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Union Calendar No. 83 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 4350 
[Report No. 117–118] 
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for military activities of 
the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe 
military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 2, 2021 
Mr. SMITH of Washington (for himself and Mr. ROGERS of Alabama) (both 
by request) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Armed Services 
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 
Reported with amendments, committed to the Committee of the Whole House 
on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed 
[Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic] 
[For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on July 2, 2021] 
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A BILL 
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for military 
activities of the Department of Defense and for military 
construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths 
for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022’’. 
SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF 
CONTENTS. 
(a) DIVISIONS.—This Act is organized into four divi-
sions as follows: 
(1) Division A—Department of Defense Author-
izations. 
(2) Division B—Military Construction Author-
izations. 
(3) Division C—Department of Energy National 
Security Authorizations and Other Authorizations. 
(4) Division D—Funding Tables. 
(5) Division E—Non-Department of Defense 
Matters. 
(b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents for 
this Act is as follows: 
Sec. 1. Short title. 
Sec. 2. Organization of Act into divisions; table of contents. 
Sec. 3. Congressional defense committees. 
DIVISION A—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS 
TITLE I—PROCUREMENT 
Subtitle A—Authorization of Appropriations 
Sec. 101. Authorization of appropriations. 
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Subtitle B—Army Programs 
Sec. 111. Multiyear procurement authority for AH–64E Apache helicopters. 
Sec. 112. Multiyear procurement authority for UH–60M and HH–60M Black 
Hawk helicopters. 
Sec. 113. Continuation of Soldier Enhancement Program. 
Sec. 114. Strategy for the procurement of accessories for the next generation squad 
weapon. 
Subtitle C—Navy Programs 
Sec. 121. Extension of procurement authority for certain amphibious ship-
building programs. 
Sec. 122. Inclusion of basic and functional design in assessments required prior 
to start of construction on first ship of a shipbuilding program. 
Sec. 123. Multiyear procurement authority for Arleigh Burke class destroyers. 
Sec. 124. Incorporation of advanced degaussing systems into DDG–51 class de-
stroyers. 
Subtitle D—Air Force Programs 
Sec. 131. Contract for logistics support for VC–25B aircraft. 
Sec. 132. Limitation on availability of funds for the B–52 Commercial Engine 
Replacement Program. 
Sec. 133. Inventory requirements and limitations relating to certain air refueling 
tanker aircraft. 
Sec. 134. Minimum inventory of tactical airlift aircraft and limitation on modi-
fication of Air National Guard tactical airlift flying missions. 
Sec. 135. Procurement authority for certain parts of the ground-based strategic 
deterrent cryptographic device. 
Subtitle E—Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters 
Sec. 141. Implementation of affordability, operational, and sustainment cost con-
straints for the F–35 aircraft program. 
Sec. 142. Limitation on availability of funds for aircraft systems for the armed 
overwatch program. 
Sec. 143. Major weapon systems capability assessment process and procedure re-
view and report. 
Sec. 144. Reports on exercise of waiver authority with respect to certain aircraft 
ejection seats. 
TITLE II—RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION 
Subtitle A—Authorization of Appropriations 
Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations. 
Subtitle B—Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations 
Sec. 211. Duties and regional activities of the Defense Innovation Unit. 
Sec. 212. Modification of mechanisms for expedited access to technical talent and 
expertise at academic institutions to support Department of De-
fense missions. 
Sec. 213. Modification of mechanisms for expedited access to technical talent and 
expertise at academic institutions. 
Sec. 214. Minority Institute for Defense Research. 
Sec. 215. Test program for engineering plant of DDG(X) destroyer vessels. 
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Sec. 216. Consortium to study irregular warfare. 
Sec. 217. Development and implementation of digital technologies for surviv-
ability and lethality testing. 
Sec. 218. Pilot program on the use of intermediaries to connect the Department 
of Defense with technology producers. 
Sec. 219. Assessment and correction of deficiencies in the F–35 aircraft pilot 
breathing system. 
Sec. 220. Identification of the hypersonics facilities and capabilities of the Major 
Range and Test Facility Base. 
Sec. 221. Requirement to maintain access to category 3 subterranean training fa-
cility. 
Sec. 222. Prohibition on reduction of naval aviation testing and evaluation ca-
pacity. 
Sec. 223. Limitation on availability of funds for certain C–130 aircraft. 
Sec. 224. Limitation on availability of funds for VC–25B aircraft program pend-
ing submission of documentation. 
Subtitle C—Plans, Reports, and Other Matters 
Sec. 231. Modification to annual report of the Director of Operational Test and 
Evaluation. 
Sec. 232. Adaptive engine transition program acquisition strategy for the F–35A 
aircraft. 
Sec. 233. Advanced propulsion system acquisition strategy for the F–35B and F– 
35C aircraft. 
Sec. 234. Assessment and report on airborne electronic attack capabilities and ca-
pacity. 
Sec. 235. Strategy for autonomy integration in major weapon systems. 
TITLE III—OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 
Subtitle A—Authorization of Appropriations 
Sec. 301. Authorization of appropriations. 
Subtitle B—Energy and Environment 
Sec. 311. Inclusion of impacts on military installation resilience in the National 
Defense Strategy and associated documents. 
Sec. 312. Modification of authorities governing cultural and conservation activi-
ties of the Department of Defense. 
Sec. 313. Modification of authority for environmental restoration projects of Na-
tional Guard. 
Sec. 314. Prohibition on use of open-air burn pits in contingency operations out-
side the United States. 
Sec. 315. Maintenance of current analytical tools for evaluation of energy resil-
ience measures. 
Sec. 316. Energy efficiency targets for Department of Defense data centers. 
Sec. 317. Modification of restriction on Department of Defense procurement of 
certain 
items 
containing 
perfluorooctane 
sulfonate 
or 
perfluorooctanoic acid. 
Sec. 318. Temporary moratorium on incineration by Department of Defense of 
perfluoroalkyl substances, polyfluoroalkyl substances, and aque-
ous film forming foam. 
Sec. 319. Public disclosure of results of Department of Defense testing of water 
for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances. 
Sec. 320. PFAS testing requirements. 
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Sec. 321. Standards for response actions with respect to PFAS contamination. 
Sec. 322. Review and guidance relating to prevention and mitigation of spills of 
aqueous film-forming foam. 
Sec. 323. Budget information for alternatives to burn pits. 
Sec. 324. Establishment of emissions control standard operating procedures. 
Sec. 325. Long-duration demonstration initiative and joint program. 
Sec. 326. Pilot program on use of sustainable aviation fuel. 
Sec. 327. Joint Department of Defense and Department of Agriculture study on 
bioremediation of PFAS using mycological organic matter. 
Subtitle C—Logistics and Sustainment 
Sec. 341. Mitigation of contested logistics challenges of the Department of Defense 
through reduction of operational energy demand. 
Sec. 342. Global bulk fuel management and delivery. 
Sec. 343. Comptroller General annual reviews of F–35 sustainment efforts. 
Sec. 344. Pilot program on biobased corrosion control and mitigation. 
Sec. 345. Pilot program on digital optimization of organic industrial base main-
tenance and repair operations. 
Sec. 346. Pilot program on implementation of mitigating actions to address 
vulnerabilities to critical defense facilities and associated defense 
critical electric infrastructure. 
Sec. 347. Report and certification requirements regarding sustainment costs for 
F–35 aircraft program. 
Subtitle D—Risk Mitigation and Safety Improvement 
Sec. 351. Treatment of notice of presumed risk issued by Military Aviation and 
Installation Assurance Clearinghouse for review of mission ob-
structions. 
Sec. 352. Establishment of Joint Safety Council. 
Sec. 353. Mishap Investigation Review Board. 
Sec. 354. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations on preventing 
tactical vehicle training accidents. 
Sec. 355. Pilot program for tactical vehicle safety data collection. 
Subtitle E—Reports 
Sec. 361. Inclusion of information regarding borrowed military manpower in 
readiness reports. 
Sec. 362. Annual report on missing, lost, and stolen weapons, large amounts of 
ammunition, destructive devices, and explosive material. 
Sec. 363. Annual report on material readiness of Navy ships. 
Sec. 364. Strategy and annual report on critical language proficiency of special 
operations forces. 
Sec. 365. Report and briefing on approach for certain properties affected by noise 
from military flight operations. 
Sec. 366. Study on use of military resources to transport certain individuals and 
effect on military readiness. 
Subtitle F—Other Matters 
Sec. 371. Budget justification for operation and maintenance. 
Sec. 372. Improvements and clarifications related to military working dogs. 
Sec. 373. Management of fatigue among crew of naval surface ships and related 
improvements. 
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Sec. 374. Authority to establish Center of Excellence for radar systems and com-
plementary workforce and education programs. 
Sec. 375. Pilot program on military working dog and explosives detection canine 
health and excellence. 
TITLE IV—MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS 
Subtitle A—Active Forces 
Sec. 401. End strengths for active forces. 
Sec. 402. Revisions in permanent active duty end strength minimum levels. 
Subtitle B—Reserve Forces 
Sec. 411. End strengths for Selected Reserve. 
Sec. 412. End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support of the Reserves. 
Sec. 413. End strengths for military technicians (dual status). 
Sec. 414. Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty 
for operational support. 
Sec. 415. Accounting of reserve component members performing active duty or 
full-time National Guard duty towards authorized end strengths. 
Subtitle C—Authorization of Appropriations 
Sec. 421. Military personnel. 
TITLE V—MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY 
Subtitle A—Reserve Component Management 
Sec. 501. Grade of certain chiefs of reserve components. 
Sec. 502. Grade of Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau. 
Sec. 503. Prohibition on private funding for interstate deployment of National 
Guard. 
Sec. 504. Requirement of consent of the chief executive officer for certain full-time 
National Guard duty performed in a State, Territory, or the 
District of Columbia. 
Sec. 505. Continued National Guard support for FireGuard program. 
Sec. 506. Study on reapportionment of National Guard force structure based on 
domestic responses. 
Sec. 507. Report on feasibility and advisability of including cybersecurity oper-
ations and missions to protect critical infrastructure by mem-
bers of the National Guard in connection with training or other 
duty. 
Sec. 508. Access to Tour of Duty system. 
Subtitle B—General Service Authorities and Military Records 
Sec. 511. Prohibition on commissioning or enlistment in the Armed Forces of an 
individual convicted of a felony hate crime. 
Sec. 512. Reduction in service commitment required for participation in career 
intermission program of a military department. 
Sec. 513. Modernization of the Selective Service System. 
Sec. 514. Improvements to military accessions in Armed Forces under the juris-
diction of the Secretaries of the military departments. 
Sec. 515. Authorization of permissive temporary duty for wellness. 
Sec. 516. Required staffing of administrative separation boards. 
Sec. 517. Administrative separation: miscellaneous authorities and requirements. 
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Sec. 518. Prohibition on algorithmic career termination. 
Sec. 519. Prohibition on discipline against a member based on certain social 
media. 
Sec. 519A. Command oversight of military privatized housing as element of per-
formance evaluations. 
Sec. 519B. Feasibility study on establishment of housing history for members of 
the Armed Forces who reside in housing provided by the United 
States. 
Sec. 519C. Seaman to Admiral-21 program: credit towards retirement. 
Sec. 519D. Progress report on implementation of GAO recommendations regard-
ing career paths for surface warfare officers of the Navy. 
Sec. 519E. Independent assessment of retention of female surface warfare officers. 
Subtitle C—Military Justice and Other Legal Matters 
Sec. 521. Rights of the victim of an offense under the Uniform Code of Military 
Justice. 
Sec. 522. Commanding officer’s non-judicial punishment. 
Sec. 523. Selection process for members to serve on courts-martial. 
Sec. 524. Petition for DNA testing under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. 
Sec. 525. Punitive article on violent extremism. 
Sec. 526. Clarifications of procedure in investigations of personnel actions taken 
against members of the Armed Forces in retaliation for protected 
communications. 
Sec. 527. Activities to improve family violence prevention and response. 
Sec. 528. Mandatory notification of members of the Armed Forces identified in 
certain records of criminal investigations. 
Sec. 529. Authority of military judges and military magistrates to issue military 
court protective orders. 
Sec. 529A. Countering extremism in the Armed Forces. 
Sec. 529B. Reform and improvement of military criminal investigative organiza-
tions. 
Sec. 529C. Measures to improve the safety and security of members of the Armed 
Forces. 
Sec. 529D. Distribution of information on the availability of civilian victim serv-
ices. 
Sec. 529E. Report on mandatory restitution. 
Subtitle D—Implementation of Recommendations of the Independent Review 
Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military 
Sec. 531. Short title. 
PART 1—SPECIAL VICTIM PROSECUTORS AND SPECIAL VICTIM OFFENSES 
Sec. 532. Special victim prosecutors. 
Sec. 533. Department of Defense policies with respect to special victim prosecu-
tors and establishment of offices of special victim prosecutors 
within military departments. 
Sec. 534. Definitions of military magistrate, special victim offense, and special 
victim prosecutor. 
Sec. 535. Clarification relating to who may convene courts-martial. 
Sec. 536. Detail of trial counsel. 
Sec. 537. Preliminary hearing. 
Sec. 538. Advice to convening authority before referral for trial. 
Sec. 539. Former jeopardy. 
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Sec. 539A. Plea agreements. 
Sec. 539B. Determinations of impracticality of rehearing. 
Sec. 539C. Punitive article on sexual harassment. 
Sec. 539D. Clarification of applicability of domestic violence and stalking to dat-
ing partners. 
Sec. 539E. Effective date. 
PART 2—SENTENCING REFORM 
Sec. 539F. Sentencing reform. 
PART 3—REPORTS AND OTHER MATTERS 
Sec. 539G. Report on modification of disposition authority for offenses other than 
special victim offenses. 
Sec. 539H. Report on implementation of certain recommendations of the Inde-
pendent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military. 
Sec. 539I. Report on implementation of recommendations and other activities to 
address racial, ethnic, and gender disparities in the military 
justice system. 
Subtitle E—Other Sexual Assault-Related Matters 
Sec. 541. Independent investigation of complaints of sexual harassment. 
Sec. 542. Modification of notice to victims of pendency of further administrative 
action following a determination not to refer to trial by court- 
martial. 
Sec. 543. Modifications to annual report regarding sexual assaults involving 
members of the Armed Forces. 
Sec. 544. Civilian positions to support Special Victims’ Counsel. 
Sec. 545. Feasibility study on establishment of clearinghouse of evidence-based 
practices to prevent sexual assault, suicide, and other harmful 
behaviors among members of the Armed Forces and military 
families. 
Subtitle F—Member Education, Training, and Transition 
Sec. 551. Training on consequences of committing a crime in preseparation coun-
seling of the Transition Assistance Program. 
Sec. 552. Participation of members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces 
in the Skillbridge program. 
Sec. 553. Expansion and codification of matters covered by diversity training in 
the Department of Defense. 
Sec. 554. Expansion of Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program. 
Sec. 555. Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center. 
Sec. 556. Allocation of authority for nominations to the military service acad-
emies in the event of the death, resignation, or expulsion from 
office of a member of Congress. 
Sec. 557. Votes required to call a meeting of the Board of Visitors of a military 
service academy. 
Sec. 558. United States Naval Community College. 
Sec. 559. Codification of establishment of United States Air Force Institute of 
Technology. 
Sec. 559A. Clarifications regarding scope of employment and reemployment 
rights of members of the uniformed services. 
Sec. 559B. Clarification and expansion of prohibition on gender-segregated train-
ing in the Marine Corps. 
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Sec. 559C. Requirement to issue regulations ensuring certain parental guardian-
ship rights of cadets and midshipmen. 
Sec. 559D. Defense language continuing education program. 
Sec. 559E. Public-private consortium to improve professional military education. 
Sec. 559F. Standards for training of surface warfare officers and enlisted mem-
bers. 
Sec. 559G. Professional military education: report; definition. 
Sec. 559H. Study on training and education of members of the Armed Forces re-
garding social reform and unhealthy behaviors. 
Subtitle G—Military Family Readiness and Dependents’ Education 
Sec. 561. Establishment of Exceptional Family Member Program Advisory Coun-
cil. 
Sec. 562. Non-medical counseling services for military families. 
Sec. 563. Expansion of support programs for special operations forces personnel 
and immediate family members. 
Sec. 564. Clarification of qualifications for attorneys who provide legal services 
to families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program. 
Sec. 565. Improvements to the Exceptional Family Member Program. 
Sec. 566. Database of next of kin of deceased members of the Armed Forces. 
Sec. 567. Policy regarding remote military installations. 
Sec. 568. Feasibility study on program for drop-in child care furnished to certain 
military spouses at military child development centers. 
Sec. 569. Comptroller General of the United States reports on employment dis-
crimination against military spouses by civilian employers. 
Sec. 569A. Report on efforts of commanders of military installations to connect 
military families with local entities that provide services to mili-
tary families. 
Sec. 569B. Report on Preservation of the Force and Family Program of United 
States Special Operations Command. 
Sec. 569C. GAO review of Preservation of the Force and Family Program of 
United States Special Operations Command. 
Sec. 569D. Continued assistance to schools with significant numbers of military 
dependent students. 
Sec. 569E. Verification of reporting of eligible federally connected children for 
purposes of Federal impact aid programs. 
Subtitle H—Diversity and Inclusion 
Sec. 571. Information on female and minority participation in military service 
academies and the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. 
Sec. 572. Surveys on diversity, equity, and inclusion and annual reports on sex-
ual assaults and racial and ethnic demographics in the military 
justice system. 
Sec. 573. Amendments to additional Deputy Inspector General of the Department 
of Defense. 
Sec. 574. Extension of deadline for GAO report on equal opportunity at the mili-
tary service academies. 
Sec. 575. GAO review of extremist affiliations and activity among members of the 
Armed Forces on active duty. 
Subtitle I—Decorations and Awards 
Sec. 581. Semiannual reports regarding review of service records of certain vet-
erans. 
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Sec. 582. Eligibility of veterans of Operation End Sweep for Vietnam Service 
Medal. 
Sec. 583. Establishment of the Atomic Veterans Service Medal. 
Sec. 584. Authorization for award of the Medal of Honor to Marcelino Serna for 
acts of valor during World War I. 
Subtitle J—Miscellaneous Reports and Other Matters 
Sec. 591. Command climate assessments: independent review; reports. 
Sec. 592. Healthy eating in the Department of Defense. 
Sec. 593. Plant-based protein pilot program of the Navy. 
Sec. 594. Reports on misconduct by members of special operations forces. 
Sec. 595. Updates and preservation of memorials to chaplains at Arlington Na-
tional Cemetery. 
TITLE VI—COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS 
Subtitle A—Pay and Allowances 
Sec. 601. Basic needs allowance for low-income regular members. 
Sec. 602. Equal incentive pay for members of the reserve components of the 
Armed Forces. 
Sec. 603. Expansions of certain travel and transportation authorities. 
Sec. 604. Unreimbursed moving expenses for members of the Armed Forces: re-
port; policy. 
Sec. 605. Report on relationship between basic allowance for housing and sizes of 
military families. 
Sec. 606. Report on temporary lodging expenses in competitive housing markets. 
Sec. 607. Report on rental partnership programs. 
Subtitle B—Bonuses and Incentive Pays 
Sec. 611. One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authori-
ties. 
Subtitle C—Family and Survivor Benefits 
Sec. 621. Expansion of parental leave for members of the Armed Forces. 
Sec. 622. Transitional compensation and benefits for the former spouse of a mem-
ber of the Armed Forces who allegedly committed a dependent- 
abuse offense during marriage. 
Sec. 623. Claims relating to the return of personal effects of a deceased member 
of the Armed Forces. 
Sec. 624. Expansion of pilot program to provide financial assistance to members 
of the Armed Forces for in-home child care. 
Sec. 625. Continuation of paid parental leave for a member of the Armed Forces 
upon death of child. 
Sec. 626. Casualty assistance program: reform; establishment of working group. 
Subtitle D—Defense Resale Matters 
Sec. 631. Additional sources of funds available for construction, repair, improve-
ment, and maintenance of commissary stores. 
Subtitle E—Miscellaneous Rights and Benefits 
Sec. 641. Electronic or online notarization for members of the Armed Forces. 
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TITLE VII—HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS 
Subtitle A—TRICARE and Other Health Care Benefits 
Sec. 701. Improvement of postpartum care for certain members of the Armed 
Forces and dependents. 
Sec. 702. Eating disorders treatment for certain members of the Armed Forces 
and dependents. 
Sec. 703. Modifications relating to coverage of telehealth services under TRICARE 
program and other matters. 
Sec. 704. Modifications to pilot program on health care assistance system. 
Sec. 705. Temporary requirement for contraception coverage parity under the 
TRICARE program. 
Subtitle B—Health Care Administration 
Sec. 711. Modification of certain Defense Health Agency organization require-
ments. 
Sec. 712. Requirement for consultations related to military medical research and 
Defense Health Agency Research and Development. 
Sec. 713. Authorization of program to prevent fraud and abuse in the military 
health system. 
Sec. 714. Mandatory referral for mental health evaluation. 
Sec. 715. Inclusion of exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances as 
component of periodic health assessments. 
Sec. 716. Prohibition on adverse personnel actions taken against certain members 
of the Armed Forces based on declining COVID–19 vaccine. 
Sec. 717. Establishment of Department of Defense system to track and record in-
formation on vaccine administration. 
Sec. 718. Authorization of provision of instruction at Uniformed Services Univer-
sity of the Health Sciences to certain Federal employees. 
Sec. 719. Mandatory training on health effects of burn pits. 
Sec. 720. Department of Defense procedures for exemptions from mandatory 
COVID–19 vaccines. 
Sec. 721. Modifications and report related to reduction or realignment of military 
medical manning and medical billets. 
Sec. 722. Cross-functional team for emerging threat relating to anomalous health 
incidents. 
Sec. 723. Implementation of integrated product for management of population 
health across military health system. 
Sec. 724. Digital health strategy of Department of Defense. 
Sec. 725. Development and update of certain policies relating to military health 
system and integrated medical operations. 
Sec. 726. Standardization of definitions used by the Department of Defense for 
terms related to suicide. 
Subtitle C—Reports and Other Matters 
Sec. 731. Grant program for increased cooperation on post-traumatic stress dis-
order research between United States and Israel. 
Sec. 732. Pilot program on cardiac screening at certain military service acad-
emies. 
Sec. 733. Pilot program on cryopreservation and storage. 
Sec. 734. Pilot program on assistance for mental health appointment scheduling 
at military medical treatment facilities. 
Sec. 735. Pilot program on oral rehydration solutions. 
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Sec. 736. Authorization of pilot program to survey access to mental health care 
under military health system. 
Sec. 737. Prohibition on availability of funds for research connected to China. 
Sec. 738. Independent analysis of Department of Defense Comprehensive Autism 
Care Demonstration program. 
Sec. 739. Independent review of suicide prevention and response at military in-
stallations. 
Sec. 740. Feasibility and advisability study on establishment of aeromedical 
squadron at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. 
Sec. 741. Plan to address findings related to access to contraception for members 
of the Armed Forces. 
Sec. 742. GAO biennial study on Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record pro-
gram. 
Sec. 743. GAO study on exclusion of certain remarried individuals from medical 
and dental coverage under TRICARE program. 
Sec. 744. Study on joint fund of the Department of Defense and the Department 
of Veterans Affairs for Federal Electronic Health Record Mod-
ernization Office. 
Sec. 745. Briefing on domestic production of critical active pharmaceutical ingre-
dients. 
Sec. 746. Briefing on anomalous health incidents involving members of the Armed 
Forces. 
Sec. 747. Sense of Congress on National Warrior Call Day. 
TITLE VIII—ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND 
RELATED MATTERS 
Subtitle A—Acquisition Policy and Management 
Sec. 801. Acquisition workforce educational partnerships. 
Sec. 802. Special emergency reimbursement authority. 
Sec. 803. Prohibition on procurement of personal protective equipment from non- 
allied foreign nations. 
Sec. 804. Minimum wage for employees of Department of Defense contractors. 
Sec. 805. Diversity and inclusion reporting requirements for covered contractors. 
Sec. 806. Website for certain domestic procurement waivers. 
Sec. 807. Suspension or debarment referral for egregious violations of certain do-
mestic preference laws. 
Subtitle B—Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures, and 
Limitations 
Sec. 811. Extension of authorization for the defense civilian acquisition workforce 
personnel demonstration project. 
Sec. 812. Modifications to contracts subject to cost or pricing data certification. 
Sec. 813. Office of Corrosion Policy and Oversight employee training require-
ments. 
Sec. 814. Standard guidelines for evaluation of requirements for services con-
tracts. 
Sec. 815. Extension of requirement to submit Selected Acquisition Reports. 
Sec. 816. Limitation on procurement of welded shipboard anchor and mooring 
chain for naval vessels. 
Sec. 817. Competition requirements for purchases from Federal Prison Industries. 
Sec. 818. Repeal of preference for fixed-price contracts. 
Sec. 819. Modification to the pilot program for streamlining awards for innova-
tive technology projects. 
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Sec. 820. Other transaction authority information accessibility. 
Subtitle C—Provisions Relating to Supply Chain Security 
Sec. 831. Department of Defense research and development priorities. 
Sec. 832. Defense supply chain risk assessment framework. 
Sec. 833. Plan to reduce reliance on supplies and materials from adversaries in 
the defense supply chain. 
Sec. 834. Enhanced domestic content requirement for major defense acquisition 
programs. 
Sec. 835. Reduction of fluctuations of supply and demand for certain covered 
items. 
Sec. 836. Prohibition on certain procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autono-
mous Region. 
Subtitle D—Industrial Base Matters 
Sec. 841. Modification of pilot program for development of technology-enhanced 
capabilities with partnership intermediaries. 
Sec. 842. Designating certain SBIR and STTR programs as entrepreneurial in-
novation projects. 
Sec. 843. Modifications to printed circuit board acquisition restrictions. 
Sec. 844. Defense industrial base coalition for career development. 
Sec. 845. Additional testing of commercial e-commerce portal models. 
Sec. 846. Support for industry participation in global standards organizations. 
Subtitle E—Other Matters 
Sec. 851. Mission management pilot program. 
Sec. 852. Pilot program to determine the cost competitiveness of drop-in fuels. 
Sec. 853. Assuring integrity of overseas fuel supplies. 
Sec. 854. Cadre of software development and acquisition experts. 
Sec. 855. Acquisition practices and policies assessment. 
TITLE IX—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND 
MANAGEMENT 
Subtitle A—Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters 
Sec. 901. Modification of requirements for appointment of a person as Secretary 
of Defense after relief from active duty. 
Sec. 902. Implementation of repeal of Chief Management Officer of the Depart-
ment of Defense. 
Sec. 903. Designation of senior official for implementation of Electromagnetic 
Spectrum Superiority Strategy. 
Subtitle B—Other Department of Defense Organization and Management 
Matters 
Sec. 911. Clarification of treatment of Office of Local Defense Community Co-
operation as a Department of Defense Field Activity. 
Sec. 912. Use of Combatant Commander Initiative Fund for certain environ-
mental matters. 
Sec. 913. Inclusion of explosive ordnance disposal in special operations activities. 
Sec. 914. Coordination of certain Naval activities with the Space Force. 
Sec. 915. Space Force organizational matters and modification of certain space- 
related acquisition authorities. 
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Sec. 916. Report on establishment of office to oversee sanctions with respect to 
Chinese military companies. 
Sec. 917. Independent review of and report on the Unified Command Plan. 
Subtitle C—Space National Guard 
Sec. 921. Establishment of Space National Guard. 
Sec. 922. No effect on military installations. 
Sec. 923. Implementation of Space National Guard. 
Sec. 924. Conforming amendments and clarification of authorities. 
TITLE X—GENERAL PROVISIONS 
Subtitle A—Financial Matters 
Sec. 1001. General transfer authority. 
Sec. 1002. Determination of budgetary effects. 
Sec. 1003. Budget justification for operation and maintenance. 
Subtitle B—Naval Vessels 
Sec. 1011. Critical components of national sea-based deterrence vessels. 
Sec. 1012. Biennial report on shipbuilder training and the defense industrial 
base. 
Sec. 1013. Revision of sustainment key performance parameters for shipbuilding 
programs. 
Sec. 1014. Prohibition on use of funds for retirement of Mark VI patrol boats. 
Sec. 1015. Assessment of security of global maritime chokepoints. 
Sec. 1016. Annual report on ship maintenance. 
Sec. 1017. Availability of funds for retirement or inactivation of Ticonderoga 
class cruisers. 
Subtitle C—Counterterrorism 
Sec. 1021. Inclusion in counterterrorism briefings of information on use of mili-
tary force in collective self-defense. 
Sec. 1022. Extension of authority for joint task forces to provide support to law 
enforcement agencies conducting counter-terrorism activities. 
Sec. 1023. Prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals de-
tained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, 
to certain countries. 
Subtitle D—Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations 
Sec. 1031. Navy coordination with Coast Guard on aircraft, weapons, tactics, 
technique, organization, and equipment of joint concern. 
Sec. 1032. Prohibition on use of Navy, Marine Corps, and Space Force as posse 
comitatus. 
Sec. 1033. Program to improve relations between members of the Armed Forces 
and military communities. 
Sec. 1034. Authority to provide space and services to military welfare societies. 
Sec. 1035. Required revision of Department of Defense unmanned aircraft sys-
tems categorization. 
Sec. 1036. Limitation on funding for information operations matters. 
Sec. 1037. Prohibition on provision of equipment to other departments and agen-
cies for protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned 
aircraft. 
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Sec. 1038. Limitation on use of funds for United States Space Command head-
quarters. 
Subtitle E—Studies and Reports 
Sec. 1041. Congressional oversight of alternative compensatory control measures. 
Sec. 1042. Comparative testing reports for certain aircraft. 
Sec. 1043. Extension of reporting requirement regarding enhancement of informa-
tion sharing and coordination of military training between De-
partment Of Homeland Security And Department Of Defense. 
Sec. 1044. Continuation of certain Department of Defense reporting requirements. 
Sec. 1045. Geographic combatant command risk assessment of Air Force airborne 
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance modernization 
plan. 
Sec. 1046. Biennial assessments of Air Force Test Center. 
Sec. 1047. Comparative study on .338 Norma Magnum platform. 
Sec. 1048. Comptroller General report on aging Department of Defense equip-
ment. 
Sec. 1049. Report on acquisition, delivery, and use of mobility assets that enable 
implementation of expeditionary advanced base operations. 
Sec. 1050. Force posture in the Indo-Pacific region. 
Sec. 1051. Assessment of United States military infrastructure in Diego Garcia, 
British Indian Ocean Territory. 
Sec. 1052. Report on 2019 World Military Games. 
Sec. 1053. Reports and briefings regarding oversight of Afghanistan. 
Sec. 1054. Report and briefing on United States equipment, property, and classi-
fied material that was destroyed, surrendered, and abandoned in 
the withdrawal from Afghanistan. 
Sec. 1055. Report on defense utility of United States territories and possessions. 
Sec. 1056. Report on Coast Guard explosive ordnance disposal. 
Sec. 1057. Independent assessment with respect to the Arctic region. 
Sec. 1058. Annual report and briefing on Global Force Management Allocation 
Plan. 
Subtitle F—District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule 
Sec. 1066. Short title. 
Sec. 1067. Extension of National Guard authorities to Mayor of the District of 
Columbia. 
Sec. 1068. Conforming amendments to title 10, United States Code. 
Sec. 1069. Conforming amendments to title 32, United States Code. 
Sec. 1070. Conforming amendment to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. 
Subtitle G—Other Matters 
Sec. 1071. Technical, conforming, and clerical amendments. 
Sec. 1072. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs. 
Sec. 1073. Improvement of transparency and congressional oversight of civil re-
serve air fleet. 
Sec. 1074. Enhancements to national mobilization exercises. 
Sec. 1075. Providing end-to-end electronic voting services for absent uniformed 
services voters in locations with limited or immature postal serv-
ice. 
Sec. 1076. Responsibilities for national mobilization; personnel requirements. 
Sec. 1077. Update of Joint Publication 3-68: Noncombatant Evacuation Oper-
ations. 
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Sec. 1078. Treatment of operational data from Afghanistan. 
Sec. 1079. Defense Resource Budgeting and Allocation Commission. 
Sec. 1080. Commission on Afghanistan. 
Sec. 1081. Technology pilot program to support ballot transmission for absent 
uniformed services and overseas votes. 
Sec. 1082. Recognition of the Memorial, Memorial Garden, and K9 Memorial of 
the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida, 
as the official national memorial, memorial garden, and K9 me-
morial, respectively, of Navy SEALs and their predecessors. 
Sec. 1083. Sense of Congress on the legacy, contributions, and sacrifices of Amer-
ican Indian and Alaska Natives in the Armed Forces. 
Sec. 1084. Name of Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune. 
Sec. 1085. Sense of Congress regarding naming a warship the USS Fallujah. 
Sec. 1086. Name of Air Force Utah test and training range. 
Sec. 1087. Name of Air Force Utah Test and Training Range Consolidated Mis-
sion Control Center. 
Sec. 1088. Sense of Congress regarding crisis at the Southwest border. 
Sec. 1089. Improvements and clarifications relating to unauthorized use of com-
puters of Department of Defense. 
TITLE XI—CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MATTERS 
Sec. 1101. One-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on pre-
mium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for Federal civilian 
employees working overseas. 
Sec. 1102. One-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances, bene-
fits, and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a 
combat zone. 
Sec. 1103. DARPA personnel management authority to attract science and engi-
neering experts. 
Sec. 1104. Civilian personnel management. 
Sec. 1105. Comptroller General review of Naval Audit Service operations. 
Sec. 1106. Implementation of GAO recommendations on tracking, response, and 
training for civilian employees of the Department of Defense re-
garding sexual harassment and assault. 
Sec. 1107. Guidelines for reductions in civilian positions. 
Sec. 1108. Repeal of 2-year probationary period. 
Sec. 1109. Amendment to diversity and inclusion reporting. 
Sec. 1110. Including active duty in the armed forces in meeting service require-
ment for Federal employee family and medical leave. 
Sec. 1111. Treatment of hours worked under a qualified trade-of-time arrange-
ment. 
Sec. 1112. Modification of temporary authority to appoint retired members of the 
armed forces to positions in the Department of Defense. 
Sec. 1113. Increase in allowance based on duty at remote worksites. 
Sec. 1114. Limiting the number of local wage areas defined within a pay locality. 
TITLE XII—MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS 
Subtitle A—Assistance and Training 
Sec. 1201. Extension of support of special operations for irregular warfare. 
Subtitle B—Matters Relating to Afghanistan and Pakistan 
Sec. 1211. Clarification of certain matters regarding protection of Afghan allies. 
Sec. 1212. Afghanistan Security Forces Fund. 
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Sec. 1213. Prohibition on providing funds or material resources of the Depart-
ment of Defense to the Taliban. 
Sec. 1214. Prohibition on transporting currency to the Taliban and the Islamic 
Emirate of Afghanistan. 
Sec. 1215. Extension and modification of authority for reimbursement of certain 
coalition nations for support provided to United States military 
operations. 
Sec. 1216. Quarterly briefings on the security environment in Afghanistan and 
United States military operations related to the security of, and 
threats emanating from, Afghanistan. 
Sec. 1217. Quarterly report on the threat potential of Al-Qaeda and related ter-
rorist groups under a Taliban regime in Afghanistan. 
Sec. 1218. Sense of Congress. 
Subtitle C—Matters Relating to Syria, Iraq, and Iran 
Sec. 1221. Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to vetted 
Syrian groups and individuals. 
Sec. 1222. Extension and modification of authority to support operations and ac-
tivities of the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq. 
Sec. 1223. Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to 
counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. 
Sec. 1224. Prohibition of transfers to Badr organization. 
Sec. 1225. Prohibition on transfers to Iran. 
Sec. 1226. Report on Iran-China military ties. 
Sec. 1227. Report on Iranian military capabilities. 
Sec. 1228. Report on Iranian terrorist proxies. 
Subtitle D—Matters Relating to Russia 
Sec. 1231. Extension of limitation on military cooperation between the United 
States and Russia. 
Sec. 1232. Prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of Russia 
over Crimea. 
Sec. 1233. Modification and extension of Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. 
Sec. 1234. Report on options for assisting the Government of Ukraine in address-
ing integrated air and missile defense gaps. 
Sec. 1235. Biennial report on Russian influence operations and campaigns tar-
geting military alliances and partnerships of which the United 
States is a member. 
Sec. 1236. Sense of Congress on Georgia. 
Subtitle E—Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region 
Sec. 1241. Sense of Congress on a free and open Indo-Pacific region. 
Sec. 1242. Clarification of required budget information related to the Indo-Pa-
cific. 
Sec. 1243. Report on cooperation between the National Guard and Taiwan. 
Sec. 1244. Report on military and security developments involving the People’s 
Republic of China. 
Sec. 1245. Biennial report on influence operations and campaigns of the Govern-
ment of the People’s Republic of China targeting military alli-
ances and partnerships of which the United States is a member. 
Sec. 1246. Report on efforts by the People’s Republic of China to expand its pres-
ence and influence in Latin America and the Caribbean. 
Sec. 1247. Sense of Congress on Taiwan defense relations. 
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Sec. 1248. Sense of Congress on inviting Taiwan to the Rim of the Pacific exer-
cise. 
Sec. 1249. Sense of Congress on enhancing defense and security cooperation with 
Singapore. 
Sec. 1250. Sense of Congress. 
Sec. 1251. Sense of Congress with respect to Qatar. 
Sec. 1252. Statement of policy. 
TITLE XIII—OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS 
Subtitle A—Matters Relating to Europe and NATO 
Sec. 1301. Report on the state of United States military investment in Europe 
including the European Deterrence Initiative. 
Sec. 1302. Sense of Congress on United States defense posture in Europe. 
Sec. 1303. Sense of Congress on security assistance to the Baltic countries. 
Subtitle B—Security Cooperation and Assistance 
Sec. 1311. Extension of authority for certain payments to redress injury and loss. 
Sec. 1312. Foreign Area Officer assessment and review. 
Sec. 1313. Women, peace, and security act implementation at military service 
academies. 
Subtitle C—Other Matters 
Sec. 1321. Extension of authority for Department of Defense support for stabiliza-
tion activities in national security interest of the United States. 
Sec. 1322. Notification relating to overseas humanitarian, disaster, and civic aid 
funds obligated in support of Operation Allies Refuge. 
Sec. 1323. Limitation on use of funds for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic 
Winter games in China. 
Sec. 1324. Report on hostilities involving United States Armed Forces. 
TITLE XIV—OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS 
Subtitle A—Military Programs 
Sec. 1401. Working capital funds. 
Sec. 1402. Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Defense. 
Sec. 1403. Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense-Wide. 
Sec. 1404. Defense Inspector General. 
Sec. 1405. Defense Health Program. 
Subtitle B—Other Matters 
Sec. 1411. Acquisition of strategic and critical materials from the national tech-
nology and industrial base. 
Sec. 1412. Authority for transfer of funds to joint Department of Defense-Depart-
ment of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund 
for Captain James A. Lovell Health Care Center, Illinois. 
Sec. 1413. Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement Home. 
TITLE XV—CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS 
Subtitle A—Cyber Threats 
Sec. 1501. Cyber threat information collaboration environment. 
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Sec. 1502. Enterprise-wide procurement of commercial cyber threat information 
products. 
Subtitle B—Cyber Systems and Operations 
Sec. 1511. Legacy information technologies and systems accountability. 
Sec. 1512. Update relating to responsibilities of Chief Information Officer. 
Sec. 1513. Protective Domain Name System within the Department of Defense. 
Subtitle C—Cyber Weapons 
Sec. 1521. Notification requirements regarding cyber weapons. 
Sec. 1522. Cybersecurity of weapon systems. 
Subtitle D—Other Cyber Matters 
Sec. 1531. Feasibility study regarding establishment within the Department of 
Defense a designated central program office, headed by a senior 
Department official, responsible for overseeing all academic en-
gagement programs focusing on creating cyber talent across the 
Department. 
Sec. 1532. Prohibition on Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense 
serving as Principal Cyber Advisor of the Department. 
TITLE XVI—SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND 
INTELLIGENCE MATTERS 
Subtitle A—Space Activities 
Sec. 1601. Improvements to tactically responsive space launch program. 
Sec. 1602. National security space launch program. 
Sec. 1603. Classification review of programs of the Space Force. 
Sec. 1604. Report on Range of the Future initiative of the Space Force. 
Sec. 1605. Norms of behavior for international rules-based order in space. 
Sec. 1606. Programs of record of Space Force and commercial capabilities. 
Sec. 1607. Clarification of domestic services and capabilities in leveraging com-
mercial satellite remote sensing. 
Sec. 1608. National Security Council briefing on potential harmful interference 
to Global Positioning System. 
Subtitle B—Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities 
Sec. 1611. Notification of certain threats to United States Armed Forces by for-
eign governments. 
Sec. 1612. Strategy and plan to implement certain defense intelligence reforms. 
Sec. 1613. Authority of Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security 
to engage in fundraising for certain nonprofit organizations. 
Sec. 1614. Executive agent for explosive ordnance intelligence. 
Sec. 1615. Inclusion of explosive ordnance intelligence in Defense Intelligence 
Agency activities. 
Subtitle C—Nuclear Forces 
Sec. 1621. Exercises of nuclear command, control, and communications system. 
Sec. 1622. Independent review of nuclear command, control, and communications 
system. 
Sec. 1623. Review of safety, security, and reliability of nuclear weapons and re-
lated systems. 
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Sec. 1624. Review of engineering and manufacturing development contract for 
ground-based strategic deterrent program. 
Sec. 1625. Long-range standoff weapon. 
Sec. 1626. Prohibition on reduction of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the 
United States. 
Sec. 1627. Limitation on availability of certain funds until submission of infor-
mation relating to proposed budget for nuclear-armed sea- 
launched cruise missile. 
Sec. 1628. Limitation on availability of certain funds until submission of infor-
mation relating to nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile. 
Sec. 1629. Annual certification on readiness of Minuteman III intercontinental 
ballistic missiles. 
Sec. 1630. Cost estimate to re-alert long-range bombers. 
Sec. 1631. Notification regarding intercontinental ballistic missiles of China. 
Sec. 1632. Information regarding review of Minuteman III service life extension 
program. 
Sec. 1633. Sense of Congress regarding nuclear posture review. 
Subtitle D—Missile Defense Programs 
Sec. 1641. Directed energy programs for ballistic and hypersonic missile defense. 
Sec. 1642. Notification of changes to non-standard acquisition and requirements 
processes and responsibilities of Missile Defense Agency. 
Sec. 1643. Missile defense radar in Hawaii. 
Sec. 1644. Guam integrated air and missile defense system. 
Sec. 1645. Limitation on availability of funds until receipt of certain report on 
Guam. 
Sec. 1646. Repeal of transition of ballistic missile defense programs to military 
departments . 
Sec. 1647. Certification required for Russia and China to tour certain missile de-
fense sites. 
Sec. 1648. Sense of Congress on next generation interceptor program. 
Subtitle E—Other Matters 
Sec. 1651. Cooperative threat reduction funds. 
Sec. 1652. Establishment of office to address unidentified aerial phenomena. 
Sec. 1653. Matters regarding Integrated Deterrence Review. 
Sec. 1654. Sense of Congress on indemnification and the conventional prompt 
global strike weapon system. 
TITLE XVII—TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS RELATED TO THE TRANS-
FER AND REORGANIZATION OF DEFENSE ACQUISITION STAT-
UTES 
Sec. 1701. Technical, conforming, and clerical amendments related to the transfer 
and reorganization of defense acquisition statutes. 
Sec. 1702. Conforming cross reference technical amendments related to the trans-
fer and reorganization of defense acquisition statutes. 
DIVISION B—MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS 
Sec. 2001. Short title. 
Sec. 2002. Expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be specified by 
law. 
Sec. 2003. Effective date. 
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TITLE XXI—ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 
Sec. 2101. Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects. 
Sec. 2102. Family housing. 
Sec. 2103. Authorization of appropriations, Army. 
Sec. 2104. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2017 project. 
Sec. 2105. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021 project. 
Sec. 2106. Additional authorized funding source for certain fiscal year 2022 
project. 
TITLE XXII—NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 
Sec. 2201. Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects. 
Sec. 2202. Family housing. 
Sec. 2203. Authorization of appropriations, Navy. 
TITLE XXIII—AIR FORCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 
Sec. 2301. Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition projects. 
Sec. 2302. Family housing. 
Sec. 2303. Authorization of appropriations, Air Force. 
Sec. 2304. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2017 projects. 
Sec. 2305. Modification of authority to carry out military construction projects 
at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. 
TITLE XXIV—DEFENSE AGENCIES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 
Sec. 2401. Authorized Defense Agencies construction and land acquisition 
projects. 
Sec. 2402. Authorized Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program 
projects. 
Sec. 2403. Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies. 
Sec. 2404. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2017 project. 
TITLE XXV—INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 
Subtitle A—North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program 
Sec. 2501. Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition projects. 
Sec. 2502. Authorization of appropriations, NATO. 
Subtitle B—Host Country In-Kind Contributions 
Sec. 2511. Republic of Korea funded construction projects. 
Sec. 2512. Republic of Poland funded construction projects. 
TITLE XXVI—GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES FACILITIES 
Sec. 2601. Authorized Army National Guard construction and land acquisition 
projects. 
Sec. 2602. Authorized Army Reserve construction and land acquisition projects. 
Sec. 2603. Authorized Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve construction and 
land acquisition projects. 
Sec. 2604. Authorized Air National Guard construction and land acquisition 
projects. 
Sec. 2605. Authorized Air Force Reserve construction and land acquisition 
projects. 
Sec. 2606. Authorization of appropriations, National Guard and Reserve. 
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TITLE XXVII—BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE ACTIVITIES 
Sec. 2701. Authorization of appropriations for base realignment and closure ac-
tivities funded through Department of Defense Base Closure Ac-
count. 
Sec. 2702. Conditions on closure of Pueblo Chemical Depot and Chemical Agent- 
Destruction Pilot Plant, Colorado. 
TITLE XXVIII—MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS 
Subtitle A—Military Construction Program Changes 
Sec. 2801. Special construction authority to use operation and maintenance 
funds to meet certain United States military-related construc-
tion needs in friendly foreign countries. 
Sec. 2802.
Increase in maximum amount authorized for use of unspecified minor 
military construction project authority. 
Sec. 2803. Increased transparency and public availability of information regard-
ing solicitation and award of subcontracts under military con-
struction contracts. 
Sec. 2804. Public availability of information on Facilities Sustainment, Restora-
tion, and Modernization projects and activities. 
Sec. 2805. Limitations on authorized cost and scope of work variations. 
Sec. 2806. Use of qualified apprentices by military construction contractors. 
Sec. 2807. Modification and extension of temporary, limited authority to use op-
eration and maintenance funds for construction projects in cer-
tain areas outside the United States. 
Subtitle B—Continuation of Military Housing Reforms 
Sec. 2811. Applicability of window fall prevention requirements to all military 
family housing whether privatized or Government-owned and 
Government-controlled. 
Sec. 2812. Modification of military housing to accommodate tenants with disabil-
ities. 
Sec. 2813. Required investments in improving military unaccompanied housing. 
Sec. 2814. Improvement of Department of Defense child development centers and 
increased availability of child care for children of military per-
sonnel. 
Subtitle C—Real Property and Facilities Administration 
Sec. 2821. Secretary of the Navy authority to support development and operation 
of National Museum of the United States Navy. 
Sec. 2822. Expansion of Secretary of the Navy authority to lease and license 
United States Navy museum facilities to generate revenue to 
support museum administration and operations. 
Sec. 2823. Department of Defense monitoring of real property ownership and oc-
cupancy in vicinity of military installations to identify foreign 
adversary ownership or occupancy. 
Subtitle D—Military Facilities Master Plan Requirements 
Sec. 2831. Cooperation with State and local governments in development of mas-
ter plans for major military installations. 
Sec. 2832. Prompt completion of military installation resilience component of 
master plans for at-risk major military installations. 
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Sec. 2833. Congressional oversight of master plans for Army ammunition plants 
guiding future infrastructure, facility, and production equip-
ment improvements. 
Subtitle E—Matters Related to Unified Facilities Criteria and Military 
Construction Planning and Design 
Sec. 2841. Amendment of Unified Facilities Criteria to require inclusion of pri-
vate nursing and lactation space in certain military construc-
tion projects. 
Sec. 2842. Additional Department of Defense activities to improve energy resil-
iency of military installations. 
Sec. 2843. Consideration of anticipated increased share of electric vehicles in De-
partment of Defense vehicle fleet and owned by members of the 
Armed Forces and Department employees. 
Sec. 2844. Conditions on revision of Unified Facilities Criteria or Unified Facili-
ties Guide Specifications regarding use of variable refrigerant 
flow systems. 
Subtitle F—Land Conveyances 
Sec. 2851. Modification of restrictions on use of former Navy property conveyed 
to University of California, San Diego, California. 
Sec. 2852. Land conveyance, Joint Base Cape Cod, Bourne, Massachusetts. 
Sec. 2853. Land conveyance, Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, Saint Joseph, 
Missouri. 
Sec. 2854. Land conveyance, Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach, Vir-
ginia. 
Subtitle G—Authorized Pilot Programs 
Sec. 2861. Pilot program on increased use of mass timber in military construc-
tion. 
Sec. 2862. Pilot program on increased use of sustainable building materials in 
military construction. 
Sec. 2863. Pilot program on establishment of account for reimbursement for use 
of testing facilities at installations of the Department of the Air 
Force. 
Sec. 2864. Pilot program to expedite 5G telecommunications on military installa-
tions through deployment of telecommunications infrastructure. 
Subtitle H—Asia-Pacific and Indo-Pacific Issues 
Sec. 2871. Improved oversight of certain infrastructure services provided by 
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Pacific. 
Subtitle I—Miscellaneous Studies and Reports 
Sec. 2881. Identification of organic industrial base gaps and vulnerabilities re-
lated to climate change and defensive cybersecurity capabilities. 
Subtitle J—Other Matters 
Sec. 2891. Clarification of installation and maintenance requirements regarding 
fire extinguishers in Department of Defense facilities. 
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TITLE XXIX—ADDITIONAL MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 
RELATED TO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, TEST, AND EVALUATION 
Sec. 2901. Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects. 
Sec. 2902. Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects. 
Sec. 2903. Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition projects. 
Sec. 2904. Authorization of appropriations. 
DIVISION C—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY 
AUTHORIZATIONS AND OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS 
TITLE XXXI—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY 
PROGRAMS 
Subtitle A—National Security Programs and Authorizations 
Sec. 3101. National Nuclear Security Administration. 
Sec. 3102. Defense environmental cleanup. 
Sec. 3103. Other defense activities. 
Sec. 3104. Nuclear energy. 
Subtitle B—Program Authorizations, Restrictions, Limitations, and Other 
Matters 
Sec. 3111. Improvements to annual reports on condition of the United States nu-
clear weapons stockpile. 
Sec. 3112. Modifications to certain reporting requirements. 
Sec. 3113. Plutonium pit production capacity. 
Sec. 3114. Report on Runit Dome and related hazards. 
Sec. 3115. University-based nuclear nonproliferation collaboration program. 
Sec. 3116. Prohibition on availability of funds to reconvert or retire W76–2 war-
heads. 
TITLE XXXII—DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD 
Sec. 3201. Authorization. 
Sec. 3202. Technical amendments regarding Chair and Vice Chair of Defense Nu-
clear Facilities Safety Board. 
TITLE XXXIV—NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES 
Sec. 3401. Authorization of appropriations. 
TITLE XXXV—MARITIME MATTERS 
Subtitle A—Maritime Administration 
Sec. 3501. Authorization of the Maritime Administration. 
Sec. 3502. Maritime Administration. 
Subtitle B—Other Matters 
Sec. 3511. Effective period for issuance of documentation for recreational vessels. 
Sec. 3512. America’s marine highway program. 
Sec. 3513. Committees on maritime matters. 
Sec. 3514. Port Infrastructure Development Program. 
Sec. 3515. Uses of emerging marine technologies and practices. 
Sec. 3516. Prohibition on participation of long term charters in Tanker Security 
Fleet. 
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Sec. 3517. Coastwise endorsement. 
Sec. 3518. Report on efforts of combatant commands to combat threats posed by 
illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. 
Sec. 3519. Coast Guard yard improvement. 
Sec. 3520. Authorization to purchase duplicate medals. 
DIVISION D—FUNDING TABLES 
Sec. 4001. Authorization of amounts in funding tables. 
TITLE XLI—PROCUREMENT 
Sec. 4101. Procurement. 
TITLE XLII—RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION 
Sec. 4201. Research, development, test, and evaluation. 
TITLE XLIII—OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 
Sec. 4301. Operation and maintenance. 
TITLE XLIV—MILITARY PERSONNEL 
Sec. 4401. Military personnel. 
TITLE XLV—OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS 
Sec. 4501. Other authorizations. 
TITLE XLVI—MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 
Sec. 4601. Military construction. 
TITLE XLVII—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY 
PROGRAMS 
Sec. 4701. Department of Energy national security programs. 
DIVISION E—NON-DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MATTERS 
TITLE L—BARRY GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN 
EDUCATION MODERNIZATION ACT 
Sec. 5001. Short title. 
Sec. 5002. Clarifying amendments to definitions. 
Sec. 5003. Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Awards. 
Sec. 5004. Stipends. 
Sec. 5005. Scholarship and research internship conditions. 
Sec. 5006. Sustainable investments of funds. 
Sec. 5007. Administrative provisions. 
TITLE LI—FINANCIAL SERVICES MATTERS 
Sec. 5101. Enhanced 
protection 
against 
debt 
collector 
harassment 
of 
servicemembers. 
Sec. 5102. Comptroller General study on enhanced protection against debt col-
lector harassment of servicemembers. 
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Sec. 5103. Support to enhance the capacity of International Monetary Fund 
members to evaluate the legal and financial terms of sovereign 
debt contracts. 
Sec. 5104. Adverse information in cases of trafficking. 
Sec. 5105. United States policy regarding international financial institution as-
sistance with respect to advanced wireless technologies. 
TITLE LII—RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY 
COMMISSION ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 
Sec. 5201. Modification of National Defense Science and Technology Strategy. 
Sec. 5202. Department of Defense plan to compete in the global information envi-
ronment. 
Sec. 5203. Resourcing plan for digital ecosystem. 
Sec. 5204. Digital Talent recruiting officer. 
Sec. 5205. Occupational series for digital career fields. 
Sec. 5206. Artificial intelligence readiness goals. 
Sec. 5207. Pilot program to facilitate the agile acquisition of technologies for 
warfighters. 
Sec. 5208. Short course on emerging technologies for senior civilian leaders. 
TITLE LIII—GREAT LAKES WINTER SHIPPING 
Sec. 5301. Great Lakes winter shipping. 
TITLE LX—OTHER MATTERS 
Sec. 6001. FAA rating of civilian pilots of the Department of Defense. 
Sec. 6002. Property disposition for affordable housing. 
Sec. 6003. Requirement to establish a national network for microelectronics re-
search and development. 
Sec. 6004. Definition of State for purposes of Omnibus Crime Control and Safe 
Streets Act of 1968. 
Sec. 6005. Advancing Mutual Interests and Growing Our Success. 
Sec. 6006. Department of Veterans Affairs Governors Challenge grant program. 
Sec. 6007. Foreign Corruption Accountability. 
Sec. 6008. Justice for Victims of Kleptocracy. 
Sec. 6009. Expansion of scope of Department of Veterans Affairs open burn pit 
registry to include open burn pits in Egypt and Syria. 
Sec. 6010. Extension of period of eligibility by reason of school closures due to 
emergency and other situations under Department of Veterans 
Affairs training and rehabilitation program for veterans with 
service-connected disabilities. 
Sec. 6011. Extension of time limitation for use of entitlement under Department 
of Veterans Affairs educational assistance programs by reason of 
school closures due to emergency and other situations. 
Sec. 6012. Exemption of certain Homeland Security fees for certain immediate 
relatives of an individual who received the Purple Heart. 
SEC. 3. CONGRESSIONAL DEFENSE COMMITTEES. 
In this Act, the term ‘‘congressional defense commit-
tees’’ has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(16) 
of title 10, United States Code. 
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DIVISION A—DEPARTMENT OF 
DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS 
TITLE I—PROCUREMENT 
Subtitle A—Authorization of 
Appropriations 
SEC. 101. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fis-
cal year 2022 for procurement for the Army, the Navy and 
the Marine Corps, the Air Force and the Space Force, and 
Defense-wide activities, as specified in the funding table in 
section 4101. 
Subtitle B—Army Programs 
SEC. 111. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR AH– 
64E APACHE HELICOPTERS. 
(a) AUTHORITY FOR MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT.— 
Subject to section 2306b of title 10, United States Code, the 
Secretary of the Army may enter into one or more 
multiyear contracts, beginning with the fiscal year 2022 
program year, for the procurement of AH–64E Apache heli-
copters. 
(b) CONDITION
FOR
OUT-YEAR
CONTRACT
PAY-
MENTS.—A contract entered into under subsection (a) shall 
provide that any obligation of the United States to make 
a payment under the contract for a fiscal year after fiscal 
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year 2022 is subject to the availability of appropriations 
for that purpose for such later fiscal year. 
SEC. 112. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR UH– 
60M AND HH–60M BLACK HAWK HELICOPTERS. 
(a) AUTHORITY FOR MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT.— 
Subject to section 2306b of title 10, United States Code, the 
Secretary of the Army may enter into one or more 
multiyear contracts, beginning with the fiscal year 2022 
program year, for the procurement of UH–60M and HH– 
60M Black Hawk helicopters. 
(b) CONDITION
FOR
OUT-YEAR
CONTRACT
PAY-
MENTS.—A contract entered into under subsection (a) shall 
provide that any obligation of the United States to make 
a payment under the contract for a fiscal year after fiscal 
year 2022 is subject to the availability of appropriations 
for that purpose for such later fiscal year. 
SEC. 113. CONTINUATION OF SOLDIER ENHANCEMENT PRO-
GRAM. 
(a) REQUIREMENT TO CONTINUE PROGRAM.—The Sec-
retary of the Army, acting through the Assistant Secretary 
of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology in 
accordance with subsection (b), shall continue to carry out 
the Soldier Enhancement Program established pursuant to 
section 203 of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
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Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 (Public Law 101–189; 103 Sat. 
1394). 
(b) RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL.—The Secretary of the 
Army shall designate the Assistant Secretary of the Army 
for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology as the official in 
the Department of the Army with principal responsibility 
for the management of the Soldier Enhancement Program 
under subsection (a). 
(c) DUTIES.—The duties of the Soldier Enhancement 
Program shall include the identification, research, develop-
ment, test, and evaluation of commercially available off-the- 
shelf items (as defined in section 104 of title 41, United 
States Code) and software applications to accelerate the ef-
forts of the Army to integrate, modernize, and enhance 
weapons and equipment for use by Army soldiers, includ-
ing— 
(1) lighter, more lethal weapons; and 
(2) support equipment, including lighter, more 
comfortable load-bearing equipment, field gear, com-
bat clothing, survivability items, communications 
equipment, navigational aids, night vision devices, 
tactical power, sensors, and lasers. 
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SEC. 114. STRATEGY FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF ACCES-
SORIES FOR THE NEXT GENERATION SQUAD 
WEAPON. 
(a) STRATEGY REQUIRED.—The Secretary of the 
Army shall develop and implement a strategy to identify, 
test, qualify, and procure, on a competitive basis, acces-
sories for the next generation squad weapon of the Army, 
including magazines and other components that could affect 
the performance of such weapon. 
(b) MARKET SURVEY
AND QUALIFICATION ACTIVI-
TIES.— 
(1) INITIAL MARKET SURVEY.—Not later than 
one year after a decision is made to enter into full- 
rate production for the next generation squad weapon, 
the Secretary of the Army shall conduct a market sur-
vey to identify accessories for such weapon, including 
magazines and other components, that could affect the 
weapon’s performance. 
(2) QUALIFICATION
ACTIVITIES.—After com-
pleting the market survey under paragraph (1), the 
Secretary of the Army may compete, select, procure, 
and conduct tests of such components to qualify such 
components for purchase and use. A decision to qual-
ify such components shall be based on established 
technical standards for operational safety and weapon 
effectiveness. 
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(c) INFORMATION TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 180 
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary of the Army shall provide to the congressional defense 
committees a briefing or a report on— 
(1) the strategy developed and implemented by 
the Secretary under subsection (a); and 
(2) the results of the market survey and quali-
fication activities under subsection (b). 
Subtitle C—Navy Programs 
SEC. 121. EXTENSION OF PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR 
CERTAIN AMPHIBIOUS SHIPBUILDING PRO-
GRAMS. 
Section 124(a)(1) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 
(Public Law 116–283) is amended by striking ‘‘fiscal year 
2021’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal years 2021 and 2022’’. 
SEC. 122. INCLUSION OF BASIC AND FUNCTIONAL DESIGN 
IN ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED PRIOR TO START 
OF CONSTRUCTION ON FIRST SHIP OF A 
SHIPBUILDING PROGRAM. 
Section 124 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2008 (Public Law 110–181; 122 Stat. 28; 
10 U.S.C. 8661 note) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)— 
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(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), 
by striking ‘‘Concurrent with approving the start 
of construction of the first ship for any major 
shipbuilding program, the Secretary of the Navy 
shall’’ and inserting ‘‘The Secretary of the Navy 
may not enter into a contract for the construc-
tion of the first ship for any major shipbuilding 
program until a period of 30 days has elapsed 
following the date on which the Secretary’’; 
(B) in paragraph (1)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘submit’’ and inserting 
‘‘submits’’; and 
(ii) by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end; 
(C) in paragraph (2)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘certify’’ and inserting 
‘‘certifies’’; and 
(ii) by striking the period at the end 
and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(D) by adding at the end the following new 
paragraph: 
‘‘(3) certifies to the congressional defense com-
mittees that the basic and functional design of the 
vessel is complete.’’; and 
(2) in subsection (d), by adding at the end the 
following new paragraph: 
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‘‘(5) BASIC AND FUNCTIONAL DESIGN.—The term 
‘basic and functional design’, when used with respect 
to a vessel, means design through computer-aided 
models, that— 
‘‘(A) fixes the hull structure of the vessel; 
‘‘(B) sets the hydrodynamics of the vessel; 
‘‘(C) routes all major distributive systems of 
the vessel, including electricity, water, and other 
utilities; and 
‘‘(D) identifies the exact positioning of pip-
ing and other outfitting within each block of the 
vessel.’’. 
SEC. 123. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR 
ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS DESTROYERS. 
(a) AUTHORITY FOR MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT.— 
Subject to section 2306b of title 10, United States Code, the 
Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or more multiyear 
contracts for the procurement of up to 15 Arleigh Burke 
class Flight III guided missile destroyers. 
(b) AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCE PROCUREMENT.—The 
Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or more contracts, 
beginning in fiscal year 2023, for advance procurement as-
sociated with the destroyers for which authorization to enter 
into a multiyear procurement contract is provided under 
subsection (a), and for systems and subsystems associated 
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with such destroyers in economic order quantities when cost 
savings are achievable. 
(c) CONDITION
FOR
OUT-YEAR
CONTRACT
PAY-
MENTS.—A contract entered into under subsection (a) shall 
provide that any obligation of the United States to make 
a payment under the contract for a fiscal year after fiscal 
year 2023 is subject to the availability of appropriations 
or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year. 
(d) LIMITATION.—The Secretary of the Navy may not 
modify a contract entered into under subsection (a) if the 
modification would increase the target price of the destroyer 
by more than 10 percent above the target price specified 
in the original contract awarded for the destroyer under 
subsection (a). 
SEC. 124. INCORPORATION OF ADVANCED DEGAUSSING 
SYSTEMS INTO DDG–51 CLASS DESTROYERS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Navy shall en-
sure that an advanced degaussing system is incorporated 
into any DDG–51 class destroyer procured pursuant to a 
covered contract. 
(b) COVERED CONTRACT DEFINED.—In this section, 
the term ‘‘covered contract’’ means a multiyear contract for 
the procurement of a DDG–51 destroyer that is entered into 
by the Secretary of the Navy on or after the date of the 
enactment of this Act. 
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Subtitle D—Air Force Programs 
SEC. 131. CONTRACT FOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT FOR VC–25B 
AIRCRAFT. 
Section 143 of the John S. McCain National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115– 
232; 132 Stat. 1668) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘, unless other-
wise approved in accordance with established proce-
dures’’; and 
(2) in paragraph (2), by inserting ‘‘such’’ before 
‘‘logistics support contract’’. 
SEC. 132. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR 
THE B–52 COMMERCIAL ENGINE REPLACE-
MENT PROGRAM. 
(a) LIMITATION.—None of the funds authorized to be 
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for 
fiscal year 2022 for the research and development, design, 
procurement, or advanced procurement of materials for the 
B–52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program may be 
obligated or expended until the date on which the Secretary 
of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees 
the report described in section 2432 of title 10, United 
States Code, for the most recently concluded fiscal quarter 
for the B–52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program in 
accordance with subsection (b)(1). 
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(b) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.— 
(1) TREATMENT OF BASELINE ESTIMATE.—The 
Secretary of Defense shall deem the Baseline Estimate 
for the B–52 Commercial Engine Replacement Pro-
gram for fiscal year 2018 as the original Baseline Es-
timate for the Program. 
(2) UNIT
COST
REPORTS
AND
CRITICAL
COST 
GROWTH.— 
(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), the Sec-
retary shall carry out sections 2433 and 2433a 
of title 10, United States Code, with respect to 
the B–52 Commercial Engine Replacement Pro-
gram, as if the Department had submitted a Se-
lected Acquisition Report for the Program that 
included the Baseline Estimate for the Program 
for fiscal year 2018 as the original Baseline Es-
timate, except that the Secretary shall not carry 
out subparagraph (B) or subparagraph (C) of 
section 2433a(c)(1) of such title with respect to 
the Program. 
(B) In carrying out the review required by 
section 2433a of such title, the Secretary shall 
not enter into a transaction under section 2371 
or 2371b of such title, exercise an option under 
such a transaction, or otherwise extend such a 
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transaction with respect to the B–52 Commercial 
Engine Replacement Program except to the ex-
tent determined necessary by the milestone deci-
sion authority, on a non-delegable basis, to en-
sure that the program can be restructured as in-
tended by the Secretary without unnecessarily 
wasting resources. 
(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) The term ‘‘Baseline Estimate’’ has the mean-
ing given the term in section 2433(a)(2) of title 10, 
United States Code. 
(2) The term ‘‘milestone decision authority’’ has 
the meaning given the term in section 2366b(g)(3) of 
title 10, United States Code. 
(3) The term ‘‘original Baseline Estimate’’ has 
the meaning given the term in section 2435(d)(1) of 
title 10, United States Code. 
(4) The term ‘‘Selected Acquisition Report’’ 
means a Selected Acquisition Report submitted to 
Congress under section 2432 of title 10, United States 
Code. 
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SEC. 133. INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS 
RELATING 
TO 
CERTAIN 
AIR 
REFUELING 
TANKER AIRCRAFT. 
(a) MINIMUM INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR KC– 
10A AIRCRAFT.— 
(1) FISCAL YEAR 2022.—During the period begin-
ning on October 1, 2021, and ending on October 1, 
2022, the Secretary of the Air Force shall, except as 
provided in paragraph (3), maintain a minimum of 
36 KC–10A aircraft designated as primary mission 
aircraft inventory. 
(2) FISCAL YEAR 2023.—During the period begin-
ning on October 1, 2022, and ending on October 1, 
2023, the Secretary of the Air Force shall, except as 
provided in paragraph (3), maintain a minimum of 
24 KC–10A aircraft designated as primary mission 
aircraft inventory. 
(3) EXCEPTION.—The requirements of para-
graphs (1) and (2) shall not apply to individual KC– 
10A aircraft that the Secretary of the Air Force deter-
mines, on a case-by-case basis, to be no longer mission 
capable because of mishaps, other damage, or being 
uneconomical to repair. 
(b) LIMITATION ON RETIREMENT OF KC–135 AIR-
CRAFT.— 
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(1) LIMITATION.—Except as provided in para-
graph (2), the Secretary of the Air Force may not re-
tire more than 18 KC–135 aircraft during the period 
beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act 
and ending on October 1, 2023. 
(2) EXCEPTION.—The limitation in paragraph 
(1) shall not apply to individual KC–135 aircraft 
that the Secretary of the Air Force determines, on a 
case-by-case basis, to be no longer mission capable be-
cause of mishaps, other damage, or being uneco-
nomical to repair. 
(c) PROHIBITION ON REDUCTION OF KC–135 AIR-
CRAFT IN PMAI OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS.—None of 
the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or other-
wise made available for fiscal year 2022 for the Air Force 
may be obligated or expended to reduce the number of KC– 
135 aircraft designated as primary mission aircraft inven-
tory within the reserve components of the Air Force. 
(d) PRIMARY MISSION AIRCRAFT INVENTORY DE-
FINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘primary mission air-
craft inventory’’ has the meaning given that term in section 
9062(i)(2)(B) of title 10, United States Code. 
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SEC. 134. MINIMUM INVENTORY OF TACTICAL AIRLIFT AIR-
CRAFT AND LIMITATION ON MODIFICATION 
OF AIR NATIONAL GUARD TACTICAL AIRLIFT 
FLYING MISSIONS. 
(a) MINIMUM INVENTORY REQUIREMENT.—During the 
period beginning on October 1, 2021, and ending on October 
1, 2026, the Secretary of the Air Force shall maintain a 
total inventory of tactical airlift aircraft of not less than 
279 aircraft. 
(b) EXCEPTION.—The Secretary of the Air Force may 
reduce the number of tactical airlift aircraft in the Air 
Force below the minimum number specified in subsection 
(a) if the Secretary determines, on a case-by-case basis, that 
an aircraft is no longer mission capable because of a mis-
hap or other damage. 
(c) LIMITATION ON MODIFICATION OF AIR NATIONAL 
GUARD TACTICAL AIRLIFT FLYING MISSIONS.—The Sec-
retary of the Air Force may not modify the flying mission 
of a tactical airlift unit of the Air National Guard unless— 
(1) the Secretary and the Governor of the State 
concerned agree, in writing, to such modification; and 
(2) the Secretary submits to the congressional de-
fense committees a copy of such agreement together 
with an explanation of the reasons for such modifica-
tion. 
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SEC. 135. PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN PARTS 
OF THE GROUND-BASED STRATEGIC DETER-
RENT CRYPTOGRAPHIC DEVICE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Air Force may 
enter into contracts for the life-of-type procurement of cov-
ered parts supporting the KS–75 cryptographic device 
under the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent program. 
(b) COVERED PARTS DEFINED.—In this section the 
term ‘‘covered parts’’ means commercially available off-the- 
shelf items as defined in section 104 of title 41, United 
States Code. 
(c) AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.—Notwithstanding sec-
tion 1502(a) of title 31, United States Code, of the amount 
authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 by sec-
tion 101 and available for missile procurement, Air Force, 
as specified in the corresponding funding table in section 
4101, $10,900,000 shall be available for the procurement of 
covered parts pursuant to contracts entered into under sub-
section (a). 
Subtitle E—Defense-wide, Joint, 
and Multiservice Matters 
SEC. 141. IMPLEMENTATION OF AFFORDABILITY, OPER-
ATIONAL, AND SUSTAINMENT COST CON-
STRAINTS FOR THE F–35 AIRCRAFT PROGRAM. 
(a) F–35A QUANTITY LIMIT FOR THE AIR FORCE.— 
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(1) LIMITATION.—Beginning on October 1, 2028, 
the total number of F–35A aircraft that the Secretary 
of the Air Force may maintain in the aircraft inven-
tory of the Air Force may not exceed the lesser of— 
(A) 1,763; or 
(B) the number obtained by— 
(i) multiplying 1,763 by the cost-per- 
tail factor determined under paragraph (2); 
and 
(ii) rounding the product of the cal-
culation under clause (i) to the nearest 
whole number. 
(2) COST-PER-TAIL
FACTOR.—For purposes of 
paragraph (1)(B), the cost-per-tail factor is equal 
to— 
(A) 4,100,000, divided by 
(B) a number equal to the average cost-per- 
tail-per-year of the F–35A aircraft of the Air 
Force during fiscal year 2027 (as determined by 
the Secretary of the Air Force in accordance 
with subsection (e)). 
(b) F–35B QUANTITY
LIMIT
FOR
THE
MARINE 
CORPS.— 
(1) LIMITATION.—Beginning on October 1, 2028, 
the total number of F–35B aircraft that the Secretary 
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of the Navy may maintain in the aircraft inventory 
of the Marine Corps may not exceed the lesser of— 
(A) 353; or 
(B) the number obtained by— 
(i) multiplying 353 by the cost-per-tail 
factor determined under paragraph (2); and 
(ii) rounding the product of the cal-
culation under clause (i) to the nearest 
whole number. 
(2) COST-PER-TAIL
FACTOR.—For purposes of 
paragraph (1)(B), the cost-per-tail factor is equal 
to— 
(A) 6,800,000, divided by 
(B) a number equal to the average cost-per- 
tail-per-year of the F–35B aircraft of the Marine 
Corps during fiscal year 2027 (as determined by 
the Secretary of the Navy in accordance with 
subsection (e)). 
(c) F–35C QUANTITY LIMIT FOR THE NAVY.— 
(1) LIMITATION.—Beginning on October 1, 2028, 
the total number of F–35C aircraft that the Secretary 
of the Navy may maintain in the aircraft inventory 
of the Navy may not exceed the lesser of— 
(A) 273; or 
(B) the number obtained by— 
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(i) multiplying 273 by the cost-per-tail 
factor determined under paragraph (2); and 
(ii) rounding the product of the cal-
culation under clause (i) to the nearest 
whole number. 
(2) COST-PER-TAIL
FACTOR.—For purposes of 
paragraph (1)(B), the cost-per-tail factor is equal 
to— 
(A) 7,500,000, divided by 
(B) a number equal to the average cost-per- 
tail-per-year of the F–35C aircraft of the Navy 
during fiscal year 2027 (as determined by the 
Secretary of the Navy in accordance with sub-
section (e)). 
(d) F–35C QUANTITY
LIMIT
FOR
THE
MARINE 
CORPS.— 
(1) LIMITATION.—Beginning on October 1, 2028, 
the total number of F–35C aircraft that the Secretary 
of the Navy may maintain in the aircraft inventory 
of the Marine Corps may not exceed the lesser of— 
(A) 67; or 
(B) the number obtained by— 
(i) multiplying 67 by the cost-per-tail 
factor determined under paragraph (2); and 
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