
9999 CLASSIFIED PROGRAMS.................................................. 24,579,358 24,579,358
SUBTOTAL ADMIN & SRVWD ACTIVITIES.................................... 48,546,931 50,448,991

UNDISTRIBUTED
540 UNDISTRIBUTED........................................................ 0 -900,000
Unobligated balances................................................. [-900,000]
SUBTOTAL UNDISTRIBUTED............................................... 0 -900,000

TOTAL OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, DEFENSE-WIDE........................ 64,251,581 65,890,541

MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED FORCES
010 US COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED FORCES, DEFENSE.................... 21,698 21,698
SUBTOTAL UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ARMED FORCES......... 21,698 21,698

TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS................................... 21,698 21,698

MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER, AND CIVIC AID
010 OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER AND CIVIC AID........................ 78,187 108,187
OHDACA--Humanitarian Assistance...................................... [20,000]
OHDACA--Humanitarian Mine Action..................................... [10,000]
SUBTOTAL OVERSEAS HUMANITARIAN, DISASTER, AND CIVIC AID.............. 78,187 108,187

TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS................................... 78,187 108,187

MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION ACCOUNT
010 COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION......................................... 221,332 221,332
SUBTOTAL COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION ACCOUNT........................ 221,332 221,332

TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS................................... 221,332 221,332

MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
010 ACQ WORKFORCE DEV FD................................................. 37,478 37,478
SUBTOTAL ACQUISITION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT........................... 37,478 37,478

TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS................................... 37,478 37,478

MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ARMY
050 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ARMY...................................... 282,444 282,444
SUBTOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, ARMY............................. 282,444 282,444

TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS................................... 282,444 282,444

MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, NAVY
060 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, NAVY...................................... 305,246 305,246
SUBTOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, NAVY............................. 305,246 305,246

TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS................................... 305,246 305,246

MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, AIR FORCE
070 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, AIR FORCE................................. 320,060 320,060
SUBTOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, AIR FORCE........................ 320,060 320,060

TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS................................... 320,060 320,060

MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE
080 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE................................... 8,957 8,957
SUBTOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, DEFENSE.......................... 8,957 8,957

TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS................................... 8,957 8,957

MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, FORMERLY USED DEFENSE SITES
090 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION FORMERLY USED SITES........................ 238,927 238,927
SUBTOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, FORMERLY USED DEFENSE SITES...... 238,927 238,927

TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS APPROPRIATIONS................................... 238,927 238,927

TOTAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE........................................ 338,321,539 314,111,529
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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 2027 Senate
Item Request Authorized
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MILITARY PERSONNEL
MILITARY PERSONNEL APPROPRIATIONS
MILITARY PERSONNEL APPROPRIATIONS..... 190,771,931 188,652,405
Increase Air Force Incentive Pays 1,114
(Enlisted)...........................
Increase Air Force Incentive Pays 8,793
(Officers)...........................
Increase Air Force Special Pays 11,748
(Enlisted)...........................
Increase Air Force Special Pays 10,912
(Officers)...........................
Increase Army Incentive Pays 1,646
(Enlisted)...........................
Increase Army Incentive Pays 1,703
(Officers)...........................
Increase Army Special Pays (Enlisted). 20,388
Increase Army Special Pays (Officers). 9,789
Increase Marine Corps Incentive Pays 178
(Enlisted)...........................
Increase Marine Corps Incentive Pays 1,111
(Officers)...........................
Increase Marine Corps Special Pays 6,627
(Enlisted)...........................
Increase Marine Corps Special Pays 504
(Officers)...........................
Increase Navy Incentive Pays 2,388
(Enlisted)...........................
Increase Navy Incentive Pays 4,118
(Officers)...........................
Increase Navy Special Pays (Enlisted). 33,100
Increase Navy Special Pays (Officers). 11,595
Increase Space Force Incentive Pays 1
(Enlisted)...........................
Increase Space Force Incentive Pays 2
(Officers)...........................
Increase Space Force Special Pays 1,089
(Enlisted)...........................
Increase Space Force Special Pays 125
(Officers)...........................
Redistribute basic pay increase....... [-2,300,000]
Redistribution of 449 AGR positions to 65,829
National Guard Personnel, Air Force
Administration and Support...........
Redistribution of 449 DSG positions [-12,286]
from National Guard Personnel, Air
Force Pay Group A....................
SUBTOTAL MILITARY PERSONNEL 190,771,931 188,652,405
APPROPRIATIONS.......................

MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE RETIREE HEALTH CARE
FUND CONTRIBUTIONS
MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE RETIREE HEALTH CARE 14,349,269 14,349,269
FUND CONTRIBUTIONS...................
SUBTOTAL MEDICARE-ELIGIBLE RETIREE 14,349,269 14,349,269
HEALTH CARE FUND CONTRIBUTIONS.......

TOTAL MILITARY PERSONNEL.............. 205,121,200 203,001,674
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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 2027 Senate
Line Item Request Authorized
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WORKING CAPITAL FUND
WORKING CAPITAL FUND, ARMY
010 INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS.......... 20,563 20,563
SUBTOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, 20,563 20,563
ARMY..........................

WORKING CAPITAL FUND, NAVY
010 NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTERS.. 266,212 266,212
SUBTOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, 266,212 266,212
NAVY..........................

WORKING CAPITAL FUND, AIR FORCE
020 CRITICAL SPARES................ 4,245,563 4,245,563
030 SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS......... 194,851 194,851
SUBTOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, 4,440,414 4,440,414
AIR FORCE.....................

NATIONAL DEFENSE STOCKPILE
TRANSACTION FUND
010 DEFENSE STOCKPILE.............. 5,700 5,700
SUBTOTAL NATIONAL DEFENSE 5,700 5,700
STOCKPILE TRANSACTION FUND....

WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DEFENSE-
WIDE
010 DEFENSE FINANCE OPERATIONS-- 273,760 273,760
DIRECT........................
040 UNDISTRIBUTED.................. 1,000,000 1,000,000
SUBTOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, 1,273,760 1,273,760
DEFENSE-WIDE..................

WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DECA
010 WORKING CAPITAL FUND, DECA..... 1,501,344 1,511,344
Commissary Operations.......... [10,000]
SUBTOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND, 1,501,344 1,511,344
DECA..........................

TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL FUND..... 7,507,993 7,517,993

CHEM AGENTS & MUNITIONS
DESTRUCTION
RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST,
AND EVALUATION
2 CHEM DEMILITARIZATION--RDT&E... 55,972 55,972
SUBTOTAL RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, 55,972 55,972
TEST, AND EVALUATION..........

TOTAL CHEM AGENTS & MUNITIONS 55,972 55,972
DESTRUCTION...................

DRUG INTERDICTION & CTR-DRUG
ACTIVITIES, DEF
DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER
DRUG ACTIVITIES
010 COUNTER-NARCOTICS SUPPORT...... 658,191 658,191
SUBTOTAL DRUG INTERDICTION AND 658,191 658,191
COUNTER DRUG ACTIVITIES.......

DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM
020 DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM.. 135,745 135,745
SUBTOTAL DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION 135,745 135,745
PROGRAM.......................

NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG
PROGRAM
030 NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG 117,418 217,418
PROGRAM.......................
Increase to National Guard [100,000]
Counter-Drug Program..........
SUBTOTAL NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER- 117,418 217,418
DRUG PROGRAM..................

NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG
SCHOOLS
040 NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER-DRUG 6,648 40,000
SCHOOLS.......................
Increase to National Guard [33,352]
Counter-Drug Schools..........
SUBTOTAL NATIONAL GUARD COUNTER- 6,648 40,000
DRUG SCHOOLS..................

TOTAL DRUG INTERDICTION & CTR- 918,002 1,051,354
DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEF..........

OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
010 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE...... 501,371 528,371
Restore funding for DOD Office [27,000]
of the Inspector General......
020 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE...... 2,073 2,073
030 RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, 1,506 1,506
AND EVALUATION................
040 PROCUREMENT.................... 1,393 1,393
SUBTOTAL OFFICE OF THE 506,343 533,343
INSPECTOR GENERAL.............

TOTAL OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR 506,343 533,343
GENERAL.......................

DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
010 IN-HOUSE CARE.................. 10,863,317 11,863,317
Military Treatment Facility [1,000,000]
Operations and Support........
030 CONSOLIDATED HEALTH SUPPORT.... 2,375,175 2,655,175
Combat Support Agency.......... [280,000]
040 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT......... 2,600,177 2,600,177
050 MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.......... 304,382 304,382
060 EDUCATION AND TRAINING......... 349,460 389,460
Graduate Medical Education, [40,000]
Undergraduate Medical
Education and Force Health
Protection....................
070 BASE OPERATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS. 2,463,042 2,813,042
Facilities Restoration and [350,000]
Modernization.................
SUBTOTAL OPERATION & 18,955,553 20,625,553
MAINTENANCE...................

RDT&E
080 R&D RESEARCH................... 41,924 41,924
090 R&D EXPLORATRY DEVELOPMENT..... 185,153 195,153
Biological Stress, Recovery, [10,000]
and Resilience for Military
Readiness.....................
100 R&D ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT....... 361,241 361,241
110 R&D DEMONSTRATION/VALIDATION... 186,018 186,018
120 R&D ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT.... 124,662 124,662
130 R&D MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT..... 100,912 100,912
140 R&D CAPABILITIES ENHANCEMENT... 19,452 19,452
SUBTOTAL RDT&E................. 1,019,362 1,029,362

PROCUREMENT
150 PROC INITIAL OUTFITTING........ 25,555 25,555
160 PROC REPLACEMENT & 231,382 231,382
MODERNIZATION.................
170 PROC JOINT OPERATIONAL MEDICINE 31,203 31,203
INFORMATION SYSTEM............
180 PROC MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM-- 78,588 78,588
DESKTOP TO DATACENTER.........
SUBTOTAL PROCUREMENT........... 366,728 366,728

PRIVATE SECTOR CARE PROGRAM
010 PRIVATE SECTOR CARE............ 22,175,472 22,275,472
Access to care and network [100,000]
adequacy......................
SUBTOTAL PRIVATE SECTOR CARE 22,175,472 22,275,472
PROGRAM.......................

TOTAL DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM... 42,517,115 44,297,115

COUNTER-ISLAMIC STATE OF IRAQ
AND SYRIA TRAIN AND EQUIP
COUNTER-ISIL TRAIN AND EQUIP
FUND (CTEF)
010 IRAQ........................... 118,899 118,899
020 SYRIA.......................... 130,000 130,000
030 LEBANON........................ 36,000 36,000
040 JORDAN......................... 18,200 18,200
SUBTOTAL COUNTER-ISIL TRAIN AND 303,099 303,099
EQUIP FUND (CTEF).............

TOTAL COUNTER-ISLAMIC STATE OF 303,099 303,099
IRAQ AND SYRIA TRAIN AND EQUIP

TOTAL OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS..... 51,808,524 53,758,876
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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 2027 Senate
Account Installation Project Title Request Authorized
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ARMY
Alabama ................................
Army Anniston Army Depot COST TO COMPLETE: ACCESS CONTROL 0 53,000
POINT
Alaska ................................
Army Fort Wainwright BARRACKS (INC 2) 24,000 24,000
Army Fort Wainwright DINNING FACILITY 0 147,000
Arizona ................................
Army Fort Huachuca LIBBY ARMY AIRFIELD FLIGHT 0 4,000
CONTROL TOWER (DESIGN)
Army Yuma Proving Ground POLE LINE ROAD--REPLACE (DESIGN) 0 2,000
Florida ................................
Army Naval Air Station COMMAND AND CONTROL FACILITY 160,000 10,000
Key West (INC 2)
Georgia ................................
Army Fort Gordon CYBER FACULTY OPERATIONS AND 0 14,700
AUDITORIUM FACILITY (DESIGN)
Army Fort Stewart ENLISTED UNACCOMPANIED PERSONNEL 0 12,000
BARRACKS (DESIGN)
Germany ................................
Army Grafenwoehr UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC LINES 12,800 12,800
Guam ................................
Army Joint Region PDI: GUAM DEF SYS, EIAMD, PHASE 190,000 140,000
Marianas 2 (INC 2)
Army Joint Region PDI: GUAM DEF SYS, EIAMD, PHASE 155,000 60,000
Marianas 3
Army Joint Region PDI: LAND ACQUISITION 29,000 29,000
Marianas
Hawaii ................................
Army Fort Shafter COST TO COMPLETE: CLEARWELL AND 71,000 71,000
BOOSTER PUMP
Army Helemano COST TO COMPLETE: WELLS AND 72,000 72,000
STORAGE TANKS
Army Schofield Barracks COST TO COMPLETE: ELEVATED TANK 26,000 26,000
AND DISTRIBUTION LINES
Army Schofield Barracks COST TO COMPLETE: WATER STORAGE 21,000 21,000
TANK
Army Schofield Barracks FIRE STATION 30,000 30,000
Army Wheeler Army Air AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR (INC 90,000 50,000
Field 1)
Army Wheeler Army AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER 0 79,000
Airfield
Army Wheeler Army AIRCRAFT CLEAR WATER RINSE 0 3,300
Airfield FACILITY (DESIGN)
Honduras ................................
Army Soto Cano Air Base VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP 0 17,000
Illinois ................................
Army Rock Island Arsenal CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 0 5,000
(DESIGN)
Indiana ................................
Army Crane Army AMMUNITION STORAGE 0 27,000
Ammunition
Activity
Italy ................................
Army Caserma Renato Del ACCESS CONTROL POINT 17,000 17,000
Din
Japan ................................
Army Kadena Air Base COST TO COMPLETE: VEHICLE 69,000 69,000
MAINTENANCE SHOP
Louisiana ................................
Army Fort Polk JRTC ROTATIONAL UNIT BILLETING 0 157,000
AREA, INC #3
Maine ................................
Army Lola-Dana Training AUTOMATED QUALIFICATIONS 0 4,700
Site TRAINING RANGE (DESIGN)
Maryland ................................
Army Aberdeen Proving REPAIR EDGEWOOD WATER 0 4,100
Ground-South DISTRIBUTION (DESIGN)
Michigan ................................
Army Camp Grayling COMPANY HEADQUARTERS BUILDING, 0 4,400
COLLECTIVE TRAINING (DESIGN)
Missouri ................................
Army Fort Leonard Wood CENTRAL ISSUING FACILITY 0 12,000
(DESIGN)
New York ................................
Army Fort Drum AIRFIELD FIRE AND RESCUE STATION 0 4,600
(DESIGN)
Army Fort Drum AUTOMATED RECORD FIRE PLUS RANGE 25,000 25,000
Army Fort Drum SIMULATOR BUILDING (DESIGN) 0 2,400
Army Watervliet CHROME PLATING FACILITY (DESIGN) 0 11,100
Army Watervliet WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 0 2,850
(DESIGN)
North Carolina ................................
Army Fort Bragg COST TO COMPLETE: AIRCRAFT 31,000 31,000
MAINTENANCE HANGAR
Army Fort Bragg JOINT DEPLOYMENT WARFIGHTING 0 54,000
COMPLEX (DESIGN)
Oklahoma ................................
Army Fort Sill AUTOMATION AIDED INSTRUCTION 0 93,000
BLDG
Texas ................................
Army Fort Bliss SHIPPING AND RECEIVING BUILDING 35,000 35,000
Army Fort Hood VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP (MP 0 81,000
#72)
Army Joint Base San ADVANCED INDIVIDUAL TRAINING 303,000 103,000
Antonio BARRACKS-METC (INC)
Utah ................................
Army Dugway Proving TWO-COMPANY SATELLITE FIRE 0 3,300
Ground STATION / THREE-COMPANY HQ FIRE
STATION (DESIGN)
Washington ................................
Army Joint Base Lewis- AIRFIELD FIRE AND RESCUE STATION 89,000 89,000
McChord
Wisconsin ................................
Army Fort McCoy FITNESS CENTER (DESIGN) 0 1,700
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
Army Unspecified DESIGN 173,421 173,421
Worldwide
Locations
Army Unspecified FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 5,435,364
Worldwide RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION
Locations (TRANSFERRED FROM O&M)
Army Unspecified HOST NATION SUPPORT 53,521 53,521
Worldwide
Locations
Army Unspecified PDI: MINOR CONSTRUCTION 76,270 101,270
Worldwide
Locations
Army Unspecified UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION 178,626 278,626
Worldwide
Locations
..................... ................................
Subtotal Military Construction, Army 1,931,638 7,757,152
................... ................................
NAVY & MARINE CORPS
Australia ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Royal Australian PDI: AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR 46,958 46,958
Air Force Base (INC)
Darwin
Navy & Marine Corps Royal Australian PDI: MAINTENANCE SUPPORT FACS 33,955 33,955
Air Force Base (INC)
Darwin
California ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Camp Pendleton FIRE/EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATION 43,000 43,000
(53 AREA) REPLACE
Navy & Marine Corps Camp Pendleton LANDFILL LINER, PHASE 3 AND 4 53,150 53,150
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station STRIKE FIGHTER CENTER OF 155,939 25,939
Lemoore EXCELLENCE PACIFIC (INC)
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base Coronado FORD CLASS CVN INFRASTRUCTURE 33,000 33,000
UPGRADE (INC)
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base San RECONFIGURABLE CYBER LABORATORY 0 68,000
Diego
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base Ventura COMMUNITY & AIRFIELD AREA FLOOD 164,000 35,000
County Point Mugu PROTECTION
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Support NAVAL INNOVATION CENTER (INC) 50,000 50,000
Activity Monterey
Connecticut ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Submarine SUBMARINE PIER 8 REPLACEMENT 142,124 20,124
Base New London (INC)
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Submarine SUBMARINE SUPPORT STORAGE 0 50,000
Base New London MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS
FACILITY
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Submarine WEAPONS MAGAZINE & ORDNANCE 79,600 79,600
Base New London OPERATIONS FACILITY (INC)
District of Columbia ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Research BIOMOLECULAR SCIENCE & SYNTHETIC 157,000 77,000
Laboratory BIOLOGY LAB
Federated States of ................................
Micronesia
Navy & Marine Corps Palau PDI: PALAU PORT AND HARBOR 384,560 384,560
IMPROVEMENTS (INC)
Navy & Marine Corps Yap PDI: YAP PORT AND HARBOR 142,235 142,235
IMPROVEMENTS (INC)
Florida ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Cape Canaveral CAPE CANAVERAL RAILHEAD & 60,990 60,990
Space Force TRANSFER FACILITIES
Station
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE 46,075 46,075
Support Facility (INC)
Blount Island
Georgia ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATION 86,350 86,350
Albany FACILITY
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Submarine TRANSIT PROTECTION PROGRAM 100,000 100,000
Base Kings Bay FACILITY (INC)
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Submarine TRIDENT REFIT FACILITY 30,000 30,000
Base Kings Bay EXPANSION--COLUMBIA SUB (INC)
Guam ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Andersen Air Force PDI: JOINT CONSOLIDATED 132,416 132,416
Base COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (INC)
Navy & Marine Corps Apra Heights PDI: INNER APRA HARBOR 13,400 13,400
RESILIENCY (INC)
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region PDI: JOINT COMMUNICATION UPGRADE 60,000 60,000
Marianas (INC)
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region PDI: POLARIS POINT ELECTRICAL 122,000 12,000
Marianas CAPACITY UPGRADE
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Region PDI: POLARIS POINT SUBMARINE 171,800 81,800
Marianas PIER (INC)
Hawaii ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Ford Island PACIFIC WARFIGHTING CENTER 183,760 50,000
EXPANSION
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Base Pearl DRY DOCK 3 REPLACEMENT (INC) 507,453 507,453
Harbor-Hickam
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Base Pearl WATER TREATMENT PLANT (INC) 248,170 248,170
Harbor-Hickam
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base 3D MLR ARMORY EXPANSION 76,550 76,550
Kaneohe Bay
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base ATC CO M COMPOUND 134,090 22,290
Kaneohe Bay
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION AND 0 25,000
Kaneohe Bay MODERNIZATION
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Base MAIN GATE ENTRY CONTROL POINT 49,260 49,260
Kaneohe Bay
Navy & Marine Corps Pacific Missile PDI: AIRFIELD PAVEMENT UPGRADES 142,470 142,470
Range Facility (INC)
Barking Sands
Illinois ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station Great FIREFIGHTING, TRAINING AND 0 25,000
Lakes DAMAGE CONTROL WET TRAINER
FACILITY
Indiana ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Weapons HIGH ENERGY TEST & ABUSE 0 25,000
Station Crane FACILITY
Japan ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Kadena Air Base AIRCRAFT INTERMEDIATE 31,780 31,780
MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Maine ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Nctams Lant Det UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING (DESIGN) 0 2,000
Cutler
Navy & Marine Corps Portsmouth Naval CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 0 2,500
Shipyard (DESIGN)
Navy & Marine Corps Portsmouth Naval MULTI-MISSION DRYDOCK #1 50,755 50,755
Shipyard EXTENSION (INC)
Navy & Marine Corps Portsmouth Naval POWER RELIABILITY & WATER 138,875 138,875
Shipyard RESILIENCE UPGRADE (INC)
Navy & Marine Corps Portsmouth Naval UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING (DESIGN) 0 25,000
Shipyard
Maryland ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station TC-7 REPLACEMENT (DESIGN) 0 1,100
Patuxent River
Navy & Marine Corps United States Naval STORM WATER MANAGEMENT 0 86,000
Academy FACILITIES
Mississippi ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Construction BATTALION MAINTENANCE FACILITIES 0 2,000
Battalion Center (DESIGN)
Gulfport
Nevada ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station RANGE TRAINING COMPLEX 387,570 387,570
Fallon IMPROVEMENTS
New Hampshire ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Portsmouth Naval SAILOR CAMPUS (DESIGN) 0 1,000
Shipyard
North Carolina ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Camp Lejeune 10TH MARINES OPERATIONAL COMPLEX 77,520 77,520
(INC)
Navy & Marine Corps Camp Lejeune AMMUNITION SUPPLY POINT UPGRADE 15,451 15,451
PHASE II (INC)
Navy & Marine Corps Camp Lejeune COMBAT WATER SURVIVAL TRAINING 141,880 30,000
FACILITY
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Air 2D LAAD MAINTENANCE AND 0 11,500
Station Cherry OPERATIONS FACILITIES (DESIGN)
Point
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Air COST TO COMPLETE: CH-53K GEARBOX 17,941 17,941
Station Cherry REPAIR AND TEST FACILITY
Point
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Air COST TO COMPLETE: AIRCRAFT 47,560 47,560
Station Cherry MAINTENANCE HANGAR
Point
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Air F-35 AIRCRAFT SUSTAINMENT CTR 89,181 89,181
Station Cherry (INC)
Point
Navy & Marine Corps Marine Corps Air MAINTENANCE FACILITY & MARINE 62,575 62,575
Station Cherry AIR GROUP HQS (INC)
Point
Pennsylvania ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Support MACHINERY CONTROL DEVELOPMENT 79,140 79,140
Activity CENTER (INC)
Mechanicsburg
Rhode Island ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station CONSOLIDATED RDT&E INTEGRATION 40,000 40,000
Newport LABORATORY
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station NEXT GENERATION SUBMARINE 73,000 73,000
Newport PLATFORM FACILITY
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station SUBMARINE PAYLOAD INTEGRATION 40,000 40,000
Newport LABORATORY
South Carolina ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Charleston Air NUCLEAR POWER TRAINING FAC 161,700 81,700
Force Base SIMULATION EXPANSION (INC)
Spain ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station Rota UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING FOR 64,080 64,080
PERMANENT PARTY
Virginia ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Joint Expeditionary CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 65,640 65,640
Base Little Creek-
Fort Story
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 104,340 10,000
Oceana
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 93,040 10,000
Norfolk
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 84,940 84,940
Norfolk
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 124,965 124,965
Norfolk UPGRADES (INC)
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Station MQ-25 AIRCRAFT LAYDOWN 54,622 54,622
Norfolk FACILITIES (INC)
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Weapons COST TO COMPLETE: CONTAINERIZED 16,170 16,170
Station Yorktown LONG WEAPONS STORAGE MAGAZINE
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Weapons COST TO COMPLETE: CONVENTIONAL 13,710 13,710
Station Yorktown PROMPT STRIKE TEST FACILITY
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Weapons WEAPONS MAGAZINES (INC) 100,782 20,782
Station Yorktown
Navy & Marine Corps Norfolk Naval DRY DOCK 3 MODERNIZATION (INC) 189,353 189,353
Shipyard
Washington ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station EA-18G AIRCRAFT REGIONAL SERVICE 202,000 22,000
Whidbey Island FACILITY
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station NAVAL OCEAN PROCESSING FACILITY 0 15,000
Whidbey Island EXPANSION
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Air Station P-8A AIRCRAFT RESERVE HANGAR 0 108,000
Whidbey Island
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base Kitsap- COLUMBIA SUBMARINE REPAIR 64,000 64,000
Bangor FACILITY EXPANSION (INC)
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base Kitsap- COLUMBIA SUBMARINE TRAINING 90,900 23,900
Bangor FACILITY EXPANSION
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base Kitsap- REGIONAL OPTICS REPAIR CENTER 0 35,000
Bangor
Navy & Marine Corps Naval Base Kitsap- MISSILE ASSEMBLY BUILDING 195,227 32,227
Bremerton REPLACEMENT
Navy & Marine Corps Puget Sound Naval MULTI-MISSION DRY DOCK (INC) 245,000 245,000
Shipyard
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified DESIGN 1,163,477 1,163,477
Worldwide
Locations
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 4,956,828
Worldwide RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION
Locations (NAVY) (TRANSFERRED FROM O&M)
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 3,629,008
Worldwide RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION
Locations (MARINE CORPS) (TRANSFERRED
FROM O&M)
Navy & Marine Corps Unspecified UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION 289,224 414,224
Worldwide
Locations
..................... ................................
Subtotal Military Construction, Navy & Marine Corps 8,266,703 15,693,819
................... ................................
AIR FORCE
Alabama ................................
Air Force Redstone Arsenal SPACE FORCE OPERATIONAL FACILITY 250,000 100,000
Air Force Redstone Arsenal USSPACECOM HQ 450,000 130,000
Alaska ................................
Air Force Eielson Air Force JPARC RANGE OPERATIONS CENTER 91,000 41,000
Base
Air Force Joint Base FTR: ADAL FIELD TRAINING 56,000 56,000
Elmendorf- DETACHMENT (FTD)
Richardson
Air Force Joint Base FTR: CONVENTIONAL MUNITIONS 132,300 132,300
Elmendorf- COMPLEX
Richardson
Air Force Joint Base FTR: DORMITORY 451,500 451,500
Elmendorf-
Richardson
Air Force Joint Base FTR: FLIGHT SIMULATOR 93,800 93,800
Elmendorf-
Richardson
Air Force Joint Base FTR: FUEL CELL MAINTENANCE 31,250 31,250
Elmendorf-
Richardson
Air Force Joint Base FTR: INFRASTRUCTURE & UTILITIES 422,100 422,100
Elmendorf-
Richardson
Air Force Joint Base FTR: LOW OBSERVABLE AIRCRAFT 63,250 63,250
Elmendorf- STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE
Richardson
Air Force Joint Base FTR: OPERATIONS AND GENERATION 127,500 127,500
Elmendorf- HANGAR
Richardson
Air Force Joint Base FTR: PGM RELOCATION 359,100 359,100
Elmendorf-
Richardson
Air Force Joint Base FTR: PUBLIC TRAFFIC ROUTE 50,000 50,000
Elmendorf- REALIGNMENT
Richardson
Air Force Joint Base FTR: SQUADRON 1-1 AIRFIELD 125,250 125,250
Elmendorf- PAVEMENTS
Richardson
Air Force Joint Base FTR: SQUADRON 1-1 FLOWTHROUGH 154,000 154,000
Elmendorf- HANGARS
Richardson
Air Force Joint Base JOINT INTEGRATED TEST AND 42,000 42,000
Elmendorf- TRAINING CENTER (INC)
Richardson
Arizona ................................
Air Force Davis-Monthan Air ADAL CORROSION CONTROL FACILITY 0 8,250
Force Base (DESIGN)
Air Force Davis-Monthan Air COMPASS CALL TASK FORCE HQ 0 11,400
Force Base (DESIGN)
Air Force Davis-Monthan Air CONSOLIDATED CHILD DEVELOPMENT 0 8,000
Force Base CENTER (DESIGN)
Air Force Davis-Monthan Air DORMITORY (DESIGN) 0 10,200
Force Base
Air Force Davis-Monthan Air HANGAR/AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE UNIT 15,000 15,000
Force Base
Arkansas ................................
Air Force Ebbing Air National F-35 GROUP OPS FACILITY 0 18,000
Guard Base
Air Force Little Rock Air CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 27,000 27,000
Force Base
California ................................
Air Force Beale Air Force MULTI-DOMAIN OPERATIONS COMPLEX 126,000 126,000
Base
Colorado ................................
Air Force Schriever Space SPACE FORCE OPERATIONAL FACILITY 250,000 100,000
Force Base
Commonwealth of the ................................
Northern Mariana
Islands
Air Force Tinian COST TO COMPLETE: FUEL TANKS 0 26,300
WITH RECEIPT PIPELINE & HYDRANT
SYSTEM
Djibouti ................................
Air Force Chabelley Airfield CHABELLEY POWER PLANT AND 27,000 27,000
PRIMARY DIST
Federated States of ................................
Micronesia
Air Force Yap PDI: RUNWAY EXTENSION, INC 27,000 27,000
Florida ................................
Air Force Cape Canaveral BASE SUPPORT WAREHOUSE 64,000 64,000
Space Force
Station
Air Force Cape Canaveral COMMAND FACILITY 85,000 85,000
Space Force
Station
Air Force Cape Canaveral COMMUNICATIONS PLANT WAREHOUSE 48,400 48,400
Space Force
Station
Air Force Cape Canaveral LAUNCH SUPPORT FACILITY 84,000 84,000
Space Force
Station
Air Force Cape Canaveral LRS VEHICLE MAINTENANCE FACILITY 80,400 80,400
Space Force
Station
Air Force Cape Canaveral SECURITY FORCES OPERATIONS 48,000 48,000
Space Force FACILITY
Station
Air Force Eglin Air Force JADC2 AND ABM TEST FACILITY 87,800 87,800
Base
Air Force Eglin Air Force KING HANGAR BUILDING 130 0 7,000
Base (DESIGN)
Air Force Eglin Air Force PHYSICAL FITNESS COMPLEX 0 4,200
Base (DESIGN)
Air Force Tyndall Air Force AFCEC RDT&E FACILITIES AND GATE 160,000 70,000
Base
Air Force Tyndall Air Force FIRE/CRASH RESCUE STATION 0 48,000
Base
Georgia ................................
Air Force Moody Air Force MILITARY WORKING DOG KENNEL 0 15,870
Base
Air Force Robins Air Force CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 0 52,000
Base
Hawaii ................................
Air Force Maui Optical and SECURE INTEGRATION SUPPORT LAB W/ 3,600 3,600
Supercomputing LAND ACQ
Site
Illinois ................................
Air Force Scott Air Force AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR 0 79,000
Base
Indiana ................................
Air Force Grissom Air Reserve AIRCREW READINESS FACILITY 0 2,600
Base (DESIGN)
Japan ................................
Air Force Kadena Air Base THEATER STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS 99,000 54,000
HUB
Air Force Misawa Air Base F-35 FIGHTER JET FLIGHT 0 89,000
SIMULATOR
Mississippi ................................
Air Force Columbus Air Force T-7A ALLIED SUPPORT 11,800 11,800
Base
Missouri ................................
Air Force Whiteman Air Force B-21 ADAL FIELD TRAINING 89,000 89,000
Base DETACHMENT, B152
Air Force Whiteman Air Force B-21 WEAPONS LOADER TRAINER 80,000 80,000
Base
Montana ................................
Air Force Malmstrom Air Force SENTINEL LAND ACQUISITION (INC) 43,500 43,500
Base
Air Force Malmstrom Air Force SENTINEL OPERATIONS & 95,000 55,000
Base MAINTENANCE COMPLEX, INC
Nebraska ................................
Air Force Offutt Air Force REPLACE VEHICLE SEARCH AREA, 0 1,500
Base STRATCOM GATE, B511 (DESIGN)
Air Force Offutt Air Force SAOC SUPPLY STORAGE FACILITY 0 15,000
Base (DESIGN)
Air Force Offutt Air Force STRATCOM BASE AND OPERATIONS 0 11,200
Base MOBILITY CENTER (DESIGN)
Nevada ................................
Air Force Creech Air Force MISSION SUPPORT FACILITY 0 55,000
Base
Air Force Creech Air Force WARRIOR FITNESS TRAINING 0 104,000
Base FACILITY
Air Force Nellis Air Force F-47 2-BAY FUEL CELL (F-35) 52,000 52,000
Base
Air Force Nellis Air Force F-47 AGE WASHRACK 500 500
Base
Air Force Nellis Air Force F-47 AIRCRAFT WASHRACK & SUPPORT 4,000 4,000
Base FACILITY
Air Force Nellis Air Force F-47 APRON COMPLEX 192,500 192,500
Base
Air Force Nellis Air Force F-47 COMBINED OPERATIONS 177,800 177,800
Base MAINTENANCE HANGAR (COMH)
Air Force Nellis Air Force F-47 CONSOLIDATED MAINTENANCE 32,000 32,000
Base FACILITY
Air Force Nellis Air Force F-47 FUEL CELL 28,000 28,000
Base
Air Force Nellis Air Force F-47 FUEL STATION 10,000 10,000
Base
Air Force Nellis Air Force F-47 LOW OBSERVABLE CORROSION 38,700 38,700
Base REPAIR FACILITY
Air Force Nellis Air Force F-47 MAINTENANCE TRAINING 29,000 29,000
Base FACILITY
Air Force Nellis Air Force F-47 R-11 EAST SIDE SHADE 1,800 1,800
Base STRUCTURE
Air Force Nellis Air Force F-47 REPAIR MUNITIONS ADMIN 4,600 4,600
Base FACILITY
Air Force Nellis Air Force F-47 RE-PROGRAMMING LAB 61,000 61,000
Base
Air Force Nellis Air Force F-47 SIMULATOR FACILITY 62,000 62,000
Base
Air Force Nellis Air Force F-47 WEAPONS LOAD TRAINING 34,000 34,000
Base FACILITY
Air Force Nellis Air Force F-47 WEAPONS STORAGE FACILITY 2,800 2,800
Base
New Jersey ................................
Air Force Joint Base McGuire- CYBER OPERATIONS FACILITY 0 4,000
Dix-Lakehurst (DESIGN)
New Mexico ................................
Air Force Cannon Air Force DORMITORY 10,000 10,000
Base
Air Force Holloman Air Force HIGH SPEED TEST TRACK 0 72,750
Base
Air Force Kirtland Air Force EOD Facility (INC) 0 7,750
Base
Air Force Kirtland Air Force SPACE FORCE OPERATIONAL FACILITY 250,000 100,000
Base
North Carolina ................................
Air Force Seymour Johnson Air AIRCREW READINESS FACILITY 0 13,000
Force Base
North Dakota ................................
Air Force Grand Forks PAVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE 0 71,000
FACILITY
Air Force Grand Forks Air SPACE FORCE OPERATIONAL FACILITY 250,000 100,000
Force Base
Air Force Minot Air Force SENTINEL CONSOLIDATED VEHICLE 124,000 49,000
Base MAINTENANCE COMPLEX
Air Force Minot Air Force SENTINEL SECURITY FORCES 108,000 108,000
Base OPERATIONS COMPLEX
Ohio ................................
Air Force Wright-Patterson AI SUPERCOMPUTING RESOURCE 0 46,000
Air Force Base CENTER (DESIGN)
Oklahoma ................................
Air Force Tinker Air Force BOMBER AGILE COMMON HANGAR (INC) 112,000 7,000
Base
Oregon ................................
Air Force Mountain Home Air HOMELAND DEFENSE OVER-THE- 33,650 33,650
Force Base HORIZON RADAR (INC)
Spain ................................
Air Force Moron Air Base PARKING APRON 75,500 75,500
Tennessee ................................
Air Force Arnold Air Force INSTALLATION ACP GATE 2 UPGRADE 0 17,600
Base
Air Force Arnold Air Force COOLING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FOR 0 5,500
Base DEFENSE GROUND TEST FACILITIES
(DESIGN)
Texas ................................
Air Force Dyess Air Force B-21 FLIGHT SIMULATOR FACILITY 63,000 63,000
Base
Air Force Dyess Air Force B-21 LOW OBSERVABLE CORROSION 74,000 74,000
Base CONTROL FAC
Air Force Dyess Air Force B-21 UTILITIES SITE IMPROVEMENTS 23,000 23,000
Base ELECTRIC
Air Force Dyess Air Force B-21 FIELD TRAINING DETACHMENT 0 84,000
Base FACILITY
Air Force Fort Sam Houston METC--BARRACKS/SHIPS/DORMS #1 308,000 308,000
(INC)
Air Force Goodfellow Air PIPELINE STUDENT DORMITORY 12,000 12,000
Force Base
Air Force Joint Base San MILITARY WORKING DOGS LARGE 180,000 80,000
Antonio CAPACITY KENNEL
Air Force Lackland Air Force 91 CYBER OPERATIONS CENTER 96,000 36,000
Base
Utah ................................
Air Force Hill Air Force Base F-35 MAINTENANCE FACILITY, PHASE 100,000 100,000
1 (INC)
Air Force Hill Air Force Base T-7A DEPOT MAINTENANCE COMPLEX, 72,000 72,000
INC
Virginia ................................
Air Force Joint Base Langley- FUEL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE DOCK 49,000 49,000
Eustis
Wake Island ................................
Air Force Wake Island PDI: AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON, 129,000 129,000
PHASE 1 (INC)
Washington ................................
Air Force Fairchild Air Force KC-135 ADAL PARTS WAREHOUSE 0 2,500
Base (DESIGN)
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
Air Force Unspecified DESIGN 2,490,612 2,490,612
Worldwide
Locations
Air Force Unspecified FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 6,100,395
Worldwide RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION
Locations (AIR FORCE) (TRANSFERRED FROM
O&M)
Air Force Unspecified FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 1,384,326
Worldwide RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION
Locations (SPACE FORCE) (TRANSFERRED FROM
O&M)
Air Force Unspecified UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION 315,810 460,810
Worldwide
Locations
Wyoming ................................
Air Force F.E. Warren Air GBSD OPERATIONS GROUP FACILITY 171,000 30,000
Force Base
Air Force F.E. Warren Air GBSD UTILITY CORRIDOR (INC) 461,158 461,158
Force Base
..................... ................................
Subtotal Military Construction, Air Force 10,688,980 17,583,321
................... ................................
DEFENSE-WIDE
Alabama ................................
Defense-Wide Maxwell Air Force MAXWELL ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL 44,000 44,000
Base ADDITION
Defense-Wide Redstone Arsenal POWER GENERATION AND MICROGRID 0 90,000
Bahrain ................................
Defense-Wide Naval Support POWER GENERATION 0 5,900
Activity Bahrain
Belgium ................................
Defense-Wide Sterrebeek Annex BRUSSELS UNIT SCHOOL ANNEX 33,000 33,000
California ................................
Defense-Wide Camp Edwards POWER GENERATION AND MICROGRID 0 79,000
Defense-Wide Naval Base Coronado MULTI-MISSION DRY SUBMERSIBLE 0 35,000
CAMPUS (DESIGN)
Colorado ................................
Defense-Wide Defense GENERAL PURPOSE WAREHOUSE 85,000 85,000
Reutilization and
Marketing Office
(Drmo)--Colorado
Springs
Florida ................................
Defense-Wide Eglin Air Force POWER GENERATION AND MICROGRID 0 43,000
Base
Defense-Wide Homestead Air SOF CLIMATE CONTROLLED TACTICAL 33,000 33,000
Reserve Base STORAGE WAREHOUSE
Defense-Wide Naval Air Station AMBULATORY CARE CENTER SUBSTANCE 40,000 40,000
Jacksonville ABUSE REHABILITATION PROGRAM
(SARP) REPLACEMENT
Germany ................................
Defense-Wide Ramstein Air Base VEHICLE FUELING FACILITY 20,500 20,500
Defense-Wide Rhine Ordnance MEDICAL CENTER REPLACEMENT (INC 95,002 95,002
Barracks 13)
Defense-Wide U.S. Army Garrison POWER GENERATION AND MICROGRID 0 72,000
Ansbach
Defense-Wide U.S. Army Garrison BAUMHOLDER MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL 140,000 140,000
Rheinland-Pfalz
Guam ................................
Defense-Wide Joint Region PDI: GDS, COMMAND CENTER (INC) 99,700 99,700
Marianas
Defense-Wide Joint Region PDI: GDS, EIAMD, PHASE 1 (INC) 75,113 75,113
Marianas
Defense-Wide Joint Region PDI: GDS, EIAMD, PHASE 3 179,446 179,446
Marianas
Japan ................................
Defense-Wide Camp Butler PDI: TRUCK OFFLOAD FACILITIES 37,900 37,900
Defense-Wide Yokota Air Base PDI: BULK STORAGE TANKS PHASE 2 88,200 88,200
Kentucky ................................
Defense-Wide Fort Knox SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL 117,000 32,000
Korea ................................
Defense-Wide Kunsan Air Base AMBULATORY CARE CENTER 65,000 65,000
REPLACEMENT
Maryland ................................
Defense-Wide Bethesda Naval MEDCEN ADDITION/ALTERATION (INC 87,275 87,275
Hospital 10)
Defense-Wide Bethesda Naval SUPPORT FACILITIES REPLACEMENT 55,000 55,000
Hospital (INC)
Defense-Wide Fort Meade CYBER NATIONAL MISSION FORCE 98,411 98,411
MISSION OPERATIONS FACILITY
(INC)
Defense-Wide Fort Meade NSAW EAST CAMPUS BUILDING #5 180,000 180,000
(INC 2)
Defense-Wide Fort Meade NSAW EAST CAMPUS SITE 52,000 52,000
INFRASTRUCTURE
Nebraska ................................
Defense-Wide Offutt Air Force DPAA LABORATORY 0 69,000
Base
Nevada ................................
Defense-Wide Creech Air Force AMBULATORY CARE CENTER ADDITION/ 25,381 25,381
Base ALTERATION
North Carolina ................................
Defense-Wide Camp Lejeune SOF MARINE RAIDER BATTALION 80,000 80,000
OPERATIONS FACILITY
Defense-Wide Camp Lejeune SOF OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FACILITY 72,000 72,000
Defense-Wide Fort Bragg SOF OPERATIONAL TRAINING 50,000 50,000
FACILITY
Pennsylvania ................................
Defense-Wide Defense MICROGRID 0 58,000
Distribution
Center,
Susquehanna
Puerto Rico ................................
Defense-Wide Fort Buchanan EMERGENCY WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM 0 33,500
Texas ................................
Defense-Wide Brooks Army Medical POWER GENERATION AND ENERGY 0 55,500
Center UPGRADES
United Kingdom ................................
Defense-Wide Menwith Hill FIRE STATION REPLACEMENT 35,000 35,000
Station
Defense-Wide Royal Air Force HOSPITAL REPLACEMENT, PHASE 2 78,000 78,000
Lakenheath (INC)
Utah ................................
Defense-Wide Camp Williams NSAU CONSOLIDATION--MISSION 50,000 50,000
FACILITY (INC)
Virginia ................................
Defense-Wide Joint Expeditionary SOF LAUNCH & RECOVERY FACILITY 36,000 36,000
Base Little Creek-
Fort Story
Wake Island ................................
Defense-Wide Defense Fuel PDI: FUELING FACILITIES 100,000 100,000
Support Point
Washington ................................
Defense-Wide Joint Base Lewis- SOF TACTICAL EQUIPMENT 35,000 35,000
McChord MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Defense-Wide Naval Base Kitsap POWER GENERATION AND MICROGRID 0 65,000
Defense-Wide Yakima Training POWER GENERATION AND MICROGRID 0 73,000
Center
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
Defense-Wide Unspecified CHILLERS AND SUBSISTENCE 0 150,000
Worldwide RESILIENCY PILOT
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified DEFENSE LABORATORY FACILITY 0 250,000
Worldwide INVESTMENT PROGRAM
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified DESIGN--JOINT ANALYSIS CENTER OF 5,000 5,000
Worldwide EXCELLENCE
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified DESIGN (DEFENSE-WIDE) 16,783 16,783
Worldwide
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified DESIGN (DHA) 45,813 45,813
Worldwide
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified DESIGN (DLA) 100,511 100,511
Worldwide
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified DESIGN (DODEA) 26,625 26,625
Worldwide
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified DESIGN (MDA) 42,846 42,846
Worldwide
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified DESIGN (NSA) 33,700 33,700
Worldwide
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified DESIGN (SOCOM) 81,628 81,628
Worldwide
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified ENERGY RESILIENCE AND CONSERV. 694,307 0
Worldwide INVEST. PROG.
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified ERCIP DESIGN 39,346 39,346
Worldwide
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified EXERCISE RELATED MINOR 13,328 63,328
Worldwide CONSTRUCTION
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified PAX SYSTEM SUPPORT 13,000 13,000
Worldwide
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified UFC SYSTEM SUPPORT 12,000 12,000
Worldwide
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION 3,000 53,000
Worldwide (DEFENSE-WIDE)
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION 14,237 34,237
Worldwide (DLA)
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION 10,000 30,000
Worldwide (DODEA)
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION 2,659 27,659
Worldwide (MDA)
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION 9,000 29,000
Worldwide (NSA)
Locations
Defense-Wide Unspecified UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION 24,500 49,500
Worldwide (SOCOM)
Locations
Wyoming ................................
Defense-Wide F.E. Warren Air POWER GENERATION AND MICROGRID 0 51,717
Force Base WITH GEOTHERMAL HEATING AND
COOLING
..................... ................................
Subtotal Military Construction, Defense-Wide 3,375,211 3,936,521
................... ................................
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Alabama ................................
Army National Guard Fort McClellan REGIONAL TRAINING INSTITUTE 0 2,250
Training Center (DESIGN)
and Clarke Range
District of Columbia ................................
Army National Guard Armed Forces ACCESS CONTROL POINT 0 2,000
Retirement Home
Army National Guard Armed Forces COLLECTIVE TRAINING 0 10,000
Retirement Home UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING
Army National Guard Armed Forces COLLECTIVE TRAINING 0 10,000
Retirement Home UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING
Army National Guard Armed Forces COLLECTIVE TRAINING 0 10,000
Retirement Home UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING
Army National Guard Armed Forces COLLECTIVE TRAINING 0 10,000
Retirement Home UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING
Army National Guard Armed Forces MESS HALL (HISTORIC REBUILD) 0 6,000
Retirement Home
Army National Guard Armed Forces NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER- 0 21,700
Retirement Home GRANT BLDG
Army National Guard Armed Forces NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER- 0 16,000
Retirement Home LAGARDE
Army National Guard Armed Forces VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP 0 1,300
Retirement Home
Army National Guard Hill East Rfk Area CIVIL SUPPORT TEAM READY 0 3,000
02 BUILDING
Florida ................................
Army National Guard Camp Blanding AUTOMATED MULTI PURPOSE TRAINING 28,000 28,000
RANGE
Idaho ................................
Army National Guard Orchard Training MISSION TRAINING COMPLEX (SMALL) 27,000 27,000
Area
Illinois ................................
Army National Guard Forest Park NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER 0 4,300
(DESIGN)
Army National Guard Peoria NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER 0 8,000
Kentucky ................................
Army National Guard Jackson Field VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP 0 18,500
CONSTRUCTION
Louisiana ................................
Army National Guard Abbeville Readiness NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER 23,000 23,000
Center
Maine ................................
Army National Guard Camp Keyes Training COMBINED SUPPORT MAINTENANCE 0 7,700
Site SHOP (DESIGN)
Army National Guard Saco SOUTHERN MAINE READINESS CENTER 0 7,900
(DESIGN)
Massachusetts ................................
Army National Guard Camp Edwards NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER 43,000 43,000
Minnesota ................................
Army National Guard Anoka NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER 0 4,000
(DESIGN)
Army National Guard Camp Ripley ACCESS CONTROL POINT 0 17,000
Mississippi ................................
Army National Guard Camp Shelby BOBBY CHAIN ARMY AVIATION 0 12,000
SUPPORT FACILITY AND READINESS
CENTER (DESIGN)
Army National Guard Camp Shelby SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED 0 5,000
INFORMATION FACILITY (SCIF)
(DESIGN)
Nevada ................................
Army National Guard Henderson Army READINESS CENTER EXPANSION 0 2,371
National Guard (DESIGN)
Readiness Center
New Hampshire ................................
Army National Guard Pease Air National NEWINGTON READINESS CENTER 0 4,000
Guard Base (DESIGN)
New York ................................
Army National Guard Colonie Readiness NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER 90,000 90,000
Center
Oklahoma ................................
Army National Guard Tulsa Army Aviation AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE BAY 18,500 18,500
Support Facility
Oregon ................................
Army National Guard Raymond F. Rees FACILITY ADDITION (DESIGN) 0 1,000
Training Center
South Dakota ................................
Army National Guard Sturgis VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SHOP 0 3,700
(DESIGN)
Tennessee ................................
Army National Guard Volunteer Training AASF ROTARY WING HANGARS 0 15,000
Site--Smyrna (DESIGN)
Utah ................................
Army National Guard Camp Williams UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING (DESIGN) 0 4,100
Virginia ................................
Army National Guard Sandston ARMY AVIATION SUPPORT FACILIITY 0 21,000
(DESIGN)
Washington ................................
Army National Guard Yakima Training DINING FACILITY 18,000 18,000
Center
West Virginia ................................
Army National Guard Martinsburg NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER 20,000 20,000
Readiness Center ADD/ALT
Wisconsin ................................
Army National Guard Black River Falls NATIONAL GUARD READINESS CENTER 0 20,000
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
Army National Guard Unspecified DESIGN 71,909 71,909
Worldwide
Locations
Army National Guard Unspecified FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 1,065,363
Worldwide RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION
Locations (TRANSFERRED FROM O&M)
Army National Guard Unspecified UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION 19,500 39,500
Worldwide
Locations
..................... ................................
Subtotal Military Construction, Army National Guard 358,909 1,692,093
................... ................................
ARMY RESERVE
Colorado ................................
Army Reserve Fort Carson EQUIPMENT CONCENTRATION SITE 92,000 92,000
Illinois ................................
Army Reserve Fort Sheridan AREA MAINTENANCE SUPPORT 38,000 38,000
ACTIVITY
Virginia ................................
Army Reserve Richmond Reserve ARMY RESERVE CENTER 48,000 48,000
Center
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
Army Reserve Unspecified DESIGN 10,413 10,413
Worldwide
Locations
Army Reserve Unspecified FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 411,093
Worldwide RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION
Locations (TRANSFERRED FROM O&M)
Army Reserve Unspecified UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION 21,500 41,500
Worldwide
Locations
..................... ................................
Subtotal Military Construction, Army Reserve 209,913 641,006
................... ................................
NAVY RESERVE & MARINE CORPS RESERVE
Florida ................................
Navy Reserve & Marine Naval Air Station RAMP EXPANSION & RTC 47,000 47,000
Corps Reserve Jacksonville
Texas ................................
Navy Reserve & Marine Fort Worth HANGAR 1050 MODERNIZATION (INC) 56,870 56,870
Corps Reserve
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
Navy Reserve & Marine Unspecified DESIGN 6,578 6,578
Corps Reserve Worldwide
Locations
Navy Reserve & Marine Unspecified FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 100,709
Corps Reserve Worldwide RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION
Locations (MARINE CORPS RESERVE)
(TRANSFERRED FROM O&M)
Navy Reserve & Marine Unspecified FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 59,386
Corps Reserve Worldwide RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION
Locations (NAVY RESERVE) (TRANSFERRED
FROM O&M)
Navy Reserve & Marine Unspecified MCNR UNSPECIFIED MINOR 2,522 22,522
Corps Reserve Worldwide CONSTRUCTION
Locations
Navy Reserve & Marine Unspecified USMCR DESIGN 19,302 19,302
Corps Reserve Worldwide
Locations
..................... ................................
Subtotal Military Construction, Navy Reserve & Marine Corps Reserve 132,272 312,367
................... ................................
AIR NATIONAL GUARD
Alabama ................................
Air National Guard Sumpter Smith Air ADAL AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON 0 33,000
National Guard
Base
Air National Guard Sumpter Smith Air SECURITY AND SERVICES BUILDING 0 1,500
National Guard (DESIGN)
Base
Colorado ................................
Air National Guard Buckley Space Force MUNITIONS COMPLEX (DESIGN) 0 17,500
Base
Delaware ................................
Air National Guard New Castle Air CONSOLIDATED MXS/LRS COMPLEX 0 7,700
National Guard (DESIGN)
Indiana ................................
Air National Guard Fort Wayne F16: MISSION TRAINING FACILITY 0 1,800
International (DESIGN)
Airport
Maine ................................
Air National Guard Bangor AIRFIELD PAVEMENTS REPAIR 0 3,800
(DESIGN)
Michigan ................................
Air National Guard Selfridge Air F-15EX MAINTENANCE COMPLEX 0 81,000
National Guard
Base
Air National Guard Selfridge Air MITIGATE RUNWAY ENCROACHMENT 110,000 10,000
National Guard
Base
Air National Guard Selfridge Air TAXIWAY ALPHA EXTENSION 28,000 0
National Guard
Base
Air National Guard Selfridge Air TAXIWAY BRAVO EXTENSION 24,000 0
National Guard
Base
Minnesota ................................
Air National Guard Minneapolis-St. FUEL CELL HANGAR (DESIGN) 0 5,200
Paul International
Airport
Mississippi ................................
Air National Guard Key Field Air FUEL HYDRANT SYSTEM (DESIGN) 0 9,000
National Guard
Base
Air National Guard Key Field Air MAINTENANCE HANGAR (DESIGN) 0 7,000
National Guard
Base
Air National Guard Key Field Air SIMULATOR FACILITY BUILDING 0 1,000
National Guard ADDITION (DESIGN)
Base
Missouri ................................
Air National Guard Rosecrans Memorial AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON 0 63,000
Airport
New York ................................
Air National Guard Eastern Air Defense AIR CONTROL AND WARNING 0 10,000
Sector OPERATIONS BUILDING (DESIGN)
Air National Guard Gabreski Air LOGISTICS READINESS COMPLEX 0 2,900
National Guard (DESIGN)
Base
Oregon ................................
Air National Guard Kingsley Air Force F-35 FTU ACADEMIC TRAINING 80,000 80,000
Base CENTER
Air National Guard Kingsley Field Air ACADEMIC TRAINING CENTER 0 8,000
National Guard (DESIGN)
Base
South Dakota ................................
Air National Guard Joe Foss Field AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR 0 40,000
Tennessee ................................
Air National Guard McGhee Tyson ROAD, BRIDGE, AND ECP 0 28,000
Airport
Air National Guard Volunteer Training AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGAR 0 4,000
Site--Smyrna (DESIGN)
Air National Guard Volunteer Training BERRY FIELD GATE REPLACEMENT 0 1,250
Site--Smyrna (DESIGN)
Texas ................................
Air National Guard Naval Air Station C-130J ADAL MAINTENANCE HANGAR 27,000 27,000
Joint Reserve Base B1676
Fort Worth
Utah ................................
Air National Guard Salt Lake City FUEL CELL AND CORROSION CONTROL 0 5,500
International HANGAR (DESIGN)
Airport
Virginia ................................
Air National Guard Joint Base Langley- CONSOLIDATED HEADQUARTERS 0 3,200
Eustis FACILITY (DESIGN)
West Virginia ................................
Air National Guard Mclaughlin Air C-130J APRON EXPANSION (DESIGN) 0 5,000
National Guard
Base
Air National Guard Mclaughlin Air COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY (DESIGN) 0 3,000
National Guard
Base
Air National Guard Mclaughlin Air SQUADRON OPERATIONS FACILITY 0 3,300
National Guard (DESIGN)
Base
Wisconsin ................................
Air National Guard Volk Field Air ADAL ACS COMPLEX 0 18,000
National Guard
Base
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
Air National Guard Unspecified DESIGN 247,221 247,221
Worldwide
Locations
Air National Guard Unspecified FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 531,241
Worldwide RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION
Locations (TRANSFERRED FROM O&M)
Air National Guard Unspecified UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION 9,000 29,000
Worldwide
Locations
..................... ................................
Subtotal Military Construction, Air National Guard 525,221 1,288,112
................... ................................
AIR FORCE RESERVE
Pennsylvania ................................
Air Force Reserve Pittsburgh Air COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY 19,500 19,500
Reserve Station
Nebraska ................................
Air Force Reserve Lincoln Air PARKING APRON (DESIGN) 0 4,000
National Guard
Base
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
Air Force Reserve Unspecified DESIGN 1,347 1,347
Worldwide
Locations
Air Force Reserve Unspecified FACILITIES, SUSTAINMENT, 0 187,022
Worldwide RESTORATION & MODERNIZATION
Locations (TRANSFERRED FROM O&M)
Air Force Reserve Unspecified UNSPECIFIED MINOR CONSTRUCTION 1,325 21,325
Worldwide
Locations
..................... ................................
Subtotal Military Construction, Air Force Reserve 22,172 233,194
................... ................................
NATO SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
NATO NATO Security NATO SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM 604,270 654,270
Investment Program
..................... ................................
Subtotal NATO Security Investment Program 604,270 654,270
................... ................................
INDOPACIFIC COMBATANT COMMAND
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
MILCON, INDOPACOM Unspecified INDOPACOM MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 27,740 211,909
Worldwide PILOT PROGRAM
Locations
..................... ................................
Subtotal INDOPACOM MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PILOT PROGRAM 27,740 211,909
................... ................................
TOTAL MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 26,143,029 50,003,764
................... ................................
FAMILY HOUSING
FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, ARMY
Germany ................................
Fam Hsg Con, Army South Camp Vilseck FH REPLACEMENT CONSTRUCTION (44 95,060 95,060
UNITS)
Japan ................................
Fam Hsg Con, Army Camp Zama FH IMPROVEMENT CONSTRUCTION (68 106,356 106,356
UNITS)
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
Fam Hsg Con, Army Unspecified FAMILY HOUSING DESIGN 39,079 39,079
Worldwide
Locations
..................... ................................
Subtotal Family Housing Construction, Army 240,495 240,495
................... ................................
FAMILY HOUSING O&M, ARMY
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified FURNISHINGS 18,177 18,177
Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified LEASED HOUSING 132,820 132,820
Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified MAINTENANCE OF REAL PROPERTY 172,866 172,866
Worldwide FACILITIES
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT 42,802 42,802
Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified MILITARY HOUSING PRIVATIZATION 42,026 42,026
Worldwide INITIATIVE
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified MISCELLANEOUS 92 92
Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified SERVICES 10,130 10,130
Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Army Unspecified UTILITIES 49,494 49,494
Worldwide
Locations
..................... ................................
Subtotal Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Army 468,407 468,407
................... ................................
FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, NAVY & MARINE CORPS
District of Columbia ................................
Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Marine Barracks COST TO COMPLETE: W/H 1,532 1,532
Marine Corps Washington (8th REVITALIZATION, QUARTERS #1 (1
Street & I) UNITS)
Guam ................................
Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Joint Region COST TO COMPLETE: REPLACE 25,876 25,876
Marine Corps Marianas ANDERSEN HOUSING, PHASE V (74
UNITS)
Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Joint Region COST TO COMPLETE: REPLACE 44,920 44,920
Marine Corps Marianas ANDERSEN HOUSING, PHASE VI (52
UNITS)
Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Joint Region COST TO COMPLETE: REPLACE 33,771 33,771
Marine Corps Marianas ANDERSEN HOUSING PHASE 8 (62
UNITS)
Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Joint Region REPLACE ANDERSEN HOUSING PHASE 9 144,495 144,495
Marine Corps Marianas (149 UNITS) (INC)
Japan ................................
Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Yokosuka Naval Base WHOLE HOUSE & UTILITY 44,128 44,128
Marine Corps REVITALIZE, IKEGO TH PHASE 6
(32 UNITS)
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Unspecified DESIGN 14,971 14,971
Marine Corps Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg Con, Navy & Unspecified NAVY SOUTHEAST MHPI (2ND 52,177 52,177
Marine Corps Worldwide RESTRUCTURE) (100 UNITS)
Locations
..................... ................................
Subtotal Family Housing Construction, Navy & Marine Corps 361,870 361,870
................... ................................
FAMILY HOUSING O&M, NAVY & MARINE CORPS
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Unspecified FURNISHINGS 17,252 17,252
Marine Corps Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Unspecified HOUSING PRIVATIZATION SUPPORT 60,997 60,997
Marine Corps Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Unspecified LEASING 66,242 66,242
Marine Corps Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Unspecified MAINTENANCE 119,152 119,152
Marine Corps Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Unspecified MANAGEMENT 54,612 54,612
Marine Corps Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Unspecified MISCELLANEOUS 445 445
Marine Corps Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Unspecified SERVICES 14,394 14,394
Marine Corps Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Navy & Unspecified UTILITIES 52,515 52,515
Marine Corps Worldwide
Locations
..................... ................................
Subtotal Family Housing Operation & Maintenance, Navy & Marine Corps 385,609 385,609
FAMILY HOUSING CONSTRUCTION, AIR FORCE
Alaska ................................
Fam Hsg Con, Air Force Joint Base MHPI RESTRUCTURE--JBER, PHASE 2 156,964 156,964
Elmendorf- (1,194 UNITS)
Richardson
Japan ................................
Fam Hsg Con, Air Force Yokota Air Base YOKOTA PAIP 10 PHASE 1 (32 36,100 36,100
UNITS)
United Kingdom ................................
Fam Hsg Con, Air Force Royal Air Force CROUGHTON (REPLACEMENT) (12 24,104 24,104
Croughton UNITS)
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
Fam Hsg Con, Air Force Unspecified DESIGN 25,854 25,854
Worldwide
Locations
..................... ................................
Subtotal Family Housing Construction, Air Force 243,022 243,022
................... ................................
FAMILY HOUSING O&M, AIR FORCE
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified FURNISHINGS 28,691 28,691
Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified HOUSING PRIVATIZATION SUPPORT 40,627 40,627
Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified LEASING 5,523 5,523
Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified MAINTENANCE 160,528 160,528
Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified MANAGEMENT 64,841 64,841
Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified MISCELLANEOUS 2,492 2,492
Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified SERVICES 12,957 12,957
Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Air Force Unspecified UTILITIES 51,097 51,097
Worldwide
Locations
..................... ................................
Subtotal Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Air Force 366,756 366,756
................... ................................
FAMILY HOUSING O&M, DEFENSE-WIDE
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense- Unspecified FURNISHINGS (DIA) 566 566
Wide Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense- Unspecified FURNISHINGS (NSA) 93 93
Wide Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense- Unspecified LEASING (DIA) 34,693 34,693
Wide Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense- Unspecified LEASING (DSCA) 8,792 8,792
Wide Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense- Unspecified LEASING (NSA) 14,320 14,320
Wide Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense- Unspecified MAINTENANCE (NSA) 37 37
Wide Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense- Unspecified UTILITIES (DIA) 4,548 4,548
Wide Worldwide
Locations
Fam Hsg O&M, Defense- Unspecified UTILITIES (NSA) 15 15
Wide Worldwide
Locations
..................... ................................
Subtotal Family Housing Operation And Maintenance, Defense-Wide 63,064 63,064
................... ................................
FAMILY HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
Family Housing Unspecified ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES--FHIF 8,412 8,412
Improvement Fund Worldwide
Locations
..................... ................................
Subtotal Family Housing Improvement Fund 8,412 8,412
................... ................................
UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING IMPROVEMENT FUND
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
Unaccompanied Housing Unspecified ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES--UHIF 501 501
Improvement Fund Worldwide
Locations
..................... ................................
Subtotal Unaccompanied Housing Improvement Fund 501 501
................... ................................
TOTAL FAMILY HOUSING 2,138,136 2,138,136
DEFENSE BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE
BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, ARMY
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
BRAC, Army Base Realignment & BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE 151,293 151,293
Closure, Army
..................... ................................
Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Army 151,293 151,293
................... ................................
BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, NAVY
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
BRAC, Navy Unspecified BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE 108,325 108,325
Worldwide
Locations
..................... ................................
Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Navy 108,325 108,325
................... ................................
BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, AIR FORCE
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
BRAC, Air Force Unspecified BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE 111,381 111,381
Worldwide
Locations
..................... ................................
Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Air Force 111,381 111,381
................... ................................
BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, DEFENSE-WIDE
Worldwide Unspecified ................................
BRAC, Defense-Wide Unspecified BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE 1,318 1,318
Worldwide
Locations
..................... ................................
Subtotal Base Realignment and Closure--Defense-Wide 1,318 1,318
................... ................................
TOTAL DEFENSE BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE 372,317 372,317
................... ................................
TOTAL MILITARY CONSTRUCTION, FAMILY HOUSING, AND BRAC 28,653,482 52,514,217
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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 2027 Senate
Program Request Authorized
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Discretionary Summary by Appropriation
Energy and Water Development and Related
Agencies
Appropriation Summary:
Energy Programs
Nuclear Energy...................... 160,000 160,000

Atomic Energy Defense Activities
National Nuclear Security
Administration:
Weapons Activities................ 26,941,950 27,015,950
Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation.. 2,389,595 2,389,595
Naval Reactors.................... 2,393,692 2,328,692
Federal Salaries and Expenses..... 577,097 577,097
Total, National Nuclear Security 32,302,334 32,311,334
Administration.........................

Defense Environmental Cleanup....... 6,983,318 6,988,318

Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D...... 253,000 0

Other Defense Activities............ 1,184,721 1,184,721

Total, Atomic Energy Defense Activities. 41,222,582 40,983,582

Total, Discretionary Funding............ 41,382,582 41,143,582

Nuclear Energy
Safeguards and security................. 160,000 160,000
Total, Nuclear Energy................... 160,000 160,000

National Nuclear Security Administration

Weapons Activities
Stockpile management
Stockpile modernization
B61-12 LEP.......................... 0 0
B61-13.............................. 46,428 46,428
W88 ALT 370......................... 0 150,000
Restoration of statutorily- (150,000)
directed funding.................
W80-4 LEP........................... 1,048,340 1,048,340
W80-5 Modification Program.......... 0 0
W87-1 Modification Program.......... 913,231 913,231
W93 Program......................... 1,106,106 1,106,106
Future Programs..................... 99,794 99,794
Subtotal, Stockpile modernization....... 3,213,899 3,363,899
Stockpile Operation....................... 1,885,290 1,885,290
Weapons dismantlement and disposition..... 90,760 90,760
Production operations..................... 1,146,586 1,146,586
Nuclear enterprise assurance.............. 121,015 121,015
Realignment of improperly applied 0 0
reconciliation funds.............
Total, Stockpile management............. 6,457,550 6,607,550

Production Modernization
Primary Capability Modernization
Plutonium Modernization
Los Alamos Plutonium Modernization
Los Alamos Pit Production....... 1,460,791 1,430,791
Unjustified growth..... (-30,000)
21-D-512 Plutonium Pit 812,100 812,100
Production Project, LANL.......
15-D-302 TA-55 Reinvestments 0 0
Project, Phase 3, LANL.........
07-D-220-04 Transuranic Liquid 10,000 10,000
Waste Facility, LANL...........
04-D-125 Chemistry and 110,000 110,000
Metallurgy Research Replacement
Project, LANL..................
Subtotal, Los Alamos Plutonium 2,392,891 2,362,891
Modernization..........................
Savannah River Plutonium Modernization
Savannah River Pit Production... 302,000 302,000
21-D-511 Savannah River 1,946,523 1,946,523
Plutonium Processing Facility,
SRS............................
Subtotal, Savannah River Plutonium 2,248,523 2,248,523
Modernization..........................
Enterprise Pit Production Support..... 270,897 270,897
Total, Plutonium Modernization.......... 4,912,311 4,882,311
High Explosives & Energetics
High Explosives & Energetics.... 251,765 251,765
21-D-510 HE Synthesis, 0 0
Formulation, and Production, PX
Project Continuation... 0 42,000
Restoration of statutorily-directed (42,000)
funding
15-D-301 HE Science & 0 0
Engineering Facility, PX.......
Subtotal, High Explosives & Energetics.. 251,765 293,765
Total, Primary Capability Modernization. 5,164,076 5,176,076
Secondary Capability Modernization
Secondary Capability Modernization...... 1,728,546 1,728,546
18-D-690 Lithium Processing Facility, Y- 0 0
12.....................................
Project Continuation......... 0 0
06-D-141 Uranium Processing Facility, Y- 290,000 290,000
12.....................................
Total, Secondary Capability 2,018,546 2,018,546
Modernization..........................
Tritium and Defense Fuels Program
Tritium and Defense Fuels Program....... 880,781 880,781
18-D-650 Tritium Finishing Facility, SRS 0 50,000
Restoration of statutorily- (50,000)
directed funding...............
Total, Tritium and Domestic Uranium 880,781 930,781
Enrichment.............................
Non-Nuclear Capability Modernization
Non-Nuclear Capability 258,008 258,008
Modernization....................
26-D-511 MESA Photolithography 51,000 51,000
Capability (MPC), SNL............
26-D-510 Product Realization 0 0
Infrastructure for Stockpile
Modernization (PRISM), LLNL......
22-D-513 Power Sources Capability, 140,000 140,000
SNL..................................
Total, Non-Nuclear Capability 449,008 449,008
Modernization..........................
Capability Based Investments.............. 203,163 203,163
Warhead Assembly Modernization... 47,965 47,965
18-D-680 Material Staging 22,500 27,500
Capability, PX...................
Expedited construction......... (5,000)
Total, Warhead Assembly Modernization... 70,465 75,465
Total, Production Modernization......... 8,786,039 8,853,039

Stockpile research, technology, and
engineering
Assessment Science
Assessment Science.................. 1,243,267 1,214,267
Unjustified growth......... 0 (-29,000)
26-D-512 LANSCE Modernization 15,200 15,200
Project (LAMP), LANL...............
24-D-513 Z-pinch Experimental 91,700 91,700
Underground System (ZEUS) Test Bed
Facilities Improvement (ZTBFI),
NNSS...............................
17-D-640 U1a Complex Enhancements 154,142 154,142
Project, NNSS......................
Total, Assessment Science............... 1,504,309 1,475,309
Engineering
Engineering......................... 230,043 230,043
Establishment of Rapid 0 0
Capabilities Development
Office.....................
26-D-513 Combined Radiation 105,000 105,000
Environments for Survivability
Testing, SNL.......................
Total, Engineering...................... 335,043 335,043
Rapid & Advance Capabilities.......... 499,209 499,209
Inertial Confinement Fusion........... 829,736 844,736
Enhanced sustainment for Omega Laser 0 0
Facility...........................
26-D-514 NIF Enhanced Fusion Yield 84,000 84,000
Capability, LLNL...................
Total, Inertial Confinement Fusion...... 913,736 928,736
Advanced simulation and computing..... 909,765 909,765
Weapons technology and manufacturing 405,413 405,413
maturation...........................
Academic programs..................... 0 80,000
Program restoration................. (80,000)
Total, Stockpile research, technology, 4,068,266 4,134,266
and engineering........................

Infrastructure and operations
Operating
Operations of facilities............ 1,752,310 1,752,310
Safety and Environmental Operations. 217,902 167,902
Unjustified growth......... (-50,000)
Maintenance and Repair of Facilities 1,384,323 1,294,323
Unjustified growth......... (-90,000)
Recapitalization.................... 1,203,127 1,203,127
Total, Operating........................ 4,557,662 4,417,662
Mission enabling construction
24-D-510 Analytic Gas Laboratory, PX 0 0
23-D-517 Electrical Power Capacity 65,000 65,000
Upgrade, LANL......................
27-D-512 Plutonium Engineering 88,700 88,700
Support Building, LANL.............
25-D-510 Plutonium Mission Safety & 0 0
Quality Building, LANL.............
25-D-511 PULSE New Access, NNSS..... 50,000 50,000
Total, Mission enabling construction.... 203,700 203,700
Total, Infrastructure and operations.... 4,761,362 4,621,362

Secure transportation asset
Operations and equipment-STA.......... 443,075 443,075
Program direction-STA................. 143,996 143,996
Total, Secure transportation asset...... 587,071 587,071

Defense nuclear security
Operations and maintenance--DNS....... 1,305,793 1,305,793
Construction:
17-D-710 West End Protected Area 0 0
Reduction Project, Y-12............
Subtotal, Construction.................. 0 0
Total, Defense nuclear security......... 1,305,793 1,305,793

Information Technology and Cybersecurity 935,000 866,000
Unjustified growth.................... (-69,000)
Legacy Contractor Pensions and 40,869 40,869
Settlement Payments....................
Subtotal, Weapons Activities............ 27,441,159 27,515,159
Total, Weapons Activities............... 27,441,159 27,515,159

Adjustments
Use of prior year balances............ 0 0
Total, Adjustments...................... 0 0
Total, Weapons Activities............... 26,941,950 27,015,950

Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
Material Management and Minimization
Conversion............................ 0 0
Reactor conversion and uranium supply. 117,820 117,820
Nuclear material removal and 68,945 68,945
elimination..........................
Material disposition.................. 0 0
Plutonium Management.................. 79,039 79,039
Total, Material Management and 265,804 265,804
Minimization...........................
Global Material Security
International nuclear security........ 61,013 61,013
Radiological security................. 193,104 193,104
Nuclear smuggling detection and 136,457 136,457
deterrence...........................
Total, Global Material Security......... 390,574 390,574
Nonproliferation and Arms Control....... 214,494 214,494
Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation R&D
Proliferation detection............... 296,170 296,170
Nonproliferation stewardship program.. 174,383 174,383
Nuclear detonation detection.......... 318,447 318,447
Restoral of orbital sensors.. 0 0
Forensics R&D......................... 30,000 30,000
Nonproliferation fuels development.... 0 0
Total, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation 819,000 819,000
R&D....................................
Nonproliferation Construction:
U.S. Construction..................... 0 0
18-D-150 Surplus Plutonium 0 0
Disposition Project, SRS.....
Total, Nonproliferation Construction.... 0 0
Total, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation 1,689,872 1,689,872
Programs...............................

Nuclear Counterterrorism and Incident
Response Program
Emergency Management............. 35,045 35,045
Counterterrorism and 650,550 650,550
Counterproliferation.............
Total, Nuclear Counterterrorism and 685,595 685,595
Incident Response Program..............

NNSA Bioassurance Program............... 0 0
Legacy contractor pensions.............. 14,128 14,128
Subtotal, Defense Nuclear 2,389,595 2,389,595
Nonproliferation.......................

Adjustments
Use of prior year balances............ 0 0
Cancellation of Prior Year Balances... 0 0
Total, Adjustments...................... 0 0

Total, Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation. 2,389,595 2,389,595

Naval Reactors
Naval reactors development.............. 876,824 876,824
Columbia-Class reactor systems 29,700 29,700
development............................
S8G Prototype refueling................. 0 0
Naval reactors operations and 645,050 645,050
infrastructure.........................
Program direction....................... 71,841 71,841
Construction:
14-D-901 Spent Fuel Handling 691,953 626,953
Recapitalization Project, NRF........
Unjustified growth........... (-65,000)
21-D-530 KL Steam and Condensate 0 0
Upgrades.............................
22-D-531 KL Chemistry & Radiological 0 0
Health Building......................
22-D-532 KL Security Upgrades......... 0 0
23-D-533 BL Component Test Complex.... 0 0
24-D-530 NRF Medical Science Complex.. 0 0
25-D-530 Naval Examination Acquisition 80,000 80,000
Project..............................
26-D-530 East Side Office Building.... 0 0
Total, Naval Reactors Construction...... 771,953 706,953
Subtotal, Naval Reactor................. 2,395,368 2,330,368
Use of prior year balances.............. -1,676 -1,676
Total, Naval Reactors................... 2,393,692 2,328,692

Federal Salaries and Expenses
Program direction....................... 577,097 577,097
Use of prior year balances.............. 0 0
Total, Federal Salaries and Expenses.... 577,097 577,097

TOTAL, National Nuclear Security 32,302,334 32,311,334
Administration.........................

Defense Environmental Cleanup
Closure sites administration.......... 500 500
Richland
River corridor and other cleanup 69,000 69,000
operations...........................
Central plateau remediation........... 795,124 795,124
Richland community and regulatory 12,000 12,000
support..............................
18-D-404 Modification of Waste 0 0
Encapsulation and Storage Facility...
22-D-401 L-888 Eastern Plateau Fire 0 0
Station..............................
22-D-402 L-897 200 Area Water 0 0
Treatment Facility...................
23-D-404 181D Export Water System 0 0
Reconfiguration and Upgrade..........
23-D-405 181B Export Water System 0 0
Reconfiguration and Upgrade..........
24-D-401 Environmental Restoration 0 0
Disposal Facility Supercell 11 Expans
Proj.................................
Total, Richland......................... 876,624 876,624

Office of River Protection:
Waste Treatment Immobilization Plant 466,000 466,000
Commissioning........................
Rad Liquid Tank Waste Stabilization 984,000 984,000
and Disposition......................
Construction:
23-D-403 Hanford 200 West Area 90,000 90,000
Tank Farms Risk Management
Project..........................
15-D-409 Low Activity Waste 75,000 75,000
Pretreatment System..............
18-D-16 Waste Treatment and 0 0
Immobilization Plant--LBL/Direct
feed LAW.........................
01-D-416 Waste Treatment and 0 0
Immobilization Plant, RL.........
01-D-16D High-Level Waste Facility 330,000 330,000
Subtotal, Construction.................. 495,000 495,000
Total, Office of River Protection....... 1,945,000 1,945,000

Idaho National Laboratory:
Idaho cleanup and waste disposition... 472,726 472,726
Idaho community and regulatory support 3,295 3,295
Construction:
22-D-403 Idaho Spent Nuclear Fuel 2,000 2,000
Staging Facility.................
22-D-404 Addl ICDF Landfill 0 0
Disposal Cell and Evaporation
Ponds Project....................
22-D-402 Calcine Construction..... 2,000 2,000
Subtotal, Construction.................. 4,000 4,000
Total, Idaho National Laboratory........ 480,021 480,021

NNSA sites and Nevada off-sites
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory 1,955 1,955
LLNL Excess Facilities D&D............ 0 0
Separations Processing Research Unit.. 950 950
Nevada................................ 64,835 64,835
Sandia National Laboratory............ 1,030 1,030
Los Alamos National Laboratory........ 293,937 293,937
Los Alamos Excess Facilities D&D...... 0 0
Total, NNSA sites and Nevada off-sites.. 362,707 362,707

Oak Ridge Reservation:
OR Nuclear Facility D&D............... 289,297 289,297
U233 Disposition Program.............. 70,000 70,000
OR cleanup and waste disposition...... 85,800 85,800
Construction:
14-D-403 Outfall 200 Mercury 0 0
Treatment Facility...............
17-D-401 On-site Waste Disposal 57,828 57,828
Facility.........................
OR reservation community & regulatory 5,100 5,100
support..............................
OR technology development and 3,500 3,500
deployment...........................
Total, Oak Ridge Reservation............ 511,525 511,525

Savannah River Site:
Savannah River risk management 465,620 465,620
operations...........................
Savannah River legacy pensions........ 0 0
Savannah River community and 5,450 5,450
regulatory support...................
Payment in lieu of taxes..... 0 5,000
Program restoration (5,000)
Savannah River National Laboratory O&M 90,719 90,719
Construction:
20-D-401 Saltstone Disposal Unit 82,500 82,500
#10, 11, 12......................
19-D-701: SR Security Systems 0 0
Replacement......................
18-D-401 Saltstone Disposal Unit 0 0
#8, 9, SR (SR-0014C).............
18-D-402 Emergency Operations 0 0
Center...........................
Subtotal, Construction.................. 82,500 82,500
Radioactive liquid tank waste 1,066,000 1,066,000
stabilization and disposition........
Total, Savannah River Site.............. 1,710,289 1,715,289

Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
Waste Isolation Pilot Plant........... 400,020 400,020
Construction:
15-D-411 Safety Significant 0 0
Confinement Ventilation System,
WIPP.............................
15-D-412 Utility Shaft,........... 0 0
21-D-401 Hoisting Capability 72,000 72,000
Project..........................
Total, Construction..................... 72,000 72,000
Total, Waste Isolation Pilot Plant...... 472,020 472,020

Program direction....................... 297,318 297,318
Program support......................... 20,320 20,320
Safeguards and Security--Defense 291,482 291,482
Environmental Cleanup..................
Technology development and deployment... 16,012 16,012

TOTAL, Defense Environmental Cleanup.... 6,983,318 6,988,318

Defense Uranium Enrichment D&D............ 253,000 0
Improper allocation.............. (-253,000)

Other Defense Activities
Environment, health, safety and security
Environment, health, safety and 150,761 150,761
security mission support.............
Program direction..................... 81,179 81,179
Total, Environment, health, safety and 231,940 231,940
security...............................

Office of Enterprise Assessments
Enterprise assessments................ 32,183 32,183
Program direction..................... 56,632 56,632
Total, Office of Enterprise Assessments. 88,815 88,815

Specialized security activities......... 471,082 471,082

Legacy Management
Legacy Management Activities--Defense. 177,716 177,716
Program Direction..................... 22,670 22,670
Total, Legacy Management................ 200,386 200,386

Defense-Related Administrative Support.. 187,475 187,475

Office of Hearings and Appeals.......... 5,023 5,023
Subtotal, Other Defense Activities...... 1,184,721 1,184,721
Use of prior year balances.............. 0 0
Total, Other Defense Activities......... 1,184,721 1,184,721
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Calendar No. 436

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. 4784

[Report No. 119-127]

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A BILL

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June 15, 2026

Read twice and placed on the calendar

An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 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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