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S. 1071 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-60

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

Became lawArmed Forces and National Security
IntroducedMar 14, 2025
Passed SenateAug 1, 2025
Passed HouseDec 10, 2025
To PresidentDec 18, 2025
Became lawDec 18, 2025

How this bill changes the law

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S. 1071 changed 473 sections of existing law, and created 649 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text in its final form, as sent to the President.

Also changed: 10 U.S.C. 2912, Public Law 115-91, Public Law 116-92, 10 U.S.C. 482, 10 U.S.C. 2012, 10 U.S.C. 2208, 10 U.S.C. 2465, 10 U.S.C. 2636a, Public Law 117-81, 10 U.S.C. 222c, 10 U.S.C. 2391, 10 U.S.C. 8617, 49 U.S.C. 40118, 10 U.S.C. 115a, 10 U.S.C. 525, 10 U.S.C. 526, 10 U.S.C. 618, 10 U.S.C. 629, 10 U.S.C. 14111, 10 U.S.C. 710, 10 U.S.C. 2004b, 10 U.S.C. 7037, 10 U.S.C. 8088, 10 U.S.C. 9037, 32 U.S.C. 303, 32 U.S.C. 328, 32 U.S.C. 908, 38 U.S.C. 1171, 10 U.S.C. 1563a, 10 U.S.C. 1214, 10 U.S.C. 503, 10 U.S.C. 504, 50 U.S.C. 3801, 10 U.S.C. 2031, 10 U.S.C. 2009, 10 U.S.C. 2004, 10 U.S.C. 2151, 10 U.S.C. 2165, 10 U.S.C. 7442, 10 U.S.C. 8454, 10 U.S.C. 9442, 10 U.S.C. 7448, 10 U.S.C. 8459, 10 U.S.C. 9448, 10 U.S.C. 7455, 10 U.S.C. 8468, 10 U.S.C. 9455, 10 U.S.C. 8451a, 10 U.S.C. 9414, 10 U.S.C. 806, 10 U.S.C. 827, 10 U.S.C. 824a, 10 U.S.C. 1142, 38 U.S.C. 523, 10 U.S.C. 1794, 20 U.S.C. 923, 10 U.S.C. 2164, 10 U.S.C. 2164b, 10 U.S.C. 1791, Public Law 111-84, 10 U.S.C. 10101, 37 U.S.C. 101, 10 U.S.C. 2273a, 10 U.S.C. 638a, Public Law 102-484, 37 U.S.C. 910, 37 U.S.C. 333, 37 U.S.C. 403, 10 U.S.C. 1175a, 37 U.S.C. 402, 37 U.S.C. 427, 10 U.S.C. 701, 10 U.S.C. 702, 10 U.S.C. 1798, Public Law 109-364, 10 U.S.C. 1066, 10 U.S.C. 1056, 10 U.S.C. 1074i, 10 U.S.C. 1073c, 10 U.S.C. 1096, 10 U.S.C. 1073d, 10 U.S.C. 1094, 10 U.S.C. 3501, 10 U.S.C. 101, Public Law 111-23, Public Law 111-383, Public Law 112-81, 10 U.S.C. 3453, Public Law 112-239, 10 U.S.C. 4422, 10 U.S.C. 3709, 10 U.S.C. 3604, 10 U.S.C. 3374, 10 U.S.C. 4506, Public Law 105-261, 10 U.S.C. 1599g, 10 U.S.C. 1746, 10 U.S.C. 2200h, 10 U.S.C. 4862, 10 U.S.C. 4872, 10 U.S.C. 4952, 10 U.S.C. 4817, 10 U.S.C. 113, 10 U.S.C. 147, 10 U.S.C. 656, 10 U.S.C. 133a, 10 U.S.C. 138, 5 U.S.C. 5315, 10 U.S.C. 139, 10 U.S.C. 149, 10 U.S.C. 151, 10 U.S.C. 164, 10 U.S.C. 4127, 10 U.S.C. 240b, 10 U.S.C. 240g, 10 U.S.C. 2284, Public Law 118-81, 10 U.S.C. 284, 10 U.S.C. 8062, 10 U.S.C. 8669a, 10 U.S.C. 8669b, 10 U.S.C. 8680, 10 U.S.C. 2218, Public Law 108-136, Public Law 115-232, 10 U.S.C. 408, 10 U.S.C. 714, 10 U.S.C. 723, 10 U.S.C. 130f, 36 U.S.C. 40728, 36 U.S.C. 40732, 22 U.S.C. 2778, 5 U.S.C. 5348, 10 U.S.C. 1597, 10 U.S.C. 1580, 10 U.S.C. 1599d, 5 U.S.C. 3301, 5 U.S.C. 3327, 5 U.S.C. 3361, 10 U.S.C. 1599f, 10 U.S.C. 321, 10 U.S.C. 333, 10 U.S.C. 342, 10 U.S.C. 345, 10 U.S.C. 352, 22 U.S.C. 2671, Public Law 110-181, Public Law 114-92, 22 U.S.C. 8606, 10 U.S.C. 2350j, 50 U.S.C. 98h-5, 50 U.S.C. 98d, 50 U.S.C. 98e, 10 U.S.C. 167b, 10 U.S.C. 392a, 10 U.S.C. 4001, 10 U.S.C. 2276a, 10 U.S.C. 2275c, 10 U.S.C. 2224a, 10 U.S.C. 179, 10 U.S.C. 9040, 10 U.S.C. 5501, 10 U.S.C. 5531, 50 U.S.C. 3373, Public Law 117-103, 10 U.S.C. 500e, 17 U.S.C. 105, 10 U.S.C. 130i, 10 U.S.C. 3102, 10 U.S.C. 133b, 10 U.S.C. 139a, 10 U.S.C. 3103, 10 U.S.C. 3104, 10 U.S.C. 3101, 10 U.S.C. 3001, 10 U.S.C. 1731, 10 U.S.C. 102, 10 U.S.C. 1737, 10 U.S.C. 1732, 10 U.S.C. 4323, 10 U.S.C. 4324, 10 U.S.C. 118, 10 U.S.C. 4325, 10 U.S.C. 3041, 10 U.S.C. 3204, 10 U.S.C. 3702, 10 U.S.C. 4201, 10 U.S.C. 4211, 10 U.S.C. 9081, 10 U.S.C. 4231, 41 U.S.C. 1501, 41 U.S.C. 1502, 41 U.S.C. 1503, 10 U.S.C. 181, 10 U.S.C. 3452, 10 U.S.C. 3456, 10 U.S.C. 3458, 10 U.S.C. 3805, 10 U.S.C. 4023, 10 U.S.C. 4402, 10 U.S.C. 4403, 10 U.S.C. 4841, 10 U.S.C. 3243, 10 U.S.C. 4842, 10 U.S.C. 2808, 10 U.S.C. 2866, 10 U.S.C. 2851, 10 U.S.C. 3241, 10 U.S.C. 2854, 10 U.S.C. 2837, 10 U.S.C. 2872, 10 U.S.C. 2856a, 10 U.S.C. 2884, 10 U.S.C. 2891, 10 U.S.C. 2891c, 10 U.S.C. 2839, 10 U.S.C. 2680, 10 U.S.C. 2688, 10 U.S.C. 2679, 10 U.S.C. 2687, 10 U.S.C. 2920, 10 U.S.C. 2859, Public Law 108-375, Public Law 106-65, Public Law 107-107, 10 U.S.C. 2805, 10 U.S.C. 2807, 10 U.S.C. 2815, Public Law 106-398, Public Law 113-66, 50 U.S.C. 2538a, 50 U.S.C. 2521, 50 U.S.C. 2661, 50 U.S.C. 2701, 50 U.S.C. 2753, 50 U.S.C. 2791, 50 U.S.C. 2523, 22 U.S.C. 2651a, 22 U.S.C. 2713, 22 U.S.C. 2726, 22 U.S.C. 2725, 22 U.S.C. 2652, 22 U.S.C. 2658a, 22 U.S.C. 4024, 22 U.S.C. 2452b, 22 U.S.C. 2709, 22 U.S.C. 4804, 22 U.S.C. 4851, Public Law 99-399, 22 U.S.C. 4802, 22 U.S.C. 2680b, 22 U.S.C. 2656f, 50 U.S.C. 3091, 18 U.S.C. 798A, Public Law 108-458, 50 U.S.C. 3364, 50 U.S.C. 3024, 50 U.S.C. 3001, 50 U.S.C. 3507, 50 U.S.C. 2011, 50 U.S.C. 3344, 50 U.S.C. 3355c, Public Law 107-306, Public Law 113-126, 6 U.S.C. 124k, 42 U.S.C. 17373, 50 U.S.C. 3510, 50 U.S.C. 3515, 50 U.S.C. 3531, 50 U.S.C. 3527, 50 U.S.C. 3503, 50 U.S.C. 3334m, 50 U.S.C. 3021, 50 U.S.C. 3237, Public Law 98-618, 50 U.S.C. 3055, 50 U.S.C. 3106, 50 U.S.C. 3061, 50 U.S.C. 3098, 50 U.S.C. 3327, 50 U.S.C. 3232a, 50 U.S.C. 3334s, 22 U.S.C. 9412, Public Law 115-31, Public Law 114-113, Public Law 104-114, 50 U.S.C. 3620, 50 U.S.C. 3105a, 52 U.S.C. 20971, 14 U.S.C. 4902, 14 U.S.C. 4904, 14 U.S.C. 5103, 14 U.S.C. 5107, Public Law 115-282, 33 U.S.C. 1321, 14 U.S.C. 102, 14 U.S.C. 2516, 10 U.S.C. 1413a, 14 U.S.C. 528, 14 U.S.C. 903, 14 U.S.C. 721, 31 U.S.C. 9705, 28 U.S.C. 524, 31 U.S.C. 5340, 39 U.S.C. 2003, 14 U.S.C. 1105, 14 U.S.C. 1137, 14 U.S.C. 1151, 14 U.S.C. 1158, 14 U.S.C. 2131, 14 U.S.C. 2102, 14 U.S.C. 2103, 14 U.S.C. 2126, 14 U.S.C. 3736, 14 U.S.C. 2154, 14 U.S.C. 3753, 14 U.S.C. 2158, 14 U.S.C. 2159, 14 U.S.C. 2160, 14 U.S.C. 2501, 14 U.S.C. 2512, 37 U.S.C. 206, 14 U.S.C. 2514, 14 U.S.C. 2708, 14 U.S.C. 3740, 14 U.S.C. 1902, 14 U.S.C. 1903, 14 U.S.C. 1906, 14 U.S.C. 541, 14 U.S.C. 564, 14 U.S.C. 510, 46 U.S.C. 2101, 46 U.S.C. 7102, 46 U.S.C. 7304, 46 U.S.C. 8103, 8 U.S.C. 1408, 46 U.S.C. 7116, 46 U.S.C. 7702, 16 U.S.C. 1802, 18 U.S.C. 1992, 49 U.S.C. 1101, 46 U.S.C. 2302, 46 U.S.C. 3714, 46 U.S.C. 4502, 46 U.S.C. 9302, 46 U.S.C. 10104, 46 U.S.C. 70034, 46 U.S.C. 70001, 46 U.S.C. 70011, 46 U.S.C. 70032, 46 U.S.C. 70051, 46 U.S.C. 70503, 46 U.S.C. 70103, 14 U.S.C. 319, 33 U.S.C. 1504, 46 U.S.C. 3507, 16 U.S.C. 1390, 46 U.S.C. 3316, 46 U.S.C. 3702, 46 U.S.C. 6308, 33 U.S.C. 2717, Public Law 106-113, 46 U.S.C. 3302, 10 U.S.C. 1562a, 10 U.S.C. 1561, 10 U.S.C. 1561b, 10 U.S.C. 1564, 46 U.S.C. 70022, 46 U.S.C. 70116, 46 U.S.C. 70118, 46 U.S.C. 70131, 33 U.S.C. 2701, 33 U.S.C. 2703, 33 U.S.C. 2716, 33 U.S.C. 2712, 33 U.S.C. 2718, 33 U.S.C. 2761, 33 U.S.C. 892a, 14 U.S.C. 550, 14 U.S.C. 313, 50 U.S.C. 4564, 50 U.S.C. 4565, 15 U.S.C. 78p, 40 U.S.C. 6121, 34 U.S.C. 21111, 34 U.S.C. 21112, 34 U.S.C. 21113, 34 U.S.C. 21114, 34 U.S.C. 21115, 34 U.S.C. 21116, 34 U.S.C. 21117, 34 U.S.C. 21101, 18 U.S.C. 2258A, 34 U.S.C. 10202, 34 U.S.C. 10281, 34 U.S.C. 10231, 22 U.S.C. 2291h, 21 U.S.C. 2302, 21 U.S.C. 2311, 21 U.S.C. 2312, Public Law 109-177, 22 U.S.C. 1741, 42 U.S.C. 16279b, Public Law 102-1, Public Law 107-243, 33 U.S.C. 3028, 33 U.S.C. 4103, 33 U.S.C. 3026, 33 U.S.C. 891, Public Law 106-450, Public Law 102-567, 33 U.S.C. 3008, Public Law 107-372, 33 U.S.C. 3001, 33 U.S.C. 3006, 33 U.S.C. 3041, 33 U.S.C. 3023, 33 U.S.C. 3079-1, Public Law 116-259, 40 U.S.C. 548, 16 U.S.C. 973, 16 U.S.C. 973c, 16 U.S.C. 973d, 16 U.S.C. 973e, 16 U.S.C. 973f, 16 U.S.C. 973g, 16 U.S.C. 973h, 16 U.S.C. 973i, 16 U.S.C. 973j, 16 U.S.C. 973k, 16 U.S.C. 973l, 16 U.S.C. 973m, 16 U.S.C. 973n, 16 U.S.C. 973o, 16 U.S.C. 973p, 43 U.S.C. 1474d, 50 U.S.C. 4501, 6 U.S.C. 124n, 34 U.S.C. 10152, 34 U.S.C. 10381, 49 U.S.C. 46307, 22 U.S.C. 9601, 22 U.S.C. 9612, 22 U.S.C. 9613, 22 U.S.C. 9614, 22 U.S.C. 9621, 22 U.S.C. 9622, 22 U.S.C. 9624, 22 U.S.C. 9631, 22 U.S.C. 9632, 22 U.S.C. 9633, 22 U.S.C. 9652, 22 U.S.C. 9653, 22 U.S.C. 9654, 22 U.S.C. 9656, 22 U.S.C. 9671, 49 U.S.C. 47109, 49 U.S.C. 47110, 15 U.S.C. 278s.

Public Law 118-31 An earlier law, changed directly

Public Law 118-159 An earlier law, changed directly

Public Law 116-283 An earlier law, changed directly

10 U.S.C. 9062 Policy; composition; aircraft authorization

  • (j) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary of the Air Force shall… changed · Sec. 141(a) · see the words
  • (l) (1) During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the National… rewritten · Sec. 142(a) · see the words
  • (m) (1) During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the National… changed · Sec. 143 · see the words
  • (n) new · Sec. 1632(a) · see the words

10 U.S.C. 9062a Annual report on Air Force tactical fighter aircraft force structure.1

  • (a) In General.—Not later than April 1, 2025, and annually thereafter through 2029,… changed · Sec. 144(1), Sec. 144(2) · see the words

Public Law 114-328 An earlier law, changed directly

10 U.S.C. 120 Department of Defense executive aircraft controlled by Secretaries of military departments

  • (b) Responsibilities.—(1) Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment… removed · Sec. 161(b) · see the words

10 U.S.C. 4025 Prizes for advanced technology achievements

  • (a) Authority.—The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of… added to · Sec. 211(a) · see the words

10 U.S.C. 4123 Mechanisms to provide funds for defense laboratories for research and development of technologies for military missions

  • The section as a whole changed · Sec. 212(1), Sec. 212(2) · see the words
  • (a) Mechanisms to Provide Funds.—(1) The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with… changed · Sec. 212(3) · see the words
  • (d) new · Sec. 212(4) · see the words

10 U.S.C. 4174 Contracts: acquisition, construction, or furnishing of test facilities and equipment

  • (a) A contract of a military department for research or development, or both, may… changed · Sec. 214(a) · see the words
  • (d) new · Sec. 214(a) · see the words

Public Law 113-291 An earlier law, changed directly

  • The section as a whole changed · Sec. 217(a) · see the words
  • §1209 new · Sec. 1223(1), Sec. 1223(2), Sec. 1223(3), Sec. 1223(4), Sec. 1223(5), Sec. 1223(6) · see the words
  • §1236 removed · Sec. 1224(1), Sec. 1224(2), Sec. 1224(3), Sec. 1224(4), Sec. 1224(5), Sec. 1224(6), Sec. 1224(7) · see the words
  • §1242 repealed · Sec. 6801(c) · see the words

Public Law 117-263 An earlier law, changed directly

10 U.S.C. 148 Joint Energetics Transition Office

  • (c) Responsibilities.—The Office shall do the following: added to · Sec. 251(1), Sec. 251(2), Sec. 251(3) · see the words

10 U.S.C. 2711 Annual report on defense environmental programs

  • (b) Elements.—Each report under subsection (a) shall include, for the year covered… added to · Sec. 311(1) · see the words
  • (d) new · Sec. 311(2) · see the words

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Organization of Act into divisions; table of contents
  • Sec. 3 Definitions
  • Sec. 5 Joint explanatory statement
  • Sec. 101 Authorization of appropriations
  • Sec. 112 Multiyear procurement authority for UH–60 Blackhawk aircraft
  • Sec. 113 Authorization to initiate early production of future long-range assault aircraft
  • Sec. 114 Limitation on availability of funds for the Next Generation Command and Control portfolio of capabilities of the Army
  • Sec. 123 Recapitalization of Navy waterborne security barriers; modification of prohibition on availability of funds for legacy waterborne security barriers
  • Sec. 124 Contract authority for Ford-class aircraft carrier program
  • Sec. 125 Contract authority for Columbia-class submarine program
  • Sec. 126 Authority for advance procurement of certain components to support continuous production of Virginia-class submarines
  • Sec. 127 Procurement authorities for Medium Landing Ships
  • Sec. 128 Multiyear procurement authority for Yard, Repair, Berthing, and Messing Barges
  • Sec. 129 Vessel construction managers for the construction of certain Navy vessels
  • Sec. 130 Limitation on construction of Modular Attack Surface Craft
  • Sec. 131 Limitation on availability of funds for TAGOS ship program
  • Sec. 132 Inclusion of information on amphibious warfare ship spares and repair parts in Navy budget justification materials
  • Sec. 145 Extension of requirements relating to C–130 aircraft
  • Sec. 146 Extension of prohibition on certain reductions to B–1 bomber aircraft squadrons
  • Sec. 148 Preservation of retired KC–10 aircraft
  • Sec. 149 Prohibition on certain reductions to inventory of E–3 airborne warning and control system aircraft
  • Sec. 151 Bomber aircraft force structure and transition roadmap
  • Sec. 152 Requirement for an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance roadmap for the Air Force
  • Sec. 153 Report on the F–47 advanced fighter aircraft program
  • Sec. 154 Limitation on availability of funds pending report on acquisition strategy for Airborne Command Post Capability
  • Sec. 163 Prohibition on availability of funds for contract termination or production line shutdown for E–7A Wedgetail aircraft
  • Sec. 164 Limitation on procurement of KC–46 aircraft pending certification on correction of deficiencies
  • Sec. 165 Plan for open mission systems of F–35 aircraft
  • Sec. 166 Annual GAO reviews of the F–35 aircraft program
  • Sec. 201 Authorization of appropriations
  • Sec. 218 Alternative test and evaluation pathway for designated defense acquisition programs
  • Sec. 219 Congressionally directed programs for test and evaluation oversight
  • Sec. 220 Application of software innovation to modernize test and evaluation infrastructure
  • Sec. 221 Review and alignment of standards, guidance, and policies relating to digital engineering
  • Sec. 222 Catalyst Pathfinder Program
  • Sec. 223 Modifications to defense research capacity building program
  • Sec. 224 National Security and Defense Artificial Intelligence Institute
  • Sec. 225 Advanced robotic automation for munitions manufacturing
  • Sec. 226 Evaluation of additional test corridors for hypersonic and long-range weapons
  • Sec. 227 Western regional range complex demonstration
  • Sec. 228 Demonstration of near real-time monitoring capabilities to enhance weapon system platforms
  • Sec. 229 Pilot program on modernized health and usage monitoring systems to address obsolescence in rotary-wing and tiltrotor aircraft
  • Sec. 230 Prohibition on modification of indirect cost rates for institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations
  • Sec. 231 Limitation on availability of funds pending compliance with requirements relating to the Joint Energetics Transition Office
  • Sec. 232 Limitation on availability of funds for realignment of research, development, test, and evaluation functions of Joint conventional armaments and ammunition
  • Sec. 233 Limitation on use of funds for certain Navy software
  • Sec. 234 Limitation on availability of funds for Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering pending report on study results
  • Sec. 242 Biotechnology Management Office
  • Sec. 243 Bioindustrial commercialization program
  • Sec. 244 Biotechnology supply chain resiliency program
  • Sec. 245 Biological data for artificial intelligence
  • Sec. 246 Department of Defense biotechnology strategy
  • Sec. 247 Ethical and responsible development and deployment of biotechnology within the Department of Defense
  • Sec. 248 Establishing biobased product merit guidance
  • Sec. 253 Quarterly briefings on research, development, test, and evaluation laboratories and facilities
  • Sec. 301 Authorization of appropriations
  • Sec. 312 Elimination of preference for motor vehicles using electric or hybrid propulsion systems and related requirements of the Department of Defense
  • Sec. 317 Provision of alternative drinking water to households whose private drinking water is contaminated with perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid substances from Department of Defense activities
  • Sec. 318 Responsibilities of executive agent for installation and operational nuclear energy
  • Sec. 319 Establishment of Advanced Nuclear Transition Working Group
  • Sec. 320 Department of Air Force program of record for commercial weather data
  • Sec. 321 Pilot program on Navy installation nuclear energy
  • Sec. 322 Strategy to accelerate remediation of contamination from perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances
  • Sec. 323 Notification requirement with respect to nuclear power in Guam
  • Sec. 324 Authority to use certain technologies to destroy or dispose of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances
  • Sec. 334 Designation of senior officials responsible for integration of global contested logistics posture management
  • Sec. 337 Roles and responsibilities relating to sustainment and readiness of certain naval surface vessels
  • Sec. 341 Maintenance inspection capabilities and requirements
  • Sec. 342 Joint Strike Fighter sustainment
  • Sec. 343 Depot-level maintenance coordination in multinational exercises
  • Sec. 344 Proposed actions with respect to causes and effects of declining aircraft readiness rates
  • Sec. 345 Technology enhancement for surface ship maintenance
  • Sec. 346 Oversight requirements for contracts relating to relocation logistics for household goods
  • Sec. 347 Integration of commercially available artificial intelligence capabilities into logistics operations
  • Sec. 348 Pilot program on Army depot and arsenal workload sustainment
  • Sec. 349 Limitation on use of funds to establish or expand Space Force Special Operations Component Command
  • Sec. 350 Pilot program for data-enabled ground vehicle maintenance
  • Sec. 351 Modernization of the organic industrial base of the Army
  • Sec. 362 Inclusion of air and missile defense in Out-Year Unconstrained Total Munitions Requirement and Out-Year inventory numbers
  • Sec. 363 Reports on munitions response projects at sites formerly used by the Department of Defense
  • Sec. 364 Report on critical munitions required for simultaneous conflicts
  • Sec. 372 Authority to evacuate family pets and contract working dogs during noncombatant evacuations of foreign countries
  • Sec. 373 Manned rotary wing aircraft safety
  • Sec. 374 Establishment of Army museum system
  • Sec. 376 Establishment of Air Force and Space Force Museum System
  • Sec. 378 Minimum standards for military working dog kennels and facilities
  • Sec. 379 Restroom access at military installations for certain transportation service providers
  • Sec. 380 Use of expeditionary solid waste disposal systems by Department of Defense
  • Sec. 381 Pilot program for contracted amphibious air resources for the area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific Command
  • Sec. 382 Initiative to control spread of greater banded hornet in Guam
  • Sec. 383 Reserve mobilization exercise to assess the capability of the Armed Forces to respond to a high-intensity contingency in the Indo-Pacific region
  • Sec. 384 Limitation on transformation by the Army of primary helicopter training program at Fort Rucker, Alabama
  • Sec. 401 End strengths for active forces
  • Sec. 411 End strengths for Selected Reserve
  • Sec. 412 End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support of the Reserves
  • Sec. 413 End strengths for military technicians (dual status)
  • Sec. 414 Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support
  • Sec. 421 Military personnel
  • Sec. 505 Temporary increase in fiscal year percentage limitation for reduction or waiver of service-in-grade requirement for general and flag officers to be retired in pay grades O-7 and O-8
  • Sec. 507 Authority to waive prohibition on officers serving on successive selection boards for boards to consider officers for promotion to major general or rear admiral
  • Sec. 508 Establishment of blast safety officer positions
  • Sec. 514 Report on National Guard sexual assault prevention and response training
  • Sec. 515 Study and report on members of the reserve components: consideration of amount of time of service in activation; authority to waive limitation on release from active duty
  • Sec. 522 Women’s initiative teams
  • Sec. 525 Requirement of equal opportunity, racial neutrality, and exclusive use of merit in military personnel actions
  • Sec. 526 Report on adequacy of reimbursement for costs of permanent change of station
  • Sec. 533 Medical accession standards for members of the Armed Forces
  • Sec. 545 Mandatory training on government ethics and national security law
  • Sec. 546 Temporary authority to provide bonuses to Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps instructors
  • Sec. 547 Pilot program for generative artificial intelligence and spatial computing for performance training and proficiency assessment
  • Sec. 548 Limitation on authority to reorganize the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps of the Army
  • Sec. 549 Accreditation of National Guard Marksmanship Training Center
  • Sec. 559A Prohibition on participation of males in athletic programs or activities at the military service academies that are designated for women or girls
  • Sec. 559B Organization of Army War College
  • Sec. 564 Revision to sexual assault prevention and response training guidance
  • Sec. 565 Notification of military sex offenders at military installations
  • Sec. 566 Analysis of the advisability of modifying the definition of abusive sexual contact under the Uniform Code of Military Justice
  • Sec. 567 Analysis of the advisability of establishing a punitive article for child pornography-related offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice
  • Sec. 585 Restrictions on certain actions relating to DODEA schools and military child development centers
  • Sec. 589 Certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of military and civilian personnel
  • Sec. 589A Verification of reporting of eligible federally connected children for purposes of Federal impact aid programs
  • Sec. 589B Regulations on the use of portable electronic mobile devices in Department of Defense Education Activity schools
  • Sec. 589V Management of special education in schools operated by Department of Defense Education Activity
  • Sec. 589D Pilot program to increase payments for child care services in high-cost areas
  • Sec. 591 Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to E. Royce Williams for acts of valor during the Korean War
  • Sec. 592 Authorization for posthumous award of the distinguished-service cross to Isaac "Ike" Camacho for acts of valor in Vietnam
  • Sec. 593 Compliance with travel charge card deactivation requirements
  • Sec. 614 Reviews of designations of imminent danger pay areas
  • Sec. 624 Improvements to basic allowance for housing
  • Sec. 652 Defense commissary system and exchange system: patronage; privatization
  • Sec. 661 Inclusion of descriptions of types of pay on pay statements
  • Sec. 664 Military compensation educational campaign
  • Sec. 665 Designation of United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll as remote and isolated military installation
  • Sec. 702 Authority to provide sexual assault medical forensic examinations on a nonreimbursable basis to certain otherwise ineligible individuals
  • Sec. 715 Military medical cooperation arrangements among Five Eyes countries
  • Sec. 717 Plan for priority assignment of medical personnel of Department of Defense
  • Sec. 718 Plan and report by Defense Health Agency relating to chiropractic clinics at military installations
  • Sec. 719 Strategic infectious disease medical research plan
  • Sec. 720 Review of disclosure requirements under processes and forms relating to health care provider credentialing and privileging of Department of Defense
  • Sec. 731 Improvement of availability of care for veterans from facilities and providers of the Department of Defense
  • Sec. 732 Prohibition on painful research on domestic cats and dogs
  • Sec. 733 Pilot program on wastewater surveillance system of Department of Defense
  • Sec. 734 Pilot program to assist certain members of the Armed Forces and dependents with additional supplemental coverage relating to cancer
  • Sec. 735 Study on accreditation of military dental treatment facilities
  • Sec. 736 Study on prevalence and mortality of cancer among military rotary-wing pilots and aviation support personnel
  • Sec. 737 Study on psychological effects of and mental health effects of unmanned aircraft systems in combat operations
  • Sec. 801 Assumption of uninsurable risk on certain contracts
  • Sec. 802 Changes to certain documents
  • Sec. 803 Pilot program for financing for covered activities
  • Sec. 805 Addressing insufficiencies in technical data
  • Sec. 824 Increasing competition in defense contracting
  • Sec. 825 Report on strengthening the Defense Acquisition University
  • Sec. 826 Restructuring of performance evaluation metrics for the acquisition workforce
  • Sec. 833 Interim national security waivers for supply chain illumination efforts
  • Sec. 834 Strategy to eliminate acquisition of optical glass from certain nations
  • Sec. 835 Strategy to eliminate sourcing of computer displays from certain nations
  • Sec. 836 Voluntary registration of compliance with covered sourcing requirements for covered products
  • Sec. 837 Acceleration of qualification of compliant sources
  • Sec. 838 Assessment of critical infrastructure owned by the Department of Defense dependent on foreign materials or components
  • Sec. 841 Requirements relating to long-term concessions agreements with certain retailers
  • Sec. 842 Prohibition on acquisition of advanced batteries from certain foreign sources
  • Sec. 847 Prohibiting the purchase of photovoltaic modules or inverters from foreign entities of concern
  • Sec. 849 Prohibition on procurement related to certain additive manufacturing machines
  • Sec. 850 Phase-out of computer and printer acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by China
  • Sec. 851 Prohibition on contracting with certain biotechnology providers
  • Sec. 862 Repeal of limitations on certain Department of Defense Executive Agent authority
  • Sec. 863 Special Operations Command Urgent Innovative Technologies and Capabilities Initiative
  • Sec. 864 United States-Israel Defense Industrial Base Working Group
  • Sec. 865 Improving the domestic textile and industrial base
  • Sec. 866 Cybersecurity regulatory harmonization
  • Sec. 873 Combatant command experimentation authority
  • Sec. 874 Annual report on contract cancellations and terminations
  • Sec. 875 Ability to withhold contract payments during period of pendancy of a bid protest
  • Sec. 876 Indemnification of contractors against nuclear and unusually hazardous risks
  • Sec. 877 Enhanced security strategy for procurement of private fifth-generation wireless technology
  • Sec. 906 Additional authorities for Office of Strategic Capital
  • Sec. 907 Defense Science Board study on optimal organizational structure for digital solution and software delivery
  • Sec. 914 Small-UAS Industrial Base Working Group
  • Sec. 915 Temporary prohibition on disestablishment of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Pacific
  • Sec. 916 Limitation on availability of funds for modification or consolidation of geographic combatant commands
  • Sec. 917 Limitation on availability of funds for the Army pending submittal of plan on the proposed integration of the Joint Munitions Command and the Army Sustainment Command
  • Sec. 1001 General transfer authority
  • Sec. 1006 Reporting requirements for amounts made available pursuant to title II of Public Law 119–21
  • Sec. 1007 Use of technology using artificial intelligence to facilitate audit of the financial statements of the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026
  • Sec. 1015 Allocation of certain operation and maintenance funds for Navy amphibious ship maintenance
  • Sec. 1016 Metrics for basic and functional design for ship construction
  • Sec. 1017 Authority for single award indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract for destroyer maintenance
  • Sec. 1018 Limitation on availability of funds to retire or decommission oceanographic research vessels of the Navy
  • Sec. 1019 Strategy for Navy investment in and support for the maritime industrial base
  • Sec. 1020 Exemption of unmanned surface vessels and unmanned underwater vehicles from certain technical authority requirements
  • Sec. 1021 Pilot program on use of automated shipbuilding technologies and capabilities
  • Sec. 1045 Limitation on use of funds to relocate or otherwise remove the Maritime Industrial Base Program
  • Sec. 1046 Limitation on retirement of Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft systems
  • Sec. 1047 Authority to transfer T–37 aircraft to Arizona Aviation Historical Group
  • Sec. 1048 Authorization of Eastern Regional Range Complex for multi-domain operations and robotic autonomous systems training, testing, and experimentation
  • Sec. 1049 Limitation on use of funds for deactivation of Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades
  • Sec. 1050 Prohibition on use of live animals in Department of Defense live fire trauma training
  • Sec. 1051 Prohibition on destruction or scrapping of World War II–era aircraft
  • Sec. 1052 Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of the Office of the Secretary of Defense
  • Sec. 1064 Extension of briefing requirement regarding civil authorities at the Southwest border
  • Sec. 1066 Reports on installation of certain collision avoidance systems in military rotary-wing aircraft
  • Sec. 1067 Cybersecurity and resilience annex in Strategic Rail Corridor Network assessments
  • Sec. 1068 GAO review and report on biological weapons experiments on and in relation to ticks, tick-borne disease
  • Sec. 1069 Briefings on expenditures or planned expenditures of funds allocated for exploration and development of existing Arctic infrastructure
  • Sec. 1070 Semiannual report on Department of Defense operations at the southern land border
  • Sec. 1071 Assessment on potential establishment of incubator programs for secure facilities and networks at universities
  • Sec. 1081 Extension of the National Commission on the Future of the Navy
  • Sec. 1086 Framework for reforming technology transfer and foreign disclosure policies
  • Sec. 1087 Procurement and distribution of sports foods and dietary supplements to members of the Armed Forces assigned to the United States Special Operations Command
  • Sec. 1088 Pilot program on enhanced use of advanced sensor networks to improve Air Force counter-unmanned aircraft system capabilities for base defense
  • Sec. 1089 Pilot program and other requirements for accelerating protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft
  • Sec. 1090 Process for complaints and investigations of transportation service providers and transportation officers
  • Sec. 1091 Declassification of certain records relating to Tower 22 attack
  • Sec. 1092 Updates and preservation of memorials to chaplains at Arlington National Cemetery
  • Sec. 1093 Critical infrastructure compatibility tabletop exercise
  • Sec. 1094 Irregular Warfare Exercise Laboratory
  • Sec. 1095 Commission on the National Defense Strategy
  • Sec. 1101 Prohibition on the use of funds from carrying out a hiring freeze, reduction in force, or hiring delay without cause at a public shipyard
  • Sec. 1105 One-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for Federal civilian employees working overseas
  • Sec. 1106 One-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances, benefits, and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone
  • Sec. 1111 Educational travel authority for dependents of certain employees
  • Sec. 1114 Public shipyard apprentice program
  • Sec. 1115 Personnel management
  • Sec. 1206 State partnership program selection analysis
  • Sec. 1207 Enhancement of international biodefense capacity
  • Sec. 1212 Modifications to foreign military sales processes
  • Sec. 1213 Periodic review of FMS-only list
  • Sec. 1214 Assessment and establishment of office to support the acquisition of specified non-program of record systems by foreign allies and partners
  • Sec. 1215 Guidance for coordination of international arms transfers
  • Sec. 1226 Enhancing security partnership with Jordan and Lebanon
  • Sec. 1227 Prohibition on funding to the Badr Organization
  • Sec. 1228 Limitation on availability of funds for the Iraqi security forces
  • Sec. 1229 Report on strategy for increasing membership in the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement
  • Sec. 1229A Report on ISIS detention facilities in Syria
  • Sec. 1229B Report on United States force posture and activities in Syria
  • Sec. 1234 Research, development, test, and evaluation of emerging technologies to further the warfighting capabilities of the United States and certain partner countries
  • Sec. 1235 Report on United States-Israel military exercises
  • Sec. 1244 Military intelligence support for Ukraine
  • Sec. 1247 Baltic Security Initiative
  • Sec. 1249 Oversight of United States military posture in Europe
  • Sec. 1250 Report on United States deterrence and defense posture in the European region
  • Sec. 1253 Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience
  • Sec. 1254 Strategy to strengthen multilateral defense in the Indo-Pacific
  • Sec. 1264 Prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment projects with ties to the Government of the People’s Republic of China
  • Sec. 1266 Joint program with Taiwan to enable fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities
  • Sec. 1268 Oversight of United States military posture on the Korean Peninsula
  • Sec. 1269 Report on enhanced defense relations with the Philippines
  • Sec. 1270 Modernizing the defense capabilities of the Philippines
  • Sec. 1271 Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of the Office of the Secretary of Defense
  • Sec. 1273 Defending international security by restricting unacceptable partnerships and tactics
  • Sec. 1274 Report regarding joint training with Mexico to counter transnational criminal organizations
  • 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
  • Sec. 1412 Recycling for critical minerals
  • Sec. 1422 Beginning balances of the Defense Logistics Agency Working Capital Fund for audit purposes
  • Sec. 1423 Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement Home
  • Sec. 1503 Framework for integration of information technology technical debt assessment into annual budget process
  • Sec. 1504 Department of Defense Data Ontology Governance Working Group
  • Sec. 1505 Future force employment concepts development tabletop exercises
  • Sec. 1506 Occupational resiliency of the Cyber Mission Force
  • Sec. 1507 Prohibition on the elimination of certain cyber assessment capabilities for test and evaluation
  • Sec. 1508 Prohibition on availability of funds to modify authorities of the Commander of United States Cyber Command
  • Sec. 1509 Limitation on availability of funds for the Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiative
  • Sec. 1511 Secure mobile phones for senior officials and personnel performing sensitive functions
  • Sec. 1512 Artificial intelligence and machine learning security in the Department of Defense
  • Sec. 1513 Physical and cybersecurity procurement requirements for artificial intelligence systems
  • Sec. 1514 Collaborative cybersecurity educational program
  • Sec. 1515 Incorporation of artificial intelligence considerations into cybersecurity training
  • Sec. 1532 Guidance and prohibition on use of certain artificial intelligence
  • Sec. 1533 Artificial intelligence model assessment and oversight
  • Sec. 1534 Digital sandbox environments for artificial intelligence
  • Sec. 1535 Artificial Intelligence Futures Steering Committee
  • Sec. 1543 Study on reducing incentives for cyber attacks on defense critical infrastructure of the United States
  • Sec. 1544 Integration of reserve component into cyber mission force
  • Sec. 1545 Annual report on Mission Assurance Coordination Board activities
  • Sec. 1546 Limitation on the divestment, consolidation, and curtailment of certain electronic warfare test and evaluation activities
  • Sec. 1601 Acquisition career path in the Space Force
  • Sec. 1605 Rocket cargo test and demonstration
  • Sec. 1606 Continuation of operation of Defense Meteorological Satellite Program
  • Sec. 1607 Study on establishing a tactical surveillance, reconnaissance, and tracking program of record
  • Sec. 1608 Spaceport of the Future initiative and study on future space launch capacity
  • Sec. 1609 Auxiliary payload for Next Generation Polar Overhead Persistent Infrared satellites
  • Sec. 1610 Blast damage assessment guide for space vehicles at Air Force launch complexes
  • Sec. 1621 Vendor support to clandestine activities
  • Sec. 1624 Provision by Air Force of meteorological services for intelligence community
  • Sec. 1625 Annual report on requests of combatant commands for remote sensing data
  • Sec. 1626 Review and evaluation of extension of inactive security clearances
  • Sec. 1635 Organizational realignment with respect to Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical and Biological Defense Policy and Programs; limitation on availability of certain funds
  • Sec. 1636 Matters relating to intercontinental ballistic missiles of the United States
  • Sec. 1637 Deep cleaning of launch control centers of the Air Force Global Strike Command
  • Sec. 1638 Limitation on availability of funds pending notification of tasking authority delegation
  • Sec. 1639 Limitation on availability of funds pending commencement of annual briefings on implementation of recommendations by the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States
  • Sec. 1640 Limitation on availability of funds for compensation caps
  • Sec. 1641 Strategy to sustain Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile and maximize end-of-life margin
  • Sec. 1652 Golden Dome missile defense system
  • Sec. 1654 Prohibition on privatized or subscription-based missile defense intercept capabilities
  • Sec. 1655 Matters related to integrated air and missile defense capabilities to defend Guam
  • Sec. 1656 Design and construction of missile instrumentation range safety vessels
  • Sec. 1657 Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system and Israeli cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-production
  • Sec. 1658 Limitation on authority to reduce sustainment for or halt operation of the AN/FPS–108 COBRA DANE radar
  • Sec. 1659 Limitation on availability of funds pending independent analysis of space-based missile defense capability
  • Sec. 1660 Assessment of the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site
  • Sec. 1661 Biennial assessments of the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site
  • Sec. 1673 Accounting of security classification guides relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena
  • Sec. 1682 Integration of electronic warfare into Tier 1 and Tier 2 joint training exercises
  • Sec. 1683 Annual review of the Joint Electromagnetic Battle Management Software Program
  • Sec. 1684 Support by the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing to EA–37B Compass Call aircraft
  • Sec. 1691 Cooperative threat reduction funds
  • Sec. 1692 Prohibition on access to Department of Defense cloud-based resources by certain individuals
  • Sec. 1701 Technical and conforming amendments
  • Sec. 1703 Temporary authority for nonimmigrant construction workers on Wake Island
  • Sec. 1704 Mapping and report on strategic ports
  • Sec. 1705 Authorization of United States Coast Guard rotary aircraft work at Department of Defense depots
  • Sec. 1706 Continual assessment of impact of international state arms embargoes on Israel and actions to address defense capability gaps
  • Sec. 1807 Establishment of Project Spectrum
  • Sec. 1812 Ensuring successful implementation of requirements reform
  • Sec. 1824 Limitation on required flowdown of contract clauses to subcontractors providing commercial products or commercial services
  • Sec. 1825 Consumption-based solutions
  • Sec. 1826 Exemptions for nontraditional defense contractors
  • Sec. 1828 Review of commercial products and commercial services acquisition approach
  • Sec. 1833 Bridging Operational Objectives and Support for Transition program
  • Sec. 1842 Transition to advanced manufacturing for certain critical readiness items of supply
  • Sec. 1843 Working group on the advanced manufacturing workforce
  • Sec. 1844 Collaborative forum to address challenges to and limitations of the defense industrial base
  • Sec. 1845 Facility clearance acceleration for members of defense industrial consortiums
  • Sec. 1847 Report on surge capacity in the defense industrial base
  • Sec. 2002 Expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be specified by law
  • Sec. 2102 Family Housing
  • Sec. 2103 Authorization of appropriations, Army
  • Sec. 2104 Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2021 project at Fort Gillem, Georgia
  • Sec. 2105 Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 projects
  • Sec. 2106 Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023 projects
  • Sec. 2107 Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025 project at Smith Barracks, Germany
  • Sec. 2201 Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects
  • Sec. 2202 Family Housing
  • Sec. 2203 Authorization of appropriations, Navy
  • Sec. 2204 Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2022 project at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina
  • Sec. 2205 Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 projects
  • Sec. 2206 Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023 projects
  • Sec. 2301 Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition projects
  • Sec. 2302 Family Housing
  • Sec. 2303 Authorization of appropriations, Air Force
  • Sec. 2304 Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2017 project at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
  • Sec. 2305 Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019 projects
  • Sec. 2306 Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020 projects
  • Sec. 2307 Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 projects
  • Sec. 2308 Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023 projects
  • Sec. 2309 Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2025 projects
  • Sec. 2401 Authorized defense agencies construction and land acquisition projects
  • Sec. 2402 Authorized energy resilience and conservation investment program projects
  • Sec. 2403 Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies
  • Sec. 2404 Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2019 project at Iwakuni, Japan
  • Sec. 2405 Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 projects
  • Sec. 2406 Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023 projects
  • Sec. 2407 Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2024 project at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
  • Sec. 2409 Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025 project at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland
  • Sec. 2410 Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025 project at Joint Base Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey
  • Sec. 2501 Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition projects
  • Sec. 2502 Authorization of appropriations, NATO
  • Sec. 2511 Republic of Korea funded construction projects
  • Sec. 2512 Republic of Poland funded construction projects
  • Sec. 2601 Authorized Army National Guard construction and land acquisition projects
  • Sec. 2602 Authorized Army Reserve construction and land acquisition projects
  • Sec. 2603 Authorized Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve construction and land acquisition projects
  • Sec. 2604 Authorized Air National Guard construction and land acquisition projects
  • Sec. 2605 Authorized Air Force Reserve construction and land acquisition projects
  • Sec. 2606 Authorization of appropriations, National Guard and Reserve
  • Sec. 2607 Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023 projects
  • Sec. 2608 Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2023 project at Tucson International Airport, Arizona
  • Sec. 2701 Authorization of appropriations for base realignment and closure activities funded through Department of Defense base closure account
  • Sec. 2803 Requirement for the military departments to develop and update a 20-year infrastructure improvement plan
  • Sec. 2814 Multiyear contracting authority for certain military construction projects
  • Sec. 2815 Guidance for military construction projects for innovation, research, development, test, and evaluation
  • Sec. 2816 Authorization for cost-plus-incentive-fee contracts for certain Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program military construction projects
  • Sec. 2817 Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations relating to information sharing to improve oversight of military construction
  • Sec. 2827 Improvement of administration of military unaccompanied housing
  • Sec. 2828 Authority for unaccompanied housing project under pilot authority for use of other transactions for installation or facility prototyping
  • Sec. 2829 Pilot program for emerging technologies for moisture control and mitigation
  • Sec. 2830 Standardization of mold remediation guidelines across military departments
  • Sec. 2831 Inspections by qualified home inspector of privatized and Government-owned military housing
  • Sec. 2832 Plan to improve accuracy, integration, and interoperability of Department of Defense data with respect to real property, infrastructure, and military unaccompanied housing
  • Sec. 2850 Master plans for Service Academies
  • Sec. 2851 Annual report on cost premium for construction of certain facilities
  • Sec. 2852 Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations relating to critical military housing supply and affordability
  • Sec. 2853 Plan for deploying private fifth generation and future generation Open Radio Access Network architecture on Department of Defense military installations
  • Sec. 2861 Historical marker commemorating effects of radiation exposure at Holloman Air Force Base and White Sands Missile Range
  • Sec. 2863 Extension of prohibition on joint use of Homestead Air Reserve Base with civil aviation
  • Sec. 2867 Land conveyance, former Curtis Bay Depot, Maryland
  • Sec. 2868 Land conveyance, Sigsbee Park Annex, Naval Air Station, Key West, Florida
  • Sec. 2873 Transfer of defense laboratory modernization program authority to provision of law with respect to military construction projects for research, test, development, and evaluation
  • Sec. 2883 Joint base facility management of Department of Defense
  • Sec. 2884 Designation of official responsible for coordination of defense sites within area of responsibility of Joint Region Marianas
  • Sec. 2886 Designation of Creech Air Force Base as a remote or isolated installation
  • Sec. 2887 Pilot program on use of advanced manufacturing construction technologies at military installations
  • Sec. 2888 Pilot program on procurement of utility services for installations of the Department of Defense through areawide contracts
  • Sec. 2889 Consideration of modular construction methods for military construction projects with protective design elements
  • Sec. 2890 Notice relating to contracts or other agreements to establish an enduring location in a foreign country
  • Sec. 3101 National Nuclear Security Administration
  • Sec. 3102 Defense environmental cleanup
  • Sec. 3103 Other defense activities
  • Sec. 3104 Nuclear energy
  • Sec. 3122 Assessment of the National Nuclear Security Administration Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project
  • Sec. 3123 Department of Energy report on expansion of other transaction authorities for National Nuclear Security Administration
  • Sec. 3124 Office of Environmental Management program-wide performance metrics for reducing risk
  • Sec. 3125 Office of Environmental Management integrated radioactive waste disposal planning and optimization
  • Sec. 3126 Prohibition relating to reclassification of high-level waste
  • Sec. 3127 National security positions within the Department of Energy
  • Sec. 3128 Consultation requirement with respect to transfer to private entities of plutonium or plutonium materials; report
  • Sec. 3201 Authorization
  • Sec. 3401 Authorization of appropriations
  • Sec. 3501 Authorization of appropriations for Maritime Administration
  • Sec. 4001 Authorization of amounts in funding tables
  • Sec. 4101 Procurement
  • Sec. 4201 Research, development, test, and evaluation
  • Sec. 4301 Operation and maintenance
  • Sec. 4401 Military personnel
  • Sec. 4501 Other authorizations
  • Sec. 4601 Military construction
  • Sec. 4701 Department of Energy National Security programs
  • Sec. 5002 Definitions
  • Sec. 5114 Bureau of Administration
  • Sec. 5115 Office of the Historian
  • Sec. 5116 Chief information officer for diplomatic technology
  • Sec. 5118 Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs
  • Sec. 5131 Assistant Secretary for Human Resources
  • Sec. 5132 Bureau of Human Resources
  • Sec. 5133 Veterans Innovation Partnership Fellowship Program
  • Sec. 5134 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program
  • Sec. 5135 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship Program
  • Sec. 5136 Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship Program
  • Sec. 5137 Matters relating to the Foreign Service Institute
  • Sec. 5141 Under Secretary for Political Affairs
  • Sec. 5142 Congressional notification regarding changes to bureau jurisdiction
  • Sec. 5143 Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic
  • Sec. 5144 Ambassador-at-Large for the Indian Ocean region
  • Sec. 5145 Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs
  • Sec. 5146 Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
  • Sec. 5147 Director of the Office of Multilateral Affairs in Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
  • Sec. 5148 Countering PRC Influence Fund Unit
  • Sec. 5149 Assistant Secretary for African Affairs
  • Sec. 5150 Bureau of African Affairs
  • Sec. 5151 Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs
  • Sec. 5152 Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
  • Sec. 5154 Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
  • Sec. 5155 Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs
  • Sec. 5156 Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs
  • Sec. 5157 Office of Haitian Affairs
  • Sec. 5158 Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs
  • Sec. 5159 Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs
  • Sec. 5160 Countering Russian Influence Fund Unit
  • Sec. 5161 Assistant Secretary for International Organization Affairs
  • Sec. 5162 Bureau of International Organization Affairs
  • Sec. 5171 Periodic briefings from Bureau of Intelligence and Research
  • Sec. 5172 Support for congressional delegations
  • Sec. 5173 Notification requirements for authorized and ordered departures
  • Sec. 5174 Strengthening enterprise governance
  • Sec. 5175 Establishing and expanding the Regional China Officer program
  • Sec. 5176 Report on China’s diplomatic posts
  • Sec. 5177 Notification of intent to reduce personnel at covered diplomatic posts
  • Sec. 5201 Report on vetting of Foreign Service Institute language instructors
  • Sec. 5202 Training limitations
  • Sec. 5203 Language incentive pay for civil service employees
  • Sec. 5204 Options for comprehensive evaluations
  • Sec. 5205 Job share and part-time employment opportunities
  • Sec. 5301 Post Data Pilot Program
  • Sec. 5302 Authorization to use commercial cloud enclaves overseas
  • Sec. 5303 Reports on technology transformation projects at the Department
  • Sec. 5304 Commercial spyware
  • Sec. 5402 Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs
  • Sec. 5403 Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
  • Sec. 5404 Foreign information manipulation and interference strategy
  • Sec. 5501 Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic Security
  • Sec. 5506 Report on security conditions in Damascus, Syria, required for the reopening of the United States diplomatic mission
  • Sec. 5507 Embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic installations return to standards report
  • Sec. 5601 Submission of federally funded research and development center reports to Congress
  • Sec. 5602 Quarterly report on diplomatic pouch access
  • Sec. 5603 Report on utility of instituting a processing fee for ITAR license applications
  • Sec. 5605 Establishing an inner Mongolia section within the United States Mission in China
  • Sec. 5606 Report on United States Mission Australia staffing
  • Sec. 6002 Definitions
  • Sec. 6003 Explanatory statement
  • Sec. 6101 Authorization of appropriations
  • Sec. 6102 Classified schedule of authorizations
  • Sec. 6103 Intelligence Community Management Account
  • Sec. 6201 Authorization of appropriations
  • Sec. 6301 Restriction on conduct of intelligence activities
  • Sec. 6302 Increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by law
  • Sec. 6307 Prohibiting discrimination in the intelligence community
  • Sec. 6308 Estimate of cost to ensure compliance with Intelligence Community Directive 705
  • Sec. 6309 Plan for implementing an integrated system spanning the intelligence community for accreditation of sensitive compartmented information facilities
  • Sec. 6310 Reforms relating to inactive security clearances
  • Sec. 6403 Plan for optimized staffing of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence
  • Sec. 6405 Termination of Office of Engagement
  • Sec. 6511 Counterintelligence briefings for members of the Armed Forces
  • Sec. 6521 Notice of counterintelligence assessments and investigations by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of candidates for or holders of Federal office
  • Sec. 6522 Notification of material changes to policies or procedures governing terrorist watchlist and transnational organized crime watchlist
  • Sec. 6523 Annual report on United States persons on the terrorist watch list
  • Sec. 6603 Application of artificial intelligence policies of the intelligence community to publicly available models hosted in classified environments
  • Sec. 6604 Prohibition on use of DeepSeek on intelligence community systems
  • Sec. 6612 Plan on enhanced intelligence sharing relating to foreign adversary biotechnological threats
  • Sec. 6613 Enhancing biotechnology talent within the intelligence community
  • Sec. 6614 Enhanced intelligence community support to secure United States biological data
  • Sec. 6615 Ensuring intelligence community procurement of domestic United States production of synthetic DNA and RNA
  • Sec. 6616 Strategy for addressing intelligence gaps relating to China’s investment in United States-origin biotechnology
  • Sec. 6621 Enhancing intelligence community technology adoption metrics
  • Sec. 6622 Report on identification of intelligence community sites for advanced nuclear technologies
  • Sec. 6623 Strategy on intelligence coordination and sharing relating to critical and emerging technologies
  • Sec. 6702 Intelligence sharing with allies on Chinese Communist Party efforts in Europe
  • Sec. 6703 Prohibition on intelligence community contracting with Chinese military companies engaged in biotechnology research, development, or manufacturing
  • Sec. 6704 Report on the wealth of the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party
  • Sec. 6705 Assessment and report on investments by the People’s Republic of China in the agriculture sector of Brazil
  • Sec. 6706 Identification of entities that provide support to the People’s Liberation Army
  • Sec. 6707 Mission manager for the People’s Republic of China
  • Sec. 6708 National Intelligence Estimate of advancements in biotechnology by the People’s Republic of China
  • Sec. 6714 Plan to enhance intelligence support to counter foreign influence intended to continue or expand the conflict in Sudan
  • Sec. 6715 Review of information relating to actions by foreign governments to assist persons evading justice
  • Sec. 6716 National Intelligence Estimate on the Western Hemisphere
  • Sec. 6717 Plan to enhance counternarcotics collaboration, coordination, and cooperation with the Government of Mexico
  • Sec. 6718 Requirements with respect to duty to warn former senior officials and other United States persons
  • Sec. 6803 Declassification of intelligence and additional transparency measures relating to the COVID–19 pandemic
  • Sec. 6806 Standard guidelines for intelligence community to report and document anomalous health incidents
  • Sec. 7002 Definitions and directions
  • Sec. 7103 Automatic execution of conforming changes
  • Sec. 7111 Annual report on progress of certain homeporting projects
  • Sec. 7114 Overdue reports
  • Sec. 7115 Requirement for Coast Guard to provide analysis of alternatives for aircraft
  • Sec. 7116 Oversight of funds
  • Sec. 7117 Regular polar security cutter updates
  • Sec. 7118 Annual plan for Coast Guard operations in the Pacific; feasibility study on supporting additional port visits and deployments in support of operation blue pacific
  • Sec. 7119 Annual plan for Coast Guard operations in the Caribbean
  • Sec. 7120 Prohibition on submission to Congress of slideshow presentations
  • Sec. 7205 Preparedness plans for Coast Guard properties located in tsunami inundation zones
  • Sec. 7216 Briefing on deployment of special purpose craft–heavy weather second generation (SPEC-HWX II) vessels in Pacific Northwest
  • Sec. 7217 Report on 87-foot patrol boat fleet
  • Sec. 7218 Procurement of tactical maritime surveillance systems
  • Sec. 7231 Behavioral health
  • Sec. 7232 Travel allowance for members of Coast Guard assigned to Alaska
  • Sec. 7233 Tuition assistance and advanced education assistance pilot program
  • Sec. 7234 Recruitment, relocation, and retention incentive program for civilian firefighters employed by Coast Guard remote locations
  • Sec. 7235 Notification
  • Sec. 7244 Authorization for use of Coast Guard Academy facilities and equipment by covered foundations
  • Sec. 7245 Policy on hazing
  • Sec. 7246 Concurrent jurisdiction at Coast Guard Academy
  • Sec. 7247 Study on Coast Guard Academy oversight
  • Sec. 7248 Electronic locking mechanisms to ensure Coast Guard Academy cadet room security
  • Sec. 7249 Report on existing behavioral health and wellness support services facilities at Coast Guard Academy
  • Sec. 7250 Required posting of information
  • Sec. 7251 Installation of behavioral health and medical privacy rooms
  • Sec. 7252 Review and modification of Coast Guard Academy policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence
  • Sec. 7261 Policy and briefing on availability of naloxone to treat opioid, including Fentanyl, overdoses
  • Sec. 7262 Policy on methods to reduce incentives for illicit maritime drug trafficking
  • Sec. 7263 Plan for joint and integrated maritime operational and leadership training for United States Coast Guard and Taiwan Coast Guard administration
  • Sec. 7265 Study and gap analysis with respect to Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi aviation hanger
  • Sec. 7266 Report on impacts of joint travel regulations on members of Coast Guard who rely on ferry systems
  • Sec. 7267 Report on Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program
  • Sec. 7268 Report on and expansion of Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program
  • Sec. 7270 Report on Coast Guard personnel skills
  • Sec. 7271 Report on Coast Guard search and rescue operations
  • Sec. 7272 Report on East Rockaway Inlet navigation
  • Sec. 7273 Responsible property ownership and tracking
  • Sec. 7274 Study on effects of oceanographic, weather, and coastal conditions on Coast Guard missions
  • Sec. 7275 Parental leave surge staffing program
  • Sec. 7278 Temporary installation of restroom facilities for Training Center Cape May medical facility
  • Sec. 7279 Childhood protection program
  • Sec. 7317 Study of amphibious vessels
  • Sec. 7318 St. Lucie River railroad bridge
  • Sec. 7322 Study on Bering Strait vessel traffic projections and emergency response posture at ports of the United States
  • Sec. 7323 Improving vessel traffic service monitoring
  • Sec. 7326 Navigational protocols
  • Sec. 7331 Pilot program for governance and oversight of small uncrewed maritime systems
  • Sec. 7332 Coast Guard training course
  • Sec. 7333 NOAA membership on autonomous vessel policy council
  • Sec. 7335 Uncrewed systems capabilities report
  • Sec. 7336 Medium unmanned aircraft systems capabilities study
  • Sec. 7337 National Academy of Sciences report on uncrewed systems and use of data
  • Sec. 7338 Unmanned aircraft systems
  • Sec. 7347 Abandoned and derelict vessel removals
  • Sec. 7349 Port access routes
  • Sec. 7404 Online incident reporting system
  • Sec. 7407 International maritime oil spill response
  • Sec. 7501 Independent review of Coast Guard reforms
  • Sec. 7502 Coast Guard implementation of independent review commission recommendations on addressing sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military
  • Sec. 7511 Covered misconduct
  • Sec. 7512 Policy relating to care and support of victims of covered misconduct
  • Sec. 7513 Flag officer review of, and concurrence in, separation of members who have reported covered misconduct
  • Sec. 7514 Policy and program to expand prevention of sexual misconduct
  • Sec. 7515 Training and education programs for covered misconduct prevention and response
  • Sec. 7522 Development of policies on military protective orders
  • Sec. 7524 Participation in CATCH a Serial Offender program
  • Sec. 7526 Report on policy on whistleblower protections
  • Sec. 7527 Coast Guard and Coast Guard Academy access to defense sexual assault incident database
  • Sec. 7528 Expedited transfer in cases of sexual misconduct or domestic violence
  • Sec. 7529 Access to temporary separation program for victims of alleged sex-related offenses
  • Sec. 7601 Comptroller General report on Coast Guard research, development, and innovation program
  • Sec. 7602 Comptroller General study on vessel traffic service center employment, compensation, and retention
  • Sec. 7603 Comptroller General review of quality and availability of Coast Guard behavioral health care and resources for personnel wellness
  • Sec. 7604 Comptroller General study on Coast Guard efforts to reduce prevalence of missing or incomplete medical records and sharing of medical data with Department of Veterans Affairs and other entities
  • Sec. 7605 Comptroller General study on Coast Guard training facility infrastructure
  • Sec. 7606 Comptroller General study on facility and infrastructure needs of Coast Guard stations conducting border security operations
  • Sec. 7607 Comptroller General study on Coast Guard basic allowance for housing
  • Sec. 7608 Comptroller General report on safety and security infrastructure at Coast Guard Academy
  • Sec. 7609 Comptroller General study on athletic coaching at Coast Guard Academy
  • Sec. 7610 Comptroller General study and report on permanent change of station process
  • Sec. 7611 Comptroller General review of Coast Guard Investigative Service
  • Sec. 8104 Study and report
  • Sec. 8302 Findings
  • Sec. 8304 Support for Taiwan admission to the IMF
  • Sec. 8305 Testimony requirement
  • Sec. 8313 Study and report on efforts to address fentanyl trafficking from the people’s republic of china and other relevant countries
  • Sec. 8317 Imposition of sanctions with respect to agencies or instrumentalities of foreign states
  • Sec. 8319 Responding to crime and corruption in Haiti
  • Sec. 8320 Rule of construction regarding the use of military force
  • Sec. 8332 Findings
  • Sec. 8334 Definitions
  • Sec. 8335 Sanctions relating to the Western Balkans
  • Sec. 8336 Democratic and economic development and prosperity initiatives
  • Sec. 8337 Promoting cross-cultural and educational engagement
  • Sec. 8338 Young Balkan Leaders Initiative
  • Sec. 8339 Supporting cybersecurity and cyber resilience in the Western Balkans
  • Sec. 8340 Relations between Kosovo and Serbia
  • Sec. 8341 Reports on Russian and Chinese malign influence operations and campaigns in the Western Balkans
  • Sec. 8353 Congressional Report on components related to hostage affairs and recovery
  • Sec. 8354 Rule of construction
  • Sec. 8361 National registry of Korean American divided families
  • Sec. 8363 Supporting the identification and recovery of abducted Ukrainian children
  • Sec. 8364 Fairness in issuance of tactical gear to Diplomatic Security Service personnel
  • Sec. 8365 Strategy for countering transnational criminal organizations in Mexico
  • Sec. 8367 Strategy to respond to global bases of the People’s Republic of China
  • Sec. 8368 Disposition of weapons and materiel in transit from Iran to the Houthis in Yemen
  • Sec. 8411 References to South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988
  • Sec. 8501 Secretary defined
  • Sec. 8503 Authorization of appropriations
  • Sec. 8505 Termination
  • Sec. 8511 Imposition of sanctions
  • Sec. 8512 Definitions
  • Sec. 8513 Exception relating to importation of goods
  • Sec. 8531 Requirements relating to the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List
  • Sec. 8606 Rulemaking and implementation
  • Sec. 8729 Strategic Advisory Group
  • Sec. 8730 Five-year strategic priorities plan
  • Sec. 8731 Development finance education
  • Sec. 8732 Internships
  • Sec. 8803 Lumbee Fairness Act
  • Sec. 8804 Drinking water well replacement for Chincoteague, Virginia
  • Sec. 8805 Briefing on implementation of Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024 with respect to veterans in the Freely Associated States
  • Sec. 8806 Disinterment of remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas
What the words changed: every change, in place (1663)

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what was struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

  1. Public Law 118-31(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 111

    The bill says: Section 112(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118–31; 10 U.S.C. 7013 note) is amended by inserting "2027," after "fiscal years 2025,".

    Bill text

  2. Public Law 118-159changedby S. 1071 Sec. 121

    (c) Covered F–18 aircraft defined.— In this section, the term covered F–18 aircraft means—(1) the eight F/A–18E/F Super Hornet aircraft procured using funds authorized and appropriated for the Navy during fiscal year 2023; or(2) in lieu of an aircraft described in paragraph (1), any Block II or newer F/A–18E/F tactical fighter aircraft that—(A) has a minimum of 2,000 flight hours of service-life remaining airframe flight time prior to the need for a required high flight-hour inspection and Service Life Modification process; and(B) is included in the Naval Aviation Master Aviation Plan and designated for the Navy Reserve.(d) Master aviation plan.— In conjunction with the activities required under this section, the Secretary of the Navy shall ensure that the Naval Aviation Master Aviation Plan remains up-to-date and relevant with respect to aviation units of the Navy Reserve.

    The bill says: Section 127 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118–159; 138 Stat. 1806) is amended by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:

    Bill text

  3. Public Law 116-283repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 122(a)

    The bill says: Section 122 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283; 134 Stat. 3425) is repealed.

    Bill text

  4. 10 U.S.C. 9062(j)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 141(a)

    (j)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary of the Air Force shall maintain a total aircraft inventory of air refueling tanker aircraft of not less than 466 aircraft.

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "a total aircraft inventory of air refueling tanker aircraft of not less than 466 aircraft." and inserting

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 9062)

  5. 10 U.S.C. 9062(j)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 141(a)

    (2) The Secretary of the Air Force may reduce the number of air refueling tanker aircraft in the total aircraft inventory of the Air Force below 466below the applicable level specified in paragraph (1) only if— (A) the Secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees that such reduction is justified by the results of the mobility capability and requirements study conducted under section 144(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115–91); and (B) a period of 30 days has elapsed following the date on which the certification is made to the congressional defense committees under subparagraph (A).

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "below 466" and inserting "below the applicable level specified in paragraph (1)".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 9062)

  6. 10 U.S.C. 9062(l)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 142(a)

    (l)(1) During the covered period, the Secretary of the Air Force may not retire more than a total of 51 F–15E aircraft as follows:(A) From the beginning of the covered period through the end of fiscal year 2026, the Secretary may not retire any F–15E aircraft.(B) In fiscal year 2027, the Secretary may not retire more than 21 F–15E aircraft.(C) In fiscal year 2028, the Secretary may not retire more than 30 F–15E aircraft.(2) During the covered period the Secretary of the Air Force may not—(A) reduce funding for unit personnel or weapon system sustainment activities for retained F–15E aircraft in a manner that presumes future congressional authority to divest such aircraft; or(B) keep an F–15E aircraft (other than an aircraft identified for retirement under paragraph (1)) in a status considered excess to the requirements of the possessing command and awaiting disposition instructions (commonly referred to as "XJ" status).(3) In this subsection, the term "covered period" means the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 and ending on September 30, 2030.

    The bill says: Subsection (l) of section 9062 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 9062)

  7. Public Law 118-159changedby S. 1071 Sec. 142(b)

    The bill says: in the section heading, by striking "Prohibition on retirement of F–15E aircraft and";

    Bill text

  8. Public Law 118-159removedby S. 1071 Sec. 142(b)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (a); and

    Bill text

  9. Public Law 118-159renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 142(b)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (b) and (c) as subsections (a) and (b), respectively.

    Bill text

  10. 10 U.S.C. 9062(m)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 143

    (m)(1) During the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 and ending on September 30, 2029September 30, 2030, the Secretary of the Air Force may not— (A) retire an RQ–4 aircraft; (B) reduce funding for unit personnel or weapon system sustainment activities for RQ–4 aircraft in a manner that presumes future congressional authority to divest such aircraft; (C) keep an RQ–4 aircraft in a status considered excess to the requirements of the possessing command and awaiting disposition instructions (commonly referred to as "XJ" status); or (D) decrease the total aircraft inventory of RQ–4 aircraft below 10 aircraft.

    The bill says: Section 9062(m)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "September 30, 2029" and inserting "September 30, 2030".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 9062)

  11. 10 U.S.C. 9062a(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 144(1)

    (a) In General.—Not later than April 1, 2025, and annually thereafter through 20292030, the Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation with the Director of the Air National Guard and the Commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, shall— (1) develop a 10-year tactical fighter aircraft force structure, recapitalization, training, and sustainment plan for the active and reserve components of the Air Force; and (2) submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the plan.

    The bill says: by striking "2029" and inserting "2030"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 9062a)

  12. 10 U.S.C. 9062a(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 144(2)

    (a) In General.—Not later than April 1, 2025, and annually thereafter through 2029, the Secretary of the Air Force, in consultationcoordination with the Director of the Air National Guard and the Commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, shall— (1) develop a 10-year tactical fighter aircraft force structure, recapitalization, training, and sustainment plan for the active and reserve components of the Air Force; and (2) submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the plan.

    The bill says: by striking "consultation" and inserting "coordination".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 9062a)

  13. Public Law 114-328(d)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 147(a)

    The bill says: Section 134(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114–328; 130 Stat. 2038) is amended by striking "96 A–10 aircraft designated as primary mission aircraft inventory until a period of 90 days has elapsed following the date on which the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees the report under subsection (e)(2)" and inserting "93 A–10 aircraft designated as primary mission aircraft inventory until October 1, 2026".

    Bill text

  14. Public Law 114-328repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 150(e)

    The bill says: Section 238 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114–328; 130 Stat. 2067) is repealed.

    Bill text

  15. 10 U.S.C. 120(b)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 161(b)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (2);

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 120)

  16. 10 U.S.C. 120(b)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 161(b)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 120)

  17. 10 U.S.C. 120(b)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 161(b)

    (2) The Secretary of Defense shall establish standards for prioritizing access to executive aircraft controlled by the Secretaries of the military departments among authorized users of such aircraft within the Federal Government.(3) The Secretary of Defense shall assign a career appointee (as that term is defined in section 3132(a) of title 5) in the Senior Executive Service of the Department of Defense to coordinate the efficient tasking of executive aircraft controlled by the Secretaries of the military departments and compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and guidance relating to such aircraft, including the standards established under paragraph (2). The career appointee shall, as determined by the Secretary of Defense, have knowledge and experience relating to executive aircraft, including familiarity with the executive aircraft fleets controlled by the Secretaries of the military departments and procedures for the prioritization of executive aircraft users.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraphs:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 120)

  18. Public Law 118-159(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 162(1)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "shall not operate" and inserting "may not operate,";

    Bill text

  19. Public Law 118-159(a)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 162(1)

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:

    Bill text

  20. Public Law 118-159(a)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 162(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by inserting "covered" before "LiDAR technology";

    Bill text

  21. Public Law 118-159renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 162(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (f);

    Bill text

  22. Public Law 118-159added (e)by S. 1071 Sec. 162(3)

    (e) Mitigation of risk of use of covered LiDAR technology.—(1) Strategy required.— The Secretary of Defense shall develop a strategy to mitigate the risk to the Department of Defense of the use of covered LiDAR technology by defense contractors and subcontractors (at any tier).(2) Elements.— In developing the strategy required by paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—(A) publish a list of covered LiDAR companies in the Federal Register;(B) conduct an assessment of the potential risks to the Department associated with the use of covered LiDAR technology by defense contractors, including an assessment of the severity and likelihood of occurrence of each such risk and a prioritization of such risks; and(C) solicit input from defense contractors and subcontractors (at any tier) to identify effective approaches to reducing or eliminating use of covered LiDAR technology by such contractors and subcontractors.(3) Implementation.— Not later than June 1, 2027, the Secretary shall implement the strategy required by paragraph (1). Such strategy shall actively monitor risk mitigation measures related to the use of covered LiDAR technology by defense contractors based on the assessment conducted and the input received under paragraph (2).

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection:

    Bill text

  23. Public Law 118-159(f)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 162(4)

    (3) The term "covered LiDAR technology" means LiDAR technology and any related services and equipment—(A) manufactured by a covered LiDAR company;(B) uses operating software developed in a covered foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country; or(C) uses network connectivity or data storage located in a covered foreign country or administered by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country.

    The bill says: in subsection (f) (as so redesignated), by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:

    Bill text

  24. 10 U.S.C. 4025(a)addedby S. 1071 Sec. 211(a)

    The bill says: Subsection (a) of section 4025 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after "the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment," the following: "the Director of the Defense Innovation Unit,".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4025)

  25. 10 U.S.C. 4123changedby S. 1071 Sec. 212(1)

    The bill says: in the section heading, by inserting "and test organizations" after "defense laboratories";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4123)

  26. 10 U.S.C. 4123changedby S. 1071 Sec. 212(2)

    The bill says: by inserting "or test organization" after "laboratory" each place it appears;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4123)

  27. 10 U.S.C. 4123(a)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 212(3)

    (3) The science and technology executive of a military department may develop policies and guidance to leverage funding and promote cross-laboratory collaboration, including with laboratories or test organizations of other military departments.

    The bill says: in subsection (a)(3), by inserting "or test organizations" after "laboratories"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4123)

  28. 10 U.S.C. 4123added (d)by S. 1071 Sec. 212(4)

    (d) Test organization defined.— In this section, the term "test organization" means a test organization of the Major Range and Test Facility Base specified in Department of Defense Directive 3200.11 or any successor directive.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4123)

  29. Public Law 114-328repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 213(b)

    The bill says: Section 233 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114–328; 10 U.S.C. 4141 note prec.) is repealed.

    Bill text

  30. 10 U.S.C. 4174(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 214(a)

    (a) A contract of a military departmentA covered contract for research or development, or both, may provide for the acquisition or construction by, or furnishing to, the contractor, of research, developmental, or test facilities and equipment that the Secretary of the military department…

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "A contract of a military department" and inserting "A covered contract"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4174)

  31. 10 U.S.C. 4174added (d)by S. 1071 Sec. 214(a)

    (d)(1) In a case in which research, developmental, or test facilities and equipment described in this section are used to support multiple contracts or programs across different military departments, other elements of the Department of Defense, other Federal agencies outside the Department of Defense, or eligible non-Federal entities, a jointly funded project may be established.(2) Under a jointly funded project, the Secretary of Defense (or the Secretary’s designee) shall enter into a written agreement with each entity participating in the project. Each such agreement shall, at a minimum, address the following:(A) Cost sharing arrangements, including the proportion of total project costs to be borne by each entity.(B) Allocation of access to the facilities and equipment, including prioritization procedures in cases of competing demands.(C) Management and oversight responsibilities, including the designation of a lead agency.(D) Ownership and intellectual property rights related to the facilities, equipment, and any resulting data or inventions.(E) Dispute resolution mechanisms.(3) A non-Federal entity, including a private company, academic institution, or non-profit organization, may participate in a jointly funded project under this subsection only if the Secretary of Defense determines such participation is in the national security interest and consistent with applicable laws and regulations.(4) The Secretary of Defense shall issue regulations to implement this subsection. Such regulations shall include specific criteria for evaluating proposed jointly funded projects, standardized agreement templates, and procedures for ensuring the transparency and accountability of such projects.(e) This section applies to contracts funded using funds appropriated or otherwise made available for—(1) research, development, test, and evaluation, including science and technology funds designated as budget activity 1 (basic research), budget activity 2 (applied research), and budget activity 3 (advanced technology development) (as those budget activity classifications are set forth in volume 2B, chapter 5 of the Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation (DOD 7000.14–R)); and(2) operation and maintenance, to the extent that such funds are used to support activities authorized under this section.(f) In this section, the term covered contract means—(1) a contract of a military department; or(2) a contract for a jointly funded project as described subsection (d).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subsections:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4174)

  32. Public Law 118-159(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 215

    The bill says: Section 238(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118–159; 138 Stat. 1842) is amended by inserting "or fiscal year 2026" after "fiscal year 2025".

    Bill text

  33. Public Law 118-31(b)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 216(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1)(A), by striking "the Nevada Test and Training Range, Restricted Area 2508, Warning Area 151/470, Warning Area 386, and the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex" and inserting "military special use airspace including all prohibited areas, restricted areas, warning areas, and military operational areas";

    Bill text

  34. Public Law 118-31(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 216(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), in the matter before subparagraph (A), by striking "training, and large-scale exercises." and inserting "regular training, and large-scale exercises. Under such processes, approval of Link 16 operations shall be presumed and denial of Link 16 operations shall be accompanied with substantiated evidence demonstrating compromise of safety due to electromagnetic interference."; and

    Bill text

  35. Public Law 118-31(b)(5)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 216(3)

    The bill says: in paragraph (5), by inserting "regular" before "training".

    Bill text

  36. Public Law 113-291changedby S. 1071 Sec. 217(a)

    The bill says: Subsection (e) of section 232 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113–291; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4091) is amended by striking "September 30, 2025" and inserting "September 30, 2030".

    Bill text

  37. Public Law 117-263renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 241(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (d) through (f) as subsections (e) through (g), respectively; and

    Bill text

  38. Public Law 117-263added (d)by S. 1071 Sec. 241(2)

    (d) Funding.— Funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Defense for research, development, test, and evaluation may be used to carry out the activities described in subsection (c), including the design and construction activities described in subsection (c).

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection:

    Bill text

  39. 10 U.S.C. 148(c)(1)(B)(ii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 251(1)

    (ii) to inform the program objective memorandum process; and

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 148)

  40. 10 U.S.C. 148(c)(1)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 251(2)

    (C) identifying any shortfalls in the supply chain for energetic materials and developing plans to alleviate any shortfalls through the expansion of the energetic materials industrial base to include critical contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.; and

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 148)

  41. 10 U.S.C. 148(c)(1)added (D)by S. 1071 Sec. 251(3)

    (D) identifying raw material waste produced during the explosives manufacturing process and developing plans to reduce waste and optimize production.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 148)

  42. Public Law 116-283(c)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 252

    The bill says: Section 217(c)(1) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note) is amended, in the matter before subparagraph (A), by striking "December 1, 2025" and inserting "December 1, 2030".

    Bill text

  43. 10 U.S.C. 2711(b)(1)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 311(1)

    (C) the remaining cost to complete cleanup of known sites; andsites, including information on the costs associated with investigating and remediating releases of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, including—

    The bill says: by striking "sites; and" and inserting "sites, including information on the costs associated with investigating and remediating releases of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, including—"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2711)

  44. 10 U.S.C. 2711(b)(1)(C)added (i)by S. 1071 Sec. 311(1)

    (i) detailed information regarding the total potential cost to the Department of investigating and remediating such releases at all locations where investigation and remediation is expected to be funded by the Department; and(ii) the cost-to-complete analysis required under subsection (d); and

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new clauses:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2711)

  45. 10 U.S.C. 2711added (d)by S. 1071 Sec. 311(2)

    (d) PFAS cost-to-complete analysis.— The Secretary shall carry out an annual cost-to-complete analysis with respect to the most important contributors to the costs to the Department of investigating and remediating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances releases that—(1) includes—(A) an assessment of any changes in regulatory standards, treatment technologies, and site prioritization that could affect the cost to complete;(B) examples of how modifying assumptions about contamination extent, remediation timelines, or emerging disposal methods could affect the cost to complete; and(C) an identification of any funding shortfalls or other constraints that could affect the investigation and remediation of such contamination; and(2) incorporates a risk and uncertainty analysis with respect to the effects of potential changes in the most important contributors to the costs to the Department to complete the known per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances sites, including—(A) variability in the extent of such contamination based on ongoing site assessments, inspections, and investigations;(B) shifts in regulatory requirements that could alter investigation and remediation strategies; and(C) advances in technologies for the treatment and disposal such contamination that could reduce or increase long-term costs.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2711)

  46. 10 U.S.C. 2912(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 313(1)

    The bill says: by striking "The amount" and inserting "(1) The amount";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2912)

  47. 10 U.S.C. 2912(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 313(1)

    The bill says: by striking "additional operational energy" and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting "operational energy initiatives."; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2912)

  48. 10 U.S.C. 2912(c)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 313(1)

    (2) The Secretary of Defense shall design operational energy initiatives under paragraph (1) to advance the objectives of the Department in the areas of energy resilience and fuel efficiency.(3) Operational energy initiatives carried out under paragraph (1) may directly contribute to enhanced mission and combat capabilities, fund operational environment training activities, or establish programs to incentivize demonstrable reductions in energy expenditures within the department, agency, or instrumentality credited with achieving the energy cost savings under subsection (a).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2912)

  49. 10 U.S.C. 2912(e)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 313(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (e)(1), by striking "The Secretary of Defense may transfer amounts described in subsection (a) that remain available for obligation" and inserting "Not later than 60 days after being notified of amounts described in subsection (a) that remain available for obligation, the Secretary of Defense shall transfer such amounts"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2912)

  50. 10 U.S.C. 2912added (f)by S. 1071 Sec. 313(3)

    (f) Operational energy cost savings defined.— In this section, the term operational energy cost savings means the monetary savings achieved through measures to reduce energy expenditures relative to the amount that would have been necessary to sustain an equivalent level of capability in the absence of such measures.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2912)

  51. Public Law 115-91changedby S. 1071 Sec. 314

    The bill says: Section 351 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115–91; 32 U.S.C. 501 note) is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "may" and inserting "shall".

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  52. Public Law 116-92(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 315(1)

    The bill says: by striking "October 1, 2023" and inserting "October 1, 2026"; and

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  53. Public Law 116-92(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 315(1)

    The bill says: by striking "in excess of one part per billion of" and inserting "detectable";

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  54. Public Law 116-92(c)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 315(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (1) and (2) as subparagraphs (A) and (B), respectively;

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  55. Public Law 116-92(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 315(2)

    (1) Any military installation that, as of the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, has transitioned to the use of a fluorine-free fire-fighting agent that meets the military specifications issued pursuant to subsection (a).(2) Any other military installation on or after the earlier of the following dates:

    The bill says: by striking "may not be used at any military installation on or after the earlier of the following dates" and inserting "may not be used at the following:"

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  56. Public Law 116-92(c)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 315(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), as redesignated by subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, by striking "October 1, 2024" and inserting "October 1, 2026";

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  57. Public Law 116-92rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 315(3)

    (d) Exemptions.— Subsections (b) and (c) shall not apply to firefighting foam for use—(1) onboard oceangoing vessels, including use in pier-side inspection, testing, and maintenance;(2) that is necessary to conduct testing to meet military specification qualification requirements and ensure quality standards of the inventory of the Department;(3) in connection with the research, development, test, and evaluation of a fluorine-free fire-fighting agent;(4) on naval nuclear submarine propulsion plants; or(5) in any tactical vehicle, or equipment, that is incompatible with fluorine-free fire-fighting agents.

    The bill says: by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:

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  58. Public Law 116-92(e)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 315(4)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by inserting "the limitation under subsection (b) or" before "the prohibition"; and

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  59. Public Law 116-92(e)(1)(B)(ii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 315(4)

    The bill says: in clause (ii), by inserting "or to maintain military readiness" after "safety";

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  60. Public Law 116-92(e)(1)(B)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 315(4)

    The bill says: by striking clause (iii) and redesignating clauses (iv) and (v) as clauses (iii) and (iv), respectively; and

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  61. Public Law 116-92(e)(1)(B)(iii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 315(4)

    The bill says: in clause (iii), as so redesignated, by striking "and does not require revision"; and

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  62. Public Law 116-92(e)(2)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 315(4)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2)(C), by striking "Secretary of Defense" and inserting "Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment".

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  63. Public Law 117-263(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 316(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "if such equipment contains an intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance" and inserting "unless such equipment meets the specifications set forth in the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Associate 1970 standard, including by not containing any substance on the restricted substances list in excess of the maximum acceptable levels of such substance"; and

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  64. Public Law 117-263(d)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 316(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "does not contain intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances" and inserting "meets the specifications set forth in the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Associate 1970 standard, including by not containing any substance on the restricted substances list in excess of the maximum acceptable levels of such substance"; and

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  65. Public Law 117-263(d)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 316(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "does not contain intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances" and inserting "meets the specifications set forth in the most recently published edition of the National Fire Protection Associate 1970 standard, including by not containing any substance on the restricted substances list in excess of the maximum acceptable levels of such substance,".

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  66. 10 U.S.C. 482(b)(8)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 331

    The bill says: Section 482(b)(8) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "Class A, Class B, and Class C mishaps" and inserting "Class A and Class B mishaps, and a summary count of all Class C mishaps,".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 482)

  67. 10 U.S.C. 2012(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 332

    The bill says: Section 2012(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting ", including supplies incidental to such support and services," after "and services".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2012)

  68. 10 U.S.C. 2208(u)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 333

    The bill says: Section 2208(u)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "September 30, 2025" and inserting "September 30, 2027".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2208)

  69. 10 U.S.C. 2465(b)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 335(1)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "for the performance of firefighting functions if the contract" and inserting "that";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2465)

  70. 10 U.S.C. 2465(b)(4)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 335(2)

    The bill says: by striking "only";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2465)

  71. 10 U.S.C. 2465(b)(4)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 335(2)

    The bill says: by striking "firefighting"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2465)

  72. 10 U.S.C. 2465(b)(4)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 335(2)

    The bill says: by striking "by reason of a deployment".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2465)

  73. 10 U.S.C. 2636aadded 2636bby S. 1071 Sec. 336(a)

    2636b. Responsibilities for oversight of personal property transportation.—(a) Responsibilities.— Subject to subsection (b), not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Defense shall assign to a single office or other organizational element within the Department of Defense the following responsibilities:(1) Overseeing the activities and personnel of, and any other matter relating to, the following:(A) Any office or other organizational element of a military department responsible for shipping baggage or household effects, scheduling or processing orders for such shipments, providing storage services for such baggage or household effects, or providing privately owned vehicle transportation services in connection with a permanent change of station, on behalf of members of the armed forces, including any personal property shipping office, joint or consolidated personal property shipping office, or personal property processing office of such military department.(B) The Defense Personal Property Management Office, or any such successor office.(2) Overseeing the adjudication of any claim filed with respect to the defense personal property program (including the adjudication of such claims under section 2636(a) of this title or section 3721 of title 31) and any other matter relating to such program.(b) Exclusion.— The responsibilities under subsection (a) may not be assigned to any combatant command or component thereof.(c) Defense personal property program defined.— In this section, the term "defense personal property program" means the program of the Department of Defense for managing the shipment of the baggage and household effects for members of the armed forces or civilian employees of the Department, or any such successor program.

    The bill says: Chapter 157 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2636a the following new section:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2636a)

  74. Public Law 116-92removedby S. 1071 Sec. 338(1)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (c); and

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  75. Public Law 116-92renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 338(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively.

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  76. Public Law 117-81(c)(2)(A)addedby S. 1071 Sec. 339

    The bill says: Section 355(c)(2)(A) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117–81; 10 U.S.C. 8013 note) is amended by inserting before the semicolon the following: ", and the incorporation of digital infrastructure (including hardware, software, and cloud storage) and platforms into such program".

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  77. Public Law 118-31(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 340(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "September 30, 2028"; and

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  78. Public Law 118-31(b)added (6)by S. 1071 Sec. 340(2)

    (6) Details regarding the maintenance and service life extension plan for each operational amphibious warfare ship (as such term is defined in section 8062 of title 10, United States Code) within such fleet until the obligation and work limiting date for the construction contract for a replacement amphibious warship, as necessary to meet the requirements under subsection (b) of such section 8062.

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

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  79. 10 U.S.C. 222c(c)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 361(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by inserting " and including OPLANs for operations involving the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea, and the Islamic Republic of Iran" after "(OPLAN)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 222c)

  80. 10 U.S.C. 222c(c)added (9)by S. 1071 Sec. 361(1)

    (9) The estimated aggregate demand from United States allies and partners.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 222c)

  81. 10 U.S.C. 222c(e)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 361(2)

    The bill says: by striking "number of years" and inserting "production level for each fiscal year"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 222c)

  82. 10 U.S.C. 222c(e)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 361(2)

    The bill says: by striking "rate requested for the fiscal year covered by the report" and inserting "end of the future years defense program";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 222c)

  83. 10 U.S.C. 222c(e)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 361(2)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (2) and redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (2); and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 222c)

  84. 10 U.S.C. 222c(e)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 361(2)

    The bill says: by striking "additional"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 222c)

  85. 10 U.S.C. 222c(e)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 361(2)

    The bill says: by striking "Out-Year Unconstrained Total Munitions Requirement for each munition by the end of the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program submitted to Congress pursuant to section 221 of this title." and inserting "production level specified in paragraph (1) for that fiscal year.";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 222c)

  86. 10 U.S.C. 222crenumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 361(3)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (h); and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 222c)

  87. 10 U.S.C. 222cadded (f)by S. 1071 Sec. 361(4)

    (f) Inclusion in planning, programming, budgeting, and execution.— The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the production levels specified in paragraph (1) are incorporated into the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution process of the Department of Defense to align munitions procurement with the Out-Year Unconstrained Total Munitions Requirement.(g) Methodology.— The estimate specified in subsection (c)(9)—(1) shall be based on, at a minimum, relevant information set forth in letters of offer and acceptance issued with respect to foreign military sales of munitions authorized under chapter 2 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2761 et seq.); and(2) may be informed by—(A) discussions held with allies and partners of the United States regarding future potential sales or transfers of munitions; and(B) analyses of the United States Government regarding the variants of munitions that would most benefit the interests of the United States if sold or transferred to allies and partners of the United States.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsections:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 222c)

  88. 10 U.S.C. 2391(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 371(a)

    The bill says: by striking "or" after "military installation resilience,";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2391)

  89. 10 U.S.C. 2391(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 371(a)

    The bill says: by inserting "or (G) by any action of the Department of Defense that negatively affects a covered depot (as such term is defined in section 2476(f) of this title)," after " the defense facility,"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2391)

  90. 10 U.S.C. 2391(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 371(a)

    The bill says: by striking "(C), or (F)" and inserting "(C), (F), or (G)".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2391)

  91. 10 U.S.C. 8617added 8617Aby S. 1071 Sec. 375

    8617A. United States Navy Museum System.—(a) In general.— The Secretary of the Navy shall support a system of official Navy museums, which shall collectively be known as the "United States Navy Museum System". Such system shall include the following museums:(1) The National Museum of the United States Navy.(2) The United States Naval Academy Museum.(3) The Naval War College Museum.(4) The Submarine Force Museum.(5) The National Naval Aviation Museum.(6) The USS Constitution Naval History and Heritage Command, Detachment Boston.(7) The United States Navy Seabee Museum.(8) The Puget Sound Navy Museum.(9) The Naval Undersea Museum.(10) The National Museum of the American Sailor.(11) The Hampton Roads Naval Museum.(12) Such other museums as may be designated by the Secretary of the Navy that meet criteria established under subsection (b).(b) Criteria for designation.— The Secretary of the Navy shall establish criteria for designating museums other than museums identified in paragraphs (1) through (11) of subsection (a) for inclusion in the United States Navy Museum System. Such criteria shall include—(1) historical significance to naval operations, technology, or personnel;(2) public accessibility and educational outreach programs; and(3) alignment with the mission of the Navy to preserve its heritage.(c) Criteria for closure.— The Secretary of the Navy shall establish criteria for the closure of museums within the United States Navy Museum System. No museum within such system may be closed until—(1) the Secretary of the Navy submits to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate notice that includes—(A) a plan for the preservation, storage, or alternate display of historical collections contained in the museum;(B) how any issues relating to museum personnel will be resolved;(C) an identification of any efforts to maintain museum operations through public-private partnerships; and(D) an analysis of the cost to transport, consolidate, and preserve the historical collections contained in the museum; and(2) a period of 90 days has elapsed after the date on which such notice is received by such committees.(d) Funding and support.— Consistent with applicable law, the Secretary of the Navy may enter into partnerships, including with nonprofit organizations, to enhance the financial sustainability and public engagement of the museums in the United States Museum System.

    The bill says: Chapter 861 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 8617 the following new section:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 8617)

  92. 49 U.S.C. 40118renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 377(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (c) through (g) as subsections (d) through (h), respectively;

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  93. 49 U.S.C. 40118added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 377(2)

    (c) Transportation of certain domestic animals by foreign air carriers.—(1) In general.— This section does not preclude the transportation of a passenger and the property of such passenger by a foreign air carrier if—(A) such passenger is a member of the Armed Forces or civilian employee of the Department of Defense;(B) such property includes at least 1 and not more than 3 domestic animals traveling with such passenger;(C) such transportation is—(i) between a place in the United States and a place outside the United States; or(ii) between 2 places outside the United States; and(D) no air carrier holding a certificate under section 41102 is willing and able to provide such transportation.(2) Responsibility of individual to cover certain costs.— If the cost for the transportation of a passenger and property under paragraph (1) exceeds the cost that would have been owed had such transportation been provided by an air carrier holding a certificate under section 41102, the passenger shall be responsible for paying the difference between such amounts.(3) Domestic animal defined.— In this section, the term "domestic animal" means a domestic cat (Felis catus) or a domestic dog (Canis familiaris).

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c):

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  94. 49 U.S.C. 40118(e)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 377(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (e), as redesignated by paragraph (1), by striking "subsections (a) and (c)" and inserting "subsections (a) and (d)".

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  95. 10 U.S.C. 115aremovedby S. 1071 Sec. 422(a)

    The bill says: Section 115a of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (g).

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 115a)

  96. 10 U.S.C. 525(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 501(a)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting "or the Space Force officer list" after "officer on the active duty list"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 525)

  97. 10 U.S.C. 525(a)(5)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 501(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "officers in the grade of general" and inserting "officers on sustained duty orders in the grade of general";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 525)

  98. 10 U.S.C. 525(a)(5)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 501(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "officers in a grade above" and inserting "officers on sustained duty orders in a grade above"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 525)

  99. 10 U.S.C. 525(a)(5)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 501(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking "officers in the grade" and inserting "officers on sustained duty orders in the grade"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 525)

  100. 10 U.S.C. 525(h)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 501(a)

    (3) The limitations of this section do not apply to a Space Force general officer serving in a Space Force active status but not on sustained duty orders, and who is on active service for a period in excess of 365 days but not to exceed three years. Unless authorized by the Secretary of Defense, the number of Space Force general officers covered by this subsection and not serving in a joint duty assignment for purposes of chapter 38 of this title may not exceed two. Not later than 30 days after authorizing more than two Space Force general officers covered by this subsection, the Secretary of Defense shall provide the notification required in accordance with paragraph (2).

    The bill says: in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 525)

  101. 10 U.S.C. 526(a)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 502(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking "171" and inserting "168"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 526)

  102. 10 U.S.C. 526(a)(5)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 502(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (5), by striking "21" and inserting "24".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 526)

  103. 10 U.S.C. 618(d)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 503(a)

    (3) The Secretary of Defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of the removal of the name of an officer from the report of a selection board by the President or the Secretary or Deputy Secretary of Defense under paragraph (1) or paragraph (2), respectively, for any reason other than misconduct—(A) not later than 30 days after the name of an officer is removed; and(B) prior to submission to the Senate of a promotion list with respect to such report pursuant to section 624(c) of this title.

    The bill says: Section 618(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 618)

  104. 10 U.S.C. 629(a)addedby S. 1071 Sec. 503(a)

    The bill says: Section 629(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: "The President shall notify the congressional defense committees not later than 30 days after removing the name of an officer from such list for any reason other than misconduct.".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 629)

  105. 10 U.S.C. 14111(b)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 503(b)

    (3) The Secretary of Defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of the removal of the name of an officer from the report of a selection board by the President or the Secretary or Deputy Secretary of Defense under paragraph (1) or paragraph (2), respectively, for any reason other than misconduct—(A) not later than 30 days after the name of an officer is removed; and(B) prior to submission to the Senate of a promotion list with respect to such report pursuant to section 12203 of this title.

    The bill says: Section 14111(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 14111)

  106. 10 U.S.C. 710(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 504(a)

    The bill says: by inserting "(1)" before "Each Secretary"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 710)

  107. 10 U.S.C. 710(a)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 504(a)

    (2) Notwithstanding subsection (b)(1), if the Secretary of a military department carries out a program under paragraph (1), such Secretary shall, pursuant to this section, inactivate a member who completes a detail under section 2004c of this title upon the completion of such detail for such period of time as the Secretary determines appropriate so such member may perform religious ministry that meets professional requirements for appointment as a chaplain in the military department concerned.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 710)

  108. 10 U.S.C. 2004badded 2004cby S. 1071 Sec. 504(b)

    2004c. Detail as students at schools for education required for appointment as a chaplain: commissioned officers; certain enlisted members.—(a) Detail authorized.—(1) The Secretary of each military department may detail commissioned officers and enlisted members of the armed forces as students at accredited colleges, universities, and schools of theology, located in the United States, for a period of training leading to a graduate degree that meets the educational requirements for appointment as a chaplain in the armed forces.(2) Pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, the Secretary of a military department may fund educational expenses for members of the armed forces detailed under paragraph (1). Not more than 25 officers and enlisted members from each military department may commence such training in any single fiscal year.(3) Pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, the Secretary of a military department may also detail members under paragraph (1) without funding any educational expenses. A member detailed pursuant to this paragraph shall not count against the limitation in paragraph (2).(b) Eligibility for detail.— To be eligible for detail under subsection (a), an officer or enlisted member must be a citizen of the United States and must—(1)(A) have served on active duty for a period of not less than two years nor more than eight years and be an officer in the pay grade O–3 or below as of the time the training is to begin; or(B) have served on active duty for a period of not less than four years nor more than ten years and be an enlisted member in the pay grade E–5 or above as of the time the training is to begin;(2) in the case of an enlisted member, meet all requirements for acceptance of a commission as a commissioned officer in the armed forces; and(3) sign an agreement that unless sooner separated the officer or enlisted member will—(A) complete the educational course of chaplaincy training; and(B) if the Secretary of the military department concerned carries out a program under section 710 of this title—(i) agree to be inactivated for a period of time under subsection (a)(2) of such section upon completion of a detail under this section; and(ii) accept transfer or detail as a chaplain in the military department concerned upon completion of the period described in clause (i).(c) Limitation on service credit.— Notwithstanding section 533 of this title, a commissioned officer of the armed forces who completes a detail under this section may not be credited with more than four years of constructive service under such section 533 upon original appointment to the armed forces as a chaplain.(d) Service obligation.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the agreement of an officer or enlisted member under subsection (b) shall provide that the officer or enlisted member shall serve on active duty for two years for each year or part thereof of chaplaincy training completed under subsection (a), except that such agreement may not require more than a total of six years of service on active duty.(2) The agreement of an officer or enlisted member under subsection (b) may authorize the officer or enlisted member to serve a portion of a service obligation on active duty and to complete the service obligation that remains upon separation from active duty in the Selected Reserve, in which case the officer or enlisted member shall serve three years in the Selected Reserve for each year or part thereof of the chaplaincy training of such officer or enlisted member under subsection (a) for any service obligation that was not completed before separation from active duty, except that such agreement may not require more than a total of nine years of service in the Selected Reserve.(e) Selection of officers and enlisted members for detail.— The Secretary of the military department concerned shall select officers and enlisted members for detail for chaplaincy training under subsection (a)—(1) on a competitive basis;(2) without regard to the duration of ordination or seminary requirements for the chaplaincy training in which an officer or enlisted member seeks to enroll; and(3) based on the needs of the armed forces under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.(f) Relation of service obligations to other service obligations.— Any service obligation incurred by an officer or enlisted member under an agreement entered into under subsection (b) shall be in addition to any service obligation incurred by such officer or enlisted member under any other provision of law or agreement, except that the total service obligation under this section and any other provision of law or agreement shall not exceed nine years.(g) Expenses.— Expenses incident to the detail of officers and enlisted members under this section shall be paid from any funds appropriated for the military department concerned.(h) Failure to complete program.— An officer or enlisted member who is dropped from a program of chaplaincy training to which detailed under subsection (a) for deficiency in conduct or studies, or for other reasons, may be required to—(1) perform active duty in an appropriate military capacity in accordance with the active duty obligation imposed by regulations issued by the Secretary of Defense, except that in no case shall an officer or enlisted member be required to serve on active duty for any period in excess of one year for each year or part thereof he participated in the program; or(2) repay the expenses incident to the detail of such officer or enlisted member and paid under subsection (f).(i) Limitation on details.— No agreement detailing an officer or enlisted member of the armed forces to a chaplaincy school may be entered into during any period in which the President is authorized by law to induct persons into the armed forces involuntarily. Nothing in this subsection shall affect any agreement entered into during any period when the President is not author

    The bill says: Chapter 101 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2004b the following new section 2004c:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2004b)

  109. 10 U.S.C. 7037added (f)by S. 1071 Sec. 506(a)

    (f) If the Judge Advocate General is removed from office before the end of the term of the Judge Advocate General as specified in subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall, not later than five days after the removal takes effect, submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives notice that the Judge Advocate General is being removed and a statement of the reason for the removal.

    The bill says: Section 7037 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 7037)

  110. 10 U.S.C. 8088added (f)by S. 1071 Sec. 506(b)

    (f) If the Judge Advocate General is removed from office before the end of the term of the Judge Advocate General as specified in subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense shall, not later than five days after the removal takes effect, submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives notice that the Judge Advocate General is being removed and a statement of the reason for the removal.

    The bill says: Section 8088 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 8088)

  111. 10 U.S.C. 9037added (g)by S. 1071 Sec. 506(c)

    (g) If the Judge Advocate General is removed from office before the end of the term of the Judge Advocate General as specified in subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall, not later than five days after the removal takes effect, submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives notice that the Judge Advocate General is being removed and a statement of the reason for the removal.

    The bill says: Section 9037 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 9037)

  112. 32 U.S.C. 303added (d)by S. 1071 Sec. 511

    (d)(1) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Army—(A) an officer of the Army National Guard who fills a vacancy in a federally recognized unit of the Army National Guard may be transferred from the active Army National Guard to the inactive Army National Guard; and(B) an officer of the Army National Guard transferred to the inactive Army National Guard pursuant to subparagraph (A) may be transferred from the inactive Army National Guard to the active Army National Guard to fill a vacancy in a federally recognized unit.(2) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Air Force—(A) an officer of the Air National Guard who fills a vacancy in a federally recognized unit of the Air National Guard may be transferred from the active Air National Guard to the inactive Air National Guard; and(B) an officer of the Air National Guard transferred to the inactive Air National Guard pursuant to subparagraph (A) may be transferred from the inactive Air National Guard to the active Air National Guard to fill a vacancy in a federally recognized unit.

    The bill says: Section 303 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (32 U.S.C. 303)

  113. 32 U.S.C. 328added 328aby S. 1071 Sec. 512(a)

    328a. Active Guard and Reserve duty: State disaster response duty.—(a) Authority.— The chief executive of a State who has declared an emergency in such State due to a disaster, may, with the consent of the Secretary of Defense, order a member of the National Guard of such State, who is performing Active Guard and Reserve duty pursuant to section 328 of this title, to perform duties in response to, or in preparation for, such disaster. Duty performed under this section shall be referred to as "State disaster response duty".(b) Requirements.— State disaster response duty performed pursuant to this section—(1) shall be on a reimbursable basis, in accordance with subsection (c);(2) may be performed to the extent that the performance of such duty does not interfere with the performance of the member’s primary Active Guard and Reserve duties of organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, and training the reserve components; and(3) shall not exceed a total of 14 days per member per calendar year, except that the Secretary of Defense may, if the chief executive so requests before the end of the 14th such day, authorize an extension of the duration of such duty, not to exceed an additional—(A) 7 days, if the Secretary determines that such extension is appropriate; and(B) 46 days if the Secretary determines that such duty is in support of the response to a catastrophic incident, as that term is defined in section 501 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 311).(c) Reimbursement.—(1) The Secretary of the military department concerned shall charge a State for the fully burdened costs of manpower for each day of State disaster response duty performed pursuant to this section.(2) Such charges shall be paid from the funds of the State of the requesting chief executive or from any other non-Federal funds.(3) Any amounts received by a Secretary of a military department under this section shall be credited, at the discretion of the Secretary of Defense, to—(A) the appropriation, fund, or account used to pay such costs; or(B) an appropriation, fund, or account available for the purposes for which such costs were incurred.(4) If the State of the requesting chief executive is more than 90 days in arrears in reimbursing the Secretary of the military department concerned for State disaster response duty performed pursuant to this section, such duty may not be performed—(A) unless authorized by the Secretary of Defense; and(B) after the requesting chief executive obligates funds for the amount in arrears.(d) Limitation of liability.— While performing State disaster response duty under this section, a member of the National Guard is not an instrumentality of the United States with respect to any act or omission in carrying out such duty. The United States shall not be responsible for any claim or judgment arising from the use of a member of the National Guard under this section.(e) Definitions.— In this section:(1) The term Active Guard and Reserve duty has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 10.(2) The term State has the meaning given such term in section 901 of this title.

    The bill says: Chapter 3 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 328 the following new section:

    Bill text · Current law (32 U.S.C. 328)

  114. 32 U.S.C. 908(b)added (5)by S. 1071 Sec. 513

    (5) A description of the effect of any equipment shortfall on the ability of the National Guard of a State to perform a homeland defense activity.

    The bill says: Section 908(b) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (32 U.S.C. 908)

  115. 38 U.S.C. 1171(b)(2)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 521(b)

    The bill says: Section 1171(b)(2) of title 38, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 1171)

  116. 10 U.S.C. 1563a(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 523(1)

    The bill says: by striking "the Secretary may make an honorary promotion (whether or not posthumous) of a former" and inserting "the Secretary of a military department may make an honorary promotion, including a posthumous honorary promotion, of a former"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1563a)

  117. 10 U.S.C. 1563a(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 523(1)

    The bill says: by striking "if the Secretary determines that the promotion is merited"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1563a)

  118. 10 U.S.C. 1563a(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 523(1)

    (2) The honorary grade to which a member described in paragraph (1) is promoted shall be commensurate with such member’s contributions to the armed forces or the national defense.(3) The Secretary of a military department is not authorized to make an honorary promotion under paragraph (1) solely on the basis that a member described in paragraph (1) was recommended for such promotion prior to separating from the armed forces.(4)(A) The Secretary of a military department is only authorized to make an honorary promotion under paragraph (1) upon receipt of a favorable recommendation by a board of at least three independent officers convened specifically for the purpose of reviewing the proposed honorary promotion.(B) For purposes of this paragraph, an officer is an independent officer if—(i) the officer has no relationship with the former member or retired member of the armed forces whose proposed honorary promotion is the subject of review by the board on which such officer will serve under this paragraph; and(ii) the officer has no personal interest in the proposed honorary promotion.

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1563a)

  119. 10 U.S.C. 1563a(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 523(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by striking "The Secretary" and inserting "The Secretary of a military department"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1563a)

  120. 10 U.S.C. 1563a(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 523(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (c), by striking " the Secretary" and inserting "the Secretary of the military department concerned".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1563a)

  121. Public Law 117-81changedby S. 1071 Sec. 524(a)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary" and inserting "The Secretary"; and

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  122. Public Law 117-81(1)addedby S. 1071 Sec. 524(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following: "The Secretary concerned may require submission of a statement of contention as part of the appeal submission.".

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  123. 10 U.S.C. 1214changedby S. 1071 Sec. 524(b)

    The bill says: Section 1214 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "if he demands it." and inserting "if the member demands it. The Secretary concerned may require submission of a statement of contention as part of the demand.".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1214)

  124. 10 U.S.C. 503(c)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 531

    (i) shall provide to a military recruiter, for the purpose of recruiting students who are at least 17 years old, access—(I) to the campus of a secondary school under the jurisdiction of such local educational agency; and(II) that is equivalent to access provided to such campus to a prospective employer of such students, an institution of higher education, or another recruiter;(ii) shall, upon the request of a military recruiter for the purpose described in clause (i), provide access to at least one in-person recruitment event (such as a career fair) per academic year; and(iii) shall, upon the request of a military recruiter for the purpose described in clause (i), provide, not later than 30 days after receiving such request, access to secondary school student names, addresses, electronic mail addresses (which shall be the electronic mail addresses provided by the school, if available), and telephone and mobile phone listings, notwithstanding subsection (a)(5) of section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g).

    The bill says: Section 503(c)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking clauses (i) through (iii) and inserting the following new clauses:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 503)

  125. 10 U.S.C. 504added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 532(a)

    (c) Alternative service in areas of national interest.—(1) The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a program to provide to an individual described in paragraph (2) information about opportunities to work in areas of national interest to the United States.(2) An individual described in this paragraph is an individual who seeks to originally enlist in an armed force but is denied enlistment.(3) In carrying out the program required by paragraph (1), the Secretary shall—(A) identify job opportunities in the defense industrial base, cybersecurity or intelligence support, research and development in defense technologies, national emergency and disaster preparedness, or any other non-military field the Secretary considers in the national interests of the United States;(B) provide available information about training or certification programs to obtain the skills necessary for such a job; and(C) seek to enter into agreements with entities in the fields described in subparagraph (A).(4) The Secretary of Defense shall annually submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on the program required by this subsection. Such report shall include, with respect to the year preceding the date of the report, the following elements:(A) The number of individuals described in paragraph (2) provided information described in paragraph (3)(A).(B) The number of individuals described in paragraph (2) provided information described in paragraph (3)(B).(C) The number of agreements described in paragraph (3)(C) into which the Secretary entered.

    The bill says: Section 504 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 504)

  126. Public Law 118-31(c)added (4)by S. 1071 Sec. 534(1)

    (4) Effect of course graduation.— The Secretary concerned may exclude from the population to be considered for purposes of determining the percentage limitations imposed by section 520(a) of title 10, United States Code, any enlisted person who has graduated from a future servicemember preparatory course established pursuant to this section with a score on the Armed Forces Qualification Test that is at or above the thirty-first percentile, provided that—(A) the Armed Forces Qualifications Test score that is at or above the thirty-first percentile is obtained within the same fiscal year in which the individual was originally enlisted to serve on active duty; and(B) such score is obtained during the period the individual was originally enlisted to serve on active duty, as determined by the Secretary concerned.

    The bill says: in subsection (c), by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

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  127. Public Law 118-31(d)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 534(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (6) as paragraphs (3) through (8), respectively;

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  128. Public Law 118-31(d)added (1)by S. 1071 Sec. 534(2)

    (1) The percentage of nonprior service enlisted persons who scored below the thirty-first percentile on the Armed Forces Qualification Test upon original enlistment.(2) The percentage of nonprior service enlisted persons who scored below the thirty-first percentile on the Armed Forces Qualification Test following graduation from the preparatory course or subsequent reclassification, as applicable.

    The bill says: by inserting before paragraph (3), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), the following new paragraphs:

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  129. Public Law 118-31(d)(5)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 534(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (5), as so redesignated, by striking "prepatory" and inserting "preparatory".

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  130. 50 U.S.C. 3801changedby S. 1071 Sec. 535(a)

    3(a)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this title, every male citizen of the United States, and every other male person residing in the United States, between the ages of eighteen and twenty-six, shall be automatically registered under this Act by the Director of the Selective Service System.(2) This section shall not apply to any alien lawfully admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant under section 101(a)(15) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101) for so long as such alien continues to maintain a lawful nonimmigrant status in the United States.(b) Regulations prescribed pursuant to this section (a) may require—(1) a person subject to registration under this section to provide, to the Director, information (including date of birth, address, social security account number, phone number, and email address) regarding such person;(2) a Federal entity to provide, to the Director, information described in paragraph (1) that the Director determines necessary to identify or register a person subject to registration under this section; and(3) the Director to provide, to a person registered under this section, written notification that—(A) such person has been so registered; and(B) if such person is not required to be so registered, the procedure by which such person may correct such registration.

    The bill says: The Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq.) is amended by striking section 3 (50 U.S.C. 3802) and inserting the following new section 3:

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  131. 10 U.S.C. 2031(d)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 541

    (3) The Secretary concerned may not require an officer or noncommissioned officer described in paragraph (1)(B) to have completed more than 8 years of service as a member of the armed forces as a condition for approval by the Secretary to serve as an administrator or instructor in the program.

    The bill says: Section 2031(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2031)

  132. 10 U.S.C. 2031(i)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 542(a)

    The bill says: Section 2031(i) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "support not fewer than 3,400, and not more than 4,000, units" and inserting "support not fewer than 3,600, and not more than 4,200, units".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2031)

  133. Public Law 118-159repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 542(c)

    The bill says: Section 545 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118–159) is repealed.

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  134. 10 U.S.C. 2009added 2010by S. 1071 Sec. 543

    2010 Requirements with respect to motorcycle safety training.— The Secretaries of the military departments shall ensure that all beginner motorcycle safety training provided to members of the Armed Forces meets the motorcycle safety training requirements for licensing of the State in which the permanent station of the member receiving the training is located.

    The bill says: Chapter 21 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2009 the following new section:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2009)

  135. Public Law 115-91repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 544

    The bill says: Section 545 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115–91; 10 U.S.C. 8431 note prec.) is repealed.

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  136. 10 U.S.C. 2004(b)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 551(a)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking "detailed pursuant to subsection (a)(1)" and inserting "with respect to whom the Secretary of a military department is providing funding for educational expenses in accordance with subsection (a)(2)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2004)

  137. 10 U.S.C. 2004(b)(1)(A)(ii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 551(a)

    The bill says: in clause (ii), by striking "eight years" and inserting "10 years"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2004)

  138. 10 U.S.C. 2004(b)(1)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 551(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking "detailed pursuant to subsection (a)(2)" and inserting "with respect to whom the Secretary of a military department is not providing funding for educational expenses in accordance with subsection (a)(3)".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2004)

  139. 10 U.S.C. 2004(b)(3)(C)(i)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 551(b)

    The bill says: in clause (i), by striking "subsection (a)(1)" and inserting "subsection (a)(2)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2004)

  140. 10 U.S.C. 2004(b)(3)(C)(ii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 551(b)

    The bill says: in clause (ii), by striking "subsection (a)(2)" and inserting "subsection (a)(3)".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2004)

  141. 10 U.S.C. 2151(b)(1)added (E)by S. 1071 Sec. 552(a)

    (E) The Space Force Senior Level Education Program.

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2151)

  142. 10 U.S.C. 2151(b)(2)added (E)by S. 1071 Sec. 552(a)

    (E) The Space Force Intermediate Level Education Program.

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2151)

  143. Public Law 118-159changedby S. 1071 Sec. 553

    The bill says: Subsection (c)(1) of section 2154 of title 10, United States Code, as added by section 555 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118–159; 138 Stat. 1896), is amended by inserting "asynchronously and" after "course of instruction".

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  144. 10 U.S.C. 2165(b)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 554(a)

    The bill says: Section 2165(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended, in paragraph (4), by inserting "(including a Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass Destruction Studies)" after "The Institute for National Strategic Studies".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2165)

  145. 10 U.S.C. 7442(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 555(a)

    The bill says: Section 7442(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "9 ranked or unranked alternates" and inserting "up to 14 ranked or unranked alternates".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 7442)

  146. 10 U.S.C. 8454changedby S. 1071 Sec. 555(b)

    The bill says: in the section heading, by striking "number" and inserting "appointment; numbers, territorial distribution"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 8454)

  147. 10 U.S.C. 8454(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 555(b)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "9 ranked or unranked alternates" and inserting "up to 14 ranked or unranked alternates".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 8454)

  148. 10 U.S.C. 9442(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 555(c)

    The bill says: Section 9442(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "9 ranked or unranked alternates" and inserting "up to 14 ranked or unranked alternates".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 9442)

  149. 10 U.S.C. 7448(b)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 556(a)

    The bill says: Section 7448(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking "three" and inserting "five".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 7448)

  150. 10 U.S.C. 8459(b)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 556(b)

    The bill says: Section 8459(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking "three" and inserting "five".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 8459)

  151. 10 U.S.C. 9448(b)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 556(c)

    The bill says: Section 9448(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking "three" and inserting "five".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 9448)

  152. 10 U.S.C. 7455(a)(8)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 557(a)

    The bill says: Section 7455(a)(8) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "one other member" and inserting "two other members".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 7455)

  153. 10 U.S.C. 8468(a)(8)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 557(b)

    The bill says: Section 8468(a)(8) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "one other member" and inserting "two other members".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 8468)

  154. 10 U.S.C. 9455(a)(8)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 557(c)

    The bill says: Section 9455(a)(8) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "one other member" and inserting "two other members".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 9455)

  155. 10 U.S.C. 8451aadded 8451bby S. 1071 Sec. 558(a)

    8451b. Director of admissions.—(a) Establishment and Appointment.— There is a director of admissions of the Naval Academy. The director of admissions shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall perform such duties as the Superintendent of the Naval Academy may prescribe with the approval of the Secretary of the Navy.(b) Grade.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a person appointed as director of admissions of the Naval Academy has the regular grade of commander in the Navy or lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps.(2) A person serving as director of admissions shall have the regular grade of captain in the Navy or colonel in the Marine Corps upon the earlier of—(A) the date on which such person completes six years of service as the director of admissions; and(B) the date on which such person would have been promoted had the person been selected for promotion from among officers in the promotion zone.(c) Detail.— The President may detail any officer of the Navy or the Marine Corps in a grade above lieutenant or captain, respectively, to perform the duties of director of admissions without appointing the officer as director of admissions. Such a detail does not affect the position of the officer on the active-duty list.

    The bill says: Chapter 853 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 8451a the following new section:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 8451a)

  156. 10 U.S.C. 9414changedby S. 1071 Sec. 559(a)

    The bill says: by striking the heading and inserting the following new heading:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 9414)

  157. 10 U.S.C. 9414renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 559(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 9414)

  158. 10 U.S.C. 9414added (e)by S. 1071 Sec. 559(a)

    (e) Space Force faculty.—(1) The Secretary shall detail members of the Space Force as instructors at the United States Air Force Institute of Technology to provide instruction in areas that support the mission of the Space Force.(2) The number of members of the Space Force detailed by the Secretary to the United States Air Force Institute of Technology as instructors during an academic year shall be equal to or greater than the product of—(A) the total number of members of the Space Force divided by the total number of members of the Space Force and the Air Force; and(B) the total number of instructors at the United States Air Force Institute of Technology.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 9414)

  159. 10 U.S.C. 806renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 561(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (a) through (d) as subsections (b) through (e), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 806)

  160. 10 U.S.C. 806added (a)by S. 1071 Sec. 561(a)

    (a)(1) A member of the armed forces may only serve as a judge advocate if such member—(A) is admitted to the practice of law before the highest court of a State, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia;(B) maintains a license status that provides current eligibility to actively practice law before such court;(C) is subject to the disciplinary review process of the jurisdiction in which such member maintains such a license status; and(D) is in compliance with any other requirements of such jurisdiction to remain eligible to practice law in such jurisdiction.(2) The Judge Advocates General of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard and the Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps may suspend the authority of a judge advocate of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Marine Corps, respectively, to perform legal duties if such judge advocate becomes noncompliant with the requirements of paragraph (1). A member of the armed forces who is suspended or disbarred from the practice of law within a jurisdiction may not perform legal duties.

    The bill says: by inserting before subsection (b), as redesignated by paragraph (1), the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 806)

  161. 10 U.S.C. 827(b)(1)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 561(b)

    The bill says: Section 827(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code (article 27(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 827)

  162. 10 U.S.C. 824a(b)(1)(A)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 561(b)

    The bill says: Section 824a(b)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code (article 24a(b)(1) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 824a)

  163. 10 U.S.C. 806(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 562(1)

    The bill says: by striking "The assignment" and inserting "(1) The assignment"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 806)

  164. 10 U.S.C. 806(b)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 562(2)

    (2) The assignment for duty of judge advocates pursuant to this subsection shall include qualified judge advocates in numbers sufficient to provide legal advice to all commanders responsible for planning and organizing military operations (including commanders of and within commands assigned to a combatant command or the United States element of the North American Aerospace Defense Command as established pursuant to sections 161 and 162 of this title) and all commanders authorized to convene courts-martial under sections 822 through 824 of this title (articles 22 through 24). The qualifications of judge advocates assigned to provide legal advice to commanders under this paragraph shall include—(A) the qualifications set forth in subsection (a)(1); and(B) any additional education, expertise, or experience determined to be necessary to fulfill the requirements of this paragraph by the Judge Advocate General of the armed force concerned, or in the case of the Marine Corps, by the Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 806)

  165. Public Law 118-159(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 563(1)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting ", in coordination with the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice," after "Secretary of Defense";

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  166. Public Law 118-159(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 563(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "and" at the end;

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  167. Public Law 118-159(a)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 563(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);

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  168. Public Law 118-159(a)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 563(1)

    (2) analyze the feasibility and advisability of, and potential approaches to, modifying the offense of wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images under section 917a of title 10, United States Code (article 117a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice)—(A) to clarify its applicability to the nonconsensual distribution of digital forgeries (commonly known as "deepfakes"); and(B) to include such other changes as are indicated in the amendment proposed by section 552 of the H.R. 3838, as engrossed in the House of Representatives on September 10, 2025; and

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph:

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  169. Public Law 118-159(a)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 563(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), as so redesignated, by striking "provide the results of such analysis to the Committees" and inserting "not later than December 31, 2026, submit a report on the results of the analyses required under paragraphs (1) and (2) to the Committees"; and

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  170. Public Law 118-159(b)(1)(B)(ii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 563(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1)(B)(ii), by striking "and" at the end;

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  171. Public Law 118-159(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 563(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

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  172. Public Law 118-159(b)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 563(2)

    (3) the advisability of modifying section 917a of title 10, United States Code (article 117a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) in the manner described in subsection (a)(2) and such other approaches to the modification of such section (article) as the Secretary considers appropriate.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

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  173. 10 U.S.C. 1142(a)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 571(a)

    The bill says: by inserting "(A)" before "In carrying"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1142)

  174. 10 U.S.C. 1142(a)(2)added (B)by S. 1071 Sec. 571(a)

    (B) Preseparation counseling may be provided in person to the extent practicable. If the Secretary concerned determines that it is infeasible for a member to attend such counseling in person, such member may receive such counseling remotely, with online access to modules and reading materials.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1142)

  175. 38 U.S.C. 523added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 571(e)

    (c) The Secretary shall maintain a publicly available website of the Department through which a veteran or dependent of a veteran may search by ZIP code for programs for—(1) veterans who recently separated from active military, naval, air, or space service; or(2) dependents of veterans described in paragraph (1).

    The bill says: Section 523 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (38 U.S.C. 523)

  176. 10 U.S.C. 1142(c)(1)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 572(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (M) as subparagraph (R); and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1142)

  177. 10 U.S.C. 1142(c)(1)added (M)by S. 1071 Sec. 572(2)

    (M) Child care requirements of the member (including whether a dependent of the member is enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program).(N) The employment status of other adults in the household of the member.(O) The location of the duty station of the member (including whether the member was separated from family while on duty).(P) The effects of operating tempo and personnel tempo on the member and the household of the member.

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (L) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1142)

  178. Public Law 116-92(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 573(a)

    The bill says: by striking "out the form to indicate an email address" and inserting the following: “out the form to indicate—

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  179. Public Law 116-92(c)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 573(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), as designated by subparagraph (A), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and";

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  180. Public Law 116-92(c)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 573(a)

    (2) if the individual would like to opt-out of the transmittal of the individual’s information to and through a State veterans agency as described in subsection (a).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

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  181. Public Law 116-92rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 573(a)

    The bill says: by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:

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  182. 10 U.S.C. 1794added (g)by S. 1071 Sec. 581

    (g) Notification of suspected child abuse.—(1) The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations that require the director of a military child development center to notify a parent or guardian of a child who is the suspected victim of a covered incident not later than 24 hours after a child care employee at such military child development center learns of such covered incident.(2) The requirement under paragraph (1) shall not apply if notification under such paragraph threatens the integrity of a law enforcement investigation of such covered incident.(3) In this subsection, the term "covered incident" means alleged or suspected abuse or neglect of a child that occurs at a military child development center.

    The bill says: Section 1794 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1794)

  183. 20 U.S.C. 923(d)(1)added (D)by S. 1071 Sec. 582(a)

    (D) Children of employees of the American Red Cross who—(i) are performing, on a full-time basis, services for the Armed Forces, including emergency services; and(ii) reside in an overseas area supported by a school of the defense dependents' education system.

    The bill says: Section 1404(d)(1) of the Defense Dependents’ Education Act of 1978 (20 U.S.C. 923(d)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

    Bill text · Current law (20 U.S.C. 923)

  184. 10 U.S.C. 2164(i)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 582(b)

    The bill says: in the subsection heading, by striking "in Puerto Rico" and inserting "in certain areas";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2164)

  185. 10 U.S.C. 2164(i)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 582(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "in Puerto Rico" and inserting "in a territory, commonwealth, or possession of the United States"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2164)

  186. 10 U.S.C. 2164(i)(2)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 582(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2)(A), by striking "resides in Puerto Rico" and inserting "resides in a territory, commonwealth, or possession of the United States where a program referred to in paragraph (1) is provided".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2164)

  187. 10 U.S.C. 2164added (n)by S. 1071 Sec. 583

    (n) Eligibility of dependents of certain members of the reserve components.—(1) A dependent of a member described in paragraph (2) shall be eligible to attend a school established under this section at the military installation that is the permanent station of such member and such dependent shall automatically be granted enrollment at such school at the request of such member if there is sufficient space in the school to accommodate the dependent. In the event there is not sufficient space available at such school at the time the dependent seeks to enroll, the dependent shall be placed on a wait-list for enrollment in the school.(2) A member described in this paragraph is a member of a reserve component performing active service pursuant to an order for accompanied permanent change of station.

    The bill says: Section 2164 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2164)

  188. 10 U.S.C. 2164badded 2164cby S. 1071 Sec. 584

    2164c. Authorization of dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students of Defense Dependent Schools.—(a) In general.— The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity, may—(1) enter into arrangements with institutions of higher education to provide students of Defense Dependent Schools with access to postsecondary course credit through dual or concurrent enrollment programs; and(2) subject to subsection (b), provide financial assistance to students to cover the costs associated with such programs.(b) Amount of assistance.— The amount of financial assistance provided to an individual student under subsection (a)(2) may not exceed $1,500 per school year.(c) Credit transferability.— The Secretary of Defense shall, to the greatest extent practicable, ensure that the Department of Defense Education Activity, in facilitating dual or concurrent enrollment programs with institutions of higher education under this section—(1) establishes articulation or credit transfer agreements that promote the transferability of academic credits earned by participating students; and(2) prioritizes agreements with institutions that offer broad acceptance of such credits across degree programs.(d) Institutional integrity.— In entering into contracts or other agreements with institutions of higher education for purposes of dual or concurrent enrollment programs under this section, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that such institutions have a program participation agreement in effect under section 487 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1094) and are not provisionally or temporarily certified.(e) Preparation and informing families and educators.— In implementing dual or concurrent enrollment programs under this section, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity, shall do the following:(1) Course sequence alignment.— Design a sequence of courses for such programs to match the academic content standards and level of rigor of the corresponding postsecondary courses, in consultation and collaboration with—(A) educators from Defense Dependent Schools serving the military-connected community;(B) faculty members from institutions of higher education offering dual or concurrent enrollment programs; and(C) the school advisory committee (or the equivalent advisory body) of each Defense Dependent School.(2) Outreach and information dissemination.— Establish outreach and awareness efforts targeted toward elementary and secondary school students, particularly those in the middle grades and their families, educators, school counselors, and principals, to provide—(A) general information regarding the availability and benefits of dual or concurrent enrollment programs;(B) guidance on eligibility requirements, academic expectations, and necessary preparatory coursework for such programs; and(C) resources to support informed decisionmaking and successful student participation in such programs.(f) Teacher certification.— The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that all dual or concurrent enrollment courses facilitated by the Department of Defense Education Activity are taught by—(1) a postsecondary faculty member who—(A) is employed by a two-year or four-year institution of higher education (which may include a community college); and(B) meets the applicable postsecondary accreditation standards for instructional staff; or(2) a classroom teacher employed by a local educational agency or by the Department of Defense Education Activity, who—(A) is qualified to teach in accordance with applicable law; and(B) has received training or certification to deliver the dual or concurrent enrollment course curriculum in alignment with the standards of the partnering institution of higher education.(g) Additional requirements.— In carrying out this section, the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the School Advisory Committees (or the equivalent advisory bodies) and Parent Teacher Associations of participating Defense Dependent Schools.(h) Annual briefings.—(1) In general.— Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter for four years, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the status of the dual and concurrent enrollment programs authorized under this section.(2) Elements.— Each briefing under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to the period covered by the briefing—(A) the number of students who participated in dual or concurrent enrollment programs authorized under this section;(B) the total cost to the Department of Defense of providing such programs; and(C) an explanation of—(i) whether and to what extent such programs consisted of online classes or in-person instruction; and(ii) the subjects taught in postsecondary classes taken by students participating in such programs.(3) Disaggregation.— The information required under paragraph (2) shall be set forth separately for each region served by the Department of Defense Education Activity.(i) Definitions.— In this section:(1) The term "appropriate congressional committees" means—(A) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Education and Workforce of the House of Representatives.(2) The term "Defense Dependent School" means—(A) a school operated under the Defense Dependents’ Education System, as authorized under the Defense Dependents’ Education Act of 1978 (20 U.S.C. 921 et seq.); or(B) a Department of Defense domestic dependent elementary and secondary school, as authorized under section 2164 of this title.(3) The term "dual or concurrent enrollment program" means a program offered by an arrangement between the Department of Defense Education Activity and an institution of higher education and through which a student enrolled in a Defense D

    The bill says: Chapter 108 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2164b the following new section:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2164b)

  189. 10 U.S.C. 1791(d)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 586(a)

    The bill says: Subsection (d) of section 589 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 1791 note) is amended by striking "five years after" and all that follows and inserting "on December 31, 2029.".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1791)

  190. Public Law 111-84(b)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 587(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (17) as paragraphs (5) through (18), respectively; and

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  191. Public Law 111-84(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 587(2)

    (2) Health care.(3) Maternal health care, including the following:(A) A list of maternal health services furnished under TRICARE.(B) A guide to continuity of such care through a permanent change of station.(C) With regards to a pregnant member, relevant regulations, options for leave, and uniform resources and requirements.(4) Death benefits and life insurance programs.

    The bill says: by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraphs:

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  192. 10 U.S.C. 10101renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 588(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (k) and (l) as subsections (l) and (m), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 10101)

  193. 10 U.S.C. 10101added (k)by S. 1071 Sec. 588(2)

    (k) Support beyond program.—(1) In general.— The Secretary of Defense may provide funds to States, Territories, and government entities to carry out programs, and other activities as the Secretary considers appropriate, that provide deployment cycle information, services, and referrals to eligible individuals throughout the deployment cycle. Such programs may include the provision of access to outreach services, including the following:(A) Employment counseling.(B) Behavioral health counseling.(C) Suicide prevention.(D) Housing advocacy.(E) Financial counseling.(F) Referrals for the receipt of other related services.(2) Authorization of appropriation.— For fiscal year 2026, $20,000,000 are authorized to be appropriated to carry out paragraph (1).

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (j) the following new subsection (k):

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 10101)

  194. 37 U.S.C. 101changedby S. 1071 Sec. 601(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (22), by inserting ", or for members of the Space Force in space force active status not on sustained duty," after "reserve component" each place it appears; and

    Bill text · Current law (37 U.S.C. 101)

  195. 37 U.S.C. 101added (27)by S. 1071 Sec. 601(a)

    (27) The term space force active status has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 10.(28) The term sustained duty has the meaning given that term in section 101 of title 10.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:

    Bill text · Current law (37 U.S.C. 101)

  196. 10 U.S.C. 2273a(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 601(i)

    The bill says: Section 2273a(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center" and inserting "Space Force Space Systems Command".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2273a)

  197. 10 U.S.C. 638a(a)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 602

    The bill says: Section 638a(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "December 31, 2025" and inserting "December 31, 2030".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 638a)

  198. Public Law 102-484(i)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 603

    The bill says: Section 4403(i) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993 (Public Law 102–484; 10 U.S.C. 1293 note) is amended by striking "December 31, 2025" and inserting "December 31, 2030".

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  199. 37 U.S.C. 910(g)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 611(a)

    The bill says: Section 910(g) of title 37, United States Code, relating to income replacement payments for reserve component members experiencing extended and frequent mobilization for active duty service, is amended by striking "December 31, 2025" and inserting "December 31, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (37 U.S.C. 910)

  200. 37 U.S.C. 333(i)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 611(c)

    The bill says: Section 333(i) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking "December 31, 2025" and inserting "December 31, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (37 U.S.C. 333)

  201. 37 U.S.C. 403(b)(7)(E)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 611(e)

    The bill says: in paragraph (7)(E), relating to an area covered by a major disaster declaration or containing an installation experiencing an influx of military personnel, by striking "December 31, 2025" and inserting "December 31, 2026"; and

    Bill text · Current law (37 U.S.C. 403)

  202. 37 U.S.C. 403(b)(8)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 611(e)

    The bill says: in paragraph (8)(C), relating to an area where actual housing costs differ from current rates by more than 20 percent, by striking "December 31, 2025" and inserting "December 31, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (37 U.S.C. 403)

  203. 10 U.S.C. 1175a(k)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 612

    The bill says: Section 1175a(k)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "December 31, 2025" and inserting "December 31, 2030".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1175a)

  204. Public Law 117-81(d)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 613(1)

    The bill says: by striking "In making" and inserting the following:

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  205. Public Law 117-81(d)(2)added (B)by S. 1071 Sec. 613(1)

    (B) Aviation incentive pay evaluation.— Not later than June 1, 2026, the Secretary shall complete the evaluation required by subparagraph (A) with respect to aviation incentive pay under section 334 of title 37, United States Code. In conducting that evaluation, the Secretary shall make a specific determination with respect to the percentage of such aviation incentive pay, if any, that is paid specifically to maintain skill certification or proficiency under section 357 of title 37, United States Code.(C) Special and incentive pay framework.— Not later than June 1, 2026, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a detailed report on the special and incentive pay assessment framework, required by the Senate report accompanying the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118–31), that includes the Secretary’s plan and timeline for implementing such framework.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:

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  206. Public Law 117-81(d)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 613(2)

    (3) Initiation of payments.— Not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary concerned shall begin making aviation incentive payments under section 357 of title 37, United States Code, pursuant to the determination made under paragraph (2)(B).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

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  207. 37 U.S.C. 402(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 621(a)

    (1)(A) The monthly rate of basic allowance for subsistence to be in effect for an enlisted member for a year (beginning on January 1 of that year) shall be equal to the monthly cost of a liberal food plan for a male in the United States who is between 19 and 50 years of age, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture on October 1 of the preceding year.(B) With respect to a member who is subject to monthly deduction from pay for meals under section 1011(b) of this title, the amount payable under subparagraph (A) shall be reduced by the amount of such deduction from pay, in accordance with policies prescribed by the Secretary of Defense.(C) The monthly rate of basic allowance for subsistence to be in effect for an enlisted member for a year under subparagraph (A) may not decrease relative to the rate in effect for the preceding year.

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (37 U.S.C. 402)

  208. 37 U.S.C. 402(b)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 621(a)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (3).

    Bill text · Current law (37 U.S.C. 402)

  209. 37 U.S.C. 427(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 622

    The bill says: Section 427(a)(1) of title 37, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking "$250" and inserting "$300".

    Bill text · Current law (37 U.S.C. 427)

  210. Public Law 117-263(b)(2)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 623(1)

    (A) the member is—(i) assigned to a duty location in Alaska for a period of not less than one year; and(ii) unaccompanied by dependents in such duty location; and

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:

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  211. Public Law 117-263(b)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 623(2)

    (5) Period specified.— The period specified in this paragraph is the period—(A) beginning on the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; and(B) ending on December 31, 2027.

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (5) to read as follows:

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  212. 10 U.S.C. 701(h)(1)(B)added (iii)by S. 1071 Sec. 631(a)

    (iii) The regulations prescribed under clause (i) shall authorize a member described in such clause to take leave described under subparagraph (A) during the two-year period beginning after an event described in clause (i) or (ii) of such subparagraph with the approval of the first general officer or flag officer in the chain of command of such member.

    The bill says: Section 701(h)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new clause:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 701)

  213. 10 U.S.C. 702renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 632(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (c), (d), and (e) as subsections (d), (e), and (f), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 702)

  214. 10 U.S.C. 702added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 632(2)

    (c) Convalescent Leave.— An academy cadet or midshipman diagnosed with a medical condition is allowed convalescent leave under section 701(m) of this title.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 702)

  215. 10 U.S.C. 702(d)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 632(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (d), as redesignated by paragraph (1) of this section, by striking "Sections 701" and inserting "Except as provided by subsection (c), sections 701".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 702)

  216. 10 U.S.C. 1798added (d)by S. 1071 Sec. 641

    (d) Annual Review of Amount of Assistance.— The Secretary shall annually review the amount of financial assistance provided under this section, including the maximum amount of financial assistance per month per child that the Secretary authorizes to be provided to eligible providers under this section.

    The bill says: Section 1798 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1798)

  217. Public Law 109-364(c)added (4)by S. 1071 Sec. 642

    (4) Waiver.— The Secretary concerned may waive the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (3) as the Secretary considers necessary to meet mission requirements during—(A) a time of war;(B) a national emergency requiring the use of significant personnel and aircraft;(C) a large-scale combat operation; or(D) a contingency operation.

    The bill says: Section 562(c) of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law 109–364; 10 U.S.C. 1482 note) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

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  218. 10 U.S.C. 1066(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 651(a)

    The bill says: by inserting "(1)" before "An individual"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1066)

  219. 10 U.S.C. 1066(a)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 651(a)

    (2) A civil service mariner of the Military Sealift Command may be permitted to use commissary stores and MWR retail facilities on the same basis as members of the armed forces on active duty.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1066)

  220. 10 U.S.C. 1056(b)(2)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 662(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "and community orientation" and inserting "community orientation, education systems, school enrollment procedures, and State-specific provisions under the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1056)

  221. 10 U.S.C. 1056(b)(2)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 662(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking "and community orientation" and inserting "community orientation, and educational resources for dependent children, including school transition assistance, academic continuity, and special education services"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1056)

  222. 10 U.S.C. 1056(b)(2)added (E)by S. 1071 Sec. 662(a)

    (E) Educational planning and support services for dependent children with disabilities, including procedures for transferring individualized education programs and coordinating with the Exceptional Family Member Program.(F) Provision of information regarding available assistance under this section and any other assistance relating to a change of permanent station available under any other provision of law, including—(i) information on family assistance programs authorized under section 1788 of this title, including financial planning resources, spouse employment support, and community integration services;(ii) guidance on available housing assistance, including on-base housing options, rental protections, and resources for off-base relocation;(iii) mental health and well-being support services, including those accessible during the period of transition for a change of permanent station;(iv) educational resources for dependent children, including school transition assistance and special education services;(v) information on available legal and financial counseling programs; and(vi) any other assistance programs that support members of the armed forces and their families during relocation.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1056)

  223. 10 U.S.C. 1056(b)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 662(a)

    (3) The Secretary of each military department shall ensure that relocation assistance required to be provided under this subsection is provided not later than 45 days before the date on which a change of permanent station takes effect for a member of the armed forces under the jurisdiction of such Secretary.(4) The Secretary of each military department shall—(A) incorporate the information required to be provided under this subsection into accessible materials and briefings provided to members of the armed forces relating to a change of permanent station;(B) ensure that the program under this section provides accessible materials and briefings at military installations and through online resources;(C) develop a communication strategy, including digital outreach and printed materials, to increase awareness of the program under this section and assistance available under other provisions of law relating to a change of permanent station; and(D) assess the satisfaction of members of the armed forces with the information provided under this subsection.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraphs

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1056)

  224. Public Law 118-159(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 663(1)

    The bill says: by striking "Secretary of the Army" and inserting "Secretary of a military department"; and

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  225. Public Law 118-159(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 663(1)

    The bill says: by striking "installations of the Army for members of the Army" and inserting "installations under the jurisdiction of the Secretary for members of the Armed Forces";

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  226. Public Law 118-159(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 663(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by inserting "of the military department concerned" after "Secretary"; and

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  227. Public Law 118-159changedby S. 1071 Sec. 663(3)

    (d) Reporting.—(1) Progress reports.— At the end of each calendar quarter until the pilot program terminates, the Secretary of a military department shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a progress report regarding implementation of the pilot program.(2) Final report.— Not later than 90 days after the pilot program terminates, the Secretary of a military department shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a final report regarding the pilot program. Such report shall include the following elements:(A) Lessons learned from the pilot program.(B) The recommendation of the Secretary whether to expand or make permanent the pilot program.(C) If the Secretary recommends expansion, the military installations covered by such recommended expansion.(D) Limitations to the operation or expansion of the pilot program.(E) Any information the Secretary determines appropriate.

    The bill says: by striking subsection (d) and inserting the following new subsection (d):

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  228. 10 U.S.C. 1074i(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 701(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "In any case" and inserting "Except as provided by subsection (b), in any case"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1074i)

  229. 10 U.S.C. 1074i(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 701(a)

    The bill says: by striking the heading and inserting "Special rules for certain members and dependents.—";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1074i)

  230. 10 U.S.C. 1074i(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 701(a)

    The bill says: by striking "The Secretary of Defense" and inserting "(1) The Secretary of Defense"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1074i)

  231. 10 U.S.C. 1074i(b)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 701(a)

    (2) With respect to members of the armed forces on active duty and their dependents, the Secretary shall administer subsection (a) by substituting "75 miles" for "100 miles".

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (1), as designated by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1074i)

  232. 10 U.S.C. 1073crenumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 711(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (a) through (j) as subsections (b) through (k), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1073c)

  233. 10 U.S.C. 1073cadded (a)by S. 1071 Sec. 711(a)

    (a) Director of the Defense Health Agency.—(1) There is in the Defense Health Agency a Director.(2) The Director of the Defense Health Agency shall—(A) be a military officer and hold a rank that is the same or greater than the rank of any officer serving as the Surgeon General of a military department under section 7036, 8031, or 9036 of this title; and(B) have joint experience.

    The bill says: by inserting before subsection (b), as redesignated by paragraph (1), the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1073c)

  234. 10 U.S.C. 1073c(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 711(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ", by not later than September 30, 2021";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1073c)

  235. 10 U.S.C. 1073c(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 711(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ", commencing when the Director begins to exercise responsibilities under that paragraph,"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1073c)

  236. 10 U.S.C. 1073c(b)(6)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 711(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (6), by striking "subsections (b) and (c)" and inserting "subsections (c) and (d)";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1073c)

  237. 10 U.S.C. 1073c(f)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 711(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (f), as so redesignated, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "Not later than September 30, 2024, and subject to subsection (f)" and inserting "Subject to subsection (g)";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1073c)

  238. 10 U.S.C. 1073c(g)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 711(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (g), as so redesignated, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "subsection (e)" and inserting "subsection (f)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1073c)

  239. 10 U.S.C. 1073c(h)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 711(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (h), as so redesignated, by striking "subsection (e)(1)" and inserting "subsection (f)(1)".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1073c)

  240. 10 U.S.C. 1096addedby S. 1071 Sec. 712(1)

    The bill says: in the section heading, by adding at the end the following: "; medical surge program"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1096)

  241. 10 U.S.C. 1096added (e)by S. 1071 Sec. 712(2)

    (e) Medical surge program.—(1) The Secretary of Defense, in collaboration with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall carry out a program of record known as the Military-Civilian Medical Surge Program to—(A) support locations that the Secretary of Defense selects under paragraph (3)(B); and(B) enhance the interoperability and medical surge capability and capacity of the National Disaster Medical System in response to a declaration or other action described in subparagraphs (A) through (F) of paragraph (4).(2)(A) The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Institute for Defense Health Cooperation at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (or such successor center), shall oversee the management, staffing, and deployment of the Program, in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Director of the Defense Health Agency, and, for purposes of ensuring that the Program is carried out in a manner that is consistent with paragraph (6), the Secretary of Health and Human Services.(B) In carrying out subparagraph (A) during a contingency operation, the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Program provides support, acting through the Defense Health Agency serving as a combat support agency, to the relevant combatant command.(C) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure the program is administrated in coordination with the military departments, the Joint Staff, the Defense Health Agency, and the Department of Health and Human Services through semiannual coordination meetings and quarterly updates. On an annual basis, one such meeting shall include the participation of partners specified in paragraph (3)(A).(D) In carrying out the Program, the Secretary of Defense shall maintain requirements for staffing, specialized training, research, and education, regarding patient regulation, movement, definitive care, and other matters the Secretary determines critical to sustaining the health of members of the armed forces.(3)(A) In carrying out the Program, the Secretary of Defense shall establish partnerships at locations selected under subparagraph (B) with public, private, and nonprofit health care organizations, health care institutions, health care entities, academic medical centers of institutions of higher education, and hospitals that the Secretary and the Secretary of Health and Human Services determine—(i) are critical in mobilizing a civilian medical response in support of a wartime contingency or other catastrophic event in the United States; and(ii) have demonstrated technical proficiency in critical national security domains, including high-consequence infectious disease and special pathogen preparedness, and matters relating to defense, containment, management, care, and transportation.(B) The Secretary of Defense shall select not fewer than eight locations that are operationally relevant to the missions of the Department of Defense under the National Disaster Medical System and are aeromedical or other transport hubs or logistics centers in the United States for partnerships under subparagraph (A). The Secretary may select more than eight locations, including locations outside of the continental United States, if the Secretary determines such additional locations cover areas of strategic and operational relevance to the Department.(4) The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall ensure that the partnerships under paragraph (3)(A) allow for civilian medical personnel to quickly and effectively mobilize direct support to military medical treatment facilities and provide support to other requirements of the military health system pursuant to the following:(A) A declaration of a national emergency under the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1621 et seq.).(B) A public health emergency declared under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d).(C) A declaration of war by Congress.(D) A contingency operation.(E) The President’s exercise of executive powers under the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.).(F) Any other emergency or major disaster as declared by the President.(5) Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives a report on the status, readiness, and operational capabilities of the Program. Each report shall include an assessment of personnel readiness, resource availability, interagency coordination efforts, and recommendations for continued improvements to the Program.(6) Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the Secretary of Defense to control, direct, limit, or otherwise affect the authorities of the Secretary of Health and Human Services with respect to the leadership and administration of the National Disaster Medical System, public health and medical preparedness and response, staffing levels, or resource allocation.(7) In this subsection:(A) The term institution of higher education means a four-year institution of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a))).(B) The term National Disaster Medical System means the system established under section 2812 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh–11).(C) The term Program means the Military-Civilian Medical Surge Program established under paragraph (1).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1096)

  242. Public Law 117-263(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 713(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "five-year period" both places it appears and inserting "10-year period"; and

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  243. Public Law 117-263(c)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 713(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "Not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this Act," and inserting "During each of 2024 and 2029,"; and

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  244. Public Law 117-263(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 713(2)

    The bill says: in paragraphs (3) and (4), by striking "three years after the date of the enactment of this Act," both places it appears and inserting "December 31, 2030,".

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  245. 10 U.S.C. 1073d(f)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 714(1)

    The bill says: by striking "information demonstrating";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1073d)

  246. 10 U.S.C. 1073d(f)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 714(2)

    The bill says: by striking "the extent" and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting "the following:"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1073d)

  247. 10 U.S.C. 1073d(f)(2)added (A)by S. 1071 Sec. 714(3)

    (A) An endorsement from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff that the proposed modification will have no effect on operational requirements of the armed forces.(B) An endorsement from the Surgeon General of the military department concerned that the proposed modification will have no effect on the training or readiness of military medical personnel in the military department concerned.(C) An assessment from the Director of the Defense Health Agency that explains how members of the armed forces and covered beneficiaries receiving services at the facility will continue to receive care.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1073d)

  248. 10 U.S.C. 1094(e)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 716(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1)(A), by striking "; and" and inserting ", or the official agency of the government of a partner country; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1094)

  249. 10 U.S.C. 1094(e)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 716(2)

    (3) The term partner country means any of the following:(A) Australia.(B) Canada.(C) New Zealand.(D) The United Kingdom.(E) Any other country designated as a partner country by the Secretary of Defense for the purposes of this section.

    The bill says: by inserting at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1094)

  250. 10 U.S.C. 3501(a)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 804(c)

    The bill says: Section 3501(a)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "significant".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3501)

  251. 10 U.S.C. 101(a)added (21)by S. 1071 Sec. 811(c)

    (21) The term major weapon system means a weapon system acquired pursuant to a major defense acquisition program (as that term is defined in section 4201 of this title).

    The bill says: Section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 101)

  252. Public Law 111-23(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 811(c)

    The bill says: Section 2(3) of the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 (Public Law 111–23; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4321) is amended by striking "section 2379(d)" and inserting "section 101(a)".

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  253. Public Law 111-383(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 811(c)

    The bill says: Section 875(b)(2) of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (Public Law 111–383; 10 U.S.C. 1723 note) is amended by striking "section 2379(f)" and inserting "section 101(a)".

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  254. Public Law 112-81(c)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 811(c)

    The bill says: Section 836(c)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112–81; 22 U.S.C. 2767 note) is amended by striking "section 2379(f)" and inserting "section 101(a)".

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  255. Public Law 116-283(d)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 811(c)

    The bill says: Section 1058(d) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note) is amended by striking "section 2379(f)" and inserting "section 101(a)".

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  256. 10 U.S.C. 3453(d)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 811(d)

    The bill says: Section 3453(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "the procurement official for the solicitation" and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting "the procurement official for the solicitation may require the offeror to submit relevant information.".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3453)

  257. Public Law 112-239changedby S. 1071 Sec. 811(d)

    The bill says: Section 831 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112–239; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 3701) is amended in each of subsections (a) and (b)(1) by striking "sections 2306a(d) and 2379" and inserting "section 3705".

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  258. 10 U.S.C. 4422(c)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 811(d)

    The bill says: Section 4422(c)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ", subject to the requirements and limitations in section 4423 of this title".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4422)

  259. Public Law 118-159(d)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 812(b)

    The bill says: in the subsection heading, by striking "Capacity-Based" and inserting "Capability-Based"; and

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  260. Public Law 118-159(d)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 812(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4), by striking "increased capacity" and inserting "increased capability".

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  261. 10 U.S.C. 3709changedby S. 1071 Sec. 812(c)

    The bill says: in the section heading, by striking "pilot";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3709)

  262. 10 U.S.C. 3709changedby S. 1071 Sec. 812(c)

    The bill says: by striking "pilot" each place it appears;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3709)

  263. 10 U.S.C. 3709(a)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 812(c)

    The bill says: in subsection (a)(2), by striking "chapter 271 of title 10, United States Code" and inserting "this chapter";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3709)

  264. 10 U.S.C. 3709(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 812(c)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "section 1737 of title 10, United States Code" and inserting "section 1737 of this title"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3709)

  265. 10 U.S.C. 3709(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 812(c)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "minimal reporting" and inserting "no unique reporting"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3709)

  266. 10 U.S.C. 3709removedby S. 1071 Sec. 812(c)

    The bill says: by striking subsections (c) and (d).

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3709)

  267. 10 U.S.C. 3604(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 813(1)

    The bill says: in the subsection heading, by striking "Maximum"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3604)

  268. 10 U.S.C. 3604(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 813(2)

    The bill says: by inserting "shall be greater than or equal to $10,000,000 and" before "shall not exceed".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3604)

  269. 10 U.S.C. 3374(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 814(a)

    The bill says: in the heading, by striking "certain reduced";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3374)

  270. 10 U.S.C. 3374(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 814(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3374)

  271. 10 U.S.C. 3374(a)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 814(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3374)

  272. 10 U.S.C. 3374(a)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 814(a)

    (3) the increased cost risk of the contractor with respect to any costs incurred prior to the award of the undefinitized contractual action when such costs—(A) would have been directly chargeable to the contract if incurred after the award of the contract; and(B) were incurred to meet an anticipated contract delivery schedule or anticipated contract price targets of the Government under an acquisition strategy required under section 4211 of this title; and(4) the increased cost risk of the contractor with respect to negotiations continuing for more than 180 days beginning on the date on which the contractor submitted the qualifying proposal to definitize such undefinitized contractual action.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3374)

  273. 10 U.S.C. 4506(f)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 815(2)

    The bill says: by striking paragraphs (1) and (2); and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4506)

  274. 10 U.S.C. 4506(f)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 815(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively.

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4506)

  275. Public Law 118-31(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 816(1)

    The bill says: by striking "may" and inserting "shall"; and

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  276. Public Law 118-31(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 816(2)

    The bill says: by inserting "who are qualified" before "to advise".

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  277. Public Law 105-261(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 817(a)

    The bill says: Section 806(c) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1999 (Public Law 105–261; 10 U.S.C. 3241 note prec.) is amended by striking ", dated March 8, 1995" and inserting ", or any successor directive or instruction".

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  278. 10 U.S.C. 1599g(f)(2)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 821

    The bill says: Section 1599g(f)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "207,".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1599g)

  279. 10 U.S.C. 1746(e)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 822

    The bill says: Section 1746(e)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "term" each place it appears and inserting "tenure".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1746)

  280. 10 U.S.C. 2200h(8)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 823(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (8), by inserting ", in accordance with subsection (b)" before the period;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2200h)

  281. 10 U.S.C. 2200hchangedby S. 1071 Sec. 823(a)

    The bill says: by striking "In establishing" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2200h)

  282. 10 U.S.C. 2200hadded (b)by S. 1071 Sec. 823(a)

    (b) Hiring authority.—(1) Members.— The head of an element of the Department of Defense that partners with an institution participating in the program may, without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, appoint a member of the program to a position in such element for a term of one year.(2) Graduates.—(A) In general.— The head of an element described in paragraph (1) may—(i) renew the appointment a successful graduate of the program serving a one-year term under such paragraph until such graduate is appointed to a permanent position in such element, except that the appointment may not be renewed for more than a total of four one-year terms; and(ii) without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, appoint a graduate holding a position under an appointment renewed under clause (i) to a vacant position in the civil service (as such term is defined in section 2101 of title 5, United States Code) in the Department.(B) Level.— The position of a graduate in a term or permanent position described in subparagraph (A) shall be classified at the level of GS–9 under the General Schedule under subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5, or an equivalent level for which the participant is qualified, without regard to any minimum time-in-grade or time-based experience requirements.(C) Limit.— The authority under this section may not be used for more than 60 graduates of the program in any calendar year.(3) Compensation.—(A) In general.— The basic pay of an individual appointed under this subsection shall be paid from amounts available in the Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Account established under section 1705 of this title.(B) Limitation.— Payment under subparagraph (A) may be made only during the term of the appointment of such an individual and may not exceed a total of four years of payments for any one individual, including renewals under paragraph (1) or (2).(C) Relation to other authority.— Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to affect the authority of the Secretary of Defense to pay compensation from other available appropriations.(4) Sunset.— The authority under this subsection shall terminate on December 31, 2029.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2200h)

  283. 10 U.S.C. 4862(g)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 831(a)

    The bill says: by striking "Subsection (a)" and inserting "(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), subsection (a)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4862)

  284. 10 U.S.C. 4862(g)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 831(a)

    (2)(A) Paragraph (1) shall not apply with respect to the procurement of seafood originating in a covered foreign country, including procurement for use in military dining facilities, galleys aboard United States naval vessels, and procurement for resale in commissary stores, notwithstanding the source of funds used for such procurement.(B) The Secretary of Defense may waive the requirements of subparagraph (A) if such procurement would cause undue burden to a naval vessel while at sea or in port at a foreign port, a dining facility in a foreign country, a commissary, an exchange, or a nonappropriated fund instrumentality located on a military installation located outside the United States.(C) In this paragraph, the term covered foreign country means The People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, or the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4862)

  285. Public Law 118-159(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 832(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon;

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  286. Public Law 118-159(b)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 832(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and

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  287. Public Law 118-159(b)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 832(a)

    (3) produce all critical readiness items of supply, including those identified as having sole-source dependencies, excessive lead times, unreasonable pricing, or other supply chain deficiencies; and

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:

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  288. Public Law 118-159renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 832(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (f) through (j) as subsections (g) through (k), respectively;

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  289. Public Law 118-159added (f)by S. 1071 Sec. 832(a)

    (f) Expedited Qualification Panels.—(1) Each Secretary of a military department shall establish an Expedited Qualification Panel within the military department under the jurisdiction of that Secretary. Each Expedited Qualification Panel shall—(A) develop standardized templates for expedited Source Approval Requests; and(B) not later than 14 days after receiving an expedited Source Approval Request—(i) review the request; and(ii) based on tiered risk criteria, make a determination with respect to the request which shall consist of—(I) conditional approval, which may be valid for up to 12 months;(II) full approval; or(III) disapproval of the request.(2) In reviewing and making determinations with respect to Source Approval Requests under paragraph (1), an Expedited Qualification Panel may use the services of designated engineering representatives or equivalent third-party certified engineers when appropriate.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection:

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  290. Public Law 118-159added (l)by S. 1071 Sec. 832(a)

    (l) Definitions.— In this section:(1) The term critical readiness items of supply has the meaning given the term in section 1733 of title 10, United States Code.(2) The term non-safety critical items, or non-mission critical items includes the following items:(A) Major risk parts or systems the failure of which is likely to cause structural damage or significant mission degradation and requires finite element modeling, fracture analysis, comparison to similar parts, or similar methods.(B) Minor risk parts and systems that only have form, fit, and function requirements verified by dimensional coordinate measuring machines, go/no-go gauges, or similar methods.(C) Low risk parts and systems that are consumable or non-critical, requiring material certification, visual inspections, or similar methods.(3) The term safety critical items or mission critical items means parts or systems the failure of which is likely to cause loss of control, catastrophic failure, or loss of life, and require full qualification, simulation, and physical testing with Engineering Support Activity witnessing.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subsection:

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  291. 10 U.S.C. 4872(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 843(1)

    The bill says: by striking "subsection (c) or subsection (e)" and inserting "subsections (c) and (e)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4872)

  292. 10 U.S.C. 4872(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 843(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "subsection (c)" and inserting "subsections (c) and (e)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4872)

  293. 10 U.S.C. 4872(e)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 843(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "of the Secretary"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4872)

  294. 10 U.S.C. 4872(e)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 843(2)

    (3) Application of national security waiver for strategic materials.— If the Secretary of Defense or the authorized delegate has made a determination under subsection (k) of section 4863 of this title for a national security waiver of the restrictions under subsection (a) of that section for a specific end item, the Secretary or authorized delegate may apply that waiver to the restrictions under subsection (a) of this section for the same covered material or end item.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4872)

  295. 10 U.S.C. 4872(f)(1)(D)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 844(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (D), by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4872)

  296. 10 U.S.C. 4872(f)(1)(E)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 844(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (E), by striking the period and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4872)

  297. 10 U.S.C. 4872(f)(1)added (F)by S. 1071 Sec. 844(a)

    (F) molybdenum.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4872)

  298. 10 U.S.C. 4872(c)(3)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 844(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "; or" and inserting a semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4872)

  299. 10 U.S.C. 4872(c)(3)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 844(a)

    The bill says: by inserting "or samarium-cobalt magnet" after "neodymium-iron-boron magnet"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4872)

  300. 10 U.S.C. 4872(c)(3)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 844(a)

    The bill says: by striking the period at the end and inserting "; or"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4872)

  301. 10 U.S.C. 4872(c)(3)added (D)by S. 1071 Sec. 844(a)

    (D) tantalum, tungsten, or molybdenum produced from recycled material if the contractor demonstrates to the Secretary that the recycled material was produced outside of a covered nation and the melting of the recycled material and any further processing and manufacturing of the recycled material takes place in the United States or in the country of a qualifying foreign government, as defined in section 4863(m)(11) of this title.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4872)

  302. 10 U.S.C. 4872(c)(3)(D)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 844(b)

    The bill says: Section 4872(c)(3)(D) of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a)(2), is amended by striking "or molybdenum" and inserting "molybdenum, gallium, or germanium".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4872)

  303. Public Law 118-31(a)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 845(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "or" at the end;

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  304. Public Law 118-31(a)(1)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 845(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; or"; and

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  305. Public Law 118-31(a)(1)added (C)by S. 1071 Sec. 845(1)

    (C) provide a grant, loan, or loan guarantee to an entity described in paragraph (2).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

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  306. Public Law 118-31(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 845(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by striking "prohibition under subsection (a)(1)(B)" and inserting "prohibitions under subparagraphs (B) and (C) of subsection (a)(1)".

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  307. Public Law 118-31(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 846(1)

    The bill says: by striking "with any person that is or that has fossil fuel business operations with a person" and inserting "with any entity or individual that is or that knowingly has fossil fuel business operations with an entity or individual";

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  308. Public Law 118-31(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 846(1)

    The bill says: by striking "not less than 50 percent" and inserting "majority"; and

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  309. Public Law 118-31(a)(1)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 846(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "operates" and inserting "has fossil fuel business operations"; and

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  310. Public Law 118-31(a)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 846(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking the "person" and inserting "entity or individual";

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  311. Public Law 118-31(b)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 846(2)

    The bill says: by striking "a person" and inserting "an entity or individual"; and

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  312. Public Law 118-31(b)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 846(2)

    The bill says: by inserting ", including by general license," after "Department of the Treasury"; and

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  313. Public Law 118-31(e)(2)(B)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 846(3)

    The bill says: by redesignating clauses (ii) and (iii) as clauses (iii) and (iv), respectively; and

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  314. Public Law 118-31(e)(2)(B)added (ii)by S. 1071 Sec. 846(3)

    (ii) activities related to fulfilling contracts with a fossil fuel company that has fossil fuel business operations in the Russian Federation that were entered into prior to the date of the enactment of this section, provided that such contracts are not—(I) extended beyond the established period of performance for such contract, including through the execution of any available option, task order, or modification; or(II) renewed;

    The bill says: by inserting after clause (i) the following new clause:

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  315. Public Law 118-31(e)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 846(3)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking "a person" and inserting "an entity or individual"; and

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  316. Public Law 118-31(e)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 846(3)

    The bill says: in the heading, by striking "Person" and inserting "Entity or individual"; and

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  317. Public Law 118-31(e)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 846(3)

    The bill says: by striking "The term person" and inserting "The term entity or individual".

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  318. Public Law 116-283(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 848(1)

    The bill says: by striking "Section 2533c" and inserting "Section 4872"; and

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  319. Public Law 116-283(a)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 848(2)

    (1) in subsection (a)—(A) in paragraph (1), by striking "; or" and inserting a semicolon;(B) in paragraph (2)(B), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; or"; and(C) by adding at the end the following new paragraph:(3) enter into a contract for any covered material mined, refined, or separated in any covered nation.

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:

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  320. 10 U.S.C. 4952(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 861(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4952)

  321. 10 U.S.C. 4952(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 861(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4952)

  322. 10 U.S.C. 4952added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 861(a)

    (3) to foster innovation for the defense industrial base and to diversify and expand the defense industrial base.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4952)

  323. 10 U.S.C. 4817added (g)by S. 1071 Sec. 867(a)

    (g) Eligible uses of authorities.—(1) In General.— The Secretary of Defense may use the authorities provided by this section with respect to defense supply chains, including for material, material production, components, subassemblies, and finished products, testing and qualification, infrastructure, facility construction and improvement, and equipment needed directly for the following:(A) Castings and forgings.(B) Kinetic capabilities, including sensors, targeting systems, and delivery platforms.(C) Microelectronics.(D) Machine tools, including subtractive, additive, convergent, stamping, forging, abrasives, metrology, and other production equipment.(E) Critical minerals, materials, and chemicals.(F) The workforce of the defense industrial base.(G) Advanced manufacturing (as defined in section 4841(f)) capability and capacity of the defense industrial base, including manufacturing at or near the point of need in the area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific Command.(H) Unmanned vehicles, including subsurface, surface, land, air, single use, and attritable unmanned vehicles and associated launch and recovery platforms.(I) Manned aircraft.(J) Ground systems.(K) Power sources.(L) Ships or submarines, including technologies and capabilities for the assembly or automation of ships or submarines, new or modernized infrastructure for the construction of new ships or submarines or the maintenance and sustainment or repair of battle damage to ships or submarines.(M) Other materiel solutions required to support the operational plans of the United States Indo-Pacific Command.(N) Defense space systems.(O) Batteries.(2) Prohibition on use in covered countries.— The Secretary may not use the authorities provided by this section for any activity in a covered country.(3) Use of authorities for other purposes.— The Secretary may not use the authorities provided by subsections (h) through (j) for a purpose other than a purpose described in paragraph (1) unless the Secretary—(A) determines that—(i) the use of the authority for such other purpose is essential to the defense interests of the United States; and(ii) without the use of the authority for such other purpose, the defense industrial base cannot reasonably be expected to provide a capability needed by the Department of Defense in a timely manner; and(B) not less than 30 days prior to the Secretary using such authorities for such other purpose, submits to the congressional defense committees a report on such determination that includes appropriate explanatory material for such use.(h) Grants and other incentives for domestic industrial base capabilities.— For the purposes of creating, maintaining, protecting, expanding, or restoring the capabilities of the domestic industrial base that are essential for the defense interests of the United States, the Secretary may—(1) use contracts, grants, or other transaction authorities, including cooperative agreements;(2) establish incentives for the private sector to develop capabilities in areas of defense interest;(3) during the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subsection, make awards to third party entities to support investments in small- and medium-sized entities working in areas of defense interest that would benefit missions of the Department of Defense; and(4) provide subsidies to offset market manipulation.(i) Defense industrial base purchase commitment program.—(1) In general.— For the purposes of creating, maintaining, protecting, expanding, or restoring capabilities of the industrial base that are essential for the defense interests of the United States, the Secretary may make purchase commitments—(A) for the use or resale of an industrial resource or a critical technology item by the Federal Government;(B) to encourage the exploration, development, and mining of strategic and critical materials;(C) to support the development of other materials and components;(D) for the development of production capabilities; and(E) to increase the use of emerging technologies in defense program applications and the rapid transition of emerging technologies—(i) from research and development sponsored by the Federal Government to commercial applications; and(ii) from commercial research and development to national defense applications.(2) Exemption for certain limitations.—(A) Purchases.— Except as provided by subparagraph (B), purchase commitments under paragraph (1) may be made for such quantities, and on such terms and conditions, including advance payments, and for such periods, but not extending beyond a date that is not more than 10 years from the date on which such purchase was initially made, as the Secretary deems necessary.(B) Limitation.— Purchase commitments under paragraph (1) involving higher than established ceiling prices (or if no such established ceiling prices exist, currently prevailing market prices) or that result in an anticipated loss on resale shall not be made, unless it is determined that supply of the materials to be purchased under such purchase commitments could not be effectively increased or provisioned at lower prices or on terms more favorable to the Federal Government, or that such purchases are necessary to assure the availability to the United States of overseas supplies.(3) Findings of secretary.—(A) In general.— The Secretary may take the actions described in subparagraph (B), if the Secretary finds with respect to a specific material that—(i) under generally fair and equitable ceiling prices, for any raw or nonprocessed material or component, there will result a decrease in supplies from high-cost sources of such material and that the continuation of such supplies from such sources is necessary to carry out the objectives of this section; or(ii) an increase in cost of transportation of such material is temporary and threatens to impair maximum production or supply in any area at stable pr

    The bill says: Section 4817 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4817)

  324. Public Law 118-159(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 867(c)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon;

    Bill text

  325. Public Law 118-159(a)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 867(c)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

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  326. Public Law 118-159(a)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 867(c)

    (3) serve as a clearinghouse for vetting potential investments transactions, whether as a loan or as an equity transaction, by executive agencies (as defined in section 133 of title 41, United States Code).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

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  327. Public Law 118-159added (e)by S. 1071 Sec. 867(c)

    (e) Inclusion of certain officials.— The Secretary of Defense shall include in the forum established under subsection (a) the following:(1) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy.(2) The individual serving as the Director of the Defense Logistics Agency and the head of the Office of General Counsel of the Department of Defense.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subsection:

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  328. Public Law 118-31(b)(2)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 871(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "and" at the end;

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  329. Public Law 118-31(b)(2)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 871(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and

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  330. Public Law 118-31(b)(2)added (B)by S. 1071 Sec. 871(1)

    (B) advanced manufacturing (as defined in section 4841(f) of title 10, United States Code) facilities for rapid, distributed production of parts closer to the point of use; and

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph:

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  331. Public Law 118-31(g)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 871(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (g), by striking "on the date" and all that follows and inserting "December 31, 2030.".

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  332. Public Law 118-31renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 872(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (i); and

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  333. Public Law 118-31added (h)by S. 1071 Sec. 872(2)

    (h) Contested logistics exercise requirement.— Not later than September 30, 2027, and biannually thereafter until the termination date in subsection (g), the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the senior official responsible for integration of global logistics (as designated in section 2229b of this title), shall incorporate the requirements of the Program into a joint exercise that focuses on the contested logistics environment.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (g) the following new subsection:

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  334. 10 U.S.C. 113(c)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 901(a)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (2); and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  335. 10 U.S.C. 113(c)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 901(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  336. 10 U.S.C. 113(g)(1)(B)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 901(a)

    The bill says: by striking clause (vii); and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  337. 10 U.S.C. 113(g)(1)(B)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 901(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating clauses (viii), (ix), and (x) as clauses (vii), (viii), and (ix), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  338. 10 U.S.C. 113removedby S. 1071 Sec. 901(a)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (l);

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  339. 10 U.S.C. 113renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 901(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (m) through (o) as subsections (l) through (n), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  340. 10 U.S.C. 113(l)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 901(a)

    The bill says: by striking "Accompanying each national defense strategy provided to the congressional defense committees in accordance with subsection (g)(1)(D)" and inserting "On an annual basis"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  341. 10 U.S.C. 113(l)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 901(a)

    The bill says: by striking "provide a report" and inserting "submit to the congressional defense committees a report".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  342. 10 U.S.C. 147repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 901(b)

    The bill says: Section 147 of title 10, United States Code, is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 147)

  343. 10 U.S.C. 656repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 901(c)

    The bill says: Section 656 of title 10, United States Code, is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 656)

  344. Public Law 116-283repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 901(d)

    The bill says: Section 554 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283; 10 U.S.C. 141 note) is repealed.

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  345. Public Law 116-283repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 901(e)

    The bill says: Section 913 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283; 134 Stat. 3802) is repealed.

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  346. 10 U.S.C. 133a(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 902(1)

    The bill says: by inserting "elements of the Department relating to" after "supervising, all";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 133a)

  347. 10 U.S.C. 133a(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 902(1)

    The bill says: by inserting "and enhancing jointness" after "and engineering efforts"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 133a)

  348. 10 U.S.C. 133a(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 902(1)

    The bill says: by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 133a)

  349. 10 U.S.C. 133a(b)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 902(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 133a)

  350. 10 U.S.C. 133a(b)added (4)by S. 1071 Sec. 902(3)

    (4) directing the Secretaries of the military departments and the heads of all other elements of the Department with regard to matters for which the Under Secretary has responsibility; and(5) conducting developmental prototyping, designing and executing experiments of prototypes in the field to demonstrate operational relevance to address joint force capability gaps, and encouraging and supporting the rapid transition of technology from the research and development phase into operational use within the Department.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 133a)

  351. 10 U.S.C. 138(b)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 903(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (7) and (8) as paragraphs (8) and (9), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 138)

  352. 10 U.S.C. 138(b)added (7)by S. 1071 Sec. 903(a)

    (7) One of the Assistant Secretaries is the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Armaments Cooperation, who shall report directly to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment. The principal duty of the Assistant Secretary shall be to carry out section 133b(b)(10) of this title.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (6) the following new paragraph (7):

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 138)

  353. 10 U.S.C. 138(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 903(b)

    The bill says: Section 138(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "19" and inserting "20".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 138)

  354. 5 U.S.C. 5315changedby S. 1071 Sec. 903(b)

    The bill says: Section 5315 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking "Assistant Secretaries of Defense (19)." and inserting "Assistant Secretaries of Defense (20)."

    Bill text · Current law (5 U.S.C. 5315)

  355. 10 U.S.C. 139(b)(5)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 904(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (5), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 139)

  356. 10 U.S.C. 139(b)(6)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 904(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (6), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 139)

  357. 10 U.S.C. 139(b)added (7)by S. 1071 Sec. 904(a)

    (7) have access to approved test and evaluation master plans and test strategies of the armed forces for purposes of conducting independent reviews of such plans and strategies.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 139)

  358. 10 U.S.C. 139(k)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 904(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (k), by inserting ", and the Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the amount requested for the Office of the Director in the Department of Defense budget for each fiscal year is sufficient to enable the Director to fulfill the duties and responsibilities assigned by this section" before the period at the end; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 139)

  359. 10 U.S.C. 139added (l)by S. 1071 Sec. 904(a)

    (l)(1) The Director may enter into contracts or other agreements with one or more federally funded research and development centers pursuant to which personnel of such centers may assist the Director with program oversight, including through—(A) test planning, preparation, and monitoring;(B) data collection;(C) data analysis;(D) drafting and reviewing test reports;(E) providing technical expertise and support to program offices; and(F) performing such other duties as the Director determines appropriate.(2) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Director has sufficient funding to enter into the contracts or other agreements for which authorization is provided under paragraph (1).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 139)

  360. 10 U.S.C. 149renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 905(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (U) through (GG) as subparagraphs (V) through (HH), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 149)

  361. 10 U.S.C. 149added (U)by S. 1071 Sec. 905(2)

    (U) Nuclear fission and fusion energy technologies.

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (T) the following new subparagraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 149)

  362. 10 U.S.C. 151added (h)by S. 1071 Sec. 911(a)

    (h) Removal of members of Joint Chiefs of Staff.—(1) If the President removes a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from office or transfers a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to another position or location before the end of the term of the member as specified in statute, the President shall, not later than five days after the removal or transfer takes effect, submit to Congress, including the congressional defense committees, notice that the member is being removed or transferred and a statement of the reason for the removal or transfer.(2) Nothing in this subsection prohibits a personnel action authorized by another provision of law.

    The bill says: Section 151 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 151)

  363. 10 U.S.C. 164(a)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 911(b)

    (3)(A) If the President removes an officer assigned under paragraph (1) to serve as the commander of a unified or specified combatant command or transfers that officer to another position or location before the expected end of the officer's service as a combatant commander, the President shall, not later than five days after the removal or transfer takes effect, submit to Congress, including the congressional defense committees, notice that the officer is being removed or transferred and a statement of the reason for the removal or transfer.(B) Nothing in this paragraph prohibits a personnel action authorized by another provision of law.

    The bill says: Section 164(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 164)

  364. Public Law 118-159(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 912(d)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "Not later" and all that follows through "Office," and inserting "Not later than June 30, 2027, the Director of the Joint Interagency Task Force 401"; and

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  365. Public Law 118-159(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 912(d)

    The bill says: by striking "The Secretary" and all that follows through "Office," and inserting "The Director of the Joint Interagency Task Force 401"; and

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  366. Public Law 118-159(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 912(d)

    The bill says: by striking "the Secretary of the Army" and inserting "the Director".

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  367. 10 U.S.C. 4127renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 913(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4127)

  368. 10 U.S.C. 4127added (f)by S. 1071 Sec. 913(2)

    (f) Regional outreach centers.—(1) In general.— The Director may establish and maintain regional offices of the Unit at locations within and outside the United States for purposes of conducting outreach to and streamlining interactions between the Unit and the private sector, academia, and other mission partners.(2) Selection criteria and other guidance.— In the event the Director exercises the authority to establish and maintain regional offices under paragraph (1), the Director shall—(A) develop a strategy and criteria for the selection of locations for such offices;(B) issue any rules, regulations, policies, or guidance necessary for the operation of such offices; and(C) make the information described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) available on a publicly accessible website of the Department of Defense.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4127)

  369. 10 U.S.C. 240b(a)(2)(A)(iv)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1002(a)

    The bill says: in clause (iv), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 240b)

  370. 10 U.S.C. 240b(a)(2)(A)(v)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1002(a)

    The bill says: in clause (v), by striking "and" at the end; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 240b)

  371. 10 U.S.C. 240b(a)(2)(A)added (vi)by S. 1071 Sec. 1002(a)

    (vi) meeting resource requirements, including personnel and information technology infrastructure; and(vii) identifying long-range goals and measurable objectives, including audit cycle timelines, control testing frequency, and auditor-validated corrective action plans; and

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new clauses:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 240b)

  372. 10 U.S.C. 240b(b)(1)(B)added (ix)by S. 1071 Sec. 1002(a)

    (ix) A detailed estimate of the funding required for the next fiscal year to procure, obtain, or otherwise implement each process, system, and technology identified to address the corrective action plan or plans of each department, agency, component, or element of the Department of Defense, and the corrective action plan of the Department as a whole, for purposes of this chapter during such fiscal year.(x) The number and scope of automated processes implemented, including reconciliation, inventory validation, and internal controls.

    The bill says: in paragraph (1)(B), by adding at the end the following new clauses:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 240b)

  373. 10 U.S.C. 240b(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1002(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following new subparagraph (B):

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 240b)

  374. 10 U.S.C. 240b(b)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1002(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4);

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 240b)

  375. 10 U.S.C. 240b(b)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 1002(a)

    (3) Annual report by bottom quartile.— Not later than June 30 of each year, the head of each military department and Defense Agency that was ranked in the bottom quartile of the report submitted under paragraph (2)(B) for that year shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following information for that military department or Defense Agency:(A) A description of the material weaknesses of the military department or Defense Agency.(B) The underlying causes of such weaknesses.(C) A plan for remediating such weaknesses.(D) The total number of open audit notices of findings and recommendations (in this paragraph referred to as "NFRs") for the most recently concluded fiscal year and the preceding two fiscal years, where applicable.(E) The number of repeat or reissued NFRs from the most recently concluded fiscal year.(F) The number of NFRs that were previously forecasted to be closed during the most recently concluded fiscal year that remain open.(G) The number of closed NFRs during the current fiscal year and prior fiscal years.(H) The number of material weaknesses that were validated by external auditors as fully resolved or downgraded during the current fiscal year relative to prior fiscal years.(I) A breakdown, by fiscal year, of which open NFRs are forecasted to be closed.(J) Explanations for any unfavorable trends in the information included under paragraphs (1) through (9).

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph (3):

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 240b)

  376. 10 U.S.C. 240b(b)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1002(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4), as redesignated by subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, by striking "the critical capabilities described in the Department of Defense report titled "Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Plan Status Report" and dated May 2016" and inserting "the financial statement audit priorities designated by the Secretary of Defense for the fiscal year in which the report is submitted".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 240b)

  377. Public Law 116-92removedby S. 1071 Sec. 1002(b)

    The bill says: Section 1009 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92; 10 U.S.C. 240b note) is amended by striking subsection (c).

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  378. 10 U.S.C. 240g(b)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1003

    The bill says: Section 240g(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 240g)

  379. 10 U.S.C. 2284removedby S. 1071 Sec. 1004(a)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (c); and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2284)

  380. 10 U.S.C. 2284renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1004(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c).

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2284)

  381. Public Law 111-84rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1004(a)

    The bill says: Section 141 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111–84; 10 U.S.C. 221 note) is amended to read as follows:

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  382. Public Law 118-81(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1005

    The bill says: Section 1004(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118–81; 10 U.S.C. 240d note) is amended by striking "2034" and inserting "2035".

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  383. 10 U.S.C. 284(A)(ii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1010(1)

    The bill says: in clause (ii), by striking "and" at the end; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 284)

  384. 10 U.S.C. 284(A)added (iv)by S. 1071 Sec. 1010(1)

    (iv) a description of the arrangements, if any, for the sustainment of the support, project, or purpose and the source of funds to support sustainment of the capabilities and performance outcomes achieved using such support, if applicable;(v) a description of the objectives for the support, project, or purpose; and(vi) information, including the amount, type, and purpose, about the support provided to the agency during the fiscal year for which the support is provided with respect to—(I) this section; or(II) counterdrug activities authorized by section 1033 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998 (Public Law 105–85; 111 Stat. 1811).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new clauses:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 284)

  385. 10 U.S.C. 284(B)(i)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1010(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking "the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives" and inserting "the congressional defense committees".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 284)

  386. 10 U.S.C. 8062(e)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1011(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 8062)

  387. 10 U.S.C. 8062(e)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1011(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking the period and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 8062)

  388. 10 U.S.C. 8062(e)added (4)by S. 1071 Sec. 1011(3)

    (4) the Navy prioritizes scheduled maintenance and repair actions to maintain the minimum number of available amphibious warfare ships to meet operational requirements.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 8062)

  389. 10 U.S.C. 8669a(c)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1012

    The bill says: Section 8669a(c)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "12 months" and inserting "18 months".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 8669a)

  390. 10 U.S.C. 8669b(a)(2)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1013(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a)(2), by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 8669b)

  391. 10 U.S.C. 8669b(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1013(2)

    The bill says: by inserting "(1)" before "Each Senior"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 8669b)

  392. 10 U.S.C. 8669b(b)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 1013(2)

    (2) Each Senior Technical Authority shall also be responsible for the determination that all design requirements for a vessel class are directly related to a key performance parameter or key system attribute established in the capability development document for such class. Any such requirement that the Senior Technical Authority determines is unnecessary to meet a key performance parameter or key system attribute shall not be approved.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 8669b)

  393. 10 U.S.C. 8680(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1014(1)

    The bill says: in the heading, by striking "United States or Guam" and inserting "United States, Guam, or Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 8680)

  394. 10 U.S.C. 8680(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1014(1)

    The bill says: by striking "the United States or Guam" each place it appears and inserting "the United States, Guam, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 8680)

  395. 10 U.S.C. 8680(d)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1014(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (d), by striking "the United States or Guam" and inserting "the United States, Guam, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 8680)

  396. 10 U.S.C. 2218(f)(3)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1022

    The bill says: Section 2218(f)(3)(C) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "10" and inserting "12".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2218)

  397. Public Law 108-136(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1031

    The bill says: Section 1022(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Public Law 108–136; 10 U.S.C. 271(b) note) is amended by striking "2027" and inserting "2032".

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  398. Public Law 115-232changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1032

    The bill says: Section 1033 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115–232; 132 Stat. 1953) is amended by striking "December 31, 2025" and inserting "December 31, 2026".

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  399. Public Law 115-232(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1033

    The bill says: Section 1034(a) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115–232; 132 Stat. 1954) is amended by striking "December 31, 2025" and inserting "December 31, 2026".

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  400. Public Law 115-232changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1034

    The bill says: Section 1035 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115–232; 132 Stat. 1954) is amended by striking "December 31, 2025" and inserting "December 31, 2026".

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  401. Public Law 115-91changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1035

    The bill says: Section 1036 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115–91; 131 Stat. 1551) is amended by striking "fiscal years 2018 through 2025" and inserting "fiscal years 2018 through 2026".

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  402. 10 U.S.C. 408(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1041(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by inserting "and procure goods and services from" after "assistance to"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 408)

  403. 10 U.S.C. 408(d)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1041(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (d)(1), by striking "$5,000,000" and inserting "$15,000,000".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 408)

  404. 10 U.S.C. 714renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1042(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (c) through (e) as subsections (h) through (j), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 714)

  405. 10 U.S.C. 714renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1042(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c);

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 714)

  406. 10 U.S.C. 714added (b)by S. 1071 Sec. 1042(3)

    (b) Protection for former or retired Department leadership.— The Secretary of Defense, under regulations prescribed by the Secretary and in accordance with guidelines approved by the Secretary and the Attorney General, may authorize qualified members of the armed forces and qualified civilian employees of the Department of Defense to provide physical protection and personal security to a former or retired official who—(1) previously served in a position identified in paragraphs (1) through (7); and(2) faces serious and credible threats arising from duties performed while employed by the Department of Defense.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 714)

  407. 10 U.S.C. 714(c)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1042(4)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "paragraphs (1) through (7) of subsection (a)" and inserting "subsection (a) or (b)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 714)

  408. 10 U.S.C. 714(c)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 1042(4)

    The bill says: by striking paragraphs (4) through (6) and redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (4); and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 714)

  409. 10 U.S.C. 714added (d)by S. 1071 Sec. 1042(5)

    (d) Requirement for written determination.— A determination of the Secretary of Defense whether to provide physical protection and personal security under subsection (b) or (c), or reimbursement under subsection (h), shall be in writing, shall be based on a threat assessment by an appropriate law enforcement, security, or intelligence organization, and shall include the name and title of the officer, employee, or other individual affected, the reason for such determination, the duration of any authorized protection and security for such officer, employee, or individual, and the nature of any arrangements for such protection and security.(e) Duration of protection.— The Secretary of Defense shall require periodic reviews, not less than once every six months, of the duration of protection provided to individuals under subsection (b) or (c).(f) Submissions to Congress.—(1) In general.— Except as provided in paragraph (4), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committee determinations made pursuant to this section as follows:(A) An initial determination made under subsection (d), not later than 15 days after the date on which the determination is made, including the justification for such determination and a current threat assessment by an appropriate law enforcement, security, or intelligence organization.(B) A determination to deny the renewal of physical protection and security under subsection (b) or (c), or reimbursement under subsection (j), not later than 15 days after the date on which the determination is made, including—(i) the justification for such determination;(ii) a current threat assessment by an appropriate law enforcement, security, or intelligence organization; and(iii) a certification that threats to the individual arising from duties performed while employed by the Department of Defense can be sufficiently mitigated without physical protection and security or reimbursement.(C) A determination to terminate physical protection and security under subsection (b) or (c), or reimbursement under subsection (j), during a previously authorized period of protection, not later than 48 hours after the date on which the determination is made, including—(i) the justification for such determination;(ii) a current threat assessment by an appropriate law enforcement, security, or intelligence organization; and(iii) a certification that threats to the individual arising from duties performed while employed by the Department of Defense can be sufficiently mitigated without protection and security or reimbursement.(D) A determination to deny a request for reimbursement of an individual described in subsection (b), not later than 15 days after the date on which the determination is made, including—(i) the justification for such determination;(ii) a current threat assessment by an appropriate law enforcement, security, or intelligence organization; and(iii) a certification that threats to the individual arising from duties performed while employed by the Department of Defense can be sufficiently mitigated without reimbursement.(2) Form of report.— A report submitted under paragraph (1) may be made in classified form.(3) Regulations and guidelines.— The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees the regulations and guidelines prescribed pursuant to subsections (b) and (c)(1), and a description of any changes to such guidelines, not less than 20 days before the date on which such regulations take effect.(4) Exceptions.— Paragraph (1) does not apply to determinations made with respect to the following individuals:(A) An individual described in subsection (c)(2)(C) who is otherwise sponsored by the Secretary of Defense, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, or the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.(B) An individual described in subsection (c)(2)(E).(g) Notification to certain protected personnel.— The Secretary of Defense shall provide written notification to any individual receiving physical protection and personal security under subsection (a) or (b), or reimbursement under subsection (j), at least 90 days prior to terminating or denying the renewal of protection and security protection or reimbursement, as the case may be, for such individual.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (c), as redesignated by paragraph (2), the following new subsections:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 714)

  410. 10 U.S.C. 723(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1043(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), in the subsection heading, by striking "Requirement" and inserting "Response to civil disturbances";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 723)

  411. 10 U.S.C. 723renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1043(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c);

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 723)

  412. 10 U.S.C. 723added (b)by S. 1071 Sec. 1043(a)

    (b) Support to civilian law enforcement agencies by members of the armed forces.— Whenever a member of the armed forces (including the National Guard) provides support to civilian law enforcement agencies, each such member providing such support shall visibly display the name of the armed force in which such member operates.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b):

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 723)

  413. 10 U.S.C. 723(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1043(a)

    The bill says: by striking "requirement under subsection (a)" and inserting "requirements under subsections (a) and (b)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 723)

  414. 10 U.S.C. 723(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1043(a)

    The bill says: by striking "such subsection" and inserting "any such subsection".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 723)

  415. 10 U.S.C. 723changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1043(b)

    The bill says: The heading for section 723 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "Federal authorities in response to civil disturbances" and inserting "civil authorities".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 723)

  416. 10 U.S.C. 284(a)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1044(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1)(A), by striking "United States Customs and Border Protection" and inserting "U.S. Customs and Border Protection";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 284)

  417. 10 U.S.C. 284(a)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1044(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 284)

  418. 10 U.S.C. 284(a)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 1044(3)

    (2) Contract authority.— In providing assistance to U.S. Customs and Border Protection under paragraph (1), the Secretary may enter into a contract for the provision of any of the following services:(A) Detection and monitoring.(B) Warehousing and logistical supply chain.(C) Transportation.(D) Vehicle maintenance.(E) Training other than lead or primary instructor.(F) Intelligence analysis.(G) Linguist.(H) Data entry.(I) Aviation.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 284)

  419. Public Law 116-92added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 1053(c)

    (c) Reports on support for immigration enforcement operations.—(1) In general.— If the Department of Defense approves a Request for Assistance for support for immigration enforcement operations, the Secretary of Defense shall electronically transmit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on such support not later than 30 calendar days after the date on which the Secretary approves the Request for Assistance and every 90 calendar days thereafter.(2) Elements.— Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include information on the following:(A) The name of any Department of Defense facility used to support immigrant enforcement operations and costs associated with any modifications to such facilities to support such operations.(B) The number of Department of Defense personnel assigned to conduct support for immigration enforcement operations, the units from which such personnel were assigned, the duration of the operations, and the personnel cost associated with of such operations.

    The bill says: Section 1707 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92; 133 Stat. 1799; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

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  420. 10 U.S.C. 130fadded 130gby S. 1071 Sec. 1061(a)

    130g. Notification requirements for waivers issued under Department of Defense guidance related to autonomy in weapon systems.—(a) In general.— The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees written notification of any waiver under Department of Defense Directive 3000.09 (relating to autonomy in weapon systems), or any successor directive, by not later than 30 days after the date on which the waiver is issued.(b) Elements.— Each notification submitted under subsection (a) shall include the following:(1) The rationale for the waiver.(2) A description of the autonomous weapon system or technology covered by the waiver.(3) The anticipated duration of the waiver.(c) Form.— A notification under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex, as the Secretary determines necessary.

    The bill says: Chapter 3 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 130f the following new section:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130f)

  421. Public Law 118-159(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1061(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by inserting ", or any legal review," after "officials";

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  422. Public Law 118-159(b)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1061(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by inserting ", including any legal review," after "review"; and

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  423. Public Law 118-159(b)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1061(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4), by inserting ", including any legal review," after "review".

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  424. 36 U.S.C. 40728(h)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 1062(a)

    (3) The Secretary may conduct a one-time transfer to the corporation, in accordance with the procedure prescribed in this subchapter, of pump action shotguns, including any shotguns that are surplus to the requirements of the Center of Military History and the Army Museum Enterprise, that—(A) on the date of the enactment of this paragraph are under the control of the Secretary; and(B) are surplus to the requirements of the Department of the Army at the time of the submission of the report required in subsection (k).(4) The Secretary may not transfer pursuant to paragraph (3) any shotgun that is a modular ancillary addition to a service rifle, or meets the definition of a "short-barreled shotgun" as that term is defined in section 921(a)(6) of title 18, United States Code.

    The bill says: in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (36 U.S.C. 40728)

  425. 36 U.S.C. 40728(i)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 1062(a)

    (3) The Secretary of the Navy may conduct a one-time transfer to the corporation, in accordance with the procedure prescribed in this subchapter, of surplus pump action shotguns that—(A) on the date of the enactment of this paragraph are under the control of the Secretary; and(B) are surplus to the requirements of the Department of the Navy at the time of the submission of the report required in subsection (k).(4) The Secretary may not transfer pursuant to paragraph (3) any shotgun that is a modular ancillary addition to a service rifle or meets the definition of a "short-barreled shotgun" as that term is defined in section 921(a)(6) of title 18, United States Code.

    The bill says: in subsection (i), by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (36 U.S.C. 40728)

  426. 36 U.S.C. 40728added (j)by S. 1071 Sec. 1062(a)

    (j) Authorized air force transfers.—(1) The Secretary of the Air Force may conduct a one-time transfer to the corporation, in accordance with the procedures prescribed in this subchapter, of pump action shotguns that—(A) on the date of the enactment of this paragraph are under the control of the Secretary; and(B) are surplus to the requirements of the Department of the Air Force at the time of the submission of the report required in subsection (k).(2) The Secretary may not transfer pursuant to paragraph (1) any shotgun that is a modular ancillary addition to a service rifle or meets the definition of a "short-barreled shotgun" as that term is defined in section 921(a)(6) of title 18, United States Code.(k) Report required.—(1) The Secretary concerned authorized to transfer shotguns under subsection (h), (i), or (j) shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a report that includes the following elements:(A) The total number of surplus shotguns, including the make and model of each such shotgun, that meet the criteria for transfer to the corporation under such subsection.(B) The total number of surplus shotguns, including the make and mode of each such shotgun, that the Secretary concerned intends to transfer to the corporation under such subsection.(2) In this subsection, the term "Secretary concerned" has the meaning given such term in section 101(a)(9) of title 10, United States Code.(l) Limitation on transfer of surplus shotguns.— A Secretary may not transfer surplus shotguns described in subsections (h), (i), or (j), until the date that is 60 days after the date of the submittal of the report required under subsection (k).(m) Briefing required.— The Secretary of the Army shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on the results of the investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the United States Army Criminal Investigation Division regarding unaccounted for pistols at the corporation. The briefing shall be provided after the investigation has concluded.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (36 U.S.C. 40728)

  427. 36 U.S.C. 40732changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1062(b)

    The bill says: Section 40732 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by striking ", and caliber .45 M1911/M1911A1 surplus pistols," each place it appears and inserting ", caliber .45 M1911/M1911A1 surplus pistols, and surplus pump action shotguns (except any shotgun that is a modular ancillary addition to a service rifle , or meets the definition of a "short-barreled shotgun" as that term is defined in section 921(a)(6) of title 18, United States Code),".

    Bill text · Current law (36 U.S.C. 40732)

  428. Public Law 118-159(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1063(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "one year after the date of the enactment of this Act" and inserting "January 15, 2027"; and

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  429. Public Law 118-159changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1063(2)

    (c) Report and briefing.— Not later than January 15, 2027, the Commander of the United States Transportation Command, in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Secretaries of the military departments, and the commanders of the combatant commands, shall—(1) submit to the congressional defense committees a final report on the study required under subsection (a); and(2) provide to such committees a briefing on the report.

    The bill says: by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:

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  430. Public Law 117-81changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1065

    The bill says: Section 1067 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117–81) is amended by striking "and 2026" and inserting "2026, 2028, and 2030".

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  431. Public Law 117-81(f)(2)added (D)by S. 1071 Sec. 1082

    (D) Services.—(i) Department of Defense.— The Secretary of Defense may provide to the Commission, on a nonreimbursable basis, such administrative services, funds, staff, facilities, and other support services as are necessary for the performance of the duties of the Commission under this section.(ii) Other agencies.— In addition to any support provided under clause (i), the head of any other Federal department or agency may provide to the Commission such services, funds, facilities, staff, and other support as the head of such department or agency determines advisable and as may be authorized by law.

    The bill says: Section 1094(f)(2) of the Afghanistan War Commission Act of 2021 (section 1094(f)(2) of Public Law 117–81; 135 Stat. 1941) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

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  432. Public Law 117-81added (6)by S. 1071 Sec. 1083

    (6) Contract authority.— To such extent and in such amounts as are provided in appropriation Acts, the Co-Chairpersons of the Commission may enter into contracts to enable the Commission to discharge its duties under this section.

    The bill says: Subsection (f) of the Afghanistan War Commission Act of 2021 (section 1094(f) of Public Law 117–81; 135 Stat. 1941) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

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  433. Public Law 116-283(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1084(1)

    The bill says: by striking "for fiscal year 2021, as identified in division D of this Act" and inserting "by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026"; and

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  434. Public Law 116-283(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1084(2)

    The bill says: by striking "$3,000,000" and inserting "$1,000,000".

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  435. 22 U.S.C. 2778(l)(2)addedby S. 1071 Sec. 1085(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following: "The congressional notification requirements of subsections (c) and (d) of section 36 shall not apply with respect to the export or transfer of defense articles or defense services subject to the exemption described in this paragraph."; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2778)

  436. 22 U.S.C. 2778(l)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1085(b)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2778)

  437. 22 U.S.C. 2778(l)added (7)by S. 1071 Sec. 1085(b)

    (7) Exemption from certain requirements.—(A) In general.— Defense articles sold by the United States under this Act, whether pursuant to the exemption authorized under this section or pursuant to an exemption under another authority under this Act, may be reexported, retransferred or temporarily imported exclusively between the Government of Australia, the Government of the United Kingdom, or entities described in paragraph (b) of section 126.7(b)(2) of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations, that are eligible for the exemption described in paragraph (a) of such section, notwithstanding the requirement for the consent of the President under section 3(a)(2) or section 505(a)(1)(B) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2314(a)(1)(B)).(B) Intra-company, intra-organizational, and intra-governmental transfers.— Intra-company, intra-organization, and intra-governmental transfers related to defense articles described in subparagraph (A) are authorized to be made between officers, employees, and agents who meet the definition of the term regular employee under section 120.64 of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations, including dual nationals or third-country nationals who satisfy the requirements of section 126.18 of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations, or successor regulations.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (6) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2778)

  438. Public Law 118-31changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1102(1)

    The bill says: in the section heading, by striking "Department of the Navy civilian employees assigned to permanent duty in Guam for performing work, or supporting work being performed, aboard or dockside, of U.S. naval vessels" and inserting "civilian employees of the Department of Defense stationed in Guam";

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  439. Public Law 118-31(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1102(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "Secretary of the Navy" and inserting "Secretary of Defense"; and

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  440. Public Law 118-31changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1102(3)

    (b) Report.— Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 and annually thereafter for the following 2 years, the Secretary shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees on the use of the authority provided under this section.(c) Covered employee defined.— In this section, the term covered employee means any civilian employee of the Department of Defense whose permanent duty station is located in Guam.(d) Sunset.— The authority to carry out this section shall terminate 3 years after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.

    The bill says: by striking subsection (b) and inserting the following:

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  441. Public Law 116-283(b)(1)(A)(i)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1103(1)

    The bill says: in clause (i), by striking "or" at the end;

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  442. Public Law 116-283(b)(1)(A)(ii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1103(1)

    The bill says: in clause (ii), by striking "and" at the end and inserting "or" ; and

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  443. Public Law 116-283(b)(1)(A)added (iii)by S. 1071 Sec. 1103(1)

    (iii) licensed medical personnel; and

    The bill says: by inserting after clause (ii) the following:

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  444. Public Law 116-283(d)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1103(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (d), by striking "this Act" and inserting "the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026".

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  445. 5 U.S.C. 5348(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1104(1)

    The bill says: by striking "subsection (b) of this section" and inserting "subsection (c)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (5 U.S.C. 5348)

  446. 5 U.S.C. 5348(a)addedby S. 1071 Sec. 1104(1)

    The bill says: by inserting before the period at the end the following: ", not to exceed the rate of pay for the Vice President under section 104 of title 3";

    Bill text · Current law (5 U.S.C. 5348)

  447. 5 U.S.C. 5348renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1104(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (b) as subsection (c); and

    Bill text · Current law (5 U.S.C. 5348)

  448. 5 U.S.C. 5348added (b)by S. 1071 Sec. 1104(3)

    (b) The aggregate pay limitation prescribed under section 5307 shall not apply to an employee whose pay is fixed under subsection (a).

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (a) the following new subsection (b):

    Bill text · Current law (5 U.S.C. 5348)

  449. 10 U.S.C. 1597(d)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1107(d)

    The bill says: in the subsection heading, by inserting "or significant" after "involuntary";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1597)

  450. 10 U.S.C. 1597(d)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1107(d)

    The bill says: by striking "or furlough of" and inserting "furlough, or significant reduction of over 50"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1597)

  451. 10 U.S.C. 1597(d)addedby S. 1071 Sec. 1107(d)

    The bill says: by adding after the period at the end the following: "The Secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees and each Member of Congress representing the area in which reductions are ordered. Such notification shall include billet, activity name, number of employees at the location, number of employees involuntarily separated by billet, reason for the personnel action, actions to mitigate reductions, and savings and costs.".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1597)

  452. 10 U.S.C. 1580(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1108

    The bill says: Section 1125(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.; Public Law 114–328) is amended by inserting "and includes supporting units of a facility at an installation or base" after "United States".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1580)

  453. 10 U.S.C. 1599dadded 1599eby S. 1071 Sec. 1109

    1599e. Payment of retention bonuses to DOD civilian employees in Guam..— Notwithstanding subsection (f) of section 5754 of title 5, the Secretary of Defense or Secretary of a military department may waive the limit established under subsection (e)(1) of such section and pay an otherwise eligible employee or category of employees in the territory of Guam retention bonuses of up to 50 percent of basic pay, based on a critical agency need.

    The bill says: Chapter 81 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1599d the following (and conforming the table of contents for such chapter accordingly):

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1599d)

  454. 5 U.S.C. 3301changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1110(a)

    The bill says: by striking "The President" and inserting "(a) In general.—The President"; and

    Bill text · Current law (5 U.S.C. 3301)

  455. 5 U.S.C. 3301added (b)by S. 1071 Sec. 1110(a)

    (b) DOD procedures.— The President may authorize the Department of Defense to determine the qualification, examination, and assessment procedures for positions in the competitive service based primarily on job-related competencies and skills, including the use of structured interviews, technical evaluations, or skills-based assessments, and alternative assessments.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (5 U.S.C. 3301)

  456. 5 U.S.C. 3327added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 1110(b)

    (c) The Office of Personnel Management may authorize the Department of Defense to use flexible outreach methods, including curated prospect sourcing, provided that all hiring opportunities remain publicly accessible and merit-based.

    The bill says: Section 3327 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (5 U.S.C. 3327)

  457. 5 U.S.C. 3361changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1110(c)

    The bill says: by striking "An individual" and inserting "(a) In general.—An individual"; and

    Bill text · Current law (5 U.S.C. 3361)

  458. 5 U.S.C. 3361added (b)by S. 1071 Sec. 1110(c)

    (b) DOD promotions.— Promotions in the competitive service within the Department of Defense may be made based on demonstrated skills and qualifications without regard to minimum time-in-grade requirements, subject to agency policies and applicable merit system principles.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (5 U.S.C. 3361)

  459. 10 U.S.C. 1580(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1112

    The bill says: Section 1125(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (10 U.S.C. 1580 note prec.) is amended by inserting ", including to Navy Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion, and Repair positions" after "Facilities Base".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1580)

  460. 10 U.S.C. 1599f(a)(1)(A)(ii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1113(1)

    The bill says: in clause (ii), by striking "and" at the end; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1599f)

  461. 10 U.S.C. 1599f(a)(1)(A)added (iv)by S. 1071 Sec. 1113(1)

    (iv) positions held in combatant commands, defense agencies, and field activities supporting the United States Cyber Command; and(v) up to 500 positions not otherwise described in clauses (i) through (iv) that the Secretary determines are hard-to-fill, highly skilled positions critical to cyberspace planning and operations in defense of, and which advance, U.S. national interests in collaboration with domestic and international partners.

    The bill says: by inserting after clause (iii) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1599f)

  462. 10 U.S.C. 1599frewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1113(2)

    (b) Rates of pay.— The Secretary—(1) consistent with paragraph (2), shall fix the rates of basic pay for employees appointed under subsection (a)(1)(B)—(A) with a rate of pay provided for employees in comparable positions in the Federal Government; and(B) subject to the same limitations on maximum rates of pay established for such employees by statute or regulation; and(2) may prescribe a rate of basic pay for such an employee so appointed at a rate not to exceed a rate equal to 150 percent of the maximum rate of basic pay authorized for positions at level I of the Executive Schedule under section 5312 of title 5.

    The bill says: by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1599f)

  463. 10 U.S.C. 1599f(h)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1113(3)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "five years after the date of the enactment of this section" and inserting "three years after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1599f)

  464. 10 U.S.C. 1599f(h)(2)(D)added (vii)by S. 1071 Sec. 1113(3)

    (vii) The total number of positions, the title, duties, and responsibilities of each position, and the location of each position, including the assigned department, agency, command, and cost of establishing, appointing, and paying the salary of such positions.(viii) A description of—(I) how the Department has used the pay authorities in subsection (b); and(II) the effect of such authorities on recruitment and retention in the Cyber Excepted Service.

    The bill says: in paragraph (2)(D), by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1599f)

  465. 10 U.S.C. 1599frenumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1113(4)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (k) as subsection (l); and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1599f)

  466. 10 U.S.C. 1599fadded (k)by S. 1071 Sec. 1113(5)

    (k) Federal wage system positions.— The Secretary may—(1) consistent with section 5341 of title 5, adopt such provisions of that title to provide for prevailing rate systems of basic pay; and(2) apply those provisions to qualified positions for employees in or under which the Department may employ individuals described by section 5342(a)(2)(A) of such title.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (j) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1599f)

  467. 10 U.S.C. 321(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1201(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "or other security forces" and inserting ", or other national security forces that perform a similar function,";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 321)

  468. 10 U.S.C. 321(a)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 1201(a)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (2); and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 321)

  469. 10 U.S.C. 321(a)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1201(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively.

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 321)

  470. 10 U.S.C. 321changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1201(a)

    The bill says: Section 321 of title 10, United States Code, is amended, in the section heading, by inserting "and exercises" after "Training".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 321)

  471. Public Law 117-81repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 1201(b)

    The bill says: Section 1332 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117–81; 135 Stat. 2007; 10 U.S.C. 301 note) is repealed.

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  472. 10 U.S.C. 333changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1202

    The bill says: Subsection (g)(2) of section 333 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "made" after "Amounts".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 333)

  473. 10 U.S.C. 342(f)(3)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1203

    The bill says: Section 342(f)(3)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended, in the first sentence, by striking "from a developing country".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 342)

  474. 10 U.S.C. 345(c)(4)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1204

    The bill says: Section 345(c)(4)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "The Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency" and inserting ‘"The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 345)

  475. 10 U.S.C. 352(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1205(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "may" and inserting "shall"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 352)

  476. 10 U.S.C. 352(e)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 1205(2)

    (3) Tuition fees charged for personnel who attend the School may not include any amount for the fixed costs of operating and maintaining the School.

    The bill says: in subsection (e), by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 352)

  477. 22 U.S.C. 2671(b)(2)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1211(c)

    (2) Membership.—(A) In general.— The Board shall be composed of not fewer than seven members, each of whom shall have expertise in security cooperation, security assistance, defense acquisition, business process reform, or any disciplines the Secretary determines to be important to the functioning of the Board.(B) Certain members.—(i) In general.— Up to three of the members of the Board may be selected from among individuals who are not any of the following:(I) Officers or employees of the Department of Defense.(II) Members of the Armed Forces.(III) A registered lobbyist.(ii) Clearance.— Each member of the Board described in this subparagraph shall be individuals who are determined to be eligible for access to classified information necessary to participate on the Board.

    The bill says: Section 1210(b)(2) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (22 U.S.C. 2671 note) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2671)

  478. Public Law 110-181changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1221(a)

    The bill says: Subsection (a) of section 1233 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110–181; 122 Stat. 393) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking "beginning on October 1, 2024, and ending on December 31, 2025" and inserting "beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on December 31, 2026,".

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  479. 10 U.S.C. 113(b)(1)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1222(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (B), (C), (D), and (E) as subparagraphs (C), (D), (E), and (F), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  480. 10 U.S.C. 113(b)(1)added (B)by S. 1071 Sec. 1222(a)

    (B) evolving thresholds for the use of direct and attributable force by Iran;

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following subparagraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  481. 10 U.S.C. 113(b)(1)(E)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1222(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (E), as so redesignated, by striking ";;" at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  482. 10 U.S.C. 113(b)(1)(F)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1222(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (F), as so redesignated, by striking "; and" at the end and inserting a period.

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  483. 10 U.S.C. 113(b)(2)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1222(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (C) and (D) as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  484. 10 U.S.C. 113(b)(2)added (C)by S. 1071 Sec. 1222(a)

    (C) a summary of Iran’s procurement of advanced conventional capabilities from Russia;

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following subparagraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  485. 10 U.S.C. 113(b)(3)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1222(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by inserting "any Iraqi Shia-militia operating under the auspices of the "Islamic Resistance"," after "the Badr Organization,";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  486. 10 U.S.C. 113(b)(3)(I)(ii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1222(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (I)(ii), by striking "and activities; and" and inserting ", assets, and critical infrastructure; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  487. 10 U.S.C. 113(b)(3)added (L)by S. 1071 Sec. 1222(a)

    (L) an assessment of the military power of Iranian proxies and partners, including Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestine Islamic Jihad, Ansar Allah, and Iraqi and Syrian proxies.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following subparagraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  488. 10 U.S.C. 113(b)(4)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1222(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "nuclear weapons capabilities and developments" and inserting "nuclear weapons-related advances, including development of related scientific and industrial infrastructure, fissile material inventories aggregated by level of enrichment, and weaponization-related activities";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  489. 10 U.S.C. 113(b)(4)(F)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1222(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (F), by striking "to the Middle East and Europe; and" and inserting "globally;"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  490. 10 U.S.C. 113(b)(4)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1222(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (G) as subparagraph (I); and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  491. 10 U.S.C. 113(b)(4)added (G)by S. 1071 Sec. 1222(a)

    (G) a detailed analysis of the domestic and foreign supply chains supporting Iran’s drone program;(H) a detailed assessment of the domestic production capacity by Iran’s proxies in the Middle East of tactical munitions including mortars, rocket assisted munitions, and rockets and long-range strike capabilities, including, drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles; and

    The bill says: by adding after subparagraph (F) the following subparagraphs:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  492. 10 U.S.C. 113(b)(5)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1222(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (5), by striking "and chemical, biological, and advanced conventional weapons, weapon systems, and delivery vehicles" and inserting "chemical, biological, and advanced conventional weapons, weapon systems, and delivery vehicles, including drones"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  493. 10 U.S.C. 113(b)(8)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1222(a)

    The bill says: by striking "the Bashar al-Assad regime," and inserting "the Russian Federation,";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  494. 10 U.S.C. 113(b)(8)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1222(a)

    The bill says: by inserting "Ansarallah," after "Hamas,"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  495. 10 U.S.C. 113(b)(8)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1222(a)

    The bill says: by striking "or any other foreign terrorist organization." and inserting "the Badr Organization, any other foreign terrorist organization, or any Specially Designated Global Terrorist.";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  496. Public Law 113-291(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1223(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "December 31, 2025" and inserting "December 31, 2026";

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  497. Public Law 113-291(b)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1223(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (b)(1)(A), by inserting ", including any modifications made to the vetting process in order to determine whether Syrian groups or individuals associated with the Government of Syria are eligible recipients" before the period at the end;

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  498. Public Law 113-291(d)(2)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1223(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (d)(2), by redesignating subclause (I) of clause (iii) of subparagraph (J) as subparagraph (K), and adjusting the margins accordingly;

    Bill text

  499. Public Law 113-291(e)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1223(4)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "elements of the Syrian opposition and other"; and

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  500. Public Law 113-291(e)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1223(4)

    The bill says: by striking "Shia militias aligned with or supporting the Government of Syria, and groups" and inserting "Islamist extremist organizations, Shia militias, proxy forces, or groups otherwise";

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  501. Public Law 113-291(e)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1223(4)

    The bill says: by striking "Jabhat al Nusrah, Ahrar al Sham, other";

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  502. Public Law 113-291(e)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1223(4)

    The bill says: by inserting "and associated and successor" after "al-Qaeda"; and

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  503. Public Law 113-291(e)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1223(4)

    The bill says: by striking "related";

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  504. Public Law 113-291(l)(3)(E)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1223(5)

    The bill says: in subsection (l)(3)(E)), by striking "December 31, 2025" and inserting "the date specified in the matter preceding paragraph (1) of subsection (a)"; and

    Bill text

  505. Public Law 113-291added (n)by S. 1071 Sec. 1223(6)

    (n) Limitation on use of funds.— Funds made available to carry out this section may not be used to provide assistance pursuant to subsection (a)—(1) to any entity that is not an appropriately vetted Syrian group or individual; or(2) to forces associated with any other government or nation.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subsection:

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  506. Public Law 113-291(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1224(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "December 31, 2025" and inserting "December 31, 2026";

    Bill text

  507. Public Law 113-291removedby S. 1071 Sec. 1224(2)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (g);

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  508. Public Law 113-291renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1224(3)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (h) through (o) as subsections (g) through (n), respectively;

    Bill text

  509. Public Law 113-291(i)(1)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1224(4)

    The bill says: in subsection (i)(1)(C), as redesignated, by striking "subsection (l)(2)" and inserting "subsection (k)(2)";

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  510. Public Law 113-291(k)(2)(B)(ii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1224(5)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking "subsection (j)(1)(C)" and inserting "subsection (i)(1)(C)"; and

    Bill text

  511. Public Law 113-291(k)(2)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1224(5)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking "subsection (k)" and inserting "subsection (j)";

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  512. Public Law 113-291(n)(6)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1224(6)

    The bill says: in subsection (n)(6), as redesignated, by striking "December 31, 2025" and inserting "December 31, 2026"; and

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  513. Public Law 113-291added (o)by S. 1071 Sec. 1224(7)

    (o) Limitation on use of funds.— Funds made available to carry out this section may not be used to provide assistance pursuant to subsection (a)—(1) to entities other than military or other security forces of or associated with the Government of Iraq, including Kurdish and tribal security forces, or other local security forces with a national security mission;(2) to forces associated with any other government or nation; or(3) to Iranian-aligned militias.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

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  514. Public Law 114-92(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1225(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "with Syria" and inserting "with any other country"; and

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  515. Public Law 114-92(C)addedby S. 1071 Sec. 1225(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by adding at the end before the period the following: "and along the border of Egypt with Sudan".

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  516. 22 U.S.C. 8606(b)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1231(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (b)(4), by striking "$50,000,000" and inserting "$80,000,000"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 8606)

  517. 22 U.S.C. 8606(f)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1231(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (f), by striking "December 31, 2026" and inserting "December 31, 2028".

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 8606)

  518. 22 U.S.C. 8606changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1232(a)

    The bill says: in the section heading, by striking "unmanned aerial systems" and inserting "unmanned systems in all warfighting domains";

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 8606)

  519. 22 U.S.C. 8606(a)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1232(a)

    The bill says: by amending the subsection heading to read as follows: "United States-Israel program on countering unmanned systems";

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 8606)

  520. 22 U.S.C. 8606(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1232(a)

    The bill says: by striking "to establish capabilities" and inserting "to accelerate development of advanced technologies"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 8606)

  521. 22 U.S.C. 8606(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1232(a)

    The bill says: by striking "unmanned aerial systems" and inserting "unmanned systems in all warfighting domains";

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 8606)

  522. 22 U.S.C. 8606(a)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1232(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 8606)

  523. 22 U.S.C. 8606(a)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 1232(a)

    (2) Activities.— The activities required by this subsection may include the following:(A) Collaborative research initiatives involving government, private sector, and academic institutions in the United States and Israel.(B) Joint training exercises and information- sharing mechanisms to maximize the sharing of technical expertise, data, and tactics related to emerging unmanned systems and related threats.(C) Development of joint technical requirements.(D) Collaborative development and evaluation of novel systems with defense industry partners.(E) Coordination with acquisition program offices of the United States and Israel military service departments, components, and commands to expedite deployment of relevant systems and enhance military readiness.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 8606)

  524. 22 U.S.C. 8606(a)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1232(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3) (as so redesignated), by striking "activities described in paragraph (1)" and inserting "activities described in this subsection";

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 8606)

  525. 22 U.S.C. 8606(b)(3)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1232(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3)(B), by striking "aerial"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 8606)

  526. 22 U.S.C. 8606(b)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1232(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4), by striking "$55,000,000" and inserting "$70,000,000";

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 8606)

  527. 22 U.S.C. 8606(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1232(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (c), by striking "an appropriate research and development entity of a military department" and inserting "the Irregular Warfare Technology Support Directorate";

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  528. 22 U.S.C. 8606renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1232(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively;

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  529. 22 U.S.C. 8606added (e)by S. 1071 Sec. 1232(a)

    (e) Annual report.— The Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress on an annual basis a report that shall include for the preceding year a description of activities conducted under the program including—(1) an assessment of progress made by the United States and Israel in addressing unmanned systems threats and requirements;(2) an assessment of the program’s collaboration with other United States Government programs and defense contractors;(3) an update on efforts to transition capabilities to acquisition program managers for fielding by United States or Israeli military services, components, and commands; and(4) recommendations for future program activities and funding.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (d) the following:

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  530. 22 U.S.C. 8606(g)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1232(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (g) (as so redesignated), by striking "December 31, 2026" and inserting "December 31, 2028".

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  531. Public Law 117-263changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1233(a)

    The bill says: in the section heading, by striking "and Israel" and inserting "Israel, and the United States defense industrial base "; and

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  532. Public Law 117-263(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1233(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "or Israel" each place it appears and inserting "Israel, or the United States defense industrial base"; and

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  533. Public Law 117-263(a)(5)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1233(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (5), by striking "or Israel" each place it appears and inserting "Israel, or the United States defense industrial base".

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  534. Public Law 117-263changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1233(b)

    The bill says: The table of contents at the beginning of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263; 136 Stat. 2395) is amended by striking the item relating to section 1244 and inserting the following:

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  535. Public Law 117-263changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1233(b)

    The bill says: The table of contents at the beginning of title XII of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263; 136 Stat. 2820) is amended by striking the item relating to section 1244 and inserting the following:

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  536. Public Law 116-283(b)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1241(1)

    (b) Matters to be included.— The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following:(1) The goals, factors, and trends shaping Russia’s security strategy and military strategy, including military spending and investment priorities.(2) Developments in the military doctrine, operational concepts, joint command and organizational structures, and significant military operations and deployments of the Russian Armed Forces.(3) An assessment of the force structure, readiness, and capabilities of the Russian Armed Forces.(4) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives, and force posture of the Russian Armed Forces deployed in the Arctic and the North Atlantic region.(5) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives, and force posture of the Russian Armed Forces as they relate to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), including—(A) the force posture of Russian Armed Forces deployed adjacent to NATO’s borders, including in Kaliningrad;(B) a list and description of all known violations by Russia of NATO airspace during the reporting period, and to the extent feasible, an evaluation of whether such incidents were intentional or unintentional; and(C) an assessment of the threat posed to NATO bases, critical infrastructure, and other industrial and military targets posed by Russian hybrid attacks.(6) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives, and force posture of the Russian Armed Forces deployed in Ukraine or adjacent to Ukraine’s borders.(7) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives, and force posture of the Russian Armed Forces in the Baltic and Black Seas.(8) An assessment of the reconstitution efforts of the Russian Armed Forces, including its ability to restore losses from the war in Ukraine and to expand its force beyond 2022 levels.(9) An assessment of the impact of United States and international sanctions on the Russian military’s reconstitution efforts, including an assessment of the impact of removing sanctions on the Russian military’s reconstitution efforts.(10) An assessment of what the Russian Armed Forces have learned from the war in Ukraine and how Russia has applied those lessons.(11) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives, and force posture of Russia that affect countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.(12) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives, and force posture of Russia that affect countries in the Indo-Pacific, with a specific emphasis on how such strategy, objectives, and force posture affect the People’s Republic of China.(13) An assessment of the military cooperation between Russia and the People’s Republic of China, including defense trade, joint military exercises, and the sharing of military intelligence.(14) An assessment of the objectives of Russia’s treaty alliance with North Korea, including analyses of the following elements:(A) Any technology sharing pertaining to chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons.(B) Any cooperation on missile or space launch-related technology.(C) Arms trade.(D) Tactical and operational military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, including lessons learned and compensation derived from cooperative training and participation in actual conflict.(15) An assessment of Russia’s military cooperation with India.(16) An assessment of Russia’s coercive behavior directed at United States allies in the Indo-Pacific.(17) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives, and force posture of Russia that affect countries in the Middle East.(18) An assessment of the military strategy, objectives, and force posture of Russia that affect countries in Africa.(19) A description of Russia’s overseas military basing, military logistics capabilities, and infrastructure to project power.(20) A summary of all significant Russian cooperation with foreign military and security forces, including major training and exercises, foreign deployments, and basing agreements—specifying for each Russian foreign deployment the number of forces deployed, the types of capabilities deployed, the length of the deployment, and any agreement enabling or governing the deployment.(21) An assessment of relations between Russia and Iran, the People’s Republic of China, and North Korea, with respect to security and military matters.(22) An assessment of the proliferation activities of Russia and Russian entities, including activities relating to the supply of materials, technologies, or expertise relating to nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction or missile systems to other states or non-state actors.(23) An assessment of Russia’s nuclear program and capabilities, including—(A) its nuclear strategy and associated doctrines;(B) the size and state of its stockpile and projections of its future arsenals;(C) its civil and military production capacities; and(D) the modernization and force structure of its strategic forces.(24) An assessment of the use by Russia of chemical weapons, including chemical munitions, during the preceding year either as part of an armed conflict or against individuals outside an armed conflict.(25) A description of Russia’s current missile defense strategy and capabilities, including efforts to develop missile defense capabilities.(26) A description of Russia’s anti-access and area denial capabilities.(27) A description of Russia’s command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance modernization program and capabilities and the applications for such program and capabilities for precision-guided weapons.(28) An assessment of Russia’s space and counterspace programs and capabilities.(29) An assessment of Russia’s cyberwarfare and electronic warfare capabilities, including details on the number of malicious cyber incidents originating from Russia against Department of Defense infrastructure.(30) An assessment of any influence operations or campaigns by Russia targeting th

    The bill says: in subsection (b) to read as follows:

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  537. Public Law 116-283(g)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1241(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (g), by striking "January 31, 2026" and inserting "January 31, 2030".

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  538. Public Law 117-263(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1242

    The bill says: Section 1245(a) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263; 136 Stat. 2847) is amended by striking "or 2025" and inserting "2025, or 2026".

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  539. Public Law 114-92(c)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1243(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (5); and

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  540. Public Law 114-92(c)added (6)by S. 1071 Sec. 1243(1)

    (6) Availability of funds for programs across fiscal years.— Amounts made available after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 in a fiscal year to carry out the authority in subsection (a) may be used for programs under that authority that begin in such fiscal year and end not later than the end of the second fiscal year thereafter.(7) Authority for interchange of supplies and services.— The limitation in subsection (b)(2) of section 2571 of title 10, United States Code, shall not apply with respect to reimbursable support for the purpose of providing assistance under this section.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:

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  541. Public Law 114-92(f)added (11)by S. 1071 Sec. 1243(2)

    (11) For fiscal year 2026, $400,000,000.(12) For fiscal year 2027, $400,000,000.

    The bill says: in subsection (f), by adding at the end the following:

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  542. Public Law 114-92(h)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1243(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (h), by striking "December 31, 2026" and inserting "December 31, 2029"; and

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  543. Public Law 114-92added (k)by S. 1071 Sec. 1243(4)

    (k) Accepting equipment back into stock.—(1) In general.— Equipment procured to carry out the authority granted pursuant to subsection (a) may only be treated as stocks of the Department of Defense if—(A) the equipment procured has not yet been transferred to the Government of Ukraine and is urgently needed to eliminate a deficiency that impacts an ongoing or anticipated, imminent United States contingency operation that, if left unfulfilled, could result in loss of life or critical mission failure for the United States Armed Forces;(B) the equipment procured has not yet been transferred to the Government of Ukraine and is no longer needed to support a program carried out pursuant to such subsection; or(C) the equipment procured has been transferred to the Government of Ukraine and is returned by Ukraine to the United States.(2) Replacement.— In the case of treating equipment as stocks of the Department of Defense pursuant to paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall, using amounts made available after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, initiate action to replace such equipment for the Government of Ukraine within 30 days of transmitting the applicable notification required under paragraph (3).(3) Notification.— The Secretary may only treat equipment procured to carry out the authority granted pursuant to subsection (a) as stocks of the Department of Defense pursuant to paragraph (1) if the Secretary submits to the congressional defense committees, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a notification that describes how the relevant conditions to treat the equipment as stocks were met—(A) in the case of a notification relating to equipment described in subparagraph (A) of such paragraph (1), as soon as feasible but not later than 48 hours after the date on which the Secretary determines to treat such equipment as stocks of the Department; or(B) in the case of a notification relating to equipment described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of such paragraph, not fewer than 15 days before the entry into effect of a determination by the Secretary to treat such equipment as such stocks.(4) Report.— In the case of treating equipment as stocks of the Department of Defense pursuant to paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall transmit to the congressional defense committees not later than 15 days after submitting the notification required in paragraph (3) a report with the plan of the Department of Defense to replace the equipment originally intended for the Government of Ukraine, including sourcing, timeline for procurement, and delivery.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

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  544. Public Law 118-31rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1245(1)

    (a) Report required.— Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes—(1) an accounting of all bilateral military contributions to Ukraine made by allied and partner countries or multinational organizations in absolute and relative terms, disaggregated by country and organization, since January 1, 2022, including a separate accounting of such contributions during the reporting period;(2) an accounting of all contributions to Ukraine made by allied and partner countries using the United States Jumpstart initiative, detailing the authorities used, quantity, valuation, and delivery timeline for each contribution and including a separate accounting of such contributions during the reporting period;(3) an accounting of all contributions to Ukraine made by allied and partner countries using the United States Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative to the Ukraine Security Assitance Initiative (USAI) account, including a separate accounting of such contributions during the reporting period as well as—(A) the allied contributions used for new procurements using the USAI account, including the quantity, valuation, and delivery timeline for each new procurement;(B) the allied contributions used for the replacement of any weapons or articles provided to the Government of Ukraine, including the quantity, valuation, and delivery timeline for each item that has been sent to the Government of Ukraine from United States stocks; and(C) a comprehensive list of United States weapon systems provided to Ukraine associated with the allied contributions to the PURL initiative, including, for each such system, an identification of whether it was previously committed to Ukraine under USAI or through presidential drawdown authority, and, if so, the specific assistance package in which the commitment was made;(4) a statement of the remaining unobligated balance of funds in the USAI account, including a description of when such balance will expire;(5) a plan for how the Secretary intends to use the remaining unobligated funds from allied contributions to the USAI account to support Ukraine’s capacity to defend itself and strengthen its deterrence against future aggression by the Russian Federation;(6) a plan for further engagement with allied and partner countries on the use of the PURL initiative to support Ukraine’s capacity to defend itself and to strengthen its deterrence against future aggression by the Russian Federation;(7) an identification of any weapon system during the reporting period that meets Ukrainian requirements, as validated by the Commander of the United States European Command, but has not been delivered to Ukraine by the United States or an allied or partner country; and(8) any other matters that the Secretary determines to be relevant.

    The bill says: by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

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  545. Public Law 118-31(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1245(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (c), by striking "January 1, 2025" and inserting "January 1, 2027";

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  546. Public Law 118-31renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1245(3)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (c), as so amended, as subsection (d); and

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  547. Public Law 118-31added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 1245(4)

    (c) Appropriate congressional committees defined.— In this section, the term "appropriate congressional committees" means—(1) the congressional defense committees; and(2) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection:

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  548. 10 U.S.C. 2350j(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1246(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by inserting "another country or" before "a regional organization";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2350j)

  549. 10 U.S.C. 2350j(c)(1)addedby S. 1071 Sec. 1246(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by adding at the end before the period the following: "in the host nation or another country";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2350j)

  550. 10 U.S.C. 2350j(c)(2)addedby S. 1071 Sec. 1246(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by adding at the end before the period the following: "in the host nation or another country";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2350j)

  551. 10 U.S.C. 2350j(c)(3)addedby S. 1071 Sec. 1246(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by adding at the end before the period the following: "in the host nation or another country"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2350j)

  552. 10 U.S.C. 2350j(c)added (4)by S. 1071 Sec. 1246(2)

    (4) Other logistical and operational support for the armed forces in a deployed or rotational status in a country that is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

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  553. 10 U.S.C. 2350j(2)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1246(3)

    (E) The amount of such burden sharing contributions expended, by eligible category, including compensation for—(i) local national employees;(ii) military construction projects;(iii) supplies and services of the Department of Defense; and(iv) other logistical and operational support for the armed forces in a deployed or rotational status in a country that is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

    The bill says: in paragraph (2) of subsection (f), by amending subparagraph (E) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2350j)

  554. 10 U.S.C. 2350jadded (g)by S. 1071 Sec. 1246(4)

    (g) Other logistical and operational support for the armed forces defined.— In this section, the term other logistical and operational support for the armed forces—(1) means the reasonable and proper costs of the armed forces for fuel, transportation, force protection (including cyber protection), training ammunition, utilities, and medical and maintenance services, including services required to maintain infrastructure, pre-positioned stocks, and equipment in good working order; and(2) does not include pay, allowances, and other normal benefits to which members of the United States armed forces are entitled.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

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  555. Public Law 118-31rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1248

    1250 United States basing and training in North Atlantic Treaty Organization member countries.— In considering decisions related to United States military basing and training in North Atlantic Treaty Organization member countries, the Secretary of Defense shall include among the factors for consideration progress toward the defense investment commitment agreed to in the Hague Summit Declaration of June 25, 2025, to invest not less than 5 percent of gross domestic product annually in defense by 2035, of which—(1) not less than 3.5 percent is dedicated to core defense requirements and North Atlantic Treaty Organization capability targets; and(2) not less than 1.5 percent is dedicated to other defense and security related investments.

    The bill says: Section 1250 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118–31; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended to read as follows:

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  556. 10 U.S.C. 113(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1251(a)

    The bill says: by striking "the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025" and inserting "the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  557. 10 U.S.C. 113(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1251(a)

    The bill says: by striking "fiscal year 2025" and inserting "fiscal year 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  558. Public Law 118-159(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1252

    The bill says: Section 1314(c) of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118–159) is amended by striking "December 31, 2027" and inserting "December 31, 2030".

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  559. 10 U.S.C. 333(e)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1261

    The bill says: Section 1256(e) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 333 note) is amended by striking "2027" and inserting "2028".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 333)

  560. Public Law 116-283(g)(2)(B)(i)(I)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1262(a)

    (I) directly or indirectly owned by, controlled by, or beneficially owned by, affiliated with, or in an official or unofficial capacity acting as an agent of or on behalf of, any of the following, whether operating inside or outside of China—(aa) the People’s Liberation Army;(bb) Chinese military and paramilitary elements, security forces, police, law enforcement, or border control;(cc) the People’s Armed Police;(dd) the Ministry of State Security, or any other organization subordinate to the Central Military Commission of the Chinese Communist Party;(ee) the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology;(ff) the State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council; or(gg) the State Administration of Science, Technology, and Industry for National Defense; or

    The bill says: Section 1260H(g)(2)(B)(i)(I) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended to read as follows:

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  561. Public Law 116-283(b)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1263(1)

    The bill says: by striking "The Secretary" and inserting the following:

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  562. Public Law 116-283(b)(3)added (B)by S. 1071 Sec. 1263(2)

    (B) Review of entities added to other lists.— In preparing each annual revision under subparagraph (A) of the list required by paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consider whether to include each Chinese entity added, during the preceding year, to any other list maintained by the United States of entities subject to additional restrictions or scrutiny for any purpose, as a result of concerns relating to the activities or affiliations of such entities.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

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  563. Public Law 118-159(b)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1265(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (V) as subparagraph (W);

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  564. Public Law 118-159(b)added (V)by S. 1071 Sec. 1265(1)

    (V) Medical equipment, supplies, and related contingency care or, for military forces, combat casualty care capabilities.

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (U) the following new subparagraph (V):

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  565. Public Law 118-159(b)(W)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1265(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (W), as redesignated, by striking "(U)" and inserting "(V)"; and

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  566. Public Law 118-159(b)(2)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1265(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (J) as subparagraph (K);

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  567. Public Law 118-159(b)(2)added (J)by S. 1071 Sec. 1265(1)

    (J) Medical equipment, supplies, and related capabilities necessary to carry out functional responsibilities to support the military and central government security forces.

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (I) the following new subparagraph (J):

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  568. Public Law 118-159(b)(2)(K)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1265(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (K), as redesignated, by striking "(I)" and inserting "(J)"; and

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  569. Public Law 118-159(d)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1265(2)

    The bill says: by striking "Of the amounts" and inserting the following:

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  570. Public Law 118-159(d)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 1265(2)

    (2) Fiscal year 2026.— Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Defense, not more than $1,000,000,000 may be made available for the purposes of subsection (a).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

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  571. Public Law 116-283(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1267

    The bill says: Section 1253(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283; 134 Stat. 3955) is amended by striking "fiscal year 2025" and inserting "fiscal year 2026".

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  572. 10 U.S.C. 113repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 1272

    The bill says: Section 1221 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 113)

  573. 50 U.S.C. 98h-5(f)(2)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1411(a)

    The bill says: by striking "a description of each material" and inserting "a list of the materials"; and

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  574. 50 U.S.C. 98h-5(f)(2)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1411(a)

    The bill says: by inserting "and a description of each such material," after "paragraph,";

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  575. 50 U.S.C. 98h-5(f)(2)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1411(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "and" at the end;

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  576. 50 U.S.C. 98h-5(f)(2)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1411(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

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  577. 50 U.S.C. 98h-5(f)(2)added (D)by S. 1071 Sec. 1411(a)

    (D) a list of such materials that are the highest priority to be acquired for the stockpile in the near term;(E) verification that the National Defense Stockpile Manager manages and evaluates the stockpile using the most complete and accurate data provided by the military departments (as defined under section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code), including a one-time description of the risks resulting from the inability of the armed services to provide the National Defense Stockpile Manager comprehensive data for all of its required strategic and critical materials; and(F) the amounts appropriated by Congress to the stockpile for both the current fiscal year and the previous fiscal year;

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:

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  578. 50 U.S.C. 98d(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1411(b)

    The bill says: by inserting "(1)" after "(b)";

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  579. 50 U.S.C. 98d(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1411(b)

    The bill says: by striking "or (5)" and inserting "or (6)";

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  580. 50 U.S.C. 98d(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1411(b)

    The bill says: by striking "has been specifically authorized by law" and inserting "was included in the most recent annual materials plan submitted to the congressional defense committees (as defined in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code) under section 11(b)(1)(G)"; and

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  581. 50 U.S.C. 98d(b)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 1411(b)

    (2) Not later than 15 days after making a disposal under paragraph (1), the National Defense Stockpile Manager shall notify the congressional defense committees (as defined in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code) of the disposal.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

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  582. 50 U.S.C. 98e(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1411(b)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "President" and inserting "National Defense Stockpile Manager"; and

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  583. 50 U.S.C. 98e(a)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1411(b)

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (7) to read as follows:

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  584. Public Law 111-84(e)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1421(a)

    The bill says: Section 1704(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111–84; 123 Stat. 2573), as most recently amended by section 1421(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118–159; 138 Stat. 2129), is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "September 30, 2027".

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  585. 10 U.S.C. 167badded (f)by S. 1071 Sec. 1501(a)

    (f) Planning, programming, and budgeting.—(1) In addition to the activities of a combatant command for which funding may be requested under section 166(b) of this title, the Commander of the United States Cyber Command shall, subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy, be responsible for directly controlling and managing the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution of resources to train, equip, operate, and sustain the Cyber Mission Force.(2) The responsibilities assigned to the Commander of the United States Cyber Command pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include the following:(A) Preparation of a program objective memorandum and budget estimate submission for the resources required to train, equip, operate, and sustain the Cyber Mission Force.(B) Preparation of budget materials pertaining to the United States Cyber Command for inclusion in the budget justification materials that are submitted to Congress in support of the budget of the Department of Defense for a fiscal year, as submitted with the budget of the President under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code, that is separate from any other military department or component of the Department of Defense.(3) The responsibilities assigned to the Commander of the United States Cyber Command pursuant to paragraph (1) shall not include the following:(A) Military pay and allowances.(B) Funding for facility support that is provided by the military departments.

    The bill says: Section 167b of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 167b)

  586. Public Law 117-81repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 1501(b)

    The bill says: Section 1507 of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117–81; 10 U.S.C. 167b note) is repealed.

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  587. 10 U.S.C. 392a(b)(2)(A)(i)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1502(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A)(i), by striking "the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy" and inserting "the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 392a)

  588. 10 U.S.C. 392a(b)(2)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1502(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "the following:" and all that follows and inserting "the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy."; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 392a)

  589. 10 U.S.C. 392a(b)(3)(A)(i)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1502(2)

    The bill says: in clause (i), by striking "the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy" and inserting "the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 392a)

  590. 10 U.S.C. 392a(b)(3)(A)(ii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1502(2)

    The bill says: in clause (ii), by striking "Under Secretary" and inserting "Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 392a)

  591. 10 U.S.C. 392a(b)(3)(A)(iii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1502(2)

    The bill says: in clause (iii), by striking "Under Secretary of Defense for Policy" and inserting "Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 392a)

  592. 10 U.S.C. 392a(b)(3)(A)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 1502(2)

    The bill says: by striking clause (iv).

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 392a)

  593. Public Law 118-159(b)(2)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1521(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking "and" at the end;

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  594. Public Law 118-159(b)(2)(D)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1521(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

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  595. Public Law 118-159(b)(2)added (E)by S. 1071 Sec. 1521(1)

    (E) defines Department of Defense-wide, mandatory timelines for activities performed by authorizing officials with respect to an Authorization to Operate for cloud-hosted platforms, services, and applications.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

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  596. Public Law 118-159(b)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1521(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (b)(3), by striking "subsection (a)" and inserting "paragraph (1)";

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  597. Public Law 118-159renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1521(3)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d);

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  598. Public Law 118-159added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 1521(4)

    (c) Expedited processing.—(1) Processes required.— Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, in coordination with the Chief Information Officers of the military departments, shall provide to each element of the Department of Defense with Authorization to Operate responsibilities guidance on, and direct each such element to develop and implement, one or more processes to expedite the granting of Authorizations to Operate and, where applicable, related appeals.(2) Criteria for expedited review.— The processes implemented by an element of the Department of Defense under paragraph (1) shall provide for expedited review of a request for an Authorization to Operate if—(A) such Authorization to Operate is for an information system of such element; and(B) the request for such Authorization to Operate was appropriately submitted to the authorizing official for such Authorization to Operate and—(i) the final determination whether to grant such Authorization to Operate as has been pending before such authorizing official for not fewer than 180 days without resolution;(ii) if a mechanism for appealing a determination by an authorizing official with respect to such Authorization to Operate exists, such an appeal has been pending before such authorizing official for not fewer than 90 days without response; or(iii) any other circumstances identified by the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense in the policy established under paragraph (1) that demonstrate unreasonable delay or impediment to the Authorization to Operate process.(3) Elements.— The process for expedited appeals developed under paragraph (1) shall include—(A) clearly defined timelines for resolution of the expedited review of the appeal, not to exceed 45 days from the date the expedited review is requested;(B) requirements for a written justification when such timelines cannot be met; and(C) tracking and reporting mechanisms to monitor compliance with such timelines.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection:

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  599. Public Law 118-159rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1521(5)

    (d) Reports.—(1) Implementation status.—(A) Secretary report.— Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of the implementation of subsections (a) and (b).(B) Chief information officer report.— Not later than July 1, 2026, the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of the implementation of subsections (c).(2) Biannual report.—(A) In general.— Not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and every six months thereafter under October 1, 2031, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense and the Chief Information Officers of the military departments, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the activities under this section in the six-month period ending on the date of the submission of such report.(B) Contents.— Each report required under subparagraph (A) shall include, for the period covered by such report—(i) the number of new Authorizations to Operate issued;(ii) the number of requests for an Authorization to Operate that were submitted with complete and sufficient documentation to the appropriate authorizing official;(iii) the number of requests for Authorizations to Operate that were denied;(iv) the number of requests for Authorizations to Operate that were escalated to the process implemented under subsection (c), disaggregated by escalations—(I) to the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense; and(II) to the Chief Information Officer of each military department;(v) the number of requests described in clause (iv) that were resolved, disaggregated by resolutions—(I) by the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense; and(II) by the Chief Information Officer of each military department;(vi) the average time required for a capability to receive an Authorization to Operate, disaggregated each element of the Department responsible for evaluating the request for the Authorization to Operate;(vii) the number of Authorizations to Operate issued pursuant to the policy required by subsection (b);(viii) the number of requested reciprocal Authorizations to Operate denied due to insufficiency of supporting evidence, along with a narrative summary of the primary reasons for such denials;(ix) a narrative summary of any recurring deficiencies in the materials required for system authorization under the Risk Management Framework;(x) recommendations to refine the Risk Management Framework and the Authority to Operate process, including opportunities to define, implement, and validate security controls at a higher organizational level so that subordinate systems may rely on those controls without duplicative implementation or assessment; and(xi) an evaluation of the training, standards, and qualification requirements for authorizing officials.

    The bill says: by amending subsection (d), as so redesignated, to read as follows:

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  600. Public Law 118-31renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1522(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and

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  601. Public Law 118-31added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 1522(2)

    (c) Annual reports.— Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and not less frequently than once each year thereafter through December 31, 2032, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual report on the implementation of the strategy.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection:

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  602. 10 U.S.C. 4001(c)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1531(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by inserting ", including dedicated computing assets owned and maintained by the Department of Defense and commercial cloud services and other infrastructure-as-a-service services" before the period at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4001)

  603. 10 U.S.C. 4001(c)(2)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1531(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4001)

  604. 10 U.S.C. 4001(c)(2)added (C)by S. 1071 Sec. 1531(2)

    (C) For each data center to be built or expanded on a military installation, an estimate, to the degree that the Secretary determines that providing such an estimate will not delay the submittal of the triennial update required by paragraph (3), of the additional resource usage resulting from building or expanding such data center, including—(i) an estimate of the increased footprint for physical space needs;(ii) assessments of projected electricity and water usage requirements for such data center;(iii) anticipated effects on the installation and the surrounding community resulting from the increased power, water, and other resource needs of such data center, including measures to mitigate any potential adverse effects on military installations; and(iv) strategies to prevent disruptions to local public utility services and to ensure resilience of the community in which the military installation resides and in which the data center is being built, including consultation with local, State, and Federal agencies to align infrastructure planning with broader needs of such community.

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph (C):

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4001)

  605. 10 U.S.C. 4001(c)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 1531(3)

    (3) Triennial updates.— Not later than March 1, 2027, and not later than March 1 of every third year thereafter until March 1, 2033, the Secretary shall update the roadmap required by paragraph (1) and submit to the congressional defense committees the updated roadmap.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4001)

  606. Public Law 118-31(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1541(1)

    (1) rate or rank news or information sources for the factual accuracy of their content;(2) provide ratings or opinions on news or in formation sources regarding misinformation, bias, adherence to journalistic standards, or ethics; or(3) acquire or use any service that provides any ratings, rankings, or opinions described in paragraph (1) or (2) from any other person for military recruiting contracts.

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "does not" and all that follows through the end and inserting the following: “does not—

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  607. Public Law 118-31removedby S. 1071 Sec. 1541(2)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (b) and redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b); and

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  608. Public Law 118-31(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1541(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (c), as so redesignated, by striking "the date" and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting "December 31, 2030.".

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  609. Public Law 117-263(a)(2)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1542(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (H) as subparagraph (I); and

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  610. Public Law 117-263(a)(2)added (H)by S. 1071 Sec. 1542(1)

    (H) A review of investments in artificial intelligence capabilities, including an assessment of the alignment of such investments with the milestones of the roadmap required by section 1554(a) and the current and planned uses of such capabilities by the Department of Defense.

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following new subparagraph (H):

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  611. Public Law 117-263(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1542(2)

    The bill says: by striking "2028" and inserting "2030"; and

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  612. Public Law 117-263(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1542(2)

    The bill says: by inserting "and briefing" after "a report".

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  613. 10 U.S.C. 2276arenumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1602(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2276a)

  614. 10 U.S.C. 2276aadded (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 1602(2)

    (c) Noise mitigation at Space Force launch sites.— In providing space launch support services to a commercial entity, the Secretary of the Air Force shall coordinate with the entity to—(1) study the noise caused by launches at launch sites of the Space Force; and(2) identify potential technologies and procedures to mitigate such noise to the extent practicable.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2276a)

  615. 10 U.S.C. 2275cadded 2275dby S. 1071 Sec. 1603

    2275d. Acquisition and operation of space systems for space warfighting and control.—(a) Requirement.— The Secretary of Defense shall acquire and operate space systems to be used primarily for space warfighting and control to meet the requirements specified by one or more combatant commanders in carrying out the responsibilities set forth in section 164 of this title.(b) Role of commercial space systems.— The Secretary may use one or more commercial space systems to augment the space systems acquired and operated under subsection (a) if such commercial space systems are under the direction of a member of the armed forces with responsibility for space warfighting and control operations.(c) National security waiver.—(1) The Secretary may waive the application of subsection (a) if the Secretary determines that such a waiver is in the national security interest of the United States.(2) Not later than 10 days after exercising the waiver authority under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notification of the use of such authority that includes—(A) a description of the national security interest upon which the exercise of such authority is based;(B) the anticipated vulnerabilities to national security posed by the use of such waiver;(C) identification of which operational commander will provide direction to the commercial space system that is used pursuant to the waiver instead of a system acquired and operated by the Secretary; and(D) the anticipated duration of such waiver.

    The bill says: Chapter 135 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2275c the following new section:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2275c)

  616. Public Law 118-31(a)added (4)by S. 1071 Sec. 1604

    (4) Tranche 4.(5) Tranche 5.(6) Tranche 6.

    The bill says: Section 1608(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118–31; 10 U.S.C. 2271 note) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:

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  617. 10 U.S.C. 130fadded 130gby S. 1071 Sec. 1622(a)

    130g. Oversight of sensitive activities of the Department of Defense..—(a) Requirement.— The Secretary of Defense shall keep the congressional defense committees fully and currently informed of Department of Defense sensitive activities.(b) Notification.— In addition to the requirement under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written notification of any compromise or failure of a sensitive activity of the Department of Defense by not later than 48 hours after the date on which the Secretary determines that such a compromise or failure has occurred.(c) Procedures.— The Secretary, in consultation with the congressional defense committees, shall establish and submit to such committees procedures for complying with the requirements of subsections (a) and (b), including clearly established reporting thresholds and timelines for the prompt delivery of written notifications consistent with the national security of the United States and the protection of operational security. The Secretary shall promptly notify the congressional defense committees in writing of any changes to such procedures at least 14 days prior to the adoption of any such changes.(d) Sensitive activities defined.— In this section, the term Department of Defense sensitive activities means operations, actions, activities, or programs of the Department of Defense that if compromised, could have enduring adverse effects on United States foreign policy, Department of Defense activities, or military operations, or cause significant embarrassment to the United States, its allies, or the Department of Defense. Such activities are generally handled through special access, compartmented, or other sensitive control mechanisms.

    The bill says: Chapter 3 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 130f the following new section:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130f)

  618. 10 U.S.C. 2224achangedby S. 1071 Sec. 1623(a)

    The bill says: Chapter 131 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2224a a new section 2225 consisting of—

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2224a)

  619. Public Law 112-81repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 1623(b)

    The bill says: Section 922 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112–81; 10 U.S.C. 2224 note) is repealed.

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  620. 10 U.S.C. 179(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1631(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), in the first sentence, by inserting "The Council shall be the primary mechanism for integrating, streamlining, and ensuring unity of purpose and direction for nuclear deterrence related activities within the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy." after "Energy.";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 179)

  621. 10 U.S.C. 179(c)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 1631(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (3);

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 179)

  622. 10 U.S.C. 179(d)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1631(3)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (13) as paragraphs (2) through (14), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 179)

  623. 10 U.S.C. 179(d)added (1)by S. 1071 Sec. 1631(3)

    (1) Overseeing nuclear deterrence activities of the Department of Defense and the National Nuclear Security Administration, including policy and resources, and developing options for adjusting the deterrence posture of the United States in response to evolving international security conditions.

    The bill says: by inserting before paragraph (2), as so redesignated, the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 179)

  624. 10 U.S.C. 179(d)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1631(3)

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (6), as so redesignated, to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 179)

  625. 10 U.S.C. 179(d)(7)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1631(3)

    The bill says: in paragraph (7), as so redesignated, by striking "Ensuring that adequate consideration is given to" and inserting "Overseeing the approval of";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 179)

  626. 10 U.S.C. 179(d)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1631(3)

    (8) Providing specific guidance regarding priorities for research on—(A) nuclear weapon delivery systems and platforms and priorities on military capability development within the armed forces and the broader Department of Defense; and(B) nuclear weapons and priorities among activities, including production, surveillance, research, construction, and any other programs within the National Nuclear Security Administration.

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (8), as so redesignated, to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 179)

  627. 10 U.S.C. 179(d)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1631(3)

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (9), as so redesignated, to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 179)

  628. 10 U.S.C. 179(d)(10)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1631(3)

    The bill says: in paragraph (10), as so redesignated, by inserting "and weapon system" after "warhead";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 179)

  629. 10 U.S.C. 179(d)(12)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1631(3)

    The bill says: in paragraph (12), as so redesignated, by inserting "and related weapon systems supporting nuclear deterrence missions" after "weapons"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 179)

  630. 10 U.S.C. 179(d)(14)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1631(3)

    The bill says: by striking "Coordinating" and inserting "Overseeing" ; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 179)

  631. 10 U.S.C. 179(d)(14)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1631(3)

    The bill says: by inserting "systems and" after "delivery"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 179)

  632. 10 U.S.C. 179rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1631(4)

    (f) Budget and funding matters.—(1) The Council shall annually review the plans and budget of the National Nuclear Security Administration and the military departments to assess whether such plans and budget meet the current and projected requirements relating to nuclear weapons and related weapon systems supporting nuclear deterrence missions.

    The bill says: by amending subsection (f)(1) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 179)

  633. 10 U.S.C. 9062added (n)by S. 1071 Sec. 1632(a)

    (n)(1) The Secretary of the Air Force shall maintain a total inventory of intercontinental ballistic missiles sufficient to ensure that not fewer than 400 such missiles are operationally available.(2) Such intercontinental ballistic missiles shall be deployed among not fewer than 150 launch facilities dispersed across each of the following locations (for a total of not fewer than 450):(A) Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, Laramie County, Wyoming.(B) Malmstrom Air Force Base, Cascade County, Montana.(C) Minot Air Force Base, Ward County, North Dakota.(3) In this subsection, the term intercontinental ballistic missile means any combination of the LGM–30G Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile or the LGM–35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile.

    The bill says: Section 9062 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 9062)

  634. Public Law 118-31rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1633(a)

    (b) Initial operational capability.— The Secretary of Defense and the Administrator for Nuclear Security shall take such actions as are necessary to ensure the program and project described in subsection (a)—(1) provide a limited number of assets prior to initial operational capability being achieved to enable limited operational deployment of the weapon system, in a quantity to be determined by the Nuclear Weapons Council, to meet combatant command requirements not later than September 30, 2032; and(2) achieve initial operational capability, as defined jointly by the Secretary of the Navy and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, by not later than September 30, 2034.

    The bill says: Subsection (b) of section 1640 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118–31) is amended to read as follows:

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  635. Public Law 112-239rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1634

    211 B–21 bomber aircraft nuclear certification requirement.— The Secretary of the Air Force shall ensure that the B–21 bomber is—(1) operationally certified to employ nuclear gravity bombs not later than 180 days after the date on which such aircraft achieves initial operational capability; and(2) operationally certified to employ the AGM–181 long-range standoff weapon not later than two years after the date on which either the B–21 bomber or the AGM–181 long-range standoff weapon achieves initial operational capability, whichever is later.

    The bill says: Section 211 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112–239; 126 Stat. 1671) is amended to read as follows:

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  636. 10 U.S.C. 9040(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1642(b)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting "in coordination with the Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command" after "duties";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 9040)

  637. 10 U.S.C. 9040(b)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1642(b)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 9040)

  638. 10 U.S.C. 9040(b)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 1642(b)

    (2) Coordinate with and support the activities of Air Force Global Strike Command, the Air Force Nuclear Systems Center, and any other applicable Air Force organization in the sustainment and modernization of weapon systems associated with the nuclear deterrence mission of the Air Force.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph (2):

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 9040)

  639. 10 U.S.C. 9040(b)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1642(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking "and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force" and inserting "the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and the Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 9040)

  640. 10 U.S.C. 9040(b)added (5)by S. 1071 Sec. 1642(b)

    (5) Represent Air Force nuclear deterrence mission equities on behalf of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command within the Nuclear Weapons Council processes and other Department of Defense fora, as appropriate.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 9040)

  641. 10 U.S.C. 5501changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1651

    It is the policy of the United States—(1) to provide for the common defense of the United States and its citizens by deploying and maintaining a next-generation missile defense shield;(2) to deter and defend the United States, citizens of the United States, and critical infrastructure of the United States, against the threat of foreign attack by increasingly complex ballistic, hypersonic glide, and cruise missiles, and other advanced aerial threats; and(3) to guarantee the viability of an effective nuclear response capability of the United States and to support the continued deterrence of strategic attacks against the homeland of the United States.

    The bill says: Section 5501 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the text and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 5501)

  642. 10 U.S.C. 5531(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1653(a)

    The bill says: by striking "The Director" and inserting "Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of Defense, the Director";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 5531)

  643. 10 U.S.C. 5531(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1653(a)

    The bill says: by inserting "system level architectures," before "interfaces"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 5531)

  644. 10 U.S.C. 5531(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1653(a)

    The bill says: by inserting a comma after "of such activities and programs".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 5531)

  645. 50 U.S.C. 3373(l)added (5)by S. 1071 Sec. 1671(a)

    (5) Intercepts.—(A) In general.— Each briefing under this subsection shall include, for the period covered by the briefing, details on any unidentified anomalous phenomena intercepts conducted by the North American Aerospace Defense Command or the United States Northern Command.(B) Summaries.— In providing a briefing under this subsection, the Director of the Office shall make available a summary of all instances of intercepts described in subparagraph (A), including—(i) the number, location, and nature of such intercepts; and(ii) a description of the procedures and protocols followed during the intercepts, including any data collected or analyzed during such intercepts.(C) Timely information.— The Director of the Office shall inform the appropriate congressional committees of any failure by the North American Aerospace Defense Command or the United States Northern Command to provide timely information on unidentified anomalous phenomena intercepts.

    The bill says: Section 1683(l) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (50 U.S.C. 3373(l)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

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  646. Public Law 117-103repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 1672(a)

    The bill says: Section 413 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division X of Public Law 117–103; 50 U.S.C. 3373a) is repealed.

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  647. Public Law 117-103rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1672(b)

    The bill says: Subparagraph (A) of section 1683(f)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117–103; 50 U.S.C. 3373(f)(1)) is amended to read as follows:

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  648. 10 U.S.C. 500e(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1681(1)

    The bill says: by striking "responsible for synchronizing" and inserting the following: “responsible for—

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 500e)

  649. 10 U.S.C. 500e(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1681(1)

    The bill says: by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 500e)

  650. 10 U.S.C. 500e(b)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 1681(1)

    (2) the evaluation of tactics, techniques, and procedures for dynamic spectrum sharing technologies for joint electromagnetic operations.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 500e)

  651. 10 U.S.C. 500e(c)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1681(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (6); and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 500e)

  652. 10 U.S.C. 500e(c)added (4)by S. 1071 Sec. 1681(2)

    (4) An assessment of any current gaps in evaluation mechanisms for future joint use of dynamic spectrum sharing technologies.(5) The feasibility and advisability of establishing designated virtual ranges for the evaluation of tactics, techniques, and procedures for dynamic spectrum sharing technologies.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraphs:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 500e)

  653. 17 U.S.C. 105(d)(2)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1702(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (L) through (N) as subparagraphs (M) through (O), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (17 U.S.C. 105)

  654. 17 U.S.C. 105(d)(2)added (L)by S. 1071 Sec. 1702(a)

    (L) Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (K) the following new subparagraph (L):

    Bill text · Current law (17 U.S.C. 105)

  655. 10 U.S.C. 130i(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(1)

    The bill says: by striking "any provision of title 18" and inserting "section 32, 1030, or 1367 or chapter 119 or 206 of title 18"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  656. 10 U.S.C. 130i(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(1)

    The bill says: by striking "and" after "officers" and inserting a comma; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  657. 10 U.S.C. 130i(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(1)

    The bill says: by inserting ", and contractors" after "civilian employees";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  658. 10 U.S.C. 130i(b)(1)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (b)(1)(B) by inserting ", including through the use of remote identification broadcast or other means" after "electromagnetic means";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  659. 10 U.S.C. 130i(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(3)

    The bill says: by inserting "(1)" before "Any"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  660. 10 U.S.C. 130i(c)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 1707(3)

    (2) Any forfeiture conducted under paragraph (1) shall be made subject to the requirements for civil, criminal, or administrative forfeiture.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  661. 10 U.S.C. 130i(d)(2)added (C)by S. 1071 Sec. 1707(4)

    (C) If the Secretary of Transportation notifies the Secretary of Defense that the manner of implementation of this section by the Department of Defense would result in an adverse impact to civil aviation safety, the Secretary of Defense shall consult with the Secretary of Transportation to mitigate adverse impacts.

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  662. 10 U.S.C. 130i(d)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 1707(4)

    (3) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the regulations prescribed or guidance issued under paragraph (1) require that, when taking an action described in subsection (b)(1), all due consideration is given to—(A) mitigating impacts on privacy and civil liberties under the first and fourth amendments to the Constitution of the United States;(B) mitigating damage to, or loss of, real and personal property;(C) mitigating any risk of personal injury or death; and(D) when practicable, obtaining the identification of, or issuing a warning to, the operator of an unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft prior to taking action under subparagraphs (C) through (F) of subsection (b)(1), unless doing so would—(i) endanger the safety of members of the armed forces or civilians;(ii) create a flight risk or result in the destruction of evidence; or(iii) seriously jeopardize an investigation, criminal proceeding, or legal proceeding pursuant to subsection (c).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  663. 10 U.S.C. 130i(e)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(5)

    The bill says: by striking "or" before "acquisition" and inserting a comma;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  664. 10 U.S.C. 130i(e)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(5)

    The bill says: by inserting ", maintenance, or use" after "acquisition";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  665. 10 U.S.C. 130i(e)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(5)

    The bill says: by inserting "first and" before "fourth"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  666. 10 U.S.C. 130i(e)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(5)

    The bill says: by striking "amendment" and inserting "amendments";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  667. 10 U.S.C. 130i(e)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(5)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "a function of the Department of Defense" and inserting "an action described in subsection (b)(1)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  668. 10 U.S.C. 130i(e)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(5)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "not maintained" and inserting "maintained only for as long as necessary, and in no event maintained";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  669. 10 U.S.C. 130i(e)(3)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(5)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "support one or more functions of the Department of Defense" and inserting "investigate or prosecute a violation of law or to directly support an ongoing security operation"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  670. 10 U.S.C. 130i(e)(3)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(5)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "for a longer period to support a civilian law enforcement agency or by any other applicable law or regulation" and inserting "under Federal law or for the purpose of any litigation";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  671. 10 U.S.C. 130i(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(6)

    The bill says: by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following new subparagraph (A):

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  672. 10 U.S.C. 130i(4)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(6)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "or" after the semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  673. 10 U.S.C. 130i(4)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(6)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D); and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  674. 10 U.S.C. 130i(4)added (C)by S. 1071 Sec. 1707(6)

    (C) is necessary to support the counter-unmanned aircraft systems activities of another Federal agency with authority to mitigate the threat of unmanned aircraft systems or unmanned aircraft in mitigating such threats; or

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following new subparagraph (C):

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  675. 10 U.S.C. 130irenumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(7)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (m);

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  676. 10 U.S.C. 130iremovedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(8)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (i);

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  677. 10 U.S.C. 130irenumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(9)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (j);

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  678. 10 U.S.C. 130irenumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(10)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections (g) and (h) respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  679. 10 U.S.C. 130iadded (f)by S. 1071 Sec. 1707(11)

    (f) Claims.— Claims for loss of property, injury, or death pursuant to actions under subsection (b) may be made consistent with chapter 171 of title 28, and chapter 163 of this title, as applicable.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection (f):

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  680. 10 U.S.C. 130i(h)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(12)

    The bill says: in the subsection heading, by striking "briefings" and inserting "reports";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  681. 10 U.S.C. 130i(h)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(12)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  682. 10 U.S.C. 130i(h)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(12)

    The bill says: by striking "2018" and inserting "2026";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  683. 10 U.S.C. 130i(h)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(12)

    The bill says: by striking "and the Secretary of Transportation, shall jointly provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees on the activities carried out pursuant to this section. Such briefings shall include—" and inserting "shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and publish on a publicly available website a report summarizing all detection and mitigation activities conducted under this section during the previous year to counter unmanned aircraft systems."; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  684. 10 U.S.C. 130i(h)(1)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 1707(12)

    (2) Each report under paragraph (1) shall include—

    The bill says: by inserting before subparagraph (A) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  685. 10 U.S.C. 130i(h)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(12)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), as redesignated under subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, by striking "but may" and inserting "and shall";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  686. 10 U.S.C. 130iadded (i)by S. 1071 Sec. 1707(13)

    (i) Briefing, report, and publication.—(1) Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and publish on a publicly available website a report summarizing all detection and mitigation activities conducted under this section during the previous year to counter unmanned aircraft systems.(2) Each report under paragraph (1) shall include—(A) information on any violation of, or failure to comply with, the privacy and civil liberties protections referenced in this section by personnel authorized to conduct detection and mitigation activities, including a description of any such violation or failure;(B) data on the number of detection activities conducted, the number of mitigation activities conducted, and the number of instances of communications interception from an unmanned aircraft system;(C) whether any unmanned aircraft that experienced mitigation was engaged in or attempting to engage in activities protected under the first amendment to the Constitution if such intent is readily and reasonably ascertainable;(D) whether any unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system was properly or improperly seized, disabled, damaged, or destroyed and an identification of any methods used to seize, disable, damage, or destroy such aircraft or system; and(E) a description of the efforts of the Federal Government to protect privacy and civil liberties when carrying out detection and mitigation activities under this section to counter unmanned aircraft systems.(3) Each report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted and published in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (h) the following new subsection (i):

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  687. 10 U.S.C. 130iadded (k)by S. 1071 Sec. 1707(14)

    (k) Interagency executive committees on execution of department of defense counter unmanned aviation authority.—(1) The Secretary of Defense, the Attorney General, and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall jointly establish by memorandum of understanding an interagency executive committee (referred to in this subsection as the ‘executive committee’), for the purpose of exchanging views, information, and advice relating to the execution of this section.(2) The memorandum of understanding entered into under paragraph (1) shall include—(A) a description of the officials and other individuals to be invited to participate as members in the executive committee;(B) a procedure for creating a forum to carry out the purpose described in paragraph (1);(C) a procedure for rotating the Chairperson and meeting location of the executive committee; and(D) a procedure for scheduling regular meetings of the executive committee no fewer than three times each calendar year.(l) Additional annual report.— Not later than April 1 of each year this section is in force, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate a report containing—(1) a summary of the use of activities described in subsection (b);(2) an identification of additional missions of the Department of Defense for which the actions described in subsection (b)(1) are appropriate, as identified by the Secretary and including the specific list of facilities, installations, or assets, if any, that would be included if protections described in subsection (b)(1) were extended to facilities associated with the missions in such report;(3) an updated copy of the memorandum of understanding required by subsection (k);(4) a summary of actions taken by the interagency executive committee required by subsection (k);(5) a summary of recommendations produced by each member of the interagency executive committee required by subsection (k), disaggregated by department or agency; and(6) a summary of actions taken as a result of meetings or decisions taken by the interagency executive committee required by subsection (k) to change procedures, regulations, guidelines, or other governing instruction of the Department of Defense relating to the use of authority provided by this section.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (j) the following new subsections:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  688. 10 U.S.C. 130i(m)(3)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(15)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (3) through (6) as paragraphs (4) through (7), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  689. 10 U.S.C. 130i(m)(3)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 1707(15)

    (3) The term "contractor" means a person who—(A) performs functions that support or carry out actions authorized in this section pursuant to a contract or subcontract entered into with an entity of the Department of Defense; and(B) has completed training for the counter-unmanned aircraft system the person will use in performance of such functions, as certified by the Secretary of Defense.”

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph (3):

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  690. 10 U.S.C. 130i(m)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(15)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ""covered facility or asset" means any facility or asset that—" and inserting ""covered facility or asset—"";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  691. 10 U.S.C. 130i(m)(4)(C)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(15)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by redesignating clauses (i) through (ix) as subclauses (I) through (IX), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  692. 10 U.S.C. 130i(m)(4)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(15)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (A) through (C) as clauses (i) through (iii);

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  693. 10 U.S.C. 130i(m)(4)added (A)by S. 1071 Sec. 1707(15)

    (A) means any facility or asset that—

    The bill says: by inserting before clause (i), as redesignated by subparagraph (C) of this paragraph, the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  694. 10 U.S.C. 130i(m)(4)(A)(iii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(15)

    The bill says: in subclause VIII, as redesignated by subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, by striking "or" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  695. 10 U.S.C. 130i(m)(4)(A)(iii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1707(15)

    The bill says: in subclause IX, as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  696. 10 U.S.C. 130i(m)(4)(A)(iii)added (X)by S. 1071 Sec. 1707(15)

    (X) the physical security of other installations or property owned, leased, or operated by the Department of Defense to which the public is not permitted regular, unrestricted access, determined by the Secretary on a site by site basis to be critical to the national defense and certified as such to the Secretary of Transportation, the Attorney General, and the appropriate congressional committees; or(XI) assistance to Federal, State, or local officials in responding to incidents involving nuclear, radiological, biological, or chemical weapons, high-yield explosives, or related materials or technologies, as well as support pursuant to section 282 of this title; and

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subclauses:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  697. 10 U.S.C. 130i(m)(4)added (B)by S. 1071 Sec. 1707(15)

    (B) includes any persons physically present at any such facility or asset.

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  698. 10 U.S.C. 130iadded (n)by S. 1071 Sec. 1707(16)

    (n) Termination.— The authority to carry out this section shall terminate on December 31, 2030.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (m) the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 130i)

  699. 10 U.S.C. 3102rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1801(a)

    3102 Objectives of the defense acquisition system.—(a) In general.— The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the defense acquisition system expeditiously provides the armed forces with the capabilities necessary to operate effectively, to address evolving threats, and to sustain the military advantage of the United States in the most cost-effective manner practicable.(b) Guidance.— The Secretary of Defense shall issue guidance to carry out subsection (a) and shall ensure that the defense acquisition system prioritizes the needs of end users and is validated by direct engagement, experimentation, and iteration. Such guidance shall require the following:(1) All activities of the defense acquisition system contribute to the expeditious delivery of capabilities to enhance the operational readiness of the armed forces and enable the missions of the Department of Defense.(2) A leadership culture and organizational structure that empowers individuals in the management of the defense acquisition system and encourages appropriate delegation authority, collaboration, and mission-focused risk-taking.(3) Sufficient numbers of members of the acquisition workforce to support the defense acquisition system, and that such members are properly trained and assigned.(4) Resource decisions for the defense acquisition system to prioritize best value and seek to balance life-cycle costs, schedule, performance, and quantity through continuous trade-off analysis informed by prototyping and direct feedback from end users.(5) Adoption and integration in the defense acquisition system of advanced approaches in digital engineering, model-based engineering, and simulation environments to enable rapid, iterative designs and technology insertion to maximize mission outcomes.(6) Active pursuit of innovative solutions to enhance effectiveness of the armed forces and responsiveness to emerging threats, including the acquisition and integration of commercial products and commercial services.(7) Approaches to workforce training and development that equally balance emphasis on functional and technical skills with skills in cross-functional integration, critical thinking, and innovative approaches that best deliver solutions to operational problems.

    The bill says: Section 3102 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3102)

  700. 10 U.S.C. 133b(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1801(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "delivering and sustaining timely, cost-effective capabilities for the armed forces (and the Department)" and inserting "delivers end-user capabilities with speed and innovation to counter threats and cost-effectively sustain the military advantage of the United States"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 133b)

  701. 10 U.S.C. 133b(b)(9)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1801(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (9)(A), by striking "defense acquisition programs" and inserting "the defense acquisition system, in accordance with the objectives established pursuant to section 3102 of this title".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 133b)

  702. 10 U.S.C. 139a(d)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1801(a)

    The bill says: Section 139a(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting "shall carry out the requirements of this section in accordance with the objectives established pursuant to section 3102 of this title and" before "shall serve".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 139a)

  703. 10 U.S.C. 3103(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1801(b)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "to ensure the successful and efficient operation of the defense acquisition system" and inserting "in accordance with the objectives of the defense acquisition system established pursuant to section 3102 of this title"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3103)

  704. 10 U.S.C. 3103(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1801(b)

    in accordance with the objectives of the defense acquisition system established pursuant to section 3102 of this title. In carrying out this subsection, each service acquisition executive shall—(1) implement strategies to adapt rapidly to evolving end-user requirements, validated through end user engagement;(2) use data analytics to manage trade-offs among life-cycle costs, delivery schedules, performance objectives, technical feasibility, and procurement quantity objectives to maximize best value for the end user;(3) conduct iterative cycles to develop, test with end-users, and terminate capabilities that deviate from priorities or significantly exceed cost or schedule thresholds;(4) notify the Joint Requirements Oversight Council within 30 days after changes to a defense acquisition program that result in a material difference in capability requirements, procurement quantities, or delivery schedules;(5) assign personnel to critical acquisition positions (as defined in section 1731 of this title) to build expertise and accountability, equipping such personnel with strategies to empower teams, delegate authority, and embrace mission-focused risk-taking; and(6) foster mutual transparency and cooperation between the Government and private sector entities and require collaboration with such entities to ensure delivery of safe, suitable, and effective systems on relevant timelines and on established cost baselines.

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by striking "to ensure the successful and efficient operation of such elements of the defense acquisition system." and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3103)

  705. 10 U.S.C. 3104rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1801(c)

    The bill says: by amending the section heading to read as follows: "Acquisition-related functions of service chiefs"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3104)

  706. 10 U.S.C. 3104(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1801(c)

    The bill says: by striking the "Chief of Staff of the Army, the Chief of Naval Operations, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Chief of Space Operations assist" and inserting "service chiefs assist";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3104)

  707. 10 U.S.C. 3104(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1801(c)

    The bill says: by inserting ", in accordance with the objectives established pursuant to section 3102 of this title," after "Secretary of the military department concerned"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3104)

  708. 10 U.S.C. 3104(a)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1801(c)

    (1) The development of capability requirement statements for equipping the armed force concerned that—(A) describes the operational problem to provide necessary context for the capability requirement;(B) proposes nonprescriptive solutions to operational problems; and(C) ensures system interoperability, where appropriate, between and among joint military capabilities (as defined in section 181 of this title).(2) Implement strategies to support timely adjustments to capability requirement statements developed in paragraph (1).(3) Advise on trade-offs among life-cycle costs, delivery schedules, performance objectives, technical feasibility, and procurement quantity objectives to maximize best value for the end user.(4) In consultation with the Joint Requirements Oversight Council, prioritize—(A) capability needs for investment; and(B) resource allocation to meet operational readiness requirements (as defined in section 4324 of this title) and the materiel readiness objectives established under section 118(c) of this title.(5) Make available appropriate personnel to provide end-user feedback for the development of new capabilities.(6) Recommend modification, discontinuation, or termination of the development of capabilities—(A) that no longer align with a capability requirement established by the Secretary of Defense; or(B) that are experiencing significant cost growth, technical or performance deficiencies, or delays in schedule.(7) Build acquisition career paths for officers and personnel (as required by section 1722a of this title) to ensure such officers and personnel have the necessary skills and opportunities for career progression to fulfill the objectives established pursuant to section 3102 of this title.

    The bill says: by amending paragraphs (1) through (7) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3104)

  709. 10 U.S.C. 3101rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1801(e)

    3101 Definitions.— In this chapter:(1) The term "best value" means, with respect to an acquisition, the optimal combination of cost, quality, technical capability or solution quality, and delivery schedule.(2) The term "capability requirement" means a capability that is critical or essential to address an operational problem.(3) The term "cost-effective" means, with respect to an acquisition, delivering superior end-user results at equal or lower cost compared to alternatives.(4) The term "operational problem" means—(A) a challenge of a military department in achieving an assigned military objective based on current doctrine, emerging threats, or future concepts; and(B) may include limitations in capabilities, capacity, resources, or the ability to effectively and efficiently coordinate across the joint force, with another combatant command, or among military capabilities.(5) The term "service chief" means—(A) the Chief of Staff of the Army, with respect to matters concerning the Army;(B) the Chief of Naval Operations, with respect to matters concerning the Navy;(C) the Commandant of the Marine Corps, with respect to matters concerning the Marine Corps;(D) the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, with respect to matters concerning the Air Force; and(E) the Chief of Space Operations, with respect to matters concerning the Space Force.

    The bill says: Section 3101 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3101)

  710. 10 U.S.C. 3001(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1801(e)

    The bill says: Section 3001(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "this section" and inserting "this part".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3001)

  711. 10 U.S.C. 1731added 1732by S. 1071 Sec. 1802(a)

    1732 Portfolio acquisition executive.—(a) In general.— A portfolio acquisition executive is the senior acquisition official designated by the component acquisition executive or the service acquisition executive of the military department concerned, as applicable, to lead a portfolio of capabilities, with authority for plans, budgets, and execution of programs assigned to the portfolio, including life-cycle management.(b) Reporting relationships.— To ensure streamlined accountability for management, the following relationships shall apply:(1) Each program manager (as defined in section 1737 of this title) for a defense acquisition program shall report directly to the portfolio acquisition executive for such program unless otherwise directed by the component acquisition executive or service acquisition executive of the military department concerned (as applicable).(2) Each portfolio acquisition executive shall report directly to the component acquisition executive or the service acquisition executive of the military department concerned (as applicable).(3) The component acquisition executive or service acquisition executive of the military department concerned (as applicable) shall oversee the designation of, performance of, and resource allocation for all portfolio acquisition executives.(c) Responsibilities.— For the defense acquisition programs assigned to a portfolio acquisition executive, such portfolio acquisition executive shall—(1) ensure that activities carried out under such programs are aligned with, and are conducted in a manner that supports, the objectives of the defense acquisition system established pursuant to section 3102 of this title;(2) subject to the authority, direction, and control of the component acquisition executive or service acquisition executive of the military department concerned (as applicable)—(A) carry out all powers, functions, and duties of the component acquisition executive or service acquisition executive concerned (as applicable) with respect to members of the acquisition workforce assigned to the portfolio acquisition executive; and(B) ensure that the policies of the Secretary of Defense established in accordance with this chapter are implemented in such portfolio;(3) coordinate with the relevant service chief (as defined in section 3101 of this title) when evaluating, modifying, or implementing requirements determinations, performance objectives, procurement quantity objectives, and materiel readiness objectives established under section 118(c) of this title;(4) liaise and collaborate directly with operational users of such defense acquisition programs to receive regular feedback to ensure the effectiveness and suitability of capabilities;(5) provide timely information to the relevant service chief, the Joint Staff, the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation, and other officials identified by the Secretary of Defense on cost, schedule, and performance trade-offs of defense acquisition programs assigned to the portfolio acquisition executive;(6) employ iterative development cycles with the authority to modify, discontinue, or terminate the development of capabilities—(A) that no longer align with a joint capability requirement (as defined in section 181 of this title) or other capability requirement established by the Secretary or relevant service chief; or(B) that are experiencing significant cost growth, technical or performance deficiencies, or delays in schedule;(7) collaborate with mission engineering functions of the Department of Defense to conduct cross-service technical and operational activities to coordinate integration of emerging technologies, prototypes, and operational concepts, as appropriate; and(8) ensure effective market research and, to the maximum extent practical, prioritize—(A) the use of transactions for prototype projects under section 4022; and(B) the procurement of commercial products and commercial services under chapter 247 of this title.(d) Personnel and resources.—(1) The Secretary concerned with respect to a portfolio acquisition executive shall ensure that each such portfolio acquisition executive is assigned dedicated personnel and other resources required to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities of such portfolio acquisition executive.(2) Personnel shall be under the authority and control of such portfolio acquisition executive subject to the component acquisition executive or service acquisition executive of the department concerned. Personnel and resources shall not be provided through matrixed, collateral duty, or dual-reporting arrangements, except as specifically authorized by the Secretary concerned in writing.(3) Personnel and resources required include—(A) contracting and contract management;(B) estimating costs;(C) financial management and business;(D) life-cycle management and product support;(E) program management;(F) engineering and technical management;(G) developmental testing and evaluation; and(H) other personnel as determined by the Secretary concerned, as appropriate.

    The bill says: Subchapter III of chapter 87 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1731 the following new section:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1731)

  712. 10 U.S.C. 102changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1802(b)

    The bill says: by striking the term "program executive officer" and inserting "portfolio acquisition executive" in each place it appears in text or headings;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 102)

  713. 10 U.S.C. 102changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1802(b)

    The bill says: by striking the term "Program executive officer" and inserting "Portfolio acquisition executive" in each place it appears in text or headings;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 102)

  714. 10 U.S.C. 102changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1802(b)

    The bill says: by striking the term "program executive officers" and inserting "portfolio acquisition executives" in each place it appears in text or headings; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 102)

  715. 10 U.S.C. 102changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1802(b)

    The bill says: by striking the term "Program executive officers" and inserting "Portfolio acquisition executives" in each place it appears in text or headings.

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 102)

  716. 10 U.S.C. 1737(a)(4)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1802(b)

    The bill says: Section 1737(a)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1737)

  717. 10 U.S.C. 1732added 1733by S. 1071 Sec. 1803(a)

    1733 Product support manager.—(a) In general.— A product support manager is the individual responsible for managing product support required to field and maintain the readiness and operational capability of a covered system throughout the life cycle of the covered system.(b) Designation.— The Secretary of Defense shall designate a product support manager for each covered system who shall be coequal with the program manager for such covered system and report directly to the portfolio acquisition executive responsible for such covered system.(c) Objectives.— The product support manager shall seek to achieve the objectives of the defense acquisition system established pursuant to section 3102 of this title and shall identify, develop, implement, incentivize, and measure quantifiable best value outcome-based product support that optimizes life-cycle cost, readiness, and operational capability of a covered system.(d) Specific responsibilities.— A product support manager shall be responsible for the following with respect to a covered system:(1) Developing and executing the product support strategy required under section 4324 of this title.(2) Providing product support and subject matter expertise to the relevant program manager and portfolio acquisition executive.(3) Collaborating with chief engineers and systems engineers—(A) in developing the life-cycle sustainment plan and product support strategy required under section 4324 of this title; and(B) to analyze the operating and support costs to ensure cost-effective operation, management, and availability of the covered system.(3) Adopting predictive analytics and simulation and modeling tools to improve materiel availability and reliability, increase operational availability rates, and reduce operation and sustainment costs.(4) Conducting product support business case analyses to provide a structured, iterative methodology to compare and assess the full impact of product support alternatives and provide data-informed recommendations that balance requirements with affordability. Such analyses shall—(A) enable the development of the product support strategy as early as possible, but not later than Milestone B approval has been granted for the covered system; and(B) inform proposed updates or changes in the product support strategy as needed.(5) Reviewing and recommending resource allocations across product support integrators and product support providers to meet performance requirements of the product support strategy.(6) Coordinating product support arrangements between product support integrators and product support providers across materiel commands, depots, sustainment working capital funds, and commercial entities to execute the product support strategy and maintain updated parts cataloging and provisioning.(7) Seeking to resolve issues relating to diminishing manufacturing supply, material shortages, critical readiness items of supply.(8) Managing the end-to-end coordination process related to qualification, certification, and testing of alternative sources of supply for critical readiness items of supply.(9) Ensuring the evaluation and selection of product support integrators and product support providers that are best suited to execute the product support strategy.(e) Definitions.— In this section:(1) The term "best value" has the meaning given in section 3101 of this title.(2) The terms "covered system", "critical readiness items of supply", "product support", "product support arrangement", "product support integrator", and "product support provider" have the meanings given, respectively, in section 4324 of this title.

    The bill says: Subchapter III of chapter 87 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1732, as added by section 1802, the following new section:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1732)

  718. 10 U.S.C. 1731(a)(1)(B)added (iv)by S. 1071 Sec. 1803(a)

    (iv) Product support manager.

    The bill says: Section 1731(a)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new clause:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1731)

  719. 10 U.S.C. 4323rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1803(b)

    4323 Sustainment reviews.—(a) Review required.— The Secretary of Defense shall require each Secretary of a military department, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, to conduct an assessment of the actual performance of each major weapon system against the operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness objectives (established under section 118(c) of this title). Each Secretary of a military department shall use such assessment to—(1) identify any factors contributing to the failure of a major weapon system to meet such requirements and objectives;(2) develop and implement a corrective action plan to address such factors in an expeditious manner; and(3) inform the submission of materials to Congress required by section 118(c)(2) of this title and the development of the future-years defense program required by section 221 of this title.(b) Submission to congress.— Not later than five days after the date on which the budget of the President is submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, each Secretary of a military department, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following:(1) Findings from a review of the effectiveness of the life-cycle sustainment plan required under section 4324 of this title for a major weapon system.(2) A description of how such assessments informed the submission of materials to Congress required by section 118(c)(2) of this title and the development of the future-years defense program required by section 221 of this title.(3) For a covered system which has been declared to meet initial operational capability, and that for two consecutive calendar years has failed to meet established materiel readiness objectives for materiel availability or operational availability (as such terms are defined, respectively, in section 118 of this title), such report shall include—(A) an identification of factors contributing to such failure;(B) a mitigation plan to address supply, maintenance, or other issues contributing to such failure; and(C) a description of any corrective action plan required by subsection (a)(2) and an update on progress made in implementing such a plan.(4) A summary of actions taken by the Secretary to ensure that each covered system of the military department under the jurisdiction of the Secretary meets the applicable operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness objectives in the most cost-effective manner practicable.(c) Covered system defined.— In this section, the term "covered system" has the meaning given in section 4324 of this title.

    The bill says: Section 4323 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4323)

  720. 10 U.S.C. 4324rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1803(c)

    4324 Life-cycle management and product support.—(a) In general.— The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that each covered system is supported by a performance-based life-cycle sustainment plan—(1) that is approved by the service acquisition executive responsible for such covered system; and(2) that meets applicable operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness objectives (established under section 118(c) of this title) in the most cost-effective manner practicable.(b) Life-cycle sustainment plan.—(1) A product support manager shall develop, update, and implement a life-cycle sustainment plan for each covered system for which the product support manager is responsible. Such plan shall include the following:(A) A comprehensive product support strategy that addresses each Integrated Product Support Element in a manner—(i) to best achieve operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness objectives throughout the planned life cycle of such system; and(ii) that allows evaluation and selection of product support integrators and product support providers appropriate to execute the product support strategy.(B) A life-cycle cost estimate for the covered system that—(i) is based on the product support strategy described in subparagraph (A); and(ii) if the covered system is a major defense acquisition program or major subprogram, is developed in accordance with the requirements to support a Milestone A approval, Milestone B approval, or Milestone C approval.(C) Recommended engineering and design considerations that support cost-effective sustainment of the covered system and best value solutions in life cycle planning and management.(D) An intellectual property management plan for product support developed in accordance with section 3774 of this title, including requirements for technical data, software, and modular open system approaches (as defined in section 4401 of this title).(E) A strategy to maximize use of public and private sector capabilities including public-private partnerships, when appropriate.(F) After consideration of the views received by the milestone decision authority from appropriate materiel, logistics, or fleet representatives, a plan to transition the covered system from production to initial fielding that addresses specific products or services required for successful initial fielding of the covered system, including—(i) a description of the necessary tooling or other unique support equipment, requirements for initial spare parts and components, technical handbooks and maintenance manuals, maintenance training, and facilities;(ii) an identification of the funding required to provide such products and services for any initial fielding location of the covered system; and(iii) an assessment of the required number of training simulators, including the initial operational capability and overall fielding of such simulators.(2) In developing each life-cycle sustainment plan required by this section, the product support manager shall—(A) consider affordability constraints and key cost factors that could affect operating and support costs during the life cycle of the covered system;(B) consider sustainment risks or challenges to sustaining the covered system in operational environments, including contested logistics environments (as defined in section 2926 of this title);(C) seek to comply with—(i) requirements to maintain a core logistics capability under section 2464 of this title; and(ii) limitations on the performance of depot-level maintenance of materiel under section 2466 of this title;(D) seek to integrate commercial best practices, use commercial standards, and use advanced technologies to enhance the product support of each covered system; and(E) seek to maintain a robust, resilient, and innovative defense industrial base to support requirements throughout the life cycle of the covered system.(d) Definitions.— In this chapter:(1) The terms "milestone decision authority" and "Milestone A approval" have the meanings given, respectively, in section 4251 of this title.(2) The term "Milestone B approval" and "Milestone C approval" has the meaning given in section 4172 of this title.(3) The term "covered system" means—(A) a major defense acquisition program as defined in section 4201 of this title;(B) a major subprogram as described in section 4203 of this title; or(C) an acquisition program or project that is carried out using the rapid fielding or rapid prototyping acquisition pathway under section 3602 of this title that is estimated by the Secretary of Defense to require an eventual total expenditure described in section 4201(a)(2) of this title.(4) The term "critical readiness items of supply" means—(A) parts and systems designated as Mission Impaired Capability Awaiting Parts, Not Mission Capable Supply, or Casualty Report Category 3 or 4 status (as defined by the Secretary of Defense or a Secretary of a military department); or(B) parts or systems designated by the Secretary of Defense as negatively impacting the materiel readiness objectives of a covered system.(5) The term "Integrated Product Support Elements" means, with respect to a covered system—(A) product support management;(B) design interface;(C) sustaining engineering;(D) maintenance planning and management;(E) supply support;(F) support equipment;(G) technical data;(H) training and training support;(I) information technology systems continuous support;(J) facilities and infrastructure;(K) packaging, handling, storage, and transportation; and(L) manpower and personnel.(6) The term "product support" means the package of support functions required to field and sustain the readiness and operational capability of covered systems (including subsystems and components of such covered systems).(7) The term "product support arrangement"—(A) means a contract, task order, or another contractual arrangement, or any type of agreement or non-contractual a

    The bill says: Section 4324 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4324)

  721. 10 U.S.C. 118changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1803(d)

    The bill says: in the section heading, by inserting "materiel readiness" before "objectives";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 118)

  722. 10 U.S.C. 118(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1803(d)

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by striking "shall address" and inserting "shall establish procedures and a computation methodology to determine";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 118)

  723. 10 U.S.C. 118(c)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1803(d)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "the metrics required" and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting "materiel readiness objectives for each major weapon system."; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 118)

  724. 10 U.S.C. 118(c)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1803(d)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "the metrics required by subsection (b)" and inserting "such materiel readiness objectives";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 118)

  725. 10 U.S.C. 118(d)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1803(d)

    The bill says: in subsection (d)(2), by striking "readiness goals or objectives" and inserting "materiel readiness objectives";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 118)

  726. 10 U.S.C. 118(e)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1803(d)

    The bill says: in subsection (e), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting a comma after "designated mission"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 118)

  727. 10 U.S.C. 118(f)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1803(d)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) as paragraphs (4), (5), and (6), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 118)

  728. 10 U.S.C. 118(f)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 1803(d)

    (3) The term "materiel readiness objective" means the minimum required availability of each covered system that is necessary to fulfill the requirements of the strategic framework and guidance referred to in subsection (a).

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 118)

  729. 10 U.S.C. 4325(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1803(e)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by inserting "in accordance with the requirements of section 118 of this title and" after "be issued";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4325)

  730. 10 U.S.C. 4325(b)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1803(e)

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (3) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4325)

  731. 10 U.S.C. 4325(b)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1803(e)

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (9) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4325)

  732. 10 U.S.C. 4325(b)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1803(e)

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (10) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4325)

  733. 10 U.S.C. 4325removedby S. 1071 Sec. 1803(e)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (c); and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4325)

  734. 10 U.S.C. 4325renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1803(e)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c).

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4325)

  735. 10 U.S.C. 3041(c)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1804(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "$115,000,000 (based on fiscal year 1990 constant dollars)" and inserting "$275,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024 constant dollars)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3041)

  736. 10 U.S.C. 3041(c)(1)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1804(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "$540,000,000 (based on fiscal year 1990 constant dollars)" and inserting "$1,300,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024 constant dollars)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3041)

  737. 10 U.S.C. 3041(d)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1804(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (d)(1), by striking "$750,000 (based on fiscal year 1980 constant dollars)" and inserting "$2,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024 constant dollars)".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3041)

  738. 10 U.S.C. 3204(e)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1804(b)

    The bill says: by striking "$10,000,000" each place it appears and inserting "$100,000,000";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3204)

  739. 10 U.S.C. 3204(e)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1804(b)

    The bill says: by striking "$75,000,000" each place it appears and inserting "$500,000,000"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3204)

  740. 10 U.S.C. 3204(e)(1)(B)(i)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1804(b)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking "$500,000" and inserting "$10,000,000".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3204)

  741. 10 U.S.C. 3702(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1804(c)

    The bill says: by striking "June 30, 2018" each place it appears and inserting "June 30, 2026";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3702)

  742. 10 U.S.C. 3702(a)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1804(c)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "$2,000,000" and inserting "$10,000,000"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3702)

  743. 10 U.S.C. 3702(a)(1)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1804(c)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "$750,000" and inserting "$2,000,000";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3702)

  744. 10 U.S.C. 3702(a)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1804(c)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "$2,000,000" and inserting "$10,000,000"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3702)

  745. 10 U.S.C. 3702(a)(3)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1804(c)

    chapter and—(i) in the case of a prime contract entered into after June 30, 2026, the price of the subcontract is expected to exceed $10,000,000; or(ii) in the case of a prime contract entered into on or before June 30, 2026, the price of the subcontract is expected to exceed $2,000,000.

    The bill says: in subparagraph (3)(A), by striking "chapter and the price of the subcontract is expected to exceed $2,000,000" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3702)

  746. 10 U.S.C. 4201(a)(2)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1804(d)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "$300,000,000 (based on fiscal year 1990 constant dollars)" and inserting "$1,000,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024 constant dollars)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4201)

  747. 10 U.S.C. 4201(a)(2)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1804(d)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "$1,800,000,000 (based on fiscal year 1990 constant dollars)" and inserting "$4,500,000,000 (based on fiscal year 2024 constant dollars)".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4201)

  748. 10 U.S.C. 4211(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1805(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "milestone";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4211)

  749. 10 U.S.C. 4211(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1805(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by striking the term "milestone" each place it appears;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4211)

  750. 10 U.S.C. 4211(c)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1805(a)

    The bill says: in matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking the term "milestone" each place it appears;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4211)

  751. 10 U.S.C. 4211(c)(1)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1805(a)

    The bill says: by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4211)

  752. 10 U.S.C. 4211(c)(1)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1805(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "how the strategy is designed to be implemented with available resources, such as time, funding, and management capacity" and inserting "the resources, such as time, funding, and management capacity, necessary to meet capability requirements"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4211)

  753. 10 U.S.C. 4211(c)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1805(a)

    (2) Each strategy shall, where appropriate, consider the following:(A) An approach that delivers required capabilities in increments, each depending on available mature technology, and that recognizes up front the need for future capability improvements or transitions to alternative end items through use of continuous competition.(B) Requirements related to logistics, maintenance, and sustainment in accordance with sections 2464 and 2466 of this title, and the acquisition of technical data, computer software, and associated licenses, to enable such requirements in accordance with sections 3771 through 3775 of this title.(C) A process for collaborative interaction and market research with the science and technology community, including Department of Defense science and technology reinvention laboratories, government innovation cells, academia, small businesses, nontraditional defense contractors, and other contractors.(D) Identification of enterprise-wide designs and standards in support of an architecture that provides for an integrated suite of capabilities that focuses on simplicity of implementation and speed of delivery.(E) Overarching roadmaps that create integrated strategic schedules of legacy systems and new capabilities.(F) A contracting strategy that develops long-term partnerships with multiple companies to actively contribute to architectures, development, production, and sustainment across the capabilities to be developed by decomposing large systems into smaller sets of projects across time and technical component.(G) An assignment of roles and responsibilities of key personnel of the acquisition workforce, identification of external stakeholder dependencies, and the need for subject matter expert inputs at critical points in the program, including the need for special hiring authority or advisory and assistance services, in order to deliver the desired capabilities.(H) A process of testing and experimentation with the test community and end users to ensure continuous user feedback, acceptance, and development of concepts of operations.

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4211)

  754. 10 U.S.C. 4211changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1805(a)

    (d) Review.— The decision authority shall review and approve, as appropriate, the acquisition strategy for a major defense acquisition program or major system prior to the acquisition decision memorandum and ensure that the strategy is updated at regular intervals to incorporate significant changes to program requirements, resourcing, or acquisition decisions.(e) Decision authority defined.— In this section, the term decision authority, with respect to a major defense acquisition program or major system, means the official within the Department of Defense designated with the overall responsibility and authority for acquisition decisions for the program or system, including authority to approve entry of the program or system into the next phase of the acquisition process.

    The bill says: by striking subsections (d) and (e) and inserting the following new subsections:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4211)

  755. 10 U.S.C. 4324(d)(8)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1805(b)

    The bill says: Section 4324(d)(8) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting "the term "decision authority"" after "meaning given".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4324)

  756. 10 U.S.C. 8669b(d)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1805(b)

    The bill says: Section 8669b(d)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "has the meaning" and all that follows and inserting the following: "means a decision to enter into technology maturation and risk reduction pursuant to guidance prescribed by the Secretary of Defense for the management of Department of Defense acquisition programs.".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 8669b)

  757. 10 U.S.C. 9081(e)(5)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1805(b)

    The bill says: Section 807(e)(5) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 9081 note) is amended by striking "in section 2431a of title 10, United States Code" and inserting "the term "decision authority" in section 4211 of title 10, United States Code".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 9081)

  758. 10 U.S.C. 4231(f)(3)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1805(b)

    The bill says: Section 818(f)(3)(B) of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (10 U.S.C. 4231 note prec.) is amended by inserting "the term "decision authority"" after "meaning given".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4231)

  759. 41 U.S.C. 1501(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1806(b)

    The bill says: Subsection (a) of section 1501 of title 41, United States Code, is amended by striking "Office of Federal Procurement Policy" and inserting "Office of Management and Budget".

    Bill text · Current law (41 U.S.C. 1501)

  760. 41 U.S.C. 1502(b)(1)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1806(d)

    The bill says: by striking "of the amount set forth in section 3702(a)(1)(A) of title 10 as the amount is" and inserting "$35,000,000, as"; and

    Bill text · Current law (41 U.S.C. 1502)

  761. 41 U.S.C. 1502(b)(1)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1806(d)

    The bill says: by inserting ", including requirements relating to inflation in section 1908 of this title" after "law"; and

    Bill text · Current law (41 U.S.C. 1502)

  762. 41 U.S.C. 1502(b)(1)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1806(d)

    The bill says: by inserting "(or the portion of a contract or subcontract)" after "a contract or subcontract" each place it appears;

    Bill text · Current law (41 U.S.C. 1502)

  763. 41 U.S.C. 1502(b)(1)(C)(ii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1806(d)

    The bill says: in clause (ii), by adding "or" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (41 U.S.C. 1502)

  764. 41 U.S.C. 1502(b)(1)(C)(iii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1806(d)

    The bill says: by inserting "(or the portion of such contract or subcontract)" after "a firm, fixed-price contract or subcontract"; and

    Bill text · Current law (41 U.S.C. 1502)

  765. 41 U.S.C. 1502(b)(1)(C)(iii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1806(d)

    The bill says: by striking "; or" and inserting a period; and

    Bill text · Current law (41 U.S.C. 1502)

  766. 41 U.S.C. 1502(b)(1)(C)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 1806(d)

    The bill says: by striking clause (iv).

    Bill text · Current law (41 U.S.C. 1502)

  767. 41 U.S.C. 1502(c)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1806(e)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by inserting "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (41 U.S.C. 1502)

  768. 41 U.S.C. 1502(c)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 1806(e)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (3); and

    Bill text · Current law (41 U.S.C. 1502)

  769. 41 U.S.C. 1502(c)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1806(e)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3).

    Bill text · Current law (41 U.S.C. 1502)

  770. 41 U.S.C. 1503(b)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1806(f)

    (b) Amount of adjustment.— A contract price adjustment undertaken under section 1502(f)(2) of this title shall be made, where applicable, on relevant contracts that are subject to the cost accounting standards so as to protect the Federal Government from payment, in the aggregate, of increased costs, as defined by the Cost Accounting Standards Board and in accordance with the following requirements:(1) The Federal Government may not recover costs greater than the aggregate increased cost to the Federal Government, as defined by the Board, on the relevant contracts subject to the price adjustment unless the contractor or subcontractor made a change in its cost accounting practices of which the contractor or subcontractor was aware or should have been aware at the time of the price negotiation and which contractor or subcontractor failed to disclose to the Federal Government.(2) For such changes in cost accounting practices—(A) costs recovered by the Federal Government shall exclude any contract or subcontract (or any portion of such contract or subcontract) that is firm, fixed-price, or that is not price-redeterminable based on costs; and(B) for a fiscal year, for any contract or subcontract (or any portion of such contract or subcontract) that is not a firm, fixed-price contract or subcontract the costs recovered by the Federal Government shall not exceed the net increased costs, if any, paid to the contractor or subcontractor for all changes in cost accounting practices implemented within the same fiscal year.

    The bill says: Section 1503(b) of title 41, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (41 U.S.C. 1503)

  771. 10 U.S.C. 181(b)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1811(a)

    (1) evaluating global trends, emerging threats, and adversary capabilities to inform understanding of joint operational problems and to shape joint force design;(2) coordinating with commanders of combatant commands to compile, refine, and prioritize joint operational problems;(3) continuously reviewing and assessing joint military capabilities of elements of the Department of Defense listed in section 111(b) of this title in a manner that meets applicable requirements in the national defense strategy under section 113(g) of this title;(4) identifying and prioritizing gaps and opportunities in joint military capabilities, including making recommendations for changes to address such capability and capacity gaps;(5) identifying advances in technology, innovative commercial solutions, and concepts of operation that could improve the military advantage of the joint force;(6) recommending joint capability requirements that—(A) describe the joint operational problem to provide necessary context for the joint capability requirement;(B) proposes nonprescriptive solutions to joint operational problems; and(C) ensures system interoperability, where appropriate, between and among joint military capabilities;(7) designing the joint force in a manner that—(A) addresses joint operational problems; and(B) evaluates force design initiatives of the Armed Forces to recommend acceptance, mitigation, or alternative force designs for the joint force;(8) maintaining a repository of joint operational problems and identification of capabilities to address those problems; and(9) evaluating effect of joint military capability requirements for the purposes of section 4376(a) of this title.

    The bill says: Subsection (b) of section 181 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by amending paragraphs (1) through (7) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 181)

  772. 10 U.S.C. 3452changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1821

    (b) Applicability of defense-unique statutes to contracts for commercial products and commercial services.— The Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation shall include a list of defense-unique contract clause requirements based on laws, executive orders, or acquisition policies that may be applied to contracts for the procurement of commercial products and commercial services entered into by the Department of Defense.(c) Applicability of defense-unique statutes to subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services.—(1) The Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation shall include a list of defense-unique contract clause requirements based on laws, executive orders, or acquisition policies that may be applied to subcontracts for the procurement of commercial products and commercial services.(2) In this subsection, the term "subcontract"—(A) includes a transfer of commercial products and commercial services between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of a contractor or subcontractor; and(B) does not include any agreement entered into by a contractor or subcontractor for the supply of products or services that are intended for use in the performance of multiple contracts with the Department of Defense or with other parties, and that are not identifiable to any particular contract.(3) This subsection does not authorize the waiver of the applicability of any provision of law or contract clause requirement with respect to any first-tier subcontract under a contract with a prime contractor reselling or distributing commercial products and commercial services of another contractor without adding value.(d) Applicability of defense-unique statutes to contracts or subcontracts for commercially available, off-the-shelf items.— The Department of Defense Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulation shall include a list of defense-unique contract clause requirements based on laws, executive orders, or acquisition policies that are applicable to contracts or subcontracts for the procurement of commercially available off-the-shelf items entered into by the Department of Defense.(e) Applicable requirements.— The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the lists required by subsections (b) and (c)(1) shall include any contract clause to implement the requirements of—(1) chapter 385 of this title;(2) section 5949 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263; 41 U.S.C. 4713 note);(3) section 805 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118–31); or(4) a statute that specifically refers to this section and provides that, notwithstanding this section, such statute shall be applicable to contracts for the procurement of commercial products and commercial services.

    The bill says: Section 3452 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking subsections (b) through (e) and inserting the following new subsections:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3452)

  773. 10 U.S.C. 3453(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1822(a)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "procurement officials in that agency," and inserting "acquisition officials in such agency and prime contractors and subcontractors (at any tier) performing contracts with such agency (including those performing consulting, research, and advisory services to acquisition officials of such agency)";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3453)

  774. 10 U.S.C. 3453(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1822(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "prime contractors and subcontractors at all levels under the agency contracts" and inserting "such prime contractors and subcontractors";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3453)

  775. 10 U.S.C. 3453renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1822(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (e) and (f), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3453)

  776. 10 U.S.C. 3453added (d)by S. 1071 Sec. 1822(a)

    (d) Non-commercial determination required.—(1) The head of an agency shall establish a process for determinations regarding the non-availability of commercial products or commercial services, including that—(A) a product or service that is not a commercial product or commercial service may not be procured until the head of the agency determines that the market research conducted in accordance with subsection (c)(2) resulted in a determination that no commercial product, commercial service, or nondevelopmental item exists that is suitable to meet the needs of the agency; and(B) prior to acquiring a product or service that is not a commercial product or commercial service, the relevant program manager shall submit a written memorandum confirming the results of the determination in subparagraph (A), which shall be signed by the portfolio acquisition executive; and(2) ensure the determination in paragraph (1)(A) does not inhibit the ability of a contracting officer to determine whether a product, component of a product, or service is a commercial product or commercial service (as applicable).

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3453)

  777. 10 U.S.C. 3453(e)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1822(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by striking "for the solicitation" through "in the case of other products or services," and insert "for the solicitation".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3453)

  778. 10 U.S.C. 3456(a)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1822(b)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3456)

  779. 10 U.S.C. 3456(b)(2)addedby S. 1071 Sec. 1822(b)

    The bill says: in subsection (b)(2), by inserting after the first sentence the following: "The contracting officer shall consider the results in the memorandum of the program manager required under section 3453(d)(1)(B) of this title when developing the memorandum required under this paragraph.".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3456)

  780. 10 U.S.C. 3458rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1823(1)

    The bill says: by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3458)

  781. 10 U.S.C. 3458removedby S. 1071 Sec. 1823(2)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (e);

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3458)

  782. 10 U.S.C. 3458renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1823(3)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3458)

  783. 10 U.S.C. 3458added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 1823(4)

    (c) Follow-on production agreements.— With respect to a product, service, or item acquired through the competitive procedures described under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense or each Secretary of a military department may enter into—(1) a follow-on production contract (including a sole source contract), subject to the approval requirements of section 3204(e) of this title; or(2) a follow-on production contract or transaction, as defined in section 4022 of this title.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3458)

  784. 10 U.S.C. 3458(d)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 1823(5)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (1); and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3458)

  785. 10 U.S.C. 3458(d)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1823(5)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3458)

  786. 10 U.S.C. 3458(e)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1823(6)

    The bill says: in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by striking "innovative commercial product or commercial service" in each place it appears and inserting "commercial product, commercial service, or nondevelopmental item".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3458)

  787. 10 U.S.C. 3805(d)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1827(1)

    The bill says: by striking "The conditions" and inserting "(1) The conditions"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3805)

  788. 10 U.S.C. 3805(d)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 1827(1)

    (2) For the purposes of section 3803 of this title, a payment for covered services acquired through a commercially utilized acquisition strategy shall not be considered an advance payment made under section 3801 of this title.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3805)

  789. 10 U.S.C. 3805added (e)by S. 1071 Sec. 1827(2)

    (e) Definitions.— In this section:(1) The term "commercially utilized acquisition strategy" means an acquisition of a service by the head of an agency under terms and conditions that—(A) are similar to the terms and conditions under which such service is available to the public; and(B) provide such service—(i) as a consumption-based solution (as defined in section 3605 of this title); or(ii) under a technology subscription model or other model based on predetermined pricing for access to such service.(2) The term "covered service" means a commercial service that includes access to or use of any combination of hardware, equipment, software, labor, or services, including access to commercial satellite data and associated services, that is integrated to provide a capability.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3805)

  790. 10 U.S.C. 4023(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1831(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "ordnance, signal, chemical activity, transportation, energy, medical, space-flight, telecommunications, and aeronautical supplies, including parts and accessories, and designs thereof," and inserting "demonstrations, prototypes, products, supplies, parts, accessories, auxiliary services, and design for products or services"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4023)

  791. 10 U.S.C. 4023(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1831(2)

    The bill says: by inserting "or modified" after "may be made"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4023)

  792. 10 U.S.C. 4023(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1831(2)

    The bill says: by inserting "prototyping," after "greater than necessary for".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4023)

  793. 10 U.S.C. 4402(e)(1)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1832(a)

    The bill says: Section 4402(e)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "widely supported and consensus-based standards that exist at the time of the milestone decision, unless such standards are unavailable or unsuitable for particular major system interfaces" and inserting "the requirements of section 4401(a) of this title".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4402)

  794. 10 U.S.C. 4403(2)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 1832(b)

    The bill says: Section 4403(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4403)

  795. 10 U.S.C. 4841added (f)by S. 1071 Sec. 1841(f)

    (f) Advanced manufacturing defined.— In this section, the term "advanced manufacturing" means manufacturing through the use of interconnected, advanced technologies throughout the design and manufacturing process that enables modular, adaptable, and efficient manufacturing, including software-controlled subtractive manufacturing, additive manufacturing, powder bed fusion manufacturing, and other similar manufacturing techniques.

    The bill says: Section 4841 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4841)

  796. 10 U.S.C. 3243renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1841(f)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (e) through (g) as subsections (f) through (h), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3243)

  797. 10 U.S.C. 3243added (e)by S. 1071 Sec. 1841(f)

    (e) Advanced manufacturing crisis qualification frameworks.— The head of the agency shall establish a process to streamline and expedite the qualification of advanced manufacturing sources, processes, or products prior to or during wartime or upon activation of the Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network (as defined in section 1832 of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026), that addresses materials, systems, and processes using a risk framework suitable for wartime or during periods in which the CRMN is activated.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3243)

  798. 10 U.S.C. 4842(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 1846(a)

    The bill says: Section 4842(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "The Chair of" and all that follows through "programs." and inserting the following: "The Panel shall be cochaired by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4842)

  799. 10 U.S.C. 4841renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 1846(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4841)

  800. 10 U.S.C. 4841added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 1846(a)

    (c) Cochairs.— The Consortium shall be cochaired by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment and the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c):

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 4841)

  801. Public Law 118-159changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2101(c)

    The bill says: by striking the item relating to "Florida" in the "State" column;

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  802. Public Law 118-159changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2101(c)

    The bill says: by striking the item relating to "Naval Air Station Key West" in the "Installation" column; and

    Bill text

  803. Public Law 118-159changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2101(c)

    The bill says: by striking the item relating to "$90,000,000" in the "Amount" column.

    Bill text

  804. Public Law 118-31changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2408(b)

    The bill says: The authorization table in section 2402(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division B of Public Law 118–31; 137 Stat. 727) is amended in the item relating to Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Missouri, by striking the dollar amount and inserting "$86,500,000".

    Bill text

  805. Public Law 118-31changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2408(b)

    The bill says: The funding table in section 4601 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118–31; 137 Stat. 901) is amended in the items relating to Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Missouri, by striking the dollar amount and inserting "$86,500".

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  806. 10 U.S.C. 101(f)(8)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2801(1)

    The bill says: by striking "or from" before "anticipated or unanticipated changes in environmental conditions"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 101)

  807. 10 U.S.C. 101(f)(8)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2801(2)

    The bill says: by inserting ", energy or water disruptions, or human-induced hazards with respect to the environment" before ", that do".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 101)

  808. 10 U.S.C. 2808added 2808aby S. 1071 Sec. 2802(a)

    2808a. Facility construction or repair: transactions other than contracts and grants.—(a) Authority.— Subject to the requirements of section 2853 of this title, the Secretary concerned may enter into transactions (other than contracts, cooperative agreements, or grants) to carry out repair and construction projects for facilities, including the planning, design, engineering, prototyping, piloting, and execution of such repair and construction projects.(b) Use of amounts.— The Secretary concerned may carry out projects under subsection (a) using amounts available to such Secretary for military construction, operation and maintenance, or research, development, test, and evaluation, notwithstanding chapters 221 and 223 and section 2851(a) of this title.(c) Follow-on transactions.— A transaction entered into under this section for a project may provide for the award of a follow-on production contract or transaction to the participants in the transaction without further competition, if—(1) competitive procedures were used for the selection of parties for participation in the original transaction; and(2) the participants in the original transaction successfully completed—(A) a complete and useable facility; or(B) a complete and useable improvement to a facility.(d) Notification requirement.—(1) Not later than 14 days before entering into a transaction for a project under this section, the Secretary concerned shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notification of the intent to use this authority in an electronic medium pursuant to section 480 of this title.(2) Each notification under paragraph (1) shall include—(A) the project title;(B) a description of the project and its location;(C) the estimated project cost and source of funds;(D) the recipient or contractor selected to execute the project, if known at the time of notification; and(E) the rationale for using the authority under this section instead of the process for military construction projects under subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code.(e) Report.— Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this section, and biannually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report summarizing the use of the authority under this section during the period covered by the report, including—(1) the military department or Defense Agency carrying out each project;(2) the total cost of each project and the source of the funds obligated;(3) a description of the scope, purpose, and location of each project;(4) any observed differences in project delivery timelines or execution speed as a result of using the authority under this section;(5) an assessment of cost savings, efficiencies, or risk reductions realized through the use of such authority; and(6) lessons learned and recommendations to improve the implementation, oversight, or scope of such authority.

    The bill says: Subchapter I of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2808 the following new section:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2808)

  809. 10 U.S.C. 2866added 2866aby S. 1071 Sec. 2804(a)

    2866a. Risk-based approach to water management and water security at military installations.—(a) In general.—(1) The Secretary of Defense shall adopt a risk-based approach to water management and water security for each military installation.(2) In implementing paragraph (1), the Secretary shall prioritize those military installations that the Secretary determines—(A) are experiencing the greatest risks to water management and water security; and(B) face, or potentially face, the most severe adverse effects on mission assurance because of such risks.(3) Determinations under paragraph (2) shall be made on the basis of the water management and water security assessments made by the Secretary concerned under subsection (b).(b) Water management and water security assessments.—(1) The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with each Secretary of a military department, shall develop a methodology to assess, for each military installation—(A) risks to water management and water security; and(B) adverse effects on mission assurance because of such risks.(2) Such methodology shall include the following:(A) An evaluation of all water sources available to a military installation, disaggregated by—(i) total available water volume;(ii) treated potable water; and(iii) treated nonpotable water.(B) An assessment of relevant water supply connections for a military installation, including the number, type, water flow rate, seasonal variability, and the extent of competition for each such connection.(C) A calculation of the total water requirement of a military installation that—(i) includes an identification of the water usage by each tenant command located on the military installation; and(ii) describes the water uses that comprise such total water requirement, disaggregated by—(I) drinking water uses; and(II) nonpotable water uses, including—(aa) cooling;(bb) irrigation groundskeeping;(cc) wash water; and(dd) other industrial and agricultural uses.(D) An evaluation of the age, condition, and jurisdictional control of water infrastructure serving a military installation, including an estimate of the percentage of water lost due to water infrastructure that is in poor or failing condition.(E) An evaluation of water security risks that could have an adverse effect on mission assurance for a military installation, including—(i) if the military installation is located in a drought-prone region;(ii) decreasing water levels or sources that supply water to the military installation;(iii) effects of new defense water uses on the total water requirement of the military installation; and(iv) increases to the demand for water that result from nondefense or defense-adjacent requirements and that could affect—(I) the supply of water available for use by the military installation;(II) the quality of such water; and(III) any legal rights to use of such water by the military installation, such as water rights disputes.(F) An evaluation of the capacity of the water supply of a military installation to withstand or quickly recover from water constraints, and the overall health of the aquifer basin of which the water supply is a part, including the robustness of the resource, redundancy, and ability to recover from disruption.(G) An evaluation of existing water metering and water consumption at a military installation, disaggregated—(i) by type of activity, including training, maintenance, medical, housing, and grounds maintenance and landscaping; and(ii) by fluctuations in consumption, including peak consumption by quarter.(H) A determination of the appropriate frequency for reassessment of military installations with the highest water security risk.(3) The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with each Secretary of a military department, shall update the methodology under paragraph (1) not less frequently than once every ten years.(c) Reassessment of water security risk.— The Secretary of Defense shall update assessments of the military installations with the highest water security risk not less frequently than as determined under subsection (b)(2)(H).(d) Mitigation of highest water security risk installations.—(1) Each Secretary of a military department shall—(A) identify the three military installations under the jurisdiction of the Secretary with the highest water security risk; and(B) develop, for each military installation identified, a plan of action and milestones to address—(i) risks to water security; and(ii) adverse effects on mission assurance because of such risks.(2) Each such plan of action shall include the following:(A) A description of each risk and the effect on the capacity of the military installation and mission assurance.(B) A list of the factors contributing to the risk, disaggregated by risks originating from—(i) the geographic area under the control of the military installation; and(ii) the geographic area not under the control of the military installation.(C) A plan for implementing installation-level water metering to ensure more accurate assessments of demand for water at the military installation.(D) An assessment of—(i) the effects of planned future missions and tenant commands on the demand for water at the military installation; and(ii) the corresponding requirements for water infrastructure serving the military installation.(E) A list of infrastructure projects to mitigate loss of available water supply to leakage, including new construction, recapitalization, required maintenance, and modernization of existing infrastructure.(F) A cost-benefit analysis of using "no dig" technologies to mitigate infrastructure degradation that leads to water loss.(e) Evaluation of installations for nonpotable water reuse.—(1) The Secretary of Defense shall evaluate each military installation identified under subsection (d) to determine the potential to mitigate risks to water security for such installation through the reuse of nonpotable water fo

    The bill says: Subchapter III of chapter 169 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 2866 the following new section:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2866)

  810. Public Law 116-283repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 2804(b)

    The bill says: Section 2827 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283; 10 U.S.C. 2866 note) is repealed.

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  811. 10 U.S.C. 2391(b)(5)(B)(iv)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2805(1)

    The bill says: by inserting "(including health care, housing, and defense critical infrastructure projects and services)" after "projects and services"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2391)

  812. 10 U.S.C. 2391(b)(5)(B)(iv)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2805(2)

    The bill says: by striking "the defense industrial base and the defense industrial base workers, if the Secretary determines such support will improve operations of the Department of Defense" and inserting "the defense industrial base, defense industrial base workers, and military installations".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2391)

  813. 10 U.S.C. 2391(d)(1)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2806(a)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ", including selection" and all that follows through "of priority" and inserting "for each of the following categories";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2391)

  814. 10 U.S.C. 2391(d)(1)(B)(i)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2806(a)

    The bill says: in clause (i), by striking "military value" and all that follows through the period and inserting "the readiness of a military department or mission assurance at a military installation."; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2391)

  815. 10 U.S.C. 2391(d)(1)(B)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 2806(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating clauses (ii) and (iv) as clauses (iv) and (ii), respectively, and—

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2391)

  816. 10 U.S.C. 2391(e)(4)(B)added (iv)by S. 1071 Sec. 2807

    (iv) A demolition project.

    The bill says: Section 2391(e)(4)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new clause:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2391)

  817. 10 U.S.C. 2851(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2808(a)

    The bill says: Section 2851(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "the Secretary of the Army" and all that follows through "approves" and inserting "a Secretary of a military department or Government agency (as approved by the Secretary of Defense)".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2851)

  818. Public Law 118-159(f)added (4)by S. 1071 Sec. 2808(c)

    (4) The construction project for the headquarters facilities for the United States Space Command.

    The bill says: Section 2849(f) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118–159; 138 Stat. 2268) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

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  819. 10 U.S.C. 3241(f)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2809(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "The Secretary of a military department" and inserting "Subject to paragraph (4), each Secretary concerned";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3241)

  820. 10 U.S.C. 3241(f)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2809(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "Any military construction contract" and inserting "Any construction contract for a military construction project"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3241)

  821. 10 U.S.C. 3241(f)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 2809(1)

    (3) Not later than March 1, 2028, and annually thereafter until March 1, 2033, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the use of the authority under this subsection that includes the following:(A) A description of the military construction project for which such authority was used, including project title, location, scope, and rationale for selecting such project.(B) The date of award of a contract for such military construction project, the initial estimated contract value, and the current projected total cost of such project.(C) A comparison of projected schedule for completion of such project with the actual schedule, including dates for completing the design of such project and commencing construction.(D) Any realized or anticipated cost savings or efficiencies, including those related to time, resources, or design innovation, attributable to the use of the authority under this subsection for a military construction project.(E) An assessment of risk management benefits, including any improvements in design flexibility or coordination between contractors and the Secretary concerned.(F) Any challenges encountered, and mitigation efforts made, in the use of such authority for a military construction project.(4) Each Secretary concerned may exercise the authority under this subsection using amounts appropriated for such purpose on or after the date of the enactment of this paragraph.

    The bill says: by amending paragraphs (3) and (4) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3241)

  822. 10 U.S.C. 3241added (g)by S. 1071 Sec. 2809(2)

    (g) Authorization of progressive design-build contracts.—(1) Notwithstanding subsections (b) through (e), the Secretary concerned may enter into a progressive design-build contract for a military construction project under the authority of subsection (a) in accordance with the following requirements:(A) The contract is awarded in a single phase based on qualifications and demonstrated capabilities of the offeror without submission of a detailed construction cost or price proposal at the time of award.(B) The contract provides for collaboration between the Secretary concerned and the contractor to develop and refine the project scope and design, including cost estimates.(C) Following development of the project scope and preliminary design, the contract provide for the Secretary concerned and contractor to negotiate a guaranteed maximum price or other fixed-price agreement for the construction phase of the military construction project.(D) If negotiations described in subparagraph (C) fail, the contract includes terms for termination or renegotiation.(2) The Secretary concerned shall issue rules to ensure appropriate oversight, risk management, and contract administration consistent with the requirements of this subsection.(3) Not later than March 1, 2028, and annually thereafter until March 1, 2033, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the use of the authority under this subsection that includes the following:(A) A description of the military construction project for which such authority was used, including project title, location, scope, and rationale for selecting such project.(B) The date of award of a contract for such military construction project, the initial estimated contract value, and the current projected total cost of such project.(C) A comparison of projected schedule for completion of such project with the actual schedule, including dates for completing the design of such project and commencing construction.(D) Any realized or anticipated cost savings or efficiencies, including those related to time, resources, or design innovation, attributable to the use of the authority under this subsection for a military construction project.(E) An assessment of risk management benefits, including any improvements in design flexibility or coordination between contractors and the Secretary concerned.(F) Any challenges encountered, and mitigation efforts made, in the use of such authority for the military construction project.(4) Each Secretary concerned may exercise the authority under this subsection using amounts appropriated for such purpose on or after the date of the enactment of this paragraph.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (f) the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 3241)

  823. Public Law 118-159(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2810(a)

    The bill says: Section 2804(c) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118–159; 10 U.S.C. 2805 note) is amended by striking "February 1, 2026" and inserting "August 1, 2026".

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  824. Public Law 118-159(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2811

    The bill says: Section 2811(a) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (division B of Public Law 118–159; 10 U.S.C. 2807 note) is amended by striking "150 days" and inserting "one year".

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  825. Public Law 118-81(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2812(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (b)(1), by striking "at least" and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting "at least two military construction projects.";

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  826. Public Law 118-81(d)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2812(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (d), by striking "September 30, 2025" and inserting "September 30, 2029";

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  827. Public Law 118-81(e)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2812(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (e), by striking "January 1, 2025" and inserting "January 1, 2029";

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  828. Public Law 118-81renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 2812(4)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections (g) and (h), respectively;

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  829. Public Law 118-81added (f)by S. 1071 Sec. 2812(5)

    (f) Use of certain technologies.— In carrying out each project under the pilot program commencing on or after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, the Secretary concerned shall use not fewer than three technologies identified in the report published by the Comptroller General of the United States on February 11, 2025, and titled "Science & Tech Spotlight: Sustainable Building Technologies" (GAO–25–107931). Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require the redesign, modification, or reauthorization of any project initiated prior to the date of the enactment of such Act.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection (f):

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  830. Public Law 118-81(g)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2812(6)

    The bill says: in subsection (g)(1), as so redesignated, by striking "December 31, 2025" and inserting "December 31, 2030"; and

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  831. Public Law 118-81(h)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2812(7)

    The bill says: in subsection (h), as so redesignated, by striking "any building material" and inserting "any building material identified in the report published by the Comptroller General of the United States on February 11, 2025, and titled "Science & Tech Spotlight: Sustainable Building Technologies" (GAO–25–107931)".

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  832. 10 U.S.C. 2854(c)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2813

    The bill says: Section 2854(c)(3) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "$100,000,000" and inserting "$300,000,000".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2854)

  833. 10 U.S.C. 2837(d)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2821(a)

    The bill says: Section 2837(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "total military population of such installation" and inserting "total population of such installation, including members of the armed forces, civilian employees of the Department of Defense, and defense contractors".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2837)

  834. 10 U.S.C. 2872(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2821(b)

    The bill says: Section 2872(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting ", including such units for civilian employees of the Department of Defense and defense contractors" before the period at the end.

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2872)

  835. 10 U.S.C. 2856achangedby S. 1071 Sec. 2822(a)

    The bill says: in the section heading, by inserting "and covered health and safety standards" after "standards";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2856a)

  836. 10 U.S.C. 2856a(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2822(a)

    The bill says: by striking "Effective March 2, 2024, any" and inserting "Any";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2856a)

  837. 10 U.S.C. 2856a(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2822(a)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting "or covered health and safety standards" after "covered privacy and configuration standards";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2856a)

  838. 10 U.S.C. 2856a(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2822(a)

    The bill says: by inserting "or covered health and safety standards" after "covered privacy and configuration standards"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2856a)

  839. 10 U.S.C. 2856a(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2822(a)

    The bill says: by striking "covered habitability standards" and inserting "covered privacy and configuration standards or covered health and safety standards";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2856a)

  840. 10 U.S.C. 2856a(a)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2822(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by inserting "or covered health and safety standards (as applicable)" after "covered privacy and configuration standards" each place it appears;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2856a)

  841. 10 U.S.C. 2856a(a)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2822(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4), by inserting "or covered health and safety standards" after "covered privacy and configuration standards" and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2856a)

  842. 10 U.S.C. 2856a(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2822(a)

    The bill says: by striking "such uniform standards" each place it appears and inserting "applicable standards";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2856a)

  843. 10 U.S.C. 2856a(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2822(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by inserting ", and a timeline to implement such plan" after "waiver";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2856a)

  844. 10 U.S.C. 2856a(b)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2822(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2856a)

  845. 10 U.S.C. 2856a(b)(5)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2822(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (5)(C), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2856a)

  846. 10 U.S.C. 2856a(b)added (6)by S. 1071 Sec. 2822(a)

    (6) an assessment of whether a need for future waivers has been identified;(7) a summary of the analysis performed under subsection (a)(2), including a certification by the Secretary of each military department that the Secretary has—(A) complied with the requirements for issuing a waiver; and(B) identified all covered military unaccompanied housing that does not meet covered privacy and configuration standards or covered health and safety standards;(8) information about costs associated with remediation of covered military unaccompanied housing that requires such waivers, including—(A) funding needs for military construction projects related to such remediation;(B) funding needs for facilities sustainment, restoration, and modernization projects related to such remediation; and(C) any increase required to the basic allowance for housing under section 403 of title 37 for members of the armed forces that would otherwise be living in covered military unaccompanied housing but for the need for such remediation; and(9) a description of the status of the response of the Department to open recommendations contained in the 2023 report by the Comptroller General of the United States titled "Military Barracks: Poor Living Conditions Undermine Quality of Life and Readiness" (GAO–23–105797), including any privacy and configuration standard or health and safety standard of a military department that differs from the covered privacy and configuration standards or covered health and safety standards (as applicable).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2856a)

  847. 10 U.S.C. 2856arewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 2822(a)

    (c) Definitions.— In this section:(1) The term "covered health and safety standard" means the minimum health and safety criteria applicable to covered military unaccompanied housing established by the Secretary of Defense and may include standards relating to mold, ventilation, fire safety, or other related habitability conditions necessary to ensure safe occupancy.(2) The term "covered privacy and configuration standard" means the minimum standards for privacy and configuration applicable to covered military unaccompanied housing described in Department of Defense Manual 4165.63 titled "DoD Housing Management" and dated October 28, 2010 (or a successor document).

    The bill says: by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2856a)

  848. 10 U.S.C. 2856a(a)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2822(b)

    The bill says: Section 2856a(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "subparagraph (A)" and inserting "paragraph (1)".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2856a)

  849. 10 U.S.C. 2884(c)added (15)by S. 1071 Sec. 2823(a)

    (15) An explanation of—(A) the housing data used by each Secretary concerned; and(B) the housing data each Secretary concerned requests from companies responsible for managing privatization projects.(16) An assessment of how each Secretary concerned uses such housing data to inform the on-base housing decisions for the military department under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.(17) An explanation of—(A) the limitations of any tenant satisfaction data collected by the Secretary concerned (including limitations with respect to the availability of such data);(B) the process of the Secretary concerned for determining tenant satisfaction; and(C) reasons for missing tenant satisfaction data, if any.(18) To the maximum extent practicable, a breakdown of the information described in paragraphs (1) through (17), disaggregated by—(A) military installation; and(B) military housing privatization project.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2884)

  850. 10 U.S.C. 2884(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2823(a)

    The bill says: in the heading, by striking "Annual" and inserting "Semi-annual".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2884)

  851. Public Law 114-328(c)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 2823(b)

    The bill says: Section 1061(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114–328; 10 U.S.C. 111 note) is amended by striking paragraph (52).

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  852. 10 U.S.C. 2891(f)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 2824(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (3) as subparagraphs (A) through (C), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2891)

  853. 10 U.S.C. 2891(f)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2824(2)

    The bill says: by inserting "(1)" before "A landlord providing";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2891)

  854. 10 U.S.C. 2891(f)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2824(3)

    (C) except as provided in paragraph (2), by allowing the work order or maintenance ticket to be closed only after the landlord makes not fewer than three documented attempts to notify the resident of work completion through means that include—(i) the resident Internet portal for the housing unit;(ii) text messaging;(iii) email; and(iv) telephone.

    The bill says: by striking subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) (as so redesignated) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2891)

  855. 10 U.S.C. 2891(f)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 2824(4)

    (2) If a resident does not respond to a landlord after three attempts of the landlord to notify the resident of work completion pursuant to paragraph (1)(C), the landlord may close the work order or maintenance ticket only if—(A) the landlord submits to the head of the applicable housing management office notice that the landlord intends to close the work order or maintenance ticket; and(B) the head of the applicable housing management office does not object, in writing, to the closure.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2891)

  856. 10 U.S.C. 2891c(a)(2)added (G)by S. 1071 Sec. 2825

    (G) Information with respect to each insurance policy maintained by the landlord for such housing units, including the—(i) scope of coverage;(ii) deductible;(iii) policy limit; and(iv) total premium amount.(H) The total amount of any payments made by the landlord to tenants of such housing units pursuant to a dispute resolution process.

    The bill says: Section 2891c(a)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2891c)

  857. 10 U.S.C. 2839repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 2826(d)

    The bill says: Section 2839 of title 10, United States Code, is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2839)

  858. 10 U.S.C. 2680(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2841(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "total inventory of facilities" and inserting "total inventory of covered facilities";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2680)

  859. 10 U.S.C. 2680(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2841(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by striking "facility" and inserting "covered facility";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2680)

  860. 10 U.S.C. 2680(d)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2841(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (d), by striking "facilities" and inserting "covered facilities"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2680)

  861. 10 U.S.C. 2680changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2841(4)

    (e) Definitions.— In this section:(1) The term covered facility means a facility (as defined in section 2801 of this title), except that such term does not include—(A) a facility identified as closed, disposed of, or scheduled for divestment from the inventory of the Department of Defense;(B) a facility in which the Department does not have a total ownership interest, including—(i) a facility leased by the Department; and(ii) a facility in which the Department has a lesser property interest under a governing legal instrument; or(C) a facility for which the Department uses—(i) nonappropriated funds; or(ii) amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for military family housing.(2) The term plant replacement value means, with respect to a covered facility, the cost to replace the covered facility using amounts appropriated for facilities sustainment, restoration, and modernization from the following accounts:(A) Operation and maintenance.(B) Military construction.(C) Research, development, test, and evaluation.(D) Working capital funds.

    The bill says: by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2680)

  862. 10 U.S.C. 2688(k)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 2842

    (k) Improvement of conveyed utility system.—(1) In lieu of carrying out a military construction project for an infrastructure improvement that enhances the reliability, resilience, efficiency, physical security, or cybersecurity of a utility system conveyed under subsection (a), the Secretary concerned may use funds authorized and appropriated for the project to make a monetary contribution equal to the total amount for the completed project to the conveyee of the utility system to carry out the project using a contract for utility services entered into under subsection (d).(2) All right, title, and interest to infrastructure improvements constructed by the conveyee pursuant to paragraph (1) shall vest in the conveyee.(3) The Secretary concerned shall provide to the conveyee the necessary real property interests to access and use lands under the jurisdiction and control of the Secretary for construction of the project under paragraph (1) and for ongoing use, operations, and maintenance.(4) If the Secretary concerned exercises a repurchase option under a contract entered into under subsection (d) for a system conveyed under subsection (a), the Secretary shall receive an offset in the amount of the contribution to the conveyee under paragraph (1) against the payment made by the Secretary as consideration for the repurchase, except that the maximum offset may not exceed the full amount of the consideration for the repurchase.(5) The Secretary concerned may make a monetary contribution authorized by paragraph (1) notwithstanding the following provisions of law:(A) Sections 7540, 8612, and 9540 of this title.(B) Subchapters I and III of chapter 169 of this title.(C) Chapters 221 and 223 of this title.

    The bill says: Section 2688(k) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2688)

  863. 10 U.S.C. 2679(e)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2843

    The bill says: Section 2679(e)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "September 30, 2025" and inserting "September 30, 2030".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2679)

  864. 10 U.S.C. 2679(f)(1)addedby S. 1071 Sec. 2844

    The bill says: Section 2679(f)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: "The term does include ordnance disposal.".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2679)

  865. 10 U.S.C. 2679(f)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2845(1)

    The bill says: by striking "and" before "the United States Virgin Islands"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2679)

  866. 10 U.S.C. 2679(f)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2845(2)

    The bill says: by inserting "the State of Yap of the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau," after "Virgin Islands,".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2679)

  867. 10 U.S.C. 2687(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2846(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ", including a mothball action, divestiture, deactivation, or any other action to render inoperable," after "closure"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2687)

  868. 10 U.S.C. 2687(g)added (5)by S. 1071 Sec. 2846(a)

    (5) The term "mothball action" means placing a military installation in inactive status while maintaining such installation in a condition such that it could be reactivated at a future date.

    The bill says: in subsection (g), by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2687)

  869. 10 U.S.C. 2920(a)added (5)by S. 1071 Sec. 2847

    (5) The Secretary shall establish internal processes to support coordination with external regulatory and planning entities involved in grid reliability, transmission infrastructure, and long-term energy planning, in order to assess and mitigate risks to defense-critical installations, advance the energy security objectives of the Department, and comply with statutory mandates under this section.(6) Coordination under paragraph (5)—(A) shall include identification of mission-critical loads and infrastructure dependencies and load profiles at or near military installations; and(B) may include consultation with relevant Federal and non-Federal entities.

    The bill says: Section 2920(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2920)

  870. 10 U.S.C. 2859repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 2848(a)

    The bill says: Section 2859 of title 10, United States Code, is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2859)

  871. Public Law 117-81repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 2849

    The bill says: Section 2862 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117–81; 10 U.S.C. 9771 note prec) is repealed.

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  872. Public Law 118-31changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2862(1)

    The bill says: in the section heading, by striking "Limitation on authority to modify or restrict public access to" and inserting "Prohibition on development of a golf course at";

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  873. Public Law 118-31(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2862(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by inserting "construct a golf course on, or otherwise" before "modify or restrict"; and

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  874. Public Law 118-31(b)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 2862(3)

    (3) restrictions related to environmental restoration of the Greenbury Point Conservation Area in a manner consistent with existing law and regulation.

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

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  875. Public Law 116-283(g)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2864

    The bill says: Section 2833(g) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283) is amended by striking "five years" and inserting "10 years".

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  876. Public Law 108-375(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2865(1)

    The bill says: by striking "the sole purpose" and inserting "the purpose"; and

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  877. Public Law 108-375(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2865(2)

    The bill says: by striking "an upper level (junior, senior, and graduate) university" and inserting "a university, which may include other activities that benefit the community,".

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  878. Public Law 106-65(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2866(a)

    The bill says: Section 3015(a) of the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 (title XXX of Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 892) is amended by striking "25 years after November 6, 2001" and inserting "on November 6, 2051".

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  879. Public Law 107-107(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2866(a)

    The bill says: Section 2910(a) of the Fort Irwin Military Land Withdrawal Act of 2001 (title XXIX of Public Law 107–107; 115 Stat. 1339) is amended by striking "25 years after the date of the enactment of this Act" and inserting "on December 31, 2051".

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  880. Public Law 106-65(d)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2866(b)

    The bill says: Section 3011(d)(2) of the Military Lands Withdrawal Act of 1999 (title XXX of Public Law 106–65; 113 Stat. 892) is amended by striking "608,385 acres of land" and inserting "approximately 605,401 acres of land".

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  881. Public Law 107-107(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2866(b)

    The bill says: by striking "110,000 acres" and inserting "117,710 acres"; and

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  882. Public Law 107-107(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2866(b)

    The bill says: by striking "as "Proposed Withdrawal Land" on the map entitled "National Training Center—Proposed Withdrawal of Public Lands for Training Purposes", dated September 21, 2000" and inserting "on the map entitled "Fort Irwin Withdrawal" dated February 28, 2025".

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  883. 10 U.S.C. 2805(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2871

    The bill says: Section 2805(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "shall notify" and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following: "shall submit, in an electronic medium pursuant to section 480 of this title, to the appropriate committees of Congress a notification of that decision not later than 90 days after the date on which the Secretary concerned obligates funds for the project. Such notification shall include a description of the project, a justification for the project, and an estimation of the total cost of the project.".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2805)

  884. 10 U.S.C. 2807(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2872(b)

    The bill says: Section 2807(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking "$1,000,000" and inserting "$5,000,000".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2807)

  885. 10 U.S.C. 2815(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2874(1)

    The bill says: by inserting ", including unspecified minor military construction projects not otherwise authorized by law," after "military construction projects"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2815)

  886. 10 U.S.C. 2815(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2874(2)

    in accordance with—(1) section 2802 of this title (except as provided in subsection (e)); or(2) section 2805 of this title.

    The bill says: by striking "in accordance with" and all that follows through the end of the subsection and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 2815)

  887. Public Law 116-283(h)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2881

    The bill says: Section 2866(h) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (division B of Public Law 116–283; 10 U.S.C. 7771 note prec.) is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "September 30, 2030".

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  888. Public Law 114-328(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 2882

    The bill says: Section 2844(b)(2) of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (division B of Public Law 114–328) is amended by inserting ", including operations and maintenance for the curation of archeological and cultural artifacts" after "artifacts".

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  889. Public Law 106-398repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 2885(c)

    The bill says: Section 2887 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (division B of Public Law 106–398; 114 Stat. 1654A–441) is repealed.

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  890. Public Law 117-263(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3111(c)

    The bill says: Section 809(b)(2) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263; 10 U.S.C. 4351 note) is amended by striking "sections 4217 and 4311 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2537, 2577)" and inserting "sections 6125 and 6161 of title 10, United States Code".

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  891. Public Law 118-159(c)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3111(c)

    The bill says: Section 1635(c)(2) of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118–159; 10 U.S.C. 4811 note) is amended by striking "section 4002 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501)" and inserting "section 6101 of title 10, United States Code".

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  892. Public Law 115-91(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3111(c)

    The bill says: Section 3111(b)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115–91; 50 U.S.C. 2402 note) is amended by striking "section 4002(6) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501(6))" and inserting "section 6101 of title 10, United States Code".

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  893. Public Law 115-91(a)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3111(c)

    The bill says: Section 3116(a)(3) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115–91; 131 Stat. 1888) is amended by striking "section 4101 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2511)" and inserting "section 6102 of title 10, United States Code".

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  894. Public Law 114-328(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3111(c)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "section 4102(b) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2512(b))" and inserting "section 6103 of title 10, United States Code"; and

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  895. Public Law 114-328(d)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3111(c)

    The bill says: in subsection (d), by striking "section 4002 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501)" and inserting "section 6101 of title 10, United States Code".

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  896. Public Law 114-92(d)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3111(c)

    The bill says: Section 3137(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114–92; 50 U.S.C. 2512 note) is amended by striking "section 4002(6) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501(6))" and inserting "section 6101 of title 10, United States Code".

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  897. Public Law 117-81(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3111(c)

    The bill says: Section 3121(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117–81; 50 U.S.C. 2521 note) is amended by striking "section 4002 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501)" and inserting "section 6101 of title 10, United States Code".

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  898. Public Law 113-66(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3111(c)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "section 4201 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2521)" and inserting "section 6111 of title 10, United States Code,"; and

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  899. Public Law 113-66(e)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3111(c)

    The bill says: in subsection (e), by striking "section 4203 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2523)" and inserting "section 6114 of title 10, United States Code,".

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  900. Public Law 108-136(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3111(c)

    The bill says: Section 3116(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 (Public Law 108–136; 50 U.S.C. 2529 note) is amended by striking "section 4209(a) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2529(a))" and inserting "section 6120 of title 10, United States Code".

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  901. Public Law 117-263(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3111(c)

    The bill says: Section 3121(c) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263; 50 U.S.C. 2532 note) is amended by striking "section 4002 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501)" and inserting "section 6101 of title 10, United States Code".

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  902. Public Law 117-263changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3111(c)

    The bill says: Section 3126 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263; 50 U.S.C. 2538a note) is amended by striking "section 4219 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2538a)" and inserting "section 6128 of title 10, United States Code".

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  903. Public Law 108-375(e)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3111(c)

    The bill says: Section 3116(e)(4) of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (Public Law 108–375; 50 U.S.C. 2602 note) is amended by striking "section 4306A of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2567)" and inserting "section 6154 of title 10, United States Code".

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  904. Public Law 115-232changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3111(c)

    The bill says: by striking "section 4502(a) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2652(a))" each place it appears and inserting "section 6222(a) of title 10, United States Code"; and

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  905. Public Law 115-232(f)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3111(c)

    The bill says: in subsection (f)(2), by striking "section 4002 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501)" and inserting "section 6101 of title 10, United States Code".

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  906. 50 U.S.C. 2538arenumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 3112(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (f), (g), and (h) as subsections (g), (i), and (h), respectively;

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  907. 50 U.S.C. 2538a(i)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3112(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (i), as so redesignated, by striking "this subsection" and inserting "this section"; and

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  908. 50 U.S.C. 2538aadded (f)by S. 1071 Sec. 3112(4)

    (f) Capacity.— In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Energy shall—(1) ensure that Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, has the capability to reliably produce no fewer than 30 war reserve plutonium pits annually; and(2) ensure that the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility at the Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina, has the capability to reliably produce no fewer than 50 war reserve plutonium pits annually.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection (f):

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  909. 50 U.S.C. 2521(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3113(a)

    The bill says: by striking "Periodically" and inserting "Continually"; and

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  910. 50 U.S.C. 2521(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3113(a)

    The bill says: by inserting "integrated system demonstrations, " after "flight testing,"; and

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  911. 50 U.S.C. 2521(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3113(a)

    The bill says: by striking "Shorten" and inserting "Develop technologies for transition to a nuclear stockpile life extension program or new nuclear weapon program project that have the potential to reduce"; and

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  912. 50 U.S.C. 2521(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3113(a)

    The bill says: by striking "and timelines to minimize" and all that follows through the end of the paragraph and inserting "cost and schedule"; and

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  913. 50 U.S.C. 2521added 4225by S. 1071 Sec. 3113(a)

    4225 Rapid capabilities program.—(a) In general.— The Secretary of Energy, acting through the Administrator and in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall carry out a program (to be known as the "rapid capabilities program") to develop new nuclear weapons or modified nuclear weapons that meet military requirements.(b) Objectives.— The program under subsection (a) shall have the following objectives:(1) Identify and assess potential design concepts for rapid development feasability.(2) Carry out projects with the goal of achieving first production unit within 5 years of project initiation.(3) Utilize non-traditional approaches, system-specific requirements, and tailored risk-acceptance processes to favorably balance cost, schedule, and capability.(4) Maximize reuse of existing components, non-serial manufacturing, and limited production quantities.(5) Minimize disruption to other major nuclear weapons stockpile modernization programs.(6) Develop institutional expertise within the nuclear security enterprise for rapid execution of all phases for the joint nuclear weapons life cycle process.(c) Requirements advisory board.— In carrying out the objectives of the program under subsection (b), the Administrator shall establish an advisory board, which shall be responsible for advising the Administrator with respect to military and deterrence policy requirements related to the activities of the program. Such advisory board shall be composed of the following members:(1) The Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical and Biological Defense Policy and Programs.(2) The Director for Strategy, Plans, and Policy of the Joint Staff.(3) The Director of Navy Strategic Systems Programs.(4) The Deputy Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command.(d) Program budget.— In accordance with the requirements under section 4209, for each budget submitted by the President to Congress under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, the amounts requested for the program under this section shall be clearly identified in the budget justification materials submitted to Congress in support of that budget.(e) Joint nuclear weapons life cycle process defined.— In this section, the term joint nuclear weapons life cycle process means the process developed and maintained by the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy for the development, production, maintenance, and retirement of nuclear weapons.

    The bill says: by adding at the end of the following new section:

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  914. 50 U.S.C. 2661(e)(1)(C)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 3114

    (C)(i) owned by or contracted to the National Nuclear Security Administration, including any facility that stores or uses special nuclear material; or(ii) a national security laboratory or nuclear weapons production facility.

    The bill says: Section 4510(e)(1)(C) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2661(e)(1)(C)) is amended to read as follows:

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  915. 50 U.S.C. 2701(c)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3115

    The bill says: Section 4601(c)(1) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2701(c)(1)) is amended by striking "September 30, 2026" and inserting "September 30, 2036".

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  916. 50 U.S.C. 2753(a)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3116(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1)(A), in the first sentence, by inserting "prior to entry into Phase 6.4 or Phase 4, as appropriate" after "Administration"; and

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  917. 50 U.S.C. 2753(a)(2)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3116(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting "prior to entry into Phase 6.4" after "project";

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  918. 50 U.S.C. 2753(c)(2)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 3116(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (B) and (C) as subparagraphs (C) and (D), respectively; and

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  919. 50 U.S.C. 2753(c)(2)added (B)by S. 1071 Sec. 3116(2)

    (B) a review of the revised baseline has been conducted by the Director of Cost Estimating and Program Evaluation of the National Nuclear Security Administration, consistent with section 3221(d)(1)(F) of the National Nuclear Security Administration Act (50 U.S.C. 2411(d)(1)(F)).

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph (B):

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  920. 50 U.S.C. 2753(d)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3116(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (d)(1), by inserting "and the results of the review conducted by the Director of Cost Estimating and Program Evaluation under subsection (c)(2)(B)" after "subsection (c)(2)".

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  921. 50 U.S.C. 2791added 4816by S. 1071 Sec. 3117(a)

    4816 Appropriate scoping of artificial intelligence research within the Administration.—(a) In general.— Funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2026, or any subsequent fiscal year, for the Administration for the purposes of conducting research and development of artificial intelligence technologies, executing a program to develop or manage the application of such technologies, or developing, acquiring, or sustaining any associated computing hardware or supporting infrastructure may only be used to support the nuclear security missions of the Administration.(b) Rule of construction.— The limitation described in subsection (a) may not be interpreted—(1) to prohibit the establishment of an enduring national security artificial intelligence research and development program in any component of the Department of Energy other than the Administration or in any other Federal agency; or(2) to impede the use of resources of the Administration, including resources provided by a national security laboratory or a nuclear weapons production facility site, to support the execution of an enduring national security artificial intelligence research and development program or activity, if such support is provided—(A) on a full cost recovery basis, including any associated infrastructure or utility costs, to an entity that is not a component of the Department of Energy; and(B) in a manner that does not interfere with the nuclear security mission of such laboratory or facility.

    The bill says: Subtitle B of title XLVIII of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2791 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following section:

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  922. 50 U.S.C. 2523(b)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 3121(1)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (1);

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  923. 50 U.S.C. 2523(b)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 3121(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively, and adjusting the margins accordingly; and

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  924. 50 U.S.C. 2523(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3121(1)

    The bill says: by striking "subsection (d)" and inserting "subsection (c)";

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  925. 50 U.S.C. 2523(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3121(1)

    The bill says: by striking "March 15 of each odd-numbered year" and inserting "45 days after each date on which a budget for an odd-numbered fiscal year is submitted to Congress"; and

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  926. 50 U.S.C. 2523(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3121(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), as so redesignated, by striking "summaries and reports" and inserting "report";

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  927. 50 U.S.C. 2523removedby S. 1071 Sec. 3121(2)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (c);

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  928. 50 U.S.C. 2523renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 3121(3)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (d) through (f) as subsections (c) through (e), respectively;

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  929. 50 U.S.C. 2523(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3121(4)

    The bill says: by striking "subsection (b)(2)" and inserting "subsection (b)(1)";

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  930. 50 U.S.C. 2523(c)(4)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3121(4)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "modernization and refurbishment" and inserting "construction, modernization, and refurbishment";

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  931. 50 U.S.C. 2523(c)(4)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 3121(4)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) as subparagraphs (C), (F), and (G), respectively;

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  932. 50 U.S.C. 2523(c)(4)added (B)by S. 1071 Sec. 3121(4)

    (B) an explanation of the targeted needs addressed by the measures described under subparagraph (A);

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following new subparagraph (B):

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  933. 50 U.S.C. 2523(c)(4)added (D)by S. 1071 Sec. 3121(4)

    (D) a summary of identified long-term infrastructure investments needed beyond such 10-year period;(E) a statement of changes to, and progress toward achieving, the measures described under subparagraph (A) during the period covered by the report, compared to such changes and progress during the period covered by the preceding report;

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (C), as so redesignated, the following new subparagraphs:

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  934. 50 U.S.C. 2523(d)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 3121(5)

    The bill says: in subsection (d), as so redesignated, by striking "subsection (b)(2)" each place it appears and inserting "subsection (b)(1)".

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  935. 22 U.S.C. 2651a(b)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 5111(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (6); and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2651a)

  936. 22 U.S.C. 2651a(b)added (4)by S. 1071 Sec. 5111(a)

    (4) Under Secretary for Management.—(A) In general.— There shall be in the Department of State, among the Under Secretaries authorized by paragraph (1), an Under Secretary for Management who shall assist the Secretary of State and the Deputy Secretary of State on matters related to the management and administration of the Department, and such other related duties as the Secretary may from time to time designate.(B) Responsibilities.— In addition to the responsibilities described in subparagraph (A), the Under Secretary for Management shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to the management, development, and administration of the Department of State in the conduct of foreign policy, including, as appropriate—(i) acquisitions and asset management;(ii) human resources and personnel management;(iii) matters related to the clinical, occupational, and mental health programs of the Department;(iv) information technology and communications systems, including policies and directives to achieve and maintain interoperable communications among the components of the Department;(v) domestic and overseas facilities, property, equipment, vehicle fleets, and other material resources;(vi) security for personnel, information technology and communications systems, facilities, property, equipment, and other material resources; and(vii) consular affairs and services.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:

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  937. 22 U.S.C. 2713(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 5111(b)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by inserting ", acting through the Under Secretary for Management," after "The Secretary of State"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2713)

  938. 22 U.S.C. 2713(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 5111(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by inserting ", acting through the Under Secretary for Management," after "Whenever the Secretary of State"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2713)

  939. 22 U.S.C. 2713(b)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 5111(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by inserting ", acting through the Under Secretary for Management," after "The Secretary of State".

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  940. 22 U.S.C. 2651aadded (p)by S. 1071 Sec. 5112

    (p) Office of Medical Services.— There shall be in the Department of State a Chief Medical Officer, to be appointed by the Secretary of State, who—(1) shall lead the Office of Medical Services; and(2) as required by section 904 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4084), shall be responsible to the Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Management, for matters relating to the clinical and mental health programs of the Department and all related activities, in accordance with the needs of the Department.

    The bill says: Section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2651a)

  941. 22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 5113(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (17); and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2651a)

  942. 22 U.S.C. 2651a(c)added (5)by S. 1071 Sec. 5113(2)

    (5) Assistant Secretary for Administration.—(A) In general.— There shall be in the Department of State an Assistant Secretary for Administration who shall be responsible to the Secretary of State, acting through the Under Secretary for Management, for matters relating to enterprise logistics, knowledge management, acquisition, and other operational services worldwide in support of United States foreign policy, and such other related duties as the Secretary may from time to time designate.(B) Responsibilities.— In addition to the responsibilities described in subparagraph (A), the Assistant Secretary for Administration shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to administrative matters of the Department of State in the conduct of foreign policy, including, as appropriate—(i) providing global logistics and support for the people and programs of United States Missions, including policies and procedures to administer government-wide allowances;(ii) managing the Department’s domestic safety, occupational health, multimedia services, general services, and global publishing;(iii) providing planning, training, and exercises of emergency management to ensure preparedness for the Department’s leadership and workforce; and(iv) ensuring the Department safeguards privacy and promotes transparency through compliance, advice, training, collaboration, and records management, including public requests to access Department records.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:

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  943. 22 U.S.C. 2651a(q)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 5117

    (2) Bureau of Diplomatic Technology.—(A) Establishment.— There shall be in the Department of State a Bureau of Diplomatic Technology, which shall perform such functions related to the strategy, planning, performance monitoring and assessment, programming, budget formulation and execution, acquisition, governance, cybersecurity, information technology workforce planning, integration, modernization, and oversight of the Department’s information technology, systems, and communications infrastructure as the Under Secretary for Management may prescribe.(B) Head.— The Chief Information Officer shall be the head of the Bureau of Diplomatic Technology.

    The bill says: Subsection (q) of section 1 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a), as added by section 5114, is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2651a)

  944. 22 U.S.C. 2651a(g)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 5119

    (g) Bureau of Consular Affairs.—(1) Establishment.— There shall be in the Department of State a Bureau of Consular Affairs, which shall perform such functions related to consular functions performed by United States consular officers as the Under Secretary for Management may prescribe.(2) Head.— The Assistant Secretary for Consular Affairs shall be the head of the Bureau of Consular Affairs.

    The bill says: Section 1(g) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(g)) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2651a)

  945. 22 U.S.C. 2726changedby S. 1071 Sec. 5121

    The bill says: Section 54 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2726) is amended in the first sentence by striking "The Secretary" and inserting "The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Management,".

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2726)

  946. 22 U.S.C. 2725changedby S. 1071 Sec. 5138

    The bill says: Section 53 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2725) is amended in the first sentence by striking "The Secretary" and inserting "The Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary for Management".

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2725)

  947. 22 U.S.C. 2652repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 5153(b)

    The bill says: Section 122 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 (22 U.S.C. 2652) is hereby repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2652)

  948. 22 U.S.C. 2658a(c)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 5178

    The bill says: Section 5318(c)(1) of the Department of State Authorization Act of 2021 (22 U.S.C. 2658a(c)(1)) is amended by striking "5 years" and inserting "8 years".

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2658a)

  949. 22 U.S.C. 4024(b)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 5206(b)

    The bill says: Section 704(b)(3) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4024(b)(3)) is amended by inserting "and reutilize" after "to acquire or retain proficiency in".

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 4024)

  950. 22 U.S.C. 2651a(b)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 5401(1)

    The bill says: by striking "United States" before "public diplomacy"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2651a)

  951. 22 U.S.C. 2651a(b)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 5401(1)

    The bill says: by striking ", information, and international broadcasting";

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2651a)

  952. 22 U.S.C. 2651a(b)(3)(E)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 5401(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (E), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2651a)

  953. 22 U.S.C. 2651a(b)(3)(F)(v)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 5401(3)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (F)(v), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2651a)

  954. 22 U.S.C. 2651a(b)(3)added (G)by S. 1071 Sec. 5401(4)

    (G) lead and direct public diplomacy activities;(H) lead, synchronize, and coordinate efforts to recognize, understand, expose, and counter foreign information manipulation and malign activities, including through efforts to limit the foreign propaganda and disinformation efforts of adversaries, and coordinate those efforts across Federal departments and agencies;(I) support global access to free information and internet freedom, in coordination with other relevant bureaus, in countries where the government has limited access to free and open internet by restricting access to internet browsers, websites, or other means of accessing the internet;(J) oppose censorship by foreign adversaries;(K) ensure implementation of the annual strategic plan for public diplomacy in collaboration with overseas posts and regional and functional bureaus of the Department;(L) serve as chair of interagency meetings on public diplomacy to align messaging, and lead and coordinate with members of the Group of Seven;(M) ensure that educational and cultural affairs programming shall be nonpolitical in character and shall be balanced and representative of the diversity of American political, social, and cultural life and that academic and cultural programs maintain scholarly integrity and meet the highest standards of academic excellence or artistic achievement;(N) support non-state actors abroad, including independent media and civil society groups, that are working to expose and counter foreign malign influence narratives, tactics, and techniques, including those originating in the Russian Federation, the People’s Republic of China, North Korea, or Iran; and(O) ensure the Department does not fund organizations engaging in partisan political activity in the United States.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2651a)

  955. 22 U.S.C. 2452brepealedby S. 1071 Sec. 5405

    The bill says: Section 204 of the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001 (22 U.S.C. 2452b) (as enacted into law by section 1000(a)(7) of the Public Law 106–113 and contained in appendix G of that Act; 113 Stat. 1501A–486)) is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2452b)

  956. 22 U.S.C. 2709(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 5502

    The bill says: Section 37(a) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2709(a)) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by inserting ", in consultation with Under Secretary of Management," after "Secretary of State".

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2709)

  957. 22 U.S.C. 4804(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 5503

    The bill says: Section 105(b)(2) of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 (22 U.S.C. 4804(b)(2)) is amended by inserting ", detailing the national security value of reopening such post" after "the decision to open or reopen such post".

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 4804)

  958. 22 U.S.C. 4851added 418by S. 1071 Sec. 5504(a)

    418 Counter-intelligence training for certain diplomatic security special agents.—(a) In general.— Diplomatic Security special agents who are assigned to positions with a primary counterintelligence role or a diplomatic post rated as High or Critical for Human Intelligence on the Department of State’s Security Environment Threat List shall receive specific and substantive mandatory counter-intelligence training that is developed and conducted in consultation with the heads of relevant elements of the intelligence community.(b) Intelligence community defined.— In this section, the term intelligence community has the meaning given that term in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4)).

    The bill says: Title IV of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 (22 U.S.C. 4851 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

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  959. Public Law 99-399addedby S. 1071 Sec. 5504(b)

    The bill says: The table of contents of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 (Public Law 99–399) is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following:

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  960. 22 U.S.C. 4802changedby S. 1071 Sec. 5505(1)

    The bill says: in the section heading by striking "high intelligence threat countries" and inserting "critical human intelligence threat countries";

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  961. 22 U.S.C. 4802(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 5505(2)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "high intelligence threat countries who are responsible for security at those posts" and inserting "critical human intelligence threat countries and countries designated by the Under Secretary of State for Management"; and

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  962. 22 U.S.C. 4802(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 5505(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "high intelligence threat countries" and inserting "critical human intelligence threat countries";

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  963. 22 U.S.C. 4802(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 5505(3)

    The bill says: in subsection (c), by striking "high intelligence threat country" and inserting "critical human intelligence threat country" each place it appears;

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  964. 22 U.S.C. 4802renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 5505(4)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (c), as so amended, as subsection (d); and

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  965. 22 U.S.C. 4802added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 5505(5)

    (c) Country-specific threat training required.— Personnel assigned to posts in critical human intelligence threat countries shall receive country-specific threat training informed by assessments from relevant elements of the intelligence community (as such term is defined in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4))), at the appropriate classification level.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (b) the following:

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  966. Public Law 118-31(g)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 5508

    The bill says: Section 6232(g) of the Department of State Authorization Act of 2023 (division F of Public Law 118–31; 5 U.S.C. 5547 note) is amended by striking "2025" and inserting "2027".

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  967. 22 U.S.C. 2680bchangedby S. 1071 Sec. 5604(1)

    The bill says: by striking "January 1, 2016" each place it appears and inserting "September 11, 2001";

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  968. 22 U.S.C. 2680b(e)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 5604(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (e)(1), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "of a" and inserting "of an"; and

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  969. 22 U.S.C. 2680b(h)added (4)by S. 1071 Sec. 5604(3)

    (4) Limitations.—(A) Appropriations required.— Payments under subsections (a) and (b) in a fiscal year may only be made using amounts appropriated in advance specifically for payments under such paragraph in such fiscal year.(B) Matter of payments.— Payments under subsections (a) and (b) using amounts appropriated for such purpose shall be made on a first come, first serve, or pro rata basis.(C) Amounts of payments.— The total amount of funding obligated for payments under subsections (a) and (b) may not exceed the amount specifically appropriated for providing payments under such paragraph during its period of availability.

    The bill says: in subsection (h), by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

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  970. Public Law 117-81(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 5607(a)

    The bill says: Section 6103(c) of title LXI of division F of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117–81) is amended by striking "5-year period" and inserting "10-year period".

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  971. Public Law 117-263(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 5607(c)

    The bill says: Section 9601(b) of the Department of State Authorizations Act of 2022 (division I of Public Law 117–263; 136 6 Stat. 3909) is amended by striking "fiscal years 2023 and 2024" and inserting "fiscal years 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028".

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  972. 22 U.S.C. 2656f(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 5608

    The bill says: Section 140(a) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989 (22 U.S.C. 2656f(a)) is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking "April 30" and inserting "October 31".

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  973. 50 U.S.C. 3091added 517by S. 1071 Sec. 6303

    517 Notice of impact of diplomatic and consular post closings on intelligence community.—(a) Notice to Director of National Intelligence and Secretary of Defense.— The Secretary of State shall provide notice to the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense of any covered closure of a diplomatic or consular post. To the maximum extent practicable, the notice shall be provided at least 30 days before the date on which the covered closure occurs.(b) Notice to congressional committees.— The Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the heads of the other appropriate elements of the intelligence community as determined by the Director, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a notice describing the impact of the closure on the intelligence community. The notice shall be submitted within 30 days after the date on which the Director receives the notice under subsection (a) and, to the maximum extent practicable, shall be submitted before the date on which the covered closure occurs. Such notice shall include a description of whether, and the extent to which, the Director and the heads of the other appropriate elements of the intelligence community were consulted in the decision-making process with respect to such closure and registered any concerns with or objections to such closure.(c) Definitions.— In this section:(1) Appropriate congressional committees.— The term "appropriate congressional committees" means—(A) the congressional intelligence committees;(B) the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives;(C) the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives; and(D) the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives.(2) Covered closure of a diplomatic or consular post defined.— The term covered closure of a diplomatic or consular post means the closure of a United States diplomatic or consular post abroad that is anticipated to last for 60 days or more.

    The bill says: Title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

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  974. 18 U.S.C. 798Aadded 798Bby S. 1071 Sec. 6304

    798B. Unauthorized access to intelligence community property.—(a) Prohibited activity.— It shall be unlawful, within the jurisdiction of the United States, without authorization to willfully go upon any property—(1) with intent to gather intelligence or information to the detriment of the United States; and(2) while knowing that such property is—(A) under the jurisdiction of an element of the intelligence community (as defined in section 3(4) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3003(4)); and(B) closed or restricted.(b) Penalties.— Any person who violates subsection (a) shall—(1) in the case of the first offense, be fined under section 3571 of this title, imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both;(2) in the case of a second offense after a prior conviction under subsection (a) has become final, be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both; and(3) in the case of a third or subsequent offense after a prior conviction under subsection (a) has become final, be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.

    The bill says: Chapter 37 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 798A the following:

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  975. Public Law 108-458(b)added (4)by S. 1071 Sec. 6305(a)

    (4)(A) The individual or entity assigned responsibility under subsection (a) shall annually conduct a survey of analytic objectivity among officers and employees of the intelligence community.(B) The head of each element of the intelligence community shall take all practical actions to encourage maximum participation by officers and employees of such element with respect to the survey conducted under subparagraph (A).

    The bill says: Section 1019(b) of the National Security Intelligence Reform Act of 2004 (title I of Public Law 108–458; 50 U.S.C. 3364(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

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  976. 50 U.S.C. 3364rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 6306(1)

    (b) Conduct of training.— Training required pursuant to the policy required by subsection (a) shall—(1) be a dedicated, stand-alone training; and(2) include instruction on how to report concerns regarding lack of objectivity, bias, politicization, or other issues relating to the standards set forth in Intelligence Community Directive 203, Analytic Standards (or any successor directive).

    The bill says: by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

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  977. 50 U.S.C. 3364(d)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6306(2)

    The bill says: by striking "number and themes of"; and

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  978. 50 U.S.C. 3364(d)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6306(2)

    The bill says: by striking the period at the end and inserting ", including the number and themes of such incidents and a list of each intelligence product reported during the preceding 1-year period to the Analytic Ombudsman of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence or other designated official specified in law or policy to receive complaints related to, or review compliance with, analytic standards.".

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  979. 50 U.S.C. 3024changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6402(a)

    The bill says: Subsection (c)(7) of section 102A of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3024) is amended by striking "(A) The Director" and all that follows through "(B) The Director" and inserting "The Director".

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  980. 50 U.S.C. 3001changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6402(c)

    The bill says: in section 103(c)(15) (50 U.S.C. 3025(c)(15)), by striking ", including national intelligence centers";

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  981. 50 U.S.C. 3001changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6402(c)

    The bill says: in section 112(c)(1), by striking "section 102A(i)" and inserting "section 102A(h)";

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  982. 50 U.S.C. 3001changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6402(c)

    The bill says: in section 313(1) (50 U.S.C. 3079(1)), by striking "with section 102A(f)(8)" and inserting "with section 102A(e)(8)".

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  983. 50 U.S.C. 3507changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6402(c)

    The bill says: Section 6 of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 3507) is amended by striking "section 102A(i)" and inserting "section 102A(h)".

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  984. 50 U.S.C. 2011(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6402(c)

    The bill says: Section 201(c) of the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement Act (50 U.S.C. 2011(c)) is amended by striking "section 102A(i)" and inserting "section 102A(h)".

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  985. 50 U.S.C. 3344(a)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6402(c)

    The bill says: Section 7(a)(1)(A) of the Reducing Over-Classification Act (50 U.S.C. 3344(a)(1)(A)) is amended by striking "of section 102A(g)(1)" and inserting "of section 102A(f)(1)".

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  986. 50 U.S.C. 3355c(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6402(c)

    The bill says: Section 705(c) of the Public Interest Declassification Act of 2000 (50 U.S.C. 3355c(c)) is amended by striking "section 102A(i)" and inserting "102A(h)".

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  987. 50 U.S.C. 3364(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6402(c)

    The bill says: Section 1019(a) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 3364(a)) is amended by striking "section 102A(h)" and inserting "section 102A(g)".

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  988. Public Law 107-306(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6402(c)

    The bill says: Section 343(c) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 (Public Law 107–306; 50 U.S.C. 3363) is amended by striking "Subject to" and all that follows through ", relating" and inserting "Subject to section 102A(h) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3024(h), relating".

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  989. Public Law 113-126(d)(1)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6402(c)

    The bill says: Section 604(d)(1)(B) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 113–126; 50 U.S.C. 3234 note) is amended by striking "section 102A(m)" and inserting "section 102A(l)".

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  990. 6 U.S.C. 124k(f)(2)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6402(c)

    The bill says: Section 210D(f)(2)(B) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 124k(f)(2)(B)) is amended by striking "sections 102A(f)(1)(B)(iii)" and inserting "sections 102A(e)(1)(B)(iii)".

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  991. 42 U.S.C. 17373(k)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6402(c)

    The bill says: Section 934(k)(2) of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (42 U.S.C. 17373(k)(2)) is amended by striking "section 102A(i)" and inserting "section 102A(h)".

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  992. 50 U.S.C. 3001removedby S. 1071 Sec. 6404(c)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (13); and

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  993. 50 U.S.C. 3001renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 6404(c)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (14) and (15) as paragraphs (13) and (14), respectively; and

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  994. 50 U.S.C. 3001changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6404(c)

    The bill says: in the heading, by striking "National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center" and inserting "Counterproliferation and Biosecurity";

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  995. 50 U.S.C. 3001(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6404(c)

    The bill says: in the heading, by striking "Establishment" and inserting "Organization";

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  996. 50 U.S.C. 3001(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6404(c)

    The bill says: by striking "The President shall establish a National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center, taking into account all appropriate government tools to" and inserting "The Director of National Intelligence shall"; and

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  997. 50 U.S.C. 3001(a)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6404(c)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by inserting "support efforts to" before "prevent and halt";

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  998. 50 U.S.C. 3001(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6404(c)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:

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  999. 50 U.S.C. 3001(a)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 6404(c)

    The bill says: by striking paragraphs (3) and (4); and

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  1000. 50 U.S.C. 3001(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6404(c)

    The bill says: by striking "establishing the National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center, the President" and inserting "carrying out this section, the Director"; and

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  1001. 50 U.S.C. 3001(b)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6404(c)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "Establishing a primary organization within the United States Government for integrating" and inserting "Integrating"; and

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  1002. 50 U.S.C. 3001(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6404(c)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "In establishing the National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center, the President shall address the following missions and objectives to ensure that the Center serves as the lead for the intelligence community for" and inserting "In carrying out this section, the Director shall address the following missions and objectives to ensure".

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  1003. 50 U.S.C. 3510(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6501(a)

    The bill says: by striking "Not later than" and inserting "(1) Not later than"; and

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  1004. 50 U.S.C. 3510(c)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 6501(a)

    (2)(A) Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, the Director shall issue written guidance to ensure the timely identification and reporting of novel and significant expenditures in accordance with this subsection. Such guidance shall—(i) establish a definition of a novel and significant expenditure for purposes of this subsection;(ii) define internal procedures to evaluate expenditures to determine if such expenditures are novel and significant using the definition established pursuant to clause (i); and(iii) require timely congressional notification in accordance with this subsection.(B) The Director shall regularly review and update the guidance issued under this paragraph as appropriate.(C) Not later than 60 days after the date on which the initial guidance is issued under this paragraph, and not later than 60 days after the date on which any material revisions to such guidance take effect, the Director shall provide to the committees specified in paragraph (1) a briefing with respect to such guidance or such material revisions.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

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  1005. 50 U.S.C. 3024(m)(5)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6501(b)

    The bill says: Section 102A(m)(5) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3024(m)(5)) (as redesignated by section 6402(c) of this Act) is amended in the first sentence by striking "of such section" and inserting "of such section, including the guidance issued under paragraph (2) of such subsection (c)".

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  1006. 50 U.S.C. 3515changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6502(a)

    The bill says: Subsection (a)(1) of section 15 of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 3515) is amended by striking "Compound" each place it appears and inserting "Installation".

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  1007. 50 U.S.C. 3531added (d)by S. 1071 Sec. 6503

    (d) Annual Agency climate assessment.—(1) Requirement.— Not less frequently than once every 365 days, the Director shall—(A) complete an Agency climate assessment—(i) that does not request any information that would make an Agency employee or the position of an Agency employee identifiable;(ii) for the purposes of—(I) preventing and responding to sexual assault and sexual harassment; and(II) examining the prevalence of sexual assault and sexual harassment occurring among the Agency's workforce; and(iii) that includes an opportunity for Agency employees to express the opinions of the employees regarding the manner and extent to which the Agency responds to allegations of sexual assault and complaints of sexual harassment, and the effectiveness of such response; and(B) submit to the appropriate congressional committees the findings of the Director with respect to the climate assessment completed pursuant to subparagraph (A).(2) Appropriate congressional committees defined.— In this subsection, the term appropriate congressional committees means—(A) the Select Committee on Intelligence and the Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and(B) the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Subcommittee on Defense of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.

    The bill says: Section 30 of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 3531) is amended by adding at the end the following:

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  1008. 50 U.S.C. 3527rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 6504(a)

    26 Chaplain Corps and Chief of Chaplains.—(a) Establishment of Chaplain Corps.— There is in the Agency a Chaplain Corps, which shall provide spiritual and religious pastoral services and care across all components of the Agency for employees of all faiths and non-faiths.(b) Chief of Chaplains.—(1) In general.— The head of the Chaplain Corps shall be the Chief of Chaplains, who shall be appointed by the Director.(2) Reporting.— The Chief of Chaplains shall report directly to the Director.(3) Duties.— The Chief of Chaplains shall—(A) oversee the Chaplain Corps; and(B) be the proponent for, and consult with the Director on—(i) all guidance pertaining to chaplains’ care;(ii) programming and instruction; and(iii) any policy or guidance pertaining to religion or religious accommodation.(4) Consultation.— All appropriate offices of the Agency shall consult with the Chief of Chaplains on best practices to implement guidance or policy pertaining to religion or religious accommodation.(c) Services.— Chaplains of the Chaplain Corps shall—(1) be located at the headquarters building of the Agency; and(2) travel as necessary to provide services to personnel of the Agency.(d) Staff.—(1) Minimum staffing level.— The Chaplain Corps shall be composed of not less than 6 chaplains, of which—(A) not less than 3 shall be full-time staff employees of the Agency; and(B) not less than 3 shall be government contractors.(2) Vacancies.— The Director shall expeditiously fill any vacancies.(3) Exclusive role.— A chaplain of the Chaplain Corps shall serve exclusively in the chaplain’s role in the Chaplain Corps.(4) Appointment; compensation.— The Director may appoint and fix the compensation of such chaplains of the Chaplain Corps as the Director considers appropriate, except that the Director may not provide basic pay to any chaplain of the Chaplain Corps at an annual rate of basic pay in excess of the maximum rate of basic pay for grade GS–15 of the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5, United States Code.(e) Administration.— The Director shall—(1) provide security clearances, including one-time read-ins, to chaplains of the Chaplain Corps to ensure that personnel of the Agency can seek unrestricted chaplaincy counseling; and(2) furnish physical workspace for the Chaplain Corps at the headquarters building of the Agency.(f) Privacy.— The Director shall implement privacy standards with respect to the physical workspaces of the Chaplain Corps to ensure privacy for individuals visiting such spaces.(g) Protection of Chaplain Corps.— The Director may not require a chaplain of the Chaplain Corps to perform any rite, ritual, or ceremony that is contrary to the conscience, moral principles, or religious beliefs of the chaplain or of the ecclesiastical organization that ordains the chaplain.(h) Certifications to Congress.— Not less frequently than annually, the Director shall certify to Congress whether implementation of this section meets the requirements of this section.

    The bill says: Section 26 of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 3527) is amended to read as follows:

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  1009. 50 U.S.C. 3503(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6505

    The bill says: Section 3(a) of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 3503(a)) is amended by striking "3069" and inserting "3066".

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  1010. 50 U.S.C. 3091added 512Aby S. 1071 Sec. 6524

    512A. Annual report on Federal Bureau of Investigation case data.—(a) Annual report.— Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees, the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, and the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives a report containing data on cases of the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in which the report is submitted.(b) Elements.— Each report required by subsection (a) shall include, for the fiscal year covered by the report, the number of active cases, the number of unique cases, and the number of cases opened, for each of the following:(1) Russia counterintelligence cases.(2) China counterintelligence cases.(3) Espionage or leak cases.(4) All other counterintelligence cases, disaggregated by country affiliation.(5) Cartel and other transnational criminal organization counterterrorism cases.(6) All other international counterterrorism cases, disaggregated by country affiliation.(7) Russia cyber national security cases.(8) China cyber national security cases.(9) All other cyber national security cases, disaggregated by country affiliation.(c) Form.— Each report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.

    The bill says: Title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3091 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 512 the following:

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  1011. Public Law 118-159(c)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 6601(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and

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  1012. Public Law 118-159(c)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 6601(1)

    (3) In accordance with subsection (d), developing security guidance to defend artificial intelligence technologies from technology theft by nation-state adversaries.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph (3):

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  1013. Public Law 118-159renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 6601(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and

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  1014. Public Law 118-159added (d)by S. 1071 Sec. 6601(3)

    (d) Artificial Intelligence security guidance.—(1) Elements.— In developing the guidance pursuant to subsection (c)(3), the Director of the National Security Agency shall—(A) identify vulnerabilities in advanced artificial intelligence technologies, with a focus on cybersecurity risks and security challenges unique to protecting such technologies from theft or sabotage by nation-state adversaries;(B) identify elements of the artificial intelligence supply chain or development or product lifecycle that, if accessed by nation-state adversaries, would contribute to progress made by nation-state adversaries on advanced artificial intelligence or would provide opportunities to adversaries to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of artificial intelligence systems or associated supply chains; and(C) identify strategies for artificial intelligence technologies to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from nation-state adversary cyber threats.(2) External collaboration.— In developing the guidance pursuant to subsection (c)(3), the Director of the National Security Agency may collaborate, on a voluntary basis, with other departments and agencies of the United States Government, research entities, and private sector entities, as determined appropriate by the Director, on artificial intelligence model safety and security, including through the provision of any computing resources the Director determines appropriate.(3) Security guidance form.— The Director of the National Security Agency shall publish, and may update from time to time, the security guidance developed under subsection (c)(3) to share with departments and agencies of the United States Government, research entities, and private sector entities, as determined appropriate by the Director, at unclassified or classified levels.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (c) the following:

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  1015. 50 U.S.C. 3334m(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6602(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "the officials" and inserting "the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers"; and

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  1016. 50 U.S.C. 3334m(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6602(a)

    The bill says: in the subsection heading, by striking "leads" and inserting "Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers";

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  1017. 50 U.S.C. 3334m(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6602(a)

    The bill says: by striking "the designated element lead responsible" and inserting "the designated Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, with lead responsibility"; and

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  1018. 50 U.S.C. 3334m(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6602(a)

    The bill says: by striking "designated element leads" and inserting "designated Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers".

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  1019. 50 U.S.C. 3021added 123by S. 1071 Sec. 6611(a)

    123 Designation of senior officials for biotechnology.—(a) Designation.— The head of each element of the intelligence community specified in subsection (b) shall designate a senior official of such element to serve as the official responsible for coordinating the activities of such element relating to biotechnology, as those activities are determined and directed by the head of such element.(b) Specified elements.— The elements of the intelligence community specified in this subsection are the following:(1) The Office of the Director of National Intelligence.(2) The Central Intelligence Agency.(3) The National Security Agency.(4) The Defense Intelligence Agency.(5) The intelligence elements of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.(6) The Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence of the Department of Energy.(c) Notice to Congress.— Not later than 15 days after designating a senior official under this section, the head of the element of the intelligence community designating such official shall submit notice of the designation to—(1) the congressional intelligence committees and the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives; and(2) in the case of a designation relating to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Committees on the Judiciary of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

    The bill says: Title I of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3021 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

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  1020. 50 U.S.C. 3237(a)addedby S. 1071 Sec. 6701(1)

    The bill says: by inserting after "Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center" the following: ", in coordination with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, the Director of the National Security Agency, and any other relevant head of an element of the intelligence community,"; and

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  1021. 50 U.S.C. 3237(a)addedby S. 1071 Sec. 6701(1)

    The bill says: by inserting after "congressional intelligence committees," the following: "the Committee on the Judiciary of the Senate, the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives,";

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  1022. 50 U.S.C. 3237(b)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 6701(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (10) as paragraph (12); and

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  1023. 50 U.S.C. 3237(b)added (10)by S. 1071 Sec. 6701(2)

    (10) A listing of provincial, municipal, or other law enforcement institutions, including police departments, in the People’s Republic of China associated with establishing or maintaining a Chinese police presence in the United States.(11) A listing of colleges and universities in the People’s Republic of China that conduct military research or host dedicated military initiatives or laboratories.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (9) the following:

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  1024. 50 U.S.C. 3237removedby S. 1071 Sec. 6701(3)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (c); and

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  1025. 50 U.S.C. 3237renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 6701(4)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c).

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  1026. Public Law 118-31(b)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 6711(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);

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  1027. Public Law 118-31(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6711(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "assesses that the Islamic Republic of Iran has produced or possesses any amount of uranium-235 enriched to greater than 60 percent purity or has engaged in significant enrichment activity," and inserting "makes a finding described in paragraph (2) pursuant to an assessment,"; and

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  1028. Public Law 118-31(b)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 6711(3)

    (2) Finding described.— A finding described in this paragraph is a finding that the Islamic Republic of Iran has—(A) produced or possesses any amount of uranium-235 enriched to greater than 60-percent purity;(B) engaged in significant enrichment activity; or(C) made the decision to produce a nuclear weapon from highly enriched uranium.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:

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  1029. Public Law 98-618removedby S. 1071 Sec. 6712(1)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (b);

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  1030. Public Law 98-618renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 6712(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (c) (relating to an amendment to the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 4303)) and (d) (22 U.S.C. 4303 note) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively;

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  1031. Public Law 98-618added (b)by S. 1071 Sec. 6712(3)

    (b) The Secretary of State, in negotiating agreements with foreign governments regarding reciprocal privileges and immunities of United States diplomatic personnel, shall consult with the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Director of National Intelligence in achieving the sense of Congress in subsection (a).(c) Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, and annually thereafter for 5 years, the Secretary of State, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Director of National Intelligence shall submit to the Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, the Committee on the Judiciary, and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives a report on each foreign government that—(1) engages in intelligence activities within the United States harmful to the national security of the United States; and(2) possesses numbers, status, privileges and immunities, travel accommodations, or facilities within the United States of official representatives to the United States that exceed the respective numbers, status, privileges and immunities, travel accommodations, or facilities within such country of official representatives of the United States to such country.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (a) (22 U.S.C. 254c–1) the following new subsections:

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  1032. Public Law 98-618(e)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6712(4)

    The bill says: in subsection (e), as redesignated by this section, by striking "subsection (c)" and inserting "subsection (d)".

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  1033. Public Law 117-263(b)(2)(A)addedby S. 1071 Sec. 6713(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting before the period the following: ", including with respect to the forcible transfer and deportation of Ukrainian children"; and

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  1034. Public Law 117-263(b)(4)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6713(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4)(A), by striking "2026" and inserting "2028"; and

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  1035. Public Law 117-263(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6713(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (c), by striking "the date that is 4 years after the date of the enactment of this Act." and inserting "December 31, 2028. The Director and Coordinator shall carry out this section before such date regardless of any ceasefire or cessation of armed hostilities by Russia in Ukraine occurring before such date.".

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  1036. 50 U.S.C. 3055repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 6801(a)

    The bill says: Section 118 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3055) is repealed.

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  1037. 50 U.S.C. 3106(a)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 6801(a)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (5); and

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  1038. 50 U.S.C. 3106(a)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 6801(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (5).

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  1039. 50 U.S.C. 3061removedby S. 1071 Sec. 6801(a)

    The bill says: Section 121 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3061) is amended by striking subsection (c).

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  1040. 50 U.S.C. 3098repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 6801(a)

    The bill says: Section 506B of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3098) is repealed.

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  1041. 50 U.S.C. 3327changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6801(a)

    The bill says: by striking section 1033; and

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  1042. 50 U.S.C. 3327renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 6801(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating sections 1034 and 1035 as sections 1033 and 1034, respectively.

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  1043. 50 U.S.C. 3232a(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6801(a)

    The bill says: Section 1102A(b)(1) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3232a) is amended by inserting "for seven years" after "annually thereafter".

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  1044. 50 U.S.C. 3334sremovedby S. 1071 Sec. 6801(b)

    The bill says: Section 7507 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (50 U.S.C. 3334s) is amended by striking subsection (e).

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  1045. Public Law 117-263removedby S. 1071 Sec. 6801(b)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (c); and

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  1046. Public Law 117-263renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 6801(b)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively.

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  1047. Public Law 117-103repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 6801(b)

    The bill says: Section 833 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division X of Public Law 117–103; 136 Stat. 1035) is repealed.

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  1048. 22 U.S.C. 9412changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6801(b)

    The bill says: in the section heading, by striking "and annual briefing"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9412)

  1049. 22 U.S.C. 9412removedby S. 1071 Sec. 6801(b)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (b).

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9412)

  1050. Public Law 116-92repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 6801(b)

    The bill says: Section 6722 of the Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020 (division E of Public Law 116–92; 50 U.S.C. 3024 note) is repealed.

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  1051. Public Law 115-31removedby S. 1071 Sec. 6801(b)

    The bill says: Section 501 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (division N of Public Law 115–31; 50 U.S.C. 3001 note) is amended by striking subsection (h).

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  1052. Public Law 114-113repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 6801(b)

    The bill says: Section 501 of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (division M of Public Law 114–113) is repealed.

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  1053. Public Law 113-291repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 6801(c)

    The bill says: Section 1242 of the Carl Levin and Howard P. ‘Buck’ McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Public Law 113–291; 128 Stat. 3563) is repealed.

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  1054. 50 U.S.C. 3364removedby S. 1071 Sec. 6801(c)

    The bill says: Section 1019 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 3364) is amended by striking subsections (c) and (d).

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  1055. Public Law 117-263(d)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6801(c)

    The bill says: Section 6312(d)(1) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (division F of Public Law 117–263; 50 U.S.C. 3364 note) is amended by striking "In conjunction with each briefing provided under section 1019(c) of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 (50 U.S.C. 3364(c))" and inserting "Not later than February 1 each year".

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  1056. Public Law 104-114repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 6801(c)

    The bill says: Section 108 of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–114; 22 U.S.C. 6038) is repealed.

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  1057. 50 U.S.C. 3620(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6802(1)

    The bill says: by striking "the occurrence of an intelligence collection adjustment" and inserting "that a covered intelligence collection or sharing adjustment has occurred"; and

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  1058. 50 U.S.C. 3620(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6802(1)

    The bill says: by striking "notification of the intelligence collection adjustment" and inserting "summary of such adjustment and the cause of such adjustment"; and

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  1059. 50 U.S.C. 3620(b)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 6802(2)

    (2) Covered Intelligence Collection or Sharing Adjustment.— The term covered intelligence collection or sharing adjustment means an action or inaction by the National Security Agency that results in a significant change to—(A) the quantity of intelligence collected by the National Security Agency with respect to a foreign country, foreign organization, or senior leader of a foreign country or foreign organization; or(B) policies or practices of the National Security Agency with respect to the sharing of intelligence with a foreign country, organization of foreign countries, or organization of countries of which the United States is a member.

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by amending paragraph (2) to read as follows:

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  1060. 50 U.S.C. 3105a(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6804(a)

    The bill says: Section 506J(b) of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3105a(b)) is amended by inserting "and the Committees on Appropriations of the Senate and the House of Representatives" after "congressional intelligence committees".

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  1061. Public Law 118-31(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 6804(b)

    The bill says: Section 7320(a) of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (division G of Public Law 118–31; 50 U.S.C. 3096 note) is amended by striking "2027" and inserting "2026".

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  1062. 52 U.S.C. 20971added (e)by S. 1071 Sec. 6805

    (e) Required penetration testing.—(1) In general.— Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Commission shall provide for the conduct of penetration testing as part of the testing, certification, decertification, and recertification of voting system hardware and software by the Commission based on accredited laboratories under this section.(2) Accreditation.— The Commission shall develop a program for the acceptance of the results of penetration testing on election systems. The penetration testing required by this subsection shall be required for Commission certification. The Commission shall vote on the selection of any entity identified. The requirements for such selection shall be based on consideration of an entity’s competence to conduct penetration testing under this subsection. The Commission may consult with the National Institute of Standards and Technology or any other appropriate Federal agency on lab selection criteria and other aspects of this program.

    The bill says: Section 231 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 20971) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

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  1063. 14 U.S.C. 4902changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7101(1)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking "fiscal years 2022 and 2023" and inserting "fiscal years 2026 and 2027";

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 4902)

  1064. 14 U.S.C. 4902(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7101(2)

    (i) $11,851,875,000 for fiscal year 2026; and(ii) $13,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2027.

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A) by striking clauses (i) and (ii) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 4902)

  1065. 14 U.S.C. 4902(1)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7101(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B) by striking "$23,456,000" and inserting "$25,570,000"; and

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 4902)

  1066. 14 U.S.C. 4902(1)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7101(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C) by striking "subparagraph (A)(ii), $24,353,000" and inserting "clause (ii) of subparagraph (A), $26,848,500";

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 4902)

  1067. 14 U.S.C. 4902(2)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7101(3)

    (i) $3,651,480,000 for fiscal year 2026; and(ii) $3,700,000,000 for fiscal year 2027.

    The bill says: in paragraph (2)(A) by striking clauses (i) and (ii) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 4902)

  1068. 14 U.S.C. 4902(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7101(4)

    (A) $67,701,000 for fiscal year 2026; and(B) $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2027.

    The bill says: in paragraph (3) by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 4902)

  1069. 14 U.S.C. 4902changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7101(5)

    (4) For retired pay, including the payment of obligations otherwise chargeable to lapsed appropriations for purposes of retired pay, payments under the Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection and Survivor Benefits Plans, payment for career status bonuses, payment of continuation pay under section 356 of title 37, concurrent receipts, combat-related special compensation, and payments for medical care of retired personnel and their dependents under chapter 55 of title 10—(A) $1,057,929,000 for fiscal year 2026; and(B) $1,215,000,000 for fiscal year 2027.

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 4902)

  1070. 14 U.S.C. 4904(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7102(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (a) by striking "44,500 for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023" and inserting "50,000 for fiscal years 2026, and 55,000 for fiscal year 2027"; and

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 4904)

  1071. 14 U.S.C. 4904(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7102(a)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking "for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023";

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 4904)

  1072. 14 U.S.C. 4904(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7102(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1) by striking "2,500 student years" and inserting "4,000 student years for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027";

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 4904)

  1073. 14 U.S.C. 4904(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7102(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2) by striking "165 student years" and inserting "250 student years for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027";

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 4904)

  1074. 14 U.S.C. 4904(b)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7102(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3) by striking "385 student years" and inserting "700 student years for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027"; and

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 4904)

  1075. 14 U.S.C. 4904(b)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7102(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4) by striking "1,200 student years" and inserting "1,600 student years for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027".

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 4904)

  1076. 14 U.S.C. 5103(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7112(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (a) by striking "major acquisition programs" and inserting "Level 1 acquisitions or Level 2 acquisitions";

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 5103)

  1077. 14 U.S.C. 5103(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7112(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (b) by striking "major acquisition program" and inserting "Level 1 acquisition or Level 2 acquisition"; and

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 5103)

  1078. 14 U.S.C. 5103rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 7112(a)

    (f) Definitions.— In this section:(1) Level 1 acquisition.— The term Level 1 acquisition has the meaning given such term in section 1171.(2) Level 2 acquisition.— The term Level 2 acquisition has the meaning given such term in section 1171.

    The bill says: by amending subsection (f) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 5103)

  1079. 14 U.S.C. 5107changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7112(b)

    The bill says: Section 5107 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking "section 5103(f)" and inserting "section 1171".

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 5107)

  1080. 14 U.S.C. 5107rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 7113(a)

    5107 Quarterly acquisition reports and major acquisition program risk assessment.—(a) In general.— Not later than 45 days after the end of each fiscal quarter, the Commandant shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a briefing on all Level 1 and Level 2 acquisition programs, as such terms are defined in section 1171.(b) Additional briefing.— Not later than 1 week before taking procurement actions that will significantly impact the costs or timelines of a Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition program, the Commandant shall brief the committees described in subsection (a).(c) Elements.— Each briefing required under subsection (a) or (b) shall include, for each program—(1) a description of the purpose of the program, including the capabilities being acquired;(2) the total number of units, as appropriate, to be acquired annually until procurement is complete under the current acquisition program baseline;(3) the Acquisition Review Board status, including—(A) the current acquisition phase by increment, as applicable;(B) the date of the most recent review; and(C) whether the program has been paused or is in breach status;(4) a comparison between the initial Department-approved acquisition program baseline cost, schedule, and performance thresholds and objectives and the current such thresholds and objectives of the program, if applicable;(5) the lifecycle cost estimate, adjusted for comparison to the Future Coast Guard Program, including—(A) the confidence level for the estimate;(B) the fiscal years included in the estimate;(C) a breakout of the estimate for the prior five years, the current year, and the budget year;(D) a breakout of the estimate by appropriation account or other funding source; and(E) a description of and rationale for any changes to the estimate as compared to the previous quarter or to the previously approved baseline, as applicable;(6) a summary of the findings of any independent verification and validation of the items to be acquired or an explanation for why no such verification and validation has been performed;(7) a table displaying the obligation of all program funds by prior fiscal year, the estimated obligation of funds for the current fiscal year, and an estimate for the planned carryover of funds into the subsequent fiscal year;(8) a listing of prime contractors and major subcontractors; and(9) narrative descriptions of risks to cost, schedule, or performance that could result in a program breach if not successfully mitigated, including—(A) the current risks to such program;(B) any failure of such program to demonstrate a key performance parameter or threshold during operational test and evaluation conducted during the previous fiscal year;(C) whether there has been any decision in such fiscal year to order full-rate production before all key performance parameters or thresholds are met;(D) whether there has been any breach of major acquisition program cost (as such term is defined in the manual of the Coast Guard titled "Major Systems Acquisition Manual" (COMDTINST M5000.10C)) in such fiscal year; and(E) whether there has been any breach of major acquisition program schedule (as such term is defined in the manual of the Coast Guard titled "Major Systems Acquisition Manual" (COMDTINST M5000.10C)) during such fiscal year.(d) Memorandum deadline.— Not later than 5 business days after the date on which the Secretary approves an Acquisition Decision Memorandum for programs described in this section, the Commandant shall submit such memorandum to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.

    The bill says: Section 5107 of title 14, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 5107)

  1081. Public Law 117-263(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7201(i)

    The bill says: in subsection (a) by striking "section 312 of title 14" and inserting "section 339 of title 14"; and

    Bill text

  1082. Public Law 117-263(b)(2)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7201(i)

    The bill says: in subsection (b)(2)(A) by striking "section 312 of title 14" and inserting "section 339 of title 14".

    Bill text

  1083. Public Law 115-282(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7201(i)

    The bill says: Section 807(a) of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–282) is amended by striking "section 313 of title 14" and inserting "section 331 of title 14".

    Bill text

  1084. Public Law 118-31(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7201(i)

    The bill says: Section 3533(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118–31) is amended by striking "section 315 of title 14" and inserting "section 333 of title 14".

    Bill text

  1085. 33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(9)(D)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7201(i)

    The bill says: Section 311(j)(9)(D) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(9)(D)) is amended by striking "section 323 of title 14" each place it appears and inserting "section 312 of title 14" each such place.

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 1321)

  1086. 14 U.S.C. 102changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7201(j)

    The bill says: Section 102 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking "The Coast Guard shall" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 102)

  1087. 14 U.S.C. 2516(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7201(k)

    The bill says: in subsection (a) by inserting "described in section 102" after "Coast Guard operations"; and

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2516)

  1088. 14 U.S.C. 2516removedby S. 1071 Sec. 7201(k)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (d).

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2516)

  1089. 10 U.S.C. 1413achangedby S. 1071 Sec. 7201(k)

    The bill says: Section 221 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016 (10 U.S.C. 1413a note) is amended by striking "section 888(a) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 468(a))" and inserting "section 102 of title 14, United States Code".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1413a)

  1090. 14 U.S.C. 528addedby S. 1071 Sec. 7202(b)

    The bill says: The analysis for chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 528 the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 528)

  1091. Public Law 117-263changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7202(b)

    The bill says: The table of contents for the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263) is amended by striking the item relating to section 11269.

    Bill text

  1092. Public Law 117-263changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7202(b)

    The bill says: The table of contents for the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (division K of Public Law 117–263) is amended by striking the item relating to section 11269.

    Bill text

  1093. 14 U.S.C. 903(d)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7203

    The bill says: Section 903(d)(1) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking "$1,500,000" and inserting "$2,000,000".

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 903)

  1094. 14 U.S.C. 721addedby S. 1071 Sec. 7204(b)

    The bill says: The analysis for chapter 7 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 721 the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 721)

  1095. Public Law 117-263added (e)by S. 1071 Sec. 7206

    (e) Additional reports on status of use of facilities and helicopter basing.— Beginning with the first quarterly report required under subsection (a) submitted after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Secretary shall include in each such report—(1) the status of the use of recently renovated Coast Guard housing facilities, food preparation facilities, and maintenance and repair facilities on St. Paul Island, Alaska, including a projected date for full use and occupancy of such facilities in support of Coast Guard missions in the Bering Sea; and(2) a detailed plan for the acquisition and construction of a hangar in close proximity to existing St. Paul airport facilities for the prosecution of Coast Guard operational missions, including plans for the use of land needed for such hangar.

    The bill says: Section 11221 of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–263) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

  1096. 31 U.S.C. 9705(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking "the Department of the Treasury or the United States Coast Guard" and inserting "a Department of the Treasury law enforcement organization";

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 9705)

  1097. 31 U.S.C. 9705(a)(2)(B)(iv)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(a)

    The bill says: in clause (iv) by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 9705)

  1098. 31 U.S.C. 9705(a)(2)(B)(v)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(a)

    The bill says: in clause (v) by inserting "and" after the semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 9705)

  1099. 31 U.S.C. 9705(a)(2)(B)added (vi)by S. 1071 Sec. 7207(a)

    (vi) the United States Coast Guard with respect to any law of the United States which the Coast Guard is authorized to enforce, assist in the enforcement of, or administer pursuant to section 102, 522, or 525 of title 14;

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 9705)

  1100. 31 U.S.C. 9705(a)(2)(H)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (a)(2)(H) by striking "the Department of the Treasury" and inserting "a Department of the Treasury law enforcement organization";

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 9705)

  1101. 31 U.S.C. 9705(d)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (d)(2) by striking "or the United States Coast Guard" each place it appears;

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 9705)

  1102. 31 U.S.C. 9705(f)(1)(A)(ii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (f)(1)(A)(ii) by striking "or the United States Coast Guard";

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 9705)

  1103. 31 U.S.C. 9705(h)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (h)(1) by striking "the Department of the Treasury" and inserting "a Department of the Treasury law enforcement organization";

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 9705)

  1104. 31 U.S.C. 9705(j)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (j)(1) by striking "the Department of the Treasury or the United States Coast Guard" and inserting "a Department of the Treasury law enforcement organization";

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 9705)

  1105. 31 U.S.C. 9705(l)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (l) by striking "the Department of the Treasury" and inserting "a Department of the Treasury law enforcement organization"; and

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 9705)

  1106. 31 U.S.C. 9705(o)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (o)(1) by inserting "the United States Coast Guard," before "the United States Customs Service,".

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 9705)

  1107. 31 U.S.C. 9705removedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(b)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (c);

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 9705)

  1108. 31 U.S.C. 9705(g)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(b)

    The bill says: in subsection (g)(2) by striking "and (c)";

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 9705)

  1109. 31 U.S.C. 9705renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(b)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (d) through (o) as subsections (c) through (n), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 9705)

  1110. 31 U.S.C. 9705changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(b)

    The bill says: by striking "subsection (d)" each place it appears and inserting "subsection (c)";

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 9705)

  1111. 31 U.S.C. 9705changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(b)

    The bill says: by striking "subsection (e)" each place it appears and inserting "subsection (d)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 9705)

  1112. 31 U.S.C. 9705changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(b)

    The bill says: by striking "subsection (h)" each place it appears and inserting "subsection (g)".

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 9705)

  1113. 31 U.S.C. 9705(f)(3)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(c)

    The bill says: in subsection (f)(3)(C), as so redesignated, by striking "section 4(B) of 9703(g)" and inserting "paragraph (4)(B)";

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 9705)

  1114. 31 U.S.C. 9705(f)(4)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(c)

    The bill says: in subsection (f)(4)(B), as so redesignated, by striking "for transfers pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii) and";

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 9705)

  1115. 31 U.S.C. 9705(g)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(c)

    The bill says: in subsection (g)(2), as so redesignated, by striking "seizure of forfeiture" and inserting "seizure or forfeiture"; and

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 9705)

  1116. 31 U.S.C. 9705(l)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(c)

    The bill says: in subsection (l), as so redesignated, by striking "524(c)(11)" and inserting "524(c)".

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 9705)

  1117. 28 U.S.C. 524(c)(4)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(d)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4)(C) by striking "9705(g)(4)(A)" and inserting "9705(f)(4)(A)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (28 U.S.C. 524)

  1118. 28 U.S.C. 524(c)(10)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(d)

    The bill says: in paragraph (10) by striking "9705(o)" and inserting "9705(n)".

    Bill text · Current law (28 U.S.C. 524)

  1119. 31 U.S.C. 5340(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(d)

    The bill says: Section 5340(1) of title 31, United States Code, is amended by striking "9705(o)" and inserting "9705(n)".

    Bill text · Current law (31 U.S.C. 5340)

  1120. 39 U.S.C. 2003(e)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7207(d)

    The bill says: Section 2003(e)(1) of title 39, United States Code, is amended by striking "9705(o)" and inserting "9705(n)".

    Bill text · Current law (39 U.S.C. 2003)

  1121. 14 U.S.C. 1105added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 7211

    (c) Lead systems integrator defined.— In this section, the term lead systems integrator has the meaning given such term in section 805(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109–163).

    The bill says: Section 1105 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 1105)

  1122. 14 U.S.C. 1137addedby S. 1071 Sec. 7212(b)

    The bill says: The analysis for chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1137 the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 1137)

  1123. 14 U.S.C. 1151rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 7213(a)

    1151 Restriction on acquisition, procurement, or construction of vessels in foreign shipyards.—(a) In general.— Except as provided in subsection (b), the Commandant may not lease, charter, or otherwise procure a vessel which contains a major component of the hull or superstructure constructed in a foreign shipyard.(b) Exceptions.—(1) In general.— The President may authorize exceptions to the prohibition in subsection (a) when the President determines that it is in the national security interest of the United States to do so.(2) Notice.— The President shall transmit notice to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate of any such determination made by the President under paragraph (1), and no contract may be awarded pursuant to the exception authorized until the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date the notice of such determination is received by such committees of Congress.(3) Justification.— The notice required under paragraph (2) shall include a written explanation of the national security interest and a detailed summary of market research demonstrating the lack of availability of United States shipyards to meet the Coast Guard requirements consistent with national security interest.

    The bill says: Section 1151 of title 14, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 1151)

  1124. 14 U.S.C. 1158addedby S. 1071 Sec. 7214(b)

    The bill says: The analysis for chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1158 the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 1158)

  1125. Public Law 117-263(a)added (4)by S. 1071 Sec. 7215(b)

    (4) Pilot program.—(A) In general.— During the 5 ice seasons beginning after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Commandant shall conduct a pilot program to determine the extent to which the Coast Guard Great Lakes icebreaking cutter fleet is capable of maintaining tier one and tier two waterways open 95 percent of the time during an ice season.(B) Report.— Not later than 180 days after the end of each of the 5 ice seasons beginning after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that details—(i) the results of the pilot program required under subparagraph (A); and(ii) any relevant new performance measures implemented by the Coast Guard, including the measures described in pages 5 through 7 of the report of the Coast Guard titled "Domestic Icebreaking Operations" and submitted to Congress on July 26, 2024, as required by section 11212(a)(3) of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–263), and the results of the implementation of such measures.

    The bill says: Section 11212(a) of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–263) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

  1126. Public Law 117-263(f)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 7215(c)

    The bill says: Section 11213(f) of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–263) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text

  1127. 14 U.S.C. 2131addedby S. 1071 Sec. 7221(b)

    The bill says: The analysis for chapter 21 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2131 the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2131)

  1128. 14 U.S.C. 2102(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7221(c)

    The bill says: Section 2102(a) of title 14, United States Code, is amended, in the second sentence by striking "and officers of the permanent commissioned teaching staff of the Coast Guard Academy" and inserting "officers of the permanent commissioned teaching staff of the Coast Guard Academy, and officers designated by the Secretary pursuant this section".

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2102)

  1129. 14 U.S.C. 2103(e)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 7221(c)

    (e) Secretary to prescribe numbers for certain officers.— The Secretary shall prescribe the number of officers authorized to be serving on active duty in each grade of—(1) the permanent commissioned teaching staff of the Coast Guard Academy;(2) the officers designated by the Secretary pursuant to this section; and(3) the officers of the Reserve serving in connection with organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the reserve components.

    The bill says: Subsection (e) of section 2103 of title 14, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2103)

  1130. 14 U.S.C. 2126changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7221(c)

    The bill says: Section 2126 of title 14, United States Code, is amended, in the second sentence, by inserting "and as to officers designated by the Secretary pursuant to this section" after "reserve components".

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2126)

  1131. 14 U.S.C. 3736(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7221(c)

    The bill says: in the first sentence by striking "promotion list and the" and inserting "promotion list, officers designated by the Secretary pursuant to this section, and the officers on the"; and

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 3736)

  1132. 14 U.S.C. 3736(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7221(c)

    The bill says: in the second sentence by striking "promotion list or the" and inserting "promotion list, officers designated by the Secretary pursuant to this section, or the officers on the".

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 3736)

  1133. 14 U.S.C. 2154added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 7222(a)

    (c) Deferred retirement or separation for health professions officers.—(1) In general.— Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary may defer the retirement or separation under subsection (a) of a health professions officer if, during the period of the deferment, the health professions officer will be performing duties that consist primarily of providing patient care or performing other clinical duties.(2) Limitation.— A deferment under this subsection may not extend beyond the first day of the month following the month in which the health professions officer concerned becomes 68 years of age.(3) Designation.— The Secretary may designate as health professions officers a category of members of the Coast Guard whose duties consist primarily of—(A) providing health care;(B) performing other clinical care, including radiology, specialty care, behavioral health care, pharmacy care, medical laboratory, or testing; or(C) performing health care-related administrative duties.(4) Rule of construction.— Nothing in this subsection may be construed to prohibit or modify the application of any provision relating to mandatory separation or disciplinary action.(5) Health professions officer defined.— In this subsection, the term ‘health professions officer’ means an officer or enlisted member of the Coast Guard in good standing who is—(A) a physician, surgeon, medical specialist, nurse or nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant, health service technician, therapist, fully licensed clinical psychotherapist, counselor, social worker, medical assistant, radiology assistant, pharmacist, pharmacy assistant, nutritionist, dietitian, any administrative personnel associated with a Coast Guard medical program (including a clinic), personnel who works in a medical laboratory, physical therapist, physical therapist aide, occupational therapist, or occupational therapist aide;(B) a dentist, dental assistant, oral surgeon, or any other dental-related personnel; or(C) a member of a category designated by the Secretary under paragraph (3).

    The bill says: Section 2154 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2154)

  1134. 14 U.S.C. 3753renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 7222(b)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 3753)

  1135. 14 U.S.C. 3753added (d)by S. 1071 Sec. 7222(b)

    (d) Retention of health professions officers.—(1) In general.— Notwithstanding subsections (a), (b), and (c), the Secretary may authorize the retention of a Reserve health professions officer in an active status not beyond the first day of the month following the month in which the health professions officer concerned becomes 68 years of age.(2) Rule of construction.— Nothing in this subsection may be construed to prohibit or modify the application of any provision relating to mandatory separation or disciplinary action.(3) Health professions officer defined.— In this subsection, the term "health professions officer" means an officer or enlisted member of the Coast Guard in good standing who is—(A) a physician, surgeon, medical specialist, nurse or nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant, health service technician, therapist, fully licensed clinical psychotherapist, counselor, social worker, medical assistant, radiology assistant, pharmacist, pharmacy assistant, nutritionist, dietitian, any administrative personnel associated with a Coast Guard medical program (including a clinic), personnel who works in a medical laboratory, physical therapist, physical therapist aide, occupational therapist, or occupational therapist aide;(B) a dentist, dental assistant, oral surgeon, or any other dental-related personnel; or(C) a member of a category designated by the Secretary under section 2154(c)(3).

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (c) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 3753)

  1136. 14 U.S.C. 2158changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7223(a)

    The bill says: Section 2158 of title 14, United States Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking "may at any time convene a board of officers" and inserting "shall prescribe, by regulation, procedures".

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2158)

  1137. 14 U.S.C. 2159(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7223(b)

    The bill says: Section 2159(c) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking "send the record of its proceedings to a board of review" and inserting "recommend to the Secretary that the officer not be retained on active duty".

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2159)

  1138. 14 U.S.C. 2160repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 7223(c)

    The bill says: Section 2160 of title 14, United States Code, is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2160)

  1139. 14 U.S.C. 2501(d)(2)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7224(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B) by inserting "a" before "competent authority";

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2501)

  1140. 14 U.S.C. 2501(d)(2)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 7224(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (E) as subparagraphs (F) through (H), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2501)

  1141. 14 U.S.C. 2501(d)(2)added (C)by S. 1071 Sec. 7224(a)

    (C) substantial evidence comes to light that, during the commissioned service of the officer, the officer failed to carry out applicable laws, with an intent to deceive or defraud;(D) substantial evidence comes to light after the retirement that the officer committed rape or sexual assault, as described in sections 920(a) and 920(b) of title 10 (articles 120(a) and 120(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) at any time during the commissioned service of the officer;(E) substantial evidence comes to light after the retirement that the commissioned officer knew of and failed to report through proper channels, in accordance with existing law at the time of the alleged incident, any known instances of sexual assault by a member of the Coast Guard under the command of the officer during the officer’s service;

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2501)

  1142. 14 U.S.C. 2512changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7225(a)

    The bill says: in the section heading by striking "Leave" and inserting "Family leave";

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2512)

  1143. 14 U.S.C. 2512(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7225(a)

    The bill says: by striking ", United States Code," and inserting "or, with respect to the reserve component of the Coast Guard, the Secretary of Defense promulgates a new regulation for members of the reserve component of the Coast Guard pursuant to section 711 of title 10,";

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2512)

  1144. 14 U.S.C. 2512(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7225(a)

    The bill says: by striking "or adoption of a child" and inserting "or placement of a minor child with the member for adoption or long term foster care";

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2512)

  1145. 14 U.S.C. 2512(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7225(a)

    The bill says: by striking "and enlisted members" and inserting ", enlisted members, and members of the reserve component"; and

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2512)

  1146. 14 U.S.C. 2512(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7225(a)

    The bill says: by inserting "or, with respect to members of the reserve component of the Coast Guard, the Secretary of Defense" after "provided by the Secretary of the Navy";

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2512)

  1147. 14 U.S.C. 2512(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7225(a)

    The bill says: in the subsection heading by striking "Adoption of child" and inserting "Placement of minor child with member for adoption or long term foster care";

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2512)

  1148. 14 U.S.C. 2512(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7225(a)

    The bill says: by striking "and 704" and inserting ", 704, and 711";

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2512)

  1149. 14 U.S.C. 2512(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7225(a)

    The bill says: by striking "and enlisted members" and inserting ", enlisted members, and members of the reserve component";

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2512)

  1150. 14 U.S.C. 2512(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7225(a)

    The bill says: by striking "the birth or adoption" and inserting "the birth, adoption, or long term foster care";

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2512)

  1151. 14 U.S.C. 2512(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7225(a)

    The bill says: by striking "immediately";

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2512)

  1152. 14 U.S.C. 2512(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7225(a)

    The bill says: by striking "such birth or adoption" and inserting "such birth, placement of a minor child with the member for long-term foster care, or adoption,"; and

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2512)

  1153. 14 U.S.C. 2512(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7225(a)

    The bill says: by striking "enlisted member" and inserting ", enlisted member, or member of the reserve component"; and

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2512)

  1154. 14 U.S.C. 2512added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 7225(a)

    (c) Period of leave.—(1) In general.— The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, may authorize leave described under subparagraph (b) to be taken after the one-year period described in subparagraph (b) in the case of a member described in subsection (b) who, except for this subparagraph, would lose unused family leave at the end of the one-year period described in subparagraph (A) as a result of—(A) operational requirements;(B) professional military education obligations; or(C) other circumstances that the Secretary determines reasonable and appropriate.(2) Extended deadline.— The regulation, rule, policy, or memorandum prescribed under paragraph (a) shall require that any leave authorized to be taken after the one-year period described in subparagraph (c)(1)(A) shall be taken within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, after cessation of the circumstances warranting the extended deadline.(d) Member of the reserve component of the coast guard defined.— In this section, the term "member of the reserve component of the Coast Guard" means a member of the Coast Guard who is a member of—(1) the selected reserve who is entitled to compensation under section 206 of title 37; or(2) the individual ready reserve who is entitled to compensation under section 206 of title 37 when attending or participating in a sufficient number of periods of inactive-duty training during a year to count the year as a qualifying year of creditable service toward eligibility for retired pay.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2512)

  1155. 37 U.S.C. 206(a)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7225(c)

    The bill says: Section 206(a)(4) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by inserting before the period at the end "or family leave under section 2512 of title 14".

    Bill text · Current law (37 U.S.C. 206)

  1156. 14 U.S.C. 2514(c)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7226(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (c)(3) by striking "2 months" and inserting "30 days"; and

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2514)

  1157. 14 U.S.C. 2514(h)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7226(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1) by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2514)

  1158. 14 U.S.C. 2514(h)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7226(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2) by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2514)

  1159. 14 U.S.C. 2514(h)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 7226(2)

    (3) the entitlement of the member and of the survivors of the member to all death benefits under subchapter II of chapter 75 of title 10;(4) the provision of all travel and transportation allowances to family members of a deceased member to attend the repatriation, burial, or memorial ceremony of a deceased member as provided in section 453(f) of title 37;(5) the eligibility of the member for general benefits as provided in part II of title 38; and(6) in the case of a victim of an alleged sex-related offense (as such term is defined in section 1044e(h) of title 10) to the maximum extent practicable, maintaining access to—(A) Coast Guard behavioral health resources;(B) sexual assault prevention and response resources and programs of the Coast Guard; and(C) Coast Guard legal resources, including, to the extent practicable, special victims’ counsel.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2514)

  1160. 14 U.S.C. 2516(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7227(1)

    The bill says: by striking "or has been sexually assaulted during the preceding 2-year period"; and

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2516)

  1161. 14 U.S.C. 2516(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7227(1)

    The bill says: by striking "or based on such sexual assault, the influence of" and inserting "the signs and symptoms of either";

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2516)

  1162. 14 U.S.C. 2516(a)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 7227(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (4) as paragraphs (3) through (5), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2516)

  1163. 14 U.S.C. 2516(a)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 7227(1)

    (2) Mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder.— A member of the Coast Guard who has been sexually assaulted during the preceding 5-year period and who alleges, based on such sexual assault, the signs and symptoms of a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder described within the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association—(A) is provided the opportunity to request a medical examination to clinically evaluate such signs and symptoms; and(B) receives such a medical examination to evaluate a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder described within the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2516)

  1164. 14 U.S.C. 2516(a)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7227(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3) by striking "paragraph (1)" and inserting "this subsection"; and

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2516)

  1165. 14 U.S.C. 2516(a)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7227(1)

    The bill says: by inserting "or a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder" before "under this subsection";

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2516)

  1166. 14 U.S.C. 2516(a)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7227(1)

    The bill says: by inserting "performed by" after "shall be"; and

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2516)

  1167. 14 U.S.C. 2516(a)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7227(1)

    (A) a board-certified psychiatrist;(B) a licensed doctorate-level psychologist;(C) any other appropriate licensed or certified healthcare professional designated by the Commandant; or(D) a psychiatry resident or board-eligible psychologist who—(i) has completed a 1-year internship or residency; and(ii) is under the close supervision of a board-certified psychiatrist or licensed doctorate-level psychologist.

    The bill says: by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2516)

  1168. 14 U.S.C. 2516(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7227(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (b) by inserting "or a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder" after "traumatic brain injury"; and

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2516)

  1169. 14 U.S.C. 2516added (e)by S. 1071 Sec. 7227(3)

    (e) Notification of right to request medical examination.—(1) In general.— Any member of the Coast Guard who receives a notice of involuntary administrative separation shall be advised at the time of such notice of the right of the member to request a medical examination under subsection (a) if any condition described in such subsection applies to the member.(2) Policy.— The Commandant shall—(A) develop and issue a clear policy for carrying out the notification required under paragraph (1) with respect to any member of the Coast Guard described in that paragraph who has made an unrestricted report of sexual assault; and(B) provide information on such policy to sexual assault response coordinators of the Coast Guard for the purpose of ensuring that such policy is communicated to members of the Coast Guard who may be eligible for a medical examination under this section.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2516)

  1170. 14 U.S.C. 2516addedby S. 1071 Sec. 7228(b)

    The bill says: The analysis for chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2516 the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2516)

  1171. 14 U.S.C. 2708added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 7229

    (c) The Coast Guard may provide a cash allowance, in such amount as the Secretary shall determine by policy, to be paid to pregnant officer personnel for the purchase of maternity-related uniform items, if such uniform items are not so furnished to the member by the Coast Guard.

    The bill says: Section 2708 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 2708)

  1172. 14 U.S.C. 3740(f)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7230

    The bill says: Section 3740(f) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking "section 2117" and inserting "sections 2115 and 2117".

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 3740)

  1173. 14 U.S.C. 1902changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7241(a)

    The bill says: in the section heading by striking "Policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence" and inserting "Academy policy and report on covered misconduct" ; and

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 1902)

  1174. 14 U.S.C. 1902changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7241(a)

    (c) Assessment.—(1) In general.— The Commandant shall direct the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy to conduct at the Coast Guard Academy during each Academy program year an assessment to determine the effectiveness of the policies of the Academy with respect to covered misconduct involving cadets or other military or civilian personnel of the Academy.(2) Biennial survey.— For the assessment at the Academy under paragraph (1) with respect to an Academy program year that begins in an odd-numbered calendar year, the Superintendent shall conduct a survey of cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the Academy—(A) to measure the incidence, during such program year—(i) of covered misconduct events, on or off the Academy campus, that have been reported to an official of the Academy;(ii) of covered misconduct events, on or off the Academy campus, that have not been reported to an official of the Academy; and(iii) of retaliation related to a report of a covered misconduct event, on or off the Academy campus; and(B) to assess the perceptions of the cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the Academy with respect to—(i) the Academy’s policies, training, and procedures on covered misconduct involving cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the Academy;(ii) the enforcement of such policies;(iii) the incidence of covered misconduct involving cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the Academy; and(iv) any other issues relating to covered misconduct involving cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the Academy.(d) Report.—(1) In general.— Not earlier than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, and each March 1 thereafter through March 1, 2031, the Commandant shall direct the Superintendent to submit to the Commandant a report on incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation for reporting of covered misconduct involving cadets or other military and civilian personnel of the Academy.(2) Elements.—(A) In general.— Each report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following:(i) Information and data on all incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation described in paragraph (1) reported to the Superintendent or any other official of the Academy during the preceding Academy program year (referred to in this subsection as a "reported incident"),(ii) The number of reported incidents committed against a cadet or any other military or civilian personnel of the Academy.(iii) The number of reported incidents committed by a cadet or any other military or civilian personnel of the Academy.(iv) Information on reported incidents, in accordance with the policy prescribed under section 549G(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (10 U.S.C. 1561 note), to the maximum extent practicable.(v) The number of reported incidents that were entered into the Catch a Serial Offender system, including the number of such incidents that resulted in the identification of a potential or confirmed match.(vi) The number of reported incidents that were substantiated (referred to in this subsection as a "substantiated reported incident").(vii) A synopsis of each substantiated reported incident that includes—(I) a brief description of the nature of the incident;(II) whether the accused cadet or other military or civilian personnel of the Academy had previously been convicted of sexual assault; and(III) whether alcohol or other controlled or prohibited substances were involved in the incident, and a description of the involvement.(viii) The type of case disposition associated with each substantiated reported incident, such as—(I) conviction and sentence by court-martial, including charges and specifications for which convicted;(II) acquittal of all charges at court-martial;(III) as appropriate, imposition of a nonjudicial punishment under section 815 of title 10 (article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice);(IV) as appropriate, administrative action taken, including a description of each type of such action imposed;(V) dismissal of all charges, including a description of each reason for dismissal and the stage at which dismissal occurred; and(VI) whether the accused cadet or other military or civilian personnel of the Academy was administratively separated or, in the case of an officer, allowed to resign in lieu of court martial, and the characterization (honorable, general, or other than honorable) of the service of the military member upon separation or resignation.(ix) With respect to any incident of covered misconduct involving cadets or other military and civilian personnel of the Academy reported to the Superintendent or any other official of the Academy during the preceding Academy program year that involves a report of retaliation relating to the incident—(I) a narrative description of the retaliation claim;(II) the nature of the relationship between the complainant and the individual accused of committing the retaliation; and(III) the nature of the relationship between the individual accused of committing the covered misconduct and the individual accused of committing the retaliation.(x) With respect to any investigation of a reported incident—(I) whether the investigation is in open or completed status;(II) an identification of the investigating entity;(III) whether a referral has been made to outside law enforcement entities;(IV) in the case of an investigation that is complete, a description of the results of such an investigation and information with respect to whether the results of the investigation were provided to the complainant; and(V) whether the investigation substantiated an offense under chapter 47 of title 10 (the Uniform Code of Military Justice).(B) Format.— With respect to the information and data required under subparagraph (A), the Commandant shall report such information and data separately for each type of covered mi

    The bill says: by striking subsections (c) through (e) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 1902)

  1175. 14 U.S.C. 1903changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7242(1)

    (b) Membership.—(1) In general.— The membership of the Board shall consist of the following:(A) The chairperson of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, or a member of such Committee designated by such chairperson.(B) The chairperson of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, or a member of such Committee designated by such chairperson.(C) 3 Senators appointed by the Vice President.(D) 4 Members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.(E) 2 Senators appointed by the Vice President, each of whom shall be selected from among members of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.(F) 2 Members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, each of whom shall be selected from among members of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.(G) 6 individuals designated by the President.(2) Timing of appointments of members.—(A) Senators.— If any member of the Board described in paragraph (1)(C) is not appointed by the date that is 180 days after the date on which the first session of each Congress convenes, the chair and ranking member of the subcommittee of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate with jurisdiction over the authorization of appropriations of the Coast Guard shall be members of the Board until the date on which the second session of such Congress adjourns sine die.(B) Members of the House of Representatives.— If any member of the Board described in paragraph (1)(D) is not appointed by the date that is 180 days after the date on which the first session of each Congress convenes, the chair and ranking member of the subcommittee of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives with jurisdiction over the authorization of appropriations for the Coast Guard shall be members of the Board until the date on which the second session of such Congress adjourns sine die.(C) Members of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate.— If any member of the Board described in paragraph (1)(E) is not appointed by the date that is 180 days after the date on which the first session of each Congress convenes, the chair and ranking member of the subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate with jurisdiction over appropriations for the Coast Guard shall be members of the Board until the date on which the second session of such Congress adjourns sine die.(D) Members of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.— If any member of the Board described in paragraph (1)(F) is not appointed by the date that is 180 days after the date on which the first session of each Congress convenes, the chair and ranking member of the subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives with jurisdiction over appropriations for the Coast Guard shall be members of the Board until the date on which the second session of such Congress adjourns sine die.(3) Chairperson.—(A) In general.— On a biennial basis and subject to paragraph (4), the Board shall select from among the members of the Board a Member of Congress to serve as the Chair of the Board.(B) Rotation.— A Member of the House of Representatives and a Member of the Senate shall alternately be selected as the Chair of the Board.(C) Term.— An individual may not serve as Chairperson of the Board for consecutive terms.(4) Length of service.—(A) Members of Congress.— A Member of Congress designated as a member of the Board under paragraph (1) shall be designated as a member in the first session of the applicable Congress and shall serve for the duration of such Congress.(B) Individuals designated by the President.— Each individual designated by the President under paragraph (1)(G) shall serve as a member of the Board for 3 years, except that any such member whose term of office has expired shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed by the President.(C) Death or resignation of a member.— If a member of the Board dies or resigns, a successor shall be designated for any unexpired portion of the term of the member by the official who designated the member.(c) Academy visits.—(1) Annual visit.— The Commandant shall invite each member of the Board, and any staff designated under subsection (e)(2)(A), to visit the Coast Guard Academy at least once annually to review the operation of the Academy.(2) Additional visits.— With the approval of the Secretary, the Board or any members of the Board in connection with the duties of the Board may—(A) make visits to the Academy in addition to the visits described in paragraph (1); or(B) consult with—(i) the Superintendent of the Academy; or(ii) the faculty, staff, or cadets of the Academy.(3) Access.— The Commandant shall ensure that the Board or any members of the Board who visits the Academy under this paragraph is provided reasonable access to the grounds, facilities, cadets, faculty, staff, and other personnel of the Academy for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the Board.

    The bill says: by striking subsections (b) and (c) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 1903)

  1176. 14 U.S.C. 1903(d)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7242(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1) by inserting ", including with respect to prevention of, response to, and recovery from sexual assault and sexual harassment" after "discipline"; and

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 1903)

  1177. 14 U.S.C. 1903(d)(5)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7242(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (5) by inserting ", including infrastructure, living quarters, and deferred maintenance" after "equipment"; and

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 1903)

  1178. 14 U.S.C. 1903changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7242(3)

    (e) Administrative matters.—(1) Meetings.—(A) In general.— Not less frequently than annually, the Board shall meet at a location chosen by the Commandant, in consultation with the Board, to conduct the review required by subsection (d).(B) Chairperson and charter.— The Federal officer designated under subsection (g)(1)(B) shall organize a meeting of the Board for the purposes of—(i) selecting a Chairperson of the Board under subsection (b)(3);(ii) adopting an official charter for the Board, which shall establish the schedule of meetings of the Board; and(iii) any other matter such designated Federal officer or the Board considers appropriate.(C) Scheduling.— In scheduling a meeting of the Board, such designated Federal officer shall coordinate, to the greatest extent practicable, with the members of the Board to determine the date and time of the meeting.(D) Notification.— Not less than 30 days before each scheduled meeting of the Board, such designated Federal officer shall notify each member of the Board of the time, date, and location of the meeting.(2) Staff.—(A) Designation.— The chairperson and the ranking member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the chairperson and the ranking member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives may each designate 1 staff member of each such Committees.(B) Role.— Staff designated under subparagraph (A)—(i) may attend and participate in visits and carry out consultations described under subsection (c)(1) and attend and participate in meetings described under paragraph (1); and(ii) may not otherwise carry out duties or take actions reserved to members of the Board under this section.(3) Advisors.— If approved by the Secretary, the Board may consult with advisors in carrying out the duties of the Board under this section.(4) Reports.—(A) In general.— Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Board conducts a meeting of the Board under paragraph (1), the Commandant, in consultation with the Board, shall submit a report on the actions of the Board during the meeting and the recommendations of the Board pertaining to the Academy to—(i) the Secretary;(ii) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and(iii) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.(B) Publication.— Each report submitted under this paragraph shall be published on a publicly accessible website of the Coast Guard.(f) Disclosure.— The Commandant and the Superintendent of the Academy shall ensure candid and complete disclosure to the Board, consistent with applicable laws relating to disclosure of information, with respect to—(1) each issue described in subsection (d); and(2) any other issue the Board or the Commandant considers appropriate.(g) Coast Guard support.—(1) In general.— The Commandant shall—(A) provide support to the Board, as Board considers necessary for the performance of the duties of the Board;(B) designate a Federal officer to support the performance of the duties of the Board; and(C) in cooperation with the Superintendent of the Academy, advise the Board of any institutional issues, consistent with applicable laws concerning the disclosure of information.(2) Reimbursement.— Each member of the Board and each advisor consulted by the Board under subsection (e)(3) shall be reimbursed, to the extent permitted by law, by the Coast Guard for actual expenses incurred while engaged in duties as a member or advisor.(h) Notification.— Not later than 30 days after the date on which the first session of each Congress convenes, the Commandant shall provide to the chairperson and ranking member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the chairperson and ranking member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and the President notification of the requirements of this section.

    The bill says: by striking subsections (e) through (g) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 1903)

  1179. 14 U.S.C. 1906addedby S. 1071 Sec. 7243(b)

    The bill says: The analysis for chapter 19 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1906 the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 1906)

  1180. 14 U.S.C. 541repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 7264(d)

    The bill says: Section 210 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015 (14 U.S.C. 541 note) is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 541)

  1181. Public Law 117-263(c)(5)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7269(a)

    The bill says: by striking "House" and inserting "House of Representatives"; and

    Bill text

  1182. Public Law 117-263(c)(5)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7269(a)

    The bill says: by striking "vessel" and inserting "Coast Guard vessel";

    Bill text

  1183. Public Law 117-263(c)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 7269(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (5).

    Bill text

  1184. 14 U.S.C. 564(a)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7269(c)

    The bill says: Section 564(a)(2) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the comma after "paragraph (1)".

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 564)

  1185. Public Law 117-263(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7276(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "this Act" and all that follows through "strategy" and inserting "the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2026, the Commandant shall develop a detailed written strategy";

    Bill text

  1186. Public Law 117-263(b)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 7276(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and

    Bill text

  1187. Public Law 117-263(b)added (7)by S. 1071 Sec. 7276(2)

    (7) A detailed written action plan and timeline for implementing improvements to the quality of life for members of the Coast Guard at remote units.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (6) the following:

    Bill text

  1188. Public Law 117-263renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 7276(3)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (e) and (f), respectively;

    Bill text

  1189. Public Law 117-263added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 7276(4)

    (c) Public availability.— The Commandant shall make the strategy developed under subsection (a) available to the public on an internet website of the Coast Guard.(d) Implementation.— The Commandant shall oversee the implementation of the strategy developed under subsection (a), including the action plan described in paragraph (7) of that subsection.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (b) the following:

    Bill text

  1190. Public Law 117-263rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 7276(5)

    (e) Briefing.— Not later than 30 days after the strategy developed under subsection (a) is completed, and annually thereafter for 3 years, the Commandant shall provide the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives with a briefing, in person and in writing, on—(1) the elements of the strategy;(2) the status of the implementation of the action plan described in subsection (a)(7);(3) the timeline for implementation of each of the elements of such action plan; and(4) any barriers to the implementation of such action plan.

    The bill says: by amending subsection (e), as redesignated, to read as follows:

    Bill text

  1191. 14 U.S.C. 510addedby S. 1071 Sec. 7277(b)

    The bill says: The analysis for chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 510 the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 510)

  1192. 46 U.S.C. 2101renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (20) through (56) as paragraphs (21), (22), (24), (25), (26), (27), (28), (29), (30), (31), (32), (33), (34), (35), (36), (37), (38), (39), (40), (41), (42), (43), (44), (45), (46), (47), (48), (49), (50), (51), (52), (53), (54), (55), (56), (57), and (58), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (46 U.S.C. 2101)

  1193. 46 U.S.C. 2101added (20)by S. 1071 Sec. 7301(a)

    (20) "merchant mariner credential" means a merchant mariner license, certificate, or document that the Secretary is authorized to issue pursuant to this title.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (19) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (46 U.S.C. 2101)

  1194. 46 U.S.C. 2101added (23)by S. 1071 Sec. 7301(a)

    (23) "nautical school program" means a program that—(A) offers a comprehensive program of training that includes substantial sea service on nautical school vessels or merchant vessels of the United States primarily to train individuals for service in the merchant marine; and(B) is approved by the Secretary for purposes of section 7315, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (22), as so redesignated, the following:

    Bill text · Current law (46 U.S.C. 2101)

  1195. 46 U.S.C. 7102changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(b)

    The bill says: in the section heading by inserting "or noncitizen nationality" after "Citizenship"; and

    Bill text · Current law (46 U.S.C. 7102)

  1196. 46 U.S.C. 7102changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(b)

    The bill says: by inserting "or noncitizen nationals (as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408))" after "citizens".

    Bill text · Current law (46 U.S.C. 7102)

  1197. 46 U.S.C. 7304changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(b)

    The bill says: in the section heading by inserting "or noncitizen nationality" after "Citizenship"; and

    Bill text · Current law (46 U.S.C. 7304)

  1198. 46 U.S.C. 7304changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(b)

    The bill says: by inserting "or noncitizen national (as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408))" after "citizen".

    Bill text · Current law (46 U.S.C. 7304)

  1199. 46 U.S.C. 8103changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(b)

    The bill says: in the section heading by inserting "or noncitizen nationality" after "Citizenship";

    Bill text · Current law (46 U.S.C. 8103)

  1200. 46 U.S.C. 8103(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(b)

    The bill says: in subsection (a) by inserting "or noncitizen national" after "citizen";

    Bill text · Current law (46 U.S.C. 8103)

  1201. 46 U.S.C. 8103(b)(1)(A)(i)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1)(A)(i) by inserting "or noncitizen national" after "citizen";

    Bill text · Current law (46 U.S.C. 8103)

  1202. 46 U.S.C. 8103(b)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3) by inserting "or noncitizen nationality" after "citizenship"; and

    Bill text · Current law (46 U.S.C. 8103)

  1203. 46 U.S.C. 8103(b)(3)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3)(C) by inserting "or noncitizen nationals" after "citizens";

    Bill text · Current law (46 U.S.C. 8103)

  1204. 46 U.S.C. 8103(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(b)

    The bill says: in subsection (c) by inserting "or noncitizen nationals" after "citizens";

    Bill text · Current law (46 U.S.C. 8103)

  1205. 46 U.S.C. 8103(d)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1) by inserting "or noncitizen nationals" after "citizens"; and

    Bill text · Current law (46 U.S.C. 8103)

  1206. 46 U.S.C. 8103(d)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2) by inserting "or noncitizen national" after "citizen" each place it appears;

    Bill text · Current law (46 U.S.C. 8103)

  1207. 46 U.S.C. 8103(e)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(b)

    The bill says: in subsection (e) by inserting "or noncitizen national" after "citizen" each place it appears;

    Bill text · Current law (46 U.S.C. 8103)

  1208. 46 U.S.C. 8103(i)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(b)

    The bill says: in subsection (i)(1)(A) by inserting "or noncitizen national" after "citizen";

    Bill text · Current law (46 U.S.C. 8103)

  1209. 46 U.S.C. 8103(k)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1)(A) by inserting "or noncitizen national" after "citizen"; and

    Bill text · Current law (46 U.S.C. 8103)

  1210. 46 U.S.C. 8103(k)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(b)

    The bill says: by striking "Not more than" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (46 U.S.C. 8103)

  1211. 46 U.S.C. 8103(k)(2)added (B)by S. 1071 Sec. 7301(b)

    (B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), for the period beginning on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 and ending on December 31, 2065, not more than 50 percent of the unlicensed seamen on a vessel described in paragraph (1) may be aliens referred to in subparagraph (B) or (C) of such paragraph.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (46 U.S.C. 8103)

  1212. 46 U.S.C. 8103added (l)by S. 1071 Sec. 7301(b)

    (l) Noncitizen national defined.— In this section, the term "noncitizen national" means an individual described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (46 U.S.C. 8103)

  1213. 8 U.S.C. 1408(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(b)

    The bill says: Section 12131(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting "or noncitizen national (as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408))" after "citizen".

    Bill text · Current law (8 U.S.C. 1408)

  1214. 8 U.S.C. 1408(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(b)

    The bill says: Section 12135(2) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting "or noncitizen national (as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408))" after "citizen".

    Bill text · Current law (8 U.S.C. 1408)

  1215. 46 U.S.C. 7116removedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(c)

    The bill says: Section 7116 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (c).

    Bill text · Current law (46 U.S.C. 7116)

  1216. 46 U.S.C. 7702(d)(1)(B)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(i)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B) by redesignating clauses (i) through (iv) as subclauses (I) through (IV), respectively (and by conforming the margins accordingly);

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  1217. 46 U.S.C. 7702(d)(1)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(i)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively (and by conforming the margins accordingly);

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  1218. 46 U.S.C. 7702(d)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(i)

    ‘an individual—(A) if—

    The bill says: by striking "an individual if—" and inserting the following:

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  1219. 46 U.S.C. 7702(d)(1)(A)(ii)(IV)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(i)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A)(ii)(IV), as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting "; or"; and

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  1220. 46 U.S.C. 7702(d)(1)added (B)by S. 1071 Sec. 7301(i)

    (B) if there is probable cause to believe that the individual has violated company policy and is a security risk that poses a threat to other individuals on the vessel.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

  1221. 16 U.S.C. 1802(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(k)

    The bill says: Section 3(3) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1802(3)) is amended by striking "2101(30) of title 46" and inserting "2101 of title 46".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1802)

  1222. 18 U.S.C. 1992(d)(7)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(k)

    The bill says: Section 1992(d)(7) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking "section 2101(31) of title 46" and inserting "section 2101 of title 46".

    Bill text · Current law (18 U.S.C. 1992)

  1223. 33 U.S.C. 1321(a)(26)(D)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(k)

    The bill says: Section 311(a)(26)(D) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(a)(26)(D)) is amended by striking "section 2101(23)" and inserting "section 2101".

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 1321)

  1224. 49 U.S.C. 1101changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7301(k)

    The bill says: Section 1101 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking "Section 2101(23)" and inserting "Section 2101(24)".

    Bill text

  1225. Public Law 116-283(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7302

    The bill says: Section 8313(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283) is amended by striking "2025" and inserting "2027".

    Bill text

  1226. 46 U.S.C. 2302(b)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 7311

    (b) Grossly negligent operation.—(1) Misdemeanor.— A person operating a vessel in a grossly negligent manner that endangers the life, limb, or property of a person commits a class A misdemeanor.(2) Felony.— A person operating a vessel in a grossly negligent manner that results in serious bodily injury, as defined in section 1365(h)(3) of title 18—(A) commits a class E felony; and(B) may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $35,000.

    The bill says: Section 2302(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

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  1227. 46 U.S.C. 3714(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7312(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (a)(1) by striking "The Secretary" and inserting "Except as provided in subsection (c), the Secretary";

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  1228. 46 U.S.C. 3714renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 7312(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and

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  1229. 46 U.S.C. 3714added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 7312(a)

    (c) Performance-driven examination schedule.—(1) In general.— With respect to examinations of foreign vessels to which this chapter applies, and subject to paragraph (3), the Secretary may adopt a performance-driven examination schedule to which such vessels are to be examined and the frequency with which such examinations occur, including the frequency of examinations for each vessel. Such schedule shall be consistent with the Secretary’s assessment of the safety performance of such vessels, including each vessel participating in the performance-driven examination schedule, in accordance with paragraph (2).(2) Considerations.— In developing an examination schedule under paragraph (1) and subject to paragraph (3), with respect to each vessel in determining eligibility to participate in the performance based examination schedule—(A) the Secretary shall consider—(i) certificate of compliance and examination history, to include those conducted by foreign countries;(ii) history of violations, vessel detentions, incidents, and casualties;(iii) history of notices of violation issued by the Coast Guard;(iv) safety related information provided by the flag state of the vessel;(v) owner and operator history;(vi) historical classification society data, which may include relevant surveys;(vii) cargo-specific documentation;(viii) data from port state control safety exams; and(ix) relevant repair and maintenance history; and(B) the Secretary may consider—(i) data from relevant vessel quality assurance and risk assessment programs including Quality Shipping for the 21st Century (QUALSHIP 21);(ii) data from industry inspection regimes;(iii) data from vessel self assessments submitted to the International Maritime Organization or other maritime organizations; and(iv) other safety relevant data or information as determined by the Secretary.(3) Eligibility.— In developing an examination schedule under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall not consider a vessel eligible to take part in a performance-driven examination schedule under paragraph (1) if, within the last 36 months, the vessel has—(A) been detained by the Coast Guard;(B) a record of a violation issued by the Coast Guard against the owners or operators with a finding of proved; or(C) suffered a marine casualty that, as determined by the Secretary, involves the safe operation of the vessel and overall performance of the vessel.(4) Restrictions.— The Secretary may not adopt a performance-driven examination schedule under paragraph (1) until the Secretary has—(A) conducted the assessment recommended in the Government Accountability Office report submitted under section 8254(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283);(B) concluded through such assessment that a performance-driven examination schedule provides not less than the level of safety provided by the annual examinations required under subsection (a)(1); and(C) provided the results of such assessment to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (b) the following:

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  1230. 46 U.S.C. 4502(i)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7313(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (i)(4) by striking "fiscal year 2023" and inserting " each of fiscal years 2026, and 2027"; and

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  1231. 46 U.S.C. 4502(j)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7313(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (j)(4) by striking "fiscal year 2023" and inserting "each of fiscal years 2026, and 2027.".

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  1232. 46 U.S.C. 9302(a)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7314(a)

    The bill says: Section 9302(a)(1)(A) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking "in waters" and inserting "in the Straits of Mackinac and in all other waters".

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  1233. 46 U.S.C. 9302added (g)by S. 1071 Sec. 7314(b)

    (g) Definition of the Straits of Mackinac.— In this section, the term "Straits of Mackinac" includes all of the United States navigable waters bounded by longitudes 84 degrees 20 minutes west and 85 degrees 10 minutes west and latitudes 45 degrees 39 minutes north and 45 degrees 54 minutes north, including Gray’s Reef Passage, the South Channel, and Round Island Passage, and approaches thereto.

    The bill says: Section 9302 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

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  1234. 46 U.S.C. 10104(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7315(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a)(1) by striking "harassment, sexual harassment, or sexual assault in violation of employer policy or law" and inserting "sexual harassment or sexual assault in violation of employer policy or law or harassment"; and

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  1235. 46 U.S.C. 10104added (h)by S. 1071 Sec. 7315(2)

    (h) Harassment defined.— In this section, the term "harassment" means—(1)(A) unwelcome remarks about an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other physical or physiological attribute, or other unwelcome verbal or physical conduct towards an individual based on 1 or more of those categories, as prohibited by any Federal law, including—(i) title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000e et seq.);(ii) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 U.S.C. 621 et seq.);(iii) the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.); and(iv) title II of the Genetic Information Nondisclosure Act (42 U.S.C. 2000ff et seq.); and(B)(i) submission to such remarks or conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of employment, pay, career, benefits, or entitlements of an individual; or(ii) submission to or rejection of such remarks or conduct by an individual is used as the basis for decisions affecting that individual’s job, pay, career, benefits, or entitlements; or(iii) such remarks or conduct have the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance; and(C) such remarks or conduct are so severe or pervasive that a reasonable person would perceive, and the alleged harassed individual does perceive, the environment as hostile or offensive.(i) Response to incidents.— Nothing in this section shall be construed to impede the ability of the responsible entity of the vessel to take immediate personnel action in response to an incident described in subsection (a)(1) to preserve the safety and security of individuals on the vessel.(j) Education and outreach.— Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Coast Guard, after consultation with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (referred to in this subsection as the "Commission"), shall—(1) develop and disseminate informational guidance to seafarers, vessel owners and operators, employers of seafarers, and other relevant stakeholders, which shall—(A) describe, in general terms—(i) the purpose, functions, and powers of the Commission;(ii) the role of the Commission in addressing employment discrimination complaints; and(B) identify the publicly available websites and contact information for the Commission; and(2) make available trainings or other presentations to inform seafarers of employment and anti-discrimination rights under the laws administered by the Coast Guard and the Commission.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

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  1236. Public Law 117-263(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7316(b)

    The bill says: Section 11325(a) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263; 136 Stat. 4095) is amended by striking "3" and inserting "5".

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  1237. 46 U.S.C. 70034changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7321(a)

    The bill says: by striking "2-year pilot program" and inserting "pilot program";

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  1238. 46 U.S.C. 70034renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 7321(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and

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  1239. 46 U.S.C. 70034added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 7321(a)

    (c) Authorization.— The pilot program under subsection (a) is authorized for fiscal years 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030, 2031, and 2032.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (b) the following:

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  1240. 46 U.S.C. 70001(f)(3)(A)(vi)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7321(b)

    The bill says: in clause (vi), by inserting "ice cover," after "weather,"; and

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  1241. 46 U.S.C. 70001(f)(3)(A)(vii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7321(b)

    The bill says: in clause (vii), by striking "Weather data, in coordination with" and inserting "Weather data and information, in coordination with the Administrator of"; and

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  1242. 46 U.S.C. 70001(j)(2)(A)(vi)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7321(b)

    The bill says: in clause (vi), by inserting "ice cover," after "weather,"; and

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  1243. 46 U.S.C. 70001(j)(2)(A)(vii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7321(b)

    The bill says: in clause (vii), by striking "Weather data, in coordination with" and inserting "Weather data and information, in coordination with the Administrator of".

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  1244. 46 U.S.C. 70011(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7321(c)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1) by inserting ", including damage or destruction resulting from cyber incidents, transnational organized crime, or foreign state threats" after "adjacent to such waters"; and

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  1245. 46 U.S.C. 70011(a)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7321(c)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2) by inserting "or harm resulting from cyber incidents, transnational organized crime, or foreign state threats" after "loss".

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  1246. 46 U.S.C. 70011(b)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7321(d)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3) by striking "and" at the end;

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  1247. 46 U.S.C. 70011(b)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7321(d)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4) by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

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  1248. 46 U.S.C. 70011(b)added (5)by S. 1071 Sec. 7321(d)

    (5) prohibiting a representative of a government of country that the Secretary of State has determined has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism under section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371) from visiting a facility for which a facility security plan is required under section 70103(c).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

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  1249. 46 U.S.C. 70032rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 7321(e)

    70032 Delegation of ports and waterways authorities in Saint Lawrence Seaway.—(a) In general.— Except as provided in subsection (b), the authority granted to the Secretary under sections 70001, 70002, 70003, 70004, and 70011 may not be delegated with respect to the Saint Lawrence Seaway to any agency other than the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. Any other authority granted the Secretary under subchapters I through III and this subchapter shall be delegated by the Secretary to the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation to the extent the Secretary determines such delegation is necessary for the proper operation of the Saint Lawrence Seaway.(b) Exception.— The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, after consultation with the Secretary or the head of an agency to which the Secretary has delegated the authorities in subsection (a), may—(1) issue and enforce special orders in accordance with section 70002;(2) establish water or waterfront safety zones, or other measures, for limited, controlled, or conditional access and activity when necessary for the protection of any vessel structure, waters, or shore area, as permitted in section 70011(b)(3); and(3) take actions for port, harbor, and coastal facility security in accordance with section 70116.

    The bill says: Section 70032 of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

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  1250. 46 U.S.C. 70051changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7321(f)

    The bill says: Section 70051 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting "or cyber incidents, or transnational organized crime, or foreign state threats," after "threatened war, or invasion, or insurrection, or subversive activity,".

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  1251. 46 U.S.C. 70503(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7324(1)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking "While on board a covered vessel, an" and inserting "An";

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  1252. 46 U.S.C. 70503(a)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 7324(2)

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:

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  1253. 46 U.S.C. 70503(a)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7324(3)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2) by inserting "on board a covered vessel" before the semicolon; and

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  1254. 46 U.S.C. 70503(a)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7324(4)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3) by inserting "while on board a covered vessel" after "such individual".

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  1255. 46 U.S.C. 70103(c)added (9)by S. 1071 Sec. 7325

    (9) The Secretary may conduct no-notice exercises in Captain of the Port Zones (as described in part 3 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations as in effect on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025) involving a facility or vessel required to maintain a security plan under this subsection.

    The bill says: Section 70103(c) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

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  1256. Public Law 116-283removedby S. 1071 Sec. 7327(1)

    The bill says: by striking subsections (d) and (e);

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  1257. Public Law 116-283renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 7327(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and

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  1258. Public Law 116-283added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 7327(3)

    (c) Prohibition.— The Commandant shall prohibit any vessel anchoring on the reach of the Hudson River described in subsection (a) unless such anchoring is within any anchorage established before January 1, 2021.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (b) the following:

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  1259. 14 U.S.C. 319(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7334(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1) by striking "2 or more" and inserting "up to 4"; and

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 319)

  1260. 14 U.S.C. 319(b)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7334(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3) by inserting "in person or in writing" after "a briefing".

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  1261. Public Law 115-282added 904by S. 1071 Sec. 7341(a)

    904 Information on type approval certificates.— Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall, upon request by any State, the District of Columbia, any Indian Tribe, or any territory of the United States, provide all data possessed by the Coast Guard for a ballast water management system with a type approval certificate approved by the Coast Guard pursuant to subpart 162.060 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 pertaining to—(1) challenge water (as defined in section 162.060–3 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025) quality characteristics;(2) post-treatment water quality characteristics;(3) challenge water (as defined in section 162.060–3 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025) biologic organism concentrations data; and(4) post-treatment water biologic organism concentrations data.

    The bill says: Title IX of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–282) is amended by adding at the end the following:

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  1262. Public Law 115-282addedby S. 1071 Sec. 7341(b)

    The bill says: The table of contents for the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–282) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 903 the following:

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  1263. 33 U.S.C. 1504(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7342(a)

    The bill says: Section 5(a) of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1504(a)) is amended by striking the first sentence and inserting "Notwithstanding section 888(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 468(b)), the Secretary shall have the authority to issue regulations to carry out the purposes and provisions of this Act, in accordance with the provisions of section 553 of title 5, United States Code, without regard to subsection (a) thereof.".

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  1264. 33 U.S.C. 1504changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7342(b)

    (f) NEPA compliance.—(1) Definition of lead agency.— In this subsection, the term "lead agency" has the meaning given the term in section 111 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4336e).(2) Lead agency.—(A) In general.— For all applications, the Maritime Administration shall be the Federal lead agency for purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).(B) Effect of compliance.— Compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) in accordance with subparagraph (A) shall fulfill the requirement of the Federal lead agency in carrying out the responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) pursuant to this Act.

    The bill says: Section 5 of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1504) is amended by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 1504)

  1265. 46 U.S.C. 3507(d)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7343(a)

    The bill says: Section 3507(d)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting "(taking into consideration the length of the voyage and the number of passengers and crewmembers that the vessel can accommodate)" after "a sexual assault".

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  1266. 46 U.S.C. 3507(f)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7343(b)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A) by striking "and" at the end; and

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  1267. 46 U.S.C. 3507(f)(1)added (C)by S. 1071 Sec. 7343(b)

    (C) a system that electronically records the date, time, and identity of each crew member accessing each passenger stateroom; and

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:

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  1268. 46 U.S.C. 3507(f)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7343(b)

    (2) ensure that the procedures and restrictions are—(A) fully and properly implemented;(B) reviewed annually; and(C) updated as necessary.

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:

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  1269. 16 U.S.C. 1390(a)(2)(A)(i)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7344

    The bill says: Section 11304(a)(2)(A)(i) of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (16 U.S.C. 1390 note) is amended by striking "4 years" and inserting "6 years".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 1390)

  1270. Public Law 117-263changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7345

    The bill says: Section 11320 of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–263) is amended by striking "during the period" and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting "until December 31, 2029.".

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  1271. 46 U.S.C. 3316(d)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 7346(1)

    (i) the government of the foreign country in which the foreign society is headquartered—(I) delegates that authority to the American Bureau of Shipping; or(II) does not delegate that authority to any classification society; or

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (2)(B)(i) to read as follows:

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  1272. 46 U.S.C. 3316(d)added (5)by S. 1071 Sec. 7346(2)

    (5) Clarification on authority.— Nothing in this subsection authorizes the Secretary to make a delegation under paragraph (2) to a classification society from the People’s Republic of China.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

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  1273. 46 U.S.C. 3702(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7348(a)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking "offshore drilling or production facilities in the oil industry" and inserting "exploration, development, or production of offshore drilling or production facilities in the oil industry and non-mineral energy production"; and

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  1274. 46 U.S.C. 3702(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7348(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2) by striking "oil exploitation" and inserting "exploration, development, or production of offshore energy resources".

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  1275. 33 U.S.C. 1321(j)added (10)by S. 1071 Sec. 7401(a)

    (10) Salvage and marine firefighting response capability.—(A) In general.— The President, acting through the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating unless otherwise delegated by the President, may require—(i) periodic inspection of vessels and salvage equipment, firefighting equipment, and other major marine casualty response equipment on or associated with vessels;(ii) periodic verification of capabilities to appropriately, and in a timely manner, respond to a marine casualty, including—(I) drills, with or without prior notice;(II) review of contracts and relevant third-party agreements;(III) testing of equipment;(IV) review of training; and(V) other evaluations of marine casualty response capabilities, as determined appropriate by the President; and(iii) carrying of appropriate response equipment for responding to a marine casualty that employs the best technology economically feasible and that is compatible with the safe operation of the vessel.(B) Definitions.— In this paragraph:(i) Marine casualty.— The term marine casualty means a marine casualty that is required to be reported pursuant to paragraph (3), (4), or (5) of section 6101 of title 46, United States Code.(ii) Salvage equipment.— The term salvage equipment means any equipment that is capable of being used to assist a vessel in potential or actual danger in order to prevent loss of life, damage or destruction of the vessel or its cargo, or release of its contents into the marine environment.

    The bill says: Section 311(j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(j)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

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  1276. 46 U.S.C. 6308(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7402(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a) by striking "initiated" and inserting "conducted"; and

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  1277. 46 U.S.C. 6308added (e)by S. 1071 Sec. 7402(2)

    (e) For purposes of this section, an administrative proceeding conducted by the United States includes proceedings under section 7701 and claims adjudicated under section 1013 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2713).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

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  1278. 33 U.S.C. 2717added (g)by S. 1071 Sec. 7403

    (g) Timing of review.— Before the date of completion of a removal action, no person may bring an action under this Act, section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321), or chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code, challenging any decision relating to such removal action that is made by an on-scene coordinator appointed under the National Contingency Plan.

    The bill says: Section 1017 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2717) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 2717)

  1279. Public Law 106-113removedby S. 1071 Sec. 7405(1)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (5);

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  1280. Public Law 106-113renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 7405(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (6), and (7) as subsections (c), (d), (e), (f), and (g), respectively, and indenting the subsections appropriately;

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  1281. Public Law 106-113(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7405(3)

    (a) Definitions.— In this section:(1) Consent decree.— The term Consent Decree means the consent decree issued in United States v. Exxon Corporation, et al. (No. A91–082 CIV) and State of Alaska v. Exxon Corporation, et al. (No. A91–083 CIV).(2) Fund.— The term Fund means the Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Fund established pursuant to title I of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1992 (43 U.S.C. 1474b).(3) Outside account.— The term outside account means any account outside the United States Treasury.(4) Trustee.— The term Trustee means a Federal or State natural resource trustee for the Exxon Valdez oil spill.(b) Deposits.—(1) In general.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to subsection (g)

    The bill says: by striking "(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to the provisions of paragraphs (5) and (7)" and inserting the following:

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  1282. Public Law 106-113(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7405(4)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking "issued in United States v. Exxon Corporation, et al. (No. A91–082 CIV) and State of Alaska v. Exxon Corporation, et al. (No. A91–083 CIV) (hereafter referred to as the "Consent Decree"),";

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  1283. Public Law 106-113(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7405(4)

    (A) the Fund;(B) an outside account; or

    The bill says: by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the following:

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  1284. Public Law 106-113(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7405(4)

    The bill says: by striking "the Federal and State natural resource trustees for the Exxon Valdez oil spill ("trustees")" and inserting "the Trustees"; and

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  1285. Public Law 106-113(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7405(4)

    The bill says: by striking "Any funds" and inserting the following:

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  1286. Public Law 106-113(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7405(5)

    The bill says: in subsection (c) (as redesignated by paragraph (2)) by striking "(c) Joint" and inserting the following:

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  1287. Public Law 106-113(d)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7405(6)

    The bill says: in subsection (d) (as redesignated by paragraph (2)) by striking "(d) The transfer" and inserting the following:

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  1288. Public Law 106-113(e)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7405(7)

    The bill says: by striking "(e) Nothing herein shall affect" and inserting the following:

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  1289. Public Law 106-113(e)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7405(7)

    The bill says: by striking "trustees" and inserting "Trustees";

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  1290. Public Law 106-113(f)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7405(8)

    The bill says: by striking "(f) The Federal trustees and the State trustees" and inserting the following:

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  1291. Public Law 106-113(f)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7405(8)

    The bill says: by striking "this program" and inserting "this section, prioritizing the issuance of grants to facilitate habitat protection and habitat restoration programs"; and

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  1292. Public Law 106-113(g)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7405(9)

    The bill says: in the second sentence, by striking "Upon the expiration of the authorities granted in this section all" and inserting the following:

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  1293. Public Law 106-113(g)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7405(9)

    (g) Expiration.—(1) In general.— The authority

    The bill says: by striking "(g) The authority" and inserting the following:

    Bill text

  1294. 46 U.S.C. 3302added (o)by S. 1071 Sec. 7406(a)

    (o) Additional response assets.—(1) Vessels exempt from inspection.— Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a qualified vessel engaged in a qualified oil spill response shall not be subject to inspection if the qualified vessel—(A) has—(i) an agreement by contract or other approved means with an oil spill removal organization to support a response plan under section 311(j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(j)), including training and exercises related to oil spill response activities; or(ii) been approved by the Secretary to respond to a discharge of oil or to participate in training and exercises related to oil spill response activities;(B) is normally and substantially involved in activities other than, and not adapted to, spill response;(C) complies with all applicable laws for the use of such vessel in the activities for which such vessel is normally and substantially operated, including any inspection requirement under this title for such use; and(D) has at least 1 person aboard possessing certifications for, or who are in training for, applicable hazardous waste operations and emergency response.(2) Allowances.— A qualified vessel under paragraph (1) may—(A) unless otherwise inspected as a towing vessel under this title, tow only—(i) another vessel or a device, including a bladder, designed to carry oil or oil residues with the capacity of less than 250 barrels; or(ii) oil spill response equipment, including boom, skimmers, or other response equipment;(B) carry—(i) temporary storage containers on board for recovered oil or oil-contaminated materials collected during an oil spill response, including bags, drums, and totes as approved by the Secretary;(ii) oil spill response equipment; or(iii) no more than 6 passengers for hire in support of a response plan under Section 311(j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(j)) approved by the Secretary unless the vessel has been inspected under paragraph (4) or (8) of section 3301 or is authorized by the Secretary to carry more than 6 passengers for hire;(C) if the qualified vessel is a tank vessel, be used for storage of recovered oil;(D) conduct any other operation, or engage in training or exercises, in support of a response plan under section 311(j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(j)) approved by the Secretary.(3) Definitions.— In this subsection:(A) Qualified vessel.— The term "qualified vessel" means a vessel operating in Coast Guard District Arctic.(B) Qualified oil spill.— The term "qualified oil spill" means an oil spill occurring in waters subject to the jurisdiction of Coast Guard District Arctic.

    The bill says: Section 3302 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

  1295. 10 U.S.C. 1562a(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7521(1)

    The bill says: by striking "The Secretary of Defense shall" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1562a)

  1296. 10 U.S.C. 1562a(a)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 7521(1)

    (2) Coast Guard.— The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall designate the Commandant of the Coast Guard to be responsible for carrying out the requirements of this section with respect to members of the Coast Guard when the Coast Guard is not operating as a service in the Navy.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1562a)

  1297. 10 U.S.C. 1562a(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7521(2)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by inserting "and the Commandant of the Coast Guard" after "Secretary";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1562a)

  1298. 10 U.S.C. 1562a(b)(8)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7521(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (8) by inserting before the period at the end "or with respect to the Coast Guard, the component designated by the Commandant of the Coast Guard"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1562a)

  1299. 10 U.S.C. 1562a(b)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7521(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4) by striking "Department of Defense"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1562a)

  1300. 10 U.S.C. 1562a(c)(2)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7521(3)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A) by inserting ", the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security," before "or any other inspector general";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1562a)

  1301. 10 U.S.C. 1562a(c)(2)(D)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7521(3)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (D) by striking "military" and inserting "armed force"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1562a)

  1302. 10 U.S.C. 1562a(c)(2)(E)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7521(3)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (E) by inserting "or department in which the Coast Guard is operating when not operating as a service in the Navy for members of the Coast Guard" after "Department of Defense".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1562a)

  1303. 10 U.S.C. 1561(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7523(a)

    The bill says: by inserting "or the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating when not operating as a service in the Navy" after "Secretary of Defense"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1561)

  1304. 10 U.S.C. 1561(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7523(a)

    The bill says: by striking "Secretary of each military department" and inserting "Secretary concerned";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1561)

  1305. 10 U.S.C. 1561(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7523(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (b) by striking "or Air Force Office of Special Investigations" and inserting ", Air Force Office of Special Investigations, or Coast Guard Investigative Services";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1561)

  1306. 10 U.S.C. 1561(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7523(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (c) by inserting "or the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating when not operating as a service in the Navy" after "Secretary of Defense";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1561)

  1307. 10 U.S.C. 1561(d)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7523(a)

    The bill says: by inserting "or the Commandant of the Coast Guard" after "Secretary of a military department"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1561)

  1308. 10 U.S.C. 1561(d)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7523(a)

    The bill says: by inserting "or the Coast Guard" after "within the military department";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1561)

  1309. 10 U.S.C. 1561(d)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7523(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2) by inserting "or the Coast Guard" after "within a military department"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1561)

  1310. 10 U.S.C. 1561added (h)by S. 1071 Sec. 7523(a)

    (h) Time for establishment for Coast Guard.— Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report containing all the items described in subsections (e) and (f) as applied to the Coast Guard.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1561)

  1311. 10 U.S.C. 1561b(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7525(1)

    The bill says: by inserting "and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating when not operating as a service in the Navy" after "Secretary of Defense"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1561b)

  1312. 10 U.S.C. 1561b(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7525(1)

    The bill says: by inserting "or the Commandant" after "Secretary of a military department";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1561b)

  1313. 10 U.S.C. 1561b(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7525(2)

    The bill says: by inserting "or the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating when not operating as a service in the Navy" after "Secretary of Defense"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1561b)

  1314. 10 U.S.C. 1561b(c)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7525(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1) by inserting "departments or the Commandant" after "Secretaries of the military"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1561b)

  1315. 10 U.S.C. 1561badded (e)by S. 1071 Sec. 7525(3)

    (e) Reports for the Coast Guard.—(1) In general.— Not later than April 30, 2026, and April 30 every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report containing data on the complaints of sexual harassment alleged pursuant to the process under subsection (a) during the previous 2 calendar years.(2) Personally identifiable information.— Any data on complaints described in paragraph (1) shall not contain any personally identifiable information.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1561b)

  1316. 10 U.S.C. 1564(c)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7530(1)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by inserting ", and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall conduct an investigation or adjudication under subsection (a) of any individual described in paragraph (3)," after "paragraph (2)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1564)

  1317. 10 U.S.C. 1564(c)(1)(A)(iv)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7530(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A)(iv) by striking "the Secretary" and inserting "the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Homeland Security, as the case may be,";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1564)

  1318. 10 U.S.C. 1564(c)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7530(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2) by inserting "(other than an individual described in paragraph (3))" after "is an individual";

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1564)

  1319. 10 U.S.C. 1564(c)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 7530(3)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1564)

  1320. 10 U.S.C. 1564(c)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 7530(4)

    (3) An individual described in this paragraph is an individual who has a security clearance and is—(A) a flag officer of the Coast Guard; or(B) an employee of the Coast Guard in the Senior Executive Service (career reserved).

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1564)

  1321. 10 U.S.C. 1564(c)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7530(5)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4), as redesignated by paragraph (3), by striking "Secretary" and all that follows through "paragraph (2)" and inserting the following: "Secretary of Defense, in the case of an individual described in paragraph (2), and the Secretary of Homeland Security, in the case of an individual described in paragraph (3), shall ensure that relevant information on the conviction or determination described in paragraph (1) of such an individual".

    Bill text · Current law (10 U.S.C. 1564)

  1322. 46 U.S.C. 70022(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(a)

    The bill says: Section 70022(b)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking "Federal Register" and inserting "the Federal Register".

    Bill text

  1323. 46 U.S.C. 70116(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1) by striking "terrorism cyber" and inserting "terrorism, cyber"; and

    Bill text

  1324. 46 U.S.C. 70116(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2) by inserting a comma after "acts of terrorism".

    Bill text

  1325. 46 U.S.C. 70118(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(c)

    The bill says: by striking "section 1 of title II of the Act of June 15, 1917 (chapter 30; 50 U.S.C. 191)" and inserting "section 70051"; and

    Bill text

  1326. 46 U.S.C. 70118(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(c)

    The bill says: by striking "section 7(b) of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1226(b))" and inserting "section 70116(b)".

    Bill text

  1327. 46 U.S.C. 70131(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(d)

    The bill says: by striking "section 1 of title II of the Act of June 15, 1917 (50 U.S.C. 191)" and inserting "section 70051"; and

    Bill text

  1328. 46 U.S.C. 70131(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(d)

    The bill says: by striking "section 7(b) of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1226(b))" and inserting "section 70116(b)".

    Bill text

  1329. 46 U.S.C. 70001renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(e)

    The bill says: Section 70001 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by redesignating subsections (l) and (m) as subsections (m) and (n), respectively.

    Bill text

  1330. 33 U.S.C. 2701(32)(G)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(g)

    The bill says: in paragraph (32)(G) by striking "pipeline" and all that follows through "offshore facility" and inserting "pipeline, offshore facility";

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 2701)

  1331. 33 U.S.C. 2701(39)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(g)

    The bill says: in paragraph (39) by striking "section 101(20)(G)(i)" and inserting "section 101(20)(H)(i)";

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 2701)

  1332. 33 U.S.C. 2701(40)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(g)

    The bill says: in paragraph (40) by striking "section 101(20)(G)(ii)" and inserting "section 101(20)(H)(ii)";

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 2701)

  1333. 33 U.S.C. 2701changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(g)

    The bill says: ) in paragraph (41) by striking "section 101(20)(G)(iii)" and inserting "section 101(20)(H)(iii)";

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 2701)

  1334. 33 U.S.C. 2701(42)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(g)

    The bill says: in paragraph (42) by striking "section 101(20)(G)(iv)" and inserting "section 101(20)(H)(iv)";

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 2701)

  1335. 33 U.S.C. 2701(43)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(g)

    The bill says: in paragraph (43) by striking "section 101(20)(G)(v)" and inserting "section 101(20)(H)(v)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 2701)

  1336. 33 U.S.C. 2701(44)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(g)

    The bill says: in paragraph (44) by striking "section 101(20)(G)(vi)" and inserting "section 101(20)(H)(vi)".

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 2701)

  1337. 33 U.S.C. 2703(d)(6)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(g)

    The bill says: Section 1003(d)(6) (33 U.S.C. 2703(d)(6)) is amended by striking "this paragraph" and inserting "this subsection".

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 2703)

  1338. 33 U.S.C. 2716renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(g)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (e) through (i) as subsections (d) through (h), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 2716)

  1339. 33 U.S.C. 2716(e)(1)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(g)

    The bill says: in subsection (e)(1)(B), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), by striking "subsection (e)" and inserting "subsection (d)".

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 2716)

  1340. 33 U.S.C. 2712(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(g)

    The bill says: Section 1012(b)(2) (33 U.S.C. 2712(b)(2)) is amended by striking "section 1016(f)(1)" and inserting "section 1016(e)(1)".

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 2712)

  1341. 33 U.S.C. 2716(b)(5)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(g)

    The bill says: Section 1005(b)(5)(B) (33 U.S.C. 2716(b)(5)(B)) is amended by striking "section 1016(g)" and inserting "section 2716(f)".

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 2716)

  1342. 33 U.S.C. 2718(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(g)

    The bill says: Section 1018(c) (33 U.S.C. 2718(c)) is amended by striking "the Act of March 3, 1851 (46 U.S.C. 183 et seq.)" and inserting "chapter 305 of title 46, United States Code".

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 2718)

  1343. 33 U.S.C. 2761(h)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(g)

    The bill says: Section 7001(h)(1) (33 U.S.C. 2761(h)(1)) is amended by striking "subsection (c)(4)" and inserting "subsection (e)(4)".

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 2761)

  1344. 33 U.S.C. 892a(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(h)

    The bill says: in subsection (a) by striking "this Act" and inserting "this title"; and

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 892a)

  1345. 33 U.S.C. 892a(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(h)

    The bill says: by striking "this Act" and inserting "this title"; and

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 892a)

  1346. 33 U.S.C. 892a(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(h)

    The bill says: by striking "subchapter VI of chapter 10" and inserting "chapter 11".

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 892a)

  1347. 14 U.S.C. 550addedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(i)

    The bill says: The analysis for chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 550 the following:

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 550)

  1348. 14 U.S.C. 313changedby S. 1071 Sec. 7701(j)

    The bill says: Section 807 of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 (14 U.S.C. 313 note) is amended by striking "District 9" and inserting "Great Lakes District".

    Bill text · Current law (14 U.S.C. 313)

  1349. 50 U.S.C. 4564(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8101

    The bill says: Section 717(a) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4564(a)) is amended by striking "September 30, 2025" and inserting "September 30, 2026".

    Bill text · Current law (50 U.S.C. 4564)

  1350. 50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(4)(C)added (iii)by S. 1071 Sec. 8102(a)

    (iii) List of sites.—(I) In general.— For purposes of subparagraph (B)(ii)(II)(bb), the Committee may prescribe, through regulations, a list of military installations or other facilities or properties of the United States Government that are sensitive for reasons relating to national security. Such list may include certain facilities or properties of the intelligence community and National Laboratories (as defined in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801)).(II) Periodic review of list.— Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this clause, and periodically thereafter, each member of the Committee shall—(aa) review the installations, facilities, and properties, if any, included by that member on the list developed under subclause (I); and(bb) submit to the chairperson a report on that review, after approval of the report by the Assistant Secretary or equivalent official designated for the agency under subsection (k)(4)(A)(i), which shall include—(AA) any recommended updates or revisions to the list regarding installations, facilities, and properties administered by the member of the Committee;(BB) any recommendations with respect to what distance, including close proximity or extended range, should apply for purposes of real estate described in subparagraph (B)(ii)(II)(bb); and(CC) a detailed justification and risk assessment underlying any recommendations made under subitem (BB).

    The bill says: Section 721(a)(4)(C) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(a)(4)(C)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

  1351. 50 U.S.C. 4565(m)(2)added (L)by S. 1071 Sec. 8102(b)

    (L) Information on whether the most recent list of sites identified under subsection (a)(4)(C)(iii) reflects consideration of any recommended updates and revisions submitted under subclause (II) of that subsection. Upon request from the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives or the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate, the Committee shall provide to that committee a classified briefing regarding that list.

    The bill says: Section 721(m)(2) of the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565(m)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

  1352. 15 U.S.C. 78p(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8103(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by inserting "(including, solely for the purposes of this subsection, every person who is a director or an officer of a foreign private issuer, as that term is defined in section 240.3b–4 of title 17, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation)" after "an officer of the issuer of such security";

    Bill text · Current law (15 U.S.C. 78p)

  1353. 15 U.S.C. 78p(a)(2)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8103(b)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; or"; and

    Bill text · Current law (15 U.S.C. 78p)

  1354. 15 U.S.C. 78p(a)(2)added (D)by S. 1071 Sec. 8103(b)

    (D) with respect to a foreign private issuer, the securities of which are, as of the date of enactment of the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act, registered pursuant to subsection (b) or (g) of section 12, on the date that is 90 days after that date of enactment.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (15 U.S.C. 78p)

  1355. 15 U.S.C. 78p(a)(4)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8103(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4)(A), by inserting "and in English" after "electronically"; and

    Bill text · Current law (15 U.S.C. 78p)

  1356. 15 U.S.C. 78p(a)added (5)by S. 1071 Sec. 8103(b)

    (5) Authority to exempt.— The Commission by rule, regulation, or order, may conditionally or unconditionally exempt any person, security, or transaction, or any class or classes of persons, securities, or transactions, from the requirements of this section if the Commission determines that the laws of a foreign jurisdiction apply substantially similar requirements to such person, security, or transaction.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (15 U.S.C. 78p)

  1357. 40 U.S.C. 6121(a)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8201

    (C) if the Marshal determines such protection is necessary—(i) any retired or former Chief Justice or Associate Justice of the Supreme Court; or(ii) any member of the immediate family of the Chief Justice, any Associate Justice, any retired or former Chief Justice or Associate Justice, or any officer of the Supreme Court.

    The bill says: Section 6121(a)(2) of title 40, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraph (C) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (40 U.S.C. 6121)

  1358. 34 U.S.C. 21111(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by striking "every second year" and inserting "every fourth year"; and

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21111)

  1359. 34 U.S.C. 21111changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(a)

    (c) Required contents of national strategy.— The National Strategy established under subsection (a) shall include the following:(1) An analysis of current trends, challenges, and the overall magnitude of the threat of child exploitation.(2) An analysis of future trends and challenges, including new technologies, that will impact the efforts to combat child exploitation.(3) Goals and strategic solutions to prevent and interdict child exploitation, including—(A) plans for interagency coordination;(B) engagement with the judicial branches of the Federal Government and State governments;(C) legislative recommendations for combating child exploitation;(D) cooperation with international, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies; and(E) engagement with the private sector and other entities involved in efforts to combat child exploitation.(4) An analysis of Federal efforts dedicated to combating child exploitation, including—(A) a review of the policies and work of the Department of Justice and other Federal programs relating to the prevention and interdiction of child exploitation crimes, including training programs, and investigative and prosecution activity; and(B) a description of the efforts of the Department of Justice to cooperate and coordinate with, and provide technical assistance and support to, international, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies and private sector and nonprofit entities with respect to child exploitation prevention and interdiction efforts.(5) An estimate of the resources required to effectively respond to child exploitation crimes at scale by—(A) each ICAC task force;(B) the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including investigators, forensic interviewers, and analysts of victims, witnesses, and forensics;(C) Homeland Security Investigations, including forensic interviewers and analysts of victims, witnesses, and forensics;(D) the United States Marshals Service;(E) the United States Secret Service;(F) the United States Postal Service;(G) the criminal investigative offices of the Department of Defense; and(H) any component of an agency described in this paragraph.(6) A review of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program, including—(A) the number of ICAC task forces and the location of each ICAC task force;(B) the number of trained personnel at each ICAC task force;(C) the amount of Federal grants awarded to each ICAC task force; and(D) an assessment of the Federal, State, and local cooperation with respect to each ICAC task force, including—(i) the number of arrests made by each ICAC task force;(ii) the number of criminal referrals to United States attorneys for prosecution;(iii) the number of prosecutions and convictions from the referrals described in clause (ii);(iv) the number, if available, of local prosecutions and convictions based on ICAC task force investigations; and(v) any other information determined by the Attorney General demonstrating the level of Federal, State, Tribal, and local coordination and cooperation.(7) An assessment of training needs for each ICAC task force and affiliated agencies.(8) An assessment of Federal investigative and prosecution activity relating to reported incidents of child exploitation crimes that include a number of factors, including—(A) the number of investigations, arrests, prosecutions, and convictions for a crime of child exploitation; and(B) the average sentence imposed and the statutory maximum sentence that could be imposed for each crime of child exploitation.(9) A review of all available statistical data indicating the overall magnitude of child pornography trafficking in the United States and internationally, including—(A) the number of foreign and domestic suspects observed engaging in accessing and sharing child pornography;(B) the number of tips or other statistical data from the CyberTipline of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and other data indicating the magnitude of child pornography trafficking; and(C) any other statistical data indicating the type, nature, and extent of child exploitation crime in the United States and abroad.

    The bill says: by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21111)

  1360. 34 U.S.C. 21112(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(b)

    The bill says: by inserting ", Tribal, military," after "State"; and

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21112)

  1361. 34 U.S.C. 21112(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(b)

    The bill says: by striking "and child obscenity and pornography cases" and inserting "child obscenity and pornography cases, and the identification of child victims";

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21112)

  1362. 34 U.S.C. 21112(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "consult with and consider" and all that follows through "track record of success." and inserting ", evaluate the task forces funded under the ICAC Task Force Program to determine if those task forces are operating in an effective manner.";

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21112)

  1363. 34 U.S.C. 21112(b)(3)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(b)

    The bill says: by striking "establish a new task force" and inserting "establish a new or continue an existing task force"; and

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21112)

  1364. 34 U.S.C. 21112(b)(3)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(b)

    The bill says: by striking "state" and inserting "State"; and

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21112)

  1365. 34 U.S.C. 21112(b)(4)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(b)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "may" and inserting "shall";

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21112)

  1366. 34 U.S.C. 21112(b)(4)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(b)

    The bill says: by striking subparagraph (B); and

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21112)

  1367. 34 U.S.C. 21112(b)(4)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(b)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (B); and

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21112)

  1368. 34 U.S.C. 21112added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 8202(b)

    (c) Limited liability for icac task forces.—(1) In general.— Except as provided in paragraph (2), a civil claim or criminal charge against an ICAC task force established pursuant to this section and sections 103 and 104, including any law enforcement agency that participates on such a task force or a director, officer, employee, or agent of such a law enforcement agency, arising from the prioritization decisions with respect to leads related to Internet crimes against children described in section 104(8), may not be brought in any Federal or State court.(2) Intentional, reckless, or other misconduct.— Paragraph (1) shall not apply to a claim if the ICAC task force or law enforcement agency, or a director, officer, employee, or agent of that law enforcement agency—(A) engaged in intentional misconduct; or(B) acted, or failed to act—(i) with actual malice;(ii) with gross negligence or reckless disregard to a substantial risk of causing physical injury without legal justification; or(iii) for a purpose unrelated to the performance of any responsibility or function under section 104(8).(3) Rule of construction.— Nothing in this section shall be construed to—(A) create any independent basis of liability on behalf of, or any cause of action against—(i) an ICAC task force; or(ii) a law enforcement agency or a director, officer, employee, or agent of the law enforcement agency; or(B) expand any liability otherwise imposed, or limit any defense to that liability, otherwise available under Federal or State law.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21112)

  1369. 34 U.S.C. 21113(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(c)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by inserting ", and the identification of child victims of those crimes" before the semicolon at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21113)

  1370. 34 U.S.C. 21113(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(c)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by inserting "and prioritizing investigations that task force personnel, through the background, training and experience of those personnel and the consideration of all relevant circumstances, determine to be most likely to result in positive case outcomes and in the rescue of children" before the semicolon at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21113)

  1371. 34 U.S.C. 21113(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(c)

    The bill says: by striking "and local law enforcement" and inserting "Tribal, military, and local law enforcement"; and

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21113)

  1372. 34 U.S.C. 21113(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(c)

    The bill says: by inserting ", including probation and parole agencies, child advocacy centers, and child protective services," after "enforcement agencies";

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21113)

  1373. 34 U.S.C. 21113(8)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(c)

    The bill says: in paragraph (8), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21113)

  1374. 34 U.S.C. 21113(9)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(c)

    The bill says: in paragraph (9), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21113)

  1375. 34 U.S.C. 21113added (10)by S. 1071 Sec. 8202(c)

    (10) educating the judiciary on—(A) the link between intrafamilial contact offenses and technology-facilitated crimes; and(B) characteristics of internet offenders, including the interest of online offenders in incest-themed material, sadism, and other related paraphilias or illegal activity.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21113)

  1376. 34 U.S.C. 21114(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(d)

    The bill says: by inserting "reactive and" before "proactive";

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21114)

  1377. 34 U.S.C. 21114(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(d)

    The bill says: by inserting "conduct digital" before "forensic examinations"; and

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21114)

  1378. 34 U.S.C. 21114(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(d)

    The bill says: by inserting "engage in" before "effective prosecutions";

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21114)

  1379. 34 U.S.C. 21114changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(d)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (8) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21114)

  1380. 34 U.S.C. 21114removedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(d)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (9); and

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21114)

  1381. 34 U.S.C. 21114renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(d)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (10) and (11) as paragraphs (9) and (10), respectively.

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21114)

  1382. 34 U.S.C. 21115(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(e)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "shall establish" and inserting "may establish";

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21115)

  1383. 34 U.S.C. 21115(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(e)

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by striking "continue and build upon Operation Fairplay developed by the Wyoming Attorney General’s office, which has established a secure, dynamic undercover infrastructure that has facilitated" and inserting "facilitate"; and

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21115)

  1384. 34 U.S.C. 21115(g)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(e)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (3);

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21115)

  1385. 34 U.S.C. 21115(g)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(e)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (4) through (8) as paragraphs (3) through (7), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21115)

  1386. 34 U.S.C. 21115(g)(7)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(e)

    The bill says: in paragraph (7), as so redesignated, by striking "1 representative" and inserting "2 representatives".

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21115)

  1387. 34 U.S.C. 21116(a)(2)(B)(ii)(II)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(f)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2)(B)(ii)(II), by striking "Operation Fairplay,"; and

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21116)

  1388. 34 U.S.C. 21116(a)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(f)

    (A) In general.— Not less than 20 percent of the total funds appropriated to carry out this section shall be distributed to support the ICAC Task Force Program through grants to—(i) provide training and technical assistance to members of the ICAC Task Force Program;(ii) maintain, enhance, research, and develop tools and technology to assist members of the ICAC Task Force Program;(iii) provide other support to the ICAC Task Force Program determined by the Attorney General;(iv) conduct research;(v) support the annual National Law Enforcement Training on Child Exploitation of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention; and(vi) provide wellness training.

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21116)

  1389. 34 U.S.C. 21116(d)(1)(B)(ii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(f)

    The bill says: in clause (ii), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21116)

  1390. 34 U.S.C. 21116(d)(1)(B)(iii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(f)

    The bill says: in clause (iii), by striking ", including" and all that follows through "such crime under State law." and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21116)

  1391. 34 U.S.C. 21116(d)(1)(B)added (iv)by S. 1071 Sec. 8202(f)

    (iv) the number of child victims identified.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21116)

  1392. 34 U.S.C. 21116(d)(1)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(f)

    The bill says: by striking subparagraph (D); and

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21116)

  1393. 34 U.S.C. 21116(d)(1)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(f)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (E) through (G) as subparagraphs (D) through (F), respectively.

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21116)

  1394. 34 U.S.C. 21117(a)(9)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(g)

    The bill says: in paragraph (9), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21117)

  1395. 34 U.S.C. 21117(a)(10)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(g)

    The bill says: in paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21117)

  1396. 34 U.S.C. 21117(a)added (11)by S. 1071 Sec. 8202(g)

    (11) $60,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2028.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21117)

  1397. 34 U.S.C. 21101changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(h)

    The bill says: The PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 (34 U.S.C. 21101 et seq.) is amended by striking title II.

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 21101)

  1398. 18 U.S.C. 2258A(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8202(i)

    The bill says: Section 2258A(c) of title 18, United States Code, is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting "and all supplemental data included in the report" after "each report made under subsection (a)(1)".

    Bill text · Current law (18 U.S.C. 2258A)

  1399. 34 U.S.C. 10202added (d)by S. 1071 Sec. 8203

    (d) Trauma kits.—(1) Definition.— In this subsection, the term "trauma kit" means a first aid response kit, which includes a bleeding control kit that can be used for controlling a life-threatening hemorrhage.(2) Requirement for trauma kits.—(A) In general.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a grantee may only purchase a trauma kit using funds made available under this part if the trauma kit meets the performance standards established by the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance under paragraph (3)(A).(B) Authority to separately acquire.— Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall prohibit a grantee from separately acquiring the components of a trauma kit and assembling complete trauma kits that meet the performance standards.(3) Performance standards and optional agency best practices.— Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance, in consultation with organizations representing trauma surgeons, emergency medical response professionals, emergency physicians, other medical professionals, relevant law enforcement agencies of States and units of local government, professional law enforcement organizations, local law enforcement labor or representative organizations, and law enforcement trade associations, shall—(A) develop and publish performance standards for trauma kits that are eligible for purchase using funds made available under this part that, at a minimum, require the components described in paragraph (4) to be included in a trauma kit; and(B) develop and publish optional best practices for law enforcement agencies regarding—(i) training law enforcement officers in the use of trauma kits;(ii) the deployment and maintenance of trauma kits in law enforcement vehicles; and(iii) the deployment, location, and maintenance of trauma kits in law enforcement agency or other government facilities.(4) Components.— The components of a trauma kit described in this paragraph are—(A) a tourniquet recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care;(B) a bleeding control bandage;(C) a pair of nonlatex protective gloves and a pen-type marker;(D) a pair of blunt-ended scissors;(E) instructional documents developed—(i) under the "Stop the Bleed" national awareness campaign of the Department of Homeland Security, or any successor thereto;(ii) by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma;(iii) by the American Red Cross; or(iv) by any partner of the Department of Defense;(F) a bag or other container adequately designed to hold the contents of the kit; and(G) any additional trauma kit supplies that—(i) are approved by a State, local, or Tribal law enforcement agency or first responders;(ii) can adequately treat a traumatic injury; and(iii) can be stored in a readily available kit.

    The bill says: Section 521 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10202) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 10202)

  1400. 34 U.S.C. 10281added (p)by S. 1071 Sec. 8204(a)

    (p) Personal injury to retired law enforcement officer.—(1) Definition.— In this subsection, the term retired law enforcement officer means an individual who separated from service in good standing as a law enforcement officer in an official capacity at a public agency with or without compensation.(2) Eligibility.— A retired law enforcement officer shall be eligible for a benefit under this part if the officer died or became permanently and totally disabled as the direct and proximate result of a personal injury resulting from a targeted attack because of the retired law enforcement officer’s service as a law enforcement officer.

    The bill says: Section 1201 of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10281) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 10281)

  1401. 34 U.S.C. 10231(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8205(b)

    The bill says: in the first sentence, by striking "furnished under this title by any person and identifiable to any specific private person" and inserting "furnished under any law to any component of the Office of Justice Programs, or furnished otherwise under this title, by any entity or person, including any information identifiable to any specific private person,"; and

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 10231)

  1402. 34 U.S.C. 10231(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8205(b)

    The bill says: in the second sentence, by striking "person furnishing such information" and inserting "entity or person furnishing such information or to whom such information pertains".

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 10231)

  1403. 34 U.S.C. 10281(o)(2)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8205(c)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by inserting "or (b)" after "subsection (a)";

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 10281)

  1404. 34 U.S.C. 10281(o)(2)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8205(c)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by inserting "or (b)" after "subsection (a)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 10281)

  1405. 34 U.S.C. 10281(o)(2)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8205(c)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by inserting "or (b)" after "subsection (a)".

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 10281)

  1406. 34 U.S.C. 10281added (d)by S. 1071 Sec. 8205(d)

    (d) Definition.— In this section, the term line of duty action includes any action—(1) in which a public safety officer engaged at the direction of the agency served by the public safety officer; or(2) the public safety officer is authorized or obligated to perform.

    The bill says: Section 3 of the Safeguarding America’s First Responders Act of 2020 (34 U.S.C. 10281 note) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 10281)

  1407. 22 U.S.C. 2291h(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8312(1)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "March 1" and inserting "June 1";

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2291h)

  1408. 22 U.S.C. 2291h(a)(7)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8312(2)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "paragraph (3)(D)" and inserting "paragraph (3)(C)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2291h)

  1409. 22 U.S.C. 2291h(a)(7)added (D)by S. 1071 Sec. 8312(2)

    (D) Where the information is available, examples of improvements in each country related to the findings described in each of clauses (i) through (viii) of subparagraph (C) including—(i) actions taken by the country due to the adoption of law and regulations considered essential to prevent narcotics-related money laundering;(ii) enhanced enforcement actions taken by the country, such as regulatory penalties, criminal prosecutions and convictions, and asset seizures and forfeitures;(iii) status changes in financial crime-related evaluations by international standards-setting bodies;(iv) efforts to enhance the prevention of narcotics-related money laundering; and(v) if applicable, bilateral, multilateral, and regional initiatives that have been undertaken to prevent narcotics-related money laundering.

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2291h)

  1410. 22 U.S.C. 2291h(a)(8)(A)(i)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8312(3)

    The bill says: in paragraph (8)(A)(i), by striking "pseudoephedrine" and all that follows through "chemicals)" and inserting "chemical precursors used in the production of methamphetamine that significantly affected the United States".

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 2291h)

  1411. 21 U.S.C. 2302(5)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8314(1)

    The term foreign opioid trafficker means—(A) means any foreign person

    The bill says: by striking "The term foreign opioid trafficker means any foreign person" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (21 U.S.C. 2302)

  1412. 21 U.S.C. 2302(5)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8314(2)

    The bill says: by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (21 U.S.C. 2302)

  1413. 21 U.S.C. 2302(5)added (B)by S. 1071 Sec. 8314(3)

    (B) may include—(i) any entity of the People’s Republic of China that the President determines—(I) produces, manufactures, distributes, sells, or knowingly finances or transports any goods described in clause (i) or (ii) of paragraph (8)(A); and(II) demonstrates a pattern of failing to take credible steps (including implementing appropriate know-your-customer procedures or cooperating with United States counternarcotics efforts) to detect or prevent opioid trafficking; and(ii) any senior official of the Government of the People’s Republic of China that—(I) has significant regulatory or law enforcement responsibilities with respect to the activities of an entity described in clause (i); and(II) aids and abets opioid trafficking.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (21 U.S.C. 2302)

  1414. 21 U.S.C. 2311(a)(1)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8315(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "and" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (21 U.S.C. 2311)

  1415. 21 U.S.C. 2311(a)(1)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8315(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (21 U.S.C. 2311)

  1416. 21 U.S.C. 2311(a)(1)added (D)by S. 1071 Sec. 8315(1)

    (D) assessing whether any senior official of any anti-narcotics, regulatory, law enforcement, intelligence, or customs body of the People’s Republic of China—(i) has directly or indirectly taken actions that have facilitated or advanced foreign opioid trafficking; and(ii) should be identified as a foreign opioid trafficker.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (21 U.S.C. 2311)

  1417. 21 U.S.C. 2311(a)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8315(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (21 U.S.C. 2311)

  1418. 21 U.S.C. 2311(a)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 8315(1)

    (3) Prioritization.—(A) Defined term.— In this paragraph, the term person of the People’s Republic of China means—(i) an individual who is a citizen or national of the People’s Republic of China; or(ii) an entity organized under the laws of the People’s Republic of China or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the Government of the People’s Republic of China.(B) In general.— In preparing the report required under paragraph (1), the President shall direct the Secretary of the Treasury to prioritize, to the greatest extent practicable, the identification of persons of the People’s Republic of China involved in the shipment of fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, fentanyl precursors, precursors for fentanyl analogues, pre-precursors for fentanyl and fentanyl analogues, and equipment for the manufacturing of fentanyl and fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills to Mexico or any other country that is involved in the production of fentanyl trafficked into the United States, including—(i) any entity involved in the production of pharmaceuticals; and(ii) any person that is acting on behalf of any such entity.(C) Termination of prioritization.— The President shall continue the prioritization required under subparagraph (B) until the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the People’s Republic of China is no longer the primary source for the shipment of fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, fentanyl precursors, precursors for fentanyl analogues, pre-precursors for fentanyl and fentanyl analogues, and equipment for the manufacturing of fentanyl and fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills to Mexico or any other country that is involved in the production of fentanyl trafficked into the United States.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (2) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (21 U.S.C. 2311)

  1419. 21 U.S.C. 2311(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8315(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (c), by striking "the date that is 5 years after such date of enactment" and inserting "December 31, 2030".

    Bill text · Current law (21 U.S.C. 2311)

  1420. 21 U.S.C. 2312(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8316(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "or" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (21 U.S.C. 2312)

  1421. 21 U.S.C. 2312(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8316(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (21 U.S.C. 2312)

  1422. 21 U.S.C. 2312added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 8316(3)

    (3) the President determines has knowingly engaged in, on or after the date of the enactment of the BUST Fentanyl Act, a pattern of significant activity that has materially contributed to opioid trafficking; or(4) the President determines—(A) has knowingly engaged in a pattern of providing significant financial, material, or technological support for, including through the provision of goods or services in support of, any activity or transaction described in paragraph (3); or(B) is owned, controlled, or directed by any foreign person described in subparagraph (A) or in paragraph (3), or has knowingly acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, such a foreign person.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (21 U.S.C. 2312)

  1423. Public Law 109-177(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8318

    Which shall—(1) identify the significant source countries for methamphetamine that significantly affect the United States; and(2) describe the actions by the governments of the countries identified pursuant to paragraph (1) to combat the diversion of relevant precursor chemicals and the production and trafficking of methamphetamine.

    The bill says: Section 723(c) of the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 (title VII of Public Law 109–177; 22 U.S.C. 2291 note) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting the following:

    Bill text

  1424. 22 U.S.C. 1741added 306Aby S. 1071 Sec. 8352

    306A. Designation of a foreign country as a State Sponsor of Unlawful or Wrongful Detention.—(a) In general.— Subject to the notice requirement of subsection (c)(1)(A), the Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, may designate a foreign country that has provided support for or directly engaged in the unlawful or wrongful detention of a United States national as a State Sponsor of Unlawful or Wrongful Detention based on any of the following criteria:(1) The unlawful or wrongful detention of a United States national occurs in the foreign country.(2) The government of the foreign country or an entity organized under the laws of a foreign country has failed to release an unlawfully or wrongfully detained United States national within 30 days of being officially notified by the Department of State of the unlawful or wrongful detention.(3) Actions taken by the government of the foreign country indicate that the government is responsible for, complicit in, or materially supports the unlawful or wrongful detention of a United States national, including by acting as described in paragraph (2) after having been notified by the Department of State.(4) The actions of a state or nonstate actor in the foreign country, including any previous action relating to unlawful or wrongful detention or hostage taking of a United States national, pose a risk to the safety and security of United States nationals abroad sufficient to warrant designation of the foreign country as a State Sponsor of Unlawful or Wrongful Detention, as determined by the Secretary.(b) Termination of designation.— The Secretary of State may terminate the designation of a foreign country under subsection (a) if the Secretary certifies to Congress that the government of the foreign country—(1) has released the United States nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained within the territory of the foreign country;(2) has positively contributed to the release of United States nationals taken hostage within the territory of the foreign country or from the custody of a nonstate entity;(3) has demonstrated changes in leadership or policies with respect to unlawful or wrongful detention and hostage taking; or(4) has provided assurances that the government of the foreign country will not engage or be complicit in or support acts described in subsection (a).(c) Briefing and reports to Congress; publication.—(1) Consultation and reports to Congress.—(A) Consultation.— Prior to the designation under subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall consult the appropriate committees of Congress.(B) Reporting requirement.— Not later than 7 days after making a designation of a foreign country as a State Sponsor of Unlawful or Wrongful Detention under subsection (a), the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report notifying the committees of the designation, including a certification of which criteria in subsection (a) are the basis for the designation.(C) Elements.— In each report submitted under subparagraph (B) with respect to the designation of a foreign country as a State Sponsor of Unlawful or Wrongful Detention, the Secretary shall include—(i) the justification for the designation; and(ii) a description of any action taken by the United States Government, including the Secretary of State or the head of any other relevant Federal agency, in response to the designation to deter the unlawful or wrongful detention or hostage-taking of foreign nationals in the country.(2) Initial briefing required.— Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary shall brief Congress on the following:(A) Whether any of the following countries should be designated as a State Sponsor of Unlawful or Wrongful Detention under subsection (a):(i) Afghanistan.(ii) The Islamic Republic of Iran.(iii) The People's Republic of China.(iv) The Russian Federation.(v) Venezuela under the regime of Nicolás Maduro.(vi) The Republic of Belarus.(B) The steps taken by the Secretary and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies to deter the unlawful and wrongful detention of United States nationals and to respond to such detentions, including—(i) any engagement with private sector companies to optimize the distribution of travel advisories; and(ii) any engagement with private companies responsible for promoting travel to foreign countries engaged in the unlawful or wrongful detention of United States nationals.(C) An assessment of a possible expansion of chapter 97 of title 28, United States Code (commonly known as the "Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976") to include an exception from asset seizure immunity for State Sponsors of Unlawful or Wrongful Detention.(D) A detailed plan on the manner by which a geographic travel restriction should or could be instituted against State Sponsors of Unlawful or Wrongful Detention.(E) The progress made in multilateral fora, including the United Nations and other international organizations, to address the unlawful and wrongful detention of United States nationals, in addition to nationals of partners and allies of the United States in foreign countries.(3) Annual briefing.—(A) In general.— Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter for 5 years, the Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs and the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs shall brief the appropriate committees of Congress with respect to unlawful or wrongful detentions taking place in the countries listed under paragraph (2)(A) and actions taken by the Secretary of State and the heads of other relevant Federal agencies to deter the wrongful detention of United States nationals, including any steps taken in accordance with paragraph (2)(B).(B) No limitation on other briefings.— Any briefings pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be in addition to any briefings requ

    The bill says: The Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act (22 U.S.C. 1741 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 306 the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 1741)

  1425. 42 U.S.C. 16279bchangedby S. 1071 Sec. 8366(g)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "The Secretary" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 16279b)

  1426. 42 U.S.C. 16279b(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8366(g)

    The bill says: by striking "financing,"; and

    Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 16279b)

  1427. 42 U.S.C. 16279b(a)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8366(g)

    The bill says: by striking "and" after the semicolon at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 16279b)

  1428. 42 U.S.C. 16279b(a)(2)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8366(g)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "preparations for"; and

    Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 16279b)

  1429. 42 U.S.C. 16279b(a)(2)(C)(v)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8366(g)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C)(v), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 16279b)

  1430. 42 U.S.C. 16279b(a)added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 8366(g)

    (3) to support, with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, the safe, secure, and peaceful use of civil nuclear technology in countries developing nuclear energy programs, with a focus on countries that have increased civil nuclear cooperation with the Russian Federation or the People’s Republic of China; and(4) to promote the fullest utilization of the reactors, fuel, equipment, services, and technology of United States nuclear energy companies (as defined in subsection (b) of the International Nuclear Energy Act of 2025) in civil nuclear energy programs outside the United States through—(A) bilateral and multilateral arrangements developed and executed with the concurrence of the Secretary of State that contain commitments for the utilization of the reactors, fuel, equipment, services, and technology of United States nuclear energy companies (as defined in that subsection);(B) the designation of 1 or more United States nuclear energy companies (as defined in that subsection) to implement an arrangement under subparagraph (A) if the Secretary determines that the designation is necessary and appropriate to achieve the objectives of this section; and(C) the waiver of any provision of law relating to competition with respect to any activity related to an arrangement under subparagraph (A) if the Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General and the Secretary of Commerce, determines that a waiver is necessary and appropriate to achieve the objectives of this section.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 16279b)

  1431. 42 U.S.C. 16279badded (b)by S. 1071 Sec. 8366(g)

    (b) Requirements.— The program under subsection (a) shall be supported in consultation with the Secretary of State and implemented by the Secretary—(1) to facilitate, to the maximum extent practicable, workshops and expert-based exchanges to engage industry, stakeholders, and foreign governments with respect to international civil nuclear issues, such as—(A) training;(B) financing;(C) safety;(D) security;(E) safeguards;(F) liability;(G) advanced fuels;(H) operations; and(I) options for multinational cooperation with respect to the disposal of spent nuclear fuel (as defined in section 2 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101)); and(2) in coordination with any Federal agency that the President determines to be appropriate.(c) Authorization of appropriations.— Of funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the Secretary to carry out activities related to international civil nuclear energy cooperation, there is authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2030 up to $15,500,000 to carry out this section.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 16279b)

  1432. Public Law 116-92repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 8369(a)

    The bill says: The Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019 (title LXXIV of division F of Public Law 116–92; 22 U.S.C. 8791 note) is hereby repealed.

    Bill text

  1433. Public Law 102-1repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 8370(1)

    The bill says: Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution (Public Law 102–1; 105 Stat. 3; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed.

    Bill text

  1434. Public Law 107-243repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 8370(2)

    The bill says: The Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Public Law 107–243; 116 Stat. 1498; 50 U.S.C. 1541 note) is hereby repealed.

    Bill text

  1435. 33 U.S.C. 3028(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8401(a)

    The bill says: in the subsection heading, by striking "Corps and Office of" and inserting "Commissioned Officer Corps and Assistant Administrator for";

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3028)

  1436. 33 U.S.C. 3028(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8401(a)

    The bill says: in the second sentence, by striking "serving in" and all that follows through "half)" and inserting "who has served, on the date of such appointment, in the grade of captain or above for not less than one year"; and

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3028)

  1437. 33 U.S.C. 3028(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8401(a)

    The bill says: in the fourth sentence, by striking "Director of the Office of" and inserting "Assistant Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for".

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3028)

  1438. 33 U.S.C. 4103(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8401(a)

    The bill says: Section 4(a) of the Commercial Engagement Through Ocean Technology Act of 2018 (33 U.S.C. 4103(a)) is amended by striking "Director of the Office of" and inserting "Assistant Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for".

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 4103)

  1439. 33 U.S.C. 3026changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8401(b)

    The bill says: by striking "Appointments" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3026)

  1440. 33 U.S.C. 3026addedby S. 1071 Sec. 8401(b)

    The bill says: by inserting after "all permanent grades" the following: ", other than a grade described in subsection (b),"; and

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3026)

  1441. 33 U.S.C. 3026added (b)by S. 1071 Sec. 8401(b)

    (b) Flag officers.— Appointments in and promotions to the grade of rear admiral (upper half) or above shall be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3026)

  1442. 33 U.S.C. 891changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    The bill says: in the section heading, by striking "Fleet" and all that follows through "program" and inserting "Operation and maintenance of NOAA fleet"; and

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1443. 33 U.S.C. 891changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    The bill says: by striking "is authorized" and all that follows and inserting the following: ", acting through the Assistant Administrator of NOAA for Marine and Aviation Operations, shall operate and maintain a fleet of vessels to meet the requirements of NOAA in carrying out the mission and functions of NOAA, subject to the requirements of this title.";

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1444. 33 U.S.C. 891(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "Secretary" and all that follows and inserting "Secretary, acting through the Assistant Administrator of NOAA for Marine and Aviation Operations, shall develop and submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a replacement and modernization plan for the NOAA fleet not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and every 2 years thereafter.";

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1445. 33 U.S.C. 891removedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    The bill says: by striking subsections (b) and (d);

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1446. 33 U.S.C. 891renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b);

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1447. 33 U.S.C. 891(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "proposed" and all that follows and inserting the following: "in operation in the NOAA fleet as of the date of submission of the Plan, a description of the status of those vessels, and a statement of the planned and anticipated service life of those vessels;";

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1448. 33 U.S.C. 891(b)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (6);

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1449. 33 U.S.C. 891(b)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), (4), and (5) as paragraphs (4), (5), (6), and (7), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1450. 33 U.S.C. 891(b)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    (2) a plan with respect to operation, maintenance, and replacement of vessels described in paragraph (1), including the schedule for maintenance or replacement and anticipated funding requirements;(3) the number of vessels proposed to be constructed by NOAA;

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1451. 33 U.S.C. 891(b)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4), as so redesignated, by striking "constructed, leased, or chartered" and inserting "acquired, leased, or chartered by NOAA";

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1452. 33 U.S.C. 891(b)(6)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    The bill says: by striking "or any other federal official" and inserting "the Director of the National Science Foundation, or any other Federal official"; and

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1453. 33 U.S.C. 891(b)(6)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    The bill says: by striking "their availability" and inserting "the availability of those vessels";

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1454. 33 U.S.C. 891(b)(7)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (7), as so redesignated, by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1455. 33 U.S.C. 891(b)added (8)by S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    (8) a plan for using small vessels, uncrewed systems, and partnerships to augment the requirements of NOAA for days at sea;(9) the number of officers of the NOAA commissioned officer corps and professional wage mariners needed to operate and maintain the NOAA fleet, including the vessels identified under paragraph (3); and(10) current and potential challenges with meeting the requirements under paragraph (9) and proposed solutions to those challenges.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1456. 33 U.S.C. 891added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    (c) Vessel procurement approval.— The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may not procure vessels that are more than 65 feet in length without the approval of the Assistant Administrator of NOAA for Marine and Aviation Operations.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1457. 33 U.S.C. 891(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "working through the Office of the NOAA Corps Operations and the Systems Procurement Office" and inserting "acting through the Assistant Administrator of NOAA for Marine and Aviation Operations"; and

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1458. 33 U.S.C. 891(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    The bill says: by striking "shall" and all that follows through "submit to Congress" and inserting ", acting through the Assistant Administrator of NOAA for Marine and Aviation Operations, shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives,"; and

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1459. 33 U.S.C. 891(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    The bill says: by striking "subsequent";

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1460. 33 U.S.C. 891removedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (b);

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1461. 33 U.S.C. 891changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    The bill says: by striking "(a) Vessel agreements.—"; and

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1462. 33 U.S.C. 891addedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    The bill says: by inserting after "Secretary" the following: ", acting through the Assistant Administrator of NOAA for Marine and Aviation Operations,"; and

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1463. 33 U.S.C. 891(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "for carrying" and all that follows and inserting the following: "$93,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2025 through 2026 to carry out this title and section 302 of the Fisheries Survey Vessel Authorization Act of 2000 (title III of Public Law 106–450; 114 Stat. 1945; 33 U.S.C. 891b note)."; and

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1464. 33 U.S.C. 891(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by striking "National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fleet modernization" and inserting "NOAA fleet modernization,".

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 891)

  1465. Public Law 106-450(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(b)

    The bill says: by striking "may in accordance with this section" and inserting "may";

    Bill text

  1466. Public Law 106-450(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(b)

    The bill says: by striking "up to six"; and

    Bill text

  1467. Public Law 106-450(a)addedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(b)

    The bill says: by inserting after "this section" the following: "and the NOAA Fleet Modernization Act (33 U.S.C. 891 et seq.)".

    Bill text

  1468. Public Law 102-567(b)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(c)

    The bill says: by striking "(A)" and all that follows through "The Secretary" and inserting "The Secretary";

    Bill text

  1469. Public Law 102-567(b)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(c)

    The bill says: by striking "the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries" and inserting "the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology"; and

    Bill text

  1470. Public Law 102-567(b)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8402(c)

    The bill says: by striking ", if an equivalent" and all that follows through "deactivation".

    Bill text

  1471. 33 U.S.C. 3008changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8403(a)

    The bill says: in the section heading, by striking "aviation accession training programs" and inserting "Cooperative Aviation Centers";

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3008)

  1472. 33 U.S.C. 3008(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8403(a)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3008)

  1473. 33 U.S.C. 3008(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8403(a)

    The bill says: in the subsection heading, by striking "Aviation Accession Training Programs" and inserting "Cooperative Aviation Centers";

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3008)

  1474. 33 U.S.C. 3008(b)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 8403(a)

    The bill says: by striking paragraphs (3) and (4);

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3008)

  1475. 33 U.S.C. 3008(b)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8403(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3008)

  1476. 33 U.S.C. 3008(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8403(a)

    (1) Designation required.— The Administrator shall designate one or more Cooperative Aviation Centers for the commissioned officer corps of the Administration at institutions described in paragraph (3).(2) Purpose.— The purpose of Cooperative Aviation Centers is to facilitate the development and recruitment of aviators for the commissioned officer corps of the Administration.

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3008)

  1477. 33 U.S.C. 3008(b)(3)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8403(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "that requests" and inserting "applies";

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3008)

  1478. 33 U.S.C. 3008(b)(3)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8403(a)

    The bill says: by striking "that has" and inserting "has"; and

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3008)

  1479. 33 U.S.C. 3008(b)(3)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8403(a)

    The bill says: by striking the semicolon and inserting "; and";

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3008)

  1480. 33 U.S.C. 3008(b)(3)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8403(a)

    The bill says: by striking "that is located" and inserting "is located";

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3008)

  1481. 33 U.S.C. 3008(b)(3)(C)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 8403(a)

    The bill says: by striking clause (ii);

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3008)

  1482. 33 U.S.C. 3008(b)(3)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8403(a)

    The bill says: by striking "that—" and all that follows through "experiences" and inserting "that experiences"; and

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3008)

  1483. 33 U.S.C. 3008(b)(3)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8403(a)

    The bill says: by striking "; and" and inserting a period; and

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3008)

  1484. 33 U.S.C. 3008(b)(3)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 8403(a)

    The bill says: by striking subparagraph (D); and

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3008)

  1485. 33 U.S.C. 3008changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8403(a)

    (c) Cooperative Aviation Centers advisor.—(1) Assignment.— The Administrator shall assign an officer or employee of the commissioned officer corps of the Administration to serve as the Cooperative Aviation Centers Advisor.(2) Duties.— The Cooperative Aviation Centers Advisor shall—(A) coordinate all engagement of the Administration with Cooperative Aviation Centers, including assistance with curriculum development; and(B) serve as the chief aviation recruiting officer for the commissioned officer corps of the Administration.

    The bill says: by striking subsections (c), (d), and (e) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3008)

  1486. Public Law 107-372changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8403(b)

    The bill says: The table of contents in section 1 of the Act entitled "An Act to reauthorize the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998, and for other purposes" (Public Law 107–372) is amended by striking the item relating to section 218 and inserting the following:

    Bill text

  1487. 33 U.S.C. 3001added 269Cby S. 1071 Sec. 8404(a)

    269C. Eligibility of former officers to compete for certain positions.—(a) In general.— An individual who was separated from the commissioned officer corps of the Administration under honorable conditions after not fewer than 3 years of active service may not be denied the opportunity to compete for a vacant position with respect to which the agency in which the position is located will accept applications from individuals outside the workforce of that agency under merit promotion procedures.(b) Type of appointment.— If selected for a position pursuant to subsection (a), an individual described in that subsection shall receive a career or career-conditional appointment, as appropriate.(c) Announcements.— The area of consideration for a merit promotion announcement with respect to a position that includes consideration of individuals within the Federal service for that position shall—(1) indicate that individuals described in subsection (a) are eligible to apply for the position; and(2) be publicized in accordance with section 3327 of title 5, United States Code.(d) Rule of construction.— Nothing in this section may be construed to confer an entitlement to veterans’ preference that is not otherwise required by any statute or regulation relating to veterans’ preference.(e) Regulations.— The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall prescribe regulations necessary for the administration of this section.(f) Reporting requirement.— Not later than 3 years after the date of enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, the Administrator shall submit to the Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives a report which includes the following:(1) A description of how the Administrator has utilized the authority granted under this section, including the number and locations of individuals hired utilizing the authority granted under this section.(2) An overview of the impact to Federal employment for former members of the commissioned officer corps of the Administration as a result of the authority granted under this section.(g) Sunset.— This section shall be repealed on the date that is 5 years after the date of enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.

    The bill says: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 (33 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 269B the following new section:

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3001)

  1488. 33 U.S.C. 3001addedby S. 1071 Sec. 8404(b)

    The bill says: The table of contents in section 1 of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 (33 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 269B the following new item:

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3001)

  1489. 33 U.S.C. 3006(c)(2)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8405

    The bill says: Section 216(c)(2)(B) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 (33 U.S.C. 3006(c)(2)(B)) is amended by striking "misconduct or grossly negligent conduct" and inserting "willful misconduct".

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3006)

  1490. 33 U.S.C. 3041(c)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 8406

    (c) Effective date of retirements and separations.—(1) In general.— Subject to paragraph (2), a retirement or separation under subsection (a) shall take effect on such date as is determined by the Secretary.(2) Determination of date.— The effective date determined under paragraph (1) for a retirement or separation under subsection (a) shall be—(A) except as provided by subparagraph (B), not earlier than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary approves the retirement or separation; or(B) if the officer concerned requests an earlier effective date, such earlier date as is determined by the Secretary.

    The bill says: Section 241(c) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Act of 2002 (33 U.S.C. 3041(c)) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3041)

  1491. 33 U.S.C. 3023changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8407(1)

    The bill says: by striking "permanent"; and

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3023)

  1492. 33 U.S.C. 3023changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8407(2)

    The bill says: by striking "the officer’s commission shall be revoked and".

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3023)

  1493. 33 U.S.C. 3079-1repealedby S. 1071 Sec. 8408(a)

    The bill says: Section 204 of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2020 (33 U.S.C. 3079–1) is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (33 U.S.C. 3079-1)

  1494. Public Law 116-259changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8408(b)

    The bill says: The table of contents in section 1(b) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps Amendments Act of 2020 (Public Law 116–259; 134 Stat. 1153) is amended by striking the item relating to section 204.

    Bill text

  1495. 40 U.S.C. 548changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8409(1)

    The bill says: by striking "The Maritime" and inserting "(a) In General.—Except as provided in subsection (b), the Maritime"; and

    Bill text · Current law (40 U.S.C. 548)

  1496. 40 U.S.C. 548added (b)by S. 1071 Sec. 8409(2)

    (b) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration vessels and equipment.—(1) Authority.— The Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may dispose of covered vessels and equipment, which would otherwise be disposed of under subsection (a), through sales or transfers under this title.(2) Use of proceeds.— During the 2-year period beginning of the date of enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, notwithstanding section 571 of this title or section 3302 of title 31, the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may—(A) retain the proceeds from the sale or transfer of a covered vessel or equipment under paragraph (1) until expended under subparagraph (B); and(B) use such proceeds, without fiscal year limitation, for the acquisition of new covered vessels and equipment or the repair and maintenance of existing covered vessels and equipment.(3) Covered vessels and equipment defined.— In this subsection, the term covered vessels and equipment means survey and research vessels and related equipment owned by the Federal Government and under the control of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (40 U.S.C. 548)

  1497. 16 U.S.C. 973(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8412(a)

    The bill says: Section 2(4) (16 U.S.C. 973(4)) is amended by striking "described in paragraph 1(a) of Annex I of" and inserting "noticed and in effect in accordance with".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973)

  1498. 16 U.S.C. 973(5)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8412(b)

    The bill says: Section 2(5) (16 U.S.C. 973(5)) is amended by striking "of the closed areas identified in Schedule 2 of Annex I of" and inserting "area within the jurisdiction of a Pacific Island Party that is closed to vessels pursuant to a national law of that Pacific Island Party and is noticed and in effect in accordance with".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973)

  1499. 16 U.S.C. 973(6)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8412(c)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by inserting "for any purpose" after "harvesting of fish"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973)

  1500. 16 U.S.C. 973(6)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 8412(c)

    The bill says: by amending subparagraph (F) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973)

  1501. 16 U.S.C. 973(7)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8412(d)

    The bill says: Section 2(7) (16 U.S.C. 973(7)) is amended by striking "commercial fishing" and inserting "commercial purse seine fishing for tuna".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973)

  1502. 16 U.S.C. 973(8)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8412(e)

    The bill says: Section 2(8) (16 U.S.C. 973(8)) is amended by striking "in the Treaty Area" and all that follows and inserting "under the jurisdiction of a Pacific Island Party, except for internal waters, territorial seas, archipelagic waters, and any Closed Area.".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973)

  1503. 16 U.S.C. 973removedby S. 1071 Sec. 8412(f)

    The bill says: by striking paragraphs (10), (13), and (18);

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973)

  1504. 16 U.S.C. 973renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8412(f)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (11) and (12) as paragraphs (10) and (11), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973)

  1505. 16 U.S.C. 973renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8412(f)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (14) as paragraph (12); and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973)

  1506. 16 U.S.C. 973renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8412(f)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (15) through (17) as paragraphs (14) through (16), respectively.

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973)

  1507. 16 U.S.C. 973added (13)by S. 1071 Sec. 8412(g)

    (13) The term regional terms and conditions means any of the terms or conditions attached by the Administrator to a license issued by the Administrator, as notified by the Secretary.

    The bill says: Section 2 (16 U.S.C. 973) is amended by inserting after paragraph (12), as redesignated by subsection (f)(3), the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973)

  1508. 16 U.S.C. 973c(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8413(a)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "Except as provided in section 6 of this Act, it" and inserting "It";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973c)

  1509. 16 U.S.C. 973c(a)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 8413(a)

    The bill says: by striking paragraphs (3) and (4);

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973c)

  1510. 16 U.S.C. 973c(a)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8413(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (13) as paragraphs (3) through (11), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973c)

  1511. 16 U.S.C. 973c(a)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8413(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), as so redesignated, by inserting ", except in accordance with an agreement pursuant to the Treaty" after "Closed Area";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973c)

  1512. 16 U.S.C. 973c(a)(10)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8413(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (10), as so redesignated, by striking "or" at the end;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973c)

  1513. 16 U.S.C. 973c(a)(11)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8413(a)

    The bill says: in paragraph (11), as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973c)

  1514. 16 U.S.C. 973c(a)added (12)by S. 1071 Sec. 8413(a)

    (12) to violate any of the regional terms and conditions; or(13) to violate any limit on an authorized fishing effort or catch.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973c)

  1515. 16 U.S.C. 973c(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8413(b)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "Except as provided in section 6 of this Act, it" and inserting "It";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973c)

  1516. 16 U.S.C. 973c(b)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 8413(b)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (5); and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973c)

  1517. 16 U.S.C. 973c(b)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8413(b)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively.

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973c)

  1518. 16 U.S.C. 973drepealedby S. 1071 Sec. 8414

    The bill says: Section 6 (16 U.S.C. 973d) is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973d)

  1519. 16 U.S.C. 973e(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8415

    The bill says: Section 7(a) (16 U.S.C. 973e(a)) is amended by striking "section 5(a) (8), (10), (11), or (12)" and inserting "paragraph (6), (8), (9), or (10) of section 5(a)".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973e)

  1520. 16 U.S.C. 973f(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8416(a)

    The bill says: in the first sentence, by striking "Code" after "liable to the United States"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973f)

  1521. 16 U.S.C. 973f(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8416(a)

    The bill says: in the fourth sentence, by striking "Except for those acts prohibited by section 5(a) (4), (5), (7), (8), (10), (11), and (12), and section 5(b) (1), (2), (3), and (7) of this Act, the" and inserting "The".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973f)

  1522. 16 U.S.C. 973f(g)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8416(b)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "section 5(a)(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), or (13)" and inserting "paragraph (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (11), (12), or (13) of section 5(a)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973f)

  1523. 16 U.S.C. 973f(g)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8416(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking ", all Limited Areas closed to fishing," after "outside of the Licensing Area".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973f)

  1524. 16 U.S.C. 973g(b)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 8417(a)

    The bill says: Section 9(b) (16 U.S.C. 973g(b)) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973g)

  1525. 16 U.S.C. 973g(c)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 8417(b)

    The bill says: Section 9(c) (16 U.S.C. 973g(c)) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973g)

  1526. 16 U.S.C. 973gremovedby S. 1071 Sec. 8417(c)

    The bill says: by striking subsection (f);

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973g)

  1527. 16 U.S.C. 973grenumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8417(c)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (g) and (h) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973g)

  1528. 16 U.S.C. 973grewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 8417(c)

    (f) The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of State, may determine that a license application should not be forwarded to the Administrator if—(1) the application is not in accordance with the Treaty or the procedures established by the Secretary; or(2) the owner or charterer—(A) is the subject of proceedings under the bankruptcy laws of the United States, unless reasonable financial assurances have been provided to the Secretary;(B) has not established to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the fishing vessel is fully insured against all risks and liabilities normally provided in maritime liability insurance; or(C) has not paid any penalty which has become final, assessed by the Secretary in accordance with this Act.

    The bill says: by amending subsection (f), as so redesignated, to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973g)

  1529. 16 U.S.C. 973g(g)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 8417(c)

    The bill says: by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973g)

  1530. 16 U.S.C. 973g(g)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8417(c)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by inserting "of 1972" after "Marine Mammal Protection Act";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973g)

  1531. 16 U.S.C. 973g(g)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8417(c)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by inserting "of 1972" after "Marine Mammal Protection Act"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973g)

  1532. 16 U.S.C. 973g(g)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8417(c)

    The bill says: in the matter following paragraph (3), by striking "any vessel documented" and all that follows and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973g)

  1533. 16 U.S.C. 973h(c)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8418(a)

    The bill says: in the first sentence, by striking "paragraph 8 of Article 4 of"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973h)

  1534. 16 U.S.C. 973h(c)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8418(a)

    The bill says: in the third sentence, by striking "Article 10 of".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973h)

  1535. 16 U.S.C. 973h(d)(1)(A)(ii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8418(b)

    The bill says: in clause (ii), by striking "or" at the end; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973h)

  1536. 16 U.S.C. 973h(d)(1)(A)(iii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8418(b)

    The bill says: in clause (iii), by adding "or" at the end.

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973h)

  1537. 16 U.S.C. 973i(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8419(a)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ", all Limited Areas,";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973i)

  1538. 16 U.S.C. 973i(a)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8419(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "paragraph 2 of Article 3 of"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973i)

  1539. 16 U.S.C. 973i(a)(1)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8419(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking "within the Treaty Area" and inserting "under the jurisdiction"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973i)

  1540. 16 U.S.C. 973i(a)(2)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8419(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "section 5 (a)(4), (a)(5), (b)(2), or (b)(3)" and inserting "paragraph (3) of section 5(a) or paragraph (2) or (3) of section 5(b)";

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973i)

  1541. 16 U.S.C. 973i(a)(2)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8419(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "section 5(b)(7)" and inserting "section 5(b)(6)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973i)

  1542. 16 U.S.C. 973i(a)(2)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8419(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking "section 5(a)(7)" and inserting "section 5(a)(5)".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973i)

  1543. 16 U.S.C. 973i(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8419(b)

    The bill says: Section 11(b) (16 U.S.C. 973i(b)) is amended by striking "paragraph 7 of Article 5 of".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973i)

  1544. 16 U.S.C. 973jrewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 8420

    12 Disclosure of information.—(a) Prohibited disclosure of certain information.— Pursuant to section 552(b)(3) of title 5, United States Code, except as provided in subsection (b), the Secretary shall keep confidential and may not disclose the following information:(1) Information provided to the Secretary by the Administrator that the Administrator has designated confidential.(2) Information collected by observers.(3) Information submitted to the Secretary by any person in compliance with the requirements of this Act.(b) Authorized disclosure of certain information.— The Secretary may disclose information described in subsection (a)—(1) if disclosure is ordered by a court;(2) if the information is used by a Federal employee—(A) for enforcement; or(B) in support of the homeland security missions and non-homeland security missions of the Coast Guard as defined in section 888 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 468);(3) if the information is used by a Federal employee or an employee of a Fishery Management Council for the administration of the Treaty or fishery management and monitoring;(4) to the Administrator, in accordance with the requirements of the Treaty and this Act;(5) to the secretariat or equivalent of an international fisheries management organization of which the United States is a member, in accordance with the requirements or decisions of such organization, and insofar as possible, in accordance with an agreement that prevents public disclosure of the identity of any person that submits such information;(6) if the Secretary has obtained written authorization from the person providing such information, and disclosure does not violate other requirements of this Act; or(7) in an aggregate or summary form that does not directly or indirectly disclose the identity of any person that submits such information.(c) Savings clause.—(1) Nothing in this section shall be construed to adversely affect the authority of Congress, including a Committee or Member thereof, to obtain any record or information.(2) The absence of a provision similar to paragraph (1) in any other provision of law shall not be construed to limit the ability of the Senate or the House of Representatives, including a Committee or Member thereof, to obtain any record or information.

    The bill says: Section 12 (16 U.S.C. 973j) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973j)

  1545. 16 U.S.C. 973kchangedby S. 1071 Sec. 8421

    The bill says: Section 13 (16 U.S.C. 973k) is amended by striking ". In particular, the boom shall be lowered" and all that follows and inserting "and in accordance with any requirements established by the Secretary.".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973k)

  1546. 16 U.S.C. 973lrepealedby S. 1071 Sec. 8422

    The bill says: Section 14 (16 U.S.C. 973l) is repealed.

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973l)

  1547. 16 U.S.C. 973mrewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 8423

    15 Fisheries-related assistance.— The Secretary and the Secretary of State may provide assistance to a Pacific Island Party to benefit such Pacific Island Party from the development of fisheries resources and the operation of fishing vessels that are licensed pursuant to the Treaty, including—(1) technical assistance;(2) training and capacity building opportunities;(3) facilitation of the implementation of private sector activities or partnerships; and(4) other activities as determined appropriate by the Secretary and the Secretary of State.

    The bill says: Section 15 (16 U.S.C. 973m) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973m)

  1548. 16 U.S.C. 973nchangedby S. 1071 Sec. 8424(1)

    The bill says: by striking "Article 6 of" after "arbitral tribunal under"; and

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973n)

  1549. 16 U.S.C. 973nchangedby S. 1071 Sec. 8424(2)

    The bill says: by striking "paragraph 3 of that Article" and all that follows through "under such paragraph" and inserting "the Treaty, shall determine the location of the arbitration, and shall represent the United States in reaching agreement under the Treaty".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973n)

  1550. 16 U.S.C. 973ochangedby S. 1071 Sec. 8425

    The bill says: Section 17 (16 U.S.C. 973o) is amended by striking "Article 4 of".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973o)

  1551. 16 U.S.C. 973pchangedby S. 1071 Sec. 8426

    The bill says: Section 18 (16 U.S.C. 973p) is amended by striking "Within 30 days after" and all that follows and inserting "The Secretary may establish procedures for review of any agreements for additional fishing access entered into pursuant to the Treaty.".

    Bill text · Current law (16 U.S.C. 973p)

  1552. 43 U.S.C. 1474d(e)(3)(L)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8431(b)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (L), by striking "and" after the semicolon;

    Bill text

  1553. 43 U.S.C. 1474d(e)(3)(M)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8431(b)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (M), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon;

    Bill text

  1554. 43 U.S.C. 1474d(e)(3)(N)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8431(b)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (N), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and";

    Bill text

  1555. 43 U.S.C. 1474d(e)(3)added (O)by S. 1071 Sec. 8431(b)

    (O) one member who shall represent Alaska Natives and possesses personal knowledge of, and direct experience with, subsistence uses and shall be nominated by the Board and appointed by the Secretary.

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (N) the following:

    Bill text

  1556. 43 U.S.C. 1474d(e)(3)addedby S. 1071 Sec. 8431(b)

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following: "Board members appointed under subparagraphs (N) and (O) shall serve for 3-year terms, and may be reappointed once.";

    Bill text

  1557. 43 U.S.C. 1474d(e)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8431(b)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (6); and

    Bill text

  1558. 43 U.S.C. 1474d(e)added (5)by S. 1071 Sec. 8431(b)

    (5) If the amount made available for a fiscal year under subsection (c)(2) is less than the amount made available in the previous fiscal year, the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may increase the 15 percent cap on administrative expenses provided under paragraph (4)(B) for that fiscal year to prioritize—(A) continuing operation of the Board;(B) maximizing the percentage of funds directed to research; and(C) maintaining the highest quality standards in administering grants under this subsection.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:

    Bill text

  1559. 50 U.S.C. 4501added VIIIby S. 1071 Sec. 8521

    VIII Prohibition and notification on investments relating to covered national security transactions.—801 Prohibition on investments.—(a) In general.— The Secretary may prohibit, in accordance with regulations issued under subsection (e), a United States person, including its controlled foreign entities, from knowingly engaging in a covered national security transaction in any prohibited technology.(b) Evasion.— Any action that evades or avoids, has the purpose of evading or avoiding, causes a violation of, or attempts to violate the prohibition set forth in subsection (a) is prohibited.(c) Exemptions.—(1) National interest exemption.— Subject to subsection (d), the Secretary is authorized to exempt from the prohibition set forth in subsection (a) any activity determined by the President, in consultation with the Secretary, or delegated to the Secretary, in coordination with the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of State, and, as appropriate, the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, to be in the national interest of the United States.(2) Intelligence exemption.— Regulations issued under subsection (e) shall not apply to any authorized intelligence activities of the United States.(d) Congressional notification.— The Secretary shall—(1) notify the appropriate congressional committees not later than five business days after issuing an exemption under subsection (c); and(2) include in such notification an identification of the national interest justifying the use of the exemption, subject to appropriate confidentiality and classification requirements.(e) Regulations.—(1) In general.— The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of State and, as appropriate, the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, may issue or update existing regulations to carry out this section subject to public notice and comment in accordance with subchapter II of chapter 5 and chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code, and not subject to the requirements of section 709. The regulations issued pursuant to this paragraph shall, as necessary, amend, terminate, supersede, revoke, or streamline existing requirements in part 850 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations (the Outbound Investment Rule) and shall provide a reasonable timeframe for compliance.(2) Non-binding feedback.—(A) In general.— The regulations issued under paragraph (1) shall include a process under which a person can request to receive non-binding feedback on a confidential basis, or as anonymized guidance to the public, as to whether a transaction would constitute a covered national security transaction in a prohibited technology.(B) Authority to limit frivolous feedback requests.— In establishing the process required by subparagraph (A), the Secretary may prescribe limitations on requests for feedback identified as frivolous for purposes of this subsection.(3) Notice; opportunity to cure.—(A) In general.— The regulations issued under paragraph (1) shall account for whether a United States person has self-identified and self-disclosed a violation of the prohibition set forth in subsection (a) in determining the legal consequences of that violation.(B) Self-disclosure letters.— The regulations issued under paragraph (1) shall dictate the form and content of a letter of self-disclosure, which shall include relevant facts about the violation, why the United States person believes its activity to have violated the prohibition set forth in subsection (a), and a proposal for mitigation of the harm of such action.(4) Low-burden regulations.— In issuing regulations under paragraph (1), the Secretary should balance the priority of protecting the national security interest of the United States while, to the extent practicable—(A) minimizing the cost and complexity of compliance for affected parties, including the duplication of reporting requirements under current regulations;(B) adopting the least burdensome alternative that achieves regulatory objectives; and(C) prioritizing transparency and stakeholder involvement in the process of issuing the rules.(5) Burden of proof.— In accordance with section 556(d) of title 5, United States Code, in an enforcement action for a violation of the prohibition set forth in subsection (a), the burden of proof shall be upon the Secretary.802 Notification on investments.—(a) Mandatory notification.— Not later than 450 days after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary shall issue regulations prescribed in accordance with subsection (b), to require a United States person that itself or whose controlled foreign entity knowingly engages in a covered national security transaction in a prohibited technology (unless the Secretary has exercised the authority provided by section 801(a) to prohibit knowingly engaging in such covered national security transaction) or a notifiable technology to submit to the Secretary a written notification of the transaction not later than 30 days after the completion date of the transaction.(b) Regulations.—(1) In general.— Not later than 450 days after the date of the enactment of this title, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of State, and, as appropriate, the heads of other relevant Federal departments and agencies, shall issue regulations to carry out this section subject to public notice and comment in accordance with subchapter II of chapter 5 and chapter 7 of title 5, United States Code, and not subject to the requirements of section 709. The regulations issued pursuant to this paragraph shall as necessary, amend, terminate, supersede, revoke, or streamline existing requirements in part 850 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations (the Outbound Investment Rule) and shall provide a reasonable timeframe for compliance.(2) Low-burden regulations.— In issuing regulations under paragraph (1), the Secretary should balance the priority of protecting

    The bill says: The Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4501 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

  1560. 6 U.S.C. 124nchangedby S. 1071 Sec. 8602(1)

    (a) Authorities.—(1) Authority of the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice.— Notwithstanding section 46502 of title 49, United States Code, or sections 32, 1030, 1367 and chapters 119 and 206 of title 18, United States Code, the Secretary and the Attorney General may, for their respective Departments, take and may authorize personnel to take such actions as are described in subsection (b)(1) that are necessary to enforce the law, protect the public, or to mitigate a credible threat that an unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft poses to the safety or security of a covered facility or asset.(2) Authority of State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement and correctional agencies.— Notwithstanding section 46502 of title 49, United States Code, or sections 32, 1030, 1367 and chapters 119 and 206 of title 18, United States Code, notwithstanding the laws of any particular State, local, Tribal, or territorial jurisdiction, and after completing the training detailed in subsection (d)(2), any State, local, Tribal, or territorial law enforcement or correctional agency may, subject to subsection (d)(2), take, and authorize personnel with assigned duties that include the security or protection of people, facilities, or assets, to take such actions as are described in subsection (b)(1) that are necessary to mitigate a credible threat that an unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft poses to the safety or security of people, facilities, and assets, a venue or set of venues used for large-scale public gatherings or events, critical infrastructure, or correctional facilities.

    The bill says: by striking subsection (a) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1561. 6 U.S.C. 124n(b)(1)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8602(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (b)(1)(B), by striking "and electromagnetic means" and inserting "electromagnetic means, and through the use of remote identification broadcast or other means"; and

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1562. 6 U.S.C. 124n(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8602(3)

    The bill says: by inserting "pursuant to subsection (a)(1)" after "Attorney General";

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1563. 6 U.S.C. 124n(c)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8602(3)

    The bill says: by striking "Any unmanned" and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1564. 6 U.S.C. 124n(c)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 8602(3)

    (2) Other agencies.— Any unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft described in subsection (a) that is seized by a State, local, Tribal, or territorial law enforcement or correctional agency pursuant to subsection (a)(2) is subject to forfeiture under the laws of the agency's jurisdiction.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1565. 6 U.S.C. 124n(d)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8602(4)

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking "or the Attorney General" and inserting ", the Attorney General, or any State, local, Tribal, or territorial law enforcement or correctional agency";

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1566. 6 U.S.C. 124n(d)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8602(4)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1567. 6 U.S.C. 124n(d)added (2)by S. 1071 Sec. 8602(4)

    (2) State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement training and certification.—(A) Training and certification required.—(i) In general.— Only State, local, Tribal, or territorial law enforcement and correctional officers who have been trained and certified by the Attorney General, or the Attorney General’s designee, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security through a national schoolhouse which will serve as the sole certifying authority for State, local, Tribal, territorial, and correctional officers in the use of the authority granted under subsection (a)(2), may exercise authorities in subsection (b)(1)(C), (D), and (F).(ii) Training and certification procedures.— The Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Transportation, shall, not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the SAFER SKIES Act, develop training and certification procedures for the use of the authority described in subsection (a)(2) that State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement and correctional officers shall be required to satisfy before taking any actions described in subsection (b)(1).(iii) Technologies.— Technologies used by State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement or correctional agencies to take actions described in subsection (b)(1) shall be limited to systems or technologies that are included on a list of authorized technologies maintained jointly by the Department of Justice, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, the Department of Transportation, the Federal Communications Commission, and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.(B) Oversight.— The Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, shall oversee compliance with the requirements set forth in subsection (e) with respect to the use of the authority granted under subsection (a)(2) by each State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement agency that has been certified pursuant to the training and certification requirements described in subparagraph (A).(C) State, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement and correctional agencies mitigation notification requirement.—(i) In general.— Any State, local, Tribal, or territorial law enforcement or correctional agency exercising authority under subsection (a)(2) shall, within 48 hours of taking any mitigation action described in subsection (b)(1), submit a notification to the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security containing—(I) the date, time, and geographic location of the mitigation action;(II) a brief description of the credible threat or safety concern necessitating such action;(III) the type of mitigation capability employed; and(IV) any known operational effects, including the seizure, disabling, or destruction of an unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft.(ii) Report mechanism.— The Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall establish a streamlined and secure submission mechanism to support the notification requirement under clause (i).(D) Reports.— Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the SAFER SKIES Act, and biannually thereafter, the Attorney General, in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of Transportation, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an unclassified report with a classified annex on activities carried out by State, local, Tribal, and territorial law and correctional enforcement agencies exercising the authority granted under subsection (a)(2) and subject to the training and certification requirements described in subparagraph (A), including—(i) a description of the training and certification procedures developed and implemented pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii);(ii) a list of State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement and correctional agencies that applied for and were certified to exercise the authorities granted by subsection (a)(2);(iii) a list of currently authorized technologies pursuant to subparagraph (A)(iii);(iv) the frequency, location, and circumstances of State, local, Tribal, territorial, and correctional officers mitigation deployments and types of mitigation employed;(v) a list of any aviation security or safety incidents that occurred due to State, local, Tribal, territorial, and correctional officers deployment of counter-UAS technologies;(vi) recommendations for improving State, local, Tribal, and territorial law and correctional agencies counter-UAS training, oversight, compliance, and execution and the compliance audits required by section 8606(b)(2) of the SAFER SKIES Act; and(vii) a determination on if State, local, Tribal, and territorial law and correctional agencies are able to fully protect critical infrastructure from the drone threat and if not, recommendations on how to expand counter-UAS authorities to critical infrastructure owners.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1568. 6 U.S.C. 124n(e)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8602(5)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "or the Attorney General" and inserting ", the Attorney General, or any State, local, Tribal, or territorial law enforcement or correctional agency";

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1569. 6 U.S.C. 124n(e)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8602(5)

    The bill says: by striking "or the Attorney General" and inserting ", the Attorney General, or any State, local, Tribal, or territorial law enforcement or correctional agency";

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1570. 6 U.S.C. 124n(e)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8602(5)

    The bill says: by inserting ", State, local, Tribal, or territorial" after "Federal"; and

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1571. 6 U.S.C. 124n(e)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8602(5)

    The bill says: by inserting "(as applicable)" after "law";

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1572. 6 U.S.C. 124n(e)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8602(5)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "or the Department of Justice" and inserting "the Department of Justice, or the State, local, Tribal, or territorial law enforcement or correctional agency"; and

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1573. 6 U.S.C. 124n(e)(5)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8602(5)

    The bill says: by striking "tribal" and inserting "Tribal"; and

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1574. 6 U.S.C. 124n(e)(5)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8602(5)

    The bill says: by inserting "other than those of an aeronautical communications system, as allowed for in section 2511(2)(g)(ii)(IV) of title 18, United States Code, or information readily available to the public" after "which shall not include communications";

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1575. 6 U.S.C. 124n(g)(3)(G)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8602(6)

    The bill says: by inserting "Tribal, territorial," after "State,"; and

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1576. 6 U.S.C. 124n(g)(3)(G)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8602(6)

    The bill says: by inserting ", including those exercised under subsection (a)(2)" after "authorities";

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1577. 6 U.S.C. 124nrenumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8602(7)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (j), (k), and (l) as subsections (k), (l), and (m);

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1578. 6 U.S.C. 124nchangedby S. 1071 Sec. 8602(8)

    (i) Applicability of other laws to activities related to the mitigation of threats from unmanned aircraft systems or unmanned aircraft.— Sections 32, 1030, and 1367 and chapters 119 and 206 of title 18, United States Code, and section 46502 of title 49, United States Code, may not be construed to apply to activities of the Coast Guard, whether under this section or any other provision of law, that—(1) are conducted outside the United States; and(2) are related to the mitigation of threats from unmanned aircraft systems or unmanned aircraft.(j) Terminations.—(1) Counter-UAS authority.— The authority to carry out this section with respect to a covered facility or asset, protecting the public, and enforcing the law shall terminate on September 30, 2031.(2) State, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement and correctional agencies.— Authority of State, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement and correctional agencies under subsection (a)(2) shall terminate on December 31, 2031.

    The bill says: by striking subsection (i) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1579. 6 U.S.C. 124n(l)(3)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8602(9)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3)(C) by inserting "a Federal law enforcement, correctional, and homeland security agency mission necessary to enforce the law, protect the public or to" after "directly relates to";

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1580. 6 U.S.C. 124n(l)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8602(9)

    (6)(A) For purposes of subsection (a)(1), the term personnel means officers, employees, contractors, detailed personnel, and deputized personnel who perform Federal law enforcement, correctional, homeland or national security duties.(B) For purposes of subsection (a)(2), the term personnel means officers and employees of State, local, Tribal, and territorial law enforcement and correctional agencies.

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (6) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1581. 6 U.S.C. 124n(l)added (9)by S. 1071 Sec. 8602(9)

    (9) The term correctional facility means any jail, prison, or any other penal or detention facility operated by a State, local, Tribal, or territorial law enforcement agency, or by a private party that is under contract with a State, local, Tribal, or territorial law enforcement agency, and used to house individuals who have been arrested, detained, held, or charged with or convicted of criminal offenses.(10) The term critical infrastructure has the meaning given the term in subsection (e) of the Critical Infrastructures Protection Act of 2001 (Public Law 107–56).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1582. 6 U.S.C. 124nadded (n)by S. 1071 Sec. 8602(10)

    (n) Reimbursement program.— Not later than 180 days of after the date of enactment of the SAFER SKIES Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General shall provide the appropriate congressional committees with a plan to establish a reimbursement program for Federal agencies providing counter-UAS protection to events that are not organized or operated by the Federal Government.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (6 U.S.C. 124n)

  1583. 34 U.S.C. 10152(a)(1)added (J)by S. 1071 Sec. 8603

    (J) Programs to purchase and operate unmanned aircraft systems (as defined in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code) to benefit public safety.(K) Programs to purchase and operate counter-UAS systems (as defined in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code) included on the list of technologies established by subsection (d)(2)(A)(iii) section 210G of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 124n(d)(2)(A)(iii)) to exercise the authority granted under subsection (a)(2) of such section.

    The bill says: Section 501(a)(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. 10152(a)(1)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 10152)

  1584. 34 U.S.C. 10381(b)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8604(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (23) and (24) as paragraphs (24) and (25), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 10381)

  1585. 34 U.S.C. 10381(b)added (23)by S. 1071 Sec. 8604(2)

    (23) to purchase and operate unmanned aircraft systems (as such term is defined in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code) to benefit public safety;

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (22) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 10381)

  1586. 34 U.S.C. 10381(b)(24)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8604(3)

    The bill says: in paragraph (24), as so redesignated, by striking "(22)" and inserting "(23)".

    Bill text · Current law (34 U.S.C. 10381)

  1587. 49 U.S.C. 46307addedby S. 1071 Sec. 8605(b)

    The bill says: Section 46307 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: "If a person is convicted of a second or subsequent offense under this section, the punishment shall be imprisonment for not more than 5 years, a fine under title 18, or both.".

    Bill text

  1588. 22 U.S.C. 9601renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8711(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) as paragraphs (2), (5), (6), and (7), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9601)

  1589. 22 U.S.C. 9601added (1)by S. 1071 Sec. 8711(2)

    (1) Advancing income country.— The term advancing income country, with respect to a fiscal year for the Corporation, means a country the gross national income per capita of which at the start of such fiscal year is—(A) greater than the World Bank threshold for initiating the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development graduation process; and(B) is equal to or less than the per capita income threshold for classification as a high-income economy (as defined by the World Bank).

    The bill says: by inserting before paragraph (2), as so redesignated, the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9601)

  1590. 22 U.S.C. 9601added (3)by S. 1071 Sec. 8711(3)

    (3) Country of concern.— The term country of concern means any of the following countries:(A) The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.(B) The Republic of Cuba.(C) The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.(D) The Islamic Republic of Iran.(E) The People’s Republic of China.(F) The Russian Federation.(G) The Republic of Belarus.(4) High-income country.— The term high-income country, with respect to a fiscal year for the Corporation, means a country with a high-income economy (as defined by the World Bank) at the start of such fiscal year but does not include any wealthy country except to the extent investments in such wealthy country are permitted pursuant to section 1412(f).

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (2), as so redesignated, the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9601)

  1591. 22 U.S.C. 9601changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8711(4)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (5), as so redesignated, and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9601)

  1592. 22 U.S.C. 9601added (8)by S. 1071 Sec. 8711(5)

    (8) Wealthy country.— The term wealthy country, with respect to a fiscal year for the Corporation—(A) means a country that is among the top 20 countries with the highest gross domestic product per capita at purchasing power parity, as calculated by the World Bank; and(B) does not include members of the "Five Eyes" alliance or the overseas territories of the 20 countries referred to in subparagraph (A).

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9601)

  1593. 22 U.S.C. 9612(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8712(1)

    The bill says: by striking "and countries in transition from nonmarket to market economies" and inserting "countries in transition from nonmarket to market economies, and other eligible foreign countries"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9612)

  1594. 22 U.S.C. 9612(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8712(1)

    The bill says: by inserting "and national security" after "foreign policy"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9612)

  1595. 22 U.S.C. 9612changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8712(2)

    (c) Eligible countries.—(1) Less developed country focus.— The Corporation shall prioritize the provision of support under title II in less developed countries.(2) Advancing income countries.— The Corporation may provide support for a project under title II in an advancing income country if, before providing such support, the Chief Executive Officer certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees, that such support will be provided in accordance with the policy established pursuant to subsection (d)(2). Such certification may be included as an appendix to the report required by section 1446.(3) High-income countries.—(A) In general.— The Corporation may provide support for a project under title II in a high-income country if, before providing such support, the Chief Executive Officer certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees that such support will be provided in accordance with the policy established pursuant to subsection (d)(3). Such certification may be included as an appendix to the report required by section 1446.(B) Report.— Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of the DFC Modernization and Reauthorization Act of 2025, and annually thereafter, the Corporation shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report, which may be submitted in classified or confidential form, that includes—(i) a list of all high-income countries in which the Corporation anticipates providing support in the subsequent fiscal year (and, with respect to the first such report, the then-current fiscal year); and(ii) to the extent practicable, a description of the type of projects anticipated to receive such support.(C) Projects in high-income countries not previously identified in report.— The Corporation may not provide support for a project in a high-income country in any year for which that high-income country is not included on the list required by subparagraph (B)(i), unless, not later than 15 days before commitment, the Corporation consults with and submits to the appropriate congressional committees a notification describing how the proposed project advances the foreign policy interests of the United States.(4) Continuation of eligibility.— Projects previously approved by the Corporation shall remain eligible for support notwithstanding any change in the income classification of the country.(d) Strategic investments policy.—(1) In general.— The Board shall establish policies, which shall be applied on a project-by-project basis, to evaluate and determine the strategic merits of providing support for projects and investments in advancing income countries and high-income countries.(2) Investment policy for advancing income countries.— Any policy used to evaluate and determine the strategic merits of providing support for projects in an advancing income country shall require that such projects—(A) advance—(i) the national security interests of the United States in accordance with United States foreign policy, as determined by the Secretary of State; or(ii) significant strategic economic competitiveness imperatives;(B) are designed in a manner to produce significant developmental outcomes or provide developmental impacts to the poorest populations of such country; and(C) are structured in a manner that maximizes private capital mobilization.(3) Investment policy for high-income countries.— Any policy used to evaluate and determine the strategic merits of providing support for projects in high-income countries shall require that—(A) each such project meets the requirements described in paragraph (2);(B) with respect to each project in a high-income country—(i) private sector entities have been afforded an opportunity to support the project on viable terms in place of support by the Corporation; and(ii) such support by the Corporation does not exceed 25 percent of the total cost of the project;(C) with respect to support for all projects in all high-income countries, the aggregate amount of such support does not exceed 10 percent of the total contingent liability authorized by section 1433; and(D) the Chief Executive Officer submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report, which may be submitted as an appendix to a report required by section 1446, that—(i) certifies that the Corporation has applied the policy to each supported project in a high-income country; and(ii) describes whether such support—(I) is a preferred alternative to state-directed investments by a foreign country of concern; or(II) otherwise furthers the strategic interest of the United States to counter or limit the influence of foreign countries of concern.(e) Ineligible countries.— The Corporation shall not provide support for a project in—(1) a country of concern; or(2) a wealthy country, except to the extent permitted pursuant to subsection (f).(f) Sectoral exceptions.— Subject to the requirements in subsection (d)(3), the restriction in subsection (e)(2) shall not apply to projects in the following sectors:(1) Energy.(2) Critical minerals and rare earths.(3) Information and communications technology, including undersea cables.(g) Sense of Congress.— It is the sense of Congress that—(1) the Corporation should continuously operate in a manner that advances its core mission and purposes, as described in this title; and(2) resources of the Corporation should not be diverted for domestic or other activities extending beyond the scope of such mission and purpose.

    The bill says: by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9612)

  1596. 22 U.S.C. 9613(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8721

    The bill says: Section 1413(a) of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9613(a)) is amended by inserting "a Chief Strategic Officer," after "Chief Development Officer,".

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1597. 22 U.S.C. 9613(b)(2)(A)(iii)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8722(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2)(A)(iii), by striking "5 individuals" each place it appears and inserting "3 individuals"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1598. 22 U.S.C. 9613(b)added (6)by S. 1071 Sec. 8722(1)

    (6) Sunshine Act compliance.— Meetings of the Board are subject to section 552b of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the "Government in the Sunshine Act").

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1599. 22 U.S.C. 9613changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8722(2)

    (c) Public hearings.— The Board shall—(1) hold at least 2 public hearings each year in order to afford an opportunity for any person to present views with respect to whether—(A) the Corporation is carrying out its activities in accordance with this division; and(B) any support provided by the Corporation under title II in any country should be suspended, expanded, or extended;(2) as necessary and appropriate, provide responses to the issues and questions discussed during each such hearing following the conclusion of the hearing;(3) post the minutes from each such hearing on a website of the Corporation and, consistent with applicable laws related to privacy and the protection of proprietary business information, the responses to issues and questions discussed in the hearing; and(4) implement appropriate procedures to ensure the protection from unlawful disclosure of the proprietary information submitted by private sector applicants marked as business confidential information unless—(A) the party submitting the confidential business information waives such protection or consents to the release of the information; or(B) to the extent some form of such protected information may be included in official documents of the Corporation, a nonconfidential form of the information may be provided, in which the business confidential information is summarized or deleted in a manner that provides appropriate protections for the owner of the information.

    The bill says: by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1600. 22 U.S.C. 9613(d)(3)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 8723

    (3) Relationship to board.— The Chief Executive Officer shall—(A) report to and be under the direct authority of the Board; and(B) take input from the Board when assessing the performance of the Chief Risk Officer, established pursuant to subsection (f), the Chief Development Officer, established pursuant to subsection (g), and the Chief Strategic Officer, established pursuant to subsection (h).

    The bill says: Section 1413(d)(3) of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9613(d)(3)) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1601. 22 U.S.C. 9613(f)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8724(1)

    The bill says: by striking "who—" and inserting "who shall be removable only by a majority vote of the Board."; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1602. 22 U.S.C. 9613(f)(1)removedby S. 1071 Sec. 8724(1)

    The bill says: by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B); and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1603. 22 U.S.C. 9613(f)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8724(2)

    (2) Duties and responsibilities.— The Chief Risk Officer shall—(A) report directly to the Chief Executive Officer;(B) support the risk committee of the Board established under section 1441 in carrying out its responsibilities as set forth in subsection (b) of that section, including by—(i) developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive framework and process for identifying, assessing, and monitoring risk;(ii) developing a transparent risk management framework designed to evaluate risks to the Corporation’s overall portfolio, giving due consideration to the policy imperatives of ensuring investment and regional diversification of the Corporation’s overall portfolio;(iii) assessing the Corporation’s overall risk tolerance, including recommendations for managing and improving the Corporation’s risk tolerance and regularly advising the Board on recommended steps the Corporation may take to responsibly increase risk tolerance; and(iv) regularly collaborating with the Chief Development Officer and the Chief Strategic Officer to ensure the Corporation’s overall portfolio is appropriately balancing risk tolerance with development and strategic impact.

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1604. 22 U.S.C. 9613(g)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8725(1)

    The bill says: by striking "Subject to the approval of the Board, the" and inserting "The"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1605. 22 U.S.C. 9613(g)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8725(1)

    The bill says: by striking "in development" and inserting "in international development and development finance"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1606. 22 U.S.C. 9613(g)(1)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8725(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "the Board" and inserting "the Chief Executive Officer"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1607. 22 U.S.C. 9613(g)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8725(2)

    The bill says: in the paragraph heading, by inserting "and responsibilities" after "duties";

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1608. 22 U.S.C. 9613(g)(2)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8725(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (A) as subparagraph (E);

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1609. 22 U.S.C. 9613(g)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8725(2)

    (A) advise the Chief Executive Officer and the Deputy Chief Executive Officer on international development policy matters;(B) in addition to the Chief Executive Officer and the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, represent the Corporation in interagency meetings and processes relating to international development;(C) be an ex officio member of the Development Finance Advisory Council established under subsection (i) and participate in or send a representative to each meeting of the Council;(D) work with other relevant Federal departments and agencies to—(i) identify projects that advance United States international development interests; and(ii) explore investment opportunities that bring evidence-based, cost-effective development innovations to scale in a manner that can be sustained by markets;

    The bill says: by striking subparagraphs (B) through (F) and inserting before subparagraph (E), as so redesignated, the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1610. 22 U.S.C. 9613(g)(2)(E)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8725(2)

    support—(i) coordination of

    The bill says: by striking "coordinate" and inserting

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1611. 22 U.S.C. 9613(g)(2)(E)(i)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8725(2)

    The bill says: in clause (i), as so redesignated, by striking "United States Government" and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting "Federal departments and agencies, including by directly liaising with the relevant members of United States country teams serving overseas, to ensure that such Federal departments, agencies, and country teams have the training and awareness necessary to fully leverage the Corporation’s development tools overseas;"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1612. 22 U.S.C. 9613(g)(2)(E)added (ii)by S. 1071 Sec. 8725(2)

    (ii) management of employees of the Corporation that are dedicated to structuring, monitoring, and evaluating transactions and projects codesigned with other relevant Federal departments and agencies for development impact;(iii) coordination of funds or other resources transferred to and from such Federal departments, agencies, or overseas country teams, upon concurrence of those institutions, in support of the Corporation’s international development projects or activities;(iv) management of the responsibilities of the Corporation under paragraphs (1) and (4) of section 1442(b) and paragraphs (1)(A) and (3)(A) of section 1443(b);(v) coordination and implementation of the activities of the Corporation under section 1445; and(vi) implementation of the Corporation’s development impact strategy and work to ensure development impact at the transaction level and portfolio-wide;

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1613. 22 U.S.C. 9613(g)(2)added (F)by S. 1071 Sec. 8725(2)

    (F) foster and maintain relationships both within and external to the Corporation that enhance the capacity of the Corporation to achieve its mission to advance United States international development policy and interests; and(G) coordinate within the Corporation to ensure United States international development policy and interests are considered together with the Corporation’s foreign policy and national security goals.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1614. 22 U.S.C. 9613renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8726(1)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (h) and (i) as subsections (i) and (j), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1615. 22 U.S.C. 9613added (h)by S. 1071 Sec. 8726(2)

    (h) Chief Strategic Officer.—(1) Appointment.— The Chief Executive Officer shall appoint a Chief Strategic Officer, from among individuals with experience in United States national security matters and foreign investment, who—(A) shall report directly to the Chief Executive Officer; and(B) shall be removable only by a majority vote of the Board.(2) Duties and responsibilities.— The Chief Strategic Officer shall—(A) advise the Chief Executive Officer and the Deputy Chief Executive Officer on national security and foreign policy matters;(B) in addition to the Chief Executive Officer and the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, represent the Corporation in interagency meetings and processes relating to United States national security and foreign policy;(C) be an ex officio member of the Development Finance Advisory Council established under subsection (i) and participate in or send a representative to each meeting of the Council;(D) work with other relevant Federal departments and agencies to identify projects that advance United States national security and foreign policy priorities, including by complementing United States domestic investments in critical and emerging technologies;(E) support—(i) coordination of efforts to develop the Corporation’s strategic investment initiatives—(I) to counter predatory state-directed investment and coercive economic practices of adversaries of the United States;(II) to preserve the sovereignty of partner countries; and(III) to advance economic growth and national security through the highest standards of transparency, accessibility, and competition;(ii) the establishment of performance measurement frameworks and reporting on development outcomes of strategic investments, consistent with sections 1442 and 1443; and(iii) management of employees of the Corporation that are dedicated to ensuring that the Corporation’s activities advance United States national security and foreign policy interests, including through—(I) long-term strategic planning;(II) issue and crisis management;(III) the advancement of strategic initiatives; and(IV) strategic planning on how the Corporation’s foreign investments may complement United States domestic production of critical and emerging technologies;(F) foster and maintain relationships both within and external to the Corporation that enhance the capacity of the Corporation to achieve its mission to advance United States national security and foreign policy interests; and(G) collaborate with the Chief Development Officer to ensure United States national security interests are considered together with the Corporation’s development policy goals.

    The bill says: by inserting after subsection (g) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1616. 22 U.S.C. 9613(i)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8727(1)

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1617. 22 U.S.C. 9613(i)(2)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8727(2)

    The bill says: by striking "50" and inserting "100"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1618. 22 U.S.C. 9613(i)(2)(A)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8727(2)

    Code, and such positions—(i) shall be reserved for individuals meeting the expert qualifications established by the Corporation’s qualification review board; and(ii) should be prioritized for the development of the Corporation’s next generation of talent, particularly for the recruitment of early career financial or legal sector equivalent positions.

    The bill says: by striking "Code" and inserting

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1619. 22 U.S.C. 9613(i)(2)(D)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8727(2)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (D), by inserting ", provided that no such officer or employee may be compensated at a rate exceeding level II of the Executive Schedule" after "respectively"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1620. 22 U.S.C. 9613(i)(3)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8727(3)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3)(C), by striking "subsection (i)" and inserting "subsection (j)".

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1621. 22 U.S.C. 9613(j)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8728(1)

    (1) In general.— There is established a Development Finance Advisory Council (in this subsection referred to as the "Council") that shall advise the Board and the Congressional Strategic Advisory Group established by subsection (k) on the development priorities and objectives of the Corporation.(2) Membership.— Members of the Council shall be appointed by the Board, on the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer, and shall be composed of not more than 9 members broadly representative of nongovernmental organizations, think tanks, advocacy organizations, foundations, private industry, and other institutions engaged in international development and international development finance, of whom not fewer than 5 members shall be experts from the international development sector.

    The bill says: by striking paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1622. 22 U.S.C. 9613(j)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8728(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (6); and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1623. 22 U.S.C. 9613(j)added (4)by S. 1071 Sec. 8728(3)

    (4) Board meetings.— The Board shall meet with the Council at least twice each year and engage directly with the Board on its recommendations to improve the policies and practices of the Corporation to achieve the development priorities and objectives of the Corporation.(5) Administration.— The Board shall—(A) prioritize maintaining the full membership and composition of the Council;(B) inform the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives when a vacancy of the Council occurs, including the date that the vacancy occurred; and(C) for any vacancy on the Council that remains for 120 days or more, submit a report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives explaining why a vacancy is not being filled and provide an update on progress made toward filling such vacancy, including a reasonable estimation for when the Board expects to have the vacancy filled.

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9613)

  1624. 22 U.S.C. 9614added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 8733

    (c) Consolidation of functions.— Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the DFC Modernization and Reauthorization Act of 2025, the Board shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees describing any efficiencies that may be gained through the consolidation of functions of the independent accountability mechanism under the authorities of the Office of the Inspector General of the Corporation under section 1414. The report shall include an outline as to how the Inspector General of the Corporation would develop an internal environmental, social, and governance expertise to adequately replace the independent accountability mechanism’s environmental, social, and governance expertise.

    The bill says: Section 1415 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9614) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9614)

  1625. 22 U.S.C. 9621(c)added (7)by S. 1071 Sec. 8741(a)

    (7) Corporate Equity Investment Account.—(A) Establishment.— There is established in the Treasury of the United States a fund to be known as the "Development Finance Corporate Equity Investment Account" (referred to in this division as the "Equity Investment Account"), which shall be administered by the Corporation as a revolving account to carry out the purposes of this section.(B) Purpose.— The Corporation shall—(i) manage the Equity Investment Account in ways that demonstrate a commitment to pursuing catalytic investments in less developed countries in accordance with section 1412(c)(1) and paragraph (1); and(ii) collect data and information about the use of the Equity Investment Account to inform the Corporation’s record of returns on investments and reevaluation of equity investment subsidy rates prior to the termination of the authorities provided under this title.(C) Authorization of appropriations.— There is authorized to be appropriated to the Equity Investment Account $5,000,000,000 for fiscal years 2026 through 2031.(D) Offsetting collections and funds.— Earnings and proceeds from the sale or redemption of, and fees, credits, and other collections from, the equity investments of the Corporation under the Equity Investment Account shall be retained and deposited into the Fund and shall remain available to carry out this subsection without fiscal year limitation without further appropriation.(E) Impact quotient.— The Corporation shall ensure that at least 25 percent of its obligations from funds authorized to be appropriated under subparagraph (C) or otherwise made available for the Fund for Corporation projects are rated in the upper 20 percent on the Impact Quotient tier system, or any similar or successor assessment tool, developed pursuant to section 1442(b)(1).

    The bill says: Section 1421(c) of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9621(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9621)

  1626. 22 U.S.C. 9621(c)(3)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8741(b)

    The bill says: Section 1421(c)(3)(C) of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9621(c)(3)(C)), is amended by inserting ", localized workforces, and partner country economic security" after "markets".

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9621)

  1627. 22 U.S.C. 9621changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8742

    (f) Special projects and programs.— The Corporation may administer and manage special projects and programs in support of specific transactions undertaken by the Corporation—(1) for the provision of post-investment technical assistance for existing projects of the Corporation, including programs of financial and advisory support that provide private technical, professional, or managerial assistance in the development of human resources, skills, technology, or capital savings; or(2) subject to the nondelegable review and approval of the Board, by creating companies, corporations, and partnerships that advance both the development objectives and foreign policy interests outlined in the purpose of this division if, not later than 30 days prior to entering into an agreement or other arrangement to provide support pursuant to this section, the Chief Executive Officer—(A) notifies the appropriate congressional committees; and(B) includes in the notification required by subparagraph (A) a certification that such support—(i) is designed to meet an exigent need that is critical to the national security interests of the United States; and(ii) could not otherwise be secured utilizing the authorities under this section.

    The bill says: Section 1421 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9621) is amended by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9621)

  1628. 22 U.S.C. 9622(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8743(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (b), by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9622)

  1629. 22 U.S.C. 9622added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 8743(2)

    (c) Best practices to prevent usurious or abusive lending by intermediaries.—(1) In general.— The Corporation shall ensure that terms, conditions, penalties, rules for collections practices, and other finance administration policies that govern Corporation-backed lending, guarantees and other financial instruments through intermediaries are consistent with industry best practices and the Corporation’s rules with respect to direct lending to its clients.(2) Truth in lending policies.— The Corporation shall develop required truth in lending rules, guidelines, and related implementing policies and practices to govern secondary lending through intermediaries and shall report such policies and practices to the appropriate committees not later than 180 days of enactment of the DFC Modernization and Reauthorization Act of 2025, with annual updates, as needed, thereafter.(3) Policy development requirements.— In developing such policies and practices required by paragraph (2), the Corporation shall—(A) take into account any particular vulnerabilities generally faced by potential applicants or recipients of microlending and other forms of microfinance, such as lack of experience with lending or lack of financial literacy;(B) develop and apply, generally, rules and terms to ensure Corporation-backed lending through an intermediary does not carry excessively punitive or disproportionate penalties for customers in default;(C) ensure that such policies and practices include effective safeguards to prevent usurious or abusive lending by intermediaries, including in the provision of microfinance; and(D) ensure the intermediary includes in any lending contract with microfinance borrowers that is supported by the Corporation an appropriate level of financial disclosure to the borrower, including—(i) disclosures that explain in all material respects to the customer both lender and customer rights and obligations under the contract in language that is accessible to the customer;(ii) the material loan terms and tenure of the contract;(iii) the procedures and potential penalties or forfeitures in case of default;(iv) information on privacy and personal data protection; and(v) any other information that the Corporation determines is needed to inform the borrower of the material terms of the loan.(4) Audit requirements.— The Corporation shall establish appropriate auditing mechanisms to oversee and monitor secondary lending provided through intermediaries in partner countries and include in each annual report to Congress required under paragraph (2) a summary of the results of such audits.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9622)

  1630. 22 U.S.C. 9624(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8744

    The bill says: Section 1424(a) of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9624) is amended by striking "the date that is 7 years after the date of the enactment of this Act" and inserting "December 31, 2031".

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9624)

  1631. 22 U.S.C. 9631added (e)by S. 1071 Sec. 8751

    (e) Sense of Congress.— It is the sense of Congress that—(1) the Corporation is obligated to consult with and collect input from current employees on plans to substantially reorganize the Corporation prior to implementation of such plan; and(2) the Corporation should consider preference, experience, and, when relevant, seniority when reassigning existing employees to new areas of work.

    The bill says: Section 1431 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9631) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9631)

  1632. 22 U.S.C. 9632(a)(10)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8752

    The bill says: Section 1432(a)(10) of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9632(a)(10)) is amended by striking "until the expiration of the current lease under predecessor authority, as of the day before the date of the enactment of this Act".

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9632)

  1633. 22 U.S.C. 9633rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 8753

    1433 Maximum contingent liability.—(a) In general.— The maximum contingent liability of the Corporation outstanding at any one time shall not exceed in the aggregate $205,000,000,000.(b) Rule of construction.— The maximum contingent liability shall apply to all extension of liability by the Corporation regardless of the authority cited thereto.

    The bill says: Section 1433 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9633) is amended to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9633)

  1634. 22 U.S.C. 9652(b)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8754(1)

    (1) develop a development impact measurement system, to be known as the Corporation’s Impact Quotient, which shall—(A) serve as a metrics-based measurement system to assess a project’s expected outcomes and development impact on a country, a region, and populations throughout the sourcing, origination, management, monitoring, and evaluation stages of a project’s lifecycle;(B) enable the Corporation to assess development impact at both the project and portfolio level;(C) provide guidance on when to take appropriate corrective measures to further development goals throughout a project’s lifecycle; and(D) inform congressional notification requirements outlining the Corporation’s project development impacts;

    The bill says: by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9652)

  1635. 22 U.S.C. 9652(b)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8754(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9652)

  1636. 22 U.S.C. 9652(b)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8754(1)

    The bill says: in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking "method for ensuring, appropriate development performance" and inserting "method for evaluating and documenting the development impacts"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9652)

  1637. 22 U.S.C. 9652(b)(4)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8754(1)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9652)

  1638. 22 U.S.C. 9652(b)added (5)by S. 1071 Sec. 8754(1)

    (5) develop standards for, and a method for ensuring, appropriate monitoring of the Corporation’s compliance with environmental and social standards consistent with the guidance published by the Corporation following broad consultation with appropriate stakeholders to include civil society; and(6) develop standards for, and a method for ensuring, appropriate monitoring of the Corporation’s portfolio, including standards for ensuring employees or agents of the Corporation identify and conduct in-person site visits of each high-risk loan, loan guarantee, and equity project, as necessary and appropriate, after the initial disbursement of funds.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9652)

  1639. 22 U.S.C. 9652renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8754(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively;

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9652)

  1640. 22 U.S.C. 9652added (c)by S. 1071 Sec. 8754(3)

    (c) Required performance measures update for Congressional Strategic Advisory Group.— At any meeting of the Congressional Strategic Advisory Group, the Corporation shall be prepared discuss the standards developed in subsection (b) for all ongoing projects.

    The bill says: by inserting the following after subsection (b):

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9652)

  1641. 22 U.S.C. 9652added (f)by S. 1071 Sec. 8754(4)

    (f) Staffing for portfolio oversight and reporting.—(1) Requirement to maintain capacity.— The Corporation shall maintain an adequate number of full-time personnel with appropriate expertise to fulfill its obligations under this section and section 1443, including—(A) monitoring and evaluating the financial performance of the Corporation’s portfolio;(B) evaluating the development and strategic impact of investments throughout the program lifecycle;(C) preparing required annual reporting on the Corporation’s portfolio of investments, including the information set forth in section 1443(a)(6); and(D) monitoring for compliance with all applicable laws and ethics requirements.(2) Qualifications.— Personnel assigned to carry out the obligations described in paragraph (1) shall possess demonstrable professional experience in relevant areas, such as development finance, financial analysis, investment portfolio management, monitoring and evaluation, impact measurement, or legal and ethics expertise.(3) Organizational structure.— The Corporation shall maintain such personnel within 1 or more dedicated units or offices, which shall—(A) be functionally independent from investment origination teams;(B) be managed by senior staff who report to the Chief Executive Officer or Deputy Chief Executive Officer; and(C) be allocated resources sufficient to fulfill the Corporation’s obligations under this section and to support transparency and accountability to Congress and to the public.(4) Insulation from reductions.— The Corporation may not reduce the staffing, funding, or organizational independence of the units or personnel responsible for fulfilling the obligations under this section unless—(A) the Chief Executive Officer certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees that such reductions are necessary due to operational exigency, statutory change, or budgetary shortfall; and(B) the Corporation includes in its annual report a detailed explanation of the impact of any such changes on its capacity to analyze and report on portfolio performance.

    The bill says: by inserting at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9652)

  1642. 22 U.S.C. 9653(a)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8755(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9653)

  1643. 22 U.S.C. 9653(a)(4)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8755(1)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9653)

  1644. 22 U.S.C. 9653(a)added (5)by S. 1071 Sec. 8755(1)

    (5) the United States strategic, foreign policy, and development objectives advanced through projects supported by the Corporation; and(6) the health of the Corporation’s portfolio, including an annual overview of funds committed, funds disbursed, default and recovery rates, capital mobilized, equity investments’ year on year returns, and any difference between how investments were modeled at commitment and how they ultimately performed, to include a narrative explanation explaining any changes.

    The bill says: by inserting at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9653)

  1645. 22 U.S.C. 9653(b)(1)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8755(2)

    (A) the desired development impact and strategic outcomes for projects, and whether or not the Corporation is meeting the associated metrics, goals, and development objectives, including, to the extent practicable, in the years after conclusion of projects;(B) whether the Corporation’s support for projects that focus on achieving strategic outcomes are achieving such strategic objectives of such investments over the duration of the support and lasting after the Corporation’s support is completed;(C) the value of private sector assets brought to bear relative to the amount of support provided by the Corporation and the value of any other public sector support;(D) the total private capital projected to be mobilized by projects supported by the Corporation during that year, including an analysis of the lenders and investors involved and investment instruments used;(E) the total private capital actually mobilized by projects supported by the Corporation that were fully funded by the end of that year, including—(i) an analysis of the lenders and investors involved and investment instruments used; and(ii) a comparison with the private capital projected to be mobilized for the projects described in this paragraph;(F) a breakdown of—(i) the amount and percentage of Corporation support provided to less developed countries, advancing income countries, and high-income countries in the previous fiscal year; and(ii) the amount and percentage of Corporation support provided to less developed countries, advancing income countries and high-income countries averaged over the last 5 fiscal years;(G) a breakdown of the aggregate amounts and percentage of the maximum contingent liability of the Corporation authorized to be outstanding pursuant to section 1433 in less developed countries, advancing income countries, and high-income countries;(H) the risk appetite of the Corporation to undertake projects in less developed countries and in sectors that are critical to development but less likely to deliver substantial financial returns; and(I) efforts by the Chief Executive Officer to incentivize calculated risk-taking by transaction teams, including through the conduct of development performance reviews and provision of development performance rewards;

    The bill says: in paragraph (1), by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9653)

  1646. 22 U.S.C. 9653(b)(3)(B)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8755(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3)(B), by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9653)

  1647. 22 U.S.C. 9653(b)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8755(2)

    The bill says: by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9653)

  1648. 22 U.S.C. 9653(b)added (4)by S. 1071 Sec. 8755(2)

    (4) to the extent practicable, recommendations for measures that could enhance the strategic goals of projects to adapt to changing circumstances; and

    The bill says: by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9653)

  1649. 22 U.S.C. 9654(1)rewrittenby S. 1071 Sec. 8756

    (1) maintain a user-friendly, publicly available, machine-readable database with detailed project-level information, as appropriate and to the extent practicable, including a description of the support provided by the Corporation under title II, which shall include, to the greatest extent feasible for each project—(A) the information included in the report to Congress under section 1443;(B) project-level performance metrics; and(C) a description of the development impact of the project, including anticipated impact prior to initiation of the project and assessed impact during and after the completion of the project; and

    The bill says: Section 1444 of the Better Utilization of Investments Leading to Development Act of 2018 (22 U.S.C. 9654) is amended in paragraph (1) to read as follows:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9654)

  1650. 22 U.S.C. 9656(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8757(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "$10,000,000" and inserting "$20,000,000"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9656)

  1651. 22 U.S.C. 9656(b)(2)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8757(2)

    The bill says: in paragraph (2), by striking "; and" and inserting a semicolon;

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9656)

  1652. 22 U.S.C. 9656(b)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8757(2)

    The bill says: by inserting "the Corporation’s impact quotient outlining" after "asset and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9656)

  1653. 22 U.S.C. 9656(b)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8757(2)

    The bill says: by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9656)

  1654. 22 U.S.C. 9656(b)added (4)by S. 1071 Sec. 8757(2)

    (4)(A) information relating to whether the Corporation has accepted a creditor status that is subordinate to that of other creditors in the project, activity, or asset; and(B) for all projects, activities, or assets that the Corporation has accepted a creditor status that is subordinate to that of other creditors the Corporation shall include a description of the substantive policy rationale required by section 1422(b)(12) that influenced the decision to accept such a creditor status.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9656)

  1655. 22 U.S.C. 9671(a)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8758(1)

    The bill says: in subsection (a), by striking "5 percent" and inserting "2.5 percent"; and

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9671)

  1656. 22 U.S.C. 9671added (j)by S. 1071 Sec. 8758(2)

    (j) Policies with respect to state-owned enterprises, anticompetitive practices, and countries of concern.—(1) Policy.— The Corporation shall develop appropriate policies and guidelines for support provided under title II for a project involving a state-owned enterprise, sovereign wealth fund, or a parastatal entity to ensure such support is provided consistent with appropriate principles and practices of competitive neutrality.(2) Prohibitions.—(A) Anticompetitive practices.— The Corporation may not provide support under title II for a project that involves a private sector entity engaged in anticompetitive practices.(B) Countries of concern.— The Corporation may not provide support under title II for projects that would be operated, managed, or controlled by the government of a county of concern or a state-owned enterprise that belongs to or is under the control of a country of concern.(C) Exception.— The President may waive the restriction under subparagraph (B) on a project-by-project basis if the President submits to the appropriate congressional committees—(i) a certification, which may be included as a classified or confidential annex to a report required by section 1446, that such support is important to the national security interests of the United States; and(ii) a written justification of how such support directly counters or significantly limits the influence of an entity described in such subparagraph.(3) Definitions.— In this subsection:(A) Control.— The term control, with respect to an enterprise, means the power by any means to control the enterprise regardless of—(i) the level of ownership; and(ii) whether or not the power is exercised.(B) Owned.— The term owned, with respect to an enterprise, means a majority or controlling interest, whether by value or voting interest, of the shares of that enterprise, including through fiduciaries, agents, or other means.(C) State-owned enterprise.— The term state-owned enterprise means any enterprise established for a commercial or business purpose that is directly owned or controlled by one or more governments, including any agency, instrumentality, subdivision, or other unit of government at any level of jurisdiction.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (22 U.S.C. 9671)

  1657. 49 U.S.C. 47109added (i)by S. 1071 Sec. 8801(a)

    (i) Special rule for sound insulation repair and replacement.— With respect to a project to carry out sound insulation that is granted a waiver under section 47110(j), the allowable project cost for such project shall be calculated without consideration of any costs that were previously paid by the Government.

    The bill says: Section 47109 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

  1658. 49 U.S.C. 47110added (j)by S. 1071 Sec. 8801(b)

    (j) Pilot program for sound insulation repair and replacements.—(1) In general.— Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this subsection, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall establish a pilot program at up to two large hub public-use airports for local airport operators that have established a local program to fund secondary noise insulation using nonaeronautical revenue that provides a one-time waiver of the requirement of subsection (b)(4) for a qualifying airport as applied to projects to carry out repair and replacement of sound insulation for a residential building for which the airport previously received Federal assistance or Federally authorized airport assistance under this subchapter if—(A) the Secretary determines that the additional assistance is justified due to the residence containing any sound insulation treatment or other type of sound proofing material previously installed under this subchapter that is determined to be eligible pursuant to paragraph (2);(B) the residence—(i) falls within the Day Night Level (DNL) of 65 to 75 decibel (dB) noise contours, according to the most recent noise exposure map (as such term is defined in section 150.7 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations) available as of the date of enactment of this subsection;(ii) fell within such noise contours at the time the initial sound insulation treatment was installed, but a qualified noise auditor has determined that—(I) such sound insulation treatment caused physical damage to the residence; or(II) the materials used for sound insulation treatment were of low quality and have deteriorated, broken, or otherwise no longer function as intended; and(iii) is shown through testing that current interior noise levels exceed DNL 45 dB, and the new insulation would have the ability to achieve a 5 dB noise reduction; and(C) the qualifying airport—(i) is a large hub airport (as defined in section 40102 of title 49, United States Code);(ii) is located in a dense residential area, with a minimum population of 200,000 residents within a 5-mile radius of the airport;(iii) has an established residential sound insulation program that has been operational for at least 30 years and began in the year 1985;(iv) is located in a metropolitan statistical area with a population of at least 4,000,000 people; and(v) has at least 22,000,000 enplanements annually.(2) Eligibility determination.— To be eligible for waiver under this subsection for repair or replacement of sound insulation treatment projects, an applicant shall—(A) ensure that the applicant and the property owner have made a good faith effort to exhaust any amounts available through warranties, insurance coverage, and legal remedies for the sound insulation treatment previously installed on the eligible residence;(B) verify the sound insulation treatment for which Federal assistance was previously provided was installed prior to the year 2002; and(C) demonstrate that a qualified noise auditor, based on an inspection of the residence, determined that—(i) the sound insulation treatment for which Federal assistance was previously provided has resulted in structural deterioration that was not caused by failure of the property owner to repair or adequately maintain the residential building or through the negligence of the applicant or the property owner; and(ii) the condition of the sound insulation treatment described in subparagraph (A) is not attributed to actions taken by an owner or occupant of the residence.(3) Additional authority for surveys.— Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall consider a cost allowable under this subchapter for an airport to conduct periodic surveys of properties in which repair and replacement of sound insulation treatment was carried out as described in paragraph (1) and for which the airport previously received Federal assistance or Federally authorized airport assistance under this subchapter. The surveys shall be conducted only for those properties for which the airport has identified a property owner who is interested in having a survey be undertaken to assess the current effectiveness of the sound insulation treatment. Such surveys shall be carried out to identify any properties described in the preceding sentence that are eligible for funds under this subsection.

    The bill says: Section 47110 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text

  1659. 15 U.S.C. 278s(i)(C)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8802(a)

    The bill says: in subparagraph (C), by striking "and update not less frequently than once every 3 years thereafter,";

    Bill text · Current law (15 U.S.C. 278s)

  1660. 15 U.S.C. 278s(i)renumberedby S. 1071 Sec. 8802(a)

    The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (D) through (M) as subparagraphs (E) through (N), respectively; and

    Bill text · Current law (15 U.S.C. 278s)

  1661. 15 U.S.C. 278s(i)added (D)by S. 1071 Sec. 8802(a)

    (D) to update the strategic plan developed under subparagraph (C) not less frequently than once every four years such that the planning cycle for each such update aligns with the planning cycle for updates to the strategic plan required under section 102(c)(4) of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 6622(c)(4)) to better ensure the Program reflects the priorities of such strategic plan under such section 102(c)(4);

    The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (C), the following new subparagraph:

    Bill text · Current law (15 U.S.C. 278s)

  1662. 15 U.S.C. 278s(i)(3)changedby S. 1071 Sec. 8802(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (3), by striking "developing and updating the strategic plan under paragraph (2)(C)" and inserting "developing the strategic plan under subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2) and updating such plan under subparagraph (D) of such paragraph"; and

    Bill text · Current law (15 U.S.C. 278s)

  1663. 15 U.S.C. 278s(i)(4)addedby S. 1071 Sec. 8802(b)

    The bill says: in paragraph (4), by adding at the end the following new sentence: "Upon completion of each update required under paragraph (2)(D), the Secretary shall transmit such strategic plan to such committees.".

    Bill text · Current law (15 U.S.C. 278s)

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What it does

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2026 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill also sets forth policies and authorities for the Department of State, the Coast Guard, and the Intelligence Community (IC).

Among other elements, the bill

• authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft, ships, and missiles;

• sets active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels;

• sets policy regarding various aspects of military health care and military compensation;

• sets policy regarding DOD acquisitions and acquisition management, including contracting authorities and domestic sourcing;

• sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific;

• sets policy for various matters related to DOD cyber operations, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence;

• authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years;

• authorizes the National Nuclear Security Administration, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Naval Petroleum Reserves, and Maritime Administration;

• sets policy regarding the organization and workforce of the State Department;

• sets acquisition and personnel policy for the Coast Guard;

• sets policy for merchant mariner credentials, vessel safety, and oil pollution response; and

• sets policy for the IC regarding artificial intelligence and biotechnology.

For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see

• In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA, and

• In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Dec 10, 2025).

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What has happened

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  1. 2025-12-18Became Public Law No: 119-60.Library of Congress
  2. 2025-12-18Signed by President.Library of Congress
  3. 2025-12-18Presented to President.Library of Congress
  4. 2025-12-10Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 312 - 112 (Roll no. 320). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5136-5510) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  5. 2025-08-01Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.Library of Congress
  6. 2025-03-14Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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After it became law

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Since it became law on Dec 18, 2025, the Federal Register, the government's daily record of rules and notices, has published 19 documents that name it: 5 final rules, 8 proposed rules and 6 notices. 2 of them name it in the title, the summary or the legal authority.

Named in the title, summary or legal authority

  1. Final ruleJul 6, 2026Homeland Security Department, Justice Department
    Counter-UAS Authority for State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement and Correctional Agencies
    National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, Public Law 119-60, div. H, tit. LXXXVI, Sec. Sec. 8601-07, 139 Stat. 718, 1938-45 (2025) ("SAFER SKIES Act" or "the Act") (codified in large part in 6 U.S.C. 124n).
    Cites the law as its legal authority · In effect since Jul 1, 2026 · Changes 6 CFR part 124, 28 CFR part 124
  2. Proposed ruleJun 8, 2026Coast Guard, Homeland Security Department
    Anchorages; Port of New York
    The purpose of this rule is to conform to changes required by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Pub. L. 119-60) (2026 NDAA).
    Cites the law as its legal authority · Comments closed Aug 7, 2026 · Would change 33 CFR part 110
Named only in the body of the document (17)

The quote shows how each one uses the law: as the reason for a change, as background, or in passing.

  1. Final ruleOct 27, 2026Justice Department
    Implementation of HAVANA Act of 2021
    On December 18, 2025, Congress amended the HAVANA Act to cover qualifying injuries dating back to September 11, 2001, rather than January 1, 2016 (Pub. L. 119-60, Sec. 5604).
    Takes effect Nov 27, 2026 · Changes 28 CFR part 106 · Significant rule
  2. Proposed ruleSep 21, 2026Coast Guard, Homeland Security Department
    Great Lakes Pilotage Rates-2027 Annual Review and Revisions to Methodology
    Public Law 119-60, 7314, 139 Stat. 718, 1762 (Dec. 18, 2025) (codified as amended at 46 U.S.C. 9302(a)(1)(A)).
    Comments closed Oct 21, 2026 · Would change 46 CFR part 401, 46 CFR part 404
  3. NoticeSep 18, 2026United States Sentencing Commission
    Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts
    Background: This guideline implements the directive in the SAFER SKIES Act (section 8605(e) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, Pub. L. 119-60).".
  4. Proposed ruleSep 18, 2026Federal Procurement Policy Office, Defense Department
    Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 16, 17, and 35
    The proposed rule includes changes consistent with section 1825 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 (Pub. L. 119-60) for consistent use across the Federal Government.
    Comments closed Oct 19, 2026 · Would change 48 CFR part 16, 48 CFR part 17, 48 CFR part 35, 48 CFR part 52
  5. Proposed ruleSep 18, 2026Federal Procurement Policy Office, Defense Department
    Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 9, 27, and 47
    Section 812(a)(6) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 This rule would implement section 812(a)(6) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Pub. L. 119-60).
    Comments closed Oct 19, 2026 · Would change 48 CFR part 9, 48 CFR part 27, 48 CFR part 47, 48 CFR part 52
  6. Proposed ruleJun 25, 2026Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Defense Department
    Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Certification Requirement for Military Recruitment Advertising (DFARS Case 2024-D022)
    DoD is proposing to revise the DFARS to implement section 1555 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 (Pub. L. 118-31), section 1542 of the NDAA for FY 2025 (Pub. L. 118- 159), and section 1541 of the NDAA for FY 2026 (Pub. L. 119-60).
    Comments closed Aug 24, 2026 · Would change 48 CFR part 209, 48 CFR part 212, 48 CFR part 252
  7. Proposed ruleJun 25, 2026Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Defense Department
    Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Small Purchase Exception for the Acquisition of U.S. Flags (DFARS Case 2024-D013)
    DoD is proposing to revise the DFARS to implement section 832 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 (Pub. L. 118-31), section 843 of the NDAA for FY 2025 (Pub. L. 118- 159), and section 831 of the NDAA for FY 2026 (Pub. L. 119-60).
    Comments closed Aug 24, 2026 · Would change 48 CFR part 212, 48 CFR part 225, 48 CFR part 252
  8. Proposed ruleJun 23, 2026Federal Procurement Policy Office, Defense Department
    Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 6, 7, 10, 18, 26, 37, and 41
    This rule proposes adjusting the justification approval thresholds to align with Section 1804 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 (Pub. L. 119-60).
    Comments closed Jul 23, 2026 · Would change 48 CFR part 6, 48 CFR part 7, 48 CFR part 10, 48 CFR part 18 and 4 more
  9. Proposed ruleJun 23, 2026Federal Procurement Policy Office, Defense Department
    Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 1, 2, 4, 33, 39, 40, and 53
    Section 1804 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 (Pub. L. 119-60) changes the Title 10 thresholds for "major system".
    Comments closed Jul 23, 2026 · Would change 48 CFR part 1, 48 CFR part 2, 48 CFR part 4, 48 CFR part 33 and 4 more
  10. Final ruleJun 1, 2026Securities and Exchange Commission
    Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act Disclosure; Correction
    Sec. 8103 of the National Defense Authorization Act (cited as Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act), Public Law 119-60, 139 Stat. 718 (Dec. 18, 2025).
    In effect since Jun 1, 2026 · Changes 17 CFR part 240, 17 CFR part 249
  11. Final ruleMay 4, 2026Commerce Department
    Amending the Department of Commerce's Regulations Implementing the HAVANA Act
    On December 18, 2025, Congress amended the HAVANA Act to cover qualifying injuries dating back to September 11, 2001 (Pub. L. 119-60, Sec. 5604).
    In effect since May 4, 2026 · Changes 15 CFR part 3
  12. NoticeApr 24, 2026United States Sentencing Commission
    Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts
    …issues for comment set forth in this notice are as follows: A proposed amendment to the Guidelines Manual to implement the SAFER SKIES Act (Title LXXXVI of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, Pub. L. 119-60), including (A) two options for setting forth a new guideline at Sec. 3B1.6 (Use of Unmanned Aircraft) providing a tiered adjustment for offenses involving the use of an unmanned aircraft; (B) amendments to Appendix A…
    Comments closed Jun 18, 2026
  13. NoticeApr 10, 2026International Trade Administration, Commerce Department
    American AI Exports Program; Call for Proposals for Pre-Set Consortia
    Not be (1) incorporated or have its principal place of business in a country of concern, as defined in Sec. 8521 of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (Pub. L. 119-60); or (2) owned or controlled through a majority voting or equity interest by a country of concern or by an entity or national of a country of concern.
  14. NoticeMar 10, 2026Securities and Exchange Commission
    Order Granting Directors and Officers of Certain Foreign Private Issuers an Exemption From the Filing Requirements of Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act
    On February 27, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") adopted amendments to Exchange Act Rules 3a12-3(b) and 16a-2, and Forms 3, 4, and 5 to reflect the requirements of the HFIA Act. Public Law 119-60, 139 Stat. 1838 (Dec. 18, 2025), Sec. 8103.
  15. Final ruleMar 3, 2026Securities and Exchange Commission
    Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act Disclosure
    Sec. 8103 of the National Defense Authorization Act (cited as Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act, or HFIA Act), Public Law 119-60, [X] Stat. [X] (Dec. 18, 2025), Sec. 8103.
    In effect since Mar 18, 2026 · Changes 17 CFR part 240, 17 CFR part 249
  16. NoticeJan 30, 2026Indian Affairs Bureau, Interior Department
    Indian Entities Recognized by and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs
    Conditions include the Secretary of the Interior's verification of the Tribe's roll, the development of a determination of needs for services, and a general delay in the delivery of services until the third fiscal year following the date of enactment of Public Law 119-60.
  17. NoticeJan 28, 2026Management and Budget Office
    Notice; 2025 Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act Annual Report
    …Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026; Public Law 119-39, Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act; Public Law 119-43, Medal of Honor Act; Public Law 119-58, Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025; and Public Law 119-60, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.

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Recorded votes

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Dec 10, 2025 · House roll call 319 · needed 1/2

On Motion to Commit: Failed 209–216

R 0 yes, 216 no, 4 present or not votingD 209 yes, 0 no, 4 present or not voting

How each member voted · Official record

Dec 10, 2025 · House roll call 320 · needed 1/2

On Passage: Passed 312–112

R 197 yes, 18 no, 5 present or not votingD 115 yes, 94 no, 4 present or not voting

How each member voted · Official record

Dec 11, 2025 · Senate roll call 646 · needed 1/2

On the Motion to Proceed: Motion to Proceed Agreed to 75–22

R 46 yes, 4 no, 3 present or not votingI 1 yes, 1 noD 28 yes, 17 no

How each member voted · Official record

Dec 15, 2025 · Senate roll call 647 · needed 3/5

On the Cloture Motion: Cloture Motion Agreed to 76–20

R 48 yes, 3 no, 2 present or not votingI 1 yes, 1 noD 27 yes, 16 no, 2 present or not voting

How each member voted · Official record

Dec 17, 2025 · Senate roll call 648 · needed 1/2

On the Motion: Motion Agreed to 77–20

R 49 yes, 2 no, 2 present or not votingI 1 yes, 1 noD 27 yes, 17 no, 1 present or not voting

How each member voted · Official record

Cosponsors

  • Ted Cruz R-TX