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(B) the imposition of sanctions; 
(C) the collection of relevant information 
from outside parties; 
(D) the issuance or closure of general li-
censes, specific licenses, and statements of licens-
ing policy by the Office of Foreign Assets Con-
trol; 
(E) a description of any pending enforce-
ment cases; or 
(F) the implementation of mitigation proce-
dures. 
(2) FORM OF REPORT.—Each report required by 
paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, 
but may include the matters required by subpara-
graphs (C), (D), (E), and (F) of that paragraph in 
a classified annex. 
SEC. 6813. CODIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE ORDER IMPOSING 
SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO FOREIGN PER-
SONS INVOLVED IN GLOBAL ILLICIT DRUG 
TRADE. 
United States sanctions provided for in Executive 
Order 14059 (50 U.S.C. 1701 note; relating to imposing 
sanctions on foreign persons involved in the global illicit 
drug trade), and any amendments to or directives issued
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pursuant to such Executive order before the date of the en-
actment of this Act, shall remain in effect. 
SEC. 6814. IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO 
FENTANYL TRAFFICKING BY TRANSNATIONAL 
CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The President shall impose the 
sanctions described in subsection (b) with respect to any 
foreign person the President determines— 
(1) is knowingly involved in the significant traf-
ficking of fentanyl, fentanyl precursors, or other re-
lated opioids, including such trafficking by a 
transnational criminal organization; or 
(2) otherwise is knowingly involved in signifi-
cant activities of a transnational criminal organiza-
tion relating to the trafficking of fentanyl, fentanyl 
precursors, or other related opioids. 
(b) SANCTIONS DESCRIBED.—The President may, pur-
suant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act 
(50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), block and prohibit all transactions 
in property and interests in property of a foreign person 
described in subsection (a) if such property and interests 
in property are in the United States, come within the 
United States, or are or come within the possession or con-
trol of a United States person.
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(c) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually 
thereafter, the President shall submit to the appropriate 
congressional committees a report on actions taken by the 
executive branch with respect to the foreign persons identi-
fied under subsection (a). 
SEC. 6815. PENALTIES; WAIVERS; EXCEPTIONS. 
(a) PENALTIES.—A person that violates, attempts to 
violate, conspires to violate, or causes a violation of this 
part or any regulation, license, or order issued to carry out 
this part shall be subject to the penalties set forth in sub-
sections (b) and (c) of section 206 of the International 
Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) to the 
same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act de-
scribed in subsection (a) of that section. 
(b) NATIONAL SECURITY WAIVER.—The President 
may waive the application of sanctions under this part 
with respect to a foreign person if the President determines 
that the waiver is in the national security interest of the 
United States. 
(c) EXCEPTIONS.— 
(1) EXCEPTION
FOR
INTELLIGENCE
ACTIVI-
TIES.—This part shall not apply with respect to ac-
tivities subject to the reporting requirements under 
title V of the National Security Act of 1947 (50
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U.S.C. 3091 et seq.) or any authorized intelligence ac-
tivities of the United States. 
(2) EXCEPTION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH INTER-
NATIONAL OBLIGATIONS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AC-
TIVITIES.—Sanctions under this part shall not apply 
with respect to an alien if admitting or paroling the 
alien into the United States is necessary— 
(A) to permit the United States to comply 
with the Agreement regarding the Headquarters 
of the United Nations, signed at Lake Success on 
June 26, 1947, and entered into force November 
21, 1947, between the United Nations and the 
United States, or other applicable international 
obligations of the United States; or 
(B) to carry out or assist law enforcement 
activity of the United States. 
(3) HUMANITARIAN EXEMPTION.—The President 
may not impose sanctions under this part with re-
spect to any person for conducting or facilitating a 
transaction for the sale of agricultural commodities, 
food, medicine, or medical devices or for the provision 
of humanitarian assistance.
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SEC. 6816. TREATMENT OF FORFEITED PROPERTY OF 
TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS. 
(a) TRANSFER OF FORFEITED PROPERTY TO FOR-
FEITURE FUNDS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Any covered forfeited property 
shall be deposited into the Department of the Treas-
ury Forfeiture Fund established under section 9705 of 
title 31, United States Code, or the Department of 
Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund established under sec-
tion 524(c) of title 28, United States Code. 
(2) REPORT
REQUIRED.—Not later than 180 
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and 
every 180 days thereafter, the President shall submit 
to the appropriate congressional committees a report 
on any deposits made under paragraph (1) during 
the 180-day period preceding submission of the re-
port. 
(3) COVERED FORFEITED PROPERTY DEFINED.— 
In this subsection, the term ‘‘covered forfeited prop-
erty’’ means property— 
(A) forfeited to the United States under 
chapter 46 or section 1963 of title 18, United 
States Code; and 
(B) that belonged to or was possessed by an 
individual affiliated with or connected to a
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transnational criminal organization subject to 
sanctions under— 
(i) this part; 
(ii) the Fentanyl Sanctions Act (21 
U.S.C. 2301 et seq.); or 
(iii) Executive Order 14059 (50 U.S.C. 
1701 note; relating to imposing sanctions 
on foreign persons involved in the global il-
licit drug trade). 
(b) BLOCKED ASSETS UNDER TERRORISM RISK IN-
SURANCE ACT OF 2002.—Nothing in this part affects the 
treatment of blocked assets of a terrorist party described in 
subsection (a) of section 201 of the Terrorism Risk Insur-
ance Act of 2002 (28 U.S.C. 1610 note). 
PART II—OTHER MATTERS 
SEC. 6821. TEN-YEAR STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR VIOLA-
TIONS OF SANCTIONS. 
(a) INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY ECONOMIC POWERS 
ACT.—Section 206 of the International Emergency Eco-
nomic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1705) is amended by adding 
at the end the following: 
‘‘(d) STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.— 
‘‘(1) TIME FOR COMMENCING PROCEEDINGS.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—An action, suit, or pro-
ceeding for the enforcement of any civil fine,
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penalty, or forfeiture, pecuniary or otherwise, 
under this section shall not be entertained unless 
commenced within ten years after the latest date 
of the violation upon which the civil fine, pen-
alty, or forfeiture is based. 
‘‘(B) COMMENCEMENT.—For purposes of 
this paragraph, the commencement of an action, 
suit, or proceeding includes the issuance of a 
pre-penalty notice or finding of violation. 
‘‘(2) TIME FOR INDICTMENT.—No person shall be 
prosecuted, tried, or punished for any offense under 
subsection (c) unless the indictment is found or the 
information is instituted within ten years after the 
latest date of the violation upon which the indictment 
or information is based.’’. 
(b) TRADING WITH THE ENEMY ACT.—Section 16 of 
the Trading with the Enemy Act (50 U.S.C. 4315) is 
amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(d) STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.— 
‘‘(1) TIME FOR COMMENCING PROCEEDINGS.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—An action, suit, or pro-
ceeding for the enforcement of any civil fine, 
penalty, or forfeiture, pecuniary or otherwise, 
under this section shall not be entertained unless 
commenced within ten years after the latest date
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of the violation upon which the civil fine, pen-
alty, or forfeiture is based. 
‘‘(B) COMMENCEMENT.—For purposes of 
this paragraph, the commencement of an action, 
suit, or proceeding includes the issuance of a 
pre-penalty notice or finding of violation. 
‘‘(2) TIME FOR INDICTMENT.—No person shall be 
prosecuted, tried, or punished for any offense under 
subsection (a) unless the indictment is found or the 
information is instituted within ten years after the 
latest date of the violation upon which the indictment 
or information is based.’’. 
SEC. 6822. CLASSIFIED REPORT AND BRIEFING ON STAFF-
ING OF OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CON-
TROL. 
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Director of the Office of Foreign Assets Con-
trol shall provide to the appropriate congressional commit-
tees a classified report and briefing on the staffing of the 
Office of Foreign Assets Control, disaggregated by staffing 
dedicated to each sanctions program and each country or 
issue.
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SEC. 6823. REPORT ON DRUG TRANSPORTATION ROUTES 
AND USE OF VESSELS WITH MISLABELED 
CARGO. 
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury, in conjunction 
with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall pro-
vide to the appropriate congressional committees a classi-
fied report and briefing on efforts to target drug transpor-
tation routes and modalities, including an assessment of the 
prevalence of false cargo labeling and shipment of precursor 
chemicals without accurate tracking of the customers pur-
chasing the chemicals. 
SEC. 6824. REPORT ON ACTIONS OF PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF 
CHINA 
WITH 
RESPECT 
TO 
PERSONS 
IN-
VOLVED IN FENTANYL SUPPLY CHAIN. 
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary of the Treasury, in conjunction 
with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall pro-
vide to the appropriate congressional committees a classi-
fied report and briefing on actions taken by the Government 
of the People’s Republic of China with respect to persons 
involved in the shipment of fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, 
fentanyl precursors, precursors for fentanyl analogues, and 
equipment for the manufacturing of fentanyl and fentanyl- 
laced counterfeit pills.
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Subtitle B—Anti-Money Laundering 
Matters 
SEC. 6831. DESIGNATION OF ILLICIT FENTANYL TRANS-
ACTIONS OF SANCTIONED PERSONS AS OF 
PRIMARY MONEY LAUNDERING CONCERN. 
Subtitle A of the Fentanyl Sanctions Act (21 U.S.C. 
2311 et seq.) is amended by inserting after section 7213 
the following: 
‘‘SEC. 7213A. DESIGNATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF SANC-
TIONED PERSONS AS OF PRIMARY MONEY 
LAUNDERING CONCERN. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—If the Secretary of the Treasury 
determines that reasonable grounds exist for concluding that 
one or more financial institutions operating outside of the 
United States, 1 or more classes of transactions within, or 
involving, a jurisdiction outside of the United States, or 
1 or more types of accounts within, or involving, a jurisdic-
tion outside of the United States, is of primary money laun-
dering concern in connection with illicit opioid trafficking, 
the Secretary of the Treasury may, by order, regulation, 
or otherwise as permitted by law— 
‘‘(1) require domestic financial institutions and 
domestic financial agencies to take 1 or more of the 
special measures provided for in section 9714(a)(1) of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
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Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283; 31 U.S.C. 5318A 
note); or 
‘‘(2) prohibit, or impose conditions upon, certain 
transmittals of funds (to be defined by the Secretary) 
by any domestic financial institution or domestic fi-
nancial agency, if such transmittal of funds involves 
any such institution, class of transaction, or type of 
accounts. 
‘‘(b) CLASSIFIED INFORMATION.—In any judicial re-
view of a finding of the existence of a primary money laun-
dering concern, or of the requirement for 1 or more special 
measures with respect to a primary money laundering con-
cern made under this section, if the designation or imposi-
tion, or both, were based on classified information (as de-
fined in section 1(a) of the Classified Information Proce-
dures Act (18 U.S.C. App.)), such information may be sub-
mitted by the Secretary to the reviewing court ex parte and 
in camera. This subsection does not confer or imply any 
right to judicial review of any finding made or any require-
ment imposed under this section. 
‘‘(c) AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION.—The exemptions 
from, and prohibitions on, search and disclosure referred 
to in section 9714(c) of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283; 31 U.S.C. 
5318A note) shall apply to any report or record of report
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filed pursuant to a requirement imposed under subsection 
(a). For purposes of section 552 of title 5, United States 
Code, this subsection shall be considered a statute described 
in subsection (b)(3)(B) of that section. 
‘‘(d) PENALTIES.—The penalties referred to in section 
9714(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fis-
cal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283; 31 U.S.C. 5318A note) 
shall apply to violations of any order, regulation, special 
measure, or other requirement imposed under subsection 
(a), in the same manner and to the same extent as described 
in such section 9714(d). 
‘‘(e) INJUNCTIONS.—The Secretary of the Treasury 
may bring a civil action to enjoin a violation of any order, 
regulation, special measure, or other requirement imposed 
under subsection (a) in the same manner and to the same 
extent as described in section 9714(e) of the National De-
fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 
116–283; 31 U.S.C. 5318A note).’’. 
SEC. 6832. TREATMENT OF TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL OR-
GANIZATIONS IN SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTIONS 
REPORTS OF THE FINANCIAL CRIMES EN-
FORCEMENT NETWORK. 
(a) FILING INSTRUCTIONS.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of 
the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network shall issue
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guidance or instructions to United States financial institu-
tions for filing reports on suspicious transactions required 
by section 1010.320 of title 31, Code of Federal Regulations, 
related to suspected fentanyl trafficking by transnational 
criminal organizations. 
(b) PRIORITIZATION
OF
REPORTS
RELATING
TO 
FENTANYL TRAFFICKING
OR TRANSNATIONAL CRIMINAL 
ORGANIZATIONS.—The Director shall prioritize research 
into reports described in subsection (a) that indicate a con-
nection to trafficking of fentanyl or related synthetic 
opioids or financing of suspected transnational criminal or-
ganizations. 
SEC. 6833. REPORT ON TRADE-BASED MONEY LAUNDERING 
IN TRADE WITH MEXICO, THE PEOPLE’S RE-
PUBLIC OF CHINA, AND BURMA. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—In the first update to the national 
strategy for combating the financing of terrorism and re-
lated forms of illicit finance submitted to Congress after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Treas-
ury shall include a report on trade-based money laundering 
originating in Mexico or the People’s Republic of China and 
involving Burma. 
(b) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term ‘‘national 
strategy for combating the financing of terrorism and re-
lated forms of illicit finance’’ means the national strategy
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for combating the financing of terrorism and related forms 
of illicit finance required by section 261 of the Countering 
America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (Public Law 
115–44; 131 Stat. 934), as amended by section 6506 of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 
(Public Law 117–81; 135 Stat. 2428). 
Subtitle C—Exception Relating to 
Importation of Goods 
SEC. 6841. EXCEPTION RELATING TO IMPORTATION OF 
GOODS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The authority or a requirement to 
block and prohibit all transactions in all property and in-
terests in property under this title shall not include the au-
thority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the impor-
tation of goods. 
(b) GOOD DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘good’’ 
means any article, natural or manmade substance, mate-
rial, supply or manufactured product, including inspection 
and test equipment, and excluding technical data.
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TITLE LXXVIII—MILITARY CON-
STRUCTION 
AND 
GENERAL 
PROVISIONS 
Subtitle B—Military Housing 
PART III—OTHER HOUSING MATTERS 
SEC. 7851. REPORT ON PLAN TO REPLACE HOUSES AT FORT 
LEONARD WOOD. 
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to Con-
gress an unclassified report on the plan of the Army to re-
place all 1,142 houses at Fort Leonard Wood that the Army 
has designated as being in need of repair. 
Subtitle D—Other Matters 
SEC. 7881. STUDY ON IMPACT ON MEMBERS OF THE ARMED 
FORCES AND DEPENDENTS OF CONSTRUC-
TION PROJECTS THAT AFFECT QUALITY OF 
LIFE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Defense shall con-
duct a study, through the use of an independent and objec-
tive organization outside the Department of Defense, on the 
correlation between military construction projects and fa-
cilities 
sustainment, 
restoration, 
and 
modernization 
projects at installations of the Department of Defense that 
affect the quality of life of members of the Armed Forces 
and their dependents and the following:
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(1) Retention of members of the Armed Forces on 
active duty. 
(2) Physical health of members of the Armed 
Forces, including an identification of whether the age, 
condition, and deferred maintenance of a dormitory 
or barracks is in any way related to the frequency of 
sexual assaults and other crimes at installations of 
the Department. 
(3) Mental health of members of the Armed 
Forces. 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than one year after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to 
the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the 
Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representa-
tives a report on the study conducted under subsection (a). 
SEC. 7882. MODIFICATION OF PILOT PROGRAM ON ESTAB-
LISHMENT OF ACCOUNT FOR REIMBURSE-
MENT FOR USE OF TESTING FACILITIES AT 
INSTALLATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF 
THE AIR FORCE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2862 of the Military Con-
struction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (division 
B of Public Law 117–81; 10 U.S.C. 9771 note prec.) is 
amended—
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(1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘testing’’ and 
inserting ‘‘Major Range and Test Facility Base 
(MRTFB)’’; 
(2) in subsection (b), by inserting ‘‘, have Major 
Range and Test Facility Base facilities,’’ after ‘‘con-
struct’’; 
(3) by amending subsection (c) to read as fol-
lows: 
‘‘(c) OVERSIGHT OF FUNDS.— 
‘‘(1) USE OF AMOUNTS.—The commander of an 
installation selected to participate in the pilot pro-
gram may obligate or expend amounts reimbursed 
under the pilot program for projects at the installa-
tion. 
‘‘(2) DESIGNATION OF MAINTENANCE COSTS.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The commander of an 
installation selected to participate in the pilot 
program may designate the appropriate amount 
of maintenance costs to be charged to users of 
Major Range and Test Facility Base facilities 
under the pilot program. 
‘‘(B) USE
OF
MAINTENANCE
COST
REIM-
BURSEMENTS.—Maintenance 
cost 
reimburse-
ments under subparagraph (A) for an installa-
tion may be used either singly or in combination
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with appropriated funds to satisfy the costs of 
maintenance projects at the installation. 
‘‘(3) OVERSIGHT.—The commander of an instal-
lation selected for the pilot program shall have direct 
oversight over amounts reimbursed to the installation 
under the pilot program for Facility, Sustainment, 
Restoration, and Modernization.’’; 
(4) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection 
(f); 
(5) by inserting after subsection (d) the following 
new subsection (e): 
‘‘(e) NO REDUCTION OF APPROPRIATION.—In order to 
allow full assessment of the viability of the pilot program, 
appropriations to installations selected to participate in the 
pilot program for Facility, Sustainment, Restoration, and 
Modernization shall not be reduced on the basis of partici-
pation in the pilot program or usage of the pilot program 
reimbursements and realized reimbursements from cus-
tomers under the pilot program shall not be used as a basis 
for reduction of such appropriations.’’; and 
(6) in subsection (f) as redesignated by para-
graph (2), by striking ‘‘December 1, 2026’’ and in-
serting ‘‘December 1, 2027’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENTS.—
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(1) SECTION HEADER.—The header for such sec-
tion is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘SEC. 2862. PILOT PROGRAM TO AUGMENT APPROPRIATED 
AMOUNTS WITH MAINTENANCE REIMBURSE-
MENTS FROM MAJOR RANGE AND TEST FA-
CILITY BASE USERS AT INSTALLATIONS OF 
THE DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE.’’. 
(2) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents 
for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2022 (Public Law 117–81) and the Military 
Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 
(division B of Public Law 117–81) are each amended 
by striking the item relating to section 2862 and in-
serting the following new item: 
‘‘Sec. 2862. Pilot program to augment appropriated amounts with maintenance 
reimbursements from Major Range and Test Facility Base users 
at installations of the Department of the Air Force.’’. 
TITLE LXXXI—DEPARTMENT OF 
ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY 
PROGRAMS 
Subtitle D—Other Matters 
SEC. 8141. ACCELERATING DEPLOYMENT OF VERSATILE, 
ADVANCED NUCLEAR FOR CLEAN ENERGY. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the 
‘‘Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear 
for Clean Energy Act of 2023’’ or the ‘‘ADVANCE Act of 
2023’’.
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(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) ACCIDENT TOLERANT FUEL.—The term ‘‘ac-
cident tolerant fuel’’ has the meaning given the term 
in section 107(a) of the Nuclear Energy Innovation 
and Modernization Act (Public Law 115–439; 132 
Stat. 5577). 
(2) 
ADMINISTRATOR.—The 
term 
‘‘Adminis-
trator’’ means the Administrator of the Environ-
mental Protection Agency. 
(3) ADVANCED NUCLEAR FUEL.—The term ‘‘ad-
vanced nuclear fuel’’ means— 
(A) advanced nuclear reactor fuel; and 
(B) accident tolerant fuel. 
(4) ADVANCED
NUCLEAR
REACTOR.—The term 
‘‘advanced nuclear reactor’’ has the meaning given the 
term in section 3 of the Nuclear Energy Innovation 
and Modernization Act (42 U.S.C. 2215 note; Public 
Law 115–439). 
(5) ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTOR FUEL.—The 
term ‘‘advanced nuclear reactor fuel’’ has the meaning 
given the term in section 3 of the Nuclear Energy In-
novation and Modernization Act (42 U.S.C. 2215 
note; Public Law 115–439).
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(6) APPROPRIATE COMMITTEES OF CONGRESS.— 
The term ‘‘appropriate committees of Congress’’ 
means— 
(A) the Committee on Environment and 
Public Works of the Senate; and 
(B) the Committee on Energy and Com-
merce of the House of Representatives. 
(7) 
COMMISSION.—The 
term 
‘‘Commission’’ 
means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. 
(8) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The 
term ‘‘institution of higher education’’ has the mean-
ing given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001(a)). 
(9) NATIONAL
LABORATORY.—The term ‘‘Na-
tional Laboratory’’ has the meaning given the term in 
section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 
15801). 
(c) INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR REACTOR EXPORT AND 
INNOVATION ACTIVITIES.— 
(1) COORDINATION.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall— 
(i) coordinate all work of the Commis-
sion relating to— 
(I) nuclear reactor import and ex-
port licensing; and
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(II) international regulatory co-
operation and assistance relating to 
nuclear reactors, including with coun-
tries that are members of— 
(aa) the Organisation for 
Economic Co-operation and De-
velopment; or 
(bb) 
the 
Nuclear 
Energy 
Agency; and 
(ii) support interagency and inter-
national coordination with respect to— 
(I) the consideration of inter-
national technical standards to estab-
lish the licensing and regulatory basis 
to assist the design, construction, and 
operation of nuclear systems; 
(II) efforts to help build competent 
nuclear regulatory organizations and 
legal frameworks in countries seeking 
to develop nuclear power; and 
(III) 
exchange 
programs 
and 
training provided, in coordination 
with the Secretary of State, to other 
countries relating to nuclear regulation 
and oversight to improve nuclear tech-
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nology licensing, in accordance with 
subparagraph (B). 
(B) EXCHANGE
PROGRAMS
AND
TRAIN-
ING.—With respect to the exchange programs 
and 
training 
described 
in 
subparagraph 
(A)(ii)(III), the Commission shall coordinate, as 
applicable, with— 
(i) the Secretary of Energy; 
(ii) the Secretary of State; 
(iii) National Laboratories; 
(iv) the private sector; and 
(v) institutions of higher education. 
(2) AUTHORITY
TO
ESTABLISH
BRANCH.—The 
Commission may establish within the Office of Inter-
national Programs a branch, to be known as the 
‘‘International Nuclear Reactor Export and Innova-
tion Branch’’, to carry out such international nuclear 
reactor export and innovation activities as the Com-
mission determines to be appropriate and within the 
mission of the Commission. 
(3) EXCLUSION OF INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES 
FROM THE FEE BASE.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Section 102 of the Nu-
clear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act 
(42 U.S.C. 2215) is amended—
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(i) in subsection (a), by adding at the 
end the following: 
‘‘(4) INTERNATIONAL NUCLEAR REACTOR EXPORT 
AND INNOVATION ACTIVITIES.—The Commission shall 
identify in the annual budget justification inter-
national nuclear reactor export and innovation ac-
tivities described in subsection (c)(1) of the AD-
VANCE Act of 2023.’’; and 
(ii) in subsection (b)(1)(B), by adding 
at the end the following: 
‘‘(iv) Costs for international nuclear 
reactor export and innovation activities de-
scribed in subsection (c)(1) of the AD-
VANCE Act of 2023.’’. 
(B) EFFECTIVE
DATE.—The amendments 
made by subparagraph (A) shall take effect on 
October 1, 2024. 
(4) COORDINATION.—The Commission shall co-
ordinate all international activities under this sub-
section with the Secretary of State and other applica-
ble agencies, as appropriate. 
(5) SAVINGS
CLAUSE.—Nothing in this sub-
section alters the authority of the Commission to li-
cense and regulate the civilian use of radioactive ma-
terials.
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(d) DENIAL OF CERTAIN DOMESTIC LICENSES FOR 
NATIONAL SECURITY PURPOSES.— 
(1) DEFINITION
OF
COVERED
FUEL.—In this 
subsection, the term ‘‘covered fuel’’ means enriched 
uranium that is fabricated into fuel assemblies for 
nuclear reactors by an entity that— 
(A) is owned or controlled by the Govern-
ment of the Russian Federation or the Govern-
ment of the People’s Republic of China; or 
(B) is organized under the laws of, or other-
wise subject to the jurisdiction of, the Russian 
Federation or the People’s Republic of China. 
(2) PROHIBITION ON UNLICENSED POSSESSION 
OR OWNERSHIP OF COVERED FUEL.—Unless specifi-
cally authorized by the Commission in a license 
issued under section 53 of the Atomic Energy Act of 
1954 (42 U.S.C. 2073) and part 70 of title 10, Code 
of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), no 
person subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission 
may possess or own covered fuel. 
(3) LICENSE
TO
POSSESS
OR
OWN
COVERED 
FUEL.— 
(A) CONSULTATION
REQUIRED
PRIOR
TO 
ISSUANCE.—The Commission shall not issue a li-
cense to possess or own covered fuel under section
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53 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 
2073) and part 70 of title 10, Code of Federal 
Regulations (or successor regulations), unless the 
Commission has first consulted with the Sec-
retary of Energy and the Secretary of State be-
fore issuing the license. 
(B) PROHIBITION
ON
ISSUANCE
OF
LI-
CENSE.— 
(i) IN
GENERAL.—Subject to clause 
(iii), a license to possess or own covered fuel 
shall not be issued if the Secretary of En-
ergy and the Secretary of State make the 
determination 
described 
in 
clause 
(ii)(I)(aa). 
(ii) DETERMINATION.— 
(I) IN GENERAL.—The determina-
tion referred to in clause (i) is a deter-
mination that possession or ownership, 
as applicable, of covered fuel— 
(aa) poses a threat to the na-
tional security of the United 
States, including because of an 
adverse impact on the physical 
and economic security of the 
United States; or
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(bb) does not pose a threat to 
the 
national 
security 
of 
the 
United States. 
(II) JOINT
DETERMINATION.—A 
determination described in subclause 
(I) shall be jointly made by the Sec-
retary of Energy and the Secretary of 
State. 
(III) TIMELINE.— 
(aa) NOTICE
OF
APPLICA-
TION.—Not later than 30 days 
after the date on which the Com-
mission receives an application 
for a license to possess or own cov-
ered fuel, the Commission shall 
notify the Secretary of Energy 
and the Secretary of State of the 
application. 
(bb) DETERMINATION.—The 
Secretary of Energy and the Sec-
retary of State shall have a period 
of 180 days, beginning on the date 
on which the Commission notifies 
the Secretary of Energy and the 
Secretary of State under item
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(aa) of an application for a li-
cense to possess or own covered 
fuel, in which to make the deter-
mination described in subclause 
(I). 
(cc) COMMISSION
NOTIFICA-
TION.—On making the determina-
tion described in subclause (I), the 
Secretary of Energy and the Sec-
retary of State shall immediately 
notify the Commission. 
(dd) CONGRESSIONAL NOTIFI-
CATION.—Not later than 30 days 
after the date on which the Sec-
retary of Energy and the Sec-
retary of State notify the Com-
mission under item (cc), the Com-
mission shall notify the appro-
priate committees of Congress, the 
Committee on Foreign Relations 
of the Senate, the Committee on 
Energy and Natural Resources of 
the Senate, and the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs of the House of
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Representatives of the determina-
tion. 
(ee) PUBLIC
NOTICE.—Not 
later than 15 days after the date 
on which the Commission notifies 
Congress under item (dd) of a de-
termination made under subclause 
(I), the Commission shall make 
that determination publicly avail-
able. 
(iii) EFFECT
OF
NO
DETERMINA-
TION.—The Commission shall not issue a li-
cense if the Secretary of Energy and the 
Secretary of State have not made a deter-
mination described in clause (ii). 
(4) SAVINGS
CLAUSE.—Nothing in this sub-
section alters any treaty or international agreement 
in effect on the date of enactment of this Act or that 
enters into force after the date of enactment of this 
Act. 
(e) EXPORT LICENSE REQUIREMENTS.— 
(1) DEFINITION OF LOW-ENRICHED URANIUM.— 
In this subsection, the term ‘‘low-enriched uranium’’ 
means uranium enriched to less than 20 percent of 
the uranium-235 isotope.
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(2) REQUIREMENT.—The Commission shall not 
issue an export license for the transfer of any item de-
scribed in paragraph (4) to a country described in 
paragraph (3) unless the Commission, in consultation 
with the Secretary of State and any other relevant 
agencies, makes a determination that such transfer 
will not be inimical to the common defense and secu-
rity of the United States. 
(3) COUNTRIES DESCRIBED.—A country referred 
to in paragraph (2) is a country that— 
(A) has not concluded and ratified an Addi-
tional Protocol to its safeguards agreement with 
the International Atomic Energy Agency; or 
(B) has not ratified or acceded to the 
amendment to the Convention on the Physical 
Protection of Nuclear Material, adopted at Vi-
enna October 26, 1979, and opened for signature 
at New York March 3, 1980 (TIAS 11080), de-
scribed in the information circular of the Inter-
national Atomic Energy Agency numbered 
INFCIRC/274/Rev.1/Mod.1 and dated May 9, 
2016 (TIAS 16–508). 
(4) ITEMS DESCRIBED.—An item referred to in 
paragraph (2) includes—
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(A) unirradiated nuclear fuel containing 
special nuclear material (as defined in section 
11 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 
2014)), excluding low-enriched uranium; 
(B) a nuclear reactor that uses nuclear fuel 
described in subparagraph (A); and 
(C) any plant or component listed in Ap-
pendix I to part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal 
Regulations (or successor regulations), that is in-
volved in— 
(i) the reprocessing of irradiated nu-
clear reactor fuel elements; 
(ii) the separation of plutonium; or 
(iii) the separation of the uranium-233 
isotope. 
(5) NOTIFICATION.—If the Commission, in con-
sultation with the Secretary of State and any other 
relevant agencies, makes a determination, in accord-
ance with applicable laws and regulations, under 
paragraph (2) that the transfer of any item described 
in paragraph (4) to a country described in paragraph 
(3) will not be inimical to the common defense and 
security of the United States, the Commission shall 
notify the appropriate committees of Congress, the 
Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, the
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the 
Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the 
House of Representatives. 
(f) FEES FOR ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTOR APPLI-
CATION REVIEW.— 
(1) DEFINITIONS.—Section 3 of the Nuclear En-
ergy Innovation and Modernization Act (42 U.S.C. 
2215 note; Public Law 115–439) is amended— 
(A) 
by 
redesignating 
paragraphs 
(2) 
through (15) as paragraphs (3), (6), (7), (8), (9), 
(10), (12), (15), (16), (17), (18), (19), (20), and 
(21), respectively; 
(B) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(2) ADVANCED
NUCLEAR
REACTOR
APPLI-
CANT.—The term ‘advanced nuclear reactor appli-
cant’ means an entity that has submitted to the Com-
mission an application to receive a license for an ad-
vanced nuclear reactor under the Atomic Energy Act 
of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.).’’; 
(C) by inserting after paragraph (3) (as so 
redesignated) the following: 
‘‘(4) ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTOR PRE-APPLI-
CANT.—The term ‘advanced nuclear reactor pre-appli-
cant’ means an entity that has submitted to the Com-
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mission a licensing project plan for the purposes of 
submitting a future application to receive a license 
for an advanced nuclear reactor under the Atomic 
Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.). 
‘‘(5) AGENCY SUPPORT.—The term ‘agency sup-
port’ means the resources of the Commission that are 
located in executive, administrative, and other sup-
port offices of the Commission, as described in the 
document of the Commission entitled ‘FY 2023 Final 
Fee Rule Work Papers’ (or a successor document).’’; 
(D) by inserting after paragraph (10) (as so 
redesignated) the following: 
‘‘(11) HOURLY RATE FOR MISSION-DIRECT PRO-
GRAM SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR THE NUCLEAR 
REACTOR SAFETY PROGRAM.—The term ‘hourly rate 
for mission-direct program salaries and benefits for 
the Nuclear Reactor Safety Program’ means the 
quotient obtained by dividing— 
‘‘(A) the full-time equivalent rate (within 
the meaning of the document of the Commission 
entitled ‘FY 2023 Final Fee Rule Work Papers’ 
(or a successor document)) for mission-direct 
program salaries and benefits for the Nuclear 
Reactor Safety Program (as determined by the 
Commission) for a fiscal year; by
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‘‘(B) the productive hours assumption for 
that fiscal year, determined in accordance with 
the formula established in the document referred 
to in subparagraph (A) (or a successor docu-
ment).’’; and 
(E) by inserting after paragraph (12) (as so 
redesignated) the following: 
‘‘(13) MISSION-DIRECT PROGRAM SALARIES AND 
BENEFITS FOR THE NUCLEAR REACTOR SAFETY PRO-
GRAM.—The term ‘mission-direct program salaries 
and benefits for the Nuclear Reactor Safety Program’ 
means the resources of the Commission that are allo-
cated to the Nuclear Reactor Safety Program (as de-
termined by the Commission) to perform core work 
activities committed to fulfilling the mission of the 
Commission, as described in the document of the 
Commission entitled ‘FY 2023 Final Fee Rule Work 
Papers’ (or a successor document). 
‘‘(14) MISSION-INDIRECT PROGRAM SUPPORT.— 
The term ‘mission-indirect program support’ means 
the resources of the Commission that support the core 
mission-direct activities for the Nuclear Reactor Safe-
ty Program of the Commission (as determined by the 
Commission), as described in the document of the
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Commission entitled ‘FY 2023 Final Fee Rule Work 
Papers’ (or a successor document).’’. 
(2) 
EXCLUDED
ACTIVITIES.—Section 
102(b)(1)(B) of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and 
Modernization Act (42 U.S.C. 2215(b)(1)(B)) (as 
amended by subsection (c)(3)(A)(ii)) is amended by 
adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(v) The total costs of mission-indirect 
program support and agency support that, 
under paragraph (2)(B), may not be in-
cluded in the hourly rate charged for fees 
assessed to advanced nuclear reactor appli-
cants. 
‘‘(vi) The total costs of mission-indirect 
program support and agency support that, 
under paragraph (2)(C), may not be in-
cluded in the hourly rate charged for fees 
assessed to advanced nuclear reactor pre-ap-
plicants.’’. 
(3) FEES FOR SERVICE OR THING OF VALUE.— 
Section 102(b) of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and 
Modernization Act (42 U.S.C. 2215(b)) is amended by 
striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: 
‘‘(2) FEES FOR SERVICE OR THING OF VALUE.—
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‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with sec-
tion 9701 of title 31, United States Code, the 
Commission shall assess and collect fees from 
any person who receives a service or thing of 
value from the Commission to cover the costs to 
the Commission of providing the service or thing 
of value. 
‘‘(B) ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTOR APPLI-
CANTS.—The hourly rate charged for fees assessed 
to advanced nuclear reactor applicants under 
this paragraph relating to the review of a sub-
mitted application described in section 3(1) shall 
not exceed the hourly rate for mission-direct pro-
gram salaries and benefits for the Nuclear Reac-
tor Safety Program. 
‘‘(C) ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTOR PRE-AP-
PLICANTS.—The hourly rate charged for fees as-
sessed to advanced nuclear reactor pre-applicants 
under this paragraph relating to the review of 
submitted materials as described in the licensing 
project plan of an advanced nuclear reactor pre- 
applicant shall not exceed the hourly rate for 
mission-direct program salaries and benefits for 
the Nuclear Reactor Safety Program.’’.
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(4) SUNSET.—Section 102 of the Nuclear Energy 
Innovation and Modernization Act (42 U.S.C. 2215) 
is amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(g) CESSATION
OF EFFECTIVENESS.—Paragraphs 
(1)(B)(vi) and (2)(C) of subsection (b) shall cease to be effec-
tive on September 30, 2029.’’. 
(5) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made 
by this subsection shall take effect on October 1, 2024. 
(g) ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTOR PRIZES.—Section 
103 of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization 
Act (Public Law 115–439; 132 Stat. 5571) is amended by 
adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(f) PRIZES FOR ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTOR LI-
CENSING.— 
‘‘(1) DEFINITION OF ELIGIBLE ENTITY.—In this 
subsection, the term ‘eligible entity’ means— 
‘‘(A) a non-Federal entity; and 
‘‘(B) the Tennessee Valley Authority. 
‘‘(2) PRIZE FOR ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTOR 
LICENSING.— 
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—Notwithstanding sec-
tion 169 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 
U.S.C. 2209) and subject to the availability of 
appropriations, the Secretary is authorized to 
make, with respect to each award category de-
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scribed in subparagraph (C), an award in an 
amount described in subparagraph (B) to the 
first eligible entity— 
‘‘(i) to which the Commission issues an 
operating license for an advanced nuclear 
reactor under part 50 of title 10, Code of 
Federal Regulations (or successor regula-
tions), for which an application has not 
been approved by the Commission as of the 
date of enactment of this subsection; or 
‘‘(ii) for which the Commission makes 
a finding described in section 52.103(g) of 
title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or 
successor regulations), with respect to a 
combined license for an advanced nuclear 
reactor— 
‘‘(I) that is issued under subpart 
C of part 52 of that title (or successor 
regulations); and 
‘‘(II) for which an application 
has not been approved by the Commis-
sion as of the date of enactment of this 
subsection. 
‘‘(B) AMOUNT OF AWARD.—An award under 
subparagraph (A) shall be in an amount equal
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to the total amount assessed by the Commission 
and collected under section 102(b)(2) from the el-
igible entity receiving the award for costs relat-
ing to the issuance of the license described in 
that subparagraph, including, as applicable, 
costs relating to the issuance of an associated 
construction permit described in section 50.23 of 
title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or suc-
cessor regulations), or early site permit (as de-
fined in section 52.1 of that title (or successor 
regulations)). 
‘‘(C) 
AWARD
CATEGORIES.—An 
award 
under subparagraph (A) may be made for— 
‘‘(i) the first advanced nuclear reactor 
for which the Commission— 
‘‘(I) issues a license in accordance 
with clause (i) of subparagraph (A); or 
‘‘(II) makes a finding in accord-
ance with clause (ii) of that subpara-
graph; 
‘‘(ii) an advanced nuclear reactor 
that— 
‘‘(I) uses isotopes derived from 
spent nuclear fuel (as defined in sec-
tion 2 of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act
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of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101)) or depleted 
uranium as fuel for the advanced nu-
clear reactor; and 
‘‘(II) is the first advanced nuclear 
reactor described in subclause (I) for 
which the Commission— 
‘‘(aa) issues a license in ac-
cordance with clause (i) of sub-
paragraph (A); or 
‘‘(bb) makes a finding in ac-
cordance with clause (ii) of that 
subparagraph; 
‘‘(iii) an advanced nuclear reactor 
that— 
‘‘(I) is a nuclear integrated en-
ergy system— 
‘‘(aa) that is composed of 2 
or more co-located or jointly oper-
ated subsystems of energy genera-
tion, energy storage, or other tech-
nologies; 
‘‘(bb) in which not fewer 
than 1 subsystem described in 
item (aa) is a nuclear energy sys-
tem; and
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‘‘(cc) the purpose of which 
is— 
‘‘(AA) to reduce green-
house gas emissions in both 
the power and nonpower sec-
tors; and 
‘‘(BB) to maximize en-
ergy production and effi-
ciency; and 
‘‘(II) is the first advanced nuclear 
reactor described in subclause (I) for 
which the Commission— 
‘‘(aa) issues a license in ac-
cordance with clause (i) of sub-
paragraph (A); or 
‘‘(bb) makes a finding in ac-
cordance with clause (ii) of that 
subparagraph; 
‘‘(iv) an advanced reactor that— 
‘‘(I) operates flexibly to generate 
electricity or high temperature process 
heat for nonelectric applications; and 
‘‘(II) is the first advanced nuclear 
reactor described in subclause (I) for 
which the Commission—
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‘‘(aa) issues a license in ac-
cordance with clause (i) of sub-
paragraph (A); or 
‘‘(bb) makes a finding in ac-
cordance with clause (ii) of that 
subparagraph; and 
‘‘(v) the first advanced nuclear reactor 
for which the Commission grants approval 
to load nuclear fuel pursuant to the tech-
nology-inclusive regulatory framework es-
tablished under subsection (a)(4). 
‘‘(3) FEDERAL FUNDING LIMITATIONS.— 
‘‘(A) EXCLUSION OF TVA FUNDS.—In this 
paragraph, the term ‘Federal funds’ does not in-
clude funds received under the power program of 
the Tennessee Valley Authority. 
‘‘(B) 
LIMITATION
ON
AMOUNTS
EX-
PENDED.—An award under this subsection shall 
not exceed the total amount expended (excluding 
any expenditures made with Federal funds re-
ceived for the applicable project and an amount 
equal to the minimum cost-share required under 
section 988 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 
U.S.C. 16352)) by the eligible entity receiving
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the award for licensing costs relating to the 
project for which the award is made. 
‘‘(C) REPAYMENT AND DIVIDENDS NOT RE-
QUIRED.—Notwithstanding section 9104(a)(4) of 
title 31, United States Code, or any other provi-
sion of law, an eligible entity that receives an 
award under this subsection shall not be re-
quired— 
‘‘(i) to repay that award or any part 
of that award; or 
‘‘(ii) to pay a dividend, interest, or 
other similar payment based on the sum of 
that award.’’. 
(h) REPORT ON UNIQUE LICENSING CONSIDERATIONS 
RELATING TO THE USE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY FOR NON-
ELECTRIC APPLICATIONS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 270 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission 
shall submit to the appropriate committees of Con-
gress a report (referred to in this subsection as the 
‘‘report’’) addressing any unique licensing issues or 
requirements relating to— 
(A) the flexible operation of nuclear reac-
tors, such as ramping power output and switch-
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ing between electricity generation and nonelec-
tric applications; 
(B) the use of advanced nuclear reactors ex-
clusively for nonelectric applications; and 
(C) the colocation of nuclear reactors with 
industrial plants or other facilities. 
(2) STAKEHOLDER INPUT.—In developing the re-
port, the Commission shall seek input from— 
(A) the Secretary of Energy; 
(B) the nuclear energy industry; 
(C) technology developers; 
(D) the industrial, chemical, and medical 
sectors; 
(E) nongovernmental organizations; and 
(F) other public stakeholders. 
(3) CONTENTS.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The report shall de-
scribe— 
(i) any unique licensing issues or re-
quirements relating to the matters described 
in subparagraphs (A) through (C) of para-
graph (1), including, with respect to the 
nonelectric applications referred to in sub-
paragraphs (A) and (B) of that paragraph,
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any licensing issues or requirements relat-
ing to the use of nuclear energy in— 
(I) hydrogen or other liquid and 
gaseous fuel or chemical production; 
(II) 
water 
desalination 
and 
wastewater treatment; 
(III) heat for industrial processes; 
(IV) district heating; 
(V) energy storage; 
(VI) industrial or medical isotope 
production; and 
(VII) other applications, as iden-
tified by the Commission; 
(ii) options for addressing those issues 
or requirements— 
(I) within the existing regulatory 
framework of the Commission; 
(II) as part of the technology-in-
clusive regulatory framework required 
under subsection (a)(4) of section 103 
of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and 
Modernization Act (42 U.S.C. 2133 
note; Public Law 115–439) or de-
scribed in the report required under
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subsection (e) of that section (Public 
Law 115–439; 132 Stat. 5575); or 
(III) through a new rulemaking; 
and 
(iii) the extent to which Commission 
action is needed to implement any matter 
described in the report. 
(B) COST ESTIMATES, BUDGETS, AND TIME-
FRAMES.—The report shall include cost esti-
mates, proposed budgets, and proposed time-
frames for implementing risk-informed and per-
formance-based regulatory guidance in the li-
censing of nuclear reactors for nonelectric appli-
cations. 
(i) ENABLING PREPARATIONS FOR THE DEMONSTRA-
TION OF ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTORS ON DEPARTMENT 
OF ENERGY SITES OR CRITICAL NATIONAL SECURITY IN-
FRASTRUCTURE SITES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 102(b)(1)(B) of the 
Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act 
(42 U.S.C. 2215(b)(1)(B)) (as amended by subsection 
(f)(2)) is amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(vii) Costs for— 
‘‘(I) activities to review and ap-
prove or disapprove an application for
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an early site permit (as defined in sec-
tion 52.1 of title 10, Code of Federal 
Regulations (or a successor regula-
tion)) to demonstrate an advanced nu-
clear reactor on a Department of En-
ergy site or critical national security 
infrastructure (as defined in section 
327(d) of the John S. McCain National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2019 (Public Law 115–232; 132 
Stat. 1722)) site; and 
‘‘(II) pre-application activities re-
lating to an early site permit (as de-
fined in section 52.1 of title 10, Code 
of Federal Regulations (or a successor 
regulation)) to demonstrate an ad-
vanced nuclear reactor on a Depart-
ment of Energy site or critical na-
tional security infrastructure (as de-
fined in section 327(d) of the John S. 
McCain National Defense Authoriza-
tion Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public 
Law 115–232; 132 Stat. 1722)) site.’’. 
(2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
paragraph (1) shall take effect on October 1, 2024.
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(j) CLARIFICATION ON FUSION REGULATION.—Section 
103(a)(4) of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Mod-
ernization Act (42 U.S.C. 2133 note; Public Law 115–439) 
is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘Not later’’ and inserting the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(B) EXCLUSION OF FUSION REACTORS.— 
For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term ‘ad-
vanced reactor applicant’ does not include an 
applicant seeking a license for a fusion reactor.’’. 
(k) REGULATORY ISSUES FOR NUCLEAR FACILITIES 
AT BROWNFIELD SITES.— 
(1) DEFINITIONS.— 
(A) 
BROWNFIELD
SITE.—The 
term 
‘‘brownfield site’’ has the meaning given the term 
in section 101 of the Comprehensive Environ-
mental Response, Compensation, and Liability 
Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601). 
(B) 
PRODUCTION
FACILITY.—The 
term 
‘‘production facility’’ has the meaning given the 
term in section 11 of the Atomic Energy Act of 
1954 (42 U.S.C. 2014).
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(C) RETIRED FOSSIL FUEL SITE.—The term 
‘‘retired fossil fuel site’’ means the site of 1 or 
more fossil fuel electric generation facilities that 
are retired or scheduled to retire, including 
multi-unit facilities that are partially shut 
down. 
(D) 
UTILIZATION
FACILITY.—The 
term 
‘‘utilization facility’’ has the meaning given the 
term in section 11 of the Atomic Energy Act of 
1954 (42 U.S.C. 2014). 
(2) IDENTIFICATION OF REGULATORY ISSUES.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Com-
mission shall evaluate the extent to which modi-
fication of regulations, guidance, or policy is 
needed to enable timely licensing reviews for, 
and to support the oversight of, production fa-
cilities or utilization facilities at brownfield 
sites. 
(B) REQUIREMENT.—In carrying out sub-
paragraph (A), the Commission shall consider 
how licensing reviews for production facilities or 
utilization facilities at brownfield sites may be 
expedited by considering matters relating to 
siting and operating a production facility or a
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utilization facility at or near a retired fossil fuel 
site to support— 
(i) the reuse of existing site infrastruc-
ture, including— 
(I) electric switchyard components 
and transmission infrastructure; 
(II) heat-sink components; 
(III) steam cycle components; 
(IV) roads; 
(V) railroad access; and 
(VI) water availability; 
(ii) the use of early site permits; 
(iii) the utilization of plant parameter 
envelopes or similar standardized site pa-
rameters on a portion of a larger site; and 
(iv) the use of a standardized applica-
tion for similar sites. 
(C) REPORT.—Not later than 14 months 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Com-
mission shall submit to the appropriate commit-
tees of Congress a report describing any regula-
tions, guidance, and policies identified under 
subparagraph (A). 
(3) LICENSING.—
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(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 2 years 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Com-
mission shall— 
(i) develop and implement strategies to 
enable timely licensing reviews for, and to 
support the oversight of, production facili-
ties or utilization facilities at brownfield 
sites, including retired fossil fuel sites; or 
(ii) initiate a rulemaking to enable 
timely licensing reviews for, and to support 
the oversight of, of production facilities or 
utilization facilities at brownfield sites, in-
cluding retired fossil fuel sites. 
(B) REQUIREMENTS.—In carrying out sub-
paragraph (A), consistent with the mission of the 
Commission, the Commission shall consider mat-
ters relating to— 
(i) the use of existing site infrastruc-
ture; 
(ii) existing emergency preparedness 
organizations and planning; 
(iii) the availability of historical site- 
specific environmental data; 
(iv) 
previously 
approved 
environ-
mental reviews required by the National
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Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 
U.S.C. 4321 et seq.); 
(v) activities associated with the poten-
tial decommissioning of facilities or decon-
tamination and remediation at brownfield 
sites; and 
(vi) community engagement and his-
torical experience with energy production. 
(4) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall 
submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a 
report describing the actions taken by the Commission 
under paragraph (3). 
(l) APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION NUCLEAR 
ENERGY DEVELOPMENT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter I of chapter 145 
of subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘§ 14512. Appalachian Regional Commission nuclear 
energy development 
‘‘(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
‘‘(1) BROWNFIELD SITE.—The term ‘brownfield 
site’ has the meaning given the term in section 101 
of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Com-
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pensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 
9601). 
‘‘(2) PRODUCTION FACILITY.—The term ‘produc-
tion facility’ has the meaning given the term in sec-
tion 11 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 
2014). 
‘‘(3) RETIRED FOSSIL FUEL SITE.—The term ‘re-
tired fossil fuel site’ means the site of 1 or more fossil 
fuel electric generation facilities that are retired or 
scheduled to retire, including multi-unit facilities that 
are partially shut down. 
‘‘(4) UTILIZATION FACILITY.—The term ‘utiliza-
tion facility’ has the meaning given the term in sec-
tion 11 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 
2014). 
‘‘(b) AUTHORITY.—The Appalachian Regional Com-
mission may provide technical assistance to, make grants 
to, enter into contracts with, or otherwise provide amounts 
to individuals or entities in the Appalachian region for 
projects and activities— 
‘‘(1) to conduct research and analysis regarding 
the economic impact of siting, constructing, and oper-
ating a production facility or a utilization facility at 
a brownfield site, including a retired fossil fuel site;
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‘‘(2) to assist with workforce training or retrain-
ing to perform activities relating to the siting and op-
eration of a production facility or a utilization facil-
ity at a brownfield site, including a retired fossil fuel 
site; and 
‘‘(3) to engage with the Nuclear Regulatory Com-
mission, the Department of Energy, and other Federal 
agencies with expertise in civil nuclear energy. 
‘‘(c) LIMITATION ON AVAILABLE AMOUNTS.—Of the 
cost of any project or activity eligible for a grant under 
this section— 
‘‘(1) except as provided in paragraphs (2) and 
(3), not more than 50 percent may be provided from 
amounts made available to carry out this section; 
‘‘(2) in the case of a project or activity to be car-
ried out in a county for which a distressed county 
designation is in effect under section 14526, not more 
than 80 percent may be provided from amounts made 
available to carry out this section; and 
‘‘(3) in the case of a project or activity to be car-
ried out in a county for which an at-risk county des-
ignation is in effect under section 14526, not more 
than 70 percent may be provided from amounts made 
available to carry out this section.
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‘‘(d) SOURCES OF ASSISTANCE.—Subject to subsection 
(c), a grant provided under this section may be provided 
from amounts made available to carry out this section, in 
combination with amounts made available— 
‘‘(1) under any other Federal program; or 
‘‘(2) from any other source. 
‘‘(e) FEDERAL SHARE.—Notwithstanding any provi-
sion of law limiting the Federal share under any other Fed-
eral program, amounts made available to carry out this sec-
tion may be used to increase that Federal share, as the Ap-
palachian Regional Commission determines to be appro-
priate.’’. 
(2) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—Sec-
tion 14703 of title 40, United States Code, is amend-
ed— 
(A) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) 
as subsections (f) and (g), respectively; and 
(B) by inserting after subsection (d) the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(e) APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION NUCLEAR 
ENERGY DEVELOPMENT.—Of the amounts made available 
under subsection (a), $5,000,000 may be used to carry out 
section 14512 for each of fiscal years 2023 through 2026.’’. 
(3) CLERICAL
AMENDMENT.—The analysis for 
subchapter I of chapter 145 of subtitle IV of title 40,
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United States Code, is amended by striking the item 
relating to section 14511 and inserting the following: 
‘‘14511. Appalachian regional energy hub initiative. 
‘‘14512. Appalachian Regional Commission nuclear energy development.’’. 
(m) FOREIGN OWNERSHIP.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The prohibitions against 
issuing certain licenses for utilization facilities to cer-
tain corporations and other entities described in the 
second sentence of section 103 d. of the Atomic Energy 
Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2133(d)) and the second sen-
tence of section 104 d. of that Act (42 U.S.C. 2134(d)) 
shall not apply to an entity described in paragraph 
(2) if the Commission determines that issuance of the 
applicable license to that entity is not inimical to— 
(A) the common defense and security; or 
(B) the health and safety of the public. 
(2) ENTITIES DESCRIBED.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—An entity referred to in 
paragraph (1) is a corporation or other entity 
that is owned, controlled, or dominated by— 
(i) the government of— 
(I) a country that is a member of 
the Organisation for Economic Co-op-
eration and Development on the date of 
enactment of this Act, subject to sub-
paragraph (B); or
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(II) the Republic of India; 
(ii) a corporation that is incorporated 
in a country described in subclause (I) or 
(II) of clause (i); or 
(iii) an alien who is a national of a 
country described in subclause (I) or (II) of 
clause (i). 
(B) EXCLUSION.—An entity described in 
subparagraph (A)(i)(I) is not an entity referred 
to in paragraph (1), and paragraph (1) shall 
not apply to that entity, if, on the date of enact-
ment of this Act— 
(i) the entity (or any department, 
agency, or instrumentality of the entity) is 
a person subject to sanctions under section 
231 of the Countering America’s Adver-
saries Through Sanctions Act (22 U.S.C. 
9525); or 
(ii) any citizen of the entity, or any 
entity organized under the laws of, or other-
wise subject to the jurisdiction of, the entity, 
is a person subject to sanctions under that 
section. 
(3) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—Section 103 d. of 
the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2133(d))
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is amended, in the second sentence, by striking ‘‘any 
any’’ and inserting ‘‘any’’. 
(4) SAVINGS
CLAUSE.—Nothing in this sub-
section affects the requirements of section 721 of the 
Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 4565). 
(n) EXTENSION OF THE PRICE-ANDERSON ACT.— 
(1) EXTENSION.—Section 170 of the Atomic En-
ergy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2210) (commonly known 
as the ‘‘Price-Anderson Act’’) is amended by striking 
‘‘December 31, 2025’’ each place it appears and in-
serting ‘‘December 31, 2045’’. 
(2) LIABILITY.—Section 170 of the Atomic En-
ergy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2210) (commonly known 
as the ‘‘Price-Anderson Act’’) is amended— 
(A) in subsection d. (5), by striking 
‘‘$500,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$2,000,000,000’’; 
and 
(B) in subsection e. (4), by striking 
‘‘$500,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$2,000,000,000’’. 
(3) REPORT.—Section 170 p. of the Atomic En-
ergy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2210(p)) (commonly 
known as the ‘‘Price-Anderson Act’’) is amended by 
striking ‘‘December 31, 2021’’ and inserting ‘‘Decem-
ber 31, 2041’’.
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(4) DEFINITION OF NUCLEAR INCIDENT.—Section 
11 q. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 
2014(q)) is amended, in the second proviso, by strik-
ing ‘‘if such occurrence’’ and all that follows through 
‘‘United States:’’ and inserting a colon. 
(o) REPORT ON ADVANCED METHODS OF MANUFAC-
TURING AND CONSTRUCTION FOR NUCLEAR ENERGY APPLI-
CATIONS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission 
shall submit to the appropriate committees of Con-
gress a report (referred to in this subsection as the 
‘‘report’’) on manufacturing and construction for nu-
clear energy applications. 
(2) STAKEHOLDER INPUT.—In developing the re-
port, the Commission shall seek input from— 
(A) the Secretary of Energy; 
(B) the nuclear energy industry; 
(C) National Laboratories; 
(D) institutions of higher education; 
(E) nuclear and manufacturing technology 
developers; 
(F) the manufacturing and construction in-
dustries, including manufacturing and construc-
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tion companies with operating facilities in the 
United States; 
(G) standards development organizations; 
(H) labor unions; 
(I) nongovernmental organizations; and 
(J) other public stakeholders. 
(3) CONTENTS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The report shall— 
(i) examine any unique licensing 
issues or requirements relating to the use of 
innovative— 
(I) advanced manufacturing proc-
esses; 
(II) advanced construction tech-
niques; and 
(III) 
rapid 
improvement 
or 
iterative innovation processes; 
(ii) examine— 
(I) the requirements for nuclear- 
grade components in manufacturing 
and construction for nuclear energy 
applications; 
(II) opportunities to use standard 
materials, parts, or components in
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manufacturing and construction for 
nuclear energy applications; 
(III) opportunities to use stand-
ard materials that are in compliance 
with existing codes to provide accept-
able approaches to support or encap-
sulate new materials that do not yet 
have applicable codes; and 
(IV) requirements relating to the 
transport of a fueled advanced nuclear 
reactor core from a manufacturing li-
censee to a licensee that holds a license 
to construct and operate a facility at a 
particular site; 
(iii) identify any safety aspects of in-
novative advanced manufacturing processes 
and advanced construction techniques that 
are not addressed by existing codes and 
standards, so that generic guidance may be 
updated or created, as necessary; 
(iv) identify options for addressing the 
issues, requirements, and opportunities ex-
amined under clauses (i) and (ii)— 
(I) within the existing regulatory 
framework; or
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(II) through a new rulemaking; 
(v) identify how addressing the issues, 
requirements, and opportunities examined 
under clauses (i) and (ii) will impact op-
portunities for domestic nuclear manufac-
turing and construction developers; and 
(vi) describe the extent to which Com-
mission action is needed to implement any 
matter described in the report. 
(B) COST ESTIMATES, BUDGETS, AND TIME-
FRAMES.—The report shall include cost esti-
mates, proposed budgets, and proposed time-
frames for implementing risk-informed and per-
formance-based regulatory guidance for manu-
facturing and construction for nuclear energy 
applications. 
(p) NUCLEAR ENERGY TRAINEESHIP.—Section 313 of 
division C of the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (42 
U.S.C. 16274a), is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘Nuclear Regu-
latory’’; 
(2) in subsection (b)(1), in the matter preceding 
subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘and subsection (c)’’ 
after ‘‘paragraph (2)’’; 
(3) in subsection (c)—
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(A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as 
paragraph (5); and 
(B) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting 
the following: 
‘‘(1) ADVANCED NUCLEAR REACTOR.—The term 
‘advanced nuclear reactor’ has the meaning given the 
term in section 951(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 
2005 (42 U.S.C. 16271(b)). 
‘‘(2) 
COMMISSION.—The 
term 
‘Commission’ 
means the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. 
‘‘(3) INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.—The 
term ‘institution of higher education’ has the meaning 
given the term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act 
of 2005 (42 U.S.C. 15801). 
‘‘(4) NATIONAL
LABORATORY.—The term ‘Na-
tional Laboratory’ has the meaning given the term in 
section 951(b) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 
U.S.C. 16271(b)).’’; 
(4) in subsection (d)(2), by striking ‘‘Nuclear 
Regulatory’’; 
(5) by redesignating subsections (c) and (d) as 
subsections (d) and (e), respectively; and 
(6) by inserting after subsection (b) the fol-
lowing:
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‘‘(c) 
NUCLEAR
ENERGY
TRAINEESHIP
SUBPRO-
GRAM.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall estab-
lish, as a subprogram of the Program, a nuclear en-
ergy traineeship subprogram under which the Com-
mission, in coordination with institutions of higher 
education and trade schools, shall competitively 
award traineeships that provide focused training to 
meet critical mission needs of the Commission and 
nuclear workforce needs, including needs relating to 
the nuclear tradecraft workforce. 
‘‘(2) REQUIREMENTS.—In carrying out the nu-
clear energy traineeship subprogram described in 
paragraph (1), the Commission shall— 
‘‘(A) coordinate with the Secretary of En-
ergy to prioritize the funding of traineeships that 
focus on— 
‘‘(i) nuclear workforce needs; and 
‘‘(ii) critical mission needs of the Com-
mission; 
‘‘(B) encourage appropriate partnerships 
among— 
‘‘(i) National Laboratories; 
‘‘(ii) institutions of higher education; 
‘‘(iii) trade schools;
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‘‘(iv) the nuclear energy industry; and 
‘‘(v) other entities, as the Commission 
determines to be appropriate; and 
‘‘(C) on an annual basis, evaluate nuclear 
workforce needs for the purpose of implementing 
traineeships in focused topical areas that— 
‘‘(i) address the workforce needs of the 
nuclear energy community; and 
‘‘(ii) support critical mission needs of 
the Commission.’’. 
(q) REPORT ON COMMISSION READINESS AND CAPAC-
ITY TO LICENSE ADDITIONAL CONVERSION AND ENRICH-
MENT CAPACITY TO REDUCE RELIANCE ON URANIUM FROM 
RUSSIA.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission 
shall submit to the appropriate committees of Con-
gress, the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Sen-
ate, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources 
of the Senate, and the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
of the House of Representatives a report on the readi-
ness and capacity of the Commission to license addi-
tional conversion and enrichment capacity at existing 
and new fuel cycle facilities to reduce reliance on nu-
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clear fuel that is recovered, converted, enriched, or 
fabricated by an entity that— 
(A) is owned or controlled by the Govern-
ment of the Russian Federation; or 
(B) is organized under the laws of, or other-
wise subject to the jurisdiction of, the Russian 
Federation. 
(2) CONTENTS.—The report required under 
paragraph (1) shall analyze how the capacity of the 
Commission to license additional conversion and en-
richment capacity at existing and new fuel cycle fa-
cilities may conflict with or restrict the readiness of 
the Commission to review advanced nuclear reactor 
applications. 
(r) ANNUAL REPORT ON THE SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL 
AND HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE INVENTORY IN THE 
UNITED STATES.— 
(1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: 
(A) HIGH-LEVEL
RADIOACTIVE
WASTE.— 
The term ‘‘high-level radioactive waste’’ has the 
meaning given the term in section 2 of the Nu-
clear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 
10101). 
(B) SPENT
NUCLEAR
FUEL.—The term 
‘‘spent nuclear fuel’’ has the meaning given the
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term in section 2 of the Nuclear Waste Policy 
Act of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101). 
(C) 
STANDARD
CONTRACT.—The 
term 
‘‘standard contract’’ has the meaning given the 
term ‘‘contract’’ in section 961.3 of title 10, Code 
of Federal Regulations (or a successor regula-
tion). 
(2) REPORT.—Not later than January 1, 2025, 
and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Energy shall 
submit to Congress a report that describes— 
(A) the annual and cumulative amount of 
payments made by the United States to the hold-
er of a standard contract due to a partial breach 
of contract under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act 
of 1982 (42 U.S.C. 10101 et seq.) resulting in fi-
nancial damages to the holder; 
(B) the cumulative amount spent by the De-
partment of Energy since fiscal year 2008 to re-
duce future payments projected to be made by 
the United States to any holder of a standard 
contract due to a partial breach of contract 
under the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 (42 
U.S.C. 10101 et seq.); 
(C) the cumulative amount spent by the De-
partment of Energy to store, manage, and dis-
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pose of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radio-
active waste in the United States as of the date 
of the report; 
(D) the projected lifecycle costs to store, 
manage, transport, and dispose of the projected 
inventory of spent nuclear fuel and high-level ra-
dioactive waste in the United States, including 
spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive 
waste expected to be generated from existing re-
actors through 2050; 
(E) any mechanisms for better accounting 
of liabilities for the lifecycle costs of the spent 
nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in-
ventory in the United States; 
(F) any recommendations for improving the 
methods used by the Department of Energy for 
the accounting of spent nuclear fuel and high- 
level radioactive waste costs and liabilities; 
(G) any actions taken in the previous fiscal 
year by the Department of Energy with respect 
to interim storage; and 
(H) any activities taken in the previous fis-
cal year by the Department of Energy to develop 
and deploy nuclear technologies and fuels that 
enhance the safe transportation or storage of
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spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste, 
including technologies to protect against seismic, 
flooding, and other extreme weather events. 
(s) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUPER-
FUND ACTIONS AT ABANDONED MINING SITES ON TRIBAL 
LAND.— 
(1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: 
(A) ELIGIBLE
NON-NPL SITE.—The term 
‘‘eligible non-NPL site’’ means a site— 
(i) that is not on the National Prior-
ities List; but 
(ii) with respect to which the Adminis-
trator determines that— 
(I) the site would be eligible for 
listing on the National Priorities List 
based on the presence of hazards from 
contamination at the site, applying the 
hazard ranking system described in 
section 105(c) of the Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensa-
tion, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 
U.S.C. 9605(c)); and 
(II) for removal site evaluations, 
engineering evaluations/cost analyses, 
remedial planning activities, remedial
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investigations and feasibility studies, 
and other actions taken pursuant to 
section 104(b) of that Act (42 U.S.C. 
9604), the site— 
(aa) has undergone a pre- 
CERCLA screening; and 
(bb) 
is 
included 
in 
the 
Superfund Enterprise Manage-
ment System. 
(B) INDIAN
TRIBE.—The term ‘‘Indian 
Tribe’’ has the meaning given the term in section 
4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Edu-
cation Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). 
(C) NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST.—The term 
‘‘National Priorities List’’ means the National 
Priorities List developed by the President in ac-
cordance with section 105(a)(8)(B) of the Com-
prehensive Environmental Response, Compensa-
tion, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 
9605(a)(8)(B)). 
(D) REMEDIAL
ACTION; 
REMOVAL; 
RE-
SPONSE.—The terms ‘‘remedial action’’, ‘‘re-
moval’’, and ‘‘response’’ have the meanings given 
those terms in section 101 of the Comprehensive
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Environmental Response, Compensation, and Li-
ability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601). 
(E) TRIBAL
LAND.—The term ‘‘Tribal 
land’’ has the meaning given the term ‘‘Indian 
country’’ in section 1151 of title 18, United 
States Code. 
(2) AUTHORIZATION
OF
APPROPRIATIONS.— 
There are authorized to be appropriated for each of 
fiscal years 2023 through 2032, to remain available 
until expended— 
(A) $97,000,000 to the Administrator to 
carry out this subsection (except for paragraph 
(4)); and 
(B) $3,000,000 to the Administrator of the 
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Reg-
istry to carry out paragraph (4). 
(3) USES OF AMOUNTS.—Amounts appropriated 
under paragraph (2)(A) shall be used by the Adminis-
trator— 
(A) to carry out removal actions on aban-
doned mine land located on Tribal land; 
(B) to carry out response actions, including 
removal and remedial planning activities, re-
moval and remedial studies, remedial actions, 
and other actions taken pursuant to section
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104(b) of the Comprehensive Environmental Re-
sponse, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 
(42 U.S.C. 9604(b)) on abandoned mine land lo-
cated on Tribal land at— 
(i) eligible non-NPL sites; and 
(ii) sites listed on the National Prior-
ities List; and 
(C) to make grants under paragraph (5). 
(4) HEALTH
ASSESSMENTS.—Subject to the 
availability of appropriations, the Agency for Toxic 
Substances and Disease Registry, in coordination 
with Tribal health authorities, shall perform 1 or 
more health assessments at each eligible non-NPL site 
that is located on Tribal land, in accordance with sec-
tion 104(i)(6) of the Comprehensive Environmental 
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 
(42 U.S.C. 9604(i)(6)). 
(5) TRIBAL GRANTS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator may 
use amounts appropriated under paragraph 
(2)(A) to make grants to eligible entities de-
scribed in subparagraph (B) for the purposes de-
scribed in subparagraph (C).
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(B) ELIGIBLE
ENTITIES
DESCRIBED.—An 
eligible entity referred to in subparagraph (A) 
is— 
(i) the governing body of an Indian 
Tribe; or 
(ii) a legally established organization 
of Indians that— 
(I) is controlled, sanctioned, or 
chartered by the governing bodies of 2 
or more Indian Tribes to be served, or 
that is democratically elected by the 
adult members of the Indian commu-
nity to be served, by that organization; 
and 
(II) includes the maximum par-
ticipation of Indians in all phases of 
the activities of that organization. 
(C) USE OF GRANT FUNDS.—A grant under 
this paragraph shall be used— 
(i) in accordance with the second sen-
tence of section 117(e)(1) of the Comprehen-
sive Environmental Response, Compensa-
tion, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 
9617(e)(1));
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(ii) for obtaining technical assistance 
in carrying out response actions under 
clause (iii); or 
(iii) for carrying out response actions, 
if the Administrator determines that the In-
dian Tribe has the capability to carry out 
any or all of those response actions in ac-
cordance with the criteria and priorities es-
tablished pursuant to section 105(a)(8) of 
the 
Comprehensive 
Environmental 
Re-
sponse, Compensation, and Liability Act of 
1980 (42 U.S.C. 9605(a)(8)). 
(D) APPLICATIONS.—An eligible entity de-
siring a grant under this paragraph shall submit 
to the Administrator an application at such 
time, in such manner, and containing such in-
formation as the Administrator may require. 
(E) LIMITATIONS.—A grant under this 
paragraph shall be governed by the rules, proce-
dures, and limitations described in section 
117(e)(2) of the Comprehensive Environmental 
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 
1980 (42 U.S.C. 9617(e)(2)), except that— 
(i) ‘‘Administrator of the Environ-
mental Protection Agency’’ shall be sub-
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stituted for ‘‘President’’ each place it ap-
pears in that section; and 
(ii) in the first sentence of that section, 
‘‘under subsection (s) of the ADVANCE Act 
of 2023’’ shall be substituted for ‘‘under this 
subsection’’. 
(6) STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS.—If a remedial 
action described in paragraph (3)(B) is scheduled at 
an eligible non-NPL site, no action may be com-
menced for damages (as defined in section 101 of the 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensa-
tion, and Liability Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 9601)) 
with respect to that eligible non-NPL site unless the 
action is commenced within the timeframe provided 
for such actions with respect to facilities on the Na-
tional Priorities List in the first sentence of the mat-
ter following subparagraph (B) of section 113(g)(1) of 
that Act (42 U.S.C. 9613(g)(1)). 
(7) COORDINATION.—The Administrator shall co-
ordinate with the Indian Tribe on whose land the ap-
plicable site is located in— 
(A) selecting and prioritizing sites for re-
sponse actions under subparagraphs (A) and (B) 
of paragraph (3); and 
(B) carrying out those response actions.
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(t) DEVELOPMENT, QUALIFICATION, AND LICENSING 
OF ADVANCED NUCLEAR FUEL CONCEPTS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall estab-
lish an initiative to enhance preparedness and coordi-
nation with respect to the qualification and licensing 
of advanced nuclear fuel. 
(2) AGENCY COORDINATION.—Not later than 180 
days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Com-
mission and the Secretary of Energy shall enter into 
a memorandum of understanding— 
(A) to share technical expertise and knowl-
edge through— 
(i) enabling the testing and demonstra-
tion of accident tolerant fuels for existing 
commercial nuclear reactors and advanced 
nuclear reactor fuel concepts to be proposed 
and funded, in whole or in part, by the pri-
vate sector; 
(ii) operating a database to store and 
share data and knowledge relevant to nu-
clear science and engineering between Fed-
eral agencies and the private sector; 
(iii) leveraging expertise with respect 
to safety analysis and research relating to 
advanced nuclear fuel; and
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(iv) enabling technical staff to actively 
observe and learn about technologies, with 
an emphasis on identification of additional 
information needed with respect to ad-
vanced nuclear fuel; and 
(B) to ensure that— 
(i) the Department of Energy has suffi-
cient technical expertise to support the 
timely research, development, demonstra-
tion, and commercial application of ad-
vanced nuclear fuel; 
(ii) the Commission has sufficient tech-
nical expertise to support the evaluation of 
applications for licenses, permits, and de-
sign certifications and other requests for 
regulatory approval for advanced nuclear 
fuel; 
(iii)(I) the Department of Energy 
maintains and develops the facilities nec-
essary to enable the timely research, devel-
opment, demonstration, and commercial ap-
plication by the civilian nuclear industry of 
advanced nuclear fuel; and
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(II) the Commission has access to the 
facilities described in subclause (I), as need-
ed; and 
(iv) the Commission consults, as ap-
propriate, with the modeling and simula-
tion experts at the Office of Nuclear Energy 
of the Department of Energy, at the Na-
tional Laboratories, and within industry 
fuel vendor teams in cooperative agreements 
with the Department of Energy to leverage 
physics-based computer modeling and sim-
ulation capabilities. 
(3) REPORT.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Com-
mission shall submit to the appropriate commit-
tees of Congress a report describing the efforts of 
the Commission under paragraph (1), includ-
ing— 
(i) an assessment of the preparedness 
of the Commission to review and qualify for 
use— 
(I) accident tolerant fuel; 
(II) ceramic cladding materials;
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(III) fuels containing silicon car-
bide; 
(IV) high-assay, low-enriched ura-
nium fuels; 
(V) molten-salt based liquid fuels; 
(VI) fuels derived from spent nu-
clear fuel or depleted uranium; and 
(VII) other related fuel concepts, 
as determined by the Commission; 
(ii) activities planned or undertaken 
under the memorandum of understanding 
described in paragraph (2); 
(iii) an accounting of the areas of re-
search needed with respect to advanced nu-
clear fuel; and 
(iv) any other challenges or consider-
ations identified by the Commission. 
(B) CONSULTATION.—In developing the re-
port under subparagraph (A), the Commission 
shall seek input from— 
(i) the Secretary of Energy; 
(ii) National Laboratories; 
(iii) the nuclear energy industry; 
(iv) technology developers;
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(v) 
nongovernmental 
organizations; 
and 
(vi) other public stakeholders. 
(u) COMMISSION WORKFORCE.— 
(1) DEFINITION
OF
CHAIRMAN.—In this sub-
section, the term ‘‘Chairman’’ means the Chairman of 
the Commission. 
(2) HIRING BONUS AND APPOINTMENT AUTHOR-
ITY.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section 
161 d. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 
U.S.C. 2201(d)), any provision of Reorganiza-
tion Plan No. 1 of 1980 (94 Stat. 3585; 5 U.S.C. 
app.), and any provision of title 5, United 
States Code, governing appointments and Gen-
eral Schedule classification and pay rates, the 
Chairman may, subject to the limitations de-
scribed in subparagraph (C), and without regard 
to the civil service laws— 
(i) establish the positions described in 
subparagraph (B); and 
(ii) appoint persons to the positions es-
tablished under clause (i). 
(B) POSITIONS DESCRIBED.—The positions 
referred to in subparagraph (A)(i) are—
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(i) permanent or term-limited posi-
tions with highly specialized scientific, engi-
neering, and technical competencies to ad-
dress a critical licensing or regulatory over-
sight need for the Commission, including— 
(I) health physicist; 
(II) reactor operations engineer; 
(III) human factors analyst or en-
gineer; 
(IV) risk and reliability analyst 
or engineer; 
(V) licensing project manager; 
(VI) reactor engineer for severe 
accidents; 
(VII) geotechnical engineer; 
(VIII) structural engineer; 
(IX) reactor systems engineer; 
(X) reactor engineer; 
(XI) radiation scientist; 
(XII) seismic engineer; and 
(XIII) electronics engineer; or 
(ii) permanent or term-limited posi-
tions to be filled by exceptionally well-quali-
fied individuals that the Chairman, subject
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to paragraph (5), determines are necessary 
to fulfill the mission of the Commission. 
(C) LIMITATIONS.— 
(i) IN GENERAL.—Appointments under 
subparagraph (A)(ii) may be made to not 
more than— 
(I)(aa) 15 permanent positions 
described in subparagraph (B)(i) dur-
ing fiscal year 2024; and 
(bb) 10 permanent positions de-
scribed in subparagraph (B)(i) during 
each fiscal year thereafter; 
(II)(aa) 15 term-limited positions 
described in subparagraph (B)(i) dur-
ing fiscal year 2024; and 
(bb) 10 term-limited positions de-
scribed in subparagraph (B)(i) during 
each fiscal year thereafter; 
(III)(aa) 15 permanent positions 
described in subparagraph (B)(ii) dur-
ing fiscal year 2024; and 
(bb) 10 permanent positions de-
scribed in subparagraph (B)(ii) during 
each fiscal year thereafter; and
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(IV)(aa) 15 term-limited positions 
described in subparagraph (B)(ii) dur-
ing fiscal year 2024; and 
(bb) 10 term-limited positions de-
scribed in subparagraph (B)(ii) during 
each fiscal year thereafter. 
(ii) TERM OF TERM-LIMITED APPOINT-
MENT.—If a person is appointed to a term- 
limited position described in clause (i) or 
(ii) of subparagraph (B), the term of that 
appointment shall not exceed 4 years. 
(iii) STAFF
POSITIONS.—Subject to 
paragraph (5), appointments made to posi-
tions established under this paragraph shall 
be to a range of staff positions that are of 
entry, mid, and senior levels, to the extent 
practicable. 
(D) HIRING BONUS.—The Commission may 
pay a person appointed under subparagraph (A) 
a 1-time hiring bonus in an amount not to ex-
ceed the least of— 
(i) $25,000; 
(ii) the amount equal to 15 percent of 
the annual rate of basic pay of the em-
ployee; and
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(iii) the amount of the limitation that 
is applicable for a calendar year under sec-
tion 5307(a)(1) of title 5, United States 
Code. 
(3) COMPENSATION AND APPOINTMENT AUTHOR-
ITY.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding section 
161 d. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 
U.S.C. 2201(d)), any provision of Reorganiza-
tion Plan No. 1 of 1980 (94 Stat. 3585; 5 U.S.C. 
app.), and chapter 51, and subchapter III of 
chapter 53, of title 5, United States Code, the 
Chairman, subject to the limitations described in 
subparagraph (C) and without regard to the 
civil service laws, may— 
(i) establish and fix the rates of basic 
pay for the positions described in subpara-
graph (B); and 
(ii) appoint persons to the positions es-
tablished under clause (i). 
(B) POSITIONS DESCRIBED.—The positions 
referred to in subparagraph (A)(i) are— 
(i) positions with highly specialized 
scientific, engineering, and technical com-
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petencies to address a critical need for the 
Commission, including— 
(I) health physicist; 
(II) reactor operations engineer; 
(III) human factors analyst or en-
gineer; 
(IV) risk and reliability analyst 
or engineer; 
(V) licensing project manager; 
(VI) reactor engineer for severe 
accidents; 
(VII) geotechnical engineer; 
(VIII) structural engineer; 
(IX) reactor systems engineer; 
(X) reactor engineer; 
(XI) radiation scientist; 
(XII) seismic engineer; and 
(XIII) electronics engineer; or 
(ii) positions to be filled by exception-
ally well-qualified persons that the Chair-
man, subject to paragraph (5), determines 
are necessary to fulfill the mission of the 
Commission. 
(C) LIMITATIONS.—
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(i) IN GENERAL.—The annual rate of 
basic pay for a position described in sub-
paragraph (B) may not exceed the per 
annum rate of salary payable for level III 
of the Executive Schedule under section 
5314 of title 5, United States Code. 
(ii) NUMBER OF POSITIONS.—Appoint-
ments under subparagraph (A)(ii) may be 
made to not more than— 
(I) 10 positions described in sub-
paragraph (B)(i) per fiscal year, not 
to exceed a total of 50 positions; and 
(II) 10 positions described in sub-
paragraph (B)(ii) per fiscal year, not 
to exceed a total of 50 positions. 
(D) PERFORMANCE BONUS.— 
(i) IN
GENERAL.—Subject to clauses 
(ii) and (iii), an employee may be paid a 
1-time performance bonus in an amount 
not to exceed the least of— 
(I) $25,000; 
(II) the amount equal to 15 per-
cent of the annual rate of basic pay of 
the person; and
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(III) the amount of the limitation 
that is applicable for a calendar year 
under section 5307(a)(1) of title 5, 
United States Code. 
(ii) PERFORMANCE.—Any 1-time per-
formance bonus under clause (i) shall be 
made to a person who demonstrated excep-
tional performance in the applicable fiscal 
year, including— 
(I) leading a project team in a 
timely, efficient, and predictable licens-
ing review to enable the safe use of nu-
clear technology; 
(II) making significant contribu-
tions to a timely, efficient, and pre-
dictable licensing review to enable the 
safe use of nuclear technology; 
(III) the resolution of novel or 
first-of-a-kind regulatory issues; 
(IV) developing or implementing 
licensing or regulatory oversight proc-
esses to improve the effectiveness of the 
Commission; and
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(V) other performance, as deter-
mined by the Chairman, subject to 
paragraph (5). 
(iii) LIMITATIONS.—The Commission 
may pay a 1-time performance bonus under 
clause (i) for not more than 15 persons per 
fiscal year, and a person who receives a 1- 
time performance bonus under that clause 
may not receive another 1-time performance 
bonus under that clause for a period of 5 
years thereafter. 
(4) ANNUAL SOLICITATION FOR NUCLEAR REGU-
LATOR APPRENTICESHIP NETWORK APPLICATIONS.— 
The Chairman, on an annual basis, shall solicit ap-
plications for the Nuclear Regulator Apprenticeship 
Network. 
(5) APPLICATION
OF
MERIT
SYSTEM
PRIN-
CIPLES.—To the maximum extent practicable, ap-
pointments under paragraphs (2)(A) and (3)(A) and 
any 1-time performance bonus under paragraph 
(3)(D) shall be made in accordance with the merit 
system principles set forth in section 2301 of title 5, 
United States Code. 
(6) DELEGATION.—Pursuant to Reorganization 
Plan No. 1 of 1980 (94 Stat. 3585; 5 U.S.C. app.),
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the Chairman shall delegate, subject to the direction 
and supervision of the Chairman, the authority pro-
vided by paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) to the Executive 
Director for Operations of the Commission. 
(7) ANNUAL REPORT.—The Commission shall in-
clude in the annual budget justification of the Com-
mission— 
(A) information that describes— 
(i) the total number of and the posi-
tions of the persons appointed under the au-
thority provided by paragraph (2); 
(ii) the total number of and the posi-
tions of the persons paid at the rate deter-
mined under the authority provided by 
paragraph (3)(A); 
(iii) the total number of and the posi-
tions of the persons paid a 1-time perform-
ance bonus under the authority provided by 
paragraph (3)(D); 
(iv) how the authority provided by 
paragraphs (2) and (3) is being used, and 
has been used during the previous fiscal 
year, to address the hiring and retention 
needs of the Commission with respect to the
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positions described in those subsections to 
which that authority is applicable; 
(v) if the authority provided by para-
graphs (2) and (3) is not being used, or has 
not been used, the reasons, including a jus-
tification, for not using that authority; and 
(vi) the attrition levels with respect to 
the term-limited appointments made under 
paragraph (2), including, with respect to 
persons leaving a position before completion 
of the applicable term of service, the average 
length of service as a percentage of the term 
of service; 
(B) an assessment of— 
(i) the current critical workforce needs 
of the Commission, including any critical 
workforce needs that the Commission antici-
pates in the subsequent 5 fiscal years; and 
(ii) further skillsets that are or will be 
needed for the Commission to fulfill the li-
censing and oversight responsibilities of the 
Commission; and 
(C) the plans of the Commission to assess, 
develop, and implement updated staff perform-
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ance standards, training procedures, and sched-
ules. 
(8) REPORT
ON
ATTRITION
AND
EFFECTIVE-
NESS.—Not later than September 30, 2032, the Com-
mission shall submit to the Committees on Appro-
priations and Environment and Public Works of the 
Senate and the Committees on Appropriations and 
Energy and Commerce of the House of Representa-
tives a report that— 
(A) describes the attrition levels with respect 
to the term-limited appointments made under 
paragraph (2), including, with respect to persons 
leaving a position before completion of the appli-
cable term of service, the average length of service 
as a percentage of the term of service; 
(B) provides the views of the Commission 
on the effectiveness of the authorities provided by 
paragraphs (2) and (3) in helping the Commis-
sion fulfill the mission of the Commission; and 
(C) makes recommendations with respect to 
whether the authorities provided by paragraphs 
(2) and (3) should be continued, modified, or 
discontinued. 
(v) COMMISSION CORPORATE SUPPORT FUNDING.—
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(1) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Commission shall 
submit to the appropriate committees of Congress and 
make publicly available a report that describes— 
(A) the progress on the implementation of 
section 102(a)(3) of the Nuclear Energy Innova-
tion 
and 
Modernization 
Act 
(42 
U.S.C. 
2215(a)(3)); and 
(B) whether the Commission is meeting and 
is expected to meet the total budget authority 
caps required for corporate support under that 
section. 
(2) 
LIMITATION
ON
CORPORATE
SUPPORT 
COSTS.—Section 102(a)(3) of the Nuclear Energy In-
novation 
and 
Modernization 
Act 
(42 
U.S.C. 
2215(a)(3)) is amended by striking subparagraphs 
(B) and (C) and inserting the following: 
‘‘(B) 30 percent for fiscal year 2024 and 
each fiscal year thereafter.’’. 
(3) CORPORATE
SUPPORT
COSTS
CLARIFICA-
TION.—Paragraph (9) of section 3 of the Nuclear En-
ergy Innovation and Modernization Act (42 U.S.C. 
2215 note; Public Law 115–439) (as redesignated by 
subsection (f)(1)(A)) is amended—
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(A) by striking ‘‘The term’’ and inserting 
the following: 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—The term’’; and 
(B) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(B) EXCLUSIONS.—The term ‘corporate 
support costs’ does not include— 
‘‘(i) costs for rent and utilities relating 
to any and all space in the Three White 
Flint North building that is not occupied by 
the Commission; or 
‘‘(ii) costs for salaries, travel, and 
other support for the Office of the Commis-
sion.’’. 
(w) PERFORMANCE AND REPORTING UPDATE.—Sec-
tion 102(c) of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Mod-
ernization Act (42 U.S.C. 2215(c)) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (3)— 
(A) in the paragraph heading, by striking 
‘‘180’’ and inserting ‘‘90’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘180’’ and inserting ‘‘90’’; 
and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(4) PERIODIC
UPDATES
TO
METRICS
AND 
SCHEDULES.—
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‘‘(A) REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT.—Not less 
frequently than once every 3 years, the Commis-
sion shall review and assess, based on the licens-
ing and regulatory activities of the Commission, 
the performance metrics and milestone schedules 
established under paragraph (1). 
‘‘(B) REVISIONS.—After each review and 
assessment under subparagraph (A), the Com-
mission shall revise and improve, as appro-
priate, the performance metrics and milestone 
schedules described in that subparagraph to pro-
vide the most efficient metrics and schedules rea-
sonably achievable.’’. 
(x) NUCLEAR CLOSURE COMMUNITIES.— 
(1) DEFINITIONS.—In this subsection: 
(A) COMMUNITY
ADVISORY
BOARD.—The 
term ‘‘community advisory board’’ means a com-
munity committee or other advisory organization 
that aims to foster communication and informa-
tion exchange between a licensee planning for 
and involved in decommissioning activities and 
members of the community that decommissioning 
activities may affect. 
(B) DECOMMISSION.—The term ‘‘decommis-
sion’’ has the meaning given the term in section
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50.2 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or 
successor regulations). 
(C) ELIGIBLE RECIPIENT.—The term ‘‘eligi-
ble recipient’’ has the meaning given the term in 
section 3 of the Public Works and Economic De-
velopment Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3122). 
(D) LICENSEE.—The term ‘‘licensee’’ has 
the meaning given the term in section 50.2 of 
title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (or suc-
cessor regulations). 
(E) NUCLEAR CLOSURE COMMUNITY.—The 
term ‘‘nuclear closure community’’ means a unit 
of local government, including a county, city, 
town, village, school district, or special district, 
that has been impacted, or reasonably dem-
onstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary that 
it will be impacted, by a nuclear power plant li-
censed by the Commission that— 
(i) is not co-located with an operating 
nuclear power plant; 
(ii) is at a site with spent nuclear fuel; 
and 
(iii) as of the date of enactment of this 
Act— 
(I) has ceased operations; or
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(II) has provided a written notifi-
cation to the Commission that it will 
cease operations. 
(F) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ 
means the Secretary of Commerce, acting 
through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for 
Economic Development. 
(2) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
shall establish a grant program to provide grants to 
eligible recipients— 
(A) to assist with economic development in 
nuclear closure communities; and 
(B) to fund community advisory boards in 
nuclear closure communities. 
(3) REQUIREMENT.—In carrying out this sub-
section, to the maximum extent practicable, the Sec-
retary shall implement the recommendations described 
in the report submitted to Congress under section 108 
of the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization 
Act (Public Law 115–439; 132 Stat. 5577) entitled 
‘‘Best Practices for Establishment and Operation of 
Local Community Advisory Boards Associated with 
Decommissioning 
Activities 
at 
Nuclear 
Power 
Plants’’.
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(4) DISTRIBUTION
OF
FUNDS.—The Secretary 
shall establish a formula to ensure, to the maximum 
extent practicable, geographic diversity among grant 
recipients under this subsection. 
(5) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to 
be appropriated to the Secretary— 
(i) to carry out paragraph (2)(A), 
$35,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 
through 2028; and 
(ii) to carry out paragraph (2)(B), 
$5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2023 
through 2025. 
(B) AVAILABILITY.—Amounts made avail-
able under this subsection shall remain available 
for a period of 5 years beginning on the date on 
which the amounts are made available. 
(C) NO OFFSET.—None of the funds made 
available under this subsection may be used to 
offset the funding for any other Federal program. 
(y) TECHNICAL CORRECTION.—Section 104 c. of the 
Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2134(c)) is amend-
ed— 
(1) by striking the third sentence and inserting 
the following:
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‘‘(3) LIMITATION ON UTILIZATION FACILITIES.— 
The Commission may issue a license under this sec-
tion for a utilization facility useful in the conduct of 
research and development activities of the types speci-
fied in section 31 if— 
‘‘(A) not more than 75 percent of the an-
nual costs to the licensee of owning and oper-
ating the facility are devoted to the sale, other 
than for research and development or education 
and training, of— 
‘‘(i) nonenergy services; 
‘‘(ii) energy; or 
‘‘(iii) a combination of nonenergy serv-
ices and energy; and 
‘‘(B) not more than 50 percent of the an-
nual costs to the licensee of owning and oper-
ating the facility are devoted to the sale of en-
ergy.’’; 
(2) in the second sentence, by striking ‘‘The 
Commission’’ and inserting the following: 
‘‘(2) REGULATION.—The Commission’’; and 
(3) by striking ‘‘c. The Commission’’ and insert-
ing the following: 
‘‘c. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES.—
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‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraphs (2) 
and (3), the Commission’’. 
(z) REPORT ON ENGAGEMENT WITH THE GOVERN-
MENT OF CANADA WITH RESPECT TO NUCLEAR WASTE 
ISSUES IN THE GREAT LAKES BASIN.—Not later than 1 
year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission 
shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress, the 
Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate, the Com-
mittee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, and 
the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Represent-
atives a report describing any engagement between the Com-
mission and the Government of Canada with respect to nu-
clear waste issues in the Great Lakes Basin. 
(aa) SAVINGS CLAUSE.—Nothing in this section affects 
authorities of the Department of State. 
DIVISION 
F—DEPARTMENT 
OF 
STATE AUTHORIZATION ACT 
OF 2023 
SEC. 6001. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This division may be cited as the 
‘‘Department of State Authorization Act of 2023’’. 
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents for 
this division is as follows: 
DIVISION F—DEPARTMENT OF STATE AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2023 
Sec. 6001. Short title; table of contents. 
Sec. 6002. Definitions.
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TITLE LXI—DIPLOMATIC SECURITY AND CONSULAR AFFAIRS 
Sec. 6101. Special hiring authority for passport services. 
Sec. 6102. Quarterly report on passport wait times. 
Sec. 6103. Passport travel advisories. 
Sec. 6104. Strategy to ensure access to passport services for all Americans. 
Sec. 6105. Strengthening the National Passport Information Center. 
Sec. 6106. Strengthening passport customer visibility and transparency. 
Sec. 6107. Annual Office of Authentications report. 
Sec. 6108. Increased accountability in assignment restrictions and reviews. 
Sec. 6109. Suitability reviews for Foreign Service Institute instructors. 
Sec. 6110. Diplomatic security fellowship programs. 
TITLE LXII—PERSONNEL MATTERS 
Subtitle A—Hiring, Promotion, and Development 
Sec. 6201. Adjustment to promotion precepts. 
Sec. 6202. Hiring authorities. 
Sec. 6203. Extending paths to service for paid student interns. 
Sec. 6204. Lateral Entry Program. 
Sec. 6205. Mid-Career Mentoring Program. 
Sec. 6206. Report on the Foreign Service Institute’s language program . 
Sec. 6207. Consideration of career civil servants as chiefs of missions. 
Sec. 6208. Civil service rotational program. 
Sec. 6209. Reporting requirement on chiefs of mission. 
Sec. 6210. Report on chiefs of mission and deputy chiefs of mission. 
Sec. 6211. Protection of retirement annuity for reemployment by Department. 
Sec. 6212. Efforts to improve retention and prevent retaliation. 
Sec. 6213. National advertising campaign. 
Sec. 6214. Expansion of diplomats in residence programs. 
Subtitle B—Pay, Benefits, and Workforce Matters 
Sec. 6221. Education allowance. 
Sec. 6222. Per diem allowance for newly hired members of the Foreign Service. 
Sec. 6223. Improving mental health services for foreign and civil servants. 
Sec. 6224. Emergency back-up care. 
Sec. 6225. Authority to provide services to non-chief of mission personnel. 
Sec. 6226. Exception for government-financed air transportation. 
Sec. 6227. Enhanced authorities to protect locally employed staff during emer-
gencies. 
Sec. 6228. Internet at hardship posts. 
Sec. 6229. Competitive local compensation plan. 
Sec. 6230. Supporting tandem couples in the Foreign Service. 
Sec. 6231. Accessibility at diplomatic missions. 
Sec. 6232. Report on breastfeeding accommodations overseas. 
Sec. 6233. Determining the effectiveness of knowledge transfers between Foreign 
Service Officers. 
Sec. 6234. Education allowance for dependents of Department of State employees 
located in United States territories. 
TITLE LXIII—INFORMATION SECURITY AND CYBER DIPLOMACY 
Sec. 6301. Data-informed diplomacy. 
Sec. 6302. Establishment and expansion of the Bureau Chief Data Officer Pro-
gram.
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Sec. 6303. Establishment of the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Depart-
ment of State. 
Sec. 6304. Strengthening the Chief Information Officer of the Department of 
State. 
Sec. 6305. Sense of Congress on strengthening enterprise governance. 
Sec. 6306. Digital connectivity and cybersecurity partnership. 
Sec. 6307. Establishment of a cyberspace, digital connectivity, and related tech-
nologies (CDT) fund. 
Sec. 6308. Cyber protection support for personnel of the Department of State in 
positions highly vulnerable to cyber attack. 
TITLE LXIV—ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS 
Sec. 6401. Personal services contractors. 
Sec. 6402. Hard-to-fill posts. 
Sec. 6403. Enhanced oversight of the Office of Civil Rights. 
Sec. 6404. Crisis response operations. 
Sec. 6405. Special Envoy to the Pacific Islands Forum. 
Sec. 6406. Special Envoy for Belarus. 
Sec. 6407. Overseas placement of special appointment positions. 
Sec. 6408. Resources for United States nationals unlawfully or wrongfully de-
tained abroad. 
TITLE LXV—ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY 
Sec. 6501. Report on recruitment, retention, and promotion of Foreign Service 
economic officers. 
Sec. 6502. Mandate to revise Department of State metrics for successful economic 
and commercial diplomacy. 
Sec. 6503. Chief of mission economic responsibilities. 
Sec. 6504. Direction to embassy deal teams. 
Sec. 6505. Establishment of a ‘‘Deal Team of the Year’’ award. 
TITLE LXVI—PUBLIC DIPLOMACY 
Sec. 6601. Public diplomacy outreach. 
Sec. 6602. Modification on use of funds for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 
Sec. 6603. International broadcasting. 
Sec. 6604. John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship program. 
Sec. 6605. Domestic engagement and public affairs. 
Sec. 6606. Extension of Global Engagement Center. 
Sec. 6607. Paperwork Reduction Act. 
Sec. 6608. Modernization and enhancement strategy. 
TITLE LXVII—OTHER MATTERS 
Sec. 6701. Internships of United States nationals at international organizations. 
Sec. 6702. Training for international organizations. 
Sec. 6703. Modification to transparency on international agreements and non- 
binding instruments. 
Sec. 6704. Report on partner forces utilizing United States security assistance 
identified as using hunger as a weapon of war. 
Sec. 6705. Infrastructure projects and investments by the United States and Peo-
ple’s Republic of China. 
Sec. 6706. Special envoys. 
Sec. 6707. US–ASEAN Center.
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Sec. 6708. Briefings on the United States-European Union Trade and Technology 
Council. 
Sec. 6709. Modification and repeal of reports. 
Sec. 6710. Modification of Build Act of 2018 to prioritize projects that advance 
national security. 
Sec. 6711. Permitting for international bridges. 
TITLE LXVIII—AUKUS MATTERS 
Sec. 6801. Definitions. 
Subtitle A—Outlining the AUKUS Partnership 
Sec. 6811. Statement of policy on the AUKUS partnership. 
Sec. 6812. Senior Advisor for the AUKUS partnership at the Department of 
State. 
Subtitle B—Authorization for AUKUS Submarine Training 
Sec. 6823. Australia, United Kingdom, and United States submarine security 
training. 
Subtitle C—Streamlining and Protecting Transfers of United States Military 
Technology From Compromise 
Sec. 6831. Priority for Australia and the United Kingdom in Foreign Military 
Sales and Direct Commercial Sales. 
Sec. 6832. Identification and pre-clearance of platforms, technologies, and equip-
ment for sale to Australia and the United Kingdom through For-
eign Military Sales and Direct Commercial Sales. 
Sec. 6833. Export control exemptions and standards. 
Sec. 6834. Expedited review of export licenses for exports of advanced technologies 
to Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada. 
Sec. 6835. United States Munitions List. 
Subtitle D—Other AUKUS Matters 
Sec. 6841. Reporting related to the AUKUS partnership. 
SEC. 6002. DEFINITIONS. 
In this division: 
(1) 
APPROPRIATE
CONGRESSIONAL
COMMIT-
TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional commit-
tees’’ means the Committee on Foreign Relations of 
the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of 
the House of Representatives. 
(2) DEPARTMENT.—The term ‘‘Department’’ 
means the Department of State.
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(3) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of State. 
TITLE LXI—DIPLOMATIC SECU-
RITY AND CONSULAR AFFAIRS 
SEC. 6101. SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITY FOR PASSPORT 
SERVICES. 
During the 3-year period beginning on the date of the 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, without regard 
to the provisions under sections 3309 through 3318 of title 
5, United States Code, may directly appoint up to 80 can-
didates to positions in the competitive service (as defined 
in section 2102 of such title) at the Department in the Pass-
port and Visa Examining Series 0967. 
SEC. 6102. QUARTERLY REPORT ON PASSPORT WAIT TIMES. 
Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, and quarterly thereafter for the following 3 
years, the Secretary shall submit a report to the appro-
priate congressional committees that describes— 
(1) the current estimated wait times for passport 
processing; 
(2) the steps that have been taken by the Depart-
ment to reduce wait times to a reasonable time; 
(3) efforts to improve the rollout of the online 
passport renewal processing program, including how
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much of passport revenues the Department is spend-
ing on consular systems modernization; 
(4) the demand for urgent passport services by 
major metropolitan area; 
(5) the steps that have been taken by the Depart-
ment to reduce and meet the demand for urgent pass-
port services, particularly in areas that are greater 
than 5 hours driving time from the nearest passport 
agency; and 
(6) how the Department details its staff and re-
sources to passport services programs. 
SEC. 6103. PASSPORT TRAVEL ADVISORIES. 
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Department shall make prominently avail-
able in United States regular passports, on the first three 
pages of the passport, the following information: 
(1) A prominent, clear advisory for all travelers 
to check travel.state.gov for updated travel warnings 
and advisories. 
(2) A prominent, clear notice urging all travelers 
to register with the Department prior to overseas 
travel. 
(3) A prominent, clear advisory—
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(A) noting that many countries deny entry 
to travelers during the last 6 months of their 
passport validity period; and 
(B) urging all travelers to renew their pass-
port not later than 1 year prior to its expira-
tion. 
SEC. 6104. STRATEGY TO ENSURE ACCESS TO PASSPORT 
SERVICES FOR ALL AMERICANS. 
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a strategy to the ap-
propriate congressional committees, the Committee on Ap-
propriations of the Senate, and the Committee on Appro-
priations of the House of Representatives for ensuring rea-
sonable access to passport services for all Americans, which 
shall include— 
(1) a detailed strategy describing how the De-
partment could— 
(A) by not later than 1 year after submis-
sion of the strategy, reduce passport processing 
times to an acceptable average for renewals and 
for expedited service; and 
(B) by not later than 2 years after the sub-
mission of the strategy, provide United States 
residents living in a significant population cen-
ter more than a 5-hour drive from a passport
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agency with urgent, in-person passport services, 
including the possibility of building new pass-
port agencies; and 
(2) a description of the specific resources re-
quired to implement the strategy. 
SEC. 6105. STRENGTHENING THE NATIONAL PASSPORT IN-
FORMATION CENTER. 
(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress 
that passport wait times since 2021 have been unacceptably 
long and have created frustration among those seeking to 
obtain or renew passports. 
(b) ONLINE CHAT FEATURE.—The Department should 
develop an online tool with the capability for customers to 
correspond with customer service representatives regarding 
questions and updates pertaining to their application for 
a passport or for the renewal of a passport. 
(c) GAO REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General 
of the United States shall initiate a review of NPIC oper-
ations, which shall include an analysis of the extent to 
which NPIC— 
(1) responds to constituent inquiries by tele-
phone, including how long constituents are kept on 
hold and their ability to be placed in a queue; 
(2) provides personalized customer service;
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(3) maintains its telecommunications infrastruc-
ture to ensure it effectively handles call volumes; and 
(4) other relevant issues the Comptroller General 
deems appropriate. 
SEC. 6106. STRENGTHENING PASSPORT CUSTOMER VISI-
BILITY AND TRANSPARENCY. 
(a) ONLINE STATUS TOOL.—Not later than 2 years 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Department 
should modernize the online passport application status tool 
to include, to the greatest extent possible, step by step up-
dates on the status of their application, including with re-
spect to the following stages: 
(1) Submitted for processing. 
(2) In process at a lockbox facility. 
(3) Awaiting adjudication. 
(4) In process of adjudication. 
(5) Adjudicated with a result of approval or de-
nial. 
(6) Materials shipped. 
(b) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.—The tool pursuant to 
subsection (a) should include a display that informs each 
passport applicant of— 
(1) the date on which his or her passport appli-
cation was received; and
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(2) the estimated wait time remaining in the 
passport application process. 
(c) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary of State 
for Consular Affairs shall submit a report to the appro-
priate congressional committees that outlines a plan for co-
ordinated comprehensive public outreach to increase public 
awareness and understanding of— 
(1) the online status tool required under sub-
section (a); 
(2) passport travel advisories required under sec-
tion 6103; and 
(3) passport wait times. 
SEC. 6107. ANNUAL OFFICE OF AUTHENTICATIONS REPORT. 
(a) REPORT.—The Assistant Secretary of State for 
Consular Affairs shall submit an annual report for 5 years 
to the appropriated congressional committees that de-
scribes— 
(1) the number of incoming authentication re-
quests, broken down by month and type of request, to 
show seasonal fluctuations in demand; 
(2) the average time taken by the Office of Au-
thentications of the Department of State to authen-
ticate documents, broken down by month to show sea-
sonal fluctuations in wait times;
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(3) how the Department of State details staff to 
the Office of Authentications; and 
(4) the impact that hiring additional, perma-
nent, dedicated staff for the Office of Authentications 
would have on the processing times referred to in 
paragraph (2). 
(b) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary of State is au-
thorized to hire additional, permanent, dedicated staff for 
the Office of Authentications. 
SEC. 6108. INCREASED ACCOUNTABILITY IN ASSIGNMENT 
RESTRICTIONS AND REVIEWS. 
(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress 
that— 
(1) the use of policies to restrict personnel from 
serving in certain assignments may undermine the 
Department’s ability to deploy relevant cultural and 
linguistic skills at diplomatic posts abroad if not ap-
plied judiciously; and 
(2) the Department should continuously evaluate 
all processes relating to assignment restrictions, as-
signment reviews, and preclusions at the Department. 
(b) NOTIFICATION OF STATUS.—Beginning not later 
than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, 
the Secretary shall—
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(1) provide a status update for all Department 
personnel who, prior to such date of enactment, were 
subject to a prior assignment restriction, assignment 
review, or preclusion for whom a review or decision 
related to assignment is pending; and 
(2) on an ongoing basis, provide a status update 
for any Department personnel who has been the sub-
ject of a pending assignment restriction or pending 
assignment review for more than 30 days. 
(c) NOTIFICATION CONTENT.—The notification re-
quired under subsection (b) shall inform relevant personnel, 
as of the date of the notification— 
(1) whether any prior assignment restriction has 
been lifted; 
(2) if their assignment status is subject to ongo-
ing review, and an estimated date for completion; and 
(3) if they are subject to any other restrictions 
on their ability to serve at posts abroad. 
(d) ADJUDICATION
OF ONGOING ASSIGNMENT RE-
VIEWS.— 
(1) TIME LIMIT.—The Department shall establish 
a reasonable time limit for the Department to com-
plete an assignment review and establish a deadline 
by which it must inform personnel of a decision re-
lated to such a review.
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(2) APPEALS.—For any personnel the Depart-
ment determines are ineligible to serve in an assign-
ment due to an assignment restriction or assignment 
review, a Security Appeal Panel shall convene not 
later than 120 days of an appeal being filed. 
(3) ENTRY-LEVEL BIDDING PROCESS.—The De-
partment shall include a description of the assign-
ment review process and critical human intelligence 
threat posts in a briefing to new officers as part of 
their entry-level bidding process. 
(4) POINT OF CONTACT.—The Department shall 
designate point of contacts in the Bureau of Diplo-
matic Security and Bureau of Global Talent Manage-
ment to answer employee and Career Development Of-
ficer questions about assignment restrictions, assign-
ment reviews, and preclusions. 
(e) SECURITY APPEAL PANEL.—Not later than 90 
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Security 
Appeal Panel shall be comprised of— 
(1) the head of an office responsible for human 
resources or discrimination who reports directly to 
the Secretary; 
(2) the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
the Bureau of Global Talent Management;
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(3) the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
the Bureau of Intelligence and Research; 
(4) an Assistant Secretary or Deputy, or equiva-
lent, from a third bureau as designated by the Under 
Secretary for Management; 
(5) a representative from the geographic bureau 
to which the restriction applies; and 
(6) a representative from the Office of the Legal 
Adviser and a representative from the Bureau of Dip-
lomatic Security, who shall serve as non-voting advi-
sors. 
(f) APPEAL RIGHTS.—Section 414(a) of the Depart-
ment of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 (22 U.S.C. 
2734c(a)) is amended by striking the first two sentences and 
inserting ‘‘The Secretary shall establish and maintain a 
right and process for employees to appeal a decision related 
to an assignment, based on a restriction, review, or pre-
clusion. Such right and process shall ensure that any such 
employee shall have the same appeal rights as provided by 
the Department regarding denial or revocation of a security 
clearance.’’. 
(g) FAM UPDATE.—Not later than 120 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall amend 
all relevant provisions of the Foreign Service Manual, and
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any associated or related policies of the Department, to 
comply with this section. 
SEC. 6109. SUITABILITY REVIEWS FOR FOREIGN SERVICE 
INSTITUTE INSTRUCTORS. 
The Secretary shall ensure that all instructors at the 
Foreign Service Institute, including direct hires and con-
tractors, who provide language instruction are— 
(1) subject to suitability reviews and background 
investigations; and 
(2) subject to continuous vetting or reinvestiga-
tions to the extend consistent with Department and 
Executive policy for other Department personnel. 
SEC. 6110. DIPLOMATIC SECURITY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 47 of the State Department 
Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2719) is amend-
ed— 
(1) by striking ‘‘The Secretary’’ and inserting 
the following: 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following new sub-
section: 
‘‘(b) DIPLOMATIC
SECURITY
FELLOWSHIP
PRO-
GRAMS.— 
‘‘(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of State, 
working through the Assistant Secretary for Diplo-
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matic Security, is authorized to establish Diplomatic 
Security fellowship programs to provide grants to 
United States nationals pursuing undergraduate 
studies who commit to pursuing a career as a special 
agent, security engineering officer, or in the civil serv-
ice in the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. 
‘‘(2) RULEMAKING.—The Secretary is authorized 
to promulgate regulations for the administration of 
Diplomatic Security fellowship programs that set 
forth— 
‘‘(A) the eligibility requirements for receiv-
ing a grant under this subsection; 
‘‘(B) the process by which eligible appli-
cants may request such a grant; 
‘‘(C) the maximum amount of such a grant; 
and 
‘‘(D) the educational progress to which all 
grant recipients are obligated.’’. 
(b) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is 
authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for each of fiscal 
years 2024 through 2028 to carry out this section.
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TITLE LXII—PERSONNEL 
MATTERS 
Subtitle A—Hiring, Promotion, and 
Development 
SEC. 6201. ADJUSTMENT TO PROMOTION PRECEPTS. 
Section 603(b) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 
U.S.C. 4003(b)) is amended— 
(1) by redesignating paragraph (2), (3), and (4) 
as paragraphs (7), (8), and (9), respectively; and 
(2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol-
lowing new paragraphs: 
‘‘(2) experience serving at an international orga-
nization, multilateral institution, or engaging in 
multinational negotiations; 
‘‘(3) willingness to serve in hardship posts over-
seas or across geographically distinct regions; 
‘‘(4) experience advancing policies or developing 
expertise that enhance the United States’ competitive-
ness with regard to critical and emerging tech-
nologies; 
‘‘(5) willingness to participate in appropriate 
and relevant professional development opportunities 
offered by the Foreign Service Institute or other edu-
cational institutions associated with the Department;
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‘‘(6) willingness to enable and encourage subor-
dinates at various levels to avail themselves of appro-
priate and relevant professional development opportu-
nities offered by the Foreign Service Institute or other 
educational institutions associated with the Depart-
ment;’’. 
SEC. 6202. HIRING AUTHORITIES. 
(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress 
that— 
(1) the Department should possess hiring au-
thorities to enable recruitment of individuals rep-
resentative of the nation with special skills needed to 
address 21st century diplomacy challenges; and 
(2) the Secretary shall conduct a survey of hir-
ing authorities held by the Department to identify— 
(A) hiring authorities already authorized by 
Congress; 
(B) others authorities granted through Pres-
idential decree or executive order; and 
(C) any authorities needed to enable re-
cruitment of individuals with the special skills 
described in paragraph (1). 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to 
the appropriate congressional committees, the Committee on
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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Sen-
ate, and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House 
of Representatives a report that includes a description of 
all existing hiring authorities and legislative proposals on 
any new needed authorities. 
(c) SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITY.—For an initial pe-
riod of not more than 3 years after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary may appoint, without regard to 
the provisions of sections 3309 through 3318 of title 5, 
United States Code, up to 80 candidates directly to posi-
tions in the competitive service at the Department, as de-
fined in section 2102 of that title, in the following occupa-
tional series: 25 candidates under 1560 Data Science, 25 
candidates under 2210 Information Technology Manage-
ment, and 30 candidates under 0201 Human Resources 
Management. 
SEC. 6203. EXTENDING PATHS TO SERVICE FOR PAID STU-
DENT INTERNS. 
For up to 2 years following the end of a compensated 
internship at the Department, the Department may offer 
employment to up to 25 such interns and appoint them di-
rectly to positions in the competitive service, as defined in 
section 2102 of title 5, United States Code, without regard 
to the provisions of sections 3309 through 3318 of such title.
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SEC. 6204. LATERAL ENTRY PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 404 of the Department of 
State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114– 
323; 130 Stat. 1928) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (b)— 
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), 
by striking ‘‘3-year’’ and inserting ‘‘5-year’’; 
(B) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘; and’’; 
(C) in paragraph (6), by striking the period 
at the end and inserting a semicolon; and 
(D) by adding at the end the following new 
paragraphs: 
‘‘(7) does not include the use of Foreign Service- 
Limited or other noncareer Foreign Service hiring 
authorities; and 
‘‘(8) includes not fewer than 30 participants for 
each year of the pilot program.’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following new sub-
section: 
‘‘(e) CERTIFICATION.—If the Secretary does not com-
mence the lateral entry program within 180 days after the 
date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall 
submit a report to the appropriate congressional commit-
tees— 
‘‘(1) certifying that progress is being made on 
implementation of the pilot program and describing
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such progress, including the date on which applicants 
will be able to apply; 
‘‘(2) estimating the date by which the pilot pro-
gram will be fully implemented; 
‘‘(3) outlining how the Department will use the 
Lateral Entry Program to fill needed skill sets in key 
areas such as cyberspace, emerging technologies, eco-
nomic statecraft, multilateral diplomacy, and data 
and other sciences.’’. 
SEC. 6205. MID-CAREER MENTORING PROGRAM. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary, in collaboration 
with the Director of the Foreign Service Institute, is author-
ized to establish a Mid-Career Mentoring Program (referred 
to in this section as the ‘‘Program’’) for employees who have 
demonstrated outstanding service and leadership. 
(b) SELECTION.— 
(1) NOMINATIONS.—The head of each bureau 
shall semiannually nominate participants for the 
Program from a pool of applicants in the positions 
described in paragraph (2)(B), including from posts 
both domestically and abroad. 
(2) SUBMISSION OF SLATE OF NOMINEES TO SEC-
RETARY.—The Director of the Foreign Service Insti-
tute, in consultation with the Director General of the 
Foreign Service, shall semiannually—
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(A) vet the nominees most recently nomi-
nated pursuant to paragraph (1); and 
(B) submit to the Secretary a slate of appli-
cants to participate in the Program, who shall 
consist of at least— 
(i) 10 Foreign Service Officers and 
specialists classified at the FS–03 or FS–04 
level of the Foreign Service Salary Sched-
ule; 
(ii) 10 Civil Service employees classi-
fied at GS–12 or GS–13 of the General 
Schedule; and 
(iii) 5 Foreign Service Officers from 
the United States Agency for International 
Development. 
(3) FINAL SELECTION.—The Secretary shall se-
lect the applicants who will be invited to participate 
in the Program from the slate received pursuant to 
paragraph (2)(B) and extend such an invitation to 
each selected applicant. 
(4) MERIT PRINCIPLES.—Section 105 of the For-
eign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3905) shall apply 
to nominations, submissions to the Secretary, and se-
lections for the Program under this section. 
(c) PROGRAM SESSIONS.—
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(1) FREQUENCY; DURATION.—All of the partici-
pants who accept invitations extended pursuant to 
subsection (b)(3) shall meet 3 to 4 times per year for 
training sessions with high-level leaders of the De-
partment and USAID, including private group meet-
ings with the Secretary and the Administrator of the 
United States Agency for International Development. 
(2) THEMES.—Each session referred to in para-
graph (1) shall focus on specific themes developed 
jointly by the Foreign Service Institute and the Exec-
utive Secretariat focused on substantive policy issues 
and leadership practices. 
(d) MENTORING PROGRAM.—The Secretary and the 
Administrator each is authorized to establish a mentoring 
and coaching program that pairs a senior leader of the De-
partment or USAID with each of the program participants 
who complete the Program during the 1-year period imme-
diately following their participation in the Program. 
(e) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than one year after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually there-
after for three years, the Secretary shall submit a report 
to the appropriate congressional committees that describes 
the activities of the Program during the most recent year 
and includes disaggregated demographic data on partici-
pants in the Program.
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SEC. 6206. REPORT ON THE FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE’S 
LANGUAGE PROGRAM. 
Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a report to the appro-
priate congressional committees that includes— 
(1) the average pass and fail rates for language 
programs 
at 
the 
Foreign 
Service 
Institute 
disaggregated by language during the 5-year period 
immediately preceding the date of the enactment of 
this Act; 
(2) the number of language instructors at the 
Foreign Service Institute, and a comparison of the in-
structor/student ratio in the language programs at the 
Foreign Service Institute disaggregated by language; 
(3) 
salaries 
for 
language 
instructors 
disaggregated by language, and a comparison to sala-
ries for instructors teaching languages in comparable 
employment; 
(4) recruitment and retention plans for language 
instructors, disaggregated by language where nec-
essary and practicable; and 
(5) any plans to increase pass rates for lan-
guages with high failure rates.
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SEC. 6207. CONSIDERATION OF CAREER CIVIL SERVANTS AS 
CHIEFS OF MISSIONS. 
Section 304(b) of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 
U.S.C. 3944) is amended— 
(1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as para-
graph (3); and 
(2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol-
lowing new paragraph: 
‘‘(2) The Secretary shall also furnish to the President, 
on an annual basis and to assist the President in selecting 
qualified candidates for appointments or assignments as 
chief of mission, the names of between 5 and 10 career civil 
servants serving at the Department of State or the United 
States Agency for International Development who are 
qualified to serve as chiefs of mission, together with perti-
nent information about such individuals.’’. 
SEC. 6208. CIVIL SERVICE ROTATIONAL PROGRAM. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF PILOT ROTATIONAL PROGRAM 
FOR CIVIL SERVICE.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall estab-
lish a program to provide qualified civil servants serving 
at the Department an opportunity to serve at a United 
States embassy, including identifying criteria and an ap-
plication process for such program. 
(b) PROGRAM.—The program established under this 
section shall—
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(1) provide at least 20 career civil servants the 
opportunity to serve for 2 to 3 years at a United 
States embassy to gain additional skills and experi-
ence; 
(2) offer such civil servants the opportunity to 
serve in a political or economic section at a United 
States embassy; and 
(3) include clear and transparent criteria for eli-
gibility and selection, which shall include a minimum 
of 5 years of service at the Department. 
(c) SUBSEQUENT POSITION AND PROMOTION.—Fol-
lowing a rotation at a United States embassy pursuant to 
the program established by this section, participants in the 
program must be afforded, at minimum, a position equiva-
lent in seniority, compensation, and responsibility to the 
position occupied prior serving in the program. Successful 
completion of a rotation at a United States embassy shall 
be considered favorably with regard to applications for pro-
motion in civil service jobs at the Department. 
(d) IMPLEMENTATION.—Not later than 2 years after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
identify not less than 20 positions in United States embas-
sies for the program established under this section and of-
fered at least 20 civil servants the opportunity to serve in
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a rotation at a United States embassy pursuant to this sec-
tion. 
SEC. 6209. REPORTING REQUIREMENT ON CHIEFS OF MIS-
SION. 
Not later than 30 days following the end of each cal-
endar quarter, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate 
congressional committees— 
(1) a list of every chief of mission or United 
States representative overseas with the rank of Am-
bassador who, during the prior quarter, was outside 
a country of assignment for more than 14 cumulative 
days for purposes other than official travel or tem-
porary duty orders; and 
(2) the number of days each such chief of mission 
or United States representative overseas with the rank 
of Ambassador was outside a country of assignment 
during the previous quarter for purposes other than 
official travel or temporary duty orders. 
SEC. 6210. REPORT ON CHIEFS OF MISSION AND DEPUTY 
CHIEFS OF MISSION. 
Not later than April 1, 2024, and annually thereafter 
for the next 4 years, the Secretary shall submit to the appro-
priate congressional committees a report that includes— 
(1) the Foreign Service cone of each current chief 
of mission and deputy chief of mission (or whoever is
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acting in the capacity of chief or deputy chief if nei-
ther is present) for each United States embassy at 
which there is a Foreign Service office filling either 
of those positions; and 
(2) aggregated data for all chiefs of mission and 
deputy chiefs of mission described in paragraph (1), 
disaggregated by cone. 
SEC. 6211. PROTECTION OF RETIREMENT ANNUITY FOR RE-
EMPLOYMENT BY DEPARTMENT. 
(a) NO TERMINATION OR REDUCTION OF RETIREMENT 
ANNUITY OR PAY FOR REEMPLOYMENT.—Notwithstanding 
section 824 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 
4064), if a covered annuitant becomes employed by the De-
partment— 
(1) the payment of any retirement annuity, re-
tired pay, or retainer pay otherwise payable to the 
covered annuitant shall not terminate; and 
(2) the amount of the retirement annuity, retired 
pay, or retainer pay otherwise payable to the covered 
annuitant shall not be reduced. 
(b) COVERED ANNUITANT DEFINED.—In this section, 
the term ‘‘covered annuitant’’ means any individual who 
is receiving a retirement annuity under— 
(1) the Foreign Service Retirement and Dis-
ability System under subchapter I of chapter 8 of title
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I of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4041 
et seq.); or 
(2) the Foreign Service Pension System under 
subchapter II of such chapter (22 U.S.C. 4071 et seq.). 
SEC. 6212. EFFORTS TO IMPROVE RETENTION AND PRE-
VENT RETALIATION. 
(a) STREAMLINED REPORTING.—Not later than one 
year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary shall establish a single point of initial reporting for 
allegations of discrimination, bullying, and harassment 
that provides an initial review of the allegations and, if 
necessary, the ability to file multiple claims based on a sin-
gle complaint. 
(b) CLIMATE SURVEYS OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DE-
PARTMENT.— 
(1) REQUIRED
BIENNIAL
SURVEYS.—Not later 
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this 
Act and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary shall 
conduct a Department-wide survey of all Department 
personnel regarding harassment, discrimination, bul-
lying, and related retaliation that includes workforce 
perspectives on the accessibility and effectiveness of 
the Bureau of Global Talent Management and Office 
of Civil Rights in the efforts and processes to address 
these issues.
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(2) REQUIRED ANNUAL SURVEYS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, and 
annually thereafter, the Secretary shall conduct 
an annual employee satisfaction survey to assess 
the level of job satisfaction, work environment, 
and overall employee experience within the De-
partment. 
(B) OPEN-ENDED RESPONSES.—The survey 
required under subparagraph (A) shall include 
options for open-ended responses. 
(C) SURVEY QUESTIONS.—The survey shall 
include questions regarding— 
(i) work-life balance; 
(ii) compensation and benefits; 
(iii) career development opportunities; 
(iv) the performance evaluation and 
promotion process, including fairness and 
transparency; 
(v) communication channels and effec-
tiveness; 
(vi) leadership and management; 
(vii) organizational culture; 
(viii) awareness and effectiveness of 
complaint measures;
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(ix) accessibility and accommodations; 
(x) availability of transportation to 
and from a work station; 
(xi) information technology infrastruc-
ture functionality and accessibility; 
(xii) the employee’s understanding of 
the Department’s structure, mission, and 
goals; 
(xiii) alignment and relevance of work 
to the Department’s mission; and 
(xiv) sense of empowerment to affect 
positive change. 
(3) REQUIRED EXIT SURVEYS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary shall develop and implement a stand-
ardized, confidential exit survey process that in-
cludes anonymous feedback and exit interviews 
with employees who voluntarily separate from 
the Department, whether through resignation, re-
tirement, or other means. 
(B) SCOPE.—The exit surveys conducted 
pursuant to subparagraph (A)shall—
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(i) be designed to gather insights and 
feedback from departing employees regard-
ing— 
(I) their reasons for leaving, in-
cluding caretaking responsibilities, ca-
reer limitations for partner or spouse, 
and discrimination, harassment, bul-
lying, or retaliation; 
(II) their overall experience with 
the Department; and 
(III) any suggestions for improve-
ment; and 
(ii) include questions related to— 
(I) the employee’s reasons for leav-
ing; 
(II) job satisfaction; 
(III) work environment; 
(IV) professional growth opportu-
nities; 
(V) leadership effectiveness; 
(VI) suggestions for enhancing the 
Department’s performance; and 
(VII) if applicable, the name and 
industry of the employee’s future em-
ployer.
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(C) COMPILATION OF RESULTS.—The Sec-
retary shall compile and analyze the anonymized 
exit survey data collected pursuant to this para-
graph to identify trends, common themes, and 
areas needing improvement within the Depart-
ment. 
(4) PILOT SURVEYS.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary shall conduct a Department-wide survey for 
Locally Employed Staff regarding retention, training, 
promotion, and other matters, including harassment, 
discrimination, bullying, and related retaliation, that 
includes workforce perspectives on the accessibility 
and effectiveness of complaint measures. 
(5) REPORT.—Not later than 60 days after the 
conclusion of each survey conducted pursuant to this 
subsection, the Secretary shall make the key findings 
available to the Department workforce and shall sub-
mit them to the appropriate congressional committees. 
(c) RETALIATION PREVENTION EFFORTS.— 
(1) EMPLOYEE EVALUATION.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—If there is a pending in-
vestigation of discrimination, bullying, or har-
assment against a superior who is responsible for 
rating or reviewing the complainant employee,
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the complainant shall be reviewed by the superi-
or’s supervisor. 
(B) EFFECTIVE
DATE.—This paragraph 
shall take effect 90 days after the date of the en-
actment of this Act. 
(2) RETALIATION PREVENTION GUIDANCE.—Any 
Department employee against whom an allegation of 
discrimination, bullying, or harassment has been 
made shall receive written guidance (a ‘‘retaliation 
hold’’) on the types of actions that can be considered 
retaliation against the complainant employee. The 
employee’s immediate supervisor shall also receive the 
retaliation hold guidance. 
SEC. 6213. NATIONAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN. 
Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a strategy to the ap-
propriate congressional committees that assesses the poten-
tial benefits and costs of a national advertising campaign 
to improve the recruitment in the Civil Service and the For-
eign Service by raising public awareness of the important 
accomplishments of the Department. 
SEC. 6214. EXPANSION OF DIPLOMATS IN RESIDENCE PRO-
GRAMS. 
Not later than two years after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act—
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(1) the Secretary is authorized to increase the 
number of diplomats in the Diplomats in Residence 
Program from 17 to at least 20; and 
(2) the Administrator of the United States Agen-
cy for International Development is authorized to in-
crease the number of development diplomats in the 
Diplomats in Residence Program from 1 to at least 
3. 
Subtitle B—Pay, Benefits, and 
Workforce Matters 
SEC. 6221. EDUCATION ALLOWANCE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 9 of title I of the Foreign 
Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4081 et seq.) is amended 
by adding at the end the following new section: 
‘‘SEC. 908. EDUCATION ALLOWANCE. 
‘‘A Department employee who is on leave to perform 
service in the uniformed services (as defined in section 
4303(13) of title 38, United States Code) may receive an 
education allowance if the employee would, if not for such 
service, be eligible to receive the education allowance.’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of contents in 
section 2 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 3901 
note) is amended by inserting after the item relating to sec-
tion 907 the following: 
‘‘Sec. 908. Education allowance’’.
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SEC. 6222. PER DIEM ALLOWANCE FOR NEWLY HIRED MEM-
BERS OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE. 
(a) PER DIEM ALLOWANCE.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para-
graph (2), any newly hired Foreign Service employee 
who is in initial orientation training, or any other 
training expected to last less than 6 months before 
transferring to the employee’s first assignment, in the 
Washington, D.C., area shall, for the duration of such 
training, receive a per diem allowance at the levels 
prescribed under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, 
United States Code. 
(2) LIMITATION
ON
LODGING
EXPENSES.—A 
newly hired Foreign Service employee may not receive 
any lodging expenses under the applicable per diem 
allowance pursuant to paragraph (1) if that em-
ployee— 
(A) has a permanent residence in the Wash-
ington, D.C., area (not including Government- 
supplied housing during such orientation train-
ing or other training); and 
(B) does not vacate such residence during 
such orientation training or other training. 
(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section—
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(1) the term ‘‘per diem allowance’’ has the mean-
ing given that term under section 5701 of title 5, 
United States Code; and 
(2) the term ‘‘Washington, D.C., area’’ means the 
geographic area within a 50 mile radius of the Wash-
ington Monument. 
SEC. 6223. IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR 
FOREIGN AND CIVIL SERVANTS. 
(a) ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL TO ADDRESS MENTAL 
HEALTH.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall seek to in-
crease the number of personnel within the Bureau of 
Medical Services to address mental health needs for 
both foreign and civil servants. 
(2) EMPLOYMENT TARGETS.—Not later than 180 
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary shall seek to employ not fewer than 15 ad-
ditional personnel in the Bureau of Medical Services, 
compared to the number of personnel employed as of 
the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(b) STUDY.—The Secretary shall conduct a study on 
the accessibility of mental health care providers and services 
available to Department personnel, including an assessment 
of—
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(1) the accessibility of mental health care pro-
viders at diplomatic posts and in the United States; 
(2) the accessibility of inpatient services for men-
tal health care for Department personnel; 
(3) steps that may be taken to improve such ac-
cessibility; 
(4) the impact of the COVID–19 pandemic on 
the mental health of Department personnel, particu-
larly those who served abroad between March 1, 2020, 
and December 31, 2022, and Locally Employed Staff, 
where information is available; 
(5) recommended steps to improve the manner in 
which the Department advertises mental health serv-
ices to the workforce; and 
(6) additional authorities and resources needed 
to better meet the mental health needs of Department 
personnel. 
(c) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to 
appropriate congressional committees a report containing 
the findings of the study under subsection (b). 
SEC. 6224. EMERGENCY BACK-UP CARE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary and the Adminis-
trator for the United States Agency for International Devel-
opment are authorized to provide for unanticipated non-
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medical care, including childcare, eldercare, and essential 
services directly related to caring for an acute injury or 
illness, for USAID and Department employees and their 
family members, including through the provision of such 
non-medical services, referrals to care providers, and reim-
bursement of reasonable expenses for such services. 
(b) LIMITATION.—Services provided pursuant to this 
section shall not exceed $2,000,000 per fiscal year. 
SEC. 6225. AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO NON- 
CHIEF OF MISSION PERSONNEL. 
Section 904 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 
U.S.C. 4084) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (g), by striking ‘‘abroad for em-
ployees and eligible family members’’ and inserting 
‘‘under this section’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following new sub-
section: 
‘‘(a) PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES 
IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary is authorized 
to direct health care providers employed under sub-
section (c) of this section to furnish physical and 
mental health care services to an individual otherwise 
ineligible for services under this section if necessary 
to preserve life or limb or if intended to facilitate an
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overseas evacuation, recovery, or return. Such services 
may be provided incidental to the following activities: 
‘‘(A) Activities undertaken abroad pursuant 
to section 3 and section 4 of the State Depart-
ment Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 
2670, 2671). 
‘‘(B) Recovery of hostages or of wrongfully 
or unlawfully detained individuals abroad, in-
cluding pursuant to section 302 of the Robert 
Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking 
Accountability Act (22 U.S.C. 1741). 
‘‘(C) Secretarial dispatches to international 
disaster sites deployed pursuant to section 207 of 
the Aviation Security Improvement Act of 1990 
(22 U.S.C. 5506). 
‘‘(D) Deployments undertaken pursuant to 
section 606(a)(6)(A)(iii) of the Secure Embassy 
Construction and Counterterrorism Act of 1999 
(22 U.S.C. 4865(a)(6)(A)(iii)). 
‘‘(2) PRIORITIZATION OF OTHER FUNCTIONS.— 
The Secretary shall prioritize the allocation of De-
partment resources to the health care program de-
scribed in subsections (a) through (g) above the func-
tions described in paragraph (1).
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‘‘(3) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary should pre-
scribe applicable regulations to implement this sec-
tion, taking into account the prioritization in para-
graph (2) and the activities described in paragraph 
(1). 
‘‘(4) REIMBURSABLE BASIS.—Services rendered 
under this subsection shall be provided on a reimburs-
able basis to the extent practicable.’’. 
SEC. 6226. EXCEPTION FOR GOVERNMENT-FINANCED AIR 
TRANSPORTATION. 
(a) REDUCING HARDSHIP FOR TRANSPORTATION OF 
DOMESTIC ANIMALS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding subsections 
(a) and (c) of section 40118 of title 49, United States 
Code, the Department is authorized to pay for the 
transportation by a foreign air carrier of Department 
personnel and any in-cabin or accompanying checked 
baggage or cargo if— 
(A) no air carrier holding a certificate 
under section 41102 of such title is willing and 
able to transport up to 3 domestic animals ac-
companying such Federal personnel; and 
(B) the transportation is from a place— 
(i) outside the United States to a place 
in the United States;
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(ii) in the United States to a place 
outside the United States; or 
(iii) outside the United States to an-
other place outside the United States. 
(2) LIMITATION.—An amount paid pursuant to 
paragraph (1) for transportation by a foreign carrier 
may not be greater than the amount that would other-
wise have been paid had the transportation been on 
an air carrier holding a certificate under section 
41102 had that carrier been willing and able to pro-
vide such transportation. If the amount that would 
otherwise have been paid to such an air carrier is less 
than the cost of transportation on the applicable for-
eign carrier, the Department personnel may pay the 
difference of such amount. 
(3) DOMESTIC ANIMAL DEFINED.—In this sub-
section, the term ‘‘domestic animal’’ means a dog or 
a cat. 
SEC. 6227. ENHANCED AUTHORITIES TO PROTECT LOCALLY 
EMPLOYED STAFF DURING EMERGENCIES. 
(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress 
that— 
(1) locally employed staff provide essential con-
tributions at United States diplomatic and consular 
posts around the world, including by providing—
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(A) security to United States government 
personnel serving in the country; 
(B) advice, expertise, and other services for 
the promotion of political, economic, public af-
fairs, commercial, security, and other interests of 
critical importance to the United States; 
(C) a wide range of logistical and adminis-
trative support to every office in each mission 
working to advance United States interests 
around the world, including services and support 
vital to the upkeep and maintenance of United 
States missions; 
(D) consular services to support the welfare 
and well-being of United States citizens and to 
provide for the expeditious processing of visa ap-
plications; 
(E) institutional memory on a wide range 
of embassy engagements on bilateral issues; and 
(F) enduring connections to host country 
contacts, both inside and outside the host govern-
ment, including within media, civil society, the 
business community, academia, the armed forces, 
and elsewhere; and 
(2) locally employed staff make important con-
tributions that should warrant the United States Gov-
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ernment to give due consideration for their security 
and safety when diplomatic missions face emergency 
situations. 
(b) AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SUP-
PORT.—In emergency situations, in addition to other au-
thorities that may be available in emergencies or other exi-
gent circumstances, the Secretary is authorized to use funds 
made available to the Department to provide support to en-
sure the safety and security of locally employed staff and 
their immediate family members, including for— 
(1) providing transport or relocating locally em-
ployed staff and their immediate family members to 
a safe and secure environment; 
(2) providing short-term housing or lodging for 
up to six months for locally employed staff and their 
immediate family members; 
(3) procuring or providing other essential items 
and services to support the safety and security of lo-
cally employed staff and their immediate family 
members. 
(c) TEMPORARY HOUSING.—To ensure the safety and 
security of locally employed staff and their immediate fam-
ily members consistent with this section, Chiefs of Missions 
are authorized to allow locally employed staff and their im-
mediate family members to reside temporarily in the resi-
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dences of United States direct hire employees, either in the 
host country or other countries, provided that such stays 
are offered voluntarily by United States direct hire employ-
ees. 
(d) FOREIGN AFFAIRS MANUAL.—Not later than 180 
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary shall amend the Foreign Affairs Manual to reflect 
the authorizations and requirements of this section. 
(e) EMERGENCY SITUATION DEFINED.—In this sec-
tion, the term ‘‘emergency situation’’ means armed conflict, 
civil unrest, natural disaster, or other types of instability 
that pose a threat to the safety and security of locally em-
ployed staff, particularly when and if a United States dip-
lomatic or consular post must suspend operations. 
(f) REPORT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
shall submit to the appropriate congressional commit-
tees, the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, 
and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of 
Representatives a report describing prior actions the 
Department has taken with regard to locally em-
ployed staff and their immediate family members fol-
lowing suspensions or closures of United States diplo-
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matic posts over the prior 10 years, including Kyiv, 
Kabul, Minsk, Khartoum, and Juba. 
(2) ELEMENTS.—The report required under 
paragraph (1) shall— 
(A) describe any actions the Department 
took to assist locally employed staff and their 
immediate family members; 
(B) identify any obstacles that made pro-
viding support or assistance to locally employed 
staff and their immediate family members dif-
ficult; 
(C) examine lessons learned and propose 
recommendations to better protect the safety and 
security of locally employed staff and their fam-
ily members, including any additional authori-
ties that may be required; and 
(D) provide an analysis of and offer rec-
ommendations on any other steps that could im-
prove efforts to protect the safety and security of 
locally employed staff and their immediate fam-
ily members. 
SEC. 6228. INTERNET AT HARDSHIP POSTS. 
Section 3 of the State Department Basic Authorities 
Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2670) is amended—
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(1) in subsection (l), by striking ‘‘; and’’ and in-
serting a semicolon; 
(2) in subsection (m) by striking the period at 
the end and by inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following new sub-
section: 
‘‘(n) pay expenses to provide internet services in resi-
dences owned or leased by the United States Government 
in foreign countries for the use of Department personnel 
where Department personnel receive a post hardship dif-
ferential equivalent to 30 percent or more above basic com-
pensation.’’. 
SEC. 6229. COMPETITIVE LOCAL COMPENSATION PLAN. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PRE-
VAILING WAGE RATES GOAL.—Section 401(a) of the De-
partment of State Authorities Act, fiscal year 2017 (22 
U.S.C. 3968a(a)) is amended in the matter preceding para-
graph (1), by striking ‘‘periodically’’ and inserting ‘‘every 
3 years’’. 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than one year after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to 
the appropriate congressional committees, the Committee on 
Appropriations of the Senate, and the Committee on Appro-
priations of the House of Representatives a report that in-
cludes—
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(1) compensation (including position classifica-
tion) plans for locally employed staff based upon pre-
vailing wage rates and compensation practices for 
corresponding types of positions in the locality of em-
ployment; and 
(2) an assessment of the feasibility and impact 
of changing the prevailing wage rate goal for posi-
tions in the local compensation plan from the 50th 
percentile to the 75th percentile. 
SEC. 6230. SUPPORTING TANDEM COUPLES IN THE FOR-
EIGN SERVICE. 
(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress 
that— 
(1) challenges finding and maintaining spousal 
employment and family dissatisfaction are one of the 
leading reasons employees cite for leaving the Depart-
ment; 
(2) tandem Foreign Service personnel represent 
important members of the Foreign Service commu-
nity, who act as force multipliers for our diplomacy; 
(3) the Department can and should do more to 
keep tandem couples posted together and consider 
family member employment needs when assigning 
tandem officers; and
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(4) common sense steps providing more flexi-
bility in the assignments process would improve out-
comes for tandem officers without disadvantaging 
other Foreign Service officers. 
(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) FAMILY TOGETHERNESS.—The term ‘‘family 
togetherness’’ means facilitating the placement of For-
eign Service personnel at the same United States dip-
lomatic post when both spouses are members of a tan-
dem couple of Foreign Service personnel. 
(2) TANDEM FOREIGN SERVICE PERSONNEL; TAN-
DEM.—The terms ‘‘tandem Foreign Service per-
sonnel’’ and ‘‘tandem’’ mean a member of a couple of 
which one spouse is a career or career candidate em-
ployee of the Foreign Service and the other spouse is 
a career or career candidate employee of the Foreign 
Service or an employee of one of the agencies author-
ized to use the Foreign Service Personnel System 
under section 202 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 
(22 U.S.C. 3922). 
(c) FAMILY TOGETHERNESS IN ASSIGNMENTS.—Not 
later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, 
the Department shall amend and update its policies to fur-
ther promote the principle of family togetherness in the For-
eign Service, which shall include the following:
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(1) 
ENTRY-LEVEL
FOREIGN
SERVICE
PER-
SONNEL.—The Secretary shall adopt policies and pro-
cedures to facilitate the assignment of entry-level tan-
dem Foreign Service personnel on directed assign-
ments to the same diplomatic post or country as their 
tandem spouse if they request to be assigned to the 
same post or country. The Secretary shall also pro-
vide a written justification to the requesting personnel 
explaining any denial of a request that would result 
in a tandem couple not serving together at the same 
post or country. 
(2) TENURED FOREIGN SERVICE PERSONNEL.— 
The Secretary shall add family togetherness to the cri-
teria when making a needs of the Service determina-
tion, as defined by the Foreign Affairs Manual, for 
the placement of tenured tandem Foreign Service per-
sonnel at United States diplomatic posts. 
(3) UPDATES
TO
ANTINEPOTISM
POLICY.—The 
Secretary shall update antinepotism policies so that 
nepotism rules only apply when an employee and a 
relative are placed into positions wherein they jointly 
and exclusively control government resources, prop-
erty, or money or establish government policy. 
(4) 
TEMPORARY
SUPERVISION
OF
TANDEM 
SPOUSE.—The Secretary shall update policies to
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allow for a tandem spouse to temporarily supervise 
another tandem spouse for up to 90 days in a cal-
endar year, including at a United States diplomatic 
mission. 
(d) REPORT.—Not later than 90 days after the date 
of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for two 
years, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate con-
gressional committees a report that includes— 
(1) the number of Foreign Service tandem cou-
ples currently serving; 
(2) the number of Foreign Service tandems cur-
rently serving in separate locations, or, to the extent 
possible, are on leave without pay (LWOP); and 
(3) an estimate of the cost savings that would re-
sult if all Foreign Service tandem couples were placed 
at a single post. 
SEC. 6231. ACCESSIBILITY AT DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS. 
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Department shall submit to the appropriate 
congressional committees, the Committee on Appropriations 
of the Senate, and the Committee on Appropriations of the 
House of Representatives a report that includes— 
(1) a list of the overseas United States diplo-
matic missions that, as of the date of the enactment
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of this Act, are not readily accessible to and usable 
by individuals with disabilities; 
(2) any efforts in progress to make such missions 
readily accessible to and usable by individuals with 
disabilities; and 
(3) an estimate of the cost to make all such mis-
sions readily accessible to and usable by individuals 
with disabilities. 
SEC. 6232. REPORT ON BREASTFEEDING ACCOMMODATIONS 
OVERSEAS. 
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate 
congressional committees a report that includes— 
(1) a detailed report on the Department’s efforts 
to equip 100 percent of United States embassies and 
consulates with dedicated lactation spaces, other than 
bathrooms, that are shielded from view and free from 
intrusion from coworkers and the public for use by 
employees, including the expected demand for such 
space as well as the status of such rooms when there 
is no demand for such space; and 
(2) a description of costs and other resources 
needed to provide such spaces.
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SEC. 6233. DETERMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF KNOWL-
EDGE TRANSFERS BETWEEN FOREIGN SERV-
ICE OFFICERS. 
The Secretary shall assess the effectiveness of knowledge 
transfers between Foreign Service officers who are departing 
from overseas positions and Foreign Service Officers who 
are arriving at such positions, and make recommendations 
for approving such knowledge transfers, as appropriate, 
by— 
(1) not later than 90 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, conducting a written survey of 
a representative sample of Foreign Service Officers 
working in overseas assignments that analyzes the ef-
fectiveness of existing mechanisms to facilitate transi-
tions, including training, mentorship, information 
technology, 
knowledge 
management, 
relationship 
building, the role of locally employed staff, and orga-
nizational culture; and 
(2) not later than 120 days after the date of the 
enactment of this Act, submitting to the Committee on 
Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a re-
port that includes a summary and analysis of results 
of the survey conducted pursuant to paragraph (1) 
that—
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(A) identifies best practices and areas for 
improvement; 
(B) describes the Department’s methodology 
for determining which Foreign Service Officers 
should receive familiarization trips before arriv-
ing at a new post; 
(C) includes recommendations regarding fu-
ture actions the Department should take to maxi-
mize effective knowledge transfer between Foreign 
Service Officers; 
(D) identifies any steps taken, or intended 
to be taken, to implement such recommendations, 
including any additional resources or authorities 
necessary to implement such recommendations; 
and 
(E) provides recommendations to Congress 
for legislative action to advance the priority de-
scribed in subparagraph (C). 
SEC. 6234. EDUCATION ALLOWANCE FOR DEPENDENTS OF 
DEPARTMENT OF STATE EMPLOYEES LO-
CATED IN UNITED STATES TERRITORIES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—An individual employed by the De-
partment at a location described in subsection (b) shall be 
eligible for a cost-of-living allowance for the education of 
the dependents of such employee in an amount that does
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not exceed the educational allowance authorized by the Sec-
retary of Defense for such location. 
(b) LOCATION DESCRIBED.—A location is described in 
this subsection if— 
(1) such location is in a territory of the United 
States; and 
(2) the Secretary of Defense has determined that 
schools available in such location are unable to ade-
quately provide for the education of— 
(A) dependents of members of the Armed 
Forces; or 
(B) dependents of employees of the Depart-
ment of Defense. 
TITLE LXIII—INFORMATION SE-
CURITY AND CYBER DIPLO-
MACY 
SEC. 6301. DATA-INFORMED DIPLOMACY. 
(a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the following findings: 
(1) In a rapidly evolving and digitally inter-
connected global landscape, access to and mainte-
nance of reliable, readily available data is key to in-
formed decisionmaking and diplomacy and therefore 
should be considered a strategic asset. 
(2) In order to achieve its mission in the 21st 
century, the Department must adapt to these trends
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by maintaining and providing timely access to high- 
quality data at the time and place needed, while si-
multaneously cultivating a data-savvy workforce. 
(3) Leveraging data science and data analytics 
has the potential to improve the performance of the 
Department’s workforce by providing otherwise un-
known insights into program deficiencies, short-
comings, or other gaps in analysis. 
(4) While innovative technologies such as artifi-
cial intelligence and machine learning have the poten-
tial to empower the Department to analyze and act 
upon data at scale, systematized, sustainable data 
management and information synthesis remain a core 
competency necessary for data-driven decisionmaking. 
(5) The goals set out by the Department’s Enter-
prise Data Council (EDC) as the areas of most crit-
ical need for the Department, including Cultivating a 
Data Culture, Accelerating Decisions through Ana-
lytics, Establishing Mission-Driven Data Manage-
ment, and Enhancing Enterprise Data Governance, 
are laudable and will remain critical as the Depart-
ment develops into a data-driven agency. 
(b) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress 
that—
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(1) the Department should prioritize the recruit-
ment and retainment of top data science talent in 
support of its data-informed diplomacy efforts as well 
as its broader modernization agenda; and 
(2) the Department should strengthen data flu-
ency among its workforce, promote data collaboration 
across and within its bureaus, and enhance its enter-
prise data oversight. 
SEC. 6302. ESTABLISHMENT AND EXPANSION OF THE BU-
REAU CHIEF DATA OFFICER PROGRAM. 
(a) BUREAU CHIEF DATA OFFICER PROGRAM.— 
(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary shall estab-
lish a program, which shall be known as the ‘‘Bureau 
Chief Data Officer Program’’ (referred to in this sec-
tion as the ‘‘Program’’), overseen by the Department’s 
Chief Data Officer. The Bureau Chief Data Officers 
hired under this program shall report to their respec-
tive Bureau leadership. 
(2) GOALS.—The goals of the Program shall in-
clude the following: 
(A) Cultivating a data culture by pro-
moting data fluency and data collaboration 
across the Department. 
(B) Promoting increased data analytics use 
in critical decisionmaking areas.
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(C) Promoting data integration and stand-
ardization. 
(D) Increasing efficiencies across the De-
partment by incentivizing acquisition of enter-
prise data solutions and subscription data serv-
ices to be shared across bureaus and offices and 
within bureaus. 
(b) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees, 
the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and the 
Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representa-
tives an implementation plan that outlines strategies for— 
(1) advancing the goals described in subsection 
(a)(2); 
(2) hiring Bureau Chief Data Officers at the 
GS–14 or GS–15 grade or a similar rank; 
(3) assigning at least one Bureau Chief Data Of-
ficer to— 
(A) each regional bureau of the Department; 
(B) the Bureau of International Organiza-
tion Affairs; 
(C) the Office of the Chief Economist; 
(D) the Office of the Science and Technology 
Advisor;
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(E) the Bureau of Cyber and Digital Pol-
icy; 
(F) the Bureau of Diplomatic Security; 
(G) the Bureau for Global Talent Manage-
ment; and 
(H) the Bureau of Consular Affairs; and 
(4) allocation of necessary resources to sustain 
the Program. 
(c) ASSIGNMENT.—In implementing the Bureau Chief 
Data Officer Program, Bureaus may not dual-hat currently 
employed personnel as Bureau Chief Data Officers. 
(d) ANNUAL REPORTING REQUIREMENT.—Not later 
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, 
and annually thereafter for the following 3 years, the Sec-
retary shall submit a report to the appropriate congres-
sional committees regarding the status of the implementa-
tion plan required under subsection (b). 
SEC. 6303. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CHIEF ARTIFICIAL IN-
TELLIGENCE OFFICER OF THE DEPARTMENT 
OF STATE. 
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 new subsection: 
‘‘(n) CHIEF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICER.—
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‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—There shall be within the De-
partment of State a Chief Artificial Intelligence Offi-
cer, which may be dual-hatted as the Department’s 
Chief Data Officer, who shall be a member of the Sen-
ior Executive Service. 
‘‘(2) DUTIES DESCRIBED.—The principal duties 
and responsibilities of the Chief Artificial Intelligence 
Officer shall be— 
‘‘(A) to evaluate, oversee, and, if appro-
priate, facilitate the responsible adoption of arti-
ficial intelligence (AI) and machine learning ap-
plications to help inform decisions by policy-
makers and to support programs and manage-
ment operations of the Department of State; and 
‘‘(B) to act as the principal advisor to the 
Secretary of State on the ethical use of AI and 
advanced analytics in conducting data-informed 
diplomacy. 
‘‘(3) QUALIFICATIONS.—The Chief Artificial In-
telligence Officer should be an individual with dem-
onstrated skill and competency in— 
‘‘(A) the use and application of data ana-
lytics, AI, and machine learning; and
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‘‘(B) transformational leadership and orga-
nizational change management, particularly 
within large, complex organizations. 
‘‘(4) PARTNER WITH THE CHIEF INFORMATION 
OFFICER ON SCALING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE USE 
CASES.—To ensure alignment between the Chief Arti-
ficial Intelligence Officer and the Chief Information 
Officer, the Chief Information Officer will consult 
with the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer on best 
practices for rolling out and scaling AI capabilities 
across the Bureau of Information and Resource Man-
agement’s broader portfolio of software applications. 
‘‘(5) ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE
DEFINED.—In 
this subsection, the term ‘artificial intelligence’ has 
the meaning given the term in section 238(g) of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2019 (Public Law 115–232; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note).’’. 
SEC. 6304. STRENGTHENING THE CHIEF INFORMATION OF-
FICER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Chief Information Officer of 
the Department shall be consulted on all decisions to ap-
prove or disapprove, significant new unclassified informa-
tion technology expenditures, including software, of the De-
partment, including expenditures related to information
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technology acquired, managed, and maintained by other bu-
reaus and offices within the Department, in order to— 
(1) encourage the use of enterprise software and 
information technology solutions where such solutions 
exist or can be developed in a timeframe and manner 
consistent with maintaining and enhancing the con-
tinuity and improvement of Department operations; 
(2) increase the bargaining power of the Depart-
ment in acquiring information technology solutions 
across the Department; 
(3) reduce the number of redundant Authorities 
to Operate (ATO), which, instead of using one ATO- 
approved platform across bureaus, requires multiple 
ATOs for software use cases across different bureaus; 
(4) enhance the efficiency, reduce redundancy, 
and increase interoperability of the use of informa-
tion technology across the enterprise of the Depart-
ment; 
(5) enhance training and alignment of informa-
tion technology personnel with the skills required to 
maintain systems across the Department; 
(6) reduce costs related to the maintenance of, or 
effectuate the retirement of, legacy systems; 
(7) ensure the development and maintenance of 
security protocols regarding the use of information
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technology solutions and software across the Depart-
ment; and 
(8) improve end-user training on the operation 
of information technology solutions and to enhance 
end-user cybersecurity practices. 
(b) STRATEGY
AND
IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN
RE-
QUIRED.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Infor-
mation Officer of the Department shall develop, in 
consultation with relevant bureaus and offices as ap-
propriate, a strategy and a 5-year implementation 
plan to advance the objectives described in subsection 
(a). 
(2) CONSULTATION.—No later than one year 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief 
Information Officer shall submit the strategy required 
by this subsection to the appropriate congressional 
committees and shall consult with the appropriate 
congressional committees, not less than on an annual 
basis for 5 years, regarding the progress related to the 
implementation plan required by this subjection. 
(c) IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR THE BUREAU FOR IN-
FORMATION RESOURCES MANAGEMENT.—
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(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Chief Infor-
mation Officer shall develop policies and protocols to 
improve the customer service orientation, quality and 
timely delivery of information technology solutions, 
and training and support for bureau and office-level 
information technology officers. 
(2) SURVEY.—Not later than one year after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, and annually there-
after for five years, the Chief Information Officer 
shall undertake a client satisfaction survey of bureau 
information technology officers to obtain feedback on 
metrics related to— 
(A) customer service orientation of the Bu-
reau of Information Resources Management; 
(B) quality and timelines of capabilities de-
livered; 
(C) maintenance and upkeep of information 
technology solutions; 
(D) training and support for senior bureau 
and office-level information technology officers; 
and 
(E) other matters which the Chief Informa-
tion Officer, in consultation with client bureaus 
and offices, determine appropriate.
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(3) SUBMISSION OF FINDINGS.—Not later than 
60 days after completing each survey required under 
paragraph (2), the Chief Information Officer shall 
submit a summary of the findings to the appropriate 
congressional committees. 
(d) SIGNIFICANT EXPENDITURE DEFINED.—For pur-
poses of this section, the term ‘‘significant expenditure’’ 
means any cumulative expenditure in excess of $250,000 
total in a single fiscal year for a new unclassified software 
or information technology capability. 
(e) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this section 
may be construed— 
(1) to alter the authorities of the United States 
Office of Management and Budget, Office of the Na-
tional Cyber Director, the Department of Homeland 
Security, or the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Se-
curity Agency with respect to Federal information 
systems; or 
(2) to alter the responsibilities and authorities of 
the Chief Information Officer of the Department of 
State as described in titles 40 or 44, United States 
Code, or any other law defining or assigning respon-
sibilities or authorities to Federal Chief Information 
Officers.
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SEC. 6305. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON STRENGTHENING EN-
TERPRISE GOVERNANCE. 
It is the sense of Congress that in order to modernize 
the Department, enterprise-wide governance regarding 
budget and finance, information technology, and the cre-
ation, analysis, and use of data across the Department is 
necessary to better align resources to strategy, including 
evaluating trade-offs, and to enhance efficiency and security 
in using data and technology as tools to inform and evalu-
ate the conduct of United States foreign policy. 
SEC. 6306. DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY AND CYBERSECURITY 
PARTNERSHIP. 
(a) DIGITAL
CONNECTIVITY
AND
CYBERSECURITY 
PARTNERSHIP.—The Secretary is authorized to establish a 
program, which may be known as the ‘‘Digital Connectivity 
and Cybersecurity Partnership’’, to help foreign countries— 
(1) expand and increase secure internet access 
and digital infrastructure in emerging markets, in-
cluding demand for and availability of high-quality 
information and communications technology (ICT) 
equipment, software, and services; 
(2) protect technological assets, including data; 
(3) adopt policies and regulatory positions that 
foster and encourage open, interoperable, reliable, and 
secure internet, the free flow of data, multi-stakeholder
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models of internet governance, and pro-competitive 
and secure ICT policies and regulations; 
(4) access United States exports of ICT goods 
and services; 
(5) expand interoperability and promote the di-
versification of ICT goods and supply chain services 
to be less reliant on PRC imports; 
(6) promote best practices and common stand-
ards for a national approach to cybersecurity; and 
(7) advance other priorities consistent with 
paragraphs (1) through (6), as determined by the Sec-
retary. 
(b) USE OF FUNDS.—Funds made available to carry 
out this section may be used to strengthen civilian cyberse-
curity and information and communications technology ca-
pacity, including participation of foreign law enforcement 
and military personnel in non-military activities, notwith-
standing any other provision of law, provided that such 
support is essential to enabling civilian and law enforce-
ment of cybersecurity and information and communication 
technology related activities in their respective countries. 
(c) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an
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implementation plan for the coming year to advance the 
goals identified in subsection (a). 
(d) 
CONSULTATION.—In 
developing 
and 
operationalizing the implementation plan required under 
subsection (c), the Secretary shall consult with— 
(1) the appropriate congressional committees, the 
Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and the 
Committee on Appropriations of the House of Rep-
resentatives; 
(2) United States industry leaders; 
(3) other relevant technology experts, including 
the Open Technology Fund; 
(4) representatives from relevant United States 
Government agencies; and 
(5) representatives from like-minded allies and 
partners. 
(e) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is 
authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 for each of fis-
cal years 2024 through 2028 to carry out this section. Such 
funds, including funds authorized to be appropriated under 
the heading ‘‘Economic Support Fund’’, may be made 
available, notwithstanding any other provision of law to 
strengthen civilian cybersecurity and information and com-
munications technology capacity, including for participa-
tion of foreign law enforcement and military personnel in
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non-military activities, and for contributions. Such funds 
shall remain available until expended. 
SEC. 6307. ESTABLISHMENT OF A CYBERSPACE, DIGITAL 
CONNECTIVITY, 
AND 
RELATED 
TECH-
NOLOGIES (CDT) FUND. 
Part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 
U.S.C. 2301 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the 
following new chapter: 
‘‘CHAPTER 
10—CYBERSPACE, 
DIGITAL 
CONNECTIVITY, AND RELATED TECH-
NOLOGIES (CDT) FUND 
‘‘SEC. 591. FINDINGS. 
‘‘Congress makes the following findings: 
‘‘(1) Increasingly digitized and interconnected 
social, political, and economic systems have intro-
duced new vulnerabilities for malicious actors to ex-
ploit, which threatens economic and national security. 
‘‘(2) The rapid development, deployment, and in-
tegration of information and communication tech-
nologies into all aspects of modern life bring mount-
ing risks of accidents and malicious activity involv-
ing such technologies, and their potential con-
sequences. 
‘‘(3) Because information and communication 
technologies are globally manufactured, traded, and
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networked, the economic and national security of the 
United State depends greatly on cybersecurity prac-
tices of other actors, including other countries. 
‘‘(4) United States assistance to countries and 
international organizations to bolster civilian capac-
ity to address national cybersecurity and deterrence 
in cyberspace can help— 
‘‘(A) reduce vulnerability in the informa-
tion and communication technologies ecosystem; 
and 
‘‘(B) advance national and economic secu-
rity objectives. 
‘‘SEC. 592. AUTHORIZATION OF ASSISTANCE AND FUNDING 
FOR CYBERSPACE, DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY, 
AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES (CDT) CAPAC-
ITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES. 
‘‘(a) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary of State is au-
thorized to provide assistance to foreign governments and 
organizations, including national, regional, and inter-
national institutions, on such terms and conditions as the 
Secretary may determine, in order to— 
‘‘(1) advance a secure and stable cyberspace; 
‘‘(2) protect and expand trusted digital eco-
systems and connectivity;
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‘‘(3) build the cybersecurity capacity of partner 
countries and organizations; and 
‘‘(4) ensure that the development of standards 
and the deployment and use of technology supports 
and reinforces human rights and democratic values, 
including through the Digital Connectivity and Cy-
bersecurity Partnership. 
‘‘(b) SCOPE OF USES.—Assistance under this section 
may include programs to— 
‘‘(1) advance the adoption and deployment of se-
cure and trustworthy information and communica-
tions technology (ICT) infrastructure and services, in-
cluding efforts to grow global markets for secure ICT 
goods and services and promote a more diverse and 
resilient ICT supply chain; 
‘‘(2) provide technical and capacity building as-
sistance to— 
‘‘(A) promote policy and regulatory frame-
works that create an enabling environment for 
digital connectivity and a vibrant digital econ-
omy; 
‘‘(B) ensure technologies, including related 
new and emerging technologies, are developed, 
deployed, and used in ways that support and re-
inforce democratic values and human rights;
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‘‘(C) promote innovation and competition; 
and 
‘‘(D) support digital governance with the 
development of rights-respecting international 
norms and standards; 
‘‘(3) help countries prepare for, defend against, 
and respond to malicious cyber activities, including 
through— 
‘‘(A) the adoption of cybersecurity best 
practices; 
‘‘(B) the development of national strategies 
to enhance cybersecurity; 
‘‘(C) the deployment of cybersecurity tools 
and services to increase the security, strength, 
and resilience of networks and infrastructure; 
‘‘(D) support for the development of cyberse-
curity watch, warning, response, and recovery 
capabilities, including through the development 
of cybersecurity incident response teams; 
‘‘(E) support for collaboration with the Cy-
bersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency 
(CISA) and other relevant Federal agencies to 
enhance cybersecurity;
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‘‘(F) programs to strengthen allied and 
partner governments’ capacity to detect, inves-
tigate, deter, and prosecute cybercrimes; 
‘‘(G) programs to provide information and 
resources to diplomats engaging in discussions 
and negotiations around international law and 
capacity building measures related to cybersecu-
rity; 
‘‘(H) capacity building for cybersecurity 
partners, including law enforcement and mili-
tary entities as described in subsection (f); 
‘‘(I) programs that enhance the ability of 
relevant stakeholders to act collectively against 
shared cybersecurity threats; 
‘‘(J) the advancement of programs in sup-
port of the Framework of Responsible State Be-
havior in Cyberspace; and 
‘‘(K) the fortification of deterrence instru-
ments in cyberspace; and 
‘‘(4) such other purpose and functions as the Sec-
retary of State may designate. 
‘‘(c) RESPONSIBILITY
FOR POLICY DECISIONS
AND 
JUSTIFICATION.—The Secretary of State shall be respon-
sible for policy decisions regarding programs under this 
chapter, with respect to—
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‘‘(1) whether there will be cybersecurity and dig-
ital capacity building programs for a foreign country 
or entity operating in that country; 
‘‘(2) the amount of funds for each foreign coun-
try or entity; and 
‘‘(3) the scope and nature of such uses of fund-
ing. 
‘‘(d) DETAILED JUSTIFICATION FOR USES AND PUR-
POSES OF FUNDS.—The Secretary of State shall provide, 
on an annual basis, a detailed justification for the uses and 
purposes of the amounts provided under this chapter, in-
cluding information concerning— 
‘‘(1) the amounts and kinds of grants; 
‘‘(2) the amounts and kinds of budgetary support 
provided, if any; and 
‘‘(3) the amounts and kinds of project assistance 
provided for what purpose and with such amounts. 
‘‘(e) ASSISTANCE AND FUNDING UNDER OTHER AU-
THORITIES.—The authority granted under this section to 
provide assistance or funding for countries and organiza-
tions does not preclude the use of funds provided to carry 
out other authorities also available for such purpose. 
‘‘(f) AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.—Amounts appropriated 
to carry out this chapter may be used, notwithstanding any 
other provision of law, to strengthen civilian cybersecurity
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and information and communications technology capacity, 
including participation of foreign law enforcement and 
military personnel in non-military activities, provided that 
such support is essential to enabling civilian and law en-
forcement of cybersecurity and information and commu-
nication technology related activities in their respective 
countries. 
‘‘(g) NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.—Funds made 
available under this section shall be obligated in accordance 
with the procedures applicable to reprogramming notifica-
tions pursuant to section 634A of this Act. 
‘‘SEC. 593. REVIEW OF EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE CAPACITY. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of State, in con-
sultation as appropriate with other relevant Federal de-
partments and agencies is authorized to conduct a review 
that— 
‘‘(1) analyzes the United States Government’s 
capacity to promptly and effectively deliver emer-
gency support to countries experiencing major cyber-
security and ICT incidents; 
‘‘(2) identifies relevant factors constraining the 
support referred to in paragraph (1); and 
‘‘(3) develops a strategy to improve coordination 
among relevant Federal agencies and to resolve such 
constraints.
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‘‘(b) REPORT.—Not later than one year after the date 
of the enactment of this chapter, the Secretary of State shall 
submit a report to the Committee on Foreign Relations of 
the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the 
House of Representatives that contains the results of the re-
view conducted pursuant to subsection (a). 
‘‘SEC. 594. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
‘‘There is authorized to be appropriated $150,000,000 
during the 5-year period beginning on October 1, 2023, to 
carry out the purposes of this chapter.’’. 
SEC. 6308. CYBER PROTECTION SUPPORT FOR PERSONNEL 
OF THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE IN POSI-
TIONS HIGHLY VULNERABLE TO CYBER AT-
TACK. 
(a) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) AT-RISK
PERSONNEL.—The term ‘‘at-risk 
personnel’’ means personnel of the Department— 
(A) whom the Secretary determines to be 
highly vulnerable to cyber attacks and hostile in-
formation collection activities because of their 
positions in the Department; and 
(B) whose personal technology devices or 
personal accounts are highly vulnerable to cyber 
attacks and hostile information collection activi-
ties.
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(2) PERSONAL ACCOUNTS.—The term ‘‘personal 
accounts’’ means accounts for online and tele-
communications services, including telephone, residen-
tial internet access, email, text and multimedia mes-
saging, cloud computing, social media, health care, 
and financial services, used by personnel of the De-
partment outside of the scope of their employment 
with the Department. 
(3) PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY DEVICES.—The term 
‘‘personal technology devices’’ means technology de-
vices used by personnel of the Department outside of 
the scope of their employment with the Department, 
including networks to which such devices connect. 
(b) REQUIREMENT TO PROVIDE CYBER PROTECTION 
SUPPORT.—The Secretary, in consultation with the Sec-
retary of Homeland Security and the Director of National 
Intelligence, as appropriate— 
(1) shall offer cyber protection support for the 
personal technology devices and personal accounts of 
at-risk personnel; and 
(2) may provide the support described in para-
graph (1) to any Department personnel who request 
such support. 
(c) NATURE OF CYBER PROTECTION SUPPORT.—Sub-
ject to the availability of resources, the cyber protection sup-
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port provided to personnel pursuant to subsection (b) may 
include training, advice, assistance, and other services re-
lating to protection against cyber attacks and hostile infor-
mation collection activities. 
(d) PRIVACY
PROTECTIONS
FOR
PERSONAL
DE-
VICES.—The Department is prohibited pursuant to this sec-
tion from accessing or retrieving any information from any 
personal technology device or personal account of Depart-
ment employees unless— 
(1) access or information retrieval is necessary 
for carrying out the cyber protection support specified 
in this section; and 
(2) the Department has received explicit consent 
from the employee to access a personal technology de-
vice or personal account prior to each time such de-
vice or account is accessed. 
(e) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this section 
may be construed— 
(1) to encourage Department personnel to use 
personal technology devices for official business; or 
(2) to authorize cyber protection support for sen-
ior Department personnel using personal devices, net-
works, and personal accounts in an official capacity. 
(f) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit a
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report to the appropriate congressional committees regard-
ing the provision of cyber protection support pursuant to 
subsection (b), which shall include— 
(1) a description of the methodology used to 
make the determination under subsection (a)(1); and 
(2) guidance for the use of cyber protection sup-
port and tracking of support requests for personnel 
receiving cyber protection support pursuant to sub-
section (b). 
TITLE LXIV—ORGANIZATION 
AND OPERATIONS 
SEC. 6401. PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTORS. 
(a) EXIGENT
CIRCUMSTANCES
AND
CRISIS
RE-
SPONSE.—To assist the Department in addressing and re-
sponding to exigent circumstances and urgent crises abroad, 
the Department is authorized to employ, domestically and 
abroad, a limited number of personal services contractors 
in order to meet exigent needs, subject to the requirements 
of this section. 
(b) AUTHORITY.—The authority to employ personal 
services contractors is in addition to any existing authori-
ties to enter into personal services contracts and authority 
provided in the Afghanistan Supplemental Appropriations 
Act, 2022 (division C of Public Law 117–43).
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(c) EMPLOYING AND ALLOCATION OF PERSONNEL.—To 
meet the needs described in subsection (a) and subject to 
the requirements in subsection (d), the Department may— 
(1) enter into contracts to employ a total of up 
to 100 personal services contractors at any given time 
for each of fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026; and 
(2) allocate up to 20 personal services contrac-
tors to a given bureau, without regard to the sources 
of funding such office relies on to compensate individ-
uals. 
(d) LIMITATION.—Employment authorized by this sec-
tion shall not exceed two calendar years. 
(e) NOTIFICATION AND REPORTING TO CONGRESS.— 
(1) NOTIFICATION.—Not later than 15 days after 
the use of authority under this section, the Secretary 
shall notify the appropriate congressional committees, 
the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and 
the Committee on Appropriations of the House of 
Representatives of the number of personal services 
contractors being employed, the expected length of em-
ployment, the relevant bureau, the purpose for using 
personal services contractors, and the justification, in-
cluding the exigent circumstances requiring such use. 
(2) ANNUAL
REPORTING.—Not later than 60 
days after the end of each fiscal year, the Department
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shall submit to the appropriate congressional commit-
tees, the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, 
and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of 
Representatives a report describing the number of 
personal services contractors employed pursuant to 
this section for the prior fiscal year, the length of em-
ployment, the relevant bureau by which they were em-
ployed pursuant to this section, the purpose for using 
personal services contractors, disaggregated demo-
graphic data of such contractors, and the justification 
for the employment, including the exigent cir-
cumstances. 
SEC. 6402. HARD-TO-FILL POSTS. 
(a) SENSE OF CONGRESS.—It is the sense of Congress 
that— 
(1) the number of hard-to-fill vacancies at 
United States diplomatic missions is far too high, 
particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa; 
(2) these vacancies— 
(A) adversely impact the Department’s exe-
cution of regional strategies; 
(B) hinder the ability of the United States 
to effectively compete with strategic competitors, 
such as the People’s Republic of China and the 
Russian Federation; and
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(C) present a clear national security risk to 
the United States; and 
(3) if the Department is unable to incentivize of-
ficers to accept hard-to-fill positions, the Department 
should consider directed assignments, particularly for 
posts in Africa, and other means to more effectively 
advance the national interests of the United States. 
(b) REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT OF INCENTIVES FOR 
HARD-TO-FILL POSTS.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit 
a report to the appropriate congressional committees on ef-
forts to develop new incentives for hard-to-fill positions at 
United States diplomatic missions. The report shall include 
a description of the incentives developed to date and pro-
posals to try to more effectively fill hard-to-fill posts. 
(c) STUDY ON FEASIBILITY OF ALLOWING NON-CON-
SULAR FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICERS GIVEN DIRECTED 
CONSULAR POSTS
TO VOLUNTEER
FOR HARD-TO-FILL 
POSTS IN UNDERSTAFFED REGIONS.— 
(1) STUDY.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the 
Secretary shall conduct a study on— 
(i) the number of Foreign Service posi-
tions vacant for six months or longer at
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overseas posts, including for consular, polit-
ical, and economic positions, over the last 
five years, broken down by region, and a 
comparison of the proportion of vacancies 
between regions; and 
(ii) the feasibility of allowing first-tour 
Foreign Service generalists in non-Consular 
cones, directed for a consular tour, to volun-
teer for reassignment at hard-to-fill posts in 
understaffed regions. 
(B) MATTERS
TO
BE
CONSIDERED.—The 
study conducted under subparagraph (A) shall 
consider whether allowing first-tour Foreign 
Service generalists to volunteer as described in 
such subparagraph would address current vacan-
cies and what impact the new mechanism would 
have on consular operations. 
(2) REPORT.—Not later than 60 days after com-
pleting the study required under paragraph (1), the 
Secretary shall submit to the appropriate congres-
sional committees a report containing the findings of 
the study.
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SEC. 6403. ENHANCED OVERSIGHT OF THE OFFICE OF CIVIL 
RIGHTS. 
(a) REPORT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS AND MANAGE-
MENT STRUCTURE.—Not later than 270 days after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to 
the appropriate congressional committees a report with any 
recommendations for the long-term structure and manage-
ment of the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), including— 
(1) an assessment of the strengths and weak-
nesses of OCR’s investigative processes and proce-
dures; 
(2) any changes made within OCR to its inves-
tigative processes to improve the integrity and thor-
oughness of its investigations; and 
(3) any recommendations to improve the man-
agement structure, investigative process, and oversight 
of the Office. 
SEC. 6404. CRISIS RESPONSE OPERATIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 120 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall insti-
tute the following changes and ensure that the following ele-
ments have been integrated into the ongoing crisis response 
management and response by the Crisis Management and 
Strategy Office: 
(1) The Department’s crisis response planning 
and operations shall conduct, maintain, and update
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on a regular basis contingency plans for posts and re-
gions experiencing or vulnerable to conflict or emer-
gency conditions, including armed conflict, national 
disasters, significant political or military upheaval, 
and emergency evacuations. 
(2) The Department’s crisis response efforts shall 
be led by an individual with significant experience 
responding to prior crises, who shall be so designated 
by the Secretary. 
(3) The Department’s crisis response efforts shall 
provide at least quarterly updates to the Secretary 
and other relevant senior officials, including a plan 
and schedule to develop contingency planning for 
identified posts and regions consistent with para-
graph (1). 
(4) The decision to develop contingency planning 
for any particular post or region shall be made inde-
pendent of any regional bureau. 
(5) The crisis response team shall develop and 
maintain best practices for evacuations, closures, and 
emergency conditions. 
(b) UPDATE.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 
days thereafter for the next five years, the Secretary
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shall submit to the appropriate congressional commit-
tees, the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, 
and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of 
Representatives an update outlining the steps taken to 
implement this section, along with any other rec-
ommendations to improve the Department’s crisis 
management and response operations. 
(2) CONTENTS.—Each update submitted pursu-
ant to paragraph (1) should include— 
(A) a list of the posts whose contingency 
plans, including any noncombatant evacuation 
contingencies, has been reviewed and updated as 
appropriate during the preceding 180 days; and 
(B) an assessment of the Secretary’s con-
fidence that each post— 
(i) has continuously reached out to 
United States persons in country to main-
tain and update contact information for as 
many such persons as practicable; and 
(ii) is prepared to communicate with 
such persons in an emergency or crisis situ-
ation. 
(3) FORM.—Each update submitted pursuant to 
paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, 
but may include a classified annex.