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accordance with the amendments made by this 
section and the terms of the effective date under 
paragraph (1) shall be made as if no sentencing 
parameter or criteria for that offense has been 
prescribed until such time as such regulations 
are issued that include such a sentencing param-
eter or criteria. 
(g) REPEAL OF SECRETARIAL GUIDELINES ON SEN-
TENCES FOR OFFENSES COMMITTED UNDER THE UNIFORM 
CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.—Section 537 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public 
Law 116–92; 133 Stat. 1363; 10 U.S.C. 856 note) is re-
pealed. 
PART 3—REPORTS AND OTHER MATTERS 
SEC. 539G. REPORT ON MODIFICATION OF DISPOSITION AU-
THORITY FOR OFFENSES OTHER THAN SPE-
CIAL VICTIM OFFENSES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 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 on the 
feasibility, advisability, and potential effects of modifying 
chapter 47 of title 10, United States Code (the Uniform 
Code of Military Justice) to require that determinations as 
to whether to prefer or refer charges for trial by court-mar-
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tial for offenses other than special victim offenses must be 
made by an individual outside of the chain of command 
of the member subject to the charges rather than by a com-
manding officer who is in the chain of command of the 
member. 
(b) ELEMENTS.—The report under subsection (a) shall 
include the following: 
(1) A review and reassessment of the findings of 
the Secretary of Defense included in the report sub-
mitted under section 540F of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal year 2020 (Public Law 
116–92; 133 Stat. 1367 ), taking into account the 
findings and recommendations of the Independent Re-
view Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military 
as set forth in the report of the Commission titled 
‘‘Hard Truths and the Duty to Change: Recommenda-
tions from the Independent Review Commission on 
Sexual Assault in the Military’’. 
(2) An analysis of any effects, including positive 
and negative effects, that may result from the modi-
fication of disposition authority for offenses as de-
scribed in subsection (a). 
(c) INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE.— 
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(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Defense shall 
establish an independent committee to prepare the re-
port required by this section. 
(2) MEMBERS.—Subject to paragraph (3), the 
committee established under paragraph (1) shall be 
composed of members who— 
(A) are designated by the Secretary of De-
fense; and 
(B) have expertise determined to be relevant 
by the Secretary 
(3) LIMITATION.—No member of an Armed Force 
or civilian employee of the Department of Defense 
may serve on the committee established under para-
graph (1). 
(d) SPECIAL VICTIM OFFENSE DEFINED.—In this sec-
tion, the term ‘‘special victim offense’’ means an offense 
specified in section 801(17) of title 10, United States Code 
(article 1(17) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), as 
added by section 534 of this subtitle. 
SEC. 539H. REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN 
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INDEPENDENT 
REVIEW COMMISSION ON SEXUAL ASSAULT 
IN THE MILITARY. 
(a) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
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of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Serv-
ices of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report 
on status of the implementation of the recommendations 
specified in subsection (c). 
(b) ELEMENTS.—The report under subsection (a) shall 
include the following: 
(1) A description of the status of the implemen-
tation of each recommendation specified in subsection 
(c), including— 
(A) whether, how, and to what extent the 
recommendation has been implemented; 
(B) any rules, regulations, policies, or other 
guidance that have been issued, revised, changed, 
or cancelled as a result of the implementation of 
the recommendation; and 
(C) any impediments to the implementation 
of the recommendation. 
(2) For each recommendation specified in sub-
section (c) that has not been fully implemented or su-
perseded by statute as of the date of the report, a plan 
for the implementation of the recommendation, in-
cluding identification of— 
(A) intermediate actions, milestone dates, 
and the expected completion date for implemen-
tation of the recommendation; and 
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(B) any rules, regulations, policies, or other 
guidance that are expected to be issued, revised, 
changed, or cancelled as a result of the imple-
mentation of the recommendation. 
(3) Any statutory changes identified as necessary 
to fully implement the recommendations specified in 
subsection (c). 
(c) 
RECOMMENDATIONS
SPECIFIED.—The 
rec-
ommendations specified in this subsection are the following, 
as set forth in the report of the Independent Review Com-
mission on Sexual Assault in the Military titled ‘‘Hard 
Truths and the Duty to Change: Recommendations from the 
Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the 
Military’’, and dated July 2, 2021: 
(1) Each recommendation under the heading 
‘‘Line of Effort 1: Accountability’’ as set forth in sec-
tion III such report. 
(2) Each recommendation under the heading 
‘‘Line of Effort 2: Prevention’’ as set forth in section 
III such report. 
(3) Each recommendation under the heading 
‘‘Line of Effort 3: Climate and Culture’’ as set forth 
in section III of such report. 
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(4) Each recommendation under the heading 
‘‘Line of Effort 4: Victim Care and Support’’ as set 
forth in section III of such report. 
SEC. 
539I. 
REPORT 
ON 
IMPLEMENTATION 
OF 
REC-
OMMENDATIONS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO 
ADDRESS RACIAL, ETHNIC, AND GENDER DIS-
PARITIES IN THE MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM. 
Not later than 180 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 on status of the Secretary’s ef-
forts— 
(1) to implement the recommendations set forth 
in the May 2019 report of the Government Account-
ability Office titled ‘‘Military Justice: DOD and the 
Coast Guard Need to Improve Their Capabilities to 
Assess Racial and Gender Disparities’’ (GAO–19– 
344); and 
(2) to carry out the activities required under sec-
tion 540I(b) of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92; 133 
Stat. 1369; 10 U.S.C. 810 note). 
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Subtitle E—Other Sexual Assault- 
Related Matters 
SEC. 541. INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS 
OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1561 of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended to read as follows: 
‘‘§ 1561. Complaints of sexual harassment: inde-
pendent investigation 
‘‘(a) ACTION ON COMPLAINTS ALLEGING SEXUAL HAR-
ASSMENT.—A commanding officer or officer in charge of a 
unit, vessel, facility, or area of an armed force, who receives, 
from a member of the command or a member under the 
supervision of the officer, a formal complaint alleging sex-
ual harassment by a member of the armed forces shall, as 
soon as practicable after such receipt, forward the com-
plaint to an independent investigator. 
‘‘(b) COMMENCEMENT OF INVESTIGATION.—To the ex-
tent practicable, an independent investigator shall com-
mence an investigation of a formal complaint of sexual har-
assment not later than 72 hours after— 
‘‘(1) receiving a formal complaint of sexual har-
assment forwarded by a commanding officer or officer 
in charge under subsection (a); or 
‘‘(2) receiving a formal complaint of sexual har-
assment directly from a member of the armed forces. 
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‘‘(c) DURATION
OF INVESTIGATION.—To the extent 
practicable, an investigation under subsection (b) shall be 
completed not later than 14 days after the date on which 
the investigation commences. 
‘‘(d) REPORT ON INVESTIGATION.— 
‘‘(1) If the investigation cannot be completed 
within 14 days, not later than the 14th day after the 
investigation commences, and every 14 days thereafter 
until the investigation is complete, the independent 
investigator shall submit to the officer described in 
subsection (a) a report on the progress made in com-
pleting the investigation. 
‘‘(2) To the extent practicable, and as soon as 
practicable upon completion of the investigation, the 
officer described in subsection (a) shall notify the 
complainant of the final results of the investigation, 
including any action taken, or planned to be taken, 
as a result of the investigation. 
‘‘(e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
‘‘(1) The term ‘formal complaint’ means a com-
plaint— 
‘‘(A) that an individual files in writing; 
and 
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‘‘(B) in which the individual attests to the 
accuracy of the information contained in the 
complaint. 
‘‘(2) The term ‘independent investigator’ means 
a member of the armed forces or a civilian employee 
of the Department of Defense or the Coast Guard 
who— 
‘‘(A) is outside the chain of command of the 
complainant and the subject of the investigation; 
and 
‘‘(B) is trained in the investigation of sex-
ual harassment, as determined by— 
‘‘(i) the Secretary concerned, in the 
case of a member of the armed forces; 
‘‘(ii) the Secretary of Defense, in the 
case of a civilian employee of the Depart-
ment of Defense; or 
‘‘(iii) the Secretary of Homeland Secu-
rity, in the case of a civilian employee of 
the Coast Guard. 
‘‘(3) In this section, the term ‘sexual harassment’ 
means any of the following: 
‘‘(A) Conduct that— 
‘‘(i) involves unwelcome sexual ad-
vances, requests for sexual favors, and delib-
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erate or repeated offensive comments or ges-
tures of a sexual nature when— 
‘‘(I) submission to such conduct is 
made either explicitly or implicitly a 
term or condition of a person’s job, 
pay, or career; 
‘‘(II) submission to or rejection of 
such conduct by a person is used as a 
basis for career or employment deci-
sions affecting that person; or 
‘‘(III) such conduct has the pur-
pose or effect of unreasonably inter-
fering with an individual’s work per-
formance or creates an intimidating, 
hostile, or offensive working environ-
ment; and 
‘‘(ii) is so severe or pervasive that a 
reasonable person would perceive, and the 
victim does perceive, the environment as 
hostile or offensive. 
‘‘(B) Any use or condonation, by any per-
son in a supervisory or command position, of 
any form of sexual behavior to control, influence, 
or affect the career, pay, or job of a member of 
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the armed forces or a civilian employee of the 
Department of Defense or the Coast Guard. 
‘‘(C) Any deliberate or repeated unwelcome 
verbal comment or gesture of a sexual nature by 
any member of the armed forces or civilian em-
ployee of the Department of Defense or the Coast 
Guard.’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections at 
the beginning of chapter 80 of title 10 United States Code 
is amended by striking the item relating to section 1561 
and inserting the following new item: 
‘‘1561. Complaints of sexual harassment: independent investigation.’’. 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by sub-
sections (a) and (b) shall— 
(1) take effect on the date that is two years after 
the date of the enactment of this Act; and 
(2) apply to any investigation of a formal com-
plaint of sexual harassment (as those terms are de-
fined in section 1561 of title 10, United States Code, 
as amended by subsection (a)) made on or after that 
date. 
(d) REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than one year after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary 
concerned shall submit to the appropriate congres-
sional committees a report on preparation of that 
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Secretary to implement section 1561 of title 10, 
United States Code, as amended by subsection (a). 
(2) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES 
DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘appropriate 
congressional committees’’ means— 
(A) the Committee on Armed Services and 
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate; and 
(B) the Committee on Armed Services and 
the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure of the House of Representatives. 
SEC. 542. MODIFICATION OF NOTICE TO VICTIMS OF PEND-
ENCY OF FURTHER ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION 
FOLLOWING 
A 
DETERMINATION 
NOT 
TO 
REFER TO TRIAL BY COURT-MARTIAL. 
Section 549 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116–92; 10 U.S.C. 806b 
note) is amended— 
(1) in the section heading, by striking ‘‘AL-
LEGED
SEXUAL
ASSAULT’’ and inserting ‘‘AL-
LEGED SEX-RELATED OFFENSE’’; 
(2) by striking ‘‘Under regulations’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘Notwithstanding section 552a of title 5, United 
States Code, and under regulations’’; 
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(3) by striking ‘‘alleged sexual assault’’ and in-
serting ‘‘an alleged sex-related offense (as defined in 
section 1044e(h) of title 10, United States Code)’’; 
and 
(4) by adding at the end the following new sen-
tence: ‘‘Upon such final determination, the com-
mander shall notify the victim of the type of action 
taken on such case, the outcome of the action (includ-
ing any punishments assigned or characterization of 
service, as applicable), and such other information as 
the commander determines to be relevant.’’ 
SEC. 543. MODIFICATIONS TO ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING 
SEXUAL ASSAULTS INVOLVING MEMBERS OF 
THE ARMED FORCES. 
(a) ELIMINATION OF SUNSET AND INCLUSION OF DE-
MOGRAPHIC INFORMATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Section 1631 of the Ike Skel-
ton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2011 (Public Law 111–383; 10 U.S.C. 1561 
note) is amended— 
(A) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘through 
March 1, 2021’’ and inserting ‘‘through March 1, 
2026’’; and 
(B) in subsection (b)— 
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(i) in paragraph (3), by inserting ‘‘the 
race and ethnicity of the victim and ac-
cused,’’ before ‘‘the action’’; and 
(ii) in paragraph (13)(B), by inserting 
‘‘, including the race and ethnicity of the 
victim and accused’’ before the period at the 
end. 
(2) APPLICABILITY.—The amendments made by 
paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to reports re-
quired to be submitted under section 1631 of the Ike 
Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2011 (Public Law 111–383; 10 U.S.C. 1561 
note) after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(b) ADDITIONAL PREVALENCE DATA.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Paragraph (8) of section 
1631(b) of the Ike Skelton National Defense Author-
ization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (Public Law 111– 
383; 10 U.S.C. 1561 note) is amended to read as fol-
lows: 
‘‘(8) An analysis and assessment of trends in the 
incidence, disposition, and prosecution of sexual as-
saults by units, commands and other competent au-
thorities, and installations during the year covered by 
the report, including trends relating to— 
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‘‘(A) the prosecution of incidents and avoid-
ance of incidents; and 
‘‘(B) the prevalence of incidents, set forth 
separately for— 
‘‘(i) each installation with 5,000 or 
more servicemembers; 
‘‘(ii) the major career fields of any in-
dividuals involved in such incidents, includ-
ing the fields of combat arms, aviation, lo-
gistics, maintenance, administration, and 
medical; and 
‘‘(iii) in the case of the Navy, the oper-
ational status (whether sea duty or shore 
duty) of any individuals involved in such 
incidents.’’. 
(2) APPLICABILITY.—The amendment made by 
paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to reports re-
quired to be submitted under section 1631 of the Ike 
Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2011 (Public Law 111–383; 10 U.S.C. 1561 
note) after January 1, 2023. 
SEC. 544. CIVILIAN POSITIONS TO SUPPORT SPECIAL VIC-
TIMS’ COUNSEL. 
(a) CIVILIAN SUPPORT POSITIONS.—Each Secretary of 
a military department may establish one or more civilian 
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positions within each office of the Special Victims’ Counsel 
under the jurisdiction of such Secretary. 
(b) DUTIES.—The duties of each position under sub-
section (a) shall be— 
(1) to provide support to Special Victims’ Coun-
sel, including legal, paralegal, and administrative 
support; and 
(2) to ensure the continuity of legal services and 
the preservation institutional knowledge in the provi-
sion of victim legal services notwithstanding transi-
tions in the military personnel assigned to offices of 
the Special Victims’ Counsel. 
(c) SPECIAL VICTIMS’ COUNSEL DEFINED.—In this 
section, the term ‘‘Special Victims’ Counsel’’ means Special 
Victims’ Counsel described in section 1044e of title 10, 
United States Code, and in the case of the Navy and Marine 
Corps, includes counsel designated as ‘‘Victims’ Legal Coun-
sel’’. 
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SEC. 545. FEASIBILITY STUDY ON ESTABLISHMENT OF 
CLEARINGHOUSE OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRAC-
TICES TO PREVENT SEXUAL ASSAULT, SUI-
CIDE, 
AND 
OTHER 
HARMFUL 
BEHAVIORS 
AMONG MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES 
AND MILITARY FAMILIES. 
(a) STUDY.—The Secretary of Defense shall study the 
feasibility of establishing a single, centralized clearinghouse 
of evidence-based practices to support the health and well- 
being of members of the Armed Forces and military fami-
lies. and reduce harmful behaviors, through the following 
activities: 
(1) Establishment evidentiary standards to pro-
vide a common frame of reference for assessing the 
strength of research evidence. 
(2) In consultation with nondepartmental ex-
perts, identification of health and well-being domains 
of interest, including the prevention of— 
(A) sexual assault; 
(B) harassment; 
(C) substance abuse; 
(D) workplace violence; and 
(E) suicide. 
(3) Provision of practical guidance about the ef-
fectiveness of evidence-based practices, including how 
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they can be implemented and steps for monitoring 
implementation and changes in behavior. 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than six months after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to 
the appropriate congressional committees a report con-
taining the results of the feasibility study under subsection 
(a) and related recommendations of the Secretary. 
(c) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES DE-
FINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘appropriate congres-
sional committees’’ means the following: 
(1) The Committee on Armed Services of the 
House of Representatives. 
(2) The Committee on Armed Services of the 
Senate. 
(3) The Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure of the House of Representatives. 
(4) The Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate. 
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Subtitle F—Member Education, 
Training, and Transition 
SEC. 551. TRAINING ON CONSEQUENCES OF COMMITTING A 
CRIME IN PRESEPARATION COUNSELING OF 
THE TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Subsection (b) of section 1142 
of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at 
the end the following new paragraph: 
‘‘(20) Training regarding the consequences to 
such a member who is convicted of a crime, specifi-
cally regarding the loss of benefits from the Federal 
Government to such member.’’. 
(b) IMPLEMENTATION
DATE.—The Secretary con-
cerned shall carry out paragraph (20) of such subsection, 
as added by subsection (a), not later than one year after 
the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(c) DEVELOPMENT.—The Secretary of Defense shall de-
velop the training under such paragraph. 
(d) PROGRESS BRIEFING.—Not later than 180 days 
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall 
provide a briefing to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and House of Representatives regarding progress 
of the Secretary in preparing the training under such para-
graph. 
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SEC. 552. PARTICIPATION OF MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE 
COMPONENTS OF THE ARMED FORCES IN 
THE SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM. 
Section 1143(e)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended to read as follows: 
‘‘(2) A member of the armed forces is eligible for a pro-
gram under this subsection if— 
‘‘(A) the member— 
‘‘(i) has completed at least 180 days on ac-
tive duty in the armed forces; and 
‘‘(ii) is expected to be discharged or released 
from active duty in the armed forces within 180 
days of the date of commencement of participa-
tion in such a program; or 
‘‘(B) the member is a member of a reserve com-
ponent.’’. 
SEC. 553. EXPANSION AND CODIFICATION OF MATTERS 
COVERED BY DIVERSITY TRAINING IN THE 
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 101 of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended by inserting before section 2002 
the following new section: 
‘‘§ 2001. Human relations, diversity, equity, and inclu-
sion training 
‘‘(a) HUMAN RELATIONS, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND IN-
CLUSION TRAINING.— 
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‘‘(1) The Secretary shall ensure that the Sec-
retary of a military department conducts ongoing 
training programs regarding human relations, diver-
sity, equity, and inclusion for all covered individuals 
under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military 
department. Such training shall be tailored to specific 
leadership levels and local area requirements. 
‘‘(2) Matters to be covered by such training in-
clude the following: 
‘‘(A) Racism. 
‘‘(B) Discrimination on the basis of sex (in-
cluding pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gen-
der identity). 
‘‘(C) Discrimination on the basis of age. 
‘‘(D) Discrimination on the basis of reli-
gion. 
‘‘(E) Discrimination on the basis of na-
tional origin. 
‘‘(F) Discrimination on the basis of color. 
‘‘(G) Discrimination on the basis of paren-
tal status. 
‘‘(H) Conscious and unconscious bias. 
‘‘(I) Discrimination based on disability, 
both physical and mental. 
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‘‘(J) Failure to provide a reasonable accom-
modation. 
‘‘(K) Whistleblowers and information re-
garding how to file an equal opportunity com-
plaint. 
‘‘(L) Reprisal. 
‘‘(M) Harassment and hostile environment. 
‘‘(N) Procedures for reporting and obtain-
ing relief for discrimination, retaliation, hostile 
work environment with respect to each compo-
nent of the workforce. 
‘‘(O) Procedures for appealing Equal Op-
portunity and Equal Employment Opportunity 
complaints with respect to each component of the 
workforce. 
‘‘(P) Any other matter the Secretary of De-
fense determines appropriate. 
‘‘(3) Such training shall be provided during the 
following: 
‘‘(A) Initial entry training. 
‘‘(B) Annual refresher training. 
‘‘(C) Professional military education. 
‘‘(D) Peer education. 
‘‘(E) Specialized leadership training. 
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‘‘(F) Any other time the Secretary of De-
fense determines appropriate. 
‘‘(4) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that 
such measures are taken to provide appropriate 
metrics and measurement of these efforts. 
‘‘(5) The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that 
unit commanders are aware of their responsibility to 
ensure that activity based upon discriminatory mo-
tives does not occur in units under their command. 
‘‘(b) INFORMATION PROVIDED TO PROSPECTIVE RE-
CRUITS.—The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that a cov-
ered individual preparing to enter an officer accession pro-
gram or to execute an original enlistment agreement or 
serve as a civilian employee— 
‘‘(1) is provided information concerning the 
meaning of the oath of office or oath of enlistment for 
service in the armed forces, including conduct ex-
pected under such oath; and 
‘‘(2) is informed that if supporting such guaran-
tees is not possible personally for that covered indi-
vidual, then that covered individual should decline to 
join the Armed Forces. 
‘‘(c) COVERED INDIVIDUAL DEFINED.—In this section, 
the term ‘covered individual’ includes— 
‘‘(1) a member of the Armed Forces; 
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‘‘(2) a civilian employee of the Department; and 
‘‘(3) a contractor or sub-contractor providing 
support to the Department.’’. 
(b) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— 
(1) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sec-
tions at the beginning of such chapter is amended by 
inserting before the item relating to section 2002 the 
following new item: 
‘‘2001. Human relations, diversity, equity, and inclusion training.’’. 
(2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 571 of 
the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 1997 (Public Law 104–201; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) 
is repealed. 
SEC. 554. EXPANSION OF JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ 
TRAINING CORPS PROGRAM. 
(a) EXPANSION OF JROTC CURRICULUM.—Paragraph 
(3) of section 2031(b) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended to read as follows: 
‘‘(3) the institution provides a course of military 
instruction of not less than three academic years’ du-
ration, as prescribed by the Secretary of the military 
department concerned— 
‘‘(A) which shall include an introduction to 
service opportunities in military, national, and 
public service; and 
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‘‘(B) which may include instruction or ac-
tivities in the fields of science, technology, engi-
neering, and mathematics;’’. 
(b) PLAN TO INCREASE NUMBER OF JROTC UNITS.— 
The Secretary of Defense may, in consultation with the Sec-
retaries of the military departments, develop and imple-
ment a plan to establish and support not fewer than 6,000 
units of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps by 
September 30, 2031. 
(c) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than one year after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of De-
fense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on 
the status of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps 
programs of each Armed Force. The report shall include— 
(1) an assessment of the current usage of the pro-
gram, including the number of individuals enrolled in 
the program and the number of units established 
under the program; 
(2) a description of the efforts of the Armed 
Forces to meet current enrollment targets for the pro-
gram; 
(3) an explanation of the reasons such enroll-
ment targets have not been met, if applicable; 
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(4) a description of any obstacles preventing the 
Armed Forces from meeting such enrollment targets; 
and 
(5) a comparison of the potential benefits and 
drawbacks of expanding the program. 
SEC. 555. DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE FOREIGN LAN-
GUAGE CENTER. 
(a) AUTHORITY TO AWARD BACHELOR’S DEGREES.— 
Section 2168 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— 
(1) in the section heading, by striking ‘‘Asso-
ciate’’ and inserting ‘‘Associate or Bachelor’’; 
and 
(2) by amending subsection (a) to read as fol-
lows: 
‘‘(a) Subject to subsection (b), the Commandant of the 
Defense Language Institute may confer— 
‘‘(1) an Associate of Arts degree in a foreign lan-
guage upon any graduate of the Foreign Language 
Center of the Institute who fulfills the requirements 
for that degree; or 
‘‘(2) a Bachelor of Arts degree in a foreign lan-
guage upon any graduate of the Foreign Language 
Center of the Institute who fulfills the requirements 
for that degree.’’. 
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(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections at 
the beginning of chapter 108 of title 10, United States Code, 
is amended by striking the item relating to section 2168 
and inserting the following new item: 
‘‘2168. Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center: degree of Associate 
or Bachelor of Arts in foreign language.’’. 
SEC. 556. ALLOCATION OF AUTHORITY FOR NOMINATIONS 
TO THE MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES IN 
THE EVENT OF THE DEATH, RESIGNATION, 
OR EXPULSION FROM OFFICE OF A MEMBER 
OF CONGRESS. 
(a) UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Chapter 753 of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended by inserting after sec-
tion 7442 the following new section: 
‘‘§ 7442a. Cadets: nomination in event of death, res-
ignation, or expulsion from office of mem-
ber of Congress otherwise authorized to 
nominate 
‘‘(a) SENATORS.—In the event a Senator does not sub-
mit nominations for cadets for an academic year in accord-
ance with section 7442(a)(3) of this title due to death, res-
ignation from office, or expulsion from office and the date 
of the swearing-in of the Senator’s successor as Senator oc-
curs after the date of the deadline for submittal of nomina-
tions for cadets for the academic year, the nominations for 
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cadets otherwise authorized to be made by the Senator pur-
suant to such section shall be made instead by the other 
Senator from the State concerned. 
‘‘(b) REPRESENTATIVES.—In the event a Representa-
tive from a State does not submit nominations for cadets 
for an academic year in accordance with section 7442(a)(4) 
of this title due to death, resignation from office, or expul-
sion from office and the date of the swearing-in of the Rep-
resentative’s successor as Representative occurs after the 
date of the deadline for submittal of nominations for cadets 
for the academic year, the nominations for cadets otherwise 
authorized to be made by the Representative pursuant to 
such section shall be made instead by the Senators from 
the State from the district of the Representative, with such 
nominations divided equally among such Senators and any 
remainder going to the senior Senator from the State. 
‘‘(c) CONSTRUCTION OF AUTHORITY.—Any nomina-
tion for cadets made by a Senator pursuant to this section 
is in addition to any nomination for cadets otherwise au-
thorized the Senator under section 7442 of this title or any 
other provision of law.’’. 
(2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sec-
tions at the beginning of chapter 753 of such title is 
amended by inserting after the item relating to sec-
tion 7442 the following new item: 
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‘‘7442a. Cadets: nomination in event of death, resignation, or expulsion from office 
of member of Congress otherwise authorized to nominate.’’. 
(b) UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Chapter 853 of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended by inserting after sec-
tion 8454 the following new section: 
‘‘§ 8454a. Midshipmen: nomination in event of death, 
resignation, or expulsion from office of 
member of Congress otherwise authorized 
to nominate 
‘‘(a) SENATORS.—In the event a Senator does not sub-
mit nominations for midshipmen for an academic year in 
accordance with section 8454(a)(3) of this title due to death, 
resignation from office, or expulsion from office and the 
date of the swearing-in of the Senator’s successor as Senator 
occurs after the date of the deadline for submittal of nomi-
nations for midshipmen for the academic year, the nomina-
tions for midshipmen otherwise authorized to be made by 
the Senator pursuant to such section shall be made instead 
by the other Senator from the State concerned. 
‘‘(b) REPRESENTATIVES.—In the event a Representa-
tive from a State does not submit nominations for mid-
shipmen for an academic year in accordance with section 
8454(a)(4) of this title due to death, resignation from office, 
or expulsion from office and the date of the swearing-in of 
the Representative’s successor as Representative occurs after 
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the date of the deadline for submittal of nominations for 
midshipmen for the academic year, the nominations for 
midshipmen otherwise authorized to be made by the Rep-
resentative pursuant to such section shall be made instead 
by the Senators from the State from the district of the Rep-
resentative, with such nominations divided equally among 
such Senators and any remainder going to the senior Sen-
ator from the State. 
‘‘(c) CONSTRUCTION OF AUTHORITY.—Any nomina-
tion for midshipmen made by a Senator pursuant to this 
section is in addition to any nomination for midshipmen 
otherwise authorized the Senator under section 8454 of this 
title or any other provision of law.’’. 
(2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sec-
tions at the beginning of chapter 853 of such title is 
amended by inserting after the item relating to sec-
tion 8454 the following new item: 
‘‘8454a. Midshipmen: nomination in event of death, resignation, or expulsion from 
office of member of Congress otherwise authorized to nominate.’’. 
(c) AIR FORCE ACADEMY.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Chapter 953 of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended by inserting after sec-
tion 9442 the following new section: 
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‘‘§ 9442a. Cadets: nomination in event of death, res-
ignation, or expulsion from office of mem-
ber of Congress otherwise authorized to 
nominate 
‘‘(a) SENATORS.—In the event a Senator does not sub-
mit nominations for cadets for an academic year in accord-
ance with section 9442(a)(3) of this title due to death, res-
ignation from office, or expulsion from office and the date 
of the swearing-in of the Senator’s successor as Senator oc-
curs after the date of the deadline for submittal of nomina-
tions for cadets for the academic year, the nominations for 
cadets otherwise authorized to be made by the Senator pur-
suant to such section shall be made instead by the other 
Senator from the State concerned. 
‘‘(b) REPRESENTATIVES.—In the event a Representa-
tive from a State does not submit nominations for cadets 
for an academic year in accordance with section 9442(a)(4) 
of this title due to death, resignation from office, or expul-
sion from office and the date of the swearing-in of the Rep-
resentative’s successor as Representative occurs after the 
date of the deadline for submittal of nominations for cadets 
for the academic year, the nominations for cadets otherwise 
authorized to be made by the Representative pursuant to 
such section shall be made instead by the Senators from 
the State from the district of the Representative, with such 
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nominations divided equally among such Senators and any 
remainder going to the senior Senator from the State. 
‘‘(c) CONSTRUCTION OF AUTHORITY.—Any nomina-
tion for cadets made by a Senator pursuant to this section 
is in addition to any nomination of cadets otherwise au-
thorized the Senator under section 9442 of this title or any 
other provision of law.’’. 
(2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sec-
tions at the beginning of chapter 953 of such title is 
amended by inserting after the item relating to sec-
tion 9442 the following new item: 
‘‘9442a. Cadets: nomination in event of death, resignation, or expulsion from office 
of member of Congress otherwise authorized to nominate.’’. 
(d) REPORT.—Not later than September 30, 2022, the 
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives 
a report regarding implementation of the amendments 
under this section, including— 
(1) the estimate of the Secretary regarding the 
frequency with which the authorities under such 
amendments will be used each year; and 
(2) the number of times a Member of Congress 
has failed to submit nominations to the military 
academies due to death, resignation from office, or ex-
pulsion from office. 
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SEC. 557. VOTES REQUIRED TO CALL A MEETING OF THE 
BOARD OF VISITORS OF A MILITARY SERVICE 
ACADEMY. 
(a) UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY.—Section 
7455 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following new subsection: 
‘‘(i) A majority of the members of the Board may call 
an official meeting of the Board at any time.’’. 
(b) UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY.—Section 8468 
of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at 
the end the following new subsection: 
‘‘(i) A majority of the members of the Board may call 
an official meeting of the Board at any time.’’. 
(c) UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY.—Section 
9455 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following new subsection: 
‘‘(i) A majority of the members of the Board may call 
an official meeting of the Board at any time.’’. 
SEC. 558. UNITED STATES NAVAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Chapter 859 of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following 
new section: 
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‘‘§ 8595. United States Naval Community College: es-
tablishment and degree granting author-
ity 
‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT
AND FUNCTION.—There is a 
United States Naval Community College. The primary 
function of such College shall be to provide— 
‘‘(1) programs of academic instruction and pro-
fessional and technical education for individuals de-
scribed in subsection (b) in— 
‘‘(A) academic and technical fields of the 
liberal arts and sciences which are relevant to 
the current and future needs of the Navy and 
Marine Corps; and 
‘‘(B) their practical duties; 
‘‘(2) remedial, developmental, or continuing edu-
cation programs, as prescribed by the Secretary of the 
Navy, which are necessary to support, maintain, or 
extend programs under paragraph (1); 
‘‘(3) support and advisement services for indi-
viduals pursuing such programs; and 
‘‘(4) continuous monitoring of the progress of 
such individuals. 
‘‘(b) INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR PROGRAMS.—Subject 
to such other eligibility requirements as the Secretary of 
the Navy may prescribe, the following individuals are eligi-
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ble to participate in programs and services under subsection 
(a): 
‘‘(1) Enlisted members of the Navy and Marine 
Corps. 
‘‘(2) Officers of the Navy and Marine Corps who 
hold a commission but have not completed a postsec-
ondary degree. 
‘‘(3) Civilian employees of the Department of the 
Navy. 
‘‘(4) Other individuals, as determined by the 
Secretary of the Navy, so long as access to programs 
and services under subsection (a) by such individuals 
is— 
‘‘(A) in alignment with the mission of the 
United States Naval Community College; and 
‘‘(B) determined to support the mission or 
needs of the Department of the Navy. 
‘‘(c) DEGREE AND CREDENTIAL GRANTING AUTHOR-
ITY.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Under regulations prescribed 
by the Secretary of the Navy, the head of the United 
States Naval Community College may, upon the rec-
ommendation of the directors and faculty of the Col-
lege, confer appropriate degrees or academic creden-
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tials upon graduates who meet the degree or creden-
tial requirements. 
‘‘(2) LIMITATION.—A degree or credential may 
not be conferred under this subsection unless— 
‘‘(A) the Secretary of Education has rec-
ommended approval of the degree or credential 
in accordance with the Federal Policy Governing 
Granting of Academic Degrees by Federal Agen-
cies; and 
‘‘(B) the United States Naval Community 
College is accredited by the appropriate civilian 
academic accrediting agency or organization to 
award the degree or credential, as determined by 
the Secretary of Education. 
‘‘(3) CONGRESSIONAL
NOTIFICATION
REQUIRE-
MENTS.— 
‘‘(A) When seeking to establish degree or 
credential granting authority under this sub-
section, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to 
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 
and House of Representatives— 
‘‘(i) a copy of the self assessment ques-
tionnaire required by the Federal Policy 
Governing Granting of Academic Degrees 
by Federal Agencies, at the time the assess-
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ment is submitted to the Department of 
Education’s National Advisory Committee 
on Institutional Quality and Integrity; and 
‘‘(ii) the subsequent recommendations 
and rationale of the Secretary of Education 
regarding the establishment of the degree or 
credential granting authority. 
‘‘(B) Upon any modification or redesigna-
tion of existing degree or credential granting au-
thority, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to 
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate 
and House of Representatives a report con-
taining the rationale for the proposed modifica-
tion or redesignation and any subsequent rec-
ommendation of the Secretary of Education on 
the proposed modification or redesignation. 
‘‘(C) The Secretary of Defense shall submit 
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Sen-
ate and House of Representatives a report con-
taining an explanation of any action by the ap-
propriate academic accrediting agency or orga-
nization not to accredit the United States Naval 
Community College to award any new or exist-
ing degree or credential. 
‘‘(d) CIVILIAN FAULTY MEMBERS.— 
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‘‘(1) AUTHORITY OF SECRETARY.—The Secretary 
of the Navy may employ as many civilians as profes-
sors, instructors, and lecturers at the United States 
Naval Community College as the Secretary considers 
necessary. 
‘‘(2) COMPENSATION.—The compensation of per-
sons employed under this subsection shall be pre-
scribed by the Secretary of the Navy.’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections at 
the beginning of chapter 859 of title 10, United States Code, 
is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 
‘‘8595. United States Naval Community College: establishment and degree grant-
ing authority.’’. 
SEC. 559. CODIFICATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF UNITED 
STATES AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECH-
NOLOGY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 951 of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended by inserting before section 9414 
the following new section: 
‘‘§ 9413. United States Air Force Institute of Tech-
nology: establishment 
‘‘There is in the Department of the Air Force a United 
States Air Force Institute of Technology, the purposes of 
which are to perform research and to provide, to members 
of the Air Force and Space Force (including the reserve 
components) and civilian employees of such Department, 
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advanced instruction and technical education regarding 
their duties.’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections at 
the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting, be-
fore the item relating to section 9414, the following new 
item: 
‘‘9413. United States Air Force Institute of Technology: establishment.’’. 
SEC. 559A. CLARIFICATIONS REGARDING SCOPE OF EM-
PLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OF 
MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES. 
(a) CLARIFICATION
REGARDING
DEFINITION
OF 
RIGHTS
AND BENEFITS.—Section 4303(2) of title 38, 
United States Code, is amended— 
(1) by inserting ‘‘(A)’’ before ‘‘The term’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following new sub-
paragraph: 
‘‘(B) Any procedural protections or provisions 
set forth in this chapter shall also be considered a 
right or benefit subject to the protection of this chap-
ter.’’. 
(b) CLARIFICATION REGARDING RELATION TO OTHER 
LAW AND PLANS FOR AGREEMENTS.—Section 4302 of such 
title is amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(c)(1) Pursuant to this section and the procedural 
rights afforded by subchapter III of this chapter, any agree-
ment to arbitrate a claim under this chapter is unenforce-
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able, unless all parties consent to arbitration after a com-
plaint on the specific claim has been filed in court or with 
the Merit Systems Protection Board and all parties know-
ingly and voluntarily consent to have that particular claim 
subjected to arbitration. 
‘‘(2) For purposes of this subsection, consent shall not 
be considered voluntary when a person is required to agree 
to arbitrate an action, complaint, or claim alleging a viola-
tion of this chapter as a condition of future or continued 
employment, advancement in employment, or receipt of any 
right or benefit of employment.’’. 
SEC. 559B. CLARIFICATION AND EXPANSION OF PROHIBI-
TION ON GENDER-SEGREGATED TRAINING IN 
THE MARINE CORPS. 
Section 565 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2020 (10 U.S.C. 8431 note prec.) is amend-
ed— 
(1) in the heading, by inserting ‘‘AND OFFICER 
CANDIDATES SCHOOL’’ after ‘‘DEPOTS’’; 
(2) in subsection (a)(1)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘training’’ and inserting 
‘‘no training platoon’’ ; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘not’’; 
(3) in subsection (b)(1)— 
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(A) by striking ‘‘training’’ and inserting 
‘‘no training platoon’’ ; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘not’’; and 
(4) by adding at the end the following new sub-
sections: 
‘‘(c) NEW LOCATION.—No training platoon at a Ma-
rine Corps recruit depot established after the date of the 
enactment of this Act may be segregated based on gender. 
‘‘(d) OFFICER CANDIDATES SCHOOL.— 
‘‘(1) PROHIBITION.—Subject to paragraph (2), 
training at Officer Candidates School, Quantico, Vir-
ginia, may not be segregated based on gender. 
‘‘(2) DEADLINE.—The Commandant of the Ma-
rine Corps shall carry out this subsection not later 
than five years after the date of the enactment of this 
Act.’’. 
SEC. 559C. REQUIREMENT TO ISSUE REGULATIONS ENSUR-
ING 
CERTAIN 
PARENTAL 
GUARDIANSHIP 
RIGHTS OF CADETS AND MIDSHIPMEN. 
(a) REGULATIONS REQUIRED.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Each Secretary concerned 
shall prescribe by regulation policies ensuring that the 
parental guardianship rights of cadets and mid-
shipmen are protected consistent with individual and 
academic responsibilities. 
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(2) PROTECTION
OF
PARENTAL
GUARDIANSHIP 
RIGHTS.—The regulations prescribed under para-
graph (1) shall provide that— 
(A) a cadet or midshipman of a covered 
service academy may not be required to give up 
such cadet or midshipman’s parental guardian-
ship rights in the event of a pregnancy occurring 
after the beginning of such cadet or mid-
shipman’s first day of academic courses; 
(B) except as provided under paragraph 
(3), a covered service academy may not involun-
tarily dis-enroll a cadet or midshipman who be-
comes pregnant or fathers a child while enrolled 
at such academy after the first day of academic 
courses; and 
(C) a cadet or midshipman who becomes 
pregnant or fathers a child while enrolled at a 
covered service academy shall be allowed to take 
leave for up to one year and return to the acad-
emy to resume classes afterward. 
(3) RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARENTS ENROLLED 
AT COVERED SERVICE ACADEMIES.—The regulations 
prescribed under paragraph (1) shall require cadets 
and midshipmen with dependents to establish a fam-
ily care plan in consultation with and approved by 
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appropriate academy leadership. The family care 
plan shall— 
(A) designate a full-time care provider, such 
as another parent or guardian of the dependent 
or a family member of the cadet or midshipman, 
who shall— 
(i) be responsible for the dependent; 
(ii) not be enrolled at a covered service 
academy; and 
(iii) have either full power-of-attorney 
or guardianship rights in order to prevent 
situations where such cadet or midshipman 
is pulled away from such cadet or mid-
shipman’s duties and responsibilities at the 
covered service academy; 
(B) ensure that such cadet or mid-
shipman— 
(i) does not rely on base facilities or 
child-care services and is able to function as 
any other cadet or midshipman, including 
residing in covered service academy dor-
mitories; 
(ii) except as provided under para-
graphs (4) and (5)(B)(i), does not receive 
additional compensation benefits or conces-
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sions from the covered service academy on 
account of having a dependent, including 
money, leave, or liberty; 
(iii) is not be excused on account of 
such dependent from standard classes, 
training, traveling, fitness requirements, or 
any other responsibilities inherent to at-
tending a covered service academy; and 
(C) ensure, that if both parents of a depend-
ent are cadets or midshipmen at a covered serv-
ice academy, the parents shall agree on the fam-
ily care plan or face expulsion (with no incurred 
obligations). 
(4) OPTIONS FOR PREGNANT CADETS AND MID-
SHIPMEN.—The regulations prescribed under para-
graph (1) shall provide that females becoming preg-
nant while enrolled at a covered service academy shall 
have, at a minimum, the following options: 
(A) At the conclusion of the current semester 
or when otherwise deemed medically appropriate, 
taking leave from the covered service academy for 
up to one year followed by a return to full cadet 
or midshipman status. 
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(B) Seek a transfer to a university with a 
Reserve Officers’ Training Corps for the Armed 
Force under the military department concerned. 
(C) Full release from the covered service 
academy and any related obligations. 
(D) Enlistment in active-duty service, with 
all of the attendant benefits. 
(5) TREATMENT OF MALES FATHERING A CHILD 
WHILE
ENROLLED
AT
COVERED
SERVICE
ACAD-
EMIES.—The regulations prescribed under paragraph 
(1) shall provide that males fathering a child while 
enrolled at a covered service academy— 
(A) shall not be required to give up paren-
tal rights; and 
(B) shall not acquire any benefits or leave 
considerations as a result of fathering a child, 
except that— 
(i) academy leadership shall establish 
policies to allow cadets and midshipmen at 
least one week of leave to attend the birth of 
such child, which must be used in conjunc-
tion with the birth; and 
(ii) in the event the male father be-
comes the sole financial provider for a de-
pendent, the academy shall provide the fa-
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ther the same options available to a cadet or 
midshipman who becomes a mother while 
enrolled, including remaining enrolled in 
accordance with a family care plan estab-
lished pursuant to paragraph (3) or select-
ing one of the options specified in subpara-
graphs (B) and (C) of paragraph (4). 
(6) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this 
section shall be construed as requiring or providing 
for the changing of admission requirements at any of 
the covered service academies. 
(b) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) The term ‘‘covered service academy’’ means 
the following: 
(A) The United States Military Academy, 
West Point, New York. 
(B) The United States Naval Academy, An-
napolis, Maryland. 
(C) The United States Air Force Academy, 
Colorado Springs, Colorado. 
(D) The United States Coast Guard Acad-
emy, New London, Connecticut. 
(E) The United States Merchant Marine 
Academy, Kings Point, New York. 
(2) The term ‘‘Secretary concerned’’ means— 
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(A) with respect to the United States Mili-
tary Academy, the United States Naval Acad-
emy, and the United States Air Force Academy, 
the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the 
Secretaries of the military departments and the 
Superintendent of each such academy; 
(B) with respect to the United States Coast 
Guard Academy, the Secretary of Homeland Se-
curity, in consultation with the Commandant of 
the Coast Guard and the Superintendent of the 
Coast Guard Academy; and 
(C) with respect to the United States Mer-
chant Marine Academy, the Secretary of Trans-
portation, in consultation with the Adminis-
trator of the Maritime Administration and the 
Superintendent of the Merchant Marine Acad-
emy. 
SEC. 559D. DEFENSE LANGUAGE CONTINUING EDUCATION 
PROGRAM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 120 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of 
Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall coordinate with 
the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency to designate 
an executive agent for commercially available advanced for-
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eign language training to meet operational readiness re-
quirements of the Department of Defense. 
(b) ELEMENTS.—The executive agent designated in 
subsection (a) shall be responsible for the following: 
(1) Developing policies, procedures, and cur-
ricula to allow for continuing language training 
when linguists transition to operational environments 
from education or training environments, such as the 
Defense Language Institute, the Defense Language 
and National Security Education Office, or service- 
based training. 
(2) Identifying the resourcing requirements nec-
essary for each armed force to have access to the fol-
lowing foreign language training elements: 
(A) A foreign language and current culture 
training and maintenance virtual immersion 
program covering strategic languages (as des-
ignated by the Federal Government), with a 
range of multimedia materials including— 
(i) current and authentic copyrighted 
multimedia content (video, audio, print, 
etc.), in multiple genres, that have been 
cleared for legal use; 
(ii) foreign-originated newscasts and 
interviews with foreign speakers; and 
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(iii) any other content determined by 
the executive agent to be necessary for per-
sonnel to acquire proper vocabulary, phrase-
ology, and enhanced understanding of the 
nuances associated with foreign cultures. 
(B) Anytime accessibility, both on-line and 
via mobile device. 
(C) Training programs with success proven 
by previous partnerships with academic institu-
tions in the United States or other departments 
and agencies of the Federal Government. 
(c) REIMBURSEMENT AUTHORITY.—Not later than 180 
days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the executive 
agent, in coordination with the chief of each covered Armed 
Force, shall establish a procedure through which the Armed 
Force shall reimburse any organization of the Department 
of Defense that provides instruction under this section to 
members of that Armed Force for the costs of such instruc-
tion. 
(d) COVERED ARMED FORCE DEFINED.—In this sec-
tion, the term ‘‘covered Armed Force’’ means the Army, 
Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force. 
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SEC. 559E. PUBLIC-PRIVATE CONSORTIUM TO IMPROVE 
PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of Defense, act-
ing through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and 
in consultation with the Under Secretary of Defense for Per-
sonnel and Readiness, may establish and maintain a pub-
lic-private consortium (referred to in this section as the 
‘‘Consortium’’) to improve and broaden professional mili-
tary education for military officers and civilian employees 
of the Federal Government. 
(b) DIRECTORS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The President of the National 
Defense University and the head of a civilian institu-
tion of higher education appointed in accordance with 
paragraph (3) shall serve as co-directors of the Con-
sortium. 
(2) RESPONSIBILITIES OF CO-DIRECTORS.—The 
co-directors shall be responsible for— 
(A) the administration and management of 
the Consortium; and 
(B) developing a common curriculum for 
professional military education using input re-
ceived from members of the Consortium. 
(3) APPOINTMENT OF CO-DIRECTOR FROM CIVIL-
IAN INSTITUTION.—Not later than June 1, 2022, the 
Secretary of Defense shall appoint an individual who 
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is the President or Chancellor of a civilian institution 
of higher education to serve as co-director of the Con-
sortium as described in paragraph (1). 
(4) TERM OF CO-DIRECTOR.—The co-director ap-
pointed under paragraph (3) shall serve an initial 
term of five years. The Secretary of Defense may re-
appoint such co-director for one or more additional 
terms of not more than five years, as the Secretary 
determines appropriate. 
(5) AUTHORITY.—In the event that a conflict 
arises between co-directors of the Consortium, the con-
flict shall be resolved by the Director for Joint Force 
Development of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (J–7). 
(c) ACTIVITIES
OF CONSORTIUM.—The Consortium 
shall carry out the following activities: 
(1) Bring the military education system (includ-
ing military service academies, institutions that pro-
vide professional military education, and other insti-
tutions the provide military education) together with 
a broad group of civilian institutions of higher edu-
cation, policy research institutes, and the commercial 
sector to develop and continually update a research- 
based curriculum to prepare early career, mid-career, 
and senior military officers and civilian employees of 
the Federal Government to succeed in an era that will 
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be predominantly defined by great power competition 
and in which security challenges will transcend the 
traditional areas of defense expertise, becoming more 
complex and inter-related than before, with disrup-
tions that will manifest rapidly and with little warn-
ing. 
(2) Train military officers and civilian edu-
cators serving in the joint professional military edu-
cation system to implement the curriculum developed 
under paragraph (2) at the institutions they serve. 
(3) On a regular basis, make recommendations 
to the Secretary about how the joint professional mili-
tary education system should be modified to meet the 
challenges of apparent or possible future defense, na-
tional security, and international environments. 
(d) MEMBERS.—The Consortium shall be composed of 
representatives selected by the Secretary of Defense from the 
following organizations: 
(1) Organizations within the joint professional 
military education system. 
(2) Military service academies. 
(3) Other institutions of the Federal Government 
that provide military education. 
(4) Civilian institutions of higher education. 
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(5) Private sector and government policy re-
search institutes. 
(6) Organizations in the commercial sector, in-
cluding organizations from the industrial, finance, 
and technology sectors. 
(e) ANNUAL REPORT.—Not later than September 30, 
2023, and annually thereafter, the co-directors of the Con-
sortium shall submit to the Secretary of Defense and the 
appropriate congressional committees a report that de-
scribes the activities carried out by the Consortium during 
the preceding year. 
(f) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) The term ‘‘appropriate congressional com-
mittees’’ means— 
(A) the Committee on Armed Services and 
the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure of the House of Representatives; and 
(B) the Committee on Armed Services and 
the Committee on the Environment and Public 
Works of the Senate. 
(2) The term ‘‘civilian institution of higher edu-
cation’’ means an institution of higher education (as 
defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act 
of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) that is not owned or con-
trolled by the Federal Government. 
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SEC. 559F. STANDARDS FOR TRAINING OF SURFACE WAR-
FARE OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEMBERS. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than September 30, 
2022, the Secretary of the Navy shall establish standards 
and procedures (subject to subsection (b)) by which a Navy 
surface warfare officer or enlisted member of the Navy who 
serves in a bridge or engine department may be issued a 
merchant mariner credential in accordance with part E of 
subtitle II of title 46, United States Code, including— 
(1) a merchant mariner credential with a na-
tional officer endorsement under section 10.109(a) of 
title 46, Code Federal Regulations, as in effect on the 
date of the enactment of this Act; 
(2) a national rating endorsement under sub-
section (b) or (c) of section 10.109 of such title; or 
(3) a Standards of Training, Certification, and 
Watchkeeping endorsement under section 10.109 (d) of 
such title. 
(b) STRINGENCY.—In no case shall the standards de-
scribed in subsection (a) be less stringent than the standards 
applied by the Army, Military Sealift Command, or Coast 
Guard vessel operators. 
(c) REPORT.—Upon establishment under subsection 
(a), the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the appro-
priate congressional committees a report that updates the 
military-to-mariner transition provided in response to sec-
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tion 568 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fis-
cal Year 2017 (Public Law 114–328) that includes— 
(1) a description of the how the training pro-
gram for surface warfare officers exceeds the min-
imum requirements for a merchant mariner creden-
tial with an appropriate endorsement— 
(A) meets the requirements for a merchant 
mariner credential with an appropriate endorse-
ment; and 
(B) exceeds such requirements; 
(2) a list of the proposed naval curriculum 
courses that have been submitted to the National Mar-
itime Center for course credentialing approval; and 
(3) a timeline for— 
(A) all personnel described in subsection 
(b)(1) to be qualified to be issued merchant mar-
iner credentials with national officer and ratings 
endorsements; and 
(B) 50 percent of such personnel to receive 
such credential with Standards of Training, Cer-
tification, and Watchkeeping endorsement. 
(d) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES DE-
FINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘appropriate congres-
sional committees’’ means the following: 
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(1) The congressional defense committees (as that 
term is defined in section 101 of title 10, United 
States Code). 
(2) The Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure of the House of Representatives. 
(3) The Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate. 
SEC. 559G. PROFESSIONAL MILITARY EDUCATION: REPORT; 
DEFINITION. 
(a) REPORT.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than July 1, 2022, 
the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the 
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shall submit to 
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
the House of Representatives a report setting forth the 
results of a review and assessment of the definition of 
professional military education in the Department of 
Defense and the military departments as specified in 
subsection (c). 
(2) ELEMENTS.—The report under this sub-
section shall include the following elements: 
(A) A consolidated summary of all defini-
tions of the term ‘‘professional military edu-
cation’’ used in the Department of Defense and 
the military departments. 
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(B) A description of how such term is used 
in the Department of Defense in educational in-
stitutions, associated schools, programs, think 
tanks, research centers, and support activities. 
(C) An analysis of how such term— 
(i) applies to tactical, operational, and 
strategic settings; and 
(ii) is linked to mission requirements. 
(D) An analysis of how professional mili-
tary education has been applied and linked 
through all levels of Department of Defense edu-
cation and training. 
(E) The applicability of professional mili-
tary education to the domains of warfare, in-
cluding land, air, sea, space, and cyber. 
(F) With regards to online and virtual 
learning in professional military education— 
(i) an analysis of the use of such learn-
ing; and 
(ii) student satisfaction in comparison 
to traditional classroom learning. 
(b) DEFINITION.—Not later than one year after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, 
in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of 
Staff and the Secretaries of the military departments, using 
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the report under subsection (a), shall standardize the defini-
tion of ‘‘professional military education’’ across the mili-
tary departments and the Department of Defense. 
SEC. 559H. STUDY ON TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF MEM-
BERS OF THE ARMED FORCES REGARDING 
SOCIAL REFORM AND UNHEALTHY BEHAV-
IORS. 
(a) STUDY.—Not later than April 1, 2022, the Sec-
retary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of 
the military departments, shall conduct a study on training 
and courses of education offered to covered members regard-
ing— 
(1) sexual assault; 
(2) sexual harassment; 
(3) extremism; 
(4) domestic violence; 
(5) diversity, equity, and inclusion; 
(6) military equal opportunity; 
(7) suicide prevention; and 
(8) substance abuse. 
(b) ELEMENTS.—The study under subsection (a) shall 
identify, with regard to each training or course of edu-
cation, the following: 
(1) Sponsor. 
(2) Location. 
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(3) Method. 
(4) Frequency. 
(5) Number of covered members who have par-
ticipated. 
(6) Legislation, regulation, instruction, or guid-
ance that requires such training or course (if applica-
ble). 
(7) Metrics of— 
(A) performance; 
(B) effectiveness; and 
(C) data collection. 
(8) Responsibilities of the Secretary of Defense or 
Secretary of a military department to— 
(A) communicate with non-departmental 
entities; 
(B) process feedback from trainers, trainees, 
and such entities; 
(C) connect such training or course to tac-
tical, operational, and strategic goals; and 
(D) connect such training or course to other 
training regarding social reform and unhealthy 
behavior. 
(9) Analyses of— 
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(A) whether the metrics described in para-
graph (7) are standardized across the military 
departments; 
(B) mechanisms used to engage non-depart-
mental entities to assist in the development of 
such training or courses; 
(C) incentives used to ensure the effective-
ness of such training or courses; 
(D) how each training or courses is in-
tended to change behavior; and 
(E) costs of such training and courses. 
(10) Recommendations of the Secretary of De-
fense to improve such training or courses, including 
the estimated costs to implement such improvements. 
(11) Any other information the Secretary of De-
fense determines relevant. 
(c) REPORT.—Not later than July 1, 2022, the Sec-
retary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and House of Representatives a re-
port on the results of the study under this section. 
(d) COVERED MEMBER DEFINED.—In this section, the 
term ‘‘covered member’’ means a member of an Armed Force 
under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military depart-
ment. 
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Subtitle G—Military Family Readi-
ness and Dependents’ Education 
SEC. 561. ESTABLISHMENT OF EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEM-
BER PROGRAM ADVISORY COUNCIL. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Chapter 7 of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended by inserting before section 187 the 
following new section 186: 
‘‘§ 186. Exceptional Family Member Program Advisory 
Council 
‘‘(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is an Exceptional Fam-
ily Member Program Advisory Council in the Department 
of Defense (in this section referred to as the ‘Council’). 
‘‘(b) PURPOSE.—The Council shall provide, to the Sec-
retary and the chiefs of the covered armed forces, rec-
ommendations regarding how to improve the Exceptional 
Family Member Program. The Council shall provide such 
recommendations not less than once every six months. 
‘‘(c) COMPOSITION.—The Council shall be composed of 
the following: 
‘‘(1) One member of each covered armed force— 
‘‘(A) serving on active duty; 
‘‘(B) who has a dependent— 
‘‘(i) enrolled in the Exceptional Fam-
ily Member Program; and 
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‘‘(ii) with an individualized education 
program; and 
‘‘(C) appointed by the Vice Chief of Staff of 
the covered armed force concerned. 
‘‘(2) Two military spouses— 
‘‘(A) of members eligible to be appointed 
under paragraph (1); 
‘‘(B) who are not civilian employees of the 
Department of Defense; 
‘‘(C) one of whom is married to an enlisted 
member and one of whom is married to an offi-
cer; and 
‘‘(D) appointed by the Vice Chief of Staff of 
the covered armed force concerned. 
‘‘(3) One adult dependent— 
‘‘(A) enrolled in the Exceptional Family 
Member Program; and 
‘‘(B) appointed by the Vice Chief of Staff of 
the covered armed force concerned. 
‘‘(4) One representative of the Exceptional Fam-
ily Member Program Coalition. 
‘‘(5) One member of the Defense Health Agency. 
‘‘(6) One member of the Department of Defense 
Education Activity. 
‘‘(7) One member of the Office of Special Needs. 
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‘‘(d) APPOINTMENTS.—In making appointments under 
subsection (c), the Vice Chief of Staff of the covered armed 
force concerned shall seek to represent the diversity of the 
disability community. 
‘‘(e) TERMS.—Each member of the Council shall serve 
a term of two years, except one of the original members 
appointed under subsection (c)(2), selected by the Secretary 
of Defense at the time of appointment, one shall be ap-
pointed for a term of three years. 
‘‘(f) MEETINGS.—The Council shall meet at least once 
every calendar quarter, in person or by teleconference. 
‘‘(g) COVERED ARMED FORCE DEFINED.—In this sec-
tion, the term ‘covered armed force’ means an armed force 
under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military depart-
ment.’’. 
(b) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.— 
(1) TABLE OF SECTIONS.—The table of sections 
at the beginning of such chapter is amended by in-
serting before the item relating to section 187 the fol-
lowing new item: 
‘‘186. Exceptional Family Member Program Advisory Council.’’. 
(2) TERMINATION OF ADVISORY PANEL ON COM-
MUNITY SUPPORT FOR MILITARY FAMILIES WITH SPE-
CIAL NEEDS.—Section 563 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 
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111–84; 10 U.S.C. 1781c note) is amended by striking 
subsection (d). 
SEC. 562. NON-MEDICAL COUNSELING SERVICES FOR MILI-
TARY FAMILIES. 
Section 1781 of title 10, United States Code, is amend-
ed by adding at the end the following new subsection: 
‘‘(d) NON-MEDICAL COUNSELING SERVICES.—(1) In 
carrying out its duties under subsection (b), the Office may 
coordinate programs and activities for the provision of non- 
medical counseling services to military families through the 
Department of Defense Family Readiness System. 
‘‘(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a 
mental health care provider described in paragraph (3) 
may provide non-medical counseling services at any loca-
tion in a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory 
or possession of the United States, without regard to where 
the provider or recipient of such services is located, if the 
provision of such services is within the scope of the author-
ized Federal duties of the provider. 
‘‘(3) A mental health care provider described in this 
subsection is a person who is— 
‘‘(A) a currently licensed mental health care pro-
vider who holds a license that is— 
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‘‘(i) issued by a State, the District of Co-
lumbia, or a territory or possession of the United 
States; and 
‘‘(ii) recognized by the Secretary of Defense; 
‘‘(B) a member of the armed forces, a civilian 
employee of the Department of Defense, or a con-
tractor designated by the Secretary; and 
‘‘(C) performing authorized duties for the De-
partment of Defense under a program or activity re-
ferred to in paragraph (1). 
‘‘(4) In this subsection, the term ‘non-medical coun-
seling services’ means mental health care services that are 
non-clinical, short-term and solution focused, and address 
topics related to personal growth, development, and positive 
functioning.’’. 
SEC. 563. EXPANSION OF SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR SPE-
CIAL OPERATIONS FORCES PERSONNEL AND 
IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1788a(e) of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended— 
(1) in paragraph (4), by striking ‘‘covered per-
sonnel’’ and inserting ‘‘covered individuals’’; and 
(2) in paragraph (5)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘covered personnel’’ and in-
serting ‘‘covered individuals’’; 
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(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘and’’ 
at the end; 
(C) in subparagraph (C), by striking the 
period at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(D) by adding at the end the following new 
subparagraph: 
‘‘(D) immediate family members of individ-
uals described in subparagraphs (A) or (B) in a 
case in which such individual died— 
‘‘(i) as a direct result of armed con-
flict; 
‘‘(ii) while engaged in hazardous serv-
ice; 
‘‘(iii) in the performance of duty under 
conditions simulating war; or 
‘‘(iv) through an instrumentality of 
war.’’. 
SEC. 564. CLARIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR ATTOR-
NEYS WHO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO 
FAMILIES ENROLLED IN THE EXCEPTIONAL 
FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM. 
Section 582(b)(7) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 
(Public Law 116–283) is amended, in the matter preceding 
subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘in education law’’ and in-
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serting ‘‘and with experience in the practice of education 
law in the State in which the military installation is lo-
cated (and any other State or States in which a significant 
portion of the personnel assigned to such military installa-
tion reside)’’. 
SEC. 565. IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY 
MEMBER PROGRAM. 
(a) VERIFICATION OF SUITABILITY OF HOUSING AND 
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.—Section 582(c)(2) of the 
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authoriza-
tion Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283) is 
amended by inserting ‘‘, and to verify that housing and 
at least one school near such military installation is suit-
able for the dependent with special needs of such covered 
member’’ before the period at the end. 
(b) EXPANSION OF ADVISORY PANEL ON COMMUNITY 
SUPPORT
FOR
MILITARY
FAMILIES
WITH
SPECIAL 
NEEDS.—Section 563(d)(2) of the National Defense Author-
ization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Public Law 111–84; 10 
U.S.C. 1781c note) is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘seven’’ and inserting ‘‘nine’’; 
(2) by inserting ‘‘, appointed by the Secretary of 
Defense,’’ after ‘‘individuals’’; 
(3) by inserting ‘‘each’’ before ‘‘a member’’; 
(4) by striking the second sentence; and 
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(5) by adding ‘‘One such individual shall be the 
spouse of an enlisted member and one such individual 
shall be the spouse of an officer in a grade below O- 
6.’’ at the end. 
(c) RELOCATION.—The Secretary of the military de-
partment concerned shall, if such Secretary determines it 
feasible, permit a covered member who receives permanent 
change of station orders to elect, not later than 14 days after 
such receipt, from at least two locations that provide sup-
port for the dependent of such covered member with a spe-
cial need. 
(d) SCANNING OF DD FORM 2792.—The Secretary of 
a military department shall require that a DD Form 2792 
completed by a covered member is scanned and uploaded 
to the electronic health record of the dependent described 
in such DD Form 2792. 
(e) COVERED MEMBER DEFINED.—In this section, the 
term ‘‘covered member’’ means a member of an Armed 
Force— 
(1) under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a 
military department; and 
(2) with a dependent with a special need. 
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SEC. 566. DATABASE OF NEXT OF KIN OF DECEASED MEM-
BERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. 
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regula-
tions that establish and maintain a database of the Depart-
ment of Defense that contains up-to-date contact informa-
tion for the next of kin of members of the Armed Forces 
under the jurisdiction of the Secretaries of the military de-
partments. Such regulations shall ensure that— 
(1) a commander in a grade higher than O-5 
may access the contact information for the next of kin 
of a member who died while a member of the unit 
under the command of such commander, regardless of 
whether such member served under such commander; 
and 
(2) an individual named in such database 
may— 
(A) elect to not be contacted by an officer 
described in paragraph (1); and 
(B) change such election at any time. 
SEC. 567. POLICY REGARDING REMOTE MILITARY INSTAL-
LATIONS. 
(a) POLICY.—Not later than April 1, 2022, the Sec-
retary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretaries of 
the military departments, shall develop a uniform policy 
for how to— 
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(1) identify remote military installations; and 
(2) assess and manage challenges associated with 
remote military installations. 
(b) ELEMENTS.—The policy under subsection (a) shall 
address the following: 
(1) Activities and facilities for the morale, wel-
fare, and recreation of members of the Armed Forces. 
(2) Availability of housing, located on and off re-
mote military installations. 
(3) Educational services for dependents of mem-
bers of the Armed Forces, located on and off remote 
military installations. 
(4) Availability of health care. 
(5) Employment opportunities for military 
spouses. 
(6) Risks associated with having insufficient 
support services for members of the Armed Forces and 
their dependents. 
(c) REPORT.—Not later than July 1, 2022, the Sec-
retary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a 
report setting forth— 
(1) the policy under this section; and 
(2) an implementation plan for the policy. 
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(d) MILITARY INSTALLATION DEFINED.—In this sec-
tion, the term ‘‘military installation’’ has the meaning 
given that term in section 2801 of title 10, United States 
Code. 
SEC. 568. FEASIBILITY STUDY ON PROGRAM FOR DROP-IN 
CHILD CARE FURNISHED TO CERTAIN MILI-
TARY SPOUSES AT MILITARY CHILD DEVEL-
OPMENT CENTERS. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION.—Not later than 180 days after 
the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of De-
fense shall conduct a feasibility study on the establishment 
of a program under which the military spouse of a covered 
member may leave a covered child with a child care em-
ployee— 
(1) at the military child development center of 
the military installation that is the permanent duty 
station of such covered member; 
(2) during the normal hours of operation of the 
military child development center at which such child 
care employee is employed; and 
(3) for not more than two hours per week. 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than September 30, 2022, the 
Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services 
of the Senate and House of Representatives a report regard-
ing the results of the study under subsection (a). 
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(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) The terms ‘‘child care employee’’ and ‘‘mili-
tary child development center’’ have the meanings 
given such terms in section 1800 of title 10, United 
States Code. 
(2) The term ‘‘covered child’’ means the depend-
ent child of a covered member— 
(A) younger than seven years of age; and 
(B) who does not regularly receive child 
care services at a military child development 
center. 
(3) The term ‘‘covered member’’ means a member 
of the Armed Forces performing active duty for a pe-
riod of more than 30 days at a location other than 
the permanent duty station of such member. 
SEC. 569. COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES 
REPORTS ON EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION 
AGAINST MILITARY SPOUSES BY CIVILIAN EM-
PLOYERS. 
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, and 180 days thereafter, the Comptroller Gen-
eral of the United States shall submit to the congressional 
defense committees a report on employment discrimination 
against military spouses by civilian employers, including 
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on the basis of military spouse status. Such report shall 
include an assessment of the following: 
(1) The feasibility of policy solutions to prevent 
such discrimination, including— 
(A) by amending the Uniformed Services 
Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 
1994 (Public Law 103–353) to ensure that mili-
tary spouses are covered under such Act; and 
(B) by including military spouses as a pro-
tected class for the purpose of laws relating to 
employment discrimination. 
(2) Potential differential effects of such discrimi-
nation across race and gender, to determine if mili-
tary spouses who are people of color are subject to 
intersectional discrimination. 
SEC. 569A. REPORT ON EFFORTS OF COMMANDERS OF MILI-
TARY INSTALLATIONS TO CONNECT MILITARY 
FAMILIES WITH LOCAL ENTITIES THAT PRO-
VIDE SERVICES TO MILITARY FAMILIES. 
Not later than 120 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 House of 
Representatives a report on how and the extent to which 
commanders of military installations connect military fam-
ilies with local nonprofit and government entities that pro-
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vide services to military families, including assistance with 
housing. 
SEC. 569B. REPORT ON PRESERVATION OF THE FORCE AND 
FAMILY PROGRAM OF UNITED STATES SPE-
CIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND. 
(a) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander 
of United States Special Operations Command shall submit 
to the congressional defense committees a report on POTFF. 
(b) ELEMENTS.—The report under this section shall 
include the following: 
(1) An assessment of the human performance do-
main of current programs and activities, including— 
(A) physical conditioning; 
(B) exercise physiology; 
(C) kinesiology; 
(D) nutrition guidance; 
(E) rehabilitative support (including phys-
ical therapy); and 
(F) mental skills training (including sports 
psychology). 
(2) A description of efforts of the Commander to 
assess the unique needs of members of special oper-
ations forces, including women and minorities. 
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(3) An assessment of the effectiveness of POTFF 
in addressing such unique needs. 
(4) Plans of the Commander to improve POTFF 
to better address such unique needs. 
(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) The term ‘‘POTFF’’ means the Preservation 
of the Force and Family Program of United States 
Special Operations Command under section 1788a of 
title 10, United States Code. 
(2) The term ‘‘special operations forces’’ means 
the forces described in section 167(j) of title 10, 
United States Code. 
SEC. 569C. GAO REVIEW OF PRESERVATION OF THE FORCE 
AND FAMILY PROGRAM OF UNITED STATES 
SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND. 
(a) REVIEW.—Not later than April 1, 2022, the Comp-
troller General of the United States shall conduct a review 
of POTFF and submit to the appropriate committees a re-
port containing the results of such review. 
(b) ELEMENTS.—The report under this section shall 
include the following: 
(1) An assessment of the sufficiency of the 
human performance domain of current programs and 
activities of POTFF. 
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(2) A description of efforts of the Commander of 
United States Special Operations Command to assess 
the unique needs of members of special operations 
forces, including women and minorities. 
(3) A description of plans of the Commander to 
improve POTFF to better address the unique needs of 
members of special operations forces. 
(4) Changes in costs to the United States to oper-
ate POTFF since implementation. 
(5) Rates of participation in POTFF, includ-
ing— 
(A) the number of individuals who partici-
pate; 
(B) frequency of use by such individuals; 
and 
(C) geographic locations where such indi-
viduals participate. 
(6) Methods by which data on POTFF is col-
lected and analyzed. 
(7) Outcomes used to determine the effects of 
POTFF on members of special operations forces and 
their immediate family members, including a descrip-
tion of the effectiveness of POTFF in addressing 
unique needs of such individuals. 
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(c) BRIEFING.—Not later than January 31, 2022, the 
Comptroller General shall provide to the appropriate com-
mittees a briefing on the preliminary findings of the Comp-
troller General under the review under this section. 
(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) The term ‘‘appropriate committees’’ means 
the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
House of Representatives. 
(2) The term ‘‘POTFF’’ means the Preservation 
of the Force and Family Program of United States 
Special Operations Command under section 1788a of 
title 10, United States Code. 
(3) The term ‘‘special operations forces’’ means 
the forces described in section 167(j) of title 10, 
United States Code. 
SEC. 569D. CONTINUED ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOLS WITH 
SIGNIFICANT NUMBERS OF MILITARY DE-
PENDENT STUDENTS. 
(a) ASSISTANCE
TO SCHOOLS WITH SIGNIFICANT 
NUMBERS OF MILITARY DEPENDENT STUDENTS.—Of the 
amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022 
in division D of this Act and available for operation and 
maintenance for Defense-wide activities as specified in the 
funding table in section 4301 of this Act, $50,000,000 shall 
be available only for the purpose of providing assistance 
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to local educational agencies under subsection (a) of section 
572 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 
Year 2006 (Public Law 109–163; 20 U.S.C. 7703b). 
(b) IMPACT AID FOR CHILDREN WITH SEVERE DIS-
ABILITIES.—Of the amount authorized to be appropriated 
for fiscal year 2022 in division D of this Act and available 
for operation and maintenance for Defense-wide activities 
as specified in the funding table in section 4301 of this Act, 
$20,000,000 shall be available for payments under section 
363 of the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2001 (Public Law 106–398; 20 U.S.C. 
7703a). 
(c) LOCAL EDUCATIONAL AGENCY DEFINED.—In this 
section, the term ‘‘local educational agency’’ has the mean-
ing given that term in section 7013(9) of the Elementary 
and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7713(9)). 
SEC. 569E. VERIFICATION OF REPORTING OF ELIGIBLE FED-
ERALLY CONNECTED CHILDREN FOR PUR-
POSES OF FEDERAL IMPACT AID PROGRAMS. 
(a) CERTIFICATION.—On an annual basis, each com-
mander of a military installation under the jurisdiction of 
the Secretary of a military department shall submit to such 
Secretary a written certification verifying whether the com-
mander has confirmed the information contained in all im-
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pact aid source check forms received from local educational 
agencies as of the date of such certification. 
(b) REPORT.—Not later June 30 of each year, each 
Secretary of a military department shall submit to the con-
gressional defense committees a report, based on the infor-
mation received under subsection (a), that identifies— 
(1) each military installation under the jurisdic-
tion of such Secretary that has confirmed the infor-
mation contained in all impact aid source check 
forms received from local educational agencies as of 
the date of the report; and 
(2) each military installation that has not con-
firmed the information contained in such forms as of 
such date. 
(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) Term ‘‘congressional defense committees’’ has 
the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(16) of 
title 10, United States Code. 
(2) The term ‘‘impact aid source check form’’ 
means a form submitted to a military installation by 
a local educational agency to confirm the number and 
identity of children eligible to be counted for purposes 
of the Federal impact aid program under section 
7003(a) of the Elementary and Secondary Education 
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7703(a)). 
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(3) The term ‘‘local educational agency’’ has the 
meaning given that term in section 8101 of the Ele-
mentary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 
U.S.C. 7801). 
Subtitle H—Diversity and Inclusion 
SEC. 571. INFORMATION ON FEMALE AND MINORITY PAR-
TICIPATION IN MILITARY SERVICE ACAD-
EMIES AND THE SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS’ 
TRAINING CORPS. 
Section 113 of title 10, United States Code, is amend-
ed— 
(1) in subsection (c)(2), by inserting before the 
semicolon the following: ‘‘, including the status of di-
versity and inclusion in the military service acad-
emies and the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training 
Corps programs of such department’’; 
(2) in subsection (l)(2)— 
(A) in subparagraph (D), by inserting ‘‘(in-
cluding through the military service academies 
and the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training 
Corps)’’ after ‘‘into the armed forces’’; and 
(B) in subparagraph (E), by inserting ‘‘, 
attendance at military service academies, and 
enrollment in the Senior Reserve Officers’ Train-
ing Corps that’’ before ‘‘is representative’’; and 
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(3) in subsection (m)— 
(A) 
by 
redesignating 
paragraphs 
(5) 
through (7) as paragraphs (6) through (8), re-
spectively; and 
(B) by inserting after paragraph (4) the fol-
lowing new paragraph: 
‘‘(5) The number of cadets and midshipmen from 
the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps of each 
armed force who are expected to be commissioned into 
the armed forces during the fiscal year covered by 
such report, disaggregated by gender, race, and eth-
nicity.’’. 
SEC. 572. SURVEYS ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION 
AND 
ANNUAL 
REPORTS 
ON 
SEXUAL 
AS-
SAULTS AND RACIAL AND ETHNIC DEMO-
GRAPHICS IN THE MILITARY JUSTICE SYS-
TEM. 
(a) MODIFICATION OF CONTENT OF CERTAIN SUR-
VEYS.— 
(1) ARMED FORCES SURVEYS.—Section 481 of 
title 10, United States Code, is amended— 
(A) in subsection (a)— 
(i) in paragraph (1) by striking the 
second sentence; 
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(ii) in paragraph (3) by striking 
‘‘Equal Opportunity’’ and inserting ‘‘Diver-
sity, Equity, and Inclusion’’; 
(B) in subsection (b)— 
(i) in the subsection heading, by strik-
ing ‘‘EQUAL OPPORTUNITY’’ and inserting 
‘‘DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION’’; 
(ii) in the matter preceding paragraph 
(1), by striking ‘‘Equal Opportunity’’ and 
inserting ‘‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclu-
sion’’; and 
(iii) by adding at the end the following 
new paragraphs: 
‘‘(4) Identifying and assessing the extent of ac-
tivity among such members that may be seen as ‘hate 
group’ activity. 
‘‘(5) Whether respondents have, in the preceding 
year— 
‘‘(A) experienced or witnessed extremist, 
racist, anti-Semitic, or supremacist activity in 
the workplace; or 
‘‘(B) reported such activity.’’; 
(C) in subsection (c)— 
(i) by redesignating paragraph (5) as 
paragraph (6); and 
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(ii) by inserting after paragraph (4) 
the following new paragraph: 
‘‘(5) Identifying and assessing the extent of ac-
tivity among such members that may be seen as ‘hate 
group’ activity.’’; 
(D) by redesignating subsection (f) as sub-
section (g); and 
(E) by inserting after subsection (e) the fol-
lowing new subsection: 
‘‘(f) PUBLICATION.—The Secretary of Defense shall— 
‘‘(1) publish on an appropriate publicly avail-
able website of the Department of Defense the reports 
required by subsection (e); and 
‘‘(2) ensure that any data included with each 
such report is made available in a machine-readable 
format that is downloadable, searchable, and sort-
able.’’. 
(2) CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE SURVEYS.—Section 481a 
of title 10, United States Code, is amended— 
(A) in subsection (b)— 
(i) by redesignating paragraph (5) as 
paragraph (7); and 
(ii) by inserting after paragraph (4) 
the following new paragraphs: 
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‘‘(5) Identifying and assessing the extent (if any) 
of activity among such employees that may be seen as 
so-called ‘hate group’ activity. 
‘‘(6) Whether respondents have, in the preceding 
year— 
‘‘(A) experienced or witnessed extremist, 
racist, anti-Semitic, or supremacist activity in 
the workplace; or 
‘‘(B) reported such activity.’’; and 
(B) by adding at the end the following new 
subsection: 
‘‘(e) PUBLICATION.—The Secretary of Defense shall— 
‘‘(1) publish on an appropriate publicly avail-
able website of the Department of Defense the reports 
required by subsection (c); and 
‘‘(2) ensure that any data included with each 
such report is made available in a machine-readable 
format that is downloadable, searchable, and sort-
able.’’. 
(3) PREVALENCE OF OFFENSES UNDER THE UNI-
FORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.—Section 481(b) of 
title 10, United States Code, as amended by para-
graph (1) of this subsection, is further amended by 
adding at the end the following new paragraphs: 
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‘‘(6) An estimate of the total number of offenses 
committed under each punitive article under chapter 
47 of this title (the Uniform Code of Military Justice) 
over the period covered by the survey. 
‘‘(7) For each category of offense identified under 
paragraph (6)— 
‘‘(A) an estimate of the racial, ethnic, gen-
der, age, and rank demographics of principals; 
and 
‘‘(B) an estimate of the racial, ethnic, gen-
der, age, and rank demographics of victims.’’. 
(4) CONFORMING REPEAL.—Section 593 of the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2020 (Public Law 116–92; 133 Stat. 1415; 10 U.S.C. 
480 note prec.) is repealed. 
(5) EFFECTIVE DATE.— 
(A) The amendments made by paragraphs 
(1) and (2) shall take effect on the day after the 
date of the enactment of this Act. 
(B) The amendments made by paragraph 
(3) shall take effect on January 1, 2023. 
(b) ANNUAL REPORTS ON RACIAL AND ETHNIC DEMO-
GRAPHICS IN THE MILITARY JUSTICE SYSTEM.— 
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(1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 23 of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended by inserting after section 485 
the following new section: 
‘‘§ 486. Annual reports on racial and ethnic demo-
graphics in the military justice system 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than March 1 of each 
year, the Secretary of each military department shall sub-
mit to the Secretary of Defense a report on racial, ethnic, 
and gender demographics in the military justice system 
during the preceding year. In the case of the Secretary of 
the Navy, separate reports shall be prepared for the Navy 
and for the Marine Corps. In the case of the Secretary of 
the Air Force, separate reports shall be prepared for the Air 
Force and for the Space Force. 
‘‘(b) CONTENTS.—The report of a Secretary of a mili-
tary department for an armed force under subsection (a) 
shall contain the following: 
‘‘(1) Statistics on offenses under chapter 47 of 
this title (the Uniform Code of Military Justice) dur-
ing the year covered by the report, including: 
‘‘(A) an estimate based on survey data from 
the armed forces Workplace and Diversity, Eq-
uity, and Inclusion Surveys of the number of of-
fenses committed by members of the armed force, 
disaggregated by— 
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‘‘(i) statistical category as related to 
the victim; and 
‘‘(ii) statistical category as related to 
the principal; 
‘‘(B) the number of offenses in the armed 
force that were reported to military officials, 
disaggregated by— 
‘‘(i) statistical category as related to 
the victim; and 
‘‘(ii) statistical category as related to 
the principal; 
‘‘(C) the number of offenses in the armed 
force that were investigated, disaggregated by 
statistical category as related to the principal; 
‘‘(D) the number of offenses in which the 
evidence supported possible action by the Depart-
ment, disaggregated by statistical category as re-
lated to the principal; 
‘‘(E) the number of offenses in which ad-
ministrative action was imposed, disaggregated 
by statistical category as related to the principal 
and each type of administrative action imposed; 
‘‘(F) the number of offenses in which non- 
judicial punishment was imposed under section 
815 of this title (article 15 of the Uniform Code 
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of Military Justice), disaggregated by statistical 
category as related to the principal; 
‘‘(G) the number of offenses in which 
charges were preferred, disaggregated by statis-
tical category as related to the principal; 
‘‘(H) the number of offenses in which 
charges 
were 
referred 
to 
court-martial, 
disaggregated by statistical category as related to 
the principal and type of court-martial; 
‘‘(I) the number of offenses which resulted 
in conviction at court-martial, disaggregated by 
statistical category as related to the principal 
and type of court-martial; and 
‘‘(J) the number of offenses which resulted 
in acquittal at court-martial, disaggregated by 
statistical category as related to the principal 
and type of court-martial. 
‘‘(2) An analysis of any disparities among race, 
gender, and ethnicity in the incidence, reporting, dis-
position, and prosecution of offenses by units, com-
mands, and installations during the year covered by 
the report, including trends relating to— 
‘‘(A) the prosecution of offenses; and 
‘‘(B) the prevalence of offenses, set forth sep-
arately for— 
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‘‘(i) each installation with 5,000 or 
more servicemembers; 
‘‘(ii) the major career fields of any in-
dividuals involved in such incidents, includ-
ing the fields of combat arms, aviation, lo-
gistics, maintenance, administration, and 
medical; 
‘‘(iii) in the case of the Navy, the oper-
ational status (whether sea duty or shore 
duty) of any individuals involved in such 
incidents. 
‘‘(3) The policies, procedures, and processes im-
plemented by the Secretary concerned during the year 
covered by the report in response to any race, gender, 
or ethnicity disparities involving members of the 
armed force concerned. 
‘‘(c) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
‘‘(1) The term ‘statistical category’ means each of 
the following categories: 
‘‘(A) race; 
‘‘(B) gender; 
‘‘(C) ethnicity; 
‘‘(D) rank; and 
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‘‘(E) offense enumerated under chapter 47 
of this title (the Uniform Code of Military Jus-
tice). 
‘‘(2) The term ‘principal’ has the meaning given 
that term in section 877 of this title (article 77 of the 
Uniform Code of Military Justice). 
‘‘(d) SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than April 30 of 
each year in which the Secretary of Defense receives 
reports under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense 
shall forward the reports to the appropriate congres-
sional committees, together with— 
‘‘(A) an assessment of the information sub-
mitted to the Secretary pursuant to subsection 
(b)(3); 
‘‘(B) such other assessments on the reports 
as the Assistant Inspector General established 
under section 554 of the William M. (Mac) 
Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283) con-
siders appropriate; and 
‘‘(C) such other assessments on the reports 
as the Secretary of Defense considers appro-
priate. 
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‘‘(2) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES 
DEFINED.—In this subsection, the term ‘appropriate 
congressional committees’ means— 
‘‘(A) the Committee on Armed Services, the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation, and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of 
the Senate; and 
‘‘(B) the Committee on Armed Services, the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture, and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of 
the House of Representatives. 
‘‘(e) PUBLICATION.—The Secretary of Defense shall— 
‘‘(1) publish on an appropriate publicly avail-
able website of the Department of Defense the reports 
required by subsections (a) and (d); and 
‘‘(2) ensure that any data included with each 
such report is made available in a machine-readable 
format that is downloadable, searchable, and sort-
able.’’. 
(2) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sec-
tions at the beginning of chapter 23 of such title is 
amended by inserting after the item relating to sec-
tion 485 the following new item: 
‘‘486. Annual reports on racial and ethnic demographics in the military justice 
system.’’. 
(c) ANNUAL REPORTS ON SEXUAL ASSAULTS.— 
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(1) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 23 of title 10, United 
States Code, as amended by section 3, is further 
amended by inserting after section 486 the following 
new section: 
‘‘§ 487. Annual reports on sexual assaults 
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than March 1 of each 
year, the Secretary of each military department shall sub-
mit to the Secretary of Defense a report on the sexual as-
saults involving members of the armed forces under the ju-
risdiction of that Secretary during the preceding year. In 
the case of the Secretary of the Navy, separate reports shall 
be prepared for the Navy and for the Marine Corps. In the 
case of the Secretary of the Air Force, separate reports shall 
be prepared for the Air Force and for the Space Force. 
‘‘(b) CONTENTS.—The report of a Secretary of a mili-
tary department for an armed force under subsection (a) 
shall contain the following: 
‘‘(1) The number of sexual assaults committed 
against members of the armed force that were reported 
to military officials during the year covered by the re-
port, and the number of the cases so reported that 
were substantiated. 
‘‘(2) The number of sexual assaults committed by 
members of the armed force that were reported to 
military officials during the year covered by the re-
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port, and the number of the cases so reported that 
were substantiated. The information required by this 
paragraph may not be combined with the information 
required by paragraph (1). 
‘‘(3) A synopsis of each such substantiated case, 
organized by offense, and, for each such case, the race 
and ethnicity of the victim and accused, the action 
taken in the case, including the type of disciplinary 
or administrative sanction imposed, if any, including 
courts-martial sentences, nonjudicial punishments ad-
ministered by commanding officers pursuant to sec-
tion 815 of this title (article 15 of the Uniform Code 
of Military Justice), and administrative separations. 
‘‘(4) The policies, procedures, and processes im-
plemented by the Secretary concerned during the year 
covered by the report in response to incidents of sex-
ual assault involving members of the armed force con-
cerned. 
‘‘(5) The number of substantiated sexual assault 
cases in which the victim is a deployed member of the 
armed forces and the assailant is a foreign national, 
and the policies, procedures, and processes imple-
mented by the Secretary concerned to monitor the in-
vestigative processes and disposition of such cases and 
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any actions taken to eliminate any gaps in inves-
tigating and adjudicating such cases. 
‘‘(6) A description of the implementation of the 
accessibility plan implemented pursuant to section 
596(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2006 (Public Law 109–163; 10 U.S.C. 
1561 note), including a description of the steps taken 
during that year to ensure that trained personnel, ap-
propriate supplies, and transportation resources are 
accessible to deployed units in order to provide an ap-
propriate and timely response in any case of reported 
sexual assault in a deployed unit, location, or envi-
ronment. 
‘‘(7) The number of applications submitted 
under section 673 of title 10, United States Code, 
during the year covered by the report for a permanent 
change of station or unit transfer for members of the 
armed forces on active duty who are the victim of a 
sexual assault or related offense, the number of appli-
cations denied, and, for each application denied, a 
description of the reasons why the application was de-
nied. 
‘‘(8) An analysis and assessment of trends in the 
incidence, disposition, and prosecution of sexual as-
saults by units, commands, and installations during 
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the year covered by the report, including trends relat-
ing to— 
‘‘(A) the prosecution of incidents and avoid-
ance of incidents; and 
‘‘(B) the prevalence of incidents, set forth 
separately for— 
‘‘(i) each installation with 5,000 or 
more servicemembers; 
‘‘(ii) the major career fields of any in-
dividuals involved in such incidents, includ-
ing the fields of combat arms, aviation, lo-
gistics, maintenance, administration, and 
medical; and 
‘‘(iii) in the case of the Navy, the oper-
ational status (whether sea duty or shore 
duty) of any individuals involved in such 
incidents. 
‘‘(9) An assessment of the adequacy of sexual as-
sault prevention and response activities carried out 
by training commands during the year covered by the 
report. 
‘‘(10) An analysis of the specific factors that 
may have contributed to sexual assault during the 
year covered by the report, an assessment of the role 
of such factors in contributing to sexual assaults dur-
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ing that year, and recommendations for mechanisms 
to eliminate or reduce the incidence of such factors or 
their contributions to sexual assaults. 
‘‘(11) An analysis of the disposition of the most 
serious offenses occurring during sexual assaults com-
mitted by members of the armed force during the year 
covered by the report, as identified in unrestricted re-
ports of sexual assault by any members of the armed 
forces, including the numbers of reports identifying 
offenses that were disposed of by each of the following: 
‘‘(A) Conviction by court-martial, including 
a separate statement of the most serious charge 
preferred and the most serious charge for which 
convicted. 
‘‘(B) Acquittal of all charges at court-mar-
tial. 
‘‘(C) Non-judicial punishment under section 
815 of this title (article 15 of the Uniform Code 
of Military Justice). 
‘‘(D) Administrative action, including by 
each type of administrative action imposed. 
‘‘(E) Dismissal of all charges, including by 
reason for dismissal and by stage of proceedings 
in which dismissal occurred. 
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‘‘(12) Information on each claim of retaliation 
in connection with a report of sexual assault in the 
armed force made by or against a member of such 
armed force as follows: 
‘‘(A) A narrative description of each com-
plaint. 
‘‘(B) The nature of such complaint, includ-
ing whether the complainant claims professional 
or social retaliation. 
‘‘(C) The gender of the complainant. 
‘‘(D) The gender of the individual claimed 
to have committed the retaliation. 
‘‘(E) The nature of the relationship between 
the complainant and the individual claimed to 
have committed the retaliation. 
‘‘(F) The nature of the relationship, if any, 
between the individual alleged to have committed 
the sexual assault concerned and the individual 
claimed to have committed the retaliation. 
‘‘(G) The official or office that received the 
complaint. 
‘‘(H) The organization that investigated or 
is investigating the complaint. 
‘‘(I) The current status of the investigation. 
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‘‘(J) If the investigation is complete, a de-
scription of the results of the investigation, in-
cluding whether the results of the investigation 
were provided to the complainant. 
‘‘(K) If the investigation determined that 
retaliation occurred, whether the retaliation was 
an offense under chapter 47 of this title (the 
Uniform Code of Military Justice). 
‘‘(13) Information and data collected through 
formal and informal reports of sexual harassment in-
volving members of the armed forces during the year 
covered by the report, as follows: 
‘‘(A) The number of substantiated and un-
substantiated reports. 
‘‘(B) A synopsis of each substantiated re-
port, including the race and ethnicity of the vic-
tim and accused. 
‘‘(C) The action taken in the case of each 
substantiated report, including the type of dis-
ciplinary or administrative sanction imposed, if 
any, such as— 
‘‘(i) conviction and sentence by court- 
martial; 
‘‘(ii) imposition of non-judicial pun-
ishment under section 815 of this title (arti-
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cle 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Jus-
tice); or 
‘‘(iii) administrative separation or 
other type of administrative action imposed. 
‘‘(14) Information and data collected during the 
year covered by the report on each reported incident 
involving the non-consensual distribution by a person 
subject to chapter 47 of this title (the Uniform Code 
of Military Justice), of a private sexual image of an-
other person, including the following: 
‘‘(A) The number of substantiated and un-
substantiated reports. 
‘‘(B) A synopsis of each substantiated re-
port. 
‘‘(C) The action taken in the case of each 
substantiated report, including the type of dis-
ciplinary or administrative sanction imposed, if 
any, such as— 
‘‘(i) conviction and sentence by court- 
martial; 
‘‘(ii) imposition of non-judicial pun-
ishment under section 815 this title (article 
15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); 
or 
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‘‘(iii) administrative separation or 
other type of administrative action imposed. 
‘‘(c) SUBSTANTIATED DEFINED.—In this section, the 
term ‘substantiated’, when used with respect to the report 
of an incident or offense, means that the report meets the 
following criteria: 
‘‘(1) The victim made an unrestricted report of 
such incident or offense. 
‘‘(2) The report was investigated by the Federal 
Government or a State, local, or Tribal law enforce-
ment organization. 
‘‘(3) The report was provided to the appropriate 
military command for consideration of action and 
was found to have sufficient evidence to support the 
command’s action against the subject. 
‘‘(d) SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than April 30 of 
each year in which the Secretary of Defense receives 
reports under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense 
shall forward the reports to the appropriate congres-
sional committees, together with— 
‘‘(A) the results of assessments conducted 
under the evaluation plan required by section 
1602(c) of the Ike Skelton National Defense Au-
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thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (Public 
Law 111–383; 10 U.S.C. 1561 note); 
‘‘(B) an assessment of the information sub-
mitted to the Secretary pursuant to subsection 
(b)(11); and 
‘‘(C) such other assessments on the reports 
as the Secretary of Defense considers appro-
priate. 
‘‘(2) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES 
DEFINED.—In this subsection, the term ‘appropriate 
congressional committees’ means— 
‘‘(A) the Committee on Armed Services, the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transpor-
tation, and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of 
the Senate; and 
‘‘(B) the Committee on Armed Services, the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastruc-
ture, and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of 
the House of Representatives. 
‘‘(e) PUBLICATION.—The Secretary of Defense shall— 
‘‘(1) publish on an appropriate publicly avail-
able website of the Department of Defense the reports 
required by subsections (a) and (d); and 
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‘‘(2) ensure that any data included with each 
such report is made available in a machine-readable 
format that is downloadable, searchable, and sortable. 
‘‘(f) ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR CASE SYNOPSES POR-
TION OF REPORT.—The Secretary of each military depart-
ment shall include in the case synopses portion of each re-
port, as described in subsection (b)(3), the following addi-
tional information: 
‘‘(1) If charges are dismissed following an inves-
tigation conducted under section 832 of this title (ar-
ticle 32 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), the 
case synopsis shall include the reason for the dis-
missal of the charges. 
‘‘(2) If the case synopsis states that a member of 
the armed forces accused of committing a sexual as-
sault was administratively separated or, in the case 
of an officer, allowed to resign in lieu of facing a 
court-martial, the case synopsis shall include the 
characterization (honorable, general, or other than 
honorable) given the service of the member upon sepa-
ration. 
‘‘(3) The case synopsis shall indicate whether a 
member of the armed forces accused of committing a 
sexual assault was ever previously accused of a sub-
stantiated sexual assault or was admitted to the 
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armed forces under a moral waiver granted with re-
spect to prior sexual misconduct. 
‘‘(4) The case synopsis shall indicate the branch 
of the armed forces of each member accused of com-
mitting a sexual assault and the branch of the armed 
forces of each member who is a victim of a sexual as-
sault. 
‘‘(5) If the case disposition includes non-judicial 
punishment, the case synopsis shall explicitly state 
the nature of the punishment. 
‘‘(6) The case synopsis shall indicate whether al-
cohol was involved in any way in a substantiated sex-
ual assault incident. 
‘‘(g) COORDINATION OF RELEASE DATE BETWEEN AN-
NUAL REPORTS REGARDING SEXUAL ASSAULTS AND FAM-
ILY ADVOCACY REPORT.—The Secretary of Defense shall en-
sure that the reports required under subsection (a) for a 
given year are delivered to the Committees on Armed Serv-
ices of the Senate and House of Representatives simulta-
neously with the Family Advocacy Program report for that 
year regarding child abuse and domestic violence, as re-
quired by section 574 of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114–328; 130 Stat. 
2141). 
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‘‘(h) INCLUSION OF INFORMATION IN REGARDING SEX-
UAL ASSAULTS COMMITTED AGAINST A MEMBER’S SPOUSE 
OR OTHER FAMILY MEMBER.—The Secretary of Defense 
shall include, in each report under this section, information 
regarding a sexual assault committed by a member of the 
armed forces against the spouse or intimate partner of the 
member or another dependent of the member in addition 
to the annual Family Advocacy Program report as required 
by section 574 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114–328; 130 Stat. 
2141). The information may be included as an annex to 
such reports.’’. 
(2) CONFORMING REPEALS.— 
(A) Section 1631 of the Ike Skelton Na-
tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2011 (Public Law 111–383; 10 U.S.C. 1561 
note) is repealed. 
(B) Section 538 of the National Defense Au-
thorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public 
Law 115–91; 10 U.S.C. 1561 note) is repealed. 
(3) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sec-
tions at the beginning of chapter 23 of such title, as 
amended by this subsection, is further amended by in-
serting after the item relating to section 486 the fol-
lowing new item: 
‘‘487. Annual reports on sexual assaults.’’. 
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(d) EFFECTIVE DATES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para-
graph (2), the amendments made by subsections (b) 
and (c) shall take effect on the day after the date of 
the enactment of this Act. 
(2) EXCEPTIONS.— 
(A) SEPARATE SPACE FORCE REPORTS.— 
The requirement for the Secretary of the Air 
Force to submit separate reports for the Space 
Force under sections 486 and 487 of title 10, 
United States Code (as added by subsections (b) 
and (c) of this section) shall take effect on Octo-
ber 1, 2023 and shall apply with respect to re-
ports required to be submitted under such sec-
tions after such date. 
(B) CERTAIN STATISTICAL INFORMATION.— 
The requirement to include the information de-
scribed in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of section 
486(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, in the 
annual reports under such section shall apply 
with respect to reports required to be submitted 
after January 1, 2023. 
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SEC. 573. AMENDMENTS TO ADDITIONAL DEPUTY INSPEC-
TOR GENERAL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DE-
FENSE. 
Section 554(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 
(Public Law 116–283) is amended— 
(1) in the section heading, by striking ‘‘DEP-
UTY’’ and inserting ‘‘ASSISTANT’’; 
(2) in paragraph (1)— 
(A) in the matter preceding subparagraph 
(A)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘Secretary of Defense’’ 
and inserting ‘‘Inspector General of the De-
partment of Defense’’; and 
(ii) by striking ‘‘Deputy’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘Assistant’’; 
(B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘of 
the Department’’; and 
(C) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘re-
port directly to and serve’’ and inserting ‘‘be’’; 
(3) in paragraph (2)— 
(A) in the matter preceding clause (i) of 
subparagraph (A)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘Conducting and super-
vising’’ and inserting ‘‘Developing and car-
rying out a plan for the conduct of com-
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prehensive oversight, including through the 
conduct and supervision of’’; and 
(ii) by striking ‘‘evaluations’’ and in-
serting ‘‘inspections,’’; 
(B) in clause (ii) of subparagraph (A), by 
striking ‘‘, including the duties of the Inspector 
General under subsection (b)’’; and 
(C) in subparagraph (B), by striking ‘‘Sec-
retary or’’; 
(4) in paragraph (3)(A) in the matter preceding 
subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘Deputy’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘Assistant’’; 
(5) in paragraph (4)— 
(A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ‘‘Dep-
uty’’ each place it appears and inserting ‘‘Assist-
ant’’; 
(B) in subparagraph (B)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘Deputy’’ the first place 
it appears; 
(ii) by striking ‘‘and the Inspector 
General’’; 
(iii) by striking ‘‘Deputy’’ the second 
place it appears and inserting ‘‘Assistant’’; 
and 
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(iv) by inserting before the period at 
the end the following: ‘‘, for inclusion in the 
next semiannual report of the Inspector 
General under section 5 of the Inspector 
General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.).’’; 
(C) in subparagraph (C)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘Deputy’’; and 
(ii) by striking ‘‘and Inspector Gen-
eral’’; 
(D) in subparagraph (D)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘Deputy’’; 
(ii) by striking ‘‘and the Inspector 
General’’; 
(iii) by striking ‘‘Secretary or’’; and 
(iv) by striking ‘‘direct’’ and inserting 
‘‘determine’’; and 
(E) in subparagraph (E)— 
(i) by striking ‘‘Deputy’’ ; and 
(ii) by striking ‘‘of the Department’’ 
and all that follows through ‘‘Representa-
tives’’ and inserting ‘‘consistent with the re-
quirements of the Inspector General Act of 
1978 (5 U.S.C. App.).’’. 
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SEC. 574. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE FOR GAO REPORT ON 
EQUAL 
OPPORTUNITY 
AT 
THE 
MILITARY 
SERVICE ACADEMIES. 
Section 558 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry Na-
tional Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub-
lic Law 116–283) is amended, in the matter preceding 
paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘one year after the date of the 
enactment of this Act’’ and inserting ‘‘May 31, 2022’’. 
SEC. 575. GAO REVIEW OF EXTREMIST AFFILIATIONS AND 
ACTIVITY AMONG MEMBERS OF THE ARMED 
FORCES ON ACTIVE DUTY. 
(a) REVIEW.—The Comptroller General of the United 
States shall perform a review to determine the prevalence 
of extremist affiliations and activity among members of the 
Armed Forces on active duty. The review shall include the 
following elements: 
(1) Sources of information used by the Secretary 
of Defense and Secretaries of the military depart-
ments to determine extremist affiliations and activity, 
including the extent to which— 
(A) the Armed Forces have established meth-
ods for anonymous reporting of suspected extrem-
ist affiliations and activity; 
(B) the Armed Forces have established 
guidelines to help ensure that commanders prop-
erly investigate such reports; 
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(C) reports of violence by members of the 
Armed Forces have been investigated for relation 
to extremist affiliations and activity; 
(D) members of the Armed Forces have been 
discharged or disciplinary actions because of ex-
tremist affiliations or activity; and 
(E) the Department of Defense tracking 
cases described in subparagraph (D). 
(2) The extent to which the Secretary of Defense 
and Secretaries of the military departments use infor-
mation described in paragraph (1) in vetting mem-
bers, including the extent to which— 
(A) recruiters have identified individuals 
with suspected extremist affiliations; 
(B) such individuals have received waivers; 
and 
(C) command climate surveys indicate a 
culture in the Armed Forces that supports ex-
tremist affiliations and activity. 
(3) The extent to which the Secretary of Defense 
and Secretaries of the military departments use infor-
mation described in paragraph (1) in vetting mem-
bers. 
(4) Procedures of the Department of Defense and 
the Armed Forces for identifying, responding to, and 
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tracking reported instances of extremist affiliations 
and activity. 
(5) Efforts of the Secretary of Defense and Secre-
taries of the military departments to train personnel 
to identify and report members or recruits suspected 
of extremist affiliations or activity, including the ex-
tent to which— 
(A) commanders and recruiters trained to 
identify potential indicators of extremist affili-
ations (including tattoos); and 
(B) members are trained to identify and re-
port indicators of extremist affiliations and ac-
tivity in the Armed Forces or Department of De-
fense. 
(6) Any other matter that the Comptroller Gen-
eral determines relevant. 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than March 31, 2022, the 
Comptroller General shall submit to the Committees on 
Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representa-
tives a report containing the results of the review under this 
section. 
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Subtitle I—Decorations and Awards 
SEC. 581. SEMIANNUAL REPORTS REGARDING REVIEW OF 
SERVICE RECORDS OF CERTAIN VETERANS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.— Section 586 of the National De-
fense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 
114–328; 10 U.S.C. 7271 note) is amended— 
(1) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection 
(i); 
(2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following 
new subsection (h): 
‘‘(h) SEMIANNUAL REPORTS.— 
‘‘(1) REPORTS REQUIRED.—Not later than Janu-
ary 31 and July 31 each year, each Secretary of a 
military department shall submit to the appropriate 
committees of Congress a report regarding the review 
of service records under the jurisdiction of that Sec-
retary pursuant to subsection (a). 
‘‘(2) ELEMENTS.—Each report under this sub-
section shall include the following: 
‘‘(A) The number of service records identi-
fied for review. 
‘‘(B) The number of service records reviewed 
during the preceding two calendar quarters. 
‘‘(C) The number of service records reviewed 
to date. 
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‘‘(D) The number of full-time equivalent 
employees conducting reviews under subsection 
(a). 
‘‘(E) The number of work hours employees 
described in subparagraph (D) spent reviewing 
service records during the preceding two calendar 
quarters. 
‘‘(F) The number of work hours employees 
described in subparagraph (D) have spent re-
viewing service records to date. 
‘‘(G) A summary of any consultation with 
or information provided by a veterans service or-
ganization under subsection (c) during the pre-
ceding two calendar quarters. 
‘‘(H) A summary of any consultation with 
or information provided by a veterans service or-
ganization under subsection (c) to date. 
‘‘(3) TERMINATION.—The reporting requirement 
under this subsection shall terminate for the Secretary 
of a military department after that Secretary certifies 
in writing to the appropriate committees of Congress 
that the Secretary has— 
‘‘(A) completed the review of the service 
record of each covered veteran under the jurisdic-
tion of that Secretary; and 
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‘‘(B) 
submitted 
every 
recommendation 
under subsection (d) and every notification 
under subsection (f) that the Secretary intends to 
submit.’’; and 
(3) in subsection (i), as redesignated— 
(A) in the heading, by striking ‘‘DEFINI-
TION’’ and inserting ‘‘DEFINITIONS’’; 
(B) by striking all that follows ‘‘section’’ 
and inserting a colon; and 
(C) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(1) The term ‘Native American Pacific Is-
lander’ means a Native Hawaiian or Native Amer-
ican Pacific Islander, as those terms are defined in 
section 815 of the Native American Programs Act of 
1974 (42 U.S.C. 2992c). 
‘‘(2) The term ‘appropriate committees of Con-
gress’ means— 
‘‘(A) The Committee on Armed Services and 
the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate; 
and 
‘‘(B) The Committees on Armed Services 
and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the 
House of Representatives.’’. 
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(b) DEADLINE.—The first report under subsection (h) 
of such section 586, as inserted by subsection (a), shall be 
due not later than July 31, 2022. 
SEC. 582. ELIGIBILITY OF VETERANS OF OPERATION END 
SWEEP FOR VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL. 
The Secretary of the military department concerned 
may, upon the application of an individual who is a vet-
eran who participated in Operation End Sweep, award 
that individual the Vietnam Service Medal. 
SEC. 583. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ATOMIC VETERANS 
SERVICE MEDAL. 
(a) SERVICE MEDAL REQUIRED.—The Secretary of 
Defense shall design and produce a commemorative mili-
tary service medal, to be known as the ‘‘Atomic Veterans 
Service Medal’’, to honor retired and former members of the 
Armed Forces who are radiation-exposed veterans (as such 
term is defined in section 1112(c)(3) of title 38, United 
States Code). 
(b) DISTRIBUTION OF MEDAL.— 
(1) ISSUANCE TO RETIRED AND FORMER MEM-
BERS.—At the request of a radiation-exposed veteran, 
the Secretary of Defense shall issue the Atomic Vet-
erans Service Medal to the veteran. 
(2) ISSUANCE TO NEXT-OF-KIN.—In the case of a 
radiation-exposed veteran who is deceased, the Sec-
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retary may provide for issuance of the Atomic Vet-
erans Service Medal to the next-of-kin of the person. 
(3) APPLICATION.—The Secretary shall prepare 
and disseminate as appropriate an application by 
which radiation-exposed veterans and their next-of- 
kin may apply to receive the Atomic Veterans Service 
Medal. 
SEC. 584. AUTHORIZATION FOR AWARD OF THE MEDAL OF 
HONOR TO MARCELINO SERNA FOR ACTS OF 
VALOR DURING WORLD WAR I. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION.—Notwithstanding the time limi-
tations specified in section 7274 of title 10, United States 
Code, or any other time limitation with respect to the 
awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the 
Armed Forces, the President may posthumously award the 
Medal of Honor under section 7272 of such title to 
Marcelino Serna for the acts of valor described in the sub-
section (b). 
(b) ACTS OF VALOR DESCRIBED.—The acts of valor 
described in this subsection are the actions of Marcelino 
Serna as a private in the Army during World War I, for 
which he was previously awarded the Distinguished-Service 
Cross. 
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Subtitle J—Miscellaneous Reports 
and Other Matters 
SEC. 
591. 
COMMAND 
CLIMATE 
ASSESSMENTS: 
INDE-
PENDENT REVIEW; REPORTS. 
Section 587 of the National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 113–66; 10 U.S.C. 1561 
note) is amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(d) INDEPENDENT REVIEW.—During fiscal year 2022 
and annually thereafter, the Secretary of a military depart-
ment shall establish an independent command climate re-
view board (in this section referred to as an ‘ICCRB’) for 
each Armed Force under the jurisdiction of such Secretary. 
‘‘(1) DUTIES.—An ICCRB shall review the com-
mand climate, at each of no fewer than three military 
installations of the Armed Force concerned, regarding 
the following matters: 
‘‘(A) Command climate survey results. 
‘‘(B) Crime and other public safety issues. 
‘‘(C) Prevention of, and responses to, crime 
at the military installation. 
‘‘(D) Prevention of, and responses to, sexual 
assault and sexual harassment at the military 
installation. 
‘‘(E) Discrimination and equal opportunity 
at the military installation. 
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‘‘(F) Suicides and other deaths of members 
serving at the military installation. 
‘‘(G) Any other matter determined appro-
priate by the Secretary of the military depart-
ment concerned or the ICCRB. 
‘‘(2) METHODS.—An ICCRB shall conduct such 
review by means including— 
‘‘(A) an anonymous survey; 
‘‘(B) focus groups; and 
‘‘(C) individual interviews. 
‘‘(3) MEMBERSHIP.—An ICCRB shall be com-
posed of no fewer than six individuals— 
‘‘(A) appointed by the Secretary of the mili-
tary department concerned; 
‘‘(B) with expertise determined to be rel-
evant by such Secretary; and 
‘‘(C) none of whom may be a member of an 
Armed Force or civilian employee of the Depart-
ment of Defense. 
‘‘(4) SELECTION OF MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.— 
The Secretary of the military department concerned 
shall select, for review by an ICCRB, military instal-
lations that have— 
‘‘(A) lower-than-average results on com-
mand climate surveys; 
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‘‘(B) higher-than-average crime rates; 
‘‘(C) higher-than-average incidence of sui-
cide; 
‘‘(D) higher-than-average incidence of sex-
ual assault and sexual harassment; and 
‘‘(E) higher-than-average number of equal 
opportunity complaints. 
‘‘(5) COORDINATION.—The Secretary of Defense 
shall direct the Offices of People Analytics, and of 
Force Resiliency, of the Department of Defense, to co-
ordinate with an ICCRB. 
‘‘(6) REPORTS.— 
‘‘(A) Not later than September 30, 2022, 
and annually thereafter, an ICCRB shall submit 
to the Secretary of the military department con-
cerned a report containing the results of the most 
recent review conducted by the ICCRB and rec-
ommendations of the ICCRB to improve the cli-
mate command at the military installations re-
viewed. 
‘‘(B) Not later than November 30, 2022, 
and annually thereafter, an ICCRB shall submit 
to the Committees on Armed Services of the Sen-
ate and House of Representatives the report 
under subparagraph (A). 
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‘‘(e) REPORTS.—Not later than April 30, 2023, and 
annually thereafter— 
‘‘(1) the Secretary of a military department shall 
submit to the Secretary of Defense a report con-
taining, with respect to the most recent climate com-
mand assessment for each Armed Force under the ju-
risdiction of such Secretary of a military depart-
ment— 
‘‘(A) an analysis of responses, disaggregated 
by, with respect to respondents— 
‘‘(i) military installation; 
‘‘(ii) unit; 
‘‘(iii) major organization (at the bri-
gade or equivalent level); 
‘‘(iv) major career fields (including 
combat arms, aviation, logistics, and med-
ical); 
‘‘(v) ranks, grouped into junior, mid- 
grade, and senior— 
‘‘(I) enlisted; and 
‘‘(II) officers (including warrant 
officers); 
‘‘(vi) in the case of the Navy, sea duty 
and shore duty; 
‘‘(vii) gender; 
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‘‘(viii) race; and 
‘‘(ix) ethnicity; and 
‘‘(B) actions taken and planned by the Sec-
retary of a military department to improve neg-
ative responses and promote a positive command 
climate; and 
‘‘(2) the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the 
Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and 
House of Representatives a report containing, with 
respect to the most recent climate command assess-
ment for each Armed Force— 
‘‘(A) a summary of responses, disaggregated 
by, with respect to respondents— 
‘‘(i) Armed Force; 
‘‘(ii) military installation at which 
more than 5,000 members serve; 
‘‘(iii) major organization (at the bri-
gade or equivalent level); 
‘‘(iv) major career fields (including 
combat arms, aviation, logistics, and med-
ical); 
‘‘(v) ranks, grouped into junior, mid- 
grade, and senior— 
‘‘(I) enlisted; and 
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‘‘(II) officers (including warrant 
officers); 
‘‘(vi) in the case of the Navy, sea duty 
and shore duty; 
‘‘(vii) gender; 
‘‘(viii) race; and 
‘‘(ix) ethnicity; and 
‘‘(B) actions taken and planned by the Sec-
retary of Defense to improve negative responses 
and promote a positive command climate.’’. 
SEC. 592. HEALTHY EATING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DE-
FENSE. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION OF ELEMENT OF THE DEPART-
MENT OF DEFENSE; PLAN.— 
(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of Defense 
may establish an element of the Department of De-
fense responsible for implementing a plan to improve 
access to healthy food on military installations. If es-
tablished, such element shall— 
(A) be modelled on the Healthy Base Initia-
tive of the Department; and 
(B) include personnel with— 
(i) expertise in food service operations; 
(ii) up-to-date knowledge of modern 
healthy food delivery systems; and 
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(iii) deep understanding of food service 
in the Department. 
(2) PLAN.—If implemented, the plan under 
paragraph (1) shall include— 
(A) leading practices from campus dining 
services at institutions of higher learning and 
private entities; and 
(B) lessons learned from previous efforts of 
the Secretary to make such improvements. 
(b) PILOT PROGRAM.— 
(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary may carry 
out a pilot program to develop and test appropriate 
business models that increase the availability, afford-
ability, and acceptability of healthy foods in dining 
facilities of the Department. 
(2) LOCATIONS.—For each Armed Force under 
the jurisdiction of the Secretary of a military depart-
ment, the Secretary may establish a pilot program lo-
cation at a military installation, located within the 
United States, of— 
(A) the regular component of such Armed 
Force; and 
(B) a reserve component of such Armed 
Force. 
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(3) MEAL CARD.—A pilot program under this 
subsection shall include— 
(A) expansion of the use of meal cards by 
members outside of the primary dining facility 
at the military installation concerned; and 
(B) providing access to all personnel of such 
installation access to all dining venues at such 
installation. 
(4) PARTNERSHIPS.—The commander of each a 
military installation described in paragraph (2) may 
enter into an agreement with a local entity for the 
purposes of the pilot. 
SEC. 593. PLANT-BASED PROTEIN PILOT PROGRAM OF THE 
NAVY. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than March 1, 2022, 
the Secretary of the Navy shall establish a pilot program 
to offer plant-based protein options at forward operating 
bases for consumption by members of the Navy. 
(b) LOCATIONS.—Not later than March 1, 2022, the 
Secretary shall identify not fewer than two naval facilities 
to participate in the pilot program and shall prioritize fa-
cilities (such as Joint Region Marianas, Guam, Navy Sup-
port Facility, Diego Garcia, and U.S. Fleet Activities 
Sasebo, Japan) where livestock-based protein options may 
be costly to obtain or store. 
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(c) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this Act 
shall be construed to prevent offering livestock-based protein 
options alongside plant-based protein options at naval fa-
cilities identified under subsection (b). 
(d) TERMINATION.—The requirement to carry out the 
pilot program established under this section shall terminate 
three years after the date on which the Secretary establishes 
the pilot program required under this section. 
(e) REPORT.—Not later than one year after the termi-
nation of the pilot program, the Secretary shall submit to 
the appropriate congressional committees a report on the 
pilot program that includes the following: 
(1) The consumption rate of plant-based protein 
options by members of the Navy under the pilot pro-
gram. 
(2) Effective criteria to increase plant-based pro-
tein options at naval facilities not identified under 
subsection (b). 
(3) An analysis of the costs of obtaining and 
storing plant-based protein options compared to the 
costs of obtaining and storing livestock-based protein 
options at selected naval facilities. 
(f) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
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(1) 
APPROPRIATE
CONGRESSIONAL
COMMIT-
TEES.—The term ‘‘appropriate congressional commit-
tees’’ means— 
(A) the Committee on Armed Services of the 
House of Representatives; and 
(B) the Committee on Armed Forces of the 
Senate. 
(2) PLANT-BASED PROTEIN OPTIONS.—The term 
‘‘plant-based protein options’’ means edible products 
made to approximate the taste and texture of live-
stock-based protein, or vegan or vegetarian meat al-
ternative products made using plant and other non- 
livestock-based proteins that are consistent with the 
nutritional properties of meat products. 
SEC. 594. REPORTS ON MISCONDUCT BY MEMBERS OF SPE-
CIAL OPERATIONS FORCES. 
(a) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every six 
months thereafter for five years, the Assistant Secretary of 
Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict 
shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the 
Senate and House of Representatives a report regarding 
misconduct by members of special operations forces during 
the six months preceding the date of such report. 
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(b) SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES DEFINED.—In this 
section, the term ‘‘special operations forces’’ means forces 
described in section 167(j) of title 10, United States Code. 
SEC. 595. UPDATES AND PRESERVATION OF MEMORIALS TO 
CHAPLAINS AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEME-
TERY. 
(a) UPDATES AND PRESERVATION OF MEMORIALS.— 
(1) PROTESTANT
CHAPLAINS
MEMORIAL.—The 
Secretary of the Army may permit NCMAF— 
(A) to modify the memorial to Protestant 
chaplains located on Chaplains Hill to include a 
granite, marble, or other stone base for the 
bronze plaque of the memorial; 
(B) to add an additional plaque to the stone 
base added pursuant to subparagraph (A) to in-
clude the name of each chaplain, verified as de-
scribed in subsection (b), who died while serving 
on active duty in the Armed Forces after the 
date on which the original memorial was placed; 
and 
(C) to make such other updates and correc-
tions to the memorial that may be needed as de-
termined by the Secretary. 
(2) CATHOLIC
AND
JEWISH
CHAPLAIN
MEMO-
RIALS.—The Secretary of the Army may permit 
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NCMAF to update and make corrections to the Catho-
lic and Jewish chaplain memorials located on Chap-
lains Hill that may be needed as determined by the 
Secretary. 
(3) NO COST TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.—The 
activities of NCMAF authorized by this subsection 
shall be carried out at no cost to the Federal Govern-
ment. 
(b) VERIFICATION OF NAMES.—NCMAF may not in-
clude the name of a chaplain on a memorial on Chaplains 
Hill under subsection (a) unless that name has been verified 
by the Chief of Chaplains of the Army, Navy, or Air Force 
or the Chaplain of the United States Marine Corps, depend-
ing on the branch of the Armed Forces in which the chap-
lain served. 
(c) PROHIBITION ON EXPANSION OF MEMORIALS.— 
Except as provided in subsection (a)(1)(A), this section may 
not be construed as authorizing the expansion of any memo-
rial that is located on Chaplains Hill as of the date of the 
enactment of this Act. 
(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
(1) The term ‘‘Chaplains Hill’’ means the area 
in Arlington National Cemetery that, as of the date 
of the enactment of this Act, is generally identified 
and recognized as Chaplains Hill. 
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(2) The term ‘‘NCMAF’’ means the National 
Conference on Ministry to the Armed Forces or any 
successor organization recognized in law for purposes 
of the operation of this section. 
TITLE VI—COMPENSATION AND 
OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS 
Subtitle A—Pay and Allowances 
SEC. 601. BASIC NEEDS ALLOWANCE FOR LOW-INCOME REG-
ULAR MEMBERS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Chapter 7 of title 37, United States 
Code, is amended by inserting after section 402a the fol-
lowing new section: 
‘‘§ 402b. Basic needs allowance for low-income regular 
members 
‘‘(a) ALLOWANCE REQUIRED.—(1) Subject to para-
graph (2), the Secretary of Defense shall pay to each covered 
member a basic needs allowance in the amount determined 
for such member under subsection (b). 
‘‘(2) In the event a household contains two or more 
covered members entitled to receive the allowance under this 
section in a given year, only one allowance may be paid 
for that year to a covered member among such covered mem-
bers whom such covered members shall jointly elect. 
‘‘(b) AMOUNT OF ALLOWANCE FOR A COVERED MEM-
BER.—(1) The amount of the monthly allowance payable 
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to a covered member under subsection (a) for a year shall 
be the aggregate amount equal to— 
‘‘(A) the aggregate amount equal to— 
‘‘(i) 130 percent of the Federal poverty guide-
lines of the Department of Health and Human Serv-
ices for the location and number of persons in the 
household of the covered member for such year; minus 
‘‘(ii) the gross household income of the covered 
member during the preceding year; and 
‘‘(B) divided by 12. 
‘‘(2) The monthly allowance payable to a covered mem-
ber for a year shall be payable for each of the 12 months 
following March of such year. 
‘‘(c) NOTICE OF ELIGIBILITY.—(1)(A) Not later than 
December 31 each year, the Director of the Defense Finance 
and Accounting Service shall notify, in writing, each indi-
vidual whom the Director estimates will be a covered mem-
ber during the following year of the potential entitlement 
of that individual to the allowance described in subsection 
(a) for that following year. 
‘‘(B) The preliminary notice under subparagraph (A) 
shall include information regarding financial management 
and assistance programs administered by the Secretary of 
Defense for which a covered member is eligible. 
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‘‘(2) Not later than January 31 each year, each indi-
vidual who seeks to receive the allowance for such year 
(whether or not subject to a notice for such year under para-
graph (1)) shall submit to the Director such information 
as the Director shall require for purposes of this section in 
order to determine whether or not such individual is a cov-
ered member for such year. 
‘‘(3) Not later than February 28 each year, the Direc-
tor shall notify, in writing, each individual the Director 
determines to be a covered member for such year. 
‘‘(d) ELECTION NOT TO RECEIVE ALLOWANCE.—(1) A 
covered member otherwise entitled to receive the allowance 
under subsection (a) for a year may elect, in writing, not 
to receive the allowance for such year. Any election under 
this subsection shall be effective only for the year for which 
made. Any election for a year under this subsection is irrev-
ocable. 
‘‘(2) A covered member who does not submit informa-
tion described in subsection (d)(2) for a year as otherwise 
required by that subsection shall be deemed to have elected 
not to receive the allowance for such year. 
‘‘(e) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
‘‘(1) The term ‘covered member’ means a regular 
member of an armed force under the jurisdiction of 
the Secretary of a military department— 
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‘‘(A) who has completed initial entry train-
ing; 
‘‘(B) whose gross household income during 
the most recent year did not exceed an amount 
equal to 130 percent of the Federal poverty 
guidelines of the Department of Health and 
Human Services for the location and number of 
persons in the household of the covered member 
for such year; and 
‘‘(C) who does not elect under subsection (d) 
not to receive the allowance for such year. 
‘‘(2) The term ‘gross household income’ of a cov-
ered member for a year for purposes of paragraph 
(1)(B) does not include any basic allowance for hous-
ing received by the covered member (and any depend-
ents of the covered member in the household of the cov-
ered member) during such year under section 403 of 
this title. 
‘‘(f) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary of Defense shall 
prescribe regulations for the administration of this section. 
Subject to subsection (e)(2), such regulations shall specify 
the income to be included in, and excluded from, the gross 
household income of individuals for purposes of this sec-
tion.’’. 
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(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections at 
the beginning of chapter 7 of such title is amended by in-
serting after the item relating to section 402a the following 
new item: 
‘‘402b. Basic needs allowance for low-income regular members.’’. 
SEC. 602. EQUAL INCENTIVE PAY FOR MEMBERS OF THE RE-
SERVE 
COMPONENTS 
OF 
THE 
ARMED 
FORCES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 
37, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end 
the following new section: 
‘‘§ 357. Incentive pay authorities for members of the 
reserve components of the armed forces 
‘‘Notwithstanding section 1004 of this title, the Sec-
retary concerned shall pay a member of the reserve compo-
nent of an armed force incentive pay in the same monthly 
amount as that paid to a member in the regular component 
of such armed force performing comparable work requiring 
comparable skills.’’. 
(b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections at 
the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after 
the item relating to section 356 the following: 
‘‘357. Incentive pay authorities for members of the reserve components of the 
armed forces.’’. 
(c) REPORT.—Not later than September 30, 2022, the 
Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on 
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Armed Services a report regarding the plan of the Secretary 
to implement section 357 of such title, as added by sub-
section (a), an estimate of the costs of such implementation, 
and the number of members described in such section. 
SEC. 603. EXPANSIONS OF CERTAIN TRAVEL AND TRANS-
PORTATION AUTHORITIES. 
(a) LODGING
IN KIND
FOR RESERVE COMPONENT 
MEMBERS PERFORMING TRAINING.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Section 12604 of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end 
the following new subsection: 
‘‘(c) LODGING IN KIND.—(1) In the case of a member 
of a reserve component performing active duty for training 
or inactive-duty training who is not otherwise entitled to 
travel and transportation allowances in connection with 
such duty, the Secretary concerned may reimburse the mem-
ber for housing service charge expenses incurred by the 
member in occupying transient government housing during 
the performance of such duty. If transient government hous-
ing is unavailable or inadequate, the Secretary concerned 
may provide the member with lodging in kind. 
‘‘(2) Any payment or other benefit under this sub-
section shall be provided in accordance with regulations 
prescribed by the Secretary concerned. 
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‘‘(3) The Secretary may pay service charge expenses 
under paragraph (1) and expenses of providing lodging in 
kind under such paragraph out of funds appropriated for 
operation and maintenance for the reserve component con-
cerned. Use of a Government charge card is authorized for 
payment of these expenses. 
‘‘(4) Decisions regarding the availability or adequacy 
of government housing at a military installation under 
paragraph (1) shall be made by the installation com-
mander.’’. 
(2) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 474 of 
title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking 
subsection (i). 
(b) MANDATORY PET QUARANTINE FEES FOR HOUSE-
HOLD PETS.—Section 451(b)(8) of title 37, United States 
Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ‘‘Such 
costs include pet quarantine expenses.’’. 
(c) STUDENT DEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Section 452(b) of title 37, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end 
the following new paragraphs: 
‘‘(18) Travel by a dependent child to the United 
States to obtain formal secondary, undergraduate, 
graduate, or vocational education, if the permanent 
duty assignment location of the member of the uni-
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formed services is outside the continental United 
States (other than in Alaska or Hawaii). 
‘‘(19) Travel by a dependent child within the 
United States to obtain formal secondary, under-
graduate, graduate, or vocational education, if the 
permanent duty assignment location of the member of 
the uniformed services is in Alaska or Hawaii and 
the school is located in a State outside of the perma-
nent duty assignment location.’’. 
(2) DEFINITIONS.—Section 451 of title 37, 
United States Code, as amended by subsection (b) of 
this section, is amended— 
(A) in subsection (a)(2)(H), by adding at 
the end the following new clauses: 
‘‘(vii) Transportation of a dependent 
child of a member of the uniformed services 
to the United States to obtain formal sec-
ondary, undergraduate, graduate, or voca-
tional education, if the permanent duty as-
signment location of the member is outside 
the continental United States (other than in 
Alaska or Hawaii). 
‘‘(viii) Transportation of a dependent 
child of a member of the uniformed services 
within the United States to obtain formal 
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secondary, undergraduate, graduate, or vo-
cational education, if the permanent duty 
assignment location of the member is in 
Alaska or Hawaii and the school is located 
in a State outside of the permanent duty 
assignment location.’’; and 
(B) in subsection (b), by adding at the end 
the following new paragraph: 
‘‘(10)(A) The term ‘permanent duty assignment 
location’ means— 
‘‘(i) the official station of a member of the 
uniformed services; or 
‘‘(ii) the residence of a dependent of a mem-
ber of the uniformed services. 
‘‘(B) As used in subparagraph (A)(ii), the resi-
dence of a dependent who is a student not living with 
the member while at school is the permanent duty as-
signment location of the dependent student.’’. 
(d) DEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION INCIDENT TO SHIP 
CONSTRUCTION, INACTIVATION, AND OVERHAULING.— 
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Section 452 of title 37, 
United States Code, as amended by subsection (c) of 
this section, is further amended— 
(A) in subsection (b), by adding at the end 
the following new paragraph: 
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‘‘(20) Subject to subsection (i), travel by a de-
pendent to a location where a member of the uni-
formed services is on permanent duty aboard a ship 
that is overhauling, inactivating, or under construc-
tion.’’; and 
(B) by adding at the end the following new 
subsection: 
‘‘(i) DEPENDENT TRANSPORTATION INCIDENT TO SHIP 
CONSTRUCTION, INACTIVATION, AND OVERHAULING.—The 
authority under subsection (a) for travel in connection with 
circumstances described in subsection (b)(19) shall be sub-
ject to the following terms and conditions: 
‘‘(1) The Service member must be permanently 
assigned to the ship for 31 or more consecutive days 
to be eligible for allowances, and the transportation 
allowances accrue on the 31st day and every 60 days 
thereafter. 
‘‘(2) Transportation in kind, reimbursement for 
personally procured transportation, or a monetary al-
lowance for mileage in place of the cost of transpor-
tation may be provided, in lieu of the member’s enti-
tlement to transportation, for the member’s depend-
ents from the location that was the home port of the 
ship before commencement of overhaul or inactivation 
to the port of overhaul or inactivation. 
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‘‘(3) The total reimbursement for transportation 
for the member’s dependents may not exceed the cost 
of one Government-procured commercial round-trip 
travel.’’. 
(2) DEFINITIONS.—Section 451(a)(2)(H) of title 
37, United States Code, as amended by subsection (c) 
of this section, is further amended by adding at the 
end the following new clause: 
‘‘(ix) Transportation of a dependent to 
a location where a member of the uniformed 
services is on permanent duty aboard a ship 
that is overhauling, inactivating, or under 
construction.’’. 
SEC. 604. UNREIMBURSED MOVING EXPENSES FOR MEM-
BERS OF THE ARMED FORCES: REPORT; POL-
ICY. 
(a) REPORT.—Not later than 60 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 House of Representatives a report on unreimbursed 
moving expenses incurred by members of the Armed Forces 
and their families, disaggregated by Armed Force, rank, 
and military housing area. In such report, the Secretary 
shall examine the root causes of such unreimbursed ex-
penses. 
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(b) POLICY.—The Secretary shall establish a uniform 
policy regarding unreimbursed expenses described in sub-
section (a). 
SEC. 605. REPORT ON RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BASIC AL-
LOWANCE FOR HOUSING AND SIZES OF MILI-
TARY FAMILIES. 
Not later than 60 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 House of 
Representatives a report on whether the basic allowance for 
housing under section 403 of title 37, United States Code, 
is sufficient for the average family size of members of the 
Armed Forces, disaggregated by Armed Force, rank, and 
military housing area. 
SEC. 606. REPORT ON TEMPORARY LODGING EXPENSES IN 
COMPETITIVE HOUSING MARKETS. 
Not later than 60 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 House of 
Representatives a report on the appropriateness of the max-
imum payment period of 10 days under subsection (c) of 
section 474a of title 37, United States Code in highly com-
petitive housing markets. Such report shall include how the 
Secretary educates members of the Armed Forces and their 
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families about their ability to request payment under such 
section. 
SEC. 607. REPORT ON RENTAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS. 
(a) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than 120 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary 
of Defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional 
committees a report on the rental partnership programs of 
the Armed Forces. Such report shall include— 
(1) the numbers and percentages of members of 
the Armed Forces who do not live in housing located 
on military installations who participate in such pro-
grams; and 
(2) the recommendation of the Secretary whether 
Congress should establish annual funding for such 
programs and, if so, what in amounts. 
(b) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES DE-
FINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘appropriate congres-
sional committees’’ means the following: 
(1) The Committee on Armed Services of the 
House of Representatives. 
(2) The Committee on Armed Services of the 
Senate. 
(3) The Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure of the House of Representatives. 
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(4) The Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate. 
Subtitle B—Bonuses and Incentive 
Pays 
SEC. 611. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF CERTAIN EXPIRING 
BONUS AND SPECIAL PAY AUTHORITIES. 
(a) AUTHORITIES RELATING TO RESERVE FORCES.— 
Section 910(g) of title 37, United States Code, relating to 
income replacement payments for reserve component mem-
bers experiencing extended and frequent mobilization for ac-
tive duty service, is amended by striking ‘‘December 31, 
2021’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2022’’. 
(b) TITLE 10 AUTHORITIES RELATING TO HEALTH 
CARE PROFESSIONALS.—The following sections of title 10, 
United States Code, are amended by striking ‘‘December 31, 
2021’’ and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2022’’: 
(1) Section 2130a(a)(1), relating to nurse officer 
candidate accession program. 
(2) Section 16302(d), relating to repayment of 
education loans for certain health professionals who 
serve in the Selected Reserve. 
(c) AUTHORITIES
RELATING
TO
NUCLEAR
OFFI-
CERS.—Section 333(i) of title 37, United States Code, is 
amended by striking ‘‘December 31, 2021’’ and inserting 
‘‘December 31, 2022’’. 
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(d) AUTHORITIES RELATING TO TITLE 37 CONSOLI-
DATED SPECIAL PAY, INCENTIVE PAY, AND BONUS AU-
THORITIES.—The following sections of title 37, United 
States Code, are amended by striking ‘‘December 31, 2021’’ 
and inserting ‘‘December 31, 2022’’: 
(1) Section 331(h), relating to general bonus au-
thority for enlisted members. 
(2) Section 332(g), relating to general bonus au-
thority for officers. 
(3) Section 334(i), relating to special aviation 
incentive pay and bonus authorities for officers. 
(4) Section 335(k), relating to special bonus and 
incentive pay authorities for officers in health profes-
sions. 
(5) Section 336(g), relating to contracting bonus 
for cadets and midshipmen enrolled in the Senior Re-
serve Officers’ Training Corps. 
(6) Section 351(h), relating to hazardous duty 
pay. 
(7) Section 352(g), relating to assignment pay or 
special duty pay. 
(8) Section 353(i), relating to skill incentive pay 
or proficiency bonus. 
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(9) Section 355(h), relating to retention incen-
tives for members qualified in critical military skills 
or assigned to high priority units. 
(e) AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY INCREASE IN 
RATES
OF BASIC ALLOWANCE
FOR HOUSING.—Section 
403(b)(7)(E) of title 37, United States Code, is amended 
by striking ‘‘December 31, 2021’’ and inserting ‘‘December 
31, 2022’’. 
Subtitle C—Family and Survivor 
Benefits 
SEC. 621. EXPANSION OF PARENTAL LEAVE FOR MEMBERS 
OF THE ARMED FORCES. 
(a) EXPANSION.—Section 701 of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended— 
(1) in subsection (i)— 
(A) in paragraph (1)— 
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking 
‘‘twelve weeks’’ and inserting ‘‘18 weeks’’; 
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking 
‘‘six weeks’’ and inserting ‘‘12 weeks’’; and 
(iii) by adding at the end the following 
new subparagraph: 
‘‘(C) Under the regulations prescribed for purposes of 
this subsection, a member of the armed forces described in 
paragraph (2) who is the primary caregiver in the case of 
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a long-term placement of a foster child is allowed up to 
12 weeks of total leave to be used in connection with such 
placement, subject to limits as determined by the Secretary 
regarding— 
‘‘(i) the total number of times that a member of 
the armed forces may use leave under this section 
with respect to the placement of a foster child; and 
‘‘(ii) the frequency with which a member of the 
armed forces may use leave under this section with 
respect to the placement of a foster child.’’; 
(B) in paragraph (5), by striking ‘‘birth or 
adoption’’ and inserting ‘‘birth, adoption, or fos-
ter child placement’’; and 
(C) in paragraph (6)(A), by striking ‘‘birth 
or adoption’’ and inserting ‘‘birth, adoption, or 
foster child placement’’; 
(2) in subsection (j)— 
(A) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘21 days’’ 
and inserting ‘‘12 weeks’’; 
(B) 
by 
redesignating 
paragraphs 
(2) 
through (4) as paragraphs (3) through (5), re-
spectively; 
(C) by inserting, after paragraph (1), the 
following new paragraph (2): 
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‘‘(2) Under the regulations prescribed for purposes of 
this subsection, a member of the armed forces described in 
subsection (i)(2) who is the secondary caregiver in the case 
of a long-term placement of a foster child is allowed up to 
12 weeks of total leave to be used in connection with such 
placement, subject to limits as determined by the Secretary 
regarding— 
‘‘(A) the total number of times that a member of 
the armed forces may use leave under this section 
with respect to the placement of a foster child; and 
‘‘(B) the frequency with which a member of the 
armed forces may use leave under this section with 
respect to the placement of a foster child.’’; 
(D) in paragraph (4), as redesignated, by 
striking ‘‘only in one increment in connection 
with such birth or adoption’’ and inserting ‘‘in 
more than one increment in connection with 
such birth, adoption, or foster child placement in 
accordance with regulations prescribed by the 
Secretary of Defense’’; and 
(E) by adding at the end the following new 
paragraph (6): 
‘‘(6) Under regulations prescribed for purposes of this 
subsection, the Secretary shall provide a member of the 
armed forces described in subsection (i)(2), who would have 
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been a secondary caregiver but for a miscarriage, stillbirth, 
or infant death, with leave— 
‘‘(A) in addition to leave under subsection (a); 
and 
‘‘(B) not to exceed the amount of leave under 
paragraph (1).’’; 
(3) in subsection (l), by inserting ‘‘ordered to 
temporary duty overnight travel, or ordered to par-
ticipate in physically demanding field training exer-
cises,’’ before ‘‘during’’; and 
(4) by adding at the end the following new sub-
section (m): 
‘‘(m) A member of the armed forces who gives birth 
while on active duty may be required to meet body composi-
tion standards or pass a physical fitness test during the 
period of 12 months beginning on the date of such birth 
only with the approval of a health care provider employed 
at a military medical treatment facility and— 
‘‘(1) at the election of such member; or 
‘‘(2) in the interest of national security, as deter-
mined by the Secretary of Defense.’’. 
(b) REGULATIONS; GUIDANCE AND POLICIES.— 
(1) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary of Defense 
shall prescribe regulations— 
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(A) for leave under subsection (i)(1)(C) and 
subsection (j)(2) of section 701 of title 10, United 
States Code, as amended by subsection (a), not 
later than one year after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act; 
(B) that establish leave, consistent across 
the Armed Forces, under subsection (j)(6) of such 
section not later than one year after the date of 
the enactment of this Act; and 
(C) that establish convalescent leave, con-
sistent across the Armed Forces, under subsection 
(i)(1) of such section not later than 180 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(2) GUIDANCE AND POLICIES.—Each Secretary 
of a military department shall prescribe— 
(A) policies to establish the maximum 
amount of leave under subsection (i)(1) of section 
701 of title 10, United States Code, as amended 
by subsection (a), not later than one year after 
the date of the enactment of this Act; 
(B) policies to implement leave under sub-
section (i)(5) or (j)(4) of such section not later 
than 180 days after the date of the enactment of 
this Act; 
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(C) policies to implement not less than 21 
days of leave pursuant to regulations prescribed 
under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (j) of 
such section not later than one year after the 
date of the enactment of this Act; and 
(D) policies to implement the maximum 
amount of leave pursuant to regulations pre-
scribed under paragraphs (1) and (2) of sub-
section (j) of such section not later than five 
years after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
(c) REPORTING.—Not later than January 1, 2023, and 
annually thereafter, each Secretary of a military depart-
ment shall submit to the appropriate congressional commit-
tees a report containing the following: 
(1) The use, during the preceding fiscal year, of 
leave under subsections (i) and (j) of section 701 of 
title 10, United States Code, as amended by sub-
section (a), disaggregated by births, adoptions, and 
foster placements, including— 
(A) the number of members in each Armed 
Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary who 
became primary caregivers; 
(B) the number of members in each Armed 
Force under the jurisdiction of the Secretary who 
became secondary caregivers; 
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(C) the number of primary caregivers who 
used primary caregiver leave; 
(D) the number of secondary caregivers who 
used secondary caregiver leave; 
(E) the number of primary caregivers who 
used the maximum amount of primary caregiver 
leave; 
(F) the number of secondary caregivers who 
used the maximum amount of secondary care-
giver leave; 
(G) the number of primary caregivers who 
utilized primary caregiver leave in multiple in-
crements; 
(H) the number of secondary caregivers who 
utilized primary caregiver leave in multiple in-
crements; 
(I) the median duration of primary care-
giver leave used by primary caregivers; 
(J) the median duration of secondary care-
giver leave used by secondary caregivers; and 
(K) other information the Secretary deter-
mines appropriate. 
(2) An analysis of the effect of leave described in 
paragraph (1) on— 
(A) readiness; and 
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(B) retention. 
(3) Any actions taken by the Secretary to miti-
gate negative effects described in paragraph (2). 
(4) The number of members deployed under each 
paragraph of subsection (l) of section 701 of title 10, 
United States Code, as amended by subsection (a). 
(d) APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES DE-
FINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘appropriate congres-
sional committees’’ means— 
(1) The Committee on Armed Services of the 
House of Representatives. 
(2) The Committee on Armed Services of the 
Senate. 
(3) The Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure of the House of Representatives. 
(4) The Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate. 
SEC. 622. TRANSITIONAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 
FOR THE FORMER SPOUSE OF A MEMBER OF 
THE ARMED FORCES WHO ALLEGEDLY COM-
MITTED A DEPENDENT-ABUSE OFFENSE DUR-
ING MARRIAGE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 1059 of title 10, United 
States Code, is amended— 
(1) in the heading— 
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(A) by striking ‘‘separated for’’ and in-
serting ‘‘who commit’’; and 
(B) by inserting ‘‘; health care’’ after 
‘‘exchange benefits’’; 
(2) in subsection (b)— 
(A) in the heading, by striking ‘‘PUNITIVE 
AND OTHER ADVERSE ACTIONS COVERED’’ and 
inserting ‘‘COVERED MEMBERS’’; 
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ‘‘offense.’’ 
and inserting ‘‘offense; or’’; and 
(C) by adding at the end the following new 
paragraph: 
‘‘(3) who is not described in paragraph (1) or 
(2) and whose former spouse alleges that the member 
committed a dependent-abuse offense— 
‘‘(A) during the marriage to the former 
spouse; 
‘‘(B) for which the applicable statute of lim-
itations has not lapsed; and 
‘‘(C) that an incident determination com-
mittee determines meets the criteria for abuse.’’; 
(3) in subsection (e)(1)— 
(A) in subparagraph (A)(ii), by striking ‘‘; 
and’’ and inserting a semicolon; 
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(B) in subparagraph (B), by striking the 
period at the end and inserting ‘‘; and’’; and 
(C) by adding at the end the following new 
subparagraph: 
‘‘(C) in the case of a member described in sub-
section (b)(3), shall commence upon the date of the 
final decree of divorce, dissolution, or annulment of 
that member from the former spouse described in such 
subsection.’’; and 
(4) by adding at the end the following new sub-
section: 
‘‘(n) 
HEALTH
CARE
FOR
CERTAIN
FORMER 
SPOUSES.—The Secretary concerned shall treat a former 
spouse described in subsection (b)(3) as an abused depend-
ent described in section 1076(e) of this title.’’. 
(b) TECHNICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections at 
the beginning of chapter 53 of such title is amended by 
striking the item relating to section 1059 and inserting the 
following: 
‘‘1059. Dependents of members who commit dependent abuse: transitional com-
pensation; commissary and exchange benefits; health care.’’. 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by this 
Act shall apply to a former spouse described in subsection 
(b)(3) of such section 1059, as added by subsection (a)(2) 
of this section, whose final decree of divorce, dissolution, or 
annulment described in subsection (e)(1)(C) of such section 
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1059, as added by subsection (a)(3) of this section, is issued 
on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
SEC. 623. CLAIMS RELATING TO THE RETURN OF PERSONAL 
EFFECTS OF A DECEASED MEMBER OF THE 
ARMED FORCES. 
Section 1482(a) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: 
‘‘(11)(A) Delivery of personal effects of a dece-
dent to the next of kin or other appropriate person. 
‘‘(B) If the Secretary concerned enters into an 
agreement with an entity to carry out subparagraph 
(A), the Secretary concerned shall pursue a claim 
against such entity that arises from the failure of 
such entity to substantially perform such subpara-
graph. 
‘‘(C) If an entity described in subparagraph (B) 
fails to substantially perform subparagraph (A) by 
damaging, losing, or destroying the personal effects of 
a decedent, the Secretary concerned shall reimburse 
the person designated under subsection (c) the fair 
market value of the damage, loss, or destruction of 
such personal effects. The Secretary concerned may re-
quest from, the person designated under subsection 
(c), proof of fair market value and ownership of the 
personal effects.’’. 
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SEC. 624. EXPANSION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FI-
NANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS OF THE 
ARMED FORCES FOR IN-HOME CHILD CARE. 
Section 589(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 
(Public Law 116–283) is amended— 
(1) by inserting ‘‘(1)’’ before ‘‘The Secretary’’; 
and 
(2) by adding at the end the following new para-
graph: 
‘‘(2) The Secretary may carry out the pilot program 
at other locations the Secretary determines appropriate.’’. 
SEC. 625. CONTINUATION OF PAID PARENTAL LEAVE FOR A 
MEMBER OF THE ARMED FORCES UPON 
DEATH OF CHILD. 
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall amend the regula-
tions prescribed pursuant to subsections (i) and (j) of sec-
tion 701 of title 10, United States Code, to ensure that paid 
parental leave that has already been approved for a member 
of the Armed Forces who is a primary or secondary care-
giver (as defined under such regulations) may not be termi-
nated upon the death of the child for whom such leave is 
taken. 
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SEC. 626. CASUALTY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: REFORM; ES-
TABLISHMENT OF WORKING GROUP. 
(a) 
CASUALTY
ASSISTANCE
REFORM
WORKING 
GROUP.— 
(1) ESTABLISHMENT.—Not later than 60 days 
after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Sec-
retary of Defense shall establish a working group to 
be known as the ‘‘Casualty Assistance Reform Work-
ing Group’’ (in this section referred to as the ‘‘Work-
ing Group’’). 
(2) DUTIES.—The Working Group shall perform 
the following duties: 
(A) Create standards and training for 
CAOs across the military departments. 
(B) Explore the possibility of establishing a 
unique badge designation for— 
(i) CAOs who have performed CAO 
duty more than five times; or 
(ii) professional CAOs. 
(C) Commission a 30-day study that— 
(i) documents the current workflow of 
casualty affairs support across the military 
departments, 
including 
administrative 
processes and survivor engagements; and 
(ii) performs a gap analysis and solu-
tion document that clearly identifies and 
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prioritizes critical changes to modernize 
and professionalize the casualty experience 
for survivors. 
(D) Review the organization of the Office of 
Casualty, Mortuary Affairs and Military Fu-
neral Honors to ensure it is positioned to coordi-
nate policy and assist in all matters under its 
jurisdiction, across the Armed Forces, including 
any potential intersections with the Defense 
Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Account-
ing Agency. 
(E) Explore the establishment of— 
(i) an annual meeting, led by the Sec-
retary of Defense, with gold star families; 
and 
(ii) a surviving and gold star family 
leadership council. 
(F) Recommend improvements to the family 
notification process of Arlington National Ceme-
tery. 
(G) Explore the redesign of the Days Ahead 
Binder, including creating an electronic version. 
(H) Consider the expansion of the DD Form 
93 to include more details regarding the last 
wishes of the deceased member. 
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(I) Assess coordination between the Depart-
ment of Defense and the Office of Survivors As-
sistance of the Department of Veterans Affairs. 
(3) MEMBERSHIP.—The membership of the 
Working Group shall be comprised of the following: 
(A) The Under Secretary of Defense for Per-
sonnel and Readiness, who shall serve as Chair 
of the Working Group. 
(B) One individual from each Armed Force, 
appointed by the Secretary of the military de-
partment concerned, who is— 
(i) a civilian employee in the Senior 
Executive Service; or 
(ii) an officer in a grade higher than 
O-6. 
(C) One individual from the Joint Staff, 
appointed by the Secretary of Defense, who is— 
(i) a civilian employee in the Senior 
Executive Service; or 
(ii) an officer in a grade higher than 
O-6. 
(D) The Director of the Defense Prisoner of 
War and Missing in Action Accounting Agency. 
(E) The Director of the Defense Health 
Agency (or the designee of such Director). 
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(F) The Chief of Chaplains of each Armed 
Force. 
(G) Such other members of the Armed 
Forces or civilian employees of the Department 
of Defense whom the Secretary of Defense deter-
mines to appoint. 
(4) REPORT.—Not later than September 30, 
2022, the Working Group shall submit to the Sec-
retary of Defense a report containing the determina-
tions and recommendations of the Working Group. 
(5) TERMINATION.—The Working Group shall 
terminate upon submission of the report under para-
graph (4). 
(b) REPORT REQUIRED.—Not later than November 1, 
2022, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Commit-
tees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Rep-
resentatives a report setting forth the results of a review 
and assessment of the casualty assistance officer program, 
including the report of the Working Group. 
(c) ESTABLISHMENT OF CERTAIN DEFINITIONS.—Not 
later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this 
Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Sec-
retaries of the military departments, shall prescribe regula-
tions that establish standard definitions, for use across the 
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military departments, of the terms ‘‘gold star family’’ and 
‘‘gold star survivor’’. 
(d) CAO DEFINED.—In this section, the term ‘‘CAO’’ 
means a casualty assistance officer of the Armed Forces. 
Subtitle D—Defense Resale Matters 
SEC. 631. ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR 
CONSTRUCTION, 
REPAIR, 
IMPROVEMENT, 
AND MAINTENANCE OF COMMISSARY STORES. 
Section 2484(h) of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(1) in paragraph (5), by adding at the end the 
following new subparagraphs: 
‘‘(F) Amounts made available for any purpose 
set forth in paragraph (1) pursuant to an agreement 
with a host nation. 
‘‘(G) Amounts appropriated for repair or recon-
struction of a commissary store in response to a dis-
aster or emergency.’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following new para-
graph: 
‘‘(6) Revenues made available under paragraph (5) for 
the purposes set forth in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) may 
be supplemented with additional funds derived from— 
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‘‘(A) improved management practices imple-
mented pursuant to sections 2481(c)(3), 2485(b), and 
2487(c) of this title; and 
‘‘(B) the variable pricing program implemented 
pursuant to subsection (i).’’. 
Subtitle E—Miscellaneous Rights 
and Benefits 
SEC. 641. ELECTRONIC OR ONLINE NOTARIZATION FOR 
MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. 
Section 1044a of title 10, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: 
‘‘(e)(1) A person named in subsection (b) may exercise 
the powers described in subsection (a) through electronic or 
online means, including under circumstances where the in-
dividual with respect to whom such person is performing 
the notarial act is not physically present in the same loca-
tion as such person. 
‘‘(2) A determination of the authenticity of a notarial 
act authorized in this section shall be made without regard 
to whether the notarial act was performed through elec-
tronic or online means. 
‘‘(3) A log or journal of a notarial act authorized in 
this section shall be considered for evidentiary purposes 
without regard to whether the log or journal is in electronic 
or online form.’’. 
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TITLE VII—HEALTH CARE 
PROVISIONS 
Subtitle A—TRICARE and Other 
Health Care Benefits 
SEC. 701. IMPROVEMENT OF POSTPARTUM CARE FOR CER-
TAIN MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND 
DEPENDENTS. 
(a) POSTPARTUM CARE FOR CERTAIN MEMBERS AND 
DEPENDENTS.— 
(1) POSTPARTUM CARE.—Chapter 55 of title 10, 
United States Code, is amended by inserting after sec-
tion 1074o the following new section: 
‘‘§ 1074p. Postpartum care for certain members and 
dependents 
‘‘(a) POSTPARTUM MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS.— 
(1) At the intervals described in paragraph (2), and upon 
the consent of the covered individual, the Secretary shall 
furnish to a covered individual postpartum mental health 
assessments, which shall include screening questions related 
to postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression. 
‘‘(2) The intervals described in this subparagraph are, 
with respect to the date on which the covered individual 
gives birth, as follows: 
‘‘(A) One month after such date. 
‘‘(B) Two months after such date. 
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‘‘(C) Four months after such date. 
‘‘(D) Six months after such date. 
‘‘(3) The Secretary may adjust the intervals described 
in paragraph (2) as the Secretary determines appropriate, 
taking into account the recommendations of established pro-
fessional medical associations such as the American Acad-
emy of Pediatrics. 
‘‘(4) Postpartum mental health assessments furnished 
under paragraph (1) may be provided concurrently with 
the well-child visits for the infant of the covered individual, 
including with respect to the initial well-child visit speci-
fied in subsection (c). 
‘‘(b) PELVIC
HEALTH.—(1) Prior to the initial 
postpartum discharge of a covered individual from the mili-
tary medical treatment facility at which the covered indi-
vidual gave birth, the Secretary shall furnish to the covered 
individual a medical evaluation for pelvic health. 
‘‘(2) The Secretary shall ensure that if, as the result 
of an evaluation furnished pursuant to paragraph (1), the 
health care provider who provided such evaluation deter-
mines that physical therapy for pelvic health (including the 
pelvic floor) is appropriate, a consultation for such physical 
therapy is provided upon discharge and in connection with 
a follow-up appointment of the covered individual for 
postpartum care that occurs during the period that is six 
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to eight weeks after the date on which the covered individual 
gives birth. 
‘‘(3) Consultations offered pursuant to paragraph (2) 
shall be conducted in-person wherever possible, but if the 
Secretary determines that a covered individual for whom 
the consultation is offered is located in a geographic area 
with an inadequate number of physical therapists or health 
professionals trained in providing such consultations, the 
consultation may be provided through a telehealth appoint-
ment. 
‘‘(c) CONCURRENT SCHEDULING
OF CERTAIN AP-
POINTMENTS.—The Secretary shall ensure that there is pro-
vided within each military medical treatment facility an 
option for any covered individual who has given birth at 
the facility, and who is eligible to receive care at the facil-
ity, to schedule a follow-up appointment for postpartum 
care of the covered individual that is concurrent with the 
date of the initial well-child visit for the infant of the cov-
ered individual. 
‘‘(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section: 
‘‘(1) The term ‘covered individual’ means a 
member of the armed forces (including the reserve 
components) performing active service, or a dependent 
of such member, who is entitled to medical care under 
this chapter. 
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