National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Detailed breakdown

Makes technical amendments to the UCMJ, expands special trial counsel authority to certain past offenses, and clarifies that domestic violence and stalking laws apply to dating partners.

Expands the Supreme Court's jurisdiction to allow review of cases where the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces has refused to grant a petition for review.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit annual reports, form partnerships, and establish mandatory training for investigators to combat online child sexual exploitation.

Mandates a study on the feasibility of requiring unanimous votes for findings in general and special courts-martial and requires draft legislative text for implementation.

Increases the maximum cost for small-scale construction projects related to counterdrug activities and countering transnational organized crime from $750,000 to $1,000,000.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy to address national security threats from fentanyl trafficking, including leveraging existing authorities and enhancing cooperation with Mexico.

Extends prohibitions through December 31, 2024, on using funds to transfer detainees to the U.S., construct facilities for them in the U.S., or close the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a plan for coordinating with defense partners in the Americas and supporting interagency efforts to counter human trafficking operations.

Mandates the Secretary of Defense to update the strategic plan for the Department of Defense's program to combat trafficking in persons, with a briefing to Congress by June 1, 2024.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to conduct cyber operations to counter illegal drug, human, and weapons trafficking by Mexican transnational criminal organizations across the southern U.S. border.

Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to transfer seven specified HC-130H aircraft and initial spares to the State of California for wildfire suppression purposes.

Mandates the Secretary of Defense to issue interim and final guidance establishing Department-wide standards for determining individuals' fitness for access to military installations.

Mandates the Secretary of Defense to develop and execute a plan to transfer or donate excess border wall construction materials to southern border states for security projects.

Creates a criminal penalty, including a fine up to $1,000, for willfully impeding the passage of a vehicle transporting special nuclear materials, weapons, or components.

Authorizes $918,926,000 for Defense Department drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, including support for the National Guard and drug demand reduction programs.

Makes it a federal crime for foreign officials to corruptly demand, seek, or accept a bribe from U.S. entities or individuals while in U.S. territory.

Strengthens laws against child sex abuse by clarifying intent for interstate travel, criminalizing abuse under the guise of charity work, and confirming that "sexual activity" does not require physical contact.

Prohibits port security assessment agreements with state sponsors of terrorism and deems their ports as lacking effective antiterrorism measures.

Provides an exception to the limitation on premium pay for Diplomatic Security Service employees conducting protective services, effective until December 31, 2025.

Mandates a review by the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community of the policies, procedures, and compliance of the FBI's confidential human source program.

Expresses the sense of Congress that trafficking of illicit fentanyl from China and Mexico should be among the highest priorities in the National Intelligence Priorities Framework.

Requires the CIA Director to submit an intelligence assessment on the Sinaloa and Jalisco Cartels, covering their leadership, structure, drug production, smuggling practices, and revenue.

Directs the Director of National Intelligence to assess and report on the threat posed to U.S. ports by cranes manufactured by countries of concern, including their potential for intelligence collection.

Directs the Director of National Intelligence to report on efforts by the Maduro regime in Venezuela to detain U.S. citizens, including identifying responsible individuals and motives.

Extends the authorities under Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) from December 31, 2023, to April 19, 2024.

Establishes a five-year pilot program for the Air Force to support qualified entities in commercializing prototypes developed by the Department, with support capped at $10 million per entity.

Extends the temporary authority for the Department of Defense to modify certain contracts to account for economic inflation by one year, through December 31, 2024.

Reduces the time for prime contractors to notify contracting officers of non-payment to subcontractors from 90 to 30 days and allows negative past performance ratings for unjustified late payments.

Requires the Department of Defense to consider the past performance of a small business's affiliate companies when evaluating bids for contracts.

Extends the pilot program to incentivize federal contracting with employee-owned businesses from five years to eight years.

Amends the Defense Production Act of 1950 to include business concerns in Australia and the United Kingdom in the definition of 'domestic source' for Title III national defense matters.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress on whether products sold at military commissary or exchange stores were produced by companies participating in a boycott against the State of Israel.

Amends the Arms Export Control Act to authorize exemptions from export licensing requirements for Australia and the United Kingdom if they meet comparable export control standards.

Mandates establishing an expedited decision-making process for applications to export certain advanced-technology defense items to Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

Extends the authorization for the admission of certain nonimmigrant H-2B workers to Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands from December 31, 2024, to December 31, 2029.

Amends requirements for privately-owned commercial vessels to carry U.S. government cargo, establishing documentation periods and conditions for emergency waivers.

Prohibits the Coast Guard from enforcing certain safety egress requirements for overnight fishing charters before April 1, 2024, with possible extensions until January 1, 2026, if a compliance plan is submitted.

Directs the Maritime Administrator to convene a working group to assess the size of the U.S. mariner pool, identify gaps, and make recommendations to improve recruitment and retention.

Expands a federal loan program to include financing for retrofitting or repairing vessels in U.S. shipyards to help them qualify as vessels of the United States.

Requires evaluation of foreign persons engaged in significant corruption for potential sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Act, including those involved with the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

Directs the Secretary of State to establish a multilateral framework to end human rights abuses, including forced and child labor, related to mining and sourcing critical minerals.

Establishes U.S. policy to oppose the classification of the People's Republic of China as a developing nation in international organizations and treaties.

Requires the Secretary of State to revise performance measures for economic and commercial diplomacy to be outcome-oriented, focusing on advancing U.S. objectives and customer satisfaction.

Defines the purposes of embassy deal teams, including promoting private sector-led growth, identifying trade opportunities, and supporting strategic projects to counter predatory investment.

Creates an annual award to recognize U.S. mission deal teams for outstanding achievements in supporting U.S. companies pursuing commercial deals abroad.

Authorizes the Secretary of State to establish a US-ASEAN Center through a public-private partnership to support U.S. economic and cultural engagement with Southeast Asia.

Directs the Director of National Intelligence to contract for a study on the global economic impact of a military invasion of Taiwan by China, including effects on supply chains, trade, and financial markets.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish a fellowship program and develop multidisciplinary university partnerships for quantum information science and technology research.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to contract with eligible entities to assist institutions of higher education in protecting sensitive research performed on behalf of the Department of Defense.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to assess the feasibility of establishing or expanding a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) to focus on critical materials for national security.

Authorizes a pilot program for the Department of Defense to partner with research and private-sector entities to test and evaluate near-term applications of quantum and quantum-hybrid computing.

Requires secondary schools receiving federal funds to provide military recruiters access to career fairs and student directory information within 60 days of a request.

Directs each military department to establish an Enlisted Training Corps demonstration program at community colleges to prepare students for enlisted service.

Expands the number of JROTC units, standardizes instructor pay, and implements new oversight, including misconduct reporting, background checks, and a prohibition on units at CCP-controlled schools.

Increases the number of persons Members of Congress may nominate to service academies from 10 to 15, and increases appointments by Secretaries from 150 to 200. Also increases Guam's nominees.

Mandates that the U.S. Military, Naval, and Air Force Academies require the submission and consideration of standardized test scores as part of their application process.

Expands the Troops-to-Teachers program, allowing participants to be employed as teachers or career and technical instructors at Job Corps centers.

Expands the Troops-to-Teachers program to include administrators and instructors for the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) and extends the program until 2027.

Mandates the Secretary of Defense to carry out a program for language training centers for military members and civilian employees, and provides authority to contract with private organizations for this purpose.

Establishes specific rights for parents of children in DODEA schools, including the right to review curriculum, meet with teachers, and inspect library materials.

Amends the list of colleges within the National Defense University to formally include The College of International Security Affairs.

Amends existing law to make members of the Space Force eligible for instruction at the Naval Postgraduate School.

Amends the definition of a "Confucius Institute" to include programs funded by specific Chinese government-related entities, affecting funding limitations for host institutions.

Terminates the authority to issue waivers for funding limitations on institutions of higher education that host Confucius Institutes, effective October 1, 2026.

Strengthens protections for academic research by limiting DoD funding to institutions that contract with entities deemed a security threat.

Establishes an educational course and a pilot program on authenticating the provenance of DoD digital media content to counter digital forgeries using industry open technical standards.

Establishes an office within the Department of Defense to serve as the focal point for engagements with academia on cyber-related matters, including managing scholarships and educational programs.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to award at least 1,000 scholarships annually under the DoD Cyber Service Academy program, beginning in fiscal year 2026.

Mandates a joint continuing education curriculum for DoD project managers and contracting officers on innovative building materials, methods, and cost controls for military construction.

Doubles the individual student incentive payment from $8,000 to $16,000 and the total allowable payment from $32,000 to $64,000 for students at State maritime academies.

Directs the Comptroller General to study the availability of federal financial aid for mariner training and the effectiveness of inter-agency coordination.

Requires the Commandant of the Coast Guard to brief Congress on plans to remediate and upgrade Chase Hall and address student housing capacity to eliminate officer shortfalls.

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to assess and report on gifts and grants from entities on the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies List to U.S. institutions of higher education.

Establishes the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Program to promote understanding of nonviolent civil rights movements through international exchange. The program sunsets in 10 years.

Amends the Higher Education Act to provide in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities for intelligence community officers, employees, and their dependents.

Designates the Benjamin Tallmadge Institute as the primary CIA entity for counterintelligence education and training, requiring it to develop certification courses for agency and intelligence community personnel.

Directs the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) to establish a program to advance microelectronics research, focusing on next-generation computing to support artificial intelligence.

Authorizes the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) to conduct research and development on 6G and successor technologies for intelligence and national security applications.

Prohibits the DoD from requiring contractors to disclose greenhouse gas emissions as a condition of a contract for one year, unless to verify a voluntary disclosure. A waiver is possible.

Requires the Government Accountability Office to submit reports assessing the state of ongoing testing and remediation by the Department of Defense of installations contaminated with PFAS.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to use National Guard members for the FireGuard Program, which uses remote sensing to detect and monitor wildfires for interagency partners.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to transfer data and technology from the MOSAICS program to private sector entities to enhance cyber threat detection for critical electricity distribution assets.

Expands the scope of efforts to reduce reliance on Russian energy from "main operating bases" to all "operating bases" in Europe and adjusts reporting deadlines for identifying these installations.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to carry out energy conservation and resilience projects, such as microgrids and battery storage, at various military installations.

Authorizes sole-source contracts for infrastructure improvements on conveyed utility systems and allows the use of areawide contracts to procure utility services for energy resilience and mission readiness until September 30, 2032.

Limits the Secretary of the Navy's authority to modify or restrict public access to the Greenbury Point Conservation Area at Naval Support Activity Annapolis, Maryland.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to update real property management and master planning guidance to incorporate military installation resilience against identified hazards.

Establishes programs to increase domestic production of low-enriched and high-assay, low-enriched uranium (HALEU) to support advanced nuclear reactors and ensure a stable domestic fuel supply.

Makes projects providing shore power at ports servicing both passenger and freight vessels eligible for Port Infrastructure Development Program grants for fiscal year 2024.

Amends the National Security Act to move the termination date of the Climate Security Advisory Council from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2024.

Directs the Director of National Intelligence to assess the feasibility of using civil nuclear reactors to meet the energy needs of critical intelligence community facilities.

This Act is organized into seven divisions, including authorizations for the Department of Defense, Military Construction, Department of Energy, Department of State, and Intelligence activities.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report to Congress detailing any major weapon systems proposed for divestment, re-prioritization, or retirement in the budget.

Withholds 30% of travel funds for the Office of the Secretary of the Army until the analysis of alternatives document for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft program is submitted to Congress.

Directs the DoD Inspector General to audit and report on any federal funds awarded by the DoD over the last 10 years to Chinese entities or for certain pathogen research.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a separate, consolidated budget justification document for all Department of Defense activities related to PFAS substances with the annual presidential budget.

Extends the active duty term for the current Attending Physician at the United States Capitol for six years from the date of the act's enactment.

Prohibits the use of funds authorized by this Act to endorse critical race theory at DoD academic institutions, in military training, or in professional military education.

Prohibits any funds authorized by this Act from being used to fund the Department of Defense Countering Extremism Working Group established in April 2021.

Requires the Secretary of the Navy to cease all activities of the digital ambassador program and prohibits its restart until a report is submitted to Congress.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to provide claimants with detailed reasoning, including expert reports, when a medical malpractice claim filed by a service member is denied.

Prohibits the Secretary of Defense from advancing the establishment of nine new Defense Health Agency networks until the Government Accountability Office completes a study on the plan.

Prohibits Department of Defense contractors and subcontractors from selling, licensing, or otherwise transferring individually identifiable employee data to third parties, with certain exceptions.

Prohibits the Department of Defense from contracting with any person that has fossil fuel business operations with the Russian government or Russian energy companies, with certain exceptions.

Requires each military department to designate a Principal Technology Transition Advisor to advise on transitioning new technologies from science programs and the private sector to meet warfighter needs.

Requires the Strategic Capabilities Office to include a senior contracting official with the authority to enter into and administer contracts and other transactions for the office's program activities.

Mandates the Secretary of Defense to implement a streamlined requirements development process by October 1, 2025, to reduce the time needed to deliver capabilities to warfighters.

Exempts all Department of Defense software contracts from earned value management system requirements and adjusts thresholds for other contract types.

Makes conforming amendments to federal law to carry out the elimination of the position of Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense and reassign its duties.

Modifies the duties of the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE), establishes a new Program Evaluation Competitive Analysis Cell, and sets new reporting requirements.

Amends Title 10 of the U.S. Code to establish an Office of Strategic Capital within the Department of Defense.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to carry out an initiative to reform policies and processes for technology release and foreign disclosure decisions to increase efficiency and reduce timelines.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to develop metrics for audit remediation goals and evaluate using these metrics in the performance assessments of senior leaders.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to contract for an independent assessment of the defense business enterprise architecture to evaluate its effectiveness and provide recommendations for improvement.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to transfer up to $6,000,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 authorizations between accounts in the national interest, with certain limitations.

Requires each Department of Defense component to undergo an independent audit annually for ten years. Failure results in a 1.5% cancellation of unobligated funds, with certain exceptions.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to ensure the Department of Defense receives an unqualified opinion on its financial statements by December 31, 2028.

Expands the types of assistance the DOD can provide to foreign nations for accounting for missing U.S. personnel, including direct funds, and increases the annual spending cap from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to establish a procedure for timely determination of complaints from the public regarding public displays or expressions of religion on Department of Defense property.

Prohibits the display of any flag other than an approved list of flags (e.g., American, state, military service) in Department of Defense workplaces, common areas, or public areas.

Changes the frequency of several Department of Defense reports, such as the consolidated budget report (quarterly to semiannual) and the national technology and industrial base report (annual to biennial).

Requires a feasibility study on converting Joint Task Force North into a joint interagency task force to enhance coordination and effectiveness.

Amends a prior law to require that the system providing congressional staff access to DoD systems be integrated with the DoD's parking management software, where feasible.

Amends the compensation structure for members of the Afghanistan War Commission, setting pay rates for non-federal employees and allowing compensation for federal employees for work outside normal hours.

Mandates the Secretary of Defense to expeditiously disclose to the public all relevant unclassified Department of Defense records related to the war in Afghanistan.

Prohibits the employment of civilian personnel with primary duties related to diversity, equity, and inclusion at a pay grade higher than GS-10.

Allows 12 months of honorable active military service to count toward the service requirement for federal employees to be eligible for Family and Medical Leave Act benefits.

Extends the Department of Defense's authority to directly hire post-secondary students and recent graduates without standard competitive processes until September 30, 2030.

Creates temporary authority, until December 31, 2028, for the noncompetitive appointment of spouses of Department of Defense civilian employees who are relocated for their jobs.

Requires biennial reports to Congress on the security cooperation workforce and a one-time Comptroller General evaluation of the program.

Redesignates the Lead Inspector General for Operation Atlantic Resolve as the Special Inspector General and requires quarterly reports and public accounting of U.S. assistance for Ukraine.

Establishes a Senior Advisor and a Task Force within the Department of State to oversee and coordinate the implementation of the AUKUS partnership.

Requires the President and Secretary of State to submit regular reports to Congress on non-binding agreements and the overall progress of the AUKUS partnership.

Exempts the UK and Australia from certain certification requirements for defense transfers and mandates periodic reviews of the US Munitions List at least every 3 years.

Authorizes the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO) to control DoD data and establishes a CDAO Governing Council to provide policy oversight for data and AI capabilities.

Amends a previous law to require the evaluation of emerging cyber technologies, such as AI-enabled security tools, in the DoD's enterprise-wide procurement of cyber data products and services.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish prize competitions to support and accelerate the modernization of Department of Defense business systems in areas like AI, data analytics, and contracting.

Requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness to develop a strategy to modernize or replace the Defense Travel System, with a portion of travel funds withheld until certification.

Creates the position of Principal Military Deputy for Space Acquisition and Integration, to be filled by a Space Force officer, serving under the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition.

Withholds 50% of funds for the Office of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation until a report on missile defense roles and responsibilities is submitted to Congress.

Prohibits the use of funds for any activities involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) unless details are provided to congressional committees and leadership.

Designates March 9 as U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day and establishes an official flag to be displayed at government buildings to honor citizens held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad.

Prohibits the use of federal funds through contracts, grants, or other means to procure or operate unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities, starting two years after enactment.

Directs the Office of Management and Budget to establish a government-wide policy for the procurement of unmanned aircraft systems, including information security specifications.

Specifies that the prohibitions on procuring, operating, and funding foreign-made drones will cease to be in effect five years after the date of enactment.

Directs the National Archives to establish a collection of records related to unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), technologies of unknown origin, and non-human intelligence for public disclosure.

Requires government offices to identify, organize, and transmit all records relating to UAP to the National Archives for public disclosure, with specific timelines and procedures.

Titles XXI through XXVII, covering military construction for the armed forces, will take effect on October 1, 2023, or the date of the enactment of this Act, whichever is later.

The total cost of all Army, Navy, and Air Force construction projects carried out under this Act may not exceed the total amounts authorized to be appropriated for each respective service.

Extends the authorization for various military construction projects from fiscal years 2018, 2019, and 2021, allowing them to remain in effect until October 1, 2024, or later.

Increases the dollar thresholds for unspecified minor military construction projects, raising the general limit to $9,000,000 and including demolition projects under this authority.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to implement recommendations from the Comptroller General's report (GAO–23–105377) to strengthen oversight of the privatized military housing program.

Requires the establishment of civilian employees at each military installation's housing office to be responsible for the oversight of covered military unaccompanied housing.

Directs the Secretary of the Army to close the Pueblo Chemical Depot within one year of completing its chemical demilitarization mission, following base closure laws.

Increases the maximum fee for architectural and engineering services procured by the Army, Navy, and Air Force from 6 percent to 10 percent of the project's estimated cost.

Establishes a working group within the National Nuclear Security Administration to create a comprehensive strategy for inventorying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks.

Extends the briefing and reporting requirements for certain National Nuclear Security Administration contracts by ten years, from 2022 to 2032.

Amends the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 to update language, clarify procedures, and add transparency requirements for license and permit issuance, including reporting on delays.

Requires the Maritime Administrator to submit an annual report to Congress on how federal agencies are complying with laws that give preference to U.S.-flagged vessels for government cargo.

Requires the Secretary of Transportation to develop and provide a training course on the workings of Congress for senior officials at the Maritime Administration and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

Directs the Government Accountability Office to report on the staffing requirements of the Maritime Administration and identify any gaps that could impede its operations.

Provides up to 3,500 visas in fiscal year 2024 and 3,000 annually thereafter for certain government employee special immigrants, offset by a temporary reduction in diversity visas.

Establishes a special overtime payment for U.S. Border Patrol agents at the GS-12 grade for regularly scheduled overtime work.

Extends and updates the Federal Data Center Optimization Initiative, establishing minimum requirements for new and existing federal data centers regarding security, availability, and resiliency.

Establishes a framework for the U.S. government to publicly identify countries failing to meet anti-corruption standards and to designate embassy points of contact for anti-corruption efforts.

Requires the Secretary of State to publish a public list of countries making progress on anti-corruption and a classified list of countries making limited or no progress.

Directs the Secretary of State to designate an anti-corruption point of contact at U.S. diplomatic posts in countries identified as having significant corruption issues.

Establishes a new process for appointing the Architect of the Capitol, creating a commission to recommend candidates to the President for a 10-year term, subject to Senate confirmation.

Establishes a congressional commission to appoint the Architect of the Capitol for a 10-year term, based on fitness rather than political affiliation. The commission can also reappoint or remove the Architect.

Requires the Architect of the Capitol to appoint a Deputy Architect within 120 days of their own appointment or a vacancy. If they fail to do so, a congressional commission will make the appointment.

Designates the Deputy Architect of the Capitol to serve as acting Architect in case of absence, disability, or vacancy. If both positions are vacant, a congressional commission will designate an acting Architect.

Grants the Secretary of State authority for three years to directly appoint up to 80 candidates to competitive service positions in the Passport and Visa Examining Series.

Requires the Secretary of State to submit quarterly reports on passport wait times, develop a strategy to reduce delays, and publish updated processing time estimates on Department websites.

Mandates the Department of State to modernize its online passport application status tool within two years to provide step-by-step updates and estimated remaining wait times for applicants.

Requires the Department of State to establish time limits for assignment reviews, provide status updates to affected personnel, and reform the Security Appeal Panel process for employees facing restrictions.

Authorizes the Secretary of State for three years to directly appoint up to 80 candidates to competitive service positions in Data Science, IT Management, and Human Resources Management.

Extends the pilot program for lateral entry into the Foreign Service from a 3-year to a 5-year program and requires it to include at least 30 participants annually.

Establishes a pilot program for at least 20 career civil servants at the Department of State to serve for 2-3 years at a U.S. embassy to gain additional skills and experience.

Requires the Secretary of State to submit an annual report for five years on the Foreign Service cone of current chiefs and deputy chiefs of mission at U.S. embassies.

Directs the Secretary of State to establish a single point of initial reporting for allegations of discrimination and harassment within one year.

Mandates the Secretary of State to conduct annual employee satisfaction surveys and implement a standardized, confidential exit survey process for departing employees.

Establishes procedures for employee evaluations during pending investigations and requires written guidance on retaliation for employees accused of discrimination or harassment.

Authorizes the Secretary of State and USAID Administrator to increase the number of diplomats in the Diplomats in Residence Program.

Authorizes the Department of State to pay for transportation by a foreign air carrier for personnel and up to three domestic animals if a U.S. carrier is unavailable.

Authorizes the Department of State to pay for internet services in government residences in foreign countries with a hardship differential of 30% or more.

Requires the Department of State to update policies to promote family togetherness for tandem Foreign Service personnel, including in assignments and by updating antinepotism rules.

Establishes a Bureau Chief Data Officer Program within the Department of State to cultivate a data culture, promote data analytics, and increase efficiencies.

Establishes a Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer within the Department of State to oversee the responsible adoption of AI and act as the principal advisor on its ethical use.

Requires the Chief Information Officer to be consulted on all significant new unclassified IT expenditures to encourage enterprise solutions and reduce redundancy.

Authorizes the Secretary of State to establish a program to help foreign countries expand secure internet access, protect technological assets, and adopt secure ICT policies.

Requires the Secretary of State to offer cyber protection support for the personal technology devices and accounts of at-risk personnel and allows providing it to any personnel who request it.

Directs the Secretary of State to implement Government Accountability Office recommendations related to IT management, human capital, real property, cybersecurity, and security clearances.

Authorizes the Department of State to employ up to 100 personal services contractors at a time for fiscal years 2024-2026 to respond to urgent crises, with employment not to exceed two years.

Requires the Secretary of State to report on efforts to develop new incentives for hard-to-fill positions at U.S. diplomatic missions and study reassigning certain officers to these posts.

Requires the Secretary of State to institute changes to crisis response management, including maintaining contingency plans, designating experienced leadership, and providing regular updates.

The President shall appoint, with Senate consent, a Special Envoy to the Pacific Islands Forum to advance U.S. partnerships and coordinate policies in the region.

The President shall appoint a Special Envoy for Belarus to coordinate efforts to improve human rights, address national security implications, and respond to regional impacts of events in Belarus.

Establishes an office and a Special Presidential Envoy to strengthen and expand the Abraham Accords, the Negev Forum, and other regional normalization and integration agreements.

Directs the Under Secretary of State for Management to establish an annual award for employees who identify or adopt significant cost-saving measures.

Directs the State Department and USAID to coordinate and enhance resources for public diplomacy campaigns to increase awareness of U.S. diplomatic and development efforts.

Requires the CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media to report on the resources needed to establish and operate 'Radio Free Africa' and 'Radio Free Americas'.

Requires the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to explain the value of U.S. foreign policy and diplomacy to the American people, including efforts to reach a wide audience.

Authorizes the Secretary of State to increase the number of U.S. citizens in internships and positions at the United Nations and other international organizations.

Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to require the Secretary of State to establish training courses on multilateral diplomacy for Foreign Service members assigned to international organizations.

Requires the Secretary of State to review all special envoy positions to determine which are needed, which could be absorbed into existing bureaus, and their statutory basis.

Amends annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices to include acts of transnational repression and eliminates several obsolete reporting requirements for various agencies.

Authorizes the Secretary of State to establish the Institute for Transatlantic Engagement to strengthen the transatlantic relationship and highlight threats from adversarial countries.

Requires the Secretary of State to notify and brief congressional leadership within specific timeframes if a senior official's security clearance is suspended or revoked.

Requires each element of the intelligence community to provide a cost estimate for implementing Executive Order 13556, relating to controlled unclassified information, for the fiscal year 2025 budget.

Requires binding personnel policies to facilitate assignments between intelligence community elements and mandates service in more than one element as a condition for certain promotions.

Prohibits an individual from serving as both the Chief Information Officer and the Chief Data Officer concurrently within any element of the intelligence community.

Expands special pay authority for the intelligence community to include positions requiring expertise in banking or financial services, with limits on the number of recipients.

Establishes an Intelligence Community Counterintelligence Office within the Department of Agriculture to advise the Secretary and improve the department's counterintelligence posture.

Directs the Director of National Intelligence to develop a plan to make unclassified open-source intelligence products available to federal employees without security clearances.

Prohibits the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis from using funds for certain activities, such as interviewing individuals in custody without counsel or targeting journalists.

Mandates the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community to assess DHS intelligence collection programs for legality, value, oversight, and adherence to privacy and civil liberties protections.

Modifies the frequency of whistleblower notifications and repeals several congressional notification and reporting mandates for intelligence agencies to streamline operations.

Requires the CIA Director to establish comprehensive policies for preventing, reporting, and investigating sexual assault and harassment, including training, victim confidentiality, and standardized consequences.

Establishes 'restricted' and 'unrestricted' reporting options for sexual assault and harassment allegations within the Agency, managed by the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Office.

Creates a Special Victim Investigator within the Office of Security to investigate unrestricted reports of sexual assault and sexual harassment, with a general 60-day completion timeframe for investigations.

Requires quarterly and semiannual notifications to Congress regarding task orders, including sole-source awards, under the Commercial Cloud Enterprise (C2E) contract for the intelligence community.

Establishes an intelligence community coordinator to oversee the identification, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence related to atrocities committed by the People's Republic of China.

Establishes an intelligence community working group to analyze and report on the tactics and capabilities of the People's Republic of China in Africa. This requirement sunsets after 5 years.

Amends a prior law to require the annual intelligence assessment on China's economic and technological capabilities to cover "all the known" entities, expanding from "the top 200".

Mandates comprehensive assessments identifying critical areas where the U.S. does not have a reciprocal relationship with China and how this lack of reciprocity advantages China.

Mandates an intelligence assessment of China's influence operations in Pacific Islands countries, including security, political, and economic ties, and efforts to pressure countries that recognize Taiwan.

Mandates intelligence assessments on the situation in Haiti, its regional impact, and a review of intelligence provided prior to the assassination of President Jovenal Moise.

Authorizes detailing intelligence community civilian employees to the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security to share intelligence on foreign adversary threats related to technology.

Establishes an Intelligence Community Innovation Unit to identify and facilitate the adoption of commercial emerging technologies to address critical mission needs. Sunsets after 5 years.

Establishes an Office of Engagement within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to coordinate outreach and relationship development with non-government entities.

Requires the heads of the CIA, DIA, FBI, NGA, NSA, and NRO to each designate a chief technology officer to help identify and adopt technology for mission needs.

Creates the Intelligence Innovation Board to advise the Director of National Intelligence on adopting emerging technologies to improve intelligence community culture, structures, and processes.

Mandates the Director of National Intelligence to brief Congress on the adequacy of current directives for using artificial intelligence and machine learning tools in intelligence products.

Requires the Director of National Intelligence to establish policies for the acquisition, development, and use of artificial intelligence capabilities across the intelligence community.

Enacts reforms to promote efficient declassification of records over 25 years old, requires training to prevent over-classification, and mandates research into technology for classification systems.

Requires federal agencies to study the necessity of their security clearances and report to Congress on plans to minimize the number of cleared personnel.

Directs the Director of National Intelligence to review and report on the use of shared information technology services for personnel vetting across the intelligence community.

Directs the President to establish and regularly update timeliness standards for personnel vetting determinations and requires quarterly public reports on agency compliance.

Mandates an annual public report on personnel vetting trust determinations, providing disaggregated data on security clearances and suitability for public trust positions.

Mandates the Comptroller General to conduct biennial surveys until 2029 to assess the implementation and effectiveness of the Trusted Workforce 2.0 initiative for vetting federal personnel.

Mandates all intelligence community elements to issue regulations for implementing payment authorities for anomalous health incidents under the HAVANA Act of 2021.

Directs the CIA to report and brief Congress on its handling of anomalous health incidents, including details on priority cases, investigations, and the use of detection sensors.

Enacts various technical and clerical corrections to several existing national security and intelligence-related laws to fix errors and improve clarity.

Establishes a three-year pilot program to provide mandatory electrocardiograms at no cost to individuals undergoing military accession screenings to assess costs and benefits.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to waive cost-sharing requirements for the first three outpatient mental health visits each year for certain TRICARE beneficiaries for a five-year period.

Expands eligibility for hearing aids under TRICARE to include children of certain retired service members who have a profound hearing loss and are enrolled in TRICARE Prime family coverage.

Requires the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Homeland Security to establish an agreement for sharing data to monitor and optimize healthcare services for Coast Guard members.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study in military treatment facilities on the efficacy of opioid alternatives, such as cryotherapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, for pain management.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to fund research on treating post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury in service members using psychedelic substances like MDMA and psilocybin.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report for five years on fatal and nonfatal overdoses among service members, including demographic data and contributing factors.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to study health conditions arising in active-duty service members one year after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, with data disaggregated by vaccine type and age.

Directs the Comptroller General to study the sufficiency of healthcare services for civilian employees, contractors, and their dependents supporting US Forces Japan and Joint Region Marianas.

Expands the duties of the cross-functional team for anomalous health incidents to include investigating capabilities that could cause such incidents and extends reporting requirements to 2028.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to review programs for individuals exposed to petroleum from the Red Hill Incident and conduct a feasibility assessment for an epidemiological health outcomes study.

Prohibits any Department of Defense funds for fiscal year 2024 from being used for the Wuhan Institute of Virology or for any work performed in China by EcoHealth Alliance, Inc.

Expands eligibility for the World Trade Center Health Program to include certain federal workers and uniformed service members who responded to the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon and Shanksville, PA.

Authorizes $38,303,302,000 for the Defense Health Program, covering in-house and private sector care, research and development, and management activities.

Modifies the criteria for demonstrating beryllium sensitivity for energy employees, allowing it to be established by three borderline tests over three years.

Directs the Secretary of State to increase mental health personnel in the Bureau of Medical Services and conduct a study on the accessibility of mental health care for personnel.

Provides the CIA with greater funding flexibility for payments related to brain injuries from anomalous health incidents and clarifies that victims need not first seek workers' compensation.

Prohibits deploying electric, hydrogen, or advanced biofuel non-tactical vehicles to military installations until a sufficient infrastructure plan is completed and approved.

Increases the funding limit for certain installation and facility prototype projects from $200,000,000 to $300,000,000 and clarifies allowable funding sources.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy for deploying private 5G wireless networks on military installations and establish a process for public 5G providers to offer commercial services.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to contract with private conveyees of military utility systems to carry out construction projects for microgrids, backup power, and other improvements.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to eliminate flexibilities in construction standards for new military unaccompanied housing within 180 days to ensure uniform quality.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan and submit annual reports on the condition, performance, and risks of critical infrastructure systems on military installations.

Amends a pilot program to require at least one military construction project for mass timber and one for low carbon concrete, and extends program deadlines.

Makes port and related infrastructure projects that support seafood and seafood-related businesses eligible for the Port Infrastructure Development Program.

Allows the Secretary of Transportation to use independent audit data, instead of only Corps of Engineers data, to determine cargo tonnage for small port grant eligibility.

Directs the Maritime Administration to study barriers to marine highway effectiveness and then conduct a one-year pilot program to implement the study's findings.

Streamlines the Presidential permit process for specific international bridges in Webb, Cameron, and Maverick Counties, Texas, by setting deadlines for recommendations and decisions.

Transfers ownership and control of the International Outfall Interceptor to the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission and authorizes funds for its maintenance.

Requires a report assessing infrastructure investments by the U.S. and China in the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, including national security threats posed by any investment gap.

Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2024 for military activities of the Department of Defense, military construction, and defense activities of the Department of Energy, and prescribes military personnel strengths.

Restricts funding for the Army's Trackless Moving Target–Infantry variant until the Secretary of the Army completes an assessment, obtains soldier feedback, and reports to Congress.

Requires the Secretary of the Army to submit a long-term strategy for the tactical wheeled vehicle fleet with the budget requests for fiscal years 2025, 2030, and 2035.

Reduces the minimum required number of Navy carrier air wings from ten to nine, effective one year after the Secretary of the Navy submits a related analysis to Congress.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to enter into multiyear contracts to procure up to 13 Virginia class submarines, beginning in fiscal year 2024.

Prohibits or limits the retirement of multiple aircraft types, including F-15E, RQ-4, KC-135, and E-3 aircraft, to maintain force structure and capability.

Directs the Secretary of the Air Force to seek contracts for the procurement of up to six over-the-horizon radar systems to meet United States Northern Command requirements.

Prohibits the use of fiscal year 2024 funds to terminate or prepare to terminate the production line for HH–60W Combat Rescue Helicopters.

Prohibits the Air Force from approving or retrofitting the KC-46A remote vision system 2.0 until the Secretary certifies that a solution has been identified to fix existing deficiencies.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to enter into multiyear contracts to procure critical minerals that are processed by domestic sources in the United States.

Prohibits the Secretary of Defense from including a requirement for proprietary armor in solicitations for tactical tracked or wheeled vehicles.

Prohibits the Department of Defense from procuring batteries produced by specified entities, including CATL and BYD, beginning October 1, 2027, with a waiver available to the Secretary of Defense.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit an annual report to Congress detailing the unfunded priorities for the Department of Defense's research and engineering activities.

Establishes the Naval Air Warfare Rapid Capabilities Office within the Department of the Navy to support the rapid development of new naval aviation weapons and electronic warfare capabilities.

Requires biennial updates to the hypersonic testing strategy, an evaluation of potential new test ranges, and an annual report on all Department of Defense funding and investments in hypersonic capabilities.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a consortium of government, industry, and academic organizations to facilitate the use of additive manufacturing for developing Department of Defense capabilities.

Requires the Air Force and Navy to submit detailed accountability matrices for the Next Generation Air Dominance piloted and uncrewed aircraft programs to Congress and the Comptroller General.

Designates F-35 Block 4 and Technical Refresh-3 elements as a single major subprogram and directs the procurement of six F-35 aircraft for future developmental testing by 2030.

Directs the Air Force and Navy to establish requirements for F-35 propulsion and thermal systems and mandates a comprehensive cost-benefit and risk analysis for modernization options.

Mandates the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement policies to streamline management and certification of the Link 16 tactical data link network, aligning with agile development practices.

Authorizes military departments to use rapid acquisition authorities to initiate urgent development activities for up to one year to leverage new technology or counter emerging threats.

Requires the Army to establish a pilot program to facilitate contracts with a non-profit research institute to improve access to advanced ground vehicle technology from small businesses.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a Joint Energetics Transition Office to develop a strategic plan and coordinate research, development, and investment in energetic materials.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to consider lethality, including the use of novel energetic materials, in any analysis of alternatives conducted for new or modified munitions.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to incorporate the CL20 energetic compound into three weapon systems to determine cost, schedule, and lethality performance.

Prohibits the Secretary of Defense from procuring specified chemical materials for munitions from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, effective no later than September 30, 2028.

Authorizes the Department of Defense to establish a reserve of long-lead items and components to accelerate the delivery of munitions, including through advance procurement contracts.

Authorizes the use of Innovative Readiness Training program funds for demolition, road clearing, infrastructure improvements, and military construction to restore areas after a natural disaster.

Expands the membership of the Department of Defense's Contested Logistics Working Group, requires quarterly meetings, and mandates an annual report to Congress on its activities and priorities.

Directs the DoD to establish a pilot program to assess using artificial intelligence to optimize aerial refueling and fuel management in contested logistics environments, terminating on January 1, 2027.

Requires the Secretary of the Navy to submit a 30-year shipbuilding plan maintaining 31 amphibious warships. Failure to do so will result in a 50% limitation on certain operational funds.

Directs the Secretary of the Navy to develop a strategy and conduct an assessment on using automation and artificial intelligence to improve shipyard efficiency and lower maintenance costs.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to assess and develop a strategy to expedite the hardening of military installations in the U.S. Central Command area against potential attacks from Iran and its proxies.

Modifies the military clearinghouse review process to include antenna structure projects and requires a finding of unacceptable risk for projects over 200 feet tall within two miles of an ICBM facility.

Formally establishes the Caisson Platoon in the Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment to support military funerals at Arlington National Cemetery and prohibits its elimination.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish policies and procedures to identify and recover rare earth elements and other strategic materials from end-of-life equipment for reuse.

Authorizes the end-of-year personnel strengths for active duty, selected reserve, reserves on active duty, and military technicians for each branch of the Armed Forces for fiscal year 2024.

Authorizes funds to be appropriated for fiscal year 2024 for military personnel expenses for the Armed Forces and other Department of Defense activities.

Increases the authorized number of active-duty general and flag officers for the Army (to 219), Navy (to 150), Air Force (to 171), and Marine Corps (to 64).

Allows officers selected for promotion to be placed on a corresponding promotion list when transferring to a new component within the same or a different armed force.

Allows the Secretary of Defense to extend or reduce the duration of certain senior officer appointments by up to six months for national defense interests or to stagger terms.

Increases the number of Navy officers who may be temporarily promoted to the grade of lieutenant commander, commander, or captain from 325 to 425.

Establishes a minimum service obligation of eight years for any member who completes training in the direct accession cyberspace operations officer occupational specialty of the Marine Corps.

Creates the position of Legislative Liaison of the Space Force to perform legislative affairs functions under the direction of the Chief of Space Operations.

Mandates that the Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau shall be appointed to serve in the grade of general.

Establishes an alternative promotion system for reserve officers in designated competitive categories, allowing for a flexible number of promotion opportunities.

Makes permanent the authority to order retired military members to active duty for high-demand, low-density assignments.

Prohibits the Secretary of Defense from requiring or prohibiting the identification of gender or personal pronouns in official Department of Defense correspondence.

Prohibits former Armed Forces members from working for certain foreign governments, with a waiver process available if it advances U.S. national security interests.

Requires financial services counselors in the Department of Defense to submit annual financial disclosures to verify their independence and prevent conflicts of interest.

Allows service members involuntarily separated solely for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine to request reinstatement within two years of their separation.

Authorizes ongoing, threat-based security services and equipment for former or retired Department of Defense personnel who face serious and credible threats.

Prohibits establishing new diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) positions and freezes hiring for vacant DEI positions until a government review is complete.

Mandates that all military accessions and promotions within the Department of Defense must be based on individual merit and demonstrated performance.

Prohibits using funds to relocate the Army CID special agent training course until the Secretary of the Army submits a report and provides a briefing to Congress on the plan.

Reduces the cap on enlistees scoring in the lowest percentile on the AFQT from 20% to 4%, but allows the Secretary of Defense to authorize an increase back to 20% upon request.

Requires the Secretary of the Army to implement increased minimum fitness standards for soldiers in specific close combat military occupational specialties within 18 months.

Allows members of the Selected Reserve and Individual Ready Reserve to take up to 12 inactive-duty training periods for parental leave after the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child.

Grants the Secretary of Defense non-delegable authority to pay the salary and allowances of a service member who is absent without leave, with a requirement to report such decisions to Congress.

Lowers the eligibility requirement for continuation pay for full Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) members from 8 years of service to 7 years of service.

Aligns special and incentive pay for reserve members with regular component members for maintaining identical skill certifications or for exposure to identical hazards.

Extends various expiring bonus and special pay authorities for military personnel, including those for reserve forces, health care professionals, and nuclear officers, through December 31, 2024.

Authorizes a monthly bonus for uniformed service members in grades below E-6 through December 31, 2024, if a Secretary determines economic conditions may cause adverse effects.

Increases the monthly family separation allowance from a fixed $250 to a range of not less than $250 and not more than $400.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a working group to address vulnerabilities in the supply chain for military pharmaceuticals and medical devices, including developing plans for stockpiling.

Amends the military trauma care and research partnership program to include providing training and support to Ukraine for treating extremity trauma, amputations, PTSD, and traumatic brain injuries.

Prohibits the Department of Defense from procuring goods, services, or technology from entities identified as Chinese military companies operating in the United States, effective in 2026 and 2027.

Establishes a Department of Defense pilot program to use innovative strategies, such as escrow accounts and royalties, to acquire technical data rights. The program terminates on December 31, 2028.

Creates a Department of Defense pilot program to explore using consumption-based, on-demand "anything-as-a-service" models to meet defense needs, with billing based on actual usage.

Requires the Department of Defense to revise guidance for major acquisition programs to integrate planning for exportability features, assessing potential needs for foreign sales.

Requires consulting firms to certify they do not have contracts with covered foreign entities (e.g., China, Russia) or have a conflict of interest mitigation plan before receiving a DoD contract.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to use commercial solutions opening authority at least four times per fiscal year to acquire goods or services for geographic combatant commands, expiring in 2027.

Expands the justification for multiyear procurement contracts to include ensuring defense industrial base stability, in addition to achieving significant cost savings.

Extends the authority to restrict contracts with entities supporting adversaries until December 31, 2033, and revises the program for combatant commands to manage these risks.

Prohibits the Secretary of Defense from entering into contracts with entities that provide data to covered logistics platforms, with a waiver available for national security reasons.

Prohibits port authorities and other covered entities from using Chinese state-sponsored logistics data platforms, such as LOGINK, and makes them ineligible for federal grants if they do.

Authorizes the Department of Defense to modify contracts to provide for economic price adjustments, allowing flexibility for inflation and other economic factors.

Requires that all flags of the United States acquired by the Department of Defense be fully produced in the United States.

Requires suppliers of critical flight systems to inform the DoD if any materials were manufactured or processed in China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.

Increases the required percentage of U.S.-sourced components for major defense acquisition programs, rising from 60 percent to 75 percent by 2029.

Grants combatant commanders special authority to request expedited contracting procedures for urgent needs like contingency operations or cyber attacks until September 30, 2028.

Establishes a pilot program to analyze, map, and monitor supply chains for up to five critical weapons platforms to identify and mitigate risks and vulnerabilities.

Extends the Department of Defense's mission management pilot program until September 30, 2028, and modifies its oversight and funding identification requirements.

Establishes programs to improve foreign acquisition processes, including an annual industry day, a senior-level advisory group, and designated points of contact within the Department of Defense.

Establishes a pilot program allowing the Department of Defense to offer contractors a progress payment rate up to 10 percent higher than the customary rate to incentivize performance.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to study the feasibility of streamlining the acquisition of commercial products and services by establishing a default determination that items are commercial.

Establishes the Office of Strategic Capital within the Office of the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement capital investment strategies for critical technologies.

Authorizes a pilot program to provide loans, loan guarantees, and technical assistance for investments in critical technologies supporting the Department of Defense, expiring on October 1, 2028.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish and assign roles and responsibilities for developing and delivering CJADC2 capabilities, with initial priority for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

Formally establishes the Defense Innovation Unit in law, defining its responsibilities to accelerate the adoption of commercial technologies and granting it special procurement authorities.

Requires the Secretary of the Air Force to develop a force design for the Air Force and Space Force projected through 2050 and submit a summary to Congress by August 31, 2024.

Mandates the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on the feasibility of transferring all space functions of the National Guard to the Space Force and report the findings to Congress.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to provide grants to shipyards for capital improvement projects and maritime training programs to enhance Navy ship repair and alteration capabilities.

Prohibits the use of fiscal year 2024 funds to retire, prepare to retire, or place in storage the USS Germantown, USS Gunston Hall, USS Tortuga, and USS Shiloh.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to use incremental funding to enter into contracts for the advance procurement and construction of a San Antonio-class amphibious ship and a submarine tender.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to use operation and maintenance funds for expenses related to implementing the Vienna Document 2011 on Confidence and Security-Building Measures.

Allows the Secretary of Defense to waive vetting requirements for foreign nationals in US training programs on a case-by-case or country-by-country basis if deemed in the national security interest.

Requires a report on special operations forces tactical communications requirements and plans, and limits procurement funding for next-generation communications until the report is submitted.

Limits the obligation of funds for destroying anti-personnel landmines to 30% until the Secretary of Defense submits a report on landmine policy, inventory, and operational requirements.

Directs the Secretary of the Air Force to develop a plan for maintaining proficient aircrews in key mission areas and limits the reduction of A-10 aircraft until a report is submitted.

Requires the Secretary of the Navy to commission an independent study on the Navy's offensive and defensive mine warfare capabilities and inventories, with results to be submitted to Congress.

Requires the Marine Corps to annually report to Congress on the implementation of Force Design 2030, including programmatic choices, divestments, and investments, from 2024 through 2030.

Directs the Comptroller General to study the feasibility and advisability of equipping all tactical vehicles of the Armed Forces with black box data recorders and report findings to Congress.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to study and report on the use of tactical fighter aircraft for deployments and homeland defense missions, assessing requirements and available forces.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to report on equipping platoon-sized ground combat units with small unmanned aerial systems, including a plan and timeline for fielding.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to provide biannual briefings to Congress through February 2026 on efforts to bolster homeland defense, including updates on threats and policy.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to report on the effective use of the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for national security, including analysis of foreign intelligence activities.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct a comprehensive assessment of military training ranges to evaluate capabilities, limitations, and future constraints, with reports to Congress.

Requires a report on the optimal force structure for special operations forces and mandates congressional notification 15 days before any reduction of over 1,000 SOF personnel.

Directs an independent review by a federally funded research center of the Marine Corps' Force Design 2030 modernization initiatives, with a report to Congress.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to assess infrastructure, capacity, resource, and personnel requirements on Guam through FY2029 to meet U.S. strategic objectives in the Indo-Pacific.

Mandates the Secretary of Defense to place a Tribal liaison at each military installation that has a nearby Indian Tribe, Native Hawaiian organization, or Tribal interest.

Directs the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to submit a detailed implementation plan for the Joint Concept for Competing, outlining strategies, timelines, and required capabilities.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to notify congressional defense committees within seven days of ceasing operations at any biosafety level-3 or higher laboratory due to safety or security concerns.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to grant a living quarters allowance to civilian employees on permanent duty in Guam who perform or support work on U.S. naval vessels.

Grants the Space Force (specifically Space Delta 13) the authority to employ civilian faculty members, mirroring the existing authority for the Air University.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide up to $20 million annually to foreign forces, groups, or individuals supporting U.S. Special Operations Forces in irregular warfare operations.

Increases the funding limit for a single small-scale construction project from $1,500,000 to $2,000,000 and adds provisions for equipment disposition and international agreements.

Establishes the Defense Security Cooperation University to manage the security cooperation workforce, including training, certification, and career development.

Establishes a Foreign Military Sales Center of Excellence to improve training and promote best practices for personnel engaged in foreign military sales.

Extends the authority to reimburse certain coalition nations for support to U.S. military operations through December 31, 2024.

Extends authority to loan personnel protection and survivability equipment to coalition partners in joint operations until December 31, 2029.

Authorizes support for border security operations for Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan to enhance security along their borders with Afghanistan.

Extends the initiative for legal institutional capacity building for foreign defense institutions until December 31, 2028.

Authorizes providing advanced networked training and simulation exercises to military forces of friendly foreign countries until December 31, 2025.

Requires U.S. Central Command to conduct at least two military exercises per year with Israel, focusing on large-scale strikes and aerial refueling.

Expands authority for funding clandestine activities to include establishing non-conventional assisted recovery capabilities for U.S. personnel who become isolated.

Extends DoD authority to support stabilization activities in the U.S. national security interest until December 31, 2025.

Extends for one year the prohibition on in-flight refueling for non-U.S. aircraft engaged in hostilities in Yemen's civil war.

Requires a review of legal protections for U.S. forces in allied countries and improved training for service members on relevant foreign laws.

Requires the President to report to Congress within 48 hours of any incident where U.S. Armed Forces are involved in an attack or hostilities, unless otherwise reported under the War Powers Resolution.

Extends the authority for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative through December 31, 2026, and authorizes funding for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.

Extends and modifies temporary authorizations for munitions replacement, expanding support to include Taiwan and Israel in addition to Ukraine, and extending the authority to September 30, 2028.

Prohibits using fiscal year 2024 funds to provide notifications to the Russian Federation as required by the New START Treaty, unless the Secretary of Defense issues a waiver.

Directs the President to develop an interagency strategy for the Black Sea region to increase coordination with NATO and the EU, deepen economic ties, and enhance security assistance.

Prohibits the President from withdrawing the United States from NATO without the consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress.

Extends the authority for United States-Israel cooperation on anti-tunneling technologies and capabilities through December 31, 2026.

Requires the Air Force to train Israeli Air Force members on operating KC–46 aircraft and establishes a military personnel exchange program for this purpose. This provision expires in ten years.

Authorizes the President to transfer retired or other U.S. aerial refueling tankers to Israel, provided the transfer does not harm U.S. combat readiness and is in the national security interest.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy for an integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction capability with Middle East partners to counter threats from Iran and other groups.

Modifies and extends the role of a senior-level coordinator to manage matters related to ISIS members in custody and displaced populations in Syria, requiring an interagency strategy and annual reports.

Extends until December 31, 2024, the authority to provide assistance to counter ISIS and to support vetted Syrian groups and individuals.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement a plan to equip and train Iraqi security forces and Kurdish Peshmerga forces to defend against missile, rocket, and unmanned system attacks.

Prohibits Department of Defense funds from being made available to the Government of Iran, the Badr Organization, and other specified entities.

Modifies and updates requirements for annual reports on Iran's military power to include assessments of its unconventional forces, space program, drone effectiveness, and narcotics trafficking.

Prohibits using Department of Defense aircraft to transport currency or other items of value to the Taliban or the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan.

Prohibits Department of Defense funds from being used to provide any form of assistance to the Taliban or its affiliates, with a waiver available for U.S. national security interests.

Extends the Pacific Deterrence Initiative and its associated reporting, briefing, and planning requirements through fiscal year 2024, with future reports covering fiscal years 2025 and 2026.

Establishes an Indo-Pacific Campaigning Initiative to strengthen alliances and deter aggression, and an Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness Initiative with allies to bolster regional monitoring.

Withholds 15% of funds for the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition until a feasibility study on accelerating Harpoon missile delivery to foreign partners is submitted.

Directs the establishment of a comprehensive training, advising, and capacity-building program for Taiwan's military forces and enhances oversight of the Taiwan Enhanced Resilience Act.

Prohibits Department of Defense funds from supporting any entertainment project that complies with censorship demands from the Chinese government or Communist Party.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to determine China's involvement in the Mexican fentanyl trade, analyze Chinese biotechnology entities, and conduct studies on China's defense budget transparency.

Extends a pilot program for cyber cooperation with foreign military partners in Southeast Asia until December 31, 2027, and adds the Philippines and Malaysia to the list of partners.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure India is considered for cooperative defense activities, including research, development, and training, consistent with its major defense partner status.

Mandates an independent study on the organizational structure and force posture of US Armed Forces in the Indo-Pacific Command's area of responsibility, with a report to Congress.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to designate a senior official to oversee AUKUS activities and submit a detailed implementation plan to Congress.

Directs the President to give expedited consideration to defense transfer requests from Australia and the United Kingdom related to the AUKUS partnership.

Requires the President to create and periodically update a list of pre-cleared advanced military technologies and equipment for sale to Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

Authorizes the President to sell up to three Virginia Class submarines to Australia to implement the AUKUS security partnership, subject to presidential certification and a mutual defense agreement.

Mandates that any expense incurred by the United States in connection with the transfer of submarines to Australia shall be charged to the Government of Australia.

Allows the President to authorize repair or refurbishment of U.S. submarines at shipyards in Australia or the United Kingdom under certain conditions, such as developing partner capabilities or exigent threats.

Authorizes the President to transfer or export defense services to Australia and the United Kingdom, including to private-sector personnel, to support the AUKUS submarine partnership.

Establishes a special account in the U.S. Treasury to accept monetary contributions from Australia to support AUKUS submarine activities and the U.S. submarine industrial base.

Amends the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act to improve stockpile management, including recovering materials from other federal agencies and establishing a pilot program for commercial best practices.

Authorizes the National Defense Stockpile Manager to dispose of specified quantities of beryllium, metallurgical grade manganese ore, germanium, and pan-based carbon fibers.

Mandates the Department of Defense to develop a strategy to achieve supply chain independence from covered countries for critical minerals by 2035.

Establishes the Strategic Cybersecurity Program to ensure the ability of the DoD to conduct its most critical military missions, including nuclear deterrence, long-range strike, and offensive cyber operations.

Requires quarterly briefings to congressional defense committees on the progress of the JADC2 effort through October 1, 2028, including funding details and lessons learned from exercises.

Establishes a cross-functional team to develop and implement a threat-driven cyber defense construct for the systems and networks that support the NC3 mission, based on zero trust architecture principles.

Establishes a pilot program for the National Security Agency's Cybersecurity Collaboration Center to work with private entities to improve the cybersecurity of the semiconductor supply chain.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to carry out a phased modernization program for network boundary and cross-domain defense against cyber attacks, to be completed by October 1, 2028.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a program of record for identity, credential, and access management activities to correct security weaknesses and implement improved authentication technologies.

Establishes a pilot program at selected military installations to assess and improve the cyber resiliency of critical infrastructure like power, water, and telecommunications needed for military operations.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to engage with Taiwan to cooperate on defensive military cybersecurity activities, including defending networks and conducting combined training exercises.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to issue Department-wide guidance on methods and processes to secure Armed Forces laboratories from unauthorized access, damage, theft, and cyber sabotage.

Requires the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer to provide infrastructure and manage data assets to support the planning of cyber operations and strategic competition analysis.

Mandates the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement policies for a unified datalink strategy to ensure interoperability and coordination across military departments.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to order Selected Reserve members to active duty for up to 365 days to augment forces in response to a significant cyber incident.

Allows recipients of the DoD Cyber Service Academy scholarship to fulfill their post-award employment obligation by working for an element of the intelligence community.

Directs measures to improve the Cyber Mission Force, including standardizing training, service obligations, and establishing a pilot program to contract for skilled personnel in critical work roles.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to conduct a pilot program to establish a Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve to provide manpower for cyberspace operations and address workforce challenges.

Mandates that all DoD components fully implement user activity monitoring and least privilege access controls for personnel with access to classified networks to mitigate insider threats.

Requires a study on the personnel and resources needed to enhance the occupational resiliency and mental health of the Cyber Mission Force.

Extends the acquisition authority of the senior official responsible for artificial intelligence and machine learning through fiscal year 2029.

Directs the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer to develop a bug bounty program for foundational AI models being integrated into Department of Defense missions.

The Secretary of Defense will establish a prize competition to evaluate technology for detecting and watermarking generative AI to support warfighting requirements. The authority terminates on December 31, 2025.

The Secretary of Defense must establish procedures and guidance for the Department's AI strategy, including ethical use, bias mitigation, cybersecurity of generative AI, and human oversight for lethal actions.

The Secretary of Defense must complete a study within one year to assess the functionality, research needs, and vulnerabilities of AI-enabled military applications.

The Secretary of Defense must implement recommendations for managing mobile apps and enforce policies prohibiting the use of TikTok and related applications on government devices and networks.

Requires entities contracted for military recruitment advertising to certify they do not place ads based on political bias or determinations of misinformation. This requirement sunsets after one year.

Delegates the responsibilities of the explosive safety board regarding explosives used by space launch vehicles to the Secretary of the Air Force.

Requires the milestone decision authority to determine if the classification guidance for a space major defense acquisition program is appropriate before it receives Milestone B approval.

Authorizes military departments to provide space launch support services to commercial entities on military installations to increase space launch capacity, with reimbursement requirements.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Air Force to establish the National Space Intelligence Center as a field operating agency of the Space Force to analyze foreign space and counterspace threats.

Requires the Space Development Agency to use a middle tier acquisition program for rapid fielding of satellites for the first three tranches of its proliferated warfighter space architecture.

Directs the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration to develop and implement a plan to expand threat-sharing arrangements with commercial space operators under DoD contract.

Requires the Secretary of the Air Force to develop a plan for an integrated and resilient satellite communications architecture for the Space Force, including leveraging commercial technology.

Authorizes the Defense Intelligence Agency to accept and use funds from foreign partners for joint military intelligence collection and analysis activities until December 31, 2028.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a unified major force program for nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) and to provide an annual budget assessment for these programs.

Requires the Commander of U.S. Strategic Command to conduct an annual independent assessment of the modernization programs for U.S. nuclear forces and submit it to Congress.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a major defense acquisition program for a nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise missile, with an initial operational capability goal by September 30, 2034.

Requires the Secretary of the Air Force to refurbish and make operable not fewer than 150 silos for the LGM–35A Sentinel ICBM at three specified Air Force Bases.

Mandates the submission of an approved integrated master schedule for the Sentinel missile program and requires monthly progress briefings to Congress until January 1, 2029.

Prohibits the use of funds to reduce the responsiveness, alert level, or quantity of deployed U.S. intercontinental ballistic missiles below 400, with exceptions for maintenance and modernization.

Directs the Secretary of the Air Force to develop a plan to decrease the time required to upload additional warheads to the intercontinental ballistic missile force if directed by the President.

Amends U.S. policy to deploy layered missile defense systems and to rely on nuclear deterrence to address more sophisticated and larger quantity near-peer intercontinental missile threats.

Authorizes funding for the Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Arrow 3 missile defense systems, contingent on co-production of components by U.S. industry and various certifications.

Mandates the Department of Defense to achieve initial operational capability for the Glide Phase Interceptor by 2029 and full operational capability by 2032.

Requires the Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to develop a comprehensive strategy for an integrated air and missile defense architecture for the region, including Hawaii and Guam.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to arrange for an updated independent analysis of the feasibility and advisability of a space-based missile defense capability.

Extends the Department of Defense's authority to protect certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft through 2026.

Creates a new chapter in Title 10, U.S. Code, establishing an Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Executive Committee to oversee and coordinate electromagnetic warfare matters within the DoD.

Requires each armed force and the Joint Chiefs of Staff to conduct annual evaluations of their ability to perform electromagnetic spectrum operations missions and report to Congress through 2029.

Establishes a single military personnel management system for the Space Force, without a separate reserve component, and defines new duty statuses and policies for service, training, and mobilization.

Establishes a working group to address joint service requirements for moving target indication systems and monitor efforts to replace the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS).

Requires the Department of Defense to establish and enforce requirements for the electronic protection of military sensor, navigation, and communication systems against jamming, spoofing, and interference.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to develop and submit a strategy for ground-based theater-range conventional missiles in the Indo-Pacific region.

Mandates a study by a federally funded research and development center on the future of the Integrated Tactical Warning Attack Assessment System, covering threats and system integration.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to fund research and analysis by a university-affiliated research center on multipolar deterrence and escalation dynamics.

Specifies that different types of Space Force duty, such as sustained duty and inactive-duty training, are credited as either regular or reserve component service for pay and benefit purposes.

Authorizes Congress to order Space Force members not on active duty to active duty when national security requires more space operations units than are currently available.

Outlines the qualifications, process, and service credit rules for original appointments of commissioned officers in the Space Force, including crediting prior service and advanced education.

Establishes rules for convening, composing, and operating selection boards to recommend Space Force officers for promotion, including notice requirements and reporting procedures.

Sets the general rules for officer promotion eligibility, including the requirement to be on the Space Force officer list and the establishment of promotion zones and competitive categories.

Allows Space Force officers to request exclusion from promotion board consideration to complete broadening assignments, advanced education, or service in a critical skill position.

Mandates that an officer must be designated as a joint qualified officer before being appointed to the grade of brigadier general, though the Secretary of Defense may grant waivers.

Establishes procedures for the President, Senate, or administrative action to remove an officer's name from a promotion list, including removal after 18 months without an appointment.

Grants the President the authority to vacate the promotion of a Space Force officer to the grade of brigadier general if they have served in that grade for less than 18 months.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Air Force to convene special selection boards to reconsider officers for promotion in cases of administrative or material error.

Authorizes temporary 'brevet' promotions for Space Force officers with critical skills and establishes maximum numbers allowed for captain, major, lieutenant colonel, and colonel grades.

Establishes a new legal framework for original enlistments in the Space Force, defining qualifications, age limits, and terms of service from two to eight years.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Air Force to discharge or release officers from sustained duty, primarily those with six years or less of service, for the purpose of restructuring the force.

Creates a formal process, including retention boards, to review and separate Space Force officers for substandard performance, misconduct, or if their retention is not in the interest of national security.

Defines the length-of-service requirements for voluntary retirement for Space Force officers and enlisted members, generally starting at 20 years of service.

Applies existing retirement laws for the Air Force, covering physical disability, age, and pay computation, to members of the Space Force to ensure parity between the services.

Amends various sections of Title 10, U.S. Code, to ensure Space Force personnel are covered by existing military laws on training, promotions, leave, and the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Creates a four-fiscal-year transition period to implement a new personnel system, change the duty status of members, and transfer personnel from the Air Force's reserve components.

Mandates the formal disestablishment of the Regular Space Force as a distinct component upon completion of the transition to a new, unified personnel management system.

Grants the Secretary of the Air Force temporary authority to vary congressionally authorized end strengths and use flexible promotion rules to effectively manage the force during the transition period.

Amends Title 10, United States Code, to formally establish and align the officer grades, ranks, and related administrative definitions for the U.S. Space Force with other military branches.

Updates various federal laws, including the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, to ensure members of the Space Force receive the same rights, protections, and administrative treatment as members of other armed services.

Extends the authority for the Department of Defense to engage in certain commercial activities from December 31, 2023, to December 31, 2024.

Mandates that U.S. citizens employed overseas by NATO who support U.S. military operations be granted access to and use of military post offices.

Authorizes the Department of Defense to assist the Coast Guard in executing bilateral agreements with African nations to combat illicit transnational maritime activities, including illegal fishing.

Prohibits federal departments and agencies from procuring or using covered unmanned aircraft systems (drones) manufactured or assembled by covered foreign entities, including those from China.

Prohibits executive agencies from procuring unmanned aircraft systems manufactured or assembled by covered foreign entities, with certain exemptions for national security, research, and safety.

Prohibits federal departments and agencies from operating unmanned aircraft systems manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity, beginning two years after the date of enactment.

Sets a three-year expiration date for military construction authorizations unless appropriated funds have been obligated before October 1, 2026, or the enactment of the FY2027 authorization act.

Extends the authority to use cash payments from a land conveyance at Natick Soldier Systems Center, Massachusetts, from October 1, 2025, to October 1, 2027.

Extends the authorization for a fiscal year 2018 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Hangar project at Kunsan Air Base, Korea, until October 1, 2024, or the enactment of the fiscal year 2025 military construction act.

Extends authorizations for certain fiscal year 2019 Army military construction projects in Korea, Maryland, Bulgaria, and Romania until October 1, 2024, or later.

Extends authorizations for certain fiscal year 2021 Army military construction projects in Arizona, Georgia, and Louisiana until October 1, 2024, or later.

Extends authorizations for certain fiscal year 2019 Navy projects in Bahrain, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, and Greece until October 1, 2024, or later.

Extends authorizations for certain fiscal year 2021 Navy projects in California, Guam, Maine, and Nevada until October 1, 2024, or later.

Extends the authorizations for various Air Force military construction projects from fiscal years 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021. The new deadline is October 1, 2024, or the date of the FY2025 military construction authorization act.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to carry out military construction and land acquisition projects for various Defense Agencies at specified locations inside and outside the United States.

Extends the authorizations for various Defense Agency military construction and energy resilience projects from fiscal years 2018, 2019, and 2021 until October 1, 2024, or the enactment of the FY2025 authorization act.

Modifies the authorization for the SOF Joint Parachute Rigging Facility in Baumholder, Germany, increasing its size and raising its authorized funding from $11,504,000 to $23,000,000.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to make contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program for construction and land acquisition projects.

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to accept military construction projects funded by the Republic of Korea and the Republic of Poland as in-kind contributions.

Authorizes the Secretaries of the Army, Navy, and Air Force to acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for their respective National Guard and Reserve components.

Explicitly states that nothing in the Act shall be construed to authorize an additional Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) round.

Increases the amount of funds available for military installation resilience projects from $100,000,000 to $125,000,000.

Allows the Secretary of Defense to use operations and maintenance funds for construction projects in friendly foreign countries to support vital U.S. military requirements, with annual spending caps.

Authorizes the use of cost-plus incentive-fee contracts for military construction projects related to the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program to mitigate schedule and cost risks.

Requires DoD to report to Congress on the consideration of all relevant construction materials and methods for military construction projects costing over $9,000,000.

Mandates the Secretary of Defense to incorporate cybersecurity supply chain risk management tools and solutions for continuous analysis and monitoring in covered Department of Defense Information Network projects.

Grants the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Commander authority to carry out unspecified minor military construction projects costing less than $15,000,000 to support posture in the region. This authority expires on March 31, 2029.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish uniform design standards for government-owned unaccompanied military housing, including minimum floor space and a maximum of two occupants per unit.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to establish uniform minimum standards for the habitability, condition, safety, and security of covered military unaccompanied housing.

Terminates existing waivers for unaccompanied housing standards and establishes a new, stricter process for issuing future waivers, which are limited to 9 months and cannot be renewed.

Requires each Secretary of a military department to certify annually with the budget submission that repair costs for occupied unaccompanied housing do not exceed 20% of the facility's replacement cost.

Authorizes a five-year pilot program for military departments to replace non-compliant unaccompanied housing facilities when repair costs exceed 75% of replacement costs.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a standardized process for managing maintenance work orders for military unaccompanied housing, including requirements for quality assurance and communication.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to establish a uniform index for evaluating the condition of all covered military unaccompanied housing facilities.

Requires each military department to submit annual reports to Congress on the condition of unaccompanied housing, including five-year plans for repair or sustainment.

Modifies a pilot program for reimbursement for use of Air Force testing facilities, renaming them, allowing commanders to designate maintenance cost reimbursements, and extending the program to December 1, 2027.

Mandates the Secretary of the Air Force to provide quarterly briefings to Congress on the status, costs, and timelines of construction projects for the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program.

Directs military departments to issue guidance on identifying and mitigating encroachment near military sites, including processes to address national security risks from foreign investment.

Prohibits obligation or expenditure of funds for a new U.S. Space Command headquarters building until June 30, 2024, pending completion of official reviews.

Prohibits expanding the ARIES plutonium pit disassembly system at Los Alamos National Laboratory until the lab certifies it has achieved a base capability of producing 30 pits per year.

Prohibits the National Nuclear Security Administration from establishing an enduring national security research and development program in national biodefense.

Prohibits the National Nuclear Security Administration from using funds to research or develop an advanced naval nuclear fuel system based on low-enriched uranium.

Prohibits funds from being used to reconvert or retire a W76–2 warhead unless the Administrator certifies that Russia and China lack similar capabilities and the DoD has no military requirement for it.

Sets deadlines for two atomic energy facilities to commence operations: the High Explosive Synthesis, Formulation, and Production facility by 2034 and the Tritium Finishing Facility by 2036.

Requires the National Nuclear Security Administration to submit a plan to establish a domestic enrichment capability sufficient to meet Department of Defense uranium requirements through 2060.

Mandates the Secretary of Transportation to conduct and publish an annual survey of U.S. shipbuilding and repair facilities for five years.

Requires the U.S. Transportation Command to report on the availability of used sealift vessels and the Maritime Administration to study domestic ship scrapping and recycling capabilities.

Mandates a study by a federally funded research center on the national and economic security effects of foreign ownership or control of marine terminals at the 15 largest U.S. container ports.

Amends the authority for recapitalizing the National Defense Reserve Fleet, shifting primary responsibility to the Secretary of the Navy and linking travel funds to the submission of an acquisition strategy.

Requires the Maritime Administrator, along with other national security stakeholders, to provide biannual briefings to Congress on the status of establishing a national maritime strategy.

Authorizes an additional $177,500,000 to procure four additional CH-47 helicopters for the Army.

Authorizes a total increase of $542,400,000 for the Abrams Upgrade Program, including funds for predictive maintenance and a general program increase.

Authorizes $438,000,000 to procure two additional E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for the Navy.

Reduces funding by $199,000,000 for the MQ-25 aerial refueling drone due to scheduling delays.

Authorizes $1,000,000,000 as a program increase for the LPD-33 amphibious transport dock, based on a USMC Unfunded Requirements list.

Reduces funding by $1,485,234,000 for the AS Submarine Tender program due to a late contract award.

Reduces funding by $434,997,000 for F-22A modifications due to delays in sensor enhancements.

Adjusts funding through a major realignment of $497,000,000 and adds $36,300,000 for a classified program from the Space Force's Unfunded Priorities List.

Provides an additional $100,000,000 to procure six additional Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors.

Authorizes $100,000,000 as a program increase for National Guard and Reserve equipment, which was not in the original budget request.

Authorizes a total of $176,765,105,000 for military personnel, including appropriations and contributions to the Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund.

Authorizes a total of $42,522,145,000 for various defense programs, including working capital funds, chemical agent destruction, counter-drug activities, and the Defense Health Program.

Authorizes the Secretary of State to assist Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau in developing or enhancing their national security councils to improve coordination and resilience.

Directs the Director of National Intelligence to create a plan to recruit, train, and retain intelligence community personnel with skills in financial intelligence and emerging technologies.

Directs the Director of National Intelligence to develop a policy and performance framework to ensure timely and effective mobility of employees transferring between intelligence community elements.

Updates the mission of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center to include organizing and leading strategic planning for U.S. counterintelligence activities to counter foreign intelligence.

Expands the Director of National Intelligence's duties to include conducting audits, overseeing automated records checks, and evaluating the effectiveness of insider threat programs across the intelligence community.

Requires the Director of National Intelligence to notify Congress within 7 days of a significant unauthorized disclosure of classified intelligence and to initiate a damage assessment.

Requires the Director of National Intelligence to submit annual reports for three years on civilian casualties caused by foreign government operations in which U.S. intelligence played a significant role.

Mandates the CIA Director to provide an intelligence assessment on efforts by the People’s Republic of China to increase its political, military, and economic influence in the Middle East.

Directs the Defense Intelligence Agency to assess and report to Congress on the level of intelligence and defense cooperation between Latin American and Caribbean countries and China or Russia.

Prohibits spending on any activity involving unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) under special or restricted access unless the Director of National Intelligence notifies congressional leadership.

Requires the Director of National Intelligence to submit an assessment to Congress within 48 hours if Iran enriches uranium-235 to over 60% purity or engages in other significant enrichment.

Requires the Director of National Intelligence to study and plan a program allowing contractors to obtain additional security clearances for employees, with costs borne by the contractor.

Requires the Director of National Intelligence and the Under Secretary of Defense to jointly develop guidance for validating and documenting the intelligence community's commercial remote sensing needs.

Amends a prior act to expand the annual assessment of China's economic and technological capabilities to include AI, next-generation energy, and biotechnology investments.