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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“Section 824a(c) of title 10, United States Code (article 24a(c) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended-- (1) in paragraph (3)-- (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``paragraph (5)'' and inserting ``paragraphs (4) and (6)''; and (B) in subparagraph (C), by inserting ``or pretrial agreement'' after ``plea agreement''; (2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and (3) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: ``(4) Pretrial agreements.--If a special trial counsel exercises authority pursuant to subsection (d) over an offense that occurred before January 1, 2019, the special trial counsel may enter into a pretrial agreement with the accused in accordance with regulations prescribed by the President.”
“Subtitle E--Military Justice SEC. 541. CLARIFICATION OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR JUDGE ADVOCATES. Section 806(a)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code (article 6(a)(1)(B) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), is amended by striking ``license status that provides current eligibility to actively practice law before such court'' and inserting ``license status, in good standing, that provides eligibility to practice law''. SEC. 542. AUTHORITY OF SPECIAL TRIAL COUNSEL TO ENTER INTO PRETRIAL AGREEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN OFFENSES.”
“(b) Reporting.-- (1) Report required.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter, subject to termination under paragraph (3), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report regarding the implementation of section 2169a of such title, as added by subsection (a). (2) Elements.--A report under this subsection shall include the plan and timeline of the Secretary to carry out such implementation. (3) Termination.--The report under this subsection shall terminate on the day that the Commandant of the Defense Information School first confers a degree under such section. SEC. 535. ELIGIBILITY OF AN ENLISTED MEMBER TO RECEIVE A DEGREE FROM THE NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL. Section 8545 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (d).”
“2169a Defense Information School: degree of associate of arts ``(a) Degree Granting Authority.--Pursuant to regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Defense, the Commandant of the Defense Information School may confer upon a student of the Defense Information School an associate of arts degree in communications. ``(b) Limitation.--A degree may be conferred upon a student under this section only after the Provost of the Defense Information School certifies to the Commandant that the student has satisfied all the requirements prescribed for the degree.''.”
“``(2) Payments described in this paragraph are payments-- ``(A) under this section; ``(B) to an accredited civilian educational institution; ``(C) for educational expenses of a member of the program; and ``(D) incurred in the course of study of such member of the program.''. SEC. 533. INCLUSION OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE COLLEGE AS PART OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIVERSITY. Section 2165(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following new paragraph: ``(7) The National Intelligence College.''. SEC. 534. DEFENSE INFORMATION SCHOOL: AUTHORITY TO GRANT ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE IN COMMUNICATIONS. (a) Authority.--Chapter 108 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec.”
“SEC. 532. ARMED FORCES HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS; CONTINUITY OF PAYMENTS. Section 2127 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections: ``(f) The Secretary of Defense shall consider an accredited civilian educational institution eligible for a payment, contract, or determination under this section unless the Secretary determines that the accreditation of such institution is under review for potential adverse action. ``(g)(1) The Secretary of Defense may cease payments described in paragraph (2) only if-- ``(A) the Secretary makes a determination described in subsection (f); or ``(B) the member of the program is dropped from the program as described in subsection (c) of section 2123 of this title.”
“(c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the programs required by subsection (h) of section 2113 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), including-- (1) the estimated date of matriculation for the first class of students for each such program; (2) the estimated graduation date for the first class from each such program; (3) the expected class size of each such program during the 10-year period following the submission of the report; (4) the estimated number of faculty needed to operate each such program during the 10-year period following the submission of the report; (5) an estimate of facilities needs for each such program; and (6) the estimated cost to establish and operate each such program during the 10-year period following the submission of the report, categorized by-- (A) personnel; (B) facilities; and (C) other costs, as determined by the Secretary.”
“(a) In General.--Section 2113 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(h) Establishment of a Doctor of Psychology Program and a Master of Social Work Program.--(1) The Secretary shall establish at the University a doctor of psychology program and a master of social work program. ``(2) A doctor of philosophy in clinical psychology shall not be considered to satisfy the requirement of paragraph (1).''. (b) Establishment Date.--The Secretary shall establish the programs required by subsection (h) of section 2113 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), not later than five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.”
“(c) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to sustain the 70th Flying Training Squadron until the earlier day under subsection (a). [[Page H4785]] (d) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered action'' includes eliminating, deactivating, defunding, reducing the number of personnel, and reducing the number of aircraft. (2) The term ``USAFA'' means the United States Air Force Academy. Subtitle D--Member Education SEC. 531. ESTABLISHMENT OF A DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM AND A MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM AT THE UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES.”
“(2) A plan to maintain capacity described in paragraph (1) provided by the 70th Flying Training Squadron, including the retention of advanced mission sets, simulator training, and evaluator pilot functions. (3) An analysis of alternatives to such covered action, including the reallocation of chronically vacant billets within Air Force Reserve Command. (4) An assessment of the cost differential between continued operation of the 70th Flying Training Squadron and replacement of its functions by active-duty personnel. (5) A plan to preserve the institutional knowledge and instructional capacity currently provided by aviators assigned to the 70th Flying Training Squadron.”
“(a) Limitation.--The Secretary of the Air Force may not perform a covered action regarding the 70th Flying Training Squadron of the USAFA until the earlier of the following: (1) October 1, 2031. (2) The day that is 90 days after the day that the Secretary submits, to the congressional defense committees and the Board of Visitors to USAFA, a report described in subsection (b). (b) Report.--A report described in this subsection is a report on covered action regarding the 70th Flying Training Squadron of USAFA. Such a report includes the following elements: (1) An assessment of the effect of such covered action on the capacity to train cadets at USAFA, including the number of cadets so affected annually.”
“(d) Termination.--The Panel shall terminate upon submission of the report under subsection (c). (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``commissioned service obligation'' has the meaning given such term in section 7448, 8459, or 9448 of title 10, United States Code, as applicable. (2) The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force. (3) The term ``NCAA'' means the National Collegiate Athletic Association. (4) The term ``Service Academy'' has the meaning given such term in section 347 of title 10, United States Code. SEC. 529B. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO ELIMINATE THE 70TH FLYING TRAINING SQUADRON OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY.”
“(B) The legal and ethical implications identified by the Panel, including with regards to the Uniform Code of Military Justice and regulations of the Department, of receipt of compensation described in subsection (b) by a member of a covered Armed Force on active duty or a cadet or midshipman subject to a commissioned service obligation. (C) The effect of the transfer portal on the rosters and cohesion of athletic teams at the Service Academies, given the unique attrition challenges faced by the Service Academies. (3) Publication.--The Secretary shall publish the report on a publicly accessible website of the Department. The report-- (A) shall be in unclassified form; and (B) may not contain any personally identifiable information of a cadet, midshipman, or member of a covered Armed Force.”
“(b) Review.--The Panel shall conduct a comprehensive review and analysis of the effects of the following on athletics at the Service Academies: (1) Rules of the NCAA regarding the compensation of a collegiate athlete for use of the name, image, and likeness of such athlete. (2) The transfer portal of the NCAA. (c) Report.-- (1) Report required.--Not later than December 31, 2027, the Panel shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written report regarding the review under subsection (b). (2) Elements.--The report shall include the following elements: (A) The evaluation of the Panel of the effects described in subsection (b) on the recruitment, retention, and military readiness of cadets and midshipmen at the Service Academies who are collegiate athletes.”
“(D) Any other information the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate. (f) Limitation on Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may not use the authority provided under this section to pay for tuition or room and board for foreign students who participate in the Program. (g) Termination.--The Program shall terminate on December 31, 2032. SEC. 529A. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMY PANEL ON ATHLETICS. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish within the Department of Defense a panel to be known as the ``Military Service Academy Panel on Athletics'' (referred to in this section as the ``Panel'').”
“(e) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 20, 2028, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees (as that term is defined in section 101 of title 10, United States Code) a report on the Program. (2) Elements.--Each report required by paragraph (1) shall include the following elements: (A) A narrative summary of activities conducted as part of the Program during the preceding fiscal year. (B) An overview of participant Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs, individuals, and countries, to include a description of the areas of study entered into by the students participating in the Program. (C) A description of opportunities and potential timelines for future Program expansion, as appropriate.”
“(B) A list of additional authorities, appropriations, or other congressional support necessary to ensure the success of the Program. (C) A description of targeted partner countries and participant institutions in the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps for the first three fiscal years of the Program, including a rationale for selecting such initial partners. (D) A description of opportunities and potential timelines for future Program expansion, as appropriate. (E) A description of the mechanism for tracking the alumni network of participants of the Program. (F) Any other information the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate.”
“(d) Strategy.-- (1) In general.--Not later than September 30, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a strategy for the implementation of the Program. (2) Elements.--The strategy required by paragraph (1) shall include the following elements: (A) A governance structure for the Program, including-- (i) the officials tasked to oversee the Program; (ii) the format of the governing body of the Program; (iii) the functions and duties of such governing body with respect to establishing and maintaining the Program; and (iv) mechanisms for coordinating with partner countries whose students are selected to participate in the Program.”
“(c) Activities.-- (1) In general.--Under the Program, the Secretary of Defense shall-- (A) identify to the military services' Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program the foreign students who, based on criteria established by the Secretary, the Secretary recommends be considered for admission under the Program; (B) coordinate with partner countries to evaluate interest in and promote awareness of the Program; (C) establish a mechanism for tracking an alumni network of foreign students who participate in the Program; and (D) to the extent practicable, work with the participant institutions in the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program and partner countries to identify academic institutions and programs that-- (i) have specialized academic programs in areas of study of interest to participating countries; or (ii) have high participation from or significant diaspora populations from participating countries.”
“(b) Objective.--The objective of the Program is to promote the readiness and interoperability of the United States Armed Forces and the military forces of partner countries by providing a high-quality, cost effective military-based educational experience for foreign students in furtherance of the military-to-military program objectives of the Department of Defense and to enhance the educational experience and preparation of future United States military leaders through increased, extended interaction with highly qualified potential foreign military leaders.”
“(a) Establishment.-- (1) In general.--Not later than January 1, 2028, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a program using the authority provided under section 2103(b) of title 10, United States Code, to promote the participation of foreign students in the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (in this section referred to as the ``Program''). (2) Organization.--The Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the Secretaries of the military departments, the commanders of the combatant commands, the participant institutions in the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program, and any other individual the Secretary of Defense considers appropriate, shall be responsible for, and shall oversee, the Program.”
“Such report shall include-- (1) the total number of authorized Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps instructor positions, disaggregated by Armed Force, as of-- (A) January 31, 2027; (B) January 31, 2026; and (C) January 31, 2025; (2) the total number of such instructor positions, disaggregated by Armed Force, that were vacant as of each of the dates specified in paragraph (1); (3) a description of the efforts of the Department of Defense to fill such instructor positions; and (4) any recommendations of the Secretary to address issues identified in such analysis. SEC. 529. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM TO PROMOTE PARTICIPATION OF FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE SENIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS.”
“(b) Report.--Not later than April 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall complete an analysis of the impact of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Standardized Instructor Pay Scale on recruitment and retention of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps instructors and submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing such analysis.”
“(a) Non-foreign Area COLA.--Not later than July 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall revise the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Standardized Instructor Pay Scale to increase the otherwise applicable minimum instructor pay for instructors located outside of the continental United States or in Alaska by the [[Page H4784]] amount of the non-foreign area cost-of-living allowance rate pursuant to section 5941 of title 5, United States Code, or the post allowance rate pursuant to section 5924 of title 5, United States Code, as appropriate for the area in which the instructor is located and as would be applicable if the instructor were an employee eligible for such allowance.”
“(a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7461(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``72 hours'' each place it appears and inserting ``five days''. (b) United States Naval Academy.--Section 8480(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``72 hours'' each place it appears and inserting ``five days''. (c) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9461(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``72 hours'' each place it appears and inserting ``five days''. SEC. 528. JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS INSTRUCTOR PAY.”
“``(2) The Secretary of Defense may not require the congressional communications official to obtain approval, clearance, or review of a communication under paragraph (1) before submitting such communication to a Member of Congress, congressional defense committee, or covered congressional employee. ``(c) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `covered congressional employee' means an employee of a Member of Congress, or of a congressional defense committee, without regard to-- ``(A) whether such employee serves on a full-time or part- time basis; or ``(B) where such employee so serves. ``(2) The term `Member of Congress' has the meaning given such term in section 1563 of this title.''. SEC. 527. REVISION TO DECISION TIMEFRAME FOR EXPEDITED TRANSFERS AT THE MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES.”
“(c) United States Air Force Academy.--Chapter 953 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 9455 the following new section: ``Sec. 9455a. Congressional communications official ``(a) Appointment.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of the Air Force, shall appoint a civilian employee of the Department of the Air Force to serve as the congressional communications official of the Board of Visitors under section 9455 of this title. ``(b) Duties.--(1) The congressional communications official shall communicate directly with a Member of Congress, congressional defense committee, or covered congressional employee regarding the activities of such Board of Visitors.”
“``(2) The Secretary of Defense may not require the congressional communications official to obtain approval, clearance, or review of a communication under paragraph (1) before submitting such communication to a Member of Congress, congressional defense committee, or covered congressional employee. ``(c) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `covered congressional employee' means an employee of a Member of Congress, or of a congressional defense committee, without regard to-- ``(A) whether such employee serves on a full-time or part- time basis; or ``(B) where such employee so serves. ``(2) The term `Member of Congress' has the meaning given such term in section 1563 of this title.''.”
“``(2) The term `Member of Congress' has the meaning given such term in section 1563 of this title.''. (b) United States Naval Academy.--Chapter 853 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 8468 the following new section: ``Sec. 8468a. Congressional communications official ``(a) Appointment.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of the Navy, shall appoint a civilian employee of the Department of the Navy to serve as the congressional communications official of the Board of Visitors under section 7455 of this title. ``(b) Duties.--(1) The congressional communications official shall communicate directly with a Member of Congress, congressional defense committee, or covered congressional employee regarding the activities of such Board of Visitors.”
“``(b) Duties.--(1) The congressional communications official shall communicate directly with a Member of Congress, congressional defense committee, or covered congressional employee regarding the activities of such Board of Visitors. ``(2) The Secretary of Defense may not require the congressional communications official to obtain approval, clearance, or review of a communication under paragraph (1) before submitting such communication to a Member of Congress, congressional defense committee, or covered congressional employee. ``(c) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) The term `covered congressional employee' means an employee of a Member of Congress, or of a congressional defense committee, without regard to-- ``(A) whether such employee serves on a full-time or part- time basis; or ``(B) where such employee so serves.”
“(c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to the first academic year beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 526. CONGRESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICIALS OF THE SERVICE ACADEMIES. (a) United States Military Academy.--Chapter 753 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 7455 the following new section: ``Sec. 7455a. Congressional communications official ``(a) Appointment.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of the Army, shall appoint a civilian employee of the Department of the Army to serve as the congressional communications official of the Board of Visitors under section 7455 of this title.”
“(a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7451 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the heading, by inserting ``failure of an examination;'' before ``effect''; (2) in subsection (a), by striking ``studies and recommended'' and inserting ``studies, or who fails to pass a required examination, and is recommended''; (3) by striking subsection (b); and (4) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b). (b) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9451 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the heading, by inserting ``failure of an examination;'' before ``effect''; (2) in subsection (a), by striking ``studies and recommended'' and inserting ``studies, or who fails to pass a required examination, and is recommended''; (3) by striking subsection (b); and (4) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (b).”
“(a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7448(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``not more than five cadets, who obtain'' and inserting ``a cadet who obtains''. (b) United States Naval Academy.--Section 8459(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``not more than five midshipmen, who obtain'' and inserting ``a midshipman who obtains''. (c) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9448(b)(4) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``not more than five cadets, who obtain'' and inserting ``a cadet who obtains''. SEC. 525. ELIMINATION OF THE RIGHT OF CADETS TO AUTOMATIC REEXAMINATION.”
“ADDITIONAL NOMINEES TO THE SERVICE ACADEMIES FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS. (a) United States Military Academy.--Section 7442 of title 10 is amended, in subsection (a)(10), by striking ``Three'' and inserting ``Four''. (b) United States Naval Academy.--Section 8454 of title 10, United States Code is amended, in subsection (a)(10), by striking ``Three'' and inserting ``Four''. (c) United States Air Force Academy.--Section 9442 of title 10, United States Code is amended, in subsection (a)(10), by striking ``Three'' and inserting ``Four''. SEC. 524. ELIMINATION OF CAP ON THE NUMBER OF CADETS OR MIDSHIPMEN WHO MAY RECEIVE ALTERNATIVE SERVICE OBLIGATIONS TO BECOME PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES.”
“``(c) Continuation of Effective Programs.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary of Defense shall continue and maintain any Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps STEM field program that existed before the enactment of this section if such program demonstrates satisfactory participation and learning outcomes. ``(d) STEM Field Defined.--In this section, the term `STEM field' means the fields of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.''. (b) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing on the development, implementation, and initial outcomes of the program required by section 2037 of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a). SEC. 523.”
“``(b) Elements.--The program required by subsection (a) shall include-- ``(1) the provision of guidance and best practices for identifying, evaluating, formalizing, and managing partnerships with local educational agencies, community colleges and trade schools, institutions of higher education, private-sector entities (including non-profit organizations) with expertise in STEM field programming and career and technical education, the defense industrial base, and any other entities with capacity and capability to support learning and development in STEM fields; ``(2) the provision of templates for agreements to facilitate the establishment of such partnerships; ``(3) the establishment of a national directory of prospective partners for opportunities in STEM fields; and ``(4) the establishment of a directory of opportunities in STEM fields for participants in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps.”
“(a) In General.--Chapter 102 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 2037. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics program ``(a) Program.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop and implement a program to assist units of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps in providing participants opportunities in STEM fields.”
“INELIGIBILITY OF A NATIONAL OF A NON-ALLIED FOREIGN NATION TO ATTEND A SERVICE ACADEMY. Section 347 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and (2) by inserting, after subsection (c), the following new subsection (d): ``(d) Ineligibility of Foreign Nationals From Certain Countries.--(1) A person who is a foreign national of a covered nation may not [[Page H4783]] receive instruction at or otherwise attend a Service Academy pursuant to this section. ``(2) In this subsection, the term `covered nation' has the meaning given such term in section 4872 of this title.''. SEC. 522. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS PROGRAM FOR JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS.”
“(3) Form.--The reports required under this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex if the Secretary determines such annex is necessary. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``military-connected student'' means a secondary school student-- (A) enrolled in grade 11 or 12; and (B) who has at least one parent or guardian who is currently serving, or who previously served, in the Armed Forces. (2) The term ``propensity to serve'' means a student's self-reported likelihood of joining the Armed Forces after graduation from secondary school. (3) The term ``JROTC'' means the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program authorized under chapter 102 of title 10, United States Code. Subtitle C--Member Training SEC. 521.”
“Such a final report shall include-- (A) a detailed description of the study methodology, sample characteristics, and data collection procedures; (B) the quantitative findings, including statistical analyses of the relationship between family military legacy, school environment, JROTC participation, peer-to-peer program participation, and the propensity to serve; (C) the qualitative findings, including key themes derived from interviews with military-connected students, their parents or guardians, and school personnel; (D) an integrated analysis of quantitative and qualitative findings; (E) findings disaggregated by grade level, gender, race, ethnicity, geographic region, and school type; (F) recommendations for the Secretary regarding military recruitment strategy, development of JROTC programs, and support services for military-connected students; and (G) recommendations to Congress regarding legislative action based on such findings.”
“(2) Final report.--Not later than two years after the Secretary enters into an agreement under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a final report on the results of the study.”
“1232g); and (iii) applicable guidance of the Department of Defense governing the conduct of research on human subjects. (5) Optional participation.--Participation in the study shall be voluntary. A military-connected student who is under 18 years of age may not participate without the informed written consent of a parent or legal guardian. (b) Reports.-- (1) Interim report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives an interim report on such a study, including-- (A) whether the Secretary has entered into an agreement under subsection (a); (B) whether such study has begun; and (C) any preliminary findings available at the time of the report.”
“(4) Methodology.--Study shall be conducted-- (A) using mixed methods, including-- (i) a quantitative survey administered to a nationally representative sample of not fewer than 1,500 military- connected students, using a purpose-built and validated instrument measuring the propensity to serve, family military legacy, JROTC participation, and school environment; and (ii) semi-structured qualitative interviews with not fewer than 60 participants, including military-connected students, their parents or guardians, JROTC instructors, school counselors, school liaison officers, and program coordinators; and (B) in accordance with-- (i) the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects (part 46 of title 45, Code of Federal Regulations including provisions applicable to research involving minors; (ii) the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (Public Law 93-380; 20 U.S.C.”
“(3) Scope.--Such study shall-- (A) examine the relationship between family military tradition and legacy, including generational service, parental attitudes toward service in the Armed Forces, and household military culture, and a student's propensity to serve in the Armed Forces; (B) assess the relationship between academic environmental factors (including participation in JROTC, access to military-affiliated mentors and counselors, and type of school) and the propensity to serve; (C) evaluate the role of peer support programming in shaping plans after secondary school among military-connected students; (D) catalog factors that enhance or detract from the propensity to serve identified by military-connected students, their parents or guardians, and school personnel; and (E) aggregate findings by subgroup, including by grade level, gender, race, ethnicity, geographic region, and school type.”
“(2) Eligible entity.--An entity described in this paragraph is a national nonprofit organization that-- (A) focuses on the educational environment of military- connected youth; (B) is a partner to an institution of higher education; and (C) has demonstrated expertise in research, mixed-methods methodology, or adolescent development.”
“(e) Termination.--The pilot program required by subsection (a) shall terminate on the date that is three years after the date of the establishment of such pilot program. SEC. 519A. AUTHORITY TO STUDY THE PROPENSITY OF CERTAIN STUDENTS TO SERVE IN THE ARMED FORCES. (a) Study.-- (1) Agreement.--The Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into an agreement-- (A) with an entity described in paragraph (2) pursuant to which such entity shall conduct a comprehensive study on the propensity to serve of military-connected students; and (B) not later than year after the date of the enactment of this Act.”
“(c) Commercial Best Practices.--In carrying out the pilot program required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable and cost-effective, make use of commercially available technologies, modular architectures, and open standards to accelerate delivery and improve user experience. (d) Report.--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 report describing-- (1) the implementation plan for the initiative; (2) key design and integration milestones; (3) estimated costs by fiscal year; (4) performance metrics to measure improvements in user experience, administrative burden reduction, retention indicators, and transition outcomes; and (5) any additional authorities the Secretary determines are required.”
“163, relating to Improving Our Nation Through Better Design) and Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M-23-22 relating to Delivering a Digital-First Public Experience or any successor Executive order or Office of Management and Budget memorandum; (2) make use of existing digital infrastructure and systems of the Army; (3) include establishment a secure digital identity record enabling continuity of data from recruitment into the Army through separation and transition to being a veteran; (4) include development of a unified experience platform for members of the Army that provides integrated, role-based, and personalized digital services; (5) include modernization of routine administrative workflows to reduce manual processing and data reentry; (6) include deployment of analytics and decision-support tools to inform readiness and retention decisions; and (7) include enhancement of digital transition pathways to support separation from the Armed Forces and continued engagement with veterans.”
“(a) In General.--The Secretary of the Army shall carry out a pilot program to design, develop, and implement an initiative to be known as the ``Soldier Digital Lifecycle Modernization Initiative'' to provide members of the Army, prospective recruits to the Army, and veterans of the Army with a secure, digital experience through the lifecycle of a member of the Army, including during recruitment and after separation. (b) Elements.--The pilot program under subsection (a) shall-- (1) be carried out consistent with Executive Order 14338 (90 Fed. Reg.”
“(c) Report.--If the Secretary of Defense carries out the pilot program under subsection (a), not later than one year after the date on which the Secretary of Defense establishes such pilot, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an assessment of such pilot program, including the impact of the use of automated, voice-based risk assessment technology as described in subsection (a) on testing volume, cost savings, personnel time, and operational readiness. (d) Termination.--If the Secretary of Defense carries out the pilot program under subsection (a), such pilot program shall terminate on the date that is three years after the date on which such pilot program is established. SEC. 519. SOLDIER DIGITAL LIFECYCLE MODERNIZATION INITIATIVE.”