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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“``(4) Limitation.--The Secretary shall ensure that contributions under this subsection and expenditure of funds pursuant to subsection (j) do not-- ``(A) reflect unfavorably on the ability of the Department of Transportation or any employee of the Department of Transportation to carry out any responsibility or duty in a fair and objective manner; or ``(B) compromise the integrity or appearance of integrity of any program of the Department of Transportation, or any individual involved in such a program.”
“To support the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, the Secretary may accept funds from the National Collegiate Athletic Association, funds from athletic conferences, game guarantees from other educational institutions, fees for ticketing and licensing, and other consideration provided incidental to the execution of the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy.”
“``(h) Acceptance of Support.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, the Secretary may accept from the corporation funds, supplies, and services for the support of the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. ``(2) Employees of the corporation.--For purposes of this section, employees or personnel of the corporation may not be considered to be employees of the United States. ``(3) Funds received from other sources.--The Secretary may charge fees for the support of athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy.”
“``(g) Transfers From Nonappropriated Fund Operation.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary may, subject to the acceptance of the corporation, transfer to the corporation all title to and ownership of the assets and liabilities of the United States Merchant Marine Academy nonappropriated fund instrumentality, the function of which includes providing support for the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, including bank accounts and financial reserves in the accounts of such fund instrumentality, equipment, supplies, and other personal property. ``(2) Limitation.--The Secretary may not transfer under paragraph (1) any interest in real property.”
“``(3) Support services defined.--In this subsection, the term `support services' includes utilities, office furnishings and equipment, communications services, records staging and archiving, audio and video support, and security systems, in conjunction with the leasing or licensing of property.”
“``(f) Support Services.-- ``(1) Authority.--To the extent required by a contract or cooperative agreement under subsection (a), the Secretary may provide support services to the corporation while the corporation conducts support activities at the United States Merchant Marine Academy only if the Secretary determines that the provision of such services is essential for the support of the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. ``(2) No liability of the united states.--Support services may only be provided without any liability of the United States to the corporation.”
“``(e) Leases.--For the purpose of supporting the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, in consultation with the General Services Administration, the Secretary may rent or lease real property located at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, under such terms and conditions as are deemed advisable, for a period not exceeding 5 years, such real property as may not be required for immediate use by the United States Merchant Marine Academy, to the corporation, and that proceeds from such a lease shall be retained and expended in accordance with subsection (j).”
“``(d) Contracts and Cooperative Agreements.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may enter contract and cooperative agreements with the corporation for the purpose of supporting the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. ``(2) Authority.--Notwithstanding section 3105 of title 41, the Secretary may enter into such contracts and cooperative agreements on a sole source basis pursuant to section 3304(a) of title 41. ``(3) Acquisitions.--Notwithstanding chapter 63 of title 31, a cooperative agreement under this section may be used to acquire property, services, or travel for the direct benefit or use of the United States Merchant Marine Academy.”
“``(2) Department of transportation employees.--The Secretary may authorize employees of the Department of Transportation to serve, in their official capacities, as members of the board of directors of the corporation, but such employees shall not hold more than one-third of the directorships. Such authorization to participate in the management of the corporation shall be without compensation and may be made only for the purpose of providing oversight and advice to, and coordination with, the corporation. Participation of the employee in the activities of the corporation may not extend to participation in the day-to-day operations of the corporation.”
“``(2) Operation.--The corporation shall operate exclusively for charitable, educational, and civic purposes to support the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. ``(b) Corporate Organization.--The corporation shall be organized and operated-- ``(1) as a nonprofit corporation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; ``(2) in accordance with this section; and ``(3) pursuant to the laws of the State of New York, its articles of incorporation, and its bylaws. ``(c) Corporate Board of Directors.-- ``(1) In general.--The members of the board of directors of the corporation shall serve without compensation as members of the board, except for reasonable travel and other related expenses for attendance at meetings of the board.”
“3513. SUPPORT FOR ATHLETIC PROGRAMS OF THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY. (a) In General.--Chapter 513 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 51329. Support for athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy ``(a) Corporation for Support Authorized.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may, in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, establish a corporation (in this section referred to as the `corporation') to support the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. All stock of the corporation shall be owned by the United States and held in the name of and voted by the Secretary.”
“``(4) Staffing and budgetary resources.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that the Office of the United States Merchant Marine Academy is adequately staffed and funded. ``(B) Staffing.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary may transfer to the Office of the United States Merchant Marine Academy a position within the Department from any office that is eliminated or consolidated under this subsection if the Secretary determines that the position is necessary to carry out the purposes of the Office. ``(ii) Savings provision.--If the Secretary transfers a position to the Office under clause (i), the Secretary, in coordination with the appropriate modal administration, shall ensure that the transfer of the positions does not adversely affect the obligations of such modal administration under any Federal law.''. [[Page H4910]] SEC.”
“``(ii) Reporting.--The Superintendent shall report directly to the Secretary of Transportation to carry out the duties prescribed by the Secretary. ``(B) Deputy superintendent.-- ``(i) In general.--A Deputy Superintendent of the Academy shall be appointed in the competitive service by the Secretary. ``(ii) Duties and powers.--The Deputy Superintendent shall carry out the duties and powers prescribed by the Superintendent. ``(3) Elimination or consolidation of offices and office functions.--The Secretary may eliminate or consolidate any office or office function within the Department into the Office of the United States Merchant Marine Academy that the Secretary determines has duties, responsibilities, resources, or expertise that support the purposes of the Office.”
“SEC. 3512. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY AS AN OFFICE WITHIN THE OFFICE IN THE DEPARTMENT. Section 102 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Office of the United States Merchant Marine Academy.-- ``(1) Establishment.--There is established in the Department an Office of the United States Merchant Marine Academy to-- ``(A) operate the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York; and ``(B) monitor the service obligations of Academy graduates established under chapter 513 of title 46. ``(2) Leadership.-- ``(A) In general.-- ``(i) Superintendent.--The head of the Office shall be the Superintendent of the Academy appointed under section 51301(c)(2) of title 46.”
“Chapter 513 of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 51301(c)(1), by striking ``of the Maritime Administrator under the'' and inserting ``and''; (2) in section 51307-- (A) in subsection (b)-- (i) in paragraph (1) by striking ``if available'' and inserting ``if assigned to such vessel by the Superintendent of the Academy''; and (ii) in paragraphs (2) and (3) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' each place it appears and inserting ``Secretary''; and (B) in subsection (c)(1) by striking ``if available'' and inserting ``if assigned to such vessel by the Superintendent of the Academy''; (3) in section 51309-- (A) in subsection (a)(1) by striking ``United States Merchant Marine''; and (B) in subsection (b) by striking ``Maritime Administration's Operations and Training'' and inserting ``Superintendent of the Academy's''; (4) in section 51310 by striking ``of the military department that has jurisdiction over the service'' and inserting ``concerned, as defined in section 101(a)(9) of title 10,''; (5) in section 51312(g)(3) by striking ``Maritime Administrator and''; (6) in section 51313(a) by striking ``the Maritime Administrator and''; (7) in section 51314(b) by striking ``Maritime Administration's Operations and Training'' and inserting ``Superintendent of the Academy's''; (8) in section 51315-- (A) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' in each place it appears and inserting ``Superintendent of the Academy''; (B) in subsection (a)-- (i) by striking ``Merchant Marine'' and inserting ``such''; and (ii) by striking ``Administrator's'' and inserting ``Superintendent's''; and (C) in subsection (b) by striking ``Academy Gift Fund'' and inserting ``United States Merchant Marine Academy Gift Fund'' each place it appears; (9) in section 51316 by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Secretary''; (10) in section 51317 by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Superintendent of the Academy'' each place it appears; (11) in section 51318-- (A) in subsection (a)(3)(A) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Secretary''; (B) in subsection (b)-- (i) in paragraph (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Secretary''; (ii) in paragraph (2)(A) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Secretary''; and (iii) in paragraph (3)(A) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Superintendent''; and (C) by striking ``Office of Civil Rights of the Maritime Administration'' and inserting ``Office of the Secretary Office of Civil Rights''; (12) in section 51319-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (4)(A)-- (I) by striking ``Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, the Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``The Superintendent''; and (II) by striking ``Office of Civil Rights of the Maritime Administration'' and inserting ``Office of the Secretary Office of Civil Rights''; and (ii) in paragraph (5)(H) by striking ``Director of the Maritime Administration Office of Civil Rights'' and inserting ``Director of the Office of the Secretary Office of Civil Rights''; (B) in subsection (b)(1)-- (i) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: ``(A) Reporting.--Each sexual assault response coordinator shall report directly-- ``(i) to the Superintendent; or ``(ii) upon belief that the Superintendent is acting inappropriately regarding sexual assault prevention and response matters, to the Secretary.''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``Maritime Administration'' and inserting ``Office of the Secretary''; and (C) in subsection (e) by striking ``Administrator of the Maritime Administration'' and inserting ``Secretary''; (13) in sections 51320, 51321, 51322, 51325, and 51328 by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Secretary'' each place it appears; (14) in section 51322(c)(2) by striking ``with the international Convention of Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (32 UST 47) and sections 8106 and 70103(c)'' and inserting the following: ``with ``(A) section 8106; ``(B) section 70103(c); and ``(C)(i) the International Convention of Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (32 UST 47); or ``(ii) with a certificate of inspection issued under section 3309.''; (15) in section 51322(e) by striking ``or staff of the Maritime Administration'' each place it appears; and (16) in section 51326-- (A) in subsection (a) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Secretary''; (B) in subsection (c) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Secretary''; (C) in subsection (d) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Secretary'' each place it appears; (D) in subsection (e) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Superintendent''; (E) in subsection (f)(3) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Superintendent''; and (F) in subsection (h) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Superintendent''.”
“(2) Report.--If the Secretary makes a determination pursuant to paragraph (1), not later than three days after the date on which such determination is made, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that includes the data and analysis used by the Secretary in making such determination. Subtitle B--Merchant Marine Academy SEC. 3511. TRANSFERRING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY TO THE DEPARTMENT.”
“(b) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--No funds may be obligated or expended for the port infrastructure development program pursuant to subsection (a)(10) to make a grant to be used for the purchase of fully automated cargo handling equipment that is remotely operated or remotely monitored with or without the exercise of human intervention or control, if the Secretary of Transportation determines such equipment would result in a net loss of jobs within a port or port terminal.”
“(11) For expenses necessary to implement the port infrastructure development program, as authorized under section 54301 of title 46, United States Code, subject to the limitation under subsection (b), $550,000,000, to remain available until expended. (12) For maritime incentive payments to centers of excellence designated under section 51706 of title 46, United States Code, $300,000,000.”
“(9) For expenses necessary for the loan guarantee program authorized under chapter 537 of title 46, United States Code, $33,700,000, of which-- (A) $30,000,000 may be used for the cost (as such term is defined in section 502(5) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661a(5)) of loan guarantees under the program; and (B) $3,700,000 may be used for administrative expenses relating to loan guarantee commitments under the program. (10) For expenses necessary to provide assistance to small shipyards and for maritime training programs authorized under section 54101 of title 46, United States Code, $105,000,000.”
“(6) For expenses necessary to maintain and preserve a United States flag merchant marine to serve the national security needs of the United States under chapter 531 of title 46, United States Code, $400,500,000. (7) For expenses necessary to maintain a Cable Security Fleet to serve the national security needs of the United States under chapter 532 of title 46, United States Code, $30,000,000. (8) For expenses necessary to maintain and preserve a United States flag merchant marine to serve the national security needs of the United States under chapter 534 of title 46, United States Code, $167,600,000.”
“(4) For expenses necessary to support Maritime Administration operations and programs, $105,760,000, of which-- (A) $15,000,000 shall be for the maritime environmental and technical assistance program under section 50307 of title 46, United States Code; [[Page H4909]] (B) $15,000,000 shall be for the United States marine highway program, including to make grants authorized under section 55601 of title 46, United States Code; (C) $2,000,000 shall be for the Office of Environment and Compliance, including to assist in the environmental review of grant and permit programs administered by the Maritime Administration; and (D) $73,760,000 shall be for headquarters operations expenses. (5) For expenses necessary for the disposal of obsolete vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet of the Maritime Administration, $6,000,000.”
“(2) For expenses necessary to support the State maritime academies, $53,400,000, of which-- (A) $9,400,000 shall be for the Student Incentive Payment Program; (B) $7,000,000 shall be for direct payments for State maritime academies; (C) $12,000,000 shall be for training ship fuel assistance; (D) $4,000,000 shall be for offsetting the costs of training ship sharing; and (E) $21,000,000 shall be for maintenance and repair of State maritime academy training vessels. (3) For expenses necessary to support the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel program, including funds for construction and necessary expenses to construct shoreside infrastructure to support such vessels, $75,000,000.”
“(a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2027, for programs associated with maintaining the United States Merchant Marine, the following amounts: (1) For expenses necessary to support the United States Merchant Marine Academy, $873,500,000 of which-- (A) $129,500,000 shall be for Academy operations; (B) $120,000,000 shall be for construction of facilities and infrastructure at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in accordance with the Campus Modernization Plan and for facilities maintenance and repair and equipment; and (C) $624,000,000 shall be for construction of capital improvement projects at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, provided that such authorization shall expire on the later of-- (i) October 1, 2031; or (ii) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for the United States Merchant Marine Academy for fiscal year 2032.”
“(a) Amount.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Energy $13,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 for the purpose of carrying out activities under chapter 869 of title 10, United States Code, relating to the naval petroleum reserves. (b) Period of Availability.--Funds appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in subsection (a) shall remain available until expended. TITLE XXXV--MARITIME ADMINISTRATION Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations Subtitle A--Maritime Administration SEC. 3501. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR MARITIME ADMINISTRATION.”
“MODIFICATION OF SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR CERTAIN SELECTED ACQUISITION REPORTS. Section 6125(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``At the end of the first quarter of each fiscal year'' and inserting ``Not later than 30 days after the date on which the President transmits to Congress the budget for the following fiscal year pursuant to section 1105 of title 31''. TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD SEC. 3201. AUTHORIZATION. There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2027, $45,000,000 for the operation of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board under chapter 21 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2286 et seq.). TITLE XXXIV--NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES SEC. 3401. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.”
“(k) Section 6353.--Section 6353 of such title is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Administrator may'' and inserting ``(a) Authority.--The Administrator may''; (2) by striking ``: Provided,'' and inserting a period; (3) by striking ``That of the amount'' and inserting the following: ``(b) Amounts.--Of the amount''; (4) in subsection (b), as so designated-- (A) by striking ``these activities'' and inserting ``the activities under subsection (a)''; (B) by striking ``: Provided further, That'' and inserting a period; and (C) by striking ``for purposes of this section,'' and inserting the following: ``(c) Covered Nuclear Weapons Facility Defined.--In this section:''; and (5) in paragraph (5) of subsection (c), as so designated, by striking ``Nevada Test Site'' and inserting ``Nevada National Security Site''. SEC. 3122.”
“(i) Section 6332.--Section 6332 of such title is amended-- (1) by striking ``Of the funds'' and inserting ``(a) Authority.--Of the funds''; (2) by striking ``in this Act or subsequent'' and inserting ``in any''; (3) by striking ``Acts,'' and inserting ``Act,''; (4) by striking ``: Provided, That the'' and inserting ``. The''; (5) by striking ``: Provided further, That'' and inserting a period; and (6) by striking ``notwithstanding Department'' and inserting the following: ``(b) Eligibility.--Notwithstanding Department''. (j) Section 6334.--Section 6334 of such title is amended-- (1) by striking ``Of the funds'' and inserting ``Beginning October 1, 2015, of the funds''; (2) by striking ``this or any subsequent Act'' and inserting ``any Act''; and (3) by striking the colon and all that follows through ``2015''.”
“(d) Section 6180.--Section 6180(c) of such title is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Coordination.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall act through the Deputy Secretary of Energy, in coordination with such other officials of the Department as the Deputy Secretary determines appropriate.''. (e) Section 6222.--Section 6222(c)(2)(D) of such title is amended by inserting ``pursuant'' after ``completed''. (f) Section 6226.--Section 6226 of such title is amended in the section heading by striking ``Annual'' and inserting ``Biennial''. (g) Section 6272.--Section 6272(a) of such title is amended by striking ``sections 5791 and 5792'' and inserting ``sections 6281 and 6282''. (h) Section 6322.--Section 6322 of such title is amended in the section heading by striking ``and report''.”
“(a) Section 6114.--Section 6114 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(9), by striking ``summary or''; and (2) in subsection (d)(1)(A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``subsection (d)(4)(A)(i)'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(4)(A)(i)''; and (B) in clause (ii)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (d)(4)'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(4)''; and (ii) by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (C)''. (b) Section 6125.--Section 6125 of such title is amended in the section heading by striking ``acquisition reports'' and inserting ``Acquisition Reports''. (c) Section 6171.--Section 6171 of such title is amended in the section heading by striking ``environmental cleanup account'' and inserting ``Environmental Cleanup Account''.”
“SEC. 3117. PROHIBITION RELATING TO RECLASSIFICATION OF HIGH- LEVEL WASTE. None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of Energy may be obligated or expended by the Secretary of Energy to apply the interpretation of high-level radioactive waste described in the notice published by the Secretary titled ``Supplemental Notice Concerning U.S. Department of Energy Interpretation of High-Level Radioactive Waste'' (84 Fed. Reg. 26835), or successor notice, with respect to such waste located in the State of Washington. Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters SEC. 3121. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS RELATING TO CODIFICATION OF ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS.”
“(b) Reporting Requirement.--Not later than 180 days after the first contractual agreement is executed under this section, and annually thereafter, the Administrator, in coordination with the Secretary, shall submit to Congress a report that includes-- (1) an assessment on the contractual arrangements best suited for accelerating timelines and delivering capabilities, to include, with respect to the number of parts to be tested, the-- (A) cost per radiation shot; (B) cost per qualification; or (C) cost per dose rate or fluence; (2) testing capabilities acquired under the contractual agreement and the cost of such testing capabilities; (3) an identification of the entities that will use such testing capabilities; (4) cost comparison analysis relative to Government-owned facilities; (5) test execution timelines compared to Government-owned facilities; and (6) an assessment of how commercial entities can complement ongoing Government-owned facilities; and (7) any recommendations for additional authorities or resources that the Administrator or the Secretary determines is necessary to support the implementation of this section.”
“CONTRACTING AUTHORITY TO ACQUIRE COMMERCIAL TESTING SERVICES FOR EFFECTS OF RADIATION. (a) In General.--The Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, may seek to enter into contractual arrangements with private entities to acquire services to test the effects of radiation in support of National Nuclear Security Administration and Department of Defense mission requirements for-- (1) nuclear deterrence; (2) strategic systems survivability; and (3) weapons component qualification testing.”
“Section 3116 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 50 U.S.C. 2441 note prec.) is-- (1) amended in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``until the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act'' and inserting ``through December 31, 2032''; (2) transferred to subtitle C of the National Nuclear Security Administration Act (50 U.S.C. 2441 et seq.); (3) inserted after section 3241A of such Act; and (4) redesignated as section 3242. SEC. 3115. DEADLINE FOR COMMENCEMENT OF HIGH EXPLOSIVE SYNTHESIS, FORMULATION, AND PRODUCTION FACILITY. Section 3127(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 794) is amended by striking ``2034'' and inserting ``2032''. SEC. 3116.”
“``(d) Annual Report.--(1) Not later than March 1, 2028, and annually thereafter, the Administrator shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the use by the Administrator of the authority under subsection (a). ``(2) Each report under paragraph (1) shall contain the following: ``(A) The number of transactions entered into using the authority under subsection (a). ``(B) The participants to each such transaction. ``(C) The purpose of each such the transaction. [[Page H4908]] ``(D) The amount of each such transaction. ``(E) Any recommendations by the Administrator for legislative changes to improve the use of such authority.''. SEC. 3114. EXTENSION OF ALTERNATIVE PERSONNEL SYSTEM OF THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.”
“``(b) Administering Authority.--In carrying out this section, section 4021 and 4022 of this title shall be applied as follows: ``(1) By substituting `Administrator' for `Secretary of Defense', `Secretary', and `covered official'. ``(2) By substituting `Administration' for `Department of Defense' and `agency'. ``(3) By substituting `nontraditional government contractor' for `nontraditional defense contractor'. ``(4) By substituting `construction' for `military construction'. ``(c) Delegation.--The Administrator may not delegate the authority under subsection (a) to any official other than the Principal Deputy Administrator.”
“Section 6156(b)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``50 percent of the per-device cost'' and inserting ``100 percent of the cost''. SEC. 3113. OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY. Chapter 608 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 6328 the following new section: ``Sec. 6329. Other transaction authority ``(a) Authority.--In addition to other acquisition authorities, the Administrator may exercise the acquisition authorities referred to in sections 4021 and 4022 of this title to enhance the mission effectiveness of the Administration or to improve the nuclear security enterprise, subject to the provisions of this section.”
“Section 6128 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: ``(a) Requirement.--Consistent with the requirements of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Energy shall ensure that, by not later than 2050, the nuclear security enterprise has the capability to reliably produce no fewer than 180 war reserve plutonium pits annually.''; and (2) in subsection (e)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``each year'' and inserting ``each odd numbered year''; and (B) in paragraph (2)(D), by striking ``as compared to the report submitted during the previous year'' and inserting ``as compared to the preceding report''. SEC. 3112. MODIFICATION TO IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS FOR ACCELERATION OF REPLACEMENT OF CESIUM BLOOD IRRADIATION SOURCES.”
“Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2027 for other defense activities in carrying out programs as specified in the funding table in section 4701. SEC. 3104. NUCLEAR ENERGY. Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2027 for nuclear energy as specified in the funding table in section 4701. Subtitle B--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations SEC. 3111. MODIFICATIONS TO REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUTONIUM PIT PRODUCTION CAPACITY.”
“(b) Authorization of New Plant Projects.--From funds referred to in subsection (a) that are available for carrying out plant projects, the Secretary of Energy may carry out new plant projects for the National Nuclear Security Administration as follows: Project 27-D-512 Plutonium Engineering Support Building, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, $88,700,000. SEC. 3102. DEFENSE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP. Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2027 for defense environmental cleanup activities in carrying out programs as specified in the funding table in section 4701. SEC. 3103. OTHER DEFENSE ACTIVITIES.”
“DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATIONS AND OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS TITLE XXXI--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS Subtitle A--National Security Programs and Authorizations SEC. 3101. NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. (a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2027 for the activities of the National Nuclear Security Administration in carrying out programs as specified in the funding table in section 4701.”
“(a) Reports Required.--Prior to the completion of each decennial census, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Director of the Census a report that identifies, with respect to each military installation located in the contiguous United States, the number of-- (1) military personnel who reside on such installation; and (2) civilian personnel who reside on such installation. (b) Coordination.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall coordinate with the Secretaries of the military departments. (c) Military Installation Defined.--In this section, the term ``military installation'' has the meaning given that term in section 2801 of title 10, United States Code.”
“(d) Publication.--Upon submission of a report required by subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall publish the unclassified portion of the report on a publicly-available Internet website of the Department of Defense. (e) United States Defined.--In this section, the term ``United States'' means the several States, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States. SEC. 2867. REPORTS TO CENSUS BUREAU WITH RESPECT TO MILITARY AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS.”
“(5) A summary of efforts to mitigate the effects listed in subparagraphs (A) through (H) of paragraph (4), in addition to efforts undertaken by the Department as of the date of the enactment of this section, that the Secretary determines may be necessary to-- (A) ensure the continued operational viability of the military installations identified under such paragraph; and (B) increase the resilience of such military installations. (6) An estimation of the costs to the United States of such the efforts described in paragraph (5). (7) An assessment of how adapting to extreme weather affects the readiness of the Armed Forces to address the threats posed by Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, and violent extremism. (c) Form.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.”
“(3) An assessment of the strategic benefits to the national defense of the United States derived from-- (A) the segregation of Department infrastructure located in the United States from the national electric grid; and (B) the use of energy-efficient, distributed, and smart power grids by the Armed Forces in the United States and overseas to ensure affordable access to electricity. (4) For each military department, a list of the ten military installations under the jurisdiction of the department that are most vulnerable to extreme weather based on the effects of-- (A) geographic location; (B) rising sea tides and sea levels; (C) increased flooding; (D) drought; (E) desertification; (F) wildfires; (G) thawing permafrost; and (H) such other categories as the Secretary determines necessary.”
“(b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of how extreme weather affects-- (A) low-lying military installations; (B) military installations under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Navy; (C) military installations located outside the United States; (D) the ability of members of the Armed Forces to use training ranges on military installations; and (E) housing safety and food security on military installations. (2) With respect to military installations located outside the United States, an assessment of the collaboration between the Department and the military or civilian agencies of the government of that country or nongovernmental organizations operating in that country to adapt to risks from extreme weather.”
“(a) Annual Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and on an annual basis thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on vulnerabilities to military installations and combatant commander requirements resulting from extreme weather. (2) Consideration.--In developing the first report required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall-- (A) consider the report submitted under section 335(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 131 Stat. 1358); and (B) expand upon the elements described in subsection (c) of such section that were included in such report.”
“Such report shall include military construction projects carried out-- (1) pursuant to-- (A) section 2802 of title 10, United States Code; (B) section 2805 of such title; (C) section 2815 of such title; (D) section 2391(d) of such title; or (E) any other provision of law granting authority to the Commander to carry out such a military construction project; (2) using amounts authorized to be appropriated for the fiscal year covered by the report for operation and maintenance; and (3) under any authority under which the Department of Defense transfers funds to other Federal agencies. SEC. 2866. ANNUAL REPORT ON EFFECTS OF EXTREME WEATHER ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE MILITARY INSTALLATIONS AND COMBATANT COMMANDER REQUIREMENTS.”
“Not later than December 31 of the first calendar year beginning after the date of the enactment of this section, and on an annual basis thereafter for five years, the Commander of Joint Region Marianas, in consultation with the Governor of Guam, shall submit to the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a report on military construction projects in progress as of the date of the enactment of this Act that support military readiness and public interests in Guam.”
“(3) Applicability.--The authority provided by this subsection is in addition to any other authority available to the Secretary of Defense and shall not be construed to limit the availability or use of amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available by law for Operation and Maintenance accounts and for Military Construction accounts. (d) Guam Power Authority Defined.--In this section, the term ``Guam Power Authority'' means the public corporation of the Government of Guam responsible for electric generation and transmission services in Guam. [[Page H4907]] SEC. 2865. ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS SUPPORTING READINESS AND PUBLIC INTEREST IN GUAM.”
“This paragraph shall apply to infrastructure owned by the Secretary of Defense, including infrastructure that is currently leased to, operated by, or otherwise made available for use by the Guam Power Authority. (2) Use of amounts.--Amounts described in paragraph (1) may be obligated or expended for planning, design, environmental review, construction, recapitalization, equipment procurement, cybersecurity enhancements, resiliency measures, and related project management costs for power generation infrastructure and power transmission infrastructure necessary to achieve compliance with this section, regardless of whether such infrastructure is under direct control of the Secretary of Defense or subject to a lease or operating agreement with the Guam Power Authority at the time such funds are obligated.”