Roger F. Wicker
Senator for Mississippi · Republican · United States
“3195(b)) is amended-- (i) in paragraph (1)(C), by inserting ``except with respect to an individual described in paragraph (4),'' before ``the individual''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Individuals exempted from background check.--An individual described in this paragraph is-- ``(A) an individual who is-- ``(i)(I) a m…”
“3195(b)) is amended-- (i) in paragraph (1)(C), by inserting ``except with respect to an individual described in paragraph (4),'' before ``the individual''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Individuals exempted from background check.--An individual described in this paragraph is-- ``(A) an individual who is-- ``(i)(I) a m…”
“(e) Exemption to Prohibitions.--The Department of Defense is exempt from the prohibitions under subsections (b), (c), and (d) if-- (1) the procurement or operation of the covered unmanned ground vehicle system is in the national interest of the United States; and (2)(A) the sole purpose for the procurement or operation is-- (i) research,…”
“(e) Exemption to Prohibitions.--The Department of Defense is exempt from the prohibitions under subsections (b), (c), and (d) if-- (1) the procurement or operation of the covered unmanned ground vehicle system is in the national interest of the United States; and (2)(A) the sole purpose for the procurement or operation is-- (i) research,…”
“(c) Implementation.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall-- (1) select not fewer than three classes of naval vessels for participation in the pilot program; (2) prioritize components and parts that have demonstrated supply chain constraints, production bottlenecks, or recurring availability issues; (3) partner with publi…”
“(c) Implementation.--In carrying out the pilot program, the Secretary shall-- (1) select not fewer than three classes of naval vessels for participation in the pilot program; (2) prioritize components and parts that have demonstrated supply chain constraints, production bottlenecks, or recurring availability issues; (3) partner with publi…”
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“(e) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to require any action that is not consistent with a provision of law or policy that was in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this Act. TITLE LIII--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Subtitle E--Other Matters SEC. 5351. IMPROVEMENT OF FIREFIGHTER STAFFING SHORTAGES AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS. (a) In General.--The Secretary of Defense may offer compensation for firefighters of the Department of Defense at military installations that is competitive with surrounding local jurisdictions in order to improve recruitment and retention of such firefighters.”
“(5) Appropriate committees of congress defined.--In this subsection, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means-- (A) the Committee on Armed Services, the Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Armed Services, the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives. (d) Protection of National Security.--The Secretary shall carry out this section in accordance with all applicable provisions of law and policies relating to classified information and national security.”
“(C) An immediate (2 years) and long-term (10 years and beyond) plan-- (i) to close any gaps that may exist between national security quantum communications technology and capabilities of the United States and those of China, Russia, Iran, and such other countries as the Secretary considers relevant; and (ii) to outpace the quantum communications technology and capabilities for China, Russia, Iran, and such other countries as the Secretary considers relevant. (4) Form.--Each report submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in classified form.”
“(F) A realistic pathway forward, both short term (3 years) and long term (10 years and beyond), for the United States to compete with and outpace other countries in quantum technology and quantum science in regard to national security. (3) Contents of initial report.--In addition to the matter covered by paragraph (2), the first report submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include an annex on quantum communication efforts that covers the following: (A) The current state of United States national security quantum communications technology and capabilities. (B) A comparison of the national security quantum communications technology and capabilities of the United States compared to that of China, Russia, Iran, and such other countries as the Secretary considers relevant.”
“(C) The state of current quantum efforts of any other countries with advanced capabilities in quantum technology and quantum science, including specific sections on quantum sensing, quantum computing, and quantum communications. (D) A comparison of the capabilities of the United States and those of adversarial and competitor countries, as well as any other countries with advanced capabilities in quantum technology and quantum science. (E) An assessment of capabilities of the United States compared to those of China, Russia, and Iran, combined with an assessment of how such countries (in addition to any other countries the Secretary considers relevant) may utilize quantum technology in a conflict against the United States or allies and partners of the United States, including via hybrid warfare.”
“(c) Triennial Reports.-- (1) In general.--Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and not less frequently than once every three years thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on national security quantum capabilities and competition. (2) Contents generally.--Each report submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall cover the following: (A) The state of current quantum efforts within the Department of Defense, including specific sections on quantum sensing, quantum computing, and quantum communications. (B) The state of current quantum efforts of adversarial and competitor countries, including specific sections on quantum sensing, quantum computing, and quantum communications.”
“(b) Coordination With Other Quantum Efforts.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary shall, acting through the Office, regularly coordinate with the heads of other Federal departments and agencies that work on quantum science, quantum technology, or quantum research. (2) Quantum coordination office for national security.-- (A) In general.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary shall establish within the Office a subcomponent to liaise with, share expertise with, and whenever feasible, coordinate and, if necessary, deconflict efforts with other relevant U.S. government entities pursuing efforts on quantum science, quantum technology, or quantum research. (B) Designation.--The subcomponent established pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall be known as the ``Quantum Coordination Office for National Security''.”
“(3) Primary mission.--The primary mission of the Office shall be coordinating, leading, and directing quantum technology efforts of the Department in order-- (A) to advance Department research efforts in quantum technology; (B) to develop quantum technology expertise that enables advancements in United States national security capabilities; (C) to aggressively pursue a national competitive advantage in quantum technology, vis-a-vis other countries; and (D) to develop quantum technologies that can be utilized for real-world application by the Department of Defense or other United States national security entities.”
“(E) Such other quantum related efforts as the Secretary considers appropriate. (2) Designation.--The office established or designated pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be known as the ``Department of Defense Office of Quantum Capabilities and Competition'' (in this section the ``Office'').”
“(a) Office of Quantum Capabilities and Competition.-- (1) Establishment.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall establish or designate an office in the Department of Defense to serve as the lead for all quantum [[Page S3962]] efforts of the Department relating to the following: (A) Quantum technology research, including quantum sensing, quantum computing, and quantum communications. (B) Quantum technology development, including quantum sensing, quantum computing, and quantum communications. (C) Quantum technology application, including quantum sensing, quantum computing, and quantum communications. (D) Quantum technology policy, including quantum sensing, quantum computing, and quantum communications.”
“(e) Coordination.--In carrying out the pilot program required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall coordinate with the Joint Capability Program Executive for Ammunition and Energetics, Development Command (DEVCOM), relevant program executive offices, and other Department of Defense components as the Secretary considers appropriate. Subtitle C--Plans, Reports, and Other Matters SEC. 5231. NATIONAL SECURITY QUANTUM COORDINATION AND COMPETITION.”
“(d) Components.--The pilot program required by subsection (a) may include-- (1) transition and integration of common Electronic Safe and Arming Device designs; (2) incorporation of the Picatinny Common Lethality Integration Kit and the Small Universal Payload Interface; (3) development and standardization of technology and practices supporting payload-to-drone connectivity; (4) prototyping, demonstration, and technology transfer of munition systems integrated with unmanned aircraft systems; and (5) development of standardized drone interface documentation and validated integration processes for counter-unmanned aircraft system platforms, including energetic payload applications.”
“(c) Location.-- (1) In general.--The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology shall determine the location or locations at which the pilot program required by subsection (a) is conducted. (2) Considerations.--In selecting a location under paragraph (1), the Assistant Secretary shall consider-- (A) the availability of munitions and energetics subject- matter expertise, including the interface of munitions with drones; (B) proximity to live fire testing range space and range availability, prioritizing joint base facilities; and (C) existing infrastructure capable of supporting rapid prototyping, integration, and live-fire testing.”
“(a) Pilot Program Authorized.--The Secretary of the Army may establish a pilot program to test, evaluate, and demonstrate the integration of approved munition payloads with approved unmanned aircraft systems, including one-way unmanned aircraft systems and counter-unmanned aircraft system platforms. (b) Purpose.--The purposes of the pilot program required by subsection (a) shall are-- (1) to accelerate the integration of modular payloads onto multiple drone platforms; (2) to reduce time-to-field for lethal and non-lethal drone-enabled munitions capabilities; (3) to standardize payload-to-platform interfaces; and (4) to support rapid prototyping, validation, and transition of drone-enabled munitions into programs of record.”
“(b) Offsets.-- (1) Offset 1.--The amount authorized to be appropriated by this Act for BMD enabling programs (RDDW 0603890C, line 88) is hereby reduced by $5,000,000. (2) Offset 2.--The amount authorized to be appropriated by this Act for special programs--MDA (RDDW 0603891C, line 89) is hereby reduced by $5,000,000. (3) Offset 3.--The amount authorized to be appropriated by this Act for Atomic Energy Defense Activities, National Nuclear Security Administration, Naval Reactors, 14-D-901 Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project, NRF is hereby reduced by $40,000,000. TITLE LII--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations SEC. 5211. PILOT PROGRAM FOR ONE-WAY AND COUNTER-UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM DRONE TESTBED.”
“REPORT ON DIVESTITURE OF EXPEDITIONARY COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADES. Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing an analysis of the rationale for the divestiture of Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigades, including the operational, financial, and strategic justifications for such divestiture. Subtitle D--Air Force Programs SEC. 5131. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR COUNTER UNMANNED SYSTEMS RELATING TO THE DEFENSE OF STRATEGIC ASSETS. (a) In General.--There is authorized to be appropriated to the Department of the Air Force $50,000,000 for counter unmanned systems relating to the defense of strategic assets.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3961-S3970] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6691. Mr. WICKER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 4784, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end, add the following: DIVISION E--ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS TITLE LI--PROCUREMENT Subtitle B--Army Programs SEC. 5111.”
“*Nomination was reported with recommendation that it be confirmed subject to the nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate. (Nominations without an asterisk were reported with the recommendation that they be confirmed.) ____________________”
“*Brett Doyle, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring December 16, 2030. *David Foley, Jr., of Virginia, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2032. *Samuel Negatu, of the District of Columbia, to be Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2029. *Peter-Anthony Pappas, of New Jersey, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2035. *Bartholomew Thanhauser, of New York, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring December 16, 2027.”
“Williams, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 10, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Jatan Bastola and ending with Edward P. Windas, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 10, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Donald A. Baker III and ending with Marlin Williams, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 10, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Jon A. Angle and ending with Christopher J. Widhalm, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 10, 2026. Space Force nomination of Jason P. Lowery, to be Lieutenant Colonel. By Mr. CRAPO for the Committee on Finance.”
“Wonglopez, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 10, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Natalie R. Bakan and ending with Christopher E. Verzosa, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 10, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Noah M. Apusen and ending with Adam L. Zeiler, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 10, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Matthew S. Bailey and ending with Nicholas B. Stampfli, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 10, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with David A. Antico and ending with Jennifer L.”
“Warrenzecchin, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 1, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Robert J. Dispaldo and ending with Theresa L. Thao, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 1, 2026. Navy nomination of Megan M. Fine, to be Lieutenant Commander. Navy nomination of Christopher P. Toscano, to be Captain. Navy nominations beginning with Scott M. Batchelor and ending with Caroline R. Triepel, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2026. Navy nomination of Leonard N. Aranas, to be Commander. Navy nominations beginning with Vincent L. Ackerman and ending with Jaime A.”
“Seager, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 1, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Kenneth L. Byers, Jr. and ending with Jesse L. Walsh, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 1, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Aaron A. Economou and ending with Christopher D. Wozniak, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 1, 2026. Navy nomination of Christopher M. Neboshynsky, to be Captain. Navy nominations beginning with Phillip J. Addison and ending with John P. Morrow, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 1, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Daniel E. Buras, Jr. and ending with Lauren A.”
“Valerius, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 1, 2026. Navy nomination of Beau E. Bennett, to be Captain. Navy nomination of Aaron M. Poland, to be Captain. Navy nominations beginning with Matthew S. Gill and ending with Lenaya A. Rotklein, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 1, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Jessica E. Brick and ending with John B. Ward, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 1, 2026. Navy nomination of Ross C. Sickler, to be Captain. Navy nomination of Renee S. Baggott, to be Captain. Navy nominations beginning with David C. Kolberg and ending with Eric E.”
“Navy nominations beginning with Sergio Bartakian and ending with John E. Vine, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 20, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Timothy C. Horton and ending with Travis J. Wilder, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 20, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Kelly Cruz and ending with Patricia M. Lee, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 1, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Damon W. Bateson II and ending with Robert E. Zubeck II, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 1, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Joseph R. Collins and ending with Andrew J.”
“Sullivan, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 12, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Richard S. Chernitzer and ending with Beth A. Teach, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 12, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Brian F. Breshears and ending with Bradley J. Williford, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 12, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Lance A. Alt and ending with Tyrone Waller II, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 12, 2026. Navy nomination of Nathan J. Richardson, to be Captain. Navy nomination of Luis F. Rosario, to be Captain.”
“Zieroth, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 12, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Clinton T. Ceralde and ending with Karen J. Teague, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 12, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Aaron C. Geary and ending with Jonathan J. Slager, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 12, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Sean P. Caulfield and ending with Robert D. Wendt, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 12, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Francis B. Carnaby and ending with Patrick T.”
“Campbell and ending with Darrin L. Williams, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 12, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Jordan M. Adler and ending with Ryan T. Wadington, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 12, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Robert J. Bebber and ending with Jason M. Wittrock, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 12, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Mate W. Aerandir and ending with Michael B. Zimet, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 12, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Jameson R. Adler and ending with David E.”
“Navy nominations beginning with David L. Badman, Jr. and ending with Jitindra W. Sirjoo, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 12, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with William E. Snider III and ending with Haywood Williams, Jr., which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 12, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Robert G. Beauchamp and ending with Kristen S. Whitesell, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 12, 2026. [[Page S3938]] Navy nominations beginning with Michael J. Bahr and ending with Marcela C. Zelaya, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 12, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Joshua I.”
“Army nominations beginning with Yousef H. Abuhakmeh and ending with Katherine M. Zamperini, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2026. Army nominations beginning with Patrick J. Arbuckle and ending with Larry L. Zhang, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2026. Marine Corps nomination of Michael L. Reynolds, to be Lieutenant Colonel. Navy nominations beginning with Kevin M. Bacon and ending with Todd M. George, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 12, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with James B. Gallagher and ending with Shayne J. Schumacher, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 12, 2026.”
“Army nominations beginning with Christine A. Argueza Prince and ending with 0003094083, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2026. Army nominations beginning with Michael A. Broussard and ending with 0003218840, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2026. Army nominations beginning with William A. Baskerville, Jr. and ending with Sarah B. Sulkosky, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2026. Army nominations beginning with Michelle E. Martinez and ending with Jaime S. Roche, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2026. Army nomination of Rachel H. Bokmeyer, to be Major.”
“Zielinski, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 20, 2026. Army nomination of Eric M. Gaddis, to be Lieutenant Colonel. Army nominations beginning with Jonathan D. Bailey and ending with Patricia Young, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2026. Army nominations beginning with Ivette Blanco Padilla and ending with Johnny R. Vidic, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2026. Army nomination of Richard T. Atkins, to be Major. Army nomination of Annette G. Gonzales, to be Major. Army nominations beginning with Akunna K. Akuruka and ending with 0002768133, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2026.”
“White IV, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 12, 2026. Army nominations beginning with Miguel F. Garcia and ending with Robert A. Whitehurst, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 20, 2026. Army nomination of Dionne L. Mcmillan, to be Major. Army nominations beginning with Heath A. Abraham and ending with Richard M. Yurocko, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 20, 2026. Army nominations beginning with Teria L. Belgrave and ending with Tera D. Womack, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 20, 2026. Army nominations beginning with Jason M. Adelaine and ending with David J.”
“Air Force nomination of Anh T. Nguyen, to be Lieutenant Colonel. Air Force nomination of Jenna L. Stewart, to be Major. Air Force nominations beginning with Anna M. Adkins and ending with Karina A. Zuniga, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 10, 2026. Air Force nominations beginning with Lior Aljadeff and ending with Benjamin B. Winston, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 10, 2026. Air Force nominations beginning with Jason K. Adams and ending with You Xu, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 10, 2026. Army nominations beginning with John M. Branning and ending with Charles W.”
“Gray, to be Vice Admiral. *Navy nomination of Rear Adm. Paul C. Spedero, Jr., to be Vice Admiral. *Navy nomination of Rear Adm. Brad J. Collins, to be Vice Admiral. *Navy nomination of Rear Adm. Marc J. Miguez, to be Vice Admiral. Navy nominations beginning with Capt. Patrick W. Finney and ending with Capt. Sara J. Taylor, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 4, 2026. Mr. WICKER. Mr. President, for the Committee on Armed Services I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the RECORDS on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that these nominations lie at the Secretary's desk for the information of Senators. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.”
“Sandersen, to be Brigadier General. Marine Corps nomination of Col. Frank Diorio, Jr., to be Brigadier General. Space Force nominations beginning with Col. Mark C. Bigley and ending with Col. Eric J. Zarybnisky, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 1, 2026. *Air Force nomination of Maj. Gen. Daniel T. Lasica, to be Lieutenant General. *Air Force nomination of Maj. Gen. Larry R. Broadwell, Jr., to be Lieutenant General. *Air Force nomination of Brig. Gen. Jason D. Voorheis, to be Lieutenant General. *Air Force nomination of Maj. Gen. David J. Sanford, to be Lieutenant General. *Air Force nomination of Lt. Gen. David R. Iverson, to be Lieutenant General. *Army nomination of Maj. Gen. Curtis D. Taylor, to be Lieutenant General. *Navy nomination of Vice Adm. Christopher S.”
“Carl, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 18, 2026. Navy nominations beginning with Capt. Jeffrey P. Buschmann and ending with Capt. Christopher D. Eng, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 18, 2026. Navy nomination of Capt. Robert R. Christian, to be Rear Admiral (lower half). Navy nomination of Capt. Eric M. Gardner, to be Rear Admiral (lower half). Navy nomination of Capt. Ryan Stormer, to be Rear Admiral (lower half). Army nomination of Brig. Gen. Robert F. Paoletti, to be Major General. Army nominations beginning with Col. Tanya E. Simmons and ending with Col. Neil E. Thowe, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on June 1, 2026. Army nomination of Col. Dane M.”
“Wilds, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 18, 2026. Army nomination of Col. John W. Sannes, to be Brigadier General. Army nominations beginning with Col. Michael D. Armstrong and ending with Col. Roger B. Zeigler, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 18, 2026. (minus 2 nominees: Col. Charles K. Douglas, Jr.; Col. Donny W. Hebel) Navy nominations beginning with Capt. Stephen W. Aldridge and ending with Capt. Clifford W. Toraason, which nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record on May 18, 2026. Navy nomination of Capt. Sean P. Barbabella, to be Rear Admiral (lower half). Navy nominations beginning with Capt. Matthew L. Bolls and ending with Capt. Michael S.”
“Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3937-S3938] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES The following executive reports of nominations were submitted: By Mr. WICKER for the Committee on Armed Services. Army nomination of Brig. Gen. Jason B. Nicholson, to be Major General. Air Force nomination of Col. Scott C. Mills, to be Brigadier General. Army nomination of Brig. Gen. Mark W. Siekman, to be Major General. *Air Force nomination of Maj. Gen. Paul D. Moga, to be Lieutenant General. Air Force nominations beginning with Col. Bryan M. Bailey and ending with Col. Sheila W.”
“``(C) Joint resolution of approval.-- ``(i) In general.--For purposes of subparagraph (B)(ii), the term `joint resolution of approval' means only a joint resolution-- ``(I) that does not have a preamble; ``(II) that includes in the matter after the resolving clause the following: `That Congress approves the modification of the definition of ``country of concern'' under section 1(m) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, as submitted by the Secretary of State on ____; and section 1(m)(1)(A) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(m)(1)(A)) is amended by ______”
“2651a(m)) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (6) and (7) as paragraphs (7) and (8), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following: ``(6) Modification to definition of `country of concern'.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary of State may, in consultation with the Attorney General, propose the addition or deletion of countries described in paragraph (1)(A). ``(B) Submission.--Any proposal described in subparagraph (A) shall-- [[Page S3970]] ``(i) be submitted to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives; and ``(ii) become effective upon enactment of a joint resolution of approval as described in subparagraph (C).”
“613), is amended-- (1) in the matter preceding subsection (a), by inserting ``, except as provided in subsection (i)'' after ``principals''; and (2) by adding at the end the following: ``(i) Limitations.--The exemptions under subsections (d)(1), (d)(2), and (h) shall not apply to any agent of a foreign principal that is a corporate or government entity that is owned or controlled by 1 or more of the identified countries listed in clauses (i) through (v) of section 1(m)(1)(A) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C. 2651a(m)(1)(A)).''. (c) Mechanism to Amend Definition of ``Country of Concern''.--Section 1(m) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 (22 U.S.C.”
“(d) Annual Updates.--The Commission shall, not less frequently than annually, update the list published under subsection (b), including with respect to any entity required to be placed on such list by subsection (c)(2). SEC. 6035. TREATMENT OF EXEMPTIONS UNDER THE FOREIGN AGENTS REGISTRATION ACT OF 1938. (a) Short Title.--This section may be cited as the ``Preventing Adversary Influence, Disinformation, and Obscured Foreign Financing Act of 2026'' or the ``PAID OFF Act of 2026''. (b) Treatment of Exemptions Under the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938.--Section 3 of the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended (22 U.S.C.”
“(c) Rulemaking.-- (1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall issue rules to obtain information to identify each entity-- (A) that holds any authorization, license, or other grant of authority issued by the Commission (other than a license described in subsection (b)(1)); and (B) with respect to which a covered entity holds an equity or voting interest that is required to be reported to the Commission under the ownership rules of the Commission. (2) Placement on list.--Not later than 1 year after the Commission issues the rules required by paragraph (1), the Commission shall place each entity described in such paragraph on the list published under subsection (b).”
“301 note; relating to the performance of certain functions vested in or subject to the approval of the President); and (2) with respect to which-- (A) a covered entity holds an equity or voting interest that is required to be reported to the Commission under the ownership rules of the Commission; or (B) an appropriate national security agency has determined that a covered entity exerts control, regardless of whether such covered entity holds an equity or voting interest as described in subparagraph (A).”
“(4) Covered entity.--The term ``covered entity'' means-- (A) the government of a covered country; (B) an entity organized under the laws of a covered country; and (C) a subsidiary of an entity described in subparagraph (B), regardless of whether the subsidiary is organized under the laws of a covered country. (b) Publication of List.--Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall publish on the internet website of the Commission a list of each entity-- (1) that holds a license issued by the Commission pursuant to-- (A) section 309(j) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 309(j)); or (B) the Act of May 27, 1921 (47 U.S.C. 34 et seq.; commonly known as the ``Cable Landing Licensing Act'') and Executive Order 10530 (3 U.S.C.”
“SEC. 6034. LIST OF ENTITIES HOLDING FCC AUTHORIZATIONS, LICENSES, OR OTHER GRANTS OF AUTHORITY AND HAVING CERTAIN FOREIGN OWNERSHIP. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Appropriate national security agency.--The term ``appropriate national security agency'' has the meaning given such term in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 (47 U.S.C. 1608). (2) Commission.--The term ``Commission'' means the Federal Communications Commission. (3) Covered country.--The term ``covered country'' means a country specified in section 4872(f)(2) of title 10, United States Code.”
“``(B) Supreme court.--The Marshal of the Supreme Court shall prescribe regulations and issue guidance, in coordination with the Secretary, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Transportation, that are consistent with regulations prescribed and guidance issued by the Secretary, Attorney General, or Secretary of Transportation under subparagraph (A).''; (B) in paragraph (3)-- (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``and the Attorney General'' and inserting ``, the Attorney General, and the Marshal of the Supreme Court''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``and the Attorney General'' and inserting ``, the Attorney General, and the Marshal of the Supreme Court''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(4) Marshal of the supreme court training and certification.--The Marshal of the Supreme Court and any personnel of the Marshal of the Supreme Court shall be subject to the same training and certification requirements relating to the detection, identification, monitoring, and tracking of unmanned aircraft as personnel of the Department of Homeland Security.''; (4) in subsection (e)-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``each Secretary, the Attorney General'' and inserting ``the Secretary, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Transportation, the Marshal of the Supreme Court''; (B) in paragraph (3)-- (i) by inserting ``the Marshal of the Supreme Court,'' after ``the Attorney General,''; and (ii) by striking ``determine'' and inserting ``determines''; (C) in paragraph (4)-- (i) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A)-- (I) by inserting a comma after ``Security''; and (II) by inserting ``the Supreme Court Police,'' after ``Justice,''; and (ii) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and the Department of Justice'' and inserting ``, the Department of Justice, or the Supreme Court Police''; and (D) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and the Department of Justice'' and inserting ``, the Department of Justice, and the Supreme Court Police''; (5) in subsection (g)-- (A) in paragraph (1), by striking ``and the Attorney General'' and inserting ``, the Attorney General, and the Marshal of the Supreme Court''; (B) in paragraph (3)-- (i) by inserting ``the Marshall of the Supreme Court,'' after ``the Attorney General,'' each place the term appears; and (ii) in subparagraph (E), by striking ``or the Department of Homeland Security'' and inserting ``, the Department of Homeland Security, or the Supreme Court Police''; and (C) in paragraph (5), by striking ``and the Attorney General'' and inserting ``, the Attorney General, and the Marshal of the Supreme Court''; (6) in subsection (h)(1), by striking ``or the Attorney General'' and inserting ``, the Attorney General, or the Marshal of the Supreme Court''; and (7) in subsection (j), by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Marshal of the united states supreme court.--The authority of the Marshal of the Supreme Court to carry out actions with respect to subsection (a)(3) shall terminate on September 30, 2031.''.”
“124n) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a), by adding at the end the following: ``(3) Authority of the marshal of the united states supreme court.--Notwithstanding section 46502 of title 49, United States Code, or sections 32, 1030, 1367 and chapters 119 and 206 of title 18, United States Code, notwithstanding the laws of any particular State, local, Tribal, or territorial jurisdiction, and after completing the training required under subsection (d)(4), the Marshal of the Supreme Court may take and may authorize personnel with assigned duties that include the security or protection of the Chief Justice or any Associate Justice of the Supreme Court to take such actions as are described in subsection (b)(1)(A) that are necessary to detect, identify, monitor, or track a credible threat that an unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft poses to the safety or security of the Chief Justice or any Associate Justice of the Supreme Court on the grounds of the Supreme Court, property leased for use by the Supreme Court, or at the residence of the Chief Justice or any Associate Justice.''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in paragraph (2)-- (i) by striking ``The Secretary'' and inserting: ``(A) In general.--The Secretary''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Marshal of the supreme court.--The Marshal of the Supreme Court shall develop for the Supreme Court Police the actions described in paragraph (1) in coordination with the Secretary of Transportation.''; (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``and the Attorney General'' and inserting ``, the Attorney General, and the Marshal of the Supreme Court''; and (C) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and the Attorney General'' and inserting ``, the Attorney General, and the Marshal of the Supreme Court''; (3) in subsection (d)-- (A) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows: ``(1) In general.-- ``(A) Agency guidance.--The Secretary, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Transportation may prescribe regulations and shall issue guidance in the respective areas of the Secretary, the Attorney General, or the Secretary of Transportation to carry out this section, including guidance relating to actions carried out by any State, local, Tribal, or territorial law enforcement or correctional agency under this section.”
“Customs and Border Protection shall process the manifest and provide the information in the manifest described in paragraph (1) and not excluded from disclosure under paragraph (2) to the appropriate parties.''. (b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to each vessel, vehicle, and aircraft arriving in or departing from the United States on or after the date that is 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 6032. NONDISCRIMINATION IN DISASTER ASSISTANCE. Section 308(a) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5151(a)) is amended by striking ``or economic status'' and inserting ``economic status, or political affiliation''. [[Page S3969]] SEC. 6033. COUNTER-UAS AUTHORITY. Section 210G of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C.”