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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“(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is amended by striking section 1299G. (dd) Quarterly Reports on Equipment Disposition.--Section 1521(c) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 4035) is amended by striking paragraph (5). (ee) Implementation of GAO Recommendations on Preventing Tactical Vehicle Training Accidents.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81) is amended by striking section 377. (ff) Submission to Congress of Certain Research and Analysis Relating to Retention of Female Surface Warfare Officers.--Section 505(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Public Law 117-81; 135 Stat.”
“(Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 3564; 10 U.S.C. 533 note) is amended by striking subsection (c). (aa) Briefing on Use of Existing Exchange Program Authority.--Section 1102 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283; 134 Stat. 3885) is amended by striking subsection (e). (bb) Report on Enhancing Security Partnerships Between the US and African Countries.--The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is amended by striking section 1293. (cc) Report on Progress With Respect to Denying Strategic Goals of Competitors Against Defense Partners.--The William M.”
“(w) Report on Military-to-military Dialogue to Reduce Risks of Miscalculation Leading to Nuclear War.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 1675. (x) Report on Transfers of Equipment to Prohibited Entities.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 1722. (y) Pilot Program on Self-directed Training in Advanced Technologies.--The William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is amended by striking section 248. (z) Report on Temporary Expansion of Availability of Enhanced Constructive Service Credit in a Particular Career Field Upon Original Appointment as a Commissioned Officer.-- Section 503 of the William M.”
“(s) Report on Cost Imposition Strategy.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 1280 (t) Annual Military Cyberspace Operations Report.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 1644. (u) Independent Study on Policy of No-first-use of Nuclear Weapons.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 1673. (v) Independent Study on Risks of Nuclear Terrorism and Nuclear War.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 1674.”
“(p) Report on Lay-down of Marines in Indo-Pacific.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 1260K. (q) Report on Saudi-led Coalition Strikes in Yemen.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 1274. (r) Reports on Expenses Incurred for In-flight Refueling of Saudi Coalition Aircraft.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 1275.”
“1393; 10 U.S.C. 2015 note). (m) Report on Legal Institutional Capacity Building Initiative.--Section 1210 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (d); and (2) by redesignating subsections (e) and (f) as subsections (d) and (e), respectively. (n) Report on Updated Strategy.--Section 1239 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1655) is amended by striking subsection (c). (o) Study on Competitive Strategies With Respect to China.--Section 1253 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1669) is amended by striking subsection (c).”
“(i) Study on Emerging Biotechnologies.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92) is amended by striking section 263. (j) Annual Report on Progress Toward Depot Infrastructure Improvement.--Section 359 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-9; 133 Stat. 1323; 10 U.S.C. 2476 note) is amended by striking subsection (c). (k) Annual Report of Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct.--Section 550B of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat. 1381; 10 U.S.C. 1561 note) is amended by striking subsection (d). (l) Annual Report on Programs to Facilitate Award of Private Pilot's Certificates.--Section 560B of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law 116-92; 133 Stat.”
“(g) Consolidation of Reports on United States Armed Forces, Civilian Employees, and Contractors Deployed in Support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Operation Freedom's Sentinel, and Associated and Successor Operations.--Section 1267 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (a) through (d); (2) by striking ``(f) Repeal of Superseded Provision.--''; and (3) by amending the section heading to read as follows: ``SEC. 1267. REPEAL OF SUPERSEDED PROVISION.''. (h) Strategy to Counter Destabilizing Activities of Iran.-- The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232) is amended by striking section 1237.”
“(e) Annual Explosive Ordnance Disposal Funding Documents.-- Section 343 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2082; 10 U.S.C. 2701 note) is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (b); and (2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (e) as subsections (b) through (d), respectively. (f) Report on Military Action of Saudi Arabia and Its Coalition Partners in Yemen.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91) is amended by striking section 1265.”
“(b) Briefings on Basic Housing Allowance for Members Without Dependents When Home Port Change Would Financially Disadvantage Member.--Section 403(p)(2) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking subparagraph (C). (c) Costs of Forward- Deploying Nuclear Weapons in Europe Briefing.--The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (Public Law 114-92) is amended by striking section 1656. (d) Littoral Combat Ship Report.--Section 123 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 114-328; 130 Stat. 2030) is amended-- (1) by striking subsection (a); and (2) by redesignating subsections (b) through (e) as subsections (a) through (d), respectively.”
“Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act for fiscal year 2027 for operation and maintenance, Defense-wide, and available for the Office of the Secretary of Defense for travel expenses, not more than 95 percent may be obligated or expended until the Secretary of Defense submits the assessment required by section 835(a)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118-31; 137 Stat. 338). Subtitle E--Studies and Reports SEC. 1081. REPEAL OF OBSOLETE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (a) Joint Safety Council Briefings.--Section 185 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (l).”
“2066), including-- (1) a written statement that a copy of each execute order required to be submitted to the congressional defense committees under subsection (c) of such section has been so submitted; and [[Page H4843]] (2) a description of the mechanism established to facilitate the provision to the congressional defense committees of all future briefings required under subsection (a) of such section, and the compliance with the disclosure and notice requirements under subsection (c) of such section, within the timeframes required by such section. SEC. 1073. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES OF OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE UNTIL SUBMISSION CERTAIN ASSESSMENT.”
“Of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 for operation and maintenance, defense-wide, and available for the Office of the Secretary of Defense for travel expenses, not more than 75 percent may be obligated or expended until the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees a certification that the Department of Defense is compliant with the requirements of section 1067 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 138 Stat.”
“(c) Plan Required.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to sustain and modernize the aircraft, readiness generation capacity, maintenance infrastructure, and requisite individual and unit training associated with the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades. SEC. 1072. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR TRAVEL EXPENSES OF THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.”
“(b) Requirement to Restore.-- (1) Requirement.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, for any Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade that, prior to such date of enactment, the Secretary of the Army retired or deactivated (or carried out any other activity to reduce the capabilities, resources, requisite individual or unit proficiency or qualification training, aircraft, or personnel thereof), the Secretary of the Army shall reinstate or reactivate such brigade, or otherwise restore such brigade to the levels preceding such reduction, as the case may be. (2) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of this subsection.”
“(E) the scale of the divestment of the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades as of the date of the enactment of this Act and the effect of such divestment on Army Reserve aviation capabilities, including the number of remaining rotary wing aircraft, by platform, required to meet mission requirements; (F) a detailed breakdown of options available to the members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees affected by such divestment of the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades to continue service in the Armed Forces or Department of Defense, as applicable, including an identification of the number of affected members and employees by specialty; (G) an evaluation of the effect on State and local communities of divesting the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades, including economic and workforce effects; and (H) a description of any strategic or scenario-based analysis or modeling used for making decisions to divest the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades.”
“(a) Limitation.--None of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for any of fiscal years 2027 through 2031 for the Army may be obligated or expended to retire, deactivate, schedule to deactivate, or proceed with any other action that would reduce the capabilities, resources, training, aircraft, or personnel available, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, for the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades unless the Secretary of the Army submits to the congressional defense committees-- (1) a certification that the Secretary of the Army plans to recapitalize any such aircraft for the Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades and to otherwise restore any such capabilities, resources, training, or personnel levels reduced to the levels preceding such retirement, deactivation, or reduction; (2) the plan of the Secretary of the Army for the actions specified in paragraph (1); and (3) a report containing-- (A) an assessment of any planned reduction of capability to Army aviation within the Army Reserve, including reductions by platform and end strength and all changes under the transformation initiative; (B) an assessment of the effect of such reduction on operational risk, readiness, and mission capability, taking into consideration the operational tempo and missions conducted by the Army during the five-year period preceding the date of the report; (C) an identification of any military construction projects delayed, modified, or canceled as a result of such reductions; (D) an assessment of the remaining Army Reserve rotary-wing and fixed-wing aviation capacity, by platform, relative to validated mission requirements.”
“(d) Records.--Recognition of a working dog under this section may be recorded in the official service documentation maintained for such working dog. SEC. 1070. PROHIBITION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR CLOSURE OF ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL MUSEUM. None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 for the Army may be obligated or expended to close the Rock Island Arsenal Museum located in Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois. SEC. 1071. LIMITATION ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR DEACTIVATION OF EXPEDITIONARY COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADES.”
“RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR WORKING DOGS. (a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish a program to recognize working dogs for actions that contribute to mission success, including actions that-- (1) enhance force protection; (2) support lifesaving efforts; or (3) otherwise demonstrate exceptional service in the performance of assigned duties. (b) Relationship to Other Honors.--Recognition of a working dog under this section may not be considered equivalent to, or otherwise diminish, an honor, award, or sacrifice of a member of the Armed Forces or a veteran. (c) Presentation.--Recognition of a working dog under this section may occur during an official military event in a manner that clearly distinguishes such recognition from an honor or award of a member of the Armed Forces or a veteran.”
“(c) Limitation.--A State government that receives a grant under this section may only use the grant for a new initiative and may not use the grant to provide programming that is part of a secondary education program provided by the State. (d) Names and Symbols.--The Secretary of Defense shall have the sole and exclusive right to use the name ``Senator Robert J. Dole Greatest Generation Education Program'', as well as any associated seal, emblem, or badge. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to supersede any rights lawfully established prior to the date of enactment of this Act. (e) Nonprofit Organization Defined.--The term ``nonprofit organization'' means an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code. SEC. 1069.”
“(b) Grants.--Under the program established by subsection (a), the Secretary may make grants to State and local governments, subject to the limitation under subsection (c), and nonprofit organizations. A recipient of such a grant shall use the grant to carry out educational activities for the general public anywhere in the United States that are designed to-- (1) honor and thank World War II veterans, including those who were prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, and their families, for their service and sacrifice; (2) educate the public about the service and contributions of the United States Armed Forces during World War II, as well as the efforts of Federal agencies, allied nations, and nongovernmental organizations; (3) promote awareness of the vital role of the home front in the United States during World War II, including the contributions of workers, families, and communities; (4) remember the Holocaust and honor the memory of its victims, as well as recognizing the Allied forces who liberated Nazi concentration camps; (5) support programs that engage students and young people of the United States in learning about World War II, fostering civic pride, historical understanding, and national unity; and (6) support programming and events held at nationally significant sites of remembrance, such as the National World War II Memorial, to reinforce public awareness and provide immersive educational experiences that honor the legacy of the Greatest Generation.”
“DOLE GREATEST GENERATION EDUCATION PROGRAM. (a) Establishment of Program.--The Secretary of Defense shall establish and carry out a comprehensive educational program to increase public awareness and understanding of the achievements, sacrifices, and enduring lessons of the Greatest Generation in winning World War II. The Secretary shall design the program to-- (1) teach the lessons of yesterday to unite the generations of tomorrow, strengthening the bonds between young and old people of the United States; (2) instill patriotism and pride in the young people of the United States by sharing the stories of courage, sacrifice, resilience, and unity demonstrated during World War II; and (3) offer hope for the future by demonstrating how the people of the United States, when unified in purpose, can overcome the greatest challenges.”
“(c) Briefing.--Not later than one year after the date on which the Commander commences the implementation of the Cognitive Performance Enhancement Program, the Commander shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a briefing that includes-- (1) an assessment of cognitive performance enhancement tools used under the Program and whether the tools qualitatively improved readiness, resilience, and recovery for members of the Armed Forces in the special operations forces; (2) an assessment of how enhanced cognitive performance contributes to operational advantages to the special operations forces; and (3) any recommendations with respect to the feasibility of implementing cognitive enhancement assessment and training programs across the conventional force. SEC. 1068. SENATOR ROBERT J.”
“(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]] (2) clearly distinguishes cognitive performance enhancement from brain decline and injuries, including with respect to traumatic brain injury, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and mental health, including post-traumatic stress disorder; (3) increases awareness of cognitive performance as a critical differentiator that can help ensure special operations forces remains the most lethal, decisive irregular warfare force of the United States; and (4) ensures baseline cognitive performance assessments, training, and enhancement are included as an essential element of training and assessment throughout the career of a member of the Armed Forces in the special operations forces in a similar manner to other physical training and performance metrics.”
“(a) Implementation.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander of the United States Special Operations Command shall implement a cognitive performance enhancement program to enhance cognitive performance metrics across the special operations forces. The program shall be known as the ``Cognitive Performance Enhancement Program'', and the Commander shall include the program in the strategy titled ``Comprehensive Strategy for Special Operations Warfighter Brain Health''.”
“If the Secretary does plan to exercise the authority under this section, the briefing shall include-- (1) the number of aircraft to be assigned to the demonstration team; (2) the expected cost and source of funds for such team; (3) the anticipated schedule of appearances and commemorative events; (4) the basing location of the team; (5) any safety, maintenance, and sustainment requirements associated with operation of the team; and (6) an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of rebasing the demonstration team at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. (f) Termination.--The authority to operate a demonstration team under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2033. SEC. 1067. IMPLEMENTATION OF COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES.”
“(d) Limitation.--Aircraft designated for the demonstration team under this section-- (1) shall be drawn from A-10 aircraft otherwise retained in the inventory of the Air Force; and (2) may not be retired, divested, or transferred solely on the basis of designation for demonstration purposes during the period in which the team operates. (e) Briefing.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on whether the Secretary plans to exercise the authority under this section, and if so, the plan to implement this section.”
“(b) Purpose.--A demonstration team reconstituted and operated under subsection (a) shall-- (1) honor the combat legacy and service history of the A-10 Thunderbolt II; (2) promote pride in American airpower and the service of the men and women of the United States Air Force; (3) support appropriate public events, airshows, military ceremonies, and official anniversary observances connected to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States; and (4) preserve and showcase the heritage of the A-10 community and the A-10 mission set. (c) Team Composition.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary may designate such aircraft, aircrew, maintainers, support personnel, and associated equipment as the Secretary determines necessary to establish and operate the demonstration team.”
“(b) Immediate Response Authority Defined.--In this section, the term ``immediate response authority'' has the meaning given such term in Department of Defense Instruction 3025.18, titled ``Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)''. SEC. 1066. RECONSTITUTION OF A-10 DEMONSTRATION TEAM. (a) Reconstitution Required.--The Secretary of the Air Force may reconstitute and operate an A-10 demonstration team to support public outreach, recruiting, heritage, and official commemorative events associated with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.”
“(2) The term ``distributed ledger technology'' means technology that enables the operation and use of distributed ledgers. SEC. 1065. EXTENDED DEADLINE TO REASSESS NECESSITY OF USE OF IMMEDIATE RESPONSE AUTHORITY OF DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. (a) Extended Deadline.--Not later than July 1, 2027, the Secretary of Defense shall-- (1) issue an updated version of Department of Defense Instruction 3025.18, titled ``Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA)'' with a revision to require that each reassessment as to whether there remains a necessity for the use of an immediate response authority pursuant to a request for assistance is completed by not later than one week after the date on which such request is received; and (2) submit to the congressional defense committees a notification of such issuance.”
“(c) Report.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and the Senate a report on the activities performed under the pilot program established under subsection (a). (d) Termination.--The authority to carry out a pilot program under subsection (a) shall terminate on January 1, 2029. (e) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``distributed ledger'' means a ledger that-- (A) is shared across a set of distributed nodes, which are devices or processes, that participate in a network and store a complete or partial replica of the ledger; (B) is synchronized between the nodes; and (C) has data appended to it by following a specified consensus mechanism.”
“(b) Objectives.--Under the pilot program established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall-- (1) assess the feasibility and effectiveness of using distributed ledger technology in improving inventory management; (2) assess the cost savings resulting from the use of distributed ledger technology in inventory management; (3) assess whether the use of distributed ledger technology in inventory management improves the traceability of inventory; (4) assess whether the use of distributed ledger technology in inventory management reduces the risk of waste, fraud, and abuse; and (5) identify and mitigate potential challenges and risks associated with the integration of distributed ledger technology for inventory management, including cybersecurity concerns.”
“(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense may establish a pilot program under which the Department of Defense shall use commercially available distributed ledger technology to seek to improve inventory management within the Department of Defense.”
“(g) Definitions.--In this section: (1) The term ``Equipment Replacement Value'' means the estimated cost to replace the non-real property installed test equipment within a ground test infrastructure asset, calculated using the same methodology as Plant Replacement Value is calculated. (2) The term ``Plant Replacement Value'' means the estimated cost to replace the physical structure of a ground test infrastructure asset. (3) The term ``Total Replacement Value'' means the sum of Plant Replacement Value and Equipment Replacement Value. SEC. 1064. PILOT PROGRAM FOR BLOCKCHAIN-ENABLED INVENTORY MANAGEMENT.”
“(e) Recommendation.--Not later than one year after the date of the submission of the report required under subsection (d), the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall review the recommendation described in subsection (d)(4) and determine whether to use the Total Replacement Value methodology for all ground test infrastructure assets of the Major Range and Test Facility Base. (f) Termination.--The pilot program shall terminate on the earlier of-- (1) the date on which the Under Secretary of Defense of Research and Engineering begins use of the Total Replacement Value methodology for all ground test infrastructure assets of the Major Range and Test Facility Base; or (2) the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this section.”
“(d) Report.--Not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the pilot program that includes-- (1) an assessment of the use of Total Replacement Value as a methodology as the standard methodology for calculating costs for ground test infrastructure assets of the Air Force Test Center; (2) an assessment of funding levels for ground test infrastructure assets of the Air Force Test Center compared to the Total Replacement Value calculated during the pilot program; and (3) a recommendation on whether and how to expand the use of the Total Replacement Value methodology to all ground test infrastructure assets of the Major Range and Test Facility Base (as defined in section 4173(j) of title 10, United States Code).”
“(c) Requirements.--The Secretary of the Air Force shall-- (1) beginning in fiscal year 2028, include in the budget justification materials submitted annually to Congress the Total Replacement Value for all ground test infrastructure assets of the Air Force Test Center, the amount requested for sustainment of such ground test infrastructure assets as a percentage of such Total Replacement Value, and, if that percentage is less than two percent, an explanation of the shortfall and the projected impact on infrastructure readiness; and (2) submit to the congressional defense committees, not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, a plan to achieve a funding level for sustainment of such ground test infrastructure assets of not less than two percent of the Total Replacement Value for such assets for a fiscal year, including projected milestones to maintain such funding level for a five-year period.”
“(b) Elements.--The pilot program shall include-- (1) a calculation of the Total Replacement Value for each ground test infrastructure asset of the Air Force Test Center, including separate calculations of Plant Replacement Value and Equipment Replacement Value; and (2) an association of non-real property installed test equipment with Real Property Unique Identifiers (or a similar identifier for real property or other assets authorized by the Secretary of Defense) in the Defense Property Accountability System, or a successor system, to enable ongoing tracking of Equipment Replacement Value.”
“4171). (f) Termination.--This section shall terminate on September 30, 2029. SEC. 1063. PILOT PROGRAM ON TOTAL REPLACEMENT VALUE FOR AIR FORCE TEST CENTER GROUND TEST INFRASTRUCTURE. (a) Pilot Program.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of the Air Force shall carry out a pilot program to adopt Total Replacement Value as the standard methodology for calculating cost for ground test infrastructure assets of the Air Force Test Center.”
“(10) An analysis of electronic warfare training shortfalls at military installations located in the United States, including with respect to the ability to perform full spectrum electronic warfare training in environments considered unobservable. (11) An analysis of the feasibility and advisability of establishing, or expanding, dedicated training areas for electronic warfare capabilities in the United States and territories of the United States located in the Caribbean region (including in the immediate vicinity of such locations). (e) Eastern Regional Range Complex Region Defined.--In this section, the term ``Eastern Regional Range Complex region'' means the [[Page H4841]] region encompassing the territories specified in 1048(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. note prec.”
“(7) An analysis of the capacity of the Eastern Regional Range Complex to be used for additional testing and evaluation activities. (8) An analysis of the possibility of using training ranges and experimentation sites located in the Eastern Regional Range Complex region as threat-relevant environments for the workforce and technology development activities of other Federal department agencies and private sector entities in the United States. (9) An analysis of the capacity of such ranges and sites to be used for realistic advanced cyber, electronic warfare, and information operations training in live, virtual, or constructive environments.”
“(3) An analysis of how such design architecture is expected to support high-periodicity training, testing, research, and development, including to inform future network designs and architectures capable of interconnecting and supporting future, advanced, joint, live, virtual, and constructive environments. (4) An analysis of the number and types of annually recurring and non-recurring training and experimentation activities conducted at training ranges and experimentation sites of the military departments located in the Eastern Regional Range Complex region. (5) An identification of any shortfalls in the networks, facilities, or equipment of such ranges or sites. (6) An analysis of any statutory or intergovernmental policy barriers to the use of the Eastern Regional Range Complex, and any recommended changes to accelerate such use.”
“(d) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following: (1) A phased implementation plan and design for the interconnection of training ranges and experimentation sites required under subsection (a), including the initial demonstration required under subsection (c). (2) An analysis of how the design of such plan aligns with recommendations of the most recent Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority Strategy of the Department of Defense.”
“(b) Use of Existing Ranges and Capabilities.--In carrying out the demonstration project under subsection (a), the Secretary shall use training ranges, experimentation sites, and related capabilities that are available as of the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Timeline for Completion of Initial Demonstration.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall complete an initial demonstration, interconnecting two or more training ranges located in the region described in subsection (a)(1) or the experimentation sites of two or more military departments located in such region, not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act.”
“(a) Demonstration Project Required.--Consistent with section 1048 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 4171), the Secretary of Defense shall carry out a demonstration project under which the Secretary shall-- (1) integrate with respect to the Eastern Regional Range Complex common network solutions identified with respect to the Western Regional Range Complex; (2) interconnect training ranges and experimentation sites located in the Eastern Regional Range Complex region; (3) use such interconnected ranges and sites for the conduct of joint, multi-domain, kinetic and non-kinetic training and experimentation, including within live, virtual, and constructive environments, across the military departments; and (4) enhance such experimentation and training by integrating the combined operations of other Federal departments and agencies with respect to such experimentation and training.”
“(c) Applicability.--The requirements under section (a) and (b) shall apply to the below military department training maneuvers: (1) United States Marine Corps Marine Air-Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercises and Integrated Training Exercises conducted at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California. (2) United States Army exercises at the National Training Center and the Joint Readiness Training Center. (3) United States Air Force and United States Navy Red Flag and large-scale Fleet Exercises. (d) Establishment of a Matrixed Skill Line.--The Secretary of the Defense shall designate basic sUAS operation and C-UAS tactical defense as Core Warrior Tasks. SEC. 1062. EASTERN REGIONAL RANGE COMPLEX DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.”
“(a) In General.--The relevant service secretary shall integrate foundational small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) operation and counter-UAS (C-UAS) recognition and defeat protocols into the program of instruction for all initial entry and officer ascension training pipelines. To ensure institutional integration, sUAS and C-UAS training shall follow the historic, tiered progression of established combat marksmanship training. (b) Joint Integration in Service-level and Large-scale Combat Exercises.--The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretaries of the military departments, shall ensure that no service-level training exercise or Joint-Force large-scale combat simulation may be certified as combat- ready or complete unless the exercise incorporates realistic, adversarial UAS threat simulation.”
“PROHIBITION ON LOBBYING ACTIVITIES WITH RESPECT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BY CERTAIN OFFICERS OF THE ARMED FORCES AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT FOLLOWING SEPARATION FROM MILITARY SERVICE OR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT. Section 1045 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Public Law 115-91; 10 U.S.C. note prec. 971) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ``two-year'' and inserting ``five-year''; and (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``one-year'' and inserting ``three-year''. SEC. 1061. INTEGRATION OF SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND COUNTER-UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TRAINING INTO INITIAL, OFFICER, AND JOINT COLLECTIVE TRAINING.”
“4651 note prec.) is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting ``(a) In General--The Secretary''; (2) by striking ``the People's Republic of China'' and inserting ``a country of concern''; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(b) Country of Concern Defined.--In this section, the term `country of concern' means any of the following: ``(1) China. ``(2) Russia. ``(3) Iran. ``(4) North Korea.''. SEC. 1059. PROHIBITION ON DISPLAY OF UNAPPROVED FLAGS. Section 1052(d)(1) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (10 U.S.C. 2661 note) is amended-- (1) by redesignating subparagraphs (H) through (N) as subparagraphs (I) through (O), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subparagraph (G) the following new subparagraph: ``(H) The Honor and Remember flag.''. SEC. 1060.”
“Section 1051 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60; 10 U.S.C. 2572 note) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2), by inserting ``or the Department of the Navy'' after ``Air Force''; (2) in subsection (b)(1), by inserting ``or the Department of the Navy'' after ``Air Force''; (3) in subsection (c)(1), by inserting ``, the Department of the Navy,'' after ``Air Force''; and (4) in subsection (d)(2), by inserting ``, the National Naval Aviation Museum, the National Museum of the Marine Corps,'' after ``Air Force''. SEC. 1058. PROHIBITION ON DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CONTRACTS WITH CERTAIN FOREIGN-OWNED ONLINE TUTORING SERVICES. Section 854 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159; 10 U.S.C.”