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[115th Congress Public Law 232] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [[Page 1635]] JOHN S. MCCAIN NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019 <star> (Star Print) [[Page 132 STAT. 1636]] Public Law 115-232 115th Congress An Act To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 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. <<NOTE: Aug. 13, 2018 - [H.R. 5515]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE: John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019.>> SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. (a) In General.--This Act may be cited as the ``John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019''. (b) References.--Any reference in this or any other Act to the ``National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019'' shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019''. SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) Divisions.--This Act is organized into four divisions as follows: (1) Division A--Department of Defense Authorizations. (2) Division B--Military Construction Authorizations. (3) Division C--Department of Energy National Security Authorizations and Other Authorizations. (4) Division D--Funding Tables. (b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Organization of Act into divisions; table of contents. Sec. 3. Congressional defense committees. Sec. 4. Budgetary effects of this Act. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS TITLE I--PROCUREMENT Subtitle A--Authorization Of Appropriations Sec. 101. Authorization of appropriations. Subtitle B--Army Programs Sec. 111. National Guard and reserve component equipment report. Sec. 112. Deployment by the Army of an interim cruise missile defense capability. Subtitle C--Navy Programs Sec. 121. Procurement authority for Ford class aircraft carrier program. Sec. 122. Full ship shock trial for Ford class aircraft carrier. Sec. 123. Sense of Congress on accelerated production of aircraft carriers. Sec. 124. Multiyear procurement authority for standard missile-6. Sec. 125. Multiyear procurement authority for E-2D aircraft. Sec. 126. Multiyear procurement authority for F/A-18E/F aircraft and EA- 18G aircraft. [[Page 132 STAT. 1637]] Sec. 127. Modifications to F/A-18 aircraft to mitigate physiological episodes. Sec. 128. Frigate class ship program. Sec. 129. Contract requirement for Virginia class submarine program. Sec. 130. Prohibition on availability of funds for Navy port waterborne security barriers. Sec. 131. Extension of limitation on use of sole-source shipbuilding contracts for certain vessels. Sec. 132. Limitation on availability of funds for M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle program. Sec. 133. Report on degaussing standards for DDG-51 destroyers. Subtitle D--Air Force Programs Sec. 141. Inventory requirement for air refueling tanker aircraft; limitation on retirement of KC-10A aircraft. Sec. 142. Multiyear procurement authority for C-130J aircraft program. Sec. 143. Contract for logistics support for VC-25B aircraft. Sec. 144. Retirement date for VC-25A aircraft. Sec. 145. Repeal of funding restriction for EC-130H Compass Call Recapitalization Program. Sec. 146. Limitation on use of funds for KC-46A aircraft pending submittal of certification. Sec. 147. Limitation on availability of funds for retirement of E-8 JSTARS Aircraft. Sec. 148. Report on modernization of B-52H aircraft systems. Subtitle E--Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters Sec. 151. Procurement authority for additional icebreaker vessels. Sec. 152. Buy-to-budget acquisition of F-35 aircraft. Sec. 153. Certification on inclusion of technology to minimize physiological episodes in certain aircraft. Sec. 154. Armored commercial passenger-carrying vehicles. Sec. 155. Quarterly updates on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations. Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations Sec. 211. Modification of authority to carry out certain prototype projects. Sec. 212. Extension of directed energy prototype authority. Sec. 213. Prohibition on availability of funds for the Weather Common Component program. Sec. 214. Limitation on availability of funds for F-35 continuous capability development and delivery. Sec. 215. Limitation on availability of funds pending report on agile software development and software operations. Sec. 216. Limitation on availability of funds for certain high energy laser advanced technology. Sec. 217. Plan for the Strategic Capabilities Office of the Department of Defense. Sec. 218. National Defense Science and Technology Strategy. Sec. 219. Modification of CVN-73 to support fielding of MQ-25 unmanned aerial vehicle. Sec. 220. Establishment of innovators information repository in the Department of Defense. Sec. 221. Strategic plan for Department of Defense test and evaluation resources. Sec. 222. Collaboration between Defense laboratories, industry, and academia; open campus program. Sec. 223. Permanent extension and codification of authority to conduct technology protection features activities during research and development of defense systems. Sec. 224. Codification and reauthorization of Defense Research and Development Rapid Innovation Program. Sec. 225. Procedures for rapid reaction to emerging technology. Sec. 226. Activities on identification and development of enhanced personal protective equipment against blast injury. Sec. 227. Human factors modeling and simulation activities. Sec. 228. Expansion of mission areas supported by mechanisms for expedited access to technical talent and expertise at academic institutions. Sec. 229. Advanced manufacturing activities. Sec. 230. National security innovation activities. Sec. 231. Partnership intermediaries for promotion of defense research and education. [[Page 132 STAT. 1638]] Sec. 232. Limitation on use of funds for Surface Navy Laser Weapon System. Sec. 233. Expansion of coordination requirement for support for national security innovation and entrepreneurial education. Sec. 234. Defense quantum information science and technology research and development program. Sec. 235. Joint directed energy test activities. Sec. 236. Requirement for establishment of arrangements for expedited access to technical talent and expertise at academic institutions to support Department of Defense missions. Sec. 237. Authority for Joint Directed Energy Transition Office to conduct research relating to high powered microwave capabilities. Sec. 238. Joint artificial intelligence research, development, and transition activities. Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters Sec. 241. Report on survivability of air defense artillery. Sec. 242. T-45 aircraft physiological episode mitigation actions. Sec. 243. Report on efforts of the Air Force to mitigate physiological episodes affecting aircraft crewmembers. Sec. 244. Report on Defense Innovation Unit Experimental. Sec. 245. Modification of funding criteria under Historically Black Colleges and Universities and minority institutions program. Sec. 246. Report on OA-X light attack aircraft applicability to partner nation support. Sec. 247. Reports on comparative capabilities of adversaries in key technology areas. Sec. 248. Report on active protection systems for armored combat and tactical vehicles. Sec. 249. Next Generation Combat Vehicle. Sec. 250. Modification of reports on mechanisms to provide funds to defense laboratories for research and development of technologies for military missions. Sec. 251. Briefings on Mobile Protected Firepower and Future Vertical Lift programs. Sec. 252. Improvement of the Air Force supply chain. Sec. 253. Review of guidance on blast exposure during training. Sec. 254. Competitive acquisition strategy for Bradley Fighting Vehicle transmission replacement. Sec. 255. Independent assessment of electronic warfare plans and programs. TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations Sec. 301. Authorization of appropriations. Subtitle B--Energy and Environment Sec. 311. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Defense Program. Sec. 312. Further improvements to energy security and resilience. Sec. 313. Use of proceeds from sales of electrical energy derived from geothermal resources for projects at military installations where resources are located. Sec. 314. Operational energy policy. Sec. 315. Funding of study and assessment of health implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in drinking water by agency for toxic substances and disease registry. Sec. 316. Extension of authorized periods of permitted incidental takings of marine mammals in the course of specified activities by Department of Defense. Sec. 317. Department of Defense environmental restoration programs. Sec. 318. Joint study on the impact of wind farms on weather radars and military operations. Sec. 319. Core sampling at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. Sec. 320. Production and use of natural gas at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Subtitle C--Logistics and Sustainment Sec. 321. Authorizing use of working capital funds for unspecified minor military construction projects related to revitalization and recapitalization of defense industrial base facilities. Sec. 322. Examination of Navy vessels. Sec. 323. Limitation on length of overseas forward deployment of naval vessels. Sec. 324. Temporary modification of workload carryover formula. Sec. 325. Limitation on use of funds for implementation of elements of master plan for redevelopment of Former Ship Repair Facility in Guam. [[Page 132 STAT. 1639]] Sec. 326. Business case analysis for proposed relocation of J85 Engine Regional Repair Center. Sec. 327. Report on pilot program for micro-reactors. Sec. 328. Limitation on modifications to Navy Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization structure and mechanism. Subtitle D--Reports Sec. 331. Reports on readiness. Sec. 332. Matters for inclusion in quarterly reports on personnel and unit readiness. Sec. 333. Annual Comptroller General reviews of readiness of Armed Forces to conduct full spectrum operations. Sec. 334. Surface warfare training improvement. Sec. 335. Report on optimizing surface Navy vessel inspections and crew certifications. Sec. 336. Report on depot-level maintenance and repair. Sec. 337. Report on wildfire suppression capabilities of active and reserve components. Sec. 338. Report on relocation of steam turbine production from Nimitz- class and Ford-class aircraft carriers and Virginia-class and Columbia-class submarines. Sec. 339. Report on Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training production, resourcing, and locations. Sec. 340. Report on Air Force airfield operational requirements. Sec. 341. Report on Navy surface ship repair contract costs. Subtitle E--Other Matters Sec. 351. Coast Guard representation on explosive safety board. Sec. 352. Transportation to continental United States of retired military working dogs outside the continental United States that are suitable for adoption in the United States. Sec. 353. Scope of authority for restoration of land due to mishap. Sec. 354. Repurposing and reuse of surplus Army firearms. Sec. 355. Study on phasing out open burn pits. Sec. 356. Notification requirements relating to changes to uniform of members of the uniformed services. Sec. 357. Reporting on future years budgeting by subactivity group. Sec. 358. Limitation on availability of funds for service-specific Defense Readiness Reporting Systems. Sec. 359. Prioritization of environmental impacts for facilities sustainment, restoration, and modernization demolition. Sec. 360. Sense of Congress relating to Soo Locks, Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. Sec. 361. U.S. Special Operations Command Civilian Personnel. TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS Subtitle A--Active Forces Sec. 401. End strengths for active forces. Sec. 402. Revisions in permanent active duty end strength minimum levels. Subtitle B--Reserve Forces Sec. 411. End strengths for Selected Reserve. Sec. 412. End strengths for reserves on active duty in support of the reserves. Sec. 413. End strengths for military technicians (dual status). Sec. 414. Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support. Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations Sec. 421. Military personnel. TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY Subtitle A--Officer Personnel Policy Sec. 501. Repeal of requirement for ability to complete 20 years of service by age 62 as qualification for original appointment as a regular commissioned officer. Sec. 502. Enhancement of availability of constructive service credit for private sector training or experience upon original appointment as a commissioned officer. Sec. 503. Standardized temporary promotion authority across the military departments for officers in certain grades with critical skills. [[Page 132 STAT. 1640]] Sec. 504. Authority for promotion boards to recommend officers of particular merit be placed higher on a promotion list. Sec. 505. Authority for officers to opt out of promotion board consideration. Sec. 506. Applicability to additional officer grades of authority for continuation on active duty of officers in certain military specialties and career tracks. Sec. 507. Alternative promotion authority for officers in designated competitive categories of officers. Sec. 508. Attending Physician to the Congress. Sec. 509. Matters relating to satisfactory service in grade for purposes of retirement grade of officers in highest grade of satisfactory service. Sec. 510. Grades of Chiefs of Chaplains. Sec. 511. Repeal of original appointment qualification requirement for warrant officers in the regular Army. Sec. 512. Reduction in number of years of active naval service required for permanent appointment as a limited duty officer. Sec. 513. Authority to designate certain reserve officers as not to be considered for selection for promotion. Sec. 514. GAO review of surface warfare career paths. Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management Sec. 515. Authorized strength and distribution in grade. Sec. 516. Repeal of prohibition on service on Army Reserve Forces Policy Committee by members on active duty. Sec. 517. Expansion of personnel subject to authority of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau in the execution of functions and missions of the National Guard Bureau. Sec. 518. Authority to adjust effective date of promotion in the event of undue delay in extending Federal recognition of promotion. Sec. 519. National Guard Youth Challenge Program. Sec. 520. Extension of authority for pilot program on use of retired senior enlisted members of the Army National Guard as Army National Guard recruiters. Subtitle C--General Service Authorities and Correction of Military Records Sec. 521. Enlistments vital to the national interest. Sec. 522. Statement of benefits. Sec. 523. Modification to forms of support that may be accepted in support of the mission of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Sec. 524. Assessment of Navy standard workweek and related adjustments. Sec. 525. Notification on manning of afloat naval forces. Sec. 526. Navy watchstander records. Sec. 527. Qualification experience requirements for certain Navy watchstations. Subtitle D--Military Justice Sec. 531. Inclusion of strangulation and suffocation in conduct constituting aggravated assault for purposes of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Sec. 532. Punitive article on domestic violence under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Sec. 533. Authorities of Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault in the Armed Forces. Sec. 534. Report on feasibility of expanding services of the Special Victims' Counsel to victims of domestic violence. Sec. 535. Uniform command action form on disposition of unrestricted sexual assault cases involving members of the Armed Forces. Sec. 536. Standardization of policies related to expedited transfer in cases of sexual assault or domestic violence. Subtitle E--Other Legal Matters Sec. 541. Clarification of expiration of term of appellate military judges of the United States Court of Military Commission Review. Sec. 542. Security clearance reinvestigation of certain personnel who commit certain offenses. Sec. 543. Development of oversight plan for implementation of Department of Defense harassment prevention and response policy. Sec. 544. Oversight of registered sex offender management program. Sec. 545. Development of resource guides regarding sexual assault for the military service academies. Sec. 546. Improved crime reporting. Sec. 547. Report on victims of sexual assault in reports of military criminal investigative organizations. Subtitle F--Member Education, Training, Resilience, and Transition Sec. 551. Permanent career intermission program. [[Page 132 STAT. 1641]] Sec. 552. Improvements to Transition Assistance Program. Sec. 553. Repeal of program on encouragement of postseparation public and community service. Sec. 554. Clarification of application and honorable service requirements under the Troops-to-Teachers Program to members of the Retired Reserve. Sec. 555. Employment and compensation of civilian faculty members at the Joint Special Operations University. Sec. 556. Program to assist members of the Armed Forces in obtaining professional credentials. Sec. 557. Enhancement of authorities in connection with Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs. Sec. 558. Expansion of period of availability of Military OneSource program for retired and discharged members of the Armed Forces and their immediate families. Sec. 559. Prohibition on use of funds for attendance of enlisted personnel at senior level and intermediate level officer professional military education courses. Subtitle G--Defense Dependents' Education Sec. 561. Assistance to schools with military dependent students. Sec. 562. Department of Defense Education Activity policies and procedures on sexual harassment of students of Activity schools. Sec. 563. Department of Defense Education Activity misconduct database. Sec. 564. Assessment and report on active shooter threat mitigation at schools located on military installations. Subtitle H--Military Family Readiness Matters Sec. 571. Department of Defense Military Family Readiness Council matters. Sec. 572. Enhancement and clarification of family support services for family members of members of special operations forces. Sec. 573. Temporary expansion of authority for noncompetitive appointments of military spouses by Federal agencies. Sec. 574. Improvement of My Career Advancement Account program for military spouses. Sec. 575. Assessment and report on the effects of permanent changes of station on employment among military spouses. Sec. 576. Provisional or interim clearances to provide childcare services at military childcare centers. Sec. 577. Multidisciplinary teams for military installations on child abuse and other domestic violence. Sec. 578. Pilot program for military families: prevention of child abuse and training on safe childcare practices. Sec. 579. Assessment and report on small business activities of military spouses on military installations in the United States. Subtitle I--Decorations and Awards Sec. 581. Atomic veterans service certificate. Sec. 582. Award of medals or other commendations to handlers of military working dogs. Sec. 583. Authorization for award of distinguished-service cross to Justin T. Gallegos for acts of valor during Operation Enduring Freedom. Subtitle J--Miscellaneous Reports and Other Matters Sec. 591. Annual defense manpower requirements report matters. Sec. 592. Burial of unclaimed remains of inmates at the United States Disciplinary Barracks Cemetery, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Sec. 593. Standardization of frequency of academy visits of the Air Force Academy Board of Visitors with academy visits of boards of other military service academies. Sec. 594. National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service matters. Sec. 595. Public availability of top-line numbers of deployed members of the Armed Forces. Sec. 596. Report on general and flag officer costs. Sec. 597. Study on active service obligations for medical training with other service obligations for education or training and health professional recruiting. Sec. 598. Criteria for interment at Arlington National Cemetery. Sec. 599. Limitation on use of funds pending submittal of report on Army Marketing and Advertising Program. Sec. 600. Proof of period of military service for purposes of interest rate limitation under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. [[Page 132 STAT. 1642]] TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS Subtitle A--Pay and Allowances Sec. 601. Repeal of authority for payment of personal money allowances to Navy officers serving in certain positions. Sec. 602. Eligibility of reserve component members for high-deployment allowance for lengthy or numerous deployments and frequent mobilizations. Sec. 603. Prohibition on per diem allowance reductions based on the duration of temporary duty assignment or civilian travel. Sec. 604. Extension of parking expenses allowance to civilian employees at recruiting facilities. Sec. 605. Eligibility of reserve component members for nonreduction in pay while serving in the uniformed services or National Guard. Sec. 606. Military Housing Privatization Initiative. Subtitle B--Bonuses and Special Incentive Pays Sec. 611. One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities. Sec. 612. Report on imminent danger pay and hostile fire pay. Subtitle C--Other Matters Sec. 621. Extension of certain morale, welfare, and recreation privileges to certain veterans and their caregivers. Sec. 622. Technical corrections in calculation and publication of special survivor indemnity allowance cost of living adjustments. Sec. 623. Authority to award damaged personal protective equipment to members separating from the Armed Forces and veterans as mementos of military service. Sec. 624. Space-available travel on Department of Defense aircraft for veterans with service-connected disabilities rated as total. Sec. 625. Mandatory increase in insurance coverage under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance for members deployed to combat theaters of operation. Sec. 626. Access to military installations for certain surviving spouses and other next of kin of members of the Armed Forces who die while on active duty or certain reserve duty. Sec. 627. Study and report on development of a single defense resale system. TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS Subtitle A--TRICARE and Other Health Care Benefits Sec. 701. Cessation of requirement for mental health assessment of members after redeployment from a contingency operation upon discharge or release from the Armed Forces. Sec. 702. Pilot program on treatment of members of the Armed Forces for post-traumatic stress disorder related to military sexual trauma. Subtitle B--Health Care Administration Sec. 711. Improvement of administration of the Defense Health Agency and military medical treatment facilities. Sec. 712. Organizational framework of the military healthcare system to support the medical requirements of the combatant commands. Sec. 713. Administration of TRICARE dental plans through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program. Sec. 714. Streamlining of TRICARE Prime beneficiary referral process. Sec. 715. Sharing of information with State prescription drug monitoring programs. Sec. 716. Pilot program on opioid management in the military health system. Sec. 717. Wounded warrior policy review. Sec. 718. Medical simulation technology and live tissue training within the Department of Defense. Sec. 719. Improvements to trauma center partnerships. Sec. 720. Improvement to notification to Congress of hospitalization of combat-wounded members of the Armed Forces. Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters Sec. 731. Extension of authority for Joint Department of Defense- Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund. Sec. 732. Joint forces medical capabilities development and standardization. Sec. 733. Inclusion of gambling disorder in health assessments of members of the Armed Forces and related research efforts. Sec. 734. Report on requirement for certain former members of the Armed Forces to enroll in Medicare Part B to be eligible for TRICARE for Life. [[Page 132 STAT. 1643]] Sec. 735. Pilot program on earning by special operations forces medics of credit toward a physician assistant degree. Sec. 736. Strategic medical research plan. Sec. 737. Comptroller General of the United States review of Defense Health Agency oversight of transition between managed care support contractors for the TRICARE program. Sec. 738. Comptroller General study on availability of long-term care options for veterans from Department of Veterans Affairs. Sec. 739. Increase in number of appointed members of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine. TITLE VIII--ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED MATTERS Sec. 800. Effective dates; coordination of amendments. Subtitle A--Streamlining of Defense Acquisition Statutes and Regulations Part I--Consolidation of Defense Acquisition Statutes in New Part V of Subtitle A of Title 10, United States Code Sec. 801. Framework for new part V of subtitle A. Part II--Redesignation of Sections and Chapters of Subtitles B, C, and D to Provide Room for New Part V of Subtitle A Sec. 806. Redesignation of sections and chapters of subtitle D of title 10, United States Code--Air Force. Sec. 807. Redesignation of sections and chapters of subtitle C of title 10, United States Code--Navy and Marine Corps. Sec. 808. Redesignation of sections and chapters of subtitle B of title 10, United States Code--Army. Sec. 809. Cross references to redesignated sections and chapters. Part III--Repeals of Certain Provisions of Defense Acquisition Law Sec. 811. Amendment to and repeal of statutory requirements for certain positions or offices in the Department of Defense. Sec. 812. Repeal of certain defense acquisition laws. Sec. 813. Repeal of certain Department of Defense reporting requirements. Subtitle B--Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures, and Limitations Sec. 816. Modification of limitations on single source task or delivery order contracts. Sec. 817. Preliminary cost analysis requirement for exercise of multiyear contract authority. Sec. 818. Revision of requirement to submit information on services contracts to Congress. Sec. 819. Data collection and inventory for services contracts. Sec. 820. Report on clarification of services contracting definitions. Sec. 821. Increase in micro-purchase threshold applicable to Department of Defense. Sec. 822. Department of Defense contracting dispute matters. Sec. 823. Inclusion of best available information regarding past performance of subcontractors and joint venture partners. Sec. 824. Subcontracting price and approved purchasing systems. Sec. 825. Modification of criteria for waivers of requirement for certified cost and price data. Subtitle C--Provisions Relating to Major Defense Acquisition Programs Sec. 831. Revisions in authority relating to program cost targets and fielding targets for major defense acquisition programs. Sec. 832. Implementation of recommendations of the Independent Study on Consideration of Sustainment in Weapons Systems Life Cycle. Sec. 833. Comptroller General assessment of acquisition programs and related initiatives. Subtitle D--Provisions Relating to Commercial Items Sec. 836. Revision of definition of commercial item for purposes of Federal acquisition statutes. Sec. 837. Limitation on applicability to Department of Defense commercial contracts of certain provisions of law. [[Page 132 STAT. 1644]] Sec. 838. Modifications to procurement through commercial e-commerce portals. Sec. 839. Review of Federal acquisition regulations on commercial products, commercial services, and commercially available off-the-shelf items. Subtitle E--Industrial Base Matters Sec. 841. Report on limited sourcing of specific components for Naval vessels. Sec. 842. Removal of national interest determination requirements for certain entities. Sec. 843. Pilot program to test machine-vision technologies to determine the authenticity and security of microelectronic parts in weapon systems. Sec. 844. Limitation on certain procurements application process. Sec. 845. Report on defense electronics industrial base. Sec. 846. Support for defense manufacturing communities to support the defense industrial base. Sec. 847. Limitation on procurement of certain items for T-AO-205 program. Subtitle F--Small Business Matters Sec. 851. Department of Defense small business strategy. Sec. 852. Prompt payments of small business contractors. Sec. 853. Increased participation in the Small Business Administration microloan program. Sec. 854. Amendments to Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program. Sec. 855. Construction contract administration. Sec. 856. Comptroller General study of impact of broadband speed and price on small businesses. Sec. 857. Consolidated budget display for the Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program. Sec. 858. Funding for procurement technical assistance program. Sec. 859. Authorization for payment of certain costs relating to procurement technical assistance centers. Sec. 860. Commercialization Assistance Pilot Program. Sec. 861. Puerto Rico businesses. Sec. 862. Opportunities for employee-owned business concerns through Small Business Administration loan programs. Subtitle G--Provisions Related to Software and Technical Data Matters Sec. 865. Validation of proprietary and technical data. Sec. 866. Continuation of technical data rights during challenges. Sec. 867. Requirement for negotiation of technical data price before sustainment of major weapon systems. Sec. 868. Implementation of recommendations of the final report of the Defense Science Board Task Force on the Design and Acquisition of Software for Defense Systems. Sec. 869. Implementation of pilot program to use agile or iterative development methods required under section 873 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018. Sec. 870. Report on requiring access to digital technical data in future acquisitions of combat, combat service, and combat support systems. Subtitle H--Other Matters Sec. 871. Prohibition on acquisition of sensitive materials from non- allied foreign nations. Sec. 872. Extension of prohibition on providing funds to the enemy. Sec. 873. Data, policy, and reporting on the use of other transactions. Sec. 874. Standardization of formatting and public accessibility of Department of Defense reports to Congress. Sec. 875. Promotion of the use of Government-wide and other interagency contracts. Sec. 876. Increasing competition at the task order level. Sec. 877. Individual acquisition for commercial leasing services. Sec. 878. Procurement administrative lead time definition and plan. Sec. 879. Briefing on funding of product support strategies. Sec. 880. Use of lowest price technically acceptable source selection process. Sec. 881. Permanent Supply Chain Risk Management Authority. Sec. 882. Review of market research. Sec. 883. Establishment of integrated review team on defense acquisition industry-government exchange. Sec. 884. Exchange program for acquisition workforce employees. Sec. 885. Process to limit foreign access to technology. [[Page 132 STAT. 1645]] Sec. 886. Procurement of telecommunications supplies for experimental purposes. Sec. 887. Access by developmental and operational testing activities to data regarding modeling and simulation activity. Sec. 888. Instruction on pilot program regarding employment of persons with disabilities. Sec. 889. Prohibition on certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment. Sec. 890. Pilot program to accelerate contracting and pricing processes. TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters Sec. 901. Report on allocation of former responsibilities of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. Sec. 902. Modification of responsibilities of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. Sec. 903. Clarification of responsibilities and duties of the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense. Sec. 904. Technical corrections to Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center authority. Sec. 905. Specification of certain duties of the Defense Technical Information Center. Subtitle B--Organization and Management of Other Department of Defense Offices and Elements Sec. 911. Comprehensive review of operational and administrative chains- of-command and functions of the Department of the Navy. Sec. 912. Modification of certain responsibilities of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff relating to joint force concept development. Sec. 913. Clarification of certain risk assessment requirements of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in connection with the National Military Strategy. Sec. 914. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict review of United States Special Operations Command. Sec. 915. Expansion of principal duties of Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition. Sec. 916. Qualifications for appointment as Deputy Chief Management Officer of a military department. Sec. 917. Deadline for completion of full implementation of requirements in connection with organization of the Department of Defense for management of special operations forces and special operations. Sec. 918. Cross-functional teams in the Department of Defense. Sec. 919. Limitation on transfer of the Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Defense Division of the Navy. Subtitle C--Comprehensive Pentagon Bureaucracy Reform and Reduction Sec. 921. Authorities and responsibilities of the Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense. Sec. 922. Analysis of Department of Defense business management and operations datasets to promote savings and efficiencies. Sec. 923. Periodic review of the Defense Agencies and Department of Defense Field Activities by the Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense. Sec. 924. Actions to increase the efficiency and transparency of the Defense Logistics Agency. Sec. 925. Review of functions of Defense Contract Audit Agency and Defense Contract Management Agency. Sec. 926. Review and improvement of the operations of the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. Sec. 927. Assessment of chief information officer functions in connection with transition to enterprise-wide management of information technology and computing. Sec. 928. Comptroller General of the United States report on cross- enterprise activities of the Inspectors General of the Department of Defense. Sec. 929. General provisions. Subtitle D--Other Department of Defense Organization and Management Matters Sec. 931. Limitation on availability of funds for major headquarters activities of the Department of Defense. Sec. 932. John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellows Program. Sec. 933. Performance of civilian functions by military personnel. [[Page 132 STAT. 1646]] Sec. 934. Report on implementation of requirements on estimation and comparison of costs of civilian and military manpower and contract support for the Department of Defense. Sec. 935. Review of foreign currency exchange rates and analysis of Foreign Currency Fluctuations, Defense appropriation. Sec. 936. Responsibility for policy on civilian casualty matters. Sec. 937. Additional matters in connection with background and security investigations for Department of Defense personnel. Sec. 938. Research and development to advance capabilities of the Department of Defense in data integration and advanced analytics in connection with personnel security. Subtitle E--Other Matters Sec. 941. Trusted information provider program for national security positions and positions of trust. Sec. 942. Report on expedited processing of security clearances for mission-critical positions. Sec. 943. Report on clearance in person concept. TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS Subtitle A--Financial Matters Sec. 1001. General transfer authority. Sec. 1002. Expertise in audit remediation. Sec. 1003. Authority to transfer funds to Director of National Intelligence for CAPNET. Sec. 1004. Audit of financial systems of the Department of Defense. Sec. 1005. Report on auditable financial statements. Sec. 1006. Transparency of accounting firms used to support Department of Defense audit. Subtitle B--Naval Vessels and Shipyards Sec. 1011. Inclusion of operation and sustainment costs in annual naval vessel construction plans. Sec. 1012. Purchase of vessels using funds in National Defense Sealift Fund. Sec. 1013. Purchase of vessels built in foreign shipyards with funds in National Defense Sealift Fund. Sec. 1014. Date of listing of vessels as battle force ships in the Naval Vessel Register and other fleet inventory measures. Sec. 1015. Technical corrections and clarifications to chapter 633 of title 10, United States Code, and other provisions of law regarding naval vessels. Sec. 1016. Dismantlement and disposal of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers. Sec. 1017. Limitation on use of funds for retirement of hospital ships. Sec. 1018. Inclusion of aircraft carrier refueling overhaul budget request in annual budget justification materials. Sec. 1019. Business case analysis of Ready Reserve Force recapitalization options. Sec. 1020. Transfer of excess naval vessel to Bahrain. Subtitle C--Counterterrorism Sec. 1031. Definition of sensitive military operation. Sec. 1032. Extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or relinquish control of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Sec. 1033. Prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United States. Sec. 1034. Prohibition on use of funds to construct or modify facilities in the United States to house detainees transferred from United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Sec. 1035. Prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to certain countries. Subtitle D--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations Sec. 1041. Strategic guidance documents within the Department of Defense. Sec. 1042. Notification on the provision of defense sensitive support. Sec. 1043. Coordinating United States response to malign foreign influence operations and campaigns. Sec. 1044. Clarification of reimbursable allowed costs of FAA memoranda of agreement. Sec. 1045. Workforce issues for military realignments in the Pacific. Sec. 1046. Mitigation of operational risks posed to certain military aircraft by automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast equipment. [[Page 132 STAT. 1647]] Sec. 1047. Limitation on availability of funds for unmanned surface vehicles. Sec. 1048. Pilot program for Department of Defense controlled unclassified information in the hands of industry. Sec. 1049. Critical technologies list. Sec. 1050. Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry. Sec. 1051. National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence. Sec. 1052. Authority to transfer funds for Bien Hoa dioxin cleanup. Sec. 1053. Guidance on the electronic warfare mission area and joint electromagnetic spectrum operations. Subtitle E--Studies and Reports Sec. 1061. Annual reports by the Armed Forces on Out-Year Unconstrained Total Munitions Requirements and Out-Year inventory numbers. Sec. 1062. Improvement of annual report on civilian casualties in connection with United States military operations. Sec. 1063. Report on capabilities and capacities of Armored Brigade Combat Teams. Sec. 1064. Activities and reporting relating to Department of Defense's Cloud Initiative. Sec. 1065. Limitation on use of funds for United States Special Operations Command Global Messaging and Counter-Messaging platform. Sec. 1066. Comprehensive review of professionalism and ethics programs for special operations forces. Sec. 1067. Munitions assessments and future-years defense program requirements. Sec. 1068. Report on establishment of Army Futures Command. Sec. 1069. Report on cyber-enabled information operations. Sec. 1070. Report on unmanned aircraft in Arlington National Cemetery. Sec. 1071. Report on an updated Arctic strategy. Sec. 1072. Report on use and availability of military installations for disaster response. Sec. 1073. Report on Department of Defense participation in Export Administration Regulations license application review process. Sec. 1074. Military aviation readiness review in support of the National Defense Strategy. Sec. 1075. Report on highest-priority roles and missions of the Department of Defense and the Armed Forces. Subtitle F--Other Matters Sec. 1081. Technical, conforming, and clerical amendments. Sec. 1082. Principal Advisor on Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction. Sec. 1083. Modification of authority to transfer aircraft to other departments for wildfire suppression purposes. Sec. 1084. Improvement of database on emergency response capabilities. Sec. 1085. Disclosure requirements for United States-based foreign media outlets. Sec. 1086. United States policy with respect to freedom of navigation and overflight. Sec. 1087. National Commission on Military Aviation Safety. Sec. 1088. Sense of Congress regarding the international borders of the United States. Sec. 1089. Policy on response to juvenile-on-juvenile problematic sexual behavior committed on military installations. Sec. 1090. Recognition of America's veterans. Sec. 1091. Prohibition of funds for Chinese language instruction provided by a Confucius Institute. Sec. 1092. Department of Defense engagement with certain nonprofit entities in support of missions of deployed United States personnel around the world. TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MATTERS Sec. 1101. Direct hire authority for the Department of Defense for certain competitive service positions. Sec. 1102. Modification of direct hire authority for the Department of Defense for post-secondary students and recent graduates. Sec. 1103. Extension of overtime rate authority for Department of the Navy employees performing work aboard or dockside in support of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier forward deployed in Japan. Sec. 1104. One-year extension and expansion of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for Federal civilian employees working overseas. Sec. 1105. Extension of authority to conduct telework travel expenses test programs. [[Page 132 STAT. 1648]] Sec. 1106. Personnel demonstration projects. Sec. 1107. Expanded flexibility in selecting candidates from referral lists. Sec. 1108. Expedited hiring authority for college graduates and post secondary students. Sec. 1109. Inapplicability of certification of executive qualifications by qualification review boards of Office of Personnel Management for initial appointments to Senior Executive Service positions in Department of Defense. Sec. 1110. Engagement with Historically Black Colleges and Universities and minority-serving institutions for the purposes of technical workforce enhancement. Sec. 1111. Inclusion of Strategic Capabilities Office and Defense Innovation Unit Experimental of the Department of Defense in personnel management authority to attract experts in science and engineering. Sec. 1112. Enhancement of flexible management authorities for science and technology reinvention laboratories of the Department of Defense. Sec. 1113. Inclusion of Office of Secretary of Defense among components of the Department of Defense covered by direct hire authority for financial management experts. Sec. 1114. Alcohol testing of civil service mariners of the Military Sealift Command assigned to vessels. Sec. 1115. One-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances, benefits, and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone. TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS Subtitle A--Assistance and Training Sec. 1201. Modification of authority to build the capacity of foreign security forces. Sec. 1202. Clarification of authority for use of advisors and trainers for training of personnel of foreign ministries with security missions under defense institution capacity building authorities. Sec. 1203. Increase in cost limitation and additional notification required for small scale construction related to security cooperation. Sec. 1204. Technical corrections relating to defense security cooperation statutory reorganization. Sec. 1205. Review and report on processes and procedures used to carry out section 362 of title 10, United States Code. Sec. 1206. Report on the use of security cooperation authorities. Sec. 1207. Participation in and support of the Inter-American Defense College. Sec. 1208. Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School. Sec. 1209. Expansion of Regional Defense Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program to include irregular warfare. Sec. 1210. Modification to Department of Defense State Partnership Program. Sec. 1211. Assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of security cooperation. Sec. 1212. Legal and policy review of advise, assist, and accompany missions. Sec. 1213. Extension and modification of authority to support border security operations of certain foreign countries. Sec. 1214. Framework for obtaining concurrence for participation in activities of regional centers for security studies. Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Afghanistan and Pakistan Sec. 1221. Extension of authority to transfer defense articles and provide defense services to the military and security forces of Afghanistan. Sec. 1222. Extension and modification of reporting requirements for special immigrant visas for Afghan allies program. Sec. 1223. Afghanistan Security Forces Fund. Sec. 1224. Extension and modification of Commanders' Emergency Response Program. Sec. 1225. Extension and modification of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to United States military operations. Subtitle C--Matters Relating to Syria, Iraq, and Iran Sec. 1231. Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to the vetted Syrian opposition. Sec. 1232. Syrian war crimes accountability. Sec. 1233. Extension of authority to provide assistance to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Sec. 1234. Limitation on assistance to the Government of Iraq. Sec. 1235. Extension and modification of authority to support operations and activities of the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq. Sec. 1236. Modification of annual report on military power of Iran. [[Page 132 STAT. 1649]] Sec. 1237. Strategy to counter destabilizing activities of Iran. Subtitle D--Matters Relating to the Russian Federation Sec. 1241. Prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of the Russian Federation over Crimea. Sec. 1242. Limitation on availability of funds relating to implementation of the Open Skies Treaty. Sec. 1243. Determination required regarding material breach of INF Treaty by the Russian Federation. Sec. 1244. Comprehensive response to the Russian Federation's material breach of the INF Treaty. Sec. 1245. Report on implementation of the New START Treaty. Sec. 1246. Modification and extension of Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. Sec. 1247. Extension of limitation on military cooperation between the United States and the Russian Federation. Sec. 1248. Sense of Congress on enhancing deterrence against Russian aggression in Europe. Subtitle E--Matters Relating to the Indo-Pacific Region Sec. 1251. Name of United States Indo-Pacific Command. Sec. 1252. Redesignation, expansion, and extension of Southeast Asia Maritime Security Initiative. Sec. 1253. Redesignation and modification of sense of Congress and initiative for the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Sec. 1254. Assessment of and report on geopolitical conditions in the Indo-Pacific region. Sec. 1255. Sense of Congress on extended nuclear deterrence in the Indo- Pacific region. Sec. 1256. Reinstatement of reporting requirements with respect to United States-Hong Kong relations. Sec. 1257. Strengthening Taiwan's force readiness. Sec. 1258. Sense of Congress on Taiwan. Sec. 1259. Prohibition on participation of the People's Republic of China in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) naval exercises. Sec. 1260. Modification of annual report on military and security developments involving the People's Republic of China. Sec. 1261. United States strategy on China. Sec. 1262. Report on military and coercive activities of the People's Republic of China in South China Sea. Sec. 1263. Requirement for critical languages and expertise in Chinese, Korean, Russian, Farsi, and Arabic. Sec. 1264. Limitation on use of funds to reduce the total number of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who are deployed to the Republic of Korea. Sec. 1265. Reports on nuclear capabilities of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Sec. 1266. Modification of report required under enhancing defense and security cooperation with India. Subtitle F--Reports and Other Matters Sec. 1271. Modification of authorities relating to acquisition and cross-servicing agreements. Sec. 1272. United States-Israel countering unmanned aerial systems cooperation. Sec. 1273. Enhancement of U.S.-Israel defense cooperation. Sec. 1274. Review to determine whether the Armed Forces or coalition partners of the United States violated Federal law or Department of Defense policy while conducting operations in Yemen. Sec. 1275. Report on United States Government security cooperation and assistance programs with Mexico. Sec. 1276. Report on Department of Defense missions, operations, and activities in Niger. Sec. 1277. Report on the security relationship between the United States and the Republic of Cyprus. Sec. 1278. Sense of Congress on detention of United States citizens by the Government of the Republic of Turkey. Sec. 1279. Technical amendments related to NATO Support and Procurement Organization and related NATO agreements. Sec. 1280. Report on permanent stationing of United States forces in the Republic of Poland. Sec. 1281. Report on strengthening NATO cyber defense. Sec. 1282. Report on status of the United States relationship with the Republic of Turkey. [[Page 132 STAT. 1650]] Sec. 1283. Sense of the Congress concerning military-to-military dialogues. Sec. 1284. Modifications to Global Engagement Center. Sec. 1285. Sense of Congress on countering hybrid threats and malign influence. Sec. 1286. Initiative to support protection of national security academic researchers from undue influence and other security threats. Sec. 1287. Report on Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. Sec. 1288. Modification of freedom of navigation reporting requirements. Sec. 1289. Coordination of efforts to negotiate free trade agreements with certain sub-Saharan African countries. Sec. 1290. Certifications regarding actions by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in Yemen. Sec. 1291. Treatment of Rwandan Patriotic Front and Rwandan Patriotic Army under Immigration and Nationality Act. Sec. 1292. Limitation on availability of funds to implement the Arms Trade Treaty. Sec. 1293. Prohibition on provision of weapons and other forms of support to certain organizations. Sec. 1294. Modified waiver authority for certain sanctionable transactions under section 231 of the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act. Sec. 1295. Rule of construction relating to the use of force. TITLE XIII--COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION Sec. 1301. Funding allocations. Sec. 1302. Specification of cooperative threat reduction funds. TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS Subtitle A--Military Programs Sec. 1401. Working capital funds. Sec. 1402. Chemical agents and munitions destruction, defense. Sec. 1403. Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, defense-wide. Sec. 1404. Defense inspector general. Sec. 1405. Defense health program. Subtitle B--Armed Forces Retirement Home Sec. 1411. Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement Home. Sec. 1412. Expansion of eligibility for residence at the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Sec. 1413. Oversight of health care provided to residents of the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Sec. 1414. Modification of authority on acceptance of gifts for the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Sec. 1415. Relief for residents of the Armed Forces Retirement Home impacted by increase in fees. Sec. 1416. Limitation on applicability of fee increase for residents of the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Subtitle C--Other Matters Sec. 1421. Authority for transfer of funds to joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility demonstration fund for Captain James A. Lovell Health Care Center, Illinois. Sec. 1422. Economical and efficient operation of working capital fund activities. Sec. 1423. Consolidation of reporting requirements under the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act. Sec. 1424. Quarterly briefing on progress of chemical demilitarization program. TITLE XV--AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations Sec. 1501. Purpose. Sec. 1502. Procurement. Sec. 1503. Research, development, test, and evaluation. Sec. 1504. Operation and maintenance. Sec. 1505. Military personnel. Sec. 1506. Working capital funds. Sec. 1507. Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, defense-wide. Sec. 1508. Defense inspector general. Sec. 1509. Defense health program. Subtitle B--Financial Matters Sec. 1511. Treatment as additional authorizations. [[Page 132 STAT. 1651]] Sec. 1512. Special transfer authority. Sec. 1513. Overseas contingency operations. Subtitle C--Other Matters Sec. 1521. Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Organization. Sec. 1522. Enduring costs funded through overseas contingency operations. Sec. 1523. Comptroller General report on use of funds provided by overseas contingency operations. TITLE XVI--STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, CYBER, AND INTELLIGENCE MATTERS Subtitle A--Space Activities Sec. 1601. Improvements to acquisition system, personnel, and organization of space forces. Sec. 1602. Modifications to Space Rapid Capabilities Office. Sec. 1603. Rapid, responsive, and reliable space launch. Sec. 1604. Provision of space situational awareness services and information. Sec. 1605. Budget assessments for national security space programs. Sec. 1606. Improvements to commercial space launch operations. Sec. 1607. Space warfighting policy, review of space capabilities, and plan on space warfighting readiness. Sec. 1608. Use of small- and medium-size buses for strategic and tactical satellite payloads. Sec. 1609. Enhancement of positioning, navigation, and timing capacity. Sec. 1610. Designation of component of Department of Defense responsible for coordination of modernization efforts relating to military-code capable GPS receiver cards. Sec. 1611. Designation of component of Department of Defense responsible for coordination of hosted payload information. Sec. 1612. Limitation on availability of funds for Joint Space Operations Center mission system. Sec. 1613. Evaluation and enhanced security of supply chain for protected satellite communications programs and overhead persistent infrared systems. Sec. 1614. Report on protected satellite communications. Sec. 1615. Report on enhancements to the Global Positioning System Operational Control Segment. Sec. 1616. Report on persistent weather imagery for United States Central Command. Sec. 1617. Study on space-based radio frequency mapping. Sec. 1618. Independent study on space launch locations. Sec. 1619. Briefing on commercial satellite servicing capabilities. Subtitle B--Defense Intelligence and Intelligence-Related Activities Sec. 1621. Role of Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence. Sec. 1622. Security vetting for foreign nationals. Sec. 1623. Department of Defense Counterintelligence polygraph program. Sec. 1624. Defense intelligence business management systems. Sec. 1625. Modification to annual briefing on the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance requirements of the combatant commands. Sec. 1626. Framework on governance, mission management, resourcing, and effective oversight of combat support agencies that are also elements of the intelligence community. Subtitle C--Cyberspace-Related Matters Sec. 1631. Reorganization and consolidation of certain cyber provisions. Sec. 1632. Affirming the authority of the Secretary of Defense to conduct military activities and operations in cyberspace. Sec. 1633. Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship Program scholarships and grants. Sec. 1634. Amendments to pilot program regarding cyber vulnerabilities of Department of Defense critical infrastructure. Sec. 1635. Modification of acquisition authority of the Commander of the United States Cyber Command. Sec. 1636. Policy of the United States on cyberspace, cybersecurity, cyber warfare, and cyber deterrence. Sec. 1637. Budget display for cyber vulnerability evaluations and mitigation activities for major weapon systems of the Department of Defense. Sec. 1638. Determination of responsibility for the Department of Defense Information Networks. Sec. 1639. Procedures and reporting requirement on cybersecurity breaches and loss of personally identifiable information and controlled unclassified information. [[Page 132 STAT. 1652]] Sec. 1640. Program to establish cyber institutes at institutions of higher learning. Sec. 1641. Matters pertaining to the SharkSeer cybersecurity program. Sec. 1642. Active defense against the Russian Federation, People's Republic of China, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and Islamic Republic of Iran attacks in cyberspace. Sec. 1643. Designation of official for matters relating to integrating cybersecurity and industrial control systems within the Department of Defense. Sec. 1644. Assistance for small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain and universities on matters relating to cybersecurity. Sec. 1645. Email and Internet website security and authentication. Sec. 1646. Security product integration framework. Sec. 1647. Information security continuous monitoring and cybersecurity scorecard. Sec. 1648. Tier 1 exercise of support to civil authorities for a cyber incident. Sec. 1649. Pilot program on modeling and simulation in support of military homeland defense operations in connection with cyber attacks on critical infrastructure. Sec. 1650. Pilot program authority to enhance cybersecurity and resiliency of critical infrastructure. Sec. 1651. Pilot program on regional cybersecurity training center for the Army National Guard. Sec. 1652. Cyberspace Solarium Commission. Sec. 1653. Study and report on reserve component cyber civil support teams. Sec. 1654. Identification of countries of concern regarding cybersecurity. Sec. 1655. Mitigation of risks to national security posed by providers of information technology products and services who have obligations to foreign governments. Sec. 1656. Report on Cybersecurity Apprentice Program. Sec. 1657. Report on enhancement of software security for critical systems. Subtitle D--Nuclear Forces Sec. 1661. Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and the Nuclear Weapons Council. Sec. 1662. Long-range standoff weapon requirements. Sec. 1663. Acceleration of ground-based strategic deterrent program and long-range standoff weapon program. Sec. 1664. Procurement authority for certain parts of intercontinental ballistic missile fuzes. Sec. 1665. Prohibition on reduction of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the United States. Sec. 1666. Extension of prohibition on availability of funds for mobile variant of ground-based strategic deterrent missile. Sec. 1667. Exchange program for nuclear weapons program employees. Sec. 1668. Plan to train officers in nuclear command, control, and communications. Sec. 1669. Independent study on options to increase Presidential decision-time regarding nuclear weapons employment. Sec. 1670. Extension of annual report on plan for the nuclear weapons stockpile, nuclear weapons complex, nuclear weapons delivery systems, and nuclear weapons command and control system. Sec. 1671. Plan for alignment of acquisition of warhead life extension programs and delivery vehicles for such warheads. Sec. 1672. Annual report on development of long-range stand-off weapon. Sec. 1673. Sense of Congress on nuclear posture of the United States. Subtitle E--Missile Defense Programs Sec. 1675. Development of persistent space-based sensor architecture. Sec. 1676. Boost phase ballistic missile defense. Sec. 1677. Extension of requirement for reports on unfunded priorities of Missile Defense Agency. Sec. 1678. Extension of prohibition relating to missile defense information and systems. Sec. 1679. Modification of requirement relating to transition of ballistic missile defense programs to military departments. Sec. 1680. Modification of requirement to develop a space-based ballistic missile intercept layer. Sec. 1681. Improvements to acquisition processes of Missile Defense Agency. Sec. 1682. Layered defense of the United States homeland. Sec. 1683. Testing of redesigned kill vehicle prior to production and ground-based midcourse defense acceleration options. Sec. 1684. Requirements for ballistic missile defense capable ships. Sec. 1685. Multiyear procurement authority for standard missile-3 IB guided missiles. [[Page 132 STAT. 1653]] Sec. 1686. Limitation on availability of funds for Army lower tier air and missile defense sensor. Sec. 1687. Missile defense radar in Hawaii. Sec. 1688. Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system and Israeli cooperative missile defense program co-development and co- production. Sec. 1689. Acceleration of hypersonic missile defense program. Sec. 1690. Report on ballistic missile defense. Sec. 1691. Sense of Congress on allied partnerships for missile defense. Sec. 1692. Sense of Congress on testing by Missile Defense Agency. Subtitle F--Other Matters Sec. 1695. Extension of Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States from Electromagnetic Pulse Attacks and Similar Events. Sec. 1696. Procurement of ammonium perchlorate and other chemicals for use in solid rocket motors. Sec. 1697. Budget exhibit on support provided to entities outside Department of Defense. Sec. 1698. Conventional prompt global strike hypersonic capabilities. Sec. 1699. Report regarding industrial base for large solid rocket motors. TITLE XVII--REVIEW OF FOREIGN INVESTMENT AND EXPORT CONTROLS Subtitle A--Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States Sec. 1701. Short title: Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018. Sec. 1702. Findings; sense of Congress. Sec. 1703. Definitions. Sec. 1704. Acceptance of written notices. Sec. 1705. Inclusion of partnership and side agreements in notice. Sec. 1706. Declarations for certain covered transactions. Sec. 1707. Stipulations regarding transactions. Sec. 1708. Authority for unilateral initiation of reviews. Sec. 1709. Timing for reviews and investigations. Sec. 1710. Identification of non-notified and non-declared transactions. Sec. 1711. Submission of certifications to Congress. Sec. 1712. Analysis by Director of National Intelligence. Sec. 1713. Information sharing. Sec. 1714. Action by the President. Sec. 1715. Judicial review. Sec. 1716. Considerations for regulations. Sec. 1717. Membership and staff of Committee. Sec. 1718. Actions by the Committee to address national security risks. Sec. 1719. Modification of annual report and other reporting requirements. Sec. 1720. Certification of notices and information. Sec. 1721. Implementation plans. Sec. 1722. Assessment of need for additional resources for Committee. Sec. 1723. Funding. Sec. 1724. Centralization of certain Committee functions. Sec. 1725. Conforming amendments. Sec. 1726. Briefing on information from transactions reviewed by Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States relating to foreign efforts to influence democratic institutions and processes. Sec. 1727. Effective date. Sec. 1728. Severability. Subtitle B--Export Control Reform Sec. 1741. Short title. Sec. 1742. Definitions. Part I--Authority and Administration of Controls Sec. 1751. Short title. Sec. 1752. Statement of policy. Sec. 1753. Authority of the President. Sec. 1754. Additional authorities. Sec. 1755. Administration of export controls. Sec. 1756. Licensing. Sec. 1757. Compliance assistance. Sec. 1758. Requirements to identify and control the export of emerging and foundational technologies. Sec. 1759. Review relating to countries subject to comprehensive United States arms embargo. Sec. 1760. Penalties. [[Page 132 STAT. 1654]] Sec. 1761. Enforcement. Sec. 1762. Administrative procedure. Sec. 1763. Review of interagency dispute resolution process. Sec. 1764. Consultation with other agencies on commodity classification. Sec. 1765. Annual report to Congress. Sec. 1766. Repeal. Sec. 1767. Effect on other Acts. Sec. 1768. Transition provisions. Part II--Anti-Boycott Act of 2018 Sec. 1771. Short title. Sec. 1772. Statement of policy. Sec. 1773. Foreign boycotts. Sec. 1774. Enforcement. Part III--Administrative Authorities Sec. 1781. Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security. Subtitle C--Miscellaneous Sec. 1791. Extension of authority. Sec. 1792. Limitation on cancellation of designation of Secretary of the Air Force as Department of Defense Executive Agent for a certain Defense Production Act program. Sec. 1793. Review of and report on certain defense technologies critical to the United States maintaining superior military capabilities. DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS Sec. 2001. Short title. Sec. 2002. Expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be specified by law. Sec. 2003. Effective date. TITLE XXI--ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION Sec. 2101. Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2102. Family housing. Sec. 2103. Authorization of appropriations, Army. Sec. 2104. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2015 projects. Sec. 2105. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2016 project. TITLE XXII--NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION Sec. 2201. Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2202. Family housing. Sec. 2203. Improvements to military family housing units. Sec. 2204. Authorization of appropriations, Navy. TITLE XXIII--AIR FORCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION Sec. 2301. Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2302. Family housing. Sec. 2303. Improvements to military family housing units. Sec. 2304. Authorization of appropriations, Air Force. Sec. 2305. Modification of authority to carry out certain phased project authorized in fiscal years 2015, 2016, and 2017. Sec. 2306. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2017 project. Sec. 2307. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2018 project. Sec. 2308. Additional authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019 projects. Sec. 2309. Additional authority to carry out project at Travis Air Force Base, California, in fiscal year 2019. TITLE XXIV--DEFENSE AGENCIES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION Sec. 2401. Authorized defense agencies construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2402. Authorized energy conservation projects. Sec. 2403. Authorization of appropriations, defense agencies. Sec. 2404. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2015 projects. Sec. 2405. Authorization of certain fiscal year 2018 project. TITLE XXV--INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Subtitle A--North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security Investment Program Sec. 2501. Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2502. Authorization of appropriations, NATO. [[Page 132 STAT. 1655]] Subtitle B--Host Country In-kind Contributions Sec. 2511. Republic of Korea funded construction projects. TITLE XXVI--GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES FACILITIES Subtitle A--Project Authorizations and Authorization of Appropriations Sec. 2601. Authorized Army National Guard construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2602. Authorized Army Reserve construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2603. Authorized Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2604. Authorized Air National Guard construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2605. Authorized Air Force Reserve construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2606. Authorization of appropriations, National Guard and Reserve. Subtitle B--Other Matters Sec. 2611. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2016 project. Sec. 2612. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2018 project. Sec. 2613. Additional authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019 project. TITLE XXVII--BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE ACTIVITIES Sec. 2701. Authorization of appropriations for base realignment and closure activities funded through Department of Defense Base Closure Account. Sec. 2702. Additional authority to realign or close certain military installations. Sec. 2703. Prohibition on conducting additional base realignment and closure (BRAC) round. TITLE XXVIII--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS Subtitle A--Military Construction Program and Military Family Housing Sec. 2801. Modification of contract authority for acquisition, construction, or furnishing of test facilities and equipment. Sec. 2802. Commercial construction standards for facilities on leased property. Sec. 2803. Congressional oversight of projects carried out pursuant to laws other than Military Construction Authorization Acts. Sec. 2804. Small business set-aside for contracts for architectural and engineering services and construction design. Sec. 2805. Updates and modifications to Department of Defense Form 1391, Unified Facilities Criteria, and military installation master plans. Sec. 2806. Work in Process Curve charts and outlay tables for military construction projects. Sec. 2807. Extension of temporary, limited authority to use operation and maintenance funds for construction projects in certain areas outside the United States. Sec. 2808. Authority to obtain architectural and engineering services and construction design for defense laboratory modernization program. Sec. 2809. Repeal of limitation on certain Guam project. Sec. 2810. Enhancing force protection and safety on military installations. Sec. 2811. Limitation on use of funds for acquisition of furnished energy for new medical center in Germany. Subtitle B--Real Property and Facilities Administration Sec. 2821. Force structure plans and infrastructure capabilities necessary to support the force structure. Sec. 2822. Exemption of Department of Defense off-site use and off-site removal only non-mobile properties from certain excess property disposal requirements. Sec. 2823. Retrofitting existing windows in military family housing units to be equipped with fall prevention devices. Sec. 2824. Updating prohibition on use of certain assessment of public schools on Department of Defense installations to supersede funding of certain projects. Sec. 2825. Study of feasibility of using 20-year intergovernmental support agreements for installation-support services. Sec. 2826. Representation of installation interests in negotiations and proceedings with carriers and other public utilities. Sec. 2827. Clarification to include National Guard installations in Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration program. Subtitle C--Land Conveyances Sec. 2841. Land exchange, Air Force Plant 44, Tucson, Arizona. [[Page 132 STAT. 1656]] Sec. 2842. Authority for transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain lands, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. Sec. 2843. Environmental restoration and future conveyance of portion of former Mare Island Firing Range, Vallejo, California. Sec. 2844. Release of restrictions, University of California, San Diego. Sec. 2845. Land exchange, Naval support activity, Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia. Sec. 2846. Land conveyance, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Sec. 2847. Public inventory of Guam land parcels for transfer to Government of Guam. Sec. 2848. Modification of conditions on land conveyance, Joliet Army Ammunition Plant, Illinois. Sec. 2849. Land conveyance, Naval Academy dairy farm, Gambrills, Maryland. Sec. 2850. Technical correction of description of Limestone Hills Training Area Land Withdrawal and Reservation, Montana. Sec. 2851. Land conveyance, Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Rich County, Utah. Sec. 2852. Commemoration of Freedman's Village. Subtitle D--Other Matters Sec. 2861. Defense community infrastructure pilot program. Sec. 2862. Strategic plan to improve capabilities of Department of Defense training ranges and installations. Sec. 2863. Restrictions on use of funds for development of public infrastructure in Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands. Sec. 2864. Study and report on inclusion of Coleman Bridge, York River, Virginia, in Strategic Highway Network. Sec. 2865. Defense access roads relating to closures due to sea level fluctuation and flooding. Sec. 2866. Authority to transfer funds for construction of Indian River Bridge. Sec. 2867. Plan to allow increased public access to the National Naval Aviation Museum and Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station Pensacola. TITLE XXIX--OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS MILITARY CONSTRUCTION Sec. 2901. Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2902. Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2903. Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2904. Authorized defense agencies construction and land acquisition projects. Sec. 2905. Authorization of appropriations. Sec. 2906. Restrictions on use of funds for planning and design costs of European Deterrence Initiative projects. DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATIONS AND OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS TITLE XXXI--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS Subtitle A--National Security Programs and Authorizations Sec. 3101. National Nuclear Security Administration. Sec. 3102. Defense environmental cleanup. Sec. 3103. Other defense activities. Sec. 3104. Nuclear energy. Subtitle B--Program Authorizations, Restrictions, and Limitations Sec. 3111. Development of low-yield nuclear weapons. Sec. 3112. Department of Energy counterintelligence polygraph program. Sec. 3113. Inclusion of capital assets acquisition projects in activities by Director for Cost Estimating and Program Evaluation. Sec. 3114. Modification of authority for acceptance of contributions for acceleration of removal or security of fissile materials, radiological materials, and related equipment at vulnerable sites worldwide. Sec. 3115. Notification regarding air release of radioactive or hazardous material at Hanford Nuclear Reservation. Sec. 3116. Amendments to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. Sec. 3117. Extension of enhanced procurement authority to manage supply chain risk. Sec. 3118. Hanford waste tank cleanup program. Sec. 3119. Use of funds for construction and project support activities relating to MOX facility. Sec. 3120. Plutonium pit production. [[Page 132 STAT. 1657]] Sec. 3121. Pilot program on conduct by Department of Energy of background reviews for access by certain individuals to national security laboratories. Sec. 3122. Prohibition on availability of funds for programs in Russian Federation. Sec. 3123. Prohibition on availability of funds for research and development of advanced naval nuclear fuel system based on low-enriched uranium. Sec. 3124. Limitation on availability of funds relating to submission of annual reports on unfunded priorities. Subtitle C--Plans and Reports Sec. 3131. Modifications to cost-benefit analyses for competition of management and operating contracts. Sec. 3132. Nuclear forensics analyses. Sec. 3133. Review of defense environmental cleanup activities. Sec. 3134. Whistleblower protections. Sec. 3135. Implementation of Nuclear Posture Review by National Nuclear Security Administration. Sec. 3136. Survey of workforce of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities. Sec. 3137. Elimination of certain reports. Subtitle D--Other Matters Sec. 3141. Acceleration of replacement of cesium blood irradiation sources. Sec. 3142. Sense of Congress regarding compensation of individuals relating to uranium mining and nuclear testing. TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD Sec. 3201. Authorization. TITLE XXXIV--NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES Sec. 3401. Authorization of appropriations. TITLE XXXV--MARITIME MATTERS Subtitle A--Maritime Administration Sec. 3501. Authorization of the Maritime Administration. Sec. 3502. Compliance by Ready Reserve Fleet vessels with SOLAS lifeboats and fire suppression requirements. Sec. 3503. Maritime Administration National Security Multi-Mission Vessel Program. Sec. 3504. Permanent authority of Secretary of Transportation to issue vessel war risk insurance. Sec. 3505. Use of State maritime academy training vessels. Sec. 3506. Concurrent jurisdiction. Sec. 3507. United States Merchant Marine Academy policy on sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Sec. 3508. Report on implementation of recommendations for the United States Merchant Marine Academy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program. Sec. 3509. Report on the application of the Uniform Code of Military Justice to the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Sec. 3510. Electronic records on mariner availability to meet national security needs. Sec. 3511. Small shipyard grants. Sec. 3512. Sea year on contracted vessels. Sec. 3513. GAO report on national maritime strategy. Sec. 3514. Multi-year contracts. Sec. 3515. Miscellaneous. Sec. 3516. Department of Transportation Inspector General report on Title XI program. Subtitle B--Coast Guard Sec. 3521. Alignment with Department of Defense and sea services authorities. Sec. 3522. Preliminary development and demonstration. Sec. 3523. Contract termination. Sec. 3524. Reimbursement for travel expenses. Sec. 3525. Capital investment plan. Sec. 3526. Major acquisition program risk assessment. Sec. 3527. Marine safety implementation status. Sec. 3528. Retirement of Vice Commandant. Sec. 3529. Large recreational vessel regulations. [[Page 132 STAT. 1658]] Subtitle C--Coast Guard and Shipping Technical Corrections Chapter 1--Coast Guard Sec. 3531. Commandant defined. Sec. 3532. Training course on workings of Congress. Sec. 3533. Miscellaneous. Sec. 3534. Department of Defense consultation. Sec. 3535. Repeal. Sec. 3536. Mission need statement. Sec. 3537. Continuation on active duty. Sec. 3538. System acquisition authorization. Sec. 3539. Inventory of real property. Chapter 2--Maritime Transportation Sec. 3541. Definitions. Sec. 3542. Authority to exempt vessels. Sec. 3543. Passenger vessels. Sec. 3544. Tank vessels. Sec. 3545. Grounds for denial or revocation. Sec. 3546. Miscellaneous corrections to title 46, U.S.C. Sec. 3547. Miscellaneous corrections to Oil Pollution Act of 1990. Sec. 3548. Miscellaneous corrections. DIVISION D--FUNDING TABLES Sec. 4001. Authorization of amounts in funding tables. TITLE XLI--PROCUREMENT Sec. 4101. Procurement. Sec. 4102. Procurement for overseas contingency operations. TITLE XLII--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION Sec. 4201. Research, development, test, and evaluation. Sec. 4202. Research, development, test, and evaluation for overseas contingency operations. TITLE XLIII--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Sec. 4301. Operation and maintenance. Sec. 4302. Operation and maintenance for overseas contingency operations. TITLE XLIV--MILITARY PERSONNEL Sec. 4401. Military personnel. Sec. 4402. Military personnel for overseas contingency operations. TITLE XLV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS Sec. 4501. Other authorizations. Sec. 4502. Other authorizations for overseas contingency operations. TITLE XLVI--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION Sec. 4601. Military construction. Sec. 4602. Military construction for overseas contingency operations. TITLE XLVII--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS Sec. 4701. Department of Energy national security programs. SEC. 3. <<NOTE: 10 USC 101 note.>> CONGRESSIONAL DEFENSE COMMITTEES. In this Act, the term ``congressional defense committees'' has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(16) of title 10, United States Code. SEC. 4. BUDGETARY EFFECTS OF THIS ACT. The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purposes of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ``Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation'' for this Act, jointly submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairmen of the House and Senate Budget Committees, provided that such statement has been [[Page 132 STAT. 1659]] submitted prior to the vote on passage in the House acting first on the conference report or amendment between the Houses. DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS TITLE I--PROCUREMENT Subtitle A--Authorization Of Appropriations Sec. 101. Authorization of appropriations. Subtitle B--Army Programs Sec. 111. National Guard and reserve component equipment report. Sec. 112. Deployment by the Army of an interim cruise missile defense capability. Subtitle C--Navy Programs Sec. 121. Procurement authority for Ford class aircraft carrier program. Sec. 122. Full ship shock trial for Ford class aircraft carrier. Sec. 123. Sense of Congress on accelerated production of aircraft carriers. Sec. 124. Multiyear procurement authority for standard missile-6. Sec. 125. Multiyear procurement authority for E-2D aircraft. Sec. 126. Multiyear procurement authority for F/A-18E/F aircraft and EA- 18G aircraft. Sec. 127. Modifications to F/A-18 aircraft to mitigate physiological episodes. Sec. 128. Frigate class ship program. Sec. 129. Contract requirement for Virginia class submarine program. Sec. 130. Prohibition on availability of funds for Navy port waterborne security barriers. Sec. 131. Extension of limitation on use of sole-source shipbuilding contracts for certain vessels. Sec. 132. Limitation on availability of funds for M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle program. Sec. 133. Report on degaussing standards for DDG-51 destroyers. Subtitle D--Air Force Programs Sec. 141. Inventory requirement for air refueling tanker aircraft; limitation on retirement of KC-10A aircraft. Sec. 142. Multiyear procurement authority for C-130J aircraft program. Sec. 143. Contract for logistics support for VC-25B aircraft. Sec. 144. Retirement date for VC-25A aircraft. Sec. 145. Repeal of funding restriction for EC-130H Compass Call Recapitalization Program. Sec. 146. Limitation on use of funds for KC-46A aircraft pending submittal of certification. Sec. 147. Limitation on availability of funds for retirement of E-8 JSTARS Aircraft. Sec. 148. Report on modernization of B-52H aircraft systems. Subtitle E--Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters Sec. 151. Procurement authority for additional icebreaker vessels. Sec. 152. Buy-to-budget acquisition of F-35 aircraft. Sec. 153. Certification on inclusion of technology to minimize physiological episodes in certain aircraft. Sec. 154. Armored commercial passenger-carrying vehicles. Sec. 155. Quarterly updates on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. Subtitle A--Authorization Of Appropriations SEC. 101. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. Funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2019 for procurement for the Army, the Navy and the Marine Corps, the Air Force, and Defense-wide activities, as specified in the funding table in section 4101. [[Page 132 STAT. 1660]] Subtitle B--Army Programs SEC. 111. NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE COMPONENT EQUIPMENT REPORT. (a) In General.--Section 10541(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: ``(10) A joint assessment by the Chief of Staff of the Army and the Chief of the National Guard Bureau on the efforts of the Army to achieve parity among the active component, the Army Reserve, and the Army National Guard with respect to equipment and capabilities. Each assessment shall include a comparison of the inventory of high priority items of equipment available to each component of the Army described in preceding sentence, including-- ``(A) AH-64 Attack Helicopters; ``(B) UH-60 Black Hawk Utility Helicopters; ``(C) Abrams Main Battle Tanks; ``(D) Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles; ``(E) Stryker Combat Vehicles; and ``(F) any other items of equipment identified as high priority by the Chief of Staff of the Army or the Chief of the National Guard Bureau.''. (b) <<NOTE: 10 USC 10541 note.>> Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to reports required to be submitted under section 10541 of title 10, United States Code, after the date of the enactment of this Act. SEC. 112. DEPLOYMENT BY THE ARMY OF AN INTERIM CRUISE MISSILE DEFENSE CAPABILITY. (a) Certification Required.--Not later than 30 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall certify to the congressional defense committees whether there is a need for the Army to deploy an interim missile defense capability. (b) Deployment.-- (1) In general.--If the Secretary of Defense certifies that there is a need for the Army to deploy an interim missile defense capability under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Army shall deploy the capability as follows: (A) Two batteries of the capability shall be deployed by not later than September 30, 2020. (B) Two additional batteries of the capability shall be deployed by not later than September 30, 2023. (2) Achievement of deployment deadlines.--In order to meet the deadlines for deployment specified in paragraph (1) the Secretary of the Army may-- (A) deploy systems that require the least amount of development; (B) procure non-developmental air and missile defense systems currently in production to ensure rapid delivery of capability; (C) use existing systems, components, and capabilities already in the Joint Force inventory, including rockets and missiles as available; (D) use operational information technology for communication, detection, and fire control that is certified to work [[Page 132 STAT. 1661]] with existing joint information technology systems to ensure interoperability; (E) engage and collaborate with officials, organizations, and activities of the Department of Defense with responsibilities relating to science and technology, engineering, testing, and acquisition, including the Defense Innovation United Experimental, the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation, the Defense Digital Service, the Strategic Capabilities Office, and the Rapid Capabilities offices, to accelerate the development, testing, and deployment of existing systems; (F) use institutional and operational basing to facilitate rapid training and fielding; (G) consider a range of direct energy weapon systems to compete for the 2023 deployment specified in paragraph (1)(B); and (H) carry out such other activities as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (3) Authorities.--In carrying out paragraphs (1) and (2), Secretary of the Army may use any authority of the Secretary relating to acquisition, technology transfer, and personnel management that the Secretary considers appropriate, including rapid acquisition and rapid prototyping authorities, to resource and procure an interim missile defense capability. (4) Waiver.--The Secretary of the Army may waive the deadlines for deployment specified in paragraph (1) if the Secretary determines that sufficient funds have not been appropriated to enable the Secretary to meet such deadlines. (c) In General.--If the Secretary of the Army will deploy an interim missile defense capability pursuant to subsection (b), then, by not later than March 1, 2019, the Secretary, in consultation with the Chief of Staff of the Army, shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing that includes-- (1) recommendations identifying any interim missile defense capabilities to be deployed and a proposed rapid acquisition schedule for such capabilities; (2) a plan to rapidly resource any identified shortfalls for any such capability selected for deployment; and (3) a schedule and timeline for the fielding and deployment of any such capability. (d) Interim Missile Defense Capability Defined.--In this section, the term ``interim missile defense capability'' means a fixed-site, cruise missile defense capability that may be deployed before the Indirect Fire Protection Capability of the Army becomes fully operational. Subtitle C--Navy Programs SEC. 121. PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR FORD CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIER PROGRAM. (a) Contract Authority.-- (1) Procurement authorized.--The Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or more contracts, beginning with the fiscal year 2019 program year, for the procurement of one Ford class aircraft carrier to be designated CVN-81. [[Page 132 STAT. 1662]] (2) Procurement in conjunction with cvn-80.--The aircraft carrier authorized to be procured under paragraph (1) may be procured as an addition to the contract covering the Ford class aircraft carrier designated CVN-80 that is authorized to be constructed under section 121 of the John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 (Public Law 109- 364; 120 Stat. 2104). (b) Certification Required.--A contract may not be entered into under subsection (a) unless the Secretary of Defense certifies to the congressional defense committees, in writing, not later than 30 days before entry into the contract, each of the following, which shall be prepared by the milestone decision authority for the Ford class aircraft carrier program: (1) The use of such a contract will result in significant savings compared to the total anticipated costs of carrying out the program through annual contracts. In certifying cost savings under the preceding sentence, the Secretary shall include a written explanation of-- (A) the estimated obligations and expenditures by fiscal year for CVN-80 and CVN-81, by hull, without the authority provided in subsection (a); (B) the estimated obligations and expenditures by fiscal year for CVN-80 and CVN-81, by hull, with the authority provided in subsection (a); (C) the estimated cost savings or increase by fiscal year for CVN-80 and CVN-81, by hull, with the authority provided in subsection (a); (D) the discrete actions that will accomplish such cost savings or avoidance; and (E) the contractual actions that will ensure the estimated cost savings are realized. (2) There is a reasonable expectation that throughout the contemplated contract period the Secretary of Defense will request funding for the contract at the level required to avoid contract cancellation. (3) There is a stable design for the property to be acquired and that the technical risks associated with such property are not excessive. (4) The estimates of both the cost of the contract and the anticipated cost avoidance through the use of a contract authorized under subsection (a) are realistic. (5) The use of such a contract will promote the national security of the United States. (6) During the fiscal year in which such contract is to be awarded, sufficient funds will be available to perform the contract in such fiscal year, and the future-years defense program (as defined under section 221 of title 10, United States Code) for such fiscal year will include the funding required to execute the program without cancellation. (7) The contract will be a fixed price type contract. (c) Use of Incremental Funding.--With respect to a contract entered into under subsection (a), the Secretary of the Navy may use incremental funding to make payments under the contract. No such payments may be obligated after the date that is 11 months after the date on which the fitting out of the aircraft carrier associated with the contract is completed. [[Page 132 STAT. 1663]] (d) Liability.--A contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that the total liability to the Government for termination of the contract entered into shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated at the time of termination. (e) Condition for Out-year Contract Payments.--A contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that any obligation of the United States to make a payment under the contract for a fiscal year is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose for such fiscal year. (f) Milestone Decision Authority Defined.--In this section, the term ``milestone decision authority'' has the meaning given that term in section 2366a(d) of title 10, United States Code. SEC. 122. FULL SHIP SHOCK TRIAL FOR FORD CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIER. The Secretary of the Navy shall ensure that full ship shock trials results are incorporated into the construction of the Ford class aircraft carrier designated CVN-81. SEC. 123. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON ACCELERATED PRODUCTION OF AIRCRAFT CARRIERS. It is the sense of Congress that the United States should accelerate the production of aircraft carriers to rapidly achieve the Navy's goal of having 12 operational aircraft carriers. SEC. 124. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR STANDARD MISSILE-6. (a) Authority for Multiyear Procurement.--Subject to section 2306b of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or more multiyear contracts, beginning with the fiscal year 2019 program year, for the procurement of up to 625 standard missile-6 missiles at a rate of not more than 125 missiles per year during the covered period. (b) Authority for Advance Procurement and Economic Order Quantity.-- The Secretary may enter into one or more contracts for advance procurement associated with the missiles (including economic order quantity) for which authorization to enter into a multiyear procurement contract is provided under subsection (a). (c) Condition for Out-year Contract Payments.--A contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that any obligation of the United States to make a payment under the contract for a fiscal year after fiscal year 2019 is subject to the availability of appropriations or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year. (d) Covered Period Defined.--In this section, the term ``covered period'' means the 5-year period beginning with the fiscal year 2019 program year and ending with the fiscal year 2023 program year. SEC. 125. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR E-2D AIRCRAFT. (a) Authority for Multiyear Procurement.--Subject to section 2306b of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or more multiyear contracts, beginning with the fiscal year 2019 program year, for the procurement of up to 24 E-2D aircraft. [[Page 132 STAT. 1664]] (b) Condition for Out-year Contract Payments.--A contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that any obligation of the United States to make a payment under the contract for a fiscal year after fiscal year 2019 is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose for such later fiscal year. SEC. 126. MULTIYEAR PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY FOR F/A-18E/F AIRCRAFT AND EA-18G AIRCRAFT. (a) Authority for Multiyear Procurement.--Subject to section 2306b of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or more multiyear contracts, beginning with the fiscal year 2019 program year, for the procurement of the following: (1) F/A-18E/F aircraft. (2) EA-18G aircraft. (b) Condition for Out-year Contract Payments.--A contract entered into under subsection (a) shall provide that any obligation of the United States to make a payment under the contract for a fiscal year after fiscal year 2019 is subject to the availability of appropriations or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year. (c) Authority for Advance Procurement and Economic Order Quantity.-- The Secretary of the Navy may enter into one or more contracts, beginning in fiscal year 2019, for advance procurement associated with the aircraft for which authorization to enter into a multiyear procurement contract is provided under subsection (a), which may include one or more contracts for the procurement of economic order quantities of material and equipment for such aircraft. SEC. 127. MODIFICATIONS TO F/A-18 AIRCRAFT TO MITIGATE PHYSIOLOGICAL EPISODES. (a) Modifications Required.--The Secretary of the Navy shall modify the F/A-18 aircraft to reduce the occurrence of, and mitigate the risk posed by, physiological episodes affecting crewmembers of the aircraft. The modifications shall include, at minimum-- (1) replacement of the F/A-18 cockpit altimeter; (2) upgrade of the F/A-18 onboard oxygen generation system; (3) redesign of the F/A-18 aircraft life support systems required to meet onboard oxygen generation system input specifications; and (4) installation of equipment associated with improved F/A- 18 physiological monitoring and alert systems. (b) Report Required.--Not later than February 1, 2019, and annually thereafter through February 1, 2021, the Secretary of the Navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written update on the status of all modifications to the F/A-18 aircraft carried out by the Secretary pursuant to subsection (a). (c) Waiver.--The Secretary of the Navy may waive the requirement to make a modification under subsection (a) if the Secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees that the specific modification is inadvisable and provides a detailed justification for excluding the modification from the Navy's planned upgrades for the F/A-18 aircraft. [[Page 132 STAT. 1665]] SEC. 128. FRIGATE CLASS SHIP PROGRAM. (a) In General.--As part of the solicitation for proposals for the procurement of any frigate class ship in any of fiscal years 2019, 2020, or 2021, the Secretary of the Navy shall require that offerors submit proposals under which the offeror agrees to convey technical data to the Federal Government in the event the offeror is awarded the frigate construction contract associated with the proposal. (b) Technical Data Defined.--In this section, the term ``technical data'' means a compilation of detailed engineering plans and specifications for the construction of a frigate class ship. SEC. 129. CONTRACT REQUIREMENT FOR VIRGINIA CLASS SUBMARINE PROGRAM. Section 124 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2