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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“Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2027 for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, as specified in the funding table in section 4501. SEC. 1405. DEFENSE HEALTH PROGRAM. Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2027 for the Defense Health Program for use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for providing for the health of eligible beneficiaries, as specified in the funding table in section 4501. SEC. 1406. CABLE SECURITY FLEET EXPANSION. (a) Establishment of the Cable Security Fleet.--Section 53202(a)(2) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``two'' and inserting ``not less than 6''.”
“(b) Use.--Amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a) are authorized for the destruction of lethal chemical agents and munitions in accordance with section 1412 of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1986 (50 U.S.C. 1521). SEC. 1403. DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG ACTIVITIES, DEFENSE-WIDE. Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2027 for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for Drug Interdiction and Counter- Drug Activities, Defense-wide, as specified in the funding table in section 4501. SEC. 1404. DEFENSE INSPECTOR GENERAL.”
“1412. Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement Home. Sec. 1413. Critical minerals traceability pilot program. Subtitle A--Military Programs SEC. 1401. WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS. Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2027 for the use of the Armed Forces and other activities and agencies of the Department of Defense for providing capital for working capital and revolving funds, as specified in the funding table in section 4501. SEC. 1402. CHEMICAL AGENTS AND MUNITIONS DESTRUCTION, DEFENSE. (a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2027 for expenses, not otherwise provided for, for Chemical Agents and Munitions Destruction, Defense, as specified in the funding table in section 4501.”
“REPEAL OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE TRAINING TO MILITARY FORCES OR NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES OF COSTA RICA AND PANAMA. Section 1209 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C. 321 note) is repealed. TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS Subtitle A--Military Programs Sec. 1401. Working capital funds. Sec. 1402. Chemical agents and munitions destruction, defense. Sec. 1403. Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, defense-wide. Sec. 1404. Defense Inspector General. Sec. 1405. Defense Health Program. Sec. 1406. Cable security fleet expansion. Subtitle B--Other Matters Sec. 1411. Extension of authorities for funding and management of joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund for Captain James A. Lovell Health Care Center, Illinois. Sec.”
“(c) Report to Secretary.--The federally funded research and development center that carries out the study and analysis under subsection (a) shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report containing the results of such study. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 30 days after receiving the report required by subsection (c), the Secretary of Defense shall submit an unaltered copy of the report to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives. (e) Form; Publication.--The submission required by subsection (d) shall be in unclassified form and may include a classified annex. The unclassified portion of the report shall concurrently be made publicly available. Subtitle G--Other Matters SEC. 1261.”
“(6) A description of any efforts to push for a political solution for the war, including internal United States Government discussions and outcomes, concerning whether or not to support dialogue with Al Shabaab. (7) A description of all significant changes in United States policy, practice, or other factors that have contributed to an increase in the number of United States airstrikes in Somalia since January 2025. (8) A description of past and planned efforts to engage with the Somali armed forces on civilian harm mitigation and response issues. (9) United States Government benchmarks for disengaging from military operations in Somalia over the course of United States military operations in the country.”
“(b) Elements.--The study required by subsection (a) shall also discuss the following with respect to Somalia: (1) Factors leading to initial United States involvement in the conflict. (2) The legal opinions that interpreted the 2001 Authorization to Use Military Force to apply to Al Shabaab. (3) A description of the threats posed by Al Shabaab and ISIS-Somalia to the United States homeland. (4) The amount of funds spent on security, development and humanitarian assistance, including the estimated costs of Department of Defense operations. (5) An assessment of the policy objectives identified by the United States with respect to such assistance and operations and any United States Government efforts to assess whether those objectives were met.”
“(a) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall seek to enter into a contract or other agreement with a federally funded research and development center under which the center shall-- (1) conduct a study to assess the effectiveness of the past 20 years of United States policy in Somalia, including through United States security cooperation and security assistance, military operations, and other forms of assistance provided to and in Somalia, with respect to-- (A) addressing and reducing the threat of violence posed by Al Shabaab and ISIS-Somalia; and [[Page H4858]] (B) achieving other United States objectives with respect to Somalia; and (2) develop evidence-based options and recommendations for United States policy in Somalia to reduce or resolve the threat of violence posed by Al Shabaab and ISIS-Somalia.”
“(b) Form.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in an unclassified form but may include a classified annex. (c) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; and (2) the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate. SEC. 1253. STUDY ON EFFECTIVENESS OF UNITED STATES-SOMALIA POLICY.”
“(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for 3 years, the Secretary of Defense shall coordinate with the Director of National Intelligence to ensure the preparation of this report does not diminish national intelligence activities, and in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- (1) a detailed description of the Russian Armed Forces and their affiliated, quasi-state, or occupation-era activities that damage, destroy, seize, repurpose, or otherwise directly or indirectly engage in or facilitate serious harm to churches, synagogues, mosques, and other religious facilities, and their respective religious organizations, in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine, including a description of the weapons systems, units, and, where ascertainable, the commanders responsible for ordering or conducting such strikes; (2) an identification of churches, synagogues, mosques, and other religious facilities, including Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and other minority religious institutions, that have been destroyed, damaged, seized, repurposed, or otherwise appropriated directly or indirectly by persons operating for or on behalf of the Russian Armed Forces or the Government of the Russian Federation in occupied territories of Ukraine; (3) an assessment of-- (A) the number of Christians, Jews, Muslims (including Crimean Tatars), and other religious minorities not affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church who have been subjected to persecution, imprisonment, or forced displacement in occupied territories of Ukraine as a result of Russian military operations or occupation-era policies; (B) restrictions imposed on Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and other religions not affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church's religious practices, worship services, or religious education in occupied territories, insofar as such restrictions are imposed or enforced by Russian military or security forces; (C) efforts by the Government of Russia, by authorities exercising de facto governmental control in occupied territory, or by entities or persons otherwise affiliated with Russia, to compel Christian organizations to affiliate with Moscow-based religious institutions or to suppress Christian, Jewish, Muslim, or any other denominations not aligned with Russian state interests, where such efforts are carried out by or in coordination with Russian military forces; and (D) the overall impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and its occupation of Ukrainian territory, on religious freedom and the physical integrity of religious infrastructure in occupied territories of Ukraine, including Crimea and Sevastopol; and (4) a list of individuals and entities affiliated with the Government of Russia, the Russian Armed Forces, or exercising de facto authority in occupied territory, that-- (A) are responsible for ordering, directing, or conducting strikes or occupation-era activities that damaged or destroyed religious infrastructure, or that persecute, suppress, or discriminate against Christians, Jews, or Muslims in Ukraine and in the occupied territories of Ukraine; or (B) have otherwise engaged in or attempted to engage in any of the conduct described in this subsection.”
“(b) Elements.--Each report required in subsection (a) shall include-- (1) a list of each instance of military-to-military exchange or contact between the Department of Defense and the Government of the Russian Federation; (2) a description of the purpose of each such instance of military-to-military exchange or contact; (3) a detailed description of the benefits the Government of the Russian Federation expects to gain from such military- to-military exchanges and contacts; and (4) a detailed assessment of the benefits the Department of Defense expects to gain from such military-to-military exchanges and contacts. (c) Sunset.--This section shall cease to be effective on December 31, 2029. SEC. 1252. REPORT ON RUSSIA'S TARGETING OF RELIGIOUS INFRASTRUCTURE IN UKRAINE.”
“(a) Report Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing any instance of bilateral military-to-military exchange or contact between the Department of Defense and the Government of the Russian Federation.”
“Section 1268 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60) is amended by striking ``Amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act may not be obligated or expended'' and inserting ``None of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal years 2026 or 2027 may be obligated or expended''. Subtitle F--Reports SEC. 1251. OVERSIGHT OF MILITARY-TO-MILITARY EXCHANGES AND CONTACTS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION.”
“``(15) An assessment of the effects that population trends and forecasts of the People's Republic of China have on the force structure and size of the People's Liberation Army.''. SEC. 1246. MODIFICATION OF TAIWAN SECURITY COOPERATION INITIATIVE. Subsection (d) of section 1323 of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Fiscal year 2027.--Of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of Defense, not more than $1,000,000,000 may be made available for the purposes of subsection (a).''. SEC. 1247. OVERSIGHT OF UNITED STATES MILITARY POSTURE ON THE KOREAN PENINSULA.”
“113 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by striking ``2027'' and inserting ``2030''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (3)(C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, including nuclear, missile, air defense, submarine quieting, and drone development cooperation.''; (B) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: ``(6) Complicity, involvement, and degree of association of the People's Liberation Army in the use of forced labor by and the violation of other human rights of Uyghurs in Xinjiang.''; (C) in paragraph (8)(A)-- (i) by inserting a comma after ``infrastructure)''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``, and the likely role of Chinese cyber capabilities in a conflict with the United States, including against allied and partner nations in the First and Second Island Chain and the United States homeland.''; (D) in paragraph (9)-- (i) in subparagraph (A)(i), by inserting ``including the United States,'' after ``any other country,''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B)-- (I) by inserting ``biotechnology,'' after ``space,''; and (II) by inserting ``and emerging'' after ``other advanced''; (E) in paragraph (10)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' at the end; (ii) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (D); and (iii) by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: ``(B) how delays in delivery of American defense articles to Taiwan affect the Chinese Communist Party's assessments of the balance of power in the Strait; ``(C) the likely strategic intent of Chinese forces in a conflict over Taiwan, how they will conduct a cyber enabled economic warfare campaign, a cross-strait invasion campaign, or a blockade campaign and how Russia may be assisting China in preparation for such activities; and''; (F) by redesignating paragraph (14) as paragraph (16); and (G) by inserting after paragraph (13) the following: ``(14) An assessment of the character, extent, trajectory, and consequences of security cooperation between the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and North Korea, including how China provides dual-use support to the defense industrial bases of these countries.”
“``(8) Informal association.--The term `informal association' includes participation in exhibitions, competitions, demonstrations, or other temporary activities with an entity identified under subsection (g)(2)(B)(i).''. SEC. 1245. EXTENSION AND MODIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT ON MILITARY AND SECURITY DEVELOPMENTS INVOLVING THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA. Section 1202 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2000 (10 U.S.C.”
“The Secretary [[Page H4857]] may include Mandarin Chinese or other foreign-language identifiers as appropriate for entity identification purposes.''; (3) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following: ``(e) Regulations.--The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations as necessary to implement this section.''; and (4) in subsection (g), by adding at the end the following: ``(6) Assistance.--The term `assistance' means benefits provided by the Government of China, including grants, loans, subsidies, tax benefits, real or personal property, sponsored research, or any other preferential treatment. ``(7) Formal association.--The term `formal association' includes joint ventures, partnerships, consortiums, task forces, or research collaborations with an entity identified under subsection (g)(2)(B)(i).”
“113 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(3)(A), by striking ``not less frequently'' and all that follows through the end of the sentence and inserting ``as determined appropriate by the Secretary based on the latest information available.''; (2) by amending subsection (b)(4) to read as follows: ``(4) Language requirement.--The Secretary shall publish the list in English.”
“(c) Extension of Plan.--Subsection (e) of such section is amended, in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``fiscal years 2027 and 2028'' and inserting ``fiscal years 2028 and 2029''. SEC. 1243. EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT FOR PUBLIC REPORTING OF CHINESE MILITARY COMPANIES OPERATING IN THE UNITED STATES. Section 1260H(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended by striking ``2030'' and inserting ``2035''. SEC. 1244. MODIFICATIONS TO PUBLIC REPORTING OF CHINESE MILITARY COMPANIES OPERATING IN THE UNITED STATES. Section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C.”
“SEC. 1242. EXTENSION OF PACIFIC DETERRENCE INITIATIVE. (a) Funding.--Subsection (c) of section 1251 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (10 U.S.C. 113 note) is amended-- (1) by striking ``the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026'' and inserting ``the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027''; and (2) by striking ``fiscal year 2026'' and inserting ``fiscal year 2027''. (b) Reports and Briefings.--Subsection (d) of such section is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)(A), in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking ``fiscal years 2027 and 2028'' and inserting ``fiscal years 2028 and 2029''; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``fiscal years 2027 and 2028'' each place it appears and inserting ``fiscal years 2028 and 2029''.”
“3301 et seq.), and the Six Assurances, with the goal of improving Taiwan's defensive capabilities and promoting peaceful cross-strait relations; (7) reinforcing the status of Singapore as a Major Security Cooperation Partner of the United States and continuing to strengthen defense and security cooperation between the military forces of Singapore and the United States Armed Forces, including through participation in combined exercises and training; (8) engaging with the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Palau, and other Pacific island countries, with the goal of strengthening regional security and addressing issues of mutual concern, including protecting fisheries from illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing; (9) collaborating with Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and other members of the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to build connectivity and advance a shared vision for the region that is principled, long-term, and anchored in democratic resilience; (10) investing in enhanced military posture and capabilities in the area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific Command and strengthening cooperation in bilateral relationships, multilateral partnerships, and other international fora to uphold global security and shared principles, with the goal of ensuring the maintenance of a free and open Indo-Pacific region; (11) supporting efforts by the Republic of Korea to strengthen deterrence and to deepen bilateral defense cooperation between the United States and the Republic of Korea; and (12) expanding shipbuilding cooperation with the Republic of Korea to bolster the shipbuilding capacity and workforce of the United States and to reinforce the defense industrial base of the United States.”
“It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense should continue efforts that strengthen United States defense alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region so as to further the comparative advantage of the United States in strategic competition with the People's Republic of China, including by-- (1) enhancing cooperation with Japan, consistent with the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security Between the United States of America and Japan, signed at Washington, January 19, 1960, including by developing advanced military capabilities, upgrading command and control relationships, fostering interoperability across all domains, and improving sharing of information and intelligence; (2) reinforcing the United States alliance with the Republic of Korea, including by maintaining the presence of approximately 28,500 members of the United States Armed Forces deployed to the Republic of Korea, enhancing mutual defense base cooperation, and affirming the United States extended deterrence commitment using the full range of United States defense capabilities, consistent with the Mutual Defense Treaty Between the United States and the Republic of Korea, signed at Washington, October 1, 1953, in support of the shared objective of a peaceful and stable Korean Peninsula; (3) fostering bilateral and multilateral cooperation with Australia, consistent with the Security Treaty Between Australia, New Zealand, and the United States of America, signed at San Francisco, September 1, 1951, and through the partnership among Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States to-- (A) advance shared security objectives; (B) accelerate the fielding of advanced military capabilities; and (C) build the capacity of emerging partners; (4) advancing United States alliances with the Philippines and Thailand and United States partnerships with other partners in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to enhance maritime domain awareness, promote sovereignty and territorial integrity, leverage technology and promote innovation, and support an open, inclusive, and rules-based regional architecture; (5) broadening United States engagement with India, including through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue to-- (A) advance the shared objective of a free and open Indo- Pacific region through bilateral and multilateral engagements and participation in military exercises, expanded defense trade, and collaboration on humanitarian aid and disaster response; and (B) enable greater cooperation on maritime security; (6) strengthening the United States partnership with Taiwan, consistent with the Three Communiques, the Taiwan Relations Act (Public Law 96-8; 22 U.S.C.”
“(b) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. Subtitle E--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific SEC. 1241. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON DEFENSE ALLIANCES AND PARTNERSHIPS IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION.”
“(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 regarding efforts to backfill or otherwise mitigate the capability gap resulting from the end the rotational presence of a United States brigade; (C) NATO Forward Land Forces in Romania; (D) new or expanded bilateral and multilateral training activities and military exercises conducted to build capacity and improve interoperability among United States forces, Romanian forces, and other NATO allies; (E) efforts undertaken by the United States, Romania, and other NATO allies to improve critical military infrastructure in Romania, including infrastructure necessary to support collective defense obligations of the alliance and to enable United States contingency operations; and (F) efforts to support and strengthen the defense industrial base of Romania.”
“(7) An assessment of NATO's deterrence and defense posture on the alliance's eastern flank, including-- (A) a description of United States military force posture in each country on the eastern flank, including any changes to United States forces on such flank during the 90-day period preceding the submission of the report; (B) a description of allied military force posture in each country on the eastern flank; (C) an evaluation of the capacity of United States and allied forces to reinforce NATO's eastern flank in the event of a conflict; (D) an identification of any obstacles that could delay such reinforcement, including the status of prepositioned United States materiel in Europe; and (E) a description of efforts by the United States and NATO allies to address the obstacles identified pursuant to subparagraph (D).”
“(6) In the case of any changes described pursuant to paragraph (5)-- (A) an assessment of whether Europe has the force structure, readiness levels, and enabling capabilities to assume responsibility for any decreases in United States forces available to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe under the NATO Force Model; (B) an assessment of the risk such change poses to NATO's deterrence and defense posture; and (C) whether modifications to the NATO Defense Planning Process are required, including whether such changes-- (i) alter NATO capability targets or apportionment decisions; or (ii) require updated NATO political guidance at the ministerial or summit level.”
“(4) A description of United States forces available to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe under the NATO Force Model. (5)(A) In the first report submitted under this subsection, a description of any changes to the United States forces available to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe under the NATO Force Model in the previous year. (B) In the subsequent reports submitted under this subsection, a description of any changes to the United States forces available to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe under the NATO Force Model in the preceding 90-day period.”
“(a) Report Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter through January 1, [[Page H4856]] 2028, the Commander, United States European Command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on each of the following: (1) An evaluation of allied progress on meeting the 5 percent defense investment commitment agreed to at the 2025 Summit of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in The Hague. (2) An evaluation of allied progress on implementing NATO capability targets and any priority capability shortfalls. (3) A list of critical capabilities required to execute NATO's regional plans that are largely or wholly provided by the United States and a description of any European and Canadian allied efforts to develop or procure those or similar capabilities.”
“(3) Access to information.--The Secretary of Defense shall provide the Comptroller General with timely access to all data, assumptions, models, briefings, analyses, memoranda, recommendations, dissenting views, decision memoranda, and other information necessary to carry out the assessment required under this subsection, including classified information, consistent with applicable law. SEC. 1237. NATO DEFENSE PLANNING AND BURDEN SHARING ACTIVITIES.”
“(2) Elements.--The assessment under paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) an evaluation of the completeness, rigor, and methodological validity of the analytical framework, assumptions, scenarios, intelligence inputs, and analysis of alternatives; (B) an assessment of the consistency between the analytical conclusions and actual posture decisions implemented after January 20, 2025; (C) a review of the sensitivity of conclusions to key assumptions and variables; (D) an identification of any gaps, limitations, or sources of analytical risk; and (E) an evaluation of the implications of each such adjustment for United States national security interests, NATO's deterrence and defense posture, and execution of combatant commander campaign plans and NATO regional plans.”
“(c) Form.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (d) Independent Assessment by the Government Accountability Office.-- (1) Assessment required.--Not later than 180 days after the submission of the report required under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to the congressional defense committees an independent assessment of-- (A) the analytical framework, analysis of alternatives, war-gaming activities and other operational assessments, intelligence assessments, and operational and strategic risk assessments used in conducting the review of global force posture undertaken during development of the national defense strategy most recently prepared pursuant to section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code, specifically as it pertained to the area of responsibility of the United States European Command; (B) the conclusions drawn from such review of global force posture; and (C) the extent to which such analytical framework, analysis of alternatives, war-gaming activities and other operational assessments, intelligence assessments, and operational and strategic risk assessments informed and were consistent with changes to United States force posture in the area of responsibility of the United States European Command implemented after January 20, 2025.”
“(8) An assessment of the extent to which the analytical framework, analysis of alternatives, war-gaming activities and other operational assessments, intelligence assessments, and operational and strategic risk assessments described in paragraphs (1) through (6) were consistent with United States force posture adjustments within the area of responsibility of the United States European Command implemented after January 20, 2025, including-- (A) an assessment of each such adjustment to United States force posture in Europe during such period; (B) an assessment of the operational, strategic, fiscal, and risk-based justification for each such adjustment; (C) an identification of any deviations from the initial review's analytical framework, analysis of alternatives, war- gaming activities and other operational assessments, intelligence assessments, and operational and strategic risk assessments in the analysis underlying such adjustments, including the rationale for any such deviation; (D) an identification of any deviations from military interagency assessments or non-concurrence about such adjustments, including the rationale for any such deviation; and (E) an evaluation of the implications of each such adjustment for United States national security interests, NATO's deterrence and defense posture, and execution of combatant commander campaign plans and NATO regional plans.”
“(7) A description of the coordination undertaken during the initial review in the development and application of the analytical framework, analysis of alternatives, war-gaming activities and other operational assessments, intelligence assessments, and operational and strategic risk assessments described in paragraphs (1) through (6), with-- (A) the Joint Staff, the Military Departments, and the Commander of United States European Command; (B) the Department of State; (C) the intelligence community; and (D) NATO military authorities and NATO allies and partners in Europe and Canada.”
“(6) A description of how the analytical framework, analysis of alternatives, war-gaming activities and other operational assessments, intelligence assessments, and operational and strategic risk assessments used by the Department of Defense in the review evaluated the ability of NATO allies and partners to mitigate identified capability gaps and associated operational and strategic risks, including projected timelines for capability development and fielding.”
“(4) The intelligence assessments and threat analyses used to inform the Department of Defense's review of United States force posture in the area of responsibility of the United States European Command. (5) An assessment of capability gaps associated with combatant commander campaign plans and NATO regional plans as well as the associated operational and strategic risks identified by the Department of Defense in its review of United States force posture in the area of responsibility of the United States European Command.”
“(2) A comprehensive description of the force-planning scenarios, tabletop exercises, and war-gaming inputs used in the review to evaluate United States force posture in the area of responsibility of the United States European Command. (3) An assessment of the alternative force posture options considered during the review and the analytical criteria used to evaluate and compare such options, including cost, host nation and allied burden-sharing contributions, the relative operational effects of rotational and permanently stationed forces, and the operational implications of positioning forces closer to potential contingency areas along NATO's eastern flank.”
“(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A description of the modeling assumptions and analytic parameters used in the review to evaluate United States force posture in the area of responsibility of the United States European Command, including-- (A) force-sizing constructs and campaign planning assumptions; (B) logistics, sustainment, strategic mobility, contested deployment, and reinforcement assumptions; (C) assumptions relating to United States and allied force availability, readiness, reinforcement timelines, munitions expenditures, prepositioned stocks, and strategic lift capacity; (D) adversary force readiness, mobilization and reinforcement timelines, and operational objectives; and (E) assumptions relating to simultaneous or overlapping theater demands.”
“REVIEW OF THE ANALYTICAL BASIS FOR UNITED STATES FORCE POSTURE ADJUSTMENTS IN EUROPE. (a) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- (1) the analytical framework, analysis of alternatives, war-gaming activities and other operational assessments, intelligence assessments, and operational and strategic risk assessments used by the Department of Defense in conducting the review of global force posture undertaken during development of the national defense strategy most recently prepared pursuant to section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code, specifically as it pertained to the area of responsibility of the United States European Command; and (2) an explanation of how and to what extent the analytical framework, analysis of alternatives, war-gaming activities and other operational assessments, intelligence assessments, and operational and strategic risk assessments described in paragraph (1) informed and were consistent with changes to United States force posture in the area of responsibility of the United States European Command implemented after January 20, 2025.”
“(g) Termination of Progress Report.--The requirement under subsection (f) shall terminate on the date the Secretary of Defense determines that-- (1) at least one European ally is producing 6.8x51mm ammunition in accordance with the standardization and interoperability objectives of this section; or (2) no current United States weapons system uses 6.8x51mm ammunition. (h) Applicability.--To the maximum extent practicable, the requirements of this section shall be implemented through future solicitations, contract modifications by mutual agreement, and new contract awards. (i) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to require the renegotiation of existing contracts in a manner that would violate applicable procurement laws or result in a breach of contract. SEC. 1236.”
“(f) Annual Progress Report.--Not later than one year after submission of the strategy required under subsection (e), and annually thereafter until the Secretary of Defense makes an affirmative determination described in subsection (g), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that-- (1) describes progress toward NATO standardization of 6.8x51mm ammunition; (2) identifies actions taken to enable allied production of such ammunition; (3) assesses any remaining barriers to achieving NATO standardization, adoption, or commercialization and steps planned to address them; and (4) explains any failure to meet the timelines established in the strategy submitted pursuant to subsection (e).”
“(e) Strategy for NATO Standardization.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a strategy that-- (1) identifies the specific NATO standardization bodies, forums, and timelines through which standardization described in subsection (b)(1) will be pursued; (2) describes the industrial base actions required to enable allied production of 6.8x51mm ammunition; and (3) identifies known barriers to NATO standardization, adoption, or commercialization with respect to such ammunition, whether technical, legal, or contractual, and specific steps and timelines to resolve each.”
“(d) Report on Interoperability Constraints.--Not later than March 1, 2027, the [[Page H4855]] Secretary of the Army shall notify the congressional defense committees of any restrictions described in subsection (c)(3) that are not capable of being eliminated, along with the reasons for such incapability.”
“(c) Technical Data Rights for Allied Production.--The Secretary of the Army shall, in implementing an acquisition strategy for 6.8x51mm ammunition consistent with subsection (b)-- (1) obtain, consistent with subchapter I of chapter 275 of title 10, United States Code (and data rights policies issued thereunder), a technical data package and associated unlimited or government-purpose rights with respect to such ammunition sufficient to enable competitive procurement and, where appropriate, allied production; (2) establish contracting mechanisms to permit licensed or independent production of such ammunition by entities within NATO member countries; and (3) minimize, to the greatest extent possible and consistent with other applicable provisions of law, proprietary, licensing, or intellectual property restrictions that would unreasonably impede allied production or coalition interoperability.”
“(b) Engagement for Implementation.--The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Secretary of the Army, shall implement the policy described in subsection (a) by-- (1) formally engaging appropriate counterparts of NATO member countries, NATO standardization bodies, and allied defense ministries to pursue adoption of a standardization agreement for 6.8x51mm ammunition, or any successor next- generation small arms ammunition, with the objective of pursuing standardization on a timeline not exceeding, to the extent feasible, five years after the date of enactment of this Act; (2) incorporating NATO standardization and allied production objectives as mandatory program requirements, acquisition strategy elements, and milestone decision criteria for 6.8x51mm ammunition; and (3) ensuring that domestic ammunition design, performance specifications, and production planning for 6.8x51mm ammunition-- (A) do not foreclose opportunities for NATO standardization through proprietary or design constraints; and (B) otherwise affirmatively enable NATO standardization and interoperability.”
“(a) Statement of Policy.--It shall be the policy of the Department of Defense that any next-generation small arms ammunition adopted for widespread operational use by the Armed Forces shall, to the maximum extent practicable consistent with operational and survivability requirements-- (1) be aligned with and incorporated into NATO standardization agreements; (2) support full interoperability among NATO member countries for logistics, resupply, and coalition operations; and (3) be capable of manufacture at scale by multiple producers, including producers located within NATO member countries.”
“(e) Report.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall annually for a period of 5 years submit to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on-- (1) any additional legislative authorities required to carry out the program established pursuant to subsection (a) or any of the elements described in subsection (b); and (2) any regulatory or policy barriers to achieving the objectives described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a). SEC. 1235. POLICY ON NATO STANDARDIZATION AND ALLIED PRODUCTION FOR NEXT-GENERATION SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION.”
“(d) Industry Engagement.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall seek to coordinate with appropriate counterparts of Poland to convene an annual industry roundtable consisting of United States and Polish defense companies, with the goal of expanding cooperation and engagement across sectors and between government and industry with respect to activities to implement the program established pursuant to subsection (a).”
“(5) Actions to identify and mitigate barriers to defense industrial base cooperation, including barriers relating to export controls, technology transfer, or contracting practices. (c) Authorities.--In carrying out the program established pursuant to subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall coordinate with other Federal departments and agencies, including the Department of State and the Department of Commerce, in order to-- (1) enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and other bilateral agreements (including under section 4022 of title 10, United States Code); and (2) provide technical assistance, training, and equipment relating to defense industrial base cooperation.”
“(b) Elements.--The program established pursuant to subsection (a) may also include the following: (1) Co-production of munitions, ground combat systems, air combat systems and other critical defense articles. (2) The establishment and expansion of forward repair, maintenance, and sustainment capabilities in Poland. (3) The identification and authorization of technology transfer necessary to establish co-production of co- sustainment capabilities in Poland that support the Armed Forces in Poland and NATO's deterrence capabilities. (4) The development of redundant and resilient supply chains to carry out the objectives described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of subsection (a).”
“(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall establish a program to expand cooperation between the defense industrial bases of the United States and Poland to expand co-production capacity, enhance supply chain resilience, and support operational readiness for United States and allied forces. The program shall seek to-- (1) enhance bilateral cooperation between the United States and Poland; (2) reduce barriers to co-production between the United States and Poland; and (3) strengthen NATO's deterrence capability, including against malign influence from the Russian Federation and People's Republic of China.”