Mike D. Rogers
Representative for Alabama · Republican · United States
“(8) An assessment of NATO's deterrence efforts in Romania, including a description and evaluation of-- (A) United States force posture in Romania, including any new rotations to Romania intended to enhance deterrence following the 2025 decision to end the rotational presence of a United States brigade; (B) consultations with NATO allies r…”
“(8) An assessment of NATO's deterrence efforts in Romania, including a description and evaluation of-- (A) United States force posture in Romania, including any new rotations to Romania intended to enhance deterrence following the 2025 decision to end the rotational presence of a United States brigade; (B) consultations with NATO allies r…”
“(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--Section 3843 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 3843. Contractor business systems: monitoring and surveillance standards ``(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--The Secretary shall implement an agile, streamlined risk-based approach to surveillance of contra…”
“(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--Section 3843 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 3843. Contractor business systems: monitoring and surveillance standards ``(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--The Secretary shall implement an agile, streamlined risk-based approach to surveillance of contra…”
“(b) Modification of Certain Certifications and Assessments.-- (1) Certifications.--Section 1249(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60) is amended-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``The certification described'' and inserting following: ``(1) In general.--Except as prov…”
“(b) Objectives.--The Commander shall ensure that the Cognitive Performance Enhancement Program-- (1) improves readiness, resilience, and recovery, using evidence-based holistic and proactive high-performance brain training that has a validated ability to scale cost- effectively across the special operations forces enterprise; [[Page H4842…”
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“(b) Consultation Requirement.--In developing the guide required under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall consult with military departments, military installations, Family Child Care program administrators, and established Family Child Care providers operating under successful Family Child Care programs across the Department of Defense to identify and incorporate best practices, lessons learned, and approaches that have demonstrated success in expanding participation and reducing barriers to establishing and operating Family Child Care homes.”
“(3) Briefing.--The Secretary shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on the Team, a description of how the Team tracks financial management functions performed by civilian employees and contractors, and the Department's audit readiness. SEC. 1113. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BEST PRACTICES GUIDE FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES. (a) Department-wide Family Child Care Guide Required.--Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall publish a Department-wide best practices guide for individuals seeking to establish and operate a Family Child Care home on a military installation.”
“(b) Financial Management Skills Assessment Integrated Product Team.-- (1) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), shall establish a Financial Management Skills Assessment Integrated Product Team (in this subsection referred to as the ``Team'') to develop a strategy to identify functions performed by civilian employees and contractors supporting financial management within the Department. (2) Process.--The Team shall establish and implement a repeatable process for timely reporting on financial management functions performed by civilian employees and contractors across the Department.”
“(a) In General.--The planning policies and associated processes, practices, and activities of the financial management civilian workforce within the Department of Defense shall be consistent with the following principles: (1) Involving top management, staff members, and other stakeholders in developing, communicating, and implementing the strategic workforce plan. (2) Supporting workforce planning strategies that use existing human capital flexibilities. (3) Monitoring and evaluating progress toward human capital goals. (4) Determining needed critical skills. (5) Developing strategies to address gaps in critical skills.”
“(e) Intermediary Organization Defined.--In this section, the term ``intermediary organization'' means-- (1) a nonprofit registered under section 501(c)(3) of title 26, United States Code; and (2) an organization having demonstrated expertise in-- (A) streamlining recruitment and pre-screening for early- career tech talent; (B) carrying out public-private talent exchanges through a proven track record, including managing rotations between private and public sector entities and reducing governmental administrative burden in the process; (C) skills development and mentorship programming that ensures program participants remain on the cutting edge of their technical and management skills; and SEC. 1112. CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE AND CONTRACTOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.”
“(c) Program Administration.--For the purposes of carrying out this section, the Secretary of Defense may-- (1) waive any requirement for a permanent billet to be required to support hiring of talent; (2) make selections based on needs and available budget; and (3) direct legal counsel of the Department to provide guidance that-- (A) enables post-employment opportunities by avoiding government assignments that preclude hiring outside the Federal Government following the term appointment; and (B) requires ethics officials to provide guidance that aligns with the temporary nature of the appointment and design protocols to minimize post-employment restrictions. (d) Sunset.--The pilot program shall terminate on the date that is 3 years after the date such program is established.”
“(b) Assessment Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act and annually thereafter until the pilot program sunsets, the Secretary of Defense shall provide an assessment to the congressional defense committees on the effectiveness of the pilot program. Each such assessment shall include-- (1) an evaluation of the efficacy in matching the pre- vetted pools of candidates to the requirements of the Department of Defense; and (2) the effectiveness of partnering with intermediary organizations for the purposes of carrying out activities in support of developing qualified pools of talent with the skills and expertise necessary to meet the purposes of the pilot program.”
“In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary of Defense shall-- (1) use the authorities under section 213.3102(r) of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, to appoint individuals in support of establishing fellowships; (2) develop and implement a process for identifying, sourcing, and training a pool of qualified candidates; (3) establish a professional development structure for pilot program participants; and (4) partner with a nonprofit intermediary organization that have a proven track record in delivering efficient recruitment and screening processes and have demonstrated expertise in navigating the Federal security clearance procedures to support the development of qualified talent pools with the necessary skills and expertise.”
“(e) Sunset.--The authority under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 1111. PILOT PROGRAM ON TECH TALENT COMPETITIVENESS. (a) Pilot Program.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish a pilot program that expedites and scales the sourcing and placement of early-career talent across the Department of Defense in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math and functional areas of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, biotechnology, materials and manufacturing, and business process innovation.”
“Such study shall include information with respect to the following: (1) How the authority under this section is being used, including-- (A) how many instances such authority has been used and where the authority is being used; (B) time to hire; and (C) the hiring incentives, recruitment bonuses, and special pay authorities used under this section (2) The total number of-- (A) vacant instructor pilot positions and civilian simulator instructor positions filled using such authority; and (B) vacant instructor pilot positions and civilian simulator instructor positions remaining. (3) Any additional authorities necessary to ensure the Secretary is able to hire and retain instructor pilots and civilian simulator instructors.”
“(c) Recruitment and Retention Authority.--The Secretary may use the authority provided under sections 5373 and section of title 5, United States Code, for the payment of recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives to instructor pilots and civilian simulator instructors or applicants to such positions. (d) Study and Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall conduct a study on the hiring authorities issued under this section and submit a report on such study to the congressional defense committees.”
“(a) Direct Hire.--The Secretary of Defense may appoint, without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code, (other than sections 3303, 3307, and 3328 of such chapter), qualified candidates to instructor pilot positions and civilian simulator instructor positions. (b) Rates of Pay.--The Secretary may set annual rates of pay for such positions without regard to the provisions chapters 51 and 53 (relating to classification and pay rates) of such title 5. Such rates shall be equal to the annual rate of pay for positions in private industry comparable to instructor pilot positions and civilian simulator instructor positions, as determined by the Secretary.”
“(c) Reporting.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the effectiveness of using commercial skills-based platforms to integrate the United States Tech Force with Department of Defense hiring authorities. (d) Sunset.--The authority to carry out the pilot program under this section shall expire on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 1110. ENHANCED HIRING AUTHORITY FOR INSTRUCTOR PILOTS AND CIVILIAN SIMULATOR INSTRUCTORS.”
“(b) Use of Commercial Technology for Skills Verification.-- In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary of Defense shall use commercially available, interoperable technology platforms to-- (1) create a ``Digital Skills Passport'' for members of the United States Tech Force and Department of Defense civilian employees, documenting verified competencies rather than solely degrees or tenure; (2) automatically map the skills possessed by United States Tech Force participants to gaps identified in the Department of Defense cyber and digital workforce; and (3) track the mobility of talent across the Department based on skills proficiency, consistent with the removal of time-in-grade restrictions.”
“PILOT PROGRAM ON INTEGRATION OF UNITED STATES TECH FORCE WITH SKILLS-BASED HIRING AUTHORITIES. (a) Program Required.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall carry out a pilot program to integrate the United States Tech Force into the implementation of the hiring and promotion reforms authorized under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60). (2) Purpose.--The purpose of the pilot is to use the United States Tech Force to develop, validate, and deploy the skills-based assessments required to modernize the defense workforce.”
“4616) and as most recently amended by section 1106 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1074), is further amended by striking ``2027'' and inserting ``2028''. SEC. 1108. LIVING QUARTER ALLOWANCE FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES WITH PERMANENT DUTY STATION IN GUAM. Section 1102 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``rent'' and inserting ``rent or mortgage payments''; (2) by striking subsection (d) (relating to sunset date 3 years after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026); and [[Page H4850]] (3) by redesignating subsection (c) (relating to sunset date of January 1, 2034) at the end as subsection (d). SEC. 1109.”
“Subsection (a) of section 1101 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110-417), as most recently amended by section 1105 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1074), is further amended by striking ``through 2026'' and inserting ``through 2027''. SEC. 1107. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY AUTHORITY TO GRANT ALLOWANCES, BENEFITS, AND GRATUITIES TO CIVILIAN PERSONNEL ON OFFICIAL DUTY IN A COMBAT ZONE. Paragraph (2) of section 1603(a) of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery, 2006 (Public Law 109-234; 120 Stat. 443), as added by section 1102 of the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Public Law 110-417; 122 Stat.”
“(g) Hiring Freeze.--Beginning on October 1, 2028, no individual may be newly hired or employed, or rehired or reemployed, as a military technician (dual status) under section 709 of title 32, United States Code. (h) Definitions.--In this section-- (1) the term ``military technician (dual status)'' has the meaning given such term in section 10216 of title 10, United States Code; and (2) the term ``State'' has the meaning given such term in section 901 of title 32, United States Code. SEC. 1106. ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF AUTHORITY TO WAIVE ANNUAL LIMITATION ON PREMIUM PAY AND AGGREGATE LIMITATION ON PAY FOR FEDERAL CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES WORKING OVERSEAS.”
“(f) Automatic Adjustment to End Strength Requirements.-- Whenever a military technician (dual status) position is converted pursuant to subsection (b)(2)-- (1) the applicable statutory annual end strength limitation for Active Guard and Reserve personnel within the Army and Air National Guards of the United States, in accordance with section 115 of title 10, United States Code, shall be increased accordingly. (2) the applicable statutory annual minimum end strength required for National Guard military technician (dual status) within the Army and Air National Guards of the United States, in accordance with section 115 of title 10, United States Code, shall be decreased accordingly.”
“(d) Consent of Employee to Conversion or Transfer.--The Secretary of Defense may convert, pursuant to subsection (b), or transfer, pursuant to subsection (c), a filled position only with the written consent of the individual filling such position. (e) Reemployment.--An individual filling a military technician (dual status) position that is converted to Active Guard and Reserve duty pursuant to subsection (b)(2), waives any reemployment entitlement under section 4314 of title 38, United States Code, to another military technician (dual status) position but may assert reemployment rights to a civilian position employed under section 3101 of title 5, United States Code, or section 1601, 1762, or 10508 of title 10, United States Code if a similar position is reasonably available.”
“(2) A position filled by an individual who is performing Active Guard and Reserve duty under section 328 of title 32, United States Code, unless such duty is performed as a general or flag officer. (c) Transfer Authority.--In addition to the conversion authority under subsection (b), the Secretary of Defense may, with the consent of the Governor of the State concerned, for the purpose of reducing the number of National Guard military technician (dual status) positions, provide a State with funding for a non-Federal position for an individual employed in such position. Any such funding shall be provided through a cooperative agreement entered into with the State Governor under section 6305 of title 31, United States Code.”
“(B) National guard bureau personnel.--Section 10508(b)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``sections 1601 and 1762 of title 10,'' before ``or section 328 of title 32,''. (C) Maintenance and repair duties.--Section 328(b) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``maintaining and repairing supplies issued to the National Guard or the Armed Forces,'' before ``and training the reserve components''. (b) Conversion Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may convert a military technician (dual status) position filled by an individual employed under section 709 of title 32, United States Code, to either of the following: (1) A position filled by an individual employed under-- (A) section 3101 of title 5, United States Code; or (B) section 1601, 1762, or 10508 of title 10, United States Code.”
“MILITARY TECHNICIAN (DUAL STATUS): ELIMINATION OF TITLE 32 AUTHORITY; CONVERSIONS OF EXISTING POSITIONS. (a) Termination of Title 32 Authority.-- (1) In general.--Section 709 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following subsection: ``(k) This section shall cease to be effective on October 1, 2038.''. (2) Technical and conforming amendments.-- (A) In general.--Effective October 1, 2038-- (i) section 115(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``each reserve component of the Army and Air Force'' and inserting ``the Army Reserve and the Air Force Reserve''; and (ii) section 10216(a)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``or section 709(b) of title 32''.”
“(a) Eligible Educational Programs.--Section 4093(b)(1)(B) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``is pursuing an associates degree, undergraduate degree, or advanced degree in a critical skill or discipline described in subsection (a) at an accredited institution of higher education'' and inserting ``is pursuing an associates degree, undergraduate degree, or advanced degree in a critical skill or discipline described in subsection (a) at an accredited institution of higher education or career and technical education, vocational education, apprenticeship preparation, or workforce credentialing program''. (b) Service Agreement Requirements.--Section 4093(c)(1)(B)(ii)(I) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``and'' and inserting ``or''. SEC. 1105.”
“``(f) Definition of Institution of Higher Education.--In this section, the term `institution of higher education' has the meaning given that term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002).''. SEC. 1104. EXPANSION OF ELIGIBLE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS UNDER THE SMART DEFENSE EDUCATION PROGRAM.”
“``(d) Authorization of Certain Expenses.--The Secretary may pay the following expenses incurred in the course of an intern's participation in the internship program: ``(1) Lodging expenses. ``(2) Subsistence expenses. ``(3) Incidental expenses. ``(4) Transportation expenses for transportation between the residence of the intern and the military installation where the intern performs duties under the internship program. ``(e) Agreements.--The Secretary may enter into agreements with one or more institutions of higher education so an intern may receive appropriate levels credit towards a graduate or undergraduate degree for duties performed under the internship program.”
“``(b) Eligible Individuals.--An individual eligible to be an intern participating in the internship program under this section is an individual who-- ``(1) is a student in good standing at an institution of higher education; and ``(2) the Secretary determines-- ``(A) to be qualified and talented; and ``(B) has passed appropriate screening and background checks. ``(c) Program Requirements.--Requirements of the internship program shall include the following: ``(1) An intern may perform duties only in a military child development center under the supervision of a child care employee. ``(2) Pursuant to section 1588(a)(3)(B) of this title, a student intern shall perform their duties on a voluntary basis. ``(3) A student intern may not work more than eight hours a day or a total of 40 hours per week.”
“ESTABLISHMENT OF A STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR MILITARY CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS. Subchapter II of chapter 88 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1792 the following new section: ``Sec. 1792a. Internship program for military child and youth programs ``(a) Establishment.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall establish and carry out an internship program through which an individual described in subsection (b) may perform duties as an intern in a military child and youth program to prepare the individual for possible future employment in a military child and youth program.”
“(d) Annual Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for five years, the Secretary of Defense shall submit a report on the authority under section 1599k(b) of title 10, United States Code, as added by this Act. The report shall include the following: (1) Identification of any occupational series or position for which the authority under such section is exercised. (2) The service, agency, or component to which such position is assigned. (3) The justification for exercising such section for each such occupational series or position. (e) Applicability.--Section 1599k of title 10, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to job opportunity announcements issued on or after the date that is 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 1103.”
“(c) Implementation Plan.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for implementing this section, including-- [[Page H4849]] (1) a timeline for implementation of this section; (2) a strategy for training hiring managers and human resources professionals on skills-based assessment methods; (3) a description of validated assessment tools the Department plans to develop or adopt; and (4) metrics for evaluating the impacts of this section on time-to-hire, quality of hire, and retention rates.”
“``(d) Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Education.--The term `education' means any form of formal learning, including a high school diploma or its equivalent, a credential from a qualifying career or technical education program, an associate, baccalaureate, graduate, or professional degree, or industry-recognized certifications and apprenticeships. ``(2) Education requirement.--The term `education requirement' includes a requirement that can be met through-- ``(A) education alone; or ``(B) a combination of education and experience.''. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: ``1599k. Skills-based hiring for civilian positions.''.”
“``(c) Exceptions.--Subsection (b) shall not apply to a position-- ``(1) for which a minimum education requirement is established by Federal statute; ``(2) in a recognized profession for which a minimum education requirement is necessary for professional licensure, certification, or accreditation by a recognized accrediting body, including positions in the fields of medicine, law, engineering, accounting, and other professions as determined by the Secretary; or ``(3) classified in a scientific or technical occupational series for which the Office of Personnel Management has established a positive education requirement that the Secretary determines is directly and specifically necessary for satisfactory performance of the duties of the position.”
“``(2) Sunset.--The authority to waive or remove a minimum education requirement under paragraph (1) shall expire on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.”
“``(2) Qualification standards for a position shall be based on a job analysis that identifies the competencies, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education, if applicable, necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. ``(b) Use of Education Requirements.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in subsection (c), and consistent with paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Secretary may waive or remove a minimum education requirement as a mandatory qualification standard for appointment to a position based on a determination that the competencies required for the position may be demonstrated through relevant experience, apprenticeships, certifications, validated assessments, or other alternative qualifications.”
“Skills-based hiring for civilian positions ``(a) Framework for Skills-based Hiring.-- ``(1) The Secretary of Defense shall establish and implement a skills-based hiring framework for appointment to a position in the competitive service or the excepted service that-- ``(A) prioritizes the evaluation of applicants based on demonstrated competencies, skills, and relevant experience and validated assessments; and ``(B) permits applicants to qualify for positions through one or more pathways based on experience, training, apprenticeships, certifications, licenses, education, or other alternative credentials, as appropriate to the duties of the position.”
“Where such expenses are not paid or reimbursed, the amount of compensation or earned income shall be determined by subtracting the actual and necessary expenses incurred by the employee from any payment received for the activity. ``(5) Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, the Secretary of Defense, in concurrence with the Office of Government Ethics, shall issue such regulations as the Secretary determines necessary to carry out this subsection.''. SEC. 1102. SKILLS-BASED HIRING FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIAN POSITIONS. (a) In General.--Chapter 81 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 1599k.”
“``(II) Income attributable to service with the military reserves or national guard. ``(III) Income from pensions and other continuing benefits attributable to previous employment or services. ``(IV) Income from investment activities where the individual's services are not a material factor in the production of income. ``(V) Copyright royalties, fees, and their functional equivalent, from the use or sale of copyright, patent and similar forms of intellectual property rights, when received from established users or purchasers of those rights. ``(VI) Actual and necessary expenses incurred by the employee in connection with an outside activity. Where such expenses are paid or reimbursed by another person, the amount of any such payment shall not be counted as compensation or outside earned income.”
“``(4) In this subsection-- ``(A) the term `covered employee' means-- ``(i) any special Government employee (as that term is defined in section 202 of title 18); ``(ii) an officer or employee who is serving without compensation; and ``(iii) any member of a reserve component of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force; ``(B) the term `designated agency ethics official' has the meaning given that term in section 13101 of title 5; and ``(C) the term `outside earned income'-- ``(i) means wages, salaries, honoraria, commissions, professional fees and any other form of compensation for services other than salary, benefits, and allowances paid by the United States Government; and ``(ii) does not include the following: ``(I) Items that may be accepted under applicable standards of conduct gift regulations if they were offered by a prohibited source.”
“``(2) Any determination under paragraph (1) shall be published on the public website of the Office of Government Ethics not later than 15 days after such determination is made. ``(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a covered employee who receives outside earned income shall file a public financial disclosure report pursuant section 13103(a) of title 5 not later than 30 days after receiving such income.”
“Section 131 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(e)(1) Any covered employee who is employed by, or detailed or otherwise assigned to, the Office of the Secretary of Defense may not receive any outside earned income during the period such individual is so employed, detailed, or assigned unless the individual notifies the relevant designated agency ethics official and such official reviews such income and issues a determination (in writing) that-- ``(A) the outside earned income received is unrelated to the duties the individual has performed or is expected to perform for the United States; and ``(B) the individual-- ``(i) does not have official business in front of the Department of Defense; and ``(ii) the individual is not working on behalf of, or representing, a foreign agent or government.”
“(c) Report.-- (1) Submission.--Not later than 180 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits the determination required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the implementation of this section. Such report shall include the following: (A) An assessment of the effect of such determination, including with respect to personnel, training, and resourcing. (B) A description of any revisions to materials made pursuant to subsection (b)(2). (2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in an unclassified form but may contain a classified annex. TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL SEC. 1101. LIMITATION ON OUTSIDE INCOME FOR INDIVIDUALS IN OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.”
“(b) Effect of Positive Determination.--If the Secretary of Defense determines to make the designation specified under subsection (b), the Secretary shall-- (1) revise any applicable guidance, directive, instruction, publication, or doctrine of the Department to reflect such designation, including by directing the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to revise the Joint Concept for Operating in the Information Environment and other relevant joint doctrine and publications, to reflect such designation; (2) ensure that planning, programming, budgeting, and execution processes treat information as a mission-essential consideration in operational planning, rather than solely as a supporting effect; (3) establish or strengthen career fields, professional military education, and training pipelines for personnel assigned to information domain functions, including with respect to-- (A) military information support operations; (B) electronic warfare; (C) public affairs; (D) intelligence support to information operations; and (E) cyber operations functions that contribute to information effects; and (4) improve the integration of cyber operations, electronic warfare, intelligence, and psychological operations capabilities in support of information-domain objectives and reduce redundancy across such operations.”
“(a) Determination Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a determination as to whether to designate information as a domain of warfare of the Department of Defense.”
“(c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``digital force protection'' means the policies, tools, and practices used to protect military personnel, operations, and critical assets from adversarial exploitation of the commercial digital surveillance economy, associated commercial data, and digital footprints. (2) The term ``ubiquitous technical surveillance'' means persistent, networked, or commercially-enabled technical means used to detect, identify, track, exploit, or monitor personnel, operations, equipment, or digital activities. SEC. 1099. POTENTIAL DESIGNATION OF INFORMATION AS A DOMAIN OF WARFARE.”
“(2) Program of record.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to establish a program of record to meet counter-ubiquitous technical surveillance and digital force protection needs across the Department of Defense. (b) Report.--Not later than December 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- (1) the plan and strategy developed pursuant to subsection (a)(1)(B); and (2) the identification of the organization of the Department of Defense that has been designated under subsection (a)(1).”
“SEC. 1098. UBIQUITOUS TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE AND DIGITAL FORCE PROTECTION. (a) Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance Functions.-- (1) Responsibility.--Not later than April 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall designate the head of an organization of the Department of Defense who shall be responsible for-- (A) coordinating and directing the identification of vulnerabilities with respect to ubiquitous technical surveillance; (B) developing a plan and strategy for research, development, and procurement of secure communications and obfuscation technologies; and [[Page H4848]] (C) developing ubiquitous technical surveillance training and techniques to enhance digital force protection.”
“127d note) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c): ``(c) Oversight and Direction.--If the Secretary establishes an Irregular Warfare Exercise Laboratory under subsection (a)-- ``(1) such laboratory shall operate under the strategic oversight and policy coordination of the Irregular Warfare Center of the Department of Defense; and ``(2) the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, acting through the Director of the Irregular Warfare Center, shall exercise authority, direction, and control over such laboratory to-- ``(A) provide policy guidance and integration direction for all activities of the laboratory; ``(B) ensure the alignment of laboratory initiatives with Department-wide irregular warfare strategy and campaigning objectives; and ``(C) prioritize the development of laboratory capabilities in accordance with the most recent national defense strategy under section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code.''.”
“``(b) Authorized Legal Services.--Such legal services-- ``(1) may be provided only by a judge advocate or a technician attorney who is a member of the bar of a Federal court or of the highest court of a State, and ``(2) must be within the scope of authorized duties as prescribed by the Secretary concerned.''. SEC. 1097. OVERSIGHT AND DIRECTION OF IRREGULAR WARFARE EXERCISE LABORATORY. Section 1094 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1066; 10 U.S.C.”
“MODIFICATION TO FUNDING LIMITATION FOR PROCUREMENT OF EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DRUG INTERDICTION AND COUNTER-DRUG ACTIVITIES. Section 112(a)(3) of title 32, United States Code, is amended by striking ``$15,000'' and inserting ``$25,000''. SEC. 1096. NATIONAL GUARD ATTORNEY LICENSE PORTABILITY. Chapter 3 of title 32, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 329 the following new section: ``Sec. 330. Attorney license portability ``(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any law regarding the licensure of attorneys, a judge advocate or technician attorney performing duties under this title may provide legal services in any jurisdiction in support of National Guard training or operations, subject to such regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Army or the Secretary of the Air Force, as the case may be.”
“DEFINITION OF COUNTER-SUAS SYSTEM FOR PURPOSES OF JOINT INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE 401. Section 199(h)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``detecting, identifying, monitoring, tracking,'' after ``lawfully and safely''. SEC. 1094. INCREASE IN CAP FOR SUPPORT OF SMALL SCALE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS OF FOREIGN PARTNERS IN SUPPORT OF COUNTERDRUG ACTIVITIES AND ACTIVITIES TO COUNTER TRANSNATIONAL ORGANIZED CRIME. (a) Increase in Cap.--Subsection (i)(3) of section 284 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``$1,000,000'' and inserting ``$2,000,000''. (b) Technical Correction Relating to Congressional Notification Requirements.--Subsection (h)(1)(B) of such section is amended by inserting ``minor military construction or'' after ``any''. SEC. 1095.”