Tommy Tuberville
Senator for Alabama · Republican · United States
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“(e) Report on Certain Drivers of Deforestation and Environmental Degradation in the Brazilian Amazon.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in coordination with relevant Federal agencies, shall submit a report to Congress regarding certain drivers of deforestation and environmental d…”
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“(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Attorney General, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the heads of other Federal departments and agencies as appropriate, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive strategy, with a classif…”
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“``(3) Report to congress.--Not later than March 1 of each year, the Advisory Committee shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives a report summarizing the findings of the Advisory Committee with respect to the evaluation most recently conducted under paragraph (1), including specific recommendations for-- ``(A) improvements to the Program; ``(B) consolidation or termination of programs or activities within the Program; and ``(C) realignment of funding to high-impact areas within the Program.”
“``(2) Elements.--Each evaluation under paragraph (1) shall assess-- ``(A) which Federal programs or activities within the Program have made measurable progress toward program goals; ``(B) which Federal programs within the Program have produced tangible scientific, workforce, or commercial outcomes; ``(C) which programs or activities within the Program have overlapping missions or duplicative structures; ``(D) resource utilization and return on investment of each major component of the Program; and ``(E) barriers to performance or implementation of the Program, including structural, regulatory, or administrative challenges.”
“5195c(e))).''; (3) in subsection (e)-- (A) by inserting ``through December 31, 2030'' after ``thereafter''; and (B) by adding at the end the following new sentence: ``In the first such report required after the date of the enactment of the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026, the Advisory Committee shall assess the benefits and opportunities to strengthen quantum communications corridors in which Federal laboratories, institutions of higher education, and other entities conducting quantum information science, engineering, and technology research are connected via quantum communication networks capable of securely transmitting information.''; (4) by redesignating subsections (e) through (g) as subsections (f) through (h), respectively; and (5) by inserting after subsection (d) the following: ``(e) Performance and Usefulness Assessment of National Quantum Initiative Program.-- ``(1) Annual evaluation required.--Not less frequently than once each year, the Advisory Committee shall, in coordination with the Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science, conduct an evaluation of the effectiveness, progress, and usefulness of activities carried out under the Program.”
“NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Section 104 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8814) is amended-- (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: ``(b) Qualifications.--The Advisory Committee shall consist of members, appointed by the President, who-- ``(1) are representative of-- ``(A) industry; and ``(B) universities and Federal laboratories that are qualified to provide advice and information on quantum information science, engineering, and technology research, development, demonstrations, standards, STEM education and workforce, technology transfer, economics, and national security, or research security; and ``(2) may hold doctoral degrees in physical sciences, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or related fields.''; (2) in subsection (d)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``science and technology'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and technology''; (B) in subparagraph (D)-- (i) by striking ``to'' and inserting ``promote innovation, foster a robust United States quantum industry, and''; and (ii) by striking ``science and technology'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and technology''; (C) in subparagraph (E), by inserting ``, including to address any gaps that may exist in basic research, capabilities, workforce, supply chain, or coordination among participating Federal agencies'' before the semicolon; (D) in subparagraph (F), by striking ``open standards for, quantum information science and technology; and'' and inserting ``international standards in open and transparent standardization systems for quantum information science, engineering, and technology;''; (E) in subparagraph (G)-- (i) by striking ``societal,''; and (ii) by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (F) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: ``(H) the domestic and international cooperation needs and goals of the Program, including those related to infrastructure and the supply chain of quantum information science, engineering, and technology; and ``(I) the degree to which quantum information science, engineering, and technology-- ``(i) is enhancing or can enhance-- ``(I) the capabilities of the United States advanced industrial economy; and ``(II) Federal, State, and local government capabilities and services; and [[Page S4010]] ``(ii) can protect or optimize critical infrastructure (as such term is defined in section 1016(e) of Public Law 107-56 (42 U.S.C.”
“``(3) Comparison to artificial intelligence technologies.-- For any potential use case identified under paragraph (1) for a Federal department or agency, the head of the department or agency may, in consultation with the Subcommittee, consider the quantum use case's interplay with artificial intelligence and compare its anticipated costs, functionality, and benefits. ``(4) Reporting.--The Subcommittee, as part of the annual report on the budget for the Program under subsection (g), shall report progress in carrying out the activities under this subsection, including information relating to the following: ``(A) The potential use cases identified pursuant to paragraph (1). ``(B) The status of plans developed pursuant to paragraph (2). ``(C) Any obstacles to addressing such potential use cases, including lack of funding.''. SEC. 6517.”
“``(E) Value proposition as a result of each interagency partnership opportunity.''; (3) in subsection (h)(2)(A), by inserting ``, including a description of agency roles and responsibilities'' before the period; and (4) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(i) Quantum Use Cases.-- ``(1) In general.--The Subcommittee shall identify potential use cases for quantum technologies that could advance the missions of Federal departments and agencies participating in the Program. ``(2) Quantum on-ramp.--For each potential use case identified pursuant to paragraph (1) for a Federal department or agency, the head of the Federal department or agency may, in consultation with the Subcommittee, develop a plan to enable such department or agency to address the potential use case.”
“SEC. 6516. SUBCOMMITTEE ON QUANTUM INFORMATION SCIENCE. Section 103 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8813) is amended-- (1) in subsection (d)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the quantum information science and technology research,'' and inserting ``quantum information science, engineering, and technology research, quantum application development, and demonstration,''; (B) in paragraph (4)-- (i) by inserting ``, engineering, and technology'' after ``science''; and (ii) by inserting ``skillset'' before ``diversity''; (C) in paragraph (5)-- (i) by inserting ``, engineering, and technology'' after ``science''; and (ii) by inserting ``and conduct comparative benchmarking of Federal investments and research strategies relative to those of strategic allies and partners of the United States and other countries'' after ``development efforts''; (D) in paragraph (6)-- (i) by striking ``science and technology'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and technology''; and (ii) by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (E) in paragraph (7)-- (i) by inserting ``, engineering, and technology'' after ``science''; and (ii) by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and (F) by adding at the end the following: ``(8) facilitate interagency partnership opportunities to advance quantum applications related to advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, critical minerals, chemistry, space, and other sectors; and ``(9) evaluate the competitiveness and capabilities of the United States in quantum technologies with respect to quantum computing, sensing, networking, and applications.''; (2) in subsection (g)(2)-- (A) in paragraph (A), by inserting ``numbers'' after ``budget''; (B) in paragraph (B), by inserting ``numbers'' after ``budget''; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: ``(D) Metrics for measuring the impact of the Program for the current fiscal year, for each Federal department and agency described in subsection (b).”
“8812) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(2)-- (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting ``who shall be'' before ``appointed''; and (B) by amending subparagraph (B) to read as follows: ``(B) staff comprising employees detailed from the Federal departments and agencies specified in section 103(b).''; and (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (3), by striking ``science and technology'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and technology research, development, workforce, and international''; (B) by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows: ``(4) ensure coordination among the collaborative ventures or consortia established under this Act, including under section 201(a), the Multidisciplinary Centers for Quantum Research and Education established under section 302(a), the National Quantum Information Science Research Centers established under section 402(a), and the Quantum Economic Development Consortium;''; (C) in paragraph (6), by striking ``; and'' and inserting a semicolon; (D) in paragraph (7)-- (i) by inserting ``nonprofit research organizations,'' after ``universities,''; and (ii) by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (E) by adding after paragraph (7) the following: ``(8) promote understanding and adoption of viable quantum capabilities that strengthen the United States economy, as may be appropriate; ``(9) track, monitor, and promote policies that will ensure the stability of the United States quantum workforce, quantum supply chain, domestic quantum industry, and international trade; and ``(10) ensure coordination and avoid unnecessary duplication of existing quantum-related activities, other activities carried out under this Act, and other related programs, as appropriate.''.”
“McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232; 10 U.S.C. 4001 note), quantum educational activities and programs authorized pursuant to section 10661 of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act (42 U.S.C. 19261), and activities conducted at any Federal laboratory or National Laboratory;''; and (5) in paragraph (5)-- (A) by striking ``industry and universities'' and inserting ``industry, universities, and strategic allies and partners''; and (B) by inserting ``, including human resources'' after ``resources''. SEC. 6515. NATIONAL QUANTUM COORDINATION OFFICE. Section 102 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C.”
“[[Page S4009]] SEC. 6514. NATIONAL QUANTUM INITIATIVE PROGRAM. Subsection (b) of section 101 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C. 8811) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by striking ``development'' and inserting ``research, development, and near-, medium-, and long-term demonstration''; and (B) by striking ``information science and technology''; (2) in paragraph (2)-- (A) by striking ``science and technology'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and technology''; and (B) by inserting ``infrastructure,'' after ``demonstration,''; (3) in paragraph (3)-- (A) by inserting ``and retain'' after ``to develop''; and (B) by striking ``science and technology'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and technology''; (4) by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows: ``(4) provide for interagency planning and coordination of Federal quantum information science, engineering, and technology research, development, demonstration, standards engagement, and other activities under the Program, including activities authorized pursuant to section 234 of the John S.”
“8802) is amended-- (1) in paragraph (1)-- (A) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: ``(A) to expand the number of researchers, educators, and students with training in quantum information science, engineering, and technology to develop a domestic workforce pipeline and retain international talent to the extent consistent with national security and international competitiveness;''; (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``science at the'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and technology at the''; (C) in subparagraph (D)-- (i) by striking ``science and technology'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and technology''; and (ii) by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(F) to facilitate development of quantum applications, including quantum-hybrid applications, to promote innovation; and ``(G) to support advancements in emerging technologies that could benefit from or benefit the development of quantum technology and promote research, development, demonstration, and application of such emerging technologies in quantum information science, engineering, and technology and scientific discovery.''; (2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``science and technology'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and technology''; (3) in paragraph (3), by striking ``science and technology'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and technology''; (4) in paragraph (4)-- (A) by inserting ``National Laboratories,'' after ``Federal laboratories,''; and (B) by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (5) in paragraph (5)-- (A) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (i) by inserting ``partnerships, research collaborations, and'' after ``international''; and (ii) by striking ``science and technology security'' and inserting ``science, engineering, and technology''; (B) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon; (C) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (D) by adding at the end the following: ``(C) to facilitate cooperation in the advancement of quantum capabilities among the United States and its strategic allies and partners to strengthen and secure the quantum-relevant supply chain and related ecosystem; and ``(D) to coordinate on potential export or strategic trade controls where appropriate; and''; and (6) by adding at the end the following: ``(6) improving the maturity and scale of the quantum industry.''.”
“``(17) Supply chain shock.--The term `supply chain shock'-- ``(A) means an event causing severe or serious disruption to normal operations or capacity in a supply chain; and ``(B) includes-- ``(i) a natural disaster; ``(ii) a pandemic; ``(iii) a biological threat; ``(iv) a cyber attack; ``(v) a geopolitical conflict; ``(vi) a terrorist or geopolitical attack; ``(vii) a trade disruption caused by-- ``(I) a foreign country of concern; or ``(II) an entity or an individual subject to the jurisdiction of such a country; and ``(viii) an event for which the President declares a major disaster or an emergency under section 401 or 501, respectively, of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170; 42 U.S.C. 5191).''. SEC. 6513. PURPOSES. Section 3 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C.”
“``(15) Quantum sensing.--The term `quantum sensing'-- ``(A) means the use of quantum mechanics to enhance or enable new sensors; and ``(B) can include uses of superposition and entanglement, nonclassical states, and advances in accuracy and precision enabled by quantum control. ``(16) STEM.--The term `STEM' means the academic and professional disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, including computer science.”
“``(11) Quantum computing.--The term `quantum computing' means any of a variety of quantum computing technologies, including quantum annealing and quantum gate-model systems that utilize a variety of architectures, such as superconductors, ion traps, photonics, neutral atoms, atomic spin, electron spin, or topological qubits.''; (6) by amending paragraph (12), as so redesignated, to read as follows: ``(12) Quantum information science, engineering, and technology.--The term `quantum information science, engineering, and technology' means the understanding, translation, use, or application of the laws of quantum physics for the storage, transmission, manipulation, computing, simulation, or measurement of information.''; and (7) by inserting after paragraph (13), as so redesignated, the following: ``(14) Quantum networking.--The term `quantum networking' means the transmission of quantum information and the distribution and use of entanglement across nodes to enable new information technology applications and fundamental science.”
“15801).''; (5) by inserting after paragraph (9), as so redesignated, the following: ``(10) Quantum applications.--The term `quantum applications' means uses of quantum information science, engineering, and technology, including quantum algorithms and software, quantum computing and quantum-classical hybrids, quantum sensing, quantum networking, quantum encryption, quantum simulation, or quantum communications applications.”
“1701 et seq.); or ``(E) determined by the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Defense, and the Director of National Intelligence, to be engaged in unauthorized conduct that is detrimental to the national security or foreign policy of the United States.''; (3) in paragraph (7), as so redesignated, by striking ``(a)'' each place it appears; (4) by inserting after paragraph (7), as so redesignated, the following new paragraph: ``(8) National laboratory.--The term `National Laboratory' has the meaning given such term in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C.”
“2751 et seq.); ``(v) section 224, 225, 226, 227, or 236 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2274, 2275, 2276, 2277, and 2284); ``(vi) the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4801 et seq.); or ``(vii) the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C.”
“1189(a)); ``(B) included on the list of specially designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury (commonly known as the `SDN list'); ``(C) owned by, controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a government of a foreign country that is a covered nation (as such term is defined in section 4872(f) of title 10, United States Code); ``(D) alleged by the Attorney General to have been involved in activities for which a conviction was obtained under-- ``(i) chapter 37 of title 18, United States Code (commonly known as the `Espionage Act'); ``(ii) section 951 or 1030 of title 18, United States Code; ``(iii) chapter 90 of title 18, United States Code (commonly known as the `Economic Espionage Act of 1996'); ``(iv) the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C.”
“``(6) Foreign entity of concern.--The term `foreign entity of concern' means a foreign entity that is-- ``(A) designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the Secretary of State under section 219(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.”
“8801) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (4), (5), (6), (7), the first paragraph (8) (relating to the definition of the ``Subcommittee on Economic and Security Implications''), and the second paragraph (8) (relating to the definition of the ``Subcommittee on Quantum Information Science'') as paragraphs (7), (9), (12), (13), (18), and (19), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: ``(4) Federal laboratory.--The term `Federal laboratory' has the meaning given such term in section 4 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C. 3703). ``(5) Foreign country of concern.--The term `foreign country of concern' means a country that is a covered nation (as such term is defined in section 4872(f) of title 10, United States Code).”
“Subtitle B--National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026 SEC. 6511. SHORT TITLE. This subtitle may be cited as the ``National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026''. SEC. 6512. DEFINITIONS. Section 2 of the National Quantum Initiative Act (15 U.S.C.”
“(5) A cost-benefit analysis weighing the national security resilience benefits of expanded launch infrastructure with the substantial investments required to support heavy-lift launch vehicles. (6) An analysis of the manner in which such alternative launch options will inform future operational and capability requirements for national security launch providers. (7) A framework for integrating nontraditional and inland ranges into the national launch enterprise through Federal range services, dynamic airspace management, and flexible deployment capabilities. (8) The assumptions and conditions on which the report is based and an assessment of their viability. (c) Form.--The report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex.”
“[[Page S4008]] (2) Public safety and debris-risk modeling for prospective full-cycle launch and reentry operations, including economic and environmental impacts. (3) An evaluation of the types of full-cycle launch and reentry vehicles suitable for inland and nontraditional sites, explicitly addressing the infrastructure required to support vertical launch capabilities and distinguishing among expendable, partially reusable, and fully reusable launch systems. (4) A cost estimate for the infrastructure and operational needs associated with activating and using individual inland and nontraditional launch sites, considering both existing commercial spaceport infrastructure and potential new sites.”
“(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration and the Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on safe orbital launch trajectory options from inland and nontraditional launch sites. (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the flight safety requirements necessary to permit overland launch trajectories for both expendable and partially or fully reusable launch systems to the various inclinations and orbital regimes, including Low- Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium-Earth Orbit (MEO), Geostationary Orbit (GEO), and Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO).”
“(b) Wargaming, Modeling, and Simulation.--The Secretary of Defense shall expand the capacity of the Space Force to conduct wargaming, modeling, and simulation of peer conflict scenarios in the space domain. (c) Training.--The Secretary of Defense shall develop training programs for space operators focused on tactics, techniques, and procedures necessary for space control operations. (d) Report.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report on-- (A) Chinese commercial space capabilities; and (B) the potential military applications of such capabilities. (2) Form.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall be submitted in unclassified form. SEC. 6502. REPORT ON SAFE ORBITAL TRAJECTORY OPTIONS FROM INLAND AND NONTRADITIONAL LAUNCH SITES.”
“(g) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this section, the term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (1) the Committee on Foreign Relations and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (2) the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. TITLE LXV--SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITIES Subtitle A--Space Activities SEC. 6501. SPACE CONTROL AND SPACE SUPERIORITY READINESS. (a) Findings.--Congress finds the following: (1) The space domain is critical to deterrence and warfighting. (2) The United States must maintain the ability to achieve space control in a conflict with the People's Republic of China.”
“(B) Elements.--Each report required by subparagraph (A) shall include-- (i) with respect to each activity described in subsection (c)-- (I) the amount of funding for the activity; (II) the goal to which the activity relates; and (III) an assessment of the success of the activity to meet the goal to which the activity relates; and (ii) with respect to this subsection-- (I) the amount of funding for the activity provided by Taiwan during the preceding year, if any; and (II) an assessment of whether the funding described in subclause (I) is commensurate with funding provided by the United States. (f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section may be construed to apply to or limit United States foreign assistance not provided using amounts available pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under subsection (a).”
“(4) Cost-sharing with taiwan.--The Secretary of State shall, to the maximum extent practicable, encourage cost- sharing arrangements with Taiwan for the assistance described in subsection (b) or otherwise complementary assistance. (5) Report.-- (A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, and annually thereafter for two years, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on activities described in this section that were carried out during the preceding fiscal year.”
“(2) Authorities.--Amounts available pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under subsection (a) may be considered foreign assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.) for purposes of making available the administrative authorities in that Act and may be transferred to, and merged with, funds made available for any provision of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to carry out the purposes of this section, except that such funds shall remain available until expended. (3) Coordination with taiwan.--In order to maximize cost efficiency and eliminate duplication, the Secretary of State should ensure coordination with relevant counterparts in Taiwan, as appropriate.”
“(7) To strengthen the capacity of partner countries to address and reduce the impacts of foreign malign influence operations, propaganda, and other asymmetric informational activities originating from the People's Republic of China. (8) To mitigate a country's specific vulnerabilities to the People's Republic of China's coercion over the country's relationship with Taiwan. (d) Limitation on Funds.--A country described in subsection (b) may not receive more than $5,000,000 of funds made available pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under subsection (a) during any fiscal year. (e) Implementation.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of other relevant Federal agencies, shall coordinate and carry out activities described in subsection (c).”
“(3) To diversify supply chains away from the People's Republic of China, particularly to mitigate vulnerabilities to PRC economic coercion. (4) To provide alternatives to People's Republic of China development assistance and project financing and to expose the People's Republic of China's failure to deliver on development promises or other negative aspects of PRC development assistance. (5) To support Taiwan's official or unofficial diplomatic presence abroad or advance Taiwan's meaningful participation in international fora and multilateral organizations. (6) To provide United States or allied alternatives to People's Republic of China information and communications technology infrastructure and components, in coordination with the private sector, as appropriate.”
“(c) Use of Funds.--Amounts available pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under subsection (a) may be used to support any of the following activities in the countries described in subsection (b) if such activities have a direct linkage to the goal of supporting Taiwan's international engagement, are aligned with clear and justifiable United States counter-PRC strategic imperatives that guide all programs funded by the Counter PRC Influence Fund, and support United States national interests: (1) To support initiatives that provide alternatives to the People's Republic of China health, digital, and energy initiatives. (2) To build the capacity and resilience of civil society, media, and other nongovernmental organizations in countering the malign influence of the People's Republic of China.”
“(b) Eligible Countries.--Amounts available pursuant to the authorization of appropriations under subsection (a) may be used in countries that-- (1) maintain official relations with Taiwan or the Secretary of State certifies to Congress have meaningfully strengthened unofficial relations with Taiwan; (2) have been subject to coercion or pressure by the People's Republic of China due to their relations with Taiwan; and (3) lack the economic or political capability to effectively respond to such coercion or pressure by the People's Republic of China without the support of the United States.”
“(a) Authorization of Appropriations.--Of the amounts made available under the Countering People's Republic of China Influence Fund for each of fiscal years 2027, 2028, and 2029, there is authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each such fiscal year to support Taiwan's international space.”
“It is the sense of Congress that the United States Government should-- (1) advocate, as appropriate, for Taiwan's engagement on the global stage, including at international organizations; (2) promote the preservation and expansion of Taiwan's official diplomatic relations with countries around the world; (3) expand Taiwan's unofficial relations with countries around the world; (4) encourage countries with unofficial relations with Taiwan to deepen their engagement; and (5) advance the economic development of countries that support Taiwan. SEC. 6264. TAIWAN ALLIES FUND.”
“(6) The Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019 (Public Law 116- 135) states that the United States Government should-- (A) ``support Taiwan in strengthening its official diplomatic relationships as well as other partnerships with countries in the Indo-Pacific region and around the world''; and (B) ``consider, in certain cases as appropriate and in alignment with United States interests, increasing its economic, security, and diplomatic engagement with nations that have demonstrably strengthened, enhanced, or upgraded relations with Taiwan''. SEC. 6263. SENSE OF CONGRESS.”
“(3) Since 2013, the Gambia, Sao Tome and Principe, Panama, the Dominican Republic, Burkina Faso, El Salvador, the Solomon Islands, Kiribati, Nicaragua, Honduras, and, most recently in 2024, Nauru have severed diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favor of diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. (4) The People's Republic of China has used economic and diplomatic intimidation against countries pursuing unofficial relations with Taiwan, including Lithuania, Czechia, and the United States. (5) The Taiwan Relations Act of 1979 (Public Law 96-8) states that it is the policy of the United States ``to maintain the capacity of the United States to resist any resort to force or other forms of coercion that would jeopardize the security, or the social or economic system, of the people on Taiwan''.”
“(c) Form.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form. Subtitle G--Taiwan Allies Fund Act SEC. 6261. SHORT TITLE. This subtitle may be cited as the ``Taiwan Allies Fund Act''. SEC. 6262. FINDINGS. Congress makes the following findings: (1) Taiwan is a free and prosperous democracy of more than 23,000,000 people and an important contributor to peace and stability around the world. [[Page S4007]] (2) The People's Republic of China (PRC) has engaged in a years-long campaign to diplomatically isolate Taiwan on the world stage.”
“(a) In General.--Not later than February 1 of each year, the Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, shall submit to Congress a report on United States weapons sales and transfers to NATO, as an organization, and to each member country of NATO during the preceding calendar year. (b) Elements.--Each report required by subsection (a) shall include-- (1) the information required by section 655 of the Foreign Assistance Act (22 U.S.C. 2415); and (2) a description of-- (A) any sale authorized pursuant to sections 21 or 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2761; 2778); (B) any transfer pursuant to the authority of section 333 of title 10, United States Code; and (C) any transfer pursuant to section 516 of the Foreign Assistance Act (22 U.S.C. 2321j).”
“(b) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of Commerce, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the following: (1) A strategy to maintain integrated cyber and digital technology solutions for NATO capabilities, incorporating cyber, artificial intelligence, and digital systems from United States vendors and vendors of NATO allies. (2) A description of efforts made, during the reporting period, to implement subsection (a). (3) A description of the national security risks posed by disintegrated, non-interoperable cyber, artificial intelligence, and digital technology solutions to the United States and NATO allies. SEC. 6252. REPORT ON UNITED STATES WEAPONS SALES TO NATO.”
“(a) In General.--In designing, procuring, or deploying cyber and digital warfighting capabilities for, and in coordination with, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense shall seek-- (1) to advance solutions that promote collaboration and interoperability with respect to the cyber and digital systems of the United States and of NATO allies; and (2) to ensure that artificial intelligence-guided systems operated by the United States and NATO allies recognize each other and work together in joint operations.”
“(m) Repeal.--Section 309A of the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 (22 U.S.C. 6208a) is repealed. (n) Conforming Amendments.--The United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994 (22 U.S.C. 6201 et seq.) is amended-- (1) in section 304(d), by striking ``the Open Technology Fund,''; (2) in section 305(c)(1), by striking ``the Open Technology Fund,''; (3) in section 306(e)(1), by striking ``the Open Technology Fund,''; and (4) in section 310(d), by striking ``the Open Technology Fund,''. Subtitle F--Cooperation With NATO Allies SEC. 6251. STRATEGY FOR UNITED STATES-NATO INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION.”
“6217(d)) is amended-- (1) in the subsection heading, by striking ``United States Agency for Global Media'' and inserting ``Open Technology Fund''; (2) in paragraph (1), by striking ``the Chief Executive Officer of the USAGM, in consultation with''; (3) in paragraph (2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``the USAGM or''; and (4) in paragraph (3)-- (A) by striking the paragraph header and inserting ``open technology fund''; (B) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking ``The Chief Executive Officer of the USAGM, in consultation with the President'' and inserting ``The President''; (C) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``international broadcasting programs and incorporate such programs into'' and inserting ``with international broadcasting programs to advise on''; and (D) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``in accordance with USAGM's annual language service prioritization review'' and inserting ``in consultation with international broadcasting program priorities''.”
“The Government Accountability Office shall be afforded full facilities for verifying transactions with any assets held by depositories, fiscal agents, and custodians. All such books, accounts, records, reports, files, papers, and property of the Open Technology Fund shall remain in the possession and custody of the Open Technology Fund. (3) Exercise of authorities.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Inspector General of the Department of State is authorized to exercise the authorities of chapter 4 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the ``Inspector General Act of 1978''), with respect to the Open Technology Fund. (l) Global Internet Freedom.--Section 9707(d) of the Department of State Authorization Act of 2002 (22 U.S.C.”
“(k) Audit Authorities.-- (1) In general.--Financial transactions of the Open Technology Fund relating to functions carried out under this section may be audited by the Government Accountability Office in accordance with such principles and procedures and under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Comptroller General of the United States. Any such audit shall be conducted at the place or places at which accounts of the Open Technology Fund are normally kept. (2) Access by government accountability office.--The Government Accountability Office shall have access to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, papers, and property belonging to or in use by the Open Technology Fund pertaining to financial transactions as may be necessary to facilitate an audit.”
“Each such report shall include-- (1) an assessment of the current state of global internet freedom, including trends in censorship and surveillance technologies and internet shutdowns, and the threats such pose to journalists, citizens, and human rights and civil- society organizations; and (2) a description of the technology projects supported by the Open Technology Fund and the associated impact of such projects in the prior year, including the countries and regions in which such technologies were deployed, and any associated metrics indicating audience usage of such technologies, as well as future-year technology project initiatives.”
“(h) Not a Federal Agency or Instrumentality.--Nothing in this section may be construed to make the Open Technology Fund a Federal agency or instrumentality. (i) Relationship to Other United States Government-funded Internet Freedom Programs.--The Open Technology Fund shall coordinate with internet freedom programs of the Department of State and other relevant United States Government departments, in order to share information and best-practices relating to the implementation of subsections (d) and (e). (j) Annual Report.--The Open Technology Fund shall highlight, in its annual report, internet freedom activities, including a comprehensive assessment of the Open Technology Fund's activities relating to the implementation of subsections (d) and (e).”
“(3) Administrative and managerial costs for operation of the Open Technology Fund-- (A) should be kept to a minimum; and (B) to the maximum extent feasible, should not exceed the costs that would have been incurred if the Open Technology Fund had been operated as a Federal entity rather than as an independent nonprofit corporation. (4) Amounts appropriated by Congress to the Open Technology Fund may not be used for any activity the purpose of which is influencing the passage or defeat of legislation being considered by Congress. (g) Assistance to Broadcasting Entities.--The Open Technology Fund should render assistance to broadcasting entities and United States Government-supported exile media grantees to the extent necessary for censorship circumvention and secure communications.”
“(2) Amounts appropriated by Congress to the Open Technology Fund shall be made subject to an agreement that-- (A) requires such amounts be used only for activities consistent with this section; (B) permits the termination of such amounts without fiscal obligation to the United States if the Open Technology Fund fails to substantially comply the requirements set forth in the grant; (C) requires any contract entered into by the Open Technology Fund to specify that all obligations are assumed by the Open Technology Fund and not by the United States Government; (D) prohibits the Open Technology Fund from entering into an obligation before receiving funding from the United States Government; and (E) requires any lease agreements entered into by the Open Technology Fund to be assignable to the United States Government, to the extent possible.”
“(f) Grants to the Open Technology Fund.--Any agreement with the Department of State or other Federal department or agency governing the expenditure of amounts appropriated to the Open Technology Fund shall be subject to the following limitations and restrictions: (1) The headquarters of the Open Technology Fund and its senior administrative and managerial staff shall be located in a location which ensures economy, operational effectiveness, and public accountability.”