In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
December 11, 2024. 
Resolved, That the House agree to the amendment of the 
Senate to the bill (H.R. 5009) entitled ‘‘An Act to reauthor-
ize wildlife habitat and conservation programs, and for other 
purposes.’’, with the following 
HOUSE AMENDMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT: 
In lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the 
amendment of the Senate, insert the following: 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Serv-
icemember Quality of Life Improvement and National De-
fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025’’. 
(b) REFERENCE.—Any reference in this or any other 
Act to the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2025’’ shall be deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘Service-
member Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025’’. 
SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF 
CONTENTS. 
(a) DIVISIONS.—This Act is organized into 7 divisions 
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—Other Matters. 
(6) Division F—Intelligence Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2025. 
(7) Division G—Department of State Authoriza-
tion Act for Fiscal Year 2025. 
(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. Definitions. 
Sec. 4. Budgetary effects of this Act. 
Sec. 5. Joint explanatory statement. 
DIVISION A—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS 
TITLE I—PROCUREMENT 
Subtitle A—Authorization of Appropriations 
Sec. 101. Authorization of appropriations. 
Subtitle B—Army Programs 
Sec. 111. Centralized Security Monitoring Program for facilities of the Army. 
Sec. 112. Pilot program on the use of robotic targets to enhance the lethality of 
the reserve components of the Army. 
Sec. 113. Plan for additional kinetic effectors for low, slow, small unmanned air-
craft integrated defeat system of the Army. 
Sec. 114. Report on procurement of energetic materials from sources outside of the 
United States.
Subtitle C—Navy Programs 
Sec. 121. Modifications to procurement authorities for certain amphibious ship-
building programs. 
Sec. 122. Modification of requirement to incorporate advanced degaussing systems 
into Arleigh Burke class destroyers. 
Sec. 123. Extension of prohibition on availability of funds for Navy port water-
borne security barriers. 
Sec. 124. Modification of annual report on cost targets for certain aircraft car-
riers. 
Sec. 125. Designation of official responsible for autonomous surface and under-
water dual-modality vehicles. 
Sec. 126. Multiyear procurement authority for CH–53K aircraft and T408 en-
gines. 
Sec. 127. Recapitalization of tactical fighter aircraft of the Navy Reserve. 
Sec. 128. Limitation on the construction of the Landing Ship Medium. 
Sec. 129. Limitation on availability of funds for Constellation-class frigate pro-
gram pending certification on basic and functional design. 
Sec. 130. Limitation on structural improvements and electrical power upgrades 
for AH–1Z and UH–1Y helicopters. 
Sec. 131. Annual report on surface ship suppliers. 
Subtitle D—Air Force Programs 
Sec. 141. Extension of limitations and minimum inventory requirement relating 
to RQ–4 aircraft. 
Sec. 142. Annual report on Air Force tactical fighter aircraft force structure. 
Sec. 143. Modifications to inventory requirements for certain aircraft. 
Sec. 144. Extension of prohibition on certain reductions to inventory of E–3 air-
borne warning and control system aircraft. 
Sec. 145. Extension of requirements relating to C–130 aircraft. 
Sec. 146. Management of temporary relocation of B–1 bomber aircraft and per-
sonnel. 
Sec. 147. Consolidation of authorities relating to Air Force landing gear. 
Sec. 148. Recapitalization of air refueling tanker aircraft of the reserve compo-
nents of the Air Force. 
Sec. 149. Prohibition on reduction of KC–135 aircraft in PMAI of the reserve 
components. 
Sec. 150. Prohibition on retirement of F–15E aircraft and requirement to con-
duct fighter aircraft capabilities and requirements study. 
Sec. 151. Notification of delays in delivery of MH–139 aircraft. 
Sec. 152. Plan and requirements for fielding air base air defense sites at Air 
Force installations. 
Sec. 153. Plan for establishment and maintenance of F–16 simulators at Air Na-
tional Guard training centers. 
Sec. 154. Plan for sustainment and recapitalization of Air National Guard fight-
er fleet. 
Subtitle E—Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters 
Sec. 161. Modification to Air Force and Navy use of commercial dual-use parts 
in certain aircraft and engines. 
Sec. 162. Measures to increase supply chain resiliency for small unmanned aerial 
systems. 
Sec. 163. Policy on qualifications of contractors for into-plane fuel deliveries for 
heavy-lift aircraft.
Sec. 164. Prohibition on operation, procurement, and contracting related to for-
eign-made light detection and ranging technology. 
Sec. 165. Limitation on procurement of F–35 aircraft pending certification on 
improvements and correction of deficiencies. 
Sec. 166. Assessments of inventory requirements for air-to-air missiles. 
Sec. 167. Plan for signals intelligence capabilities of armed overwatch aircraft. 
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. Modification of certain requirements relating to the Joint Energetics 
Transition Office. 
Sec. 212. Modification to annual report on unfunded priorities of the Under Sec-
retary of Defense for Research and Engineering. 
Sec. 213. Modification to defense laboratory education partnerships. 
Sec. 214. Extension of Global Research Watch Program. 
Sec. 215. Expansion of authority for technology protection features activities. 
Sec. 216. Modification to personnel management authority to attract experts in 
science, engineering, and certain other disciplines. 
Sec. 217. Codification of the Laboratory Quality Enhancement Program. 
Sec. 218. Modification to consortium on use of additive manufacturing for defense 
capability development. 
Sec. 219. Modification to continuous capability development and delivery pro-
gram for F–35 aircraft. 
Sec. 220. Modifications to test program for engineering plant of DDG(X) de-
stroyer vessels. 
Sec. 221. Improvements relating to defining, identifying, and planning the artifi-
cial intelligence workforce of the Department of Defense. 
Sec. 222. Modification to artificial intelligence education strategy. 
Sec. 223. Modification of CVN–73 to support fielding of MQ–25 unmanned aerial 
vehicle. 
Sec. 224. Modification to innovators information repository in the Department of 
Defense. 
Sec. 225. Duties of Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer Governing 
Council relating to artificial intelligence models and advanced 
artificial intelligence technologies. 
Sec. 226. Ensuring compliance with Department of Defense policy when award-
ing research grants. 
Sec. 227. Extension and modification of Directed Energy Working Group. 
Sec. 228. National Defense Economic Competition Research Council. 
Sec. 229. Agility Prime Transition Working Group. 
Sec. 230. Authority for temporary assignment of employees of the Office of Stra-
tegic Capital to certain private-sector organizations. 
Sec. 231. Quantum benchmarking initiative. 
Sec. 232. Expansion of participation in the Digital On-Demand Program. 
Sec. 233. Management and utilization of digital data to enhance maintenance ac-
tivities. 
Sec. 234. Electromagnetic spectrum demonstration program. 
Sec. 235. Competitive demonstration of automated target recognition algorithms.
Sec. 236. Pilot program on development of near-term use cases and demonstration 
of artificial intelligence toward biotechnology applications for 
national security. 
Sec. 237. Pilot program on use of artificial intelligence for certain workflow and 
operations tasks. 
Sec. 238. Limitation on availability of funds for fundamental research collabora-
tion with certain academic institutions. 
Subtitle C—Plans, Reports, and Other Matters 
Sec. 241. Incorporating human readiness levels into research, development, test, 
and evaluation activities. 
Sec. 242. Biotechnology roadmap. 
Sec. 243. Plan to advance interests of Department of Defense in matters relating 
to electromagnetic spectrum in international fora. 
Sec. 244. Strategic plan for quantum information science technologies within the 
Department of Defense. 
Sec. 245. Defense Science Board study on long-term operations and availability 
of Kwajalein Atoll as a Major Range and Test Facility Base. 
TITLE III—OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 
Subtitle A—Authorization of Appropriations 
Sec. 301. Authorization of appropriations. 
Subtitle B—Energy and Environment 
Sec. 311. Modification of definition of antenna structure project under Military 
Aviation and Installation Assurance Clearinghouse for review of 
mission obstructions. 
Sec. 312. Extension of period for cooperative agreements under Native American 
lands environmental mitigation program. 
Sec. 313. Extension of requirement to establish a schedule of black start exercises 
to assess the energy resilience and energy security of military in-
stallations. 
Sec. 314. Change in timeframe for report on ability of Department of Defense to 
meet requirements for energy resilience and energy security 
measures on military installations. 
Sec. 315. Repeal of limitation on procurement of drop-in fuels; annual report. 
Sec. 316. Extension of prohibition on required disclosure. 
Sec. 317. Increase of transfer authority for funding of study and assessment on 
health implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances con-
tamination in drinking water by Agency for Toxic Substances 
and Disease Registry. 
Sec. 318. Initiative to control and combat the spread of coconut rhinoceros beetle 
in Hawaii. 
Sec. 319. Prohibition on implementation of regulation relating to minimizing 
risk of climate change. 
Sec. 320. Implementation of Inspector General recommendations relating to over-
sight of defense fuel support points. 
Sec. 321. Provision by Secretary of the Air Force of meteorological data for Air 
Force and Army. 
Subtitle C—Logistics and Sustainment 
Sec. 331. Joint Safety Council report and briefing requirements.
Sec. 332. Modifications to Comptroller General annual reviews of F–35 
sustainment efforts. 
Sec. 333. Plans regarding condition and maintenance of prepositioned stockpiles 
of Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force. 
Sec. 334. Warehouse utilization organization alignment. 
Sec. 335. Authority for Government-owned, Government-operated facilities to ac-
cess production base support funds. 
Sec. 336. Pre-positioned stocks of finished defense textile articles. 
Subtitle D—Reports 
Sec. 341. Modification of readiness reports to include total number of combat 
readiness upgrades or downgrades. 
Sec. 342. Extension and expansion of incident reporting requirements for Depart-
ment of Defense. 
Sec. 343. Annual briefing on operational readiness of 53rd Weather Reconnais-
sance Squadron prior to commencement of official hurricane sea-
son. 
Subtitle E—Other Matters 
Sec. 351. Extension of authority for Secretary of Defense to use Department of 
Defense reimbursement rate for transportation services provided 
to certain non-Department of Defense entities. 
Sec. 352. Improvements to FireGuard Program of National Guard. 
Sec. 353. Counter unmanned aerial system threat library. 
Sec. 354. Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of Office of Sec-
retary of Defense until submission of certain documents. 
Sec. 355. Anti-lock brake system and electronic stability control kit for certain 
Army vehicles. 
Sec. 356. Program for advanced manufacturing in the Indo-Pacific region. 
TITLE IV—MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS 
Subtitle A—Active Forces 
Sec. 401. End strengths for active forces. 
Sec. 402. Annual end strength authorization for the Space Force. 
Sec. 403. Temporary exclusion of mental health care providers from authorized 
strengths of certain officers on active duty. 
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. 
Subtitle C—Authorization of Appropriations 
Sec. 421. Military personnel. 
Subtitle D—Reports 
Sec. 431. Annual defense manpower profile report: expansion of justifications for 
end strengths.
TITLE V—MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY 
Subtitle A—Officer Policy 
Sec. 501. Redistribution of general officers of the Marine Corps on active duty. 
Sec. 502. Authority to exclude additional positions from limitations on the num-
ber of general officers and flag officers on active duty. 
Sec. 503. Eligibility for consideration for promotion: time-in-grade and other re-
quirements. 
Sec. 504. Temporary authority to increase the number of nurse officers rec-
ommended for promotion. 
Sec. 505. Talent management and personnel retention for members of the Armed 
Forces. 
Sec. 506. Consideration of merit by special selection review boards. 
Sec. 507. Effect of failure of selection for promotion: captains and majors of the 
Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force and lieuten-
ants and lieutenant commanders of the Navy. 
Sec. 508. Modification of authority to separate officers when in the best interest 
of the service. 
Sec. 509. Remote appearance before a board of inquiry. 
Sec. 509A. Marine Corps Deputy Commandants. 
Sec. 509B. Improvements relating to Medical Officer of the Marine Corps posi-
tion. 
Sec. 509C. Vice Chief of Space Operations; vacancy in position of Chief of Space 
Operations. 
Sec. 509D. Repeal of active duty service requirement for warrant officer appoint-
ments in Air Force and Space Force. 
Sec. 509E. Removal of officers from a list of Space Force officers recommended 
for promotion. 
Sec. 509F. Pilot program on peer and subordinate assessments of certain officers. 
Subtitle B—Reserve Component Management 
Sec. 511. Authority to extend military technicians until age 62. 
Sec. 512. Extension of time period for transfer or discharge of certain Army and 
Air Force reserve component general officers. 
Sec. 513. Expanded authority to continue reserve component officers in certain 
military specialties on the reserve active-status list. 
Sec. 514. Transfer to the Space Force of covered space functions of the Air Na-
tional Guard of the United States. 
Sec. 515. Notice to Congress regarding reapportionment of National Guard force 
structure. 
Subtitle C—General Service Authorities, Decorations and Awards, and Military 
Records 
Sec. 521. Technical and conforming amendments relating to members of the 
Space Force. 
Sec. 522. Modified authority to provide protection to senior leaders of the Depart-
ment of Defense and other specified persons. 
Sec. 523. Improving military administrative review. 
Sec. 524. Determination of active duty service commitment for recipients of fel-
lowships, grants, and scholarships. 
Sec. 525. Authority to designate certain separated members of the Air Force as 
honorary separated members of the Space Force. 
Sec. 526. Authorizations for certain awards.
Sec. 527. Posthumous advancement of General John D. Lavelle, United States Air 
Force, on the retired list. 
Subtitle D—Recruitment 
Sec. 531. Expansion of report on future servicemember preparatory course. 
Sec. 532. Promoting military, national, and public service. 
Sec. 533. Military recruiter physical access to campuses. 
Sec. 534. Military Entrance Processing Command: acceleration of review of med-
ical records. 
Sec. 535. Medical Accession Records Pilot program: notice of termination. 
Sec. 536. Provision of information regarding Federal service to certain persons 
ineligible to enlist in certain Armed Forces. 
Sec. 537. Reimbursement of applicants to certain Armed Forces for certain med-
ical costs incurred during military entrance processing. 
Sec. 538. Authority to modernize recruitment for the Army. 
Sec. 539. Program of military recruitment and education at the National Sep-
tember 11 Memorial and Museum. 
Sec. 539A. Maritime workforce promotion and recruitment. 
Subtitle E—Training 
Sec. 541. Improvements to financial literacy training. 
Sec. 542. Extension of JROTC programs to the Job Corps. 
Sec. 543. Minimum number of participating students required to establish or 
maintain a unit of JROTC. 
Sec. 544. JROTC waiting list. 
Sec. 545. Number of Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps units. 
Sec. 546. Required constitutional law training. 
Sec. 547. Prohibition on Federal funds for the Department of Defense Countering 
Extremism Work Group. 
Subtitle F—Member Education 
Sec. 551. Expansion of international engagement authorities for Service Acad-
emies. 
Sec. 552. Modification of authority to engage in funded and unfunded law edu-
cation programs. 
Sec. 553. Additional admissions authority for the Uniformed Services University 
of the Health Sciences. 
Sec. 554. Professional military education: technical correction to definitions. 
Sec. 555. Distance education option for professional military education. 
Sec. 556. Authority to accept gifts of services for professional military education 
institutions. 
Sec. 557. Alternative service obligation for a cadet or midshipman who becomes 
a professional athlete. 
Sec. 558. Service Academies: Boards of Visitors. 
Sec. 559. Modernizing Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class college tuition assist-
ance program to account for inflation. 
Sec. 559A. Information on nominations and applications for military service 
academies. 
Sec. 559B. Ensuring access to certain higher education benefits. 
Sec. 559C. Service Academies: referral of applicants to the senior military colleges 
and units of the Senior Reserve Officer Training Corps. 
Sec. 559D. Pilot program to provide graduate education opportunities for enlisted 
members of the Army and Navy.
Sec. 559E. Prohibition on use of Federal funds to endorse critical race theory. 
Subtitle G—Military Justice and Other Legal Matters 
Sec. 561. Clarifying amendment to Article 2 of the Uniform Code of Military 
Justice. 
Sec. 562. Authority of special trial counsel with respect to certain offenses occur-
ring before effective date of military justice reforms. 
Sec. 563. Detailing of appellate defense counsel. 
Sec. 564. Modification to offense of aiding the enemy under the Uniform Code of 
Military Justice. 
Sec. 565. Removal of marriage as a defense to article 120b offenses. 
Sec. 566. Consolidation of military justice reporting requirements for the military 
departments. 
Sec. 567. Term of office for judges of the Court of Military Commission Review. 
Sec. 568. Continuity of coverage under certain provisions of title 18, United 
States Code. 
Sec. 569. Correction of certain citations in title 18, United States Code, relating 
to sexual offenses. 
Sec. 569A. Modification of timeline for potential implementation of study on 
unanimous court-martial verdicts. 
Sec. 569B. Removal of personally identifying and other information of certain 
persons from the Department of Defense Central Index of Inves-
tigations. 
Sec. 569C. Expanded command notifications to victims of domestic violence. 
Sec. 569D. Extension of Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecu-
tion, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces. 
Sec. 569E. Analysis on the advisability of revising Military Rule of Evidence 
513. 
Sec. 569F. Analysis of prohibition on broadcast and distribution of digitally ma-
nipulated intimate images under the Uniform Code of Military 
Justice. 
Subtitle H—Career Transition 
Sec. 571. Pathway for individualized counseling for members of the reserve com-
ponents under TAP. 
Sec. 572. Extension of Troops-to-Teachers Program. 
Sec. 573. Extension and expansion of report on the Transition Assistance Pro-
gram of the Department of Defense. 
Sec. 574. Military training and competency records. 
Subtitle I—Family Programs and Child Care 
Sec. 581. Interstate compacts for portability of occupational licenses of military 
spouses: permanent authority. 
Sec. 582. Military Spouse Career Accelerator program. 
Sec. 583. Competitive pay for Department of Defense child care personnel. 
Sec. 584. Posting of national child abuse hotline at military child development 
centers. 
Sec. 585. Additional information in outreach campaign relating to waiting lists 
for military child development centers. 
Sec. 586. Expansion of annual briefing regarding waiting lists for military child 
development centers. 
Sec. 587. Improvements relating to portability of professional licenses of 
servicemembers and their spouses.
Sec. 588. Child care services and youth program services for dependents. 
Sec. 589. Child care services and youth program services for dependents: period 
of services for a member with a spouse seeking employment. 
Sec. 589A. Child development program staffing and compensation model. 
Sec. 589B. Inclusive Playground Pilot Program. 
Subtitle J—Dependent Education 
Sec. 591. Advisory committees for Department of Defense domestic dependents 
schools. 
Sec. 592. Eligibility of dependents of certain deceased members of the Armed 
Forces for enrollment in Department of Defense domestic de-
pendent elementary and secondary schools. 
Sec. 593. Expansion of eligibility for virtual programs operated by Department 
of Defense Education Activity. 
Sec. 594. Authorization for school meal programs at Department of Defense de-
pendent schools. 
Sec. 595. Eligibility of certain dependents for enrollment in domestic dependent 
elementary and secondary schools. 
Sec. 596. Staffing of Department of Defense Education Activity schools to main-
tain maximum student-to-teacher ratios. 
Sec. 597. Enrollment in defense dependents’ education system of children of for-
eign military members assigned to United Nations Command. 
Sec. 598. Certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents 
of military and civilian personnel. 
Sec. 599. Training requirements teachers in 21st century schools of the Depart-
ment of Defense Education Activity. 
Sec. 599A. Overseas transfer program for educators in schools operated by the De-
partment of Defense Education Activity. 
Sec. 599B. Parental right to notice of student nonproficiency in reading or lan-
guage arts. 
TITLE VI—COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS 
Subtitle A—Basic Pay, Retired Pay, and Leave 
Sec. 601. Reform of basic pay rates. 
Sec. 602. Policy on postpartum physical fitness tests and body composition as-
sessments. 
Sec. 603. Extension of parental leave to members of the Coast Guard Reserve. 
Sec. 604. Elimination of cap on additional retired pay for extraordinary heroism 
for members of the Army and Air Force who served during the 
Vietnam Era. 
Sec. 605. Calculation of retired pay for certain officers who served in grade O– 
9 or O–10 and retired in grade O–8. 
Subtitle B—Bonus and Incentive Pays 
Sec. 611. One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authori-
ties. 
Sec. 612. Increase in accession bonus for health professions scholarship and finan-
cial assistance program. 
Sec. 613. Increase in maximum skill proficiency bonus amount.
Subtitle C—Allowances 
Sec. 621. Basic needs allowance for members on active service in the Armed 
Forces: expansion of eligibility; increase of amount. 
Sec. 622. Authority to pay basic allowance for housing to junior enlisted members 
on sea duty. 
Sec. 623. Reimbursement of expenses relating to travel for inactive-duty training 
and muster duty. 
Sec. 624. Expansion of travel and transportation allowance to move or store pri-
vately owned vehicles. 
Sec. 625. Extension of authority to pay one-time uniform allowance for officers 
who transfer to the Space Force. 
Sec. 626. Travel and transportation allowances: prohibition of requirement of 
zero-emission vehicle. 
Sec. 627. Evaluation of the rates of the basic allowance for subsistence. 
Sec. 628. Report regarding the calculation of cost-of-living allowances. 
Subtitle D—Family and Survivor Benefits 
Sec. 631. Expansion of eligibility for certain benefits that arise from the death 
of a member of the Armed Forces. 
Sec. 632. Extension of time for minor survivors to file death gratuity claims. 
Sec. 633. Parent fees at military child development centers for child care employ-
ees. 
Sec. 634. Information regarding paternal engagement on website of Military 
OneSource. 
Subtitle E—Defense Resale Matters 
Sec. 641. Prohibition on sale of garlic from the People’s Republic of China at 
commissary stores. 
Sec. 642. Sale of certain supplies of the Navy and Marine Corps to certain former 
members of the Coast Guard. 
Subtitle F—Other Benefits, Reports, and Briefings 
Sec. 651. Access to broadband internet access service for certain members of the 
Armed Forces. 
Sec. 652. Extension of exclusion of certain employees from Government lodging 
program. 
Sec. 653. Promotion of tax preparation assistance programs. 
Sec. 654. Pilot program to increase access to food on military installations of the 
Army. 
TITLE VII—HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS 
Subtitle A—TRICARE and Other Health Benefits 
Sec. 701. Access to specialty behavioral health care under TRICARE Prime. 
Sec. 702. Reduction or waiver of cost-sharing amounts under TRICARE phar-
macy benefits program for certain dependents enrolled in 
TRICARE Prime Remote program. 
Sec. 703. TRICARE program: waiver of referral requirement under TRICARE 
Prime for certain care in a military medical treatment facility. 
Sec. 704. Extension of effective date regarding certain improvements to the 
TRICARE dental program.
Sec. 705. Program to prevent perinatal mental health conditions in pregnant and 
postpartum members of the Armed Forces. 
Sec. 706. Guidance on authority to provide travel and transportation allowances 
for specialty care under exceptional circumstances. 
Sec. 707. Contraception coverage parity under the TRICARE program. 
Sec. 708. Prohibition of coverage under TRICARE program of certain medical 
procedures for children that could result in sterilization. 
Sec. 709. Demonstration program on cryopreservation and storage of gametes of 
certain members of the Armed Forces. 
Subtitle B—Health Care Administration 
Sec. 711. Identification in patient medical records of affiliation of certain non- 
Department of Defense health care providers. 
Sec. 712. Extension of enhanced appointment and compensation authority for 
certain health care providers. 
Sec. 713. Licensure requirement for certain health care professionals providing 
certain examinations to members of the reserve components. 
Sec. 714. Health care licensure portability for TRICARE network providers pro-
viding mental health services to members of the Armed Forces 
and certain family members. 
Sec. 715. Expansion of recognition by the Defense Health Agency of certifying 
bodies for physicians. 
Sec. 716. Waiver with respect to experienced nurses at military medical treat-
ment facilities. 
Sec. 717. Improved implementation of financial relief for civilians treated in 
military medical treatment facilities. 
Sec. 718. Retention of health care providers: surveys; briefing; reports. 
Subtitle C—Matters Relating to Brain Health 
Sec. 721. Establishment of Defense Intrepid Network for Traumatic Brain Injury 
and Brain Health as program of record. 
Sec. 722. Brain health and trauma program. 
Sec. 723. Modifications to Brain Health Initiative of Department of Defense. 
Sec. 724. Blast overpressure and traumatic brain injury oversight strategy and 
action plan. 
Sec. 725. Establishment of requirements relating to blast overpressure exposure. 
Subtitle D—Studies, Briefings, Reports, and Other Matters 
Sec. 731. Treatment of expert medical opinions with respect to medical mal-
practice claims by members of the uniformed services. 
Sec. 732. Annual reports on medical malpractice claims by members of the uni-
formed services. 
Sec. 733. Expansion of license reciprocity for veterinarians of Department of De-
fense. 
Sec. 734. Medical countermeasures for overseas personnel of the Department of 
Defense for acute radiation syndrome and thermal burns. 
Sec. 735. Establishment of Indo-Pacific Medical Readiness Program. 
Sec. 736. Reports on suicide among members of the Armed Forces and suicide 
prevention programs and activities of the Department of De-
fense. 
Sec. 737. Study of immune response and other effects on members of the Armed 
Forces regarding COVID–19 vaccines. 
Sec. 738. Annual report on recruitment delays relating to medical conditions.
Sec. 739. Plan to improve access by members of the Armed Forces to safe, high- 
quality pharmaceuticals. 
Sec. 740. Pilot program on delegation of authority to approve reserve component 
recruits with certain medical conditions. 
TITLE VIII—ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND 
RELATED MATTERS 
Subtitle A—Acquisition Policy and Management 
Sec. 801. Modifications to guidelines and collection method for acquisition of cost 
data. 
Sec. 802. Limitation on certain options for cost contracts. 
Sec. 803. Treatment of unilateral definitization of a contract as a final decision. 
Sec. 804. Middle tier of acquisition for rapid prototyping and rapid fielding. 
Sec. 805. Revision and codification of software acquisition pathways. 
Sec. 806. Streamlining of Milestone A requirements. 
Sec. 807. Streamlining of Milestone B requirements. 
Sec. 808. Notice of contract cancellation or termination relating to remote or iso-
lated installations. 
Sec. 809. Cost growth reports for major acquisition programs that are highly sen-
sitive classified programs. 
Subtitle B—Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures, and 
Limitations 
Sec. 811. Repeal of and modification to certain defense acquisition laws. 
Sec. 812. Modification to limitation on acquisition of excess supplies. 
Sec. 813. Modifications to Comptroller General assessment of acquisition pro-
grams. 
Sec. 814. Modifications to commercial product and commercial service determina-
tions. 
Sec. 815. Application of recent price history to cost or pricing data requirements. 
Sec. 816. Modifications to authority to carry out certain prototype projects using 
other transaction authority. 
Sec. 817. Clarification of other transaction authority for follow on production. 
Sec. 818. Clarification of other transaction authority for facility repair. 
Sec. 819. Open interface standards for contracts of the Department of Defense. 
Sec. 820. Updates to earned value management system requirements. 
Sec. 821. Inclusion of Japan and the Republic of Korea in contested logistics 
demonstration and prototyping program. 
Sec. 822. Avoidance of use of lowest price technically acceptable source selection 
criteria for procurement of munitions response services. 
Sec. 823. Use of fixed-price type contracts for certain shipbuilding programs. 
Sec. 824. Extension of temporary authority to modify certain contracts and op-
tions based on the effects of inflation. 
Subtitle C—Provisions Relating to Workforce Development 
Sec. 831. Modification to the term of appointment of the President of the Defense 
Acquisition University. 
Sec. 832. Updated acquisition and sustainment training. 
Sec. 833. Extension of demonstration project relating to certain acquisition per-
sonnel management policies and procedures. 
Sec. 834. Performance incentives related to commercial product and commercial 
service determinations.
Sec. 835. Modification to extramural acquisition innovation and research activi-
ties. 
Sec. 836. Prohibition on the transfer of certain data on employees of the Depart-
ment of Defense to third parties. 
Sec. 837. Modifications to contractor employee protections from reprisal for dis-
closure of certain information. 
Sec. 838. Detail authority for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to pro-
vide technology transition support. 
Sec. 839. Employment transparency regarding individuals who perform work in, 
for, or are subject to the laws or control of the People’s Republic 
of China. 
Sec. 840. Designation of program executive office for acquisition of open-source 
intelligence tools for Army. 
Subtitle D—Provisions Relating to Supply Chains and Domestic Sourcing 
Sec. 841. Enhancing requirements for information relating to supply chain risk. 
Sec. 842. Domestic production of stainless steel flatware and dinnerware. 
Sec. 843. Clarification of exception to Berry Amendment requirements for pro-
curement of vessels in foreign waters. 
Sec. 844. Technical edits to sourcing requirements for strategic materials and sen-
sitive materials. 
Sec. 845. Amendment to requirement to buy strategic materials critical to na-
tional security from American sources. 
Sec. 846. Modification to miscellaneous limitations on the procurement of goods 
other than United States goods. 
Sec. 847. Inclusion of recycled and reused minerals and metals in preference for 
sourcing of strategic and critical materials. 
Sec. 848. Domestic nonavailability determinations list. 
Sec. 849. Supply chain illumination incentives. 
Sec. 850. Report and updated guidance on continued risk management for phar-
maceutical supply chains of Department of Defense. 
Subtitle E—Prohibitions and Limitations on Procurement 
Sec. 851. Prohibition on contracting with covered entities that contract with lob-
byists for Chinese military companies. 
Sec. 852. Notification of changes to certain transportation contracts. 
Sec. 853. Prohibition on procurement of covered semiconductor products and serv-
ices from companies providing covered semiconductor products 
and services to Huawei. 
Sec. 854. Prohibition on contracts for online tutoring services. 
Sec. 855. Limitation on availability of funds for covered contractors engaged in 
an anti-Israel boycott. 
Sec. 856. Procurement of cleaning products. 
Sec. 857. Plan for production of covered munitions for procurement by the De-
partment of Defense. 
Sec. 858. Procurement of covered hearing protection devices. 
Subtitle F—Industrial Base Matters 
Sec. 861. Codification and modification of pilot program to accelerate the pro-
curement and fielding of innovative technologies. 
Sec. 862. Program for distribution support and services for contractors. 
Sec. 863. Extension of the pilot program for streamlining awards for innovative 
technology projects.
Sec. 864. Use of capability-based analysis of price of goods or services offered by 
nontraditional defense contractors. 
Sec. 865. Qualification of industrial capabilities. 
Sec. 866. Solid rocket motor industrial base. 
Sec. 867. Promulgate guidance relating to certain Department of Defense con-
tracts. 
Subtitle G—Small Business Matters 
Sec. 871. Pilot program for the participation of military research and edu-
cational institutions in the STTR program. 
Sec. 872. Department of Defense pilot program for preliminary calculation esti-
mates for certain programs. 
Sec. 873. Boots to Business Program. 
Sec. 874. Establishment of pilot program for access to shared classified commer-
cial infrastructure. 
Sec. 875. Accessibility and clarity in covered notices for small business concerns. 
Sec. 876. Small Business Bill of Rights. 
Subtitle H—Other Matters 
Sec. 881. Clarification of waiver authority for organizational and consultant con-
flicts of interest. 
Sec. 882. Reverse engineering or re-engineering for production of items. 
Sec. 883. Procurement of Department of Defense batteries. 
Sec. 884. Advisory panel on the requirements process of the Department of De-
fense. 
Sec. 885. Proposal for payment of costs for certain Government Accountability 
Office bid protests. 
Sec. 886. Briefings, certification, and limitation on availability of funds related 
to fuel services financial management contracts. 
Sec. 887. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations relating to 
certain spare parts for F–35 aircraft. 
Sec. 888. Tracking awards made through other transaction authority. 
TITLE IX—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND 
MANAGEMENT 
Subtitle A—Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters 
Sec. 901. Requirement to notify Congress when Deputy Secretary of Defense is 
performing functions and duties of Secretary of Defense. 
Sec. 902. Establishment of Department of Defense Performance Improvement Of-
ficer. 
Sec. 903. Enhanced coordination on international cooperation activities. 
Sec. 904. Increase in authorized number of Deputy Assistant Secretaries of De-
fense. 
Sec. 905. Modifications to the Office of Strategic Capital. 
Sec. 906. Limitation on availability of funds until Department of Defense com-
plies with certain legal requirements. 
Sec. 907. Matters relating to Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Oper-
ations and Low Intensity Conflict. 
Sec. 908. Inclusion in defense planning guidance of guidance on size, structure, 
and posture of special operations forces. 
Sec. 909. Review of roles and responsibilities of the Chief Talent Management Of-
ficer and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Per-
sonnel and Readiness.
Sec. 910. Plan for adequate staffing of Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense for 
Industrial Base Policy and Joint Production Accelerator Cell. 
Subtitle B—Other Department of Defense Organization and Management 
Matters 
Sec. 921. Department of Defense Senior Intelligence Oversight Official. 
Sec. 922. Codification of the Joint Federated Assurance Center. 
Sec. 923. Codification of additional staff corps of the Navy. 
Sec. 924. Establishment of Office of Expanded Competition. 
Sec. 925. Counter unmanned aerial systems task force. 
Sec. 926. Affiliate relationships between Army special operations forces and com-
bat-enabling units of general purpose forces. 
Sec. 927. Force sizing methodology. 
TITLE X—GENERAL PROVISIONS 
Subtitle A—Financial Matters 
Sec. 1001. General transfer authority. 
Sec. 1002. Repeal of audit incentive element in report requirement of Financial 
Improvement and Audit Remediation Plan. 
Sec. 1003. Authority to use Defense Modernization Account funds for time-sen-
sitive equipment modernization. 
Sec. 1004. Extension of audit requirement for Department of Defense components. 
Sec. 1005. Revision of Department of Defense financial management regulation. 
Sec. 1006. Establishment of cross-functional team to oversee implementation of 
recommendations of Commission on Planning, Programming, 
Budgeting, and Execution Reform. 
Sec. 1007. Use of technology using artificial intelligence to facilitate audit of the 
financial statements of the Department of Defense for fiscal year 
2025. 
Subtitle B—Counterdrug Activities 
Sec. 1011. Support for counterdrug activities affecting flow of drugs into United 
States. 
Sec. 1012. Authority for detection and monitoring of illegal drugs regardless of 
destination. 
Sec. 1013. Review, assessment, and analysis of governance structure and strategy 
of Department of Defense counter-narcotics and counter- 
transnational organized crime activities. 
Subtitle C—Naval Vessels and Shipyards 
Sec. 1021. Briefing required in the event of a proposed reduction in battle force 
ships as part of the annual naval vessel construction plan and 
certification. 
Sec. 1022. Modification of authority to purchase used vessels under the National 
Defense Sealift Fund. 
Sec. 1023. Modifications to ship repair authorities. 
Sec. 1024. Improving Navy assessments required prior to start of construction on 
first ship of a shipbuilding program. 
Sec. 1025. Prohibition on contracting with shipyards controlled by a foreign ad-
versary country. 
Sec. 1026. Exception to prohibition of overhaul, repair, or maintenance of certain 
vessels in shipyards outside the United States or Guam.
Sec. 1027. Strategy on development of naval rearm at sea capability. 
Sec. 1028. Authority to use incremental funding for the Virginia-class submarine 
program. 
Sec. 1029. Authority to use incremental funding to enter into a contract for the 
construction of an Arleigh Burke class destroyer. 
Sec. 1030. Pilot program on use of automated inspection technologies at ship-
yards. 
Sec. 1031. Requirements for the unmanned maritime autonomy architecture. 
Sec. 1032. Competitive demonstration of large and extra large unmanned under-
water vehicles. 
Sec. 1033. Requirement for mature ship design. 
Subtitle D—Counterterrorism 
Sec. 1041. Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of indi-
viduals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo 
Bay, Cuba, to the United States. 
Sec. 1042. Extension of prohibition on use of funds to construct or modify facili-
ties in the United States to house detainees transferred from 
United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. 
Sec. 1043. Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of indi-
viduals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo 
Bay, Cuba, to certain countries. 
Sec. 1044. Extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or relinquish control 
of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. 
Subtitle E—Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations 
Sec. 1051. Authority to contribute to innovation fund. 
Sec. 1052. Extension of authority for reimbursement of expenses for certain Navy 
mess operations. 
Sec. 1053. Assessments of casualties and fatalities during hostilities. 
Sec. 1054. Establishment of major mishap incident designation classification for 
Department of Defense incidents. 
Sec. 1055. Prohibition on use of funds for EcoHealth Alliance and the Wuhan In-
stitute of Virology. 
Sec. 1056. Prohibition on Department of Defense transportation of currency to 
Taliban or Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. 
Sec. 1057. Prohibition on use of funds for the Badr Organization and related or-
ganizations. 
Sec. 1058. Limitation on use of funds pending provision of briefing on reliance 
of People’s Liberation Army on imported fossil fuels for energy. 
Sec. 1059. Prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment projects with ties 
to the Government of the People’s Republic of China. 
Subtitle F—Studies and Reports 
Sec. 1061. Chief of Navy Reserve annual report. 
Sec. 1062. Modification and extension of requirement for combatant command 
risk assessment for airborne intelligence, surveillance, and recon-
naissance. 
Sec. 1063. Extension of briefing requirement regarding civil authorities at the 
Southwest border. 
Sec. 1064. Extension of annual report on civilian casualties in connection with 
United States military operations. 
Sec. 1065. Review of irregular warfare authorities.
Sec. 1066. Reports on approval and deployment of lethal autonomous weapon 
systems. 
Sec. 1067. Congressional notice regarding execute orders issued at the direction 
of the President or the Secretary of Defense. 
Sec. 1068. Mobility capability requirements study. 
Sec. 1069. Biodefense posture reviews. 
Sec. 1070. Briefings on attempts by aliens and foreign actors to access military 
installations without authorization. 
Sec. 1071. Report on resourcing of Arctic Strategy. 
Sec. 1072. Analyses and reports on air superiority of the Joint Force. 
Sec. 1073. Exercise for countering unmanned aerial systems. 
Sec. 1074. Report on operational plans of the Department of Defense. 
Sec. 1075. Quarterly reports on funerals at Arlington National Cemetery on hold 
until caisson services resume. 
Sec. 1076. Plan for enhancement of special operations riverine capability. 
Sec. 1077. Annual reports on the Postsecondary Education Complaint System. 
Sec. 1078. Study and report on Department of Defense use of unmanned ground 
vehicle systems manufactured by certain foreign entities. 
Subtitle G—Other Matters 
Sec. 1081. Introduction of entities in transactions critical to national security. 
Sec. 1082. Installation energy plans and assessment for reduction of reliance on 
Russian energy. 
Sec. 1083. Extension of the National Commission on the Future of the Navy. 
Sec. 1084. Modification of National Security Commission on Emerging Bio-
technology. 
Sec. 1085. Modification of defense sensitive support notification requirement. 
Sec. 1086. Plan for additional skill identifiers for Army Mountain Warfare 
School. 
Sec. 1087. Establishment of Department of Defense working group on multilateral 
artificial intelligence coordination. 
Sec. 1088. Resumption of caisson services at funeral services at Arlington Na-
tional Cemetery. 
Sec. 1089. Liaison with Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems Task Force. 
Sec. 1090. Responding to unmanned aircraft systems incursions. 
Sec. 1091. Prioritization of accreditation of sensitive compartmented information 
facilities supporting DX-rated programs. 
Sec. 1092. Establishment of national security capital forum. 
Sec. 1093. Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations relating to 
the food program of the Department of Defense. 
Sec. 1094. Pilot program to provide military aircraft support to air shows. 
TITLE XI—CIVILIAN PERSONNEL 
Sec. 1101. Pilot program for the temporary exchange of information technology 
personnel. 
Sec. 1102. Extension of authority for noncompetitive appointments of military 
spouses by Federal agencies. 
Sec. 1103. Extension of living quarters allowance to civilian DOD employees in 
positions with critical shortages stationed in Guam. 
Sec. 1104. 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. 1105. One-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances, bene-
fits, and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a 
combat zone. 
Sec. 1106. Pilot program for overseas work-period for DOD competitive service 
positions. 
Sec. 1107. Employment and compensation of civilian faculty members at Inter- 
American Defense College. 
Sec. 1108. Treatment of veterans who did not register for the selective service. 
Sec. 1109. Increase in military leave accrual and accumulation for Federal em-
ployees. 
Sec. 1110. Sufficient firefighter personnel covered installations. 
Sec. 1111. Extension of direct hire authority for domestic industrial base facili-
ties and Major Range and Test Facilities Base. 
Sec. 1112. Modifications to the John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellows Pro-
gram. 
Sec. 1113. Modification of pilot program on dynamic shaping of the workforce to 
improve the technical skills and expertise at certain Department 
of Defense laboratories. 
Sec. 1114. Continuity of coverage under certain provisions of title 5, United 
States Code. 
Sec. 1115. Limitation on establishment of new diversity, equity, and inclusion 
positions; hiring freeze. 
TITLE XII—MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS 
Subtitle A—Assistance and Training 
Sec. 1201. Modification of authority to build capacity of foreign security forces 
and modification of support for execution of bilateral agreements 
concerning illicit transnational maritime activity in Africa. 
Sec. 1202. Modification of authority for Naval Small Craft Instruction and Tech-
nical Training School. 
Sec. 1203. Assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of programs and activities. 
Sec. 1204. Quarterly briefings on counterterrorism operations, irregular warfare, 
and sensitive activities. 
Sec. 1205. Extension of modification to authority to provide support for conduct 
of operations. 
Sec. 1206. Extension of authorities. 
Sec. 1207. Extension and modification of defense operational resilience inter-
national cooperation pilot program. 
Sec. 1208. Acceptance and expenditure of contributions for multilateral security 
cooperation programs and activities. 
Sec. 1209. Temporary authority to provide training to military forces or national 
security forces of Costa Rica and Panama. 
Sec. 1210. Improvements to defense acquisition workforce for foreign military 
sales. 
Subtitle B—Matters Relating to Israel 
Sec. 1211. Statement of policy ensuring Israel’s defense. 
Sec. 1212. Modification of United States-Israel anti-tunnel cooperation. 
Sec. 1213. Requirement to conduct subterranean warfare military exercises. 
Sec. 1214. Strategic partnership on defense industrial priorities between the 
United States and Israel. 
Sec. 1215. Establishment of program between the United States and Israel for 
military trauma education and training.
Subtitle C—Matters Relating to the Near and Middle East 
Sec. 1221. Key partners for Middle East Regional Integration Military Subject 
Matter Expert Exchange Program. 
Sec. 1222. Extension and modification of annual report on military power of 
Iran. 
Sec. 1223. Modification of report on the military capabilities of Iran and related 
activities. 
Sec. 1224. Prohibition on providing funding to Iranian entities. 
Sec. 1225. Notification relating to arms trafficking by Iran. 
Sec. 1226. Assessment and plan with respect to equipment provided to Kurdish 
Peshmerga forces. 
Sec. 1227. Extension of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations 
for support provided to United States military operations. 
Sec. 1228. Extension and modification of security briefings on Afghanistan. 
Sec. 1229. Notifications regarding terrorist groups in Afghanistan. 
Sec. 1230. Extension of authority to support operations and activities of the office 
of security cooperation in Iraq. 
Sec. 1231. Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to 
counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. 
Sec. 1232. Extension of authority to provide assistance to vetted Syrian groups 
and individuals. 
Sec. 1233. Statement of policy on recognition of the Assad regime. 
TITLE XIII—OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS 
Subtitle A—Matters Relating to Europe and Russia 
Sec. 1301. Modifications to North Atlantic Treaty Organization Special Oper-
ations Headquarters. 
Sec. 1302. Extension and modification of training for Eastern European na-
tional security forces in the course of multilateral exercises. 
Sec. 1303. Extension of prohibition on availability of funds relating to sov-
ereignty of the Russian Federation over internationally recog-
nized territory of Ukraine. 
Sec. 1304. Prohibition on New START Treaty information sharing. 
Subtitle B—Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region 
Sec. 1311. Sense of Congress on defense alliances and partnerships in the Indo- 
Pacific region. 
Sec. 1312. Modification of Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative. 
Sec. 1313. Extension and modification of Pacific Deterrence Initiative. 
Sec. 1314. Indo-Pacific extended deterrence education pilot program. 
Subtitle C—Matters Relating to Taiwan 
Sec. 1321. Modification of reporting requirement for transfer of defense articles 
and defense services to Taiwan. 
Sec. 1322. Establishment of program between the United States and Taiwan for 
military trauma care. 
Sec. 1323. Taiwan security cooperation initiative. 
Sec. 1324. Sense of Congress regarding invitation to Taiwan to Rim of the Pa-
cific exercise.
Subtitle D—Coordinating AUKUS Engagement With Japan 
Sec. 1331. Definitions. 
Sec. 1332. Sense of Congress. 
Sec. 1333. Engagement with Japan on AUKUS Pillar Two Cooperation. 
Sec. 1334. Assessment of Potential for Cooperation with Japan on AUKUS Pillar 
Two. 
Subtitle E—Matters Relating to East Asia 
Sec. 1341. Extension and modification of authority to transfer funds for Bien 
Hoa dioxin cleanup. 
Sec. 1342. Modification of cooperative program with Vietnam to account for Viet-
namese personnel missing in action. 
Sec. 1343. Plan for establishment of a joint force headquarters in Japan. 
Sec. 1344. Plan for Department of Defense activities to strengthen United States 
extended deterrence commitments to the Republic of Korea. 
Sec. 1345. Plan and annual report relating to trilateral defense cooperation with 
Japan and the Republic of Korea. 
Sec. 1346. Modification of public reporting of Chinese military companies oper-
ating in the United States. 
Sec. 1347. Strategy to address malign activities by the People’s Liberation Army. 
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—National Defense Stockpile 
Sec. 1411. Restoring the National Defense Stockpile. 
Sec. 1412. Consultations with respect to environmental reviews of projects that 
will increase availability of strategic and critical materials for 
acquisition for National Defense Stockpile. 
Subtitle C—Other Matters 
Sec. 1421. Extension of authorities for funding and management of Joint Depart-
ment of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility 
Demonstration Fund for Captain James A. Lovell Health Care 
Center, Illinois. 
Sec. 1422. Eligibility of Space Force officers for membership on Armed Forces 
Retirement Home Advisory Council. 
Sec. 1423. Armed Forces Retirement Home: availability of licensed practitioners. 
Sec. 1424. Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement Home.
TITLE XV—CYBERSPACE-RELATED MATTERS 
Subtitle A—Cyber Operations 
Sec. 1501. Modification of prohibition on purchase of cyber data products or serv-
ices other than through the program management office for De-
partment of Defense-wide procurement of cyber data products 
and services. 
Sec. 1502. Department of Defense Information Network subordinate unified com-
mand. 
Sec. 1503. Establishment of the Department of Defense Hackathon program. 
Sec. 1504. Support for cyber threat tabletop exercise program with the defense in-
dustrial base. 
Sec. 1505. Accounting of cloud computing capabilities of the Department of De-
fense. 
Subtitle B—Cybersecurity 
Sec. 1511. Termination of reporting requirement for cross domain incidents and 
exemptions to policies for information technology. 
Sec. 1512. Information technology programs of the National Background Inves-
tigation Service. 
Sec. 1513. Guidance for application of zero trust strategy to Internet of Things 
hardware used in military operations. 
Sec. 1514. Management and cybersecurity of multi-cloud environments. 
Sec. 1515. Protective measures for mobile devices within the Department of De-
fense. 
Subtitle C—Information Technology and Data Management 
Sec. 1521. Usability of antiquated and proprietary data formats for modern oper-
ations. 
Sec. 1522. Modernization of the Department of Defense’s Authorization to Operate 
processes. 
Sec. 1523. Update of biometric policy of Department of Defense. 
Subtitle D—Artificial Intelligence 
Sec. 1531. Artificial Intelligence Human Factors Integration Initiative. 
Sec. 1532. Advanced computing infrastructure to enable advanced artificial intel-
ligence capabilities. 
Sec. 1533. Cost budgeting for artificial intelligence data. 
Sec. 1534. Evaluation of Federated Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Weapon Sys-
tems Center of Excellence. 
Subtitle E—Reports and Other Matters 
Sec. 1541. Oversight and reporting on the Mission Partner Environment and as-
sociated activities within the Department of Defense. 
Sec. 1542. Extension of certification requirement regarding contracting for mili-
tary recruiting. 
Sec. 1543. Prohibition on disestablishment or merger of officer career paths with-
in the Cyber Branch of the United States Army. 
Sec. 1544. Independent assessment of cyber organizational models. 
Sec. 1545. Limitation on availability of funds for the Joint Cyber Warfighting 
Architecture. 
Sec. 1546. Risk framework for foreign mobile applications of concern.
Sec. 1547. Joint partner-sharing network capabilities for Middle East defense in-
tegration. 
TITLE XVI—SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND 
INTELLIGENCE MATTERS 
Subtitle A—Space Activities 
Sec. 1601. Modification of Air Force space contractor responsibility watch list. 
Sec. 1602. Establishment of Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve. 
Sec. 1603. Space Force satellite ground systems. 
Sec. 1604. Modification of notification of foreign interference of national security 
space. 
Sec. 1605. Modifications to National Security Space Launch program. 
Sec. 1606. Comptroller General review regarding Global Positioning System mod-
ernization and other positioning, navigation, and timing sys-
tems. 
Sec. 1607. Senior Advisor for Space Command, Control, and Integration. 
Sec. 1608. Pilot program to demonstrate hybrid satellite communication architec-
ture. 
Sec. 1609. Middle East integrated space and satellite security assessment. 
Sec. 1610. Annual briefing on commercial space strategy of the Space Force. 
Subtitle B—Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities 
Sec. 1611. Extension and modification of authority to engage in certain commer-
cial activities as security for intelligence collection activities. 
Sec. 1612. Cyber intelligence capability. 
Sec. 1613. Authority of Army counterintelligence agents. 
Sec. 1614. Extension and modification of defense intelligence and counterintel-
ligence expense authority. 
Sec. 1615. Intelligence advice and Department of Defense support for Government 
of Israel in the defeat of Hamas. 
Subtitle C—Nuclear Forces 
Sec. 1621. Establishment of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, 
Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and Programs; im-
provements to processes of the Office of the Secretary of Defense. 
Sec. 1622. Extension and modification of certifications regarding integrated tac-
tical warning and attack assessment mission of the Department 
of the Air Force. 
Sec. 1623. Periodic updates on the modernization of the Strategic Automated 
Command and Control System. 
Sec. 1624. Modified requirements for report on the plan for the nuclear weapons 
stockpile, nuclear weapons complex, nuclear weapons delivery 
systems, and nuclear weapons command and control system. 
Sec. 1625. Matters relating to pilot program on development of reentry vehicles 
and related systems. 
Sec. 1626. Expansion of nuclear long range standoff capability. 
Sec. 1627. Matters relating to the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile. 
Sec. 1628. Availability of Air Force procurement funds for heat shield material 
for Mark 21A reentry vehicle. 
Sec. 1629. Conditional requirements for Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile 
program. 
Sec. 1630. Prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic missiles of the 
United States.
Sec. 1631. Limitation on use of funds for altering Air Force Global Strike Com-
mand. 
Sec. 1632. Limitations on use of funds to dismantle B83–1 nuclear gravity bomb. 
Sec. 1633. Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of plan for de-
creasing the time to upload additional warheads to the inter-
continental ballistic missile fleet. 
Sec. 1634. Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of information 
on options for enhancing National Nuclear Security Administra-
tion access to the defense industrial base. 
Sec. 1635. Defense Industrial Base workforce development strategy. 
Sec. 1636. Long-term plan for strategic nuclear forces during delivery vehicle 
transition. 
Sec. 1637. Reports and briefings on recommendations of the Congressional Com-
mission on the Strategic Posture of the United States. 
Sec. 1638. Sense of Congress with respect to use of artificial intelligence to sup-
port strategic deterrence. 
Subtitle D—Missile Defense Programs 
Sec. 1641. Expansion of certain prohibitions relating to missile defense informa-
tion and systems to apply to People’s Republic of China. 
Sec. 1642. Additional missile defense site for protection of United States home-
land. 
Sec. 1643. Advice and assistance regarding enhancement of Jordanian air and 
missile defense. 
Sec. 1644. Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system and Israeli cooperative 
missile defense program co-development and co-production. 
Sec. 1645. Limitation on availability of funds with respect to certain missile de-
fense system governance documents, policies, and procedures. 
Sec. 1646. Congressional notification requirement with respect to incidents that 
affect availability of United States homeland missile defenses. 
Sec. 1647. Plan for comprehensive ballistic missile defense radar coverage of 
Guam. 
Sec. 1648. Annual briefing on missile defense of Guam. 
Sec. 1649. Organization and codification of provisions of law relating to missile 
defense. 
Subtitle E—Other Matters 
Sec. 1651. Cooperative threat reduction funds. 
Sec. 1652. Temporary continuation of requirement for reports on activities and 
assistance under Department of Defense Cooperative Threat Re-
duction Program. 
Sec. 1653. Modification to annual assessment of budget with respect to electro-
magnetic spectrum operations capabilities. 
Sec. 1654. Modification of milestone decision authority for space-based ground 
and airborne moving target indication systems. 
Sec. 1655. Designation of a senior defense official responsible for establishment of 
national integrated air and missile defense architecture for the 
United States. 
TITLE XVII—OTHER DEFENSE MATTERS 
Sec. 1701. Technical and conforming amendments. 
Sec. 1702. Modification of humanitarian assistance authority. 
Sec. 1703. Display of United States flag for patriotic and military observances.
Sec. 1704. Exclusion of oceanographic research vessels from certain sourcing re-
quirements. 
Sec. 1705. Expanding cooperative research and development agreements to part-
nerships with United States territorial governments. 
Sec. 1706. Use of royalty gas at McAlester Army Ammunition Plant. 
Sec. 1707. Report on Iranian oil sales proceeds. 
Sec. 1708. Prohibition on use of funds for temporary pier in Gaza. 
Sec. 1709. Analysis of certain unmanned aircraft systems entities. 
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. 
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 fiscal year 2018 project at Kunsan 
Air Base, Korea. 
Sec. 2105. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2019 project at Mihail 
Kogalniceanu forward operating site, Romania. 
Sec. 2106. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020 projects. 
Sec. 2107. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021 projects. 
Sec. 2108. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 projects. 
TITLE XXII—NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION 
Sec. 2201. Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects. 
Sec. 2202. Family housing. 
Sec. 2203. Authorization of appropriations, Navy. 
Sec. 2204. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019 projects. 
Sec. 2205. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2020 project at Marine 
Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. 
Sec. 2206. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021 projects. 
Sec. 2207. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 projects. 
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 fiscal year 2017 project at 
Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. 
Sec. 2305. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2018 projects. 
Sec. 2306. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019 projects. 
Sec. 2307. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020 projects. 
Sec. 2308. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2021 project at Joint 
Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. 
Sec. 2309. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 projects.
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 fiscal year 2018 project at 
Iwakuni, Japan. 
Sec. 2405. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2019 project at 
Iwakuni, Japan. 
Sec. 2406. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2020 project at Fort 
Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. 
Sec. 2407. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021 projects. 
Sec. 2408. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2022 project at Joint 
Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of Columbia. 
Sec. 2409. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 projects. 
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. 
Sec. 2503. Extension of use of authorized amounts for North Atlantic Treaty Or-
ganization Security Investment Program. 
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. 
Sec. 2607. Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2018 project at 
Hulman Regional Airport, Indiana. 
Sec. 2608. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020 projects. 
Sec. 2609. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2021 projects. 
Sec. 2610. Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 projects. 
Sec. 2611. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2022 project. 
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.
TITLE XXVIII—MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS 
Subtitle A—Military Construction Programs 
Sec. 2801. Modification of definition of military installation for purposes of noti-
fications related to basing decision-making process. 
Sec. 2802. Expansion of eligible grant recipients under the Defense Community 
Infrastructure Program. 
Sec. 2803. Process for strategic basing actions for the Department of the Air 
Force. 
Sec. 2804. Inclusion of land acquisition and demolitions projects in authorized 
unspecified minor military construction project; temporary ex-
pansion of authority for purchase of certain land. 
Sec. 2805. Amendments to defense laboratory modernization program. 
Sec. 2806. Annual five-year plans on improvement of Department of Defense in-
novation infrastructure. 
Sec. 2807. Modification of authority for Indo-Pacific posture unspecified minor 
military construction projects. 
Sec. 2808. Extension of prohibition on joint use of Homestead Air Reserve Base 
with civil aviation. 
Sec. 2809. Information on military construction projects and repair projects at 
joint bases. 
Sec. 2810. Notification to Congress of reprogramming involving military con-
struction funds. 
Sec. 2811. Obligation and execution of design funds for military construction 
projects. 
Sec. 2812. Schedule of repairs at Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida. 
Subtitle B—Military Housing Reforms 
Sec. 2821. Budget justification for certain Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, 
and Modernization projects. 
Sec. 2822. Strategy and assessment with respect to non-operational, underuti-
lized, and other Department of Defense facilities: assessments of 
historic significance. 
Sec. 2823. Application of certain authorities and standards to historic military 
housing and associated historic properties of the Department of 
the Army. 
Sec. 2824. Extension of applicability for waivers of covered privacy and configu-
ration standards for covered military unaccompanied housing. 
Sec. 2825. Additional requirements for database of complaints made regarding 
housing units of Department of Defense. 
Sec. 2826. Digital system for submission of maintenance work order requests for 
covered military unaccompanied housing required. 
Sec. 2827. Modification to definition of privatized military housing. 
Sec. 2828. Analysis of housing availability for critical civilian and contractor 
personnel near rural military installations. 
Sec. 2829. Digital facilities management systems for military departments. 
Sec. 2830. Strategy for use of existing leasing authorities to address shortages of 
covered military unaccompanied housing required. 
Sec. 2831. Independent assessment of estimated costs of certain strategies to ad-
dress shortages of covered military unaccompanied housing.
Subtitle C—Real Property and Facilities Administration 
Sec. 2841. Minimum capital investment for facilities sustainment, restoration, 
and modernization. 
Sec. 2842. Assistance for public infrastructure projects and services. 
Sec. 2843. Contracts for design and construction of facilities of Department of 
Defense. 
Sec. 2844. Industrial plant equipment and associated services as in-kind consid-
eration under leases of non-excess property. 
Sec. 2845. Inclusion of tribal governments in intergovernmental support agree-
ments for installation-support services. 
Sec. 2846. Temporary modification to authority to charge landing fees for the use 
by civil aircraft of military airfields. 
Sec. 2847. Stormwater management, shoreline erosion control, and water resil-
ience projects for installations and defense access roads. 
Sec. 2848. Pilot program to optimize and consolidate Department of Defense fa-
cilities to improve health and resiliency in defense communities. 
Sec. 2849. Guidance regarding maintenance of aggregate square footage of facili-
ties of Department of Defense. 
Sec. 2850. Expenditures on leased facilities and real property of the Department 
of Defense. 
Subtitle D—Land Conveyances 
Sec. 2851. Extension of expanded authority to convey property at military instal-
lations. 
Sec. 2852. Technical correction to map reference in the Military Land With-
drawals Act of 2013. 
Sec. 2853. Land conveyance, Boyle Memorial Army Reserve Center, Paris, Texas. 
Sec. 2854. Land conveyance, Riverdale Park, Maryland. 
Sec. 2855. Transfer authority, Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California. 
Sec. 2856. Release of interests retained in Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Arkansas. 
Sec. 2857. Land conveyance, Fort Huachuca, Sierra Vista, Arizona. 
Sec. 2858. Removal of certain conditions regarding conveyance of former Army– 
Navy General Hospital, Hot Springs National Park, Hot 
Springs, Arkansas, to the State of Arkansas. 
Sec. 2859. Land conveyance and authorization for interim lease, Defense Fuel 
Support Point San Pedro, Los Angeles, California. 
Sec. 2860. Land conveyance, Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas. 
Sec. 2861. Cleanup and transfer of certain property at former Army installation 
to East Bay Regional Park District. 
Sec. 2862. Coordination of repair and maintenance of Kolekole Pass, Hawaii. 
Subtitle E—Other Matters 
Sec. 2871. Consideration of installation infrastructure and other supporting re-
sources by Department of Defense Test Resource Management 
Center. 
Sec. 2872. Development and operation of the Naval Innovation Center at the 
Naval Postgraduate School. 
Sec. 2873. Extension of Department of the Army pilot program for development 
and use of online real estate inventory tool. 
Sec. 2874. Notification to Members of Congress for awards of contracts for mili-
tary construction projects. 
Sec. 2875. Authorization of assistance to expedite certain military construction 
projects located in Guam.
Sec. 2876. Report on munitions and explosives of concern and construction 
projects in Joint Region Marianas. 
Sec. 2877. Review of roles and responsibilities for construction projects of Depart-
ment of Defense. 
Sec. 2878. Assessment of public schools on installations of Department of Defense. 
Sec. 2879. Updates to policies and guidance of the Department of the Navy for 
the replacement of certain dry docks and other projects. 
Sec. 2880. Designation of officials responsible for coordination of infrastructure 
projects to support additional members of the Armed Forces and 
their families in the Indo-Pacific region. 
Sec. 2881. Limitation on availability of funds until submission of interim guid-
ance for Department of Defense-wide standards for access to 
military installations. 
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, and Limitations 
Sec. 3111. Improvements to National Nuclear Security Administration manage-
ment and processes. 
Sec. 3112. Prohibition on admittance to national security laboratories and nu-
clear weapons production facilities. 
Sec. 3113. Authority for National Nuclear Security Administration to use pas-
senger carriers for contractor commuting. 
Sec. 3114. Authorization for modification of B61-13 nuclear weapon. 
Sec. 3115. Limitation on availability of funds pending submission of information 
on streamlining National Nuclear Security Administration con-
tracting. 
Sec. 3116. Limitation on use of funds for naval nuclear fuel systems based on 
low-enriched uranium. 
Sec. 3117. Prohibition on availability of funds to reconvert or retire W76–2 war-
heads. 
Subtitle C—Reports and Other Matters 
Sec. 3121. Modification to and termination of certain reporting requirements 
under Atomic Energy Defense Act. 
Sec. 3122. Modification of reporting requirements relating to cost-benefit analyses 
for competition of management and operating contracts. 
Sec. 3123. Restoration of a domestic uranium enrichment capability. 
Sec. 3124. Report on activities from U.S.–U.K. Mutual Defense Agreement. 
Sec. 3125. Notification of certain regulations that impact the National Nuclear 
Security Administration.
TITLE XXXII—DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD 
Sec. 3201. Authorization. 
TITLE XXXIV—NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES 
Sec. 3401. Authorization of appropriations. 
TITLE XXXV—MARITIME ADMINISTRATION 
Subtitle A—Maritime Administration 
Sec. 3501. Authorization of appropriations for Maritime Administration. 
Sec. 3502. Reauthorization of Maritime Security Program. 
Subtitle B—Maritime Infrastructure 
Sec. 3511. Port infrastructure development program. 
Sec. 3512. Assessment of United States sealift capability. 
Subtitle C—Reports 
Sec. 3521. Independent study and report on Shanghai Shipping Exchange. 
Sec. 3522. Study on transportation of personal protective equipment. 
Subtitle D—Other Matters 
Sec. 3531. Extension of certain provisions relating to Tanker Security Fleet pro-
gram. 
Sec. 3532. Requirements for purchasing federally auctioned vessels. 
Sec. 3533. Recapitalization of National Defense Reserve Fleet. 
Sec. 3534. Armed Forces merchant mariner officer expedited preparation pro-
gram. 
Sec. 3535. Technical clarifications. 
Sec. 3536. Buy America requirements for shipyard modernization and improve-
ment program. 
Sec. 3537. Nomination of Merchant Marine cadets in event of death, resignation, 
or expulsion from office of Member of Congress otherwise author-
ized to nominate. 
Sec. 3538. Amended license applications for certain deepwater ports for natural 
gas. 
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—OTHER MATTERS 
TITLE L—VETERANS AFFAIRS MATTERS 
Sec. 5001. Grants for State, county, and tribal veterans’ cemeteries that allow in-
terment of certain persons eligible for interment in national 
cemeteries. 
Sec. 5002. Telephone helpline for assistance for veterans and other eligible indi-
viduals. 
Sec. 5003. Report on Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry 2.0. 
TITLE LI—FOREIGN AFFAIRS MATTERS 
Subtitle A—United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 
2024 
Sec. 5101. Definitions. 
Sec. 5102. United States Foundation for International Conservation. 
Sec. 5103. Governance of the Foundation. 
Sec. 5104. Corporate powers and obligations of the Foundation. 
Sec. 5105. Safeguards and accountability. 
Sec. 5106. Projects and grants. 
Sec. 5107. Prohibition of support for certain governments. 
Sec. 5108. Annual report. 
Sec. 5109. Authorization of appropriations. 
Subtitle B—Western Hemisphere Partnership Act 
Sec. 5111. Short title. 
Sec. 5112. United States policy in the Western Hemisphere. 
Sec. 5113. Promoting security and the rule of law in the Western Hemisphere. 
Sec. 5114. Promoting digitalization and cybersecurity in the Western Hemi-
sphere. 
Sec. 5115. Promoting economic and commercial partnerships in the Western 
Hemisphere. 
Sec. 5116. Promoting transparency and democratic governance in the Western 
Hemisphere. 
Sec. 5117. Sense of Congress on prioritizing nomination and confirmation of 
qualified ambassadors. 
Sec. 5118. Western Hemisphere defined. 
Sec. 5119. Report on efforts to capture and detain United States citizens as hos-
tages.
Subtitle C—Other Matters 
Sec. 5121. Improving multilateral cooperation to improve the security of Taiwan. 
Sec. 5122. Millennium Challenge Corporation candidate country reform. 
Sec. 5123. Extension of sunset. 
Sec. 5124. Strategy and grant program to promote internet freedom in Iran. 
TITLE LII—JUDICIARY MATTERS 
Subtitle A—Law Enforcement And Victim Support Act of 2024 
Sec. 5201. Short title. 
Sec. 5202. Project Safe Childhood Act. 
Sec. 5203. Administrative False Claims Act of 2023. 
Subtitle B—Other Matters 
Sec. 5211. Modernizing law enforcement notification. 
TITLE LIII—NATURAL RESOURCES MATTERS 
Subtitle A—WILD Act 
Sec. 5301. Short title. 
Sec. 5302. Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act. 
Sec. 5303. African Elephant Conservation Act. 
Sec. 5304. Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997. 
Sec. 5305. Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994. 
Sec. 5306. Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000. 
Sec. 5307. Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004. 
Sec. 5308. Reporting requirements. 
Subtitle B—Other Matters 
Sec. 5311. Reauthorization of Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins en-
dangered fish and threatened fish recovery implementation pro-
grams. 
TITLE LIV—TELECOMMUNICATIONS-RELATED MATTERS 
Sec. 5401. Short title. 
Sec. 5402. Definitions. 
Sec. 5403. FCC auction of certain licenses. 
Sec. 5404. Spectrum auction trust fund. 
Sec. 5405. Increase in limitation on expenditure under secure and trusted com-
munications networks reimbursement program. 
TITLE LV—TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE MATTERS 
Sec. 5501. GAO study and report on intentional disruption of the national air-
space system. 
Sec. 5502. Frank A. Lobiondo National Aerospace Safety and Security Campus. 
TITLE LVI—HOMELAND SECURITY-RELATED MATTERS 
Subtitle A—Securing Adjacent Federal Property 
Sec. 5601. Short title. 
Sec. 5602. Definitions.
Sec. 5603. Government-wide study. 
Subtitle B—Other Matters 
Sec. 5611. Department of Homeland Security Northern Border Mission Center. 
Sec. 5612. Comptroller General report on the Homeland Security Information 
Network. 
TITLE LVII—MISCELLANEOUS 
Sec. 5701. Treatment of payments from the railroad unemployment insurance ac-
count. 
Sec. 5702. Extension of learning period for certain safety regulations relating to 
space flight participants. 
Sec. 5703. Hello Girls Congressional Gold Medal. 
Sec. 5704. Extension of competitive service status authority for employees of a 
Lead Inspector General for Overseas Contingency Operation. 
Sec. 5705. Ensuring access to certain higher education benefits. 
DIVISION F—INTELLIGENCE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL 
YEAR 2025 
Sec. 6001. Short title; table of contents. 
Sec. 6002. Definitions. 
Sec. 6003. Explanatory statement. 
TITLE LXI—INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES 
Sec. 6101. Authorization of appropriations. 
Sec. 6102. Classified Schedule of Authorizations. 
Sec. 6103. Intelligence Community Management Account. 
Sec. 6104. Increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by law. 
Sec. 6105. Restriction on conduct of intelligence activities. 
TITLE LXII—CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY RETIREMENT AND 
DISABILITY SYSTEM 
Sec. 6201. Authorization of appropriations. 
TITLE LXIII—INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY MATTERS 
Subtitle A—Intelligence Community Generally 
Sec. 6301. Improvements relating to conflicts of interest in the Intelligence Inno-
vation Board. 
Sec. 6302. National Threat Identification and Prioritization Assessment and Na-
tional Counterintelligence Strategy. 
Sec. 6303. Prohibition on availability of funds for certain activities of the Overt 
Human Intelligence and Open Source Intelligence Collection 
Programs of the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the De-
partment of Homeland Security. 
Sec. 6304. Improvements to advisory board of National Reconnaissance Office. 
Sec. 6305. National Intelligence University acceptance of grants. 
Sec. 6306. Expenditure of funds for certain intelligence and counterintelligence 
activities of the Coast Guard. 
Sec. 6307. Codification of the National Intelligence Management Council. 
Sec. 6308. Responsibilities and authorities of the Director of National Intel-
ligence.
Sec. 6309. Formalized counterintelligence training for Department of Energy per-
sonnel. 
Subtitle B—Matters Relating to Central Intelligence Agency 
Sec. 6311. Requirements for the Special Victim Investigator. 
Subtitle C—Reports and Other Matters 
Sec. 6321. Extension of requirement for annual report on strikes undertaken by 
the United States against terrorist targets outside areas of active 
hostilities. 
Sec. 6322. Budget transparency for open-source intelligence activities. 
Sec. 6323. Report on the mission effect of civilian harm. 
TITLE LXIV—COUNTERING FOREIGN THREATS 
Subtitle A—People’s Republic of China 
Sec. 6401. Assessment of current status of biotechnology of People’s Republic of 
China. 
Sec. 6402. Report on the economic outlook of China. 
Sec. 6403. Intelligence sharing with law enforcement agencies on synthetic opioid 
precursor chemicals originating in People’s Republic of China. 
Sec. 6404. Report on efforts of the People’s Republic of China to evade United 
States transparency and national security regulations. 
Sec. 6405. Assessment on recruitment of Mandarin speakers. 
Subtitle B—The Russian Federation 
Sec. 6411. Report on Russian Federation sponsorship of acts of international ter-
rorism. 
Sec. 6412. Assessment of likely course of war in Ukraine. 
Sec. 6413. Ukraine lessons learned working group. 
Subtitle C—International Terrorism 
Sec. 6421. Assessment and report on the threat of ISIS-Khorasan to the United 
States. 
Subtitle D—Other Foreign Threats 
Sec. 6431. Assessment of visa-free travel to and within Western Hemisphere by 
nationals of countries of concern. 
Sec. 6432. Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence review of visitors and as-
signees. 
Sec. 6433. Assessment of the lessons learned by the intelligence community with 
respect to the Israel-Hamas war. 
Sec. 6434. Central Intelligence Agency intelligence assessment on Tren de Aragua. 
Sec. 6435. Assessment of Maduro regime’s economic and security relationships 
with state sponsors of terrorism and foreign terrorist organiza-
tions. 
Sec. 6436. Continued congressional oversight of Iranian expenditures supporting 
foreign military and terrorist activities. 
Sec. 6437. Analyses and impact statements regarding proposed investment into 
the United States.
TITLE LXV—EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES 
Sec. 6501. Intelligence strategy to counter foreign adversary efforts to utilize bio-
technologies in ways that threaten United States national secu-
rity. 
Sec. 6502. Improvements to the roles, missions, and objectives of the National 
Counterproliferation and Biosecurity Center. 
Sec. 6503. Enhancing capabilities to detect foreign adversary threats relating to 
biological data. 
Sec. 6504. Establishment of Artificial Intelligence Security Center. 
Sec. 6505. Sense of Congress encouraging intelligence community to increase pri-
vate sector capital partnerships and partnership with Federal 
partners to secure enduring technological advantages. 
Sec. 6506. Enhancement of authority for intelligence community public-private 
talent exchanges. 
Sec. 6507. Sense of Congress on hostile foreign cyber actors. 
Sec. 6508. Deeming ransomware threats to critical infrastructure as national in-
telligence priority. 
Sec. 6509. Enhancing public-private sharing on manipulative adversary prac-
tices in critical mineral projects. 
TITLE LXVI—SECURITY CLEARANCES AND INTELLIGENCE 
COMMUNITY WORKFORCE IMPROVEMENTS 
Subtitle A—Security Clearances and Controlled Access Program Improvements 
Sec. 6601. Security clearances held by certain former employees of intelligence 
community. 
Sec. 6602. Limitation on availability of funds for new controlled access programs. 
Sec. 6603. Limitation on transfers from controlled access programs. 
Sec. 6604. Data with respect to timeliness of polygraph examinations. 
Subtitle B—Workforce Improvements 
Sec. 6611. Enabling intelligence community integration. 
Sec. 6612. Appointment of spouses of certain Federal employees. 
Sec. 6613. Plan for staffing the intelligence collection positions of the Central In-
telligence Agency. 
Sec. 6614. Congressional notifications and summaries of misconduct regarding 
employees within the intelligence community. 
Sec. 6615. Modification to waiver for post-service employment restrictions. 
Sec. 6616. Intelligence community recruitment for certain security-cleared sepa-
rating military members. 
Sec. 6617. Strategy to strengthen intelligence community recruitment efforts in 
the United States territories. 
Sec. 6618. Pilot program on establishing a geospatial workforce development pro-
gram. 
TITLE LXVII—WHISTLEBLOWERS 
Sec. 6701. Improvements to urgent concerns submitted to Inspectors General of 
the Intelligence Community. 
Sec. 6702. Protection for individuals making authorized disclosures to inspectors 
general of elements of the intelligence community. 
Sec. 6703. Clarification of authority of certain Inspectors General to receive pro-
tected disclosures.
TITLE LXVIII—UNIDENTIFIED ANOMALOUS PHENOMENA 
Sec. 6801. Comptroller General of the United States review of All-domain Anom-
aly Resolution Office. 
Sec. 6802. Sunset of requirements relating to audits of unidentified anomalous 
phenomena historical record report. 
TITLE LXIX—OTHER MATTERS 
Sec. 6901. Modification and repeal of reporting requirements. 
Sec. 6902. Technical amendments. 
DIVISION G—DEPARTMENT OF STATE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR 
FISCAL YEAR 2025 
Sec. 7001. Short title; table of contents. 
Sec. 7002. Definitions. 
TITLE LXXI—WORKFORCE MATTERS 
Sec. 7101. Competitive local compensation plan. 
Sec. 7102. Strategy for targeted recruitment of civil servants. 
Sec. 7103. Electronic medical records. 
Sec. 7104. Portability of professional licenses. 
Sec. 7105. Expanding opportunities for Department-paid student internship pro-
gram. 
Sec. 7106. Career intermission program adjustment to enhance retention. 
Sec. 7107. Assignment process modernization. 
Sec. 7108. Report on modifying consular tour and first tours requirements. 
Sec. 7109. Per diem allowance for newly hired members of the Foreign Service. 
Sec. 7110. Termination of residential or motor vehicle leases and telephone service 
contracts for members of the Foreign Service. 
Sec. 7111. Needs-based childcare subsidies enrollment period. 
Sec. 7112. Comptroller General report on Department traveler experience. 
Sec. 7113. Semiannual report on global footprint. 
Sec. 7114. Report on former Federal employees advising foreign governments. 
Sec. 7115. Authority to pay for or reimburse for certain security services. 
TITLE LXXII—ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS 
Sec. 7201. State-of-the-art building facilities. 
Sec. 7202. Presence of chiefs of mission at diplomatic posts. 
Sec. 7203. Periodic Inspector General reviews of chiefs of mission. 
Sec. 7204. Special Envoy for Sudan. 
Sec. 7205. Special Envoy for Belarus. 
Sec. 7206. National Museum of American Diplomacy. 
Sec. 7207. Overseas buildings due diligence. 
Sec. 7208. Restrictions on the use of funds for solar panels. 
Sec. 7209. Responsiveness to Congressional Research Service inquiries and Con-
gressional Budget Office inquiries. 
Sec. 7210. Expedited opening of diplomatic missions. 
Sec. 7211. Report on United States Consulate in Chengdu, People’s Republic of 
China. 
Sec. 7212. Personnel reporting. 
Sec. 7213. Support co-location with allied partner nations. 
Sec. 7214. Streamline qualification of construction contract bidders. 
Sec. 7215. Continuation of rest and recuperation and overseas operations leave.
Sec. 7216. Overseas crisis response system and strategy. 
TITLE LXXIII—INFORMATION SECURITY AND CYBER DIPLOMACY 
Sec. 7301. Realigning the Regional Technology Officer Program. 
Sec. 7302. Measures to protect Department devices from the proliferation and use 
of foreign commercial spyware. 
Sec. 7303. Report on cloud computing in Bureau of Consular Affairs. 
Sec. 7304. Information technology pilot projects. 
Sec. 7305. Leveraging approved technology for administrative efficiencies. 
TITLE LXXIV—PUBLIC DIPLOMACY 
Sec. 7401. United States Agency for Global Media. 
Sec. 7402. Extension of authorizations to support United States participation in 
international fairs and expos. 
Sec. 7403. Research and scholar exchange partnerships. 
TITLE LXXV—DIPLOMATIC SECURITY AND CONSULAR AFFAIRS 
Sec. 7501. Human trafficking authority. 
Sec. 7502. Congressional notification for Serious Security Incidents. 
Sec. 7503. Notifications regarding security decisions at diplomatic posts. 
Sec. 7504. Security clearance suspension pay flexibilities. 
Sec. 7505. Modification to notification requirement for security clearance suspen-
sions and revocations. 
Sec. 7506. Passport automation modernization. 
Sec. 7507. Passport acceptance, courier services, and expiration dates. 
Sec. 7508. Passport system reform and backlog prevention. 
Sec. 7509. Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention 
and Return Act of 2014 Act amendments. 
TITLE LXXVI—UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL 
DEVELOPMENT 
Sec. 7601. Personal service agreement authority for the United States Agency for 
International Development. 
Sec. 7602. Crisis operations and disaster surge staffing. 
Sec. 7603. Education allowance while on military leave. 
Sec. 7604. Inclusion in the pet transportation exception to the Fly America Act. 
TITLE LXXVII—DETERRING AND PREVENTING UNLAWFUL OR 
WRONGFUL DETENTION 
Sec. 7701. Hostage recovery support. 
Sec. 7702. Options and strategies for reducing likelihood of United States nation-
als being unlawfully or wrongfully detained or taken hostage. 
Sec. 7703. Additional funding for sanctions implementation. 
Sec. 7704. Enhancing United States travel advisories. 
Sec. 7705. Coordination with transportation authorities and industry on travel 
advisories. 
Sec. 7706. Privacy Act waiver and passport renewals. 
Sec. 7707. Timeline for unlawful or wrongful detention determinations. 
Sec. 7708. Declarations of invalidity.
TITLE LXXVIII—OTHER MATTERS 
Sec. 7801. Authorization of appropriations to promote United States citizen em-
ployment at the United Nations and international organiza-
tions. 
Sec. 7802. Amendment to Rewards for Justice program. 
Sec. 7803. United States-Africa Leaders Summit and related matters. 
Sec. 7804. Summit of the Americas. 
Sec. 7805. Extension of certain payment in connection with the International 
Space Station. 
Sec. 7806. Inclusion of cost associated with producing reports. 
Sec. 7807. Fentanyl reporting and authorities. 
Sec. 7808. Strengthening tracking of Tranq. 
Sec. 7809. SIGAR sunset and transition. 
Sec. 7810. Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts. 
Sec. 7811. Feasibility study for reimbursement of certain expenses of persons 
evacuated from Afghanistan. 
Sec. 7812. Extensions. 
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
(1) In divisions A through D, the term ‘‘this 
Act’’ refers to divisions A through D. 
(2) The term ‘‘congressional defense committees’’ 
has the meaning given that term in section 
101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code. 
SEC. 4. BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF THIS ACT. 
The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purposes of 
complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, 
shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled 
‘‘Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation’’ for this Act, 
jointly submitted for printing in the Congressional Record 
by the Chairmen of the House and Senate Budget Commit-
tees, provided that such statement has been submitted prior 
to the vote on passage in the House acting first on the con-
ference report or amendment between the Houses.
SEC. 5. JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT. 
The joint explanatory statement regarding this Act, 
printed in the House section of the Congressional Record 
on or about December 11, 2024, by the Chairman of the 
Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representa-
tives and the Chairman of the Committee on Armed Serv-
ices of the Senate, shall have the same effect with respect 
to the implementation of this Act as if it were a joint ex-
planatory statement of a committee of conference. 
DIVISION A—DEPARTMENT OF 
DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS 
TITLE I—PROCUREMENT 
Subtitle A—Authorization of Appropriations 
Sec. 101. Authorization of appropriations. 
Subtitle B—Army Programs 
Sec. 111. Centralized Security Monitoring Program for facilities of the Army. 
Sec. 112. Pilot program on the use of robotic targets to enhance the lethality of 
the reserve components of the Army. 
Sec. 113. Plan for additional kinetic effectors for low, slow, small unmanned air-
craft integrated defeat system of the Army. 
Sec. 114. Report on procurement of energetic materials from sources outside of the 
United States. 
Subtitle C—Navy Programs 
Sec. 121. Modifications to procurement authorities for certain amphibious ship-
building programs. 
Sec. 122. Modification of requirement to incorporate advanced degaussing systems 
into Arleigh Burke class destroyers. 
Sec. 123. Extension of prohibition on availability of funds for Navy port water-
borne security barriers. 
Sec. 124. Modification of annual report on cost targets for certain aircraft car-
riers. 
Sec. 125. Designation of official responsible for autonomous surface and under-
water dual-modality vehicles. 
Sec. 126. Multiyear procurement authority for CH–53K aircraft and T408 en-
gines. 
Sec. 127. Recapitalization of tactical fighter aircraft of the Navy Reserve. 
Sec. 128. Limitation on the construction of the Landing Ship Medium.
Sec. 129. Limitation on availability of funds for Constellation-class frigate pro-
gram pending certification on basic and functional design. 
Sec. 130. Limitation on structural improvements and electrical power upgrades 
for AH–1Z and UH–1Y helicopters. 
Sec. 131. Annual report on surface ship suppliers. 
Subtitle D—Air Force Programs 
Sec. 141. Extension of limitations and minimum inventory requirement relating 
to RQ–4 aircraft. 
Sec. 142. Annual report on Air Force tactical fighter aircraft force structure. 
Sec. 143. Modifications to inventory requirements for certain aircraft. 
Sec. 144. Extension of prohibition on certain reductions to inventory of E–3 air-
borne warning and control system aircraft. 
Sec. 145. Extension of requirements relating to C–130 aircraft. 
Sec. 146. Management of temporary relocation of B–1 bomber aircraft and per-
sonnel. 
Sec. 147. Consolidation of authorities relating to Air Force landing gear. 
Sec. 148. Recapitalization of air refueling tanker aircraft of the reserve compo-
nents of the Air Force. 
Sec. 149. Prohibition on reduction of KC–135 aircraft in PMAI of the reserve 
components. 
Sec. 150. Prohibition on retirement of F–15E aircraft and requirement to con-
duct fighter aircraft capabilities and requirements study. 
Sec. 151. Notification of delays in delivery of MH–139 aircraft. 
Sec. 152. Plan and requirements for fielding air base air defense sites at Air 
Force installations. 
Sec. 153. Plan for establishment and maintenance of F–16 simulators at Air Na-
tional Guard training centers. 
Sec. 154. Plan for sustainment and recapitalization of Air National Guard fight-
er fleet. 
Subtitle E—Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters 
Sec. 161. Modification to Air Force and Navy use of commercial dual-use parts 
in certain aircraft and engines. 
Sec. 162. Measures to increase supply chain resiliency for small unmanned aerial 
systems. 
Sec. 163. Policy on qualifications of contractors for into-plane fuel deliveries for 
heavy-lift aircraft. 
Sec. 164. Prohibition on operation, procurement, and contracting related to for-
eign-made light detection and ranging technology. 
Sec. 165. Limitation on procurement of F–35 aircraft pending certification on 
improvements and correction of deficiencies. 
Sec. 166. Assessments of inventory requirements for air-to-air missiles. 
Sec. 167. Plan for signals intelligence capabilities of armed overwatch aircraft.
Subtitle A—Authorization of 
Appropriations 
SEC. 101. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fis-
cal year 2025 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. CENTRALIZED SECURITY MONITORING PROGRAM 
FOR FACILITIES OF THE ARMY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Army, in co-
ordination with the heads of relevant organizations of the 
Department of Defense and other departments and agencies 
of the Federal Government, shall develop a plan for the im-
plementation of a Centralized Security Monitoring Pro-
gram (referred to in this section as the ‘‘Program’’) for in-
stallations and facilities of the Department of the Army 
within the United States. 
(b) ELEMENTS.—The plan required by subsection (a) 
shall include the following: 
(1) PROPOSED SECURITY SOLUTION.—A proposal 
for the development and implementation of a cost-ef-
fective, scalable solution to modernize and centralize 
security operations across Army facilities in the
United States with full consideration given to mini-
mizing operational impacts while maximizing techno-
logical advantages for enhanced security. 
(2) LOCATIONS.—Identification of at least three 
military installations selected to host the Program. 
These locations shall— 
(A) serve as the primary hubs for the con-
tinuous monitoring of installation security 
across all installations of the Department of the 
Army in the United States; 
(B) represent a mix of large and extra-large 
facilities, as defined by the 2016 business case 
analysis conducted by the Provost Marshal Gen-
eral of the Army; and 
(C) be chosen based on geographical diver-
sity and their strategic importance to the Army’s 
overall security infrastructure. 
(3) COST.—A comprehensive breakdown of the 
full costs of the Program, including— 
(A) initial capital expenditure for system 
implementation; 
(B) the cost of networking all installations 
and facilities across the Department of the Army 
within the United States;
(C) estimated operation and maintenance 
costs; 
(D) a detailed funding schedule with ex-
penditures projected across the period covered by 
the most recent future-years defense program 
submitted to Congress under section 221 of title 
10, United States Code (as of the date of the 
plan); and 
(E) identification of potential cost-saving 
opportunities from the consolidation of current 
security monitoring systems. 
(4) ANALYSIS OF VIABILITY.—An assessment of 
the viability of funding and sustaining the Program 
across the period covered by the most recent future- 
years defense program submitted to Congress under 
section 221 of title 10, United States Code (as of the 
date of the plan), considering— 
(A) the financial impact relative to existing 
Army security infrastructure budgets; 
(B) cost-benefit analysis of upgrading exist-
ing systems versus implementing new tech-
nologies at each selected location; and 
(C) identification of technological challenges 
or barriers to implementing modern monitoring 
solutions.
(5) AUTHORITIES.—A list of any additional au-
thorities, appropriations, or other resources necessary 
to ensure the success of the Program. 
(c) SUBMITTAL TO CONGRESS.—Not later than Sep-
tember 1, 2025, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to 
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House 
of Representatives a completed version of the plan developed 
under subsection (a). 
(d) LIMITATION ON COMMENCEMENT.—The Secretary 
of the Army may not commence implementation of the Pro-
gram until the date on which the Secretary certifies to the 
congressional defense committees that sufficient appropria-
tions for military construction and operational costs have 
been programmed to fund the Program. 
(e) DEADLINE FOR IMPLEMENTATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para-
graph (2), the Secretary of the Army shall implement 
the Program by not later than January 1, 2027. 
(2) ALTERNATIVE
IMPLEMENTATION
DATE.—In 
the event the certification described in subsection (d) 
is not submitted on or before January 1, 2027, the 
Secretary of the Army shall implement the Program 
as soon as practicable after the date on which such 
certification is so submitted.
SEC. 112. PILOT PROGRAM ON THE USE OF ROBOTIC TAR-
GETS TO ENHANCE THE LETHALITY OF THE 
RESERVE COMPONENTS OF THE ARMY. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of the Army 
shall carry out a pilot program under which the Secretary 
incorporates the use of moving robotic target systems into 
live fire training provided to select infantry units of the 
reserve and National Guard components of the Army. 
(b) DESIGNATION.—The pilot program under sub-
section (a) shall be known as the ‘‘Lethality and 
Warfighting Enhancement Program’’. 
(c) LOCATIONS.—The Secretary of the Army shall se-
lect not fewer than three military installations at which to 
conduct the pilot program under subsection (a). 
(d) OBJECTIVES.—The objectives of the pilot program 
under subsection (a) shall be— 
(1) to increase the lethality of the combined 
fighting force of the Army by providing reserve com-
ponent and National Guard infantry units with the 
opportunity to conduct realistic live fire training on 
state-of-the-art moving robotic target systems; and 
(2) to demonstrate the effect of such training on 
small arms proficiency and lethality in ground com-
bat operations. 
(e) SELECTION OF PARTICIPATING UNITS.—The Sec-
retary of the Army shall select infantry units of the reserve
components of the Army to participate in the pilot program 
under subsection (a) taking into consideration— 
(1) the past performance of the unit; 
(2) the readiness status of the unit, with an em-
phasis on providing training to those units des-
ignated as preparing to deploy or at a similarly des-
ignated readiness status; and 
(3) the likelihood that a unit would be actively 
deployed or commanded to conduct decisive action. 
(f) COMMENCEMENT.—The Secretary of the Army shall 
commence the pilot program under subsection (a) not later 
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(g) TERMINATION.—The pilot program under sub-
section (a) shall terminate five years after the date of the 
enactment of this Act. 
(h) BRIEFINGS.—Not later than 90 days after con-
cluding activities under the pilot program at a military 
installation selected under subsection (c), the Secretary of 
the Army shall provide to the Committees on Armed Serv-
ices of the Senate and the House of Representatives a brief-
ing that includes a description of— 
(1) the manner in which the program was con-
ducted at such installation; and 
(2) any results achieved under the program at 
such installation.
(i) CONTRACT AUTHORITY.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Army is 
authorized to enter into one or more contracts for the 
procurement of moving robotic target systems for use 
in the pilot program under subsection (a). 
(2) REQUIRED
CAPABILITIES.—Robotic target 
systems procured under paragraph (1) shall be capa-
ble of— 
(A) conducting multiple realistic offensive 
and defensive scenarios in a single training ses-
sion that are consistent with combat operations; 
(B) operating in an unpredictable, realistic, 
and reactionary fashion; 
(C) objectively scoring trainee performance; 
(D) maneuvering across diverse geographic 
landscapes, including snow, ice, soft soils, ex-
treme heat, extreme cold, wooded terrain and 
offroad areas; 
(E) operating at distances greater than 100 
yards from the range operator; 
(F) surviving live fire from 6.8 mm rounds 
and the Next Generation Squad Weapon of the 
Army; and 
(G) fully functioning in all reasonably ex-
pected weather conditions.
SEC. 113. PLAN FOR ADDITIONAL KINETIC EFFECTORS FOR 
LOW, SLOW, SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT IN-
TEGRATED DEFEAT SYSTEM OF THE ARMY. 
(a) PLAN REQUIRED.—The Secretary of the Army 
shall develop and implement a plan for the procurement 
and fielding of additional kinetic effectors for the low, slow, 
small unmanned aircraft integrated defeat system of the 
Army (FS–LIDS and M–LIDS). 
(b) BRIEFING.—Not later than September 30, 2025, 
the Secretary of the Army shall provide to the congressional 
defense committees a briefing on the plan developed under 
subsection (a). 
SEC. 114. REPORT ON PROCUREMENT OF ENERGETIC MATE-
RIALS FROM SOURCES OUTSIDE OF THE 
UNITED STATES. 
(a) REPORT.—Not later than September 30, 2025, the 
Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional de-
fense committees a report on the procurement, by the Army 
from sources outside of the United States, of energetic mate-
rials that are otherwise available from Federal Government- 
owned production facilities. 
(b) ELEMENTS.—The report required by subsection (a) 
shall include the following: 
(1) A list of all energetic materials that are in 
production at a Federal Government-owned produc-
tion facility but that are nonetheless procured by the 
Army from a source outside of the United States. 
(2) The authorities and production capacity the 
Army has available to ensure it procures energetic 
materials, to the maximum extent practicable, from 
domestic sources to meet the national security needs 
of the United States. 
(3) An evaluation of the factors that the Army 
considers when procuring energetic materials from a 
source outside of the United States, including the pro-
duction capacity for such materials at Federal Gov-
ernment-owned production facilities, the cost of mate-
rials, and the timelines associated with the produc-
tion of end items. 
(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) The term ‘‘end item’’ has the meaning given 
that term in section 4863(m) of title 10, United 
States Code. 
(2) The term ‘‘energetic materials’’ means crit-
ical chemicals and formulations that— 
(A) release large amounts of stored chemical 
energy; and 
(B) are capable of being used as explosives, 
propellants, pyrotechnics, and reactive materials
that create lethal effects in warheads in kinetic 
weapons components and systems. 
Subtitle C—Navy Programs 
SEC. 121. MODIFICATIONS TO PROCUREMENT AUTHORITIES 
FOR CERTAIN AMPHIBIOUS SHIPBUILDING 
PROGRAMS. 
Section 129 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117– 
263; 136 Stat. 2448) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (c)— 
(A) in the subsection heading, by inserting 
‘‘ACROSS
PROGRAMS’’ after ‘‘ADVANCE
PRO-
CUREMENT’’; and 
(B) by inserting ‘‘across programs’’ after 
‘‘advance procurement’’; 
(2) by redesignating subsections (d), (e), and (f) 
as subsections (e), (f), and (g), respectively; and 
(3) by inserting after subsection (c) the following 
new subsection: 
‘‘(d) AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO ECONOMIC ORDER 
QUANTITY CONTRACTS.—The Secretary of the Navy may 
use funds made available to carry out this section to enter 
into contracts known as ‘economic order quantity contracts’ 
with private shipyards and other commercial or govern-
ment entities to achieve economic efficiencies based on pro-
duction economies for major components or subsystems of 
covered ships. The authority under this subsection extends 
to the procurement of parts, components, and systems (in-
cluding weapon systems) common with, and required for, 
covered ships under joint economic order quantity con-
tracts.’’. 
SEC. 122. MODIFICATION OF REQUIREMENT TO INCOR-
PORATE ADVANCED DEGAUSSING SYSTEMS 
INTO ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS DESTROYERS. 
Section 124(a) of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117–81; 135 Stat. 
1570) is amended by striking ‘‘fiscal year 2025’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘fiscal year 2028’’. 
SEC. 123. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY 
OF FUNDS FOR NAVY PORT WATERBORNE SE-
CURITY BARRIERS. 
Section 130(a) of the John S. McCain National De-
fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 
115–232; 132 Stat. 1665), as most recently amended by sec-
tion 122 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fis-
cal Year 2024 (Public Law 118–31; 137 Stat. 169), is fur-
ther amended by striking ‘‘through 2024’’ and inserting 
‘‘through 2025’’.
SEC. 124. MODIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON COST 
TARGETS FOR CERTAIN AIRCRAFT CARRIERS. 
Section 126(c) of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114–328; 130 Stat. 
2035) is amended— 
(1) in the subsection heading, by striking ‘‘AND 
CVN–81’’; and inserting ‘‘CVN–81, AND SUBSEQUENT 
CARRIERS’’; 
(2) in paragraph (1) by striking ‘‘and the CVN– 
81’’ and inserting ‘‘the CVN–81, and each subsequent 
Ford-class aircraft carrier’’; 
(3) in paragraph (2)— 
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph 
(A), by striking ‘‘and the CVN–81’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘the CVN–81, and each subsequent Ford- 
class aircraft carrier’’; and 
(B) by adding at the end the following new 
subparagraphs: 
‘‘(H) A comparison of the ship cost baseline 
to the most recent budget estimate available as of 
the date of the report, set forth separately for 
costs related to— 
‘‘(i) development; 
‘‘(ii) procurement; and 
‘‘(iii) operations and sustainment.
‘‘(I) For each contract that requires the pro-
duction of a contract performance report, esti-
mates from the contractor and program manager 
of— 
‘‘(i) the total cost of the ship at com-
pletion, taking into account any changes in 
costs known or anticipated as of the date of 
the report; and 
‘‘(ii) the schedule for completion of the 
ship, taking into account any variances to 
such schedule known or anticipated as of 
the date of the report.’’; and 
(4) by adding at the end the following new para-
graph: 
‘‘(3) COMMENCEMENT AND TERMINATION OF RE-
PORTING.—The requirement to submit a report with 
respect to a Ford-class aircraft carrier under para-
graph (1) shall— 
‘‘(A) begin in the year following the first 
fiscal year for which funds are appropriated for 
the procurement of the carrier; and 
‘‘(B) end on the date the carrier reaches its 
obligation work limiting date.’’.
SEC. 125. DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR 
AUTONOMOUS SURFACE AND UNDERWATER 
DUAL-MODALITY VEHICLES. 
(a) DESIGNATION REQUIRED.—Not later than 180 
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary of the Navy shall designate an appropriate official 
within the Department of the Navy to have primary respon-
sibility for the development and acquisition of surface and 
underwater dual-modality, advanced autonomous vehicles, 
consistent with warfighter requirements. 
(b) PROGRAM ELEMENT.—The Secretary of the Navy 
shall ensure, within budget program elements for the Navy, 
that there is a dedicated program element for the develop-
ment and acquisition of surface and underwater dual-mo-
dality, advanced autonomous vehicles. 
SEC. 126. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR CH– 
53K AIRCRAFT AND T408 ENGINES. 
(a) AUTHORITY FOR MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT.— 
Subject to section 3501 of title 10, United States Code, the 
Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or more multiyear 
contracts, beginning with the fiscal year 2025 program 
year, for the procurement of the following: 
(1) CH–53K aircraft. 
(2) T408 engines for such aircraft. 
(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 2025 is subject to the availability of appropriations 
or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year. 
(c) AUTHORITY FOR ADVANCE PROCUREMENT.—The 
Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or more contracts, 
beginning in fiscal year 2025, for advance procurement as-
sociated with the aircraft and engines for which authoriza-
tion to enter into a multiyear procurement contract is pro-
vided under subsection (a), which may include procurement 
of economic order quantities of material and equipment for 
such aircraft or engines when cost savings are achievable. 
SEC. 127. RECAPITALIZATION OF TACTICAL FIGHTER AIR-
CRAFT OF THE NAVY RESERVE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Navy shall en-
sure that all covered F–18 aircraft are— 
(1) provided only to the Navy Reserve; and 
(2) used to recapitalize and maintain, within the 
Navy Reserve, a threat representative adversary sup-
port capability that may be used in support of train-
ing activities of the Department of Defense. 
(b) PLAN REQUIRED.—Not later than April 15, 2025, 
the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional 
defense committees a plan for the potential establishment 
of a deployable tactical fighter squadron capability in the
Naval Reserve using the covered F–18 aircraft. The plan 
shall include— 
(1) a description of any funding and other re-
sources needed to establish and maintain such capa-
bility; and 
(2) a proposed timeline for the implementation 
of such capability. 
(c) COVERED F–18 AIRCRAFT DEFINED.—In this sec-
tion, the term ‘‘covered F–18 aircraft’’ means the eight F/ 
A–18E/F Super Hornet aircraft procured using funds au-
thorized and appropriated for the Navy during fiscal year 
2023. 
SEC. 128. LIMITATION ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE 
LANDING SHIP MEDIUM. 
(a) LIMITATION.—The Secretary of the Navy may not 
enter into a contract or other agreement that includes a 
scope of work, including priced or unpriced options, for the 
construction, advance procurement, or long-lead material of 
the lead ship of the Landing Ship Medium program until 
the Secretary certifies to the congressional defense commit-
tees that basic and functional design with respect to such 
ship is complete. 
(b) EXEMPTION.— 
(1) INAPPLICABILITY TO COMMERCIAL OR NON-
DEVELOPMENTAL ITEM.—The limitation in subsection
(a) does not apply to the lead ship of the Landing 
Ship Medium program if such a ship is a commercial 
or nondevelopmental item. 
(2) EXEMPTION FROM FULL AND OPEN COMPETI-
TION.—In a case in which the exemption under para-
graph (1) applies, the service acquisition executive of 
the Navy may exempt a contract or other agreement 
for the lead ship of the Landing Ship Medium pro-
gram from the requirements of full and open competi-
tion under section 3201 of title 10, United States 
Code. 
(c) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term ‘‘basic and 
functional design’’ has the meaning given that term section 
8669c of title 10, United States Code. 
SEC. 129. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR 
CONSTELLATION-CLASS FRIGATE PROGRAM 
PENDING CERTIFICATION ON BASIC AND 
FUNCTIONAL DESIGN. 
(a) LIMITATION.—None of the funds authorized to be 
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for 
fiscal year 2025 for the Navy may be obligated or expended 
for the construction of a Constellation-class frigate beyond 
the basic and functional design phase (as defined in section 
8669c of title 10, United States Code) until the date on
which the Secretary of Defense submits the certification re-
quired by subsection (b). 
(b) CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.—Upon final approval 
of 95 percent of all basic and functional design drawings 
for the Constellation-class frigate program by the designated 
technical authority for the program, the Secretary of De-
fense shall certify to the congressional defense committees 
that such drawings have been so approved. 
(c) ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION.—Not later than 30 
days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense sub-
mits the certification required by subsection (b), the Comp-
troller General of the United States shall submit to the con-
gressional defense committees an assessment of— 
(1) the Secretary’s compliance with this section; 
and 
(2) the completeness of the basic and functional 
design drawings described in such subsection. 
(d) AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION.—The Secretary of 
Defense shall provide the Comptroller General with timely 
access to any documents or other information the Comp-
troller General determines necessary to fulfill the require-
ments of subsection (c).
SEC. 130. LIMITATION ON STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS 
AND ELECTRICAL POWER UPGRADES FOR AH– 
1Z AND UH–1Y HELICOPTERS. 
(a) LIMITATION.—The Secretary of the Navy may not 
carry out covered upgrades to AH–1Z Viper and UH–1Y 
Venom helicopters at a location other than a facility owned 
by the original equipment manufacturer for such helicopters 
until the date on which the Secretary certifies to the Com-
mittees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of 
Representatives that the plan for carrying out covered up-
grades at location other than a facility owned by the origi-
nal equipment manufacturer is expected— 
(1) to result in levels of performance, surviv-
ability, lethality, interoperability, mission execution, 
and overall safety of the helicopter platform that 
match or exceed the levels that would otherwise be 
achievable by completing such upgrades at a facility 
owned by the original equipment manufacturer for 
the model of helicopter involved; 
(2) to provide improved onboard electrical power 
capacity and ensure adequate power margin for inte-
grating future capabilities; 
(3) to improve and expand future weapons inter-
faces; and 
(4) to allow for improved ease of maintenance.
(b) COVERED UPGRADES.—In this section, the term 
‘‘covered upgrades’’ means any structural improvements or 
electrical power upgrades for AH–1Z Viper or UH–1Y 
Venom helicopters. 
SEC. 131. ANNUAL REPORT ON SURFACE SHIP SUPPLIERS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, and once every fiscal year 
thereafter through September 30, 2029, the Secretary of the 
Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees 
a report analyzing suppliers of components for surface ships 
of the Navy. 
(b) ELEMENTS.—Each report required by subsection 
(a) shall include the following: 
(1) An assessment of the status of each supplier 
of surface ship components using the same or a simi-
lar methodology to that used in the Navy’s evaluation 
tool for suppliers of components for Columbia-class 
submarines. 
(2) If the assessment described in paragraph (1) 
indicates that the supply base of any surface ship 
component is in an at-risk status, a plan for actions 
to stabilize that supply base.
Subtitle D—Air Force Programs 
SEC. 141. EXTENSION OF LIMITATIONS AND MINIMUM IN-
VENTORY REQUIREMENT RELATING TO RQ–4 
AIRCRAFT. 
Section 9062(m)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended, in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by 
striking ‘‘September 30, 2028’’ and inserting ‘‘September 
30, 2029’’. 
SEC. 142. ANNUAL REPORT ON AIR FORCE TACTICAL FIGHT-
ER AIRCRAFT FORCE STRUCTURE. 
Chapter 907 of title 10, United States Code, is amend-
ed by inserting after section 9062 the following new section: 
‘‘§ 9062a. Annual report on Air Force tactical fighter 
aircraft force structure. 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than April 1, 2025, and 
annually thereafter through 2029, the Secretary of the Air 
Force, in consultation with the Director of the Air National 
Guard and the Commander of the Air Force Reserve Com-
mand, shall— 
‘‘(1) develop a 10-year tactical fighter aircraft 
force 
structure, 
recapitalization, 
training, 
and 
sustainment plan for the active and reserve compo-
nents of the Air Force; and 
‘‘(2) submit to the congressional defense commit-
tees a report on the plan.
‘‘(b) ELEMENTS OF REPORT.—The report required by 
subsection (a) shall address each of the following: 
‘‘(1) The appropriate mix of tactical fighter air-
craft, and associated operational risk analyses, re-
quired for the Secretary of the Air Force to meet ex-
pected steady-state, global force management alloca-
tion plans and geographic combatant commander 
contingency operational plans tasked to the Air Force, 
using active and reserve component tactical fighter 
aircraft units. 
‘‘(2) The procurement, divestment, and unit acti-
vation, deactivation, or re-missioning plans or ac-
tions the Secretary plans to implement, fiscal year- 
by-fiscal year, unit-by-unit, for the 10-year period be-
ginning on the date on which the report is submitted, 
for each active and reserve component tactical fighter 
aircraft unit existing as of such date of submittal, in-
cluding the rationale and justification for any such 
plans or actions. 
‘‘(3) The actions the Secretary will take to en-
sure that required operational readiness rates are 
maintained during any planned recapitalization, 
modernization, or change of mission affecting tactical 
fighter aircraft units.
‘‘(4) Any plans of the Secretary to augment or 
supplant existing piloted tactical fighter aircraft ca-
pability or capacity with collaborative combat air-
craft increment 1 or increment 2 capability or capac-
ity. 
‘‘(5) Any plans of the Secretary to augment or 
supplant existing piloted tactical fighter aircraft 
training events through the acquisition and fielding 
of common, joint, all-domain, high-fidelity synthetic 
simulation environments. 
‘‘(c) FORM OF REPORT.—The report required by sub-
section (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form with ac-
companying graphs, tables, and charts, but may contain 
a classified annex. 
‘‘(d) FIGHTER AIRCRAFT DEFINED.—In this section, 
the term ‘fighter aircraft’ has the meaning given that term 
in section 9062(i)(2) of this title.’’. 
SEC. 143. MODIFICATIONS TO INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS 
FOR CERTAIN AIRCRAFT. 
(a) TEMPORARY EXCEPTION TO MINIMUM PRIMARY 
MISSION AIRCRAFT INVENTORY.—Section 133 of the Na-
tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Pub-
lic Law 118–31; 137 Stat. 173) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘1,112 air-
craft’’ and inserting ‘‘1,101 aircraft’’; and
(2) in subsection (c)(1), by striking ‘‘2024’’ and 
inserting ‘‘2025’’. 
(b) A-10 AIRCRAFT MINIMUM INVENTORY REQUIRE-
MENT.—Section 134(d) of the National Defense Authoriza-
tion Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114–328; 130 
Stat. 2038) is amended by striking ‘‘135 A–10 aircraft’’ 
and inserting ‘‘96 A–10 aircraft’’. 
SEC. 144. EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON CERTAIN RE-
DUCTIONS TO INVENTORY OF E–3 AIRBORNE 
WARNING AND CONTROL SYSTEM AIRCRAFT. 
Section 142 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118–31; 137 Stat. 176) 
is amended by inserting ‘‘or fiscal year 2025’’ after ‘‘fiscal 
year 2024’’. 
SEC. 145. EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO C– 
130 AIRCRAFT. 
(a) EXTENSION OF MINIMUM INVENTORY REQUIRE-
MENT.—Section 146(a)(3)(B) of the James M. Inhofe Na-
tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Pub-
lic Law 117–263; 136 Stat. 2455), as amended by section 
134(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2024 (Public Law 118–31; 137 Stat. 173), is amended 
by striking ‘‘2024’’ and inserting ‘‘2025’’. 
(b) EXTENSION OF PROHIBITION ON REDUCTION OF C- 
130 AIRCRAFT ASSIGNED TO NATIONAL GUARD.—Section
146(b)(1) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Author-
ization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263; 136 
Stat. 2455), as amended by section 134(b) of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public 
Law 118–31; 137 Stat. 173), is amended by striking ‘‘Dur-
ing fiscal years 2023 and 2024’’ and inserting ‘‘During the 
period of fiscal years 2023 through 2025’’. 
SEC. 146. MANAGEMENT OF TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF 
B–1 BOMBER AIRCRAFT AND PERSONNEL. 
Section 133 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117–81; 135 Stat. 1574), 
as most recently amended by section 136 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public 
Law 118–31; 137 Stat. 174), is further amended— 
(1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection 
(d); and 
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following 
new subsection (c): 
‘‘(c) TEMPORARY RELOCATION.—The Secretary of the 
Air Force shall, to the extent practicable, manage the tem-
porary relocation of any B–1 bomber aircraft or personnel 
assigned to units responsible for the operation and mainte-
nance of such aircraft resulting from planned military con-
struction in a manner that— 
‘‘(1) minimizes effects to combat readiness;
‘‘(2) mitigates the risk of concentrating a signifi-
cant number of the total B–1 bomber fleet at one loca-
tion; 
‘‘(3) uses the construction period to maximize ex-
peditionary actions such as through Bomber Task 
Force and Agile Combat Employment; and 
‘‘(4) takes into consideration travel options and 
travel distance for families and dependents of such 
personnel.’’. 
SEC. 147. CONSOLIDATION OF AUTHORITIES RELATING TO 
AIR FORCE LANDING GEAR. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Air Force shall 
transfer to the Air Force Sustainment Center supply chain 
management, item management, and delegated engineering 
authorities for landing gear systems of F–15EX, F–22, F– 
35, and T–7A aircraft. 
(b) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.—Not later than 120 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
of the Air Force shall develop and initiate an implementa-
tion plan for the transfers required under subsection (a). 
(c) REPORT.—Not later than 30 days after completing 
the development of the implementation plan required under 
subsection (b), the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit 
to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Senate a report that includes a descrip-
tion of— 
(1) the planned milestones for execution of the 
implementation plan; 
(2) any data, staff, and funding needed to effec-
tively carry out such plan; and 
(3) the progress of the Secretary in meeting such 
milestones as of the date of the report. 
SEC. 148. RECAPITALIZATION OF AIR REFUELING TANKER 
AIRCRAFT OF THE RESERVE COMPONENTS OF 
THE AIR FORCE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Air Force shall 
replace covered reserve KC–135 aircraft on a one-for-one 
basis with air refueling tanker aircraft that have capabili-
ties equivalent to or exceeding the capabilities of the aircraft 
being replaced. 
(b) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.—In carrying out 
subsection (a), the Secretary of the Air Force— 
(1) may not take any action that would reduce 
the inventory of air refueling tanker aircraft assigned 
to a reserve component below the levels set forth in the 
budget of the President for fiscal year 2025 (as sub-
mitted to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, 
United States Code); and
(2) shall ensure that, in the event a reserve com-
ponent unit is assigned a greater number of KC–135 
aircraft than are being replaced with a KC–46 or 
later-generation air refueling tanker aircraft, any 
KC–135 aircraft remaining after such replacement 
will remain within the reserve component for redis-
tribution within that component. 
(c) WAIVER.—The Secretary of the Air Force may 
waive the requirement to replace an air refueling tanker 
aircraft under subsection (a), on a case by case basis, if 
the Secretary determines that such replacement would de-
grade the readiness of the air refueling capability of the 
Air Force. 
(d) SUNSET.—This section shall terminate on October 
1, 2025. 
(e) COVERED
RESERVE
KC–135 AIRCRAFT
DE-
FINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘covered reserve KC–135 
aircraft’’ means a KC–135 aircraft of the reserve compo-
nents of the Air Force that the Secretary of the Air Force 
has identified to be replaced with a KC–46 or later-genera-
tion air refueling tanker aircraft.
SEC. 149. PROHIBITION ON REDUCTION OF KC–135 AIR-
CRAFT IN PMAI OF THE RESERVE COMPO-
NENTS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—None of the funds authorized to be 
appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for 
fiscal year 2025 for the Air Force may be obligated or ex-
pended to reduce the number of KC–135 aircraft designated 
as primary mission aircraft inventory within the reserve 
components of the Air Force. 
(b) 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. 
SEC. 150. PROHIBITION ON RETIREMENT OF F–15E AIR-
CRAFT AND REQUIREMENT TO CONDUCT 
FIGHTER AIRCRAFT CAPABILITIES AND RE-
QUIREMENTS STUDY. 
(a) PROHIBITION ON RETIREMENT OF F–15E AIR-
CRAFT.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Air 
Force may not retire, prepare to retire, or place in 
storage or on backup aircraft inventory status any F– 
15E aircraft until September 30, 2027. 
(2) EXCEPTION.—The prohibition under para-
graph (1) of shall not apply to individual F–15E air-
craft that the Secretary of the Air Force determines,
on a case by case basis, to be no longer mission capa-
ble and uneconomical to repair because of aircraft ac-
cidents, mishaps, or excessive material degradation 
and non-airworthiness status of certain aircraft. 
(3) RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAW.—The prohi-
bition under paragraph (1) supercedes any provision 
of section 9062(l) of title 10, United States Code, that 
is inconsistent with such prohibition. 
(b) FIGHTER AIRCRAFT CAPABILITIES AND REQUIRE-
MENTS STUDY.— 
(1) STUDY.—The Secretary of Defense shall seek 
to enter into a contract or other agreement with a fed-
erally funded research and development center pursu-
ant to which the center shall carry out— 
(A) an analysis of the fighter aircraft pro-
curement, fielding, and divestment plan of the 
Department of the Air Force, as submitted to 
Congress in accordance with section 148 of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2024 (Public Law 118–31; 137 Stat. 178); 
and 
(B) a fighter aircraft capability and re-
quirements study that estimates the number of 
fighter aircraft needed by the Air Force to meet 
the requirements of combatant commanders.
(2) REPORT
TO
SECRETARY.—The federally 
funded research and development center that carries 
out the study and analysis under paragraph (1) shall 
submit to the Secretary of Defense a report on the re-
sults of such study and analysis. 
(3) REPORTS AND BRIEFING TO CONGRESS.—Not 
later than March 15, 2026, the Secretary of Defense 
shall— 
(A) submit to the congressional defense com-
mittees an unaltered copy of the report received 
by the Secretary under paragraph (2); 
(B) submit to such committees a separate 
report on the views of the Secretary with respect 
to the results of the study and analysis carried 
out under paragraph (1), which shall include— 
(i) a detailed explanation of the strat-
egy and methodology used to conduct the 
study and analysis, including any force 
sizing and shaping constructs, scenarios, 
and assumptions used as part of such study 
and analysis; and 
(ii) assessed operational risk based on 
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 
risk management classifications set forth the 
most recent version of the Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual 3105.01A, ti-
tled ‘‘Joint Risk Analysis Methodology’’; 
and 
(C) provide a briefing to the committees on 
such results. 
(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section, the term ‘‘fighter 
aircraft’’ means— 
(1) F–15, F–16, F–22, and F–35 aircraft; and 
(2) the Next Generation Air Dominance piloted 
combat aircraft. 
SEC. 151. NOTIFICATION OF DELAYS IN DELIVERY OF MH– 
139 AIRCRAFT. 
(a) NOTICE REQUIRED.—Not later than 30 days after 
becoming aware of an expected delay in the delivery date 
of an MH–139 aircraft, the Secretary of the Air Force shall 
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 
and the House of Representatives written notice of such 
delay together with an explanation of the reasons for such 
delay. 
(b) DELIVERY DATE DEFINED.—In this section, the 
term ‘‘delivery date’’, when used with respect to an MH– 
139 aircraft, means the date on which such aircraft is ex-
pected to be delivered to the Air Force under the most recent 
schedule for such delivery in effect as of the date of the en-
actment of this Act.
SEC. 152. PLAN AND REQUIREMENTS FOR FIELDING AIR 
BASE AIR DEFENSE SITES AT AIR FORCE IN-
STALLATIONS. 
(a) PLAN REQUIRED.—The Secretary of the Air Force, 
in consultation with the Commander of the United States 
Northern Command, the Commander of United States Eu-
ropean Command, and the Commander of United States 
Indo-Pacific Command, shall develop and implement a 
plan to support the fielding of air base air defense sites 
at Air Force installations and other priority sites identified 
by the Secretary. 
(b) AIR BASE AIR DEFENSE SITE REQUIREMENTS.— 
Each air base air defense site fielded under the plan re-
quired under subsection (a) shall have the following capa-
bilities: 
(1) Expeditionary mobile protection for dis-
persed air bases. 
(2) Fixed protection for primary air bases. 
(3) Ground-based protection systems that incor-
porate kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities. 
(4) Counter-unmanned aircraft systems. 
(5) Counter-fixed and Counter-rotary wing air-
craft capabilities. 
(6) Counter-cruise missile capabilities. 
(7) Interoperability with joint command and 
control networks.
(8) 360-degree active and passive sensors. 
(9) Systems and software that enable reduced 
staffing. 
(c) FIELDING REQUIREMENT.—Pursuant to the plan 
developed under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— 
(1) by not later than September 30, 2027, field 
a total of not fewer than four air base air defense 
sites, of which not fewer than two such sites shall be 
located in the United States; and 
(2) in each of fiscal years 2028 through 2031, 
field at least four air base air defense sites per year, 
of which not fewer than two of the sites fielded each 
year shall be located in the United States. 
(d) REPORT.—Not later than March 1, 2025, the Sec-
retary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional 
defense committees a report on the plan required under sub-
section (a). 
SEC. 153. PLAN FOR ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE 
OF F–16 SIMULATORS AT AIR NATIONAL 
GUARD TRAINING CENTERS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Air Force, in 
coordination with the Director of the Air National Guard, 
shall develop a plan to fully fund the establishment and 
maintenance of F–16 simulators at training centers of the 
Air National Guard as described in subsection (b).
(b) ELEMENTS.—The plan under subsection (a) shall 
include— 
(1) an estimate of the costs of maintaining F– 
16 simulators at Air National Guard training centers 
that have such simulators as of the date of the plan; 
(2) an estimate of the costs of establishing F–16 
simulators at all Air National Guard training centers 
that are required to, but do not, have such simulators 
as of the date of the plan, including training centers 
for Air National Guard units converting from the A– 
10 aircraft to the F–16 aircraft; and 
(3) a plan for allocating funding to pay the costs 
described in paragraphs (1) and (2), including the 
proportion of such funding expected to be provided by 
the Air Force and the Air National Guard, respec-
tively. 
(c) REPORT.—Not later than March 1, 2025, the Sec-
retary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional 
defense committees a report that includes— 
(1) the plan developed under subsection (a); and 
(2) an assessment from the Secretary and the 
Chief of the National Guard Bureau evaluating how 
the readiness of Air National Guard Units requiring 
F–16 simulators may be affected if such simulators
are not established and maintained at mission train-
ing centers as proposed under the plan. 
SEC. 154. PLAN FOR SUSTAINMENT AND RECAPITALIZA-
TION OF AIR NATIONAL GUARD FIGHTER 
FLEET. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Air Force, in 
consultation with the Director of the Air National Guard, 
shall develop a plan to sustain and recapitalize the fighter 
fleet of the Air National Guard. 
(b) ELEMENTS.—The recapitalization plan required 
under subsection (a) shall— 
(1) identify each of the 25 fighter aircraft squad-
rons of the Air National Guard in existence on the 
date of the enactment of this Act; 
(2) provide a plan for recapitalization of all 
such squadrons at a similar rate as the fighter air-
craft squadrons of the active components of the Armed 
Forces, with the same combination of legacy capa-
bility fighter aircraft and advanced capability fighter 
aircraft found in fighter aircraft squadrons of the ac-
tive components of the Armed Forces; 
(3) establish a timetable for a plan or actions for 
the recapitalization proposed under paragraph (2), 
disaggregated by fighter aircraft squadron and fiscal
year, which shall identify funding required for each 
fiscal year; 
(4) assess budgetary effects on the active compo-
nents of the Armed Forces if the recapitalization plan 
proposed under paragraph (2) were implemented in 
accordance with the timeline established in paragraph 
(3); and 
(5) assess the effects of such plan on the oper-
ational readiness and personnel readiness of the ac-
tive and reserve components of the Armed Forces, in-
cluding the effects of such plan on the ability of such 
components to meet steady state and contingency 
force presentation and mission requirements of com-
batant commanders. 
(c) REPORT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than July 1, 2025, 
the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the con-
gressional defense committees a report that includes 
the sustainment and recapitalization plan required 
under subsection (a). 
(2) FORM.—The report required under para-
graph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but 
may contain a classified annex. 
(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section:
(1) The term ‘‘advanced capability fighter air-
craft’’— 
(A) means the next-generation air domi-
nance fighter aircraft or any other fighter air-
craft referenced or designated as a sixth genera-
tion airframe; and 
(B) does not include unmanned fighter air-
craft. 
(2) The term ‘‘fifth generation’’, with respect to 
fighter aircraft, means an F–22 or F–35 aircraft. 
(3) The term ‘‘fighter aircraft’’ has the meaning 
given that term in section 9062(i)(2) of title 10, 
United States Code. 
(4) The term ‘‘legacy capability fighter aircraft’’ 
means pre-fifth generation fighter aircraft, including 
an F–16, both pre-block and post-block, F–15C/D, F– 
15E/EX, and A–10. 
Subtitle E—Defense-wide, Joint, 
and Multiservice Matters 
SEC. 161. MODIFICATION TO AIR FORCE AND NAVY USE OF 
COMMERCIAL DUAL-USE PARTS IN CERTAIN 
AIRCRAFT AND ENGINES. 
Section 161 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263; 10 U.S.C. 3453 
note) is amended—
(1) in the section heading, by striking ‘‘USED’’; 
(2) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting ‘‘new,’’ be-
fore ‘‘used’’; and 
(3) in subsection (b)(2), by inserting ‘‘, or from 
a certified production approval holder pursuant to 
part 21 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations’’ be-
fore the period at the end. 
SEC. 162. MEASURES TO INCREASE SUPPLY CHAIN RESIL-
IENCY FOR SMALL UNMANNED AERIAL SYS-
TEMS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense 
shall establish and carry out an integrated set of meas-
ures— 
(1) to identify risks in the supply chain for 
small unmanned aerial systems (referred to in this 
section as ‘‘sUAS’’); and 
(2) to increase the resiliency of such sUAS sup-
ply chain using parts supplied by domestic sources 
and from allies and partners of the United States. 
(b) ELEMENTS.—The measures carried out under sub-
section (a) shall include the following: 
(1) DISASSEMBLY AND ANALYSIS OF COMMER-
CIALLY AVAILABLE FOREIGN DRONE AIRCRAFT.—Not 
later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of
this Act and not less frequently than once every three 
years thereafter until 2034, the Secretary of Defense 
shall fully disassemble a drone aircraft made by Da 
Jiang Innovations or a similar commercially avail-
able sUAS manufactured in a covered foreign country 
in order to— 
(A) create a taxonomy for each component 
that categorizes the component by function, level 
of risk, and such other criteria as the Secretary 
determines appropriate; and 
(B) help assess the risk of such components 
for the purposes of supply chain monitoring and 
visibility. 
(2) SUPPLY CHAIN RISK FRAMEWORK.—Not later 
than 150 days after the date of the enactment of this 
Act and using the taxonomy developed under para-
graph (1)(A), the Secretary of Defense shall develop a 
supply chain risk framework in order to— 
(A) assess the risk of each sUAS component 
to Department of Defense networks or operations; 
(B) for components that present a risk as 
determined under subparagraph (A), identify 
any manufacturers of such components are based 
in covered foreign countries and evaluate whether 
measures to mitigate the risk posed by such for-
eign-produced components are feasible or prac-
tical; and 
(C) determine if any of the foreign compa-
nies in the sUAS supply chain should be in-
cluded on the list maintained by the Department 
of Defense in accordance with section 1260H of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fis-
cal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283; 10 U.S.C. 
113 note). 
(3) RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY.—Not 
later than 180 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act and based on the analyses conducted under 
paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary of Defense shall 
develop a strategy to develop a secure and resilient 
domestic and allied supply chain of critical compo-
nents for sUASs, which shall include— 
(A) identification of sources of supply for 
sUAS components outside of a covered foreign 
country assessed to present a risk under para-
graph (2)(A) and the total manufacturing capac-
ity of such suppliers; 
(B) an assessment of the total requirement 
for sUASs of the Department of Defense; 
(C) a plan to increase the manufacturing 
capacity of alternative sources of supply that can
meet the requirement specified in subparagraph 
(B), including estimated funding needs; and 
(D) a description of how existing initiatives 
and programs of the Department of Defense may 
be used to create alternative sUAS sources of 
supply outside of a covered foreign country, in-
cluding recommendations for— 
(i) using authorities available to the 
Department of Defense, such as Defense 
Production Act authorities, the Industrial 
Base Analysis and Sustainment program, 
loan guarantees, or other programs; and 
(ii) incentivizing private sector invest-
ment to grow or foster domestic or allied 
sourcing for components for sUASs. 
(c) REPORT.—Not later than 270 days after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall 
submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 
and the House of Representatives a report that includes— 
(1) a list of each component identified under 
subsection (b)(1), including a description of any secu-
rity vulnerabilities associated with such component; 
(2) a description of the supply chain risk frame-
work developed under subsection (b)(2);
(3) any recommendations for the inclusion of 
companies on the list described in subsection 
(b)(2)(C); and 
(4) the full strategy developed under subsection 
(b)(3). 
(d) FORM.—The report required under subsection (c) 
shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include 
a classified annex. 
(e) COVERED FOREIGN COUNTRY DEFINED.—In this 
section, the term ‘‘covered foreign country’’ has the meaning 
given that term in section 848(e) of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116– 
92; 10 U.S.C. 4871 note). 
SEC. 163. POLICY ON QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTORS 
FOR 
INTO-PLANE 
FUEL 
DELIVERIES 
FOR 
HEAVY-LIFT AIRCRAFT. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF POLICY.—Not later than one 
year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director 
of the Defense Logistics Agency shall develop and implement 
a policy pursuant to which acquisition planning shall be 
performed for any contract providing for the into-plane 
procurement for heavy-lift aircraft of an estimated 
5,000,000 gallons or more of aviation fuel per year within 
the continental United States.
(b) USE OF EVALUATION FACTORS.—As part of the ac-
quisition planning required under subsection (a), the Direc-
tor of the Defense Logistics Agency shall determine whether 
to use evaluation factors to assess the qualifications of fixed- 
based operators bidding on contracts described in such sub-
section. In the event the Director determines it is appro-
priate to use such evaluation factors, the factors may in-
clude the following: 
(1) Whether the fixed-base operator is able to 
maintain sufficient onsite fuel storage. 
(2) Whether the fixed-base operator’s total num-
ber of employees is sufficient to service military cus-
tomers. 
(3) Whether the fixed-based operator is capable of 
performing a sufficient range of cargo on-load, off- 
load, and handling operations, including for dan-
gerous goods and cargo, for military aircraft of all 
sizes. 
(4) Whether the fixed-based operator has accept-
able past performance history on similar procure-
ments. 
(5) Any other factors the Director determines ap-
propriate. 
(c) CONSULTATION.—The Director of the Defense Lo-
gistics Agency shall, as appropriate, consult with appro-
priate personnel of the military departments in developing 
mission requirements at commercial airports for purposes 
of the acquisition planning required under subsection (a). 
(d) HEAVY-LIFT AIRCRAFT DEFINED.—In this section, 
the term ‘‘heavy-lift aircraft’’ means an aircraft with a 
maximum gross takeoff weight in excess of 107,000 pounds. 
SEC. 164. PROHIBITION ON OPERATION, PROCUREMENT, 
AND CONTRACTING RELATED TO FOREIGN- 
MADE 
LIGHT 
DETECTION 
AND 
RANGING 
TECHNOLOGY. 
(a) PROHIBITION ON AGENCY OPERATION OR PRO-
CUREMENT.—The Secretary of Defense shall not operate or 
enter into or renew a contract for the procurement of— 
(1) a covered light detection and ranging tech-
nology (referred to in this section as ‘‘LiDAR tech-
nology’’) that— 
(A) is manufactured in a covered foreign 
country or by an entity domiciled in a covered 
foreign country; 
(B) uses operating software developed in a 
covered foreign country or by an entity domi-
ciled in a covered foreign country; or 
(C) uses network connectivity or data stor-
age located in or administered by an entity dom-
iciled in a covered foreign country; or
(2) a system or systems that incorporates, inter-
faces with, or otherwise uses LiDAR technology as de-
scribed in paragraph (1). 
(b) EXEMPTION.—The prohibition under subsection 
(a) shall not apply if the operation, procurement, or con-
tracting action is for the purposes of intelligence, electronic 
warfare, and information warfare operations, testing, anal-
ysis, and training. 
(c) WAIVER.—The Secretary of Defense may waive the 
prohibition under subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis if 
the Secretary certifies, in writing, to the congressional de-
fense committees that the operation, procurement, or con-
tracting action is required in the national interest of the 
United States. 
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The prohibition under section 
(a) shall take effect on June 30, 2026. 
(e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) The term ‘‘covered foreign country’’ means 
any of the following: 
(A) The People’s Republic of China. 
(B) The Islamic Republic of Iran. 
(C) The Democratic People’s Republic of 
North Korea. 
(D) The Russian Federation.
(2) The term ‘‘covered LiDAR company’’ means 
any of the following: 
(A) Hesai Technology (or any subsidiary or 
affiliate of Hesai Technology). 
(B) Any entity that produces or provides 
LiDAR and that is included on— 
(i) the Consolidated Screening List 
maintained by the International Trade Ad-
ministration of the Department of Com-
merce; or 
(ii) the civil-military fusion list main-
tained under section 1260h of the William 
M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public 
Law 116–283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note). 
(C) Any entity that produces or provides 
LiDAR and that— 
(i) is domiciled in a covered foreign 
country; or 
(ii) is subject to unmitigated foreign 
ownership, control or influence by a covered 
foreign country, as determined by the Sec-
retary of Defense in accordance with the 
National Industrial Security Program or 
any successor to such program.
(3) The term ‘‘covered LiDAR technology’’ means 
LiDAR technology and any related services and 
equipment manufactured by a covered LiDAR com-
pany. 
(4) The terms ‘‘light detection and ranging’’ and 
‘‘LiDAR’’ mean a sensor that emits light, often in the 
form of a pulsed or modulated laser, and scans or 
flashes the environment to detect and measure the 
range of its surroundings. 
SEC. 165. LIMITATION ON PROCUREMENT OF F–35 AIR-
CRAFT 
PENDING 
CERTIFICATION 
ON 
IM-
PROVEMENTS AND CORRECTION OF DEFI-
CIENCIES. 
(a) LIMITATION.—The Secretary of Defense may not 
accept or take delivery of covered F–35 aircraft in excess 
of the maximum quantities specified in subsection (c) until 
the date on which the Secretary certifies to the congressional 
defense committees that the Secretary is in compliance with 
each of the following requirements: 
(1) The Secretary has submitted to Congress (in 
accordance with subsection (b)) and is implementing 
a plan, with appropriate actions and milestones, to 
develop and field F–35 aircraft and mission systems 
digital-twin models across the F–35 enterprise.
(2) The Secretary has submitted to Congress (in 
accordance with subsection (b)) and is implementing 
a plan, with appropriate actions and milestones, to 
procure at least one new cooperative avionics flying 
test bed aircraft for the F–35 enterprise. 
(3) The Secretary has submitted to Congress (in 
accordance with subsection (b)) and is implementing 
a plan, with appropriate actions and milestones, to 
procure and construct a new F–35 mission software 
integration laboratory to enable concurrent testing of 
TR–2 and TR–3 mission system hardware, software, 
and any existing or new F–35 capabilities. 
(4) The Secretary has submitted to Congress (in 
accordance with subsection (b)) and is implementing 
a plan of corrective actions and milestones to resolve 
all deficiencies and recommendations identified in the 
2024 F–35 Initial Operational Testing and Evalua-
tion report submitted to Congress by the Director of 
Operational Testing and Evaluation. 
(5) The Secretary has submitted to Congress (in 
accordance with subsection (b)) and is implementing 
a plan of corrective actions and milestones to mini-
mize F–35 new aircraft production interruptions and 
resolve all programmatic deficiencies associated with 
the new F–35 mission system radar hardware and
software related to the development, testing, accept-
ance, certification, production, and fielding of the 
radar as identified by the Director of the F–35 Joint 
Program Office. 
(6) The Secretary has submitted to Congress (in 
accordance with subsection (b)) and is implementing 
a plan of corrective actions and milestones to resolve 
all deficiencies and recommendations identified in the 
report of the F–35 software Independent Review 
Team commissioned by the Secretary of the Air Force 
and the Director of the F–35 Joint Program Office. 
(7) The Secretary has submitted to Congress (in 
accordance with subsection (b)) and is implementing 
a corrective action plan with appropriate actions, 
milestones, necessary technical data and other re-
sources, and metrics for measuring improvements, to 
address long-standing sustainment challenges and im-
prove fleetwide mission capable and full mission ca-
pable rates for F–35 aircraft. At a minimum, such 
plan shall provide for— 
(A) completing the set-up of military service 
depots and attaining the required production ca-
pacity; 
(B) addressing and mitigating corrosion, 
particularly in all F–35 variants, including the
necessary parts, equipment, technical data, and 
any necessary adjustments to squadron staffing 
to effectively conduct corrosion inspections and 
work; 
(C) improving the visibility and avail-
ability of assets and parts that detract from mis-
sion capable rates; and 
(D) developing mechanisms to surge supply 
support for the air vehicle and engine and ensure 
continuity of F–35 logistics and operations in 
contested environments. 
(8) The Secretary has submitted all plans and 
corrective action plans described in paragraphs (1) 
through (7) to the congressional defense committees as 
required under subsection (b). 
(9) The Secretary has met the requirements of 
subsections (b)(5) and (c) of section 226 of the Na-
tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 
(Public Law 118–31; 137 Stat. 196) and has sub-
mitted all documentation required to be submitted to 
Congress pursuant to such subsections. 
(b) SUBMITTAL OF PLANS TO CONGRESS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Defense shall 
submit to the congressional defense committees all
plans and corrective action plans described in para-
graphs (1) through (7) of subsection (a). 
(2) ELEMENTS.—Each plan submitted under 
paragraph (1) shall include— 
(A) an estimate of the total amount of funds 
required to complete implementation of the plan; 
(B) realistic, event-driven schedules to 
achieve the objectives of the plan; and 
(C) a schedule risk assessment to a min-
imum of 80 percent confidence level. 
(3) FORM.—Each plan described in paragraph 
(1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may 
contain a classified annex. 
(c) MAXIMUM QUANTITIES.—The maximum quantities 
of covered F–35 aircraft specified in this subsection are the 
following: 
(1) Thirty F–35A aircraft. 
(2) Nine F–35B aircraft. 
(3) Nine F–35C aircraft. 
(d) ANNUAL REPORTS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than April 1, 2025, 
and on an annual basis thereafter for the following 
five years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the 
congressional defense committees a report that in-
cludes a comprehensive update on all plans that—
(A) were developed pursuant to paragraphs 
(1) through (7) of subsection (a); and 
(B) are being implemented by the Secretary 
as of the date of the report. 
(2) FORM.—Each report under paragraph (1) 
shall be submitted in unclassified form but may con-
tain a classified annex. 
(e) COVERED F–35 AIRCRAFT DEFINED.—In this sec-
tion, the term ‘‘covered F–35’’ aircraft means new produc-
tion F–35 aircraft— 
(1) that are authorized to be procured using 
funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or 
otherwise made available for fiscal year 2025 for the 
Department of Defense; and 
(2) the procurement of which is fully funded by 
the United States. 
SEC. 166. ASSESSMENTS OF INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS 
FOR AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Air Force and 
the Secretary of the Navy, in coordination with the com-
manders of the combatant commands, shall jointly assess 
the sufficiency of established inventory requirements for air- 
to-air missiles.
(b) ELEMENTS.—In carrying out subsection (a), the 
Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary of the Navy 
shall jointly— 
(1) assess planned deliveries of air-to-air missiles 
through 2029 and the total available missiles by type 
in each year through 2029; 
(2) assess combined requirements for air-to-air 
missiles to support operational plans of the United 
States Central Command, the United States Indo-Pa-
cific Command, the United States Northern Com-
mand, and the United States European Command, at 
low, medium, and high risk; 
(3) consider emerging requirements for surface- 
to-air defense and collaborative combat aircraft and 
how those additional missions will affect inventory re-
quirements for air-to-air missiles; 
(4) consider the sufficiency of planned acquisi-
tion for air-to-air missiles through 2029 to meet oper-
ational requirements; 
(5) consider whether continuing production of 
the advanced medium-range air-to-air missile pro-
gram of record through 2029 would enhance available 
inventories of air-to-air missiles; and 
(6) develop recommendations to adjust the 
planned mix of missiles, including an assessment of
whether extending the range or capability of existing 
air-to-air missiles would better support combined 
combatant command requirements at medium risk. 
(c) REPORT.—Following the completion of the assess-
ment required under subsection (a), but not later than April 
1, 2025, the Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary 
of the Navy shall jointly submit to the congressional defense 
committees a report on the results of the assessment, which 
shall include a summary of the results of the assessment 
with respect to each element specified in subsection (b). 
(d) FORM OF REPORT.—The report required under 
subsection (c) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but 
may include a classified annex. 
SEC. 167. PLAN FOR SIGNALS INTELLIGENCE CAPABILITIES 
OF ARMED OVERWATCH AIRCRAFT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Assistant Secretary 
of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Con-
flict and the Commander of the United States Special Oper-
ations Command shall jointly submit to the congressional 
defense committees a plan for integrating signals intel-
ligence capabilities on fielded armed overwatch aircraft. 
(b) PLAN REQUIREMENTS.—At a minimum, the plan 
required by subsection (a) shall—
(1) define the signals intelligence requirements 
for armed overwatch aircraft, including the required 
signals intelligence capabilities and the number of 
aircraft to be equipped with such capabilities; 
(2) articulate the resources necessary by fiscal 
year to fulfill the requirements described in para-
graph (1); and 
(3) include any other matters the Assistant Sec-
retary of Defense for Special Operations and Low In-
tensity Conflict and the Commander of the United 
States Special Operations Command consider rel-
evant. 
TITLE II—RESEARCH, DEVELOP-
MENT, TEST, AND EVALUA-
TION 
Subtitle A—Authorization of Appropriations 
Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations. 
Subtitle B—Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations 
Sec. 211. Modification of certain requirements relating to the Joint Energetics 
Transition Office. 
Sec. 212. Modification to annual report on unfunded priorities of the Under Sec-
retary of Defense for Research and Engineering. 
Sec. 213. Modification to defense laboratory education partnerships. 
Sec. 214. Extension of Global Research Watch Program. 
Sec. 215. Expansion of authority for technology protection features activities. 
Sec. 216. Modification to personnel management authority to attract experts in 
science, engineering, and certain other disciplines. 
Sec. 217. Codification of the Laboratory Quality Enhancement Program. 
Sec. 218. Modification to consortium on use of additive manufacturing for defense 
capability development. 
Sec. 219. Modification to continuous capability development and delivery pro-
gram for F–35 aircraft. 
Sec. 220. Modifications to test program for engineering plant of DDG(X) de-
stroyer vessels.
Sec. 221. Improvements relating to defining, identifying, and planning the artifi-
cial intelligence workforce of the Department of Defense. 
Sec. 222. Modification to artificial intelligence education strategy. 
Sec. 223. Modification of CVN–73 to support fielding of MQ–25 unmanned aerial 
vehicle. 
Sec. 224. Modification to innovators information repository in the Department of 
Defense. 
Sec. 225. Duties of Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer Governing 
Council relating to artificial intelligence models and advanced 
artificial intelligence technologies. 
Sec. 226. Ensuring compliance with Department of Defense policy when award-
ing research grants. 
Sec. 227. Extension and modification of Directed Energy Working Group. 
Sec. 228. National Defense Economic Competition Research Council. 
Sec. 229. Agility Prime Transition Working Group. 
Sec. 230. Authority for temporary assignment of employees of the Office of Stra-
tegic Capital to certain private-sector organizations. 
Sec. 231. Quantum benchmarking initiative. 
Sec. 232. Expansion of participation in the Digital On-Demand Program. 
Sec. 233. Management and utilization of digital data to enhance maintenance ac-
tivities. 
Sec. 234. Electromagnetic spectrum demonstration program. 
Sec. 235. Competitive demonstration of automated target recognition algorithms. 
Sec. 236. Pilot program on development of near-term use cases and demonstration 
of artificial intelligence toward biotechnology applications for 
national security. 
Sec. 237. Pilot program on use of artificial intelligence for certain workflow and 
operations tasks. 
Sec. 238. Limitation on availability of funds for fundamental research collabora-
tion with certain academic institutions. 
Subtitle C—Plans, Reports, and Other Matters 
Sec. 241. Incorporating human readiness levels into research, development, test, 
and evaluation activities. 
Sec. 242. Biotechnology roadmap. 
Sec. 243. Plan to advance interests of Department of Defense in matters relating 
to electromagnetic spectrum in international fora. 
Sec. 244. Strategic plan for quantum information science technologies within the 
Department of Defense. 
Sec. 245. Defense Science Board study on long-term operations and availability 
of Kwajalein Atoll as a Major Range and Test Facility Base. 
Subtitle A—Authorization of 
Appropriations 
SEC. 201. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fis-
cal year 2025 for the use of the Department of Defense for
research, development, test, and evaluation, as specified in 
the funding table in section 4201. 
Subtitle B—Program Requirements, 
Restrictions, and Limitations 
SEC. 211. MODIFICATION OF CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS RE-
LATING TO THE JOINT ENERGETICS TRANSI-
TION OFFICE. 
Subsection (d) of section 148 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘(d) BUDGETING AND FUNDING REQUIREMENTS.— 
‘‘(1) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that 
the Office is budgeted for and funded in a manner 
sufficient to ensure the Office has the staff and other 
resources necessary to effectively carry out the respon-
sibilities specified in subsection (c). 
‘‘(2) In the budget justification materials sub-
mitted to Congress in support of the Department of 
Defense budget for fiscal year 2027 and each fiscal 
year thereafter (as submitted with the budget of the 
President under section 1105(a) of title 31), the Sec-
retary of Defense shall include a dedicated budget line 
item for the implementation of subsection (a) and for 
the testing and evaluation of energetic materials and 
technologies by the Office.’’.
SEC. 212. MODIFICATION TO ANNUAL REPORT ON UN-
FUNDED PRIORITIES OF THE UNDER SEC-
RETARY OF DEFENSE FOR RESEARCH AND 
ENGINEERING. 
The second section 222e of title 10, United States Code, 
is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘the Secretary 
of Defense shall’’ and inserting ‘‘the Secretary of De-
fense, after coordinating with the Secretaries of the 
military departments, shall’’; and 
(2) in subsection (e)— 
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘and’’ at 
the end; 
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking the period 
at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(C) by adding at the end the following new 
paragraph: 
‘‘(3) in the case of a military construction 
project, has reached 35 percent design.’’. 
SEC. 213. MODIFICATION TO DEFENSE LABORATORY EDU-
CATION PARTNERSHIPS. 
Section 2194(b) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(1) in paragraph (6), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the 
end;
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(2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at 
the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following new para-
graph: 
‘‘(8) entering into new and separate contracts or 
cooperative agreements with, or making grants to, the 
institution to provide financial assistance for activi-
ties conducted under such partnership agreement.’’. 
SEC. 214. EXTENSION OF GLOBAL RESEARCH WATCH PRO-
GRAM. 
Section 4066(f) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended by striking ‘‘September 30, 2025’’ and inserting 
‘‘September 30, 2035’’. 
SEC. 215. EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY FOR TECHNOLOGY 
PROTECTION FEATURES ACTIVITIES. 
(a) EXPANSION OF AUTHORITY.—Subsection (a) of sec-
tion 4067 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ‘‘during the research and development phase of such 
system’’ and inserting ‘‘to increase ally and partner mili-
tary capability or improve coalition interoperability’’. 
(b) COST-SHARING.—Subsection (b) of such section is 
amended— 
(1) by redesignating paragraph (2) as para-
graph (3);
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(2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the fol-
lowing new paragraph (2): 
‘‘(2) Any contract for the design or development of an 
exportability feature of a system resulting from activities 
under subsection (a) for the purpose of enhancing or ena-
bling the exportability of the system shall include a cost- 
sharing provision that requires the contractor to bear half 
of the cost of such activities, or such other portion of such 
cost as the Secretary considers appropriate upon showing 
of good cause.’’; and 
(3) in paragraph (3), as so redesignated— 
(A) by inserting ‘‘or (2)’’ after ‘‘paragraph 
(1)’’; 
(B) by inserting ‘‘or exportability feature’’ 
after ‘‘with respect to a designated system’’; and 
(C) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ‘‘in 
the case of a designated system,’’ before ‘‘the’’. 
SEC. 216. MODIFICATION TO PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AU-
THORITY TO ATTRACT EXPERTS IN SCIENCE, 
ENGINEERING, AND CERTAIN OTHER DIS-
CIPLINES. 
Section 4092 of title 10, United States Code, is amend-
ed—
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(1) in the section heading, by striking ‘‘science 
and engineering’’ and inserting ‘‘science, en-
gineering, and certain other disciplines’’; 
(2) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the 
following new paragraph: 
‘‘(11) OFFICE OF STRATEGIC CAPITAL.—The Di-
rector of the Office of Strategic Capital may carry out 
a program of personnel management authority pro-
vided in subsection (b) in order to facilitate recruit-
ment of eminent experts in finance and investment 
for the Office.’’; and 
(3) in subsection (b)— 
(A) in paragraph (1)— 
(i) in subparagraph (D), by striking 
‘‘5 scientific and engineering positions in 
the Office’’ and inserting ‘‘20 scientific and 
engineering positions in the Office, of which 
not more than 5 such positions may be po-
sitions of administration or management of 
the Office’’; 
(ii) in subparagraph (E) by striking 
‘‘5 scientific and engineering positions in 
the Unit’’ and inserting ‘‘35 scientific and 
engineering positions in the Unit, of which 
not more than 5 such positions may be po-
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sitions of administration or management of 
the Unit’’; 
(iii) in subparagraph (H), by striking 
‘‘15’’ and inserting ‘‘25’’; 
(iv) in subparagraph (I), by striking 
‘‘and’’ at the end; 
(v) in subparagraph (J), by adding 
‘‘and’’ at the end; and 
(vi) by adding at the end the following 
new subparagraph: 
‘‘(K) in the case of the Office of Strategic 
Capital, appoint individuals to a total of not 
more than 30 positions in the Office;’’; and 
(B) in paragraph (2), by amending sub-
paragraph (A) to read as follows: 
‘‘(A) in the case of employees appointed 
pursuant to subparagraphs (B), (D), (E), (H), 
and (K) of paragraph (1), at a rate to be deter-
mined by the head of the organization concerned 
up to 150 percent of the total annual compensa-
tion payable to the Vice President under section 
104 of title 3;’’.
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SEC. 217. CODIFICATION OF THE LABORATORY QUALITY EN-
HANCEMENT PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter III of chapter 303 of 
title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the 
end the following new section: 
‘‘§ 4128. Laboratory Quality Enhancement Program 
‘‘(a) PROGRAM REQUIRED.—(1) The Secretary of De-
fense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Re-
search and Engineering, shall carry out a program under 
which the Secretary shall establish the panels described in 
subsection (b) and direct such panels— 
‘‘(A) to review and make recommendations to the 
Secretary with respect to— 
‘‘(i) existing policies and practices affecting 
the science and technology reinvention labora-
tories to improve the mission effectiveness of such 
laboratories; 
‘‘(ii) new initiatives proposed by the science 
and technology reinvention laboratories; and 
‘‘(iii) new interpretations of existing provi-
sions of law that would enhance the ability of a 
director of a science and technology reinvention 
laboratory to manage the laboratory and dis-
charge the mission of the laboratory;
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‘‘(B) to support implementation of current and 
future initiatives affecting the science and technology 
reinvention laboratories; and 
‘‘(C) to conduct assessments or data analysis on 
the effectiveness of the authorities granted to the 
science and technology reinvention laboratories and 
such other issues as the Secretary determines to be ap-
propriate. 
‘‘(2) The program carried out pursuant to paragraph 
(1) shall be known as the ‘Laboratory Quality Enhancement 
Program’. 
‘‘(b) PANELS.—The panels described in this subsection 
are the following: 
‘‘(1) A panel on personnel, workforce develop-
ment, and talent management. 
‘‘(2) A panel on facilities, equipment, and infra-
structure. 
‘‘(3) A panel on research strategy, technology 
transfer, and industry and university partnerships. 
‘‘(4) A panel on governance and oversight proc-
esses. 
‘‘(c) COMPOSITION OF PANELS.—(1) Each panel de-
scribed in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (b) may 
be composed of subject matter and technical management 
experts from—
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‘‘(A) laboratories and research centers of the 
Army, Navy, and Air Force; 
‘‘(B) appropriate Defense Agencies; 
‘‘(C) the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense 
for Research and Engineering; and 
‘‘(D) such other entities as the Secretary deter-
mines to be appropriate. 
‘‘(2) The panel described in subsection (b)(4) shall be 
composed of— 
‘‘(A) at least one member from each of the science 
and technology reinvention laboratories; and 
‘‘(B) such other members as the Secretary deter-
mines to be appropriate. 
‘‘(d) GOVERNANCE OF PANELS.—(1) The chairperson 
of each panel established pursuant to subsection (a) shall 
be selected by the members of the respective panel. 
‘‘(2) Each panel, in coordination with the Under Sec-
retary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall trans-
mit to the Science and Technology Executive Committee of 
the Department of Defense such information or findings on 
topics requiring decision or approval as the panel considers 
appropriate. 
‘‘(e) INTERPRETATION OF PROVISIONS OF LAW.—(1) 
The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineer-
ing, acting under the guidance of the Secretary, shall issue
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regulations regarding the meaning, scope, implementation, 
and applicability of any provision of a statute relating to 
a science and technology reinvention laboratory. 
‘‘(2) In interpreting or defining under paragraph (1), 
the Under Secretary shall, to the degree practicable, empha-
size providing the maximum operational flexibility to the 
directors of the science and technology reinvention labora-
tories to discharge the missions of their laboratories. 
‘‘(3) In interpreting or defining under paragraph (1), 
the Under Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, consult 
and coordinate with the secretaries of the military depart-
ments and such other agencies or entities as the Under Sec-
retary considers relevant on any proposed revision to regu-
lations under paragraph (1). 
‘‘(4) In interpreting or defining under paragraph (1), 
the Under Secretary shall seek recommendations from the 
panel described in subsection (b)(4). 
‘‘(f) SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY REINVENTION LAB-
ORATORY DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘science and 
technology reinvention laboratory’ means a Department of 
Defense laboratory designated as a Department of Defense 
science and technology reinvention laboratory under section 
4121 of this title.’’.
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(b) CONFORMING REPEAL.—Section 211 of the Na-
tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Pub-
lic Law 114–328; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4121) is repealed. 
SEC. 218. MODIFICATION TO CONSORTIUM ON USE OF ADDI-
TIVE MANUFACTURING FOR DEFENSE CAPA-
BILITY DEVELOPMENT. 
Section 223(c) of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118–31; 10 U.S.C. 
4841 note) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘and’’ at the 
end; 
(2) in paragraph (6), by striking the period at 
the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following new para-
graph: 
‘‘(7) develop a process to certify new materials 
and processes for fabricating flight critical parts and 
initiate planning for a rapidly deployable additive 
manufacturing system that is capable of fabricating 
replacement safety-critical parts for military aircraft 
and unmanned aerial vehicles in environments where 
access to traditionally manufactured replacement 
parts is severely restricted.’’.
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SEC. 219. MODIFICATION TO CONTINUOUS CAPABILITY DE-
VELOPMENT AND DELIVERY PROGRAM FOR F– 
35 AIRCRAFT. 
Section 225(b) of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118–31; 137 Stat. 
195) is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘designate two 
F–35A aircraft, two F–35B aircraft, and two F–35C 
aircraft’’ and inserting ‘‘designate a total of not fewer 
than nine F–35A, F–35B, or F–35C aircraft’’; and 
(2) in paragraph (2)(A), by striking ‘‘Lot 19’’ 
and inserting ‘‘Lot 18’’. 
SEC. 220. MODIFICATIONS TO TEST PROGRAM FOR ENGI-
NEERING PLANT OF DDG(X) DESTROYER VES-
SELS. 
Section 221 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117–81; 135 Stat. 1599) 
is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the 
following new sentence: ‘‘A minimum of two motor 
technologies with comparable efficiency, weight, and 
space characteristics that provide minimum of 40 
megawatts of reserve power, in excess of propulsion 
and ship service at patrol speed, shall be tested in full 
scale to mitigate program risk and provide sufficient
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competition prior to down selecting to a class deci-
sion.’’; 
(2) in subsection (c), by striking paragraph (1) 
and inserting the following new paragraph (1): 
‘‘(1) Two electrical propulsion motor tech-
nologies.’’; and 
(3) in subsection (d)(1), by inserting ‘‘that incor-
porates two propulsion motor technology options’’ be-
fore the period at the end. 
SEC. 221. IMPROVEMENTS RELATING TO DEFINING, IDENTI-
FYING, AND PLANNING THE ARTIFICIAL IN-
TELLIGENCE WORKFORCE OF THE DEPART-
MENT OF DEFENSE. 
(a) APPOINTMENT OF RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL .—Sec-
tion 230 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fis-
cal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 
501) is amended by striking subsection (c) and inserting 
the following: 
‘‘(c) RESPONSIBILITY.— 
‘‘(1) APPOINTMENT OF OFFICER.—Not later than 
April 30, 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall appoint 
a civilian official responsible for the development and 
implementation of the policy and implementation 
plan set forth in subsections (a) and (b), respectively. 
The official shall be known as the ‘Chief Digital Engi-
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neering Recruitment and Management Officer of the 
Department of Defense’. 
‘‘(2) ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES.—In addi-
tion to the responsibilities specified in paragraph (1), 
the Officer appointed under such paragraph shall— 
‘‘(A) fully define and identify the artificial 
intelligence workforce of the Department of De-
fense, including by— 
‘‘(i) clarifying the roles and respon-
sibilities of the artificial intelligence work-
force and the relationship between the arti-
ficial intelligence workforce and the overall 
Department of Defense innovation workforce 
and digital workforce; 
‘‘(ii) 
coding 
artificial 
intelligence 
workforce roles in workforce data systems; 
and 
‘‘(iii) developing a qualification pro-
gram for artificial intelligence workforce 
roles; and 
‘‘(B) update the Department of Defense 
Human Capital Operating Plan to be consistent 
with the Strategic Management Plan of the De-
partment and the Annual Performance Plan of
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the Department relating to artificial intelligence 
workforce issues, including— 
‘‘(i) addressing the human capital im-
plementation actions planned to support the 
strategic goals and priorities identified in 
the Agency Strategic Plan and Annual Per-
formance Plan; and 
‘‘(ii) ensuring the use of consistent ar-
tificial intelligence terminology. 
‘‘(3) EXPIRATION
OF
APPOINTMENT.—The ap-
pointment of the Officer under paragraph (1) shall 
expire on September 30, 2030.’’. 
(b) DIGITAL ENGINEERING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 
UPDATE.—Not later than 90 days after the date of the en-
actment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit 
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the 
House of Representatives a report that includes an update 
on any activities carried out in accordance with the imple-
mentation plan required under section 230(b) of the Na-
tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Pub-
lic Law 116–92; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 501). 
(c) BRIEFING.—Not later than 240 days after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall 
provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing 
on—
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(1) the positions included in the artificial intel-
ligence workforce of the Department as of the date of 
the briefing; 
(2) any positions not identified under paragraph 
(1) that should be included in the artificial intel-
ligence workforce of the Department; 
(3) which positions require Department of De-
fense personnel with artificial intelligence skills; 
(4) the current state of the artificial intelligence 
workforce of the Department as of the ate of the brief-
ing; and 
(5) planned or proposed future requirements for 
the artificial intelligence workforce of the Department. 
SEC. 222. MODIFICATION TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 
EDUCATION STRATEGY. 
Section 256 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92; 133 Stat. 1290) 
is amended by adding at the end the following new sub-
section: 
‘‘(d) 
ARTIFICIAL
INTELLIGENCE
AND
MACHINE 
LEARNING EDUCATION PLATFORMS.— 
‘‘(1) IN
GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, the Chief 
Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer of the De-
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partment of Defense, in coordination with the Under 
Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, 
shall— 
‘‘(A) develop a set of distance education 
courses on— 
‘‘(i) the foundational concepts of artifi-
cial intelligence and machine learning; and 
‘‘(ii) the responsible and ethical design, 
development, acquisition and procurement, 
deployment, and use of artificial intel-
ligence and machine learning applications; 
and 
‘‘(B) make such courses available to mem-
bers of the Armed Forces. 
‘‘(2) REPORT.—Not later than 270 days after the 
date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary 
of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense 
committees a report on the progress of the Chief Dig-
ital and Artificial Intelligence Officer in imple-
menting paragraph (1).’’. 
SEC. 223. MODIFICATION OF CVN–73 TO SUPPORT FIELDING 
OF MQ–25 UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE. 
Section 219 of the John S. McCain National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115– 
232; 132 Stat. 1680) is amended by striking ‘‘shall’’ and
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all that follows and inserting ‘‘shall modify the compart-
ments and infrastructure of the aircraft carrier designated 
CVN–73 to support the fielding of the MQ–25 unmanned 
aerial vehicle before the planned deployment date of such 
vehicle.’’. 
SEC. 224. MODIFICATION TO INNOVATORS INFORMATION 
REPOSITORY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DE-
FENSE. 
Section 220 of the John S. McCain National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115– 
232; 10 U.S.C. 4061 note prec.) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (a), by inserting ‘‘Chief Digital 
and Artificial Intelligence Office, the Defense Innova-
tion Unit, and the’’ before ‘‘Defense Technical Infor-
mation Center’’; 
(2) in subsection (b), by inserting ‘‘in accordance 
with subsection (e)’’ before the period at the end; 
(3) in subsection (c)— 
(A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as 
follows: 
‘‘(1) be coordinated across the Department of De-
fense to focus on small business concerns (as defined 
in section 3 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 
632), including—
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‘‘(A) participants in the Small Business In-
novation Research Program or the Small Busi-
ness Technology Transfer Program established 
under section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 
U.S.C. 638); 
‘‘(B) participants in the pilot program es-
tablished under section 834 of the National De-
fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 or 
the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve of 
the Department of Defense; and 
‘‘(C) small business concerns that are non-
traditional defense contractors (as defined in sec-
tion 3014 of title 10, United States Code) that 
work with research, innovation, and advanced 
project entities;’’; and 
(B) in paragraph (2)— 
(i) in subparagraph (C), by striking 
‘‘and’’ at the end; 
(ii) in subparagraph (D), by striking 
‘‘and’’ at the end; and 
(iii) by adding at the end the following 
new subparagraphs: 
‘‘(E) the date of the initial award to the 
participant from the Department of Defense; and
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‘‘(F) the dates of any additional awards 
made to the participant by the Department of 
Defense, including the dates of any contracts or 
other agreements entered into between the partic-
ipant the Department of Defense; and’’; and 
(4) by adding at the end the following new sub-
section: 
‘‘(e) UPDATES REQUIRED.—Not less frequently than 
once each fiscal quarter and subject to the availability of 
appropriations, the head of the Defense Technical Informa-
tion Center, in coordination with the Under Secretary of 
Defense for Research and Engineering, shall update the 
innovators information repository established under this 
section.’’. 
SEC. 225. DUTIES OF CHIEF DIGITAL AND ARTIFICIAL IN-
TELLIGENCE OFFICER GOVERNING COUNCIL 
RELATING 
TO 
ARTIFICIAL 
INTELLIGENCE 
MODELS AND ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTEL-
LIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES. 
Section 238(d)(3)(E) of the John S. McCain National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public 
Law 115–232; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4061) is amended— 
(1) by redesignating clause (x) as clause (xi); 
and
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(2) by inserting after clause (ix) the following 
new clause (x): 
‘‘(x) With respect to artificial intel-
ligence models and advanced artificial intel-
ligence technologies— 
‘‘(I) to identify and assess artifi-
cial intelligence models and advanced 
artificial intelligence technologies that 
could pose a national security risk if 
accessed by an adversary of the United 
States; 
‘‘(II) to develop strategies to pre-
vent unauthorized access and usage of 
potent artificial intelligence models by 
countries that are adversaries of the 
United States; and 
‘‘(III) to make recommendations 
to Congress and relevant Federal agen-
cies for legislative or administrative 
action in the field of artificial intel-
ligence.’’.
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SEC. 226. ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF 
DEFENSE 
POLICY 
WHEN 
AWARDING 
RE-
SEARCH GRANTS. 
Section 1286 of the John S. McCain National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115– 
232; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note) is amended— 
(1) in subsection (d)(1)(B), by striking ‘‘sub-
section (g)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection (h)’’; 
(2) by redesignating subsections (e) through (h) 
as subsections (f) through (i), respectively; 
(3) by inserting after subsection (d) the following 
new subsection (e): 
‘‘(e) ANNUAL REVIEWS REQUIRED.—Not later than 
March 30, 2025, and not later than March 30 of each year 
thereafter— 
‘‘(1) each head of a Department of Defense com-
ponent that awards grants for research shall carry 
out a review of a representative sample of the research 
grants awarded by the respective component in the 
previous fiscal year to ensure that the component is 
awarding grants in compliance with the applicable 
policies of the Department of Defense; and 
‘‘(2) the Under Secretary of Defense for Research 
and Engineering shall carry out a separate review of 
a representative sample of the research grants award-
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ed by such components in the previous fiscal year.’’; 
and 
(4) in subsection (f), as redesignated by para-
graph (1)— 
(A) in paragraph (1), by inserting ‘‘and on 
the periodic reviews conducted pursuant to sub-
section (e)’’ after ‘‘by subsection (a)’’; and 
(B) in paragraph (2)— 
(i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) 
through (G) as clauses (i) through (vii), re-
spectively, and indenting such clauses two 
ems to the right; 
(ii) by inserting before clause (i), as 
redesignated by clause (i) of this subpara-
graph, the following new subparagraph (A): 
‘‘(A) With respect to the activities carried 
out under the initiative required by subsection 
(a), the following:’’; and 
(iii) by adding at the end the following 
new subparagraph: 
‘‘(B) With respect to the periodic reviews 
conducted pursuant to subsection (e), the fol-
lowing:
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‘‘(i) The total number of research 
grants awarded by the Department in the 
fiscal year covered by the reviews. 
‘‘(ii) The number of reviews carried 
out pursuant to subsection (e)(1). 
‘‘(iii) The number of reviews carried 
out pursuant to subsection (e)(2). 
‘‘(iv) A description of the processes by 
which the heads of the components described 
in paragraph (1) of subsection (e) and the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Research 
and Engineering conducted the reviews 
under such subsection. 
‘‘(v) An assessment of issues identified 
during the reviews carried out under sub-
section (e), including a list of grants that 
were identified as having not been awarded 
in compliance with applicable policies of 
the Department of Defense.’’. 
SEC. 227. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF DIRECTED 
ENERGY WORKING GROUP. 
Section 219(d) of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114–328; 10 U.S.C. 
4205 note) is amended—
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(1) in paragraph (6), by adding at the end the 
following: ‘‘Each such briefing shall include— 
‘‘(A) for each organization and element of 
the Department carrying out work related to di-
rected energy capabilities, cost data and associ-
ated program elements for each fiscal year across 
the period covered by the most recent future- 
years defense program submitted to Congress 
under section 221 of title 10, United States Code 
(as of the time of the briefing); and 
‘‘(B) information on any enabling work 
that supports such capabilities, including— 
‘‘(i) vehicle or software integration and 
testing; 
‘‘(ii) command, control and targeting 
architectures; 
‘‘(iii) supporting infrastructure re-
quirements; and 
‘‘(iv) workforce training.’’; and 
(2) in paragraph (7), by striking ‘‘4 years’’ and 
inserting ‘‘9 years’’. 
SEC. 228. NATIONAL DEFENSE ECONOMIC COMPETITION 
RESEARCH COUNCIL. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT OF COUNCIL.—
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(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of 
Defense shall establish a council to identify, evaluate, 
and coordinate existing research efforts, or propose 
new research topics, relating to economic competition 
activities, such as economic coercion, manipulation, 
or other uses of economic power to undermine the na-
tional defense strategy of the United States and the 
partners and allies of the United States. 
(2) DESIGNATION.—The council established pur-
suant to paragraph (1) shall be known as the ‘‘Na-
tional Defense Economic Competition Research Coun-
cil’’ (referred to in this section as the ‘‘Council’’). 
(b) CHARTER AND MISSION.—Not later than 120 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
of Defense shall issue a charter for the Council with a mis-
sion that includes the following: 
(1) Conducting analysis of ongoing or proposed 
government and academic research relating to eco-
nomic competition. 
(2) Making proposals for new areas of research 
to increase understanding of adversarial uses of eco-
nomic tools in support of military objectives to im-
prove understanding of threats, vulnerabilities, and
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defensive options to mitigate such threats and 
vulnerabilities. 
(3) Informing the tools available to the Depart-
ment of Defense to defend against such economic com-
petition, coercion and manipulation activities, in-
cluding the use of adversarial capital to acquire tech-
nology, real estate, or other infrastructure, or to pre-
emptively deny access by the United States. 
(4) Assessing current data needs or shortfalls im-
pairing understanding of threats and vulnerabilities 
relating to economic competition. 
(5) Convening groups, which may include aca-
demic institutions, nonprofit organizations, commer-
cial entities, other departments and agencies of the 
Federal Government, and international partners, to 
better understand regional requirements or inform the 
understanding of regional partners on the threats and 
vulnerabilities relating to military objectives as a re-
sult of increasing economic competition. 
(6) Carrying out such other activities relating to 
economic competition as the Secretary deems appro-
priate. 
(c) PARTICIPANTS.— 
(1) CO-CHAIRS.—The co-chairs of the Council 
shall be the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the
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Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engi-
neering, and the Under Secretary of Defense for Ac-
quisition and Sustainment. 
(2) IN GENERAL.—The co-chairs of the Council 
shall ensure that the Council includes participation 
from each of the following: 
(A) The Office of Commercial and Eco-
nomic Assessment of the Air Force. 
(B) The Office of Expanded Competition. 
(C) The Office of Strategic Capital. 
(D) The Defense Innovation Unit. 
(E) The Strategic Capabilities Office. 
(F) The Joint Warfighting Analysis Center 
(JWAC). 
(G) The Office of Global Economic and In-
vestment Security under the Assistant Secretary 
of Defense for Industrial Base Policy. 
(H) The Office of Naval Research, including 
ONR-Global. 
(I) The Army Research Office. 
(J) The Air Force Office of Scientific Re-
search. 
(K) The Defense Advanced Research Projects 
Agency.
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(L) The Office of Strategic Intelligence and 
Analysis under the Under Secretary of Defense 
for Research and Engineering. 
(M) The program office of the Minerva Re-
search Initiative. 
(N) Other relevant organizations as deter-
mined by the Secretary of Defense. 
(d) INPUT FROM THE JOINT STAFF AND COMBATANT 
COMMANDS.—The Council shall regularly solicit input from 
the Joint Staff and combatant commands on needs, problem 
statements, or other topics relating to economic competition 
activities described in subsection (a)(1) affecting their areas 
of responsibility. 
(e) TERMINATION.—The Council shall terminate on 
December 31, 2035. 
SEC. 229. AGILITY PRIME TRANSITION WORKING GROUP. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 90 days after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary 
of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, in coordina-
tion with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and 
Engineering and the Director of the Defense Innovation 
Unit, shall establish a working group to be known as the 
‘‘Agility Prime Transition Working Group’’ (referred to in 
this section as the ‘‘Working Group’’).
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(b) DUTIES.—The duties of the Working Group shall 
include the following: 
(1) To develop and implement a strategy to 
transition capabilities developed under the Agility 
Prime program of the Air Force to program executive 
offices of the covered Armed Forces, as appropriate. 
(2) To provide a forum for members of the Work-
ing Group to coordinate activities relating to hybrid 
and electric vertical takeoff and landing capabilities 
developed under the Agility Prime program, includ-
ing— 
(A) research, development, testing, and eval-
uation activities; 
(B) demonstration activities; and 
(C) activities to transition such capabilities 
from the research and development phase into 
operational use within the covered Armed Forces, 
as appropriate. 
(3) To identify programs, projects, activities, 
and requirements of the covered Armed Forces that 
may be supported by technologies and capabilities de-
veloped under the Agility Prime program, including 
hybrid and electric vertical takeoff and landing air-
craft, advanced air mobility platforms, autonomous
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flight capabilities, test and evaluation software, and 
related technologies. 
(4) To identify requirements of the combatant 
commands and the covered Armed Forces that align 
with previous, ongoing, or planned efforts under the 
Agility Prime program. 
(5) To assess whether previous, ongoing, or 
planned efforts under the Agility Prime program and 
other vertical take off and landing aircraft capability 
development efforts align with other current, planned, 
or future acquisition programs of the covered Armed 
Forces. 
(6) Identify any changes to doctrine, organiza-
tion, training, materiel, leadership, personnel, facili-
ties, and policy (commonly known as ‘‘DOTMLPF– 
P’’) required to successfully integrate hybrid and elec-
tric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft platforms 
into future force design. 
(7) To assist the Under Secretary of Defense for 
Acquisition and Sustainment in preparing the re-
ports required under subsection (g). 
(c) MEMBERSHIP.—The Working Group shall be com-
posed of representatives from the following organizations: 
(1) The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense 
for Acquisition and Sustainment.
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(2) The military departments. 
(3) The Joint Chiefs of Staff. 
(4) The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense 
for Research and Engineering. 
(5) The Defense Innovation Unit. 
(6) The Office of Strategic Capital. 
(7) The United States Special Operations Com-
mand. 
(8) The United States Transportation Command. 
(9) Such other organizations and elements of the 
Department of Defense as the Chairperson of the 
Working Group determines appropriate. 
(d) CHAIRPERSON.—The Under Secretary of Defense 
for Acquisition and Sustainment, or the designee of the 
Under Secretary, shall serve as the Chairperson of the 
Working Group. 
(e) MEETINGS.—The Working Group shall meet not 
less frequently than twice each year at the call of the Chair-
person. 
(f) TERMINATION.—The working group shall terminate 
on September 30, 2027. 
(g) ANNUAL REPORTS.—Not later than September 30, 
2025, and not later than September 30 of each year there-
after through 2027, the Under Secretary of Defense for Ac-
quisition and Sustainment shall submit to the congressional
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defense committees a report on the efforts of the Working 
Group. Each report shall include, with respect to the year 
covered by the report, information on— 
(1) any funding under the categories of research, 
development, test, and evaluation, procurement, or 
operation and maintenance that is expected to be used 
for further development or procurement of hybrid and 
electric vertical takeoff and landing capabilities in the 
fiscal year of the report and the in the following fiscal 
year; 
(2) any planned transitions of hybrid and elec-
tric vertical takeoff and landing technologies to— 
(A) acquisition programs of the covered 
Armed Forces; or 
(B) research, development, test, and evalua-
tion programs of the covered Armed Forces. 
(3) any actions taken by the Working Group; 
(4) any milestones achieved by the Working 
Group; and 
(5) such other matters as the Under Secretary 
determines appropriate. 
(h) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) The term ‘‘Agility Prime program’’ means 
the program of the Air Force under which the Air 
Force is developing hybrid and electric vertical takeoff