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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“DEEMING REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND SECRETARY OF DEFENSE AS REFERENCES TO THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR AND SECRETARY OF WAR. Chapter 1 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: ``Sec. 103. References to the Secretary of Defense and the Department of Defense ``Any reference to the Secretary of Defense or Department of Defense in any law, regulation, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States shall be deemed to be a reference to the Secretary of War or Department of War, respectively.''. SEC. 1092. DEFINITION OF SPECIAL OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES. Section 167(k)(6) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Military information support operations'' and inserting ``Psychological and cognitive warfare''. SEC. 1093.”
“(a) In General.--Upon the conclusion of the Department of Defense investigation into the attack on Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, that occurred on March 1, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall transmit to the congressional defense committees the following information: (1) All findings of the investigation. (2) Any remedial actions taken as a result of the findings. (3) A detailed description of the conduct of the investigation. (b) Form of Submission; Availability.--The information required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. The Secretary shall make the unclassified version of the findings publicly available on an appropriate website of the Department. Subtitle F--Other Matters SEC. 1091.”
“(a) Report Required.--Not later than 30 days after the completion of the civilian harm investigation of the Department of Defense with respect to the strike on Minab, Iran, that occurred on February 28, 2026, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of such investigation. (b) Form.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex. (c) Public Availability.--The Secretary of Defense shall make publicly available the unclassified portion of the report required under subsection (a). SEC. 1089H. REPORT ON PORT SHUAIBA INVESTIGATION.”
“(4) An assessment of the overall effects that damage to infrastructure during such military operations has had on theater readiness, including any plans to not repair or rebuild United States infrastructure in the region in which such military operations were conducted. (5) All costs related to the unplanned deployments and mobilizations of additional members of the Armed Forces and military assets for such military operations. (c) Form.--The report required under this section shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. The Secretary shall make the unclassified report publicly available on an appropriate website of the Department of Defense. SEC. 1089G. REPORT ON CIVILIAN HARM INVESTIGATION RELATING TO SHAJAREH TAYYEBEH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.”
“(b) Total Financial Cost.--In this section, the total financial cost shall include any funds of the Department of Defense obligated or expended for the operation, including the following: (1) A full inventory and replacement value of all United States military aircraft, naval vessels, drones, and other significant equipment damaged or destroyed during such military operations. (2) The total cost and quantity of all weapons, missiles, and munitions expended during such military operations and replacement costs. (3) A comprehensive assessment of the costs associated with repairing or rebuilding United States military installations, facilities, and infrastructure damaged or destroyed during such military operations.”
“(a) Report.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section, and quarterly thereafter until 180 days after the conclusion of Operation Southern Spear (or any successor operation), the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the total financial cost (as described in subsection (b)) of the military operations carried out under Operation Southern Spear. The initial report shall include the period beginning on January 20, 2025, and ending on the date that is 60 days after the date of the enactment of this section.”
“(F) All costs related to the unplanned deployments and mobilizations of additional members of a covered Armed Force and military assets for such military operations and the costs associated with the enforcement of the maritime blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. (2) Form.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. The Secretary shall post the unclassified report on a publicly available and appropriate website of the Department of Defense. (b) Covered Armed Force Defined.--The term ``covered Armed Force'' means the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force. SEC. 1089F. REPORT ON OPERATION SOUTHERN SPEAR.”
“(B) The total cost and quantity of all weapons, missiles, and munitions expended during such military operations and replacement costs. (C) A comprehensive assessment of the costs associated with repairing or rebuilding United States military bases and facilities damaged or destroyed during such military operations and the extent to which infrastructure was damaged or destroyed during such military operations. (D) For any military base or facility or infrastructure identified under subparagraph (C), the location of the base, facility, or infrastructure. (E) An assessment of the overall effects that damage to infrastructure during such military operations has had on theater readiness, including any plans to not repair or rebuild United States infrastructure in the region.”
“(a) Report Required.-- (1) In general.--Not later than April 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the total financial cost to the United States of the military operations carried out in Iran during the period beginning on February 28, 2026, and ending on the date that is 30 days before the date of the submission of the report. Such total financial cost shall include the costs associated with damaged or destroyed infrastructure of the United States. The report shall include the following: (A) A full inventory and replacement valuation of all United States military aircraft, naval vessels, drones, and other significant equipment damaged or destroyed during such military operations.”
“(3) Form.--The report required in paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include an classified annex. SEC. 1089D. PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF FINDINGS OF INSPECTOR GENERAL INVESTIGATION OF CERTAIN TARGETING OPERATIONS. Not later than 90 days after completion of the Evaluation of United States Southern Command Joint Targeting Cycle initiated by the Inspector General of the Department of Defense concerning targeting operations in the area of operations of United States Southern Command, the Secretary of Defense shall make publicly available an unclassified summary of the findings of the evaluation, including findings with respect to-- (1) whether the Joint Targeting Cycle was followed; and (2) recommendations for corrective actions. [[Page H4847]] SEC. 1089E. REPORT ON COST OF UNITED STATES MILITARY OPERATIONS IN IRAN.”
“(2) Contents of report.--The report required in paragraph (1) shall include-- (A) an assessment of the current command authority structure under Department of Defense Directive 3600.01 as it applies to the planning, approval, and execution of tactical information operations, including an assessment of existing operational bottlenecks and their impact on the speed and effectiveness of information operations; (B) an evaluation of the feasibility of delegating authority to approve and execute tactical information operations to commanders at specified rank levels below combatant commander, including the O-6 (colonel or Navy captain) level, or other appropriate levels as determined by the Secretary of Defense; (C) For each delegation option evaluated under subparagraph (B), an assessment of-- (i) the potential benefits, including improvements in operational speed, responsiveness, and effectiveness; (ii) the potential risks, including risks related to escalation, foreign policy implications, legal compliance, consistency with strategic narratives, and unintended consequences; (iii) the mechanisms and safeguards that would be necessary to ensure that tactical information operations executed by lower-level commanders remain consistent with higher-level strategic objectives and narratives established by Combatant Commanders and the Secretary of Defense; (iv) the training, education, and personnel requirements necessary to prepare lower-level commanders to exercise information operations authority effectively and responsibly; (v) the legal authorities and any statutory or regulatory changes that would be required to implement the delegation; (vi) the oversight mechanisms that would be required to maintain the visibility of the combatant commander and Secretary of Defense into tactical information operations conducted pursuant to delegated authority; and (vii) the estimated costs and resource implications of implementing the delegation; (D) an examination of analogous delegation models in other operational domains, including fire support, electronic warfare, and cyber operations, to identify lessons learned and best practices applicable to information operations; (E) an assessment of the experiences of allied and partner nations that have implemented delegation of tactical information operations authority to lower-level commanders, to the extent practicable; (F) an evaluation of whether the current bottleneck in tactical information operations approval could be addressed through means other than formal authority delegation, including-- (i) dedicated information operations staff augmentation at the level of the combatant commander; (ii) predelegated authorities for specific, preapproved categories of tactical information operations activities; (iii) streamlined approval processes and standing execution orders; and (iv) improved interoperability and communication systems to reduce approval timelines; (G) an identification and assessment of any legal, policy, or operational constraints that would prevent or limit the feasibility of delegating tactical information operations authority; and (H) the assessment of Secretary of Defense of whether revision of Department of Defense Directive 3600.01 to delegate tactical information operations authority to lower- level commanders is feasible, advisable, and in the interest of the Department of Defense.”
“(6) Before directing any revision to Department of Defense Directive 3600.01, Congress should have the benefit of a thorough and expert assessment of the feasibility, benefits, risks, and implementation requirements of delegating tactical information operations authority to lower-level commanders. (b) Report Required.-- (1) In general.--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 report on the feasibility of revising Department of Defense Directive 3600.01 to delegate authority to approve and execute tactical information operations to commanders below the level of the combatant commander.”
“(4) In other operational domains, commanders at the O-6 level and below routinely exercise authority to execute tactical actions within strategic frameworks approved by higher-level commanders. A similar model may be feasible and beneficial for tactical information operations. (5) At the same time, information operations carry unique risks, including potential foreign policy, legal, and escalatory implications, that may counsel retaining significant oversight at senior command levels. Any delegation of authority must be carefully calibrated to preserve appropriate oversight while reducing operational bottlenecks.”
“(2) Department of Defense Directive 3600.01, ``Information Operations'', currently designates Combatant Commanders at the four-star and flag officer level as the principal authorities for integrating, synchronizing, employing, and adapting information-related capabilities and for developing, planning, programming, and assessing information operations. (3) The concentration of tactical information operations approval authority at the Combatant Commander level creates operational bottlenecks, as those officers bear responsibility for the full range of joint force activities and may be unable to respond to tactical information operations requirements with the speed demanded by the information environment.”
“(c) Preference for Commercial Products.--In developing the strategy under subsection (a), the Secretary shall leverage commercially available solutions to the maximum extent practicable. (d) Report to Congress.--Not later than 90 days after the development of the strategy required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the strategy. SEC. 1089C. FEASIBILITY STUDY ON TACTICAL INFORMATION OPERATIONS COMMAND AUTHORITY. (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings: (1) Information operations must be ongoing, iterative, and responsive to rapidly evolving conditions in the information environment. Narratives and messaging that are effective at one point in time can quickly become outdated or counterproductive as the information environment changes.”
“(4) An evaluation of acceptable loss rates, replacement speed, scale of employment, and integration timelines for unmanned aircraft systems. (5) A plan for coordinating among, and drafting requirements for, each of the military departments and combatant commands with respect to the use of low-cost and attritable unmanned aircraft systems for contested logistics, as appropriate. (6) A plan to synchronize research, development, prototyping, and acquisition activities related to such systems. (7) A transition plan for the operational fielding by the joint force of Group 4 and 5 unmanned aircraft systems for contested logistics operations. (8) An evaluation of commercially available innovative solutions that could be used to enhance the effectiveness of the Armed Forces and the response of the Department of Defense to emerging threats.”
“(b) Requirements for Strategy.--The strategy under subsection (a) shall include each of the following: (1) An assessment of current and projected lift capabilities required for contested logistics operations, specifically focusing on identifying-- (A) the limitations of existing platforms; and (B) mission sets for which the use of Group 4 and 5 unmanned aircraft systems would reduce risk. (2) An assessment of the challenges presented by communications degradation in contested logistics operations and how unmanned aircraft systems could be integrated into mission sets identified under paragraph (1)(B) to solve capability gaps. (3) A review of performance specifications, including payload capacity and range, that are required to complete the mission sets identified under paragraph (1)(B).”
“STRATEGY FOR USE OF LOW-COST AND ATTRITABLE GROUP 4 AND 5 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS IN CONTESTED LOGISTICS OPERATIONS. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, shall develop a strategy for the use of low-cost and attritable Group 4 and 5 unmanned aircraft systems in contested logistics operations.”
“(c) Updates.--On a basis that is not less frequent than once every two years, the Secretary of Defense shall update the strategy under subsection (a). (d) Submission to Congress.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense completes the strategy under subsection (a), the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees such strategy. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``covered unmanned aircraft'' means any unmanned aircraft categorized as Group 1, Group 2, or Group 3 pursuant to the Joint Publication 3-30 of the Department of Defense, titled ``Joint Air Operations'' and dated July 25, 2019, or such successor publication. (2) The terms ``unmanned aircraft'' and ``unmanned aircraft system'' have the meanings given such terms in section 130i of title 10, United States Code. SEC. 1089B.”
“[[Page H4846]] (2) A plan to ensure the batteries of fielded covered unmanned aircraft systems are fully functional and charged, including a strategy for charging such batteries in extreme and austere environments. (3) Metrics to assess the readiness of fielded covered unmanned aircraft systems and associated components. (4) An identification of the command level, unit level, or other organizational level responsible for ensuring such readiness. (5) A plan to ensure standardized training for the use of covered unmanned aircraft systems and the sustainment of such systems across the military departments. (6) A strategy for the repair of fielded covered unmanned aircraft systems, including for field-level maintenance, as appropriate.”
“(a) Strategy.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall develop a strategy for the sustainment of covered unmanned aircraft systems. Such strategy shall address, and differentiate between, stockpiled covered unmanned aircraft systems and covered unmanned aircraft systems in use on a more frequent basis. (b) Elements.--The strategy under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A plan to ensure continuous software updates for fielded covered unmanned aircraft systems across the military departments, including any such updates relating to-- (A) operating systems; (B) autonomy and other capabilities enabled by artificial intelligence and machine learning; or (C) automatic target recognition.”
“Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group shall develop a military doctrine for the deployment of unmanned autonomous systems and formations composed of such unmanned autonomous systems. Such doctrine shall address the following: (1) Concepts for the operational use of such systems and formations. (2) Tactics, techniques, and procedures for such use. (3) Force structure requirements relating to such systems and formations. (4) Plans for the sustainment and maintenance of such systems and formations. (5) Compliance with safety and legal requirements with respect to the use of such systems and formations. (6) Such other matters as the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group may determine relevant. SEC. 1089A. STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINMENT OF CERTAIN UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.”
“(7) An assessment of opportunities to expand mobility capability and capacity through commercial aviation capabilities, including-- (A) the expansion of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet; (B) the establishment of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet tanker capability; (C) the commercial operation of excess, transitioned, or Government-owned strategic airlift and tanker aircraft; (D) the use of service-based acquisition models such as mobility-as-a-service or effects-as-a-service; and (E) the role of nonprime aviation companies in enabling the building of the future mobility enterprise. (c) Form.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. SEC. 1089. REQUIRED DOCTRINE ON USE OF UNMANNED AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS AND AUTONOMOUS FORMATIONS.”
“(6) An assessment of command and control architecture required to support mobility operations in contested environments, including-- (A) the use of maneuver battle management using technologies such as artificial intelligence, algorithmic allocation systems, and advanced data architectures to integrate logistics, maneuver, and mobility operations across the Joint Force; and (B) integration of distributed traditional air battle management capabilities within mobility forces.”
“(5) An evaluation of future airlift capabilities across mission scales, including-- (A) autonomous airlift platforms supporting small and tactical missions; (B) the establishment of a distributed maneuver pool composed of autonomous and highly automated mobility platforms capable of supporting maneuvering units and distributed operations, with mobility capabilities owned or controlled by lower-echelon multi-service operational units and integrated into the broader mobility enterprise; (C) improved and automated tactical and operational airlift capabilities supporting maneuver and distributed operations; (D) new and improved strategic airlift capabilities supporting global force flow and theater reinforcement, including the development of a next-generation strategic airlifter to augment or replace the C-17 aircraft and establishing a new standard for military airlift through improved capability, capacity, survivability, connectivity, automation, and operational flexibility; (E) oversized and large-volume airlift systems; (F) vertical takeoff and landing and short-field takeoff and landing airlift platforms supporting multi-service agility and distributed operations; (G) delivery systems, including automated airdrop, glider, towable, and hybrid aircraft logistics platforms; and (H) opportunities to expand airlift capacity through commercial operation of strategic airlift aircraft, Civil Reserve Air Fleet participation, and service-based acquisition models such as effects-as-a-service.”
“(4) An evaluation of future tanker capabilities, including-- (A) collaborative tanker aircraft supporting collaborative, distant, and distributed refueling operation in contested environments; (B) penetrating stealth tanker aircraft capable of operating in highly contested environments; (C) low-signature tanker concepts, including blended-wing body tanker aircraft; (D) tactical tanker aircraft capable of supporting distributed tanker and airlift operations; (E) modernization of legacy tanker aircraft through connectivity and full automation; (F) tanker aircraft designed with open architecture and multi-role capability, enabling complementary missions including electronic warfare, battle management, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities; (G) opportunities to expand tanker capacity through commercial tanker constructs including Government owned, contractor operated; and (H) the establishment of a Civil Reserve Air Fleet tanker capability that would enable the commercial operation of tanker aircraft to provide immediate and dependable augmentation of United States tanker capacity.”
“(3) An identification of the attributes required of future mobility forces, including-- (A) secure beyond line-of-sight connectivity with-- (i) service and joint data links; (ii) service and joint battle management networks; and (iii) service and joint command and control network; (B) automation and autonomous aviation capabilities; (C) the ability to operate across the full spectrum of threat environments; (D) flexibility across the full scale of mobility missions, including small and distributed missions, tactical, operational, and strategic missions, and oversized and large- volume movements; (E) the ability to operate from runway-agnostic and degraded operating locations; (F) fuel-resilient aviation concepts, including aircraft capable of operating on traditional fuels and emerging propulsion systems, such as electric, hybrid-electric, and hydrogen; (G) consideration of aircraft designed with open architecture enabling rapid integration of mission systems including palletized effects, electronic warfare, battle management, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities; and (H) signature management capabilities that enable mobility aircraft to operate globally while maintaining operational security, including the ability to comply with international aviation safety requirements while limiting exposure of aircraft identity, position, and mission information through publicly accessible tracking systems or other unclassified means.”
“(2) An assessment of current mobility force, including-- (A) the ability of Air Mobility Command to support the requirements of all of the Armed Forces in competition, crisis, and conflict; (B) the ability of Air Mobility Command to support agility concepts for all of the Armed Forces simultaneously in conflict, including agile combat employment, multi-domain task force operations, expeditionary advanced base operations, and distributed maritime operations; (C) the vulnerability of mobility forces, mobility infrastructure, and global logistics networks in contested environments; and (D) the degree to which existing mobility capability and capacity meet homeland defense priorities, nuclear mission obligations, and simultaneous global operational demands.”
“(b) Elements.--The plan required by subsection (a) shall include each of the following: (1) An operational environment assessment of-- (A) contested operations across all domains over great distances; (B) contested lines of communication extending from the United States to operational theaters; (C) adversary capabilities designed to target United States mobility forces, mobility infrastructure, and logistics networks; and (D) the requirement for mobility forces to operate in degraded, contested, and highly contested environments including austere locations, battle-damaged airfields, degraded runways, ramps, taxiways, and other runway agnostic operating environments.”
“(a) In General.--Not later than January 1, 2027, the Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination with the Commander of the United States Transportation Command and in consultation with the commanders of each of the geographic combatant commands, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report that includes a comprehensive and detailed strategic plan for the development, acquisition, modernization, and integration of mobility capabilities of the Department of Defense through fiscal year 2047.”
“(b) Report.--Not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military department shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a description of the strategy required under subsection (a) for that military department. (c) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``human performance'' means the optimization of physical and mental health (such as physical readiness, mental readiness, sleep readiness, nutritional readiness, spiritual readiness) required for optimal performance and improved readiness. (2) The term ``human performance technology and services'' means wearable technology devices and data management platforms that support human performance. SEC. 1088. MOBILITY CAPABILITIES STRATEGIC PLAN.”
“(4) Security requirements, including the identification of risks associated with wearable technology devices for which the hardware is assembled in China. (5) A timeline and estimated funding for implementation of the strategy, including acquisition plans, for the period covering fiscal years 2027 through 2031. (6) Metrics and performance indicators for assessing the effectiveness and value of the human performance enterprise solution. (7) An identification of opportunities to leverage existing Department-wide and military department-level enterprise data, analytics, and readiness platforms, and establish interoperability requirements to optimize technology investments and accelerate implementation.”
“(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, each Secretary of a military department shall establish a strategy for human performance for that military department. Each such strategy shall include each of the following elements: (1) Requirements and policies applicable to that military department that are designed to optimize the use and acquisition of human performance technology and services. (2) The identification of a program of primary responsibility for human performance within that military department, which will be responsible for the integration, synchronization, and optimization of human performance technology and services across the military department. [[Page H4845]] (3) Requirements for the procurement of human performance technology and services.”
“(6) An assessment of the adaptation cycle speed for autonomous systems, defined as the duration between the identification of an operational deficiency or opportunity and the implementation of a corresponding change in doctrine, training, or procurement, including an assessment of the average time required to develop, test, and deploy software patches or technical countermeasures to fielded autonomous systems. (7) To the extent practicable, a comparison of the adaptation cycle speed of the Department of Defense relative to the observed adaptation cycles of near-peer competitors in the field of autonomous warfare. (b) Form of Report.--The report required under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. SEC. 1087. SERVICE-WIDE ENTERPRISE STRATEGIES FOR HUMAN PERFORMANCE.”
“(4) An analysis of how operational feedback has influenced current and future procurement strategies, including-- (A) changes made to existing contracts or performance requirements; (B) the speed at which technical feedback from operators was translated into hardware or software updates; (C) an analysis of the reliance on non-domestic supply chains for components altered during adaptation cycles; and (D) a list of any procurement programs under which existing contractual requirements hindered the rapid adoption of operational lessons. (5) A summary of the broad allocation of funds across major capability lines and the general distribution profile of resulting autonomous assets across the military departments and combatant commands.”
“Each such report shall include, for the period covered by the report, each of the following: (1) A summary of operational lessons identified during such period regarding the employment, maintenance, and integration of autonomous and remotely piloted systems, including lessons derived from combat observations, electronic warfare and cyber threat environments, and joint exercises. (2) A description of the specific actions taken to incorporate the lessons identified under paragraph (1) into joint and service-level military doctrine, including the timeline from the identification of a lesson to the formal update of doctrinal publications. (3) A description of modifications made to training pipelines, leader development programs, and personnel policies to reflect operational lessons.”
“BIANNUAL REPORTS ON OPERATIONAL ADAPTATION AND FIELDING OF DEFENSE AUTONOMOUS WARFARE GROUP. (a) Reports Required.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter until the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Commander of United States Special Operations Command, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the adaptation cycles of the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group and associated autonomous warfare programs.”
“(3) An assessment of the overall effects on theater readiness, including any identified capability gaps or elevated operational risks. (4) An assessment of effects on munitions inventories, shortfalls, and projected resupply timelines within the United States Indo-Pacific Command. (5) An assessment of the anticipated effects on force generation and sourcing, including for each of the four fiscal quarters following the quarter covered by the report. (6) A description of mitigation measures planned or underway to address identified operational, deterrence, and readiness effects. (c) Form.--Each report required under subsection (b) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (d) Termination.--The requirement to submit a report under subsection (b) shall terminate on September 30, 2029. SEC. 1086.”
“(b) Quarterly Reports.--Not later than 30 days after the last day of each fiscal quarter, the Director of the Joint Staff, in coordination with the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the effects of unplanned global taskings, contingency deployments, and diverted assets on operations, deterrence, and readiness within the area of operations of the United States Indo- Pacific Command. Each such report shall include, for the quarter covered by the report, each of the following: (1) A description of specific effects on current and planned operations, exercises, and training events. (2) An assessment of the effects on the ability of the United States Indo-Pacific Command to maintain required levels of deterrence against adversaries.”
“QUARTERLY REPORTS ON EFFECTS OF UNPLANNED GLOBAL TASKINGS ON OPERATIONS, DETERRENCE, AND READINESS IN THE AREA OF OPERATIONS OF UNITED STATES INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND. (a) Sense of Congress.--It is the sense of Congress that, in line with the most recent national defense strategy under section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code, and national security strategy report of the President under section 108 of the National Security Act of 1947 (50 U.S.C. 3043), deterring China and maintaining a favorable balance of military power in the Indo-Pacific region is a strategic priority of the United States.”
“(4) An inventory of extant or planned investments in capabilities as a part of the Army Continuous Transformation initiative, disaggregated by combat vehicles, rotary aircraft, munitions, and reconnaissance and counter- reconnaissance forces, including-- (A) capability name; (B) capability purpose and context; (C) capability being replaced (or not applicable); (D) date of initial operation capability; (E) date of full operational capability; (F) deliveries of units by year; and (G) approved acquisition objective or similar inventory objective. (5) An assessment of how the investments described in paragraph (4) contribute to joint force efficacy in new ways, including through the support of other Armed Forces. SEC. 1085.”
“(E) An identification of whether such divestment affects the ability of the Army to meet the requirements of the Global Force Management process and operational plans, including an explanation of how the Army plans to mitigate the loss of such capability or capacity if the divestment affects the ability of the Army to meet the requirements of the Global Force Management process and operational plans, including through new investments, additional joint planning and training, or other methods. (F) An assessment of the actual and projected recruitment and retention percentages for the Army, beginning in fiscal year 2023.”
“(3) An inventory of divestments of capabilities or capacity, whether force structure and equipment, beginning in fiscal year 2023, including the following information: (A) A timeline of the progress of each such divestment. (B) The type of force structure or equipment divested or reduced. (C) The percentage of force structure or equipment divested or reduced, including any equipment entered into inventory management or another form of storage. (D) The rationale and context behind such divestment.”
“(c) Elements.--Each report required under subsection (a), and each briefing required under subsection (b), shall include the following elements: (1) An assessment of changes in the national defense strategy, the Defense Planning Guidance, the Joint Warfighting Concept (and associated concept required capabilities), and any other planning process of the Department of Defense that informed the initiatives specified in subsection (a). (2) An inventory and assessment of the exercises and experimentation relating to the Army Continuous Transformation initiative, beginning in fiscal year 2023, including an identification of the capabilities involved and the extent to which such exercises and experimentation validated or militated against proposed capability investments.”
“(a) In General.--Not later than February 15, 2027, and annually thereafter through February 15, 2032, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the programmatic choices made to implement the Army Continuous Transformation initiative, the Army Transformation Initiative, and the Transformation in Contact initiative, including both new developmental and fielded capabilities, as well as capabilities and capacity divested to accelerate implementation of the Army Continuous Transformation initiative. (b) Briefing Requirement.--Not later than March 15, 2027, and annually thereafter through March 15, 2032, the Secretary of the Army shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the elements described under subsection (c).”
“EXTENSION OF REQUIREMENT FOR ANNUAL BRIEFINGS ON NATIONAL BIODEFENSE STRATEGY. Section 1086(d) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 6 U.S.C. 104(d)) is amended by striking ``March 1, 2025'' and inserting ``March 1, 2031''. SEC. 1084. ANNUAL REPORT AND BRIEFING ON IMPLEMENTATION OF ARMY TRANSFORMATION INITIATIVE.”
“(pp) Report on Resourcing of Arctic Strategy.--Section 1071 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat. 2070) is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (c); and (2) by redesignating subsections (d) and (e) as subsections (c) and (d), respectively. SEC. 1082. EXTENSION OF BRIEFING REQUIREMENT REGARDING CIVIL AUTHORITIES AT THE SOUTHWEST BORDER. Section 1070 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 2791), as most recently amended by section 1064 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 139 Stat. 1046), is further amended by striking ``through December 31, 2026'' and inserting ``through December 31, 2027''. SEC. 1083.”
“2491) is amended-- (1) by striking subsections (d) through (f); and (2) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (d). (mm) Plan for Investments to Support Development of Novel Processing Approaches.--The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) is amended by striking section 233. (nn) Strategy for Increasing Competitive Opportunities for Certain Critical Technologies.--The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) is amended by striking section 861. [[Page H4844]] (oo) Briefings on Universal Pre-kindergarden Programs.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31) is amended by striking section 587.”
“(jj) Notification Relating to Overseas Humanitarian, Disaster, and Civil Aid Funds Obligated in Support of Operation Allies Welcome.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended by striking section 1324. (kk) Annual Status Updates on Child Care Availability.-- Section 2816 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat. 2194; 10 U.S.C. 1971 note) is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (d); and (2) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (d). (ll) Strategy and Plan for Fostering and Strengthening Defense Innovation Ecosystem.--Section 236 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat.”
“1680) is amended-- (1) by striking paragraph (2); (2) by striking ``(1) In general.--''; and (3) by adjusting the text beginning with ``Not later than'' and ending with ``subsection (a).'' to appear immediately following and in line with ``(c) Reports.--''. (gg) Annual Report on Highest and Lowest Performing Acquisition Programs.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended by striking section 806. (hh) Report on Russian Influence Operations Targeting US Alliances.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended by striking section 1235. (ii) Feasibility Briefing on Cooperation Between the National Guard and Taiwan.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended by striking section 1249.”