October 11, 2022 - Issue: Vol. 168, No. 162 — Daily Edition117th Congress (2021 - 2022) - 2nd Session

LEGISLATIVE SESSION; Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 162
(Senate - October 11, 2022)

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                          LEGISLATIVE SESSION

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        NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023

  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Under the previous order, the Senate will 
proceed to the consideration of H.R. 7900, which the clerk will report.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows:

       A bill (H.R. 7900) to authorize appropriations for fiscal 
     year 2023 for military activities of the Department of 
     Defense and 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.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bill.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Rhode Island.


                    Amendment No. 5499, As Modified

  Mr. REED. Mr. President, I call up amendment No. 5499, as modified, 
and ask that it be reported by number.
  The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows:

       The Senator from Rhode Island [Mr. Reed] for himself and 
     Mr. Inhofe, proposes an amendment numbered 5499, as modified.

  The amendment (No. 5499), as modified, is as follows:
        Strike all after the enacting clause and insert the 
     following:

     SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

       This Act may be cited as the ``James M. Inhofe National 
     Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023``.

     SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF 
                   CONTENTS.

       (a) Divisions.--This Act is organized into twelve divisions 
     as follows:
       (1) Division A--Department of Defense Authorizations.
       (2) Division B--Military Construction Authorizations.
       (3) Division C--Department of Energy National Security 
     Authorizations and Other Authorizations.
       (4) Division D--Funding Tables.
       (5) Division E--Additional Provisions.
       (6) Division F--Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal 
     Year 2023.
       (7) Division G--Department of State Authorizations.
       (8) Division H--Matters Related to Taiwan.
       (9) Division I--Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 
     Matters.
       (10) Division J--Water Resources Development Act of 2022.
       (11) Division K--Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022.
       (12) Division L--Oceans and Atmosphere.
       (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. Limitations on production of Extended Range Cannon Artillery 
              howitzers.

                       Subtitle C--Navy Programs

Sec. 121. DDG(X) destroyer program.
Sec. 122. Multiyear procurement authority for Arleigh Burke class 
              destroyers.
Sec. 123. Block buy contracts for Ship-to-Shore Connector program.
Sec. 124. Procurement authorities for John Lewis-class fleet 
              replenishment oiler ships.
Sec. 125. Tomahawk cruise missile capability on FFG-62 class vessels.
Sec. 126. Navy shipbuilding workforce development initiative.
Sec. 127. Extension of prohibition on availability of funds for Navy 
              port waterborne security barriers.
Sec. 128. Limitation on retirement of E-6B aircraft.
Sec. 129. EA-18G aircraft.
Sec. 130. Block buy contracts for CH-53K heavy lift helicopter program.

                     Subtitle D--Air Force Programs

Sec. 141. Prohibition on certain reductions to inventory of E-3 
              airborne warning and control system aircraft.
Sec. 142. Modification of inventory requirements for air refueling 
              tanker aircraft.

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Sec. 143. Prohibition on reductions to inventory of F-22 Block 20 
              aircraft.

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

Sec. 151. Parts for commercial derivative aircraft and engines and 
              aircraft based on commercial design.
Sec. 152. Assessment and strategy for fielding counter unmanned aerial 
              systems swarm capabilities.
Sec. 153. Treatment of nuclear modernization and hypersonic missile 
              programs within Defense Priorities and Allocations 
              System.
Sec. 154. Government Accountability Office assessment of efforts to 
              modernize propulsion systems of the F-35 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. Disclosure requirements for recipients of research and 
              development funds.
Sec. 212. Modification of cooperative research and development project 
              authority.
Sec. 213. Administration of the Advanced Sensor Applications Program.
Sec. 214. Modification of authority of the Department of Defense to 
              carry out certain prototype projects.
Sec. 215. Competitively awarded demonstrations and tests of 
              electromagnetic warfare technology.
Sec. 216. Government-Industry Working Group on Microelectronics.
Sec. 217. Inclusion of Office of Under Secretary of Defense for 
              Research and Engineering in personnel management 
              authority to attract experts in science and engineering.
Sec. 218. Investment plan for foundational capabilities needed to 
              develop novel processing approaches for future defense 
              applications.
Sec. 219. Open radio access network 5G acquisition acceleration and 
              transition plans.
Sec. 220. Pilot program to facilitate the development of electric 
              vehicle battery technologies for warfighters.

             Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters

Sec. 231. Report on recommendations from Army Futures Command Research 
              Program Realignment Study.
Sec. 232. Strategy and plan for strengthening and fostering defense 
              innovation ecosystem.
Sec. 233. Modification of Director for Operational Test and Evaluation 
              annual report.
Sec. 234. Extension of requirement for quarterly briefings on 
              development and implementation of strategy for fifth 
              generation information and communications technologies.
Sec. 235. Report on estimated costs of conducting a minimum frequency 
              of hypersonic weapons testing.
Sec. 236. Annual report on studies and reports being undertaken by the 
              Department of Defense.
Sec. 237. Quantifiable assurance capability for security of 
              microelectronics.
Sec. 238. Clarification of role of Chief Digital and Artificial 
              Intelligence Officer.

                  TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

              Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

Sec. 301. Authorization of appropriations.

                   Subtitle B--Energy and Environment

Sec. 311. Aggregation of energy conservation measures and funding.
Sec. 312. Establishment of joint working group to determine joint 
              requirements for future operational energy needs of 
              Department of Defense.
Sec. 313. Additional special considerations for developing and 
              implementing the energy performance goals and energy 
              performance master plan of the Department of Defense.
Sec. 314. Participation in pollutant banks and water quality trading.
Sec. 315. Consideration under Defense Environmental Restoration Program 
              for State-owned facilities of the National Guard with 
              proven exposure of hazardous substances and waste.
Sec. 316. Authorization of closure of Red Hill bulk fuel storage 
              facility.
Sec. 317. Revision of Unified Facilities Guide Specifications and 
              Unified Facilities Criteria to include specifications on 
              use of gas insulated switchgear and criteria and 
              specifications on microgrids and microgrid converters.
Sec. 318. Transfer of customers from electrical utility system of the 
              Navy at former Naval Air Station Barber`s Point, Hawaii, 
              to new electrical system in Kalaeloa, Hawaii.
Sec. 319. Pilot program on use of sustainable aviation fuel.
Sec. 320. Renewal of annual environmental and energy reports of 
              Department of Defense.
Sec. 321. Report on feasibility of terminating energy procurement from 
              foreign entities of concern.

Subtitle C--Treatment of Perfluoroalkyl Substances and Polyfluoroalkyl 
                               Substances

Sec. 331. Increase of transfer authority for funding of study and 
              assessment on health implications of per- and 
              polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in drinking 
              water by Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease 
              Registry.
Sec. 332. Modification of limitation on disclosure of results of 
              testing for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances 
              on private property.
Sec. 333. Department of Defense research relating to perfluoroalkyl or 
              polyfluoroalkyl substances.

                 Subtitle D--Logistics and Sustainment

Sec. 351. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations 
              regarding Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Plan of 
              the Navy.
Sec. 352. Research and analysis on the capacity of private shipyards in 
              the United States and the effect of those shipyards on 
              Naval fleet readiness.
Sec. 353. Limitation on funds for the Joint Military Information 
              Support Operations Web Operations Center.
Sec. 354. Notification of increase in retention rates for Navy ship 
              repair contracts.
Sec. 355. Inapplicability of advance billing dollar limitation for 
              relief efforts following major disasters or emergencies.
Sec. 356. Repeal of Comptroller General review on time limitations on 
              duration of public-private competitions.

                          Subtitle E--Reports

Sec. 371. Inclusion of information regarding joint medical estimates in 
              readiness reports.

                       Subtitle F--Other Matters

Sec. 381. Implementation of recommendations relating to animal facility 
              sanitation and master plan for housing and care of 
              horses.
Sec. 382. Inclusion of land under jurisdiction of Department of Defense 
              subject to long-term real estate agreement as community 
              infrastructure for purposes of Defense community 
              infrastructure pilot program.
Sec. 383. Restriction on procurement or purchasing by Department of 
              Defense of turnout gear for firefighters containing 
              perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Sec. 384. Continued designation of Secretary of the Navy as executive 
              agent for Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical 
              Training School.
Sec. 385. Prohibition on use of funds to discontinue the Marine Mammal 
              System program.
Sec. 386. Limitation on replacement of non-tactical vehicle fleet of 
              the Department of Defense with electric vehicles, 
              advanced-biofuel-powered vehicles, or hydrogen-powered 
              vehicles.
Sec. 387. Limitation on use of charging stations for personal electric 
              vehicles.
Sec. 388. Pilot programs for tactical vehicle safety data collection.

              TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS

                       Subtitle A--Active Forces

Sec. 401. End strengths for active forces.
Sec. 402. End strength level matters.
Sec. 403. Additional authority to vary Space Force end strength.

                       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. Consideration of adverse information.
Sec. 502. Extension of time limitation for grade retention while 
              awaiting retirement.
Sec. 503. Realignment in Navy distribution of flag officers serving in 
              the grades of O-8 and O-9.
Sec. 504. Updating warrant officer selection and promotion authority.

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Sec. 505. Authorized strengths for Space Force officers on active duty 
              in grades of major, lieutenant colonel, and colonel.
Sec. 506. Repeal of requirement for Inspector General of the Department 
              of Defense to conduct certain reviews.
Sec. 507. Modification of reports on Air Force personnel performing 
              duties of a Nuclear and Missile Operations Officer (13N).

                Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management

Sec. 511. Authority to waive requirement that performance of Active 
              Guard and Reserve duty at the request of a Governor may 
              not interfere with certain duties.
Sec. 512. Selected Reserve and Ready Reserve order to active duty to 
              respond to a significant cyber incident.
Sec. 513. Backdating of effective date of rank for reserve officers in 
              the National Guard due to undue delays in Federal 
              recognition.
Sec. 514. Independent study on Federal recognition process.
Sec. 515. Continued National Guard support for FireGuard program.
Sec. 516. Inclusion of United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps among youth 
              and charitable organizations authorized to receive 
              assistance from the National Guard.

      Subtitle C--General Service Authorities and Military Records

Sec. 521. Modernization of the Selective Service System.
Sec. 522. Prohibition on induction under the Military Selective Service 
              Act without express authorization.
Sec. 523. Extension of temporary authority for targeted recruitment 
              incentives.
Sec. 524. Home leave demonstration program.
Sec. 525. Prohibition on considering State laws and regulations when 
              determining individual duty assignments.
Sec. 526. Modification to limitations on discharge or release from 
              active duty.
Sec. 527. Sex-neutral high fitness standards for Army combat Military 
              Occupational Specialties.

          Subtitle D--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters

Sec. 541. Briefing and report on resourcing required for implementation 
              of military justice reform.
Sec. 542. Randomization of court-martial panels.
Sec. 543. Matters in connection with special trial counsel.
Sec. 544. Jurisdiction of Courts of Criminal Appeals.
Sec. 545. Special trial counsel.
Sec. 546. Exclusion of officers serving as lead special trial counsel 
              from limitations on authorized strengths for general and 
              flag officers.
Sec. 547. Special trial counsel of Department of the Air Force.
Sec. 548. Restricted reporting option for Department of Defense 
              civilian employees choosing to report experiencing adult 
              sexual assault.
Sec. 549. Improvements to Department of Defense tracking of and 
              response to incidents of child abuse, adult crimes 
              against children, and serious harmful behavior between 
              children and youth involving military dependents on 
              military installations.
Sec. 550. Primary prevention.
Sec. 551. Dissemination of civilian legal services information.

         Subtitle E--Member Education, Training, and Transition

Sec. 561. Review of certain Special Operations personnel policies.
Sec. 562. Expanded eligibility to provide Junior Reserve Officers` 
              Training Corps (JROTC) instruction.
Sec. 563. Pre-service education demonstration program.

    Subtitle F--Military Family Readiness and Dependents` Education

Sec. 571. Certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit 
              dependents of military and civilian personnel.
Sec. 572. Assistance to local educational agencies that benefit 
              dependents of members of the Armed Forces with enrollment 
              changes due to base closures, force structure changes, or 
              force relocations.
Sec. 573. Pilot program on hiring of special education inclusion 
              coordinators for Department of Defense child development 
              centers.
Sec. 574. Extension of and report on pilot program to expand 
              eligibility for enrollment at domestic dependent 
              elementary and secondary schools.

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

Sec. 581. Temporary exemption from end strength grade restrictions for 
              the Space Force.
Sec. 582. Report on officer personnel management and the development of 
              the professional military ethic in the Space Force.
Sec. 583. Report on incidence of suicide by military job code in the 
              Department of Defense.
Sec. 584. Waiver of time limitations for act of valor during World War 
              II.
Sec. 585. Authorization to award Medal of Honor to Sergeant Major David 
              R. Halbruner for acts of valor in support of an unnamed 
              operation in 2012.
Sec. 586. Recognition of service of Lieutenant General Frank Maxwell 
              Andrews.
Sec. 587. Posthumous appointment of Ulysses S. Grant to grade of 
              General of the Armies of the United States.
Sec. 588. Modification to notification on manning of afloat naval 
              forces.

          TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS

                     Subtitle A--Pay and Allowances

Sec. 601. Temporary continuation of basic allowance for housing for 
              members whose sole dependent dies while residing with the 
              member.
Sec. 602. Basic allowance for housing for members without dependents 
              when home port change would financially disadvantage 
              member.
Sec. 603. Extension of authority to temporarily adjust basic allowance 
              for housing in certain areas.
Sec. 604. Increase in income for purposes of eligibility for basic 
              needs allowance.
Sec. 605. Conforming amendments to update references to travel and 
              transportation authorities.

                  Subtitle B--Bonus and Incentive Pays

Sec. 611. One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay 
              authorities.
Sec. 612. Repeal of sunset of hazardous duty pay.
Sec. 613. Authorization of assignment pay or special duty pay based on 
              climate in which a member`s duties are performed.

                           Subtitle C--Leave

Sec. 621. Modification of authority to allow members of the Armed 
              Forces to accumulate leave in excess of 60 days.
Sec. 622. Technical amendments to leave entitlement and accumulation.
Sec. 623. Convalescent leave for members of the Armed Forces.

                       Subtitle D--Other Matters

Sec. 631. Air Force rated officer retention demonstration program.

                   TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS

           Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Care Benefits

Sec. 701. Improvements to the TRICARE dental program.
Sec. 702. Health benefits for members of the National Guard following 
              required training or other duty to respond to a national 
              emergency.
Sec. 703. Confidentiality requirements for mental health care services 
              for members of the Armed Forces.
Sec. 704. Improvement of referrals for specialty care under TRICARE 
              Prime during permanent changes of station.
Sec. 705. Study on providing benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select and 
              TRICARE dental program to members of the Selected Reserve 
              and their dependents.

                 Subtitle B--Health Care Administration

Sec. 721. Improvements to organization of military health system.
Sec. 722. Inclusion of level three trauma care capabilities in 
              requirements for medical centers.
Sec. 723. Extension of Accountable Care Organization demonstration and 
              annual report requirement.
Sec. 724. Modification of requirement to transfer public health 
              functions to Defense Health Agency.
Sec. 725. Establishment of Military Health System Medical Logistics 
              Directorate.
Sec. 726. Establishment of centers of excellence for specialty care in 
              the military health system.
Sec. 727. Requirement to establish Academic Health System.
Sec. 728. Adherence to policies relating to mild traumatic brain injury 
              and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Sec. 729. Policy on accountability for wounded warriors undergoing 
              disability evaluation.

                 Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters

Sec. 741. Three-year extension of authority to continue DOD-VA Health 
              Care Sharing Incentive Fund.
Sec. 742. Extension of authority for Joint Department of Defense-
              Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility 
              Demonstration Fund.

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Sec. 743. Authorization of permanent program to improve opioid 
              management in the military health system.
Sec. 744. Clarification of membership requirements and compensation 
              authority for independent suicide prevention and response 
              review committee.
Sec. 745. Termination of veterans` advisory board on radiation dose 
              reconstruction.
Sec. 746. Scholarship-for-service pilot program for civilian behavioral 
              health providers.
Sec. 747. Expansion of extramedical maternal health providers 
              demonstration project to include members of the Armed 
              Forces on active duty and other individuals receiving 
              care at military medical treatment facilities.
Sec. 748. Authority to carry out studies and demonstration projects 
              relating to delivery of health and medical care through 
              use of other transaction authority.
Sec. 749. Capability assessment and action plan with respect to effects 
              of exposure to open burn pits and other environmental 
              hazards.
Sec. 750. Independent analysis of Department of Defense Comprehensive 
              Autism Care Demonstration program.
Sec. 751. Report on suicide prevention reforms for members of the Armed 
              Forces.
Sec. 752. Report on behavioral health workforce and plan to address 
              shortfalls in providers.

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

             Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management

Sec. 801. Modifications to middle tier acquisition authority.
Sec. 802. Extension of Defense Modernization Account authority.
Sec. 803. Prohibition on certain procurements of major defense 
              acquisition programs.
Sec. 804. Revision of authority for procedures to allow rapid 
              acquisition and deployment of capabilities needed under 
              specified high-priority circumstances.
Sec. 805. Acquisition reporting system.
Sec. 806. Modification of reporting requirement in connection with 
              requests for multiyear procurement authority for large 
              defense acquisitions.
Sec. 807. Modification of limitation on cancellation of designation of 
              Executive Agent for a certain Defense Production Act 
              program.
Sec. 808. Comptroller General assessment of acquisition programs and 
              related efforts.

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

Sec. 821. Treatment of certain clauses implementing executive order 
              mandates.
Sec. 822. Data requirements for commercial products for major weapon 
              systems.
Sec. 823. Task and delivery order contracting for architectural and 
              engineering services.
Sec. 824. Extension of pilot program for distribution support and 
              services for weapons systems contractors.
Sec. 825. Pilot program to accelerate contracting and pricing 
              processes.
Sec. 826. Extension of Never Contract with the Enemy.
Sec. 827. Progress payment incentive pilot.
Sec. 828. Report on Department of Defense Strategic Capabilities Office 
              contracting capabilities.

                  Subtitle C--Industrial Base Matters

Sec. 841. Analyses of certain activities for action to address sourcing 
              and industrial capacity.
Sec. 842. Modification to miscellaneous limitations on the procurement 
              of goods other than United States goods.
Sec. 843. Demonstration exercise of enhanced planning for industrial 
              mobilization and supply chain management.
Sec. 844. Procurement requirements relating to rare earth elements and 
              strategic and critical materials.
Sec. 845. Modification to the national technology and industrial base.
Sec. 846. Modification of prohibition on operation or procurement of 
              foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems.
Sec. 847. Annual report on industrial base constraints for munitions.

                   Subtitle D--Small Business Matters

Sec. 861. Modifications to the Defense Research and Development Rapid 
              Innovation Program.
Sec. 862. Permanent extension and modification of Mentor-Protege 
              Program.
Sec. 863. Small business integration working group.
Sec. 864. Demonstration of commercial due diligence for small business 
              programs.
Sec. 865. Improvements to Procurement Technical Assistance Center 
              program.

                       Subtitle E--Other Matters

Sec. 871. Risk management for Department of Defense pharmaceutical 
              supply chains.
Sec. 872. Key advanced system development industry days.
Sec. 873. Modification of provision relating to determination of 
              certain activities with unusually hazardous risks.
Sec. 874. Incorporation of controlled unclassified information guidance 
              into program classification guides and program protection 
              plans.

      TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

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

Sec. 901. Increase in authorized number of Assistant and Deputy 
              Assistant Secretaries of Defense.
Sec. 902. Conforming amendments relating to repeal of position of Chief 
              Management Officer.
Sec. 903. Limitation on availability of funds for operation and 
              maintenance for Office of Secretary of Defense.
Sec. 904. Limitation on use of funds until demonstration of product to 
              identify, task, and manage congressional reporting 
              requirements.
Sec. 905. Limitation on use of funds until Department of Defense 
              complies with requirements relating to alignment of Close 
              Combat Lethality Task Force.

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

Sec. 911. Modification of requirements that are responsibility of Armed 
              Forces not Joint Requirements Oversight Council.
Sec. 912. Briefing on revisions to Unified Command Plan.
Sec. 913. Updates to management reform framework.
Sec. 914. Strategic management dashboard demonstration.
Sec. 915. Demonstration program for component content management 
              systems.

                    Subtitle C--Space Force Matters

Sec. 921. Vice Chief of Space Operations.
Sec. 922. Establishment of field operating agencies and direct 
              reporting units of Space Force.
Sec. 923. Framework for new subtitle F of title 10, United States Code, 
              on Space Component.
Sec. 924. Study of proposed Space Force reorganization.

                      TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS

                     Subtitle A--Financial Matters

Sec. 1001. General transfer authority.
Sec. 1002. Report on budgetary effects of inflation.

                   Subtitle B--Counterdrug Activities

Sec. 1011. Extension of authority and annual report on unified 
              counterdrug and counterterrorism campaign in Colombia.

                       Subtitle C--Naval Vessels

Sec. 1021. Modification to annual naval vessel construction plan.
Sec. 1022. Amphibious warship force structure.
Sec. 1023. Modification to limitation on decommissioning or 
              inactivating a battle force ship before the end of 
              expected service life.
Sec. 1024. Contract requirements relating to maintenance and 
              modernization availabilities for certain naval vessels.
Sec. 1025. Prohibition on retirement of certain naval vessels.

                      Subtitle D--Counterterrorism

Sec. 1031. Modification and 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. 1032. Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or 
              release of individuals detained at United States Naval 
              Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States.
Sec. 1033. Extension of prohibition on use of funds to construct or 
              modify facilities in the United States to house detainees 
              transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo 
              Bay, Cuba.
Sec. 1034. Extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or 
              relinquish control of United States Naval Station, 
              Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

         Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations

Sec. 1041. Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs 
              Discharge Review Board Committee.
Sec. 1042. Modification of provisions relating to cross-functional team 
              for emerging threat relating to anomalous health 
              incidents.
Sec. 1043. Civilian casualty prevention, mitigation, and response.

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Sec. 1044. Prohibition on delegation of authority to designate foreign 
              partner forces as eligible for the provision of 
              collective self-defense support by United States Armed 
              Forces.
Sec. 1045. Personnel supporting the Office of the Assistant Secretary 
              of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity 
              Conflict.
Sec. 1046. Joint all domain command and control.
Sec. 1047. Extension of admission to Guam or the Commonwealth of the 
              Northern Mariana Islands for certain nonimmigrant H-2B 
              workers.
Sec. 1048. Department of Defense support for civil authorities to 
              address the illegal immigration crisis at the southwest 
              border.
Sec. 1049. Department of Defense support for funerals and memorial 
              events for Members and former Members of Congress.
Sec. 1050. Expansion of eligibility for direct acceptance of gifts by 
              members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense and 
              Coast Guard employees and their families.
Sec. 1051. Technical amendments related to recently enacted 
              Commissions.

                    Subtitle F--Studies and Reports

Sec. 1061. Submission of National Defense Strategy in classified and 
              unclassified form.
Sec. 1062. Report on impact of certain ethics requirements on 
              Department of Defense hiring, retention, and operations.
Sec. 1063. Extension of certain reporting deadlines.

                       Subtitle G--Other Matters

Sec. 1071. Annual risk assessment.
Sec. 1072. Joint Concept for Competing.
Sec. 1073. Prioritization and acceleration of investments to attain 
              threat matrix framework level 4 capability at training 
              ranges supporting F-35 operations.
Sec. 1074. Modification of Arctic Security Initiative.
Sec. 1075. Pilot program on safe storage of personally owned firearms.
Sec. 1076. Sense of the Senate on redesignation of the Africa Center 
              for Strategic Studies as the James M. Inhofe Center for 
              Africa Strategic Studies.

                  TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MATTERS

Sec. 1101. Eligibility of Department of Defense employees in time-
              limited appointments to compete for permanent 
              appointments.
Sec. 1102. Employment authority for civilian faculty at certain 
              military department schools.
Sec. 1103. Employment and compensation of civilian faculty members at 
              Inter-American Defense College.
Sec. 1104. Modification to personnel management authority to attract 
              experts in science and engineering.
Sec. 1105. Enhanced pay authority for certain research and technology 
              positions in science and technology reinvention 
              laboratories.
Sec. 1106. Modification and extension of pilot program on dynamic 
              shaping of the workforce to improve the technical skills 
              and expertise at certain Department of Defense 
              laboratories.
Sec. 1107. Modification of effective date of repeal of two-year 
              probationary period for employees.
Sec. 1108. Modification and extension of authority to waive annual 
              limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay 
              for Federal civilian employees working overseas.
Sec. 1109. One-year extension of temporary authority to grant 
              allowances, benefits, and gratuities to civilian 
              personnel on official duty in a combat zone.
Sec. 1110. Modification of temporary expansion of authority for 
              noncompetitive appointments of military spouses by 
              Federal agencies.
Sec. 1111. Department of Defense Cyber and Digital Service Academy.
Sec. 1112. Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve pilot project.
Sec. 1113. Modification to pilot program for the temporary assignment 
              of cyber and information technology personnel to private 
              sector organizations.
Sec. 1114. Report on cyber excepted service.

             TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS

                  Subtitle A--Assistance and Training

Sec. 1201. Extension of authority to support border security operations 
              of certain foreign countries.
Sec. 1202. Modification of reporting requirement for provision of 
              support to friendly foreign countries for conduct of 
              operations.
Sec. 1203. Payment of personnel expenses necessary for participation in 
              training program conducted by Colombia under the United 
              States-Colombia Action Plan for Regional Security.
Sec. 1204. Modification of authority for participation in multinational 
              centers of excellence.
Sec. 1205. Modification of Regional Defense Combating Terrorism and 
              Irregular Warfare Fellowship Program and plan for 
              Irregular Warfare Center.
Sec. 1206. Modification of authority for humanitarian demining 
              assistance and stockpiled conventional munitions 
              assistance.
Sec. 1207. Extension and modification of authority for reimbursement of 
              certain coalition nations for support provided to United 
              States military operations.
Sec. 1208. Modifications to humanitarian assistance.
Sec. 1209. Defense Environmental International Cooperation Program.
Sec. 1210. Security cooperation programs with foreign partners to 
              advance women, peace, and security.
Sec. 1211. Review of implementation of prohibition on use of funds for 
              assistance to units of foreign security forces that have 
              committed a gross violation of human rights.
Sec. 1212. Independent assessment of United States efforts to train, 
              advise, assist, and equip the military forces of Somalia.
Sec. 1213. Assessment and report on adequacy of authorities to provide 
              assistance to military and security forces in area of 
              responsibility of United States Africa Command.

         Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Syria, Iraq, and Iran

Sec. 1221. Extension of authority to provide assistance to vetted 
              Syrian groups and individuals.
Sec. 1222. Extension and modification of authority to support 
              operations and activities of the Office of Security 
              Cooperation in Iraq.
Sec. 1223. Extension and modification of authority to provide 
              assistance to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and 
              Syria.
Sec. 1224. Assessment of support to Iraqi Security Forces and Kurdish 
              Peshmerga Forces to counter air and missile threats.
Sec. 1225. Updates to annual report on military power of Iran.

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

Sec. 1231. Modification of limitation on military cooperation between 
              the United States and the Russian Federation.
Sec. 1232. Extension of prohibition on availability of funds relating 
              to sovereignty of the Russian Federation over Crimea.
Sec. 1233. Extension and modification of Ukraine Security Assistance 
              Initiative.
Sec. 1234. North Atlantic Treaty Organization Special Operations 
              Headquarters.
Sec. 1235. Report on United States military force posture and 
              resourcing requirements in Europe.
Sec. 1236. Sense of the Senate and report on civilian harm.
Sec. 1237. Sense of the Senate on the North Atlantic Treaty 
              Organization.
Sec. 1238. Sense of the Senate on Ukraine.

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

Sec. 1241. Extension and modification of Pacific Deterrence Initiative.
Sec. 1242. Extension of authority to transfer funds for Bien Hoa dioxin 
              cleanup.
Sec. 1243. Modification of Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative to 
              authorize use of funds for the Coast Guard.
Sec. 1244. Defense of Taiwan.
Sec. 1245. Multi-year plan to fulfill defensive requirements of 
              military forces of Taiwan and modification of annual 
              report on Taiwan asymmetric capabilities and intelligence 
              support.
Sec. 1246. Enhancing major defense partnership with India.
Sec. 1247. Enhanced indications and warning for deterrence and 
              dissuasion.
Sec. 1248. Pilot program to develop young civilian defense leaders in 
              the Indo-Pacific region.
Sec. 1249. Cross-functional team for matters relating to the People`s 
              Republic of China.
Sec. 1250. Report on bilateral agreements supporting United States 
              military posture in the Indo-Pacific region.
Sec. 1251. Sense of the Senate on supporting prioritization of the 
              People`s Republic of China, the Indo-Pacific region, and 
              Taiwan.
Sec. 1252. Sense of Congress on defense alliances and partnerships in 
              the Indo-Pacific region.
Sec. 1253. Prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment 
              projects with ties to the Government of the People`s 
              Republic of China.

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                          Subtitle E--Reports

Sec. 1261. Report on Fifth Fleet capabilities upgrades.

                       Subtitle F--Other Matters

Sec. 1271. Prohibition on participation in offensive military 
              operations against the Houthis in Yemen.
Sec. 1272. Extension of authority for United States-Israel cooperation 
              to counter unmanned aerial systems.
Sec. 1273. Extension of authority for certain payments to redress 
              injury and loss.
Sec. 1274. Modification of Secretary of Defense Strategic Competition 
              Initiative.
Sec. 1275. Assessment of challenges to implementation of the 
              partnership among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the 
              United States.

                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. Modification of acquisition authority under Strategic and 
              Critical Materials Stock Piling Act.
Sec. 1412. Briefings on shortfalls in National Defense Stockpile.
Sec. 1413. Authority to acquire materials for the National Defense 
              Stockpile.

                       Subtitle C--Other Matters

Sec. 1421. Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement 
              Home.
Sec. 1422. Authority for transfer of funds to joint Department of 
              Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility 
              Demonstration Fund for Captain James A. Lovell Health 
              Care Center, Illinois.

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

                      Subtitle A--Space Activities

Sec. 1501. Additional authorities of Chief of Space Operations.
Sec. 1502. Comprehensive strategy for the Space Force.
Sec. 1503. Review of Space Development Agency exemption from Joint 
              Capabilities Integration and Development System.
Sec. 1504. Applied research and educational activities to support space 
              technology development.
Sec. 1505. Continued requirement for National Security Space Launch 
              program.
Sec. 1506. Extension of annual report on Space Command and Control.
Sec. 1507. Modification of reports on integration of acquisition and 
              capability delivery schedules for segments of major 
              satellite acquisitions programs and funding for such 
              programs.
Sec. 1508. Update to plan to manage Integrated Tactical Warning and 
              Attack Assessment System and multi-domain sensors.

                       Subtitle B--Nuclear Forces

Sec. 1511. Matters relating to role of Nuclear Weapons Council with 
              respect to budget for nuclear weapons programs.
Sec. 1512. Development of risk management framework for the United 
              States nuclear enterprise.
Sec. 1513. Biannual briefing on nuclear weapons and related activities.
Sec. 1514. Plan for development of reentry vehicles.
Sec. 1515. Industrial base monitoring for B-21 and Sentinel programs.
Sec. 1516. Establishment of intercontinental ballistic missile site 
              activation task force for Sentinel program.
Sec. 1517. Sense of the Senate and briefing on nuclear cooperation 
              between the United States and the United Kingdom.
Sec. 1518. Limitation on use of funds until submission of reports on 
              intercontinental ballistic missile force.
Sec. 1519. Prohibition on reduction of the intercontinental ballistic 
              missiles of the United States.
Sec. 1520. Limitation on use of funds for B83-1 retirement and report 
              on defeating hard and deeply buried targets.
Sec. 1521. Limitation on use of funds for naval nuclear fuel systems 
              based on low-enriched uranium.
Sec. 1522. Further limitation on use of funds until submission of 
              analysis of alternatives for nuclear sea-launched cruise 
              missile.
Sec. 1523. Modification of reports on Nuclear Posture Review 
              implementation.
Sec. 1524. Modification of requirements for plutonium pit production 
              capacity plan.
Sec. 1525. Extension of requirement to report on nuclear weapons 
              stockpile.
Sec. 1526. Extension of requirement for annual assessment of cyber 
              resiliency of nuclear command and control system.
Sec. 1527. Extension of requirement for unencumbered uranium plan.
Sec. 1528. Extension of pit production annual certification.
Sec. 1529. Elimination of obsolete reporting requirements relating to 
              plutonium pit production.
Sec. 1530. Technical amendment to additional report matters on 
              strategic delivery systems.

                      Subtitle C--Missile Defense

Sec. 1541. Persistent cybersecurity operations for ballistic missile 
              defense systems and networks.
Sec. 1542. Middle East integrated air and missile defense.
Sec. 1543. Designation of a Department of Defense individual 
              responsible for missile defense of Guam.
Sec. 1544. Modification of provision requiring funding plan for next 
              generation interceptors for missile defense of United 
              States homeland.
Sec. 1545. Biannual briefing on missile defense and related activities.
Sec. 1546. Improving acquisition accountability reports on the 
              ballistic missile defense system.
Sec. 1547. Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system and Israeli 
              cooperative missile defense program co-development and 
              co-production.
Sec. 1548. Making permanent prohibitions relating to missile defense 
              information and systems.
Sec. 1549. Limitation on use of funds until missile defense 
              designations have been made.

                       Subtitle D--Other Matters

Sec. 1551. Integration of electronic warfare into Tier 1 and Tier 2 
              joint training exercises.
Sec. 1552. Responsibilities and functions relating to electromagnetic 
              spectrum operations.
Sec. 1553. Extension of authorization for protection of certain 
              facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft.
Sec. 1554. Department of Defense support for requirements of the White 
              House Military Office.

                 TITLE XVI--CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS

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

Sec. 1601. Annual assessments and reports on assignment of certain 
              budget control responsibility to Commander of United 
              States Cyber Command.
Sec. 1602. Alignment of Department of Defense cyber international 
              strategy with National Defense Strategy and Department of 
              Defense Cyber Strategy.
Sec. 1603. Correcting cyber mission force readiness shortfalls.
Sec. 1604. Cybersecurity cooperation training at Joint Military Attache 
              School.
Sec. 1605. Strategy, force, and capability development for cyber 
              effects and security in support of operational forces.
Sec. 1606. Total force generation for the Cyberspace Operations Forces.
Sec. 1607. Management and oversight of Joint Cyber Warfighting 
              Architecture.
Sec. 1608. Study to determine the optimal strategy for structuring and 
              manning elements of the Joint Force Headquarters-Cyber 
              Organizations, Joint Mission Operations Centers, and 
              Cyber Operations-Integrated Planning Elements.
Sec. 1609. Annual briefing on relationship between National Security 
              Agency and United States Cyber Command.
Sec. 1610. Review of certain cyber operations personnel policies.
Sec. 1611. Military cybersecurity cooperation with Kingdom of Jordan.
Sec. 1612. Commander of the United States Cyber Command.
Sec. 1613. Assessment and report on sharing military cyber capabilities 
              with foreign operational partners.
Sec. 1614. Report on progress in implementing pilot program to enhance 
              cybersecurity and resiliency of critical infrastructure.
Sec. 1615. Protection of critical infrastructure.

Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Department of Defense Cybersecurity and 
                         Information Technology

Sec. 1621. Budget display for cryptographic modernization activities 
              for certain systems of the Department of Defense.
Sec. 1622. Establishing projects for data management, artificial 
              intelligence, and digital solutions.
Sec. 1623. Operational testing for commercial cybersecurity 
              capabilities.

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Sec. 1624. Plan for commercial cloud test and evaluation.
Sec. 1625. Report on recommendations from Navy Civilian Career Path 
              study.
Sec. 1626. Review of Department of Defense implementation of 
              recommendations from Defense Science Board cyber report.
Sec. 1627. Requirement for software bill of materials.
Sec. 1628. Establishment of support center for consortium of 
              universities that advise Secretary of Defense on 
              cybersecurity matters.
Sec. 1629. Roadmap and implementation plan for cyber adoption of 
              artificial intelligence.
Sec. 1630. Demonstration program for cyber and information technology 
              budget data analytics.
Sec. 1631. Limitation on availability of funds for operation and 
              maintenance for Office of Secretary of Defense until 
              framework to enhance cybersecurity of United States 
              defense industrial base is completed.
Sec. 1632. Assessments of weapons systems vulnerabilities to radio-
              frequency enabled cyber attacks.

            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 and modification of authority to carry out certain 
              fiscal year 2018 projects.
Sec. 2105. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2019 
              project at Camp Tango, Korea.

                 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 2018 
              project at Joint Region Marianas, Guam.

              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 2018 
              projects.
Sec. 2305. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 
              2020 projects at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.
Sec. 2306. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 
              2021 project at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

           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 2018 
              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. Repeal of authorized approach to construction project at 
              Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea.

            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 2018 
              projects.
Sec. 2608. Corrections to authority to carry out certain fiscal year 
              2022 projects.

          TITLE XXVII--BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE ACTIVITIES

Sec. 2701. Authorization of appropriations for base realignment and 
              closure activities funded through Department of Defense 
              base closure account.
Sec. 2702. Prohibition on conducting additional base realignment and 
              closure (BRAC) round.

         TITLE XXVIII--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS

               Subtitle A--Military Construction Program

Sec. 2801. Modification of cost thresholds for authority of Department 
              of Defense to acquire low-cost interests in land.
Sec. 2802. Clarification of exceptions to limitations on cost 
              variations for military construction projects and 
              military family housing projects.
Sec. 2803. Elimination of sunset of authority to conduct unspecified 
              minor military construction for lab revitalization.
Sec. 2804. Requirement for inclusion of Department of Defense Forms 
              1391 with annual budget submission by President.
Sec. 2805. Determination and notification relating to Executive orders 
              that impact cost and scope of work of military 
              construction projects.
Sec. 2806. Extension of authorization of depot working capital funds 
              for unspecified minor military construction.
Sec. 2807. Temporary increase of amounts in connection with authority 
              to carry out unspecified minor military construction.
Sec. 2808. Electrical charging capability construction requirements 
              relating to parking for Federal Government motor 
              vehicles.
Sec. 2809. Use of integrated project delivery contracts.
Sec. 2810. Expansion of pilot program on increased use of sustainable 
              building materials in military construction to include 
              locations throughout the United States.

                      Subtitle B--Military Housing

Sec. 2821. Specification of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, 
              Installations, and Environment as Chief Housing Officer.
Sec. 2822. Department of Defense Military Housing Readiness Council.
Sec. 2823. Mandatory disclosure of potential presence of mold and 
              health effects of mycotoxins before a lease is signed for 
              privatized military housing.
Sec. 2824. Implementation of recommendations from audit of medical 
              conditions of residents in privatized military housing.

                      Subtitle C--Land Conveyances

Sec. 2841. Conveyance, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.

                       Subtitle D--Other Matters

Sec. 2861. Integrated master infrastructure plan to support defense of 
              Guam.
Sec. 2862. Repeal of requirement for Interagency Coordination Group of 
              Inspectors General for Guam Realignment.
Sec. 2863. Temporary authority for acceptance and use of funds for 
              certain construction projects in the Republic of Korea.
Sec. 2864. Modification of quitclaim deed between the United States and 
              the City of Clinton, Oklahoma.
Sec. 2865. Prohibition on joint use of Homestead Air Reserve Base with 
              civil aviation.
Sec. 2866. Inclusion of infrastructure improvements identified in the 
              report on strategic seaports in Defense Community 
              Infrastructure Pilot Program.
Sec. 2867. Procurement of electric, zero emission, advanced-biofuel-
              powered, or hydrogen-powered vehicles for the Department 
              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.
Sec. 3102. Defense environmental cleanup.
Sec. 3103. Other defense activities.
Sec. 3104. Nuclear energy.

   Subtitle B--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations

Sec. 3111. Workforce enhancement for National Nuclear Security 
              Administration.
Sec. 3112. Acceleration of depleted uranium manufacturing processes.
Sec. 3113. Certification of completion of milestones with respect to 
              plutonium pit aging.

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Sec. 3114. Assistance by the National Nuclear Security Administration 
              to the Air Force for the development of the Mark 21A 
              fuse.
Sec. 3115. Extension of deadline for transfer of parcels of land to be 
              conveyed to Los Alamos County, New Mexico.
Sec. 3116. Use of alternative technologies to eliminate proliferation 
              threats at vulnerable sites.
Sec. 3117. Update to plan for deactivation and decommissioning of 
              nonoperational defense nuclear facilities.

          Subtitle C--Budget and Financial Management Matters

Sec. 3121. Modification of cost baselines for certain projects.
Sec. 3122. Unavailability for overhead costs of amounts specified for 
              laboratory-directed research and development.
Sec. 3123. Purchase of real property options.
Sec. 3124. Determination of standardized indirect cost elements.
Sec. 3125. Adjustment of minor construction threshold.
Sec. 3126. Requirements for specific request for new or modified 
              nuclear weapons.
Sec. 3127. Limitation on use of funds for National Nuclear Security 
              Administration facility advanced manufacturing 
              development.

                       Subtitle D--Other Matters

Sec. 3131. Repeal of obsolete provisions of the Atomic Energy Defense 
              Act and other provisions.

          TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD

Sec. 3201. Authorization.
Sec. 3202. Delegation of authority to Chairperson of Defense Nuclear 
              Facilities Safety Board.

                     TITLE LXXXV--MARITIME MATTERS

   Subtitle A--Short Title; Authorization of Appropriations for the 
                        Maritime Administration

Sec. 3501. Short title.
Sec. 3502. Authorization of appropriations for the Maritime 
              Administration.

                     Subtitle B--General Provisions

Sec. 3511. Study to inform a national maritime strategy.
Sec. 3512. National maritime strategy.
Sec. 3513. Negative determination notice.

                  Subtitle C--Maritime Infrastructure

Sec. 3521. Marine highways.
Sec. 3522. GAO review of efforts to support and grow the United States 
              Merchant Fleet.
Sec. 3523. GAO review of Federal efforts to enhance port infrastructure 
              resiliency and disaster preparedness.
Sec. 3524. Study on foreign investment in shipping.
Sec. 3525. Report regarding alternate marine fuel bunkering facilities 
              at ports.
Sec. 3526. Study of cybersecurity and national security threats posed 
              by foreign manufactured cranes at United States ports.
Sec. 3527. Project selection criteria for port infrastructure 
              development program.
Sec. 3528. Infrastructure improvements identified in the report on 
              strategic seaports.

                     Subtitle D--Maritime Workforce

Sec. 3531. Sense of Congress on Merchant Marine.
Sec. 3532. Ensuring diverse mariner recruitment.
Sec. 3533. Low emissions vessels training.
Sec. 3534. Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act.
Sec. 3535. Board of Visitors.
Sec. 3536. Maritime Technical Advancement Act.
Sec. 3537. Study on Capital Improvement Program at the USMMA.
Sec. 3538. Implementation of recommendations from the National Academy 
              of Public Administration.
Sec. 3539. Service Academy faculty parity.
Sec. 3540. Updated Requirements for Fishing Crew Agreements.

            Subtitle E--Technology Innovation and Resilience

Sec. 3541. Maritime Environmental and Technical Assistance Program.
Sec. 3542. Study on stormwater impacts on salmon.
Sec. 3543. Study to evaluate effective vessel quieting measures.

                       DIVISION D--FUNDING TABLES

Sec. 4001. Authorization of amounts in funding tables.

                         TITLE XLI--PROCUREMENT

Sec. 4101. PROCUREMENT.

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

Sec. 4201. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION.

                 TITLE XLIII--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Sec. 4301. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE.

                     TITLE XLIV--MILITARY PERSONNEL

Sec. 4401. MILITARY PERSONNEL.

                    TITLE XLV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

Sec. 4501. OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS.

                   TITLE XLVI--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION

Sec. 4601. MILITARY CONSTRUCTION.

      TITLE XLVII--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS

Sec. 4701. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS.

                   DIVISION E--ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

                         TITLE LI--PROCUREMENT

Sec. 5101. Procurement authorities for certain amphibious shipbuilding 
              programs.

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

Sec. 5201. Report on defense advanced manufacturing capabilities.

                 TITLE LIII--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Sec. 5301. Report on weapons generation facilities of the Air Force.
Sec. 5302. Report on former Indian boarding schools or institutions 
              under the jurisdiction or control of the Department of 
              Defense.

                  TITLE LV--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY

Sec. 5501. Advice and consent requirement for waivers of mandatory 
              retirement for Superintendents of military service 
              academies.
Sec. 5502. Study on improvement of access to voting for members of the 
              Armed Forces overseas.
Sec. 5503. Recognition of military Olympic competition.

                    TITLE LVI--MILITARY COMPENSATION

Sec. 5601. Reimbursement for transportation of pets for members making 
              a permanent change of station.
Sec. 5602. Review of dislocation and relocation allowances.

                   TITLE LVII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS

Sec. 5701. Establishment of Core Casualty Receiving Facilities to 
              improve medical force generation and readiness.

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

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

Sec. 5811. Inclusion in budget justification materials of enhanced 
              reporting on proposed cancellations and modifications to 
              multiyear contracts.
Sec. 5812. Modification of contracts and options to provide economic 
              price adjustments.

                       Subtitle E--Other Matters

Sec. 5871. Prohibition on certain semiconductor products and services.

            Subtitle F--American Security Drone Act of 2022

Sec. 5881. Short title.
Sec. 5882. Definitions.
Sec. 5883. Prohibition on procurement of covered unmanned aircraft 
              systems from covered foreign entities.
Sec. 5884. Prohibition on operation of covered unmanned aircraft 
              systems from covered foreign entities.
Sec. 5885. Prohibition on use of Federal funds for purchases and 
              operation of covered unmanned aircraft systems from 
              covered foreign entities.
Sec. 5886. Prohibition on use of Government-issued Purchase Cards to 
              purchase covered unmanned aircraft systems from covered 
              foreign entities.
Sec. 5887. Management of existing inventories of covered unmanned 
              aircraft systems from covered foreign entities.
Sec. 5888. Comptroller General report.
Sec. 5889. Government-wide policy for procurement of unmanned aircraft 
              systems.
Sec. 5890. State, local, and territorial law enforcement and emergency 
              service exemption.
Sec. 5891. Study.
Sec. 5892. Exceptions.
Sec. 5893. Sunset.

      TITLE LIX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

Sec. 5901. Establishment of Office of Strategic Capital.

                      TITLE LX--GENERAL PROVISIONS

                       Subtitle C--Naval Vessels

Sec. 6011. Battle force ship employment, maintenance, and manning 
              baseline plans.

                    Subtitle F--Studies and Reports

Sec. 6021. Report on land held by entities connected to the People`s 
              Republic of China near military installations or military 
              airspace in the United States.
Sec. 6022. Report on impact of global critical mineral and metal 
              reserves on United States military equipment supply 
              chains.
Sec. 6023. Crosscut report on Arctic research programs.

                       Subtitle G--Other Matters

Sec. 6031. Definition of land use revenue under West Los Angeles 
              Leasing Act of 2016.

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Sec. 6032. Financial assistance for construction of test beds and 
              specialized facilities.
Sec. 6033. Homeland Procurement Reform Act.
Sec. 6034. Collection, verification, and disclosure of information by 
              online marketplaces to inform consumers.
Sec. 6035. Low power TV stations.
Sec. 6036. Post-employment restrictions on Senate-confirmed officials 
              at the Department of State.
Sec. 6037. Reauthorization of the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef 
              Conservation Act of 1998.
Sec. 6038. Incentives for States to create sexual assault survivors` 
              bill of rights.
Sec. 6039. Interagency strategy to disrupt and dismantle narcotics 
              production and trafficking and affiliated networks linked 
              to the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.
Sec. 6039A. Outreach to historically Black colleges and universities 
              and minority serving institutions regarding National 
              Security Innovation Network (NSIN) programs that promote 
              entrepreneurship and innovation at institutions of higher 
              education.
Sec. 6039B. Modification of authority of Secretary of Defense to 
              transfer excess aircraft to other departments of the 
              Federal Government and authority to transfer excess 
              aircraft to States.
Sec. 6039C. HBCU RISE.
Sec. 6039D. Office of Civil Rights and Inclusion.
Sec. 6039E. Improved application of employment and reemployment rights 
              of all members of uniformed services.
Sec. 6039F. Weatherization Assistance Program.
Sec. 6039G. Technical corrections to Honoring our PACT Act of 2022.
Sec. 6039H. Treatment of exemptions under FARA.
Sec. 6039I. Cost-sharing requirements applicable to certain Bureau of 
              Reclamation dams and dikes.
Sec. 6039J. Improving pilot program on acceptance by the Department of 
              Veterans Affairs of donated facilities and related 
              improvements.

               Subtitle H--Judicial Security and Privacy

Sec. 6041. Short title.
Sec. 6042. Findings and purpose.
Sec. 6043. Definitions.
Sec. 6044. Protecting covered information in public records.
Sec. 6045. Training and education.
Sec. 6046. Vulnerability management capability.
Sec. 6047. Rules of construction.
Sec. 6048. Severability.
Sec. 6049. Effective date.

           Subtitle I--21st Century Assistive Technology Act

Sec. 6051. Short title.
Sec. 6052. Reauthorization.
Sec. 6053. Effective date.

                 TITLE LXI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MATTERS

Sec. 6101. Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve pilot project at the 
              Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

            TITLE LXII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS

                  Subtitle A--Assistance and Training

Sec. 6201. Security cooperation activities at Counter-UAS Training 
              Academy.
Sec. 6202. United States - Israel Artificial Intelligence Center.

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

Sec. 6231. Briefing on supporting Government of Ukraine to mitigate, 
              treat, and rehabilitate traumatic extremity injuries and 
              traumatic brain injuries of Ukrainian soldiers.
Sec. 6232. Prohibition against United States recognition of the Russian 
              Federation`s claim of sovereignty over any portion of 
              Ukraine.
Sec. 6233. Temporary authorizations related to Ukraine and other 
              matters.
Sec. 6234. Prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty 
              of the Russian Federation over sovereign Ukrainian 
              territory.
Sec. 6235. Imposition of sanctions with respect to the sale, supply, or 
              transfer of gold to or from Russia.

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

Sec. 6241. Review of port and port-related infrastructure purchases and 
              investments made by the Government of the People`s 
              Republic of China and entities directed or backed by the 
              Government of the People`s Republic of China.
Sec. 6242. Special Envoy to the Pacific Islands Forum.

                       Subtitle F--Other Matters

Sec. 6271. Eligibility of Portuguese traders and investors for E-1 and 
              E-2 nonimmigrant visas.
Sec. 6272. Global food security.
Sec. 6273. Ending global wildlife poaching and trafficking.
Sec. 6274. Center for Excellence in Environmental Security.

       Subtitle G--United States-Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022

Sec. 6281. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 6282. Findings.
Sec. 6283. Sense of Congress.
Sec. 6284. Facilitating economic and commercial ties.
Sec. 6285. Promoting inclusive economic development.
Sec. 6286. Combating illicit economies, corruption, and negative 
              foreign influence.
Sec. 6287. Strengthening democratic governance.
Sec. 6288. Fostering conservation and stewardship.
Sec. 6289. Authorization to transfer excess Coast Guard vessels.
Sec. 6289A. Reporting requirements.
Sec. 6289B. Sunset.

            Subtitle H--International Pandemic Preparedness

Sec. 6291. Short title.
Sec. 6292. Definitions.
Sec. 6293. Enhancing the United States` international response to the 
              COVID-19 pandemic.
Sec. 6294. International pandemic prevention and preparedness.
Sec. 6295. International financing mechanism for global health security 
              and pandemic prevention and preparedness.
Sec. 6296. General provisions.
Sec. 6297. Sunset.

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

Sec. 6501. Sense of the Senate on personnel for the Space Development 
              Agency.
Sec. 6502. Authorization of workforce development and training 
              partnership programs within National Nuclear Security 
              Administration.
Sec. 6503. Iran Nuclear Weapons Capability and Terrorism Monitoring Act 
              of 2022.

                 TITLE LXVI--CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS

Sec. 6601. Additional amount for cyber partnership activities.

      TITLE LXXVIII--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 7801. Comptroller General assessment of implementation of certain 
              statutory provisions intended to improve the experience 
              of residents of privatized military housing.
Sec. 7802. Land Conveyance, Starkville, Mississippi.
Sec. 7803. Land conveyance, Lewes, Delaware.

      TITLE LXXXI--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS

Sec. 8101. Plan to accelerate restoration of domestic uranium 
              enrichment.
Sec. 8102. Assessment of readiness and survivability of strategic 
              forces of the United States.
Sec. 8103. U.S. nuclear fuels security initiative.
Sec. 8104. Isotope demonstration and advanced nuclear research 
              infrastructure enhancement.
Sec. 8105. Report on civil nuclear credit program.

    DIVISION F--INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Definitions.

                    TITLE I--INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES

Sec. 101. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 102. Classified Schedule of Authorizations.
Sec. 103. Intelligence Community Management Account.

 TITLE II--CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY SYSTEM

Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations.

           TITLE III--GENERAL INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY MATTERS

Sec. 301. Modification of advisory board in National Reconnaissance 
              Office.
Sec. 302. Prohibition on employment with governments of certain 
              countries.
Sec. 303. Counterintelligence and national security protections for 
              intelligence community grant funding.
Sec. 304. Extension of Central Intelligence Agency law enforcement 
              jurisdiction to facilities of Office of Director of 
              National Intelligence.
Sec. 305. Clarification regarding protection of Central Intelligence 
              Agency functions.
Sec. 306. Establishment of advisory board for National Geospatial-
              Intelligence Agency.

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Sec. 307. Annual reports on status of recommendations of Comptroller 
              General of the United States for the Director of National 
              Intelligence.
Sec. 308. Timely submission of budget documents from intelligence 
              community.
Sec. 309. Copyright protection for civilian faculty of the National 
              Intelligence University.
Sec. 310. Expansion of reporting requirements relating to authority to 
              pay personnel of Central Intelligence Agency for certain 
              injuries to the brain.
Sec. 311. Modifications to Foreign Malign Influence Response Center.
Sec. 312. Requirement to offer cyber protection support for personnel 
              of intelligence community in positions highly vulnerable 
              to cyber attack.
Sec. 313. Minimum cybersecurity standards for national security systems 
              of intelligence community.
Sec. 314. Review and report on intelligence community activities under 
              Executive Order 12333.
Sec. 315. Elevation of the commercial and business operations office of 
              the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
Sec. 316. Assessing intelligence community open-source support for 
              export controls and foreign investment screening.
Sec. 317. Annual training requirement and report regarding analytic 
              standards.
Sec. 318. Historical Advisory Panel of the Central Intelligence Agency.

  TITLE IV--INTELLIGENCE MATTERS RELATING TO THE PEOPLE`S REPUBLIC OF 
                                 CHINA

Sec. 401. Report on wealth and corrupt activities of the leadership of 
              the Chinese Communist Party.
Sec. 402. Identification and threat assessment of companies with 
              investments by the People`s Republic of China.
Sec. 403. Intelligence community working group for monitoring the 
              economic and technological capabilities of the People`s 
              Republic of China.
Sec. 404. Annual report on concentrated reeducation camps in the 
              Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People`s 
              Republic of China.
Sec. 405. Assessments of production of semiconductors by the People`s 
              Republic of China.

           TITLE V--PERSONNEL AND SECURITY CLEARANCE MATTERS

Sec. 501. Improving onboarding of personnel in intelligence community.
Sec. 502. Improving onboarding at the Central Intelligence Agency.
Sec. 503. Report on legislative action required to implement Trusted 
              Workforce 2.0 initiative.
Sec. 504. Comptroller General of the United States assessment of 
              administration of polygraphs in intelligence community.
Sec. 505. Timeliness in the administration of polygraphs.
Sec. 506. Policy on submittal of applications for access to classified 
              information for certain personnel.
Sec. 507. Technical correction regarding Federal policy on sharing of 
              covered insider threat information.
Sec. 508. Establishing process parity for adverse security clearance 
              and access determinations.
Sec. 509. Elimination of cap on compensatory damages for retaliatory 
              revocation of security clearances and access 
              determinations.
Sec. 510. Comptroller General of the United States report on use of 
              Government and industry space certified as sensitive 
              compartmented information facilities.

       TITLE VI--INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY

Sec. 601. Submittal of complaints and information by whistleblowers in 
              the intelligence community to Congress.
Sec. 602. Modification of whistleblower protections for contractor 
              employees in intelligence community.
Sec. 603. Prohibition against disclosure of whistleblower identity as 
              reprisal against whistleblower disclosure by employees 
              and contractors in intelligence community.
Sec. 604. Definitions regarding whistleblower complaints and 
              information of urgent concern received by inspectors 
              general of the intelligence community.

                        TITLE VII--OTHER MATTERS

Sec. 701. Improvements relating to continuity of Privacy and Civil 
              Liberties Oversight Board membership.
Sec. 702. Modification of requirement for office to address 
              unidentified aerospace-undersea phenomena.
Sec. 703. Unidentified aerospace-undersea phenomena reporting 
              procedures.
Sec. 704. Comptroller General of the United States compilation of 
              unidentified aerospace-undersea phenomena records.
Sec. 705. Office of Global Competition Analysis.
Sec. 706. Report on tracking and collecting precursor chemicals used in 
              the production of synthetic opioids.
Sec. 707. Assessment and report on mass migration in the Western 
              Hemisphere.
Sec. 708. Notifications regarding transfers of detainees at United 
              States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Sec. 709. Report on international norms, rules, and principles 
              applicable in space.
Sec. 710. Assessments of the effects of sanctions imposed with respect 
              to the Russian Federation`s invasion of Ukraine.
Sec. 711. Assessments and briefings on implications of food insecurity 
              that may result from the Russian Federation`s invasion of 
              Ukraine.
Sec. 712. Pilot program for Director of Federal Bureau of Investigation 
              to undertake an effort to identify International Mobile 
              Subscriber Identity-catchers and develop countermeasures.
Sec. 713. Department of State Bureau of Intelligence and Research 
              assessment of anomalous health incidents.

             DIVISION G--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AUTHORIZATIONS

Sec. 5001. Short title.
Sec. 5002. Definitions.

    TITLE LI--ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Sec. 5101. Modernizing the Bureau of Arms Control, Verification, and 
              Compliance and the Bureau of International Security and 
              Nonproliferation.
Sec. 5102. Notification to Congress for United States nationals 
              unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad.
Sec. 5103. Family Engagement Coordinator.
Sec. 5104. Rewards for Justice.
Sec. 5105. Ensuring geographic diversity and accessibility of passport 
              agencies.
Sec. 5106. Cultural Antiquities Task Force.
Sec. 5107. Briefing on ``China House``.
Sec. 5108. Office of Sanctions Coordination.

                      TITLE LII--PERSONNEL ISSUES

Sec. 5201. Department of State paid Student Internship Program.
Sec. 5202. Improvements to the prevention of, and the response to, 
              harassment, discrimination, sexual assault, and related 
              retaliation.
Sec. 5203. Increasing the maximum amount authorized for science and 
              technology fellowship grants and cooperative agreements.
Sec. 5204. Additional personnel to address backlogs in hiring and 
              investigations.
Sec. 5205. Foreign affairs training.
Sec. 5206. Security clearance approval process.
Sec. 5207. Addendum for study on foreign service allowances.
Sec. 5208. Curtailments, removals from post, and waivers of privileges 
              and immunities.
Sec. 5209. Report on worldwide availability.
Sec. 5210. Professional development.
Sec. 5211. Management assessments at diplomatic and consular posts.
Sec. 5212. Independent review of promotion policies.
Sec. 5213. Third party verification of permanent change of station 
              (PCS) orders.
Sec. 5214. Post-employment restrictions on Senate-confirmed officials 
              at the Department of State.
Sec. 5215. Expansion of authorities regarding special rules for certain 
              monthly workers` compensation payments and other 
              payments.

             TITLE LIII--EMBASSY SECURITY AND CONSTRUCTION

Sec. 5301. Amendments to Secure Embassy Construction and 
              Counterterrorism Act of 1999.
Sec. 5302. Diplomatic support and security.
Sec. 5303. Establishment of United States embassies in Vanuatu, 
              Kiribati, and Tonga.

 TITLE LIV--A DIVERSE WORKFORCE: RECRUITMENT, RETENTION, AND PROMOTION

Sec. 5401. Report on barriers to applying for employment with the 
              Department of State.
Sec. 5402. Collection, analysis, and dissemination of workforce data.
Sec. 5403. Centers of Excellence in Foreign Affairs and Assistance.
Sec. 5404. Institute for Transatlantic Engagement.
Sec. 5405. Rule of construction.

           TITLE LV--INFORMATION SECURITY AND CYBER DIPLOMACY

Sec. 5501. United States international cyberspace policy.
Sec. 5502. Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy.

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Sec. 5503. International cyberspace and digital policy strategy.
Sec. 5504. Government Accountability Office report on cyber diplomacy.
Sec. 5505. Report on diplomatic programs to detect and respond to cyber 
              threats against allies and partners.
Sec. 5506. Cybersecurity recruitment and retention.
Sec. 5507. Short course on emerging technologies for senior officials.
Sec. 5508. Establishment and expansion of Regional Technology Officer 
              Program.
Sec. 5509. Vulnerability disclosure policy and bug bounty program 
              report.

                      TITLE LVI--PUBLIC DIPLOMACY

Sec. 5601. United States participation in international fairs and 
              expositions.
Sec. 5602. Press freedom curriculum.
Sec. 5603. Global Engagement Center.
Sec. 5604. Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy.

                       TITLE LVII--OTHER MATTERS

Sec. 5701. Supporting the employment of United States citizens by 
              international organizations.
Sec. 5702. Increasing housing availability for certain employees 
              assigned to the United States Mission to the United 
              Nations.
Sec. 5703. Limitation on United States contributions to peacekeeping 
              operations not authorized by the United Nations Security 
              Council.
Sec. 5704. Boards of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, 
              the Middle East Broadcasting Networks, and the Open 
              Technology Fund.
Sec. 5705. Broadcasting entities no longer required to consolidate into 
              a single private, nonprofit corporation.
Sec. 5706. International broadcasting activities.
Sec. 5707. Global internet freedom.
Sec. 5708. Arms Export Control Act alignment with the Export Control 
              Reform Act.
Sec. 5709. Increasing the maximum annual lease payment available 
              without approval by the Secretary.
Sec. 5710. Report on United States access to critical mineral resources 
              abroad.
Sec. 5711. Overseas United States strategic infrastructure development 
              projects.
Sec. 5712. Provision of parking services and retention of parking fees.
Sec. 5713. Diplomatic reception areas.
Sec. 5714. Consular and border security programs visa services cost 
              recovery proposal.
Sec. 5715. Return of supporting documents for passport applications 
              through United States Postal Service certified mail.
Sec. 5716. Report on distribution of personnel and resources related to 
              ordered departures and post closures.
Sec. 5717. Elimination of obsolete reports.
Sec. 5718. Locality pay for Federal employees working overseas under 
              Domestic Employee Teleworking Overseas agreements.
Sec. 5719. Modifications to sanctions with respect to human rights 
              violations.
Sec. 5720. Report on countering the activities of malign actors.

                 TITLE LVIII--EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES

Sec. 5801. Consulting services.
Sec. 5802. Diplomatic facilities.
Sec. 5803. Extension of existing authorities.
Sec. 5804. War reserves stockpile and military training report.
Sec. 5805. Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of 
              State.

                 DIVISION H--MATTERS RELATED TO TAIWAN

Sec. 10001. Short title.

TITLE I--IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ENHANCED DEFENSE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE 
                        UNITED STATES AND TAIWAN

Sec. 10101. Modernizing Taiwan`s security capabilities to deter and, if 
              necessary, defeat aggression by the People`s Republic of 
              China.
Sec. 10102. Increase in annual regional contingency stockpile additions 
              and support for Taiwan.
Sec. 10103. International military education and training cooperation 
              with Taiwan.
Sec. 10104. Additional authorities to support Taiwan.
Sec. 10105. Multi-year plan to fulfill defensive requirements of 
              military forces of Taiwan and modification of annual 
              report on Taiwan military capabilities and intelligence 
              support.
Sec. 10106. Fast-tracking sales to Taiwan under Foreign Military Sales 
              program.
Sec. 10107. Expediting delivery of arms exports to Taiwan and United 
              States allies in the Indo-Pacific.
Sec. 10108. Assessment of Taiwan`s needs for civilian defense and 
              resilience.
Sec. 10109. Annual report on Taiwan defensive military capabilities and 
              intelligence support.

    TITLE II--COUNTERING PEOPLE`S REPUBLIC OF CHINA`S COERCION AND 
                          INFLUENCE CAMPAIGNS

Sec. 10201. Strategy to respond to influence and information operations 
              targeting Taiwan.
Sec. 10202. Strategy to counter economic coercion by the People`s 
              Republic of China targeting countries and entities that 
              support Taiwan.
Sec. 10203. China censorship monitor and action group.

     TITLE III--INCLUSION OF TAIWAN IN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Sec. 10301. Participation of Taiwan in international organizations.
Sec. 10302. Meaningful participation of Taiwan in the International 
              Civil Aviation Organization.

                   TITLE IV--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Sec. 10401. Report on Taiwan Travel Act.
Sec. 10402. Amendments to the Taiwan Allies International Protection 
              and Enhancement Initiative (Taipei) Act of 2019.
Sec. 10403. Report on role of People`s Republic of China`s nuclear 
              threat in escalation dynamics.
Sec. 10404. Report analyzing the impact of Russia`s war against Ukraine 
              on the objectives of the People`s Republic of China with 
              respect to Taiwan.

         TITLE V--UNITED STATES-TAIWAN PUBLIC HEALTH PROTECTION

Sec. 10501. Short title.
Sec. 10502. Definitions.
Sec. 10503. Study.

                    TITLE VI--RULES OF CONSTRUCTION

Sec. 10601. Rule of construction.
Sec. 10602. Rule of construction regarding the use of military force.

     DIVISION I--HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS MATTERS

Sec. 5001. Table of contents.

                      TITLE LI--HOMELAND SECURITY

      Subtitle A--Global Catastrophic Risk Management Act of 2022

Sec. 5101. Short title.
Sec. 5102. Definitions.
Sec. 5103. Assessment of global catastrophic risk.
Sec. 5104. Report required.
Sec. 5105. Enhanced catastrophic incident annex.
Sec. 5106. Validation of the strategy through an exercise.
Sec. 5107. Recommendations.
Sec. 5108. Reporting requirements.
Sec. 5109. Rule of construction.

               Subtitle B--DHS Economic Security Council

Sec. 5111. DHS Economic Security Council.

         Subtitle C--Transnational Criminal Investigative Units

Sec. 5121. Short title.
Sec. 5122. Stipends for transnational criminal investigative units.

      Subtitle D--Technological Hazards Preparedness and Training

Sec. 5131. Short title.
Sec. 5132. Definitions.
Sec. 5133. Assistance and Training for Communities with Technological 
              Hazards and Related Emerging Threats.
Sec. 5134. Authorization of Appropriations.
Sec. 5135. Savings provision.

   Subtitle E--Offices of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction and 
                            Health Security

Sec. 5141. Short title.

        Chapter 1--Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office

Sec. 5142. Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office.
Sec. 5143. Rule of construction.

                  Chapter 2--Office of Health Security

Sec. 5144. Office of Health Security.
Sec. 5145. Medical countermeasures program.
Sec. 5146. Confidentiality of medical quality assurance records.
Sec. 5147. Technical and conforming amendments.

                Subtitle F--Satellite Cybersecurity Act

Sec. 5151. Short title.
Sec. 5152. Definitions.
Sec. 5153. Report on commercial satellite cybersecurity.
Sec. 5154. Responsibilities of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure 
              Security Agency.
Sec. 5155. Strategy.
Sec. 5156. Rules of construction.

                       Subtitle G--Pray Safe Act

Sec. 5161. Short title.
Sec. 5162. Definitions.
Sec. 5163. Federal Clearinghouse on Safety and Security Best Practices 
              for Faith-Based Organizations and Houses of Worship.
Sec. 5164. Notification of Clearinghouse.
Sec. 5165. Grant program overview.
Sec. 5166. Other resources.
Sec. 5167. Rule of construction.
Sec. 5168. Exemption.

      Subtitle H--Invent Here, Make Here for Homeland Security Act

Sec. 5171. Short title.
Sec. 5172. Preference for United States industry.

           Subtitle I--DHS Joint Task Forces Reauthorization

Sec. 5181. Short title.

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Sec. 5182. Sense of the Senate.
Sec. 5183. Amending section 708 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002.

                      Subtitle J--Other Provisions

         Chapter 1--CISA Technical Corrections and Improvements

Sec. 5191. CISA Technical Corrections and Improvements.

          Chapter 2--Post-Disaster Mental Health Response Act

Sec. 5192. Post-Disaster Mental Health Response.

                    TITLE LII--GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

  Subtitle A--Intragovernmental Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act

Sec. 5201. Requirement for information sharing agreements.

        Subtitle B--Improving Government for America`s Taxpayers

Sec. 5211. Government Accountability Office unimplemented priority 
              recommendations.

                 Subtitle C--Advancing American AI Act

Sec. 5221. Short title.
Sec. 5222. Purposes.
Sec. 5223. Definitions.
Sec. 5224. Principles and policies for use of artificial intelligence 
              in Government.
Sec. 5225. Agency inventories and artificial intelligence use cases.
Sec. 5226. Rapid pilot, deployment and scale of applied artificial 
              intelligence capabilities to demonstrate modernization 
              activities related to use cases.
Sec. 5227. Enabling entrepreneurs and agency missions.
Sec. 5228. Intelligence community exception.

                  Subtitle D--Strategic EV Management

Sec. 5231. Short Title.
Sec. 5232. Definitions.
Sec. 5233. Strategic guidance.
Sec. 5234. Study of Federal fleet vehicles.

              Subtitle E--Congressionally Mandated Reports

Sec. 5241. Short title.
Sec. 5242. Definitions.
Sec. 5243. Establishment of online portal for congressionally mandated 
              reports.
Sec. 5244. Federal agency responsibilities.
Sec. 5245. Changing or removing reports.
Sec. 5246. Withholding of information.
Sec. 5247. Implementation.
Sec. 5248. Determination of budgetary effects.

          DIVISION J--WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2022

Sec. 5001. Short title.
Sec. 5002. Definition of Secretary.

                      TITLE LI--GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 5101. Scope of feasibility studies.
Sec. 5102. Shoreline and riverbank protection and restoration mission.
Sec. 5103. Inland waterway projects.
Sec. 5104. Protection and restoration of other Federal land along 
              rivers and coasts.
Sec. 5105. Policy and technical standards.
Sec. 5106. Planning assistance to States.
Sec. 5107. Floodplain management services.
Sec. 5108. Workforce planning.
Sec. 5109. Credit in lieu of reimbursement.
Sec. 5110. Coastal cost calculations.
Sec. 5111. Advance payment in lieu of reimbursement for certain Federal 
              costs.
Sec. 5112. Use of emergency funds.
Sec. 5113. Research and development.
Sec. 5114. Tribal and Economically Disadvantaged Communities Advisory 
              Committee.
Sec. 5115. Non-Federal Interest Advisory Committee.
Sec. 5116. Underserved community harbor projects.
Sec. 5117. Corps of Engineers Western Water Cooperative Committee.
Sec. 5118. Updates to certain water control manuals.
Sec. 5119. Sense of Congress on operations and maintenance of 
              recreation sites.
Sec. 5120. Relocation assistance.
Sec. 5121. Reprogramming limits.
Sec. 5122. Lease durations.
Sec. 5123. Sense of Congress relating to post-disaster repairs.
Sec. 5124. Payment of pay and allowances of certain officers from 
              appropriation for improvements.
Sec. 5125. Reforestation.
Sec. 5126. Use of other Federal funds.
Sec. 5127. National low-head dam inventory.
Sec. 5128. Transfer of excess credit.
Sec. 5129. National levee restoration.
Sec. 5130. Inland waterways regional dredge pilot program.
Sec. 5131. Funding to process permits.
Sec. 5132. Non-Federal project implementation pilot program.
Sec. 5133. Cost sharing for territories and Indian Tribes.
Sec. 5134. Water supply conservation.
Sec. 5135. Criteria for funding operation and maintenance of small, 
              remote, and subsistence harbors.
Sec. 5136. Protection of lighthouses.
Sec. 5137. Expediting hydropower at Corps of Engineers facilities.
Sec. 5138. Materials, services, and funds for repair, restoration, or 
              rehabilitation of certain public recreation facilities.
Sec. 5139. Dredged material management plans.
Sec. 5140. Lease deviations.
Sec. 5141. Columbia River Basin.
Sec. 5142. Continuation of construction.

                     TITLE LII--STUDIES AND REPORTS

Sec. 5201. Authorization of feasibility studies.
Sec. 5202. Special rules.
Sec. 5203. Expedited completion of studies.
Sec. 5204. Studies for periodic nourishment.
Sec. 5205. NEPA reporting.
Sec. 5206. GAO audit of projects over budget or behind schedule.
Sec. 5207. GAO study on project distribution.
Sec. 5208. GAO audit of joint costs for operations and maintenance.
Sec. 5209. GAO review of Corps of Engineers mitigation practices.
Sec. 5210. Sabine-Neches Waterway Navigation Improvement project, 
              Texas.
Sec. 5211. Great Lakes recreational boating.
Sec. 5212. Central and Southern Florida.
Sec. 5213. Investments for recreation areas.
Sec. 5214. Western infrastructure study.
Sec. 5215. Upper Mississippi River and Illinois Waterway System.
Sec. 5216. West Virginia hydropower.
Sec. 5217. Recreation and economic development at Corps facilities in 
              Appalachia.
Sec. 5218. Automated fee machines.
Sec. 5219. Lake Champlain Canal, Vermont and New York.
Sec. 5220. Report on concessionaire practices.

  TITLE LIII--DEAUTHORIZATIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND RELATED PROVISIONS

Sec. 5301. Additional assistance for critical projects.
Sec. 5302. Southern West Virginia.
Sec. 5303. Northern West Virginia.
Sec. 5304. Local cooperation agreements, northern West Virginia.
Sec. 5305. Special rule for certain beach nourishment projects.
Sec. 5306. Coastal community flood control and other purposes.
Sec. 5307. Modifications.
Sec. 5308. Port Fourchon, Louisiana, dredged material disposal plan.
Sec. 5309. Delaware shore protection and restoration.
Sec. 5310. Great Lakes advance measures assistance.
Sec. 5311. Rehabilitation of existing levees.
Sec. 5312. Pilot program for certain communities.
Sec. 5313. Rehabilitation of Corps of Engineers constructed pump 
              stations.
Sec. 5314. Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection 
              program.
Sec. 5315. Evaluation of hydrologic changes in Souris River Basin.
Sec. 5316. Memorandum of understanding relating to Baldhill Dam, North 
              Dakota.
Sec. 5317. Upper Mississippi River restoration program.
Sec. 5318. Harmful algal bloom demonstration program.
Sec. 5319. Colleton County, South Carolina.
Sec. 5320. Arkansas River corridor, Oklahoma.
Sec. 5321. Abandoned and inactive noncoal mine restoration.
Sec. 5322. Asian carp prevention and control pilot program.
Sec. 5323. Forms of assistance.
Sec. 5324. Debris removal, New York Harbor, New York.
Sec. 5325. Invasive species management.
Sec. 5326. Wolf River Harbor, Tennessee.
Sec. 5327. Missouri River mitigation, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and 
              Nebraska.
Sec. 5328. Invasive species management pilot program.
Sec. 5329. Nueces County, Texas, conveyances.
Sec. 5330. Mississippi Delta Headwaters, Mississippi.
Sec. 5331. Ecosystem restoration, Hudson-Raritan Estuary, New York and 
              New Jersey.
Sec. 5332. Timely reimbursement.
Sec. 5333. New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam, Georgia and South Carolina.
Sec. 5334. Lake Tahoe Basin restoration, Nevada and California.
Sec. 5335. Additional assistance for Eastern Santa Clara Basin, 
              California.
Sec. 5336. Tribal partnership program.
Sec. 5337. Surplus water contracts and water storage agreements.
Sec. 5338. Copan Lake, Oklahoma.
Sec. 5339. Enhanced development program.
Sec. 5340. Ecosystem restoration coordination.
Sec. 5341. Acequias irrigation systems.
Sec. 5342. Rogers County, Oklahoma.
Sec. 5343. Water supply storage repair, rehabilitation, and replacement 
              costs.
Sec. 5344. Non-Federal payment flexibility.
Sec. 5345. North Padre Island, Corpus Christi Bay, Texas.
Sec. 5346. Waiver of non-Federal share of damages related to certain 
              contract claims.
Sec. 5347. Algiers Canal Levees, Louisiana.
Sec. 5348. Israel River ice control project, Lancaster, New Hampshire.
Sec. 5349. City of El Dorado, Kansas.
Sec. 5350. Upper Mississippi River protection.
Sec. 5351. Regional Corps of Engineers Office, Corpus Christi, Texas.
Sec. 5352. Pilot program for good neighbor authority on Corps of 
              Engineers land.

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Sec. 5353. Southeast Des Moines, Southwest Pleasant Hill, Iowa.
Sec. 5354. Middle Rio Grande flood protection, Bernalillo to Belen, New 
              Mexico.
Sec. 5355. Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, Florida.
Sec. 5356. Maintenance dredging permits.
Sec. 5357. Puget Sound nearshore ecosystem restoration, Washington.
Sec. 5358. Tribal assistance.
Sec. 5359. Recreational opportunities at certain projects.
Sec. 5360. Rehabilitation of Corps of Engineers constructed dams.
Sec. 5361. South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force.
Sec. 5362. New Madrid County Harbor, Missouri.
Sec. 5363. Trinity River and tributaries, Texas.
Sec. 5364. Rend Lake, Carlyle Lake, and Lake Shelbyville, Illinois.
Sec. 5365. Federal assistance.
Sec. 5366. Land transfer and trust land for Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
Sec. 5367. Lake Barkley, Kentucky, land conveyance.

               TITLE LIV--WATER RESOURCES INFRASTRUCTURE

Sec. 5401. Project authorizations.
Sec. 5402. Storm damage prevention and reduction, coastal erosion, and 
              ice and glacial damage, Alaska.
Sec. 5403. Expedited completion of projects.
Sec. 5404. Special rules.
Sec. 5405. Chattahoochee River program.
Sec. 5406. Lower Mississippi River Basin demonstration program.
Sec. 5407. Forecast-informed reservoir operations.
Sec. 5408. Mississippi River mat sinking unit.
Sec. 5409. Sense of Congress relating to Okatibbee Lake.

           DIVISION K--COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2022

Sec. 5001. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 5002. Definition of Commandant.

                        TITLE LI--AUTHORIZATIONS

Sec. 5101. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 5102. Authorized levels of military strength and training.
Sec. 5103. Authorization for shoreside infrastructure and facilities.
Sec. 5104. Authorization for acquisition of vessels.
Sec. 5105. Authorization for the child care subsidy program.

                         TITLE LII--COAST GUARD

                 Subtitle A--Infrastructure and Assets

Sec. 5201. Report on shoreside infrastructure and facilities needs.
Sec. 5202. Fleet mix analysis and shore infrastructure investment plan.
Sec. 5203. Acquisition life-cycle cost estimates.
Sec. 5204. Report and briefing on resourcing strategy for Western 
              Pacific region.
Sec. 5205. Study and report on national security and drug trafficking 
              threats in the Florida Straits and Caribbean region, 
              including Cuba.
Sec. 5206. Coast Guard Yard.
Sec. 5207. Authority to enter into transactions other than contracts 
              and grants to procure cost-effective technology for 
              mission needs.
Sec. 5208. Improvements to infrastructure and operations planning.
Sec. 5209. Aqua alert notification system pilot program.

                        Subtitle B--Great Lakes

Sec. 5211. Great Lakes winter commerce.
Sec. 5212. Database on icebreaking operations in the Great Lakes.
Sec. 5213. Great Lakes snowmobile acquisition plan.
Sec. 5214. Great Lakes barge inspection exemption.
Sec. 5215. Study on sufficiency of Coast Guard aviation assets to meet 
              mission demands.

                           Subtitle C--Arctic

Sec. 5221. Establishment of the Arctic Security Cutter Program Office.
Sec. 5222. Arctic activities.
Sec. 5223. Study on Arctic operations and infrastructure.

         Subtitle D--Maritime Cyber and Artificial Intelligence

Sec. 5231. Enhancing maritime cybersecurity.
Sec. 5232. Establishment of unmanned system program and autonomous 
              control and computer vision technology project.
Sec. 5233. Artificial intelligence strategy.
Sec. 5234. Review of artificial intelligence applications and 
              establishment of performance metrics.
Sec. 5235. Cyber data management.
Sec. 5236. Data management.
Sec. 5237. Study on cyber threats to the United States marine 
              transportation system.

                          Subtitle E--Aviation

Sec. 5241. Space-available travel on Coast Guard aircraft: program 
              authorization and eligible recipients.
Sec. 5242. Report on Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point hangar.
Sec. 5243. Study on the operational availability of Coast Guard 
              aircraft and strategy for Coast Guard Aviation.

                    Subtitle F--Workforce Readiness

Sec. 5251. Authorized strength.
Sec. 5252. Number and distribution of officers on active duty promotion 
              list.
Sec. 5253. Continuation on active duty of officers with critical 
              skills.
Sec. 5254. Career incentive pay for marine inspectors.
Sec. 5255. Expansion of the ability for selection board to recommend 
              officers of particular merit for promotion.
Sec. 5256. Modification to education loan repayment program.
Sec. 5257. Retirement of Vice Commandant.
Sec. 5258. Report on resignation and retirement processing times and 
              denial.
Sec. 5259. Physical disability evaluation system procedure review.
Sec. 5260. Expansion of authority for multirater assessments of certain 
              personnel.
Sec. 5261. Promotion parity.
Sec. 5262. Partnership program to diversify the Coast Guard.
Sec. 5263. Expansion of Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers` Training 
              Corps.
Sec. 5264. Improving representation of women and racial and ethnic 
              minorities among Coast Guard active-duty members.
Sec. 5265. Strategy to enhance diversity through recruitment and 
              accession.
Sec. 5266. Support for Coast Guard Academy.
Sec. 5267. Training for congressional affairs personnel.
Sec. 5268. Strategy for retention of cuttermen.
Sec. 5269. Study on performance of Coast Guard Force Readiness Command.
Sec. 5270. Study on frequency of weapons training for Coast Guard 
              personnel.

                  Subtitle G--Miscellaneous Provisions

Sec. 5281. Budgeting of Coast Guard relating to certain operations.
Sec. 5282. Coast Guard assistance to United States Secret Service.
Sec. 5283. Conveyance of Coast Guard vessels for public purposes.
Sec. 5284. Authorization relating to certain intelligence and counter 
              intelligence activities of the Coast Guard.
Sec. 5285. Transfer and conveyance.
Sec. 5286. Transparency and oversight.
Sec. 5287. Study on safety inspection program for containers and 
              facilities.
Sec. 5288. Study on maritime law enforcement workload requirements.
Sec. 5289. Feasibility study on construction of Coast Guard station at 
              Port Mansfield.
Sec. 5290. Modification of prohibition on operation or procurement of 
              foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems.
Sec. 5291. Operational data sharing capability.
Sec. 5292. Procurement of tethered aerostat radar system for Coast 
              Guard Station South Padre Island.
Sec. 5293. Assessment of Iran sanctions relief on Coast Guard 
              operations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Sec. 5294. Report on shipyards of Finland and Sweden.
Sec. 5295. Prohibition on construction contracts with entities 
              associated with the Chinese Communist Party.
Sec. 5296. Review of drug interdiction equipment and standards; testing 
              for fentanyl during interdiction operations.
Sec. 5297. Public availability of information on monthly migrant 
              interdictions.

                        TITLE LIII--ENVIRONMENT

Sec. 5301. Definition of Secretary.

                       Subtitle A--Marine Mammals

Sec. 5311. Definitions.
Sec. 5312. Assistance to ports to reduce the impacts of vessel traffic 
              and port operations on marine mammals.
Sec. 5313. Near real-time monitoring and mitigation program for large 
              cetaceans.
Sec. 5314. Pilot program to establish a Cetacean Desk for Puget Sound 
              region.
Sec. 5315. Monitoring ocean soundscapes.

                         Subtitle B--Oil Spills

Sec. 5321. Improving oil spill preparedness.
Sec. 5322. Western Alaska oil spill planning criteria.
Sec. 5323. Accident and incident notification relating to pipelines.
Sec. 5324. Coast Guard claims processing costs.
Sec. 5325. Calculation of interest on debt owed to the national 
              pollution fund.
Sec. 5326. Per-incident limitation.
Sec. 5327. Access to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund.
Sec. 5328. Cost-reimbursable agreements.
Sec. 5329. Oil spill response review.

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Sec. 5330. Review and report on limited indemnity provisions in standby 
              oil spill response contracts.
Sec. 5331. Additional exceptions to regulations for towing vessels.

                  Subtitle C--Environmental Compliance

Sec. 5341. Review of anchorage regulations.
Sec. 5342. Study on impacts on shipping and commercial, Tribal, and 
              recreational fisheries from the development of renewable 
              energy on the West Coast.

                    Subtitle D--Environmental Issues

Sec. 5351. Modifications to the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating 
              Trust Fund administration.
Sec. 5352. Improvements to Coast Guard communication with North Pacific 
              maritime and fishing industry.
Sec. 5353. Fishing safety training grants program.
Sec. 5354. Load lines.
Sec. 5355. Actions by National Marine Fisheries Service to increase 
              energy production.

        Subtitle E--Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention

Sec. 5361. Definitions.

     Chapter 1--Combating Human Trafficking Through Seafood Import 
                               Monitoring

Sec. 5362. Enhancement of Seafood Import Monitoring Program Automated 
              Commercial Environment Message Set.
Sec. 5363. Data sharing and aggregation.
Sec. 5364. Import audits.
Sec. 5365. Availability of fisheries information.
Sec. 5366. Report on Seafood Import Monitoring Program.
Sec. 5367. Authorization of appropriations.

 Chapter 2--Strengthening International Fisheries Management to Combat 
                           Human Trafficking

Sec. 5370. Denial of port privileges.
Sec. 5371. Identification and certification criteria.
Sec. 5372. Equivalent conservation measures.
Sec. 5373. Capacity building in foreign fisheries.
Sec. 5374. Training of United States Observers.
Sec. 5375. Regulations.
Sec. 5376. Use of Devices Broadcasting on AIS for Purposes of Marking 
              Fishing Gear.

              TITLE LIV--SUPPORT FOR COAST GUARD WORKFORCE

        Subtitle A--Support for Coast Guard Members and Families

Sec. 5401. Coast Guard child care improvements.
Sec. 5402. Armed Forces access to Coast Guard child care facilities.
Sec. 5403. Cadet pregnancy policy improvements.
Sec. 5404. Combat-related special compensation.
Sec. 5405. Study on food security.

                         Subtitle B--Healthcare

Sec. 5421. Development of medical staffing standards for the Coast 
              Guard.
Sec. 5422. Healthcare system review and strategic plan.
Sec. 5423. Data collection and access to care.
Sec. 5424. Behavioral health policy.
Sec. 5425. Members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder or 
              traumatic brain injury.
Sec. 5426. Improvements to the Physical Disability Evaluation System 
              and transition program.
Sec. 5427. Expansion of access to counseling.
Sec. 5428. Expansion of postgraduate opportunities for members of the 
              Coast Guard in medical and related fields.
Sec. 5429. Study on Coast Guard telemedicine program.
Sec. 5430. Study on Coast Guard medical facilities needs.

                          Subtitle C--Housing

Sec. 5441. Strategy to improve quality of life at remote units.
Sec. 5442. Study on Coast Guard housing access, cost, and challenges.
Sec. 5443. Audit of certain military housing conditions of enlisted 
              members of the Coast Guard in Key West, Florida.
Sec. 5444. Study on Coast Guard housing authorities and privatized 
              housing.

                       Subtitle D--Other Matters

Sec. 5451. Report on availability of emergency supplies for Coast Guard 
              personnel.

                           TITLE LV--MARITIME

                       Subtitle A--Vessel Safety

Sec. 5501. Abandoned Seafarers Fund amendments.
Sec. 5502. Receipts; international agreements for ice patrol services.
Sec. 5503. Passenger vessel security and safety requirements.
Sec. 5504. At-sea recovery operations pilot program.
Sec. 5505. Exoneration and limitation of liability for small passenger 
              vessels.
Sec. 5506. Moratorium on towing vessel inspection user fees.
Sec. 5507. Certain historic passenger vessels.
Sec. 5508. Coast Guard digital registration.
Sec. 5509. Responses to safety recommendations.
Sec. 5510. Comptroller General of the United States study and report on 
              the Coast Guard`s oversight of third party organizations.
Sec. 5511. Articulated tug-barge manning.
Sec. 5512. Alternate safety compliance program exception for certain 
              vessels.

                       Subtitle B--Other Matters

Sec. 5521. Definition of a stateless vessel.
Sec. 5522. Report on enforcement of coastwise laws.
Sec. 5523. Study on multi-level supply chain security strategy of the 
              department of homeland security.
Sec. 5524. Study to modernize the merchant mariner licensing and 
              documentation system.
Sec. 5525. Study and report on development and maintenance of mariner 
              records database.
Sec. 5526. Assessment regarding application process for merchant 
              mariner credentials.
Sec. 5527. Military to Mariners Act of 2022.
Sec. 5528. Floating dry docks.

TITLE LVI--SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE

Sec. 5601. Definitions.
Sec. 5602. Convicted sex offender as grounds for denial.
Sec. 5603. Accommodation; notices.
Sec. 5604. Protection against discrimination.
Sec. 5605. Alcohol at sea.
Sec. 5606. Sexual harassment or sexual assault as grounds for 
              suspension and revocation.
Sec. 5607. Surveillance requirements.
Sec. 5608. Master key control.
Sec. 5609. Safety management systems.
Sec. 5610. Requirement to report sexual assault and harassment.
Sec. 5611. Access to care and sexual assault forensic examinations.
Sec. 5612. Reports to Congress.
Sec. 5613. Policy on requests for permanent changes of station or unit 
              transfers by persons who report being the victim of 
              sexual assault.
Sec. 5614. Sex offenses and personnel records.
Sec. 5615. Study on Coast Guard oversight and investigations.
Sec. 5616. Study on Special Victims` Counsel program.

      TITLE LVII--NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

      Subtitle A--National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
                       Commissioned Officer Corps

Sec. 5701. Definitions.
Sec. 5702. Requirement for appointments.
Sec. 5703. Repeal of requirement to promote ensigns after 3 years of 
              service.
Sec. 5704. Authority to provide awards and decorations.
Sec. 5705. Retirement and separation.
Sec. 5706. Improving professional mariner staffing.
Sec. 5707. Legal assistance.
Sec. 5708. Acquisition of aircraft for extreme weather reconnaissance.
Sec. 5709. Report on professional mariner staffing models.

                       Subtitle B--Other Matters

Sec. 5711. Conveyance of certain property of the National Oceanic and 
              Atmospheric Administration in Juneau, Alaska.

     TITLE LVIII--TECHNICAL, CONFORMING, AND CLARIFYING AMENDMENTS

Sec. 5801. Technical correction.
Sec. 5802. Reinstatement.
Sec. 5803. Terms and vacancies.

                    TITLE LIX--RULE OF CONSTRUCTION

Sec. 5901. Rule of construction.

                   DIVISION L--OCEANS AND ATMOSPHERE

Sec. 5001. Table of contents.

                   TITLE LI--CORAL REEF CONSERVATION

Sec. 5101. Short title.

   Subtitle A--Reauthorization of Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000

Sec. 5111. Reauthorization of Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000.

            Subtitle B--United States Coral Reef Task Force

Sec. 5121. Establishment.
Sec. 5122. Duties.
Sec. 5123. Membership.
Sec. 5124. Responsibilities of Federal agency members.
Sec. 5125. Working groups.
Sec. 5126. Definitions.

     Subtitle C--Department of the Interior Coral Reef Authorities

Sec. 5131. Coral reef conservation and restoration assistance.

Subtitle D--Susan L. Williams National Coral Reef Management Fellowship

Sec. 5141. Short title.
Sec. 5142. Definitions.
Sec. 5143. Establishment of fellowship program.
Sec. 5144. Fellowship awards.
Sec. 5145. Matching requirement.

 TITLE LII--BOLSTERING LONG-TERM UNDERSTANDING AND EXPLORATION OF THE 
                GREAT LAKES, OCEANS, BAYS, AND ESTUARIES

Sec. 5201. Short title.
Sec. 5202. Purpose.

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Sec. 5203. Sense of Congress.
Sec. 5204. Definitions.
Sec. 5205. Workforce study.
Sec. 5206. Accelerating innovation at Cooperative Institutes.
Sec. 5207. Blue Economy valuation.
Sec. 5208. No additional funds authorized.
Sec. 5209. No additional funds authorized.

                TITLE LIII--REGIONAL OCEAN PARTNERSHIPS

Sec. 5301. Short title.
Sec. 5302. Findings; sense of Congress; purposes.
Sec. 5303. Regional Ocean Partnerships.

                 TITLE LIV--NATIONAL OCEAN EXPLORATION

Sec. 5401. Short title.
Sec. 5402. Findings.
Sec. 5403. Definitions.
Sec. 5404. Ocean Policy Committee.
Sec. 5405. National Ocean Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization 
              Council.
Sec. 5406. Modifications to the ocean exploration program of the 
              National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Sec. 5407. Repeal.
Sec. 5408. Modifications to ocean and coastal mapping program of the 
              National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Sec. 5409. Modifications to Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 
              1998.

             TITLE LV--MARINE MAMMAL RESEARCH AND RESPONSE

Sec. 5501. Short title.
Sec. 5502. Data collection and dissemination.
Sec. 5503. Stranding or entanglement response agreements.
Sec. 5504. Unusual mortality event activity funding.
Sec. 5505. Liability.
Sec. 5506. National Marine Mammal Tissue Bank and tissue analysis.
Sec. 5507. Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program and Rapid 
              Response Fund.
Sec. 5508. Health MAP.
Sec. 5509. Reports to Congress.
Sec. 5510. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 5511. Definitions.
Sec. 5512. Study on marine mammal mortality.

                   TITLE LVI--VOLCANIC ASH AND FUMES

Sec. 5601. Short title.
Sec. 5602. Modifications to National Volcano Early Warning and 
              Monitoring System.

           TITLE LVII--WILDFIRE AND FIRE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS

Sec. 5701. Short title.
Sec. 5702. Definitions.
Sec. 5703. Establishment of fire weather services program.
Sec. 5704. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data 
              management.
Sec. 5705. Digital fire weather services and data management.
Sec. 5706. High-performance computing.
Sec. 5707. Government Accountability Office report on fire weather 
              services program.
Sec. 5708. Fire weather testbed.
Sec. 5709. Fire weather surveys and assessments.
Sec. 5710. Incident Meteorologist Service.
Sec. 5711. Automated surface observing system.
Sec. 5712. Emergency response activities.
Sec. 5713. Government Accountability Office report on interagency 
              wildfire forecasting, prevention, planning, and 
              management bodies.
Sec. 5714. Amendments to Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 
              relating to wildfire mitigation.
Sec. 5715. Wildfire technology modernization amendments.
Sec. 5716. Cooperation; coordination; support to non-Federal entities.
Sec. 5717. International coordination.
Sec. 5718. Submissions to Congress regarding the fire weather services 
              program, incident meteorologist workforce needs, and 
              National Weather Service workforce support.
Sec. 5719. Government Accountability Office report; Fire Science and 
              Technology Working Group; strategic plan.
Sec. 5720. Fire weather rating system.
Sec. 5721. Avoidance of duplication.
Sec. 5722. Authorization of appropriations.

 TITLE LVIII--LEARNING EXCELLENCE AND GOOD EXAMPLES FROM NEW DEVELOPERS

Sec. 5801. Short title.
Sec. 5802. Definitions.
Sec. 5803. Purposes.
Sec. 5804. Plan and implementation of plan to make certain models and 
              data available to the public.
Sec. 5805. Requirement to review models and leverage innovations.
Sec. 5806. Report on implementation.
Sec. 5807. Protection of national security interests.
Sec. 5808. Authorization of appropriations.

     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 purpose 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 2023 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. LIMITATIONS ON PRODUCTION OF EXTENDED RANGE CANNON 
                   ARTILLERY HOWITZERS.

       (a) Limitations.--In carrying out the acquisition of 
     Extended Range Cannon Artillery howitzers, the Secretary of 
     the Army shall--
       (1) limit production of prototype Extended Range Cannon 
     Artillery howitzers to not more than 18;
       (2) compare the cost and value to the United States 
     Government of a Paladin Integrated Management-modification 
     production approach with a new-build production approach;
       (3) include in any cost analysis or comparison--
       (A) the value of a Paladin howitzer that may be modified to 
     produce an Extended Range Cannon Artillery howitzer; and
       (B) the production value of government-owned infrastructure 
     that would be leveraged to facilitate the modification;
       (4) use a full and open competitive approach using best 
     value criteria for post-prototype production source 
     selection; and
       (5) base any production strategy and source selection 
     decisions on a full understanding of the cost of production, 
     including--
       (A) the comparison of production approaches described in 
     paragraph (2); and
       (B) any cost analysis or comparison described in paragraph 
     (3).
       (b) Certification.--Before issuing a request for proposal 
     for the post-prototype production of an Extended Range Cannon 
     Artillery howitzer, the Secretary of the Army shall--
       (1) certify to the congressional defense committees that 
     the acquisition strategy upon which the request for proposal 
     is based complies with the requirements of subsection (a); 
     and
       (2) provide a briefing to the congressional defense 
     committees on that acquisition strategy and the relevant cost 
     and value comparison described in subsection (a)(2).

                       Subtitle C--Navy Programs

     SEC. 121. DDG(X) DESTROYER PROGRAM.

       (a) In General.--Notwithstanding subsection (e)(1) of 
     section 3201 of title 10, United States Code, and in 
     accordance with subsection (e)(3) of such section, the 
     Secretary of the Navy, for the covered program, shall--
       (1) award prime contracts for concept design, preliminary 
     design, and contract design to eligible shipbuilders;
       (2) award prime contracts for detailed design and 
     construction only to eligible shipbuilders; and
       (3) allocate not less than one vessel and not more than two 
     vessels in the covered program to each eligible shipbuilder 
     before making a competitive contract award for the 
     construction of vessels in the covered program.
       (b) Collaboration Requirement.--The Secretary of the Navy 
     shall maximize collaboration between the Federal Government 
     and eligible shipbuilders throughout the design, development, 
     and production of the covered program.
       (c) Competitive Incentive Requirement.--The Secretary of 
     the Navy shall provide for competitive incentives throughout 
     the design, development, and production of the covered 
     program, including the following:
       (1) Design labor hours, provided neither eligible 
     shipbuilder has fewer than 30 percent of aggregate design 
     labor hours in any phase of vessel design.
       (2) Competitive solicitations for vessel procurement 
     following the actions required by subsection (a)(3).
       (d) Technology Maturation Requirements.--The Secretary of 
     the Navy shall incorporate into the acquisition strategy of 
     the covered program the requirements of the following:
       (1) Section 131 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
     for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1237).
       (2) Section 221 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
     for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1599).
       (e) Transition Requirement.--The Secretary of the Navy 
     shall ensure a transition from the Arleigh Burke-class 
     destroyer program to the covered program that maintains 
     predictable production workload at eligible shipbuilders.
       (f) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Covered program.--The term ``covered program`` means 
     the DDG(X) destroyer program.

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       (2) Eligible shipbuilder.--The term ``eligible 
     shipbuilder`` means any of the following:
       (A) General Dynamics Bath Iron Works.
       (B) Huntington Ingalls Incorporated, Ingalls Shipbuilding 
     division.
       (3) Predictable production workload.--The term 
     ``predictable production workload`` means production workload 
     that is not less than 70 percent of the average production 
     workload of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer program over 
     the most recent five-fiscal year period throughout the 
     transition from the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer program to 
     the covered program.

     SEC. 122. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR ARLEIGH BURKE 
                   CLASS DESTROYERS.

       (a) Authority for Multiyear Procurement.--Subject to 
     section 3501 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary 
     of the Navy may enter into one or more multiyear contracts 
     for the procurement of up to 15 Arleigh Burke class Flight 
     III guided missile destroyers.
       (b) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The Secretary of 
     the Navy may enter into one or more contracts, beginning in 
     fiscal year 2023, for advance procurement associated with the 
     destroyers for which authorization to enter into a multiyear 
     procurement contract is provided under subsection (a), and 
     for systems and subsystems associated with such destroyers in 
     economic order quantities when cost savings are achievable.
       (c) 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 2023 is subject 
     to the availability of appropriations or funds for that 
     purpose for such later fiscal year.
       (d) Contract Requirement.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Navy shall ensure 
     that a contract entered into under subsection (a) includes a 
     priced option to procure an additional such destroyer in each 
     of fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
       (2) Option defined.--In this subsection, the term 
     ``option`` has the meaning given that term in section 2.101 
     of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (or any successor 
     regulation).

     SEC. 123. BLOCK BUY CONTRACTS FOR SHIP-TO-SHORE CONNECTOR 
                   PROGRAM.

       (a) Block Buy Contract Authority.--Beginning in fiscal year 
     2023, the Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or more 
     block buy contracts for the procurement of up to 10 Ship-to-
     Shore Connector class craft and associated material.
       (b) 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.
       (c) Certification Required.--A contract may not be entered 
     into under subsection (a) unless the Secretary of the Navy 
     certifies to the congressional defense committees, in 
     writing, not later than 30 days before entry into the 
     contract, each of the following, which shall be prepared by 
     the milestone decision authority for such program:
       (1) The use of such a contract is consistent with the Chief 
     of Naval Operations` projected force structure requirements 
     for such craft.
       (2) The use of such a contract will result in significant 
     savings compared to the total anticipated costs of carrying 
     out the program through annual contracts. In certifying cost 
     savings under the preceding sentence, the Secretary shall 
     include a written explanation of--
       (A) the estimated end cost and appropriated funds by fiscal 
     year, by craft, without the authority provided in subsection 
     (a);
       (B) the estimated end cost and appropriated funds by fiscal 
     year, by craft, with the authority provided in subsection 
     (a);
       (C) the estimated cost savings or increase by fiscal year, 
     by craft, with the authority provided in subsection (a);
       (D) the discrete actions that will accomplish such cost 
     savings or avoidance; and
       (E) the contractual actions that will ensure the estimated 
     cost savings are realized.
       (3) There is a stable design for the property to be 
     acquired and the technical risks associated with such 
     property are not excessive.
       (4) The estimates of both the cost of the contract and the 
     anticipated cost avoidance through the use of a contract 
     authorized under subsection (a) are realistic, including a 
     description of the basis for such estimates.
       (5) The use of such a contract will promote the national 
     security of the United States.
       (d) Milestone Decision Authority Defined.--In this section, 
     the term ``milestone decision authority`` has the meaning 
     given the term in section 4251(d) of title 10, United States 
     Code.

     SEC. 124. PROCUREMENT AUTHORITIES FOR JOHN LEWIS-CLASS FLEET 
                   REPLENISHMENT OILER SHIPS.

       (a) Contract Authority.--
       (1) Procurement authorized.--In fiscal year 2023 or 2024, 
     the Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or more 
     contracts for the procurement of not more than eight John 
     Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler ships.
       (2) Procurement in conjunction with existing contracts.--
     The ships authorized to be procured under paragraph (1) may 
     be procured as additions to existing contracts covering such 
     program.
       (b) Certification Required.--A contract may not be entered 
     into under subsection (a) unless the Secretary of the Navy 
     certifies to the congressional defense committees, in 
     writing, not later than 30 days before entry into the 
     contract, each of the following, which shall be prepared by 
     the milestone decision authority for such program:
       (1) The use of such a contract is consistent with the 
     Department of the Navy`s projected force structure 
     requirements for such ships.
       (2) The use of such a contract will result in significant 
     savings compared to the total anticipated costs of carrying 
     out the program through annual contracts. In certifying cost 
     savings under the preceding sentence, the Secretary shall 
     include a written explanation of--
       (A) the estimated end cost and appropriated funds by fiscal 
     year, by hull, without the authority provided in subsection 
     (a);
       (B) the estimated end cost and appropriated funds by fiscal 
     year, by hull, with the authority provided in subsection (a);
       (C) the estimated cost savings or increase by fiscal year, 
     by hull, with the authority provided in subsection (a);
       (D) the discrete actions that will accomplish such cost 
     savings or avoidance; and
       (E) the contractual actions that will ensure the estimated 
     cost savings are realized.
       (3) There is a reasonable expectation that throughout the 
     contemplated contract period the Secretary of the Navy will 
     request funding for the contract at the level required to 
     avoid contract cancellation.
       (4) There is a stable design for the property to be 
     acquired and the technical risks associated with such 
     property are not excessive.
       (5) The estimates of both the cost of the contract and the 
     anticipated cost avoidance through the use of a contract 
     authorized under subsection (a) are realistic.
       (6) The use of such a contract will promote the national 
     security of the United States.
       (7) During the fiscal year in which such contract is to be 
     awarded, sufficient funds will be available to perform the 
     contract in such fiscal year, and the future-years defense 
     program (as defined under section 221 of title 10, United 
     States Code) for such fiscal year will include the funding 
     required to execute the program without cancellation.
       (c) Authority for Advance Procurement.--The Secretary of 
     the Navy may enter into one or more contracts for advance 
     procurement associated with a ship or ships for which 
     authorization to enter into a contract is provided under 
     subsection (a), and for systems and subsystems associated 
     with such ships in economic order quantities when cost 
     savings are achievable.
       (d) Condition for Out-year Contract Payments.--A contract 
     entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that any 
     obligation of the United States to make a payment under the 
     contract for a fiscal year is subject to the availability of 
     appropriations for that purpose for such fiscal year.
       (e) Milestone Decision Authority Defined.--In this section, 
     the term ``milestone decision authority`` has the meaning 
     given the term in section 4251(d) of title 10, United States 
     Code.

     SEC. 125. TOMAHAWK CRUISE MISSILE CAPABILITY ON FFG-62 CLASS 
                   VESSELS.

       Before accepting delivery of any FFG-62 class vessel, the 
     Secretary of the Navy shall require that the vessel be 
     capable of carrying and employing Tomahawk cruise missiles.

     SEC. 126. NAVY SHIPBUILDING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE.

       (a) In General.--Chapter 863 of title 10, United States 
     Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     section:

     ``Sec. 8696. Navy shipbuilding workforce development 
       initiative.

       ``(a) Requirement.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of the Navy shall ensure 
     that any award for a covered contract or contract 
     modification includes a separate and distinct line item for 
     workforce development.
       ``(2) Covered contracts and contract modifications.--For 
     purposes of this subsection, a covered contract or contract 
     modification is a construction contract or contract 
     modification for the procurement of one or more naval vessels 
     entered into using funds from the Shipbuilding and 
     Conversion, Navy account with a prime contractor that will 
     deliver such vessel or vessels to the Navy.
       ``(3) Amount of line item.--The amount of funding in a line 
     item for workforce development required under subsection 
     (a)(1) shall be not less than one-half of one percent and not 
     more than one percent of the target price of the contract 
     concerned.
       ``(b) Matching Contribution Requirement.--
       ``(1) In general.--Funds for a line item for workforce 
     development required under subsection (a)(1) may be obligated 
     only--
       ``(A) on or after the date on which the service acquisition 
     executive of the Navy receives a written commitment from one 
     or more entities described in paragraph (2) of a separate and 
     distinct cumulative contribution for workforce development; 
     and
       ``(B) in an amount that is--
       ``(i) equal to the amount of the contribution described in 
     subparagraph (A), if the contribution is less than the amount 
     of funding in the line item; or
       ``(ii) equal to the amount of funding in the line item, if 
     the contribution is equal to or greater than the amount of 
     such funding.
       ``(2) Entities described.--The entities described in this 
     paragraph are the following:

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       ``(A) The prime contractor receiving the award described in 
     subsection (a)(1).
       ``(B) A qualified subcontractor.
       ``(C) A State government or other State entity.
       ``(D) A county government or other county entity.
       ``(E) A local government or other local entity.
       ``(c) Authorized Activities.--
       ``(1) In general.--Funds for a line item for workforce 
     development required under subsection (a)(1) may be used only 
     to provide for the activities described in paragraph (2) in 
     support of the production and production support workforce of 
     the prime contractor concerned or a qualified subcontractor.
       ``(2) Activities described.--The activities described in 
     this paragraph are the following:
       ``(A) The creation of short- and long-term workforce 
     housing, transportation, and other support services to 
     facilitate attraction, relocation, and retention of workers.
       ``(B) The expansion of local talent pipeline programs for 
     both new and existing workers.
       ``(C) Investments in long-term outreach in middle and high 
     school programs, specifically career and technical education 
     programs, to promote and develop manufacturing skills.
       ``(D) Facilities developed or modified for the primary 
     purpose of workforce development.
       ``(E) Direct costs attributable to workforce development.
       ``(F) Attraction and retention bonus programs.
       ``(G) On-the-job training to develop key manufacturing 
     skills.
       ``(d) Approval Requirement.--The service acquisition 
     executive of the Navy shall--
       ``(1) provide the final approval of the use of funds for a 
     line item for workforce development required under subsection 
     (a)(1); and
       ``(2) not later than 30 days after the date on which such 
     approval is provided, certify to the congressional defense 
     committees compliance with the requirements of subsections 
     (b) and (c), including--
       ``(A) a detailed explanation of such compliance; and
       ``(B) the associated benefits to--
       ``(i) the Federal Government; and
       ``(ii) the shipbuilding industrial base of the Navy.
       ``(e) Qualified Subcontractor Defined.--In this section, 
     the term `qualified subcontractor` means a subcontractor to a 
     prime contractor receiving an award described in subsection 
     (a)(1) that will deliver the vessel or vessels covered by the 
     award to the Navy.``.
       (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
     beginning of chapter 863 of such title is amended by adding 
     at the end the following new item:

``8696. Navy shipbuilding workforce development initiative.
       (c) Applicability.--Section 8696 of title 10, United States 
     Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to 
     contracts and contract modifications entered into on or after 
     June 1, 2023.

     SEC. 127. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS 
                   FOR NAVY PORT WATERBORNE SECURITY BARRIERS.

       (a) In General.--Subsection (a) of section 130 of the John 
     S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
     2019 (Public Law 115-232; 132 Stat. 1665), as most recently 
     amended by section 122 of the National Defense Authorization 
     Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1570), 
     is further amended by striking ``for fiscal years 2019, 2020, 
     2021, or 2022`` and inserting ``for any of fiscal years 2019 
     through 2023``.
       (b) Technical Amendment.--Subsection (b)(4) of such section 
     is amended by striking ``section 2304`` and inserting 
     ``sections 3201 through 3205``.

     SEC. 128. LIMITATION ON RETIREMENT OF E-6B AIRCRAFT.

       The Secretary of the Navy may take no action that would 
     prevent the Navy from maintaining the fleet of E-6B aircraft 
     in the configuration and capability in effect as of the date 
     of the enactment of this Act until the date on which the 
     Chair of the Joint Requirements Oversight Council certifies 
     in writing to the congressional defense committees that the 
     replacement capability for the E-6B aircraft will--
       (1) be fielded at the same time or before the retirement of 
     the E-6B aircraft; and
       (2) result in equal or greater capability available to the 
     commanders of the combatant commands.

     SEC. 129. EA-18G AIRCRAFT.

       (a) Prohibition.--None of the funds authorized to be 
     appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2023 for the Navy 
     may be obligated to retire, prepare to retire, or place in 
     storage or in backup aircraft inventory any EA-18G aircraft.
       (b) Transfer of Aircraft.--The Secretary of the Navy shall 
     transfer the EA-18G aircraft associated with the 
     expeditionary land-based electronic attack squadrons to the 
     Navy Reserve.
       (c) Establishment of Squadrons.--The Secretary of the Air 
     Force shall designate one or more units from the Air National 
     Guard or the Air Force Reserve to join with the Navy Reserve 
     to establish one or more joint service expeditionary, land-
     based electronic attack squadrons to match the capability of 
     such squadrons assigned to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, 
     Washington, as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
       (d) Report on Implementation Plan.--Not later than 120 days 
     after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of 
     the Navy and the Secretary of the Air Force shall jointly 
     submit to the congressional defense committees a report on 
     the plan of the Secretaries to implement this section.

     SEC. 130. BLOCK BUY CONTRACTS FOR CH-53K HEAVY LIFT 
                   HELICOPTER PROGRAM.

       (a) Block Buy Contract Authority.--During fiscal years 2023 
     and 2024, the Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or 
     more block buy contracts for the procurement of airframes and 
     engines in support of the CH-53K heavy lift helicopter 
     program (in this section referred to as the ``program``).
       (b) 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.
       (c) Certification Required.--A contract may not be entered 
     into under subsection (a) unless the Secretary of Defense 
     certifies to the congressional defense committees, in 
     writing, not later than 30 days before entry into the 
     contract, each of the following, which shall be prepared by 
     the milestone decision authority (as defined in section 
     4251(d) of title 10, United States Code) for the program:
       (1) The use of such a contract will result in significant 
     savings compared to the total anticipated costs of carrying 
     out the program through annual contracts. In certifying cost 
     savings under the preceding sentence, the Secretary shall 
     include a written explanation of--
       (A) the estimated obligations and expenditures by fiscal 
     year for the program without the authority provided in 
     subsection (a);
       (B) the estimated obligations and expenditures by fiscal 
     year for the program with the authority provided in 
     subsection (a);
       (C) the estimated cost savings or increase by fiscal year 
     for the program with the authority provided in subsection 
     (a);
       (D) the discrete actions that will accomplish such cost 
     savings or avoidance; and
       (E) the contractual actions that will ensure the estimated 
     cost savings are realized.
       (2) There is a reasonable expectation that throughout the 
     contemplated contract period the Secretary of Defense will 
     request funding for the contract at the level required to 
     avoid contract cancellation.
       (3) There is a stable design for the property to be 
     acquired and the technical risks associated with such 
     property are not excessive.
       (4) The estimates of both the cost of the contract and the 
     anticipated cost avoidance through the use of a contract 
     authorized under subsection (a) are realistic.
       (5) The use of such a contract will promote the national 
     security of the United States.
       (6) During the fiscal year in which such contract is to be 
     awarded, sufficient funds will be available to perform the 
     contract in such fiscal year, and the future-years defense 
     program submitted to Congress under section 221 of title 10, 
     United States Code, for such fiscal year will include the 
     funding required to execute the program without cancellation.
       (7) The contract will be a fixed price type contract.

                     Subtitle D--Air Force Programs

     SEC. 141. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN REDUCTIONS TO INVENTORY OF 
                   E-3 AIRBORNE WARNING AND CONTROL SYSTEM 
                   AIRCRAFT.

       (a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsections (b) and 
     (c), none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this 
     Act for fiscal year 2023 for the Air Force may be obligated 
     to retire, prepare to retire, or place in storage or in 
     backup aircraft inventory any E-3 aircraft if such actions 
     would reduce the total aircraft inventory for such aircraft 
     below 26.
       (b) Exception for Acquisition Strategy.--If the Secretary 
     of the Air Force submits to the congressional defense 
     committees an acquisition strategy for the E-7 Wedgetail 
     approved by the Service Acquisition Executive of the Air 
     Force, the prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply 
     to actions taken to reduce the total aircraft inventory for 
     E-3 aircraft to 21 after the date on which the strategy is so 
     submitted.
       (c) Exception for Contract Award.--If the Secretary of the 
     Air Force awards a contract for the E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, 
     the prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply to 
     actions taken to reduce the total aircraft inventory for E-3 
     aircraft to 16 after the date on which such contact is so 
     awarded.

     SEC. 142. MODIFICATION OF INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR 
                   REFUELING TANKER AIRCRAFT.

       (a) Modification of General Requirement.--Section 135(a) of 
     the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 
     134 Stat. 3431) is amended by striking ``412`` and inserting 
     ``400``.
       (b) Modification of Limitation on Retirement of KC-135 
     Aircraft.--Section 137(b)(1) of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 
     135 Stat. 1576) is amended by striking ``18`` and inserting 
     ``31``.

     SEC. 143. PROHIBITION ON REDUCTIONS TO INVENTORY OF F-22 
                   BLOCK 20 AIRCRAFT.

       (a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), 
     none of the funds authorized

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     to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2023 for the 
     Air Force may be obligated to retire, prepare to retire, or 
     place in storage or in backup aircraft inventory any F-22 
     Block 20 aircraft.
       (b) Expiration of Prohibition.--The prohibition under 
     subsection (a) shall cease to have effect on the date on 
     which the Secretary of the Air Force submits to the 
     congressional defense committees--
       (1) a detailed plan approved by the Secretary to conduct 
     formal training for F-22 aircrews to ensure that the combat 
     capability at operational units would not be degraded if the 
     Air Force were to retire all F-22 Block 20 aircraft; and
       (2) a report on how the Secretary intends to avoid--
       (A) diminishing the combat effectiveness of remaining F-22 
     aircraft;
       (B) exacerbating F-22 aircraft availability concerns; and
       (C) complicating F-22 aircraft squadron maintenance issues.

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

     SEC. 151. PARTS FOR COMMERCIAL DERIVATIVE AIRCRAFT AND 
                   ENGINES AND AIRCRAFT BASED ON COMMERCIAL 
                   DESIGN.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary of the Air Force and the 
     Secretary of the Navy shall--
       (1) include covered parts in supply chain solutions to 
     provide for replacement or increased inventories for--
       (A) all commercial derivative aircraft and engines of the 
     Department of Defense; and
       (B) all aircraft of the Department that are based on 
     commercial design;
       (2) conduct the acquisition of all follow-on covered parts 
     on a competitive basis, based on price and quality; and
       (3) procure covered parts only from suppliers that provide 
     covered parts that possess a FAA Authorized Release 
     Certificate, FAA Form 8130-3 Airworthy Approval Tag, from a 
     repair station certified pursuant to part 145 of title 14, 
     Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulation).
       (b) Covered Parts Defined.--In this section, the term 
     ``covered parts``--
       (1) means used, overhauled, reconditioned, or re-
     manufactured common or dual use parts certified as airworthy 
     by the Federal Aviation Administration; and
       (2) does not include life limited parts.

     SEC. 152. ASSESSMENT AND STRATEGY FOR FIELDING COUNTER 
                   UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS SWARM CAPABILITIES.

       (a) Assessment, Analysis, and Review.--The Secretary of 
     Defense shall conduct--
       (1) an assessment of the threats posed by unmanned aerial 
     system (UAS) swarms or unmanned aerial systems with 
     indicative swarm capabilities to installations and deployed 
     armed forces;
       (2) an analysis of the use or potential use of unmanned 
     aerial system swarms by adversaries, including China, Russia, 
     Iran, North Korea, and non-state actors;
       (3) an analysis of the implication of swarming technologies 
     such as autonomous intelligence and machine learning;
       (4) a review of current fielded systems and whether they 
     effectively counter a wide range of potential unmanned aerial 
     system swarm threats; and
       (5) an overview of development efforts and field tests of 
     technologies that offer scalable, modular, and rapidly 
     deployable systems that could counter unmanned aerial system 
     swarms.
       (b) Strategy Development and Implementation Required.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary shall develop and implement 
     a strategy to field systems to counter threats posed by 
     unmanned aerial system swarms.
       (2) Elements.--The strategy required by paragraph (1) shall 
     include the following:
       (A) The development of a comprehensive definition of 
     ``unmanned aerial system swarm``.
       (B) A plan to establish and incorporate requirements for 
     development, testing, and fielding of counter unmanned aerial 
     system swarm capabilities.
       (C) A plan to acquire and field adequate organic 
     capabilities to counter unmanned aerial system swarms in 
     defense of United States armed forces, assets, and 
     infrastructure across land, air, and maritime domains.
       (D) An estimate of resources needed by the Army, the Navy, 
     and the Air Force to implement the plan required by paragraph 
     (3).
       (E) An analysis, determination, and prioritization of 
     legislative action required to ensure the Department has the 
     ability to counter the threats described in subsection 
     (a)(1).
       (F) Such other matters as the Secretary considers 
     pertinent.
       (3) Incorporation into existing strategy.--The Secretary 
     may incorporate the strategy required by paragraph (1) into a 
     strategy that was in effect on the day before the date of the 
     enactment of this Act.
       (c) Information to Congress.--Not later than 270 days after 
     the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
     submit to the congressional defense committees a report on--
       (1) the findings of the Secretary under subsection (a); and
       (2) the strategy developed and implemented by the Secretary 
     under subsection (b).

     SEC. 153. TREATMENT OF NUCLEAR MODERNIZATION AND HYPERSONIC 
                   MISSILE PROGRAMS WITHIN DEFENSE PRIORITIES AND 
                   ALLOCATIONS SYSTEM.

       (a) Sense of Senate.--It is the sense of the Senate that--
       (1) the United States is entering into an unprecedented 
     period of strategic competition with two potential 
     adversaries, each of which now possesses, or will acquire, 
     nuclear and missile forces equal to or greater than such 
     forces possessed by the United States;
       (2) ensuring the continued deterrence of the growing threat 
     of the nuclear capabilities of such adversaries requires--
       (A) safe, secure, effective, and credible nuclear forces, 
     with a range of flexible employment options, available to the 
     President; and
       (B) robust missile forces capable of overcoming current and 
     future missile defenses;
       (3) such forces can only be achieved through the rapid and 
     complete modernization of legacy nuclear capabilities of the 
     United States and the timely development of a range of 
     ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic boost-glide missiles;
       (4) ongoing Department of Defense and National Nuclear 
     Security Administration programs and projects to achieve the 
     modernization of United States nuclear forces enjoy virtually 
     no scheduled margin for delivery prior to the expected 
     retirement or decommissioning of legacy systems and 
     facilities, even as the People`s Republic of China, the 
     Russian Federation, and North Korea work to rapidly modernize 
     and expand their nuclear arsenals;
       (5) the People`s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, 
     and North Korea are--
       (A) engaged in a variety of missile programs intended to 
     defeat the missile defense capabilities of the United States 
     and its allies; and
       (B) expected to field such capabilities in greater volumes 
     than the United States;
       (6) imbalances in such capabilities are inherently 
     destabilizing and represent profound risks to the security of 
     the United States and its allies and to global stability at 
     large;
       (7) the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy 
     should leverage all available tools to reduce the risk of 
     schedule delays in nuclear modernization and hypersonic 
     missile programs and projects, including by--
       (A) universally applying the authorities provided by the 
     Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) to 
     each such program or project; and
       (B) assigning a DX priority rating under part 700 of title 
     15, Code of Federal Regulations, to each such program or 
     project;
       (8) the assignment of DX priority ratings would help 
     minimize the risk that such programs and projects are 
     unnecessarily delayed due to misallocations of industrial 
     materials, services, or facilities; and
       (9) the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy 
     should promptly inform Congress of any additional 
     opportunities to further reduce risks relating to such 
     programs and projects or the schedules for such programs and 
     projects that could be achieved through the adjustment of 
     existing authorities.
       (b) Report and Certification.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than January 1, 2023, the 
     Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy shall 
     jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a 
     report including--
       (A) with respect to each nuclear weapons delivery system, 
     missile warning system, hypersonic boost-glide missile system 
     program, or weapon program or nuclear security enterprise 
     infrastructure project of the National Nuclear Security 
     Administration, a determination of whether such program or 
     project should be assigned a DX priority rating under part 
     700 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations;
       (B) for any such program or project that the respective 
     Secretary determines under subparagraph (A) should be 
     assigned a DX priority rating, a confirmation that such 
     program or project has been assigned a DX rating; and
       (C) for any such program or project that has not been 
     assigned a DX priority rating as of January 1, 2023--
       (i) an explanation for any delay in assigning such a 
     rating; and
       (ii) a timeline for the assignment of such a rating.
       (2) Annual certification.--For any nuclear weapons delivery 
     system, missile warning system, hypersonic boost-glide 
     missile system program, or weapon program or nuclear security 
     enterprise infrastructure project of the National Nuclear 
     Security Administration that the respective Secretary 
     determines under paragraph (1)(A) should not be assigned a DX 
     priority rating , the Secretary shall, until such program 
     reaches full operational capability, annually submit to the 
     congressional defense committees a certification that the 
     lack of assignment of such rating will not negatively affect 
     the delivery of operational capabilities by such program or 
     project.
       (3) Nondelegation.--The Secretary may not delegate a 
     determination under paragraph (1)(A) to any other official.

     SEC. 154. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE ASSESSMENT OF 
                   EFFORTS TO MODERNIZE PROPULSION SYSTEMS OF THE 
                   F-35 AIRCRAFT.

       (a) In General.--Not later than February 28, 2023, the 
     Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct an 
     assessment of efforts to modernize propulsion systems of the 
     F-35 aircraft.
       (b) Elements.--The findings of the assessment required by 
     subsection (a) shall set forth the following:

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       (1) The results of a comparative analysis and independent 
     cost assessment, conducted by the Comptroller General, of 
     options to modernize propulsion systems of the F-35 aircraft, 
     including--
       (A) modernizing the existing F135 engine; and
       (B) the development and insertion of the Adaptive Engine 
     Transition Program engine.
       (2) The costs of the alternatives associated with 
     development, production, retrofit, integration, and 
     installation, including air vehicle modifications, and 
     sustainment infrastructure requirements of the Adaptive 
     Engine Transition Program engine for the F-35A aircraft.
       (3) An assessment of progress made by prototype aircraft in 
     the Adaptive Engine Transition Program effort.
       (4) The timeline associated with modernizing the F135 
     engine to meet Block 4 upgrade requirements for the F-35A 
     aircraft.
       (5) The costs associated with modernizing the F135 engine 
     to meet Block 4 upgrade requirements.
       (6) An assessment of the potential impact of the 
     modernization alternatives described in this subsection on 
     life cycle sustainment and sparing contracts, including the 
     impact on international partners.

         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 2023 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. DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR RECIPIENTS OF RESEARCH 
                   AND DEVELOPMENT FUNDS.

       (a) In General.--Chapter 301 of title 10, United States 
     Code, is amended by inserting after section 4026 the 
     following new section:

     ``Sec. 4027. Disclosure requirements for recipients of 
       research and development funds

       ``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsections (b) 
     and (c), an individual or entity (including a State or local 
     government) that uses funds received from the Department of 
     Defense to carry out research or development activities shall 
     include, in any public document pertaining to such 
     activities, a clear statement indicating the dollar amount of 
     the funds received from the Department for such activities.
       ``(b) Exception.--The disclosure requirement under 
     subsection (a) shall not apply to a public document 
     consisting of fewer than 280 characters.
       ``(c) Waiver.--The Secretary of Defense may waive the 
     disclosure requirement under subsection (a) on a case-by-case 
     basis.
       ``(d) Public Document Defined.--In this section, the term 
     `public document` means any document or other written 
     statement made available for public reference or use, 
     regardless of whether such document or statement is made 
     available in hard copy or electronic format.``.
       (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
     beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the 
     item relating to section 4026 the following new item:

``4027. Disclosure requirements for recipients of research and 
              development funds.

     SEC. 212. MODIFICATION OF COOPERATIVE RESEARCH AND 
                   DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AUTHORITY.

       (a) In General.--Section 2350a of title 10, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(2), by adding at the end the 
     following:
       ``(F) The European Union, including the European Defence 
     Agency, the European Commission, and the Council of the 
     European Union, and their suborganizations.``; and
       (2) in subsection (i), by amending paragraph (1) to read as 
     follows:
       ``(1) The term `cooperative research and development 
     project` means a project--
       ``(A) involving joint participation by--
       ``(i) the United States and--
       ``(ii)(I) one or more countries and organizations referred 
     to in subsection (a)(2) under a memorandum of understanding 
     (or other formal agreement); or
       ``(II) one or more parties in the national technology and 
     industrial base (as defined in section 4801 of this title) 
     under a memorandum of understanding (or other formal 
     agreement); and
       ``(B) to carry out a joint research and development 
     program--
       ``(i) to develop new conventional defense equipment and 
     munitions; or
       ``(ii) to modify existing military equipment to meet United 
     States military requirements.``.
       (b) Conforming Regulations.--Not later than 120 days after 
     the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of 
     Defense shall revise the Department of Defense Supplement to 
     the Federal Acquisition Regulations to conform with section 
     2350a of title 10, United States Code, as amended by 
     subsection (a).

     SEC. 213. ADMINISTRATION OF THE ADVANCED SENSOR APPLICATIONS 
                   PROGRAM.

       (a) Resource Sponsor.--
       (1) In general.--The Commander of Naval Air Systems Command 
     (NAVAIR) shall, in conjunction with the Director of Air 
     Warfare (OPNAV N98), serve as the resource sponsor for the 
     Advanced Sensor Applications Program (known as ``ASAP`` and 
     in this section referred to as the ``Program``).
       (2) Responsibilities.--The resource sponsor of the Program 
     shall be responsible for the following:
       (A) Developing budget requests relating to the Program.
       (B) Establishing priorities for the Program.
       (C) Approving the execution of funding and projects for the 
     Program.
       (D) Coordination and joint planning with external 
     stakeholders in matters relating to the Program.
       (b) Limitations.--No other entity in the Department of the 
     Navy may--
       (1) serve as a resource sponsor for the Program;
       (2) provide direction and management for the Program;
       (3) set priorities for the Program;
       (4) regulate or limit the information available or 
     accessible to the Program;
       (5) edit reports or findings generated under the Program; 
     or
       (6) coordinate and manage interactions of the Program with 
     external stakeholders.
       (c) Authority for Program Manager.--The program manager for 
     the Program may access, consider, act on, and apply 
     information, at all levels of classification and from all 
     sources and organizations, that is pertinent to the projects 
     and activities that the Program is executing, or considering 
     proposing for the future.
       (d) Quarterly Briefings.--Not less frequently than once 
     every three months, the program manager for the Program shall 
     provide the congressional defense committees and 
     congressional intelligence committees (as defined in section 
     3 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003)) a 
     briefing on all aspects of the Program, including on the 
     implementation of this section, other congressional 
     direction, and direction and oversight from the Commander of 
     Naval Air Systems Command and other higher headquarters.
       (e) Strategic Relationship.--The program manager for the 
     Program shall evaluate the feasibility and advisability of 
     establishing a strategic relationship with the Naval Research 
     Laboratory for scientific and technical assistance and 
     support for the Program.
       (f) Use of Assets.--The Commander shall take all actions 
     the Commander considers reasonable--
       (1) to enable the Program to utilize assets controlled 
     within the Naval Air Systems Command enterprise, including 
     sensor systems and platforms; and
       (2) to pursue the use of other assets that may further the 
     mission of the Program.

     SEC. 214. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF 
                   DEFENSE TO CARRY OUT CERTAIN PROTOTYPE 
                   PROJECTS.

       Section 4022 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(2)--
       (A) by striking ``, and any follow-on production contract 
     or transaction that is awarded pursuant to subsection (f),`` 
     both places it appears;
       (B) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking ``; and`` and 
     inserting a semicolon;
       (C) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking the period at the 
     end and inserting ``; and``; and
       (D) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
       ``(C) may be exercised for a transaction for a follow-on 
     production contract or transaction that is awarded pursuant 
     to subsection (f) and expected to cost the Department of 
     Defense in excess of $100,000,000 (including all options) 
     only if a covered official--
       ``(i) determines in writing that--
       ``(I) the requirements of subsection (d) will be met; and
       ``(II) the use of the authority of this section is 
     essential to meet critical national security objectives; and
       ``(ii) notifies the congressional defense committees in 
     writing of the findings required under clause (i) at the time 
     such authority is exercised.``; and
       (2) in subsection (e)--
       (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as paragraphs 
     (2) and (4), respectively;
       (B) by inserting before paragraph (2), as redesignated by 
     subparagraph (A), the following new paragraph:
       ``(1) The term `covered official` means--
       ``(A) a service acquisition executive;
       ``(B) the Director of the Defense Advanced Research 
     Projects Agency;
       ``(C) the Director of the Missile Defense Agency;
       ``(D) the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and 
     Sustainment; or
       ``(E) the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and 
     Engineering.``; and
       (C) by inserting after paragraph (2), as so redesignated, 
     the following new paragraph:
       ``(3) The term `service acquisition executive` has the 
     meaning given the term in section 101 of this title.``.

     SEC. 215. COMPETITIVELY AWARDED DEMONSTRATIONS AND TESTS OF 
                   ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE TECHNOLOGY.

       (a) Demonstrations and Tests Required.--Not later than 270 
     days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
     Director of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) 
     shall conduct competitively awarded demonstrations and tests 
     of commercial electronics technology to determine whether 
     technology currently exists that could enable the following 
     electromagnetic warfare capabilities:
       (1) The operation of multiple emitters and receivers in the 
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     time and in the same location without mutual interference and 
     without using adaptive beam forming or nulling.
       (2) Protecting the reception of Global Positioning System 
     and other vulnerable low-power signals from multiple high-
     power jammers at a level that is significantly better than 
     the protection afforded by Controlled Reception Pattern 
     Antennas.
       (3) Simultaneous transmission from and reception of 
     separate signals on the same platform wherein the signals lie 
     in the same frequency and are transmitted and received at the 
     same time without interference.
       (4) Capabilities similar to paragraphs (1) through (3) in a 
     live, virtual constructive simulation environment.
       (5) Other capabilities that might satisfy or support needs 
     set forth in the Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority 
     Strategy Implementation Plan.
       (b) Oversight of Tests.--The Director of Operational Test 
     and Evaluation shall--
       (1) provide oversight of the demonstrations and tests 
     required by subsection (a);
       (2) review other applicable government or commercial 
     demonstrations and tests; and
       (3) not later than 30 days after the completion of the 
     demonstrations and tests under subsection (a), independently 
     advise the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Department 
     of Defense, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and 
     Engineering (USD R&E), and the Under Secretary of Defense for 
     Acquisition and Sustainment (USD A&S) of the outcomes of the 
     demonstrations and tests.
       (c) Outcome-based Actions Required.--If the Director of 
     Operational Test and Evaluation and the Director of the Air 
     Force Rapid Capabilities Office affirm that the 
     demonstrations and tests under subsection (a) confirm that 
     current technology could enable the capabilities described in 
     paragraphs (1) through (3) of such subsection--
       (1) not later than 45 days after the conclusion of the 
     tests under subsection (a), the Director of the Air Force 
     Rapid Capabilities Office and the Director of Operational 
     Test and Evaluation shall brief the congressional defense 
     committees on the outcomes of the tests;
       (2) the Director of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office 
     may commit additional funds to begin engineering form, fit, 
     and function development and integration for specific 
     Department of Defense platforms and applications; and
       (3) not later than 90 days after the conclusion of the 
     tests under subsection (a), the Director of the Air Force 
     Rapid Capabilities Office, the Chief Information Officer, the 
     Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, and 
     the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and 
     Sustainment shall brief the congressional defense committees 
     on a plan to further develop and deploy the demonstrated and 
     tested technologies to support the Electromagnetic Spectrum 
     Superiority Strategy Implementation Plan.

     SEC. 216. GOVERNMENT-INDUSTRY WORKING GROUP ON 
                   MICROELECTRONICS.

       (a) Establishment.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a 
     working group for industry, academia, and Department of 
     Defense components to coordinate on microelectronics issues 
     of mutual interest as specified in subsection (b).
       (2) Composition.--The working group established under 
     paragraph (1) shall be composed of representatives of 
     industry, academia, and Department of Defense components.
       (3) Designation.--The working group established under 
     paragraph (1) shall be referred to as the ``Government-
     Industry Working Group on Microelectronics`` (in this section 
     referred to as the ``Working Group``).
       (b) Scope.--The Secretary shall ensure that the Working 
     Group supports dialogue and coordination on the following 
     topic areas relating to microelectronics:
       (1) Future research needs.
       (2) Infrastructure needs and shortfalls.
       (3) Technical and process standards.
       (4) Training and certification needs for the workforce.
       (5) Supply chain issues.
       (6) Supply chain, manufacturing, and packaging security.
       (c) Administrative Support Framework.--
       (1) Charter and policies.--Not later than March 1, 2023, 
     the Secretary of Defense shall develop a charter and issue 
     policies for the functioning of the Working Group.
       (2) Support.--The joint federation of capabilities 
     established under section 937 of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 113-66; 10 
     U.S.C. 2224 note) shall provide administrative support to the 
     Working Group.
       (d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be 
     construed to give a competitive advantage to any participant 
     in the Working Group.
       (e) Sunset.--The provisions of this section shall terminate 
     on December 31, 2030.

     SEC. 217. INCLUSION OF OFFICE OF UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE 
                   FOR RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING IN PERSONNEL 
                   MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY TO ATTRACT EXPERTS IN 
                   SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING.

       Section 4092 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following 
     new paragraph:
       ``(10) Office of the under secretary of defense for 
     research and engineering.--The Undersecretary of Defense for 
     Research and Engineering may carry out a program of personnel 
     management authority provided in subsection (b) in order to 
     facilitate recruitment of eminent experts in science or 
     engineering for the Office.``; and
       (2) in subsection (b)(1)--
       (A) in subparagraph (H), by striking ``; and`` and 
     inserting a semicolon;
       (B) in subparagraph (I), by striking the semicolon and 
     inserting ``; and``; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
       ``(J) in the case of the Office of the Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Research and Engineering, appoint scientists and 
     engineers to a total of not more than 10 scientific and 
     engineering positions in the Office;``.

     SEC. 218. INVESTMENT PLAN FOR FOUNDATIONAL CAPABILITIES 
                   NEEDED TO DEVELOP NOVEL PROCESSING APPROACHES 
                   FOR FUTURE DEFENSE APPLICATIONS.

       (a) Investment Plans Required.--Not later than November 1, 
     2023, and not less frequently than once every three years 
     thereafter until December 31, 2035, the Secretary of Defense 
     shall submit to the congressional defense committees an 
     investment plan for foundational capabilities needed to 
     develop novel processing approaches for future defense 
     applications.
       (b) Purpose.--The purpose of the investment plan required 
     by subsection (a) is to establish an integrated approach to 
     the identification, prioritization, development, and 
     leveraging of Department of Defense investments from the 
     research, development, test, and evaluation accounts of the 
     Department.
       (c) Elements.--The investment plan required by subsection 
     (a) shall--
       (1) identify current and projected investments in research 
     and technology development to support fielding and use of 
     novel processing approaches;
       (2) identify current and projected investments supporting 
     the acceleration of novel processing approaches, including 
     investments in--
       (A) personnel and workforce capabilities;
       (B) facilities and infrastructure to host systems utilizing 
     novel processing approaches;
       (C) algorithm developments necessary to expand the 
     functionality from each novel processing approach;
       (D) other Federal agencies and federally sponsored 
     laboratories; and
       (E) appropriate international and commercial sector 
     organizations and activities;
       (3) describe mechanisms to coordinate and leverage 
     investments within the Department and with non-Federal 
     partners;
       (4) describe the technical goals to be achieved and 
     capabilities to be developed under the strategy; and
       (5) include recommendations for such legislative or 
     administration action as may support the effective execution 
     of the investment plan.
       (d) Form.--Each plan submitted under subsection (a) shall 
     be submitted in such form as the Secretary considers 
     appropriate, which may include classified, unclassified, and 
     publicly releasable formats.
       (e) Novel Processing Approaches Defined.--In this section, 
     the term ``novel processing approaches`` means--
       (1) new, emerging techniques in computation, such as 
     biocomputing, exascale computing, utility scale quantum 
     computing; and
       (2) associated algorithm and hardware development needed to 
     instantiate such techniques.

     SEC. 219. OPEN RADIO ACCESS NETWORK 5G ACQUISITION 
                   ACCELERATION AND TRANSITION PLANS.

       (a) Three-year Transition Plan Required.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 120 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of the 
     Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology, the 
     Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, 
     and Acquisition, and the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force 
     for Acquisition and Research, in coordination with and under 
     the oversight of the Chief Information Officer, the Under 
     Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, and the 
     Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, 
     shall each develop and submit to the congressional defense 
     committees an unclassified three-year transition plan for 
     fifth generation information and communications technology 
     (5G) infrastructure for their respective military department.
       (2) Elements.--The transition plans identified under 
     paragraph (1) shall include--
       (A) an operational needs assessment that identifies the 
     highest priority areas where fifth generation information and 
     communications technologies should be deployed;
       (B) an investment plan that includes funding estimates, by 
     fiscal year and appropriation account, to accelerate the 
     maturation, acquisition, and deployment of fifth generation 
     information and communications capabilities that use the open 
     radio access network approach on Department of Defense 
     facilities and systems;
       (C) metrics and reporting mechanisms to drive progress 
     towards the three-year transition goal;
       (D) identification and designation of a single point of 
     contact at each installation, and within each of the services 
     to facilitate the deployment of fifth generation information 
     and communications technologies;
       (E) planned efforts to streamline the real estate, 
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     policies and processes to field wireless infrastructure that 
     has resulted in a lengthy approval processes for industry to 
     provide on-air wireless coverage on an installation;
       (F) identification of other areas of concern that require 
     investment to support the transition to fifth generation 
     information and communications technology that uses the open 
     radio access network approach; and
       (G) such other matters as the Secretary of Defense 
     considers appropriate.
       (b) Cross-functional Team Assessment.--
       (1) Assessment and briefing required.--Not later than 150 
     days after the date of the enactment of this Act and after 
     all of the plans required by subsection (a)(1) have been 
     submitted in accordance with such subsection, the cross-
     functional team established pursuant to section 224(c)(1) of 
     the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 
     10 U.S.C. 4571 note) shall assess such plans and provide the 
     congressional defense committees with a briefing on the 
     findings of the cross functional team with respect to such 
     assessment.
       (2) Elements.--The briefing provided under paragraph (1) 
     shall include the following:
       (A) Recommendations to further accelerate the deployment of 
     fifth-generation information and communications technologies 
     that use the open radio access network approach across the 
     Department of Defense.
       (B) Recommendations to standardize and streamline the real 
     estate, contracting, and communications policies and 
     processes to field wireless infrastructure on an 
     installation.
       (C) An engagement plan for Department participants in 
     international wireless standards setting bodies.
       (D) Such other matters as the cross functional team 
     described in paragraph (1) considers appropriate.
       (c) Open Radio Access Network Approach Defined.--In this 
     section the term ``open radio access network approach`` means 
     an approach to networking that uses a disaggregated or 
     virtualized radio access network and core in which components 
     can be provided by different vendors and interoperate through 
     open protocols and interfaces, including those protocols and 
     interfaces utilizing the Open Radio Access Network (commonly 
     known as ``Open RAN` ``) approach.

     SEC. 220. PILOT PROGRAM TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF 
                   ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY TECHNOLOGIES FOR 
                   WARFIGHTERS.

       (a) Establishment.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense may establish and 
     carry out a pilot program to assess the feasibility and 
     advisability of providing support to domestic battery 
     producers, particularly those producing lithium-ion cells and 
     battery packs--
       (A) to facilitate the research and development of safe and 
     secure battery technologies for existing as well as new or 
     novel battery chemistry configurations;
       (B) to assess existing commercial battery offerings within 
     the marketplace for viability and utility for warfighter 
     applications; and
       (C) to transition such technologies, including technologies 
     developed from pilot programs, prototype projects, or other 
     research and development programs, from the prototyping phase 
     to production.
       (2) Designation.--The pilot program established under 
     paragraph (1) shall be known as the ``Warfighter Electric 
     Battery Transition Project`` (referred to in this section as 
     the ``Project``).
       (b) Grants, Contracts, and Other Agreements.--The Secretary 
     may carry out the Project through the award of support, as 
     described in subsection (a)(1), in the form of grants to, or 
     contracts or other agreements with, battery producers, 
     particularly those producing lithium-ion cells and battery 
     packs.
       (c) Use of Grant and Contract Amounts.--A recipient of a 
     grant, contract, or other agreement under the Project may use 
     the amount of the grant, contract, or other agreement to 
     carry out the following:
       (1) Conducting research and development to validate new or 
     novel battery chemistry configurations, including through 
     experimentation, prototyping, testing, integration or 
     manufacturing feasibility assessment.
       (2) Providing commercially available technologies to each 
     Secretary of a military department and the commanders of 
     combatant commands to support utility assessments or other 
     testing by warfighters.
       (3) Building and strengthening relationships of the 
     Department of Defense with nontraditional defense contractors 
     in the technology industry that may have unused or underused 
     solutions to the specific operational challenges of the 
     Department.
       (d) Priority of Awards.--In awarding grants, contracts, or 
     other agreements under the Project, the Secretary shall give 
     preference to technology producers that--
       (1) manufacture battery cells, packs, and modules in the 
     United States;
       (2) manufacture battery cells, packs, and modules in the 
     national technology industrial base (NTIB);
       (3) provide modularity to support diverse applications;
       (4) facilitate safety in tactical and combat applications 
     by using chemistries that reduce thermal runaway and minimize 
     oxygen liberation;
       (5) facilitate optimal use in light- medium- and heavy-duty 
     applications by providing a minimum of 400 Wh/L of volumetric 
     energy density;
       (6) demonstrate new or novel battery chemistry 
     configurations, safety characteristics, or form-factor 
     configurations;
       (7) facilitate the domestic supply chain for raw materials; 
     and
       (8) offer commercial products or commercial services and 
     maintains customers with verified purchase orders.
       (e) Reporting and Data Collection.--
       (1) Plan required before implementation.--The Secretary may 
     not commence the Project until the Secretary has completed a 
     plan for the implementation of the Project, including--
       (A) collecting, analyzing, and retaining Project data;
       (B) developing and sharing best practices for achieving the 
     objectives of the Project;
       (C) identification of any policy or regulatory impediments 
     inhibiting the execution of the program; and
       (D) sharing results from the program across the Department, 
     and with elements of the Federal Government, including the 
     legislative branch of the Federal Government.
       (f) Administration.--The Under Secretary of Defense for 
     Research and Engineering shall administer the Project.
       (g) Termination.--The Project shall terminate on December 
     31, 2028.

             Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters

     SEC. 231. REPORT ON RECOMMENDATIONS FROM ARMY FUTURES COMMAND 
                   RESEARCH PROGRAM REALIGNMENT STUDY.

       (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 recommendations made by the National Academies in the 
     Army Futures Command Research Program Realignment Study.
       (b) Contents.--The report submitted under subsection (a) 
     shall include the following:
       (1) A description of each recommendation described in such 
     subsection that has already been implemented.
       (2) A description of each recommendation described in such 
     subsection that the Secretary has commenced implementing, 
     including a justification for determining to commence 
     implementing the recommendation.
       (3) A description of each recommendation described in such 
     subsection that the Secretary has not implemented or 
     commenced implementing and a determination as to whether or 
     not to implement the recommendation.
       (4) For each recommendation under paragraph (3) the 
     Secretary determines to implement, the following:
       (A) A timeline for implementation.
       (B) A description of any additional resources or 
     authorities required for implementation.
       (C) The plan for implementation.
       (5) For each recommendation under paragraph (3) the 
     Secretary determines not to implement, a justification for 
     the determination not to implement.
       (c) Format.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be 
     submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified 
     annex.

     SEC. 232. STRATEGY AND PLAN FOR STRENGTHENING AND FOSTERING 
                   DEFENSE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM.

       (a) Strategy and Implementation Plan Required.--Not later 
     than March 1, 2023, the Secretary of Defense, acting through 
     the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, 
     shall develop a strategy and an implementation plan for the 
     defense innovation ecosystem.
       (b) Purposes.--
       (1) Strategy.--The purpose of the strategy required by 
     subsection (a) is to provide a framework for identifying, 
     assessing, and tracking innovation ecosystems that are 
     beneficial to advancing the defense, national security, and 
     warfighting missions of the Department of Defense.
       (2) Implementation plan.--The purpose of the implementation 
     plan required by subsection (a) is to provide--
       (A) concrete steps and measures of effectiveness to gauge 
     the effect of the innovation ecosystems described in 
     paragraph (1) on the Department; and
       (B) a means for assessing the effectiveness of approaches 
     taken by the Department to grow, foster, and sustain such 
     innovation ecosystems.
       (c) Elements.--The strategy and the implementation plan 
     required by subsection (a) shall include the following 
     elements:
       (1) A process for defining, assessing, and selecting 
     innovation ecosystems with potential to provide benefit to 
     the Department.
       (2) Metrics for measuring the performance and health of 
     innovation ecosystems being supported by the Department, 
     including identification of criteria to determine when to 
     establish or cease supporting identified ecosystems.
       (3) Identification of Department of Defense research, 
     development, test, and evaluation assets and authorities that 
     can be engaged in identifying, establishing, sustaining, and 
     expanding innovation ecosystems.
       (4) For each innovation ecosystem designated or established 
     by the Department--
       (A) a listing of such innovation ecosystems with a 
     description of core competencies or focus areas;
       (B) identification of Department research, development, 
     test, and evaluation organizations engaged with such 
     innovation ecosystems;

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       (C) identification of the private sector assets and 
     authorities that are being used to support, sustain, and 
     expand the identified innovation ecosystem; and
       (D) a description of challenges and successes associated 
     with each innovation ecosystem.
       (5) Such other elements as the Secretary considers 
     appropriate.
       (d) Interim Briefing.--Not later than December 1, 2022, the 
     Secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees 
     a briefing on the strategy and implementation plan developed 
     under subsection (a).
       (e) Submittal of Strategy and Plan.--Not later than March 
     1, 2023, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional 
     defense committees the strategy and implementation plan 
     developed under subsection (a).
       (f) Quadrennial Updates.--Not later than March 1, 2027, and 
     not less frequently than once ever four years thereafter 
     until December 31, 2039, the Secretary shall--
       (1) update the strategy and plan developed under subsection 
     (a); and
       (2) submit the updated strategy and plan to the 
     congressional defense committees.
       (g) Authorities.--The strategy and implementation plan 
     developed under subsection (a) may incorporate the use of the 
     following authorities or programs:
       (1) Section 1746a of title 10, United States Code, relating 
     to acquisition workforce educational partnerships.
       (2) Section 2194 of such title, relating to education 
     partnerships.
       (3) Section 2474 of such title, relating to centers of 
     industrial and technical excellence.
       (4) Section 4001 of such title, relating to research and 
     development projects.
       (5) Section 4010 of such title, relating to the Defense 
     established program to stimulate competitive research.
       (6) Sections 4021 and 4022 of such title, relating to 
     transactions other than contracts and grants and authority of 
     the Department of Defense to carry out certain prototype 
     projects, respectively.
       (7) Section 4023 of such title, relating to procurement for 
     experimental purposes.
       (8) Section 4025 of such title, relating to prizes for 
     advanced technology achievements.
       (9) Section 4123 of such title, relating to mechanisms to 
     provide funds for defense laboratories for research and 
     development of technologies for military missions.
       (10) Section 4144 of such title, relating to research and 
     educational programs at historically black colleges and 
     universities and minority serving institutions.
       (11) Section 4832 of such title, relating to the 
     encouragement of technology transfer at the Department of 
     Defense.
       (12) Section 252 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
     for Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-239), relating to 
     regional advanced technology clusters.
       (13) Section 801(e) of the National Defense Authorization 
     Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law113-66; 10 U.S.C. 4832 
     note), relating to enhanced transfer of technology 
     development at Department of Defense laboratories.
       (14) Section 879 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
     for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328), relating to 
     defense pilot program for authority to acquire innovative 
     commercial products, technologies, and services using general 
     solicitation competitive procedures.
       (15) Section 217 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
     for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public 115-91; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note), 
     relating to mechanisms for expedited access to technical 
     talent and expertise at academic institutions to support 
     Department of Defense missions.
       (16) Section 833 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
     for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 4001 
     note), relating to a pilot program on acquisition practices 
     for emerging technologies.
       (17) Other such authorities as the Secretary deems 
     appropriate.
       (h) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) The term ``Department of Defense research, development, 
     test, and evaluation assets`` includes the following:
       (A) The Department of Defense science and technology 
     reinvention laboratories designated under section 4121 of 
     title 10, United States Code.
       (B) The Major Range and Test Facility Base (as defined in 
     section 4173(i) of such title).
       (C) Department of Defense sponsored manufacturing 
     innovation institutes.
       (D) The organic industrial base.
       (E) Department of Defense agencies and field activities 
     that execute research, development, test, and evaluation 
     funded activities.
       (2) The term ``innovation ecosystem`` refers to a 
     regionally based network of private sector, academic, and 
     government institutions in a network of formal and informal 
     institutional relationships that contribute to technological 
     and economic development in a defined technology sector or 
     sectors.

     SEC. 233. MODIFICATION OF DIRECTOR FOR OPERATIONAL TEST AND 
                   EVALUATION ANNUAL REPORT.

       Section 139(h)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is 
     amended by inserting ``or controlled unclassified`` after 
     ``classified``.

     SEC. 234. EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT FOR QUARTERLY BRIEFINGS ON 
                   DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRATEGY FOR 
                   FIFTH GENERATION INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS 
                   TECHNOLOGIES.

       Section 254(d)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act 
     for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 4571 note) 
     is amended, in the matter before subparagraph (A), by 
     striking ``March 15, 2022`` and inserting ``December 1, 
     2026``.

     SEC. 235. REPORT ON ESTIMATED COSTS OF CONDUCTING A MINIMUM 
                   FREQUENCY OF HYPERSONIC WEAPONS TESTING.

       Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of 
     this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the 
     congressional defense committees a report on estimated costs 
     for conducting not fewer than one full-scale, operationally 
     relevant, live-fire, hypersonic weapon test of the systems 
     currently under development each year by each of the Air 
     Force, the Army, and the Navy, once such systems reach 
     initial operational capability.

     SEC. 236. ANNUAL REPORT ON STUDIES AND REPORTS BEING 
                   UNDERTAKEN BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

       Section 4126 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
     adding at the end the following new subsection:
       ``(e) Annual Report.--(1) Each year, the Secretary shall 
     submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and 
     the Committee on Armed Services of the House of 
     Representatives an annual report on all studies and reports 
     being undertaken for the Department of Defense as of the date 
     of the report by federally funded research and development 
     centers.
       ``(2) Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall set 
     forth, for the period covered by the report, the following:
       ``(A) A list of each study and report described by 
     paragraph (1).
       ``(B) For each study or report listed under subparagraph 
     (A) the following:
       ``(i) The title of the study or report.
       ``(ii) The federally funded research and development center 
     undertaking the study or report.
       ``(iii) The amount of the contract or other agreement 
     pursuant to which the study or report is being produced or 
     conducted.
       ``(iv) The anticipated completion date of the study or 
     report.
       ``(3) The report required by paragraph (1) shall not apply 
     to the following:
       ``(A) Classified reports or studies.
       ``(B) Technical reports associated with scientific research 
     or technical development activities.
       ``(C) Reports or studies that are deliverables under 
     contract for non-Defense Department entities.
       ``(D) Reports or studies that are draft, or have not 
     undergone a peer-review or prepublication security review 
     process established by the federally funded research and 
     development centers.``
       ``(4) The report required by paragraph (1) shall be 
     generated using the products and processes generated pursuant 
     to section 908 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National 
     Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 
     116-283; 10 U.S.C. 111 note).
       ``(5) The requirements of this subsection shall terminate 
     on the date that is five years after the date of the 
     enactment of this subsection.``.

     SEC. 237. QUANTIFIABLE ASSURANCE CAPABILITY FOR SECURITY OF 
                   MICROELECTRONICS.

       (a) Development and Implementation of Capability.--The 
     Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement a capability 
     for quantifiable assurance to achieve practical, affordable, 
     and risk-based objectives for security of microelectronics to 
     enable the Department of Defense to access and apply state-
     of-the-art microelectronics for military purposes.
       (b) Establishment of Requirements and Schedule of Support 
     for Development, Test, and Assessment.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Deputy Secretary of Defense 
     shall, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense 
     for Research and Engineering, establish requirements and a 
     schedule for support from the National Security Agency to 
     develop, test, assess, implement, and improve the capability 
     required by subsection (a).
       (2) National security agency.--The Director of the National 
     Security Agency shall take such actions as may be necessary 
     to satisfy the requirements established under paragraph (1).
       (3) Briefing.--Not later than 120 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for 
     Research and Engineering and the Director of the National 
     Security Agency shall provide the congressional defense 
     committees a briefing on the requirements and the schedule 
     for support established under paragraph (1).
       (c) Assessment.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall assess 
     whether the Department of Defense, to enable expanded use of 
     unprogrammed application specific integrated circuits or 
     other custom-designed integrated circuits manufactured by a 
     supplier that is not using processes accredited by the 
     Defense Microelectronics Activity for the purpose of enabling 
     the Department to access commercial state-of-the-art 
     microelectronics technology using risk-based quantifiable 
     assurance security methodology, should--
       (A) seek changes to the International Traffic in Arms 
     Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code 
     of Federal Regulations, and Department of Defense Instruction 
     5200.44 (relating to protection of mission critical functions 
     to achieve trusted systems and networks); and

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       (B) expand the use of unprogrammed custom-designed 
     integrated circuits that are not controlled by such 
     regulations.
       (2) Briefing.--Not later than April 1, 2023, the Secretary 
     shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing 
     on the findings of the Secretary with respect to the 
     assessment conducted under paragraph (1).

     SEC. 238. CLARIFICATION OF ROLE OF CHIEF DIGITAL AND 
                   ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER.

       (a) Personnel Management Authority to Attract Experts in 
     Science and Engineering.--Section 4092 of title 10, United 
     States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(6)--
       (A) by striking ``Director of the Joint Artificial 
     Intelligence Center`` and inserting ``official designated 
     under section 238(b) of the John S. McCain National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 
     10 U.S.C. 4061 note prec.)``;
       (B) by striking ``for the Center`` and inserting ``to 
     support the activities of such official under section 238 of 
     such Act``; and
       (C) in the paragraph heading, by striking ``Center``;
       (2) in subsection (b)(1)(F)--
       (A) by striking ``Joint Artificial Intelligence Center`` 
     and inserting ``official designated under section 238(b) of 
     the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for 
     Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 4061 note 
     prec.)``;
       (B) by striking ``in the Center`` and inserting ``in 
     support of the activities of such official under section 238 
     of such Act``;
       (3) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``Joint Artificial 
     Intelligence Center`` and inserting ``the activities under 
     section 238 of the John S. McCain National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 
     10 U.S.C. 4061 note prec.)``.
       (b) Joint Artificial Intelligence Research, Development, 
     and Transition Activities.--Section 238 of the John S. McCain 
     National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 
     (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 4061 note prec.) is amended--
       (1) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
       ``(c) Organization and Roles.--
       ``(1) In general.--In addition to designating an official 
     under subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall assign 
     to appropriate officials within the Department of Defense 
     roles and responsibilities relating to the research, 
     development, prototyping, testing, procurement of, 
     requirements for, and operational use of artificial 
     intelligence technologies.
       ``(2) Appropriate officials.--The officials assigned roles 
     and responsibilities under paragraph (1) shall include--
       ``(A) the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and 
     Engineering;
       ``(B) the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and 
     Sustainment;
       ``(C) one or more officials in each military department;
       ``(D) officials of appropriate Defense Agencies; and
       ``(E) such other officials as the Secretary of Defense 
     determines appropriate.``;
       (2) in subsection (e), by striking ``Director of the Joint 
     Artificial Intelligence Center`` and inserting ``official 
     designated under subsection (b)``; and
       (3) by striking subsection (h).
       (c) Biannual Report on Activities of the Chief Digital and 
     Artificial Intelligence Office.--
       (1) In general.--Section 260 of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is 
     amended--
       (A) in the section heading, by striking ``joint artificial 
     intelligence center`` and inserting ``activities of the chief 
     digital and artificial intelligence office``;
       (B) in subsection (a)--
       (i) by striking ``2023`` and inserting ``2025``; and
       (ii) by striking ``Joint Artificial Intelligence Center 
     (referred to in this section as the `Center`)`` and inserting 
     ``Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (referred 
     to in this section as the `Office`)``;
       (C) in subsection (b)--
       (i) in paragraph (1), by striking ``Center`` and inserting 
     ``Office``;
       (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking ``National Mission 
     Initiatives, Component Mission Initiatives, and any other 
     initiatives of the Center`` and inserting ``initiatives of 
     the Office``;
       (iii) in paragraphs (3) through (6), by striking ``Center`` 
     each place it appears and inserting ``Office``;
       (iv) in paragraph (7), by striking ``Center and the 
     Center`s investments in the National Mission Initiatives and 
     Component Mission Initiatives`` and inserting ``Office and 
     the Office`s investments``;
       (v) in paragraph (8), by striking ``Chief Information 
     Officer`` and inserting ``Chief Digital Artificial 
     Intelligence Officer``; and
       (vi) in paragraph (10), by striking ``Center`` and 
     inserting ``Officer``; and
       (D) by striking subsection (c).
       (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents in section 
     2(b) of such Act is amended by striking the item relating to 
     section 260 and inserting the following new item:

``Sec. 260. Biannual report on the activities of the Chief Digital and 
              Artificial Intelligence Office.
       (d) Chief Data Officer Responsibility for Department of 
     Defense Data Sets.--Section 903(b) of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 
     U.S.C. 2223 note) is amended--
       (1) by striking paragraph (3); and
       (2) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3).
       (e) Board of Advisors for the Office of the Chief Digital 
     and Artificial Intelligence Office.--
       (1) In general.--Section 233 of the William M. (Mac) 
     Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
     2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note) is amended--
       (A) in the section heading, by striking ``joint artificial 
     intelligence center`` and inserting ``chief digital and 
     artificial intelligence office``;
       (B) in subsection (a), by striking ``Joint Artificial 
     Intelligence Center`` and inserting ``Chief Digital and 
     Artificial Intelligence Office``;
       (C) in subsection (b), by striking ``Director`` each place 
     in appears and inserting ``Chief Digital and Artificial 
     Intelligence Officer``;
       (D) in subsection (f), by striking ``September 30, 2024`` 
     and inserting ``September 30, 2026``; and
       (E) in subsection (g)--
       (i) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3); and
       (ii) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (2).
       (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of contents in section 
     2(b) of such Act is amended by striking the item relating to 
     section 233 and inserting the following new item:

``Sec. 233. Board of advisors for the Chief Digital and Artificial 
              Intelligence Office.
       (f) Application of Artificial Intelligence to the Defense 
     Reform Pillar in the National Defense Strategy.--Section 
     234(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) is amended by striking ``Director of the 
     Joint Artificial Intelligence Center`` and inserting 
     ``official designated under section 238(b) of the John S. 
     McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
     2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 4061 note prec.)``.
       (g) Pilot Program on the Use of Electronic Portfolios to 
     Evaluate Certain Applicants for Technical Positions.--Section 
     247(c) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 
     10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.) is amended--
       (1) by striking paragraphs (1) and (2);
       (2) by inserting before paragraph (3) the following new 
     paragraph (1):
       ``(3) the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence 
     Office;``; and
       (3) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) and paragraphs 
     (2) and (3), respectively.
       (h) References to Joint Artificial Intelligence Center in 
     Law.--Any reference in any law, regulation, guidance, 
     instruction, or other document of the Federal Government to 
     the Director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center of 
     the Department of Defense or to the Joint Artificial 
     Intelligence Center shall be deemed to refer to the official 
     designated under section 238(b) of the John S. McCain 
     National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 
     (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 4061 note prec.) or the office 
     of such official, as the case may be.

                  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 2023 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. AGGREGATION OF ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES AND 
                   FUNDING.

       Section 2911 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
     adding at the end the following new subsection:
       ``(j) Aggregate Energy Conservation Measures and Funding.--
     (1) To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary 
     concerned shall take a holistic view of the energy project 
     opportunities on installations under the jurisdiction of such 
     Secretary and shall consider aggregate energy conservation 
     measures, including energy conservation measures with quick 
     payback, with energy resilience enhancement projects and 
     other projects that may have a longer payback period.
       ``(2) In considering aggregate energy conservation measures 
     under paragraph (1), the Secretary concerned shall 
     incorporate all funding available to such Secretary for such 
     measures, including--
       ``(A) appropriated funds, such as--
       ``(i) funds appropriated for the Energy Resilience and 
     Conservation Investment Program of the Department; and
       ``(ii) funds appropriated for the Facilities Sustainment, 
     Restoration, and Modernization program of the Department; and
       ``(B) funding available under performance contracts, such 
     as energy savings performance contracts and utility energy 
     service contracts.``.

     SEC. 312. ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE 
                   JOINT REQUIREMENTS FOR FUTURE OPERATIONAL 
                   ENERGY NEEDS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

       (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
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     (in this section referred to as the ``working group``) to 
     determine joint requirements for future operational energy 
     needs of the Department of Defense.
       (b) Executive Agent.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall 
     serve as the executive agent of the working group.
       (c) Requirements Specified.--
       (1) In general.--In determining joint requirements under 
     subsection (a), the working group shall address the 
     operational energy needs of each military department and 
     combatant command to meet energy needs in all domains of 
     warfare, including land, air, sea, space, cyberspace, subsea, 
     and subterranean environments.
       (2) Priority for certain systems.--Priority for joint 
     requirements under subsection (a) shall be given to 
     independent operational energy systems that--
       (A) are capable of operating in austere and isolated 
     environments with quick deployment capabilities; and
       (B) may reduce conventional air pollution and greenhouse 
     gas emissions comparable to currently used systems.
       (d) Existing or New Programs.--The working group shall 
     address the feasibility of meeting joint requirements 
     determined under subsection (a) through the existing energy 
     programs of the Department and make recommendations for new 
     programs to meet such requirements.
       (e) Focus Areas.--In carrying out the requirements under 
     this section, the working group shall focus its efforts on 
     operational energy, to include--
       (1) micro-reactors and small modular reactors;
       (2) hydrogen-based fuel systems, including hydrogen fuel 
     cells and hydrogen-based combustion engines;
       (3) battery storage;
       (4) renewable energy sources;
       (5) retrofits to existing platforms that will increase 
     efficiencies; and
       (6) other technologies and resources that meet joint 
     requirements determined under subsection (a).
       (f) Recommended Plan of Action.--
       (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 an unclassified and 
     classified report and provide to the congressional defense 
     committees a classified briefing outlining recommendations 
     for programs to meet joint requirements for future 
     operational energy needs of the Department of Defense by 
     2025, 2030, and 2040.
       (2) Focus on readiness and flexibility.--In submitting the 
     report and providing the briefing required by paragraph (1), 
     the Secretary shall--
       (A) address each element of the report or briefing, as the 
     case may be, in the context of maintaining or increasing--
       (i) the readiness levels of the Armed Forces; and
       (ii) the flexibility of operational elements within the 
     Department; and
       (B) disregard energy sources that do not increase such 
     readiness and flexibility, with an explanation for the reason 
     such sources were disregarded.
       (g) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Advanced nuclear reactor.--The term ``advanced nuclear 
     reactor`` has the meaning given that term in section 951(b) 
     of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 16271(b)).
       (2) Micro-reactor.--The term ``micro-reactor`` means an 
     advanced nuclear reactor that has an electric power 
     production capacity that is not greater than 50 megawatts 
     that can be transported via land, air, or sea transport and 
     can be redeployed.
       (3) Small modular reactor.--The term ``small modular 
     reactor`` means an advanced nuclear reactor--
       (A) with a rated capacity of less than 300 electrical 
     megawatts; or
       (B) that can be constructed and operated in combination 
     with similar reactors at a single site.

     SEC. 313. ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR DEVELOPING 
                   AND IMPLEMENTING THE ENERGY PERFORMANCE GOALS 
                   AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE MASTER PLAN OF THE 
                   DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

       Section 2911(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended 
     by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
       ``(14) The reliability and security of energy resources in 
     the event of a military conflict.
       ``(15) The value of resourcing energy from allies of the 
     United States in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and 
     other major allies of the United States.``.

     SEC. 314. PARTICIPATION IN POLLUTANT BANKS AND WATER QUALITY 
                   TRADING.

       (a) In General.--Chapter 159 of title 10, United States 
     Code, is amended by inserting after section 2694c the 
     following new section:

     ``Sec. 2694d. Participation in pollutant banks and water 
       quality trading

       ``(a) Authority to Participate.--The Secretary of a 
     military department, and the Secretary of Defense with 
     respect to matters concerning a Defense Agency, when engaged 
     in an authorized activity that may or will result in the 
     discharge of pollutants, may make payments to a pollutant 
     banking program or water quality trading program approved in 
     accordance with the Water Quality Trading Policy dated 
     January 13, 2003, set forth by the Office of Water of the 
     Environmental Protection Agency, or any successor 
     administrative guidance or regulation.
       ``(b) Treatment of Payments.--Payments made under 
     subsection (a) to a pollutant banking program or water 
     quality trading program may be treated as eligible project 
     costs for military construction.
       ``(c) Discharge of Pollutants Defined.--In this section, 
     the term `discharge of pollutants` has the meaning given that 
     term in section 502(12) of the Federal Water Pollution 
     Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362(12)) (commonly referred to as the 
     `Clean Water Act`).``.
       (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
     beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the 
     item relating to section 2694c following new item:

``2694d. Participation in pollutant banks and water quality trading.

     SEC. 315. CONSIDERATION UNDER DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL 
                   RESTORATION PROGRAM FOR STATE-OWNED FACILITIES 
                   OF THE NATIONAL GUARD WITH PROVEN EXPOSURE OF 
                   HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND WASTE.

       (a) Definition of State-owned National Guard Facility.--
     Section 2700 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
     adding at the end the following new paragraph:
       ``(4) The term `State-owned National Guard facility` means 
     land owned and operated by a State when such land is used for 
     training the National Guard pursuant to chapter 5 of title 32 
     with funds provided by the Secretary of Defense or the 
     Secretary of a military department, even though such land is 
     not under the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense.``.
       (b) Authority for Defense Environmental Restoration 
     Program.--Section 2701(a)(1) of such title is amended, in the 
     first sentence, by inserting ``and at State-owned National 
     Guard facilities`` before the period.
       (c) Responsibility for Response Actions.--Section 
     2701(c)(1) of such title is amended by adding at the end the 
     following new subparagraph:
       ``(D) Each State-owned National Guard facility being used 
     for training the National Guard pursuant to chapter 5 of 
     title 32 with funds provided by the Secretary of Defense or 
     the Secretary of a military department at the time of actions 
     leading to contamination by hazardous substances or 
     pollutants or contaminants.``.

     SEC. 316. AUTHORIZATION OF CLOSURE OF RED HILL BULK FUEL 
                   STORAGE FACILITY.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may close the Red 
     Hill bulk fuel storage facility of the Department of Defense 
     in Hawaii (in this section referred to as the ``Facility``).
       (b) Plan for Closure and Post-closure Care.--
       (1) In general.--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 plan for--
       (A) closure of the Facility;
       (B) cleanup of the Facility;
       (C) monitoring of the Facility following such closure;
       (D) maintenance of the Facility following such closure;
       (E) optimal post-closure care for the Facility, 
     specifically addressing--
       (i) monitoring and maintenance of liners;
       (ii) final covers;
       (iii) leachate collection and removal systems;
       (iv) leak detection system; and
       (v) gas collection systems to protect against releases of 
     hazardous elements;
       (F) environmental remediation of groundwater at the 
     Facility, to include a description of environmental 
     remediation plans, including necessary resources for the 
     Secretary of the Navy to conduct remediation actions at the 
     Facility in the following year;
       (G) coordination and communication with applicable Federal 
     and State regulatory authorities, the local water utility 
     authority, applicable State environmental agencies, and 
     surrounding communities on remediation activities conducted 
     by the Navy at the Facility;
       (H) improvements to processes, procedures, organization, 
     training, leadership, education, facilities, and policy of 
     the Department of Defense related to best practices for the 
     remediation and closure of the Facility; and
       (I) measures to ensure that future strategic level assets 
     of the Department of Defense are properly maintained and 
     critical environmental assets are protected.
       (2) Preparation of plan.--The Secretary shall prepare the 
     plan required under paragraph (1) in consultation with--
       (A) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection 
     Agency;
       (B) the head of the Hawaii Department of Health;
       (C) the Director of the United States Geological Survey; 
     and
       (D) the heads of such other relevant Federal and State 
     agencies as the Secretary considers appropriate.
       (c) Identification of Point of Contact at Department of 
     Defense.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, to ensure clear and consistent 
     communication related to the defueling, cleanup, closure, and 
     remediation of the Facility, the Secretary of Defense shall 
     identify a single point of contact within the Office of the 
     Secretary of Defense to oversee and communicate with the 
     public and members of Congress regarding the status of the 
     Facility at each phase of defueling, cleanup, closure, and 
     remediation.
       (d) Water Monitoring Program.--Not later than 60 days after 
     the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of 
     Defense shall establish a water monitoring program--

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       (1) to monitor movement of the fuel plume in the aquifer 
     surrounding the Facility;
       (2) to monitor long-term impacts to such aquifer and local 
     water bodies resulting from water contamination from the 
     Facility; and
       (3) to coordinate with the Agency for Toxic Substances and 
     Disease Registry of the Department of Health and Human 
     Services as the Agency conducts a follow up to the previously 
     conducted voluntary survey of individuals and entities 
     impacted by water contamination from the Facility.

     SEC. 317. REVISION OF UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS 
                   AND UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA TO INCLUDE 
                   SPECIFICATIONS ON USE OF GAS INSULATED 
                   SWITCHGEAR AND CRITERIA AND SPECIFICATIONS ON 
                   MICROGRIDS AND MICROGRID CONVERTERS.

        (a) Gas Insulated Switchgear.--Not later than one year 
     after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under 
     Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall 
     modify the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications to include 
     a distinct specification for medium voltage gas insulated 
     switchgear.
       (b) Microgrids.--Not later than one year after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for 
     Acquisition and Sustainment shall--
       (1) modify the Unified Facilities Criteria to include 
     criteria for microgrids; and
       (2) modify the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications to 
     include specifications for microgrids and microgrid 
     controllers.

     SEC. 318. TRANSFER OF CUSTOMERS FROM ELECTRICAL UTILITY 
                   SYSTEM OF THE NAVY AT FORMER NAVAL AIR STATION 
                   BARBER`S POINT, HAWAII, TO NEW ELECTRICAL 
                   SYSTEM IN KALAELOA, HAWAII.

       (a) In General.--Subject to the availability of 
     appropriations for such purpose, the Secretary of the Navy 
     shall pay the reasonable costs to transfer all customers off 
     of the electrical utility system of the Navy located at 
     former Naval Air Station Barber`s Point, Hawaii, to the new 
     electrical system in Kalaeloa, Hawaii, operated by Hawaii 
     Electric.
       (b) Cooperative Agreement or Other Instruction.--The 
     Secretary of the Navy may enter into a cooperative agreement 
     or other appropriate instrument with a third party--
       (1) to make amounts available to pay the reasonable costs 
     of transfers described in subsection (a); and
       (2) to reimburse the third party for the reasonable costs 
     that it may incur to carry out paragraph (1).
       (c) Facilitation of Transfer.--To facilitate the transfer 
     of customers described in subsection (a), the Secretary of 
     the Navy shall provide the following to the State of Hawaii:
       (1) A load analysis and design necessary to complete such 
     transfer.
       (2) Such rights of way and easements as may be necessary to 
     support the construction of replacement electrical 
     infrastructure.
       (d) Disposal of Navy Electrical System.--Subject to the 
     availability of appropriations for such purpose, after all 
     customers have been transferred as required under subsection 
     (a), the Secretary of the Navy may dispose of the electrical 
     system of the Navy located at former Naval Air Station 
     Barber`s Point, Hawaii.

     SEC. 319. PILOT PROGRAM ON USE OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL.

       (a) Pilot Program Required.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a 
     pilot program on the use of sustainable aviation fuel by the 
     Department of Defense.
       (2) Design of program.--The pilot program shall be designed 
     to--
       (A) identify any logistical challenges with respect to the 
     use of sustainable aviation fuel by the Department;
       (B) promote understanding of the technical and performance 
     characteristics of sustainable aviation fuel when used in a 
     military setting; and
       (C) engage nearby commercial airports to explore 
     opportunities and challenges to partner on increased use of 
     sustainable aviation fuel.
       (b) Selection of Facilities.--
       (1) Selection.--
       (A) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall 
     select not fewer than two geographically diverse facilities 
     of the Department at which to carry out the pilot program.
       (B) Onsite refinery.--Not fewer than one facility selected 
     under subparagraph (A) shall be a facility with an onsite 
     refinery that is located in proximity to not fewer than one 
     major commercial airport that is also actively seeking to 
     increase the use of sustainable aviation fuel.
       (2) Notice to congress.--Upon the selection of each 
     facility under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to 
     the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House 
     of Representatives notice of the selection, including an 
     identification of the facility selected.
       (c) Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.--
       (1) Plans.--For each facility selected under subsection 
     (b), not later than one year after the selection of the 
     facility, the Secretary shall--
       (A) develop a plan on how to implement, by September 30, 
     2028, a target of exclusively using at the facility aviation 
     fuel that is blended to contain not less than 10 percent 
     sustainable aviation fuel;
       (B) submit the plan developed under subparagraph (A) to the 
     Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
     Representatives; and
       (C) provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
     Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on such 
     plan that includes, at a minimum--
       (i) a description of any operational, infrastructure, or 
     logistical requirements and recommendations for the blending 
     and use of sustainable aviation fuel; and
       (ii) a description of any stakeholder engagement in the 
     development of the plan, including any consultations with 
     nearby commercial airport owners or operators.
       (2) Implementation of plans.--For each facility selected 
     under subsection (b), during the period beginning on a date 
     that is not later than September 30, 2028, and for five years 
     thereafter, the Secretary shall require, in accordance with 
     the respective plan developed under paragraph (1), the 
     exclusive use at the facility of aviation fuel that is 
     blended to contain not less than 10 percent sustainable 
     aviation fuel.
       (d) Criteria for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.--Sustainable 
     aviation fuel used under the pilot program shall meet the 
     following criteria:
       (1) Such fuel shall be produced in the United States from 
     domestic feedstock sources.
       (2) Such fuel shall constitute drop-in fuel that meets all 
     specifications and performance requirements of the Department 
     of Defense and the Armed Forces.
       (e) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the use of sustainable 
     aviation fuel at a facility under the pilot program if the 
     Secretary--
       (1) determines such use is not feasible due to a lack of 
     domestic availability of sustainable aviation fuel or a 
     national security contingency; and
       (2) submits to the congressional defense committees notice 
     of such waiver and the reasons for such waiver.
       (f) Final Report.--
       (1) In general.--At the conclusion of the pilot program, 
     the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, 
     and Environment shall submit to the Committees on Armed 
     Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a 
     final report on the pilot program.
       (2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall 
     include each of the following:
       (A) An assessment of the effect of using sustainable 
     aviation fuel on the overall fuel costs of blended fuel.
       (B) A description of any operational, infrastructure, or 
     logistical requirements and recommendations for the blending 
     and use of sustainable aviation fuel, with a focus on scaling 
     up adoption of such fuel throughout the Armed Forces.
       (C) Recommendations with respect to how military 
     installations can leverage proximity to commercial airports 
     and other jet fuel consumers to increase the rate of use of 
     sustainable aviation fuel, for both military and non-military 
     use, including potential collaboration on innovative 
     financing or purchasing and shared supply chain 
     infrastructure.
       (D) A description of the effects on performance and 
     operation of aircraft using sustainable aviation fuel, 
     including--
       (i) if used, considerations of various blending ratios and 
     their associated benefits;
       (ii) efficiency and distance improvements of flights using 
     sustainable aviation fuel;
       (iii) weight savings on large transportation aircraft and 
     other types of aircraft with using blended fuel with higher 
     concentrations of sustainable aviation fuel;
       (iv) maintenance benefits of using sustainable aviation 
     fuel, including engine longevity;
       (v) the effect of the use of sustainable aviation fuel on 
     emissions and air quality;
       (vi) the effect of the use of sustainable aviation fuel on 
     the environment and on surrounding communities, including 
     environmental justice factors that are created by the demand 
     for and use of sustainable aviation fuel by the Department of 
     Defense; and
       (vii) benefits with respect to job creation in the 
     sustainable aviation fuel production and supply chain.
       (g) Sustainable Aviation Fuel Defined.--In this section, 
     the term ``sustainable aviation fuel`` means liquid fuel 
     that--
       (1) consists of synthesized hydrocarbon;
       (2) meets the requirements of ASTM International Standard 
     D7566 (or successor standard);
       (3) is derived from biomass (as such term is defined in 
     section 45K(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986), 
     waste streams, renewable energy sources, or gaseous carbon 
     oxides; and
       (4) is not derived from palm fatty acid distillates.

     SEC. 320. RENEWAL OF ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY REPORTS 
                   OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

       (a) Environmental Report.--Section 2711 of title 10, United 
     States Code, is amended by striking subsections (a) and (b) 
     and inserting the following new subsections:
       ``(a) Report Required.--Not later than March 31 of each 
     year, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a 
     report on progress made by environmental programs of the 
     Department of Defense during the preceding fiscal year.
       ``(b) Elements.--Each report under subsection (a) shall 
     include, for the year covered by the report, the following:

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       ``(1) With respect to environmental restoration activities 
     of the Department of Defense, and for each of the military 
     departments, information on the Defense Environmental 
     Restoration Program under section 2701 of this title, 
     including--
       ``(A) the total number of sites at which such program was 
     carried out;
       ``(B) the progress of remediation for sites that have not 
     yet completed cleanup;
       ``(C) the remaining cost to complete cleanup of known 
     sites; and
       ``(D) an assessment by the Secretary of Defense of the 
     overall progress of such program.
       ``(2) An assessment by the Secretary of achievements for 
     environmental conservation and planning by the Department.
       ``(3) An assessment by the Secretary of achievements for 
     environmental compliance by the Department.
       ``(4) An assessment by the Secretary of achievements for 
     climate resiliency by the Department.
       ``(5) An assessment by the Secretary of the progress made 
     by the Department in achieving the objectives and goals of 
     the Environmental Technology Program of the Department.
       ``(c) Consolidation.--The Secretary of Defense may 
     consolidate or attach with or otherwise include in any report 
     required under subsection (a) any annual report or other 
     requirement that is aligned or associated with, or would be 
     better understood if presented as part of a consolidated 
     report addressing, environmental restoration, compliance, and 
     resilience.``.
       (b) Energy Report.--
       (1) In general.--Section 2925 of such title is amended--
       (A) by amending the section heading to read as follows: 
     ``Annual report on energy performance, resilience, and 
     readiness of Department of Defense``; and
       (B) by striking subsections (a) and (b) and inserting the 
     following new subsections:
       ``(a) Report Required.--Not later than 240 days after the 
     end of each fiscal year, the Secretary of Defense shall 
     submit to the congressional defense committees a report 
     detailing the fulfillment during that fiscal year of the 
     authorities and requirements under sections 2688, 2911, 2912, 
     2920, and 2926 of this title, including progress on energy 
     resilience at military installations and the use of 
     operational energy in combat platforms and at contingency 
     locations.
       ``(b) Elements.--Each report under subsection (a) shall 
     include the following:
       ``(1) For the year covered by the report, the following:
       ``(A) A description of the progress made to achieve the 
     goals of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-58), 
     section 2911(g) of this title, and the Energy Independence 
     and Security Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-140).
       ``(B) A description of the energy savings, return on 
     investment, and enhancements to installation mission 
     assurance realized by the fulfillment of the goals described 
     in paragraph (1).
       ``(C) A description of and progress towards the energy 
     security, resilience, and performance goals and master 
     planning for the Department of Defense, including associated 
     metrics pursuant to subsections (c) and (d) of section 2911 
     of this title and requirements under section 2688(g) of this 
     title.
       ``(D) An evaluation of progress made by the Department in 
     implementing the operational energy strategy of the 
     Department, including the progress of key initiatives and 
     technology investments related to operational energy demand 
     and management.
       ``(E) Details of the amounts of any funds transferred by 
     the Secretary of Defense pursuant to section 2912 of this 
     title, including a detailed description of the purpose for 
     which such amounts have been used.
       ``(2) Statistical information on operational energy demands 
     of the Department, in terms of expenditures and consumption, 
     for the preceding five fiscal years, including information on 
     funding made available in regular defense appropriations Acts 
     and any supplemental appropriation Acts.
       ``(3) A description of each initiative related to the 
     operational energy strategy of the Department and a summary 
     of funds appropriated for each initiative in the previous 
     fiscal year and current fiscal year and requested for each 
     initiative for the next five fiscal years.
       ``(4) Such recommendations as the Secretary considers 
     appropriate for additional changes in organization or 
     authority within the Department to enable further 
     implementation of the energy strategy and such other comments 
     and recommendations as the Secretary considers appropriate.
       ``(c) Classified Form.--If a report under subsection (a) is 
     submitted in classified form, the Secretary of Defense shall, 
     concurrently with such report, submit to the congressional 
     defense committees an unclassified version of the report.
       ``(d) Consolidation.--The Secretary of Defense may 
     consolidate or attach with or otherwise include in any report 
     required under subsection (a) any annual report or other 
     requirement that is aligned or associated with, or would be 
     better understood if presented as part of a consolidated 
     report addressing energy performance, resilience, and 
     readiness.``.
       (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the 
     beginning of subchapter III of chapter 173 of such title is 
     amended by striking the item relating to section 2925 and 
     inserting the following new item:

``2925. Annual report on energy performance, resilience, and readiness 
              of Department of Defense.
       (c) Treatment of Termination of Reporting Requirements.--
       (1) In general.--Section 1061(c) of National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 
     10 U.S.C. 111 note) is amended by striking paragraphs (51) 
     and (54).
       (2) Rule of construction.--The reports required by sections 
     2711 and 2925 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by 
     this section, shall not be considered to be covered reports 
     for purposes of section 1080 of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10 
     U.S.C. 111 note).

     SEC. 321. REPORT ON FEASIBILITY OF TERMINATING ENERGY 
                   PROCUREMENT FROM FOREIGN ENTITIES OF CONCERN.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of Defense 
     for Energy, Installations, and Environment shall submit to 
     the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House 
     of Representatives a report on the feasibility and 
     advisability of terminating energy procurement by the 
     Department of Defense from foreign entities of concern.
       (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) 
     shall include the following:
       (1) An assessment of the reliance by the Department of 
     Defense on foreign entities of concern for the procurement of 
     energy.
       (2) An identification of the number of energy contracts in 
     force between the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency 
     and a foreign entity of concern or an entity headquartered in 
     a country that is a foreign entity of concern.
       (3) Such proposals as the Assistant Secretary of Defense 
     for Energy, Installations, and Environment may have for 
     divestment of resourcing of energy for the Department of 
     Defense from entities described in subparagraph (B) and 
     reconfiguring such resourcing instead from allies of the 
     United States in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and 
     other major allies of the United States.
       (c) Foreign Entity of Concern Defined.--In this section, 
     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).

Subtitle C--Treatment of Perfluoroalkyl Substances and Polyfluoroalkyl 
                               Substances

     SEC. 331. INCREASE OF TRANSFER AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING OF STUDY 
                   AND ASSESSMENT ON HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF PER- 
                   AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES CONTAMINATION IN 
                   DRINKING WATER BY AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES 
                   AND DISEASE REGISTRY.

       Section 316(a)(2)(B) of the National Defense Authorization 
     Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1350), 
     as amended by section 315(a) of the John S. McCain National 
     Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 
     115-232; 132 Stat. 1713), section 321 of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 
     133 Stat. 1307), section 337 of the William M. (Mac) 
     Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
     2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 3533), and section 342 of 
     the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 
     (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1643), is further amended--
       (1) in clause (ii), by striking ``2023`` and inserting 
     ``2022``; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following new clause:
       ``(iii) Without regard to section 2215 of title 10, United 
     States Code, the Secretary of Defense may transfer not more 
     than $20,000,000 in fiscal year 2023 to the Secretary of 
     Health and Human Services to pay for the study and assessment 
     required by this section.``.

     SEC. 332. MODIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON DISCLOSURE OF RESULTS 
                   OF TESTING FOR PERFLUOROALKYL OR 
                   POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.

       Section 345(a)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act 
     for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 2715 note) 
     is amended by inserting ``personally identifiable information 
     in connection with`` after ``publicly disclose``.

     SEC. 333. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE RESEARCH RELATING TO 
                   PERFLUOROALKYL OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.

       (a) Publication of Information.--
       (1) In general.--Beginning not later than 180 days after 
     the date of the enactment of this Act, Secretary of Defense 
     shall publish on the publicly available website established 
     under section 331(b) of the National Defense Authorization 
     Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 2701 
     note) timely and regularly updated information on the 
     research efforts of the Department of Defense relating to 
     perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, which shall 
     include the following:
       (A) A description of any research collaborations and data 
     sharing by the Department with the Department of Veterans 
     Affairs, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease 
     Registry, or any other agency (as defined in section 551 
     title 5, United States Code), States, academic institutions, 
     nongovernmental organizations, or any other entity.
       (B) Regularly updated information on research projects 
     supported or conducted by the Department of Defense 
     pertaining to the development, testing, and evaluation of a 
     fluorine-free firefighting foam or any other

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     alternative to aqueous film forming foam that contains 
     perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, excluding any 
     proprietary information that is business confidential.
       (C) Regularly updated information on research projects 
     supported or conducted by the Department pertaining to the 
     health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl 
     substances, including information relating to the impact of 
     such substances on firefighters, veterans, and military 
     families and excluding any personally identifiable 
     information.
       (D) Regularly updated information on research projects 
     supported or conducted by the Department pertaining to 
     treatment options for drinking water, surface water, ground 
     water, and the safe disposal of perfluoroalkyl or 
     polyfluoroalkyl substances.
       (E) Budget information, including specific spending 
     information for the research projects relating to 
     perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances that are 
     supported or conducted by the Department.
       (F) Such other matters as may be relevant to ongoing 
     research projects supported or conducted by the Department to 
     address the use of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl 
     substances and the health effects of the use of such 
     substances.
       (2) Format.--The information published under paragraph (1) 
     shall be made available in a downloadable, machine-readable, 
     open, and a user-friendly format.
       (3) Definitions.--In this subsection:
       (A) Military installation.--The term ``military 
     installation`` includes active, inactive, and former military 
     installations.
       (B) Perfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``perfluoroalkyl 
     substance`` means a man-made chemical of which all of the 
     carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms.
       (C) Polyfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``polyfluoroalkyl 
     substance`` means a man-made chemical containing a mix of 
     fully fluorinated carbon atoms, partially fluorinated carbon 
     atoms, and nonfluorinated carbon atoms.
       (b) Inclusion of Research Duties in Perfluoroalkyl 
     Substances and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Task Force.--
     Section 2714(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended 
     by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:
       ``(5) Supporting research efforts relating to 
     perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances.
       ``(6) Establishing practices to ensure the timely and 
     complete dissemination of research findings and related data 
     relating to perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl 
     substances to the general public.``.

                 Subtitle D--Logistics and Sustainment

     SEC. 351. IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL 
                   RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING SHIPYARD 
                   INFRASTRUCTURE OPTIMIZATION PLAN OF THE NAVY.

       (a) In General.--Not later than March 1, 2023, the 
     Secretary of the Navy shall--
       (1) develop metrics for assessing progress of the Secretary 
     toward improved shipyard capacity and performance in carrying 
     out the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Plan of the 
     Navy, including by measuring the effectiveness of capital 
     investments;
       (2) ensure that the shipyard optimization program office of 
     the Navy--
       (A) includes all costs, such as inflation, program office 
     activities, utilities, roads, environmental remediation, 
     historic preservation, and alternative workspace when 
     developing a detailed cost estimate; and
       (B) uses cost estimating best practices in developing a 
     detailed cost estimate, including--
       (i) a program baseline;
       (ii) a work breakdown structure;
       (iii) a description of the methodology and key assumptions;
       (iv) a consideration of inflation;
       (v) a full assessment of risk and uncertainty; and
       (vi) a sensitivity analysis; and
       (3) obtain an independent cost estimate for the shipyard 
     optimization program before starting the prioritization of 
     projects under such program.
       (b) Briefing.--If the Secretary of the Navy is unable to 
     implement the requirements under subsection (a) by March 1, 
     2023, the Secretary shall brief the Committees on Armed 
     Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives 
     before such date on--
       (1) the current progress of the Secretary towards 
     implementing those requirements;
       (2) any hindrance to implementing those requirements; and
       (3) any additional resources necessary to implement those 
     requirements.

     SEC. 352. RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS ON THE CAPACITY OF PRIVATE 
                   SHIPYARDS IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE EFFECT 
                   OF THOSE SHIPYARDS ON NAVAL FLEET READINESS.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall 
     enter into an agreement with a nonprofit entity or a 
     federally funded research and development center to conduct 
     research and analysis regarding the capacity and capability 
     of private shipyards in the United States to repair, 
     maintain, and modernize surface combatants and support ships 
     of the Navy to ensure fleet readiness.
       (b) Elements.--The research and analysis conducted under 
     subsection (a) shall include the following:
       (1) An assessment of the maintenance needs of the Navy 
     during the five-year period preceding the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, including frequency of unplanned 
     maintenance and average time it takes to repair ships.
       (2) An assessment of the projected maintenance needs of the 
     Navy during the 10-year period following such date of 
     enactment.
       (3) An assessment of whether current private shipyards in 
     the United States have the capacity to meet current and 
     anticipated needs of the Navy to maintain and repair ships, 
     include whether there are adequate ship repair facilities and 
     a sufficient trained workforce.
       (4) An identification of barriers limiting success of 
     intermediate-level and depot-level maintenance 
     availabilities, including constraints of adding private depot 
     capacity and capability.
       (5) Recommendations based on the findings of paragraphs (1) 
     through (4) regarding actions the Secretary of the Navy can 
     take to ensure there is an industrial base of private ship 
     repair facilities to meet the needs of the Navy and ensure 
     fleet readiness, including whether the Secretary should 
     institute a new force generation model, establish additional 
     homeport facilities, or establish new hub-type maintenance 
     facilities.
       (c) Input From Private Shipyards.--In conducting research 
     and analysis under subsection (a), the nonprofit entity or 
     federally funded research and development center with whom 
     the Secretary of the Navy entered into an agreement under 
     subsection (a) shall consult with private shipyards 
     regarding--
       (1) the fleet maintenance needs of surface combatant and 
     support ships of the Navy;
       (2) private shipyard capacity, including workforce; and
       (3) additional investment in private shipyards necessary to 
     meet the needs of the Navy.
       (d) Report.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the nonprofit entity or federally 
     funded research and development center with whom the 
     Secretary of the Navy entered into an agreement under 
     subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary a report on the 
     results of the research and analysis undertaken under such 
     subsection.
       (2) Transmittal to congress.--Not later than 30 days after 
     the Secretary receives the report under paragraph (1), the 
     Secretary shall transmit to the congressional defense 
     committees a copy of the report.

     SEC. 353. LIMITATION ON FUNDS FOR THE JOINT MILITARY 
                   INFORMATION SUPPORT OPERATIONS WEB OPERATIONS 
                   CENTER.

       Not more than 50 percent of the amount authorized to be 
     appropriated for the Joint Military Information Support 
     Operations Web Operations Center for Operation and 
     Maintenance, Defense-Wide, may be obligated and expended 
     until the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional 
     defense committees a plan for--
       (1) appropriately scoping and tailoring messaging 
     activities to foreign target audiences;
       (2) ensuring messages serve a valid military purpose;
       (3) effectively managing risk associated with web-based 
     military information support operations;
       (4) maintaining alignment with policies and procedures of 
     the Department of Defense;
       (5) adequately overseeing and approving the work of 
     contractors;
       (6) ensuring alignment with policy guidance and procedures 
     of the Department; and
       (7) coordinating activities with the Global Engagement 
     Center of the Department of State and other relevant non-
     Department of Defense entities.

     SEC. 354. NOTIFICATION OF INCREASE IN RETENTION RATES FOR 
                   NAVY SHIP REPAIR CONTRACTS.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 30 days before making a 
     change to increase the level of retention rates for a Navy 
     ship repair contract, the Secretary of the Navy shall notify 
     the congressional defense committees.
       (b) Matters To Be Included.--A notification under 
     subsection (a) with respect to a change to increase the level 
     of retention rates for a Navy ship repair contract shall 
     include the following information:
       (1) An identification of any considerations that informed 
     the decision to increase such rates.
       (2) The desired effect the change will have on the Navy 
     ship repair industrial base.

     SEC. 355. INAPPLICABILITY OF ADVANCE BILLING DOLLAR 
                   LIMITATION FOR RELIEF EFFORTS FOLLOWING MAJOR 
                   DISASTERS OR EMERGENCIES.

       Section 2208(l)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) by striking ``The total`` and inserting ``(A) Except as 
     provided in subparagraph (B), the total``; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
       ``(B) The dollar limitation under subparagraph (A) shall 
     not apply with respect to advance billing for relief efforts 
     following a declaration of a major disaster or emergency 
     under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency 
     Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.).``.

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     SEC. 356. REPEAL OF COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW ON TIME 
                   LIMITATIONS ON DURATION OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE 
                   COMPETITIONS.

       Subsection (c) of section 322 of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111-84; 
     123 Stat. 2252) is repealed.

                          Subtitle E--Reports

     SEC. 371. INCLUSION OF INFORMATION REGARDING JOINT MEDICAL 
                   ESTIMATES IN READINESS REPORTS.

       Section 482(b) of title 10, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) by redesignating paragraph (11) as paragraph (12); and
       (2) by inserting after paragraph (10) the following new 
     paragraph:
       ``(11) A summary of the joint medical estimate under 
     section 732(b)(1) of the John S. McCain National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 
     132 Stat. 1817) prepared by the Joint Staff Surgeon with a 
     mitigation plan to correct any readiness problem or 
     deficiency and the timeline, cost, and any legislative action 
     required to correct any such problem or deficiency.``.

                       Subtitle F--Other Matters

     SEC. 381. IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO 
                   ANIMAL FACILITY SANITATION AND MASTER PLAN FOR 
                   HOUSING AND CARE OF HORSES.

       (a) Implementation by Secretary of the Army of Certain 
     Recommendations Relating to Animal Facility Sanitation.--Not 
     later than March 1, 2023, the Secretary of the Army shall 
     implement the recommendations contained in the memorandum of 
     the Department of the Army dated February 25, 2022, the 
     subject of which is ``Animal Facility Sanitation Inspection 
     Findings for the Fort Myer Caisson Barns/Paddocks and the 
     Fort Belvoir Caisson Pasture Facility`` (MHCB-RN).
       (b) Master Plan for the Housing and Care of All Horses 
     Within the Care of the Old Guard.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than March 1, 2023, the 
     Secretary of the Army shall submit to Congress a master plan 
     for the housing and care of all horses within the care of the 
     3rd United States Infantry (commonly known as the ``Old 
     Guard``).
       (2) Elements.--The plan required by paragraph (1) shall--
       (A) describe all modifications planned or underway at the 
     Fort Myer Caisson Barns/Paddocks, the Fort Belvoir Caisson 
     Pasture Facility, and any other facility or location under 
     consideration for stabling of the horses described in 
     paragraph (1);
       (B) identify adequate space at Fort Myer, Virginia, to 
     properly care for the horses described in paragraph (1);
       (C) prioritize the allotment of the space identified under 
     subparagraph (B) over other functions of Fort Myer that could 
     be placed elsewhere;
       (D) include projected timelines and resource requirements 
     to execute the plan; and
       (E) describe--
       (i) immediate remedies for the unsanitary and unsafe 
     conditions present at the locations described in subparagraph 
     (A); and
       (ii) how long-term quality of life improvements will be 
     provided for the horses described in paragraph (1).

     SEC. 382. INCLUSION OF LAND UNDER JURISDICTION OF DEPARTMENT 
                   OF DEFENSE SUBJECT TO LONG-TERM REAL ESTATE 
                   AGREEMENT AS COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR 
                   PURPOSES OF DEFENSE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE 
                   PILOT PROGRAM.

       Section 2391(e)(4)(A)(i) of title 10, United States Code, 
     is amended by inserting before the semicolon the following: 
     ``or on land under the jurisdiction of a Secretary of a 
     military department subject to a long-term real estate 
     agreement, such as a lease or an easement``.

     SEC. 383. RESTRICTION ON PROCUREMENT OR PURCHASING BY 
                   DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OF TURNOUT GEAR FOR 
                   FIREFIGHTERS CONTAINING PERFLUOROALKYL 
                   SUBSTANCES OR POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES.

       (a) Prohibition on Procurement and Purchasing.--Beginning 
     on October 1, 2026, the Secretary of Defense may not enter 
     into a contract to procure or purchase covered personal 
     protective firefighting equipment for use by Federal or 
     civilian firefighters if such equipment contains an 
     intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substance or 
     polyfluoroalkyl substance.
       (b) Implementation.--
       (1) Inclusion in contracts.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
     include the prohibition under subsection (a) in any contract 
     entered into by the Department of Defense to procure covered 
     personal protective firefighting equipment for use by Federal 
     or civilian firefighters.
       (2) No obligation to test.--In carrying out the prohibition 
     under subsection (a), the Secretary shall not have an 
     obligation to test covered personal protective firefighting 
     equipment to confirm the absence of perfluoroalkyl substances 
     or polyfluoroalkyl substances.
       (c) Existing Inventory.--Nothing in this section shall 
     impact existing inventories of covered personal protective 
     firefighting equipment.
       (d) Availability of Alternatives.--
       (1) In general.--The requirement under subsection (a) shall 
     be subject to the availability of sufficiently protective 
     covered personal protective firefighting equipment that does 
     not contain intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substances or 
     polyfluoroalkyl substances.
       (2) Extension of effective date.--If the Secretary of 
     Defense determines that no sufficiently protective covered 
     personal protective firefighting equipment that does not 
     contain intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substances or 
     polyfluoroalkyl substances is available, the deadline under 
     subsection (a) shall be extended until the Secretary 
     determines that such covered personal protective firefighting 
     equipment is available.
       (e) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Covered personal protective firefighting equipment.--
     The term ``covered personal protective firefighting 
     equipment`` means--
       (A) any product that provides protection to the upper and 
     lower torso, arms, legs, head, hands, and feet; or
       (B) any other personal protective firefighting equipment, 
     as determined by the Secretary of Defense.
       (2) Perfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``perfluoroalkyl 
     substance`` means a man-made chemical of which all of the 
     carbon atoms are fully fluorinated carbon atoms.
       (3) Polyfluoroalkyl substance.--The term ``polyfluoroalkyl 
     substance`` means a man-made chemical containing at least one 
     fully fluorinated carbon atom and at least one non-fully 
     fluorinated carbon atom.

     SEC. 384. CONTINUED DESIGNATION OF SECRETARY OF THE NAVY AS 
                   EXECUTIVE AGENT FOR NAVAL SMALL CRAFT 
                   INSTRUCTION AND TECHNICAL TRAINING SCHOOL.

       The Secretary of the Navy shall continue, through fiscal 
     year 2023--
       (1) to perform the responsibilities of the Department of 
     Defense executive agent for the Naval Small Craft Instruction 
     and Technical Training School pursuant to section 352(b) of 
     title 10, United States Code; and
       (2) to provide such support, as necessary, for the 
     continued operation of such school.

     SEC. 385. PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO DISCONTINUE THE 
                   MARINE MAMMAL SYSTEM PROGRAM.

       (a) Prohibition.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the 
     Secretary of the Navy may not obligate or expend funds to 
     discontinue or prepare to discontinue, including through 
     substantive reduction in training and operational employment, 
     the Marine Mammal System program that has been or is 
     currently being used for--
       (1) port security at installations of the Navy, commonly 
     known as Mark-6 systems; or
       (2) mine search capabilities, commonly known as Mark-7 
     systems.
       (b) Waiver.--The Secretary of the Navy may waive the 
     prohibition under subsection (a) if the Secretary, with the 
     concurrence of the Director of Operational Test and 
     Evaluation of the Department of Defense, certifies to the 
     congressional defense committees in writing that the 
     Secretary has--
       (1) identified a replacement capability and the necessary 
     quantity of systems to carry out such capability to meet all 
     operational requirements currently being met by the Marine 
     Mammal System program with a detailed explanation of such 
     capability and quantity;
       (2) achieved initial operational capability of all systems 
     described in paragraph (1) with a detailed explanation of 
     such achievement; and
       (3) deployed a sufficient quantity of systems described in 
     paragraph (1) that have achieved initial operational 
     capability to continue to meet or exceed all operational 
     requirements currently being met by the Marine Mammal System 
     program with a detailed explanation of such deployment.

     SEC. 386. LIMITATION ON REPLACEMENT OF NON-TACTICAL VEHICLE 
                   FLEET OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WITH 
                   ELECTRIC VEHICLES, ADVANCED-BIOFUEL-POWERED 
                   VEHICLES, OR HYDROGEN-POWERED VEHICLES.

       (a) In General.--Until the date on which the Secretary of 
     Defense submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
     Senate and House of Representatives the report described in 
     subsection (b), the Secretary may not enter into an 
     indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract to procure 
     and replace the existing non-tactical vehicle fleet of the 
     Department of Defense with electric vehicles, advanced-
     biofuel-powered vehicles, or hydrogen-powered vehicles.
       (b) Elements.--The report described in this subsection 
     shall include the following:
       (1) A complete cost estimate for the acquisition by the 
     Department of Defense, or through contract mechanisms used by 
     the Department, such as energy savings performance contracts, 
     of electric non-tactical vehicles to replace the existing 
     non-tactical vehicle fleet of the Department, which shall 
     include--
       (A) the cost per unit and number of units to be procured of 
     each type of electric non-tactical vehicle (trucks, buses, 
     vans, etc.);
       (B) the cost associated with building the required 
     infrastructure to support electric non-tactical vehicles, 
     including charging stations and electric grid requirements;
       (C) a per-unit lifecycle cost comparison between electric 
     vehicles and combustion engine vehicles of each type 
     (electric truck versus conventional truck, etc.);
       (D) maintenance requirements of electric vehicles compared 
     to combustion engine vehicles; and
       (E) for each military department, a cost comparison over 
     periods of three, five, 10,

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     and 15 years of pursuing an electric non-tactical vehicle 
     fleet versus continuing with combustion engine non-tactical 
     vehicles.
       (2) An assessment of the current and projected sourcing 
     shortfalls for lithium, cobalt, and nickel from Taiwan, 
     India, member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty 
     Organization, and major allies of the North Atlantic Treaty 
     Organization.
       (3) An assessment of the current and projected supply chain 
     shortfalls for electric vehicles, set forth by industry.
       (4) An assessment of the cost associated with building the 
     required infrastructure to support electric non-tactical 
     vehicles, including charging stations and electric grid 
     requirements.
       (5) An assessment of the security risks associated with 
     data collection conducted with respect to electric vehicles 
     and related computer systems.
       (6) An assessment of the current range requirements for 
     electric vehicle compared to combustion engine vehicles and 
     the average life of vehicles of the Department necessary to 
     maintain current readiness requirements of the Department.
       (7) An assessment of maintenance requirements of electric 
     vehicles compared to combustion engine vehicles.
       (8) A cost-benefit analysis of the cost, time, and manpower 
     associated with maintenance of electric non-tactical vehicles 
     compared to combustion engine non-tactical vehicles.
       (9) An assessment of the effect transitioning to electric 
     non-tactical vehicles would have on the National Defense 
     Stockpile administered by the Defense Logistics Agency and 
     current and future requirements relating to such stockpile.
       (10) An identification of components for electric non-
     tactical vehicles that are currently being sourced from the 
     People`s Republic of China.
       (11) An assessment of the long-term cost and benefit to the 
     Department of being an early adopter of hydrogen-powered 
     vehicles and advanced-biofuel-powered vehicles.
       (12) An assessment of the long-term availability to the 
     Department of internal combustion engines and spare parts for 
     such engines, including whether or not they will be 
     manufactured in the United States or repairable with parts 
     made in the United States and labor in the United States.
       (13) A comparison of the relative risk to personnel of the 
     Department, budgetary impacts, and impacts on the supply 
     chain between different fuel types to determine the tradeoffs 
     associated with the adoption and use of any particular fuel 
     type.
       (c) Additional Prohibition.--No funds may be obligated or 
     expended for the Department of Defense for the procurement of 
     non-tactical electric vehicles, advanced-biofuel-powered 
     vehicles, hydrogen-powered vehicles, or any components or 
     spare parts associated with such vehicles that are not in 
     compliance with subpart 22.15 of the Federal Acquisition 
     Regulation maintained under section 1303(a)(1) of title 41, 
     United States Code (or any successor regulations), on the 
     Prohibition of Acquisition of Products Produced by Forced or 
     Indentured Child Labor.
       (d) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Advanced-biofuel-powered vehicle.--The term ``advanced-
     biofuel-powered vehicle`` includes a vehicle that uses a fuel 
     described in section 9001(3)(A) of the Farm Security and 
     Rural Investment Act of 2202 (7 U.S.C. 8101(3)(A)).
       (2) Charging station.--The term ``charging station`` means 
     a parking space with electric vehicle supply equipment that 
     supplies electric energy for the recharging of electric 
     vehicles with at least a level 2 charger.
       (3) Electric grid requirements.--The term ``electric grid 
     requirements`` means the power grid and infrastructure 
     requirements needed to support plug-in electric vehicles and 
     vehicle-to-grid requirements.
       (4) Hydrogen-powered vehicle.--The term ``hydrogen-powered 
     vehicle`` means a vehicle that uses hydrogen as the main 
     source of motive power, either through a fuel cell or 
     internal combustion.
       (5) Non-tactical vehicle.--The term ``non-tactical 
     vehicle`` means any commercial motor vehicle, trailer, 
     material handling equipment, or engineering equipment that 
     carries passengers or cargo acquired for the administrative, 
     direct mission, or operational support of military functions.

     SEC. 387. LIMITATION ON USE OF CHARGING STATIONS FOR PERSONAL 
                   ELECTRIC VEHICLES.

       The Secretary of Defense may not permit the charging of 
     personal electric vehicles through the use of charging 
     stations provided by the Department of Defense unless the 
     charging infrastructure for such stations allows for the 
     receipt of payment for such charging.

     SEC. 388. PILOT PROGRAMS FOR TACTICAL VEHICLE SAFETY DATA 
                   COLLECTION.

       (a) In General.--Not later than October 1, 2023, the 
     Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Navy shall 
     each initiate a pilot program to evaluate the utility of 
     using data recorders to monitor, assess, and improve 
     readiness and the safe operation of military tactical 
     vehicles in the Army and the Marine Corps, respectively.
       (b) Duration.--Each pilot program initiated under 
     subsection (a) shall be carried out for a period of not less 
     than two years.
       (c) Requirements.--In carrying out a pilot program under 
     this section, the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of 
     the Navy shall--
       (1) carry out the pilot program at not fewer than one 
     military installation in the United States selected by the 
     Secretary concerned that contains the necessary forces, 
     equipment, and maneuver training ranges to collect data on 
     drivers and military tactical vehicles during training and 
     routine operation;
       (2) install data recorders on a sufficient number of each 
     type of military tactical vehicle specified in subsection (d) 
     to gain statistically significant results;
       (3) select a data recorder capable of collecting and 
     exporting telemetry data, event data, and driver 
     identification data during operation and accidents;
       (4) establish and maintain a data repository for operation 
     and event data captured by the data recorder; and
       (5) establish processes to leverage operation and event 
     data to improve individual vehicle operator performance, 
     identify installation hazards that threaten safe vehicle 
     operation, and identify vehicle-type specific operating 
     conditions that increase the risk of accidents or mishaps.
       (d) Military Tactical Vehicles Specified.--Military 
     tactical vehicles specified in this subsection are the 
     following:
       (1) High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles.
       (2) Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles.
       (3) Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacements.
       (4) Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks.
       (5) Light Armored Vehicles.
       (6) Stryker armored combat vehicles.
       (7) Such other military tactical vehicles as the Secretary 
     of the Army or the Secretary of the Navy considers 
     appropriate.
       (e) Implementation Plan.--Not later than 180 days after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army 
     and the Secretary of the Navy shall each--
       (1) develop plans for implementing the pilot programs under 
     this section; and
       (2) provide to the congressional defense committees a 
     briefing on those plans and the estimated cost of 
     implementing those plans.
       (f) Report Required.--Not later than December 15, 2024, the 
     Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Navy shall 
     each submit to the congressional defense committees a report 
     on the pilot program carried out under this section by the 
     Secretary concerned, including--
       (1) insights and findings regarding the utility of using 
     data recorders to monitor, assess, and improve readiness and 
     the safe operation of military tactical vehicles;
       (2) adjustments made, or to be made, to the implementation 
     plans developed under subsection (e); and
       (3) any other matters as determined appropriate by the 
     Secretary concerned.
       (g) Assessment Required.--Not later than December 15, 2025, 
     the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Navy shall 
     jointly submit to the congressional defense committees an 
     assessment of the pilot programs carried out under this 
     section, including--
       (1) insights and findings regarding the utility of using 
     data recorders to monitor, assess, and improve readiness and 
     the safe operation of military tactical vehicles;
       (2) an assessment of the utility of establishing an 
     enduring program to use data recorders to monitor, assess, 
     and improve readiness and the safe operation of military 
     tactical vehicles;
       (3) an assessment of the scope, size, and estimated cost of 
     such an enduring program; and
       (4) such other matters as the Secretary of the Army and the 
     Secretary of the Navy determine appropriate.

              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, 2023, as follows:
       (1) The Army, 473,000.
       (2) The Navy, 354,000.
       (3) The Marine Corps, 177,000.
       (4) The Air Force, 325,344.
       (5) The Space Force, 8,600.

     SEC. 402. END STRENGTH LEVEL MATTERS.

       (a) Strength Levels to Support National Defense Strategy.--
       (1) In general.--Section 691 of title 10, United States 
     Code, is repealed.
       (2) Table of sections.--The table of sections at the 
     beginning of chapter 39 of such title is amended by striking 
     the item relating to section 691.
       (b) Certain Active-duty and Selected Reserve Strengths.--
     Section 115 of such title is amended--
       (1) in subsection (f), by striking ``increase`` each place 
     it appears and inserting ``vary``; and
       (2) in subsection (g)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) 
     and inserting the following new subparagraphs:
       ``(A) vary the end strength pursuant to subsection 
     (a)(1)(A) for a fiscal year for the armed force or forces 
     under the jurisdiction of that Secretary by a number not 
     equal to more than 2 percent of such authorized end strength; 
     and
       ``(B) vary the end strength pursuant to subsection (a)(2) 
     for a fiscal year for the Selected Reserve of the reserve 
     component of the armed force or forces under the jurisdiction 
     of that Secretary by a number equal to nor more than 2 
     percent of such authorized end strength.``; and

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       (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``increase`` each place 
     it appears and inserting ``variance``.

     SEC. 403. ADDITIONAL AUTHORITY TO VARY SPACE FORCE END 
                   STRENGTH.

       (a) In General.--Notwithstanding section 115(g) of title 
     10, United States Code, upon determination by the Secretary 
     of the Air Force that such action would enhance manning and 
     readiness in essential units or in critical specialties, the 
     Secretary may vary the end strength authorized by Congress 
     for each fiscal year as follows:
       (1) Increase the end strength authorized pursuant to 
     section 115(a)(1)(A) for a fiscal year for the Space Force by 
     a number equal to not more than 5 percent of such authorized 
     end strength.
       (2) Decrease the end strength authorized pursuant to 
     section 115(a)(1)(A) for a fiscal year for the Space Force by 
     a number equal to not more than 10 percent of such authorized 
     end strength.
       (b) Termination.--The authority provided under subsection 
     (a) shall terminate on December 31, 2023.

                       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, 2023, as follows:
       (1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 336,000.
       (2) The Army Reserve, 189,500.
       (3) The Navy Reserve, 57,700.
       (4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 33,000.
       (5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 108,400.
       (6) The Air Force Reserve, 70,000.
       (7) The Coast Guard Reserve, 7,000.
       (b) End Strength Reductions.--The end strengths prescribed 
     by subsection (a) for the Selected Reserve of any reserve 
     component shall be proportionately reduced by--
       (1) the total authorized strength of units organized to 
     serve as units of the Selected Reserve of such component 
     which are on active duty (other than for training) at the end 
     of the fiscal year; and
       (2) the total number of individual members not in units 
     organized to serve as units of the Selected Reserve of such 
     component who are on active duty (other than for training or 
     for unsatisfactory participation in training) without their 
     consent at the end of the fiscal year.
       (c) End Strength Increases.--Whenever units or individual 
     members of the Selected Reserve for any reserve component are 
     released from active duty during any fiscal year, the end 
     strength prescribed for such fiscal year for the Selected 
     Reserve of such reserve component shall be increased 
     proportionately by the total authorized strengths of such 
     units and by the total number of such individual members.

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

       Within the end strengths prescribed in section 411(a), the 
     reserve components of the Armed Forces are authorized, as of 
     September 30, 2023, the following number of Reserves to be 
     serving on full-time active duty or full-time duty, in the 
     case of members of the National Guard, for the purpose of 
     organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or 
     training the reserve components:
       (1) The Army National Guard of the United States, 30,845.
       (2) The Army Reserve, 16,511.
       (3) The Navy Reserve, 10,077.
       (4) The Marine Corps Reserve, 2,388.
       (5) The Air National Guard of the United States, 25,333.
       (6) The Air Force Reserve, 6,003.

     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 2023 for the 
     reserve components of the Army and the Air Force 
     (notwithstanding section 129 of title 10, United States Code) 
     shall be the following:
       (1) For the Army National Guard of the United States, 
     22,294.
       (2) For the Army Reserve, 6,492.
       (3) For the Air National Guard of the United States, 
     10,994.
       (4) For the Air Force Reserve, 7,111.
       (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 
     program of a 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 2023, 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 2023 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 subsection (a) supersedes any other 
     authorization of appropriations (definite or indefinite) for 
     such purpose for fiscal year 2023.

                   TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY

                  Subtitle A--Officer Personnel Policy

     SEC. 501. CONSIDERATION OF ADVERSE INFORMATION.

       Section 628a(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) by inserting ``(A)`` before ``If the Secretary 
     concerned``; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
       ``(B) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent 
     a Secretary concerned from deferring consideration of adverse 
     information concerning an officer subject to this section 
     until the next regularly scheduled promotion board applicable 
     to such officer, in lieu of furnishing such adverse 
     information to a special selection review board under this 
     section.``.

     SEC. 502. EXTENSION OF TIME LIMITATION FOR GRADE RETENTION 
                   WHILE AWAITING RETIREMENT.

       Section 601(b)(5) of title 10, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking ``retirement, but not for more than 60 
     days.`` and inserting the following: ``retirement, but--
       ``(A) subject to subparagraph (B), not for more than 60 
     days; and
       ``(B) with respect to an officer awaiting retirement 
     following not less than one year of consecutive deployment 
     outside of the United States to a combat zone (as defined in 
     section 112(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) or in 
     support of a contingency operation, not for more than 90 
     days.``.

     SEC. 503. REALIGNMENT IN NAVY DISTRIBUTION OF FLAG OFFICERS 
                   SERVING IN THE GRADES OF O-8 AND O-9.

       Section 525(a)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``33`` and inserting 
     ``34``; and
       (2) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``50`` and inserting 
     ``49``.

     SEC. 504. UPDATING WARRANT OFFICER SELECTION AND PROMOTION 
                   AUTHORITY.

       (a) Convening of Selection Boards.--Section 573 of title 
     10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
     following new subsection:
       ``(g)(1) Upon the request of a warrant officer, the 
     Secretary of the military department with jurisdiction over 
     the officer may exclude the officer from consideration by a 
     selection board convened under this section to consider 
     warrant officers for promotion to the next higher grade.
       ``(2) The Secretary concerned may approve a request of a 
     warrant officer under paragraph (1) only if--
       ``(A) the basis for the request is to allow the officer to 
     complete a deepening assignment in support of career 
     progression, advanced education, another assignment of 
     significant value to the Department of Defense, or a career 
     progression requirement delayed by an assignment or 
     education;
       ``(B) it is determined the exclusion from consideration is 
     in the best interest of the military department concerned; 
     and
       ``(C) the officer has not previously failed of selection 
     for promotion to the grade for which the officer requests the 
     exclusion from consideration.``.
       (b) Promotions: Effect of Failure of Selection for.--
     Section 577 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
     striking the period at the end of the second sentence and 
     inserting ``, or a warrant officer excluded under section 
     573(g) of this title.``.
       (c) Recommendation for Promotion by Selection Boards.--
     Section 575 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
     adding at the end the following new subsection:
       ``(e)(1) In selecting the warrant officers to be 
     recommended for promotion, a selection board may, when 
     authorized by the Secretary concerned, recommend warrant 
     officers of particular merit, from among those warrant 
     officers selected for promotion, to be placed higher on the 
     promotion list contained in the board`s report under section 
     576(c) of this title.
       ``(2) A warrant officer may be recommended to be placed 
     higher on a promotion list under paragraph (1) only if the 
     warrant officer receives the recommendation of at least a 
     majority of the members of the board, unless the Secretary 
     concerned establishes an alternative requirement. Any such 
     alternate requirement shall be furnished to the board as part 
     of the guidelines furnished to the board under section 576 of 
     this title.
       ``(3) For the warrant officers recommended to be placed 
     higher on a promotion list under paragraph (1), the board 
     shall recommend the order in which those warrant officers 
     should be placed on the list.``.

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       (d) Information to Be Furnished to Selection Boards; 
     Selection Procedures.--Section 576(c) of title 10, United 
     States Code, is amended to read as follows:
       ``(c) A selection board convened under section 573(a) of 
     this title shall, when authorized under section 575(e) of 
     this title, include in its report to the Secretary concerned 
     the names of those warrant officers recommended by the board 
     to be placed higher on the promotion list and the order in 
     which those officers should be placed on the list. The names 
     of all other warrant officers recommended for promotion under 
     this section shall be arranged in the board`s report in the 
     order of seniority on the warrant officer active-duty 
     list.``.
       (e) Promotions: How Made; Effective Date.--Section 578(a) 
     of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) by striking ``, in the order of the seniority of such 
     officers on the warrant officer active-duty list``; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following new sentence: 
     ``Warrant officers of particular merit who were recommended 
     by the board to be placed higher on the promotion list under 
     section 576(c) of this title shall be listed first and, 
     amongst themselves, in the order recommended by the board, 
     followed by the other warrant officers approved for promotion 
     in order of the seniority of such officers on the warrant 
     officer active-duty list.``.

     SEC. 505. AUTHORIZED STRENGTHS FOR SPACE FORCE OFFICERS ON 
                   ACTIVE DUTY IN GRADES OF MAJOR, LIEUTENANT 
                   COLONEL, AND COLONEL.

       The table in subsection (a)(1) of section 523 of title 10, 
     United States Code, is amended by inserting after the items 
     relating to the Marine Corps new items relating to the total 
     number of commissioned officers (excluding officers in 
     categories specified in subsection (b) of such section) 
     serving on active duty in the Space Force in the grades of 
     major, lieutenant colonel, and colonel, respectively, as 
     follows:

``3,900                                  1,016          782          234
4,300                                    1,135          873          262
5,000                                    1,259          845          315
7,000                                    1,659        1,045          415
10,000                                   2,259        1,345       565''.
 


     SEC. 506. REPEAL OF REQUIREMENT FOR INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE 
                   DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TO CONDUCT CERTAIN 
                   REVIEWS.

       Section 847(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act 
     for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181; 10 U.S.C. 1701 
     note) is amended--
       (1) by striking ``Requirement.--`` and all that follows 
     through ``Each request`` and inserting ``Requirement.--Each 
     request``; and
       (2) by striking paragraph (2).

     SEC. 507. MODIFICATION OF REPORTS ON AIR FORCE PERSONNEL 
                   PERFORMING DUTIES OF A NUCLEAR AND MISSILE 
                   OPERATIONS OFFICER (13N).

       Section 506(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act 
     for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1682) is 
     amended--
       (1) by redesignating paragraph (8) as paragraph (9); and
       (2) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following new 
     paragraph (8):
       ``(8) A staffing plan for managing personnel within the 13N 
     career field as the Air Force transitions from the Minuteman 
     III weapon system to the Sentinel weapon system.``.

                Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management

     SEC. 511. AUTHORITY TO WAIVE REQUIREMENT THAT PERFORMANCE OF 
                   ACTIVE GUARD AND RESERVE DUTY AT THE REQUEST OF 
                   A GOVERNOR MAY NOT INTERFERE WITH CERTAIN 
                   DUTIES.

       (a) In General.--Section 328(b) of title 32, United States 
     Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(c) Waiver Authority.--(1) Notwithstanding section 
     101(d)(6)(A) of title 10 and subsection (b) of this section, 
     the Governor of a State or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 
     Guam, or the Virgin Islands, or the commanding general of the 
     District of Columbia National Guard, as the case may be, may, 
     at the request of the Secretary concerned, order a member of 
     the National Guard to perform Active Guard and Reserve duty 
     for purposes of performing training of the regular components 
     of the armed forces as the primary duty.
       ``(2) Training performed under paragraph (1) must be in 
     compliance with the requirements of section 502(f)(2)(B)(i) 
     of this title.
       ``(3) No more than 100 personnel may be granted a waiver by 
     a Secretary concerned under paragraph (1) at a time.
       ``(4) The authority under paragraph (1) shall terminate on 
     October 1, 2024.``.
       (b) Briefing on Performance of Training as Primary Duty.--
     Not later than March 1, 2023, the Secretary of the Army and 
     the Secretary of the Air Force shall each submit to the 
     Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee 
     on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a briefing 
     describing how many members of the National Guard are 
     performing Active Guard and Reserve duty for purposes of 
     performing training of the regular components of the Armed 
     Forces as the primary duty.
       (c) Briefing on End Strength Requirements.--Not later than 
     October 1, 2024, the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary 
     of the Air Force shall each submit to the Committee on Armed 
     Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of 
     the House of Representatives a briefing outlining the end 
     strength requirement going forward for Active Guard and 
     Reserve forces of the National Guard impacted by subsection 
     (c) of section 328(b) of title 32, United States Code, as 
     added by subsection (a) of this section.

     SEC. 512. SELECTED RESERVE AND READY RESERVE ORDER TO ACTIVE 
                   DUTY TO RESPOND TO A SIGNIFICANT CYBER 
                   INCIDENT.

       Section 12304 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a) in the heading, by striking 
     ``authority`` and inserting ``operational missions and 
     certain other emergencies``;
       (2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (j) as 
     subsections (d) through (k), respectively;
       (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(c) Significant Cyber Incidents.--The Secretary of 
     Defense may, without the consent of the member affected, 
     order any unit, and any member not assigned to a unit 
     organized to serve as a unit, of the Selected Reserve or 
     Individual Ready Reserve to active duty for a continuous 
     period of not more than 365 days when the Secretary of 
     Defense determines it is necessary to augment the active 
     forces for a Department of Defense response to a covered 
     incident.``;
       (4) in paragraph (1) of subsection (d), as redesignated by 
     paragraph (2) of this section, by inserting ``or subsection 
     (c)`` after ``subsection (b)``;
       (5) in subsection (h) (as so redesignated)--
       (A) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as 
     subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively;
       (B) by striking ``Whenever any`` and inserting ``(1) 
     Whenever any``; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
       ``(2) Whenever any unit of the Selected Reserve or any 
     member of the Selected Reserve not assigned to a unit 
     organized to serve as a unit, or any member of the Individual 
     Ready Reserve, is ordered to active duty under authority of 
     subsection (c), the service of all units or members so 
     ordered to active duty may be terminated by--
       ``(A) order of the Secretary of Defense; or
       ``(B) law.``; and
       (6) in subsection (k) (as so redesignated)--
       (A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and
       (B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new 
     paragraph:
       ``(2) The term `covered incident` means--
       ``(A) a cyber incident involving a Department of Defense 
     information system or a breach of a Department of Defense 
     system that involves personally identifiable information, 
     that the Secretary of Defense determines is likely to result 
     in demonstrable harm to the national security interests, 
     foreign relations, or the economy of the United States, or to 
     the public confidence, civil liberties, or public health and 
     safety of the people of the United States;
       ``(B) a cyber incident or collection of related cyber 
     incidents that are determined by the President to be likely 
     to result in demonstrable harm to the national security 
     interests, foreign relations, or economy of the United States 
     or to the public confidence, civil liberties, or public 
     health and safety of the people of the United States; or
       ``(C) a significant incident declared pursuant to section 
     2233 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 677b).``.

     SEC. 513. BACKDATING OF EFFECTIVE DATE OF RANK FOR RESERVE 
                   OFFICERS IN THE NATIONAL GUARD DUE TO UNDUE 
                   DELAYS IN FEDERAL RECOGNITION.

       Paragraph (2) of section 14308(f) of title 10, United 
     States Code, is amended to read as follows:
       ``(2) If there is a delay in extending Federal recognition 
     in the next higher grade in the Army National Guard or the 
     Air National Guard to a reserve commissioned officer of the 
     Army or the Air Force that exceeds 100 days from the date the 
     National Guard Bureau determines such officer`s application 
     for Federal recognition to be completely submitted by the 
     State and ready for review at the National Guard Bureau, and 
     the delay was not attributable to the action or inaction of 
     such officer--
       ``(A) in the event of State promotion with an effective 
     date before January 1, 2024, the effective date of the 
     promotion concerned under paragraph (1) may be adjusted to a 
     date determined by the Secretary concerned, but not earlier 
     than the effective date of the State promotion; and
       ``(B) in the event of State promotion with an effective 
     date on or after January 1, 2024, the effective date of the 
     promotion concerned under paragraph (1) shall be adjusted by 
     the Secretary concerned to the later of--
       ``(i) the date the National Guard Bureau deems such 
     officer`s application for Federal recognition to be 
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     the State and ready for review at the National Guard Bureau; 
     and
       ``(ii) the date on which the officer occupies a billet in 
     the next higher grade.``.

     SEC. 514. INDEPENDENT STUDY ON FEDERAL RECOGNITION PROCESS.

       (a) Independent Study.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall 
     seek to enter into a contract with a federally funded 
     research and development center to conduct a study on the 
     National Guard commissioned officer and warrant officer 
     promotion system and provide recommendations to the 
     Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, the 
     Department of the Army, the National Guard Bureau, and 
     individual State National Guard commands.
       (2) Elements.--The study referred to in paragraph (1) shall 
     include a comprehensive review and assessment of the 
     following:
       (A) Reasons for delays in processing personnel actions for 
     Federal recognition of State National Guard member 
     promotions.
       (B) The Federal recognition process used to extend Federal 
     recognition to State promotions.
       (C) Best practices among the various State National Guards 
     for managing their requirements under the existing National 
     Guard promotion system.
       (D) Possible improvements to requirements, policies, 
     procedures, workflow, or resources to reduce the processing 
     time for Federal recognition of state promotions.
       (E) An assessment of the feasibility of developing or 
     adopting a commercially available solution for an integrated 
     enterprise information technology system for managing 
     National Guard officer and warrant officer promotions that 
     allows seamless transition for promotions as they move 
     through review at the National Guard Bureau, the Department 
     of the Army, the Department of the Air Force, and the 
     Department of Defense.
       (F) Possible metrics to evaluate effectiveness of any 
     recommendations made.
       (G) Possible remedies for undue delays in Federal 
     recognition, including adjustment to the effective date of 
     promotion beyond current statutory authorities.
       (H) Any other matters the federally funded research and 
     development center determines relevant.
       (3) Report.--
       (A) In general.--The contract under paragraph (1) shall 
     require the federally funded research and development center 
     that conducts the study under the contract to submit to the 
     Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Army, the 
     Secretary of the Air Force, and the Chief of the National 
     Guard Bureau a report on the results of the study.
       (B) Submission to congress.--Upon receiving the report 
     required under subparagraph (A), the Secretary of Defense 
     shall submit an unedited copy of the report results to the 
     congressional defense committees within 30 days of receiving 
     the report from the federally funded research and development 
     corporation.
       (b) Reporting Requirement.--
       (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 paragraph (3), the Secretary of Defense, in 
     consultation with the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary 
     of the Air Force as appropriate, shall submit to the 
     Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee 
     on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report 
     detailing the current status of the Federal recognition 
     process for National Guard promotions.
       (2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) 
     shall include the following elements:
       (A) An update on efforts to transition to fully digital 
     processes in accordance with recommendations made pursuant to 
     subsection (a).
       (B) The average processing time for personnel actions 
     related to Federal recognition of reserve commissioned 
     officer promotions in the Army and Air National Guards, 
     respectively, including the time in days from the date at 
     which the National Guard Bureau received the promotion until 
     the date at which Federal recognition was granted.
       (C) The average time it took during the previous fiscal 
     year to extend Federal recognition.
       (D) The number of Army and Air National Guard officers who 
     experienced Federal recognition delays greater than 90 days 
     in the previous fiscal year.
       (E) A summary of any additional resources or authorities 
     needed to further streamline the Federal recognition 
     processes to reduce average Federal recognition processing 
     time to 90 days or fewer.
       (F) Any other information that the Secretaries concerned 
     deem relevant.
       (3) Expiration of annual reporting requirement.--The date 
     referred to in paragraph (1) is such time as the average 
     processing time for personnel actions described under this 
     subsection is reduced to 90 days or fewer for each of the 
     Army and Air National Guards.

     SEC. 515. CONTINUED NATIONAL GUARD SUPPORT FOR FIREGUARD 
                   PROGRAM.

       (a) Required Support Through Fiscal Year 2028.--Until 
     September 30, 2028, the Secretary of Defense shall continue 
     to support the FireGuard program with National Guard 
     personnel, including personnel from the California National 
     Guard and Colorado National Guard, to aggregate, analyze, and 
     assess multi-source remote sensing information for 
     interagency partnerships in the initial detection and 
     monitoring of wildfires across the United States.
       (b) Notice and Wait Requirement After Fiscal Year 2028.--
     Beginning on October 1, 2028, the Secretary of Defense may 
     not reduce the support described under subsection (a), or 
     transfer responsibility for such support to an interagency 
     partner, until 30 days after the date on which the Secretary 
     submits to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and 
     the Committee on Armed Services of the House of 
     Representatives written notice of the proposed change, and 
     reasons for the change.

     SEC. 516. INCLUSION OF UNITED STATES NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS 
                   AMONG YOUTH AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS 
                   AUTHORIZED TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE FROM THE 
                   NATIONAL GUARD.

       Section 508(d) of title 32, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) by redesignating paragraph (14) as paragraph (15); and
       (2) by inserting after paragraph (13) the following new 
     paragraph:
       ``(14) The United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps.``.

      Subtitle C--General Service Authorities and Military Records

     SEC. 521. MODERNIZATION OF THE SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM.

       (a) Reference.--Except as expressly provided otherwise, any 
     reference in this section to a section or other provision 
     shall be deemed to be a reference to that section or other 
     provision of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 
     3801 et seq.).
       (b) Purpose of Selective Service.--Subsection (b) of 
     section 1 (50 U.S.C. 3801) is amended to read as follows:
       ``(b) The Congress declares that the security of the Nation 
     requires that adequate military strength be achieved and 
     maintained by ensuring a requisite number of personnel with 
     the necessary capabilities to meet the diverse mobilization 
     needs of the Department of Defense during a time of war.``.
       (c) Solemnity of Military Service.--Section 3 (50 U.S.C. 
     3802) is amended by adding at the end the following:
       ``(c) Regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection (a) 
     shall include methods to convey to every person required to 
     register the solemn obligation for military service if called 
     into training or service under this Act.``.
       (d) Expanded Registration to All Americans.--
       (1) Section 3(a) (50 U.S.C. 3802(a)) is amended--
       (A) by striking ``male citizen`` and inserting ``citizen``;
       (B) by striking ``male person`` and inserting ``person``;
       (C) by striking ``present himself`` and inserting 
     ``appear``; and
       (D) by striking ``so long as he`` and inserting ``so long 
     as such alien``.
       (2) Section 4(e) (50 U.S.C. 3803(e)) is amended by striking 
     ``enlisted men`` and inserting ``enlisted persons``.
       (3) Section 5 (50 U.S.C. 3805) is amended--
       (A) in subsection (a)(1)--
       (i) by striking ``on account of race or color`` and 
     inserting ``on any basis set forth in section 703(a) of the 
     Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2002e-2(a))``; and
       (ii) by striking ``call for men`` and inserting ``call for 
     persons``; and
       (B) in subsection (b), by striking ``men`` each place it 
     appears and inserting ``persons``.
       (4) Section 6 (50 U.S.C. 3806) is amended--
       (A) in subsection (a)(1)--
       (i) by striking ``enlisted men`` and inserting ``enlisted 
     persons``; and
       (ii) by striking ``accrue to him`` and inserting ``accrue 
     to such alien``; and
       (B) in subsection (h)--
       (i) by striking ``(other than wives alone, except in cases 
     of extreme hardship)``; and
       (ii) by striking ``wives and children`` and inserting 
     ``spouses and children``.
       (5) Section 10(b)(3) (50 U.S.C. 3809(b)(3)) is amended by 
     striking ``the President is requested`` and all that follows 
     through ``race or national origin`` and inserting ``the 
     President is requested to appoint the membership of each 
     local board so that each board has both male and female 
     members and, to the maximum extent practicable, it is 
     proportionately representative of those registrants within 
     its jurisdiction in each applicable basis set forth in 
     section 703(a) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 
     2002e-2(a)), but no action by any board shall be declared 
     invalid on the ground that such board failed to conform to 
     such representation quota``.
       (6) Section 16(a) (50 U.S.C. 3814(a)) is amended by 
     striking ``men`` and inserting ``persons``.
       (e) Maintaining the Health of the Selective Service 
     System.--Section 10(a) (50 U.S.C. 3809(a)) is amended by 
     adding at the end the following new paragraph:
       ``(5) The Selective Service System shall conduct exercises 
     periodically of all mobilization plans, systems, and 
     processes to evaluate and test the effectiveness of such 
     plans, systems, and processes. Once every 4 years, the 
     exercise shall include the full range of internal and 
     interagency procedures to ensure functionality and 
     interoperability and may take place as part of the Department 
     of Defense mobilization exercise under section 10208 of title 
     10, United States Code. The Selective Service System shall 
     conduct a public awareness campaign in conjunction

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     with each exercise to communicate the purpose of the exercise 
     to the public.``.
       (f) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--The Military 
     Selective Service Act is amended--
       (1) in section 4 (50 U.S.C. 3803)--
       (A) in subsection (a) in the third undesignated paragraph--
       (i) by striking ``his acceptability in all respects, 
     including his`` and inserting ``such person`s acceptability 
     in all respects, including such person`s``; and
       (ii) by striking ``he may prescribe`` and inserting ``the 
     President may prescribe``;
       (B) in subsection (c)--
       (i) in paragraph (2), by striking ``any enlisted member`` 
     and inserting ``any person who is an enlisted member``; and
       (ii) in paragraphs (3), (4), and (5), by striking ``in 
     which he resides`` and inserting ``in which such person 
     resides``;
       (C) in subsection (g), by striking ``coordinate with him`` 
     and inserting ``coordinate with the Director``; and
       (D) in subsection (k)(1), by striking ``finding by him`` 
     and inserting ``finding by the President``;
       (2) in section 5(d) (50 U.S.C. 3805(d)), by striking ``he 
     may prescribe`` and inserting ``the President may 
     prescribe``;
       (3) in section 6 (50 U.S.C. 3806)--
       (A) in subsection (c)(2)(D), by striking ``he may 
     prescribe`` and inserting ``the President may prescribe``;
       (B) in subsection (d)(3), by striking ``he may deem 
     appropriate`` and inserting ``the President considers 
     appropriate``; and
       (C) in subsection (h), by striking ``he may prescribe`` 
     each place it appears and inserting ``the President may 
     prescribe``;
       (4) in section 10 (50 U.S.C. 3809)--
       (A) in subsection (b)--
       (i) in paragraph (3)--

       (I) by striking ``He shall create`` and inserting ``The 
     President shall create``; and
       (II) by striking ``upon his own motion`` and inserting 
     ``upon the President`s own motion``;

       (ii) in paragraph (4), by striking ``his status`` and 
     inserting ``such individual`s status``; and
       (iii) in paragraphs (4), (6), (8), and (9), by striking 
     ``he may deem`` each place it appears and inserting ``the 
     President considers``; and
       (B) in subsection (c), by striking ``vested in him`` and 
     inserting ``vested in the President``;
       (5) in section 13(b) (50 U.S.C. 3812(b)), by striking 
     ``regulation if he`` and inserting ``regulation if the 
     President``;
       (6) in section 15 (50 U.S.C. 3813)--
       (A) in subsection (b), by striking ``his`` each place it 
     appears and inserting ``the registrant`s``; and
       (B) in subsection (d), by striking ``he may deem`` and 
     inserting ``the President considers``;
       (7) in section (16)(g) (50 U.S.C. 3814(g))--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``who as his regular and 
     customary vocation`` and inserting ``who, as such person`s 
     regular and customary vocation,``; and
       (B) in paragraph (2)--
       (i) by striking ``one who as his customary vocation`` and 
     inserting ``a person who, as such person`s customary 
     vocation,``; and
       (ii) by striking ``he is a member`` and inserting ``such 
     person is a member``;
       (8) in section (18)(a) (50 U.S.C. 3816(a)), by striking 
     ``he is authorized`` and inserting ``the President is 
     authorized``;
       (9) in section 21 (50 U.S.C. 3819)--
       (A) by striking ``he is sooner`` and inserting ``sooner``;
       (B) by striking ``he`` each subsequent place it appears and 
     inserting ``such member``; and
       (C) by striking ``his consent`` and inserting ``such 
     member`s consent``;
       (10) in section 22(b) (50 U.S.C. 3820(b)), in paragraphs 
     (1) and (2), by striking ``his`` each place it appears and 
     inserting ``the registrant`s``; and
       (11) except as otherwise provided in this section--
       (A) by striking ``he`` each place it appears and inserting 
     ``such person``;
       (B) by striking ``his`` each place it appears and inserting 
     ``such person`s``;
       (C) by striking ``him`` each place it appears and inserting 
     ``such person``; and
       (D) by striking ``present himself`` each place it appears 
     in section 12 (50 U.S.C. 3811) and inserting ``appear``.
       (g) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, 
     except that the amendments made by subsection (d) shall take 
     effect 1 year after such date of enactment.

     SEC. 522. PROHIBITION ON INDUCTION UNDER THE MILITARY 
                   SELECTIVE SERVICE ACT WITHOUT EXPRESS 
                   AUTHORIZATION.

       Section 9 of the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 
     3809) is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(i) No person shall be inducted for training and service 
     in the Armed Forces under this title unless Congress first 
     passes and there is enacted a law expressly authorizing such 
     induction into service.``.

     SEC. 523. EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY FOR TARGETED 
                   RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES.

       Section 522(h) of the National Defense Authorization Act 
     for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C. 503) is 
     amended--
       (1) by striking the semicolon and inserting a comma; and
       (2) by striking ``2020`` and inserting ``2025``.

     SEC. 524. HOME LEAVE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.

       (a) In General.--During the period specified in subsection 
     (f), the Secretary of a military department may reimburse an 
     eligible member of the armed forces for the cost of airfare 
     for that member to travel to the home of record of the 
     member.
       (b) Eligible Members.--A member of the armed forces is 
     eligible for a reimbursement under subsection (a) with 
     respect to travel described in that subsection if--
       (1) the member--
       (A) is assigned to a duty location in Alaska; and
       (B) as of any date during the period specified in 
     subsection (f), has been assigned to a duty location in 
     Alaska for a period of one year or more;
       (2) after an evaluation of the member by a mental health 
     provider, that provider recommends, in writing, that the 
     member use leave to which the member is entitled under 
     section 704 of title 10, United States Code, to travel away 
     from Alaska for the health and well-being of the member; and
       (3) an officer with the grade of O-6 or higher in the chain 
     of command of the member authorizes the travel of the member.
       (c) Treatment of Time as Leave.--The time during which a 
     member who receives a reimbursement under subsection (a) with 
     respect to travel described in that subsection is absent from 
     duty for such travel shall be treated as leave for purposes 
     of section 704 of title 10, United States Code.
       (d) Authorized Destination.--Reimbursement under subsection 
     (a) is authorized only for the cost of airfare for a member 
     to travel to the home of record of the member. If a member 
     travels to any other location pursuant to an authorization 
     under subsection (b), the amount the member is reimbursed 
     under subsection (a) may not exceed the cost the member would 
     have incurred for airfare if the member had traveled to the 
     home of record of the member.
       (e) Briefing Required.--Not later than February 1, 2024, 
     the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed 
     Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a 
     briefing on the use and effectiveness of reimbursements 
     authorized by subsection (a).
       (f) Period Specified.--The period specified in this 
     subsection is the period--
       (1) beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act; and
       (2) ending on December 31, 2023.
       (g) Mental Health Provider Defined.--In this section, the 
     term ``mental health provider`` means--
       (1) a health care provider of the Department of the Defense 
     at a facility of the Department; or
       (2) a non-Departmental health care provider (as defined in 
     section 717 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
     Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 129 Stat 868; 10 U.S.C. 
     1073 note)).

     SEC. 525. PROHIBITION ON CONSIDERING STATE LAWS AND 
                   REGULATIONS WHEN DETERMINING INDIVIDUAL DUTY 
                   ASSIGNMENTS.

       The Secretary of Defense may not use the agreement or 
     disagreement of a member of the Armed Forces with the State 
     laws and regulations applicable to any duty station when 
     determining the duty assignment of the member.

     SEC. 526. MODIFICATION TO LIMITATIONS ON DISCHARGE OR RELEASE 
                   FROM ACTIVE DUTY.

       Section 1168(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended 
     by striking ``A member of an armed force`` and inserting ``A 
     member of an active or reserve component of an armed force``.

     SEC. 527. SEX-NEUTRAL HIGH FITNESS STANDARDS FOR ARMY COMBAT 
                   MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES.

       Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of 
     this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall--
       (1) establish sex-neutral fitness standards for combat 
     Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs) that are higher than 
     those for non-combat MOSs; and
       (2) provide a briefing to the Committee on Armed Services 
     of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Service of the House 
     of Representatives describing--
       (A) the list of combat MOSs established for purposes of 
     paragraph (1); and
       (B) the methodology used to determine whether to include a 
     MOS on such list.

          Subtitle D--Military Justice and Other Legal Matters

     SEC. 541. BRIEFING AND REPORT ON RESOURCING REQUIRED FOR 
                   IMPLEMENTATION OF MILITARY JUSTICE REFORM.

       (a) Briefing and Report Required.--
       (1) Briefing.--Not later than March 1, 2023, and no less 
     frequently than once every 180 days thereafter through 
     December 31, 2024, each Secretary concerned shall provide to 
     the appropriate congressional committees a briefing that 
     details the resourcing necessary to implement subtitle D of 
     title V of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
     Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) and the amendments made by that 
     subtitle.
       (2) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, each Secretary concerned shall submit 
     to the appropriate congressional committees a report that 
     details the resourcing necessary to implement subtitle D of 
     title V of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
     Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) and the amendments made by that 
     subtitle.

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       (3) Form of briefing and report.--The Secretaries concerned 
     may provide the briefings and report required under 
     paragraphs (1) and (2) jointly, or separately, as determined 
     appropriate by such Secretaries.
       (b) Elements.--The briefing and report required under 
     subsection (a) shall address the following:
       (1) The number of personnel and personnel authorizations 
     (military and civilian) required by the Armed Forces to 
     implement and execute the provisions of subtitle D of title V 
     of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
     2022 (Public Law 117-81) and the amendments made by that 
     subtitle.
       (2) The basis for the numbers provided pursuant to 
     paragraph (1), including the following:
       (A) A description of the organizational structure in which 
     such personnel or groups of personnel are or will be aligned.
       (B) The nature of the duties and functions to be performed 
     by any such personnel or groups of personnel across the 
     domains of policy-making, execution, assessment, and 
     oversight.
       (C) The optimum caseload goal assigned to the following 
     categories of personnel who are or will participate in the 
     military justice process: criminal investigators of different 
     levels and expertise, laboratory personnel, defense counsel, 
     special trial counsel, military defense counsel, military 
     judges, military magistrates, and paralegals.
       (D) Any required increase in the number of personnel 
     currently authorized in law to be assigned to the Armed Force 
     concerned.
       (3) The nature and scope of any contract required by the 
     Armed Force concerned to implement and execute the provisions 
     of subtitle D of title V of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) 
     and the amendments made by that subtitle.
       (4) The amount and types of additional funding required by 
     the Armed Force concerned to implement the provisions of 
     subtitle D of title V of the National Defense Authorization 
     Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) and the 
     amendments made by that subtitle.
       (5) Any additional authorities required to implement the 
     provisions of subtitle D of title V of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) 
     and the amendments made by that subtitle.
       (6) Any additional information the Secretary concerned 
     determines is necessary to ensure the manning, equipping, and 
     resourcing of the Armed Forces to implement and execute the 
     provisions of subtitle D of title V of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) 
     and the amendments made by that subtitle.
       (c) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term 
     ``appropriate congressional committees`` means--
       (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and the Committee on 
     Appropriations of the Senate; and
       (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on 
     Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Committee on 
     Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
       (2) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned`` 
     has the meaning given that term in section 101(a) of title 
     10, United States Code.

     SEC. 542. RANDOMIZATION OF COURT-MARTIAL PANELS.

       (a) In General.--Section 825(e) of title 10, United States 
     Code (article 25(e) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), 
     is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
       ``(4) When convening a court-martial, the convening 
     authority shall detail as members thereof members of the 
     armed forces under such regulations as the President may 
     prescribe for the randomized selection of qualified 
     personnel, to the maximum extent practicable.``.
       (b) Regulations.--Not later than 2 years after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the President shall prescribe 
     regulations implementing the requirement under paragraph (4) 
     of section 825(e) of title 10, United States Code (article 
     25(e) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as added by 
     subsection (a).

     SEC. 543. MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH SPECIAL TRIAL COUNSEL.

       (a) Definition of Covered Offense.--
       (1) In general.--Paragraph (17)(A) of section 801 of title 
     10, United States Code (article 1 of the Uniform Code of 
     Military Justice), as added by section 533 of the National 
     Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 
     117-81; 135 Stat. 1695), is amended--
       (A) by striking ``section 920 (article 120)`` and inserting 
     ``section 919a (article 119a), section 919b (article 119b), 
     section 920 (article 120), section 920a (article 120a)``; and
       (B) by striking ``the standalone offense of child 
     pornography`` and inserting ``the standalone offenses of 
     child pornography, indecent conduct, indecent language to a 
     child under the age of 16, and pandering and prostitution``.
       (2) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraph (1) 
     shall--
       (A) take effect on the date that is two years after the 
     date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization 
     Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81); and
       (B) apply with respect to any offenses that occur after 
     that date.
       (b) Residual Prosecutorial Duties and Other Judicial 
     Functions of Convening Authorities in Covered Cases.--The 
     President shall prescribe regulations to ensure that residual 
     prosecutorial duties and other judicial functions of 
     convening authorities, including but not limited to granting 
     immunity, ordering depositions, and hiring experts, with 
     respect to charges and specifications over which a special 
     trial counsel exercises authority pursuant to section 824a of 
     title 10, United States Code (article 24a of the Uniform Code 
     of Military Justice), are transferred to the military judge, 
     the special trial counsel, or other authority as appropriate 
     in such cases by no later than the effective date established 
     in section 539C of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
     Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 801 note), in 
     consideration of due process for all parties involved in such 
     a case.
       (c) Amendment to the Rules for Courts-Martial.--The 
     President shall prescribe in regulation such modifications to 
     Rule 813 of the Rules for Courts-Martial and other Rules as 
     appropriate to ensure that at the beginning of each court-
     martial convened, the presentation of orders does not in open 
     court specify the name, rank, or position of the convening 
     authority convening such court, unless such convening 
     authority is the Secretary concerned, the Secretary of 
     Defense, or the President.
       (d) Briefing Required.--Not later than 180 days after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense 
     shall brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 
     and the House of Representatives on the progress of the 
     Department of Defense in implementing this section, including 
     an identification of--
       (1) the duties to be transferred under subsection (b);
       (2) the positions to which those duties will be 
     transferred; and
       (3) any provisions of law or Rules for Courts Martial that 
     must be amended or modified to fully complete the transfer.
       (e) Additional Reporting Relative to Implementation of 
     Subtitle D of Title V of the National Defense Authorization 
     Act for Fiscal Year 2022.--Not later than February 1, 2025, 
     and annually thereafter for five years, the Secretary of 
     Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of 
     the Senate and the House of Representatives a report 
     assessing the holistic effect of the reforms contained in 
     subtitle D of title V of the National Defense Authorization 
     Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) on the military 
     justice system. The report shall include the following 
     elements:
       (1) An overall assessment of the effect such reforms have 
     had on the military justice system and the maintenance of 
     good order and discipline in the ranks.
       (2) The percentage of caseload and courts-martial assessed 
     as meeting, or having been assessed as potentially meeting, 
     the definition of ``covered offense``, disaggregated by 
     offense and military service where possible.
       (3) An assessment of prevalence and data concerning 
     disposition of cases by commanders after declination of 
     prosecution by special trial counsel, disaggregated by 
     offense and military service when possible.
       (4) Assessment of the effect, if any, the reforms contained 
     in such subtitle have had on non-judicial punishment 
     concerning covered and non-covered offenses.
       (5) A description of the resources and personnel required 
     to maintain and execute the reforms made by such subtitle 
     during the reporting period relative to fiscal year 2022.
       (6) A description of any other factors or matters 
     considered by the Secretary to be important to a holistic 
     assessment of these reforms on the military justice system.

     SEC. 544. JURISDICTION OF COURTS OF CRIMINAL APPEALS.

       (a) Jurisdiction.--Section 866 of title 10, United States 
     Code (article 66 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is 
     amended--
       (1) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``shall have 
     jurisdiction over`` and all that follows through the period 
     at the end of subparagraph (D) and inserting the following: 
     ``shall have jurisdiction over--
       ``(A) a timely appeal from the judgment of a court-martial, 
     entered into the record under section 860c(a) of this title 
     (article 60c(a)), that includes a finding of guilty; and
       ``(B) a summary court-martial case in which the accused 
     filed an application for review with the Court under section 
     869(d)(1)(B) of this title (article 69(d)(1)(B)) and for 
     which the application has been granted by the Court.``; and
       (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``is timely if`` and all 
     that follows through the period at the end of paragraph (2) 
     and inserting the following: ``is timely if--
       ``(1) in the case of an appeal under subparagraph (A) of 
     such subsection, it is filed before the later of--
       ``(A) the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date 
     the accused is provided notice of appellate rights under 
     section 865(c) of this title (article 65(c)); and
       ``(B) the date set by the Court of Criminal Appeals by rule 
     or order; and
       ``(2) in the case of an appeal under subparagraph (B) of 
     such subsection, an application for review with the Court is 
     filed not later than the earlier of the dates established 
     under section 869(d)(2)(B) of this title (article 
     69(d)(2)(B)).``.
       (b) Review by Judge Advocate General.--Section 869 of title 
     10, United States Code (article 69 of the Uniform Code of 
     Military Justice) is amended--
       (1) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

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       ``(a) In General.--Upon application by the accused or 
     receipt of the record pursuant to section 864(c)(3) of this 
     title (article 64(c)(3)) and subject to subsections (b), (c), 
     and (d), the Judge Advocate General may--
       ``(1) with respect to a summary court-martial, modify or 
     set aside, in whole or in part, the findings and sentence; or
       ``(2) with respect to a general or special court-martial, 
     order such court-martial to be reviewed under section 866 of 
     this title (article 66).``; and
       (2) in subsection (b)--
       (A) by inserting ``(1)`` before ``To qualify``; and
       (B) by striking ``not later than one year after`` and all 
     that follows through the period at the end and inserting the 
     following: ``not later than--
       ``(A) for a summary court-martial, one year after the date 
     of completion of review under section 864 of this title 
     (article 64); or
       ``(B) for a general or special court-martial, one year 
     after the end of the 90-day period beginning on the date the 
     accused is provided notice of appellate rights under section 
     865(c) of this title (article 65(c)), unless the accused 
     submitted a waiver or withdrawal of appellate review under 
     section 861 of this title (article 61) before being provided 
     notice of appellate rights, in which case the application 
     must be submitted to the Judge Advocate General not later 
     than one year after the entry of judgment under section 860c 
     of this title (article 60c).
       ``(2) The Judge Advocate General may, for good cause shown, 
     extend the period for submission of an application, but may 
     not consider an application submitted more than three years 
     after the completion date referred to in paragraph (1)(A).``;
       (3) in subsection (c)--
       (A) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking ``section 864 or 
     865(b) of this title (article 64 or 65(b))`` and inserting 
     ``section 864 of this title (article 64)``; and
       (B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``the Judge Advocate 
     General shall order appropriate corrective action under rules 
     prescribed by the President`` and inserting ``the Judge 
     Advocate General shall send the case to the Court of Criminal 
     Appeals``; and
       (4) in subsection (d)(1), by striking ``under subsection 
     (c)--`` and all that follows through ``(B) in a case 
     submitted`` and inserting ``under subsection (c)(1) in a case 
     submitted``.
       (c) Waiver of Right to Appeal; Withdrawal of Appeal.--
     Section 861(d) of title 10, United States Code (article 61(d) 
     of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended by 
     striking ``A waiver`` and inserting ``Except as provided by 
     section 869(c)(2) of this title (article 69(c)(2)), a 
     waiver``.

     SEC. 545. SPECIAL TRIAL COUNSEL.

       (a) Technical Corrections.--Section 824a(c)(3) of title 10, 
     United States Code (article 24A(c)(3) of the Uniform Code of 
     Military Justice), is amended--
       (1) by striking ``Subject to paragraph (4)`` and inserting 
     ``Subject to paragraph (5)``; and
       (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``an ordered 
     rehearing`` and inserting ``an authorized rehearing``.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) 
     shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of 
     the amendments made by section 531 of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) as 
     provided in section 539C of that Act.

     SEC. 546. EXCLUSION OF OFFICERS SERVING AS LEAD SPECIAL TRIAL 
                   COUNSEL FROM LIMITATIONS ON AUTHORIZED 
                   STRENGTHS FOR GENERAL AND FLAG OFFICERS.

       During the two-year period beginning on the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the limitations in section 526a(a) of 
     title 10, United States Code, shall not apply to a general or 
     flag officer serving in the position of lead special trial 
     counsel pursuant to an appointment under section 1044f(a)(2) 
     of such title.

     SEC. 547. SPECIAL TRIAL COUNSEL OF DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR 
                   FORCE.

       (a) In General.--Section 1044f of title 10, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph 
     (1), by striking ``The policies shall`` and inserting 
     ``Subject to subsection (c), the policies shall``;
       (2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
       (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(c) Special Trial Counsel of Department of the Air 
     Force.--In establishing policies under subsection (a), the 
     Secretary of Defense shall--
       ``(1) in lieu of providing for separate offices for the Air 
     Force and Space Force under subsection (a)(1), provide for 
     the establishment of a single dedicated office from which 
     office the activities of the special trial counsel of the 
     Department of the Air Force shall be supervised and overseen; 
     and
       ``(2) in lieu of providing for separate lead special trial 
     counsels for the Air Force and Space Force under subsection 
     (a)(2), provide for the appointment of one lead special trial 
     counsel who shall be responsible for the overall supervision 
     and oversight of the activities of the special trial counsel 
     of the Department of the Air Force.``.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) 
     shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of 
     the amendments made by section 532 of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 
     135 Stat. 1694) as provided in section 539C of such Act (10 
     U.S.C. 801 note).

     SEC. 548. RESTRICTED REPORTING OPTION FOR DEPARTMENT OF 
                   DEFENSE CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES CHOOSING TO REPORT 
                   EXPERIENCING ADULT SEXUAL ASSAULT.

       (a) In General.--Chapter 81 of title 10, United States 
     Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     section:

     ``Sec. 1599j. Restricted reports of incidents of adult sexual 
       assault

       ``(a) Restricted Reports.--The Secretary of Defense may 
     provide a civilian employee of the Department of Defense an 
     opportunity to submit to an individual described in 
     subsection (d) a restricted report of an alleged incident of 
     adult sexual assault for the purpose of assisting the 
     employee in obtaining information and access to authorized 
     victim support services provided by the Department.
       ``(b) Restrictions on Disclosures and Initiating 
     Investigations.--Unless the Secretary determines that a 
     disclosure is necessary to prevent or mitigate a serious and 
     imminent safety threat to the employee submitting the report 
     or to another person, a restricted report submitted pursuant 
     to subsection (a) shall not--
       ``(1) be disclosed to the supervisor of the employee or any 
     other management official; or
       ``(2) cause the initiation of a Federal civil or criminal 
     investigation.
       ``(c) Duties Under Other Laws.--The receipt of a restricted 
     report submitted under subsection (a) shall not be construed 
     as imputing actual or constructive knowledge of an alleged 
     incident of sexual assault to the Department of Defense for 
     any purpose.
       ``(d) Individuals Authorized to Receive Restricted 
     Reports.--An individual described in this subsection is an 
     individual who performs victim advocate duties under a 
     program for one or more of the following purposes (or any 
     other program designated by the Secretary):
       ``(1) Sexual assault prevention and response.
       ``(2) Victim advocacy.
       ``(3) Equal employment opportunity.
       ``(4) Workplace violence prevention and response.
       ``(5) Employee assistance.
       ``(6) Family advocacy.
       ``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
       ``(1) Civilian employee.--The term `civilian employee` has 
     the meaning given the term `employee` in section 2105 of 
     title 5.
       ``(2) Sexual assault.--The term `sexual assault` has the 
     meaning given that term in Article 120, Uniform Code of 
     Military Justice (10 U.S.C. 920), and includes penetrative 
     offenses and sexual contact offenses.``.
       (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
     beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the 
     following new item:

``1599j. Restricted reports of incidents of adult sexual assault.

     SEC. 549. IMPROVEMENTS TO DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE TRACKING OF 
                   AND RESPONSE TO INCIDENTS OF CHILD ABUSE, ADULT 
                   CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN, AND SERIOUS HARMFUL 
                   BEHAVIOR BETWEEN CHILDREN AND YOUTH INVOLVING 
                   MILITARY DEPENDENTS ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.

       (a) Expansion of Database.--Section 549B(b)(2)(A) of the 
     William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization 
     Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 1787) 
     is amended--
       (1) by striking ``problematic sexual behavior in children 
     and youth`` and inserting ``incidents``; and
       (2) by striking ``, regardless of whether the alleged 
     offender was another child, an adult, or someone in a 
     noncaregiving role at the time of the incident``.
       (b) Response Procedures for Incidents of Serious Harm to 
     Children.--Subsection (c) of such section is amended--
       (1) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Reported to 
     Family Advocacy Programs``;
       (2) by redesignating paragraph (1) as subparagraph (A) and 
     moving such subparagraph, as so redesignated, 2 ems to the 
     right;
       (3) by inserting before subparagraph (A), as so 
     redesignated, the following:
       ``(1) Response groups.--``;
       (4) by inserting after subparagraph (A), as so 
     redesignated, the following new subparagraph:
       ``(B) Serious harmful behaviors between children and youth 
     multidisciplinary team.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
     establish guidance for each Serious Harmful Behaviors Between 
     Children and Youth Multidisciplinary Team, as defined in 
     paragraph (8), on a military installation to address reported 
     incidents of serious harmful behaviors between children and 
     youth, as described in subsection (a)(2)(C).``;
       (5) in paragraph (2)A)--
       (A) by striking ``shall develop a standardized process by 
     which the Family Advocacy Programs`` and inserting the 
     following: ``shall develop standardized processes by which--
       ``(i) the Family Response Programs``;
       (B) by inserting ``under subsection (a)(2)(A) and 
     (a)(2)(B)`` after ``reported covered incidents of serious 
     harm to children``; and
       (C) by striking ``Incident Determination Committee.`` and 
     inserting the following: ``Incident Determination Committee; 
     and
       ``(ii) military departments screen incidents of serious 
     harmful behavior between children

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     and youth under subsection (a)(2)(C) to determine whether to 
     convene the Serious Harmful Behavior Between Children and 
     Youth Multidisciplinary Team.``;
       (6) in paragraph (7), by inserting ``, as described in 
     subsection (a)(2)(A) and (a)(2)(B),`` after ``reported 
     incidents of child abuse``; and
       (7) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
       ``(8) Serious harmful behaviors between children and youth 
     multidisciplinary team defined.--In this subsection, the term 
     `Serious Harmful Behaviors Between Children and Youth 
     Multidisciplinary Team` means a coordinated community 
     response team on a military installation--
       ``(A) composed of designated members with the requisite 
     experience, qualifications, and skills to address serious 
     harmful behaviors between children and youth from a 
     developmentally appropriate and trauma-informed perspective; 
     and
       ``(B) with objectives that include development of 
     procedures for information sharing, collaborative and 
     coordinated response, restorative resolution, effective 
     investigations and assessments, evidence-based clinical 
     interventions and rehabilitation, and prevention of serious 
     harmful behavior between children and youth.``.

     SEC. 550. PRIMARY PREVENTION.

       (a) Annual Primary Prevention Research Agenda.--Section 
     549A(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
     Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended--
       (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) as 
     paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively;
       (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new 
     paragraphs:
       ``(2) include a focus on whether and to what extent sub-
     populations of the military community may be targeted for 
     interpersonal violence more than others;
       ``(3) seek to identify factors that influence the 
     prevention, perpetration, and victimization of interpersonal 
     and self-directed violence;
       ``(4) seek to improve the collection and dissemination of 
     data on hazing and bullying related to interpersonal and 
     self-directed violence;``; and
       (3) in paragraph (6), as redesignated by paragraph (1) of 
     this section, by amending the text to read as follows:
       ``(6) incorporate collaboration with other Federal 
     departments and agencies, including the Department of Health 
     and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and 
     Prevention, State governments, academia, industry, Federally 
     funded research and development centers, nonprofit 
     organizations, and other organizations outside of the 
     Department of Defense, including civilian institutions that 
     conduct similar data-driven studies, collection, and 
     analysis; and``.
       (b) Primary Prevention Workforce.--Section 549B of the 
     National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 
     (Public Law 117-81) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following 
     new paragraph:
       ``(3) Comptroller general report.--Not later than one year 
     after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, the 
     Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the 
     congressional defense committees a report comparing the 
     sexual harassment and prevention training of the Department 
     of Defense with similar programs at other Federal departments 
     and agencies and including data collected by colleges and 
     universities and other relevant outside entities.``; and
       (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
       ``(e) Incorporation of Research and Findings.--The Primary 
     Prevention Workforce established under subsection (a) shall, 
     on a regular basis, incorporate findings and conclusions from 
     the primary prevention research agenda established under 
     section 549A, as appropriate, into the work of the 
     workforce.``.

     SEC. 551. DISSEMINATION OF CIVILIAN LEGAL SERVICES 
                   INFORMATION.

       Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of 
     this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure, through the 
     Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, the 
     coordinated distribution and referral of information on the 
     availability of resources provided by civilian legal service 
     organizations to military-connected sexual assault victims.

         Subtitle E--Member Education, Training, and Transition

     SEC. 561. REVIEW OF CERTAIN SPECIAL OPERATIONS PERSONNEL 
                   POLICIES.

       (a) Review Required.--Not later than 180 days after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense 
     shall require the military departments and the United States 
     Special Operations Command to complete a review and 
     appropriately update departmental guidance and processes 
     consistent with section 167(e)(2)(J) of title 10 , United 
     States Code, with respect to the authority of the Commander 
     of the United States Special Operations Command to monitor 
     the promotions of special operations forces and coordinate 
     with the military departments regarding the assignment, 
     retention, training, professional military education, and 
     special and incentive pays of special operations forces.
       (b) Elements of Review.--The review and updates to 
     departmental guidance and processes required under subsection 
     (a) shall address the respective roles of the military 
     departments and the United States Special Operations Command 
     with respect to--
       (1) the recruiting, retention, professional military 
     education, and promotion of special operations personnel;
       (2) the sharing of personnel data between the military 
     departments and the United States Special Operations Command; 
     and
       (3) any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines 
     necessary.
       (c) Report Required.--Not later than 90 days after the 
     completion of the review and updates to departmental guidance 
     and processes required under subsection (a), the Secretary of 
     Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees 
     a report on the review and any resulting updates to 
     departmental guidance and processes. The report shall also 
     include any recommended changes to law or resources deemed 
     appropriate by the Secretary.

     SEC. 562. EXPANDED ELIGIBILITY TO PROVIDE JUNIOR RESERVE 
                   OFFICERS` TRAINING CORPS (JROTC) INSTRUCTION.

       Section 2031 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections 
     (g) and (h), respectively; and
       (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(f)(1) Instead of, or in addition to, detailing officers 
     and noncommissioned officers on active duty under subsection 
     (c)(1) and authorizing the employment of retired officers and 
     noncommissioned officers who are in receipt of retired pay 
     and members of the Fleet Reserve and Fleet Marine Corps 
     Reserve under subsections (d) and (e), the Secretary of the 
     military department concerned may authorize qualified 
     institutions to employ as administrators and instructors in 
     the program certain officers and noncommissioned officers 
     who--
       ``(A)(i) are separated under honorable conditions within 
     the past 5 years with at least 8 years of service, or
       ``(ii) are active participating members of the selected 
     reserve at the time of application, for purposes of section 
     101(d) of this title, and have not yet reached retirement 
     eligibility; and
       ``(B) are approved by the Secretary and the institution 
     concerned and who request such employment.
       ``(2) Employment under this subsection shall be subject to 
     the following conditions:
       ``(A) The Secretary concerned shall pay to the institution 
     an amount equal to one-half of the Department`s prescribed 
     JROTC Instructor Pay Scale amount paid to the member by the 
     institution for any period.
       ``(B) The Secretary concerned may pay to the institution 
     more than one-half of the amount paid to the member by the 
     institution if (as determined by the Secretary)--
       ``(i) the institution is in an educationally and 
     economically deprived area; and
       ``(ii) the Secretary determines that such action is in the 
     national interest.
       ``(C) Payments by the Secretary concerned under this 
     subsection shall be made from funds appropriated for that 
     purpose.
       ``(D) The Secretary concerned may require successful 
     applicants to transfer to the Individual Ready Reserve 
     (IRR).``.

     SEC. 563. PRE-SERVICE EDUCATION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.

       (a) Pre-service Education Demonstration Program 
     Authorized.--The Secretary of each military department may 
     establish and carry out a demonstration program to determine 
     the advisability and feasibility of paying all or a portion 
     of the charges of an education institution for the tuition of 
     an individual who is enrolled in such educational institution 
     for a technical or vocational degree, certificate, or 
     certification program to meet a critical need in that 
     military department.
       (b) Eligibility.--The Secretary shall limit eligibility 
     under the program to individuals who meet the following 
     criteria:
       (1) Must be between the age of 17 and 25.
       (2) Must be a category I recruit.
       (3) Must sign a written agreement consenting to the 
     requirements under subsection (c).
       (c) Demonstration Program Requirements.--Under regulations 
     prescribed by the Secretary concerned, each demonstration 
     program created under this section shall adhere to the 
     following requirements:
       (1) The educational program authorized under subsection (a) 
     may not exceed a period of 3 years.
       (2) Funds may not be provided under the program to an 
     eligible individual unless the individual signs an enlistment 
     contract for active duty military service upon the completion 
     of the educational program for which the funds were provided.
       (3) Individuals participating in the demonstration program 
     shall be evaluated annually to ensure continued eligibility 
     for military service.
       (4) Individuals participating in the program shall be 
     required to enroll in an ongoing, pre-service course of 
     instruction in order to prepare such individuals for military 
     service and ensure their continued fitness and eligibility 
     for service. The course of instruction may be administered 
     either remotely or in-person, as the Secretary shall direct. 
     The pre-service instruction shall be concurrent with the 
     degree program authorized pursuant to subsection (a).
       (5) Individuals who do not maintain eligibility for 
     military service may be required to repay any funds provided 
     by the Secretary concerned under this program, as the 
     Secretary shall direct.
       (d) Report.--For any demonstration programs initiated under 
     this section, the Secretary concerned shall submit an annual 
     report to the Committees on Armed Services of

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     the Senate and the House of Representatives that includes--
       (1) a description of the demonstration program;
       (2) a statement of the goals or anticipated outcomes of the 
     demonstration program;
       (3) a description of the method and metrics used to 
     evaluate the effectiveness of this demonstration program; and
       (4) any other matters the Secretary concerned determines 
     relevant.
       (e) Sunset.--The authority under this section expires on 
     October 1, 2028.

    Subtitle F--Military Family Readiness and Dependents` Education

     SEC. 571. 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 2023 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 2023 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 2023 pursuant to section 301 and 
     available for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide 
     activities as specified in the funding table in section 4301, 
     $10,000,000 shall be available for use by the Secretary of 
     Defense to make payments to local educational agencies 
     determined by the Secretary to have higher concentrations of 
     military children with severe disabilities.
       (3) Report.--Not later than March 31, 2023, 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. 572. ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES THAT 
                   BENEFIT DEPENDENTS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED 
                   FORCES WITH ENROLLMENT CHANGES DUE TO BASE 
                   CLOSURES, FORCE STRUCTURE CHANGES, OR FORCE 
                   RELOCATIONS.

       (a) Assistance Authorized.--To assist communities in making 
     adjustments resulting from changes in the size or location of 
     the Armed Forces, the Secretary of Defense shall provide 
     financial assistance to an eligible local educational agency 
     described in subsection (b) if, during the period between the 
     end of the school year preceding the fiscal year for which 
     the assistance is authorized and the beginning of the school 
     year immediately preceding that school year, the local 
     educational agency--
       (1) had (as determined by the Secretary of Defense in 
     consultation with the Secretary of Education) an overall 
     increase or reduction of--
       (A) not less than five percent in the average daily 
     attendance of military dependent students in the schools of 
     the local educational agency; or
       (B) not less than 500 military dependent students in 
     average daily attendance in the schools of the local 
     educational agency; or
       (2) is projected to have an overall increase, between 
     fiscal years 2023 and 2028, of not less than 500 military 
     dependent students in average daily attendance in the schools 
     of the local educational agency as the result of a signed 
     record of decision.
       (b) Eligible Local Educational Agencies.--A local 
     educational agency is eligible for assistance under 
     subsection (a) for a fiscal year if--
       (1) 20 percent or more of students enrolled in schools of 
     the local educational agency are military dependent students; 
     and
       (2) in the case of assistance described in subsection 
     (a)(1), the overall increase or reduction in military 
     dependent students in schools of the local educational agency 
     is the result of one or more of the following:
       (A) The global rebasing plan of the Department of Defense.
       (B) The official creation or activation of one or more new 
     military units.
       (C) The realignment of forces as a result of the base 
     closure process.
       (D) A change in the number of housing units on a military 
     installation.
       (E) A signed record of decision.
       (c) Calculation of Amount of Assistance.--
       (1) Pro rata distribution.--The amount of the assistance 
     provided under subsection (a) to a local educational agency 
     that is eligible for such assistance for a fiscal year shall 
     be equal to the product obtained by multiplying--
       (A) the per-student rate determined under paragraph (2) for 
     that fiscal year; by
       (B) the net of the overall increases and reductions in the 
     number of military dependent students in schools of the local 
     educational agency, as determined under subsection (a).
       (2) Per-student rate.--For purposes of paragraph (1)(A), 
     the per-student rate for a fiscal year shall be equal to the 
     dollar amount obtained by dividing--
       (A) the total amount of funds made available for that 
     fiscal year to provide assistance under subsection (a); by
       (B) the sum of the overall increases and reductions in the 
     number of military dependent students in schools of all 
     eligible local educational agencies for that fiscal year 
     under that subsection.
       (3) Maximum amount of assistance.--A local educational 
     agency may not receive more than $15,000,000 in assistance 
     under subsection (a) for any fiscal year.
       (d) Duration.--Assistance may not be provided under 
     subsection (a) after September 30, 2028.
       (e) Notification.--Not later than June 30, 2023, and June 
     30 of each fiscal year thereafter for which funds are made 
     available to carry out this section, the Secretary of Defense 
     shall notify each local educational agency that is eligible 
     for assistance under subsection (a) for that fiscal year of--
       (1) the eligibility of the local educational agency for the 
     assistance; and
       (2) the amount of the assistance for which the local 
     educational agency is eligible.
       (f) Disbursement of Funds.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
     disburse assistance made available under subsection (a) for a 
     fiscal year not later than 30 days after the date on which 
     notification to the eligible local educational agencies is 
     provided pursuant to subsection (e) for that fiscal year.
       (g) Briefing Required.--Not later than March 1, 2023, the 
     Secretary of Defense shall brief the Committees on Armed 
     Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives on 
     the estimated cost of providing assistance to local 
     educational agencies under subsection (a) through September 
     30, 2028.
       (h) Funding for Fiscal Year 2023.--Of the amount authorized 
     to be appropriated by this Act for operation and maintenance 
     for Defense-wide activities $15,000,000 shall be available 
     only for the purpose of providing assistance to local 
     educational agencies under subsection (a).
       (i) Eligible Uses.--Amounts disbursed to a local education 
     agency under subsection (f) may be used by such local 
     educational agency for--
       (1) general fund purposes;
       (2) special education;
       (3) school maintenance and operation;
       (4) school expansion; or
       (5) new school construction.
       (j) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Base closure process.--The term ``base closure 
     process`` means any base closure and realignment process 
     conducted after the date of the enactment of this Act under 
     section 2687 of title 10, United States Code, or any other 
     similar law enacted after that date.
       (2) Local educational agency.--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)).
       (3) Military dependent students.--The term ``military 
     dependent students`` means--
       (A) elementary and secondary school students who are 
     dependents of members of the Armed Forces; and
       (B) elementary and secondary school students who are 
     dependents of civilian employees of the Department of 
     Defense.
       (4) State.--The term ``State`` means each of the 50 States 
     and the District of Columbia.

     SEC. 573. PILOT PROGRAM ON HIRING OF SPECIAL EDUCATION 
                   INCLUSION COORDINATORS FOR DEPARTMENT OF 
                   DEFENSE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination 
     with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall carry 
     out a pilot program to hire special education inclusion 
     coordinators at child development centers selected by the 
     Secretary under subsection (b).
       (b) Selection of Centers.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
     select the child development centers at which the pilot 
     program required by subsection (a) will be carried out based 
     on--
       (1) the number of dependent children enrolled in the 
     Exceptional Family Member Program at the military 
     installation on which the center in located;
       (2) the number of children with special needs enrolled in 
     the center; and
       (3) such other considerations as the Secretary, in 
     consultation with the Secretaries of the military 
     departments, considers appropriate.
       (c) Functions.--Each special education inclusion 
     coordinator assigned to a child development center under the 
     pilot program required by subsection (a) shall--
       (1) coordinate intervention and inclusion services at the 
     center;

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       (2) provide direct classroom support; and
       (3) provide guidance and assistance relating to the 
     increased complexity of working with the behaviors of 
     children with special needs.
       (d) Briefings Required.--
       (1) Briefing on anticipated costs.--Not later than March 1, 
     2023, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the 
     Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
     Representatives a briefing on the anticipated costs for the 
     pilot program required by subsection (a).
       (2) Briefing on effectiveness of program.--Not later than 
     September 30, 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall submit 
     provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
     the House of Representatives a briefing on the pilot program 
     required by subsection (a) that includes--
       (A) the number of special education inclusion coordinators 
     hired under the pilot program;
       (B) a description of any issues relating to the retention 
     of those coordinators;
       (C) a recommendation with respect to whether the pilot 
     program should be made permanent or expanded to other 
     military installations; and
       (D) an assessment of the amount of funding required to make 
     the pilot program permanent or expand the pilot program to 
     other military installations, as the Secretary recommends 
     under subparagraph (C).
       (e) Duration of Pilot Program.--The pilot program required 
     by subsection (a) shall--
       (1) commence not later than January 1, 2024; and
       (2) terminate on December 31, 2026.
       (f) Child Development Center Defined.--In this section, the 
     term ``child development center`` has the meaning given that 
     term in section 2871(2) of title 10, United States Code, and 
     includes a facility identified as a child care center or day 
     care center.

     SEC. 574. EXTENSION OF AND REPORT ON PILOT PROGRAM TO EXPAND 
                   ELIGIBILITY FOR ENROLLMENT AT DOMESTIC 
                   DEPENDENT ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.

       (a) In General.--Section 589C(e) of the William M. (Mac) 
     Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
     2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 2164 note) is amended by 
     striking ``four years after the date of the enactment of this 
     Act`` and inserting ``on July 1, 2029``.
       (b) Report Required.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2028, the 
     Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed 
     Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a 
     report on the conduct of the pilot program under section 
     589C(e) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 
     10 U.S.C. 2164 note).
       (2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall 
     include a description of--
       (A) the locations at which the pilot program described in 
     paragraph (1) is carried out;
       (B) the number of students participating in the program for 
     each academic year by location; and
       (C) the outcome measures used to gauge the value of the 
     program to the Department of Defense.

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

     SEC. 581. TEMPORARY EXEMPTION FROM END STRENGTH GRADE 
                   RESTRICTIONS FOR THE SPACE FORCE.

       Sections 517 and 523 of title 10, United States Code, shall 
     not apply to the Space Force until January 1, 2024.

     SEC. 582. REPORT ON OFFICER PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND THE 
                   DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROFESSIONAL MILITARY ETHIC 
                   IN THE SPACE FORCE.

       (a) Report Required.--Not later than June 1, 2023, the 
     Secretary of the Air Force 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 officer 
     personnel management and the development of the professional 
     military ethic in the Space Force.
       (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) 
     shall include the following elements:
       (1) A description of issues related to officer development 
     in the Space Force, including--
       (A) the professional military education (PME) model for 
     professional education and continual learning of officers in 
     the Space Force;
       (B) the career development model for officers in the Space 
     Force, including key knowledge, skills, and attributes 
     expected of Space Force officers at each of the company 
     grade, field grade, and general officer levels;
       (C) desired career trajectories for Space Force officers, 
     including key assignments throughout identified Space Force 
     career tracks and how the flexibilities in the Space Force 
     Component proposal will be used to achieve these desired 
     career paths;
       (D) how proposed constructive credit for civilian education 
     and non-military experience in related space industry or 
     government sectors will fit in with the proposed PME and 
     career development models; and
       (E) how the Space Force Component proposal will enable 
     officers to achieve joint qualifications required for 
     promotion to general officer.
       (2) A description of issues related to officer accessions 
     in the Space Force, including--
       (A) the expected sources of commissioning for officers in 
     the Space Force, including the desired proportions of officer 
     assessments from the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), 
     Service Academies, Officer Training School (OTS), and direct 
     commissionees at each grade above second lieutenant;
       (B) the role of proposed constructive credit for civilian 
     education and non-military experience in accessing officers 
     at each grade higher than second lieutenant and the extent to 
     which the Space Force plans to grant constructive credit in 
     determining an officer`s entry grade at each grade above 
     second lieutenant; and
       (C) the role of targeted recruiting as described in the 
     Guardian Ideal in officer accessions, including how it will 
     work, how frequently it will be used, for what positions, and 
     how it will fit into overall officer accessions.
       (3) A description of issues related to the professional 
     military ethic in the Space Force, including--
       (A) how the proposed talent management system, career 
     development model, PME model, and proposed Space Force 
     Component structure will affect the development of a uniquely 
     military culture in the Space Force as a military service 
     with Space as a warfighting domain;
       (B) the role of the professional military ethic in the 
     Space Force, including expectations of commissioned officers 
     as public servants and military leaders;
       (C) the expected role of Space Force civilians in the 
     development and stewardship of the Space Force as a 
     professional military service and how those are distinct from 
     military members in the Space Force;
       (D) the ethical implications of creating a force that is 
     designed to ``partner effectively with other space interested 
     entities,`` as described in the Guardian Ideal, and how the 
     Space Force intends to address any ethical conflicts arising 
     from its desired close partnership with non-military and non-
     government entities in private industry; and
       (E) the specific barriers between officers, enlisted, and 
     civilian guardians that are described as ``unnecessary`` in 
     the Guardian Ideal, how and why such barriers are unnecessary 
     for the Space Force, and any statutory or policy changes the 
     Space Force proposes to remove such barriers, including any 
     proposed changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
       (4) Any other issues related to personnel management and 
     professional development of officers in the Space Force that 
     the Secretary concerned determines relevant.

     SEC. 583. REPORT ON INCIDENCE OF SUICIDE BY MILITARY JOB CODE 
                   IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

       (a) Report.--Not later than December 31, 2023, the 
     Secretary of Defense shall conduct a review and submit to the 
     Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee 
     on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on 
     the rates of suicides in the Armed Forces, beginning after 
     September 11, 2001, disaggregated by year, military job code 
     (Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC), Army Military Occupational 
     Specialty (MOS), Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC)/Billet, 
     and Coast Guard Ratings), and status as active duty, guard, 
     and reserve (as applicable per service).
       (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) 
     shall include the following elements:
       (1) A compilation of suicide data by military job code to 
     determine which military career fields have a higher per 
     capita suicide rate compared to--
       (A) other military career fields for the same period;
       (B) the overall suicide rate for each service for the same 
     period;
       (C) the overall suicide rate for the Department of Defense 
     for the same period; and
       (D) the national suicide rate for the same period.
       (2) A disaggregation of suicide data by age categories 
     consistent with the Department of Defense Annual Suicide 
     Report age categories.
       (c) Interim Briefing.--Not later than June 1, 2023, the 
     Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committee on Armed 
     Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of 
     the House of Representatives a briefing on the preliminary 
     findings of the review conducted under this section.

     SEC. 584. WAIVER OF TIME LIMITATIONS FOR ACT OF VALOR DURING 
                   WORLD WAR II.

       (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 President may award the Medal of Honor under 
     section 7271 of such title to Master Sergeant Roderick W. 
     Edmonds for the acts of valor described in subsection (b).
       (b) Acts of Valor Described.--The acts of valor referred to 
     in subsection (a) are the actions of Master Sergeant Roderick 
     W. Edmonds on January 27, 1945, as a prisoner of war and 
     member of the Army serving in Germany in support of the 
     Battle of the Bulge, for which he has never been recognized 
     by the United States Army.

     SEC. 585. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD MEDAL OF HONOR TO SERGEANT 
                   MAJOR DAVID R. HALBRUNER FOR ACTS OF VALOR IN 
                   SUPPORT OF AN UNNAMED OPERATION IN 2012.

       (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

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     persons who served in the Armed Forces, the President may 
     award the Medal of Honor under section 7271 of such title to 
     Sergeant Major David R. Halbruner for the acts of valor 
     described in subsection (b).
       (b) Acts of Valor Described.--The acts of valor referred to 
     in subsection (a) are the actions of then-Master Sergeant 
     Halbruner for his valorous actions on September 11-12, 2012, 
     in support of an unnamed operation.

     SEC. 586. RECOGNITION OF SERVICE OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL FRANK 
                   MAXWELL ANDREWS.

       (a) Findings.--The Senate makes the following findings:
       (1) Lieutenant General Frank Maxwell Andrews was born in 
     Nashville, Tennessee, in 1884, and graduated from the United 
     States Military Academy, West Point, in 1906, where he 
     received a commission in the cavalry.
       (2) In 1917, Lieutenant General Andrews was transferred to 
     the aviation section of the Army Signal Corps, where he 
     commanded various airfields around the United States, serving 
     in a number of leadership positions, including--
       (A) Commander of the Advanced Flying School at Kelly Field 
     in Texas;
       (B) Commander of the 1st Pursuit Group at Selfridge Field 
     in Michigan; and
       (C) Chief of the Army Air Corps` Training and Operations 
     Division.
       (3) Following World War I, Lieutenant General Andrews 
     served as the Air Officer for the Army of Occupation in 
     Germany.
       (4) In 1935, Lieutenant General Andrews was selected to 
     command the new General Headquarters Aviation, where he had 
     oversight of all Air Corps units and led the development of 
     the Army Air Force.
       (5) In 1939, Lieutenant General Andrews was chosen as Army 
     G3, the Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations and Training, 
     making him responsible for preparing operational plans for 
     the entire Army for the impending war.
       (6) During World War II, Lieutenant General Andrews led a 
     number of global critical commands, the only general to 
     command 3 theaters of operations during the war, serving as 
     commander of--
       (A) the Caribbean Defense Command, which held 
     responsibility for defending the United States` southern 
     borders;
       (B) all United States forces in the Middle East, where he 
     helped to defeat Rommel`s Afrika Corps; and
       (C) all United States troops in the European Theater of 
     Operation, where he succeeded General Dwight D. Eisenhower 
     and oversaw plans for the future invasion of Western Europe.
       (7) Lieutenant General Andrews was killed in an B-24 bomber 
     crash during an inspection tour of Iceland.
       (8) A number of Lieutenant General Andrews` colleagues and 
     subordinates have been posthumously promoted to the rank of 
     four-star general for their contributions during World War 
     II.
       (9) Lieutenant General Andrews was considered one of 
     General Douglas MacArthur`s ``great captains`` due to his 
     strong leadership capabilities, which empowered future 
     leaders to lead United States ground and air forces to 
     victory during World War II.
       (10) Joint Base Andrews, a United States military base 
     previously known as Andrews Air Force Base, was named for 
     Lieutenant General Andrews on February 7, 1945, for his 
     leadership as commander of the Air Force General Headquarters 
     and Commanding General of the United States forces in the 
     European Theater of Operations.
       (11) In addition to Joint Base Andrews, additional military 
     facilities and installations were named after Lieutenant 
     General Andrews for his contribution to the United States 
     forces, including--
       (A) Royal Air Force (RAF) Andrews Field, a former RAF 
     station, in England;
       (B) Andrews Avenue, a major road leading to the 
     Philippines` International Airport in Metro Manila, 
     Philippines; and
       (C) Andrews Theater, a theater previously serving the Naval 
     Air Station Keflavik in Iceland.
       (12) Lieutenant General Andrews is considered one of the 
     founders of the United States Army Air Forces, known today as 
     the United States Air Force, due to his efforts to pursue and 
     empower a separate and independent Air Force.
       (13) Lieutenant General Andrews served honorably in the 
     United States military for over 37 years.
       (14) Lieutenant General Andrews is considered one of the 
     United States` key military commanders of World War II.
       (b) Recognition of Service.--The Senate honors and 
     recognizes Lieutenant General Frank Maxwell Andrews for--
       (1) his 37 years of loyal service to the United States Army 
     and Army Air Corps;
       (2) his heroic leadership during World War I and World War 
     II; and
       (3) his lasting legacy and selfless sacrifice on behalf of 
     the United States.

     SEC. 587. POSTHUMOUS APPOINTMENT OF ULYSSES S. GRANT TO GRADE 
                   OF GENERAL OF THE ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES.

       The President is authorized to appoint Ulysses S. Grant 
     posthumously to the grade of General of the Armies of the 
     United States equivalent to the rank and precedence held by 
     General John J. Pershing pursuant to the Act entitled ``An 
     Act Relating to the creation of the office of General of the 
     Armies of the United States``, approved September 3, 1919 (41 
     Stat. 283, chapter 56).

     SEC. 588. MODIFICATION TO NOTIFICATION ON MANNING OF AFLOAT 
                   NAVAL FORCES.

       (a) Crewing Requirement.--Subsection (e) of section 597 of 
     the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 
     (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 8013 note) is amended to read 
     as follows:
       ``(e) Surface Combatant Crewing Requirement.--Beginning 
     October 1, 2025, the Secretary of the Navy may not assign 
     more than one crew to a covered surface combatant vessel if 
     any surface combatant vessel is included on a report required 
     under subsection (a) in the most recent 12 months.``.
       (b) Surface Combatant Vessel Definition.--Subsection (d) of 
     such section is amended by adding at the end the following 
     new paragraph:
       ``(4) Surface combatant vessel.--The term `surface 
     combatant vessel` means any littoral combat ship (including 
     the LCS-1 and LCS-2 classes), frigate (including the FFG-62 
     class), destroyer (including the DDG-51 and DDG-1000 
     classes), or cruiser (including the CG-47 class).``.

          TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS

                     Subtitle A--Pay and Allowances

     SEC. 601. TEMPORARY CONTINUATION OF BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR 
                   HOUSING FOR MEMBERS WHOSE SOLE DEPENDENT DIES 
                   WHILE RESIDING WITH THE MEMBER.

       (a) In General.--Section 403 of title 37, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) by redesignating subsections (m) through (p) as 
     subsections (n) through (q), respectively; and
       (2) by inserting after subsection (l) the following new 
     subsection (m):
       ``(m) Temporary Continuation of Allowance for Members Whose 
     Sole Dependent Dies While Residing With the Member.--(1) 
     Notwithstanding subsection (a)(2) or any other provision of 
     law, the Secretary of Defense, or the Secretary of Homeland 
     Security in the case of the Coast Guard when not operating as 
     a service in the Navy, may continue to pay to a member 
     described in paragraph (2) for the period described in 
     paragraph (3) a basic allowance for housing at the rate to 
     which the member was entitled on the day before the date of 
     the death of the dependent of the member.
       ``(2) A member described in this paragraph is a member of 
     the uniformed services whose sole dependent dies while--
       ``(A) the member is on active duty; and
       ``(B) the dependent resides with the member, unless 
     separated--
       ``(i) by the necessity of military service;
       ``(ii) to receive institutional care as a result of 
     disability or incapacitation; or
       ``(iii) under such other circumstances as the Secretary 
     concerned may by regulation prescribe.
       ``(3)(A) Except as provided by subparagraph (B), the period 
     described in this paragraph is the 365-day period beginning 
     on the date of the death of the dependent of a member 
     described in paragraph (2).
       ``(B) A member described in paragraph (2) who receives, 
     during the 365-day period described in subparagraph (A), an 
     order for a permanent change of station or permanent change 
     of assignment with movement of personal property and 
     household goods authorized under section 453(c) may not 
     continue to receive a basic allowance for housing at the rate 
     provided for under paragraph (1) after the permanent change 
     of station or permanent change of assignment.``.
       (b) Conforming Amendment.--Section 2881a(c)(1) of title 10, 
     United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 403(n)`` 
     and inserting ``section 403(o)``.

     SEC. 602. BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING FOR MEMBERS WITHOUT 
                   DEPENDENTS WHEN HOME PORT CHANGE WOULD 
                   FINANCIALLY DISADVANTAGE MEMBER.

       Subsection (p) of section 403 of title 37, United States 
     Code, as redesignated by section 601(a)(1), is further 
     amended--
       (1) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Low-cost and 
     No-cost`` and inserting ``Certain``;
       (2) by inserting ``(1)`` before ``In the case of a member 
     who is assigned``; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
       ``(2)(A) In the case of a member without dependents who is 
     assigned to a unit that undergoes a change of home port or a 
     change of permanent duty station, if the Secretary concerned 
     determines that it would be inequitable to base the member`s 
     entitlement to, and amount of, a basic allowance for housing 
     on the new home port or permanent duty station, the Secretary 
     concerned may--
       ``(i) waive the requirement to base the member`s 
     entitlement to, and amount of, a basic allowance for housing 
     on the new home port or permanent duty station member; and
       ``(ii) treat that member for the purposes of this section 
     as if the unit to which the member is assigned did not 
     undergo such a change.
       ``(B) The Secretary concerned may grant a waiver under 
     subparagraph (A) to not more than 100 members in a calendar 
     year.
       ``(C) Not later than March 1 of each calendar year, the 
     Secretary concerned shall provide a briefing to the 
     Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
     Representatives on the use of the authority provided by 
     subparagraph (A) during the preceding calendar year that 
     includes--
       ``(i) the number of members granted a waiver under 
     subparagraph (A) during that year; and

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       ``(ii) for each such waiver, an identification of--
       ``(I) the grade of the member;
       ``(II) the home port or permanent duty station of the unit 
     to which the member is assigned before the change described 
     in subparagraph (A); and
       ``(III) the new home port or permanent duty station of that 
     unit.
       ``(D) This paragraph shall cease to be effective on 
     December 31, 2027.``.

     SEC. 603. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO TEMPORARILY ADJUST BASIC 
                   ALLOWANCE FOR HOUSING IN CERTAIN AREAS.

       Section 403(b)(8)(C) of title 37, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking ``2022`` and inserting ``2024``.

     SEC. 604. INCREASE IN INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF ELIGIBILITY FOR 
                   BASIC NEEDS ALLOWANCE.

       (a) In General.--Section 402b(b) of title 37, United States 
     Code, is amended by striking ``130 percent`` both places it 
     appears and inserting ``150 percent``.
       (b) Implementation.--Not later than January 1, 2024, the 
     Secretary concerned (as defined in section 101 of title 37, 
     United States Code) shall modify the calculation of the basic 
     needs allowance under section 402b of title 37, United States 
     Code, to implement the amendment made by subsection (a).

     SEC. 605. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO 
                   TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES.

       (a) Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 
     1985.--Section 256(g)(2)(B)(ii) of the Balanced Budget and 
     Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 
     906(g)(2)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking ``sections 403a and 
     475`` and inserting ``sections 403b and 405``.
       (b) Title 5.--Title 5, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in section 4109(a)(2)--
       (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``sections 474 and 
     475`` and inserting ``sections 405 and 452``; and
       (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``sections 476 and 
     479`` and inserting ``sections 452 and 453(c)``;
       (2) in section 5725(c)(2)(B), by striking ``section 
     476(b)(1)(H)(iii)`` and inserting ``subsections (c) and (d) 
     of section 453``; and
       (3) in section 5760--
       (A) in subsection (c), by striking ``section 481h(b)`` and 
     inserting ``section 451(a)``; and
       (B) in subsection (d)--
       (i) in paragraph (2), by striking ``section 474(d)`` and 
     inserting ``section 464``; and
       (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking ``section 481h(d)(1)`` 
     and inserting ``section 452(d)``.
       (c) Title 10.--Title 10, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in section 710--
       (A) in subsection (f)(4)(A), in the matter preceding clause 
     (i), by striking ``section 474`` and inserting ``section 
     452``; and
       (B) in subsection (h)(4), by striking ``section 481f`` and 
     inserting ``section 453(f)``;
       (2) in section 1174a(b)(2)(B), by striking ``sections 474 
     and 476`` and inserting ``sections 452 and 453(c)``;
       (3) in section 1175(j), by striking ``sections 474 and 
     476`` and inserting ``sections 452 and 453(c)``;
       (4) in section 1175a(e)(2)(B), by striking ``sections 474 
     and 476`` and inserting ``sections 452 and 453(c)``;
       (5) in section 1491(d)(3), by striking ``section 
     495(a)(2)`` and inserting ``section 435(a)(2)``;
       (6) in section 2013(b)(2)--
       (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``sections 474 and 
     475`` and inserting ``sections 405 and 452``; and
       (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``sections 476 and 
     479`` and inserting ``sections 452 and 453(c)``;
       (7) in section 2493(a)(4)(B)(ii), by striking ``section 
     481f(d)`` and inserting ``section 453(f)``;
       (8) in section 2613(g), by striking ``section 481h(b)`` and 
     inserting ``section 451(a)``; and
       (9) in section 12503--
       (A) in subsection (a), in the second sentence, by striking 
     ``sections 206 and 495`` and inserting ``sections 206 and 
     435``;
       (B) in subsection (b)(2)(A), by striking ``section 495`` 
     and inserting ``section 435``; and
       (C) in subsection (c), by striking ``chapter 7`` and 
     inserting ``section 452``.
       (d) Title 14.--Section 2764 of title 14, United States 
     Code, is amended, in the first and third sentences, by 
     striking ``subsection (b) of section 476`` and inserting 
     ``section 453(c)``.
       (e) Title 32.--Section 115 of title 32, United States Code, 
     is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), in the third sentence, by striking 
     ``sections 206 and 495`` and inserting ``sections 206 and 
     435``;
       (2) in subsection (b)(2)(A), by striking ``section 495`` 
     and inserting ``section 435``; and
       (3) in subsection (c), by striking ``chapter 7`` and 
     inserting ``section 452``.
       (f) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
     Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002.--Section 236(f)(4)(A) 
     of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 
     Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 (33 U.S.C. 
     3036(f)(4)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause 
     (i), by striking ``section 474`` and inserting ``section 
     452``.
       (g) Title 36.--Section 2101(b)(2) of title 36, United 
     States Code, is amended by striking ``section 475`` and 
     inserting ``section 405``.
       (h) Title 37.--Title 37, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in section 403--
       (A) in subsection (d)(2)(A), by striking ``section 476`` 
     and inserting ``section 452``; and
       (B) in subsection (g)--
       (i) in paragraph (2), in the second sentence, by striking 
     ``section 474`` and inserting ``section 452``; and
       (ii) in paragraph (3), by striking ``section 476`` and 
     inserting ``section 453(c)``;
       (2) in section 420(b), by striking ``sections 474-481`` and 
     inserting ``section 452``;
       (3) in section 422(a), by striking ``section 480`` and 
     inserting ``section 452``;
       (4) in section 427--
       (A) in subsection (a)(1)(A), by striking ``section 476`` 
     and inserting ``section 452``; and
       (B) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ``section 476`` and 
     inserting ``section 452``;
       (5) in section 433(b), by striking ``section 474(d)(2)(A)`` 
     and inserting ``section 452``;
       (6) in section 451(a)(2)(H)--
       (A) in clause (i), by striking ``section 481f`` and 
     inserting ``section 453(f)``;
       (B) in clause (ii), by striking ``section 481h`` and 
     inserting ``section 452(b)(12)``;
       (C) in clause (iii), by striking ``section 481j`` and 
     inserting ``section 452(b)(13)``;
       (D) in clause (iv), by striking ``section 481k`` and 
     inserting ``section 452(b)(14)``; and
       (E) in clause (v), by striking ``section 481l`` and 
     inserting ``section 452(b)(15)``;
       (7) in section 1002(b)(1), by striking ``section 474(a)-
     (d), and (f),`` and inserting ``section 452``;
       (8) in section 1003, by striking ``sections 402-403b, 474-
     477, 479-481, and 414`` and inserting ``sections 402 through 
     403b, 405, 414, 452, and 453``; and
       (9) in section 1006(g)--
       (A) by striking ``section 477`` and inserting ``section 
     452(c)(2)``; and
       (B) by striking ``section 475a(a)`` and inserting ``section 
     452(b)(11)``.
       (i) Child Nutrition Act of 1966.--Section 17(d)(2)(B)(ii) 
     of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 
     1786(d)(2)(B)(ii)) is amended by striking ``section 475`` and 
     inserting ``section 405``.

                  Subtitle B--Bonus and Incentive Pays

     SEC. 611. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EXPIRING BONUS AND 
                   SPECIAL PAY AUTHORITIES.

       (a) Authorities Relating to Reserve Forces.--Section 910(g) 
     of title 37, United States Code, relating to income 
     replacement payments for reserve component members 
     experiencing extended and frequent mobilization for active 
     duty service, is amended by striking ``December 31, 2022`` 
     and inserting ``December 31, 2023``.
       (b) Title 10 Authorities Relating to Health Care 
     Professionals.--The following sections of title 10, United 
     States Code, are amended by striking ``December 31, 2022`` 
     and inserting ``December 31, 2023``:
       (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, 2022`` and inserting ``December 31, 
     2023``.
       (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, 2022`` and inserting ``December 31, 
     2023``:
       (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 352(g), relating to assignment pay or special 
     duty pay.
       (7) Section 353(i), relating to skill incentive pay or 
     proficiency bonus.
       (8) 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 Adjustments in Rates of 
     Basic Allowance for Housing.--Section 403(b) of title 37, 
     United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (7)(E), by striking ``December 31, 2022`` 
     and inserting ``December 31, 2023``; and
       (2) in paragraph (8)(C), by striking ``September 30, 2022`` 
     and inserting ``December 31, 2023``.

     SEC. 612. REPEAL OF SUNSET OF HAZARDOUS DUTY PAY.

       Subsection (h) of section 351 of title 37, United States 
     Code, is repealed.

     SEC. 613. AUTHORIZATION OF ASSIGNMENT PAY OR SPECIAL DUTY PAY 
                   BASED ON CLIMATE IN WHICH A MEMBER`S DUTIES ARE 
                   PERFORMED.

       Section 352(a)(2) of title 37, United States Code, is 
     amended by inserting ``climate,`` after ``location,``.

                           Subtitle C--Leave

     SEC. 621. MODIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO ALLOW MEMBERS OF THE 
                   ARMED FORCES TO ACCUMULATE LEAVE IN EXCESS OF 
                   60 DAYS.

       (a) In General.--Section 701(f) of title 10, United States 
     Code, is amended to read as follows:
       ``(f)(1) The Secretary concerned, under uniform regulations 
     to be prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, may authorize a 
     member

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     described in paragraph (2) who, except for this subsection, 
     would lose at the end of the fiscal year any accumulated 
     leave in excess of the number of days of leave authorized to 
     be accumulated under subsection (b), to retain an accumulated 
     total of 90 days leave.
       ``(2) This subsection applies to a member who--
       ``(A) serves on active duty for a continuous period of at 
     least 120 days in an area in which the member is entitled to 
     special pay under section 310(a) of title 37;
       ``(B) is assigned to a deployable ship or mobile unit or to 
     other duty designated for the purpose of this section; or
       ``(C) serves on active duty in a duty assignment in support 
     of a contingency operation.
       ``(3) Leave accumulated by a member under this subsection 
     in excess of the number of days of such leave authorized 
     under subsection (b) is forfeited unless it is used by the 
     member before the end of the second fiscal year after the 
     fiscal year in which the service or assignment described in 
     paragraph (B) of the member terminated.``.
       (b) Transition Rule.--Notwithstanding paragraph (3) of 
     section 701(f) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by 
     subsection (a), leave in excess of 90 days accumulated by a 
     member under section 701(f) of title 10, United States Code, 
     on or before September 30, 2022, is forfeited unless it is 
     used by the member on or before September 30, 2025, or the 
     retention of such leave is authorized under another provision 
     of law.
       (c) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) 
     takes effect on January 1, 2023.

     SEC. 622. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO LEAVE ENTITLEMENT AND 
                   ACCUMULATION.

       (a) Repeal of Obsolete Authority.--Section 701 of title 10, 
     United States Code, is amended--
       (1) by striking subsection (d); and
       (2) by redesignating subsections (e) through (m) as 
     subsections (d) through (l).
       (b) Conforming Amendments to Section 701 of Title 10.--
     Section 701 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (b), by striking ``subsections (d), (f), 
     and (g)`` and inserting ``subsections (e) and (f)``;
       (2) in subsection (f), as redesignated by subsection 
     (a)(2), in the first sentence, by striking ``subsections (b), 
     (d), and (f)`` and inserting ``subsections (b) and (e)``; and
       (3) in subsection (i), as so redesignated, in the first 
     sentence, by striking ``subsections (b), (d), and (f)`` and 
     inserting ``subsections (b) and (e)``.
       (c) Conforming Amendments to Other Provisions of Law.--
       (1) Title 14.--Section 2508(a) of title 14, United States 
     Code, is amended by striking ``section 701(f)(2)`` and 
     inserting ``section 701(e)``.
       (2) Title 37.--Title 37, United States Code, is amended--
       (A) in section 501--
       (i) in subsection (b)(6), by striking ``120 days of leave 
     under section 701(f)(1)`` and inserting ``90 days of leave 
     under section 701(e)``; and
       (ii) in subsection (h), by striking ``section 701(g)`` and 
     inserting ``section 701(f)``; and
       (B) in section 502(b), by striking ``section 701(h)`` and 
     inserting ``section 701(g)``.
       (d) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     take effect on January 1, 2023.

     SEC. 623. CONVALESCENT LEAVE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

       (a) In General.--Section 701 of title 10, United States 
     Code, as amended by section 622(a), is further amended by 
     adding at the end the following new subsection:
       ``(m)(1) Except as provided by subsection (h)(3), and under 
     regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, a member 
     of the armed forces diagnosed with a medical condition is 
     allowed convalescent leave if--
       ``(A) the medical or behavioral health provider of the 
     member--
       ``(i) determines that the member is not yet fit for duty as 
     a result of that condition; and
       ``(ii) recommends such leave for the member to provide for 
     the convalescence of the member from that condition; and
       ``(B) the commanding officer of the member or the commander 
     of the military medical treatment facility authorizes such 
     leave for the member.
       ``(2) A member may take not more than 30 days of 
     convalescent leave under paragraph (1) with respect to a 
     condition described in that paragraph unless--
       ``(A) such leave in excess of 30 days is authorized by--
       ``(i) the Secretary concerned; or
       ``(ii) an individual at the level designated by the 
     Secretary concerned, but not below the grade of O-5 or the 
     civilian equivalent; or
       ``(B) the member is authorized to receive convalescent 
     leave under subsection (h)(3) in conjunction with the birth 
     of a child.
       ``(3)(A) Convalescent leave may be authorized under 
     paragraph (1) only for a medical condition of a member and 
     may not be authorized for a member in connection with a 
     condition of a dependent or other family member of the 
     member.
       ``(B) In authorizing convalescent leave for a member under 
     paragraph (1) with respect to a condition described in that 
     paragraph, the commanding officer of the member or the 
     commander of the military medical treatment facility, as the 
     case may be, shall--
       ``(i) limit the duration of such leave to the minimum 
     necessary in relation to the diagnosis, prognosis, and 
     probable final disposition of the condition of the member; 
     and
       ``(ii) authorize leave tailored to the specific medical 
     needs of the member rather than (except for convalescent 
     leave provided for under subsection (h)(3)) authorizing leave 
     based on a predetermined formula.
       ``(4) A member taking convalescent leave under paragraph 
     (1) shall not have the member`s leave account reduced as a 
     result of taking such leave.
       ``(5) In this subsection, the term `military medical 
     treatment facility` means a facility described in subsection 
     (b), (c), or (d) of section 1073d.``.
       (b) Treatment of Convalescent Leave for Birth of Child.--
     Paragraph (3) of subsection (h) of such section, as 
     redesignated by section 622(a), is amended--
       (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses 
     (i) and (ii), respectively, and by moving such clauses, as so 
     redesignated, two ems to the right;
       (2) by inserting ``(A)`` after ``(3)``; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
       ``(B) Convalescent leave may be authorized under 
     subparagraph (A) only for a medical condition of a member and 
     may not be authorized for a member in connection with a 
     condition of a dependent or other family member of the 
     member.``.
       (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section 
     shall take effect on January 1, 2023.

                       Subtitle D--Other Matters

     SEC. 631. AIR FORCE RATED OFFICER RETENTION DEMONSTRATION 
                   PROGRAM.

       (a) Program Requirement.--The Secretary shall establish and 
     carry out within the Department of the Air Force a 
     demonstration program to assess and improve retention on 
     active duty in the Air Force of rated officers described in 
     subsection (b).
       (b) Rated Officers Described.--Rated officers described in 
     this subsection are rated officers serving on active duty in 
     the Air Force, excluding rated officers with a reserve 
     appointment in the Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve--
       (1) whose continued service on active duty would be in the 
     best interest of the Department of the Air Force, as 
     determined by the Secretary; and
       (2) who have not more than three years and not less than 
     one year remaining on an active duty service obligation under 
     section 653 of title 10, United States Code.
       (c) Written Agreement.--
       (1) In general.--Under the demonstration program required 
     under subsection (a), the Secretary shall offer retention 
     incentives under subsection (d) to a rated officer described 
     in subsection (b) who executes a written agreement to remain 
     on active duty in a regular component of the Air Force for 
     not less than four years after the completion of the active 
     duty service obligation of the officer under section 653 of 
     title 10, United States Code.
       (2) Exception.--If the Secretary of the Air Force 
     determines that an assignment previously guaranteed under 
     subsection (d)(1) to a rated officer described in subsection 
     (b) cannot be fulfilled, the agreement of the officer under 
     paragraph (1) to remain on active duty shall expire not later 
     than one year after that determination.
       (d) Retention Incentives.--
       (1) Guarantee of future assignment location.--Under the 
     demonstration program required under subsection (a), the 
     Secretary may offer to a rated officer described in 
     subsection (b) a guarantee of future assignment locations 
     based on the preference of the officer.
       (2) Aviation bonus.--Under the demonstration program 
     required under subsection (a), notwithstanding section 334(c) 
     of title 37, United States Code, the Secretary may pay to a 
     rated officer described in subsection (b) an aviation bonus 
     not to exceed an average annual amount of $50,000 (subject to 
     paragraph (3)(B)).
       (3) Combination of incentives.--The Secretary may offer to 
     a rated officer described in subsection (b) a combination of 
     incentives under paragraphs (1) and (2).
       (e) Annual Briefing.--Not later than December 31, 2023, and 
     annually thereafter until the termination of the 
     demonstration program required under subsection (a), the 
     Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services 
     of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing 
     describing the use of such demonstration program and its 
     effects on the retention on active duty in the Air Force of 
     rated officers described in subsection (b).
       (f) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Rated officer.--The term ``rated officer`` means an 
     officer specified in section 9253 of title 10, United States 
     Code.
       (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary`` means the Secretary 
     of the Air Force.
       (g) Termination.--This section shall terminate on December 
     31, 2028.

                   TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS

           Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Care Benefits

     SEC. 701. IMPROVEMENTS TO THE TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM.

       (a) In General.--Section 1076a of title 10, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (b)--
       (A) by striking ``The plans`` and inserting the following:
       ``(1) In general.--The plans``; and
       (B) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
       ``(2) Premium sharing plans.--The regulations required by 
     paragraph (1) shall include,

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     with respect to premium sharing plans referred to in 
     subsection (d)(1), the following elements:
       ``(A) A third party administrator shall manage the 
     administrative features of such plans, including eligibility, 
     enrollment, plan change and premium payment processes, 
     submission of qualifying life events changes, and address 
     changes.
       ``(B) Such plans shall include the following three 
     enrollment options:
       ``(i) Self.
       ``(ii) Self plus one.
       ``(iii) Family.
       ``(C) In the United States, to the extent practicable, 
     individuals eligible to enroll in such a plan shall be 
     offered options to enroll in plans of not fewer than four 
     national dental insurance carriers.
       ``(D) To the extent practicable, each carrier described in 
     subparagraph (C)--
       ``(i) shall manage dental care delivery matters, including 
     claims adjudication (with required electronic submission of 
     claims), coordination of benefits, covered services, 
     enrollment verification, and provider networks;
       ``(ii) shall, in addition to offering a standard option 
     plan consistent with the requirements of this section, offer 
     a high option plan that provides more covered services;
       ``(iii) may offer an additional plan managed as a dental 
     health maintenance organization plan;
       ``(iv) shall establish and operate dental provider networks 
     that provide--

       ``(I) accessible care with a prevention or wellness focus;
       ``(II) continuity of care;
       ``(III) coordinated care (including appropriate dental and 
     medical referrals);
       ``(IV) patient-centered care (including effective 
     communications, individualized care, and shared decision-
     making); and
       ``(V) high-quality, safe care;

       ``(v) shall develop and implement adult and pediatric 
     dental quality measures, including effective measurements 
     for--

       ``(I) access to care;
       ``(II) continuity of care;
       ``(III) cost;
       ``(IV) adverse patient events;
       ``(V) oral health outcomes; and
       ``(VI) patient experience; and

       ``(vi) shall conduct in their provider networks, to the 
     extent practicable, pilot programs on the development of a 
     model of care based on the model of care referred to as 
     patient-centered dental homes.``;
       (2) in subsection (d)(1)--
       (A) in subparagraph (B), by striking the second sentence;
       (B) by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the 
     following new subparagraph (C):
       ``(C) The amount of the premium required under subparagraph 
     (A)--
       ``(i) for standard option plans described in subsection 
     (b)(2)(C)(ii), shall be established by the Secretary annually 
     such that in the aggregate (taking into account the 
     adjustments under subparagraph (D) and subsection (e)(2)(C)), 
     the Secretary`s share of each premium is 60 percent of the 
     premium for each enrollment category (self, self plus one, 
     and family) of each standard option plan; and
       ``(ii) for non-standard option plans described in clauses 
     (ii) and (iii) of subsection (b)(2)(C), shall be equal to the 
     amount determined under clause (i) plus 100 percent of the 
     additional premium amount applicable to such non-standard 
     option plan.``; and
       (C) by striking subparagraph (D) and inserting the 
     following new subparagraph (D):
       ``(D) The Secretary of Defense shall reduce the monthly 
     premium required to be paid under paragraph (1) in the case 
     of enlisted members in pay grade E-1, E-2, E-3, or E-4.``;
       (3) in subsection (e), by adding at the end the following 
     new paragraph:
       ``(3) The Secretary of Defense shall reduce copayments 
     required to be paid under paragraph (1) in the case of 
     enlisted members in pay grade E-1, E-2, E-3, or E-4.``; and
       (4) in subsection (j), by striking ``plan established under 
     this section`` and inserting ``standard option plan described 
     in subsection (b)(2)(C)(ii).``.
       (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by subsection (a) 
     shall take effect on January 1, 2025.
       (c) Rule Making Authority.--
       (1) In general.--In order to implement the dental program 
     improvements on the date specified in subsection (b), the 
     Secretary of Defense shall, not later than January 1, 2024, 
     issue an interim final regulation consistent with the 
     provisions of section 1076a of title 10, United States Code, 
     as amended by subsection (a), that will be in effect on the 
     date specified in subsection (b).
       (2) Maintenance of covered services.--The regulation 
     required by paragraph (1) shall ensure that covered services 
     under standard option plans described in subsection 
     (b)(2)(C)(ii) of section 1076a of title 10, United States 
     Code, as added by subsection (a), shall be no less than those 
     services under the premium sharing plans under such section 
     in effect as of the date of the enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 702. HEALTH BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD 
                   FOLLOWING REQUIRED TRAINING OR OTHER DUTY TO 
                   RESPOND TO A NATIONAL EMERGENCY.

       (a) Transitional Health Care.--Subsection (a)(2) of section 
     1145 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at 
     the end the following new subparagraph:
       ``(G) A member of the National Guard who is separated from 
     full-time National Guard Duty to which called or ordered 
     under section 502(f) of title 32 for a period of active 
     service of more than 30 days to perform duties that are 
     authorized by the President or the Secretary of Defense for 
     the purpose of responding to a national emergency declared by 
     the President and supported by Federal funds.``.
       (b) Conforming Amendments.--Such section is further 
     amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph 
     (A), by striking ``active duty`` and inserting ``active 
     service``;
       (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``paragraph (2)(B)`` and 
     inserting ``subparagraph (B) or (G) of paragraph (2)``;
       (C) in paragraph (4)--
       (i) by striking ``active duty`` each place it appears and 
     inserting ``active service``; and
       (ii) in the second sentence, by striking ``or (D)`` and 
     inserting ``(D), or (G)``;
       (D) in paragraph (5), in subparagraphs (A) and (B), by 
     striking ``active duty`` each place it appears and inserting 
     ``active service``; and
       (E) in paragraph (7)(A)--
       (i) by striking ``service on active duty`` and inserting 
     ``active service``; and
       (ii) by striking ``active duty for`` and inserting ``active 
     service for``;
       (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``active duty`` and 
     inserting ``active service``; and
       (3) in subsection (d)(1)(A), by striking ``active duty`` 
     and inserting ``active service``.

     SEC. 703. CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE 
                   SERVICES FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

       (a) In General.--In order to reinforce the policies of 
     eliminating stigma in obtaining mental health care services 
     and further encouraging help-seeking behavior by members of 
     the Armed Forces, not later than July 1, 2023, the Secretary 
     of Defense shall--
       (1) update and reissue Department of Defense Instruction 
     6490.08, entitled ``Command Notification Requirements to 
     Dispel Stigma in Providing Mental Health Care to Service 
     Members`` and issued on August 17, 2011, taking into 
     account--
       (A) experience implementing the Instruction; and
       (B) opportunities to more effectively dispel stigma in 
     obtaining mental health care services and encourage help-
     seeking behavior; and
       (2) develop standards within the Department of Defense 
     that--
       (A) ensure, except in cases in which there are exigent 
     circumstances, confidentiality of mental health care services 
     provided to members who voluntarily seek such services; and
       (B) in cases in which there are exigent circumstances, 
     prevent health care providers from disclosing more than the 
     minimum amount of information necessary to address the 
     exigent circumstances.
       (b) Elements.--The standards required by subsection (a)(2) 
     shall include the following elements:
       (1) Requirements for confidentiality regarding the request 
     and receipt by a member of the Armed Forces of mental health 
     care services under the self-initiated referral process under 
     section 1090a(e) of title 10, United States Code.
       (2) Requirements for confidentiality regarding the results 
     of any drug testing incident to mental health care services.
       (3) Procedures that reflect best practices of the mental 
     health profession with respect to suicide prevention.
       (4) Prohibition on retaliating against a member of the 
     Armed Forces who requests mental health care services.
       (5) Such other elements as the Secretary determines will 
     most effectively support the policies of--
       (A) eliminating stigma in obtaining mental health care 
     services; and
       (B) encouraging help-seeking behavior by members of the 
     Armed Forces.
       (c) Joint Policy With the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than July 1, 2023, the Secretary 
     of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall issue 
     a joint policy that provides, except in the case of exigent 
     circumstances, for confidentiality of mental health care 
     services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs to 
     members of the Armed Forces, including members of reserve 
     components of the Armed Forces, under sections 1712A, 1720F, 
     1720H, and 1789 of title 38, United States Code, and other 
     applicable law.
       (2) Elements.--The joint policy issued urder paragraph (1) 
     shall, to the extent practicable, establish standards 
     comparable to the standards developed under subsection 
     (a)(2).
       (d) Report.--Not later than July 1, 2023, the Secretary of 
     Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of 
     the Senate and the House of Representatives a copy of the 
     standards developed under subsection (a)(2) and the joint 
     policy issued under subsection (c).
       (e) Exigent Circumstance Defined.--In this section, the 
     term ``exigent circumstance`` means a circumstance in which 
     the Secretary of Defense determines the need to prevent 
     serious harm to individuals or essential military functions 
     clearly outweighs the need for confidentiality of information 
     obtained by a health care provider incident to mental health 
     care services voluntarily sought by a member of the Armed 
     Forces.

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     SEC. 704. IMPROVEMENT OF REFERRALS FOR SPECIALTY CARE UNDER 
                   TRICARE PRIME DURING PERMANENT CHANGES OF 
                   STATION.

       (a) In General.--Section 714 of the John S. McCain National 
     Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 
     115-232; 10 U.S.C. 1095f) is amended--
       (1) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and
       (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new 
     subsection (e):
       ``(e) Improvement of Specialty Care Referrals During 
     Permanent Changes of Station.--In conducting evaluations and 
     improvements under subsection (d) to the referral process 
     described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure 
     beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Prime who are undergoing a 
     permanent change of station receive referrals from their 
     primary care manager to such specialty care providers in the 
     new location as the beneficiary may need before undergoing 
     the permanent change of station.``.
       (b) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall 
     provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
     the House of Representatives a briefing on the contractual 
     and technical barriers preventing record sharing between 
     civilian provider networks under the TRICARE program that 
     lead to increased wait times for care for members of the 
     Armed Forces and their dependents undergoing permanent 
     changes of station across provider network regions.

     SEC. 705. STUDY ON PROVIDING BENEFITS UNDER TRICARE RESERVE 
                   SELECT AND TRICARE DENTAL PROGRAM TO MEMBERS OF 
                   THE SELECTED RESERVE AND THEIR DEPENDENTS.

       (a) Study.--The Secretary of Defense may conduct a study on 
     the feasibility, potential cost effects to the budget of the 
     Department of Defense, changes in out-of-pocket costs to 
     beneficiaries, and effects on other Federal programs of 
     expanding eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select and the 
     TRICARE dental program to include all members of the Selected 
     Reserve of the Ready Reserve of a reserve component of the 
     Armed Forces, their dependents, and their non-dependent 
     children under the age of 26.
       (b) Specifications.--If the Secretary conducts the study 
     under subsection (a), the Secretary shall include in the 
     study an assessment of the following:
       (1) Cost-shifting to the Department of Defense to support 
     the expansion of TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE 
     dental program from--
       (A) health benefit plans under chapter 89 of title 5, 
     United States Code;
       (B) employer-sponsored health insurance;
       (C) private health insurance;
       (D) insurance under a State health care exchange; and
       (E) the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social 
     Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.).
       (2) New costs for the Department of Defense to enroll in 
     TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program members 
     of the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of a reserve 
     component of the Armed Forces who were previously uninsured.
       (3) The resources needed to implement TRICARE Reserve 
     Select and the TRICARE dental program for all such members, 
     their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the 
     age of 26.
       (4) Cost-savings, if any, resulting from the expansion of 
     TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program with 
     regard to increased training days performed in support of 
     mass medical events during battle assemblies of the reserve 
     components, including an assessment of the impact of such 
     expansion on--
       (A) medical readiness;
       (B) overall deployability rates;
       (C) deployability timelines;
       (D) fallout rates at mobilization sites;
       (E) cross-leveling of members of the reserve components to 
     backfill medical fallouts at mobilization sites; and
       (F) any other readiness metrics affected by such expansion.
       (5) Any impact of such expansion on recruitment and 
     retention of members of the Armed Forces, including members 
     of the Ready Reserve of the reserve components of the Armed 
     Forces.
       (6) Cost-savings, if any, in contracts that implement the 
     Reserve Health Readiness Program of the Department of 
     Defense.
       (c) Determination of Cost Effects.--If the Secretary of 
     Defense studies the potential cost effects to the budget of 
     the Department of Defense under subsection (a), the Secretary 
     shall study the cost effects for the following scenarios of 
     expanded eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select and the 
     TRICARE dental program:
       (1) Premium free for members of the Selected Reserve of the 
     Ready Reserve of a reserve component of the Armed Forces, 
     their dependents, and their non-dependent children under the 
     age of 26.
       (2) Premium free for such members and subsidized premiums 
     for such dependents and non-dependent children.
       (3) Subsidized premiums for such members, dependents, and 
     non-dependent children.
       (d) Use of a Federally Funded Research and Development 
     Center.--The Secretary may contract with a federally funded 
     research and development center that is qualified and 
     appropriate to conduct the study under subsection (a).
       (e) Briefing; Report.--
       (1) Briefing.--If the Secretary conducts the study under 
     subsection (a), not later than one year after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the 
     Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
     Representatives a briefing on the methodology and approach of 
     the study.
       (2) Report.--If the Secretary conducts the study under 
     subsection (a), not later than two years after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
     Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
     Representatives a report on the results of the study.
       (f) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) TRICARE dental program.--The term ``TRICARE dental 
     program`` means dental benefits under section 1076a of title 
     10, United States Code.
       (2) TRICARE reserve select.--The term ``TRICARE Reserve 
     Select`` means health benefits under section 1076d of such 
     title.

                 Subtitle B--Health Care Administration

     SEC. 721. IMPROVEMENTS TO ORGANIZATION OF MILITARY HEALTH 
                   SYSTEM.

       (a) Feasibility Study for Superseding Organization for 
     Defense Health Agency.--
       (1) Study and report required.--Not later than 180 days 
     after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of 
     Defense (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary``) 
     shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
     Senate and the House of Representatives a report on a study, 
     conducted by the Secretary for purposes of the report, of the 
     feasibility of and requirements for the establishment of a 
     defense health and medical readiness command (referred to in 
     this subsection as the ``command``) as a superseding 
     organization to the Defense Health Agency.
       (2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) 
     shall include the following:
       (A) A description of the responsibilities of the commander 
     of the command.
       (B) A description of any organizations that support the 
     Defense Health Agency, such as the medical departments and 
     medical logistics organizations of each military department.
       (C) A description of any authorities required for the 
     leadership and direction of the command.
       (D) A description of the organizational structure of the 
     command, including any subordinate commands.
       (E) A description of resourcing executive leadership of the 
     command.
       (F) A description of the location or locations of 
     headquarters elements of the command.
       (G) A description of how the current Defense Health Agency 
     functions as a provider of optimally trained, clinically 
     proficient health care professionals to support combatant 
     commands.
       (H) A description of how the command may further serve as a 
     provider of optimally trained, clinically proficient health 
     care professionals to support combatant commands.
       (I) A description of the relationship of the command to the 
     military departments, the combatant commands, and the Joint 
     Staff.
       (J) A timeline for the establishment of the command.
       (K) A description of additional funding required to 
     establish the command.
       (L) A description of any additional legislative action 
     required for the establishment of the command.
       (M) Any other matters in connection with the establishment, 
     operations, and activities of the command that the Secretary 
     considers appropriate.
       (b) Establishment of Military Health System Education and 
     Training Directorate.--
       (1) Plan required.--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 to establish within the Defense 
     Health Agency a subordinate organization, to be called the 
     Military Health System Education and Training Directorate 
     (referred to in this subsection as the ``Directorate``).
       (2) Elements.--The plan required under paragraph (1) shall 
     include the following:
       (A) A description of any authorities required for the 
     leadership and direction of the Directorate.
       (B) A description of the organizational structure of the 
     Directorate, including any subordinate organizations.
       (C) A description of resourcing executive leadership of the 
     Directorate.
       (D) A description of the location or locations of elements 
     of the Directorate.
       (E) A description of the ability of the Directorate to 
     address the training requirements of the military 
     departments, the combatant commands, and the Joint Staff.
       (F) A description of additional funding required to 
     establish the Directorate.
       (G) A description of any additional legislative action 
     required for the establishment of the Directorate.
       (H) Any other matters in the connection with the 
     establishment, operations, and activities of the Directorate 
     that the Secretary considers appropriate.
       (3) Establishment.--
       (A) In general.--Not later than one year after the 
     submission of the plan required under paragraph (1), the 
     Secretary shall establish the Directorate within the Defense 
     Health Agency.

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       (B) Leadership.--The Directorate shall be led by the 
     President of the Uniformed Services University of the Health 
     Sciences.
       (C) Structure.--The Directorate shall be composed of the 
     following:
       (i) The Medical Education and Training Campus.
       (ii) The College of Allied Health Sciences.
       (iii) The Uniformed Services University of the Health 
     Sciences.
       (iv) The medical education and training commands and 
     organizations of the military departments.
       (v) Training programs of military departments affiliated 
     with civilian academic institutions.
       (vi) Such other elements, facilities, and commands of the 
     Department of Defense as the Secretary considers appropriate.

     SEC. 722. INCLUSION OF LEVEL THREE TRAUMA CARE CAPABILITIES 
                   IN REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAL CENTERS.

       Section 1073d(b)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking ``or level two`` and inserting ``, level 
     two, or level three``

     SEC. 723. EXTENSION OF ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATION 
                   DEMONSTRATION AND ANNUAL REPORT REQUIREMENT.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through 
     the Director of the Defense Health Agency, shall extend the 
     duration of the Accountable Care Organization demonstration 
     carried out by the Secretary, notice of which was published 
     in the Federal Register on August 16, 2019 (84 Fed. Reg. 
     41974), (in this section referred to as the 
     ``Demonstration``) through December 31, 2028.
       (b) Annual Report Required.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than March 1 of each year during 
     which the Demonstration is carried out, beginning in 2023, 
     the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed 
     Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a 
     report that describes the conduct of the Demonstration for 
     the one-year period preceding the date of the report.
       (2) Elements.--Each report submitted under paragraph (1) 
     shall include the following:
       (A) A description of how the Demonstration delivered 
     performance of better health, better care, and lower cost.
       (B) A description of the results of the Demonstration with 
     respect to the following outcome measures:
       (i) Clinical performance.
       (ii) Utilization improvement.
       (iii) Beneficiary engagement.
       (iv) Membership growth and retention.
       (v) Case management.
       (vi) Continuity of care.
       (vii) Telehealth utilization.
       (C) A description of how the Demonstration shifted 
     financial risk from the TRICARE program to health care 
     providers.
       (D) A description of how investment in the Demonstration 
     serves as a bridge to competitive demonstrations by the 
     Department of Defense with accountable care organizations in 
     the future.
       (E) A detailed description of locations for future 
     competitive demonstrations by the Department with accountable 
     care organizations.
       (3) TRICARE program defined.--In this subsection, the term 
     ``TRICARE program`` has the meaning given that term in 
     section 1072(7) of title 10, United States Code.

     SEC. 724. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENT TO TRANSFER PUBLIC 
                   HEALTH FUNCTIONS TO DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY.

       (a) Temporary Retention of Public Health Functions.--At the 
     determination of the Secretary of Defense, a military 
     department may retain, until not later than September 30, 
     2023, a public health function that would otherwise become 
     part of the Defense Health Agency Public Health under section 
     1073c(e)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code, if such 
     function--
       (1) addresses a need that is unique to the military 
     department; and
       (2) is in direct support of operating forces and necessary 
     to execute strategies relating to national security and 
     defense.
       (b) Report.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than March 1, 2023, the 
     Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed 
     Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a 
     report on public health functions that the Secretary has 
     determined may be retained by a military department pursuant 
     to subsection (a).
       (2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall 
     include the following:
       (A) A description of each public health function that the 
     Secretary has determined may be retained by a military 
     department pursuant to subsection (a).
       (B) The rationale for each such determination.
       (C) Recommendations for amendments to section 1073c of 
     title 10, United States Code, to permit ongoing retention of 
     public health functions by military departments.
       (c) Modification to Names of Public Health Commands.--
     Section 1073c(e)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking ``Army Public Health Command, the Navy-
     Marine Corps Public Health Command`` and inserting ``Army 
     Public Health Center, the Navy-Marine Corps Public Health 
     Center``.

     SEC. 725. ESTABLISHMENT OF MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM MEDICAL 
                   LOGISTICS DIRECTORATE.

       (a) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date 
     of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall 
     submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
     the House of Representatives a plan to establish within the 
     Defense Health Agency a subordinate organization to be called 
     the Military Health System Medical Logistics Directorate (in 
     this section referred to as the ``Directorate``).
       (b) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall 
     include the following:
       (1) A description of any authorities required for the 
     leadership and direction of the Directorate.
       (2) A description of the organizational structure of the 
     Directorate, including any subordinate organizations, to 
     include incorporation into the Directorate of existing 
     organizations of the military departments that provide 
     operational theater medical materiel support.
       (3) A description of resourcing by the Secretary of the 
     executive leadership of the Directorate.
       (4) A description of the location or locations of elements 
     of the Directorate.
       (5) A description of how the medical research and 
     development organization within the Defense Health Agency 
     will coordinate with the Directorate.
       (6) A description of the ability of the Directorate to 
     address the medical logistics requirements of the military 
     departments, the combatant commands, and the Joint Staff.
       (7) A description of additional funding required to 
     establish the Directorate.
       (8) A description of any additional legislative action 
     required for the establishment of the Directorate.
       (9) Any other matters in connection with the establishment, 
     operations, and activities of the Directorate that the 
     Secretary considers appropriate.
       (c) Establishment.--Not later than one year after the 
     submission of the plan required under subsection (a), the 
     Secretary shall establish the Directorate within the Defense 
     Health Agency.

     SEC. 726. ESTABLISHMENT OF CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE FOR 
                   SPECIALTY CARE IN THE MILITARY HEALTH SYSTEM.

       (a) Centers of Excellence.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall 
     establish regional centers of excellence for the provision of 
     military specialty care to eligible beneficiaries at existing 
     major medical centers of the Department of Defense.
       (2) Satellite centers.--The Secretary may establish 
     satellite centers of excellence to provide specialty care for 
     certain conditions, such as--
       (A) post-traumatic stress;
       (B) traumatic brain injury; and
       (C) such other conditions as the Secretary considers 
     appropriate.
       (3) Readiness and improvement of care.--Centers of 
     excellence established under this subsection shall--
       (A) ensure the military medical force readiness of the 
     Department and the medical readiness of the Armed Forces;
       (B) improve the quality of health care received by eligible 
     beneficiaries from the Department; and
       (C) improve health outcomes for eligible beneficiaries.
       (b) Types of Centers of Excellence.--
       (1) In general.--Centers of excellence shall be established 
     under subsection (a) for the following areas of specialty 
     care:
       (A) Oncology.
       (B) Burn injuries and wound care.
       (C) Rehabilitation medicine.
       (D) Psychological health and traumatic brain injury.
       (E) Amputations and prosthetics.
       (F) Neurosurgery.
       (G) Orthopedic care.
       (H) Substance abuse.
       (I) Transplants.
       (J) Cardiothoracic surgery.
       (K) Such other areas of specialty care as the Secretary 
     considers appropriate to ensure the military medical force 
     readiness of the Department and the medical readiness of the 
     Armed Forces.
       (2) Multiple specialties.--A major medical center of the 
     Department may be established as a center of excellence for 
     more than one area of specialty care.
       (c) Primary Source for Specialty Care.--
       (1) In general.--Centers of excellence established under 
     subsection (a) shall be the primary source within the 
     military health system for the receipt by eligible 
     beneficiaries of specialty care.
       (2) Referral.--Eligible beneficiaries seeking specialty 
     care services through the military health system shall be 
     referred to a center of excellence established under 
     subsection (a) or to an appropriate specialty care provider 
     in the private sector if health care services at such a 
     center are unavailable.
       (d) 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 that sets forth a plan 
     for the Department to establish centers of excellence under 
     this section.
       (2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall 
     include the following:
       (A) A list of the centers of excellence to be established 
     under this section and the locations of such centers.
       (B) A description of the specialty care services to be 
     provided at each such center and a staffing plan for each 
     such center.

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       (C) A description of how each such center will improve--
       (i) the military medical force readiness of the Department 
     and the medical readiness of the Armed Forces;
       (ii) the quality of care received by eligible 
     beneficiaries; and
       (iii) the health outcomes of eligible beneficiaries.
       (D) A comprehensive plan to refer eligible beneficiaries 
     for specialty care services at centers of excellence 
     established under this section and centers of excellence in 
     the private sector.
       (E) A plan to assist eligible beneficiaries with travel and 
     lodging, if necessary, in connection with the receipt of 
     specialty care services at centers of excellence established 
     under this section or centers of excellence in the private 
     sector.
       (F) A plan to transfer specialty care providers of the 
     Department to centers of excellence established under this 
     section, in a number as determined by the Secretary to be 
     required to provide specialty care services to eligible 
     beneficiaries at such centers.
       (G) A plan to monitor access to care, beneficiary 
     satisfaction, experience of care, and clinical outcomes to 
     understand better the impact of such centers on the health 
     care of eligible beneficiaries.
       (e) Notification.--The Secretary of Defense shall notify 
     the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House 
     of Representatives not later than 90 days prior to the 
     establishment of a center of excellence under this section.
       (f) Eligible Beneficiary Defined.--In this section, the 
     term ``eligible beneficiary`` means a beneficiary under 
     chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code.

     SEC. 727. REQUIREMENT TO ESTABLISH ACADEMIC HEALTH SYSTEM.

       Section 2113b(a) of title 10, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking ``may`` and inserting ``shall``.

     SEC. 728. ADHERENCE TO POLICIES RELATING TO MILD TRAUMATIC 
                   BRAIN INJURY AND POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS 
                   DISORDER.

       Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of 
     this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall--
       (1) direct the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of 
     the Air Force to address inconsistencies between the policies 
     of the Department of Defense, the Department of the Navy, and 
     the Department of the Air Force relating to the training of 
     members of the Armed Forces on the identification of symptoms 
     of mild traumatic brain injury in deployed locations; and
       (2) ensure the Secretary of each military department 
     routinely monitors the adherence of members of the Armed 
     Forces under the jurisdiction of such Secretary to policies 
     of the Department of Defense relating to post-traumatic 
     stress disorder and traumatic brain injury, including 
     policies related to--
       (A) screening certain members of the Armed Forces for post-
     traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury prior to 
     any separation of such a member from the Armed Forces for 
     misconduct; and
       (B) providing counseling to members of the Armed Forces 
     during the process of such separation regarding services and 
     benefits that may be provided by the Department of Veterans 
     Affairs to members after such separation.

     SEC. 729. POLICY ON ACCOUNTABILITY FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS 
                   UNDERGOING DISABILITY EVALUATION.

       (a) In General.--Not later than April 1, 2023, the 
     Secretary of Defense shall establish a policy to ensure 
     accountability for actions taken under the authorities of the 
     Defense Health Agency and the military departments concerning 
     wounded, ill, and injured members of the Armed Forces during 
     the integrated disability evaluation system process of the 
     Department of Defense.
       (b) Elements.--The policy required by subsection (a) shall 
     include the following:
       (1) A requirement that determination of fitness for duty 
     under chapter 61 of title 10, United States Code, of a member 
     of the Armed Forces falls under the jurisdiction of the 
     Secretary of the military department concerned.
       (2) A requirement that medical evaluation provided under 
     the authority of the Defense Health Agency shall--
       (A) comply with applicable law and regulations of the 
     Department of Defense; and
       (B) be considered by the Secretary of the military 
     department concerned in determining fitness for duty under 
     chapter 61 of such title.
       (3) A requirement that wounded, ill, and injured members of 
     the Armed Forces shall not be denied the protections, 
     privileges, or right to due process afforded under applicable 
     law and regulations of the Department of Defense and the 
     military department concerned.
       (c) Clarification of Responsibilities Regarding Medical 
     Evaluation Boards.--Section 1073c of title 10, United States 
     Code, is amended by--
       (1) redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and
       (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following new 
     subsection (h):
       ``(h) Authorities Reserved to the Secretaries of the 
     Military Departments Concerning the Disability Evaluation 
     System.--
       ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding the responsibilities and 
     authorities of the Director of the Defense Health Agency with 
     respect to the administration of military medical treatment 
     facilities as set forth in this section, including medical 
     evaluations of members of the armed forces, the Secretary of 
     each military department shall maintain personnel authority 
     over and responsibility for any member of the armed forces 
     under the jurisdiction of the Secretary concerned while the 
     member is being considered by a medical evaluation board.
       ``(2) Responsibility described.--The responsibility of the 
     Secretary of a military department described in paragraph (1) 
     shall include the following:
       ``(A) Responsibility for administering the morale and 
     welfare of members of the armed forces under the jurisdiction 
     of the Secretary concerned.
       ``(B) Responsibility for determinations of fitness for duty 
     of such members under chapter 61 of this title.``.

                 Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters

     SEC. 741. THREE-YEAR EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE DOD-
                   VA HEALTH CARE SHARING INCENTIVE FUND.

       Section 8111(d)(3) of title 38, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking ``September 30, 2023`` and inserting 
     ``September 30, 2026``.

     SEC. 742. 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. 2567), as 
     most recently amended by section 715 of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81), 
     is amended by striking ``September 30, 2023`` and inserting 
     ``September 30, 2024``.

     SEC. 743. AUTHORIZATION OF PERMANENT PROGRAM TO IMPROVE 
                   OPIOID MANAGEMENT IN THE MILITARY HEALTH 
                   SYSTEM.

       Section 716 of the John S. McCain National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 
     10 U.S.C. 1090 note), is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``Beginning not`` and 
     inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (e), beginning 
     not``;
       (2) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and
       (3) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new 
     subsection (e):
       ``(e) Alternative Initiative to Improve Opioid 
     Management.--As an alternative to the pilot program under 
     this section, the Director of the Defense Health Agency, not 
     later than January 1, 2023--
       ``(1) may implement a permanent program to improve opioid 
     management for beneficiaries under the TRICARE program; and
       ``(2) if the Director decides to implement such a permanent 
     program, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of 
     the Senate and the House of Representatives the 
     specifications of and reasons for implementing such 
     program.``.

     SEC. 744. CLARIFICATION OF MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS AND 
                   COMPENSATION AUTHORITY FOR INDEPENDENT SUICIDE 
                   PREVENTION AND RESPONSE REVIEW COMMITTEE.

       Section 738 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
     Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1801) is 
     amended--
       (1) in subsection (b)(3), by inserting ``(except for a 
     former member of an Armed Force)`` after ``Armed Force``;
       (2) by redesignating subsections (f) through (h) as 
     subsections (g) through (i), respectively; and
       (3) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new 
     subsection (f):
       ``(f) Compensation.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may compensate members of 
     the committee established under subsection (a) for the work 
     of such members for the committee.
       ``(2) Treatment of compensation.--A member of the committee 
     established under subsection (a) who receives compensation 
     under paragraph (1) shall not be considered a civilian 
     employee of the Department of Defense for purposes of 
     subsection (b)(3).``.

     SEC. 745. TERMINATION OF VETERANS` ADVISORY BOARD ON 
                   RADIATION DOSE RECONSTRUCTION.

       Section 601 of the Veterans Benefit Act of 2003 (Public Law 
     108-183; 38 U.S.C. 1154 note) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (b), by striking ``, including the 
     establishment of the advisory board required by subsection 
     (c)``; and
       (2) by striking subsection (c).

     SEC. 746. SCHOLARSHIP-FOR-SERVICE PILOT PROGRAM FOR CIVILIAN 
                   BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDERS.

       (a) In General.--Commencing not later than two years after 
     the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of 
     Defense shall carry out a pilot program under which--
       (1) the Secretary may provide--
       (A) scholarships to cover tuition and related fees at an 
     institution of higher education to an individual enrolled in 
     a program of study leading to a graduate degree in clinical 
     psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field (as 
     determined by the Secretary); and
       (B) student loan repayment assistance to a credentialed 
     behavioral health provider who has a graduate degree in 
     clinical psychology, social work, counseling, or a related 
     field (as determined by the Secretary); and

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       (2) in exchange for such assistance, the recipient shall 
     commit to work as a covered civilian behavioral health 
     provider in the direct care component of the military health 
     system in accordance with subsection (c).
       (b) Duration.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry out the 
     pilot program under subsection (a) during the 10-year period 
     beginning on the commencement of the pilot program.
       (c) Post-award Employment Obligations.--
       (1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), as a condition 
     of receiving assistance under subsection (a), the recipient 
     of such assistance shall enter into an agreement with the 
     Secretary of Defense pursuant to which the recipient agrees 
     to work on a full-time basis as a covered civilian behavioral 
     health provider in the direct care component of the military 
     health system for a period that is at least equivalent to the 
     period during which the recipient received assistance under 
     such paragraph.
       (2) Other terms and conditions.--An agreement entered into 
     pursuant to paragraph (1) may include such other terms and 
     conditions as the Secretary of Defense may determine 
     necessary to protect the interests of the United States or 
     otherwise appropriate for purposes of this section, including 
     terms and conditions providing for limited exceptions from 
     the post-award employment obligation specified in such 
     subparagraph.
       (d) Repayment.--
       (1) In general.--An individual who receives assistance 
     under subsection (a) and does not complete the employment 
     obligation required under the agreement entered into pursuant 
     to subsection (c) shall repay to the Secretary of Defense a 
     prorated portion of the financial assistance received by the 
     individual under subsection (a).
       (2) Determination of amount.--The amount of any repayment 
     required under paragraph (1) shall be determined by the 
     Secretary.
       (e) Implementation Plan.--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 Representative a plan for the 
     implementation of this section.
       (f) Reports.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than each of one year, five 
     years, and nine years after the commencement of the pilot 
     program under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall 
     submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
     the House of Representative a report on the pilot program.
       (2) Elements.--Each report under paragraph (1) shall 
     include, with respect to the pilot program under subsection 
     (a), the following:
       (A) The number of students receiving scholarships under the 
     pilot program.
       (B) The locations of such students.
       (C) The amount of total scholarship money expended per 
     academic school year under the pilot program.
       (D) The average scholarship amount per student under the 
     pilot program.
       (E) The number of students hired as behavioral health 
     providers by the Department of Defense under the pilot 
     program.
       (F) Any recommendations for terminating the pilot program, 
     extending the pilot program, or making the pilot program 
     permanent.
       (g) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Behavioral health.--The term ``behavioral health`` 
     includes psychiatry, clinical psychology, social work, 
     counseling, and related fields.
       (2) Civilian behavioral health provider.--The term 
     ``civilian behavioral health provider`` means a behavioral 
     health provider who is a civilian employee of the Department 
     of Defense.
       (3) Covered civilian behavioral health provider.--The term 
     ``covered civilian behavioral health provider`` means a 
     civilian behavioral health provider whose employment by the 
     Secretary of Defense involves the provision of behavioral 
     health services at a military medical treatment facility.
       (4) Institution of higher education.--The term 
     ``institution of higher education`` has the meaning given 
     that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 
     (20 U.S.C. 1001).

     SEC. 747. EXPANSION OF EXTRAMEDICAL MATERNAL HEALTH PROVIDERS 
                   DEMONSTRATION PROJECT TO INCLUDE MEMBERS OF THE 
                   ARMED FORCES ON ACTIVE DUTY AND OTHER 
                   INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING CARE AT MILITARY MEDICAL 
                   TREATMENT FACILITIES.

       Section 746 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National 
     Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 
     116-283; 10 U.S.C. 1073 note) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by inserting ``, including coverage 
     of such providers at military medical treatment facilities`` 
     before the period at the end;
       (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``covered 
     beneficiaries`` and inserting ``covered individuals``;
       (3) in subsection (f)(2), by striking ``covered 
     beneficiaries`` each place it appears and inserting ``covered 
     individuals``; and
       (4) in subsection (h)--
       (A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
       ``(1) The term `covered individual` means a beneficiary 
     under chapter 55 of title 10, United States Code.``; and
       (B) by adding at the end the following paragraph:
       ``(3) The term `TRICARE program` has the meaning given that 
     term in section 1072 of title 10, United States Code.``.

     SEC. 748. AUTHORITY TO CARRY OUT STUDIES AND DEMONSTRATION 
                   PROJECTS RELATING TO DELIVERY OF HEALTH AND 
                   MEDICAL CARE THROUGH USE OF OTHER TRANSACTION 
                   AUTHORITY.

       (a) In General.--Section 1092(b) of title 10, United States 
     Code, is amended by inserting ``or transactions (other than 
     contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants)`` after 
     ``contracts``.
       (b) Briefing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall 
     brief the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the 
     House of Representatives on how the Secretary intends to use 
     the authority to enter into transactions under section 
     1092(b) of title 10, United States Code, as amended by 
     subsection (a).

     SEC. 749. CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT AND ACTION PLAN WITH RESPECT 
                   TO EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE TO OPEN BURN PITS AND 
                   OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall--
       (1) conduct a capability assessment of potential 
     improvements to activities of the Department of Defense to 
     reduce the effects of environmental exposures with respect to 
     members of the Armed Forces; and
       (2) develop an action plan to implement such improvements 
     assessed under paragraph (1) as the Secretary considers 
     appropriate.
       (b) Elements.--The capability assessment required by 
     subsection (a)(1) shall include the following elements:
       (1) With respect to the conduct of periodic health 
     assessments, the following:
       (A) An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of 
     adding additional screening questions relating to 
     environmental and occupational exposures to current health 
     assessments of members of the Armed Forces conducted by the 
     Department of Defense, including pre- and post-deployment 
     assessments and pre-separation assessments.
       (B) An assessment of the potential value and feasibility of 
     regularly requiring spirometry or other pulmonary function 
     testing pre- and post-deployment for all members, or selected 
     members, of the Armed Forces.
       (2) With respect to the conduct of outreach and education, 
     the following:
       (A) An evaluation of clinician training on the health 
     effects of airborne hazards and how to document exposure 
     information in health records maintained by the Department of 
     Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
       (B) An assessment of the adequacy of current actions by the 
     Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to 
     increase awareness among members of the Armed Forces and 
     veterans of the purposes and uses of the Airborne Hazards and 
     Open Burn Pit Registry and the effect of a potential 
     requirement that individuals meeting applicable criteria be 
     automatically enrolled in the registry unless they opt out of 
     enrollment.
       (C) An assessment of operational plans for deployment with 
     respect to the adequacy of educational activities for and 
     evaluations of performance of command authorities, medical 
     personnel, and members of the Armed Forces on deployment on 
     anticipated environmental exposures and potential means to 
     minimize and mitigate any adverse health effects of such 
     exposures, including through the use of monitoring, personal 
     protective equipment, and medical responses.
       (D) An evaluation of potential means to improve the 
     education of health care providers of the Department of 
     Defense with respect to the diagnosis and treatment of health 
     conditions associated with environmental exposures.
       (3) With respect to monitoring of exposure during 
     deployment operations, the following:
       (A) An evaluation of potential means to strengthen tactics, 
     techniques, and procedures used in deployment operations to 
     document--
       (i) specific locations where members of the Armed Forces 
     served;
       (ii) environmental exposures in such locations; and
       (iii) any munitions involved during such service in such 
     locations.
       (B) An assessment of potential improvements in the 
     acquisition and use of wearable monitoring technology and 
     remote sensing capabilities to record environmental exposures 
     by geographic location.
       (C) An analysis of the potential value and feasibility of 
     maintaining a repository of frozen soil samples from each 
     deployment location to be later tested as needed when 
     concerns relating to environmental exposures are identified.
       (4) With respect to the use of the Individual Longitudinal 
     Exposure Record (referred to in this paragraph as ``ILER``), 
     the following:
       (A) An assessment of feasibility and advisability of 
     recording individual clinical diagnosis and treatment 
     information in ILER to be integrated with exposure data.
       (B) An evaluation of--
       (i) the progress toward making ILER operationally capable 
     and accessible to members of the Armed Forces and veterans by 
     2023; and
       (ii) the integration of ILER data with the electronic 
     health records of the Department

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     of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
       (C) An assessment of the feasibility and advisability of 
     making ILER data accessible to the surviving family members 
     of members of the Armed Forces and veterans.
       (5) With respect to the conduct of research, the following:
       (A) An assessment of the potential use of the Airborne 
     Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry for research on monitoring 
     and identifying the health consequences of exposure to open 
     burn pits.
       (B) An analysis of options for increasing the amount and 
     the relevance of additional research into the health effects 
     of open burn pits and effective treatments for such health 
     effects.
       (C) An evaluation of potential research of biomarker 
     monitoring to document environmental exposures during 
     deployment or throughout the military career of a member of 
     the Armed Forces.
       (D) An analysis of potential organizational strengthening 
     with respect to the management of research on environmental 
     exposure hazards, including the establishment of a joint 
     program executive office for such management.
       (E) An assessment of the findings and recommendations of 
     the 2020 report entitled ``Respiratory Health Effects of 
     Airborne Hazards Exposures in the Southwest Asia Theater of 
     Military Operations`` by the National Academies of Science, 
     Engineering, and Medicine.
       (6) An evaluation of such other matters as the Secretary 
     determines appropriate to ensure a comprehensive review of 
     activities relating to the effects of exposure to open burn 
     pits and other environmental hazards.
       (c) Submission of Plan and Report.--Not later than 240 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--
       (1) the action plan required by subsection (a)(2); and
       (2) a report on the results of the capability assessment 
     required by subsection (a)(1).
       (d) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Airborne hazards and open burn pit registry.--The term 
     ``Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry`` means the 
     registry established under section 201 of the Dignified 
     Burial and Other Veterans` Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 
     (Public Law 112-260; 38 U.S.C. 527 note).
       (2) Environmental exposures.--The term ``environmental 
     exposures`` means exposure to open burn pits and other 
     environmental hazards as the Secretary determines.
       (3) Open burn pit.--The term ``open burn pit`` has the 
     meaning given that term in section 201(c) of the Dignified 
     Burial and Other Veterans` Benefits Improvement Act of 2012 
     (Public Law 112-260; 38 U.S.C. 527 note).

     SEC. 750. INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 
                   COMPREHENSIVE AUTISM CARE DEMONSTRATION 
                   PROGRAM.

       Section 737 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
     Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1800) is 
     amended--
       (1) in subsection (b)(2)--
       (A) in subparagraph (A)--
       (i) by inserting ``broadly`` after ``disorder``; and
       (ii) by striking ``demonstration project`` and inserting 
     ``demonstration program``
       (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``demonstration 
     project`` and inserting ``demonstration program``;
       (C) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``parental 
     involvement in applied behavioral analysis treatment, and`` 
     after ``including``;
       (D) in subparagraph (D), by striking ``for an individual 
     who has`` and inserting ``, including mental health outcomes, 
     for individuals who have``;
       (E) in subparagraph (E), by inserting ``since its 
     inception`` after ``demonstration program``;
       (F) in subparagraph (F), by inserting ``cost effectiveness, 
     program effectiveness, and clinical`` after ``measure the``;
       (G) in subparagraph (G), by inserting ``than in the general 
     population`` after ``families``;
       (H) by redesignating subparagraph (H) as subparagraph (I); 
     and
       (I) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following new 
     subparagraph (H):
       ``(H) An analysis of whether the diagnosis and treatment of 
     autism is higher among the children of military families than 
     in the general population.``; and
       (2) in subsection (c), in the matter preceding paragraph 
     (1), by striking ``nine`` and inserting ``31``.

     SEC. 751. REPORT ON SUICIDE PREVENTION REFORMS FOR MEMBERS OF 
                   THE ARMED FORCES.

       (a) In General.--Not later than March 1, 2023, the 
     Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed 
     Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a 
     report on the feasibility and advisability of implementing 
     the following reforms related to suicide prevention among 
     members of the Armed Forces:
       (1) Eliminating mental health history as a disqualifier for 
     service in the Armed Forces, including eliminating 
     restrictions related to mental health history that are 
     specific to military occupational specialties.
       (2) Requiring comprehensive in-person annual mental health 
     assessments of members of the Armed Forces.
       (3) Requiring behavioral health providers under the TRICARE 
     program, including providers contracted through such program, 
     to undergo evidence-based and suicide-specific training.
       (4) Requiring leaders at all levels of the Armed Forces to 
     be trained on the following:
       (A) Total wellness.
       (B) Suicide warning signs and risk factors.
       (C) Evidence-based, suicide-specific interventions.
       (D) Effectively communicating with medical and behavioral 
     health providers.
       (E) Communicating with family members, including extended 
     family members who are not co-located with a member of the 
     Armed Forces, on support and access to resources for members 
     of the Armed Forces and their dependents.
       (5) Requiring mandatory referral to Warriors in Transition 
     programs or transitional programs for members of the Armed 
     Forces who are eligible for such programs.
       (b) Definitions.--In this section--
       (1) TRICARE program.--The term ``TRICARE program`` has the 
     meaning given that term in section 1072(7) of title 10, 
     United States Code.
       (2) Warriors in transition program.-- The term ``Warriors 
     in Transition program`` has the meaning given that term in 
     section 738(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
     Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-239; 10 U.S.C. 1071 note).

     SEC. 752. REPORT ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WORKFORCE AND PLAN TO 
                   ADDRESS SHORTFALLS IN PROVIDERS.

       (a) Report on Behavioral Health Workforce.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall 
     conduct an analysis of the behavioral health workforce under 
     the direct care component of the military health system and 
     submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
     the House of Representatives a report containing the results 
     of such analysis.
       (2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) 
     shall include, with respect to the workforce specified in 
     such paragraph, the following:
       (A) The number of positions authorized for military 
     behavioral health providers within such workforce, and the 
     number of such positions filled, disaggregated by the 
     professions described in paragraph (3).
       (B) The number of positions authorized for civilian 
     behavioral health providers within such workforce, and the 
     number of such positions filled, disaggregated by the 
     professions described in paragraph (3).
       (C) For each military department, the ratio of military 
     behavioral health providers assigned to military medical 
     treatment facilities compared to civilian behavioral health 
     providers so assigned, disaggregated by the professions 
     described in paragraph (3).
       (D) For each military department, the number of military 
     behavioral health providers authorized to be embedded within 
     an operational unit, and the number of such positions filled, 
     disaggregated by the professions described in paragraph (3).
       (E) Data on the historical demand for behavioral health 
     services by members of the Armed Forces.
       (F) An estimate of the number of health care providers 
     necessary to meet the demand by such members for behavioral 
     health services under the direct care component of the 
     military health system, disaggregated by provider type.
       (G) An identification of any shortfall between the 
     estimated number under subparagraph (F) and the total number 
     of positions for behavioral health providers filled within 
     such workforce.
       (H) Such other information as the Secretary may determine 
     appropriate.
       (3) Provider types.--The professions described in this 
     paragraph are as follows:
       (A) Clinical psychologists.
       (B) Social workers.
       (C) Counselors.
       (D) Such other professions as the Secretary may determine 
     appropriate.
       (b) Plan to Address Shortfalls in Behavioral Health 
     Workforce.--
       (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 plan to address any shortfall 
     of the behavioral health workforce identified under 
     subsection (a)(2)(G).
       (2) Elements.--The plan required by paragraph (1) shall--
       (A) address, with respect to any shortfall of military 
     behavioral health providers (addressed separately with 
     respect to such providers assigned to military medical 
     treatment facilities and such providers assigned to be 
     embedded within operational units)--
       (i) recruitment;
       (ii) accession;
       (iii) retention;
       (iv) special pay and other aspects of compensation;
       (v) workload;
       (vi) the role of the Uniformed Services University of the 
     Health Sciences and the Armed Forces Health Professions 
     Scholarship Program under chapter 105 of title 10, United 
     States Code;
       (vii) any additional authorities or resources necessary for 
     the Secretary to increase the number of such providers; and
       (viii) such other considerations as the Secretary may 
     consider appropriate;
       (B) address, with respect to any shortfall of civilian 
     behavioral health providers--
       (i) recruitment;

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       (ii) hiring;
       (iii) retention;
       (iv) pay and benefits;
       (v) workload;
       (vi) educational scholarship programs;
       (vii) any additional authorities or resources necessary for 
     the Secretary to increase the number of such providers; and
       (viii) such other considerations as the Secretary may 
     consider appropriate;
       (C) recommend whether the number of military behavioral 
     health providers in each military department should be 
     increased, and if so, by how many;
       (D) include a plan to expand access to behavioral health 
     services under the military health system through the use of 
     telehealth;
       (E) include a plan by each military department to allocate 
     additional uniformed mental health providers in military 
     medical treatment facilities at remote installations; and
       (F) assess the feasibility of hiring civilian mental health 
     providers at remote installations to augment the provision of 
     mental health care services by uniformed mental health 
     providers.
       (c) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Behavioral health.--The term ``behavioral health`` 
     includes psychiatry, clinical psychology, social work, 
     counseling, and related fields.
       (2) Civilian behavioral health provider.--The term 
     ``civilian behavioral health provider`` means a behavioral 
     health provider who is a civilian employee of the Department 
     of Defense.
       (3) Military behavioral health provider.--The term 
     ``military behavioral health provider`` means a behavioral 
     health provider who is a member of the Armed Forces.
       (4) Uniformed services university of the health sciences.--
     The term ``Uniformed Services University of the Health 
     Sciences`` means the university established under section 
     2112 of title 10, United States Code.

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

             Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management

     SEC. 801. MODIFICATIONS TO MIDDLE TIER ACQUISITION AUTHORITY.

       Section 804 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
     Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C. 321 note 
     prec.) is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(e) Acquisition Planning.--Within one year of a program 
     being designated as either a rapid prototyping or rapid 
     fielding program, as defined by this section, the component 
     acquisition executive concerned shall approve an acquisition 
     plan that includes--
       ``(1) the potential transition pathway or pathways to an 
     existing or planned program of record;
       ``(2) a life-cycle cost estimate; and
       ``(3) a test plan to verify desired performance goals.``.

     SEC. 802. EXTENSION OF DEFENSE MODERNIZATION ACCOUNT 
                   AUTHORITY.

       Section 3136 of title 10, United States Code, as 
     transferred by section 1809(g)(1) of the William M. (Mac) 
     Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
     2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 4161), is amended by 
     striking subsection (j).

     SEC. 803. PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN PROCUREMENTS OF MAJOR 
                   DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAMS.

       (a) Prohibition on Procurement.--The Secretary of Defense 
     may not enter into, extend, or renew a contract to procure 
     any major defense acquisition program that contains covered 
     items.
       (b) Certification Required.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
     include in any solicitation for contract proposals, 
     extensions, or renewals a requirement for prime contractors 
     to certify compliance with subsection (a) based on the prime 
     contractor`s performance of vendor verification of all 
     suppliers or potential suppliers in all tiers of such prime 
     contractor`s supply chain.
       (c) Waiver Authority.--The Secretary may, on a one-time 
     basis, waive the requirements under subsection (a) with 
     respect to a prime contractor that requests such a waiver. 
     The waiver may be provided, for a period of not more than 
     five years after the effective date described in subsection 
     (d), if the prime contractor seeking the waiver--
       (1) provides a sufficient justification for the additional 
     time to implement the requirements under such subsection, as 
     determined by the Secretary; and
       (2) submits to the Secretary, who shall not later than 30 
     days thereafter submit to the congressional defense 
     committees, a full and complete laydown of the presence of 
     covered items in the prime contractor`s supply chain and a 
     phase-out plan to eliminate such covered items from the 
     entity`s systems.
       (d) Effective Date.--Subsections (a), (b), and (c) shall 
     take effect one year after the date of the enactment of this 
     Act.
       (e) Rulemaking.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall 
     issue rules to implement this section.
       (f) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Covered foreign country.--The term ``covered foreign 
     country`` means the People`s Republic of China.
       (2) Covered items.--The term ``covered item`` means an item 
     produced or provided by an entity--
       (A) owned or controlled by the government of a covered 
     foreign country; or
       (B) where the place of performance is in a covered foreign 
     country.
       (3) Major defense acquisition program.--The term ``major 
     defense acquisition program`` has the meaning given the term 
     in section 4201 of title 10, United States Code.

     SEC. 804. REVISION OF AUTHORITY FOR PROCEDURES TO ALLOW RAPID 
                   ACQUISITION AND DEPLOYMENT OF CAPABILITIES 
                   NEEDED UNDER SPECIFIED HIGH-PRIORITY 
                   CIRCUMSTANCES.

       (a) Revision and Codification of Rapid Acquisition 
     Authority.--Chapter 253 of part V of title 10, United States 
     Code, is amended to read as follows:

              ``CHAPTER 253--RAPID ACQUISITION PROCEDURES

``Sec.
``3601. Procedures for urgent acquisition and deployment of capability 
              needed in response to urgent operational needs or vital 
              national security interest.

     ``Sec. 3601. Procedures for urgent acquisition and deployment 
       of capability needed in response to urgent operational 
       needs or vital national security interest

       ``(a) Procedures.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe 
     procedures for the urgent acquisition and deployment of 
     capability needed in response to urgent operational needs. 
     The capabilities for which such procedures may be used in 
     response to an urgent operational need are those--
       ``(A) that, subject to such exceptions as the Secretary 
     considers appropriate for purposes of this section--
       ``(i) can be fielded within a period of two to 24 months;
       ``(ii) do not require substantial development effort;
       ``(iii) are based on technologies that are proven and 
     available; and
       ``(iv) can appropriately be acquired under fixed price 
     contracts; or
       ``(B) that can be developed or procured under a section 804 
     rapid acquisition pathway.
       ``(2) Definition.--In this section, the term `section 804 
     rapid acquisition pathway` means the rapid fielding 
     acquisition pathway or the rapid prototyping acquisition 
     pathway authorized under section 804 of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10 
     U.S.C. 321 prec.).
       ``(b) Matters to Be Included.--The procedures prescribed 
     under subsection (a) shall include the following:
       ``(1) A process for streamlined communications between the 
     Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the acquisition 
     community, and the research and development community, 
     including--
       ``(A) a process for the commanders of the combatant 
     commands and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to 
     communicate their needs to the acquisition community and the 
     research and development community; and
       ``(B) a process for the acquisition community and the 
     research and development community to propose capability that 
     meet the needs communicated by the combatant commands and the 
     Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
       ``(2) Procedures for demonstrating, rapidly acquiring, and 
     deploying a capability proposed pursuant to paragraph (1)(B), 
     including--
       ``(A) a process for demonstrating performance and 
     evaluating for current operational purposes the performance 
     of the capability;
       ``(B) a process for developing an acquisition and funding 
     strategy for the deployment of the capability; and
       ``(C) a process for making deployment and utilization 
     determinations based on information obtained pursuant to 
     subparagraphs (A) and (B).
       ``(3) A process to determine the disposition of a 
     capability, including termination (demilitarization or 
     disposal), continued sustainment, or transition to a program 
     of record.
       ``(4) Specific procedures in accordance with the guidance 
     developed under section 804(a) of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10 
     U.S.C. 321 prec.).
       ``(c) Response to Combat Emergencies and Certain Urgent 
     Operational Needs.--
       ``(1) Determination of need for urgent acquisition and 
     deployment.--(A) In the case of any capability that, as 
     determined in writing by the Secretary of Defense, is 
     urgently needed to eliminate a documented deficiency that has 
     resulted in combat casualties, or is likely to result in 
     combat casualties, the Secretary may use the procedures 
     developed under this section in order to accomplish the 
     urgent acquisition and deployment of the needed capability.
       ``(B) In the case of any capability that, as determined in 
     writing by the Secretary of Defense, is urgently needed to 
     eliminate a documented deficiency that impacts an ongoing or 
     anticipated contingency operation and that, if left 
     unfulfilled, could potentially result in loss of life or 
     critical mission failure, the Secretary may use the 
     procedures developed under this section in order to 
     accomplish the urgent acquisition and deployment of the 
     needed capability.
       ``(C)(i) In the case of any cyber capability that, as 
     determined in writing by the Secretary of Defense, is 
     urgently needed to eliminate a deficiency that as the result 
     of a cyber attack has resulted in critical mission failure, 
     the loss of life, property destruction, or economic effects, 
     or if left unfilled is likely to result in critical mission 
     failure, the

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     loss of life, property destruction, or economic effects, the 
     Secretary may use the procedures developed under this section 
     in order to accomplish the urgent acquisition and deployment 
     of the needed offensive or defensive cyber capability.
       ``(ii) In this subparagraph, the term `cyber attack` means 
     a deliberate action to alter, disrupt, deceive, degrade, or 
     destroy computer systems or networks or the information or 
     programs resident in or transiting these systems or networks.
       ``(2) Designation of senior official responsible.--(A)(i) 
     Except as provided under clause (ii), whenever the Secretary 
     makes a determination under subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of 
     paragraph (1) that a capability is urgently needed to 
     eliminate a deficiency described in that subparagraph, the 
     Secretary shall designate a senior official of the Department 
     of Defense to ensure that the needed capability is acquired 
     and deployed as quickly as possible, with a goal of awarding 
     a contract for the acquisition of the capability within 15 
     days.
       ``(ii) Clause (i) does not apply to an acquisition 
     initiated in the case of a determination by the Secretary 
     that funds are necessary to immediately initiate a project 
     under a section 804 rapid acquisition pathway if the 
     designated official for acquisitions using such pathway is a 
     service acquisition executive.
       ``(B) Upon designation of a senior official under 
     subparagraph (A) with respect to a needed capability, the 
     Secretary shall authorize that official to waive any 
     provision of law or regulation described in subsection (d) 
     that such official determines in writing would unnecessarily 
     impede the urgent acquisition and deployment of the needed 
     capability. In a case in which the needed capability cannot 
     be acquired without an extensive delay, the senior official 
     shall require that an interim solution be implemented and 
     deployed using the procedures developed under this section to 
     minimize adverse consequences resulting from the urgent need.
       ``(3) Use of funds.--(A) In any fiscal year in which the 
     Secretary makes a determination described in subparagraph 
     (A), (B), or (C) of paragraph (1), or upon the Secretary 
     making a determination that funds are necessary to 
     immediately initiate a project under a section 804 rapid 
     acquisition pathway based on a compelling national security 
     need, the Secretary may use any funds available to the 
     Department of Defense if the determination includes a written 
     finding that the use of such funds is necessary to address in 
     a timely manner the deficiency documented or identified under 
     such subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) or the compelling national 
     security need identified for purposes of such section 804 
     pathway, respectively.
       ``(B) The authority provided by this section may only be 
     used to acquire capability--
       ``(i) in the case of determinations by the Secretary under 
     paragraph (1)(A), in an amount aggregating not more than 
     $200,000,000 during any fiscal year;
       ``(ii) in the case of determinations by the Secretary under 
     paragraph (1)(B), in an amount aggregating not more than 
     $200,000,000 during any fiscal year;
       ``(iii) in the case of determinations by the Secretary 
     under paragraph (1)(C), in an amount aggregating not more 
     than $200,000,000 during any fiscal year; and
       ``(iv) in the case of a determination by the Secretary that 
     funds are necessary to immediately initiate a project under a 
     section 804 rapid acquisition pathway, in an amount 
     aggregating not more than $50,000,000 during any fiscal year.
       ``(C) In exercising the authority under this section, the 
     use of funds is limited as follows:
       ``(i) When operation and maintenance (O&M) funds are 
     utilized as a source, special O&M funds established for a 
     dedicated or proscribed purpose may not be used.
       ``(ii) When funds are utilized for sustainment purposes, 
     this authority may not be used for more than 2 years.
       ``(4) Notification to congressional defense committees.--
     (A) In the case of a determination by the Secretary under 
     subparagraph (A) or (C) of paragraph (1), the Secretary shall 
     notify the congressional defense committees of the 
     determination within 15 days after the date of the 
     determination.
       ``(B) In the case of a determination by the Secretary under 
     paragraph (1)(B), the Secretary shall notify the 
     congressional defense committees of the determination at 
     least 10 days before the date on which the determination is 
     effective.
       ``(C) In the case of a determination by the Secretary under 
     paragraph (3)(A) that funds are necessary to immediately 
     initiate a project under a section 804 rapid acquisition 
     pathway, the Secretary shall notify the congressional defense 
     committees of the determination within 10 days after the date 
     of the use of such funds.
       ``(D) A notice under this paragraph shall include the 
     following:
       ``(i) Identification of the capability to be acquired.
       ``(ii) The amount anticipated to be expended for the 
     acquisition.
       ``(iii) The source of funds for the acquisition.
       ``(E) A notice under this paragraph shall fulfill any 
     requirement to provide notification to Congress for a program 
     (referred to as a `new start program`) that has not 
     previously been specifically authorized by law or for which 
     funds have not previously been appropriated.
       ``(F) A notice under this paragraph shall be provided in 
     consultation with the Director of the Office of Management 
     and Budget.
       ``(5) Limitation on officers with authority.--The authority 
     to make determinations under subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of 
     paragraph (1) and under paragraph (3)(A) that funds are 
     necessary to immediately initiate a project under a section 
     804 rapid acquisition pathway, to designate a senior official 
     responsible under paragraph (3), and to provide notification 
     to the congressional defense committees under paragraph (4) 
     may be exercised only by the Secretary or Deputy Secretary of 
     Defense.
       ``(d) Authority to Waive Certain Laws and Regulations.--
       ``(1) Authority.--The Secretary or Deputy Secretary of 
     Defense, for a capability required to address the needs 
     described in subsection (c)(1) or, upon a determination 
     described in subsection (c)(1), and the senior official 
     designated in accordance with subsection (c)(2), with respect 
     to that designation, is authorized to waive any provision of 
     law or regulation addressing--
       ``(A) the establishment of a requirement or specification 
     for the capability to be acquired;
       ``(B) the research, development, test, and evaluation of 
     the capability to be acquired;
       ``(C) the production, fielding, and sustainment of the 
     capability to be acquired; or
       ``(D) the solicitation, selection of sources, and award of 
     the contracts for procurement of the capability to be 
     acquired.
       ``(2) Limitations.--Nothing in this subsection authorizes 
     the waiver of--
       ``(A) the requirements of this section;
       ``(B) any provision of law imposing civil or criminal 
     penalties; or
       ``(C) any provision of law governing the proper expenditure 
     of appropriated funds.
       ``(e) Operational Assessments.--
       ``(1) In general.--The process prescribed under subsection 
     (b)(2)(A) for demonstrating performance and evaluating the 
     current operational performance of a capability proposed 
     pursuant to subsection (b)(1)(B) shall include the following:
       ``(A) An operational assessment in accordance with 
     procedures prescribed by the Director of Operational Test and 
     Evaluation.
       ``(B) A requirement to provide information about any 
     deficiency of the capability in meeting the original 
     requirements for the capability (as stated in a statement of 
     the urgent operational need or similar document) to the 
     deployment decision-making authority.
       ``(2) Limitation.--The process may not include a 
     requirement for any deficiency of capability identified in 
     the operational assessment to be the determining factor in 
     deciding whether to deploy the capability.
       ``(3) Director of operational test and evaluation access.--
     If a capability is deployed under the procedures prescribed 
     pursuant to this section, or under any other authority, 
     before operational test and evaluation of the capability is 
     completed, the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation 
     shall have access to operational records and data relevant to 
     such capability in accordance with section 139(e)(3) of this 
     title for the purpose of completing operational test and 
     evaluation of the capability. Such access shall be provided 
     in a time and manner determined by the Secretary of Defense 
     consistent with requirements of operational security and 
     other relevant operational requirements.``.
       (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of chapters at the 
     beginning of subtitle A, and at the beginning of part V of 
     subtitle A, of title 10, United States Code, are each amended 
     by striking the item relating to chapter 253 and inserting 
     the following:

``253. Rapid Acquisition Procedures............................3601....

       (c) Conforming Repeals.--The following provisions of law 
     are repealed:
       (1) Section 804 of the Ike Skelton National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (Public Law 111-383).
       (2) Section 806 of the Bob Stump National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107-314).

     SEC. 805. ACQUISITION REPORTING SYSTEM.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall institute a 
     defense acquisition reporting system to replace the 
     requirements of section 4351 of title 10, United States Code, 
     as soon as practicable but not later than June 30, 2023.
       (b) Elements.--The reporting system required under 
     subsection (a) may include such elements as determined by the 
     Secretary to support the acquisition information reporting 
     needs of the Department, and at a minimum shall--
       (1) continue to produce the information necessary to carry 
     out the actions specified in chapter 325 of title 10, United 
     States Code;
       (2) continue to produce the information necessary to carry 
     out the actions specified in sections 4217 and 4311 of the 
     Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2537, 2577);
       (3) incorporate the findings of section 805 of the National 
     Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 
     117-81); and
       (4) provide the congressional defense committees and other 
     designated Government entities with access to updated 
     acquisition reporting on a not less than quarterly basis.

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     SEC. 806. MODIFICATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENT IN CONNECTION 
                   WITH REQUESTS FOR MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT 
                   AUTHORITY FOR LARGE DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS.

       Section 3501(i)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) by striking ``shall include in the request the 
     following:`` and all that follows through ``(A) A report`` 
     and inserting ``shall include in the request a report``; and
       (2) by striking subparagraph (B).

     SEC. 807. MODIFICATION OF LIMITATION ON CANCELLATION OF 
                   DESIGNATION OF EXECUTIVE AGENT FOR A CERTAIN 
                   DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT PROGRAM.

       Section 226 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
     Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1335) is 
     amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``The Secretary`` and 
     inserting ``Except as provided for under subsection (e), the 
     Secretary``;
       (2) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f); and
       (3) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(e) Designation of Other Executive Agents.--The Secretary 
     of Defense may designate other Executive Agents within the 
     Department to implement Defense Production Act transactions 
     entered into under the authority of sections 4002, 4003 and 
     4004 of title 10, United States Code.``.

     SEC. 808. COMPTROLLER GENERAL ASSESSMENT OF ACQUISITION 
                   PROGRAMS AND RELATED EFFORTS.

       (a) In General.--Section 3072 of title 10, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) in the section heading, by striking ``initiatives`` and 
     inserting ``efforts``;
       (2) by striking ``initiatives`` each place it appears and 
     inserting ``efforts``;
       (3) in subsection (a), by striking ``through 2023`` and 
     inserting ``through 2026``; and
       (4) in subsection (c), in the subsection heading, by 
     striking ``Initiatives`` and inserting ``Efforts``.
       (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
     beginning of chapter 203 of title 10, United States Code, is 
     amended in the item relating to section 3072 by striking 
     ``initiatives`` and inserting ``efforts``.

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

     SEC. 821. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN CLAUSES IMPLEMENTING EXECUTIVE 
                   ORDER MANDATES.

       (a) In General.--Section 3862 of title 10, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) in the section heading, by striking ``: 
     certification``;
       (2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d);
       (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(c) Treatment of Certain Clauses Implementing Executive 
     Order Mandates.--(1) The insertion of a covered clause into 
     an existing Department of Defense contract, order, or other 
     transaction shall be treated as a change directed by the 
     contracting officer pursuant to, and subject to, the Changes 
     clause of the underlying contractual instrument.
       ``(2) In this subsection, the term `covered clause` means 
     any clause implementing the requirements of an Executive 
     order issued by the President.``; and
       (4) in subsection (d), as redesignated by paragraph (2)--
       (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Definition`` 
     and inserting ``Definitions``;
       (B) by striking ``section, the term`` and inserting the 
     following: ``section:
       ``(1) The term``; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
       ``(2) The term `Changes clause` means the clause described 
     in part 52.243-4 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation or any 
     successor regulation.``.
       (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
     beginning of chapter 281 of title 10, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking the item relating to section 3862 and 
     inserting the following:

``3862. Requests for equitable adjustment or other relief.
       (c) Conforming Regulations.--Not later than 120 days after 
     the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of 
     Defense shall revise the Department of Defense Supplement to 
     the Federal Acquisition Regulation to conform with the 
     amendments to section 3862 of title 10, United States Code, 
     made by subsection (a).
       (d) Conforming Policy Guidance.--Not later than 120 days 
     after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of 
     Defense shall revise applicable policy guidance on other 
     transactions to conform with the amendments to section 3862 
     of title 10, United States Code, made by subsection (a).

     SEC. 822. DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS FOR MAJOR 
                   WEAPON SYSTEMS.

       (a) Amendments Relating to Subsystems of Major Weapons 
     Systems.--Section 3455(b) of title 10, United States Code is 
     amended--
       (1) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as 
     subparagraphs (A) and (B);
       (2) by inserting ``(1)`` before ``A subsystem of a major 
     weapon system``; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
       ``(2) For subsystems proposed as commercial as defined in 
     section 103(1) of title 41 and that have not been previously 
     determined commercial in accordance with section 3703(d) of 
     this title, the offeror shall be required to identify the 
     comparable commercial product that is customarily used by the 
     general public or non-governmental entities that serves as 
     the basis for the `of a type` assertion. The offeror shall 
     submit a comparison of the essential physical characteristics 
     and functionality between the proposed `of a type` product 
     and the comparable commercial product in support of the `of a 
     type` assertion. The offeror shall also provide the National 
     Stock Numbers for both the comparable commercial product used 
     by the general public, if one is assigned, and the product 
     proposed to meet the Government`s requirement, if one is 
     assigned.``.
       (b) Amendments Relating to Components and Spare Parts.--
     Section 3455(c) of such title is amended--
       (1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);
       (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new 
     paragraph (2):
       ``(2) For components or spare parts proposed as commercial 
     as defined in section 103(1) of title 41 and that have not 
     previously been determined commercial in accordance with 
     section 3703(d) of this title, the offeror shall be required 
     to identify the comparable commercial product that is 
     customarily used by the general public or non-governmental 
     entities that serves as the basis for the `of a type` 
     assertion. The offeror shall submit a comparison of the 
     essential physical characteristics and functionality between 
     the proposed `of a type` product and the comparable 
     commercial product in support of the `of a type` assertion. 
     The offeror shall also provide the National Stock Numbers for 
     both the comparable commercial product used by the general 
     public, if one is assigned, and the product proposed to meet 
     the Government`s requirement, if one is assigned.``; and
       (3) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated--
       (A) by striking ``only``; and
       (B) by striking ``on which the prime contractor adds no, or 
     negligible, value``.
       (c) Amendments Relating to Information Submitted.--Section 
     3455(d) of such title is amended--
       (1) in the subsection heading, by inserting after 
     ``Submitted`` the following: ``for Procurements That Are Not 
     Covered by the Exceptions in Section 3703(a)(1) of This 
     Title``;
       (2) in paragraph (1)--
       (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking 
     ``the contracting officer shall require the offeror to 
     submit--`` and inserting ``the offeror shall be required, on 
     an unredacted basis, to submit to the contracting officer or 
     provide access to--``;
       (B) in subparagraph (A)--
       (i) by inserting ``all`` before ``prices paid``; and
       (ii) by inserting ``, and the terms and conditions,`` after 
     ``terms and conditions``;
       (C) in subparagraph (B)--
       (i) by striking clauses (ii), (iii), and (iv); and
       (ii) by striking ``information on--`` and all that follows 
     through ``terms and conditions;`` and inserting ``information 
     on all prices for the same or similar items sold under 
     different terms and conditions, and the terms and conditions; 
     and``; and
       (D) in subparagraph (C), by inserting after 
     ``reasonableness of price`` the following: ``because either 
     the comparable products provided by the offeror are not a 
     valid basis for a price analysis or the contracting officer 
     determines the proposed price is not reasonable after 
     evaluating sales data``; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
       ``(4) A request for cost data under paragraph (1)(C) must 
     be approved at a level above the contracting officer.``.

     SEC. 823. TASK AND DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACTING FOR 
                   ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES.

       Section 3406 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
     adding at the end the following new subsection:
       ``(h) Architectural and Engineering Services.--(1) Task or 
     delivery orders for architectural and engineering services 
     issued under section 3403 or 3405 of this title shall be 
     qualification-based selections executed in accordance with 
     chapter 11 of title 40.
       ``(2) When issuing a task or delivery orders for 
     architectural and engineering services under a multiple award 
     contract, the head of an agency shall not routinely request 
     additional information from contractors, but may request 
     additional information or conduct discussions with 
     contractors when available information is insufficient, in 
     order to determine the most highly qualified contractor to 
     perform the work in accordance with chapter 11 of title 
     40.``.

     SEC. 824. EXTENSION OF PILOT PROGRAM FOR DISTRIBUTION SUPPORT 
                   AND SERVICES FOR WEAPONS SYSTEMS CONTRACTORS.

       Section 883 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
     Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 4292 note 
     prec.) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``six-year pilot 
     program`` and inserting ``seven-year pilot program``; and
       (2) in subsection (g), by striking ``six years`` and 
     inserting ``seven years``.

     SEC. 825. PILOT PROGRAM TO ACCELERATE CONTRACTING AND PRICING 
                   PROCESSES.

       Section 890(c) of the John S. McCain National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 
     10 U.S.C. 2306a note) is amended by striking ``January 2, 
     2023`` and inserting ``January 2, 2024``.

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     SEC. 826. EXTENSION OF NEVER CONTRACT WITH THE ENEMY.

       Section 841(n) of the National Defense Authorization Act 
     for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113-291; 128 Stat. 3455) is 
     amended by striking ``December 31, 2023`` and inserting 
     ``December 31, 2025``.

     SEC. 827. PROGRESS PAYMENT INCENTIVE PILOT.

       (a) Pilot Program.--The Secretary of Defense, acting 
     through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and 
     Sustainment, shall establish and implement a pilot program, 
     to be known as the ``Progress Payment Incentive Pilot 
     Program``, to make accelerated progress payments contingent 
     upon responsiveness to Department of Defense goals for 
     effectiveness, efficiency, and increasing small business 
     contract opportunities.
       (b) Purpose.--The purpose of the pilot program is to reward 
     Department of Defense contractors who meet contract delivery 
     dates, respond to Department solicitations for required 
     certified cost or pricing data, meet small business 
     contracting goals, and provide subcontracting opportunities 
     for AbilityOne contracts.
       (c) Progress Payments.--
       (1) Limitations for large contractors.--Except as provided 
     under paragraph (2), under the pilot program, the Department 
     of Defense may not award to large business contractors 
     progress payments in excess of 50 percent.
       (2) Exceptions.--The Department of Defense may increase the 
     rate of progress payments, up to a total of 95 percent, by 
     the following percentages:
       (A) 10 percent if the relevant division of the contractor 
     met contract delivery dates for contract end items and 
     contract data requirement lists or performance milestone 
     schedule, as the case may be, at least 95 percent of the time 
     during the preceding Government fiscal year.
       (B) 10 percent if the division does not have open level III 
     or IV corrective action requests.
       (C) 10 percent if all applicable contractor business 
     systems are acceptable, without significant deficiencies.
       (D) 7.5 percent if at least 95 percent of the time during 
     the preceding Government fiscal year, when responding to 
     solicitations that required submission of certified cost or 
     pricing data, the division met the due date in the request 
     for proposal.
       (E) 5 percent if the contractor has met its small business 
     subcontracting goals during the preceding Government fiscal 
     year.
       (F) 2.5 percent if the contractor has provided 
     subcontracting opportunities for the blind and severely 
     disabled.
       (d) Sunset.--The authority to make accelerated payments 
     under the pilot program shall terminate on the date that is 
     four years after the date of the enactment of the National 
     Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.
       (e) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Large defense contractor.--The term ``large defense 
     contractor`` means a contractor (other than an institution of 
     higher education or a federally funded research and 
     development center) that received more than $10,000,000 in 
     annual revenue from the Department of Defense contracts or 
     licenses in any of the previous three years.
       (2) Progress payments.--The term ``progress payments`` 
     means payments provided for under section 3804 of title 10, 
     United States Code.

     SEC. 828. REPORT ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE STRATEGIC 
                   CAPABILITIES OFFICE CONTRACTING CAPABILITIES.

       (a) Report Required.--Not later than March 1, 2023, the 
     Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Under 
     Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the 
     Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, and 
     the Director of the Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO), 
     shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report 
     on the adequacy of SCO contracting authorities.
       (b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) 
     shall include--
       (1) a summary of the existing authorities of the SCO, 
     including the mechanisms for contracting in support of 
     existing programs;
       (2) an assessment of the average amount of time needed to 
     conduct contracting actions through current mechanisms 
     described in paragraph (1);
       (3) an assessment of the pros and cons of the current 
     contracting processes for SCO in relation to their ability to 
     rapidly develop and deploy technology in support of 
     Department of Defense operational units;
       (4) an assessment of the type or types of contracting 
     authority that would be most beneficial to the SCO in 
     carrying out its mission in order to achieve desired speed 
     and scale for the organization, including any limits or 
     oversight measures that should be put into place;
       (5) an assessment of structural changes that may be needed 
     in order to accommodate the preferred contracting approach 
     for SCO; and
       (6) the Secretary of Defense`s recommendations for future 
     authorities for the SCO.

                  Subtitle C--Industrial Base Matters

     SEC. 841. 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 
     items under subsection (c) to determine and develop 
     appropriate actions, consistent with the policies, programs, 
     and activities required under subpart I of part V of subtitle 
     A of title 10, United States Code, chapter 83 of title 41, 
     United States Code, and the Defense Production Act of 1950 
     (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.), including--
       (A) restricting procurement, with appropriate waivers for 
     cost, emergency requirements, and non-availability 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 nations; or
       (iv) other suppliers;
       (B) increasing investment through use of research and 
     development or procurement activities and acquisition 
     authorities 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) Reporting on Analyses, Recommendations, and Actions.--
       (1) Interim brief.--Not later than January 15, 2024, the 
     Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional 
     defense committees--
       (A) a summary of the findings of the analyses undertaken 
     for each item pursuant to subsection (a);
       (B) relevant recommendations resulting from the analyses; 
     and
       (C) descriptions of specific activities undertaken as a 
     result of the analyses, including schedule and resources 
     allocated for any planned actions.
       (2) Reporting.--The Secretary of Defense shall include the 
     analyses conducted under subsection (a), and any relevant 
     recommendations and descriptions of activities resulting from 
     such analyses, as appropriate, in each of the following 
     submitted during the 2024 calendar year:
       (A) The annual or quarterly reports to Congress required 
     under section 4814 of title 10, United States Code.
       (B) The annual report on unfunded priorities of the 
     national technology and industrial base required under 
     section 4815 of such title.
       (C) Department of Defense technology and industrial base 
     policy guidance prescribed under section 4811(c) of such 
     title.
       (D) Activities to modernize acquisition processes to ensure 
     the integrity of the industrial base pursuant to section 4819 
     of such title.
       (E) Defense memoranda of understanding and related 
     agreements considered in accordance with section 4851 of such 
     title.
       (F) Industrial base or acquisition policy changes.
       (G) Legislative proposals for changes to relevant statutes 
     which the Department shall consider, develop, and submit to 
     the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the 
     Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives 
     not less frequently than once per fiscal year.
       (H) Other actions as the Secretary of Defense determines 
     appropriate.
       (c) List of Goods and Services for Analyses, 
     Recommendations, and Actions.--The items described in this 
     subsection are the following:
       (1) Solar components for satellites.
       (2) Satellite ground station service contracts.

     SEC. 842. MODIFICATION TO MISCELLANEOUS LIMITATIONS ON THE 
                   PROCUREMENT OF GOODS OTHER THAN UNITED STATES 
                   GOODS.

       Section 4864 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
     inserting after subsection (j) the following new subsection:
       ``(k) Periodic Review Requirement.--
       ``(1) Required determination.--Not later than November 1, 
     2024, and every five years thereafter, the Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall review each 
     item described in subsections (a) and (e) of this section and 
     make and submit to the congressional defense committees a 
     written determination with one of the following 
     recommendations:
       ``(A) Recommend continued inclusion of the item under this 
     section.
       ``(B) Recommend continued inclusion of the item under this 
     section with modifications.
       ``(C) Recommend discontinuing inclusion of the item under 
     this section.
       ``(2) Elements.--The review required under paragraph (1) 
     shall include the following elements for the most recent 
     five-year period:
       ``(A) The criticality of the item to a military unit`s 
     mission accomplishment or other national security objectives.
       ``(B) The extent to which such item is fielded in current 
     programs of record.
       ``(C) The number of such items to be procured by current 
     programs of record.
       ``(D) The extent to which cost and pricing data for such 
     item has been deemed fair and reasonable.
       ``(3) Justification.--The determination required under 
     paragraph (1) shall also include the findings of the review 
     conducted under

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     such paragraph and other key justifications for the 
     determination.``.

     SEC. 843. DEMONSTRATION EXERCISE OF ENHANCED PLANNING FOR 
                   INDUSTRIAL MOBILIZATION AND SUPPLY CHAIN 
                   MANAGEMENT.

       (a) Demonstration Exercise Required.--Not later than 
     December 31, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct a 
     demonstration exercise of industrial mobilization and supply 
     chain management planning capabilities in support of an 
     operational or contingency plan use case, as selected in 
     consultation with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 
     and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and 
     Sustainment. The demonstration exercise shall identify a 
     current program that is both fielded and still in production 
     from each military service, Defense Agency, and Department of 
     Defense Field Activity in order to model a notional plan for 
     mobilization or supply chain management, as associated with 
     the selected operational or contingency plan.
       (b) Elements.--The demonstration exercise required under 
     subsection (a) shall include the following elements:
       (1) The exercise of processes and authorities that support 
     the Department for industrial mobilization in support of 
     declared hostilities or other contingency operations.
       (2) The identification of process improvements or gaps in 
     resources, capabilities, or authorities that require 
     remediation, including those related to government or 
     contractor production facilities, tooling, or workforce 
     development.
       (3) The implementation of analytical tools and processes to 
     monitor and assess the health of the industrial base and use 
     near real-time data and visualization capabilities in making 
     production and distribution decisions, with an emphasis on 
     identifying, assessing, and demonstrating commercially 
     available tools.
       (4) The establishment and tracking of goals and metrics to 
     support institutionalization of defense industrial base 
     health assessment and planning.
       (c) Briefing Required.--Not later than November 1, 2023, 
     the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense 
     committees an interim briefing on the demonstration exercise 
     required under subsection (a), including--
       (1) an identification of the programs and use cases to be 
     demonstrated;
       (2) a description of methodology for executing the 
     demonstration exercise, including analytical tools or metrics 
     identified to support the process; and
       (3) any preliminary findings.
       (d) Assessment.--Not later than March 1, 2025, the 
     Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense 
     committees a final assessment report of the demonstration 
     exercise, including a description of--
       (1) the use cases considered in this demonstration 
     exercise;
       (2) the elements required under subsection (b);
       (3) outcomes and conclusions;
       (4) lessons learned; and
       (5) any recommendations for legislative action that may be 
     required as a result.
       (e) Definitions.--In this section, the terms ``military 
     department``, ``Defense Agency``, and Defense Field 
     Activity`` have the meanings given those terms in section 101 
     of title 10, United States Code.

     SEC. 844. PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO RARE EARTH 
                   ELEMENTS AND STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL MATERIALS.

       (a) Disclosures Concerning Rare Earth Elements and 
     Strategic and Critical Materials by Contractors of Department 
     of Defense.--
       (1) Requirement.--Beginning on the date that is 30 months 
     after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of 
     Defense shall require that any contractor that provides to 
     the Department of Defense a system with a permanent magnet 
     that contains rare earth elements or strategic and critical 
     materials disclose, along with delivery of the system, the 
     provenance of the magnet.
       (2) Elements.--A disclosure under paragraph (1) shall 
     include an identification of the country or countries in 
     which--
       (A) any rare earth elements and strategic and critical 
     materials used in the magnet were mined;
       (B) such elements and minerals were refined into oxides;
       (C) such elements and minerals were made into metals and 
     alloys; and
       (D) the magnet was sintered or bonded and magnetized.
       (3) Implementation of supply chain tracking system.--If a 
     contractor cannot make the disclosure required by paragraph 
     (1) with respect to a system described in that paragraph, the 
     Secretary shall require the contractor to establish and 
     implement a supply chain tracking system in order to make the 
     disclosure not later than 180 days after providing the system 
     to the Department of Defense.
       (4) Waivers.--
       (A) In general.--The Secretary may waive a requirement 
     under paragraph (1) or (3) with respect to a system described 
     in paragraph (1) for a period of not more than 180 days if 
     the Secretary certifies to the Committees on Armed Services 
     of the Senate and the House of Representatives that--
       (i) the continued procurement of the system is necessary to 
     meet the demands of a national emergency declared under 
     section 201 of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1621); 
     or
       (ii) the contractor cannot currently make the disclosure 
     required by paragraph (1) but is making significant efforts 
     to comply with the requirements of that paragraph.
       (B) Waiver renewals.--The Secretary--
       (i) may renew a waiver under subparagraph (A)(i) as many 
     times as the Secretary considers appropriate; and
       (ii) may not renew a waiver under subparagraph (A)(ii) more 
     than twice.
       (5) Briefing required.--Not later than 30 days after the 
     submission of each report required by subsection (c)(3), the 
     Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed 
     Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a 
     briefing that includes--
       (A) a summary of the disclosures made under this 
     subsection;
       (B) an assessment of the extent of reliance by the United 
     States on foreign countries, and especially countries that 
     are not allies of the United States, for rare earth elements 
     and strategic and critical materials;
       (C) a determination with respect to which systems described 
     in paragraph (1) are of the greatest concern for 
     interruptions of supply chains with respect to rare earth 
     elements and strategic and critical materials; and
       (D) any suggestions for legislation or funding that would 
     mitigate security gaps in such supply chains.
       (b) Expansion of Restrictions on Procurement of Military 
     and Dual-use Technologies by Chinese Military Companies.--
     Section 1211 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
     Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109-163; 10 U.S.C. 4651 note 
     prec.) is amended--
       (1) in the section heading, by striking ``communist chinese 
     military companies`` and inserting ``chinese military 
     companies``;
       (2) in subsection (a), by inserting after ``military 
     company`` the following: ``, any Chinese military company, or 
     any Non-SDN Chinese military-industrial complex company``;
       (3) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
       ``(b) Goods and Services Covered.--
       ``(1) In general.--For purposes of subsection (a), and 
     except as provided in paragraph (2), the goods and services 
     described in this subsection are goods and services--
       ``(A) on the munitions list of the International Traffic in 
     Arms Regulations; or
       ``(B) 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.
       ``(2) Exceptions.--Goods and services described in this 
     subsection do not include goods or services procured--
       ``(A) in connection with a visit by a vessel or an aircraft 
     of the United States Armed Forces to the People`s Republic of 
     China;
       ``(B) for testing purposes; or
       ``(C) for purposes of gathering intelligence.``; and
       (4) in subsection (e)--
       (A) by striking paragraph (3);
       (B) by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as paragraphs 
     (3) and (5), respectively;
       (C) by inserting before paragraph (3), as redesignated by 
     subparagraph (B), the following:
       ``(1) The term `Chinese military company` has the meaning 
     given that term by section 1260H(d)(1) of the William M. 
     (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for 
     Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note).
       ``(2) 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.``;
       (D) by inserting after paragraph (3), as so redesignated, 
     the following:
       ``(4) The term `Export Administration Regulations` has the 
     meaning given that term in section 1742 of the Export Control 
     Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4801).``; and
       (E) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(6) The term `Non-SDN Chinese military-industrial complex 
     company` means any entity on the Non-SDN Chinese Military-
     Industrial Complex Companies List--
       ``(A) established pursuant to Executive Order 13959 (50 
     U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to addressing the threat from 
     securities investments that finance Communist Chinese 
     military companies), as amended before, on, or after the date 
     of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act 
     for Fiscal Year 2023; and
       ``(B) maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of 
     the Department of the Treasury.
       ``(7) The term `strategic and critical materials` means 
     materials designated as strategic and critical under section 
     3(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act 
     (50 U.S.C. 98b(a)).``.
       (c) Review of Compliance With Contracting Requirements.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, and periodically thereafter until 
     the termination date specified in paragraph (5), the 
     Comptroller General of the United States shall assess the 
     extent of the efforts of the Department of Defense to comply 
     with the requirements of--
       (A) subsection (a);
       (B) section 1211 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
     for Fiscal Year 2006, as amended by subsection (b); and
       (C) section 4872 of title 10, United States Code.

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       (2) Briefing required.--The Comptroller General shall 
     periodically, until the termination date specified in 
     paragraph (5), provide to the Committees on Armed Services of 
     the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the 
     results of the assessments conducted under paragraph (1) that 
     includes an assessment of--
       (A) the inclusion by the Department of Defense of necessary 
     contracting clauses in relevant contracts to meet the 
     requirements described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of 
     paragraph (1); and
       (B) the efforts of the Department of Defense to assess the 
     compliance of contractors with such clauses.
       (3) Report required.--The Comptroller General shall, not 
     less frequently than every 2 years until the termination date 
     specified in paragraph (5), submit to the Committees on Armed 
     Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a 
     report on the results of the assessments conducted under 
     paragraph (1) that includes an assessment of--
       (A) the inclusion by the Department of Defense of necessary 
     contracting clauses in relevant contracts to meet the 
     requirements described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of 
     paragraph (1); and
       (B) the efforts of the Department of Defense to assess the 
     compliance of contractors with such clauses.
       (4) Referral.--If, in conducting an assessment under 
     paragraph (1), the Comptroller General determines that a 
     contractor has failed to comply with any of the requirements 
     described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph 
     (1), the Comptroller General shall refer the matter to the 
     Department of Justice, relevant Inspectors General, or other 
     enforcement agencies, as appropriate, for further examination 
     and possible enforcement actions.
       (5) Termination.--The requirements of this subsection shall 
     terminate on the date that is 10 years after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act.
       (d) Strategic and Critical Materials Defined.--In this 
     section, the term ``strategic and critical materials`` means 
     materials designated as strategic and critical under section 
     3(a) of the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act 
     (50 U.S.C. 98b(a)).

     SEC. 845. MODIFICATION TO THE NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND 
                   INDUSTRIAL BASE.

       Section 4801(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended 
     by inserting ``New Zealand,`` after ``Australia,``.

     SEC. 846. MODIFICATION OF PROHIBITION ON OPERATION OR 
                   PROCUREMENT OF FOREIGN-MADE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT 
                   SYSTEMS.

       Section 848(d)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act 
     for Fiscal Year 2020 (10 U.S.C. 4871 note; Public Law 116-92) 
     is amended by striking ``means the People`s Republic of 
     China.`` and inserting ``means any of the following:
       ``(A) The People`s Republic of China.
       ``(B) The Russian Federation.
       ``(C) The Islamic Republic of Iran.
       ``(D) The Democratic People`s Republic of Korea.``.

     SEC. 847. ANNUAL REPORT ON INDUSTRIAL BASE CONSTRAINTS FOR 
                   MUNITIONS.

       (a) Briefing on Fulfillment of Munitions Requirements.--Not 
     later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this 
     Act, the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint 
     Chiefs of Staff shall deliver a briefing to the congressional 
     defense committees regarding the current process for 
     fulfilling the requirements of section 222c of title 10, 
     United States Code, in a timely fashion with standardization 
     across the Department of Defense.
       (b) Annual Report on Industrial Base Constraints for 
     Munitions.--
       (1) In general.--Chapter 9 of title 10, United States Code, 
     is amended by inserting after section 222c the following new 
     section:

     ``Sec. 222d. Annual report on industrial base constraints for 
       munitions

       ``(a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the 
     submission of all reports required under section 222c(a) of 
     this title, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition 
     and Sustainment, in coordination with the Service Acquisition 
     Executive for each military service, shall submit to the 
     congressional defense committees a report setting forth in 
     detail the industrial base constraints for each munition 
     identified in the Out-Year Unconstrained Total Munitions 
     Requirement.
       ``(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) 
     shall include the following elements, by munition:
       ``(1) Programmed purchase quantities per year.
       ``(2) Average procurement unit cost per year.
       ``(3) Contract type.
       ``(4) Current minimum sustaining rate of production per 
     month and year.
       ``(5) Current maximum rate of production per month and 
     year.
       ``(6) Expected date to meet the total requirement in 
     section 222c of this title under the current programmed 
     purchase profile.
       ``(7) A description of industrial base constraints on 
     increased production.
       ``(8) A description of investments or policy changes made 
     by the contractor to increase production, enable more 
     efficient production, or mitigate significant loss of 
     stability in potential production.
       ``(9) A description of investments or policy changes made 
     by the United States Government to increase production, 
     enable more efficient production, or mitigate significant 
     loss of stability in potential production.
       ``(10) A description of potential investments or policy 
     changes identified by the contractor or the United States 
     Government to increase production, enable more efficient 
     production, or mitigate significant loss of stability in 
     potential production.
       ``(11) A list of contracts for munitions with DX or DO 
     ratings under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System.
       ``(12) A prioritized list of munitions or capabilities 
     judged to have high value for export for which additional 
     work would be necessary to enable export, including a 
     description of required investments to enhance exportability.
       ``(c) Working Definition of Munition.--The Under Secretary 
     may define munition for the purposes of this section given 
     the multiple subtypes of munitions.``.
       (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the 
     beginning of chapter 9 of title 10, United States Code, is 
     amended by inserting after the item relating to section 222c 
     the following new item:

``222d. Annual report on industrial base constraints for munitions.

                   Subtitle D--Small Business Matters

     SEC. 861. MODIFICATIONS TO THE DEFENSE RESEARCH AND 
                   DEVELOPMENT RAPID INNOVATION PROGRAM.

       (a) In General.--Section 4061 of title 10, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``fielding of 
     technologies developed pursuant to phase II Small Business 
     Innovation Research Program projects, phase II Small Business 
     Technology Transfer Program projects`` and inserting 
     ``fielding of technologies developed pursuant to other 
     programs within the Department of Defense or the Federal 
     Government to mature fundamental or applied technology``;
       (2) in subsection (b)--
       (A) by striking the first sentence and inserting the 
     following: ``The Secretary shall direct the Director of the 
     Office of Small Business Programs to issue guidelines for the 
     operation of the program in coordination with the Under 
     Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.``;
       (B) by striking paragraph (3) and redesignating paragraphs 
     (4) through (7) as paragraphs (3) through (6), respectively;
       (C) in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: 
     ``This may include candidate proposals that have been 
     previously selected through other agency competitive 
     procedures.``;
       (D) in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following: 
     ``Projects that have been selected through this competitive 
     process are eligible to receive sole-source awards 
     subsequently for production or integration into a system of 
     record.``;
       (E) in paragraph (3), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), 
     by striking ``No project shall receive more than a total of 
     two years of funding under the program`` and inserting 
     ``Projects may be funded to develop an initial concept (Phase 
     I), mature a technology (Phase II), or integrate the 
     technology in a system of record or operational environment 
     (Phase III). No project shall receive more than a total of 
     one year of funding under the program for Phase I, four years 
     for Phase II, or three years for Phase III``;
       (F) in paragraph (6), as so redesignated, by inserting 
     ``and universities that make proposals with significant small 
     business participation`` after ``small business concerns``; 
     and
       (G) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
       ``(7) A requirement that no agreement may be entered into 
     unless the Secretary of the military department concerned 
     certifies in writing that the successful transition of the 
     program to Phase III and into the acquisition process is 
     expected to meet high priority military requirements of such 
     military department.``;
       (3) in subsection (c), by inserting ``congressional`` 
     before ``earmark``;
       (4) by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:
       ``(d) Funding.--(1) Not less than 3.2 percent of the 
     extramural budget for research, development, test, and 
     evaluation of the Department of Defense in excess of 
     $100,000,000 shall be used to field technologies under the 
     program.
       ``(2) Up to 0.5 percent of the amount required under 
     paragraph (1) may be used to cover administrative costs 
     associated with the program.``; and
       (5) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
       ``(f) Goal for Technology Insertion.--The Director of the 
     Office of Small Business Programs shall--
       ``(1) set a goal to increase the number of contracts 
     awarded by the Secretary that lead to technology transition 
     into programs of record or fielded systems;
       ``(2) use incentives in effect on December 31, 2021, or 
     create new incentives, to encourage agency program managers 
     and prime contractors to meet the goal under paragraph (1); 
     and
       ``(3) submit to the congressional defense committees --
       ``(A) the number and percentage of contracts awarded by the 
     Secretary that led to technology transition into programs of 
     record or fielded systems;
       ``(B) information on the status of each project that 
     received funding the program and efforts to transition those 
     projects into programs of record or fielded systems; and

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       ``(C) a description of each incentive that has been used by 
     the Secretary under paragraph (2) and the effectiveness of 
     that incentive with respect to meeting the goal under 
     paragraph (1).``.
       (b) Public-private Partnership Technology Investment Pilot 
     Program.--
       (1) In general.--Chapter 303 of title 10, United States 
     Code, is amended by inserting after section 4062 the 
     following new section:

     ``Sec. 4063. Public-private partnership technology investment 
       pilot program

       ``(a) Establishment.--(1) Subject to the availability of 
     appropriations for this purpose, the Secretary of Defense 
     shall, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for 
     Research and Engineering and in coordination with the Under 
     Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, carry 
     out a pilot program, for no less than five years, to 
     accelerate the development of advanced technology for 
     national security by creating incentives for trusted private 
     capital to invest in domestic small businesses or 
     nontraditional businesses that are developing technology that 
     the Secretary considers necessary to support the 
     modernization of the Department of Defense and national 
     security priorities.
       ``(2) The purposes of the program required by paragraph (1) 
     are as follows:
       ``(A) To promote the global superiority of the United 
     States in advanced technologies of importance to national 
     security, which are not adequately supported by private 
     sector investment.
       ``(B) To accelerate the transition and deployment of 
     advanced technologies into the Armed Forces.
       ``(C) To inform Department investment through coordinating 
     planning consideration, technology roadmaps, and other 
     analysis, as appropriate.
       ``(b) Public-private Partnership.--(1) In carrying out 
     subsection (a), the Secretary shall enter into a public-
     private partnership with one or more for-profit persons using 
     criteria that the Secretary shall establish for purposes of 
     this subsection.
       ``(2) The criteria established under paragraph (1) for 
     entering into a public-private partnership with a person 
     shall include the following:
       ``(A) The person shall be independent.
       ``(B) The person shall be free from foreign oversight, 
     control, influence, or beneficial ownership.
       ``(C) The person shall have commercial private capital fund 
     experience with technology development in the defense and 
     commercial sectors.
       ``(D) The person shall be eligible for access to classified 
     information (as defined in the procedures established 
     pursuant to section 801(a) of the National Security Act of 
     1947 (50 U.S.C. 3161(a))).
       ``(3) The Secretary and a person with whom the Secretary 
     enters a partnership under paragraph (1) shall enter into an 
     operating agreement that sets forth the roles, 
     responsibilities, authorities, reporting requirements, and 
     governance framework for the partnership and its operations.
       ``(c) Investment and Raising of Capital.--(1)(A) Pursuant 
     to a public-private partnership entered into under subsection 
     (b), a person with whom the Secretary has entered the 
     partnership shall invest equity in domestic small businesses 
     or nontraditional businesses consistent with subsection (a).
       ``(B) Investments under subparagraph (A) shall be selected 
     based on their technical merit, economic considerations, and 
     ability to support modernization goals of the Department.
       ``(2) Pursuant to a public-private partnership entered into 
     under subsection (b), a person described in paragraph (1)(A) 
     shall, in order to support investment of equity under 
     paragraph (1), raise private capital only from trusted 
     capital sources.
       ``(3) A person described in subparagraph (A) shall have 
     sole authority to raise funds for, operate, manage, and 
     invest capital raised under such subparagraph.
       ``(d) Briefings.--(1) Not later than one year after the 
     date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall 
     provide to the congressional defense committees--
       ``(A) a briefing on the implementation of this section; and
       ``(B) a report on the feasibility of implementing loan 
     guarantees as an aspect to enhance the effectiveness of this 
     program, including--
       ``(i) a detailed description of how loan guarantees would 
     be vetted, approved, and managed, including mechanisms to 
     protect the government`s interests; and
       ``(ii) how such loan guarantees would be coordinated with 
     other government invest mechanisms or other private sector 
     financing.
       ``(2) Not later than five years after the date of the 
     enactment of this section, the Secretary shall provide the 
     congressional defense committees a briefing on the outcomes 
     of the pilot program and the feasibility and advisability of 
     making it permanent.
       ``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
       ``(1) The term `domestic business` has the meaning given 
     the term `U.S. business` in section 800.252 of title 31, Code 
     of Federal Regulations, or successor regulation.
       ``(2) The term `domestic small businesses or nontraditional 
     businesses` means--
       ``(A) a small businesses that is a domestic business; or
       ``(B) a nontraditional business that is a domestic 
     business.
       ``(3) The term `free from foreign oversight, control, 
     influence, or beneficial ownership`, with respect to a 
     person, means a person who has not raised and managed capital 
     from a person or entity that is not trusted and is otherwise 
     free from foreign oversight, control, influence, or 
     beneficial ownership.
       ``(4) The term `independent`, with respect to a person, 
     means a person who lacks a conflict of interest accomplished 
     by not having entity or manager affiliation or ownership with 
     an existing fund.
       ``(5) The term `nontraditional business` has the meaning 
     given the term `nontraditional defense contractors` in 
     section 3014 of this title.
       ``(6) The term `small business` has the meaning given the 
     term `small business concern` in section 3 of the Small 
     Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632).``.
       (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the 
     beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the 
     item relating to section 4062 the following new item:

``4063. Public-private partnership technology investment program.

     SEC. 862. PERMANENT EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF MENTOR-
                   PROTEGE PROGRAM.

       (a) Permanent Extension and Modification.--Chapter 387 of 
     title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end 
     the following new section:

     ``Sec. 4902. Mentor-Protege Program

       ``(a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary of Defense 
     shall establish a program to be known as the `Mentor-Protege 
     Program`.
       ``(b) Purpose.--The purpose of the program is to provide 
     incentives for major Department of Defense contractors to 
     furnish disadvantaged small business concerns with assistance 
     designed to--
       ``(1) enhance the capabilities of disadvantaged small 
     business concerns to perform as subcontractors and suppliers 
     under Department of Defense contracts and other contracts and 
     subcontracts; and
       ``(2) increase the participation of such business concerns 
     as subcontractors and suppliers under Department of Defense 
     contracts, other Federal Government contracts, and commercial 
     contracts.
       ``(c) Program Participants.--(1) A business concern meeting 
     the eligibility requirements set out in subsection (d) may 
     enter into agreements under subsection (e) and furnish 
     assistance to disadvantaged small business concerns upon 
     making application to the Secretary of Defense and being 
     approved for participation in the program by the Secretary. A 
     business concern participating in the program pursuant to 
     such an approval shall be known, for the purposes of the 
     program, as a `mentor firm`.
       ``(2) A disadvantaged small business concern eligible for 
     the award of Federal contracts may obtain assistance from a 
     mentor firm upon entering into an agreement with the mentor 
     firm as provided in subsection (e). A disadvantaged small 
     business concern may not be a party to more than one 
     agreement concurrently, and the authority to enter into 
     agreements under subsection (e) shall only be available to 
     such concern during the 5-year period beginning on the date 
     such concern enters into the first such agreement. A 
     disadvantaged small business concern receiving such 
     assistance shall be known, for the purposes of the program, 
     as a `protege firm`.
       ``(3) In entering into an agreement pursuant to subsection 
     (e), a mentor firm may rely in good faith on a written 
     representation of a business concern that such business 
     concern is a disadvantaged small business concern. The Small 
     Business Administration shall determine the status of such 
     business concern as a disadvantaged small business concern in 
     the event of a protest regarding the status of such business 
     concern. If at any time the business concern is determined by 
     the Small Business Administration not to be a disadvantaged 
     small business concern, assistance furnished such business 
     concern by the mentor firm after the date of the 
     determination may not be considered assistance furnished 
     under the program.
       ``(d) Mentor Firm Eligibility.--(1) Subject to subsection 
     (c)(1), a mentor firm may enter into an agreement with one or 
     more protege firms under subsection (e) and provide 
     assistance under the program pursuant to that agreement if 
     the mentor firm--
       ``(A) is eligible for award of Federal contracts; and
       ``(B) demonstrates that it--
       ``(i) is qualified to provide assistance that will 
     contribute to the purpose of the program;
       ``(ii) is of good financial health and character and does 
     not appear on a Federal list of debarred or suspended 
     contractors; and
       ``(iii) can impart value to a protege firm because of 
     experience gained as a Department of Defense contractor or 
     through knowledge of general business operations and 
     government contracting, as demonstrated by evidence that--
       ``(I) during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in 
     which the mentor firm enters into the agreement, the total 
     amount of the Department of Defense contracts awarded such 
     mentor firm and the subcontracts awarded such mentor firm 
     under Department of Defense contracts was equal to or greater 
     than $100,000,000; or
       ``(II) the mentor firm demonstrates the capability to 
     assist in the development of protege firms, and is approved 
     by the Secretary of Defense pursuant to criteria specified in 
     the regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection (j).

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       ``(2) A mentor firm may not enter into an agreement with a 
     protege firm if the Administrator of the Small Business 
     Administration has made a determination finding affiliation 
     between the mentor firm and the protege firm.
       ``(3) If the Administrator of the Small Business 
     Administration has not made such a determination and if the 
     Secretary has reason to believe (based on the regulations 
     promulgated by the Administrator regarding affiliation) that 
     the mentor firm is affiliated with the protege firm, the 
     Secretary shall request a determination regarding affiliation 
     from the Administrator of the Small Business Administration.
       ``(e) Mentor-protege Agreement.--Before providing 
     assistance to a protege firm under the program, a mentor firm 
     shall enter into a mentor-protege agreement with the protege 
     firm regarding the assistance to be provided by the mentor 
     firm. The agreement shall include the following:
       ``(1) A developmental program for the protege firm, in such 
     detail as may be reasonable, including--
       ``(A) factors to assess the protege firm`s developmental 
     progress under the program;
       ``(B) a description of the quantitative and qualitative 
     benefits to the Department of Defense from the agreement, if 
     applicable;
       ``(C) goals for additional awards that the protege firm can 
     compete for outside the Mentor-Protege Program; and
       ``(D) the assistance the mentor firm will provide to the 
     protege firm in understanding contract regulations of the 
     Federal Government and the Department of Defense (including 
     the Federal Acquisition Regulation and the Defense Federal 
     Acquisition Regulation Supplement) after award of a 
     subcontract under this section, if applicable.
       ``(2) A program participation term for any period of not 
     more than three years, except that the term may be a period 
     of up to five years if the Secretary of Defense determines in 
     writing that unusual circumstances justify a program 
     participation term in excess of three years.
       ``(3) Procedures for the protege firm to terminate the 
     agreement voluntarily and for the mentor firm to terminate 
     the agreement for cause.
       ``(f) Forms of Assistance.--A mentor firm may provide a 
     protege firm the following:
       ``(1) Assistance, by using mentor firm personnel, in--
       ``(A) general business management, including organizational 
     management, financial management, and personnel management, 
     marketing, and overall business planning;
       ``(B) engineering and technical matters such as production, 
     inventory control, and quality assurance; and
       ``(C) any other assistance designed to develop the 
     capabilities of the protege firm under the developmental 
     program referred to in subsection (e).
       ``(2) Award of subcontracts on a noncompetitive basis to 
     the protege firm under the Department of Defense or other 
     contracts.
       ``(3) Payment of progress payments for performance of the 
     protege firm under such a subcontract in amounts as provided 
     for in the subcontract, but in no event may any such progress 
     payment exceed 100 percent of the costs incurred by the 
     protege firm for the performance.
       ``(4) Advance payments under such subcontracts.
       ``(5) Loans.
       ``(6) Assistance obtained by the mentor firm for the 
     protege firm from one or more of the following--
       ``(A) small business development centers established 
     pursuant to section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 
     648);
       ``(B) entities providing procurement technical assistance 
     pursuant to this chapter;
       ``(C) a historically Black college or university or a 
     minority institution of higher education; or
       ``(D) women`s business centers described in section 29 of 
     the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 656).
       ``(g) Incentives for Mentor Firms.--(1) The Secretary of 
     Defense may provide to a mentor firm reimbursement for the 
     total amount of any progress payment or advance payment made 
     under the program by the mentor firm to a protege firm in 
     connection with a Department of Defense contract awarded the 
     mentor firm.
       ``(2)(A) The Secretary of Defense may provide to a mentor 
     firm reimbursement for the costs of the assistance furnished 
     to a protege firm pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (6) of 
     subsection (f) (except as provided in subparagraph (D)) as 
     provided for in a line item in a Department of Defense 
     contract under which the mentor firm is furnishing products 
     or services to the Department, subject to a maximum amount of 
     reimbursement specified in such contract, except that this 
     sentence does not apply in a case in which the Secretary of 
     Defense determines in writing that unusual circumstances 
     justify reimbursement using a separate contract.
       ``(B) The determinations made in annual performance reviews 
     of a mentor firm`s mentor-protege agreement shall be a major 
     factor in the determinations of amounts of reimbursement, if 
     any, that the mentor firm is eligible to receive in the 
     remaining years of the program participation term under the 
     agreement.
       ``(C) The total amount reimbursed under this paragraph to a 
     mentor firm for costs of assistance furnished in a fiscal 
     year to a protege firm may not exceed $1,000,000, except in a 
     case in which the Secretary of Defense determines in writing 
     that unusual circumstances justify a reimbursement of a 
     higher amount.
       ``(D) The Secretary may not reimburse any fee assessed by 
     the mentor firm for services provided to the protege firm 
     pursuant to subsection (f)(6) or for business development 
     expenses incurred by the mentor firm under a contract awarded 
     to the mentor firm while participating in a joint venture 
     with the protege firm.
       ``(3)(A) Costs incurred by a mentor firm in providing 
     assistance to a protege firm that are not reimbursed pursuant 
     to paragraph (2) shall be recognized as credit in lieu of 
     subcontract awards for purposes of determining whether the 
     mentor firm attains a subcontracting participation goal 
     applicable to such mentor firm under a Department of Defense 
     contract, under a contract with another executive agency, or 
     under a divisional or company-wide subcontracting plan 
     negotiated with the Department of Defense or another 
     executive agency.
       ``(B) The amount of the credit given a mentor firm for any 
     such unreimbursed costs shall be equal to--
       ``(i) four times the total amount of such costs 
     attributable to assistance provided by entities described in 
     subsection (f)(6);
       ``(ii) three times the total amount of such costs 
     attributable to assistance furnished by the mentor firm`s 
     employees; and
       ``(iii) two times the total amount of any other such costs.
       ``(C) Under regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection 
     (j), the Secretary of Defense shall adjust the amount of 
     credit given a mentor firm pursuant to subparagraphs (A) and 
     (B) if the Secretary determines that the firm`s performance 
     regarding the award of subcontracts to disadvantaged small 
     business concerns has declined without justifiable cause.
       ``(4) A mentor firm shall receive credit toward the 
     attainment of a subcontracting participation goal applicable 
     to such mentor firm for each subcontract for a product or 
     service awarded under such contract by a mentor firm to a 
     business concern that, except for its size, would be a small 
     business concern owned and controlled by socially and 
     economically disadvantaged individuals, but only if--
       ``(A) the size of such business concern is not more than 
     two times the maximum size specified by the Administrator of 
     the Small Business Administration for purposes of determining 
     whether a business concern furnishing such product or service 
     is a small business concern; and
       ``(B) the business concern formerly had a mentor-protege 
     agreement with such mentor firm that was not terminated for 
     cause.
       ``(h) Relationship to Small Business Act.--(1) For purposes 
     of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 631 et seq.), no 
     determination of affiliation or control (either direct or 
     indirect) may be found between a protege firm and its mentor 
     firm on the basis that the mentor firm has agreed to furnish 
     (or has furnished) to its protege firm pursuant to a mentor-
     protege agreement any form of developmental assistance 
     described in subsection (f).
       ``(2) Notwithstanding section 8 of the Small Business Act 
     (15 U.S.C. 637), the Small Business Administration may not 
     determine a disadvantaged small business concern to be 
     ineligible to receive any assistance authorized under the 
     Small Business Act on the basis that such business concern 
     has participated in the Mentor-Protege Program or has 
     received assistance pursuant to any developmental assistance 
     agreement authorized under such program.
       ``(3) The Small Business Administration may not require a 
     firm that is entering into, or has entered into, an agreement 
     under subsection (e) as a protege firm to submit the 
     agreement, or any other document required by the Secretary of 
     Defense in the administration of the Mentor-Protege Program, 
     to the Small Business Administration for review, approval, or 
     any other purpose.
       ``(i) Participation in Mentor-protege Program Not to Be a 
     Condition for Award of a Contract or Subcontract.--A mentor 
     firm may not require a business concern to enter into an 
     agreement with the mentor firm pursuant to subsection (e) as 
     a condition for being awarded a contract by the mentor firm, 
     including a subcontract under a contract awarded to the 
     mentor firm.
       ``(j) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
     prescribe regulations to carry out the Mentor-Protege 
     Program. Such regulations shall include the requirements set 
     forth in section 8(d) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 
     637(d)) and shall prescribe procedures by which mentor firms 
     may terminate participation in the program. The Department of 
     Defense policy regarding the Mentor-Protege Program shall be 
     published and maintained as an appendix to the Department of 
     Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
       ``(k) Report by Mentor Firms.--To comply with section 
     8(d)(7) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(7)), each 
     mentor firm shall submit a report to the Secretary not less 
     than once each fiscal year that includes, for the preceding 
     fiscal year--
       ``(1) all technical or management assistance provided by 
     mentor firm personnel for the purposes described in 
     subsection (f)(1);
       ``(2) any new awards of subcontracts on a competitive or 
     noncompetitive basis to the protege firm under Department of 
     Defense contracts or other contracts, including the value of 
     such subcontracts;

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       ``(3) any extensions, increases in the scope of work, or 
     additional payments not previously reported for prior awards 
     of subcontracts on a competitive or noncompetitive basis to 
     the protege firm under Department of Defense contracts or 
     other contracts, including the value of such subcontracts;
       ``(4) the amount of any payment of progress payments or 
     advance payments made to the protege firm for performance 
     under any subcontract made under the Mentor-Protege Program;
       ``(5) any loans made by the mentor firm to the protege 
     firm;
       ``(6) all Federal contracts awarded to the mentor firm and 
     the protege firm as a joint venture, designating whether the 
     award was a restricted competition or a full and open 
     competition;
       ``(7) any assistance obtained by the mentor firm for the 
     protege firm from one or more--
       ``(A) small business development centers established 
     pursuant to section 21 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 
     648);
       ``(B) entities providing procurement technical assistance 
     pursuant to this chapter; or
       ``(C) historically Black colleges or universities or 
     minority institutions of higher education;
       ``(8) whether there have been any changes to the terms of 
     the mentor-protege agreement; and
       ``(9) a narrative describing the success assistance 
     provided under subsection (f) has had in addressing the 
     developmental needs of the protege firm, the impact on 
     Department of Defense contracts, and addressing any problems 
     encountered.
       ``(l) Review of Report by the Office of Small Business 
     Programs.--The Office of Small Business Programs of the 
     Department of Defense shall review the report required by 
     subsection (k) and, if the Office finds that the mentor-
     protege agreement is not furthering the purpose of the 
     Mentor-Protege Program, decide not to approve any 
     continuation of the agreement.
       ``(m) Establishment of Performance Goals and Periodic 
     Reviews.--The Office of Small Business Programs of the 
     Department of Defense shall--
       ``(1) establish performance goals consistent with the 
     stated purpose of the Mentor-Protege Program and outcome-
     based metrics to measure progress in meeting those goals; and
       ``(2) submit to the congressional defense committees, not 
     later than February 1, 2020, a report on progress made toward 
     implementing these performance goals and metrics, based on 
     periodic reviews of the procedures used to approve mentor-
     protege agreements.
       ``(n) Definitions.--In this section:
       ``(1) The term `affiliation`, with respect to a 
     relationship between a mentor firm and a protege firm, means 
     a relationship described under section 121.103 of title 13, 
     Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation).
       ``(2) The term `disadvantaged small business concern` means 
     a firm that is not more than the size standard corresponding 
     to its primary North American Industry Classification System 
     code, is not owned or managed by individuals or entities that 
     directly or indirectly have stock options or convertible 
     securities in the mentor firm, and is--
       ``(A) a small business concern owned and controlled by 
     socially and economically disadvantaged individuals;
       ``(B) a business entity owned and controlled by an Indian 
     tribe as defined by section 8(a)(13) of the Small Business 
     Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(13));
       ``(C) a business entity owned and controlled by a Native 
     Hawaiian Organization as defined by section 8(a)(15) of the 
     Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(15));
       ``(D) a qualified organization employing severely disabled 
     individuals;
       ``(E) a small business concern owned and controlled by 
     women, as defined in section 8(d)(3)(D) of the Small Business 
     Act (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(3)(D));
       ``(F) a small business concern owned and controlled by 
     service-disabled veterans (as defined in section 8(d)(3) of 
     the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(3)));
       ``(G) a qualified HUBZone small business concern (as 
     defined in section 31(b) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 
     657a(b))); or
       ``(H) a small business concern that--
       ``(i) is a nontraditional defense contractor, as such term 
     is defined in section 3014 of this title; or
       ``(ii) currently provides goods or services in the private 
     sector that are critical to enhancing the capabilities of the 
     defense supplier base and fulfilling key Department of 
     Defense needs.
       ``(3) The term `historically Black college and university` 
     means any of the historically Black colleges and universities 
     referred to in section 2323 of this title, as in effect on 
     March 1, 2018.
       ``(4) The term `minority institution of higher education` 
     means an institution of higher education with a student body 
     that reflects the composition specified in section 312(b)(3), 
     (4), and (5) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 
     1058(b)(3), (4), and (5)).
       ``(5) The term `qualified organization employing the 
     severely disabled` means a business entity operated on a for-
     profit or nonprofit basis that--
       ``(A) uses rehabilitative engineering to provide employment 
     opportunities for severely disabled individuals and 
     integrates severely disabled individuals into its workforce;
       ``(B) employs severely disabled individuals at a rate that 
     averages not less than 20 percent of its total workforce;
       ``(C) employs each severely disabled individual in its 
     workforce generally on the basis of 40 hours per week; and
       ``(D) pays not less than the minimum wage prescribed 
     pursuant to section 6 of the Fair Labor Standards Act (29 
     U.S.C. 206) to those employees who are severely disabled 
     individuals.
       ``(6) The term `severely disabled individual` means an 
     individual who is blind (as defined in section 8501 of title 
     41) or a severely disabled individual (as defined in such 
     section).
       ``(7) The term `small business concern` has the meaning 
     given such term under section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 
     U.S.C. 632).
       ``(8) The term `small business concern owned and controlled 
     by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals` has 
     the meaning given such term in section 8(d)(3)(C) of the 
     Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(3)(C)).
       ``(9) The term `subcontracting participation goal`, with 
     respect to a Department of Defense contract, means a goal for 
     the extent of the participation by disadvantaged small 
     business concerns in the subcontracts awarded under such 
     contract, as established pursuant to section 8(d) of the 
     Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(d)).``.
       (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
     beginning of chapter 387 of title 10, United States Code, is 
     amended by inserting after the item relating to section 4901 
     the following new item:

``4902. Mentor-Protege Program.
       (c) Repeal of Obsolete Authority.--Section 831 of the 
     National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 
     (Public Law 101-510; 10 U.S.C. 4901 note prec.) is repealed.

     SEC. 863. SMALL BUSINESS INTEGRATION WORKING GROUP.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall create a 
     small business integration working group, to be led by the 
     Director of the Department of Defense Office of Small 
     Business Programs, which convenes at least four times per 
     year to better ensure the integration of department-wide 
     small business efforts, including by--
       (1) improving the alignment between disparate small 
     business and industrial base programs across the Department 
     of Defense;
       (2) providing oversight of small business efforts 
     department-wide;
       (3) unifying small business policy, acquisition workforce 
     development, and transition of emerging technologies into 
     programs of record as required under the Small Business 
     Strategy; and
       (4) reducing barriers to entry for small businesses and 
     non-traditional vendors into the defense industrial base.
       (b) Membership.--The integration working group shall be 
     comprised of representatives from each of the following 
     organizations:
       (1) Each of the military service`s small business offices.
       (2) Each of the military service`s small business 
     innovation research and small business technology transfer 
     programs.
       (3) The office of the Under Secretary of Defense for 
     Acquisition and Sustainment.
       (4) The office of the Under Secretary of Defense for 
     Research and Engineering.
       (c) Briefing Required.--Not later than March 1, 2023, the 
     Director of the Office of Small Business Programs shall brief 
     the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the 
     Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives 
     on the establishment and activities of the working group, 
     policies enacted to allow for the sharing of best practices, 
     and practices for conducting oversight.

     SEC. 864. DEMONSTRATION OF COMMERCIAL DUE DILIGENCE FOR SMALL 
                   BUSINESS PROGRAMS.

       (a) Demonstration Required.--Not later than December 31, 
     2027, the Secretary of Defense shall conduct a demonstration 
     of commercial due diligence tools, techniques, and processes 
     in order to support small businesses in identifying attempts 
     by malicious foreign actors to gain undue access or foreign 
     oversight, control, and influence over technology they are 
     developing on behalf of the Department of Defense.
       (b) Elements.--The demonstration required under subsection 
     (a) shall include the following elements:
       (1) Identification of an entity to be responsible for the 
     commercial due diligence process, including interfacing with 
     small business and law enforcement community.
       (2) An assessment of existing commercial due diligence 
     processes conducted by component small business offices.
       (3) Development of tactics, techniques, and procedures for 
     tools and processes that support commercial due diligence 
     analysis to monitor and assess attempts by malicious foreign 
     actors to gain undue access or foreign oversight, control, 
     and influence over technologies under development by the 
     small business community, including--
       (A) providing a feedback loop with small business to 
     provide two-way information sharing; and
       (B) identifying, assessing, and demonstrating commercially 
     available tools and services.
       (4) Identification of process improvements or gaps in 
     resources, capabilities, or authorities, as well as other 
     lessons learned.
       (5) Development of training and awareness material for 
     small businesses that can be shared directly or through the 
     Procurement Technical Assistance Centers.

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       (6) Implementation of metrics or measures of performance 
     that can be tracked to assess the effectiveness of the 
     commercial due diligence demonstration.
       (c) Briefing Required.--Not later than April 1, 2023, the 
     Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional 
     defense committees an interim briefing on the demonstration 
     required under subsection (a), including--
       (1) identification of the designated organization for 
     conducting the demonstration;
       (2) a description of the methodology for executing the 
     demonstration, including any analytical tools or metrics 
     identified to support the process;
       (3) a description of any identified instances of attempts 
     by malicious foreign actors to gain undue access or foreign 
     oversight, control, and influence over small business 
     technology, and
       (4) any preliminary findings.
       (d) Assessment.--Not later than March 1, 2028, the 
     Secretary shall provide a final assessment report of the 
     demonstration required under subsection (a), including any 
     identified instances of attempts by malicious foreign actors 
     to gain undue access or foreign oversight, control, and 
     influence over small business technology, any general lessons 
     learned, and any recommendations for legislative action that 
     may be required as a result.

     SEC. 865. IMPROVEMENTS TO PROCUREMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 
                   CENTER PROGRAM.

       (a) Funding Limit Applicable to Programs Operating on 
     Statewide Basis.--Section 4955(a)(1) of title 10, United 
     States Code, is amended by striking ``$1,000,000`` and 
     inserting ``$1,500,000``.
       (b) Administrative Costs.--Section 4961 of title 10, United 
     States Code, is amended--
       (1) by striking ``Director of the Defense Logistics 
     Agency`` and inserting ``Secretary``;
       (2) in paragraph (1), by striking ``three percent`` and 
     inserting ``four percent``; and
       (3) in paragraph (2)--
       (A) by striking ``Director`` and inserting ``Secretary``; 
     and
       (B) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``, including 
     meetings of any association of such entities,`` after ``for 
     meetings``.

                       Subtitle E--Other Matters

     SEC. 871. RISK MANAGEMENT FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 
                   PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY CHAINS.

       (a) Risk Management for All Department of Defense 
     Pharmaceutical Supply Chains.--Not later than one year after 
     the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment shall--
       (1) develop and issue implementing guidance for risk 
     management for Department of Defense supply chains for 
     pharmaceutical materiel for the Department;
       (2) identify, in coordination with the Secretary of Health 
     and Human Services, supply chain information gaps regarding 
     the Department`s reliance on foreign suppliers of drugs, 
     including active pharmaceutical ingredients and final drug 
     products; and
       (3) submit to Congress a report regarding--
       (A) existing information streams, if any, that may be used 
     to assess the reliance by the Department of Defense on high-
     risk foreign suppliers of drugs;
       (B) vulnerabilities in the drug supply chains of the 
     Department of Defense; and
       (C) any recommendations to address--
       (i) information gaps identified under paragraph (2); and
       (ii) any risks related to such reliance on foreign 
     suppliers.
       (b) Risk Management for Department of Defense 
     Pharmaceutical Supply Chain.--The Director of the Defense 
     Health Agency shall--
       (1) not later than one year after the issuance of the 
     guidance required under subsection (a)(1), develop and 
     publish implementing guidance for risk management for the 
     Department of Defense supply chain for pharmaceuticals; and
       (2) establish a working group--
       (A) to assess risks to the Department`s pharmaceutical 
     supply chain;
       (B) to identify the pharmaceuticals most critical to 
     beneficiary care at military treatment facilities; and
       (C) to establish policies for allocating scarce 
     pharmaceutical resources of the Department of Defense in case 
     of a supply disruption.

     SEC. 872. KEY ADVANCED SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT INDUSTRY DAYS.

       (a) In General.--Not later than March 1, 2023, and every 
     180 days thereafter, the Secretary of each of the military 
     departments and the Commanders of the United States Special 
     Operations Command and the United States Cyber Command shall 
     ensure that each such department and Command conducts an 
     industry day--
       (1) to raise awareness within the private sector of--
       (A) key advanced system development areas; and
       (B) capability needs and existing and potential 
     requirements related to the key advanced system development 
     areas; and
       (2) to raise awareness within such departments and Commands 
     of potential material solutions for capability needs and 
     existing and potential requirements related to key advanced 
     system development areas.
       (b) Responsibilities.--
       (1) Chiefs of armed forces.--The chief of each of the armed 
     forces residing in a military department and the Commanders 
     of the United States Special Operations Command and the 
     United States Cyber Command shall have primary responsibility 
     for the following tasks at the industry days required under 
     subsection (a) for each key advanced system development area:
       (A) Identifying related or potentially related existing, 
     planned, or potential military requirements, including urgent 
     and emergent operational needs.
       (B) Identifying and describing related or potentially 
     related capability needs or gaps in warfighting mission 
     areas.
       (C) Identifying and describing related or potentially 
     related capability needs or gaps in non-warfighting support 
     areas.
       (D) Identifying and describing related or potentially 
     related exercise, demonstration, or experimentation 
     opportunities.
       (2) Acquisition executives.--Each service acquisition 
     executive and the acquisition executives of the United States 
     Special Operations Command and the United States Cyber 
     Command shall have primary responsibility for the following 
     tasks at the industry days required under subsection (a) for 
     each key advanced system development area:
       (A) Identifying and describing related or potentially 
     related existing, planned, or potential acquisition plans and 
     strategies.
       (B) Identifying and describing related or potentially 
     related existing, planned, or potential funding 
     opportunities, including--
       (i) broad agency announcements;
       (ii) requests for information;
       (iii) funding opportunity announcements;
       (iv) special program announcements;
       (v) requests for proposals;
       (vi) requests for quotes;
       (vii) special notices;
       (viii) transactions pursuant to sections 4002, 4003, and 
     4004 of title 10, United States Code;
       (ix) unsolicited proposals; and
       (x) other methods.
       (c) Form.-- The industry days required under subsection (a) 
     shall seek to maximize industry and government participation, 
     while minimizing cost to the maximum extent practicable, by--
       (1) being held at the unclassified security level with 
     classified portions only as necessary;
       (2) being publicly accessible through teleconference or 
     other virtual means; and
       (3) having supporting materials posted on a publicly 
     accessible website.
       (d) Definitions.-- In this section:
       (1) Military departments; armed forces; service acquisition 
     executive.--The terms ``military departments``, ``armed 
     forces``, and ``service acquisition executive`` have the 
     meanings given the terms in section 101 of title 10, United 
     States Code.
       (2) Key advanced system development area.-- The term ``key 
     advanced system development area`` means the following:
       (A) For the Department of the Navy--
       (i) unmanned surface vessels;
       (ii) unmanned underwater vessels;
       (iii) unmanned deployable mobile ocean systems;
       (iv) unmanned deployable fixed ocean systems; and
       (v) autonomous unmanned aircraft systems.
       (B) For the Department of the Air Force, autonomous 
     unmanned aircraft systems.
       (C) For the Department of the Army, autonomous unmanned 
     aircraft systems.
       (D) For the United States Special Operations Command, 
     autonomous unmanned aircraft systems.
       (E) For the United States Cyber Command, cybersecurity 
     situational awareness systems.

     SEC. 873. MODIFICATION OF PROVISION RELATING TO DETERMINATION 
                   OF CERTAIN ACTIVITIES WITH UNUSUALLY HAZARDOUS 
                   RISKS.

       Section 1684 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
     Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``2022 and 2023`` and 
     inserting ``2022 through 2024``; and
       (2) in subsection (b), by striking ``September 30, 2023`` 
     and inserting ``September 30, 2024``.

     SEC. 874. INCORPORATION OF CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED 
                   INFORMATION GUIDANCE INTO PROGRAM 
                   CLASSIFICATION GUIDES AND PROGRAM PROTECTION 
                   PLANS.

       (a) Updates Required.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall, acting 
     through the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and 
     Security and the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and 
     Engineering, ensure that all program classification guides 
     (for classified programs) and all program protection plans 
     (for unclassified programs) include guidance for the proper 
     marking for controlled unclassified information (CUI) at 
     their next regularly scheduled update.
       (2) Elements.--Guidance under paragraph (1) shall include 
     the following:
       (A) A requirement to use document portion markings for 
     controlled unclassified information
       (B) A process to ensure controlled unclassified information 
     document portion markings are used properly and consistently.
       (b) Monitoring of Progress.--In tracking the progress in 
     carrying out subsection (a), the Under Secretary of Defense 
     for Intelligence and Security and the Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Research and Engineering shall implement a 
     process for monitoring progress that includes the following:
       (1) Tracking of all program classification guides and 
     program protection plans so they

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     include document portion marking for controlled unclassified 
     information, and the dates when controlled unclassified 
     information guidance updates are completed.
       (2) Updated training in order to ensure that all government 
     and contractor personnel using the guides described in 
     subsection (a)(1) receive instruction, as well as periodic 
     spot checks, to ensure that training is sufficient and 
     properly implemented to ensure consistent application of 
     document portion marking guidance.
       (3) A process for feedback to ensure that any identified 
     gaps or lessons learned are incorporated into guidance and 
     training instructions.
       (c) Required Completion.--The Secretary shall ensure that 
     the updates required by subsection (a) are completed before 
     January 1, 2029.

      TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

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

     SEC. 901. INCREASE IN AUTHORIZED NUMBER OF ASSISTANT AND 
                   DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARIES OF DEFENSE.

       (a) Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy.--
       (1) In general.--Section 138(b) of title 10, United States 
     Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     paragraph:
       ``(8) One of the Assistant Secretaries is the Assistant 
     Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy. The principal duty of 
     the Assistant Secretary shall be the overall supervision of 
     policy and matters relating to cyber activities of the 
     Department of Defense. The Assistant Secretary is the 
     Principal Cyber Advisor described in section 932(c) of the 
     National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 
     (Public Law 113-66; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note).``.
       (2) Conforming amendments.--
       (A) Section 932(c) of the National Defense Authorization 
     Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 113-66; 10 U.S.C. 2224 
     note) is amended--
       (i) by striking paragraph (1); and
       (ii) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs 
     (1) and (2), respectively.
       (B) Section 1643(b) of the National Defense Authorization 
     Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 10 U.S.C. 2224 
     note) is amended by striking ``by section 932(c)(3)`` and 
     inserting ``by section 932(c)(2)``.
       (b) Increase in Authorized Number of Assistant Secretaries 
     of Defense.--
       (1) Increase.--Section 138(a)(1) of title 10, United States 
     Code, is amended by striking ``15`` and inserting ``18``.
       (2) Conforming amendment.--Section 5315 of title 5, United 
     States Code, is amended by striking ``Assistant Secretaries 
     of Defense (14).`` and inserting ``Assistant Secretaries of 
     Defense (18).``.
       (c) Increase in Authorized Number of Deputy Assistant 
     Secretaries of Defense.--
       (1) Increase.--Section 138 of title 10, United States Code, 
     is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
       ``(e) The number of Deputy Assistant Secretaries of Defense 
     may not exceed 57.``.
       (2) Conforming repeal.--Section 908 of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 
     131 Stat. 1514; 10 U.S.C. 138 note) is repealed.
       (d) Additional Amendments.--Section 138(b) of title 10, 
     United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (2)(A)--
       (A) in the second sentence in the matter preceding clause 
     (i), by striking ``He shall have as his principal duty`` and 
     inserting ``The principal duty of the Assistant Secretary 
     shall be``; and
       (B) in clause (ii), by striking subclause (III);
       (2) in paragraph (3), in the second sentence, by striking 
     ``He shall have as his principal duty`` and inserting ``The 
     principal duty of the Assistant Secretary shall be``;
       (3) in paragraph (4)--
       (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking the semicolon and 
     inserting ``; and``;
       (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``; and`` inserting a 
     period; and
       (C) by striking subparagraph (C); and
       (4) in paragraph (6), by striking ``shall--`` and all that 
     follows and inserting ``shall advise the Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment on industrial base 
     policies.``.

     SEC. 902. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS RELATING TO REPEAL OF 
                   POSITION OF CHIEF MANAGEMENT OFFICER.

       Section 2222 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (c)(2), by striking ``the Chief 
     Management Officer of the Department of Defense, the Under 
     Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, the 
     Chief Information Officer, and the Chief Management Officer`` 
     and inserting ``the Chief Information Officer of the 
     Department of Defense, the Under Secretary of Defense for 
     Acquisition and Sustainment, and the Chief Information 
     Officer``;
       (2) in subsection (e)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the Chief Management 
     Officer`` and inserting ``the Chief Information Officer``; 
     and
       (B) in paragraph (6)--
       (i) in subparagraph (A), in the matter preceding clause 
     (i)--

       (I) in the first sentence, by striking ``the Chief 
     Management Officer of the Department of Defense`` and 
     inserting ``the Chief Information Officer of the Department 
     of Defense, in coordination with the Chief Data and 
     Artificial Intelligence Officer,``; and
       (II) in the second sentence, by striking ``the Chief 
     Management Officer shall`` and inserting ``the Chief 
     Information Officer shall``; and

       (ii) in subparagraph (B), in the matter preceding clause 
     (i), by striking ``the Chief Management Officer`` and 
     inserting ``the Chief Information Officer``;
       (3) in subsection (f)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), in the second sentence, by striking 
     ``the Chief Management Officer and``; and
       (B) in paragraph (2)--
       (i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as 
     subparagraphs (B) and (C), respectively;
       (ii) by inserting before subparagraph (B), as redesignated 
     by clause (i), the following new subparagraph (A):
       ``(A) The Chief Information Officers of the military 
     departments, or their designees.``; and
       (iii) in subparagraph (C), as so redesignated, by adding at 
     the end the following new clause:
       ``(iv) The Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer 
     of the Department of Defense.``;
       (4) in subsection (g)(2), by striking ``the Chief 
     Management Officer`` each place it appears and inserting 
     ``the Chief Information Officer``; and
       (5) in subsection (i)(5)(B), by striking ``the Chief 
     Management Officer`` and inserting ``the Chief Information 
     Officer``.

     SEC. 903. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR OPERATION 
                   AND MAINTENANCE FOR OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF 
                   DEFENSE.

       Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for 
     fiscal year 2023 for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide, 
     and available for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, not 
     more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the 
     date that is 15 days after the date on which the Secretary of 
     Defense submits the information operations strategy and 
     posture review, including the designation of Information 
     Operations Force Providers and Information Operations Joint 
     Force Trainers for the Department of Defense, to the 
     Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee 
     on Armed Services of the House of Representatives as required 
     by section 1631(g) of the National Defense Authorization Act 
     for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 10 U.S.C. 397 note).

     SEC. 904. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS UNTIL DEMONSTRATION OF 
                   PRODUCT TO IDENTIFY, TASK, AND MANAGE 
                   CONGRESSIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

       Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by section 301 
     for fiscal year 2023 for operation and maintenance, Defense-
     wide, and available as specified in the funding table in 
     section 4301 for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, not 
     more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the 
     Secretary of Defense demonstrates a minimum viable product--
       (1) to optimize and modernize the process described in 
     section 908(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National 
     Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 
     116-283; 10 U.S.C. 111 note) for identifying reports to 
     Congress required by annual national defense authorization 
     Acts, assigning responsibility for preparation of such 
     reports, and managing the completion and delivery of such 
     reports to Congress; and
       (2) that includes capabilities to enable--
       (A) direct access by the congressional defense committees 
     to the follow-on system to that process using secure 
     credentials;
       (B) rapid automatic ingestion of data provided by those 
     committees with respect to reports and briefings required to 
     be submitted to Congress in a comma-separated value 
     spreadsheet;
       (C) sortable and exportable database views for tracking and 
     research purposes;
       (D) automated notification of relevant congressional staff 
     and archival systems; and
       (E) integration with Microsoft Office.

     SEC. 905. LIMITATION ON USE OF FUNDS UNTIL DEPARTMENT OF 
                   DEFENSE COMPLIES WITH REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO 
                   ALIGNMENT OF CLOSE COMBAT LETHALITY TASK FORCE.

       Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by section 301 
     for fiscal year 2023 for operation and maintenance, Defense-
     wide, and available as specified in the funding table in 
     section 4301 for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, not 
     more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the 
     Department of Defense complies with the requirements of 
     section 911 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
     Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1878) 
     (relating to alignment of the Close Combat Lethality Task 
     Force).

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

     SEC. 911. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS THAT ARE 
                   RESPONSIBILITY OF ARMED FORCES NOT JOINT 
                   REQUIREMENTS OVERSIGHT COUNCIL.

       Section 181(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended 
     to read as follows:
       ``(e) Performance Requirements as Responsibility of Armed 
     Forces.--
       ``(1) In general.--The Chief of Staff of an armed force is 
     responsible for--
       ``(A) all performance requirements for that armed force; 
     and
       ``(B) except as provided in paragraph (3), all inventory 
     objective requirements for that armed force, including 
     categories of weapons systems and overall levels of weapons 
     systems.

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       ``(2) Requirements not required to be validated.--Except 
     for requirements specified in subsections (b)(4) and (b)(5), 
     requirements described in paragraph (1) are not required to 
     be validated by the Joint Requirements Oversight Council.
       ``(3) Inventory objective requirements for naval vessels to 
     transport marines.--The Commandant of the Marine Corps shall 
     be responsible for inventory objective requirements for naval 
     vessels with the primary mission of transporting Marines.``.

     SEC. 912. BRIEFING ON REVISIONS TO UNIFIED COMMAND PLAN.

       Section 161(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses 
     (i) and (ii), respectively, and by moving such clauses, as so 
     redesignated, two ems to the right;
       (2) by striking ``the President shall notify`` and 
     inserting the following: ``the President shall--
       ``(A) notify``;
       (3) in clause (ii), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by 
     striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and``; and
       (4) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
       ``(B) during that 60-day period, provide to the 
     congressional defense committees a briefing on the revisions 
     described in subparagraph (A)(ii).``.

     SEC. 913. UPDATES TO MANAGEMENT REFORM FRAMEWORK.

       Section 125a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (c)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``2022`` and inserting 
     ``2023``; and
       (B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ``the Director for 
     Administration and Management of the Department of Defense,`` 
     after ``the Chief Information Officer of the Department of 
     Defense,``; and
       (2) in subsection (d)--
       (A) by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (9); and
       (B) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following new 
     paragraphs:
       ``(6) Development and implementation of a uniform 
     methodology for tracking and assessing cost savings and cost 
     avoidance from reform initiatives.
       ``(7) Implementation of reform-focused research to improve 
     management and administrative science.
       ``(8) Tracking and implementation of technological 
     approaches to improve management decision-making, such as 
     artificial intelligence tools.``.

     SEC. 914. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT DASHBOARD DEMONSTRATION.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct a 
     demonstration of a strategic management dashboard to automate 
     the data collection and visualization of the primary 
     management goals of the Department of Defense.
       (b) Elements.--The Secretary shall ensure that the 
     strategic management dashboard demonstrated under subsection 
     (a) includes the following:
       (1) The capability for real-time monitoring of the 
     performance of the Department in meeting the management goals 
     of the Department.
       (2) An integrated analytics capability, including the 
     ability to dynamically add or upgrade new capabilities when 
     needed.
       (3) Integration with the framework required by subsection 
     (c) of section 125a of title 10, United States Code, for 
     measuring the progress of the Department toward covered 
     elements of reform (as defined in subsection (d) of that 
     section).
       (4) Incorporation of the elements of the strategic 
     management plan required by section 904(d) of the National 
     Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 
     110-181; 10 U.S.C. 2201 note prec.), as derived from 
     automated data feeds from existing information systems and 
     databases.
       (5) Incorporation of the elements of the most recent annual 
     performance plan of the Department required by section 
     1115(b) of title 31, United States Code, and the most recent 
     update on performance of the Department required by section 
     1116 of that title.
       (6) Use of artificial intelligence and machine learning 
     tools to improve decision making and assessment relating to 
     data analytics.
       (7) Adoption of leading and lagging indicators for key 
     strategic management goals.
       (c) Authorities.--
       (1) In general.--In conducting the demonstration required 
     by subsection (a), the Secretary may use the authorities 
     described in paragraph (2), and such other authorities as the 
     Secretary considers appropriate--
       (A) to help spur innovative technological or process 
     approaches; and
       (B) to attract new entrants to solve the data management 
     and visualization challenges of the Department.
       (2) Authorities described.--The authorities described in 
     this paragraph are the authorities provided under the 
     following provisions of law:
       (A) Section 4025 of title 10, United States Code (relating 
     to prizes for advanced technology achievements).
       (B) Section 217 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
     for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92; 10 U.S.C. 2222 note) 
     (relating to science and technology activities to support 
     business systems information technology acquisition 
     programs).
       (C) Section 908 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
     for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 10 U.S.C. 129a note) 
     (relating to management innovation activities).
       (d) Use of Best Practices.--In conducting the demonstration 
     required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall leverage 
     commercial best practices in management and leading research 
     in management and data science.

     SEC. 915. DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM FOR COMPONENT CONTENT 
                   MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.

       (a) In General.--Not later than July 1, 2023, the Chief 
     Information Officer of the Department of Defense, in 
     coordination with the Chief Digital and Artificial 
     Intelligence Officer and the Director of the Joint Artificial 
     Intelligence Center, shall complete a pilot program to 
     demonstrate the application of component content management 
     systems to a distinct set of data of the Department.
       (b) Selection of Data Set.--In selecting a distinct set of 
     data of the Department for purposes of the pilot program 
     required by subsection (a), the Chief Information Officer 
     shall consult with, at a minimum, the following:
       (1) The Office of the Secretary of Defense with respect to 
     directives, instructions, and other regulatory documents of 
     the Department.
       (2) The Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Joint 
     Staff with respect to execution orders.
       (3) The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for 
     Research and Engineering and the military departments with 
     respect to technical manuals.
       (4) The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for 
     Acquisition and Sustainment with respect to Contract Data 
     Requirements List documents.
       (c) Authority to Enter Into Contracts.--Subject to the 
     availability of appropriations, the Secretary of Defense may 
     enter into contracts or transactions with public or private 
     entities to conduct studies and demonstration projects under 
     the pilot program required by subsection (a).
       (d) Briefing Required.--Not later than 60 days after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Information 
     Officer shall provide to the congressional defense committees 
     a briefing on plans to implement the pilot program required 
     by subsection (a).

                    Subtitle C--Space Force Matters

     SEC. 921. VICE CHIEF OF SPACE OPERATIONS.

       (a) Codification of Position of Vice Chief of Space 
     Operations.--Chapter 908 of title 10, United States Code, is 
     amended by inserting after section 9082 the following new 
     section:

     ``Sec. 9082a. Vice Chief of Space Operations

       ``(a) Appointment.--There is a Vice Chief of Space 
     Operations, appointed by the President, by and with the 
     advice and consent of the Senate, from officers on the 
     active-duty list of the Space Force not restricted in the 
     performance of duty.
       ``(b) Grade.--The Vice Chief of Space Operations, while so 
     serving, has the grade of general without vacating his 
     permanent grade.
       ``(c) Authority and Duties.--The Vice Chief has such 
     authority and duties with respect to the Space Force as the 
     Chief, with the approval of the Secretary of the Air Force, 
     may delegate to or prescribe for the Vice Chief. Orders 
     issued by the Vice Chief in performing such duties have the 
     same effect as those issued by the Chief.
       ``(d) Vacancies.--When there is a vacancy in the office of 
     the Chief of Space Operations, or during the absence or 
     disability of the Chief--
       ``(1) the Vice Chief of the Space Operations shall perform 
     the duties of the Chief until a successor is appointed or the 
     absence or disability ceases; or
       ``(2) if there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice Chief 
     of Space Operations or the Vice Chief is absent or disabled, 
     unless the President directs otherwise, the most senior 
     officer of the Space Force in the Headquarters, Space Force, 
     who is not absent or disabled and who is not restricted in 
     performance of duty shall perform the duties of the Chief 
     until a successor to the Chief or the Vice Chief is appointed 
     or until the absence or disability of the Chief or Vice Chief 
     ceases, whichever occurs first.``.
       (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
     beginning of chapter 908 of title 10, United States Code, is 
     amended by inserting after the item relating to section 9082 
     the following new item:

``9082a. Vice Chief of Space Operations.

     SEC. 922. ESTABLISHMENT OF FIELD OPERATING AGENCIES AND 
                   DIRECT REPORTING UNITS OF SPACE FORCE.

       (a) In General.--Chapter 908 of title 10, United States 
     Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new 
     section:

     ``Sec. 9087. Field operating agencies and direct reporting 
       units

       ``(a) Authority.--The Secretary of the Air Force may 
     establish within the Space Force the following:
       ``(1) An Enterprise Talent Management Office to provide 
     whole-of-life-cycle talent management aligned to the needs of 
     the Space Force.
       ``(2) A Space Warfighting Analysis Center to conduct 
     analysis, modeling, wargaming, and experimentation to create 
     operational concepts and develop future force design options.
       ``(b) Organization.--
       ``(1) Enterprise talent management office.--If, pursuant to 
     the authority provided

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     by subsection (a)(1), the Secretary establishes a Enterprise 
     Talent Management Office, the Office shall operate as a field 
     operating agency of the headquarters of the Space Force.
       ``(2) Space warfighting analysis center.--If, pursuant to 
     the authority provided by subsection (a)(2), the Secretary 
     establishes a Space Warfighting Analysis Center, the Center 
     shall operate as a direct reporting unit of the Chief of 
     Space Operations.``.
       (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
     beginning of chapter 908 of such title is amended by adding 
     at the end the following new item:

``9087. Field operating agencies and direct reporting units.

     SEC. 923. FRAMEWORK FOR NEW SUBTITLE F OF TITLE 10, UNITED 
                   STATES CODE, ON SPACE COMPONENT.

       (a) In General.--Title 10, United States Code, is amended 
     by adding at the end the following new subtitle:

                     ``Subtitle F--Space Component

``Chap. ...............................................................

``2001. [Reserved]............................................20101....

``2002. [Reserved]............................................20201....

``2003. [Reserved]............................................20301....

``2004. [Reserved]............................................20401....

``2005. [Reserved]............................................20501....

                       ``CHAPTER 2001--[RESERVED]

``Sec.
``20101. [Reserved].

     ``Sec. 20101. [Reserved]

       ``[Reserved].

                       ``CHAPTER 2002--[RESERVED]

``Sec.
``20201. [Reserved].

     ``Sec. 20201. [Reserved]

       ``[Reserved].

                       ``CHAPTER 2003--[RESERVED]

``Sec.
``20301. [Reserved].

     ``Sec. 20301. [Reserved]

       ``[Reserved].

                       ``CHAPTER 2004--[RESERVED]

``Sec.
``20401. [Reserved].

     ``Sec. 20401. [Reserved]

       ``[Reserved].

                       ``CHAPTER 2005--[RESERVED]

``Sec.
``20501. [Reserved].

     ``Sec. 20501. [Reserved]

       ``[Reserved].``.
       (b) Clerical Amendments.--
       (1) Table of subtitles.--The table of subtitles at the 
     beginning of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
     adding at the end the following new item:

``F. Space Component..........................................20101....

       (c) Contingent Repeal.--If subtitle F of title 10, United 
     States Code, as added by subsection (a), or any chapter of 
     that subtitle, as so added, is not amended during the period 
     beginning on the day after the date of the enactment of this 
     Act and ending on December 31, 2026, such subtitle or 
     chapter, as the case may be, is repealed effective on January 
     1, 2027.

     SEC. 924. STUDY OF PROPOSED SPACE FORCE REORGANIZATION.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall 
     seek to enter into a contract with one or more federally 
     funded research and development centers to conduct a study on 
     the proposed reorganization of the Space Force and the 
     establishment of the Space Component.
       (b) Elements.--The study referred to in subsection (a) 
     shall include a comprehensive review and assessment of--
       (1) the feasibility and advisability of--
       (A) exempting the proposed Space Component from the 
     existing ``up or out`` system of officer career advancement 
     first established by the amendments to title 10, United 
     States Code, made by the Defense Officer Personnel Management 
     Act (Public Law 96-513; 94 Stat. 2835);
       (B) combining active and reserve components in a new, 
     single Space Component and whether a similar outcome could be 
     achieved using the existing active and reserve component 
     frameworks with modest statutory changes to allow reserve 
     officers to serve on sustained active duty;
       (C) creating career flexibility for reserve members of the 
     Space Component, including in shifting retirement points 
     earned from one year to the next and allowing members of the 
     Space Component to move back and forth between active and 
     reserve status for prolonged periods of time across a career;
       (2) the implications of the proposed reorganization of the 
     Space Force on the development of space as a warfighting 
     domain in the profession of arms, particularly with respect 
     to officer leadership, development, and stewardship of the 
     profession;
       (3) whether existing government ethics regulations are 
     adequate to address potential conflicts of interest for Space 
     Component officers who seek to move back and forth between 
     sustained active duty and working for private sector 
     organizations in the space industry as reserve officers in 
     the Space Component;
       (4) whether the proposed Space Component framework is 
     consistent with the joint service requirements of chapter 38 
     of title 10, United States Code;
       (5) budgetary implications of the establishment of the 
     Space Component;
       (6) the nature of the relationship with private industry 
     and civilian employers that would be required and consistent 
     with professional ethics to successfully implement the Space 
     Component; and
       (7) any other issues the Secretary or the federally funded 
     research and development center considers relevant.
       (c) Diversity and Inclusion.--The study referred to in 
     subsection (a) shall include an assessment of the proposed 
     reorganization of the Space Force and the establishment of 
     the Space Component on advancing diversity and inclusion in 
     the Space Component.
       (d) Limitation on Delegation.--The authority of the 
     Secretary to enter into a contract under subsection (a) may 
     not be delegated below the level the Under Secretary of 
     Defense for Personnel and Readiness.
       (e) Report Required.--Not later than December 31, 2023, the 
     Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of 
     the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the 
     results of the study referred to in subsection (a).

                      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 2023 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. REPORT ON BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF INFLATION.

       (a) Annual Report.--Not later than 30 days following the 
     submission of the President`s budget under section 1105 of 
     title 31, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense shall 
     deliver to the congressional defense committees a report on 
     observed and anticipated budgetary effects related to 
     inflation, including--
       (1) the relevant inflation index used and the estimated and 
     actual inflationary budgetary effects by sub-appropriation 
     account for the previous two fiscal years and the current 
     budget year;
       (2) the enacted or requested appropriation amount by sub-
     appropriation;
       (3) a calculation of estimated budgetary effects due to 
     inflation using the previous fiscal year`s estimated indices 
     compared to those of the current fiscal year;
       (4) a summary of any requests for equitable adjustment, 
     exercising of economic price adjustment (EPA) clauses, or 
     bilateral contract modifications to include an EPA, including 
     the contract type and fiscal year and type and amount of 
     appropriation used for the contract;
       (5) a summary of any methodological changes in Department 
     of Defense cost estimation practices for inflationary 
     budgetary effects; and
       (6) any other matters the Secretary determines appropriate.
       (b) Periodic Briefing.--Not later than 60 days following 
     the conclusion of the Department of Defense budget mid-year 
     review, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the 
     congressional defense committees with a briefing on--
       (1) any changes in the observed or anticipated inflation 
     indices included in the report required under subsection (a);
       (2) any actions taken by the Department of Defense to 
     respond to changes discussed in such report, with specific 
     dollar value figures; and
       (3) any requests for equitable adjustment received by the 
     Department of Defense, economic price adjustment clauses 
     exercised, or bilateral contract modifications to include an 
     EPA made since the transmission of the report required under 
     subsection (a).

                   Subtitle B--Counterdrug Activities

     SEC. 1011. EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY AND ANNUAL REPORT ON 
                   UNIFIED COUNTERDRUG AND COUNTERTERRORISM 
                   CAMPAIGN IN COLOMBIA.

       Section 1021 of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal

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     Year 2005 (Public Law 108-375; 118 Stat. 2042), as most 
     recently amended by section 1007 of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 
     135 Stat. 1889), is further amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``2023`` and 
     inserting ``2024``;
       (2) in subsection (c), in the matter preceding paragraph 
     (1), by striking ``2023`` and inserting ``2024``; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(h) Annual Report on Plan Colombia.--During each of 
     fiscal years 2023 and 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall 
     submit to Congress a report that includes the following:
       ``(1) An assessment of the threat to Colombia from 
     narcotics trafficking and activities by organizations 
     designated as foreign terrorist organizations under section 
     219(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 
     1189(a)).
       ``(2) A description of the plan of the Government of 
     Colombia for the unified campaign described in subsection 
     (a).
       ``(3) A description of the activities supported using the 
     authority provided by subsection (a).
       ``(4) An assessment of the effectiveness of the activities 
     described in paragraph (3) in addressing the threat described 
     in paragraph (1).``.

                       Subtitle C--Naval Vessels

     SEC. 1021. MODIFICATION TO ANNUAL NAVAL VESSEL CONSTRUCTION 
                   PLAN.

       Section 231(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is 
     amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
       ``(J) For any class of battle force ship for which the 
     procurement of the final ship of the class is proposed in the 
     relevant future-years defense program submitted under section 
     221 of this title, a detailed plan that includes a 
     description of specific impacts with respect to the 
     transition of such class and the associated industrial base 
     to a new program, a modified existing program, or no program. 
     Each plan required by the preceding sentence shall include a 
     detailed schedule with planned decision points, 
     solicitations, and contract awards.``.

     SEC. 1022. AMPHIBIOUS WARSHIP FORCE STRUCTURE.

       Section 8062 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (b)--
       (A) in the first sentence, by inserting ``and not less than 
     31 operational amphibious warfare ships, of which not less 
     than 10 shall be amphibious assault ships`` before the 
     period; and
       (B) in the second sentence--
       (i) by inserting ``or amphibious warfare ship`` before 
     ``includes``; and
       (ii) by inserting ``or amphibious warfare ship`` before 
     ``that is temporarily unavailable``;
       (2) in subsection (e)--
       (A) in paragraph (2) by striking ``; and`` and inserting a 
     semicolon;
       (B) in paragraph (3) by striking the period at the end and 
     inserting ``; and``; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
       ``(4) the Navy adjusts scheduled maintenance and repair 
     actions to maintain a minimum of 24 amphibious warfare ships 
     operationally available for worldwide deployment.``; and
       (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection:
       ``(g) In this section, the term `amphibious warfare ship` 
     means a ship that is classified as an amphibious assault ship 
     (general purpose) (LHA), an amphibious assault ship (multi-
     purpose) (LHD), an amphibious transport dock (LPD), or a dock 
     landing ship (LSD).``.

     SEC. 1023. MODIFICATION TO LIMITATION ON DECOMMISSIONING OR 
                   INACTIVATING A BATTLE FORCE SHIP BEFORE THE END 
                   OF EXPECTED SERVICE LIFE.

       (a) In General.--Section 8678a(b) of title 10, United 
     States Code, is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``with the budget 
     materials submitted by the President under section 1105(a) of 
     title 31, United States Code, for the fiscal year in which 
     such waiver is sought`` after ``such ship``; and
       (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``such certification was 
     submitted`` and inserting ``the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for such fiscal year is enacted``.
       (b) No Effect on Certain Ships.--The amendments made by 
     subsection (a) shall have no effect on battle force ships (as 
     defined in section 8678a(e) of title 10, United States Code) 
     proposed for decommissioning or inactivation in fiscal year 
     2023.

     SEC. 1024. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO MAINTENANCE AND 
                   MODERNIZATION AVAILABILITIES FOR CERTAIN NAVAL 
                   VESSELS.

       (a) Submarine Maintenance and Modernization 
     Availabilities.--The Secretary of the Navy may only enter 
     into a contract with a private entity for a maintenance and 
     modernization availability for a fast attack submarine that 
     requires drydocking the submarine if the following conditions 
     are met:
       (1) The submarine is a Virginia-class submarine.
       (2) The submarine has not conducted a previous drydock 
     availability.
       (3) The work package for the contract is sufficiently 
     detailed and provided to the private entity with sufficient 
     time to enable a high-confidence contracting strategy for--
       (A) planning;
       (B) material procurement;
       (C) cost;
       (D) schedule; and
       (E) performance.
       (4) At least 70 percent of the work package for the 
     contract is common to the work packages for previous 
     contracts entered into under this subsection.
       (b) Surface Ship Maintenance and Modernization 
     Availabilities.--In awarding contracts for maintenance and 
     modernization availabilities for surface ships, issuing task 
     orders for such availabilities, or carrying out other 
     contracting actions with respect to such availabilities, the 
     Secretary of the Navy may not limit evaluation factors to 
     price only.

     SEC. 1025. PROHIBITION ON RETIREMENT OF CERTAIN NAVAL 
                   VESSELS.

       None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act 
     for fiscal year 2023 may be obligated or expended to retire, 
     prepare to retire, or place in storage any of the following 
     naval vessels:
       (1) USS Vicksburg (CG 69).
       (2) USS Sioux City (LCS 11).
       (3) USS Wichita (LCS 13).
       (4) USS Billings (LCS 15).
       (5) USS Indianapolis (LCS 17).
       (6) USS St. Louis (LCS 19).
       (7) USS Germantown (LSD 42).
       (8) USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44).
       (9) USS Tortuga (LSD 46).
       (10) USS Ashland (LSD 48).
       (11) USNS Montford Point (T-ESD 1).
       (12) USNS John Glenn (T-ESD 2).

                      Subtitle D--Counterterrorism

     SEC. 1031. MODIFICATION AND 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 1032 of 
     the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 
     (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1901), is further amended--
       (1) by striking ``December 31, 2022`` and inserting 
     ``December 31, 2023``;
       (2) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as 
     paragraphs (2) through (5), respectively; and
       (3) by inserting before paragraph (2), as so redesignated, 
     the following new paragraph:
       ``(1) Afghanistan.``.

     SEC. 1032. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS FOR 
                   TRANSFER OR RELEASE OF INDIVIDUALS DETAINED AT 
                   UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, 
                   CUBA, TO THE UNITED STATES.

       Section 1033 of the John S. McCain National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 
     132 Stat. 1953), as most recently amended by section 1033 of 
     the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 
     (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1901), is further amended by 
     striking ``December 31, 2022`` and inserting ``December 31, 
     2023``.

     SEC. 1033. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF FUNDS TO 
                   CONSTRUCT OR MODIFY FACILITIES IN THE UNITED 
                   STATES TO HOUSE DETAINEES TRANSFERRED FROM 
                   UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION, GUANTANAMO BAY, 
                   CUBA.

       Section 1034(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 
     132 Stat. 1954), as most recently amended by section 1034 of 
     the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 
     (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1901), is further amended by 
     striking ``December 31, 2022`` and inserting ``December 31, 
     2023``.

     SEC. 1034. 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 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 
     135 Stat. 1901), is further amended by striking ``2022`` and 
     inserting ``2023``.

         Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations

     SEC. 1041. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE-DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 
                   AFFAIRS DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD COMMITTEE.

       (a) Establishment of Joint Executive Committee.--
       (1) In general.--There is established an interagency 
     committee to advise the Under Secretary of Defense for 
     Personnel and Readiness and the Deputy Secretary of Veterans 
     Affairs on matters relating to the review boards under 
     section 1553 of title 10, United States Code.
       (2) Designation.--The interagency committee established 
     under paragraph (1) shall be known as the ``Department of 
     Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Discharge Review Board 
     Committee`` (hereinafter in this section referred to as the 
     ``Committee``).
       (b) Membership.--The Committee shall be composed of the 
     following:
       (1) The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and 
     Readiness, the Assistant Secretary of Manpower and Reserve 
     Affairs for each of the military services, and such other 
     officers and employees of the Department of Defense as the 
     Secretary of Defense may designate.
       (2) The Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs and such other 
     officers and employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs 
     as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may designate.

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       (c) Administrative Matters.--
       (1) In general.--The Under Secretary and the Deputy 
     Secretary shall jointly determine the size and structure of 
     the Committee, as well as the administrative and procedural 
     guidelines for the operation of the Committee.
       (2) Subcommittees.--The Committee may establish 
     subcommittees to assist the Committee in carrying out 
     subsections (d) and (e), including the following:
       (A) A subcommittee on outreach and education.
       (B) A subcommittee on training for members of the review 
     boards under section 1553 of title 10, United States Code.
       (3) Support.--The Under Secretary and the Deputy Secretary 
     shall jointly supply appropriate staff and resources to 
     provide administrative support and services for the 
     Committee. Support for such purposes shall be provided at a 
     level that the Under Secretary and the Deputy Secretary 
     jointly determine sufficient for the efficient operation of 
     the Committee, including any subcommittees established under 
     paragraph (2).
       (d) Recommendations.--
       (1) In general.--The Committee shall provide the Secretary 
     of Defense and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs with 
     recommendations on the strategic direction for the joint 
     coordination and sharing efforts between and within the 
     Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs 
     on matters regarding the review boards described in 
     subsection (a)(1).
       (2) Annual report.--Not less frequently than once each 
     year, the Committee shall submit to the two Secretaries and 
     to Congress an annual report containing such recommendations 
     regarding the review boards described in subsection (a)(1) as 
     the Committee considers appropriate.
       (e) Functions.--In order to enable the Committee to make 
     recommendations in its annual report under subsection (c)(2), 
     the Committee shall do the following:
       (1) Review existing policies, procedures, and practices 
     regarding reviews under section 1553 of title 10, United 
     States Code, with respect to matters that pertain to the 
     coordination and sharing of resources between the Department 
     of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
       (2) Identify changes in policies, procedures, and practices 
     that, in the judgment of the Committee, would promote 
     mutually beneficial coordination, use, or exchange of use of 
     services and resources of the two Departments, with the goal 
     of improving the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of 
     the review boards under section 1553 of such title for 
     veterans, members of the Armed Forces, individuals who 
     retired from service in the Armed Forces, and their families 
     through an enhanced partnership between the two Departments.
       (3) Identify and assess further opportunities for the 
     coordination and collaboration between the Departments that, 
     in the judgment of the Committee, would positively affect the 
     review process under section 1553 of such title.
       (4) Review the implementation of activities designed to 
     promote the coordination and sharing of resources between the 
     Departments for matters relating to the review process under 
     section 1553 of such title.
       (5) Identify and assess strategies, which either or both 
     Departments may implement, that would increase outreach to 
     former members of the Armed Forces described in subsection 
     (d)(3)(B) of section 1553 of such title who may qualify for 
     relief under such section.

     SEC. 1042. MODIFICATION OF PROVISIONS RELATING TO CROSS-
                   FUNCTIONAL TEAM FOR EMERGING THREAT RELATING TO 
                   ANOMALOUS HEALTH INCIDENTS.

       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 subsection (b)--
       (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and any other`` and all 
     that follows through ``necessary; and`` and inserting ``, 
     including the causation, attribution, mitigation, 
     identification, and treatment for such incidents;``;
       (B) in paragraph (2)--
       (i) by inserting ``and deconflict`` after ``integrate``;
       (ii) by striking ``agency`` and inserting ``agencies``; and
       (iii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``; 
     and``; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:
       ``(3) any other efforts regarding such incidents that the 
     Secretary considers appropriate.``; and
       (2) in subsection (e)(2), by striking ``90 days`` and all 
     that follows through ``of enactment`` and inserting ``March 
     1, 2023, and not less frequently than once every 180 days 
     thereafter until March 1, 2026``.

     SEC. 1043. CIVILIAN CASUALTY PREVENTION, MITIGATION, AND 
                   RESPONSE.

       (a) Establishment of Office for Civilian Casualty 
     Prevention, Mitigation, and Response.--
       (1) In general.--Chapter 4 of title 10, United States Code, 
     is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

     ``Sec. 148. Office for Civilian Casualty Prevention, 
       Mitigation, and Response

       ``(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
     establish an office within the Department of Defense, to be 
     known as the `Office for Civilian Casualty Prevention, 
     Mitigation, and Response` (in this section referred to as the 
     `Office`), to serve as the focal point for matters related to 
     civilian casualties and other forms of civilian harm 
     resulting from military operations involving the United 
     States Armed Forces.
       ``(b) Responsibilities.--Subject to the authority, 
     direction, and control of the Secretary, the Office shall be 
     responsible for--
       ``(1) collecting data and reports of investigations related 
     to civilian casualty incidents;
       ``(2) analyzing data and trends with respect to civilian 
     casualties;
       ``(3) conducting regular reviews of civilian harm 
     prevention, mitigation, and response policies and practices 
     across the Department of Defense;
       ``(4) referring civilian casualty incidents for 
     investigation by appropriate components within the Department 
     of Defense, when necessary;
       ``(5) making recommendations to the Secretary and the Joint 
     Chiefs of Staff to improve civilian harm prevention, 
     mitigation, and response;
       ``(6) ensuring lessons learned from investigations of 
     civilian casualty incidents are captured and 
     institutionalized within policy, training, and tactics, 
     techniques, and procedures of the Department of Defense;
       ``(7) coordinating and synchronizing efforts across 
     combatant commands, the Department of State, and other 
     relevant United States Government departments and agencies to 
     prevent, mitigate, and respond to civilian casualty 
     incidents;
       ``(8) engaging with nongovernmental organizations and 
     civilian casualty experts; and
       ``(9) such other responsibilities as are directed by the 
     Secretary.
       ``(c) Director.--The head of the Office shall be the 
     Director, who shall be appointed by the Secretary from among 
     individuals qualified to serve as the Director who have 
     significant experience and expertise relating to the 
     protection of civilians.
       ``(d) Analysis Required.--
       ``(1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date 
     of the enactment of this section, the Office shall complete 
     and submit to the Secretary an analysis of a representative 
     sample of civilian casualty assessment reports and other 
     reports of investigations of civilian casualty incidents on 
     or after August 1, 2014--
       ``(A) to identify trends in civilian casualty incidents;
       ``(B) to identify factors contributing to civilian 
     casualties;
       ``(C) to capture lessons learned from civilian casualty 
     incidents; and
       ``(D) to evaluate the extent to which such lessons have 
     been incorporated into policy, training, and tactics, 
     techniques, and procedures of the Department of Defense.
       ``(2) Recommendations.--The analysis required by paragraph 
     (1) shall include recommendations to the Secretary for 
     improving civilian harm prevention, mitigation, and response.
       ``(e) Semiannual Reports.--Not later than 180 days after 
     the date of the enactment of this section, and every 180 days 
     thereafter until the date is 2 years after such date of 
     enactment, the Director shall submit to the congressional 
     defense committees a report on the status of the 
     implementation by the Department of Defense of 
     recommendations included in--
       ``(1) the Civilian Casualty Review released by the Joint 
     Staff in April 2018;
       ``(2) the independent assessment of Department of Defense 
     standards, processes, procedures, and policy relating to 
     civilian casualties resulting from United States military 
     operations required by section 1721 of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 
     133 Stat. 1809); and
       ``(3) the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan 
     the Secretary of Defense directed to be developed on January 
     27, 2022.``.
       (2) Clerical amendment.--The table of sections at the 
     beginning of chapter 4 of such title is amended by adding at 
     the end the following new item:

``148. Office for Civilian Casualty Prevention, Mitigation, and 
              Response.
       (b) Limitation on Use of Funds.--Of the amount authorized 
     to be appropriated by section 301 for operation and 
     maintenance, Defense-wide, and available as specified in the 
     funding table in section 4301 for the Office of the Secretary 
     of Defense, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or 
     expended until the date that is 15 days after the date on 
     which the Secretary submits to the congressional defense 
     committees the report required by section 1077 of the William 
     M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for 
     Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 3867) 
     relating to civilian casualty resourcing and authorities.

     SEC. 1044. PROHIBITION ON DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO 
                   DESIGNATE FOREIGN PARTNER FORCES AS ELIGIBLE 
                   FOR THE PROVISION OF COLLECTIVE SELF-DEFENSE 
                   SUPPORT BY UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES.

       (a) Prohibition on Delegation.--The authority to designate 
     foreign partner forces as eligible for the provision of 
     collective self-defense support by the United States Armed 
     Forces may not be delegated below the Secretary of Defense.
       (b) Review.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the 
     enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall review 
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     designations of foreign partner forces as eligible for the 
     provision of collective self-defense support by the United 
     States Armed Forces and provide the congressional defense 
     committees a certification that such designations remain 
     valid.
       (c) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be 
     construed as invalidating a designation of foreign partner 
     forces as eligible for the provision of collective self-
     defense support by the United States Armed Forces that is in 
     effect as of the date of the enactment of this Act.
       (d) Collective Self-defense Defined.--In this section, the 
     term ``collective self-defense`` means the use of United 
     States military force to defend designated foreign partner 
     forces, their facilities, and their property.

     SEC. 1045. PERSONNEL SUPPORTING THE OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT 
                   SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS AND 
                   LOW INTENSITY CONFLICT.

       (a) Plan Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date 
     of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall 
     submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for 
     adequately staffing the Office of the Assistant Secretary of 
     Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict to 
     fulfill the requirements of section 138(b)(2)(A)(i) of title 
     10, United States Code, for exercising authority, direction, 
     and control of all special-operations peculiar administrative 
     matters relating to the organization, training, and equipping 
     of special operations forces.
       (b) Additional Information.--The Secretary shall ensure the 
     plan required under subsection (a) is informed by the 
     manpower study required by the Joint Explanatory Statement 
     accompanying the National Defense Authorization Act for 
     Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81).
       (c) Elements.--The plan required under subsection (a) shall 
     include the following elements:
       (1) A validated number of personnel necessary to fulfill 
     the responsibilities of the Secretariat for Special 
     Operations outlined in section 139b of title 10, United 
     States Code, and associated funding across the future years 
     defense plan.
       (2) A hiring plan with milestones for gradually increasing 
     the number of required personnel.
       (3) A breakdown of the optimal mix of required military, 
     civilian, and contractor personnel.
       (4) An analysis of the feasibility and advisability of 
     assigning a member of the Senior Executive Service as the 
     Deputy Director of the Secretariat for Special Operations.
       (5) An identification of any anticipated funding shortfalls 
     for personnel supporting the Secretariat for Special 
     Operations across the future years defense plan.
       (6) Any other matters the Secretary determines relevant.

     SEC. 1046. JOINT ALL DOMAIN COMMAND AND CONTROL.

       (a) Direction and Control of Cross-functional Team for 
     Joint All Domain Command and Control.--The cross-functional 
     team (CFT) tasked with joint all domain command and control 
     (JADC2) shall remain under the direction of the Director, 
     Information, Command, Control, Communications and Computers 
     (IC4) of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure--
       (1) close collaboration with the Joint Requirements 
     Oversight Council, the combatant commands, and the military 
     services regarding operational requirements and requirements 
     satisfaction; and
       (2) objective assessments and reporting to the Deputy 
     Secretary of Defense and the Vice Chairman of the Joint 
     Chiefs of Staff about Joint All Domain Command and Control 
     implementation plan execution by offices of primary 
     responsibility.
       (b) Demonstrations and Fielding of Effects Chains.--In 
     support of the emphasis of the National Defense Strategy on 
     adversary-specific deterrence postures, in support of actions 
     that can be taken within the Future Years Defense Program 
     focused on critical kill chains and integrated concepts of 
     operation, in support of demonstrations and experimentation, 
     and to achieve objectives of the joint all domain command and 
     control strategy and implementation plan that was approved by 
     the Deputy Secretary of Defense in the United States Indo-
     Pacific Command area of operations, the Deputy Secretary and 
     the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall take the 
     following actions:
       (1) In consultation with the Commander of United States 
     Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM)--
       (A) identify a prioritized list of difficult mission-
     critical operational challenges specific to the area of 
     operations of such command;
       (B) design, using existing systems and capabilities and 
     resource through the Office of Cost Analysis and Program 
     Evaluation and the Management Action Group of the Deputy 
     Secretary, a series of multi-domain, multi-service and multi-
     agency, multi-platform, and multi-system end-to-end 
     integrated kinetic and non-kinetic effects chains, including 
     necessary battle management functions, to solve the 
     operational challenges identified in subparagraph (A);
       (C) using mission command principles of joint all domain 
     command and control, demonstrate the ability to execute the 
     integrated effects chains identified in subparagraph (B) in 
     realistic conditions on a repeatable basis, including the 
     ability to achieve interoperability among effects chain 
     components that do not conform to common interface standards, 
     including through the use of the System of Systems Technology 
     Integration Tool Chain for Heterogeneous Electronic Systems 
     (STITCHES) managed by the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing of the 
     Department of the Air Force; and
       (D) create a plan to deploy the effects chains to the area 
     of operations of United States Indo-Pacific Command and 
     execute them at the scale and pace required to solve the 
     identified operational challenges, including necessary 
     logistics and sustainment capabilities.
       (2) Designate the Commander of United States Indo-Pacific 
     Command to serve as the transition partner for the integrated 
     effects chains, and to maintain and exercise them as 
     operational capabilities.
       (3) Designate the Strategic Capabilities Office and such 
     other organizations as the Deputy Secretary deems appropriate 
     to be responsible for--
       (A) composing and demonstrating the integrated effects 
     chains under the mission management pilot program established 
     by section 871 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
     Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81); and
       (B) providing continuing support and sustainment for, and 
     training and exercising of, the integrated effects chains 
     under the operational command of the Commander of United 
     States Indo-Pacific Command.
       (4) Integrate the planning and demonstrations of the 
     effects chains with--
       (A) the Production, Exploitation, and Dissemination Center 
     in United States Indo-Pacific Command;
       (B) the Family of Integrated Targeting Cells; and
       (C) the tactical dissemination and information sharing 
     systems for the Armed Forces and allies of the United States, 
     including the Mission Partner Environment and the Maven Smart 
     System.
       (c) Performance Goals.--The Deputy Secretary, the Vice 
     Chairman, and the Commander shall seek to--
       (1) demonstrate at least one new integrated effects chain 
     on a quarterly basis, beginning with the third quarter of 
     fiscal year 2023; and
       (2) include such demonstrations, as feasible, in Valiant 
     Shield, Northern Edge, the Large Scale Global Exercise, the 
     quarterly Scarlet Dragon exercises, the Global Information 
     Dominance Experiments (GIDE), and annual force exercises in 
     the area of responsibility of United States Indo-Pacific 
     Command.
       (d) Implementation Plan and Establishment of Joint Force 
     Headquarters.--
       (1) Implementation plan.--Not later than 180 days after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander, in 
     consultation and coordination with the Deputy Secretary and 
     the Vice Chairman, shall submit to the congressional defense 
     committees an implementation plan for the establishment of a 
     joint force headquarters to serve as an operational command, 
     including for --
       (A) integrating joint all domain command and control 
     effects chains and mission command and control, including in 
     conflicts that arise with minimal warning;
       (B) integrating the capabilities of Assault Breaker II, 
     developed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, 
     and related developmental efforts as they transition to 
     operational deployment;
       (C) exercising other joint all domain command and control 
     capabilities and functions; and
       (D) such other missions and operational tasks as the 
     Commander may assign.
       (2) Elements.--The plan shall required by paragraph (1) 
     shall include the following:
       (A) A description of the operational chain of command of 
     the joint force headquarters to be established.
       (B) An identification of the manning and resourcing 
     required for the joint force headquarters, relative to 
     assigned missions, particularly the sources of personnel 
     required.
       (C) A description of the mission and lines of effort of the 
     joint force headquarters.
       (D) A description of the relationship with existing 
     entities in United States Indo-Pacific Command, including an 
     assessment of complementary and duplicative activities with 
     such entities and the joint force headquarters.
       (E) An identification of infrastructure required to support 
     the joint force headquarters.
       (F) Such other matters as the Commander considers 
     appropriate.
       (3) Establishment.--Not later than October 1, 2024, the 
     Commander shall, in consultation and coordination with the 
     Deputy Secretary and the Vice Chairman, establish a joint 
     force headquarters as described in paragraph (1).
       (e) Support for Joint Force Headquarters.--The commander of 
     the joint force headquarters established under subsection 
     (d)(3) shall be supported by the United States Indo-Pacific 
     Command subordinate unified commands, subordinate component 
     commands, standing joint task force, and the military 
     services.
       (f) Annual Report Required.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act and not less frequently than once 
     each year thereafter until December 31, 2028, the Deputy 
     Secretary and Vice Chairman, in coordination with the 
     Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, and the 
     commander of the joint force headquarters established under 
     subsection (d)(3), shall submit

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     to the congressional defense committees an annual report on 
     such joint force headquarters.
       (2) Contents.--Each report submitted under paragraph (1) 
     shall include the following:
       (A) A description of the mission and lines of effort of the 
     joint force headquarters.
       (B) An accounting of the personnel and other resources 
     supporting the joint force headquarters, including support 
     external to the headquarters.
       (C) A description of the operational chain of command of 
     the joint force headquarters.
       (D) An assessment of the manning and resourcing of the 
     joint force headquarters, relative to assigned missions.
       (E) A description of the relationship with existing 
     entities in Indo-Pacific Command, including an assessment of 
     complementary and duplicative activities with such entities 
     and the joint force headquarters.
       (3) Form.--Each report submitted under paragraph (1) shall 
     be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a 
     classified annex.
       (g) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) The term ``Family of Integrated Targeting Cells`` means 
     the Maritime Targeting Cell-Afloat, the Maritime Targeting 
     Cell-Expeditionary, the Tactical Intelligence Targeting 
     Access Node, and other interoperable tactical ground stations 
     able to task the collection of, receive, process, and 
     disseminate track and targeting information from many sensing 
     systems in austere communications conditions.
       (2) The term ``joint all domain command and control`` means 
     the warfighting capability to sense, make sense, and act at 
     all levels and phases of war, across all domains, and with 
     partners, to deliver information advantage at the speed of 
     relevance.
       (3) The term ``mission command`` means pre-determined, pre-
     approved, operational event-driven authorities and 
     capabilities that ensure decentralized mission execution and 
     operational effectiveness during situations where 
     communications are denied, disconnected, intermittent, and 
     limited.

     SEC. 1047. EXTENSION OF ADMISSION TO GUAM OR THE COMMONWEALTH 
                   OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS FOR CERTAIN 
                   NONIMMIGRANT H-2B WORKERS.

       Section 6(b)(1)(B) 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 (48 U.S.C. 
     1806(b)(1)(B)), is amended, in the matter preceding clause 
     (i), by striking ``December 31, 2023`` and inserting 
     ``December 31, 2029``.

     SEC. 1048. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPORT FOR CIVIL 
                   AUTHORITIES TO ADDRESS THE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION 
                   CRISIS AT THE SOUTHWEST BORDER.

       (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following:
       (1) The Department of Defense has provided critical support 
     to U.S. Customs and Border Protection along the southwest 
     border.
       (2) The Department of Defense`s presence along the 
     southwest border assisted U.S. Customs and Border Protection 
     in deterring illegal crossings at the southwest border.
       (b) Sense of the Senate.--It is the sense of the Senate 
     that--
       (1) Department of Defense personnel have provided 
     outstanding support to U.S. Customs and Border Protection 
     along the southwest border; and
       (2) the Department of Defense`s Support of Civil Authority 
     Mission has significantly contributed to mitigating the 
     impact of the current security challenges along the southwest 
     border of the United States.
       (c) Quarterly Briefings.--Not later than 30 days after the 
     date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days 
     thereafter through December 31, 2024, the Undersecretary of 
     Defense for Policy shall provide an unclassified briefing to 
     the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the 
     Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives, 
     with a classified component, if necessary, regarding--
       (1) Department of Defense planning to address current and 
     anticipated border support mission requirements as part of 
     the Department of Defense`s annual planning, programming, 
     budgeting, and execution process;
       (2) the security situation along the southwest border of 
     the United States;
       (3) any Department of Defense efforts, or updates to 
     existing efforts, to cooperate with Mexico with respect to 
     border security;
       (4) the type of support that is currently being provided by 
     the Department of Defense along the southwest border of the 
     United States;
       (5) the impact of such efforts and support on National 
     Guard readiness; and
       (6) any recommendations for whether the southwest border 
     mission of the Department of Defense should be expanded to 
     respond to the security situation referred to in paragraph 
     (2).

     SEC. 1049. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SUPPORT FOR FUNERALS AND 
                   MEMORIAL EVENTS FOR MEMBERS AND FORMER MEMBERS 
                   OF CONGRESS.

       (a) In General.--Chapter 3 of title 10, United States Code, 
     is amended by inserting after section 130 the following new 
     section:

     ``Sec. 130a. Department of Defense support for funerals and 
       related memorial events for Members and former Members of 
       Congress

       ``(a) Support for Funerals.--The Secretary of Defense may 
     provide such support as the Secretary considers appropriate 
     for the funeral or related memorial events of a Member or 
     former Member of Congress, including support with respect to 
     transportation to and from the funeral or other memorial 
     events, in accordance with this section.
       ``(b) Requests for Support; Secretary Determination.--The 
     Secretary may provide support under this section--
       ``(1) upon request from the Speaker of the House of 
     Representatives, the Minority Leader of the House of 
     Representatives, the Majority Leader of the Senate, or the 
     Minority Leader of the Senate; or
       ``(2) if the Secretary determines such support is necessary 
     to carry out duties or responsibilities of the Department of 
     Defense.
       ``(c) Use of Funds.--The Secretary may use funds authorized 
     to be appropriated for operations and maintenance to provide 
     support under this section.``.
       (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
     beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the 
     item relating to section 130 the following new item:

``130a. Department of Defense support for funerals and memorial events 
              for Members and former Members of Congress.

     SEC. 1050. EXPANSION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR DIRECT ACCEPTANCE OF 
                   GIFTS BY MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND 
                   DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND COAST GUARD EMPLOYEES 
                   AND THEIR FAMILIES.

       Section 2601a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (b)--
       (A) in paragraph (2), by striking ``; or`` and inserting a 
     semicolon;
       (B) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and
       (C) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new 
     paragraph:
       ``(3) that results in enrollment in a Warriors in 
     Transition program, as defined in section 738(e) of the 
     National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 
     (Public Law 112-239; 10 U.S.C. 1071 note); or``; and
       (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``or (3)`` and inserting 
     ``, (3), or (4)``.

     SEC. 1051. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS RELATED TO RECENTLY ENACTED 
                   COMMISSIONS.

       (a) Assistance From Department of Defense.--The Department 
     of Defense may provide to each covered commission on a 
     reimbursable basis such services, funds, facilities, staff, 
     and other support services as necessary for the performance 
     of such commission`s functions, at the request of such 
     commission, and amounts may be paid to a covered commission 
     for the purposes of funding such commission from amounts 
     appropriated to the Department of Defense, as provided in 
     advance in appropriations Acts.
       (b) Covered Commission Defined.--In this section , the term 
     ``covered commission`` means a commission established 
     pursuant to the following sections of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81):
       (1) Section 1004 (Commission on Planning, Programming, 
     Budgeting, and Execution Reform).
       (2) section 1091 (National Security Commission on Emerging 
     Biotechnology).
       (3) section 1094 (Afghanistan War Commission).
       (4) section 1095 (Commission on the National Defense 
     Strategy).
       (5) section 1687 (Congressional Commission on the Strategic 
     Posture of the United States).

                    Subtitle F--Studies and Reports

     SEC. 1061. SUBMISSION OF NATIONAL DEFENSE STRATEGY IN 
                   CLASSIFIED AND UNCLASSIFIED FORM.

       Section 113(g)(1)(D) of title 10, United States Code, is 
     amended by striking ``in classified form with an unclassified 
     summary.`` and inserting ``in both classified and 
     unclassified form. The unclassified form may not be a summary 
     of the classified document.``.

     SEC. 1062. REPORT ON IMPACT OF CERTAIN ETHICS REQUIREMENTS ON 
                   DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE HIRING, RETENTION, AND 
                   OPERATIONS.

       (a) Study.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall seek to 
     enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and 
     development center to conduct a study assessing whether the 
     statutory ethics requirements unique to the Department of 
     Defense and as set forth in paragraph (3) have had an impact 
     on the hiring or retention of personnel at the Department of 
     Defense, particularly those with specialized experience or 
     training.
       (2) Elements.--The study required under paragraph (1) shall 
     include the following elements:
       (A) An examination of how the statutory ethics requirements 
     set forth in paragraph (3) are inconsistent or incongruent 
     with ethics statutes that apply to all executive branch 
     employees.
       (B) An examination of how the statutory ethics requirements 
     set forth in paragraph (3) have impacted hiring and retention 
     of personnel, particularly those with specialized experience 
     or training, at the Department of Defense in comparison to 
     other executive branch agencies not subject to such 
     requirements.
       (C) An examination of how any confusion in the 
     interpretation of the statutory ethics

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     requirements set forth in paragraph (3)(B) may have impacted 
     the hiring or retention of personnel, particularly those with 
     specialized experience or training, at the Department of 
     Defense.
       (D) An examination of how the statutory restrictions set 
     forth in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (3) may 
     impact the ability of the Department of Defense to obtain 
     expertise from industry and other groups in support of 
     technology development, supply chain security, and other 
     national security matters.
       (E) Any suggested changes to the statutory ethics 
     requirements set forth in paragraph (3) to further the goals 
     behind the requirements while also supporting the Department 
     of Defense`s ability to hire and retain personnel, and obtain 
     expertise from academia, think tanks, industry, and other 
     groups to support national security.
       (3) Covered ethics requirements.--The ethics requirements 
     referred to in paragraph (1) are the following provisions of 
     law:
       (A) Section 847 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
     for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110-181; 10 U.S.C. 1701 
     note).
       (B) Section 1045 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
     for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10 U.S.C. 971 note 
     prec.).
       (C) Section 1117 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
     for Fiscal Year 2022 (10 U.S.C. 971 note prec.).
       (D) Section 988 of title 10, United States Code.
       (b) Report.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the federally funded research and 
     development center with which the Secretary contracts under 
     subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary a report 
     containing the results of the study conducted pursuant to 
     that subsection.
       (2) Transmittal to congress.--Not later than 30 days after 
     the Secretary receives the report under paragraph (1), the 
     Secretary shall transmit a copy of the report to the 
     Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee 
     on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.

     SEC. 1063. EXTENSION OF CERTAIN REPORTING DEADLINES.

       (a) Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and 
     Execution Reform.--Section 1004(g) of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 
     135 Stat. 1886) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``February 6, 2023`` and 
     inserting ``August 6, 2023``; and
       (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``September 1, 2023`` and 
     inserting ``March 1, 2024``.
       (b) National Security Commission on Emerging 
     Biotechnology.--Section 1091(g) of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 
     135 Stat. 1931) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``2 years after`` and 
     inserting ``2 years and 6 months after``; and
       (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``1 year after`` and 
     inserting ``1 year and 6 months after``.
       (c) Commission on the National Defense Strategy.--Section 
     1095(g) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
     Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1945) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``one year after`` and 
     inserting ``one year and 6 months after``; and
       (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``180 days after`` and 
     inserting ``one year after``.
       (d) Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of 
     the United States.--Section 1687(d) of the National Defense 
     Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 
     135 Stat. 2128) is amended--
       (1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``December 31, 2022`` and 
     inserting ``June 30, 2023``; and
       (2) in paragraph (3), by striking ``180 days after`` and 
     inserting ``one year after``.

                       Subtitle G--Other Matters

     SEC. 1071. ANNUAL RISK ASSESSMENT.

       Section 222a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in the section heading, by inserting ``and risk 
     assessment`` after ``priorities``;
       (2) in subsection (a), by inserting ``and risk assessment`` 
     after ``priorities``;
       (3) in subsection (c)--
       (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Elements`` and 
     inserting ``Unfunded Priority Report Elements``; and
       (B) by striking ``report under this subsection`` and 
     inserting ``unfunded priority report required under 
     subsection (a)``;
       (4) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and
       (5) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new 
     subsection:
       ``(d) Risk Assessment Elements.--Each risk assessment 
     required under subsection (a) shall specify, in writing, the 
     following:
       ``(1) An assessment of the risks associated with the most 
     current National Military Strategy (or update) under section 
     153(b)(1) of this title.
       ``(2) Any changes to the strategic environment, threats, 
     objectives, force planning and sizing constructs, 
     assessments, and assumptions.
       ``(3) Military strategic risks to United States interests 
     and military risks in executing the National Military 
     Strategy (or update).
       ``(4) Identification and definition of levels of risk, 
     including an identification of what constitutes `significant` 
     risk in the judgment of the officer.
       ``(5) Identification and assessment of risk in the National 
     Military Strategy (or update) by category and level and the 
     ways in which risk might manifest itself, including how risk 
     is projected to increase, decrease, or remain stable over 
     time.
       ``(6) For each category of risk, an assessment of the 
     extent to which current or future risk increases, decreases, 
     or is stable as a result of budgetary priorities, tradeoffs, 
     or fiscal constraints or limitations as currently estimated 
     and applied in the current future-years defense program under 
     section 221 of this title.
       ``(7) Identification and assessment of risks associated 
     with the assumptions or plans of the National Military 
     Strategy (or update) about the contributions of external 
     support, as appropriate.
       ``(8) Identification and assessment of the critical 
     deficiencies and strengths in force capabilities (including 
     manpower, logistics, intelligence, and mobility support) and 
     identification and assessment of the effect of such 
     deficiencies and strengths for the National Military Strategy 
     (or update).
       ``(9) Identification and assessment of risk resulting from, 
     or likely to result from, current or projected effects on 
     military installation resilience.``.

     SEC. 1072. JOINT CONCEPT FOR COMPETING.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall 
     develop a Joint Concept for Competing.
       (b) Purposes.--The purposes of the Joint Concept for 
     Competing are to--
       (1) define the role of the United States Armed Forces in 
     long-term strategic competition with specific adversaries;
       (2) conceptualize the campaigning of Department of Defense 
     joint forces and employment of capabilities to eliminate 
     opportunities for adversary aggression during day-to-day 
     competition, deter adversary military action, and set 
     conditions for victory during sustained conflict;
       (3) describe the manner in which the Department of Defense 
     will utilize its forces, capabilities, posture, indications 
     and warning systems, and authorities to protect United States 
     national interests, including integration with other 
     instruments of national power and through security 
     cooperation with partners and allies and operations, 
     particularly below the threshold of traditional armed 
     conflict;
       (4) identify priority lines of effort and assign 
     responsibility to relevant military services, combatant 
     commands, and other elements of the Department of Defense for 
     each specified line of effort in support of the Joint Concept 
     for Competing; and
       (5) provide a means for integrating and continuously 
     improving the Department`s ability to engage in long-term 
     strategic competition.
       (c) Report.--
       (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter for 
     2 years, the Secretary of Defense shall provide a report to 
     the congressional defense committees on the implementation of 
     the Joint Concept for Competing.
       (2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) 
     shall include the following elements:
       (A) A detailed description of actions taken by the 
     Department of Defense relative to the purposes specified 
     under subsection (b).
       (B) An articulation of any new concepts or strategies 
     necessary to support the Joint Concept for Competing.
       (C) An articulation of any capabilities, resources, or 
     authorities necessary to implement the Joint Concept for 
     Competing.
       (D) An explanation of the manner in which the Joint Concept 
     for Competing relates to and integrates with the Joint 
     Warfighting Concept.
       (E) An explanation of the manner in which the Joint Concept 
     for Competing synchronizes and integrates with efforts of 
     other departments and agencies of the United States 
     Government to address long-term strategic competition.
       (F) Any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines 
     relevant.

     SEC. 1073. PRIORITIZATION AND ACCELERATION OF INVESTMENTS TO 
                   ATTAIN THREAT MATRIX FRAMEWORK LEVEL 4 
                   CAPABILITY AT TRAINING RANGES SUPPORTING F-35 
                   OPERATIONS.

       (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of the Senate 
     that--
       (1) the Air Force must train to fight and win in highly 
     contested and competitive environments against 
     technologically advanced adversaries;
       (2) in order for the Air Force to be proficient in tactics, 
     techniques, and procedures and effectively execute at an 
     operational level, the Air Force must train in an accurately 
     replicated multi-domain environment for joint operations;
       (3) the Air Force can emulate only a fraction of existing 
     and emerging threats to a level suitable for advanced sensors 
     and cannot provide a contested or degraded environment with 
     the threats available at the two major training ranges of the 
     Air Force; and
       (4) since the Secretary of the Air Force says the Air Force 
     cannot afford to allocate advanced capabilities across all 
     ranges, the Air Force must prioritize developments and 
     upgrades for ranges to ensure that one or more ranges have a 
     complete suite of capability to conduct advanced F-35 
     training.
       (b) Upgrade of Facilities.--

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       (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall 
     prioritize and accelerate investments to develop and upgrade 
     one or more ranges to attain threat matrix framework level 4 
     capability, such as peer capability, by not later than fiscal 
     year 2026.
       (2) Elements.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary 
     of the Air Force shall prioritize--
       (A) advanced radar threat systems;
       (B) live mission operations capability common architecture;
       (C) infrastructure, including roads, site preparation, 
     secure facilities, power and communications infrastructure, 
     and modernized range operations centers;
       (D) advanced integrated air defense systems;
       (E) air combat maneuvering instrumentation modernization;
       (F) global positioning system jamming suites;
       (G) contested-degraded operations jamming suites;
       (H) higher fidelity targets with more advanced 
     characteristics;
       (I) modernized weapons scoring systems; and
       (J) secure, live-virtual-constructive advanced air combat 
     training systems.

     SEC. 1074. MODIFICATION OF ARCTIC SECURITY INITIATIVE.

       Section 1090(b)(2) of the National Defense Authorization 
     Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended--
       (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``the Secretary may`` 
     and inserting ``the Secretary shall``; and
       (2) in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking ``If the Initiative 
     is established`` and inserting ``On the establishment of the 
     Initiative``.

     SEC. 1075. PILOT PROGRAM ON SAFE STORAGE OF PERSONALLY OWNED 
                   FIREARMS.

       (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall 
     establish a pilot program to promote the safe storage of 
     personally owned firearms.
       (b) Elements.--Under the pilot program under subsection 
     (a), the Secretary of Defense shall furnish to members of the 
     Armed Forces who are participating in the pilot program at 
     military installations selected under subsection (e) locking 
     devices or firearm safes, or both, for the purpose of 
     securing personally owned firearms when not in use (including 
     by directly providing, subsidizing, or otherwise making 
     available such devices or safes).
       (c) Participation.--
       (1) Voluntary participation.--Participation by members of 
     the Armed Forces in the pilot program under subsection (a) 
     shall be on a voluntary basis.
       (2) Location of participants.--A member of the Armed Forces 
     may participate in the pilot program under subsection (a) 
     carried out at a military installation selected under 
     subsection (e) regardless of whether the member resides at 
     the military installation.
       (d) Plan.--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 plan for the implementation of the 
     pilot program under subsection (a).
       (e) Selection of Installations.--Not later than two years 
     after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of 
     Defense shall select not fewer than five military 
     installations at which to carry out the pilot program under 
     subsection (a).
       (f) Effect on Existing Policies.--Nothing in this section 
     shall be construed to circumvent or undermine any existing 
     safe storage policies, laws, or regulations on military 
     installations.
       (g) Report.--Upon the termination under subsection (f) of 
     the pilot program under subsection (a), the Secretary of 
     Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees 
     a report containing the following information:
       (1) The number and type of locking devices and firearm 
     safes furnished to members of the Armed Forces under the 
     pilot program.
       (2) The cost of carrying out the pilot program.
       (3) An analysis of the effect of the pilot program on 
     suicide prevention.
       (4) Such other information as the Secretary may determine 
     appropriate, which shall exclude any personally identifiable 
     information about participants in the pilot program.
       (h) Termination.--The pilot program under subsection (a) 
     shall terminate on the date that is six years after the date 
     of the enactment of this Act.

     SEC. 1076. SENSE OF THE SENATE ON REDESIGNATION OF THE AFRICA 
                   CENTER FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES AS THE JAMES M. 
                   INHOFE CENTER FOR AFRICA STRATEGIC STUDIES.

       It is the sense of the Senate that--
       (1) Senator James M. Inhofe--
       (A) has, during his more than three decades of service in 
     the United States Congress--
       (i) demonstrated a profound commitment to strengthening 
     United States-Africa relations; and
       (ii) been one of the foremost leaders in Congress on 
     matters related to United States-Africa relations;
       (B) was a key advocate for the establishment of United 
     States Africa Command; and
       (C) has conducted 170 visits to countries in Africa; and
       (2) as a recognition of Senator Inhofe`s long history of 
     engaging with, and advocating for, Africa, the Department of 
     Defense Africa Center for Strategic Studies should be renamed 
     the James M. Inhofe Center for Africa Strategic Studies.

                  TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MATTERS

     SEC. 1101. ELIGIBILITY OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EMPLOYEES IN 
                   TIME-LIMITED APPOINTMENTS TO COMPETE FOR 
                   PERMANENT APPOINTMENTS.

       Section 3304 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by 
     adding at the end the following:
       ``(g) Eligibility of Department of Defense Employees in 
     Time-limited Appointments to Compete for Permanent 
     Appointments.--
       ``(1) Definitions.--In this subsection--
       ``(A) the term `Department` means the Department of 
     Defense; and
       ``(B) the term `time-limited appointment` means a temporary 
     or term appointment in the competitive service.
       ``(2) Eligibility.--Notwithstanding any other provision of 
     this chapter or any other provision of law relating to the 
     examination, certification, and appointment of individuals in 
     the competitive service, an employee of the Department 
     serving under a time-limited appointment is eligible to 
     compete for a permanent appointment in the competitive 
     service when the Department is accepting applications from 
     individuals within its own workforce, or from individuals 
     outside its own workforce, under merit promotion procedures, 
     if--
       ``(A) the employee was appointed initially under open, 
     competitive examination under subchapter I of this chapter to 
     the time-limited appointment;
       ``(B) the employee has served under 1 or more time-limited 
     appointments within the Department for a period or periods 
     totaling more than 2 years without a break of 2 or more 
     years; and
       ``(C) the employee`s performance has been at an acceptable 
     level of performance throughout the period or periods 
     referred to in subparagraph (B).
       ``(3) Career-conditional status; competitive status.--An 
     individual appointed to a permanent position under this 
     section--
       ``(A) becomes a career-conditional employee, unless the 
     employee has otherwise completed the service requirements for 
     career tenure; and
       ``(B) acquires competitive status upon appointment.
       ``(4) Former employees.--If the Department is accepting 
     applications as described in paragraph (2), a former employee 
     of the Department who served under a time-limited appointment 
     and who otherwise meets the requirements of this section 
     shall be eligible to compete for a permanent position in the 
     competitive service under this section if--
       ``(A) the employee applies for a position covered by this 
     section not later than 2 years after the most recent date of 
     separation; and
       ``(B) the employee`s most recent separation was for reasons 
     other than misconduct or performance.
       ``(5) Regulations.--The Office of Personnel Management 
     shall prescribe regulations necessary for the administration 
     of this subsection.``.

     SEC. 1102. EMPLOYMENT AUTHORITY FOR CIVILIAN FACULTY AT 
                   CERTAIN MILITARY DEPARTMENT SCHOOLS.

       (a) Addition of Army University and Additional Faculty.--
       (1) In general.--Section 7371 of title 10, United States 
     Code, is amended--
       (A) in subsection (a), by striking ``the Army War College 
     or the United States Army Command and General Staff College`` 
     and inserting ``the Army War College, the United States Army 
     Command and General Staff College, and the Army University``; 
     and
       (B) by striking subsection (c).
       (2) Conforming amendments.--
       (A) Section heading.--The heading of such section is 
     amended to read as follows:

     ``Sec. 7371. Army War College, United States Army Command and 
       General Staff College, and Army University: civilian 
       faculty members``.

       (B) Table of sections.--The table of sections at the 
     beginning of chapter 747 of such title is amended by striking 
     the item relating to section 7371 and inserting the following 
     new item:

``7371. Army War College, United States Army Command and General Staff 
              College, and Army University: civilian faculty members.
       (b) Naval War College and Marine Corps University.--Section 
     8748 of such title is amended by striking subsection (c).
       (c) Air University.--Section 9371 of such title is amended 
     by striking subsection (c).

     SEC. 1103. EMPLOYMENT AND COMPENSATION OF CIVILIAN FACULTY 
                   MEMBERS AT INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE COLLEGE.

       (a) In General.--Subsection (c) of section 1595 of title 
     10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the 
     following new paragraph:
       ``(9) The United States Element of the Inter-American 
     Defense College.``.
       (b) Conforming Amendments.--Such section is further 
     amended--
       (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``institutions`` and 
     inserting ``organizations``; and
       (2) in subsection (c)--
       (A) in the subsection heading, by striking ``Institutions`` 
     and inserting ``Organizations``; and

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       (B) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 
     ``institutions`` and inserting ``organizations``.

     SEC. 1104. MODIFICATION TO PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY TO 
                   ATTRACT EXPERTS IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING.

       Section 4092 of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(8), in the second sentence, by 
     striking ``December 31, 2025`` and inserting ``December 31, 
     2030``;
       (2) in subsection (b)--
       (A) in paragraph (1)(H)--
       (i) by striking ``10 positions`` and inserting ``15 
     positions``; and
       (ii) by striking ``3 such positions`` and inserting ``5 
     such positions``; and
       (B) in paragraph (2)(A)--
       (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking 
     ``paragraph (1)(B)`` and inserting ``subparagraphs (B) and 
     (H) of paragraph (1)``;
       (ii) in clause (i)--

       (I) by striking ``to any of`` and inserting ``to any of 
     the``; and
       (II) by inserting ``and any of the 5 positions designated 
     by the Director of the Space Development Agency`` after 
     ``Projects Agency``; and

       (iii) in clause (ii), by striking ``the Director`` and 
     inserting ``the Director of the Defense Advanced Research 
     Projects Agency or the Director of the Space Development 
     Agency``; and
       (3) in subsection (c)(2), by inserting ``the Space 
     Development Agency,`` after ``Intelligence Center,``.

     SEC. 1105. ENHANCED PAY AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN RESEARCH AND 
                   TECHNOLOGY POSITIONS IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 
                   REINVENTION LABORATORIES.

       (a) In General.--Chapter 303 of title 10, United States 
     Code, is amended by inserting after section 4093 the 
     following new section:

     ``Sec. 4094. Enhanced pay authority for certain research and 
       technology positions in science and technology reinvention 
       laboratories

       ``(a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may carry out a 
     program using the pay authority specified in subsection (d) 
     to fix the rate of basic pay for positions described in 
     subsection (c) in order to assist the military departments in 
     attracting and retaining high quality acquisition and 
     technology experts in positions responsible for managing and 
     performing complex, high-cost research and technology 
     development efforts in the science and technology reinvention 
     laboratories of the Department of Defense.
       ``(b) Approval Required.--The program may be carried out in 
     a military department only with the approval of the service 
     acquisition executive of the military department concerned.
       ``(c) Positions.--The positions described in this 
     subsection are positions in the science and technology 
     reinvention laboratories of the Department of Defense that--
       ``(1) require expertise of an extremely high level in a 
     scientific, technical, professional, or acquisition 
     management field; and
       ``(2) are critical to the successful accomplishment of an 
     important research or technology development mission.
       ``(d) Rate of Basic Pay.--The pay authority specified in 
     this subsection is authority as follows:
       ``(1) Authority to fix the rate of basic pay for a position 
     at a rate not to exceed 150 percent of the rate of basic pay 
     payable for level I of the Executive Schedule, upon the 
     approval of the service acquisition executive concerned.
       ``(2) Authority to fix the rate of basic pay for a position 
     at a rate in excess of 150 percent of the rate of basic pay 
     payable for level I of the Executive Schedule, upon the 
     approval of the Secretary of the military department 
     concerned.
       ``(e) Limitations.--
       ``(1) In general.--The authority in subsection (a) may be 
     used only to the extent necessary to competitively recruit or 
     retain individuals exceptionally well qualified for positions 
     described in subsection (c).
       ``(2) Number of positions.--The authority in subsection (a) 
     may not be used with respect to more than five positions in 
     each military department at any one time, unless the Under 
     Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, in 
     concurrence with the Secretaries of the military departments 
     concerned, authorizes the transfer of positions from one 
     military department to another.
       ``(3) Term of positions.--The authority in subsection (a) 
     may be used only for positions having a term of less than 
     five years.
       ``(f) Science and Technology Reinvention Laboratories of 
     the Department of Defense Defined.--In this section, the term 
     `science and technology reinvention laboratories of the 
     Department of Defense` means the laboratories designated as 
     science and technology reinvention laboratories by section 
     4121(b) of this title.``.
       (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the 
     beginning of chapter 303 of such title is amended by 
     inserting after the item relating to section 4093 the 
     following new item:

``4094. Enhanced pay authority for certain research and technology 
              positions in science and technology reinvention 
              laboratories.

     SEC. 1106. MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF PILOT PROGRAM ON 
                   DYNAMIC SHAPING OF THE WORKFORCE TO IMPROVE THE 
                   TECHNICAL SKILLS AND EXPERTISE AT CERTAIN 
                   DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE LABORATORIES.

       (a) Repeal of Obsolete Provision.--Section 1109(b)(1) of 
     the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 
     (Public Law 114-92) is amended by striking subparagraph (D).
       (b) Extension of Authority.--Section 1109(d)(1) of such Act 
     is amended by striking ``December 31, 2023`` and inserting 
     ``December 31, 2027``.

     SEC. 1107. MODIFICATION OF EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL OF TWO-
                   YEAR PROBATIONARY PERIOD FOR EMPLOYEES.

       Section 1106 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
     Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1950) is 
     amended--
       (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``December 31, 2022`` 
     and inserting ``December 31, 2024``; and
       (2) in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following 
     new paragraph:
       ``(3) Effective date.--The amendments made by paragraphs 
     (1) and (2) shall take effect on December 31, 2024.``.

     SEC. 1108. MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO WAIVE 
                   ANNUAL LIMITATION ON PREMIUM PAY AND AGGREGATE 
                   LIMITATION ON PAY FOR FEDERAL CIVILIAN 
                   EMPLOYEES WORKING OVERSEAS.

       Subsection (a) of section 1101 of the Duncan Hunter 
     National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 
     (Public Law 110-417; 122 Stat. 4615), as most recently 
     amended by section 1112 of the National Defense Authorization 
     Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1953), 
     is further amended--
       (1) by striking ``that is in the area of responsibility`` 
     and all that follows through ``United States Africa 
     Command,``; and
       (2) by striking ``through 2022`` and inserting ``through 
     2023``.

     SEC. 1109. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO GRANT 
                   ALLOWANCES, BENEFITS, AND GRATUITIES TO 
                   CIVILIAN PERSONNEL ON OFFICIAL DUTY IN A COMBAT 
                   ZONE.

       Paragraph (2) of section 1603(a) of the Emergency 
     Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War 
     on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 (Public Law 109-234; 
     120 Stat. 443), as added by section 1102 of the Duncan Hunter 
     National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 
     (Public Law 110-417; 122 Stat. 4616) and as most recently 
     amended by section 1114 of the National Defense Authorization 
     Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 1954), 
     is further amended by striking ``2023`` and inserting 
     ``2024``.

     SEC. 1110. MODIFICATION OF TEMPORARY EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY 
                   FOR NONCOMPETITIVE APPOINTMENTS OF MILITARY 
                   SPOUSES BY FEDERAL AGENCIES.

       (a) Extension of Sunset.--Subsection (e) of section 573 of 
     the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for 
     Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 5 U.S.C. 3330d note) is 
     amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking 
     ``the date that is 5 years after the date of the enactment of 
     this Act`` and inserting ``December 31, 2028``.
       (b) Repeal of OPM Limitation and Reports.--Subsection (d) 
     of such section is repealed.

     SEC. 1111. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CYBER AND DIGITAL SERVICE 
                   ACADEMY.

       (a) Establishment.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation 
     with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of 
     the Office of Personnel and Management, shall establish a 
     program to provide financial support for pursuit of programs 
     of education at institutions of high education in covered 
     disciplines.
       (2) Covered disciplines.--For purposes of the Program, a 
     covered discipline is a discipline that the Secretary of 
     Defense determines is critically needed and is cyber- or 
     digital technology-related, including the following:
       (A) Computer-related arts and sciences.
       (B) Cyber-related engineering.
       (C) Cyber-related law and policy.
       (D) Applied analytics related sciences, data management, 
     and digital engineering, including artificial intelligence 
     and machine learning.
       (E) Such other disciplines relating to cyber, 
     cybersecurity, digital technology, or supporting functions as 
     the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.
       (3) Designation.--The program established under paragraph 
     (1) shall be known as the ``Department of Defense Cyber and 
     Digital Service Academy`` (in this section the ``Program``).
       (b) Program Description and Components.--The Program 
     shall--
       (1) provide scholarships through institutions of higher 
     education to students who are enrolled in programs of 
     education at such institutions leading to degrees or 
     specialized program certifications in covered disciplines; 
     and
       (2) prioritize the placement of scholarship recipients 
     fulfilling the post-award employment obligation under this 
     section.
       (c) Scholarship Amounts.--
       (1) Amount of assistance.--(A) Each scholarship under the 
     Program shall be in such amount as the Secretary determines 
     necessary--
       (i) to pay all educational expenses incurred by that 
     person, including tuition, fees, cost of books, and 
     laboratory expenses, for the pursuit of the program of 
     education for which the assistance is provided under the 
     Program; and

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       (ii) to provide a stipend for room and board.
       (B) The Secretary shall ensure that expenses paid are 
     limited to those educational expenses normally incurred by 
     students at the institution of higher education involved.
       (2) Support for internship activities.--The financial 
     assistance for a person under this section may also be 
     provided to support internship activities of the person in 
     the Department of Defense and combat support agencies in 
     periods between the academic years leading to the degree or 
     specialized program certification for which assistance is 
     provided the person under the Program.
       (3) Period of support.--Each scholarship under the Program 
     shall be for not more than 5 years.
       (4) Additional stipend.--Students demonstrating financial 
     need, as determined by the Secretary, may be provided with an 
     additional stipend under the Program.
       (d) Post-award Employment Obligations.--Each scholarship 
     recipient, as a condition of receiving a scholarship under 
     the Program, shall enter into an agreement under which the 
     recipient agrees to work for a period equal to the length of 
     the scholarship, following receipt of the student`s degree or 
     specialized program certification, in the cyber- and digital 
     technology-related missions of the Department, in accordance 
     with the terms and conditions specified by the Secretary in 
     regulations the Secretary shall promulgate to carry out this 
     subsection.
       (e) Hiring Authority.--In carrying out this section, 
     specifically with respect to enforcing the obligations and 
     conditions of employment under subsection (d), the Secretary 
     may use any authority otherwise available to the Secretary 
     for the recruitment, employment, and retention of civilian 
     personnel within the Department, including authority under 
     section 1599f of title 10, United States Code.
       (f) Eligibility.--To be eligible to receive a scholarship 
     under the Program, an individual shall--
       (1) be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United 
     States;
       (2) demonstrate a commitment to a career in improving the 
     security of information technology or advancing the 
     development and application of digital technology;
       (3) have demonstrated a high level of competency in 
     relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities, as defined by the 
     national cybersecurity awareness and education program under 
     section 303 of the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 (15 
     U.S.C. 7443);
       (4) be a full-time student, or have been accepted as a 
     full-time student, in a program leading to a degree or 
     specialized program certification in a covered discipline at 
     an institution of higher education;
       (5) enter into an agreement accepting and acknowledging the 
     post award employment obligations, pursuant to section (d);
       (6) accept and acknowledge the conditions of support under 
     section (g); and
       (7) meet such other requirements for a scholarship as 
     determined appropriate by the Secretary.
       (g) Conditions of Support.--
       (1) In general.--As a condition of receiving a scholarship 
     under this section, a recipient shall agree to provide the 
     Office of Personnel Management (in coordination with the 
     Department of Defense) and the institutions of higher 
     education described in subsection (a)(1) with annual 
     verifiable documentation of post-award employment and up-to-
     date contact information.
       (2) Terms.--A scholarship recipient under the Program shall 
     be liable to the United States as provided in subsection (i) 
     if the individual--
       (A) fails to maintain an acceptable level of academic 
     standing at the applicable institution of higher education, 
     as determined by the Secretary;
       (B) is dismissed from the applicable institution of higher 
     education for disciplinary reasons;
       (C) withdraws from the eligible degree program before 
     completing the Program;
       (D) declares that the individual does not intend to fulfill 
     the post-award employment obligation under this section;
       (E) fails to maintain or fulfill any of the post-graduation 
     or post-award obligations or requirements of the individual; 
     or
       (F) fails to fulfill the requirements of paragraph (1).
       (h) Monitoring Compliance.--As a condition of participating 
     in the Program, an institution of higher education shall--
       (1) enter into an agreement with the Secretary to monitor 
     the compliance of scholarship recipients with respect to 
     their post-award employment obligations; and
       (2) provide to the Secretary and the Director of the Office 
     of Personnel Management, on an annual basis, the post-award 
     employment documentation required under subsection (g)(1) for 
     scholarship recipients through the completion of their post-
     award employment obligations.
       (i) Amount of Repayment.--
       (1) Less than 1 year of service.--If a circumstance 
     described in subsection (g)(2) occurs before the completion 
     of 1 year of a post-award employment obligation under the 
     Program, the total amount of scholarship awards received by 
     the individual under the Program shall be considered a debt 
     to the Government and repaid in its entirety.
       (2) 1 or more years of service.--If a circumstance 
     described in subparagraph (D) or (E) of subsection (g)(2) 
     occurs after the completion of 1 or more years of a post-
     award employment obligation under the Program, the total 
     amount of scholarship awards received by the individual under 
     the Program, reduced by the ratio of the number of years of 
     service completed divided by the number of years of service 
     required, shall be considered a debt to the Government and 
     repaid in accordance with subsection (j).
       (j) Repayments.--A debt described subsection (i) shall be 
     subject to repayment, together with interest thereon accruing 
     from the date of the scholarship award, in accordance with 
     terms and conditions specified by the Secretary in 
     regulations promulgated to carry out this subsection.
       (k) Collection of Repayment.--
       (1) In general.--In the event that a scholarship recipient 
     is required to repay the scholarship award under the Program, 
     the institution of higher education providing the scholarship 
     shall--
       (A) determine the repayment amounts and notify the 
     recipient, the Secretary, and the Director of the Office of 
     Personnel Management of the amounts owed; and
       (B) collect the repayment amounts within a period of time 
     as determined by the Secretary.
       (2) Returned to treasury.--Except as provided in paragraph 
     (3), any repayment under this subsection shall be returned to 
     the Treasury of the United States.
       (3) Retain percentage.--An institution of higher education 
     may retain a percentage of any repayment the institution 
     collects under this subsection to defray administrative costs 
     associated with the collection. The Secretary shall establish 
     a single, fixed percentage that will apply to all eligible 
     entities.
       (l) Public Information.--
       (1) Evaluation.--The Secretary, in coordination with the 
     Director of the Office of Personnel Management, shall 
     periodically evaluate and make public, in a manner that 
     protects the personally identifiable information of 
     scholarship recipients, information on the success of 
     recruiting individuals for scholarships under the Program and 
     on hiring and retaining those individuals in the Department 
     of Defense workforce, including information on--
       (A) placement rates;
       (B) where students are placed, including job titles and 
     descriptions;
       (C) salary ranges for students not released from 
     obligations under this section;
       (D) how long after graduation students are placed;
       (E) how long students stay in the positions they enter upon 
     graduation;
       (F) how many students are released from obligations; and
       (G) what, if any, remedial training is required.
       (2) Reports.--The Secretary, in consultation with the 
     Office of Personnel Management, shall submit, not less 
     frequently than once every two years, to Congress a report, 
     including--
       (A) the results of the evaluation under paragraph (1);
       (B) the disparity in any reporting between scholarship 
     recipients and their respective institutions of higher 
     education; and
       (C) any recent statistics regarding the size, composition, 
     and educational requirements of the relevant Department of 
     Defense workforce.
       (3) Resources.--The Secretary, in coordination with the 
     Director of the Office of Personnel Management, shall provide 
     consolidated and user-friendly online resources for 
     prospective scholarship recipients, including, to the extent 
     practicable--
       (A) searchable, up-to-date, and accurate information about 
     participating institutions of higher education and job 
     opportunities relating to covered disciplines; and
       (B) a modernized description of careers in covered 
     disciplines.
       (m) Allocation of Funding.--
       (1) In general.--Not less than 50 percent of the amount 
     available for financial assistance under this section for a 
     fiscal year shall be available only for providing financial 
     assistance for the pursuit of programs of education referred 
     to in subsection (b)(1) at institutions of higher education 
     that have established, improved, or are administering 
     programs of education in disciplines under the grant program 
     established in section 2200b of title 10, United States Code, 
     as determined by the Secretary.
       (2) Associate degrees.--Not less than five percent of the 
     amount available for financial assistance under this section 
     for a fiscal year shall be available for providing financial 
     assistance for the pursuit of an associate degree at an 
     institution described in paragraph (1).
       (n) Board of Directors.--In order to help identify 
     workforce needs and trends relevant to the Program, the 
     Secretary may establish a board of directors for the Program 
     that consists of representatives of Federal departments and 
     agencies.
       (o) Commencement of Program.--The Secretary shall commence 
     the Program as early as practicable, with the first 
     scholarships awarded under the Program for the academic year 
     beginning no later than the Fall semester of 2024.

     SEC. 1112. CIVILIAN CYBERSECURITY RESERVE PILOT PROJECT.

       (a) Definitions.--In this section:
       (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term 
     ``appropriate congressional committees`` means--
       (A) the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
     Affairs of the Senate;

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       (B) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;
       (C) the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of 
     Representatives; and
       (D) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of 
     Representatives.
       (2) Competitive service.--The term ``competitive service`` 
     has the meaning given the term in section 2102 of title 5, 
     United States Code.
       (3) Excepted service.--The term ``excepted service`` has 
     the meaning given the term in section 2103 of title 5, United 
     States Code.
       (4) Significant incident.--The term ``significant 
     incident``--
       (A) means an incident or a group of related incidents that 
     results, or is likely to result, in demonstrable harm to--
       (i) the national security interests, foreign relations, or 
     economy of the United States; or
       (ii) the public confidence, civil liberties, or public 
     health and safety of the people of the United States; and
       (B) does not include an incident or a portion of a group of 
     related incidents that occurs on--
       (i) a national security system, as defined in section 3552 
     of title 44, United States Code; or
       (ii) an information system described in paragraph (2) or 
     (3) of section 3553(e) of title 44, United States Code.
       (5) Temporary position.--The term ``temporary position`` 
     means a position in the competitive or excepted service for a 
     period of 180 days or less.
       (6) Uniformed services.--The term ``uniformed services`` 
     has the meaning given the term in section 2101 of title 5, 
     United States Code.
       (b) Pilot Project.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Army shall carry out 
     a pilot project to establish a Civilian Cybersecurity 
     Reserve.
       (2) Purpose.--The purpose of the Civilian Cybersecurity 
     Reserve is to enable the Army to provide manpower to the 
     cyberspace operations forces of the United States Cyber 
     Command to effectively respond to significant incidents.
       (3) Alternative methods.--Consistent with section 4703 of 
     title 5, United States Code, in carrying out the pilot 
     project required under paragraph (1), the Secretary may, 
     without further authorization from the Office of Personnel 
     Management, provide for alternative methods of--
       (A) establishing qualifications requirements for, 
     recruitment of, and appointment to positions; and
       (B) classifying positions.
       (4) Appointments.--Under the pilot project required under 
     paragraph (1), upon occurrence of a significant incident, the 
     Secretary--
       (A) may activate members of the Civilian Cybersecurity 
     Reserve by--
       (i) noncompetitively appointing members of the Civilian 
     Cybersecurity Reserve to temporary positions in the 
     competitive service; or
       (ii) appointing members of the Civilian Cybersecurity 
     Reserve to temporary positions in the excepted service;
       (B) shall notify Congress whenever a member is activated 
     under subparagraph (A); and
       (C) may appoint not more than 50 members to the Civilian 
     Cybersecurity Reserve under subparagraph (A) at any time.
       (5) Status as employees.--An individual appointed under 
     paragraph (4) shall be considered a Federal civil service 
     employee under section 2105 of title 5, United States Code.
       (6) Additional employees.--Individuals appointed under 
     paragraph (4) shall be in addition to any employees of the 
     United States Cyber Command who provide cybersecurity 
     services.
       (7) Employment protections.--The Secretary of Labor shall 
     prescribe such regulations as necessary to ensure the 
     reemployment, continuation of benefits, and non-
     discrimination in reemployment of individuals appointed under 
     paragraph (4), provided that such regulations shall include, 
     at a minimum, those rights and obligations set forth under 
     chapter 43 of title 38, United States Code.
       (8) Status in reserve.--During the period beginning on the 
     date on which an individual is recruited to serve in the 
     Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve and ending on the date on 
     which the individual is appointed under paragraph (4), and 
     during any period in between any such appointments, the 
     individual shall not be considered a Federal employee.
       (c) Eligibility; Application and Selection.--
       (1) In general.--Under the pilot project required under 
     subsection (b)(1), the Secretary of the Army shall establish 
     criteria for--
       (A) individuals to be eligible for the Civilian 
     Cybersecurity Reserve; and
       (B) the application and selection processes for the 
     Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve.
       (2) Requirements for individuals.--The criteria established 
     under paragraph (1)(A) with respect to an individual shall 
     include--
       (A) if the individual has previously served as a member of 
     the Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve, that the previous 
     appointment ended not less than 60 days before the individual 
     may be appointed for a subsequent temporary position in the 
     Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve; and
       (B) cybersecurity expertise.
       (3) Prescreening.--The Secretary shall--
       (A) conduct a prescreening of each individual prior to 
     appointment under subsection (b)(4) for any topic or product 
     that would create a conflict of interest; and
       (B) require each individual appointed under subsection