datamatters24/research-document-archive huggingface dataset:
‘‘(6) The training and development of members 
of the acquisition workforce ensures that such mem-
bers have the skills to effectively manage acquisition 
activities in accordance with this section.’’. 
(2) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— 
(A) UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR 
ACQUISITION
AND
SUSTAINMENT.—Section 
133b(b) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(i) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘de-
livering and sustaining timely, cost-effec-
tive capabilities for the Armed Forces (and 
the Department)’’ and inserting ‘‘expedi-
tiously providing the Armed Forces with 
the capabilities necessary to operate effec-
tively, to address evolving threats, and to 
maintain the military advantage of the 
United States in the most cost-effective 
manner practicable’’; and 
(ii) in paragraph (9)(A), by striking 
‘‘defense acquisition programs’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘the defense acquisition system, in ac-
cordance with the objectives established 
pursuant to section 3102’’. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
01:41 Jun 13, 2025
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00005
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3838.IH
H3838
kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB
(B) DIRECTOR
OF
OPERATIONAL
TEST 
AND EVALUATION.—Section 139(b) of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended— 
(i) by redesignating paragraphs (1) 
through (6) as paragraphs (2) through (7), 
respectively; and 
(ii) by inserting before paragraph (2), 
as so redesignated, the following new para-
graph: 
‘‘(1) ensure that all operational test and evalua-
tion activities are aligned with, and are conducted in 
a manner that supports, the objectives of the defense 
acquisition system established pursuant to section 
3102 of this title;’’. 
(C) DIRECTOR OF COST ASSESSMENT AND 
PROGRAM
EVALUATION.—Section 139a(d) of 
title 10, United States Code, is amended by in-
serting ‘‘shall carry out the requirements of this 
section in accordance with the objectives estab-
lished pursuant to section 3102 of this title 
and’’ before ‘‘shall serve’’. 
(c) CIVILIAN MANAGEMENT OF THE DEFENSE AC-
QUISITION SYSTEM.—Section 3103 of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended— 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
03:57 Jun 10, 2025
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00006
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3838.IH
H3838
kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘to ensure the 
successful and efficient operation of the defense ac-
quisition system’’ and inserting ‘‘in accordance with 
the objectives of the defense acquisition system es-
tablished pursuant to section 3102 of this title’’; and 
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘to ensure the 
successful and efficient operation of such elements of 
the defense acquisition system.’’ and inserting the 
following: ‘‘in accordance with the objectives of the 
defense acquisition system established pursuant to 
section 3102 of this title. In carrying out this sub-
section, each service acquisition executive shall per-
form the following: 
‘‘(1) Implement strategies to effectively and ef-
ficiently respond to changes in capability require-
ments. 
‘‘(2) Use data-driven decisionmaking to manage 
trade-offs among life-cycle costs, delivery schedules, 
performance objectives, technical feasibility, and pro-
curement quantity objectives to ensure acquisition 
and sustainment programs deliver the best value for 
the investment made in the program. 
‘‘(3) Use iterative development cycles and dis-
continue or terminate the development of capabili-
ties— 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
03:57 Jun 10, 2025
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00007
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3838.IH
H3838
kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB
‘‘(A) that no longer align with approved 
capability requirements or priorities; or 
‘‘(B) are experiencing significant cost 
growth, performance deficiencies, or delays in 
schedule. 
‘‘(4) Ensure the period of assignment of an in-
dividual serving in a critical acquisition position (as 
defined in section 1731 of this title) is of sufficient 
duration to ensure the development and use of ac-
quired expertise, institutional capacity, account-
ability in decisionmaking, and stability in the over-
sight and management of acquisition activities. 
‘‘(5) Ensure that contracting officers are appro-
priately trained and assigned to support effective 
contract management.’’. 
(d) ACQUISITION-RELATED FUNCTIONS OF CHIEFS 
OF THE ARMED FORCES.— 
(1) PERFORMANCE OF CERTAIN ACQUISITION- 
RELATED FUNCTIONS.—Section 3104(a) of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended— 
(A) by inserting ‘‘, in accordance with the 
objectives established pursuant to section 3102 
of this title,’’ after ‘‘Secretary of the military 
department concerned’’; and 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
03:57 Jun 10, 2025
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00008
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3838.IH
H3838
kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB
(B) by amending paragraphs (1) through 
(7) to read as follows: 
‘‘(1) The development of capability requirement 
statements for equipping the armed force concerned 
that— 
‘‘(A) describe the operational problem to 
provide necessary context for the capability re-
quirement; and 
‘‘(B) describe the solution sought in a non- 
prescriptive manner to allow agile and innova-
tive capability development to address the oper-
ational problem; 
‘‘(2) The implementation of strategies to effec-
tively and efficiently inform recommendations re-
garding changes in capability requirements described 
in paragraph (1). 
‘‘(3) The recommendation of trade-offs among 
life-cycle costs, delivery schedules, performance ob-
jectives, technical feasibility, and procurement quan-
tity objectives to ensure acquisition programs deliver 
the best value for the investment made. 
‘‘(4) In consultation with the Joint Require-
ments Council, the establishment and prioritization 
of requirements to expeditiously provide the Armed 
Forces with the capabilities needed to operate effec-
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
01:41 Jun 13, 2025
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00009
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3838.IH
H3838
kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB
tively, to address evolving threats, and to maintain 
the military advantage of the United States. 
‘‘(5) The use of data-driven decision making to 
prioritize resource allocation to meet operational 
readiness requirements (as defined in section 4322 
of this title) and the materiel readiness objectives es-
tablished by the Secretary of the military depart-
ment concerned under section 118(c) of this title. 
‘‘(6) Support for an environment that enables 
the adoption and integration of innovative solutions 
and technologies to enhance military effectiveness 
and responsiveness. 
‘‘(7) Any recommendation for the termination 
of the development of capabilities— 
‘‘(A) that no longer align with approved 
capability requirements or priorities; 
‘‘(B) for which costs have significantly in-
creased; or 
‘‘(C) for which schedule delays have been 
significant. 
‘‘(8) Support for the development of career 
paths in acquisition for military personnel (as re-
quired by section 1722a of this title) to ensure such 
personnel have the necessary skills, knowledge, and 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
01:41 Jun 13, 2025
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00010
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3838.IH
H3838
kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB
1770 
‘‘(E) 
$1,650,000,000 
for 
fiscal 
year 
2029.’’. 
Passed the House of Representatives September 10, 
2025. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 3838 
AN ACT 
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for 
military activities of the Department of Defense, 
for military construction, and for defense activi-
ties of the Department of Energy, to prescribe 
military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, 
and for other purposes.
HR 3898 RFS
determines under the preceding sentence 
that such a discharge will not affect the 
waters of any other State, no such notifica-
tion is required.’’; 
(C) in paragraph (3)— 
(i) in the first sentence, by striking 
‘‘there will be compliance’’ and inserting 
‘‘any such discharge will comply’’; and 
(ii) in the second sentence, by striking 
‘‘section’’ and inserting ‘‘any applicable 
provision of section’’; 
(D) in paragraph (4)— 
(i) in the first sentence— 
(I) by inserting ‘‘directly’’ before 
‘‘result in any discharge’’; and 
(II) by striking ‘‘applicable efflu-
ent limitations or other limitations or 
other applicable water quality require-
ments will not be violated’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘no applicable provision of section 
301, 302, 303, 306, or 307 will be 
violated’’; 
(ii) in the second sentence, by striking 
‘‘will violate applicable effluent limitations 
or other limitations or other water quality 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
23:39 Dec 15, 2025
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00010
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3898.RFS
H3898
kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB
‘‘(iv) POSITIONS
NOT
DISTRIBUTED 
DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.— 
‘‘(I) IN GENERAL.—If the num-
ber of resident full-time equivalent po-
sitions distributed under this para-
graph in a fiscal year is less than the 
aggregate number of positions avail-
able for distribution in the fiscal year 
(as described in clause (ii), including 
after application of this subclause), 
the difference between such number 
distributed and such number available 
for distribution shall be added to the 
aggregate number of positions avail-
able for distribution in the following 
fiscal year. 
‘‘(II) EXCEPTION
IF
POSITIONS 
NOT DISTRIBUTED BY END OF FISCAL 
YEAR 2032.—If the aggregate number 
of positions distributed under this 
paragraph during the 7-year period of 
fiscal years 2026 through 2032 is less 
than 14,000, the Secretary shall, in 
accordance with the provisions of 
clause (ii) and subparagraph (E) and 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
04:21 Jun 13, 2025
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00005
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3890.IH
H3890
ssavage on LAPJG3WLY3PROD with BILLS
‘‘(3) TRAFFICKING IN CHILD PORNOGRAPHY.— 
For purposes of this section and section 2259A, the 
term ‘trafficking in child pornography’ means— 
‘‘(A) a violation of, attempted violation of, 
or conspiracy to violate section 1466A(a) to the 
extent the conduct involves distribution or re-
ceipt of a visual depiction of an identifiable 
minor; 
‘‘(B) a violation of, attempted violation of, 
or conspiracy to violate section 1466A(a) involv-
ing possession with intent to distribute, or sec-
tion 1466A(b), to the extent the conduct in-
volves a visual depiction of an identifiable 
minor— 
‘‘(i) not produced by the defendant; or 
‘‘(ii) that the defendant did not at-
tempt or conspire to produce; 
‘‘(C) a violation of subsection (d) of section 
2251 or an attempt or conspiracy to violate 
that subsection under subsection (e) of that sec-
tion; 
‘‘(D) a violation of paragraph (1), (2), or 
(3) of subsection (a) of section 2252, or an at-
tempt or conspiracy to violate any of those 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
03:43 Jun 13, 2025
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00023
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3921.IH
H3921
ssavage on LAPJG3WLY3PROD with BILLS
HR 3898 RFS
tribution, or use under the Federal Insecticide, Fun-
gicide, and Rodenticide Act, or the residue of such 
a pesticide, resulting from the application of such 
pesticide. 
‘‘(2) EXCEPTIONS.—Paragraph (1) shall not 
apply to the following discharges of a pesticide or 
pesticide residue: 
‘‘(A) A discharge resulting from the appli-
cation of a pesticide in violation of a provision 
of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and 
Rodenticide Act that is relevant to protecting 
water quality, if— 
‘‘(i) the discharge would not have oc-
curred but for the violation; or 
‘‘(ii) the amount of pesticide or pes-
ticide residue in the discharge is greater 
than would have occurred without the vio-
lation. 
‘‘(B) Stormwater discharges subject to reg-
ulation under subsection (p). 
‘‘(C) The following discharges subject to 
regulation under this section: 
‘‘(i) Manufacturing or industrial efflu-
ent. 
‘‘(ii) Treatment works effluent. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
23:39 Dec 15, 2025
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00024
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3898.RFS
H3898
kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB
TITLE III—INVEST IN THE MA-
TERNAL 
HEALTH 
CARE 
WORKFORCE 
SEC. 301. EMERGENCY OBSTETRIC WORKFORCE SUPPORT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 203A of the Public 
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 204a) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)— 
(A) in paragraph (1), in the matter pre-
ceding subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘and ur-
gent maternal health care needs’’ after ‘‘public 
health care needs’’; 
(B) in paragraph (3), by inserting ‘‘or ur-
gent maternal health care need’’ after ‘‘public 
health care need’’; 
(C) in paragraph (5)— 
(i) in subparagraph (C), by striking 
‘‘or’’ at the end; 
(ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking 
the period at the end and inserting ‘‘; or’’; 
and 
(iii) by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(E) any urgent need, not rising to the 
level of an emergency described in subpara-
graph (D), that, in the judgment of the Sec-
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:23 Jun 17, 2025
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00065
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3942.IH
H3942
ssavage on LAPJG3WLY3PROD with BILLS
A BILL 
To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means 
by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may 
carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:32 Oct 03, 2025
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00004
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6652
E:\BILLS\H38.RH
H38
kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3944 
AN ACT 
Making appropriations for military construction, the Depart-
ment of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the 
fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other 
purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
I 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3900 
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to ensure that the total 
cost of application of technology that is commercially available in the 
United States is considered with respect to certain guidelines relating 
to effluent limitations, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 11, 2025 
Mr. COLLINS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
A BILL 
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to ensure 
that the total cost of application of technology that is 
commercially available in the United States is considered 
with respect to certain guidelines relating to effluent 
limitations, and for other purposes. 
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 ‘‘Water Quality Tech-
nology Availability Act’’. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:11 Jun 13, 2025
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00001
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3900.IH
H3900
ssavage on LAPJG3WLY3PROD with BILLS
(K) T. 16 S., R. 5 E., secs. 5 through 9, 
and 15 through 22, Copper River Meridian, 
Johnson River Parcel, comprising approxi-
mately 6,165 acres of surface and subsurface 
estate; and 
(L) T. 19 S., R. 15 E., secs. 12 through 
14, 23, 24, 26, 27, 33, and 34, Copper River 
Meridian, Robinson Mountains Parcel, com-
prising approximately 5,728 acres of surface 
and subsurface estate; and 
(2) all rights, title, and interest in and to the 
Federal land administered by the Bureau of Land 
Management and National Park Service identified in 
the Chugach Regional Land Study and Report, com-
prising approximately 1,960 total acres, com-
prising— 
(A) T. 21 S., R. 24 E., Copper River Me-
ridian, Taan Fjord Parcel, comprising approxi-
mately 450 acres of surface and subsurface es-
tate; 
(B) T. 21 and 22 S., R. 24 E., Copper 
River Meridian, Kageet Point Parcel, com-
prising approximately 310 acres of surface and 
subsurface estate; and 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
03:48 Jun 13, 2025
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00012
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3903.IH
H3903
ssavage on LAPJG3WLY3PROD with BILLS
(C) T. 9 S., R. 2 W., secs. 5 and 6, Cop-
per River Meridian, Thompson Pass Parcel, 
comprising 1,200 acres of surface and sub-
surface estate. 
(f) CONVEYANCE OF NON-FEDERAL LAND.— 
(1) CONVEYANCE.—The non-Federal land to 
which Chugach Alaska may convey to the Secretary 
all rights, title, and interest, that the Secretary de-
termines to be applicable, includes— 
(A) the approximately 130,469.93 sub-
surface acres, which comprises— 
(i) T. 13 S., R. 1 W., sec. 19, Copper 
River Meridian, comprising approximately 
467 acres; 
(ii) T. 13 S., R. 2 W., secs. 23 
through 27, Copper River Meridian, com-
prising approximately 2,627 acres; 
(iii) T. 15 S., R. 2 W., secs. 3 
through 9, 17 through 19, and 29 through 
33, Copper River Meridian, comprising ap-
proximately 8,277.36 acres; 
(iv) T. 16 S., R. 2 W., secs. 1 through 
4, and 6, Copper River Meridian, com-
prising approximately 2,373.34 acres; 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
03:48 Jun 13, 2025
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00013
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3903.IH
H3903
ssavage on LAPJG3WLY3PROD with BILLS
(xxxiii) T. 6 S., R. 5 W., secs. 4, 9, 
28, 29, 32, and 33, Seward Meridian, com-
prising approximately 3,205 acres; 
(xxxiv) T. 7 S., R. 5 W., sec. 4, Sew-
ard Meridian, comprising approximately 
230 acres; 
(xxxv) T. 8 S., R. 6 W., secs. 7 
through 12, 14 through 22, and 27 
through 34, Seward Meridian, comprising 
approximately 6,797.39 acres; 
(xxxvi) T. 7 S., R. 7 W., secs. 1, 2, 
5, 6, 8, 9, 11 through 14, 16, 17, 23, and 
24, Seward Meridian, comprising approxi-
mately 6,031.78 acres; 
(xxxvii) T. 8 S., R. 7 W., secs. 24, 25, 
35, and 36, Seward Meridian, comprising 
approximately 705.65 acres; and 
(xxxviii) T. 7 S., R. 8 W., secs. 1, 5, 
8, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21, 23, 26 (lots 
1 through 4), 27, 28, and 29, Seward Me-
ridian, comprising approximately 6,831.97 
acres; 
(B) the approximately 24,911.65 sub-
surface acres in which the fee title to the sur-
face estate has been acquired by the State, and 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
03:48 Jun 13, 2025
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00018
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3903.IH
H3903
ssavage on LAPJG3WLY3PROD with BILLS
ments of the Department for the purpose of processing 
claims under laws administered by the Secretary. 
(2) Any modification to an existing automation 
tool that could render such tool usable for such pur-
pose by such an element. 
(3) Any requirement of any such element per-
taining to such purpose that cannot be addressed by 
using an automation tool. 
(4) The extent to which the technology offices of 
such elements may need to collaborate with the tech-
nology office responsible for developing an automation 
tool in the course of the development and use of the 
tool by the element for such purpose. 
(5) A timeline for modifying and implementing 
any automation tool for use by such elements for such 
purpose. 
(d) PRIORITY.—In providing an automation tool de-
scribed in subsection (b) to elements of the Department pur-
suant to the plan required under subsection (a), the Sec-
retary shall give priority to the following elements: 
(1) The Pension and Fiduciary Service of the 
Veterans Benefits Administration. 
(2) The Education Service of the Veterans Bene-
fits Administration. 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
22:15 Sep 09, 2025
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00006
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H3854.RH
H3854
kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB
a conservation easement in the surface estate 
has been acquired by the United States, pursu-
ant to the Program, which comprises— 
(i) T. 16 S., R. 4 W., sec. 6, Copper 
River Meridian, comprising approximately 
157.49 acres; 
(ii) T. 15 S., R. 5 W., secs. 35 and 
36, Copper River Meridian, comprising ap-
proximately 1,280 acres; 
(iii) T. 16 S., R. 5 W., secs. 3, 4, 10, 
11, and 12, Copper River Meridian, com-
prising approximately 1,479 acres; 
(iv) T. 11 S., R. 8 W., secs. 4 and 9, 
Copper River Meridian, comprising ap-
proximately 579 acres; 
(v) T. 12 S., R. 8 W., sec. 1, Copper 
River Meridian, comprising approximately 
130 acres; 
(vi) T. 9 S., R. 9 W., secs. 26, 27, 33, 
34, and 35, Copper River Meridian, com-
prising approximately 1,524.26 acres; 
(vii) T. 10 S., R. 10 W., secs. 15, 16, 
22, 23, 27, 28, 32, and 33, Copper River 
Meridian, 
comprising 
approximately 
2,183.65 acres; 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
03:48 Jun 13, 2025
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00019
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3903.IH
H3903
ssavage on LAPJG3WLY3PROD with BILLS
(viii) T. 4 N., R. 7 E., secs. 12 and 
13, Seward Meridian, comprising approxi-
mately 1,145 acres; 
(ix) T. 3 N., R. 8 E., secs. 12 and 13, 
Seward 
Meridian, 
comprising 
approxi-
mately 304 acres; 
(x) T. 4 N., R. 8 E., secs. 1 through 
5, 7 through 30, and 33 through 35, Sew-
ard Meridian, comprising approximately 
14,712.25 acres; and 
(xi) T. 4 N., R. 9 E., secs. 6, 7, 17, 
18, and 19, Seward Meridian, comprising 
approximately 1,417 acres; and 
(C) the approximately 75,655.4 subsurface 
acres in which a conservation easement in the 
surface estate has been acquired by the United 
States pursuant to the Program, which com-
prises— 
(i) T. 13 S., R. 2 W., secs. 33 and 34, 
Copper River Meridian, comprising ap-
proximately 1,131.75 acres; 
(ii) T. 14 S., R. 2 W., secs. 4 through 
8, and 31, Copper River Meridian, com-
prising approximately 2,104.92 acres; 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
03:48 Jun 13, 2025
Jkt 059200
PO 00000
Frm 00020
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3903.IH
H3903
ssavage on LAPJG3WLY3PROD with BILLS
(B) the approximately 24,911.65 subsurface 
acres in which the fee title to the surface estate 
has been acquired by the State, and a conserva-
tion easement in the surface estate has been ac-
quired by the United States, pursuant to the 
Program, which comprises— 
(i) T. 16 S., R. 4 W., sec. 6, Copper 
River Meridian, comprising approximately 
157.49 acres; 
(ii) T. 15 S., R. 5 W., secs. 35 and 36, 
Copper River Meridian, comprising ap-
proximately 1,280 acres; 
(iii) T. 16 S., R. 5 W., secs. 3, 4, 10, 
11, and 12, Copper River Meridian, com-
prising approximately 1,479 acres; 
(iv) T. 11 S., R. 8 W., secs. 4 and 9, 
Copper River Meridian, comprising ap-
proximately 579 acres; 
(v) T. 12 S., R. 8 W., sec. 1, Copper 
River Meridian, comprising approximately 
130 acres; 
(vi) T. 9 S., R. 9 W., secs. 26, 27, 33, 
34, and 35, Copper River Meridian, com-
prising approximately 1,524.26 acres; 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
23:55 Jan 14, 2026
Jkt 069200
PO 00000
Frm 00015
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6203
E:\BILLS\H3903.RH
H3903
kjohnson on DSK7ZCZBW3PROD with $$_JOB
(6) in subsection (f)(2)(A), by striking ‘‘5 
years’’ and inserting ‘‘10 years’’. 
(b) BANKRUPTCY JUDGESHIP ACT OF 2017.—Sec-
tion 1003(b)(2)(A) of the Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 
2017 (28 U.S.C. 152 note) is amended by striking ‘ ‘5 
years’ ’ and inserting ‘ ‘10 years’ ’. 
SEC. 6. EFFECTIVE DATE; APPLICATION OF AMENDMENTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in paragraph 
(2), the amendments made by this Act shall take effect 
on October 1 that first occurs after the date of enactment 
of this Act. 
(b) EXCEPTIONS.— 
(1) COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS.—Section 3 
and the amendments made by section 3 shall apply 
to any case under title 11, United States Code, com-
menced on or after October 1 that first occurs after 
the date of enactment of this Act— 
(A) under chapter 7 of title 11, United 
States Code; or 
(B) under chapter 11, 12, or 13 of title 11, 
United States Code, that is converted to a case 
under chapter 7 of title 7, United States Code. 
(2) BANKRUPTCY
FEES.—Section 4 and the 
amendments made by section 4 shall apply to— 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
08:14 Jun 12, 2025
Jkt 000000
PO 00000
Frm 00009
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\H3867.IH
H3867
mprince on LAP1J3WLY3PROD with $$_JOB