James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 - Detailed breakdown

Requires the National Guard to include unfunded priorities related to natural and man-made disaster responsibilities in its fiscal year 2024 report.

Expands the definition of "covered offense" under the Uniform Code of Military Justice to include additional sexual misconduct offenses and substantiated cases of sexual harassment under the authority of the special trial counsel.

Amends the Uniform Code of Military Justice to require that, when convening a court-martial, members shall be selected randomly from qualified personnel to the maximum extent practicable.

Amends the Uniform Code of Military Justice to modify the jurisdiction of the Courts of Criminal Appeals, allowing them to hear timely appeals from any court-martial that includes a guilty finding.

Amends the definition of "independent investigator" for sexual harassment complaints to be a trained civilian or service member outside the immediate chain of command of the complainant and the subject.

Directs the Defense Advisory Committee on Sexual Assault to report on the feasibility of a uniform policy for sharing case information with legal counsel representing victims of military justice offenses.

Establishes a voluntary pilot program at selected military installations to provide locking devices or firearm safes to service members to promote the safe storage of personally owned firearms.

Modifies authority to allow the Secretary of Defense to transfer excess aircraft to state governors for wildfire suppression, search and rescue, and related emergency operations.

Requires the Department of Defense to provide quarterly briefings to Congress through 2024 regarding its support to civil authorities for immigration-related missions at the southwest border.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to ensure military departments develop and issue standardized credentials for their law enforcement officers and clearly identify them on common access cards.

Requires the Secretary of State, in consultation with other agencies, to develop a strategy to disrupt and dismantle narcotics production and trafficking networks linked to the Assad regime in Syria.

Requires the Maritime Administrator to establish safety criteria for vessels carrying Merchant Marine Academy cadets to prevent and respond to sexual assault, harassment, and related misconduct.

Directs the Maritime Administrator to study whether foreign-manufactured cranes at U.S. ports pose cybersecurity or national security threats.

Directs a joint Inspector General review of the screening, vetting, and resettlement of evacuees from Afghanistan and the Special Immigrant Visa program.

Requires a strategy to increase Ecuador's capacity to combat illicit economies, corruption, and criminal organizations through technical assistance, material support, and cybersecurity cooperation.

Requires the Secretary of State to prioritize efforts to combat international trafficking of synthetic drugs through increased data collection, international partnerships, and technical assistance.

Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to expand the definition of 'major illicit drug producing country' to include sources of synthetic drugs and requires reporting on these substances.

Requires the President to report on security cooperation with Mexico, efforts to reduce impunity, cartel control over Mexican territory, and its impacts on U.S. national security.

Requires the FEMA small State and rural advocate to help states collect and present data demonstrating severe localized impacts to support requests for major disaster declarations.

Extends the statute of limitations to 7 years for certain money laundering offenses involving proceeds from a foreign offense.

Establishes the purpose of improving the safety and security of Federal judges and their immediate families to ensure they can administer justice without fear of personal reprisal.

Establishes definitions for 'at-risk individual' (Federal judges and their families) and 'covered information' (sensitive personal data) to protect judicial security.

Authorizes the use of appropriated funds for biannual judicial security training for Federal judges and their families, covering topics like online privacy and home security.

Authorizes the Federal judiciary and the U.S. Marshals Service to expand capabilities for monitoring threats, managing vulnerabilities, and protecting at-risk individuals.

Establishes U.S. policy to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence of war crimes in Ukraine for use in prosecutions and requires a presidential report on these efforts.

Extends the law enforcement jurisdiction of the Central Intelligence Agency to include facilities owned or occupied by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

Requires intelligence community elements to offer cyber protection support for personal devices and accounts of personnel in positions highly vulnerable to cyber attacks.

Directs the National Manager for National Security Systems to establish and enforce minimum cybersecurity requirements for all national security systems in the intelligence community.

Mandates the Director of National Intelligence to establish a policy for minimum insider threat standards and requires each intelligence element to implement it and certify compliance annually.

Requires annual assessments of threats from foreign commercial spyware, gives the DNI authority to prohibit its acquisition, and mandates measures to protect intelligence community devices.

Requires the Chief Information Officer of the Intelligence Community to survey the use of proactive cybersecurity initiatives and report on the feasibility, benefits, and limitations of these techniques.

Authorizes designated CIA personnel to carry firearms within the U.S. to protect current and former personnel, their families, defectors, and presidential nominees, and extends this protection to ODNI personnel and facilities.

Establishes an intelligence community coordinator to oversee efforts related to identifying and holding accountable foreign persons suspected of committing Russian atrocities in Ukraine.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the intelligence community should support the Atrocity Warning Task Force by collecting and analyzing intelligence on atrocities.

The Director of National Intelligence must report on precursor chemicals from abroad, including China, used in the illicit production of synthetic opioids intended for U.S. distribution.

The Director of National Intelligence will assess and report on threats to U.S. interests from mass migration in the Western Hemisphere, including its use by regimes in Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Cuba.

The FBI Director will conduct a pilot program in the National Capital Region to identify International Mobile Subscriber Identity-catchers (IMSI-catchers) used for surveillance.

Directs the Director of National Intelligence to submit a plan to Congress for operationalizing the Social Media Data and Threat Analysis Center to counter foreign malign influence activities.

Mandates the Chief Intelligence Officer of the Department of Homeland Security to brief Congress on the intelligence activities of DHS components that are not part of the intelligence community.

Expands the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, increases authorized funding, and establishes a dedicated program office within FEMA to improve administration and outreach, especially to underserved communities.

Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to report to Congress on preserving anti-terrorism capabilities in urban areas that no longer receive Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant funding.

Mandates the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit annual reports and briefings to Congress on activities and plans to enhance the security of schools and early childhood education programs.

Authorizes Homeland Security Investigations to pay stipends to vetted foreign law enforcement officials who collaborate in Transnational Criminal Investigative Units to combat transnational crime.

Formally designates the Chemical Security Analysis Center as a Department of Homeland Security laboratory to assess and address domestic chemical security threats.

Reauthorizes the National Computer Forensics Institute through 2028 to educate and train state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement on investigating and preventing cybercrimes.

Authorizes a pilot program at up to six foreign airports to permit passengers arriving on direct flights to the U.S. to bypass additional security re-screening under certain conditions.

Directs U.S. Customs and Border Protection to develop a strategic plan to address the identification, assessment, and remediation of illicit cross-border tunnels.

Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to research additional technological solutions for targeting and detecting illicit fentanyl, its analogs, and precursor chemicals.

Establishes a program to collect data and develop metrics to measure the effectiveness of technologies and strategies used by DHS and other agencies to detect and deter fentanyl trafficking.

Extends the Department of Homeland Security's authority to carry out prototype projects and other transactions through September 30, 2024.

Requires DHS and FEMA to assess global catastrophic risks and develop a strategy to ensure the basic needs of the U.S. civilian population are met during such incidents.

Directs FEMA to provide technical assistance and training to state, local, and tribal governments to build community resilience against technological hazards.

Expands the Secretary's authority to repair and restore hurricane and shore protective structures after disasters, allowing for improvements to increase resilience against future conditions.

Directs the Secretary to review potential threats to human life at designated recreational areas in Georgia, Louisiana, and Delaware, and install necessary safety measures like sirens or signs.

Directs the Commandant to establish a pilot program for a voluntary, opt-in cellular notification system to alert the public about distressed individuals at sea to facilitate aid.

Directs the Commandant and other agencies to identify and publicize tools and resources to help maritime operators defend against and recover from cyber incidents.

Directs the Commandant and the Director of CISA to develop policies and procedures for managing data relevant to the Coast Guard Cyber Mission.

Mandates the Comptroller General to study cyber threats to the U.S. marine transportation system, assessing Coast Guard standards, information sharing, and workforce needs.

Requires the Commandant to submit a report on maritime domain awareness in the San Diego area, including current capabilities, gaps, and resource needs.

Requires the establishment of a secure, centralized capability for real-time data sharing between Customs and Border Protection and the Coast Guard for maritime domain awareness.

Mandates a review of equipment and standards for drug interdiction operations and requires that operations include testing for fentanyl where appropriate.

Requires the Coast Guard to establish anchorage grounds and mandates that vessels use anchor alarms, comply with port captain orders, and avoid anchoring in prohibited areas like channels or near pipelines.

Amends the Magnuson-Stevens Act to allow confidential fisheries data to be shared with other Federal agencies to administer programs combating illegal fishing and forced labor.

Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to deny U.S. port privileges to fishing vessels from nations identified as engaging in or endorsing illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.

Requires that U.S. fishery observers be trained to identify indicators of forced labor and human trafficking and to refer this information to appropriate authorities.

Mandates a rulemaking for new safety standards for DUKW amphibious passenger vessels, including requirements for reserve buoyancy, weather-based operating limits, and interim safety measures.

Amends federal law to include specific definitions for 'sexual assault' and 'sexual harassment' in the context of maritime law.

Mandates the denial of a merchant mariner license, certificate, or document to any individual convicted of a serious sexual offense.

Establishes sexual harassment or sexual assault as grounds for the suspension or revocation of a merchant mariner's license, certificate, or document.

Mandates revocation of a merchant mariner's license for an official finding of sexual assault within 10 years and allows suspension or revocation for a finding of sexual harassment within 5 years.

Requires vessel owners, masters, or operators to immediately report any complaint or incident of sexual assault or harassment to the Coast Guard. Establishes civil penalties up to $50,000 for failure to report.

Mandates that certain commercial vessels install and maintain video and audio surveillance systems in passageways outside staterooms to deter and investigate sexual assault and harassment.

Requires certain vessels to have a master key control system, maintain a log of its use, and restrict access to authorized personnel to enhance security and prevent unauthorized entry into living quarters.

Requires vessel safety management systems to include procedures and annual training on the prevention, bystander intervention, reporting, response, and investigation of sexual harassment and sexual assault.

Amends the definition of passenger vessels subject to security and safety rules, clarifying it applies to vessels with overnight accommodations for 250 or more passengers.

Prohibits the implementation of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) reader requirements for certain facilities handling dangerous cargoes before May 8, 2026.

Requires Navy shipbuilding solicitations to include a special incentive for workforce development activities, such as housing, training, and outreach, with a matching contribution requirement.

Establishes a working group to facilitate coordination between the Department of Defense, industry, and academia on issues related to microelectronics, such as research, infrastructure, and supply chain security.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy and implementation plan for identifying, assessing, and strengthening regional innovation ecosystems beneficial to national security.

Directs the Department of Defense to convene an industry roundtable to discuss challenges and opportunities in military spouse employment, including portable licenses and best hiring practices.

Prohibits the sale of any goods produced wholly or in part by forced labor from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in military commissaries and exchanges.

Temporarily authorizes the Secretary of Defense to modify existing contracts to provide extraordinary relief to contractors facing increased costs due solely to economic inflation, effective until December 31, 2023.

Establishes training, incentives, and pilot programs for the acquisition workforce to improve engagement with start-up businesses, including on intellectual property and data rights.

Prohibits the Department of Defense from knowingly procuring any products mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part by forced labor from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).

Makes the Mentor-Protege Pilot Program a permanent program, changing eligibility requirements and extending agreement durations from two to three years to better support small businesses.

Establishes a five-year pilot program allowing a protege firm to receive up to 25% of the reimbursement for which its mentor firm is eligible for certain technology integration activities.

Codifies the Small Business Administration scorecard into the Small Business Act to annually evaluate federal agency performance in meeting small business contracting goals.

Requires the Secretary of State to review and report on port and port-related infrastructure purchases and investments made by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

Requires the Secretary of the Navy to assist or provide full payment to Federal grazing permit holders for losses resulting from the land withdrawal for the Fallon Range Training Complex.

Prohibits Port Infrastructure Development Program funds from being used to purchase fully automated cargo handling equipment if it results in a net loss of jobs at a port or terminal.

Directs the Maritime Administrator to issue a final rule to implement and enforce cargo preference laws for government-financed cargoes.

Requires an assessment of subsidies and support provided by foreign states to their shipping industries and to report on how this may disadvantage U.S. vessels.

Amends the definition of "qualified vessel" to expand eligibility for the Capital Construction Fund program to include vessels in the domestic trade of the United States.

Establishes an interagency task force to develop and implement a strategy to monitor, evaluate, and respond to coercive economic practices by the People's Republic of China.

Directs the Secretary of State to report to Congress on cooperation with Taiwan on development initiatives, including a review of existing mechanisms and recommendations for expansion.

Mandates the development of a strategy to strengthen commercial ties with Ecuador by promoting trade, improving business environments, and establishing transparent infrastructure procurement processes.

Mandates sanctions, including property blocking and visa restrictions, on senior officials of the Burmese military and certain state-owned enterprises that benefit the military.

Authorizes the President to impose sanctions on additional entities, including the Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise, and individuals responsible for undermining democracy or human rights abuses.

Extends the prohibition on the commercial export of covered munitions items to the Hong Kong Police Force until December 31, 2024.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the People's Republic of China is a fully industrialized nation and should not be treated as a 'developing nation' in international agreements.

Instructs the U.S. to vote against loans or assistance to China from the World Bank and Asian Development Bank unless China commits to transparent and fair debt practices.

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to engage with international bodies to support and improve debt relief frameworks for developing countries with unsustainable debt.

Instructs the Secretary of the Treasury to use U.S. influence in international financial institutions to advocate for debt service relief for Ukraine.

Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and Federal Credit Union Act to create exceptions for hiring individuals with certain older, minor, or expunged criminal offenses.

Requires the Federal Reserve Board to create and maintain a public, online database of entities that have or have requested access to a Federal Reserve master account.

Requires the SEC and national securities associations to adopt data standards for information submitted to them, ensuring compatibility with standards from the Financial Stability Act of 2010.

Directs the SEC to establish a program to improve the quality of corporate financial data and to report to Congress every 180 days on the use of machine-readable data. This provision sunsets in 7 years.

Extends the admission period for certain nonimmigrant H-2B workers in Guam or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands through December 31, 2024.

Makes traders and investors from Portugal eligible for E-1 and E-2 nonimmigrant visas, provided Portugal offers similar status to U.S. nationals.

Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to award financial assistance for the construction of test beds and specialized facilities by Manufacturing USA institutes.

Makes it unlawful for data brokers to sell or trade the covered information of at-risk individuals and requires other businesses to remove such information from the internet upon request.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report on supply chain shortfalls and infrastructure needs at major wholesale produce markets within one year.

Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish an initiative to coordinate analysis and response to federal government microelectronics supply chain vulnerabilities.

Establishes a 3-year pilot program for the intelligence community to provide enhanced open-source intelligence support to the Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security for export control and investment screening.

Establishes a cross-intelligence community working group to monitor and analyze the economic and technological capabilities of the People's Republic of China, requiring annual public assessments and quarterly classified briefings.

Requires the Director of National Intelligence to submit annual assessments for three years on the People's Republic of China's progress in global semiconductor production competitiveness.

Establishes a working group between the intelligence community and the Department of Commerce to identify and counter foreign commercial threats from strategic competitors.

Requires a report on all Chinese financing of global port infrastructure since 2012 and its implications for U.S. national security.

Requires the Director of National Intelligence to study and plan for establishing Offices of Commercial Integration to assist with the procurement of commercial products and services.

The Director of National Intelligence will assess the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on global food security, including the potential for political instability and security crises.

Requires DHS to procure certain items like uniforms and body armor from U.S. sources, with a goal of at least one-third from small businesses, and to study the adequacy of uniform allowances.

Requires that inventions funded by DHS be manufactured substantially in the U.S. and prohibits waiving this requirement if it would result in manufacturing in a 'country of concern'.

Establishes a program within the Department of Homeland Security to assist small and disadvantaged businesses in competing for prime contracts and subcontracts by pairing them with larger mentor firms.

Increases the procurement threshold for innovative commercial items from $10,000,000 to $25,000,000 and extends the program's authority through 2027.

Directs the Secretary to report on the use of contracts and subcontracts with Small Disadvantaged Businesses in carrying out water resources development projects.

Amends a contract for water storage with the City of El Dorado, Kansas, to change interest charges from compounding to simple interest on future use storage space.

Directs the Secretary to amend a contract to release the Copan Public Works Authority from all rights and financial obligations for 4,750 acre-feet of future use water storage.

Increases the maximum civil penalty for violations of the Arms Export Control Act to the greater of $1,200,000 or twice the value of the transaction that is the basis of the violation.

Directs the NOAA Administrator to establish a program to measure the economic value of the Blue Economy, develop a satellite account, and publish biennial reports on its impact.

Mandates a GAO report on the economic impact of Great Lakes ice and requires the Coast Guard to develop a plan to meet proposed standards for keeping waterways open to commercial navigation.

Directs the Commandant to establish and maintain a public database to collect and disseminate data on icebreaking operations, including unsuccessful transit attempts by commercial vessels and ferries.

Suspends enforcement against using Automatic Identification System (AIS) devices to mark fishing equipment in certain Pacific Coast Guard districts for up to two years or until the FCC issues a final rule.

Directs the Commandant to develop a publicly accessible website containing all information related to fishing industry activities, including safety, regulations, and communication outages.

Exempts certain fishing and fish tender vessels in the 13th and 17th Coast Guard Districts from load line requirements for a period of time pending a GAO report.

Requires the Secretary of Commerce to develop a strategy to improve the quality and verifiability of data collected under the Seafood Import Monitoring Program.

Requires the Secretary to implement audit procedures for seafood imports under the Seafood Import Monitoring Program to ensure compliance and combat illegal fishing and fraud.

Requires the National Marine Fisheries Service to submit an annual public report on efforts to prevent the importation of seafood harvested through illegal fishing or forced labor.

Adds nations producing seafood for export to the U.S. through forced or oppressive child labor to the criteria for identification as engaging in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing.

Amends federal law to make general exoneration and limitation of liability provisions inapplicable to certain small passenger vessels, and modifies time limits for filing claims.

Authorizes the captain of a port to waive certain safety requirements for specified historic wood sailing vessels for up to two years after a report on the matter is submitted.

Excludes aquaculture workers from the definition of 'seaman' for personal injury claims if State workers' compensation is available to them.

Requires fishing crew agreements on certain large vessels to ensure each crewmember is served at least three meals a day totaling not less than 3,100 calories.

Authorizes a pilot program for outreach and technical assistance to better connect historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions to DOD innovation programs.

Establishes a 10-year program to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other minority-serving institutions achieve 'very high research activity status' to increase their defense research capacity.

Directs the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop a plan for a fellowship program to expand opportunities for early-career scientists to participate in agency activities.

Allows qualified institutions to employ honorably discharged officers and noncommissioned officers with at least eight years of service as JROTC instructors.

Authorizes superintendents of service academies to allow certain nonprofit foundations to use academy facilities and equipment without reimbursement, subject to ethical and operational limitations.

Expands the categories of individuals from the District of Columbia who may be considered for appointment to the military service academies.

Establishes that a service academy cadet or midshipman who obtains employment as a professional athlete within two years of graduation has breached their service agreement.

Sets the term for the Provost and Chief Academic Officer at the Naval Postgraduate School and the Air Force Institute of Technology to not more than five years, with an optional additional five-year term.

Removes the 'space-available basis' restriction for enlisted members attending the Naval Postgraduate School, expanding their educational opportunities.

Mandates the Secretary of Defense to conduct a comprehensive study and report to Congress by December 2025 on the effectiveness of Professional Military Education for military officers.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress by December 2023 on the treatment of China within the curricula of professional military education institutions.

Formally codifies the Skillbridge program, which allows service members to gain civilian work experience through training, apprenticeships, or internships during their last 180 days of service.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to study and brief Congress on how to increase the participation of female service members and civilian employees in STEM-related positions.

Extends the pilot program that expands eligibility for enrollment at domestic dependent elementary and secondary schools until July 1, 2029, and requires a report on its outcomes.

Authorizes financial assistance to eligible local educational agencies experiencing significant changes in military dependent student enrollment due to base closures, force relocations, or other military changes.

Requires developing recommendations to improve the Military Interstate Children’s Compact, addressing barriers to school enrollment and access to special education for transferring military children.

Expresses the sense of Congress on the rights of parents with children in DODEA schools, including rights to information on curriculum, budgets, and teacher qualifications, and requires a report on these rights.

Requires developing a curriculum and certification program to provide civilian mental health professionals with skills to address the unique needs of military members and families.

Reforms the Defense Acquisition University by requiring lecturers from outside institutions, modifying the appointment process and term limits for its President, and enhancing its focus on private sector practices.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to evaluate and develop workforce training programs to address shortages of skilled industrial workers needed in the defense industrial base.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to provide a briefing to Congress on the methods used to assess the financial eligibility of educational institutions receiving certain Department of Defense funds.

Establishes a fellowship program to provide financial assistance and internships for at least 30 students from underrepresented communities in the Department of Defense STEM workforce.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a support center, composed of one or two universities, to provide administrative support for the consortium that advises the Secretary on cybersecurity.

Establishes a scholarship program for students pursuing degrees in cyber and digital technology fields in exchange for a period of post-graduation employment with the Department of Defense.

Authorizes the Air Force and Space Force to conduct applied research and educational activities to advance space technology in areas like space domain awareness, PNT, and hypersonics until 2027.

Establishes permanent authority to fund military construction for defense laboratories using RDT&E funds, up to $150,000,000 annually, and repeals the previous pilot program.

Eliminates the sunset provision for the authority to conduct unspecified minor military construction for laboratory revitalization projects.

Expands the Defense Community Infrastructure Pilot Program to include projects that support the training of cadets in independent Reserve Officer Training Corps programs at certain educational institutions.

Authorizes contractors at Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Savannah River Site to create workforce development and training partnership programs to support plutonium pit production needs.

Exempts Merchant Marine Academy students from the requirement to obtain a merchant mariner license if they are unable to do so due to a documented medical or psychological condition.

Grants United States Merchant Marine Academy faculty the same rights as other service academy faculty regarding the use of U.S. Government works under copyright law.

Requires vessels in the Maritime, Cable, and Tanker Security Programs to carry Merchant Marine Academy cadets and adhere to established sexual assault and harassment prevention policies.

Requires research on the economic effects of marine highway transportation on the U.S. economy and its impact on rural areas.

Requires the Maritime Administrator to establish an information management system at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy to track claims and incidents of sexual assault and harassment involving cadets.

Establishes a student advisory board at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy to identify challenges facing midshipmen, including health, diversity, and sexual assault, and propose solutions.

Establishes a Sexual Assault Advisory Council, composed of alumni, students, and experts, to review policies and data related to sexual assault and recommend improvements.

Designates a 'Special Victims Advisor,' who is an attorney, to provide legal assistance to any cadet of the Academy who is the victim of an alleged sex-related offense.

Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to designate centers of excellence for maritime training and award competitive grants to improve career and technical education programs for the maritime industry.

Establishes the Taiwan Fellowship Program to provide U.S. government employees with an opportunity of up to two years for Mandarin language study and placement in a Taiwanese civic institution.

Directs the Secretary of State to consider establishing a nonprofit entity to deepen ties between future leaders of the U.S. and Taiwan through educational and cultural exchanges.

Requires the Office of Science and Technology Policy to report to Congress on all Federal programs related to Arctic research and for relevant agencies to include Arctic research in annual budget requests.

Directs the Office of Science and Technology Policy to develop a national strategy for the research and development of distributed ledger technologies, considering their benefits, risks, and applications.

Authorizes the National Science Foundation to award competitive grants to institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations to support research on distributed ledger technologies and their applications.

Extends copyright protection to works created by civilian faculty of the National Intelligence University, while allowing the DNI to require a royalty-free license for government use.

Establishes the Pat Roberts Intelligence Scholars Program to provide funding for academic training in critical skill areas for individuals who commit to employment in the intelligence community.

Mandates the creation of a training curriculum for the acquisition workforce on emerging technologies and requires training for contracting staff to become warranted agreements officers.

The Director of National Intelligence will develop a plan to promote intelligence-related engineering, research, and development activities at minority-serving institutions.

Authorizes the Director of CISA to award grants for cybersecurity education and training programs to address the national shortfall of cybersecurity professionals.

Establishes a training initiative within CISA to develop and strengthen the skills of the cybersecurity workforce related to securing industrial control systems.

Authorizes a study on coastal land changes using advanced mapping technology, including a demonstration project in North Carolina, to support Corps of Engineers missions.

Authorizes the Corps of Engineers to conduct STEM education outreach and recruitment activities, prioritizing individuals from economically disadvantaged communities.

Authorizes the Secretary to work with the Universities of Delaware, Missouri, Oregon State, and West Virginia on water resource research and management.

Authorizes the Secretary to carry out research, development, and prototype projects to support Corps of Engineers civil works missions, including using other transactional authority.

The Administrator will designate two institutes, one in the Atlantic and one in the Pacific, to advance coral reef research, housed within designated coral reef research centers.

Establishes a fellowship program to develop future leaders in coral reef management by providing qualified candidates with professional experience in state and local agencies.

Amends existing law to expand a workforce study to include technical professionals, tradespeople, workforce diversity, and federal hiring backlogs in oceanic and atmospheric fields.

Updates NOAA's program to enhance coordination, promote new technologies, and establish education, workforce training, and outreach initiatives, including a new fellowship program.

Requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to develop and implement a plan to make its operational weather models and data available to the public at no cost.

Requires the Secretary to maintain at least one Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program in each Coast Guard district beginning December 31, 2025.

Authorizes the Commandant to enter into agreements with qualified organizations to support the athletic programs of the Coast Guard Academy, including accepting funds and leasing property.

Expands opportunities for Coast Guard members to obtain postgraduate degrees in medical fields and increases the military training student load from 350 to 385.

Establishes a pilot program to evaluate the use of remotely controlled or autonomous vessels for at-sea recovery of spaceflight components and to assess regulatory needs.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to operate a Center for Excellence in Environmental Security to provide education, training, and research on civil-military operations and environmental insecurity.

Authorizes military departments to make payments to pollutant banking and water quality trading programs, which can be treated as eligible military construction project costs.

Includes State-owned National Guard facilities with proven hazardous substance exposure under the Defense Environmental Restoration Program for cleanup and response actions.

Requires that, beginning October 1, 2035, all non-tactical vehicles purchased or leased by the Department of Defense must be electric, zero-emission, advanced-biofuel, or hydrogen-powered.

Mandates each military department to establish a program to promote energy-aware behaviors and reduce unnecessary fuel consumption to increase operational resiliency and readiness.

Establishes a joint working group, with the Air Force as executive agent, to determine joint requirements for the Department of Defense's future operational energy needs.

Amends Department of Defense budgeting requirements to include a calculation of annual costs for assistance provided to other agencies and states for extreme weather events like wildfires.

Requires each military department to conduct prototype and demonstration projects for energy resilience at military installations designated as 'Energy Resilience Testbeds'.

Establishes a pilot program to develop and test infrastructure, such as charging stations and microgrids, to mitigate grid stress caused by electric vehicles on military installations.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a pilot program at select facilities to test the use of sustainable aviation fuel, with a target of using at least a 10 percent blend.

Requires the Department of Defense to establish a policy to increase the recycling of spent advanced batteries to support the reclamation of strategic materials like cobalt and lithium.

Directs the Assistant Secretary of Defense to issue guidance on prioritizing cleanup at Formerly Used Defense Sites and establish a target goal for completing cleanup of all Military Munitions Response Program sites.

Requires military departments to analyze how heat islands affect readiness and costs on installations and to develop a plan to mitigate these effects.

Mandates the Secretary of Defense to complete the defueling of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Hawaii by a deadline approved by the State of Hawaii Department of Health.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to close the Red Hill facility and requires a detailed plan for closure, post-closure care, and corrective actions to mitigate fuel releases.

Requires the Secretary of the Navy to report on the placement of new sentinel or monitoring wells to track the movement of fuel that has escaped the Red Hill facility.

Directs the Department of Defense to study future water needs for the Armed Forces on Oahu and conduct hydrological studies to model groundwater flow and contaminant transport around the Red Hill facility.

Mandates the Department of Defense to publish regularly updated information on its research into PFAS, including health effects, fluorine-free foam alternatives, and budget details.

Authorizes the Army and Air Force to support training for National Guard personnel on wildfire prevention and response, prioritizing installations with the highest needs.

Extends the National Guard's FireGuard wildfire detection program until September 30, 2029, expands personnel eligibility, and places restrictions on transferring the program out of the Department of Defense.

Sets a goal for the Department of Defense to eliminate the use of Russian energy on main operating bases in the U.S. European Command area within five years of completing installation energy plans.

Authorizes using the Base Closure Account for demolition at closed Navy installations with substantiated allegations of fraud in radiological cleanup.

Requires the Department of Defense to amend its building code to consider the feasibility of installing integrated solar roofing on military construction projects to promote energy security and resilience.

Establishes a pilot project with four Interagency Regional Coordinators to improve the resilience of communities supporting military installations, particularly in coastal areas.

Requires the Secretary of the Navy to study the effects of military overflights on greater sage grouse within the Fallon Range Training Complex and implement adaptive management if needed.

Establishes the 217,845-acre Numu Newe Special Management Area in Nevada to protect the historic, cultural, and natural resources of the Numu Newe traditional homeland.

Establishes the Numunaa Nobe National Conservation Area (160,224 acres) and the Pistone-Black Mountain National Conservation Area (3,415 acres) in Nevada.

Designates three new wilderness areas in Churchill County, Nevada: Clan Alpine Mountains, Desatoya Mountains, and Cain Mountain, totaling over 168,000 acres.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to consolidate Federal and non-Federal land in Churchill County, Nevada, through equal-value land exchanges to improve land management.

Directs the conveyance of Federal land to Lander County, Nevada, for public purposes such as watershed protection, recreation, parks, and an airport facility, at no cost to the county.

Designates approximately 14,152 acres of Federal land in Lander County, Nevada, including parts of Cain Mountain and Desatoya Mountains, as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

Makes projects providing shore power at ports that service passenger and freight vessels eligible for port infrastructure development grants for fiscal year 2023.

Requires the Maritime Administrator to report on the port infrastructure needed to support bunkering facilities for liquefied natural gas, hydrogen, ammonia, and other new marine fuels.

Directs the Secretary of Transportation to develop a strategy to ensure an adequate supply of trained U.S. citizen mariners to operate low and zero-emission vessels.

Establishes a competitive grant program and a U.S. Center for Maritime Innovation to support the development and deployment of emerging marine technologies that improve environmental performance.

Requires an analysis and report on tire-related chemicals in stormwater runoff at ports and their effects on Pacific salmon and steelhead, including recommendations for monitoring and management.

Directs the Maritime Administration to submit a report identifying and evaluating technology and best practices for reducing vessel-generated underwater noise.

Reauthorizes and amends the Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Act of 2016, extending the Presidential Task Force on Wildlife Trafficking until September 30, 2028.

Prohibits the possession, sale, purchase, or transport of shark fins or products containing them, with exceptions for certain research, subsistence use, and dogfish species.

Requires the General Services Administration to develop a strategic plan for managing federal electric vehicle batteries, including reuse, recycling, and disposal.

Expands an existing program to include shoreline protection and hurricane damage reduction, with reduced cost-sharing for economically disadvantaged communities.

Expands floodplain management services to include identifying flood risks from debris and requires the Secretary to communicate partnership opportunities and collaborate with higher education institutions.

Authorizes the Secretary to study the inclusion of public recreational amenities like hiking and biking trails into ecosystem restoration projects, if requested by a non-federal partner.

Authorizes a national assessment and up to 10 feasibility studies for managed aquifer recharge projects to address drought and water resiliency, and establishes an expert working group.

Authorizes the Secretary to update water control manuals for projects in states that declared a statewide drought disaster in 2021, prioritizing those with water supply purposes.

Directs the Secretary to create a strategic plan to maximize the beneficial use of dredged material and requires Ohio harbor management plans to prohibit open-lake disposal.

Establishes a program to provide environmental assistance for water-related resource protection and restoration projects in the Chattahoochee River Basin.

Establishes a program to provide environmental assistance for flood risk management and aquatic ecosystem restoration projects in the Lower Mississippi River Basin.

Establishes a committee to ensure Corps of Engineers flood control projects in Western States are operated consistently with state water rights and laws.

Requires the Secretary to conduct a nationwide assessment of sediment in Corps of Engineers reservoirs, evaluating its impact on storage capacity and operations, and report findings to Congress.

Directs the Secretary to study the effectiveness of measures at or upstream of western reservoirs to sustain operations, mitigate drought and floods, and increase water supply.

Authorizes a feasibility study for comprehensive improvements to water projects in central and southern Florida for flood risk management, water supply, and ecosystem restoration.

Directs the Secretary to develop a comprehensive plan to restore, preserve, and protect Florida's northern estuaries, including the Caloosahatchee Estuary and Indian River Lagoon.

Requires the Secretary to report to Congress on the status, costs, and completion dates of South Florida ecosystem restoration projects, including the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.

Directs the Secretary to study the effects of deauthorizing hydropower as a purpose for the Willamette Valley project in Oregon and report on the findings and recommendations.

Authorizes the Secretary to evaluate adding hydropower generation or energy storage capacity to several specified water resources development projects in West Virginia.

Requires the Secretary to assess the Corps of Engineers' capacity to model and test coastal flood mitigation systems and report on any limitations and recommendations.

Adds several new purposes, such as sea level rise, and specific basins, including the Mississippi River Watershed, to the list of authorized watershed and river basin assessments.

Adds Salisbury Pond, MA; Baisley Pond, NY; Legacy Park, GA; and White Rock Lake, TX to the list of lakes eligible for assistance under the Lakes Program.

Amends various acts to include hydrilla in aquatic invasive species research, increases funding authorization, extends program dates to 2028, and expands focus areas for harmful algal bloom programs.

Authorizes a study on flood risk management in the Columbia River Basin and authorizes the expenditure of funds to compensate Canada for obligations under the Columbia River Treaty.

Establishes the Federal share of the cost for the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet ecosystem restoration project in Louisiana at 100 percent.

Sets the Federal share of the cost for the comprehensive study and any feasibility studies for the Lower Mississippi River at 100 percent.

Authorizes the Secretary to carry out water level management activities, including drawdowns, to improve fish and wildlife habitat on the Upper Mississippi River and Illinois Waterway.

Expands the types of eligible projects for the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Protection and Restoration Program to include various water and wastewater infrastructure.

Increases the total authorization for the Florida Keys Water Quality Improvements Program from $100,000,000 to $200,000,000.

Increases the authorized funding for the Lake Tahoe Basin restoration program from $25,000,000 to $50,000,000.

Increases the authorized funding for the Lake Champlain watershed environmental assistance program from $32,000,000 to $100,000,000.

Extends authorizations until 2028 for the rehabilitation of existing levees program and the invasive species in alpine lakes pilot project.

Expands the Asian carp prevention and control pilot program to include the Tombigbee River Watershed and requires at least one project on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.

Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a San Francisco Bay Program Office within the EPA to implement a restoration plan and provide grants for related projects.

Establishes the Puget Sound Recovery National Program Office and a Federal Leadership Task Force to coordinate restoration and protection efforts for the Puget Sound region.

Requires the comprehensive management plan for the Lake Pontchartrain Basin to be reviewed and revised at least every 5 years and limits administrative expenses to 5% of appropriated funds.

Amends and reauthorizes the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, establishing new programs and strategies for coral reef conservation, restoration, and management.

Directs the Administrator of NOAA to develop and periodically review a national strategy to address threats to coral reef ecosystems and guide Federal conservation and restoration activities.

Requires Federal reef managers to prepare or update coral reef action plans consistent with the national strategy, and allows state and local managers to do the same.

Authorizes the establishment of community-based stewardship partnerships for both Federal and non-Federal coral reefs to further local stewardship efforts.

Directs the Administrator to partner with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to establish a Coral Reef Stewardship Fund to receive and administer private donations for conservation projects.

Authorizes the Administrator to provide emergency assistance to states or stewardship partnerships to respond to immediate threats like disease outbreaks, bleaching, or natural disasters.

Establishes a grant program for coral reef conservation and restoration projects, with specific funding distribution requirements for the Pacific and Atlantic/Caribbean regions.

Authorizes federal agencies to conduct prize competitions to stimulate innovation in coral reef research, monitoring, and restoration, prioritizing communities affected by reef degradation.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide scientific, technical, and financial assistance for coral reef conservation and to establish a Coral Reef Initiative Program for grants.

Authorizes coastal states and Indian Tribes to form partnerships to coordinate the management of shared ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources, and designates several existing alliances as official partnerships.

Amends the Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act to enhance coordination, establish research priorities, and support coastal resilience and adaptation.

Establishes the 'Brennan Ocean Mapping Fund,' a federal funding match opportunity to increase coordinated acquisition of new ocean and coastal mapping data in U.S. waters.

Expands data collection for marine mammal stranding and entanglement events, requiring an online submission system and mandating public access to the data to improve research and response.

Reauthorizes and renames the marine mammal grant program to fund recovery, care, and data collection for stranded and entangled animals.

Establishes a fund to provide emergency financial assistance for significant marine mammal stranding and entanglement events.

Creates the Health MAP to integrate and publicly disseminate data on marine mammal health, stranding, and mortality through a web portal.

Requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to report to Congress on the status of the Marine Mammal Health Monitoring and Analysis Platform (Health MAP) within two years.

Requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to conduct and report on a data gap analysis of the marine mammal stranding network every 10 years.

Requires a report on the response capabilities for sick and injured marine mammals in the Arctic regions of the United States within one year.

Amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to add definitions for 'entanglement', 'Health MAP', and 'Observation System'.

Requires a study evaluating the connections among marine heat waves, harmful algal blooms, prey availability, habitat degradation, and their impacts on marine mammal mortality.

Strengthens the volcano warning system by integrating capacities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, including for observing and modeling volcanic emissions.

Establishes a grant program to help ports develop and implement measures to reduce threats to marine mammals from vessel traffic and port operations.

Creates a program to monitor large cetaceans in near real-time to reduce vessel collisions, starting with a pilot project for North Atlantic right whales.

Establishes a 4-year pilot program for a 'Cetacean Desk' within the Puget Sound Vessel Traffic Service to coordinate and reduce vessel impacts on large whales.

Directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to maintain and expand a program for monitoring underwater soundscapes to protect marine life.

Requires the Coast Guard Commandant to report to Congress within 3 days of authorizing a deviation from the designated salvor in an oil spill response plan.

Mandates that Coast Guard contracts for oil spill response include provisions to indemnify contractors for certain liabilities and expenses, limited to $50,000 per incident.

Requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to update its oil spill database with new data on crude and refined oils, including diluted bitumen.

Establishes a new program within the Coast Guard to create and manage specific, enhanced oil spill planning criteria for vessels operating in Western Alaska.

Increases the per-incident limitation for payments from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund from $1,000,000,000 to $1,500,000,000, and for natural resource damages from $500,000,000 to $750,000,000.

Allows the Coast Guard to obtain advances up to $100,000,000 each from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for oil spill response and damage assessment when other funds are inadequate.

Directs the Commandant to establish a program to improve oil spill data collection, enhance vessel response plans, and update response resource inventories, with policies to be issued within one year.

Directs the National Academies to study the impacts of renewable energy development on West Coast shipping, fisheries (commercial, Tribal, and recreational), and Coast Guard operations.

Directs the National Marine Fisheries Service to take immediate action to address the backlog of letters of authorization for energy production in the Gulf of Mexico.

Expands the membership of the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force and authorizes it to provide technical assistance and recommendations for vessel inspections to control invasive species.

This Act is organized into 11 divisions, including Department of Defense Authorizations, Military Construction, Department of Energy National Security, and the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.

Allows the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to use special personnel management authority to recruit up to 10 eminent experts in science or engineering.

Establishes resource sponsors and management limitations for the Advanced Sensor Applications Program, requiring quarterly briefings to Congress. This section terminates on September 30, 2027.

Extends the requirement for quarterly briefings to Congress on the Department of Defense's strategy for fifth-generation information and communications technologies until December 1, 2026.

Prohibits the Department of Defense from entering into new contracts to replace its non-tactical vehicle fleet with electric or other alternative fuel vehicles until a comprehensive cost and risk report is submitted to Congress.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to commission a study by a federally funded research and development center to determine feasible alternative uses for the Red Hill facility after its closure.

Establishes new requirements and accountability measures for Department of Defense contractors who use military working dogs.

Requires Senate advice and consent for any further assignment given to a military service academy Superintendent whose mandatory retirement has been waived to continue serving.

Requires the Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to assess staffing in their respective offices, including the impact of returning 15% of military staff billets to operational units.

Directs the Comptroller General to review the officer performance report systems of the Armed Forces and provide recommendations to the DOD on how to improve them.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to contract for an independent study on the National Guard officer promotion and Federal recognition process to identify reasons for delays and recommend improvements.

Establishes a single, dedicated office and one lead special trial counsel for both the Air Force and Space Force, rather than separate offices for each service.

Requires each military service Secretary to brief and report to Congress on the resources necessary to implement military justice reforms from the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022.

Directs the Secretary of the Army to establish a pilot program to enable remote and electronic in-processing and out-processing for soldiers and civilian employees to reduce administrative time.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report to Congress on the number, immigration status, and naturalization rates of non-citizen members of the Armed Forces.

Requires the Secretary of the Army to disinter the remains of Andrew Chabrol from Arlington National Cemetery by September 30, 2023, after notifying the next of kin.

Requires the Comptroller General to study TRICARE managed care support contracts and other large contracts, as well as the Defense Health Agency's oversight of these contracts.

Prohibits the Secretary of Defense from modifying the scope of medical care at a military medical treatment facility without first notifying Congress and waiting 180 days.

Allows military departments to temporarily retain certain research, development, and public health functions until February 1, 2024, instead of transferring them to the Defense Health Agency.

Mandates a study and plan on the feasibility of establishing a Medical Logistics Directorate and an Education and Training Directorate within the Defense Health Agency.

Establishes a writing award to encourage curiosity and persistence in overcoming obstacles within the defense acquisition system.

Establishes two annual award programs of up to $5,000 each to recognize members of the acquisition workforce for overcoming obstacles and for innovative use of acquisition flexibilities.

Mandates that task or delivery orders for architectural and engineering services must use qualification-based selections and limits requests for additional qualification data on multiple award contracts.

Treats the unilateral insertion of a clause implementing an Executive Order into an existing DoD contract as a formal change, making it subject to the contract's Changes clause for potential cost adjustments.

Extends reprisal protections for disclosing certain information to employees of grantees, subgrantees, and personal services contractors working with federal agencies.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a new defense acquisition reporting system by June 30, 2023, to replace the existing Selected Acquisition Report (SAR) requirements.

Extends the requirement for the Comptroller General to assess Department of Defense acquisition programs and related efforts through 2026.

Extends the pilot program to accelerate contracting and pricing processes by one year, to January 2, 2024.

Requires participation of up to 250 acquisition workforce members in the public-private talent exchange program annually and expands enhanced pay authority for certain acquisition positions.

Requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to conduct a review every five years on certain items subject to domestic sourcing requirements and recommend their continued inclusion or removal.

Increases the authorized number of Assistant Secretaries of Defense to 19 and Deputy Assistant Secretaries of Defense to 60, and establishes the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy.

Withholds portions of O&M funds for the Office of the Secretary of Defense until a congressional reporting tool is demonstrated and requirements for the Close Combat Lethality Task Force are met.

Mandates the Secretary of Defense to demonstrate a strategic management dashboard within one year to automate data collection and visualization for monitoring the Department's management goals.

Requires the DoD Chief Information Officer to complete a pilot program by July 1, 2023, demonstrating the application of component content management systems to a distinct set of Department data.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit annual reports and periodic briefings to Congress on the observed and anticipated budgetary effects of inflation on the Department of Defense.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide support, including transportation, for funerals and memorial events for current and former Members of Congress, using operation and maintenance funds.

Mandates the Comptroller General to report every 180 days for two years on DoD's timeliness in providing comments on GAO reports, and requires a DoD response to each report.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report for five years detailing the equipment purchased by state and local governments through Department of Defense procurement procedures.

Directs a study to assess whether specific ethics requirements have affected the hiring, retention, and operations of the Department of Defense, particularly for personnel with specialized experience.

Makes various technical corrections to existing laws and establishes a new rule to automatically update tables of contents in defense laws when sections are added, removed, or amended.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to publicly post the costs of any contingency operation conducted since September 18, 2001, on the Department of Defense website.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a plan for adequately staffing the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Department of Defense Africa Center for Strategic Studies should be renamed the James M. Inhofe Center for Africa Strategic Studies.

Allows civilian Department of Defense employees to submit a restricted report of adult sexual assault to access victim support services without automatically triggering an investigation or management notification.

Extends the authority to waive annual limitations on premium pay for Federal civilian employees working overseas through 2023.

Extends through 2024 the temporary authority to grant allowances, benefits, and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to promulgate guidance promoting consistent policies for flexible workplace programs, including telecommuting, within 120 days of enactment.

Makes Department of Defense employees in time-limited appointments eligible to compete for permanent positions if they have served more than two years with acceptable performance.

Requires the Inspectors General of the Department of Defense, Department of State, and USAID to submit a report to Congress on the oversight framework for U.S. assistance to Ukraine.

Prohibits Department of Defense funds from supporting any entertainment project that complies with censorship demands from the Government of the People's Republic of China.

Requires the Secretary of State to report annually on assistance to Somaliland and conduct a feasibility study on security collaboration with Somaliland and the Federal Government of Somalia.

Mandates that the Department of Defense provide a new, consolidated budget display to Congress detailing the status, funding, and risks associated with cryptographic modernization activities.

Withholds 25% of certain Office of the Secretary of Defense travel funds until the submission of required reports on information operations and defense industrial base cybersecurity.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to arrange for an independent, non-DoD entity to conduct a comprehensive review of the posture and staffing levels of the Office of the Chief Information Officer.

Requires the DoD Chief Information Officer and Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness to conduct a comprehensive review of the Cyber Excepted Service personnel system.

Requires the DoD Chief Information Officer to complete a pilot program demonstrating advanced data analytics to identify total cyber and IT spending across all budget line items for a military department.

Expands the Nuclear Weapons Council's responsibilities to include reviewing military requirements for nuclear warheads and coordinating risk management between the DoD and NNSA.

Specifies that military construction authorizations expire on October 1, 2025, or the date of the enactment of the fiscal year 2026 military construction authorization act, whichever is later.

Repeals a subsection of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 related to a construction project.

Amends the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 to correct the names of several Army National Guard project locations.

Requires military departments to publish basing decision scorecards, methodologies, and criteria online and establish a 60-day public comment period.

Repeals the requirement for the Interagency Coordination Group of Inspectors General for Guam Realignment.

Directs the Secretary of the Navy to implement numerous measures to reduce the impact of the Fallon Range modernization, including compensating counties for lost tax revenue and creating airspace exclusion zones.

Requires the Secretary of the Navy to establish and maintain a dedicated Tribal liaison position at Naval Air Station Fallon.

Releases several wilderness study areas in Churchill County, Nevada, from further consideration for wilderness designation, allowing for management under standard land use plans.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey over 7,100 acres of federal land to Churchill County and the city of Fallon, Nevada, for public purposes like fire stations and recreation.

Increases the minor construction threshold for Department of Energy atomic energy defense plant projects to $30,000,000 and allows for future adjustments based on inflation.

Removes the statutory cap on the number of full-time equivalent employees at the National Nuclear Security Administration to enhance workforce flexibility and meet mission requirements.

Allows the Chairperson of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board to continue functions and powers during a loss of quorum, with consultation and congressional notification.

Mandates reports from the Secretary of Transportation and an audit by the Inspector General on the implementation of recommendations to improve the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

Directs the Comptroller General to review the effectiveness of U.S. Government financial support and policies in promoting the growth and modernization of the U.S. maritime industry.

Mandates a study to inform a new national maritime strategy, which the Secretary of Transportation must then develop, submit to Congress, and update every five years to support the U.S. maritime industry.

Provides substantial additional funding to various working capital funds and programs to offset the effects of fuel and general inflation, including a $2.5 billion increase for fuel costs.

The President or agency head must provide Congress with a detailed, case-specific rationale before removing, transferring, or placing an Inspector General on non-duty status.

Establishes that the designated "first assistant" automatically becomes the acting Inspector General upon a vacancy, limiting the President's ability to appoint a different acting IG without congressional notification.

Extends the duties of Whistleblower Protection Coordinators to include employees within the Office of Inspector General and enhances oversight of internal whistleblower complaints.

Requires the President to explain to Congress the reasons for not nominating a new Inspector General within 210 days of a vacancy and to provide a target date for the nomination.

The CIGIE Integrity Committee must explain to Congress why it closed an allegation of wrongdoing against an IG made by a member of Congress without a formal investigation referral.

Requires the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency to submit more detailed semiannual reports to Congress on allegations of wrongdoing against Inspectors General.

Requires the Integrity Committee to report serious problems to the relevant Inspector General, who must then report to the President and Congress within 7 days.

Requires acting Inspectors General to report to Congress on all ongoing investigations within 15 days of a change in the permanent Inspector General's status.

Mandates the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) to submit an annual report on its expenditures to Congress.

Requires Inspectors General to notify Congress if an agency fails to provide requested information or assistance within 30 days of an initial report.

Revises the content requirements for semiannual Inspector General reports to Congress, including details on agency interference and substantiated misconduct by senior employees.

Grants non-governmental organizations and businesses named in non-investigative IG reports 30 days to submit a written response to be attached to the public report.

Allows Federal Bureau of Investigation employees to appeal reprisal allegations to the Merit Systems Protection Board and increases the salary for the Special Counsel.

Requires the Secretary of Labor to amend regulations to increase the time for Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA) claimants to supply supporting documentation from 30 to 60 days.

Mandates the creation of a public, searchable website listing all federal government policy and supporting positions, the individuals holding them, and other details, which will replace the 'Plum Book'.

Establishes a formula for calculating state grant allotments, ensuring a base amount from fiscal year 2022 and providing for adjustments based on available funds.

Requires each state to designate a lead agency to administer funds and establish a consumer-responsive advisory council, with a majority of members being individuals with disabilities or their families.

Requires states and protection and advocacy systems receiving grants to submit detailed annual progress reports to the Secretary, documenting activities, outcomes, and data collected.

Assigns responsibility for administering the Act to the Administrator of the Administration for Community Living at the Department of Health and Human Services.

Establishes a process for corrective action and sanctions for grant recipients who fail to comply with the Act's requirements or meet their goals.

Requires an annual report to Congress on the status of uncompleted transfers of defense articles to Taiwan and other Indo-Pacific allies, detailing any delays and potential solutions.

Establishes an interagency task force to create and execute a strategy for monitoring and addressing censorship and intimidation by the People's Republic of China against U.S. persons.

Directs the Secretary of State to submit a strategy to Congress for advancing Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations and countering pressure from the PRC.

Authorizes the Secretary of State to initiate a plan to secure Taiwan's meaningful participation in the ICAO and requires annual reporting to Congress on these efforts.

Requires the Secretary of State to annually report to Congress on high-level official travel between the U.S. and Taiwan and the implementation of the Taiwan Travel Act.

Amends the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act to strengthen U.S. policy in support of Taiwan's diplomatic relations and modifies reporting requirements.

Authorizes federal agency employees to be detailed to the American Institute in Taiwan for up to 2 years. Fellows must agree to continue government service for a set period afterward.

Requires the Comptroller General to conduct a study and report to Congress on the Taiwan Fellowship Program's participants, costs, benefits, and financial impact, with recommendations for improvement.

Mandates the President to designate a senior official as the U.S. Coordinator for Global Health Security to coordinate a whole-of-government approach to pandemic preparedness.

Establishes the position of Ambassador-At-Large for Global Health Security and Diplomacy within the Department of State, appointed by the President with Senate consent.

Limits total U.S. contributions to the Fund to 33% of total contributions and allows withholding of funds for various reasons, including support for terrorism or lack of accountability.

Specifies that the provisions of this subtitle concerning global health security and pandemic response will cease to be effective on September 30, 2027.

Directs the State Department's Office of Sanctions Coordination to develop a comprehensive strategy for implementing sanctions against Burma to promote human rights and restore civilian government.

Directs the U.S. Permanent Representative to the UN to push for Security Council action, including resolutions condemning the coup, imposing an arms embargo, and considering multilateral sanctions.

Establishes that sanctions authority regarding Burma will terminate in 8 years, but allows for early termination if the President certifies that certain democratic conditions have been met.

Authorizes funds from FY 2023-2027 for non-lethal assistance to Ethnic Armed Organizations and pro-democracy groups in Burma to strengthen federalism and support a return to democracy.

Establishes U.S. policy to provide North Koreans with access to fact-based information and requires the President to develop a strategy to combat North Korea's repressive information environment.

Requires the Secretary of State to notify Congress 15 days before making a reward payment in cryptocurrency and to report on its use in the rewards program.

Mandates the President to identify and sanction foreign persons involved in significant gold transactions with the Russian Federation, including blocking property and revoking visas.

Expresses the sense of Congress on the importance of the Compacts of Free Association with Pacific island nations and requires a briefing on the status of their renegotiation.

Amends a previous law to modify reporting requirements for security assistance provided for peacekeeping operations, focusing on human rights training and coordinating report submissions.

Requires the State Department and USAID to submit a multi-year strategy assessing the resources and activities needed to achieve U.S. policy objectives in the Indo-Pacific region.

Establishes a U.S. policy to support democracy and enhance engagement with Niger and requires a report on interagency efforts to do so as part of the U.S. Strategy toward the Sahel.

Requires the Secretary of State to submit recurring reports to Congress on whether and how the People's Republic of China has provided support to Russia for its war against Ukraine.

Directs FEMA to report to Congress on its preliminary damage assessment process and convene an advisory panel to recommend improvements for consistency and efficiency.

Establishes a U.S. policy to seek the exclusion of Russian government officials from participation in international financial organizations like the G20 and the Financial Stability Board.

Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to report annually to Congress on licenses issued to U.S. financial institutions for providing services to sanctioned persons or state sponsors of terrorism.

Mandates that federal financial regulatory agencies jointly establish common, open-source data standards for the information they collect to make it more transparent and interoperable.

Requires the FDIC, OCC, BCFP, Federal Reserve, NCUA, and FHFA to adopt data standards for information they collect, consistent with existing financial stability laws.

Requires the FDIC, OCC, BCFP, Federal Reserve, NCUA, and FHFA to make all public data assets available as open government data, freely downloadable, human-readable, and accessible via API.

Establishes the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) in the General Services Administration to create a standardized approach for security assessment of cloud services used by agencies.

Creates a FedRAMP Board of federal officials and a Federal Secure Cloud Advisory Committee with public-private members to guide and improve the security authorization process for federal cloud services.

Requires government agencies to remove the covered personal information of at-risk individuals and their immediate family members from public records within 72 hours of a written request.

Authorizes the Attorney General to provide grants to state and local governments to create or expand programs designed to protect the personal information of at-risk individuals.

Extends the deadline for the transfer of certain parcels of land in New Mexico from 2022 to 2032 under the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011.

Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to convey National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration property in Norfolk, Virginia, to the city for flood management and control purposes.

Requires the Secretary of State to provide Congress with lists and texts of international agreements monthly and make them public on the State Department website within 120 days, with some exceptions.

Mandates that each federal agency entering into international agreements designate a Chief International Agreements Officer to ensure compliance with transparency requirements.

Requires the Comptroller General to conduct audits every three years to ensure the Secretary of State is complying with the transparency requirements for international agreements.

Extends the termination date of the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018 to December 31, 2033.

Establishes permanent and temporary restrictions on former intelligence employees working for designated prohibited foreign countries and creates a waiver process.

Requires grant applicants to disclose financial or in-kind support from China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, or Cuba, and establishes a review process to mitigate counterintelligence risks.

Requires the Comptroller General to provide an annual list of open recommendations to the DNI, and the DNI to report on actions taken in response.

Mandates the Director of National Intelligence to submit classified intelligence budget justification materials to congressional intelligence committees within 5 days of the President's budget submission.

Renames the Foreign Malign Influence Response Center to the Foreign Malign Influence Center and grants the DNI authority to terminate it after December 31, 2028, with congressional notification.

The Director of National Intelligence must review the feasibility of making public information about intelligence activities under Executive Order 12333 and brief Congress on the findings.

Requires each intelligence community element to create an annual training program on analytic standards (ICD 203) and certify completion to Congress. This requirement sunsets in 5 years.

The Director of National Intelligence must review the activities, impact, and potential revisions of the Joint Intelligence Community Council and brief Congress on the findings.

Requires the head of each intelligence community element to submit an annual report on their unfunded priorities to the Director of National Intelligence and congressional committees.

Requires the President, through the Director of National Intelligence, to submit executive orders, memoranda, and policy directives related to the intelligence community to Congress within 7 days of issuance.

Directs the Director of National Intelligence to develop performance measures to assess the quality and effectiveness of personnel vetting, including continuous vetting, across the government.

Strengthens the Director of National Intelligence's (DNI) authority by changing discretionary language to mandatory, requiring analytic tradecraft to be independent of political considerations, and ensuring dissenting analytic judgments are documented.

Requires the President, through the Director of National Intelligence, to submit the National Intelligence Priorities Framework to congressional intelligence and appropriations committees annually by October 1.

Directs the CIA to establish an Office of Wellness and Workforce Support to provide physical and mental health assistance to current and former officers, employees, and other affiliated individuals.

Establishes a new advisory board within the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to study matters related to its mission and provide advice directly to the Director.

Requires a report on how the intelligence community assesses the 'will to fight' of foreign militaries and governments, examining past analyses of Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Iraq.

Requires the Director of National Intelligence to establish policy to measure the onboarding period, report on current times, and create a plan to reduce the median onboarding time to less than 180 days.

Mandates the Office of Management and Budget to report to Congress on the legislative actions needed to implement the Trusted Workforce 2.0 initiative for government employment and security clearances.

Directs the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community to assess the administration of polygraphs, including the number of available polygraphers and the effectiveness of alternatives.

Requires the Director of National Intelligence to issue and publish standards for the timely administration of polygraphs for security clearance adjudication and reciprocity.

Requires the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community to report on the utilization of SCIFs owned or sponsored by an intelligence community element within the continental United States.

Amends the National Security Act and other laws to improve prohibitions on certain personnel practices against contractor employees and clarifies the definition of 'urgent concern' for whistleblower complaints.

Mandates the Director of National Intelligence to establish policies and standards for the acquisition, development, and use of AI capabilities across the intelligence community, consistent with ethical principles.

Creates the position of Intelligence Community Chief Data Officer within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to act as the chief representative for data issues and coordinate data policies.

Grants the Director of National Intelligence 'Other Transaction Authority' to enter into agreements up to $75 million for basic, applied, and advanced research and prototype projects.

Establishes a pilot program to designate up to 10 'Emerging Technology Transition Projects' per year to more effectively transition promising prototypes to production, terminating on December 31, 2027.

Directs the DNI and Secretary of Defense to develop a single protocol for reciprocal recognition of 'Authorizations to Operate' for systems held by industry providers to streamline security approvals.

Requires the Director of National Intelligence to implement a policy ensuring intelligence community elements comply with federal rules for procuring commercially available off-the-shelf items.

Establishes a policy requiring contracts for AI and emerging tech software to include clear metrics for success and for collecting user adoption data to assess the product's use.

Requires intelligence agency heads to certify that new or renewed IT and software systems are up-to-date, compatible with emerging technologies like AI, and superior to alternatives.

Directs the development of a plan for recruiting and retaining personnel in artificial intelligence and other emerging technology fields and requires a report on these workforce needs.

Amends the law to allow members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board to continue serving for up to one year after their term expires to ensure continuity.

The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office must submit a report detailing the U.S. Government's historical record related to UAPs, focusing on the period from January 1, 1945, to the present.

The Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense must jointly submit annual reports for four years on UAPs, covering reported events, analysis, threats, and health-related effects.

The Comptroller General will audit the process for creating the historical record report on UAPs and provide semiannual briefings to Congress on the office's progress and compliance.

The Director of National Intelligence will submit biannual assessments for two years on the effects of sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, including evasion efforts.

Repeals and modifies various reporting and briefing requirements, including those on China's security services in Hong Kong and deepfakes, to adjust their frequency or eliminate them.

Requires the Security Executive Agent to submit annual reports to Congress until September 2027 on the timeliness, costs, and progress of government personnel vetting processes and the Trusted Workforce 2.0 initiative.

Requires the Director of National Intelligence to report to Congress on the current and planned use of publicly available social media information in security clearance and personnel vetting processes.

Directs the Director of National Intelligence to report on steps to enhance strategic planning, measure progress, and assess barriers to workforce diversity in the intelligence community.

Reauthorizes and updates requirements for DHS Joint Task Forces, including establishing performance metrics, reporting on staffing, and notifying Congress of their formation or termination.

Requires the Department of Homeland Security to publicly post a daily report of all contract awards valued at $4 million or more, effective for five years.

Establishes a council of Department component heads to provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Homeland Security on matters of economic security.

Authorizes the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to hold an annual cybersecurity competition to identify and award the U.S. Government's best cybersecurity practitioners.

Requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection to train personnel on how to use containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances.

Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to update the process for the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review, including consultation requirements, risk assessment documentation, and reporting.

Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to consolidate and standardize definitions for cybersecurity and infrastructure security terms used by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws to centralize key cybersecurity definitions, ensuring consistent terminology across federal statutes.

Amends multiple sections of the Homeland Security Act to correct the official title from "Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security" to "Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency".

Requires the President to designate points of contact and establish formal agreements for sharing timely tactical and operational cybersecurity and counterintelligence threat information with the legislative branch.

Requires the Comptroller General to consolidate unimplemented "Matters for Congressional Consideration" into a single public report, identify oversight actions to help agencies, and publish known costs of inaction.

Directs the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance for agency use of AI, considering privacy, civil rights, and security. Requires DHS to establish its own AI acquisition and use policies.

Requires federal agencies, excluding the Department of Defense, to prepare, maintain, and publicly share inventories of their current and planned uses of artificial intelligence.

Establishes a pilot program to test four new applications of AI for inter-agency modernization, focusing on areas like supply chain logistics and fraud detection, using commercial technologies.

Encourages the General Services Administration to pilot commercial tools to improve the federal government's ability to manage supply chain risks.

Directs the Government Publishing Office to establish and maintain a public online portal to provide electronic copies of congressionally mandated reports.

Establishes the short title for this legislation as the "Water Resources Development Act of 2022".

Mandates that feasibility studies for flood risk management must, upon request, consider a comprehensive range of flood drivers to maximize net benefits, including sea level rise and subsidence.

Requires each Corps of Engineers district with a Tribal community to have a Tribal Liaison to improve access, outreach, and government-to-government consultation.

Establishes an advisory committee to recommend how the Corps of Engineers can more effectively deliver water resources projects to Indian Tribes and economically disadvantaged communities.

Mandates the Corps of Engineers to conduct public awareness, education, and outreach to potential non-Federal partners, prioritizing economically disadvantaged communities.

Requires the Secretary to track and annually report to Congress and the public on the Corps of Engineers' use of NEPA processes for project studies.

Authorizes the Secretary to provide advance payments to non-Federal interests for the Federal share of costs for land acquisition and relocations for certain projects.

Creates an advisory committee composed of non-Federal stakeholders to develop and make recommendations on improving the delivery of water resources projects.

Requires the Secretary to complete and submit to Congress an updated report on Corps of Engineers reservoirs and make the full report publicly available.

Requires an assessment of the financial and operational impacts of making the federal government 100% responsible for the operation and maintenance of navigation projects dredged to 55 feet.

Directs the Government Accountability Office to conduct multiple studies on Corps of Engineers operations, including project funding distribution, projects over budget, and mitigation efforts.

Amends the process for identifying and deauthorizing inactive water resources development projects that are no longer viable for construction due to lack of support, funding, or relevance.

Authorizes the Secretary to convey various parcels of federal land to local entities in Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas for public or development purposes.

Directs the transfer of approximately 247 acres in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, to be held in trust for the Choctaw Nation, with a prohibition on gaming activities.

Allows non-federal partners to apply excess cost-sharing credits to other projects and extends the program to December 31, 2028.

Authorizes the Secretary to waive interest accrual on non-federal cash contributions for a water resources project for up to one year to aid the non-federal partner's finances.

Sets the Federal share at 90% for any design and construction costs of the South Shore of Staten Island project that exceed the initial estimated total project cost.

Requires the Secretary to request deauthorization of the Charleston Peninsula, South Carolina project if a project partnership agreement is not signed within a specified 10-year period.

Authorizes the Secretary to design and construct a lab and office facility for a Mandatory Center of Expertise in Branson, Missouri, using the Corps of Engineers revolving fund.

Requires the Secretary of State to notify relevant congressional committees within 14 days of determining that a U.S. national has been unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad.

Establishes a Family Engagement Coordinator within the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs to ensure coordinated and consistent communication with families of detained U.S. nationals.

Directs the Secretary of State to review the geographic diversity of passport agencies and develop a plan to ensure in-person services are accessible to all eligible Americans.

Establishes a paid internship program at the Department of State and requires the conversion of most existing unpaid internships to paid positions within two years.

Directs the Secretary of State to strengthen policies and disciplinary actions regarding harassment, discrimination, and sexual assault, and to ensure advocates are available for victims.

Directs the Secretary of State to hire at least 30 additional personnel for the Bureau of Global Talent Management and the Office of Civil Rights to reduce backlogs in hiring and investigations.

Mandates expanded and modernized training for Department of State personnel, including longer courses, new fellowships, and instruction on modern national security challenges.

Requires that training, professional development, and foreign language acquisition be given equal consideration in promotion evaluations for both Foreign Service and Civil Service personnel.

Mandates the Secretary of State to develop recommendations to streamline the security clearance process, aiming for an average completion time of 6 months and a maximum of 1 year in most cases.

Requires an annual, anonymous survey of U.S. staff at each diplomatic post to assess the performance, leadership, and work environment created by the post's management.

Establishes a lifetime ban for former Secretaries and Deputy Secretaries of State, and extended bans for other senior officials, on representing foreign governments before the U.S. government.

Updates security standards for U.S. diplomatic facilities, including expanding the range of threats considered, modifying co-location waiver authority, and allowing alternative engineering standards for blast protection.

Amends the Diplomatic Security Act to promote a culture of risk management instead of risk avoidance, enabling diplomats to operate more effectively in volatile environments.

Replaces Accountability Review Boards with Security Review Committees, updating their composition, convening process, and investigation procedures for serious security incidents at diplomatic missions.

Directs the Secretary of State to establish new U.S. embassies in the Solomon Islands, Kiribati, and Tonga, and a diplomatic presence in Vanuatu to counter growing influence from China.

Amends the Foreign Service Act to include the ability to manage risk and engage with civil society as key considerations for promotions.

Requires the State Department to submit comprehensive reports on workforce demographic data, barriers to employment, and the effectiveness of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Establishes U.S. policy to promote an open, interoperable, and secure internet and to work with allies on improving technological capabilities.

Establishes the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy within the State Department to lead U.S. diplomatic efforts on cyber and digital issues.

Requires the President to develop a comprehensive international strategy on cyberspace and digital policy within one year.

Directs the GAO to report on the effectiveness of U.S. cyber diplomacy and the State Department's organizational structure for it.

Creates dedicated roles for tech talent acquisition and offers incentive pay for programming skills to improve State Department cybersecurity recruitment.

Establishes a Regional Technology Officer Program at the State Department to promote U.S. tech leadership abroad and build diplomatic capacity.

Requires the State Department to establish a public Vulnerability Disclosure Policy and report to Congress on a bug bounty program.

Increases the number of U.S. Mission to the UN employees eligible for State Department-provided housing from 30 to 41.

Establishes that corporate boards for international broadcasting grantees like Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty must be bipartisan, have at least 5 non-public sector members, and operate independently.

Establishes a U.S. policy to promote global internet freedom, authorizing programs to counter censorship, develop circumvention tools, and enhance digital security for activists.

Directs the Secretary of State to offer passport applicants the option to have supporting documents returned via United States Postal Service certified mail, with the applicant bearing the cost.

Authorizes locality pay for federal civil service employees working overseas under a Domestic Employee Teleworking Overseas (DETO) agreement.

Extends several authorities, including the collection of certain passport fees until 2026 and overseas pay comparability for the Foreign Service until 2024.

Establishes a 16-member bipartisan commission to examine and recommend ways to modernize the Department of State's structure, personnel, and diplomatic efforts.

Requires the Administrator to submit a report to Congress every two years detailing activities, funding, and contributions related to the administration of coral reef conservation programs.

Establishes a task force to lead, coordinate, and strengthen federal government actions to preserve, conserve, and restore coral reef ecosystems.

Authorizes Regional Ocean Partnerships to act as intergovernmental coordinators for managing shared ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes priorities among states and Indian Tribes.

Amends existing law to restructure the Ocean Policy Committee with specific subcommittees for science/technology and resource management, and mandates a public archive for environmental documents.

Establishes a new council to set national priorities and coordinate ocean mapping, exploration, and characterization activities across federal and non-federal entities.

Repeals the NOAA Undersea Research Program Act of 2009, consolidating its functions within the broader national ocean exploration framework.

Updates United States Code to authorize specific appropriation levels and military personnel strength for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2022 and 2023.

Grants the Commandant authority to enter into transactions other than contracts and grants to acquire cost-effective, advanced technology for mission needs, with restrictions on sourcing from China.

Authorizes the Secretary to lease a hangar on St. Paul Island, Alaska, and outlines procedures for transferring ownership of a fuel tank to the Alaska Native Village Corporation.

Mandates the Commandant to designate a senior official to coordinate AI activities and develop a strategic plan for transitioning AI technologies into operational use.

Requires the Commandant to review potential AI applications, identify necessary resources, and establish performance metrics for incorporating AI into Coast Guard platforms and operations.

Requires the Commandant to submit an annual report to Congress evaluating the processing timelines for resignations, retirements, and other separations.

Mandates the Commandant to develop an in-person training course on the workings of Congress for Coast Guard personnel selected for congressional affairs positions.

Directs the Comptroller General of the United States to commence a study on the performance of the Coast Guard Force Readiness Command, including its training programs.

Directs the Commandant to transfer a portion of real property at Dauphin Island, Alabama, to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and convey the remainder to the State of Alabama.

Requires the Commandant to notify Congress at least three business days before awarding grants over $1,000,000 or contracts over $4,000,000.

Requires the Commandant to make the number of migrant interdictions carried out by the Coast Guard during the preceding month publicly available on its website.

Allows the Coast Guard to use the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to cover its administrative and personnel costs for processing claims from a spill of national significance.

Specifies that interest on Federal Government cost recovery claims related to oil pollution shall be calculated according to section 3717 of title 31, United States Code.

Authorizes the President to enter into cost-reimbursable agreements with States, political subdivisions, and Indian tribes to use the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for removal costs.

Requires the Secretary to prescribe regulations for the Coast Guard Academy regarding pregnancy that are consistent with policies at other military service academies.

Mandates a new policy to improve timeliness, communication, and transition benefits for Coast Guard members undergoing the Physical Disability Evaluation System.

Requires the implementation of an electronic merchant mariner licensing and documentation system within two years of the Act's enactment.

Authorizes the acquisition of new aircraft for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to meet air reconnaissance and research mission requirements, including replacing aging 'Hurricane Hunter' aircraft.

Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to convey a 2.4-acre NOAA property in Juneau, Alaska. The Coast Guard has the first option to acquire it; otherwise, the City of Juneau has the right of first refusal.

Amends federal law to replace all instances of "transportation security card" with "transportation worker identification credential" and makes related technical changes.

Reinstates a provision of the Truman-Hobbs Act to its status before it was amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.

Specifies that budgetary effects for the Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 will be determined by the latest statement from the Chairman of the House Budget Committee.

Repeals numerous outdated statutory provisions related to the former Lighthouse Service, which was consolidated into the Coast Guard, to clean up federal code.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to brief Congress on efforts to track the health implications of fuel leaks at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility for military members and their dependents.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to rescind the mandate requiring members of the Armed Forces to be vaccinated against COVID-19 within 30 days of the Act's enactment.

Mandates the Secretary of Defense to submit quarterly reports to Congress detailing the number of religious and medical exemption requests for the COVID-19 vaccine, and the outcomes of those requests.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to report on military suicide rates since September 11, 2001, disaggregated by military job code, service component, and year to identify high-risk career fields.

Restructures the TRICARE dental program starting in 2026, offering multiple carriers, new enrollment tiers, and reduced costs for junior enlisted members.

Extends transitional health care benefits to National Guard members who served more than 30 days on full-time duty in response to a national emergency declared by the President or Congress.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to ensure TRICARE Prime beneficiaries receive referrals to specialty care providers at their new location before undergoing a permanent change of station.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to update policies and develop standards to ensure the confidentiality of mental health services for service members, except in exigent circumstances, to reduce stigma.

Requires the Comptroller General to conduct an audit of the behavioral health care providers listed in the TRICARE directory to assess accuracy, availability, and adequacy.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to contract with a federally funded research and development center to analyze the quality and patient safety review process for TRICARE's direct care component.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to study the feasibility, costs, and effects of expanding eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select and the TRICARE dental program to all members of the Selected Reserve.

Directs the Comptroller General to study mental health service coverage under TRICARE and the Department of Defense's efforts to align this coverage with federal mental health parity laws.

Amends military medical center requirements to include level three trauma care capabilities, in addition to level one and level two.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to designate major military medical centers as regional centers of excellence for various areas of specialty care, such as oncology, burn injuries, and psychological health.

Modifies payment rules for civilians receiving care at military medical facilities, limiting their out-of-pocket costs to what their insurance would normally require and establishing waiver programs.

Authorizes the Director of the Defense Health Agency to implement a permanent program to improve opioid management for TRICARE beneficiaries as an alternative to a previously established pilot program.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to allow remarried former spouses who are custodial parents to retain electronic access to their dependent child's medical records.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a plan for a demonstration project to test an Accountable Care Organization model within the TRICARE program to improve care and lower costs.

Establishes a comprehensive initiative to unify Department of Defense efforts to improve the cognitive performance and brain health of service members, including monitoring blast exposure.

Mandates a study on expanding university programs, a pilot scholarship program for civilian providers, and a plan to address workforce shortfalls to improve behavioral health care.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to review and standardize policies across the Armed Forces regarding service by individuals diagnosed with the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV).

Requires the DoD to develop a standardized definition for 'suicide cluster' and to notify Congress whenever a suicide cluster is determined to have occurred among service members.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to study the feasibility of establishing paid internship programs for clinical psychologists to work as civilian behavioral health providers for the Department of Defense.

Mandates a capability assessment and action plan to improve activities that reduce the health effects of environmental exposures, like open burn pits, on members of the Armed Forces.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to issue guidance for the TRICARE program on education for healthy relationships and protocols for assessing and addressing intimate partner violence.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to brief Congress on the feasibility of suicide prevention reforms, such as eliminating mental health history as a service disqualifier and requiring annual mental health checks.

Directs the Department of Defense to develop and implement guidance for risk management of its pharmaceutical supply chains, including assessing reliance on foreign suppliers.

Exempts the value of contract modifications for Operation Warp Speed (COVID-19 response) from counting toward pre-existing limits on the total estimated amount of the contract.

Expands access to Department of Defense medical facilities for current and former U.S. government employees, military members, and their families who have experienced anomalous health incidents (AHIs).

Requires the responsible Secretary to provide for a mold inspection of each vacant military housing unit before a new tenant moves in and to provide the inspection results to the tenant.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to implement recommendations from the Inspector General's report on the medical conditions of residents in privatized military housing by March 1, 2023.

Requires the Department of Defense to report on military installations with lead service lines or plumbing and to identify steps and resources needed for their removal.

Requires the Government Accountability Office to study the Department of Veterans Affairs' post-market surveillance of implantable medical devices and report on its findings.

Mandates annual locality pay surveys at VA medical centers to ensure competitive pay rates for health care providers and requires an annual report to Congress on these rates.

Establishes that certain illnesses, such as various cancers and sudden cardiac events, are presumed to be work-related for federal firefighters with at least 5 years of service for compensation claims.

Directs a study on the long-term health effects of fire, smoke, and toxic fume exposure on federal wildland firefighters, with recommendations for legislative action.

Requires the Secretaries of State and Health and Human Services to study the feasibility of establishing an Infectious Disease Monitoring Center in Taiwan to enhance public health cooperation.

Allows global health program funds to be used for pandemic response activities like vaccine readiness and delivery, and requires the President to define agency roles for international responses.

Requires the President to develop and maintain a comprehensive strategy for U.S. global health security and diplomacy to prevent, prepare for, and respond to pandemics.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to work with international partners to establish or strengthen effective early warning systems for infectious disease threats.

Authorizes the United States to participate in the Financial Intermediary Fund for Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response, a multilateral financing mechanism.

Expands reporting requirements related to payments for brain injuries (anomalous health incidents), requiring annual reports for five years with detailed information on affected individuals and updated intelligence assessments.

The Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research must submit an assessment of findings related to anomalous health incidents, including information on causation and responsible parties.

Requires the service records of Corps of Engineers personnel to note exposure to microcystin if they worked near Lake Okeechobee, Florida during a harmful algal bloom.

Allows the head of any federal agency to authorize special workers' compensation and other payments for employees or dependents affected by certain incidents, such as anomalous health incidents.

Requires the Secretary, with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, to study the health of marine inspectors and investigators with at least 10 years of service.

Requires Coast Guard vessels to have written procedures ensuring victims of sexual assault have access to a forensic examination as soon as possible.

Requires the Commandant to develop medical staffing standards for the Coast Guard, considering operational needs, specialized providers, and remote locations.

Mandates a comprehensive review of the Coast Guard healthcare system and the development of a strategic plan to improve and modernize access to high-quality, timely care for members and their families.

Requires the Commandant to establish a behavioral health policy for Coast Guard members that is in parity with the Department of Defense's medical standards for retention.

Requires medical examinations for Coast Guard members alleging post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury before they can be administratively separated under other than honorable conditions.

Requires the Coast Guard to hire at least 5 additional behavioral health specialists, with a focus on expanding perinatal mental health care and counseling services.

Directs the Comptroller General to conduct studies on Coast Guard medical facility needs and the capabilities and limitations of its telemedicine program.

Directs the Coast Guard Commandant to seek an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences to assess safe levels of alcohol consumption by crew members on commercial vessels.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to establish a target date and metrics for deploying 5G wireless broadband infrastructure at all military installations.

Directs the Secretary of the Navy to implement Comptroller General recommendations for the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Plan, including developing progress metrics and using cost estimating best practices.

Extends the authorization for a Navy-Commercial Tie-in Hardening project at Joint Region Marianas, Guam, from fiscal year 2018 until October 1, 2023, or later.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to pay costs to transfer customers from the Navy electrical system at former Naval Air Station Barber’s Point to a new system in Kalaeloa, Hawaii.

Expands the Defense Community Infrastructure Pilot Program to consider strategic seaport improvements and include properties under real estate agreements.

Requires new federal construction projects with parking to include electric vehicle charging capability for at least 15% of government motor vehicles.

Mandates the Secretary of the Navy to reconstruct Lone Tree Road and State Highway 361, and relocate Sand Canyon, Red Mountain, and Pole Line Roads, subject to appropriations.

Requires the Comptroller General to study the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy's Capital Improvement Program, including its management of capital assets and project prioritization.

Establishes a program in the Department of Transportation to designate and support marine highway routes as an alternative to landside transportation, aiming to relieve congestion.

Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to develop strategies with Federal, State, local, and Tribal governments to encourage the use of marine highway transportation for passengers and cargo.

Directs the Comptroller General to review Federal efforts to assist ports in enhancing the resiliency of key intermodal connectors to weather-related disasters.

Eliminates the need for a letter of deviation authority from the FAA for flight training in experimental aircraft, provided certain conditions are met.

Requires the TSA to develop and implement a plan to ensure its materials in major airports are better understood by non-English speakers and individuals with vision or hearing impairments.

Mandates that repair and maintenance of federal jetties and breakwaters must account for projected changes in wave action and sea level to meet the project's authorized purpose.

Prohibits denying advance measures assistance to Great Lakes states for rising water levels solely because the damage is caused by erosion and makes certain temporary measures fully federally funded.

Mandates periodic assessments of federally authorized levees to evaluate potential modifications for improved flood risk reduction, resiliency, and ecological benefits.

Directs the Secretary of the Army to develop and maintain a publicly available national inventory of low-head dams to track location, condition, and public safety information.

Extends the maximum period for which periodic beach nourishment can be authorized for a water resources development project from 15 years to 50 years.

Directs the Secretary to develop specific criteria for evaluating and ranking maintenance dredging requirements for small, remote, and subsistence harbors.

Authorizes a pilot program to award multiyear contracts (up to 5 years) for dredging projects on inland waterways to increase efficiency and reliability.

Expands the definition of eligible pump stations for rehabilitation and prioritizes projects that benefit economically disadvantaged communities.

Establishes a 10-year pilot program to provide temporary relocation assistance for individuals displaced by specific water resources development projects.

Allows construction of water resources projects to continue through December 31, 2024, even if they exceed their maximum authorized cost, with notification to Congress.

Adjusts the cost-sharing for inland waterway navigation projects, increasing the federal share to 65% and decreasing the share from the Inland Waterways Trust Fund to 35%.

Expresses that the Secretary should repair assets to project design levels or higher after a disaster, especially if the original design is outdated.

Authorizes the Secretary to conduct feasibility studies for 94 new water resources development projects and 12 project modifications across the United States.

Mandates the expedited completion of feasibility studies, post-authorization change reports, and watershed assessments for various water resource projects across the country.

Modifies and expedites the completion of five existing feasibility studies for projects in California, Louisiana, Rhode Island/Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Texas.

Mandates a report to Congress analyzing the expected dredging needs for the next 10 years and the capacity of the domestic dredge fleet to meet them, with recommendations.

Mandates the Secretary to periodically study and report on the flow frequency and water surface profiles of the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, making the information publicly available.

Expands the use of forecast-informed reservoir operations to the Apalachicola Chattahoochee Flint River Basin and authorizes a new pilot program in the North Atlantic Division.

Reauthorizes previously deauthorized projects including New York Harbor drift collection and flood control projects for Rio Nigua and Rio Grande De Loiza in Puerto Rico, and requires feasibility studies for them.

Directs the Secretary to fully fund any incremental cost increases for specific beach nourishment projects in NJ, SC, and NC that result from using a non-least-cost borrow source.

Establishes a program for storm damage prevention, coastal erosion, and ice/glacial damage in Alaska, including community relocation, with a 10% non-Federal cost share for disadvantaged communities.

Deauthorizes federal responsibility for 31 specified debris basins within the Los Angeles County Drainage Area project, transferring operation and maintenance to the local flood control district.

Authorizes alternative borrow sources for a Delaware River project, allows emergency restoration of public beaches damaged by Nor’easters, and authorizes funds for recreation facility repair at Indian River Inlet.

Increases the Federal cost share for the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Interbasin project at Brandon Road, Will County, Illinois, from 80 percent to 90 percent.

Modifies flood control projects in Des Moines, Iowa, by transferring a levee segment, including a relocated levee, and authorizing the conveyance of federal easements to the city.

Directs the Secretary to resume operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of the Algiers Canal Levees in Louisiana at full Federal expense.

Prohibits the deauthorization of the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam unless a willing non-Federal public entity assumes ownership.

The project for flood control, Israel River, Lancaster, New Hampshire, is no longer authorized as of the date of this Act's enactment.

Sets the non-Federal share of the cost for the Middle Rio Grande flood risk management project in New Mexico at 25 percent.

Sets the Federal share of the cost for the flood control project in Milton, West Virginia, at 90 percent and allows credit for the value of land provided by the non-Federal interest.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure in Calaveras County, California, from $3,000,000 to $13,280,000.

Removes the term 'Suburban' from the project description for the Sacramento area, potentially broadening its geographic scope.

Authorizes $103,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure in specific areas of Los Angeles County, California.

Increases funding from $10,000,000 to $20,000,000 and expands the project scope to include wastewater and stormwater management.

Increases authorized funding from $3,000,000 to $33,000,000 and specifies its use for wastewater and water infrastructure.

Increases authorized funding from $6,250,000 to $190,250,000 for wastewater infrastructure.

Increases authorized funding from $4,000,000 to $109,000,000 and expands the project to include wastewater and stormwater management.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure projects in Atlanta from $25,000,000 to $75,000,000.

Increases authorized funding from $5,000,000 to $15,000,000 for stormwater management and other environmental infrastructure.

Increases funding from $35,000,000 to $100,000,000 and expands the project area to include Lake County in addition to Cook County.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure in Madison and St. Clair Counties from $45,000,000 to $100,000,000.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure in the Calumet region from $100,000,000 to $125,000,000.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure in Baton Rouge from $35,000,000 to $90,000,000.

Increases authorized funding for the South Central Planning and Development Commission from $2,500,000 to $12,500,000.

Expands the project scope in several Louisiana parishes to explicitly include stormwater management and adds Assumption Parish to a project area.

Increases funding from $35,000,000 to $85,000,000 and expands the scope to include various water-related environmental infrastructure projects in Michigan.

Increases authorized funding from $25,000,000 to $125,000,000 for water and wastewater infrastructure, including resilience activities.

Increases authorized funding from $20,000,000 to $30,000,000 for wastewater infrastructure and other environmental projects.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure projects for Lakes Marion and Moultrie from $110,000,000 to $165,000,000.

Authorizes $31,000,000 for environmental infrastructure, including ocean outfalls, in Myrtle Beach and its vicinity.

Authorizes $74,000,000 for environmental infrastructure, including ocean outfalls, in North Myrtle Beach and its vicinity.

Increases authorized funding from $20,000,000 to $52,000,000 for environmental infrastructure projects and corrects a county name spelling.

Allows the Secretary to enter into specific local cooperation agreements for water and wastewater projects in Northern West Virginia.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental infrastructure projects in Northeastern Minnesota from $54,000,000 to $80,000,000.

Increases authorized funding from $200,000,000 to $300,000,000 and expands project scope to include stormwater management and drainage systems.

Increases authorized funding from $50,000,000 to $100,000,000, adds Colfax County to the project area, and includes water reuse as an eligible activity.

Expands assistance for the New York City watershed to include repair, replacement, and construction, as well as stormwater management facilities.

Increases the base authorization for water-related environmental assistance projects in Ohio and North Dakota from $240,000,000 to $250,000,000.

Expands the project area to include the Lower Delaware River Basin and increases total funding to $70,000,000, split between the regions.

Increases the authorized funding for environmental improvement projects in South Central Pennsylvania from $400,000,000 to $410,000,000.

Increases authorized funding from $40,000,000 to $80,000,000 and makes administrative changes, including allowing funds for Corps of Engineers expenses.

Increases authorized funding for water-related infrastructure projects in various western states to $800,000,000 and for Idaho to $200,000,000.

Designates Locks and Dam 4 on the Monongahela River, Pennsylvania, commonly known as the 'Charleroi Locks and Dam,' as the 'John P. Murtha Locks and Dam.'

Expands the definition of levee 'rehabilitation' to include increasing resiliency to extreme weather and prioritizes assistance to economically disadvantaged communities.