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10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a); 
and 
(2) the establishment and implementation of 
mechanisms to facilitate the issuance of the Last 
Servicemember Standing Medal to persons eligible 
for the issuance of the medal under such section. 
SEC. 586. ELIGIBILITY OF VETERANS OF OPERATION END 
SWEEP FOR VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL. 
The Secretary of the military department concerned 
may, upon the application of an individual who is a vet-
eran who participated in Operation End Sweep, award 
that individual the Vietnam Service Medal. 
SEC. 587. AUTHORIZATION OF AWARD OF MEDAL OF 
HONOR TO JOSEPH M. PEREZ FOR ACTS OF 
VALOR AS A MEMBER OF THE ARMY DURING 
THE VIETNAM WAR. 
(a) RECOGNITION OF ACTS OF VALOR.—Congress 
recognizes the following acts of valor by Joseph M. Perez: 
(1) Joseph M. Perez distinguished himself by 
valorous actions against overwhelming odds while 
serving as a Sergeant in the Army, with Company 
C, 3rd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infan-
try Division, in South Vietnam. 
(2) On May 26, 1967, during the Vietnam War, 
Sergeant Perez acted as the fire team leader with 
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the Commanding Officer of Company C and led an 
infantry unit conducting a search and destroy task 
near the Cambodian border. When the unit reached 
the top of a hill, they were suddenly under attack 
from a concealed sniper. 
(3) During the initial phase of battle, Sergeant 
Perez and the unit took cover to assess and decide 
the strength of the enemy and determine the direc-
tion of where the attack was coming from. When the 
enemy launched a hand-grenade, the fire team re-
turned fire. Without hesitation or concern for his 
personal safety, Sergeant Perez absorbed the full le-
thal explosion of the grenade and shielded his fellow 
soldiers from the blast. The explosion caused Ser-
geant Perez to lose his right eye and severed his 
right hand. 
(4) The fire team moved to relocate to a safer 
area, leaving Sergeant Perez alone. Once Sergeant 
Perez regained consciousness, he crawled twenty me-
ters to safe ground to be treated by medics. 
(5) Sergeant Perez’s personal leadership in in-
tense close combat resulted in a major win for his 
battalion against overwhelming odds, though he lost 
his eye and hand and nearly lost his life, he saved 
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the lives of three of his fire team members from 
death and serious injuries from the explosion. 
(6) Sergeant Perez’s selfless devotion to duty, 
his extraordinary heroism, conspicuous gallantry and 
intrepidity, and numerous risks of his life above and 
beyond the call of duty are all in keeping with the 
highest traditions of the Army, and reflect great 
credit on himself, the Armed Forces, and the United 
States. 
(b) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the following find-
ings: 
(1) When awarding him the distinguished-serv-
ice cross, Sergeant Perez’s chain of command was 
unaware of the full extent of his valorous actions 
and the numerous risks he took for his soldiers, all 
above and beyond the call of duty. 
(2) Although Sergeant Perez absorbed the le-
thal explosion of a hand grenade, once he regained 
consciousness, he continued to move with his bat-
talion against devastating and overwhelming enemy 
fire. 
(c) AUTHORIZATION.—Notwithstanding the time lim-
itations specified in section 7274 of title 10, United States 
Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the 
awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the 
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Armed Forces, the President is authorized to award the 
Medal of Honor, under section 7271 of such title, to Jo-
seph M. Perez for the acts of valor described in subsection 
(d). 
(d) ACTS OF VALOR DESCRIBED.—The acts of valor 
described in this subsection are the actions of Joseph M. 
Perez on May 26, 1967, while serving as a member of 
the Army during the Vietnam War, for which he was pre-
viously awarded the distinguished-service cross. 
SEC. 588. AUTHORIZATION OF AWARD OF MEDAL OF 
HONOR TO JUAN OGO BLAZ FOR ACTS OF 
VALOR WHILE SERVING AS A MEMBER OF 
THE ARMY DURING THE VIETNAM WAR. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION.—Notwithstanding the time lim-
itations specified in section 7274 of title 10, United States 
Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the 
awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the 
Armed Forces, the President is authorized to award the 
Medal of Honor, under section 7271 of such title, to Juan 
Ogo Blaz for the acts of valor described in subsection (b). 
(b) ACTS OF VALOR DESCRIBED.—The acts of valor 
described in this subsection are the actions of Juan Ogo 
Blaz on January 18, 1969, while serving as a member of 
the Army during the Vietnam War, for which he was pre-
viously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. 
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SEC. 589. AUTHORIZATION OF AWARD OF MEDAL OF 
HONOR TO MARTIN A. MAGLONA FOR ACTS 
OF VALOR WHILE SERVING AS A MEMBER OF 
THE ARMY DURING THE VIETNAM WAR. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION.—Notwithstanding the time lim-
itations specified in section 7274 of title 10, United States 
Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the 
awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the 
Armed Forces, the President is authorized to award the 
Medal of Honor, under section 7271 of such title, 
toMartin A. Maglona for the acts of valor described in sub-
section (b). 
(b) ACTS OF VALOR DESCRIBED.—The acts of valor 
described in this subsection are the actions of Martin A. 
Maglona on February 23, 1969, while serving as a mem-
ber of the Army during the Vietnam War, for which he 
was previously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. 
Subtitle J—Other Personnel 
Matters, Reports, and Briefings 
SEC. 591. MODIFICATION TO ANNUAL REPORTS ON RACIAL 
AND ETHNIC DEMOGRAPHICS IN THE MILI-
TARY JUSTICE SYSTEM. 
(a) INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN AN-
NUAL REPORTS.—Section 486 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended— 
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(1) by redesignating subsection (c) as sub-
section (d); and 
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the fol-
lowing new subsection: 
‘‘(c) INFORMATION
ON ADMINISTRATIVE SEPARA-
TIONS AND OTHER SANCTIONS.—In addition to the infor-
mation described in subsection (b), the report of a Sec-
retary of a military department for an armed force under 
subsection (a) shall contain statistics and other informa-
tion on administrative separations and other administra-
tive sanctions issued during the year covered by the report, 
including— 
‘‘(1) the number of administrative separations 
and 
other 
administrative 
sanctions 
issued, 
disaggregated by— 
‘‘(A) statistical category as related to the 
individual subject to separation or sanction; 
‘‘(B) the active and reserve components; 
and 
‘‘(C) the category of conduct that gave rise 
to the separation or sanction; 
‘‘(2) of the separations and sanctions included 
under paragraph (1), the number of cases in which 
the individual subject to separation or sanction made 
a claim against the Department of Defense (includ-
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ing any claims of sexual harassment or sexual as-
sault) before the separation or other sanction was 
imposed; 
‘‘(3) identification of each administrative case 
that extended beyond 90 days and an explanation 
for the delay; and 
‘‘(4) based on all sources of information avail-
able to the Secretary, including any information 
available from inspectors general or equal oppor-
tunity offices, the number of complaints filed by in-
dividuals who were subjects of an administrative in-
vestigation, disaggregated by statistical category.’’. 
(b) GAO REVIEW AND BRIEFING.— 
(1) REVIEWS.—The Comptroller General of the 
United States shall conduct a review of all reports 
submitted under section 486 of title 10, United 
States Code. In conducting such review, the Comp-
troller General shall— 
(A) evaluate the sufficiency of the informa-
tion contained in the reports; 
(B) analyze trends based on such informa-
tion; 
(C) analyze the effects of disparities and 
other challenges revealed in such reports, in-
cluding effects on— 
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(i) recruiting and retention; 
(ii) readiness; and 
(iii) the national security of the 
United States; and 
(D) evaluate the progress of the Armed 
Forces in addressing such disparities and chal-
lenges. 
(2) BRIEFING.—Not later than one year after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comp-
troller General shall provide to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Rep-
resentatives a briefing on the results of the review 
conducted under paragraph (1). 
(c) TRAINING PROGRAM FOR INVESTIGATORY PER-
SONNEL.— 
(1) PROGRAM REQUIRED.—Not later than one 
year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement a 
training program to ensure that personnel of the De-
partment of Defense responsible for conducting ad-
ministrative investigations have the knowledge nec-
essary to properly conduct such investigations and to 
ensure the fair treatment of complainants and indi-
viduals subject to investigation. 
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(2) TESTING
REQUIRED.—The training pro-
gram under paragraph (1) shall incorporate objec-
tive testing to measure the knowledge and abilities 
of personnel who receive the training. 
(3) BRIEFING.—Not later than one year after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
of Defense shall provide to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Rep-
resentatives a briefing on the training program 
under paragraph (1), which shall include— 
(A) a description of the training program; 
and 
(B) an evaluation of the results achieved 
by the training program as of the date of the 
briefing. 
(d) DUE PROCESS STANDARDS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE 
CASES.—The Secretary of Defense shall issue regulations 
establishing due process protections for members of the 
Armed Forces subject to administrative investigations and 
related disciplinary proceedings. In issuing such regula-
tions, the Secretary shall— 
(1) establish a standard of proof that must be 
met before administrative discipline may be imposed 
on a member; 
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(2) ensure that a member has the opportunity 
to respond during each phase of an administrative 
investigation and disciplinary proceeding; and 
(3) ensure that a member serving on a part- 
time basis will be placed in an appropriate duty sta-
tus and fully compensated for any time spent par-
ticipating or responding to the investigative or dis-
ciplinary process. 
(e) ANNUAL REPORTS OF MILITARY BOARDS.—On 
an annual basis, the head of each board for correction of 
military records (as described in section 1552 of title 10 
United States Code) and discharge review board (as de-
scribed in section 1553 of such title) shall submit to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the 
House of Representatives a report that includes, with re-
spect to to the year covered by the report— 
(1) the number of cases considered by the 
board, disaggregated by race, sex, ethnicity, and 
rank as related to the member of the Armed Forces 
subject to the review of the board; 
(2) of such cases, the number that resulted in 
an adverse determination against a member, 
disaggregated as described in paragraph (1); 
(3) the reasons for such adverse determinations. 
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SEC. 592. PROVISION OF INFORMATION REGARDING FED-
ERAL SERVICE TO CERTAIN PERSONS DETER-
MINED NOT QUALIFIED TO ENLIST IN CER-
TAIN ARMED FORCES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense 
shall prescribe regulations directing the Secretary of a 
military department to provide, to a person described in 
subsection (b), information regarding opportunities for 
Federal service for which the person may be qualified. 
(b) CERTAIN PERSONS NOT QUALIFIED
TO EN-
LIST.—A person described in this subsection is a person 
determined not qualified to enlist in a covered Armed 
Force on the basis that the person— 
(1) has a disqualifying medical condition for 
which the Secretary of the military department con-
cerned may not issue a waiver; or 
(2) enrolled in, but failed to graduate from, a 
future member preparatory course of such covered 
Armed Force. 
(c) COVERED ARMED FORCE DEFINED.—In this sec-
tion, the term ‘‘covered Armed Force’’ means the Army, 
Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force. 
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SEC. 593. MODERNIZATION OF DRESS CODES AND POLICIES 
ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS DURING NON- 
WORKING AND NON-DUTY STATUS HOURS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than June 1, 2025, the 
Secretary of each of the military departments shall issue 
guidance to commanders of installations under the juris-
diction of the Secretary to require the modernization of 
dress codes or policies for members of the Armed Forces 
during non-working and non-duty status hours, while on 
military installations, and for all military dependents on 
military installations at any time. 
(b) MODERNIZATION DEFINED.—In this section, the 
term ‘‘modernization’’ means, with respect to a dress code 
or policy, the changing of such code or policy to the least 
restrictive version such code or policy, including by not 
requiring or restricting any generally accepted item of 
clothing. 
SEC. 594. PILOT PROGRAM TO ALLOW MEMBERS IN THE DE-
PARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE TO GROW 
BEARDS. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 180 days after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of 
the Air Force shall establish a pilot program to allow 
members of the Air Force and Space Force to grow 
beards. 
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(b) SELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS.—The Secretary 
shall select units from such Armed Forces to participate 
in the pilot program to ensure that the such units— 
(1) are located in geographically diverse areas; 
(2) operate in diverse environments; and 
(3) perform various missions. 
(c) REPORT AND BRIEFINGS.— 
(1) INITIAL REPORT.—Not later than one year 
after the initiation of the pilot program, the Sec-
retary shall submit to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives 
a report on the interim findings of the pilot pro-
gram. 
(2) FINAL BRIEFING.— Not later than 90 days 
after the termination completion of the pilot pro-
gram, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees 
on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Rep-
resentatives a briefing on the pilot program. Such 
briefing shall include the recommendation of the 
Secretary whether to expand the pilot program or 
make it permanent. 
(3) ELEMENTS.—A report or briefing under 
this subsection shall include the following elements: 
(A) The evaluation of the Secretary of the 
compatibility of beards with military equipment 
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that requires an airtight seal, such as a gas 
mask. 
(B) An assessment of the effect of beard 
growth on discipline, morale, and unity within 
the ranks. 
(C) A determination whether allowing 
members to grow beards improves inclusivity, 
including for members with conditions like 
pseudofolliculitis barbae or who wish to grow 
beards for religious purposes. 
(D) Identifications of any negative percep-
tion or bias towards members with beards. 
(E) Strategies to mitigate such negative 
perceptions or bias. 
(d) TERMINATION.—The pilot program under this 
section shall terminate three years after the date of the 
enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 595. FEMALE MEMBERS OF CERTAIN ARMED FORCES 
AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPART-
MENT OF DEFENSE IN STEM. 
(a) STUDY; REPORT.—Not later than September 30, 
2025, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Com-
mittees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of 
Representatives a report containing the results of a study 
on how to— 
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(1) increase participation of covered individuals 
in positions in the covered Armed Forces or Depart-
ment of Defense and related to STEM; and 
(2) change Skillbridge to help covered individ-
uals eligible for Skillbridge find civilian employment 
in positions related to STEM. 
(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) The term ‘‘covered Armed Force’’ means 
the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space 
Force. 
(2) The term ‘‘covered individual’’ means a fe-
male— 
(A) member of a covered Armed Force; or 
(B) civilian employee of the Department of 
Defense. 
(3) The term ‘‘Skillbridge’’ means an employ-
ment skills training program under section 1143(e) 
of title 10, United States Code. 
(4) The term ‘‘STEM’’ means science, tech-
nology, engineering, and mathematics. 
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SEC. 596. STUDY ON BENEFITS OF STANDARDIZING POLI-
CIES REGARDING BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR 
HOUSING AND FAMILY HOUSING ELIGIBILITY 
FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES 
SERVING ON ACTIVE DUTY WHO ARE UNAC-
COMPANIED AND PREGNANT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Defense, in co-
ordination with the Secretary concerned, shall carry out 
a study on the policies regarding basic allowance for hous-
ing and family housing eligibility for members of the 
Armed Forces serving on active duty who are unaccom-
panied and who become pregnant while residing in unac-
companied housing. The study shall include the identifica-
tion of— 
(1) for each of the Armed Forces, the current 
policy regarding when unaccompanied pregnant 
members of the Armed Forces who reside in unac-
companied housing are eligible to receive basic allow-
ance for housing; 
(2) for each of the Armed Forces, the current 
policy regarding when unaccompanied pregnant 
members of the Armed Forces who reside in unac-
companied housing are eligible for admittance to the 
wait list for family housing and assignment of family 
housing; 
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(3) any disparities between written policies and 
the implementation of such policies; 
(4) recommendations to standardize such poli-
cies across the Armed Forces; and 
(5) any costs associated with the standardiza-
tion of such policies, including with respect to any 
infrastructure improvements that may be needed. 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than one year after com-
pleting the study required under subsection (a), the Sec-
retary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report con-
taining the results of the study. 
(c) IMPLEMENTATION.—Not later than 90 days after 
the date of the completion of the study under subsection 
(a), the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the 
Secretary concerned, shall take such actions as may be 
necessary to provide for a uniform policy across the Armed 
Forces with respect to basic allowance for housing and 
family housing eligibility for members of the Armed 
Forces serving on active duty who are unaccompanied and 
who become pregnant while residing in unaccompanied 
housing. Such policies shall include that upon providing 
medical certification of pregnancy and medical certifi-
cation of predicted due date, an unaccompanied member 
of the Armed Force residing in unaccompanied housing 
shall be eligible to receive basic allowance for housing be-
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ginning not later than three months prior to such pre-
dicted due date. 
SEC. 597. STUDY AND REPORT ON REFORMS TO CERTAIN 
GRACE PERIODS UNDER TRANSITION ASSIST-
ANCE PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF 
DEFENSE. 
(a) STUDY.—The Undersecretary of Defense for Per-
sonnel and Readiness shall conduct a comprehensive study 
on military grace period reforms, specifically focusing on 
the impact of unit tasking during TAP on the ability of 
servicemembers to transition to civilian life. The study 
shall include the following elements: 
(1) A review of the current practices within the 
military branches regarding unit tasking during 
TAP ans its effect on service members’ transition 
process. 
(2) An analysis of the challenges faced by serv-
ice members when balancing their primary duties 
with the demands of TAP including the impact on 
their mental health, family life, and overall pre-
paredness for civilian life. 
(3) An assessment of current military grace pe-
riods that allow for unplanned periods of leave, tem-
porary duty, deployments, or other unplanned peri-
ods of non-availability, and an evaluation of the ef-
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fectiveness of the such current military grace peri-
ods. 
(4) Recommendations for the creation of a code 
or policy that allows servicemembers who are cur-
rently enrolled in TAP to report in only to their re-
spective 
command, 
ensuring 
that 
such 
servicemembers can fully focus on the transition 
process. 
(5) A description of any necessary resources, 
support systems, or additional training required to 
implement the proposed reforms effectively. 
(6) Any other relevant information or rec-
ommendations deemed necessary by the Undersecre-
tary of Defense to improve TAP and facilitate a suc-
cessful transition for servicemembers. 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than one year after the date 
of the study, the Under Secretary of Defense for Per-
sonnel and Readiness shall submit to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the House of Representative and the 
Senate a report that includes— 
(1) the findings, conclusions, and recommenda-
tions resulting from the study under subsection (a); 
and 
(2) a comprehensive plan of action, including 
proposed timelines, milestones, and resource require-
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ments, for the implementation of the recommended 
military grace period reforms under such subsection. 
(c) COORDINATION.—The Undersecretary of Defense 
for Personnel and Readiness may request and utilize the 
support of other relevant government agencies, as appro-
priate, in conducting such study. 
(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) The term ‘‘military grace period reforms’’ 
refers to a set of changes or amendments made to 
existing laws or policies that establish a designated 
period of time, commonly known as a grace period, 
during certain administrative processes or restric-
tions that may apply to service members in transi-
tion. 
(2) The term ‘‘TAP’’ means the Transition As-
sistance Program of the Department of Defense 
under sections 1142 and 1144, of title 10, United 
States Code. 
SEC. 598. SENSE OF CONGRESS REGARDING MILITARY 
SERVICE BY INDIVIDUALS WITH AMPUTA-
TIONS. 
It is the sense of Congress that increasing geopolitical 
threats, combined with recruitment challenges experienced 
by the Armed Forces, are a threat to the national security 
interests of the United States, therefore, the Secretary of 
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Defense should issue medical waivers to an individual 
seeking to serve in the Armed Forces who is precluded 
from serving solely because of a non-service-connected am-
putation. 
SEC. 599. REPORT ON NATIONAL GUARD SEXUAL ASSAULT 
AND RESPONSE PREVENTION TRAINING. 
The Chief of the National Guard Bureau shall submit 
a report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Sen-
ate and House of Representatives containing the number 
of national guard members, aggregated by State, that re-
ceived sexual assault and response prevention training in 
the preceding calendar year— 
(1) not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act; and 
(2) annually, beginning in 2026, by not later 
than March 30 of each year. 
SEC. 599A. COMMERCIAL TRANSITION FOR MILITARY AVIA-
TION MECHANICS. 
The Secretary of Defense shall create a strategy to 
support the transition of military aviation mechanics to 
commercial aviation mechanics after active duty service. 
SEC. 
599B. 
ENTREPRENEURSHIP 
PROGRAM 
FOR 
SERVICEMEMBERS. 
The Secretary of Defense shall study the feasibility 
of establishing a mentoring program for members of the 
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Armed Forces who are interested in becoming entre-
preneurs or founding start-up businesses after their active 
duty service. 
SEC. 599C. DEFENSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON DIVERSITY 
AND INCLUSION; REPORT. 
Not later than October 1, 2024, the Secretary of De-
fense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services 
of the Senate and House of Representatives a report re-
garding the Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and 
Inclusion (DACODAI). The report shall contain the fol-
lowing items: 
(1) An overview of the appointment process 
used to select individuals currently serving as mem-
bers of the DACODAI, including the nominating 
source for each individual currently serving as a 
DACODAI member. 
(2) An explanation of how the Department en-
sures individuals selected to serve as members of 
DACODAI comprise points of view that are ‘‘fairly 
balanced’’ as required by the Federal Advisory Com-
mittee Act. 
(3) A complete listing of all recommendations 
made by the DACODAI since September 23, 2022. 
(4) A complete listing of all studies initiated by 
the DACODAI since September 23, 2022. 
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rural beneficiaries, affected beneficiaries, rural af-
fected beneficiaries, and non-rural affected bene-
ficiaries: 
(A) The number of beneficiaries who used 
a non-network pharmacy. 
(B) The number of non-network claims 
submitted. 
(C) For all non-network claims sub-
mitted— 
(i) the average TRICARE allowed 
amount per prescription; 
(ii) the average TRICARE amount 
paid per prescription; and 
(iii) the verage beneficiary out-of- 
pocket cost per prescription. 
(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) The term ‘‘affected beneficiary’’ means a 
beneficiary who filled at least one prescription in the 
year preceding October 24, 2022 at a departed phar-
macy. 
(2) The term ‘‘beneficiary’’ has the meaning 
given that term in section 1074g(i) of title 10, 
United States Code. 
(3) The term ‘‘departed retail pharmacy’’ 
means a retail pharmacy that participated in the 
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