Mike D. Rogers
Representative for Alabama · Republican · United States
“(8) An assessment of NATO's deterrence efforts in Romania, including a description and evaluation of-- (A) United States force posture in Romania, including any new rotations to Romania intended to enhance deterrence following the 2025 decision to end the rotational presence of a United States brigade; (B) consultations with NATO allies r…”
“(8) An assessment of NATO's deterrence efforts in Romania, including a description and evaluation of-- (A) United States force posture in Romania, including any new rotations to Romania intended to enhance deterrence following the 2025 decision to end the rotational presence of a United States brigade; (B) consultations with NATO allies r…”
“(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--Section 3843 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 3843. Contractor business systems: monitoring and surveillance standards ``(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--The Secretary shall implement an agile, streamlined risk-based approach to surveillance of contra…”
“(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--Section 3843 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 3843. Contractor business systems: monitoring and surveillance standards ``(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--The Secretary shall implement an agile, streamlined risk-based approach to surveillance of contra…”
“(b) Modification of Certain Certifications and Assessments.-- (1) Certifications.--Section 1249(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60) is amended-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``The certification described'' and inserting following: ``(1) In general.--Except as prov…”
“(b) Objectives.--The Commander shall ensure that the Cognitive Performance Enhancement Program-- (1) improves readiness, resilience, and recovery, using evidence-based holistic and proactive high-performance brain training that has a validated ability to scale cost- effectively across the special operations forces enterprise; [[Page H4842…”
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“(b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military department shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a description of the strategy required under subsection (a) for that military department. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``human performance'' means the optimization of physical and mental health (such as physical readiness, mental readiness, sleep readiness, nutritional readiness, spiritual readiness) required for optimal performance and improved readiness. (2) The term ``human performance technology and services'' means wearable technology devices and data management platforms that support human performance. SEC. 1088. MOBILITY CAPABILITIES STRATEGIC PLAN.”
“(4) Security requirements, including the identification of risks associated with wearable technology devices for which the hardware is assembled in China. (5) A timeline and estimated funding for implementation of the strategy, including acquisition plans, for the period covering fiscal years 2027 through 2031. (6) Metrics and performance indicators for assessing the effectiveness and value of the human performance enterprise solution. (7) An identification of opportunities to leverage existing Department-wide and military department-level enterprise data, analytics, and readiness platforms, and establish interoperability requirements to optimize technology investments and accelerate implementation.”
“(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military department shall establish a strategy for human performance for that military department. Each such strategy shall include each of the following elements: (1) Requirements and policies applicable to that military department that are designed to optimize the use and acquisition of human performance technology and services. (2) The identification of a program of primary responsibility for human performance within that military department, which will be responsible for the integration, synchronization, and optimization of human performance technology and services across the military department. [[Page H4845]] (3) Requirements for the procurement of human performance technology and services.”
“(6) An assessment of the adaptation cycle speed for autonomous systems, defined as the duration between the identification of an operational deficiency or opportunity and the implementation of a corresponding change in doctrine, training, or procurement, including an assessment of the average time required to develop, test, and deploy software patches or technical countermeasures to fielded autonomous systems. (7) To the extent practicable, a comparison of the adaptation cycle speed of the Department of Defense relative to the observed adaptation cycles of near-peer competitors in the field of autonomous warfare. (b) Form of Report.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. SEC. 1087. SERVICE-WIDE ENTERPRISE STRATEGIES FOR HUMAN PERFORMANCE.”
“(4) An analysis of how operational feedback has influenced current and future procurement strategies, including-- (A) changes made to existing contracts or performance requirements; (B) the speed at which technical feedback from operators was translated into hardware or software updates; (C) an analysis of the reliance on non-domestic supply chains for components altered during adaptation cycles; and (D) a list of any procurement programs under which existing contractual requirements hindered the rapid adoption of operational lessons. (5) A summary of the broad allocation of funds across major capability lines and the general distribution profile of resulting autonomous assets across the military departments and combatant commands.”
“Each such report shall include, for the period covered by the report, each of the following: (1) A summary of operational lessons identified during such period regarding the employment, maintenance, and integration of autonomous and remotely piloted systems, including lessons derived from combat observations, electronic warfare and cyber threat environments, and joint exercises. (2) A description of the specific actions taken to incorporate the lessons identified under paragraph (1) into joint and service-level military doctrine, including the timeline from the identification of a lesson to the formal update of doctrinal publications. (3) A description of modifications made to training pipelines, leader development programs, and personnel policies to reflect operational lessons.”
“BIANNUAL REPORTS ON OPERATIONAL ADAPTATION AND FIELDING OF DEFENSE AUTONOMOUS WARFARE GROUP. (a) Reports Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter until the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Commander of United States Special Operations Command, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the adaptation cycles of the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group and associated autonomous warfare programs.”
“(3) An assessment of the overall effects on theater readiness, including any identified capability gaps or elevated operational risks. (4) An assessment of effects on munitions inventories, shortfalls, and projected resupply timelines within the United States Indo-Pacific Command. (5) An assessment of the anticipated effects on force generation and sourcing, including for each of the four fiscal quarters following the quarter covered by the report. (6) A description of mitigation measures planned or underway to address identified operational, deterrence, and readiness effects. (c) Form.--Each report required under subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (d) Termination.--The requirement to submit a report under subsection (b) shall terminate on September 30, 2029. SEC. 1086.”
“(b) Quarterly Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the last day of each fiscal quarter, the Director of the Joint Staff, in coordination with the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the effects of unplanned global taskings, contingency deployments, and diverted assets on operations, deterrence, and readiness within the area of operations of the United States Indo- Pacific Command. Each such report shall include, for the quarter covered by the report, each of the following: (1) A description of specific effects on current and planned operations, exercises, and training events. (2) An assessment of the effects on the ability of the United States Indo-Pacific Command to maintain required levels of deterrence against adversaries.”
“QUARTERLY REPORTS ON EFFECTS OF UNPLANNED GLOBAL TASKINGS ON OPERATIONS, DETERRENCE, AND READINESS IN THE AREA OF OPERATIONS OF UNITED STATES INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that, in line with the most recent national defense strategy under section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code, and national security strategy report of the President under section 108 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3043), deterring China and maintaining a favorable balance of military power in the Indo-Pacific region is a strategic priority of the United States.”
“(4) An inventory of extant or planned investments in capabilities as a part of the Army Continuous Transformation initiative, disaggregated by combat vehicles, rotary aircraft, munitions, and reconnaissance and counter- reconnaissance forces, including-- (A) capability name; (B) capability purpose and context; (C) capability being replaced (or not applicable); (D) date of initial operation capability; (E) date of full operational capability; (F) deliveries of units by year; and (G) approved acquisition objective or similar inventory objective. (5) An assessment of how the investments described in paragraph (4) contribute to joint force efficacy in new ways, including through the support of other Armed Forces. SEC. 1085.”
“(E) An identification of whether such divestment affects the ability of the Army to meet the requirements of the Global Force Management process and operational plans, including an explanation of how the Army plans to mitigate the loss of such capability or capacity if the divestment affects the ability of the Army to meet the requirements of the Global Force Management process and operational plans, including through new investments, additional joint planning and training, or other methods. (F) An assessment of the actual and projected recruitment and retention percentages for the Army, beginning in fiscal year 2023.”
“(3) An inventory of divestments of capabilities or capacity, whether force structure and equipment, beginning in fiscal year 2023, including the following information: (A) A timeline of the progress of each such divestment. (B) The type of force structure or equipment divested or reduced. (C) The percentage of force structure or equipment divested or reduced, including any equipment entered into inventory management or another form of storage. (D) The rationale and context behind such divestment.”
“(c) Elements.--Each report required under subsection (a), and each briefing required under subsection (b), shall include the following elements: (1) An assessment of changes in the national defense strategy, the Defense Planning Guidance, the Joint Warfighting Concept (and associated concept required capabilities), and any other planning process of the Department of Defense that informed the initiatives specified in subsection (a). (2) An inventory and assessment of the exercises and experimentation relating to the Army Continuous Transformation initiative, beginning in fiscal year 2023, including an identification of the capabilities involved and the extent to which such exercises and experimentation validated or militated against proposed capability investments.”
“(a) In General.--Not later than February 15, 2027, and annually thereafter through February 15, 2032, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the programmatic choices made to implement the Army Continuous Transformation initiative, the Army Transformation Initiative, and the Transformation in Contact initiative, including both new developmental and fielded capabilities, as well as capabilities and capacity divested to accelerate implementation of the Army Continuous Transformation initiative. (b) Briefing Requirement.--Not later than March 15, 2027, and annually thereafter through March 15, 2032, the Secretary of the Army shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the elements described under subsection (c).”
“EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT FOR ANNUAL BRIEFINGS ON NATIONAL BIODEFENSE STRATEGY. Section 1086(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 6 U.S.C. 104(d)) is amended by striking ``March 1, 2025'' and inserting ``March 1, 2031''. SEC. 1084. ANNUAL REPORT AND BRIEFING ON IMPLEMENTATION OF ARMY TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVE.”
“(pp) Report on Resourcing of Arctic Strategy.--Section 1071 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2070) is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (c); and (2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively. SEC. 1082. EXTENSION OF BRIEFING REQUIREMENT REGARDING CIVIL AUTHORITIES AT THE SOUTHWEST BORDER. Section 1070 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2791), as most recently amended by section 1064 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1046), is further amended by striking ``through December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``through December 31, 2027''. SEC. 1083.”
“2491) is amended-- (1) by striking subsections (d) through (f); and (2) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (d). (mm) Plan for Investments to Support Development of Novel Processing Approaches.--The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) is amended by striking section 233. (nn) Strategy for Increasing Competitive Opportunities for Certain Critical Technologies.--The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) is amended by striking section 861. [[Page H4844]] (oo) Briefings on Universal Pre-kindergarden Programs.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) is amended by striking section 587.”
“(jj) Notification Relating to Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civil Aid Funds Obligated in Support of Operation Allies Welcome.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended by striking section 1324. (kk) Annual Status Updates on Child Care Availability.-- Section 2816 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2194; 10 U.S.C. 1971 note) is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (d); and (2) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d). (ll) Strategy and Plan for Fostering and Strengthening Defense Innovation Ecosystem.--Section 236 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat.”
“1680) is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (2); (2) by striking ``(1) In general.--''; and (3) by adjusting the text beginning with ``Not later than'' and ending with ``subsection (a).'' to appear immediately following and in line with ``(c) Reports.--''. (gg) Annual Report on Highest and Lowest Performing Acquisition Programs.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended by striking section 806. (hh) Report on Russian Influence Operations Targeting US Alliances.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended by striking section 1235. (ii) Feasibility Briefing on Cooperation Between the National Guard and Taiwan.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended by striking section 1249.”
“(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is amended by striking section 1299G. (dd) Quarterly Reports on Equipment Disposition.--Section 1521(c) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 4035) is amended by striking paragraph (5). (ee) Implementation of GAO Recommendations on Preventing Tactical Vehicle Training Accidents.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended by striking section 377. (ff) Submission to Congress of Certain Research and Analysis Relating to Retention of Female Surface Warfare Officers.--Section 505(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat.”
“(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 3564; 10 U.S.C. 533 note) is amended by striking subsection (c). (aa) Briefing on Use of Existing Exchange Program Authority.--Section 1102 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 3885) is amended by striking subsection (e). (bb) Report on Enhancing Security Partnerships Between the US and African Countries.--The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is amended by striking section 1293. (cc) Report on Progress With Respect to Denying Strategic Goals of Competitors Against Defense Partners.--The William M.”
“(w) Report on Military-to-military Dialogue to Reduce Risks of Miscalculation Leading to Nuclear War.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 1675. (x) Report on Transfers of Equipment to Prohibited Entities.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 1722. (y) Pilot Program on Self-directed Training in Advanced Technologies.--The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is amended by striking section 248. (z) Report on Temporary Expansion of Availability of Enhanced Constructive Service Credit in a Particular Career Field Upon Original Appointment as a Commissioned Officer.-- Section 503 of the William M.”
“(s) Report on Cost Imposition Strategy.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 1280 (t) Annual Military Cyberspace Operations Report.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 1644. (u) Independent Study on Policy of No-first-use of Nuclear Weapons.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 1673. (v) Independent Study on Risks of Nuclear Terrorism and Nuclear War.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 1674.”
“(p) Report on Lay-down of Marines in Indo-Pacific.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 1260K. (q) Report on Saudi-led Coalition Strikes in Yemen.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 1274. (r) Reports on Expenses Incurred for In-flight Refueling of Saudi Coalition Aircraft.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 1275.”
“1393; 10 U.S.C. 2015 note). (m) Report on Legal Institutional Capacity Building Initiative.--Section 1210 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (d); and (2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively. (n) Report on Updated Strategy.--Section 1239 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1655) is amended by striking subsection (c). (o) Study on Competitive Strategies With Respect to China.--Section 1253 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1669) is amended by striking subsection (c).”
“(i) Study on Emerging Biotechnologies.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 263. (j) Annual Report on Progress Toward Depot Infrastructure Improvement.--Section 359 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat. 1323; 10 U.S.C. 2476 note) is amended by striking subsection (c). (k) Annual Report of Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct.--Section 550B of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1381; 10 U.S.C. 1561 note) is amended by striking subsection (d). (l) Annual Report on Programs to Facilitate Award of Private Pilot's Certificates.--Section 560B of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat.”
“(g) Consolidation of Reports on United States Armed Forces, Civilian Employees, and Contractors Deployed in Support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Operation Freedom's Sentinel, and Associated and Successor Operations.--Section 1267 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (a) through (d); (2) by striking ``(f) Repeal of Superseded Provision.--''; and (3) by amending the section heading to read as follows: ``SEC. 1267. REPEAL OF SUPERSEDED PROVISION.''. (h) Strategy to Counter Destabilizing Activities of Iran.-- The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232) is amended by striking section 1237.”
“(e) Annual Explosive Ordnance Disposal Funding Documents.-- Section 343 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2082; 10 U.S.C. 2701 note) is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (b); and (2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (e) as subsections (b) through (d), respectively. (f) Report on Military Action of Saudi Arabia and Its Coalition Partners in Yemen.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) is amended by striking section 1265.”
“(b) Briefings on Basic Housing Allowance for Members Without Dependents When Home Port Change Would Financially Disadvantage Member.--Section 403(p)(2) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraph (C). (c) Costs of Forward- Deploying Nuclear Weapons in Europe Briefing.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92) is amended by striking section 1656. (d) Littoral Combat Ship Report.--Section 123 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2030) is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (a); and (2) by redesignating subsections (b) through (e) as subsections (a) through (d), respectively.”
“Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2027 for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide, and available for the Office of the Secretary of Defense for travel expenses, not more than 95 percent may be obligated or expended until the Secretary of Defense submits the assessment required by section 835(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 338). Subtitle E--Studies and Reports SEC. 1081. REPEAL OF OBSOLETE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (a) Joint Safety Council Briefings.--Section 185 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (l).”
“2066), including-- (1) a written statement that a copy of each execute order required to be submitted to the congressional defense committees under subsection (c) of such section has been so submitted; and [[Page H4843]] (2) a description of the mechanism established to facilitate the provision to the congressional defense committees of all future briefings required under subsection (a) of such section, and the compliance with the disclosure and notice requirements under subsection (c) of such section, within the timeframes required by such section. SEC. 1073. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES OF OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE UNTIL SUBMISSION CERTAIN ASSESSMENT.”
“Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 for operation and maintenance, defense-wide, and available for the Office of the Secretary of Defense for travel expenses, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees a certification that the Department of Defense is compliant with the requirements of section 1067 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat.”
“(c) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to sustain and modernize the aircraft, readiness generation capacity, maintenance infrastructure, and requisite individual and unit training associated with the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades. SEC. 1072. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES OF THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.”
“(b) Requirement to Restore.-- (1) Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, for any Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade that, prior to such date of enactment, the Secretary of the Army retired or deactivated (or carried out any other activity to reduce the capabilities, resources, requisite individual or unit proficiency or qualification training, aircraft, or personnel thereof), the Secretary of the Army shall reinstate or reactivate such brigade, or otherwise restore such brigade to the levels preceding such reduction, as the case may be. (2) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of this subsection.”
“(E) the scale of the divestment of the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades as of the date of the enactment of this Act and the effect of such divestment on Army Reserve aviation capabilities, including the number of remaining rotary wing aircraft, by platform, required to meet mission requirements; (F) a detailed breakdown of options available to the members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees affected by such divestment of the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades to continue service in the Armed Forces or Department of Defense, as applicable, including an identification of the number of affected members and employees by specialty; (G) an evaluation of the effect on State and local communities of divesting the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades, including economic and workforce effects; and (H) a description of any strategic or scenario-based analysis or modeling used for making decisions to divest the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades.”
“(a) Limitation.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for any of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 for the Army may be obligated or expended to retire, deactivate, schedule to deactivate, or proceed with any other action that would reduce the capabilities, resources, training, aircraft, or personnel available, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, for the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades unless the Secretary of the Army submits to the congressional defense committees-- (1) a certification that the Secretary of the Army plans to recapitalize any such aircraft for the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades and to otherwise restore any such capabilities, resources, training, or personnel levels reduced to the levels preceding such retirement, deactivation, or reduction; (2) the plan of the Secretary of the Army for the actions specified in paragraph (1); and (3) a report containing-- (A) an assessment of any planned reduction of capability to Army aviation within the Army Reserve, including reductions by platform and end strength and all changes under the transformation initiative; (B) an assessment of the effect of such reduction on operational risk, readiness, and mission capability, taking into consideration the operational tempo and missions conducted by the Army during the five-year period preceding the date of the report; (C) an identification of any military construction projects delayed, modified, or canceled as a result of such reductions; (D) an assessment of the remaining Army Reserve rotary-wing and fixed-wing aviation capacity, by platform, relative to validated mission requirements.”
“(d) Records.--Recognition of a working dog under this section may be recorded in the official service documentation maintained for such working dog. SEC. 1070. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR CLOSURE OF ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL MUSEUM. None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 for the Army may be obligated or expended to close the Rock Island Arsenal Museum located in Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois. SEC. 1071. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR DEACTIVATION OF EXPEDITIONARY COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADES.”
“RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR WORKING DOGS. (a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a program to recognize working dogs for actions that contribute to mission success, including actions that-- (1) enhance force protection; (2) support lifesaving efforts; or (3) otherwise demonstrate exceptional service in the performance of assigned duties. (b) Relationship to Other Honors.--Recognition of a working dog under this section may not be considered equivalent to, or otherwise diminish, an honor, award, or sacrifice of a member of the Armed Forces or a veteran. (c) Presentation.--Recognition of a working dog under this section may occur during an official military event in a manner that clearly distinguishes such recognition from an honor or award of a member of the Armed Forces or a veteran.”
“(c) Limitation.--A State government that receives a grant under this section may only use the grant for a new initiative and may not use the grant to provide programming that is part of a secondary education program provided by the State. (d) Names and Symbols.--The Secretary of Defense shall have the sole and exclusive right to use the name ``Senator Robert J. Dole Greatest Generation Education Program'', as well as any associated seal, emblem, or badge. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to supersede any rights lawfully established prior to the date of enactment of this Act. (e) Nonprofit Organization Defined.--The term ``nonprofit organization'' means an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code. SEC. 1069.”
“(b) Grants.--Under the program established by subsection (a), the Secretary may make grants to State and local governments, subject to the limitation under subsection (c), and nonprofit organizations. A recipient of such a grant shall use the grant to carry out educational activities for the general public anywhere in the United States that are designed to-- (1) honor and thank World War II veterans, including those who were prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, and their families, for their service and sacrifice; (2) educate the public about the service and contributions of the United States Armed Forces during World War II, as well as the efforts of Federal agencies, allied nations, and nongovernmental organizations; (3) promote awareness of the vital role of the home front in the United States during World War II, including the contributions of workers, families, and communities; (4) remember the Holocaust and honor the memory of its victims, as well as recognizing the Allied forces who liberated Nazi concentration camps; (5) support programs that engage students and young people of the United States in learning about World War II, fostering civic pride, historical understanding, and national unity; and (6) support programming and events held at nationally significant sites of remembrance, such as the National World War II Memorial, to reinforce public awareness and provide immersive educational experiences that honor the legacy of the Greatest Generation.”
“DOLE GREATEST GENERATION EDUCATION PROGRAM. (a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish and carry out a comprehensive educational program to increase public awareness and understanding of the achievements, sacrifices, and enduring lessons of the Greatest Generation in winning World War II. The Secretary shall design the program to-- (1) teach the lessons of yesterday to unite the generations of tomorrow, strengthening the bonds between young and old people of the United States; (2) instill patriotism and pride in the young people of the United States by sharing the stories of courage, sacrifice, resilience, and unity demonstrated during World War II; and (3) offer hope for the future by demonstrating how the people of the United States, when unified in purpose, can overcome the greatest challenges.”
“(c) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date on which the Commander commences the implementation of the Cognitive Performance Enhancement Program, the Commander shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing that includes-- (1) an assessment of cognitive performance enhancement tools used under the Program and whether the tools qualitatively improved readiness, resilience, and recovery for members of the Armed Forces in the special operations forces; (2) an assessment of how enhanced cognitive performance contributes to operational advantages to the special operations forces; and (3) any recommendations with respect to the feasibility of implementing cognitive enhancement assessment and training programs across the conventional force. SEC. 1068. SENATOR ROBERT J.”
“(b) Objectives.--The Commander shall ensure that the Cognitive Performance Enhancement Program-- (1) improves readiness, resilience, and recovery, using evidence-based holistic and proactive high-performance brain training that has a validated ability to scale cost- effectively across the special operations forces enterprise; [[Page H4842]] (2) clearly distinguishes cognitive performance enhancement from brain decline and injuries, including with respect to traumatic brain injury, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and mental health, including post-traumatic stress disorder; (3) increases awareness of cognitive performance as a critical differentiator that can help ensure special operations forces remains the most lethal, decisive irregular warfare force of the United States; and (4) ensures baseline cognitive performance assessments, training, and enhancement are included as an essential element of training and assessment throughout the career of a member of the Armed Forces in the special operations forces in a similar manner to other physical training and performance metrics.”
“(a) Implementation.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander of the United States Special Operations Command shall implement a cognitive performance enhancement program to enhance cognitive performance metrics across the special operations forces. The program shall be known as the ``Cognitive Performance Enhancement Program'', and the Commander shall include the program in the strategy titled ``Comprehensive Strategy for Special Operations Warfighter Brain Health''.”
“If the Secretary does plan to exercise the authority under this section, the briefing shall include-- (1) the number of aircraft to be assigned to the demonstration team; (2) the expected cost and source of funds for such team; (3) the anticipated schedule of appearances and commemorative events; (4) the basing location of the team; (5) any safety, maintenance, and sustainment requirements associated with operation of the team; and (6) an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of rebasing the demonstration team at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. (f) Termination.--The authority to operate a demonstration team under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2033. SEC. 1067. IMPLEMENTATION OF COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES.”
“(d) Limitation.--Aircraft designated for the demonstration team under this section-- (1) shall be drawn from A-10 aircraft otherwise retained in the inventory of the Air Force; and (2) may not be retired, divested, or transferred solely on the basis of designation for demonstration purposes during the period in which the team operates. (e) Briefing.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on whether the Secretary plans to exercise the authority under this section, and if so, the plan to implement this section.”
“(b) Purpose.--A demonstration team reconstituted and operated under subsection (a) shall-- (1) honor the combat legacy and service history of the A-10 Thunderbolt II; (2) promote pride in American airpower and the service of the men and women of the United States Air Force; (3) support appropriate public events, airshows, military ceremonies, and official anniversary observances connected to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States; and (4) preserve and showcase the heritage of the A-10 community and the A-10 mission set. (c) Team Composition.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary may designate such aircraft, aircrew, maintainers, support personnel, and associated equipment as the Secretary determines necessary to establish and operate the demonstration team.”
“(b) Immediate Response Authority Defined.--In this section, the term ``immediate response authority'' has the meaning given such term in Department of Defense Instruction 3025.18, titled ``Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)''. SEC. 1066. RECONSTITUTION OF A-10 DEMONSTRATION TEAM. (a) Reconstitution Required.--The Secretary of the Air Force may reconstitute and operate an A-10 demonstration team to support public outreach, recruiting, heritage, and official commemorative events associated with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.”
“(2) The term ``distributed ledger technology'' means technology that enables the operation and use of distributed ledgers. SEC. 1065. EXTENDED DEADLINE TO REASSESS NECESSITY OF USE OF IMMEDIATE RESPONSE AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (a) Extended Deadline.--Not later than July 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall-- (1) issue an updated version of Department of Defense Instruction 3025.18, titled ``Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)'' with a revision to require that each reassessment as to whether there remains a necessity for the use of an immediate response authority pursuant to a request for assistance is completed by not later than one week after the date on which such request is received; and (2) submit to the congressional defense committees a notification of such issuance.”