S. 1071 · Where this bill is now
Became law
Public Law 119-60, Dec 18, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summarySets defense policies and military spending for 2026
This bill lays out the rules and funding for the Defense Department, military construction projects, and national security programs at the Energy Department for fiscal year 2026. It covers everything from buying weapons and ships to setting pay and healthcare policies for active duty and reserve military members. The bill also addresses cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, interactions with foreign countries, and policies for the Coast Guard, State Department, and intelligence agencies.
How it affects you
If you're active duty military or in the reserves, this bill affects your pay, healthcare benefits, and how your branch operates. If you work in defense contracting or manufacturing, it influences what equipment the military will buy. For most Americans, this bill shapes national defense strategy and spending, but the summary doesn't spell out specific, direct effects on everyday people.
Read the official summary (Passed House, Dec 10, 2025)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2026 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill also sets forth policies and authorities for the Department of State, the Coast Guard, and the Intelligence Community (IC).
Among other elements, the bill
• authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft, ships, and missiles;
• sets active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels;
• sets policy regarding various aspects of military health care and military compensation;
• sets policy regarding DOD acquisitions and acquisition management, including contracting authorities and domestic sourcing;
• sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning Israel, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific;
• sets policy for various matters related to DOD cyber operations, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence;
• authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years;
• authorizes the National Nuclear Security Administration, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Naval Petroleum Reserves, and Maritime Administration;
• sets policy regarding the organization and workforce of the State Department;
• sets acquisition and personnel policy for the Coast Guard;
• sets policy for merchant mariner credentials, vessel safety, and oil pollution response; and
• sets policy for the IC regarding artificial intelligence and biotechnology.
For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see
• In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA , and
• In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process .
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
119th Congress
1st SessionS. 1071
1st SessionS. 1071
AN ACT
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Passed SenateAug 1, 2025 · unanimous consentPassed HouseDec 10, 2025 · 312–112Public Law 119-60Dec 18, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) · Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security · 3 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Dec 18, 2025: “Became Public Law No: 119-60.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsHouse · On Passage · Dec 10, 2025
Passage Passed 312–112
YesNoDidn’t vote
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 115 | 94 | 4 |
| Republicans | 197 | 18 | 5 |
112 members voted against most of their party: 94 Democrats voted No and 18 Republicans voted No.
Congress votes on whole bills and amendments, not on single sections.
Sections
Opens on the most recent version where something changedSections · 5
Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations · Title I — Procurement · 37
- Sec. 101Authorization of appropriationsNew
- Sec. 111Strategy for Army tactical wheeled vehicle programNew
- Sec. 112Multiyear procurement authority for UH–60 Blackhawk aircraftNew
- Sec. 113Authorization to initiate early production of future long-range assault aircraftNew
- Sec. 114Limitation on availability of funds for the Next Generation Command and Control portfolio of capabilities of the ArmyNew
- Sec. 121Modification to requirements for recapitalization of tactical fighter aircraft of the Navy ReserveNew
- Sec. 122Modification to limitations on Navy medium and large unmanned surface vesselsNew
- Sec. 123Recapitalization of Navy waterborne security barriers; modification of prohibition on availability of funds for legacy waterborne security barriersNew
- Sec. 124Contract authority for Ford-class aircraft carrier programNew
- Sec. 125Contract authority for Columbia-class submarine programNew
- Sec. 126Authority for advance procurement of certain components to support continuous production of Virginia-class submarinesNew
- Sec. 127Procurement authorities for Medium Landing ShipsNew
- Sec. 128Multiyear procurement authority for Yard, Repair, Berthing, and Messing BargesNew
- Sec. 129Vessel construction managers for the construction of certain Navy vesselsNew
- Sec. 130Limitation on construction of Modular Attack Surface CraftNew
- Sec. 131Limitation on availability of funds for TAGOS ship programNew
- Sec. 132Inclusion of information on amphibious warfare ship spares and repair parts in Navy budget justification materialsNew
- Sec. 141Modification of minimum inventory requirements for air refueling tanker aircraftNew
- Sec. 142Modification of prohibition on retirement of F–15E aircraftNew
- Sec. 143Extension of limitations and minimum inventory requirement relating to RQ–4 aircraftNew
- Sec. 144Modification to annual report on Air Force tactical fighter aircraft force structureNew
- Sec. 145Extension of requirements relating to C–130 aircraftNew
- Sec. 146Extension of prohibition on certain reductions to B–1 bomber aircraft squadronsNew
- Sec. 147Modification to minimum inventory requirement for A–10 aircraftNew
- Sec. 148Preservation of retired KC–10 aircraftNew
- Sec. 149Prohibition on certain reductions to inventory of E–3 airborne warning and control system aircraftNew
- Sec. 150B–21 bomber aircraft program accountability matricesNew
- Sec. 151Bomber aircraft force structure and transition roadmapNew
- Sec. 152Requirement for an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance roadmap for the Air ForceNew
- Sec. 153Report on the F–47 advanced fighter aircraft programNew
- Sec. 154Limitation on availability of funds pending report on acquisition strategy for Airborne Command Post CapabilityNew
- Sec. 161Requirements relating to executive airlift aircraftNew
- Sec. 162Amendments to prohibition on operation, procurement, and contracting related to foreign-made light detection and rangingNew
- Sec. 163Prohibition on availability of funds for contract termination or production line shutdown for E–7A Wedgetail aircraftNew
- Sec. 164Limitation on procurement of KC–46 aircraft pending certification on correction of deficienciesNew
- Sec. 165Plan for open mission systems of F–35 aircraftNew
- Sec. 166Annual GAO reviews of the F–35 aircraft programNew
Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations · Title II — Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation · 36
- Sec. 201Authorization of appropriationsNew
- Sec. 211Modification to authority to award prizes for advanced technology achievementsNew
- Sec. 212Modification to mechanisms to provide funds to defense laboratories and other entities for research and development of technologies for military missionsNew
- Sec. 213Program for the enhancement of the research, development, test, and evaluation centers of the Department of DefenseNew
- Sec. 214Modification to authority for acquisition, construction, or furnishing of test facilities and equipmentNew
- Sec. 215Extension of limitation on availability of funds for fundamental research collaboration with certain academic institutionsNew
- Sec. 216Modification of requirement for Department of Defense policies for management and certification of Link 16 military tactical data link networkNew
- Sec. 217Extension of authority for assignment to Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency of private sector personnel with critical research and development expertiseNew
- Sec. 218Alternative test and evaluation pathway for designated defense acquisition programsNew
- Sec. 219Congressionally directed programs for test and evaluation oversightNew
- Sec. 220Application of software innovation to modernize test and evaluation infrastructureNew
- Sec. 221Review and alignment of standards, guidance, and policies relating to digital engineeringNew
- Sec. 222Catalyst Pathfinder ProgramNew
- Sec. 223Modifications to defense research capacity building programNew
- Sec. 224National Security and Defense Artificial Intelligence InstituteNew
- Sec. 225Advanced robotic automation for munitions manufacturingNew
- Sec. 226Evaluation of additional test corridors for hypersonic and long-range weaponsNew
- Sec. 227Western regional range complex demonstrationNew
- Sec. 228Demonstration of near real-time monitoring capabilities to enhance weapon system platformsNew
- Sec. 229Pilot program on modernized health and usage monitoring systems to address obsolescence in rotary-wing and tiltrotor aircraftNew
- Sec. 230Prohibition on modification of indirect cost rates for institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizationsNew
- Sec. 231Limitation on availability of funds pending compliance with requirements relating to the Joint Energetics Transition OfficeNew
- Sec. 232Limitation on availability of funds for realignment of research, development, test, and evaluation functions of Joint conventional armaments and ammunitionNew
- Sec. 233Limitation on use of funds for certain Navy softwareNew
- Sec. 234Limitation on availability of funds for Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering pending report on study resultsNew
- Sec. 241Support for research and development of bioindustrial manufacturing processesNew
- Sec. 242Biotechnology Management OfficeNew
- Sec. 243Bioindustrial commercialization programNew
- Sec. 244Biotechnology supply chain resiliency programNew
- Sec. 245Biological data for artificial intelligenceNew
- Sec. 246Department of Defense biotechnology strategyNew
- Sec. 247Ethical and responsible development and deployment of biotechnology within the Department of DefenseNew
- Sec. 248Establishing biobased product merit guidanceNew
- Sec. 251Modification of energetic materials strategic plan and investment strategy of Joint Energetics Transition OfficeNew
- Sec. 252Extension of period for annual reports on critical technology areas supportive of the National Defense StrategyNew
- Sec. 253Quarterly briefings on research, development, test, and evaluation laboratories and facilitiesNew
Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations · Title III — Operation and Maintenance · 54
- Sec. 301Authorization of appropriationsNew
- Sec. 311Inclusion of information about PFAS investigation and remediation in annual report on defense environmental programsNew
- Sec. 312Elimination of preference for motor vehicles using electric or hybrid propulsion systems and related requirements of the Department of DefenseNew
- Sec. 313Modification of availability and use of energy cost savingsNew
- Sec. 314Requirement to support National Guard training on wildfire prevention and responseNew
- Sec. 315Modification of requirements relating to replacement of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foamNew
- Sec. 316Modification to restriction on procurement or purchasing of personal protective equipment for firefighters containing perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substancesNew
- Sec. 317Provision of alternative drinking water to households whose private drinking water is contaminated with perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid substances from Department of Defense activitiesNew
- Sec. 318Responsibilities of executive agent for installation and operational nuclear energyNew
- Sec. 319Establishment of Advanced Nuclear Transition Working GroupNew
- Sec. 320Department of Air Force program of record for commercial weather dataNew
- Sec. 321Pilot program on Navy installation nuclear energyNew
- Sec. 322Strategy to accelerate remediation of contamination from perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substancesNew
- Sec. 323Notification requirement with respect to nuclear power in GuamNew
- Sec. 324Authority to use certain technologies to destroy or dispose of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substancesNew
- Sec. 331Modification of readiness report to include summary count of certain mishapsNew
- Sec. 332Authority to provide supplies incidental to support and services for eligible non-Department of Defense organizationsNew
- Sec. 333Extension of authorization of depot working capital funds for unspecified minor military constructionNew
- Sec. 334Designation of senior officials responsible for integration of global contested logistics posture managementNew
- Sec. 335Modification of prohibition on contracts for performance of firefighting or security-guard functionsNew
- Sec. 336Responsibilities for oversight of certain defense personal property mattersNew
- Sec. 337Roles and responsibilities relating to sustainment and readiness of certain naval surface vesselsNew
- Sec. 338Strategy to improve infrastructure of certain depots of Department of DefenseNew
- Sec. 339Modification of report on improved oversight for implementation of Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program of the NavyNew
- Sec. 340Extension and modification of semiannual briefings on operational status of amphibious warship fleetNew
- Sec. 341Maintenance inspection capabilities and requirementsNew
- Sec. 342Joint Strike Fighter sustainmentNew
- Sec. 343Depot-level maintenance coordination in multinational exercisesNew
- Sec. 344Proposed actions with respect to causes and effects of declining aircraft readiness ratesNew
- Sec. 345Technology enhancement for surface ship maintenanceNew
- Sec. 346Oversight requirements for contracts relating to relocation logistics for household goodsNew
- Sec. 347Integration of commercially available artificial intelligence capabilities into logistics operationsNew
- Sec. 348Pilot program on Army depot and arsenal workload sustainmentNew
- Sec. 349Limitation on use of funds to establish or expand Space Force Special Operations Component CommandNew
- Sec. 350Pilot program for data-enabled ground vehicle maintenanceNew
- Sec. 351Modernization of the organic industrial base of the ArmyNew
- Sec. 361Reporting requirements for Out-Year Unconstrained Total Munitions Requirements and Out-Year inventory numbersNew
- Sec. 362Inclusion of air and missile defense in Out-Year Unconstrained Total Munitions Requirement and Out-Year inventory numbersNew
- Sec. 363Reports on munitions response projects at sites formerly used by the Department of DefenseNew
- Sec. 364Report on critical munitions required for simultaneous conflictsNew
- Sec. 371Adjustment and diversification assistance for State and local governments affected by depot reductionsNew
- Sec. 372Authority to evacuate family pets and contract working dogs during noncombatant evacuations of foreign countriesNew
- Sec. 373Manned rotary wing aircraft safetyNew
- Sec. 374Establishment of Army museum systemNew
- Sec. 375Establishment of United States Navy Museum SystemNew
- Sec. 376Establishment of Air Force and Space Force Museum SystemNew
- Sec. 377Transportation of certain domestic animals by foreign air carriersNew
- Sec. 378Minimum standards for military working dog kennels and facilitiesNew
- Sec. 379Restroom access at military installations for certain transportation service providersNew
- Sec. 380Use of expeditionary solid waste disposal systems by Department of DefenseNew
- Sec. 381Pilot program for contracted amphibious air resources for the area of responsibility of the United States Indo-Pacific CommandNew
- Sec. 382Initiative to control spread of greater banded hornet in GuamNew
- Sec. 383Reserve mobilization exercise to assess the capability of the Armed Forces to respond to a high-intensity contingency in the Indo-Pacific regionNew
- Sec. 384Limitation on transformation by the Army of primary helicopter training program at Fort Rucker, AlabamaNew
Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations · Title IV — Military Personnel Authorizations · 7
- Sec. 401End strengths for active forcesNew
- Sec. 411End strengths for Selected ReserveNew
- Sec. 412End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support of the ReservesNew
- Sec. 413End strengths for military technicians (dual status)New
- Sec. 414Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational supportNew
- Sec. 421Military personnelNew
- Sec. 422Streamlining of total force reporting requirementsNew
Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations · Title V — Military Personnel Policy · 70
- Sec. 501Space Force general officer managementNew
- Sec. 502Redistribution of general officers on active duty from the Air Force to the Space ForceNew
- Sec. 503Notification of removal of officers from selection board reports and promotion listsNew
- Sec. 504Chaplains: career flexibility; detail as students at schools for education required for appointmentNew
- Sec. 505Temporary increase in fiscal year percentage limitation for reduction or waiver of service-in-grade requirement for general and flag officers to be retired in pay grades O-7 and O-8New
- Sec. 506Notice of removal of Judge Advocates GeneralNew
- Sec. 507Authority to waive prohibition on officers serving on successive selection boards for boards to consider officers for promotion to major general or rear admiralNew
- Sec. 508Establishment of blast safety officer positionsNew
- Sec. 511Active and inactive transfers of officers of the Army National Guard and Air Force National GuardNew
- Sec. 512National Guard: Active Guard and Reserve duty in response to a State disasterNew
- Sec. 513Report on effect of equipment shortfalls on ability of National Guard to perform homeland defense activitiesNew
- Sec. 514Report on National Guard sexual assault prevention and response trainingNew
- Sec. 515Study and report on members of the reserve components: consideration of amount of time of service in activation; authority to waive limitation on release from active dutyNew
- Sec. 521Individual Longitudinal Exposure Record: codification; expansionNew
- Sec. 522Women’s initiative teamsNew
- Sec. 523Honorary promotions on the initiative of the Department of DefenseNew
- Sec. 524Enhanced efficiency and service discretion for Disability Evaluation System reviewsNew
- Sec. 525Requirement of equal opportunity, racial neutrality, and exclusive use of merit in military personnel actionsNew
- Sec. 526Report on adequacy of reimbursement for costs of permanent change of stationNew
- Sec. 531Recruiter access to secondary schoolsNew
- Sec. 532Alternative service in areas of national interest by individuals denied enlistmentNew
- Sec. 533Medical accession standards for members of the Armed ForcesNew
- Sec. 534Clarifying the calculation of enlistments for persons whose score on the Armed Forces Qualification Test is below a prescribed level for the future servicemember preparatory courseNew
- Sec. 535Selective Service System: automatic registrationNew
- Sec. 541Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps instructor qualificationsNew
- Sec. 542Number of Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps unitsNew
- Sec. 543Requirements with respect to motorcycle safety trainingNew
- Sec. 544Repeal of annual certifications related to the Ready, Relevant Learning initiative of the NavyNew
- Sec. 545Mandatory training on government ethics and national security lawNew
- Sec. 546Temporary authority to provide bonuses to Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps instructorsNew
- Sec. 547Pilot program for generative artificial intelligence and spatial computing for performance training and proficiency assessmentNew
- Sec. 548Limitation on authority to reorganize the Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps of the ArmyNew
- Sec. 549Accreditation of National Guard Marksmanship Training CenterNew
- Sec. 551Modification to maximum years of service for eligibility detail as a student at a law schoolNew
- Sec. 552Inclusion of Space Force education programs in definitions regarding professional military educationNew
- Sec. 553Asynchronous instruction in distance education option for professional military educationNew
- Sec. 554Center for Strategic Deterrence and Weapons of Mass Destruction StudiesNew
- Sec. 555Military service academy nominationsNew
- Sec. 556Modifications to alternative obligation for cadets and midshipmenNew
- Sec. 557Modification to the designation of Members of the House of Representatives to the Boards of Visitors of Service AcademiesNew
- Sec. 558Director of Admissions of the United States Naval AcademyNew
- Sec. 559Detail of members of the Space Force as instructors at Air Force Institute of TechnologyNew
- Sec. 559AProhibition on participation of males in athletic programs or activities at the military service academies that are designated for women or girlsNew
- Sec. 559BOrganization of Army War CollegeNew
- Sec. 561Qualifications for judge advocatesNew
- Sec. 562Ensuring the availability of legal advice to commandersNew
- Sec. 563Analysis of potential modifications to the offense of wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images under the Uniform Code of Military JusticeNew
- Sec. 564Revision to sexual assault prevention and response training guidanceNew
- Sec. 565Notification of military sex offenders at military installationsNew
- Sec. 566Analysis of the advisability of modifying the definition of abusive sexual contact under the Uniform Code of Military JusticeNew
- Sec. 567Analysis of the advisability of establishing a punitive article for child pornography-related offenses under the Uniform Code of Military JusticeNew
- Sec. 571Transition Assistance Program: amendments; pilot program; reportsNew
- Sec. 572Amendments to pathways for counseling in Transition Assistance ProgramNew
- Sec. 573Improvements to information-sharing to support individuals retiring or separating from the Armed ForcesNew
- Sec. 581Notification of suspected child abuse that occurs at a military child development centerNew
- Sec. 582Enrollment of children of certain American Red Cross employees in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education ActivityNew
- Sec. 583Ensuring access to DODEA schools for certain members of the reserve componentsNew
- Sec. 584Authorization of dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students of Defense Dependent SchoolsNew
- Sec. 585Restrictions on certain actions relating to DODEA schools and military child development centersNew
- Sec. 586Extension of pilot program to provide financial assistance to members of the Armed Forces for in-home child careNew
- Sec. 587Military OneSource: information regarding maternal health careNew
- Sec. 588Assistance for deployment-related support of members of the Armed Forces undergoing deployment and their families beyond the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration ProgramNew
- Sec. 589Certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of military and civilian personnelNew
- Sec. 589AVerification of reporting of eligible federally connected children for purposes of Federal impact aid programsNew
- Sec. 589BRegulations on the use of portable electronic mobile devices in Department of Defense Education Activity schoolsNew
- Sec. 589VManagement of special education in schools operated by Department of Defense Education ActivityNew
- Sec. 589DPilot program to increase payments for child care services in high-cost areasNew
- Sec. 591Authorization for award of Medal of Honor to E. Royce Williams for acts of valor during the Korean WarNew
- Sec. 592Authorization for posthumous award of the distinguished-service cross to Isaac Ike Camacho for acts of valor in VietnamNew
- Sec. 593Compliance with travel charge card deactivation requirementsNew
Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations · Title VI — Compensation and Other Personnel Benefits · 22
- Sec. 601Codification of applicability to Space Force of certain pay and allowance authoritiesNew
- Sec. 602Extension of enhanced authority for selective early retirement and early dischargesNew
- Sec. 603Extension of temporary early retirement authorityNew
- Sec. 611One-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authoritiesNew
- Sec. 612Extension of authority to provide voluntary separation pay and benefitsNew
- Sec. 613Implementation of aviation incentive pay for members of reserve componentsNew
- Sec. 614Reviews of designations of imminent danger pay areasNew
- Sec. 621Modifications to calculation of basic allowance for subsistence for enlisted membersNew
- Sec. 622Family separation allowance: increaseNew
- Sec. 623Extending certain travel allowance for members of the Armed Forces assigned to AlaskaNew
- Sec. 624Improvements to basic allowance for housingNew
- Sec. 631Improved parental leave for members of the armed forcesNew
- Sec. 632Convalescent leave for cadets and midshipmenNew
- Sec. 641Annual review of financial assistance limits for child care and youth program services providersNew
- Sec. 642Waiver of requirements for air transportation of deceased members of the Armed Forces when necessary to meet mission requirementsNew
- Sec. 651Use of commissary stores: civilian employees of Military Sealift CommandNew
- Sec. 652Defense commissary system and exchange system: patronage; privatizationNew
- Sec. 661Inclusion of descriptions of types of pay on pay statementsNew
- Sec. 662Provision of information regarding relocation assistance programs for members receiving orders for a change of permanent stationNew
- Sec. 663Expansion of pilot program to increase access to food on military installationsNew
- Sec. 664Military compensation educational campaignNew
- Sec. 665Designation of United States Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll as remote and isolated military installationNew
Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations · Title VII — Health Care Provisions · 19
- Sec. 701Reimbursement for travel expenses relating to specialty care for certain members of the Armed Forces and dependentsNew
- Sec. 702Authority to provide sexual assault medical forensic examinations on a nonreimbursable basis to certain otherwise ineligible individualsNew
- Sec. 711Codification of position of Director of the Defense Health AgencyNew
- Sec. 712Military-civilian medical surge programNew
- Sec. 713Modification of limitation on reduction of military medical manning end strengthNew
- Sec. 714Inclusion of additional requirements in notifications to modify scope of services provided at military medical treatment facilitiesNew
- Sec. 715Military medical cooperation arrangements among Five Eyes countriesNew
- Sec. 716Licensure requirement for health-care professionals of partner countriesNew
- Sec. 717Plan for priority assignment of medical personnel of Department of DefenseNew
- Sec. 718Plan and report by Defense Health Agency relating to chiropractic clinics at military installationsNew
- Sec. 719Strategic infectious disease medical research planNew
- Sec. 720Review of disclosure requirements under processes and forms relating to health care provider credentialing and privileging of Department of DefenseNew
- Sec. 731Improvement of availability of care for veterans from facilities and providers of the Department of DefenseNew
- Sec. 732Prohibition on painful research on domestic cats and dogsNew
- Sec. 733Pilot program on wastewater surveillance system of Department of DefenseNew
- Sec. 734Pilot program to assist certain members of the Armed Forces and dependents with additional supplemental coverage relating to cancerNew
- Sec. 735Study on accreditation of military dental treatment facilitiesNew
- Sec. 736Study on prevalence and mortality of cancer among military rotary-wing pilots and aviation support personnelNew
- Sec. 737Study on psychological effects of and mental health effects of unmanned aircraft systems in combat operationsNew
Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations · Title VIII — Acquisition Policy, Acquisition Management, and Related Matters · 51
- Sec. 801Assumption of uninsurable risk on certain contractsNew
- Sec. 802Changes to certain documentsNew
- Sec. 803Pilot program for financing for covered activitiesNew
- Sec. 804Multiyear procurement authority for covered systems and certain munitionsNew
- Sec. 805Addressing insufficiencies in technical dataNew
- Sec. 811Repeals of existing law to streamline the defense acquisition processNew
- Sec. 812Modifications to current defense acquisition requirementsNew
- Sec. 813Modification to award amount for program to accelerate the procurement and fielding of innovative technologiesNew
- Sec. 814Additional amendments related to undefinitized contractual actionsNew
- Sec. 815Amendment to procurement of services data analysis and requirements validationNew
- Sec. 816Modification of program and processes relating to foreign acquisitionNew
- Sec. 817Review of Department of Defense Instruction relating to conventional ammunition managementNew
- Sec. 821Improvements to public-private talent exchangeNew
- Sec. 822Modifications to requirements for the President of the Defense Acquisition UniversityNew
- Sec. 823Hiring authorities for Defense Civilian Training CorpsNew
- Sec. 824Increasing competition in defense contractingNew
- Sec. 825Report on strengthening the Defense Acquisition UniversityNew
- Sec. 826Restructuring of performance evaluation metrics for the acquisition workforceNew
- Sec. 831Applicability of Berry Amendment to procurement of certain seafoodNew
- Sec. 832Enhancement of defense supply chain resilience and secondary source qualificationNew
- Sec. 833Interim national security waivers for supply chain illumination effortsNew
- Sec. 834Strategy to eliminate acquisition of optical glass from certain nationsNew
- Sec. 835Strategy to eliminate sourcing of computer displays from certain nationsNew
- Sec. 836Voluntary registration of compliance with covered sourcing requirements for covered productsNew
- Sec. 837Acceleration of qualification of compliant sourcesNew
- Sec. 838Assessment of critical infrastructure owned by the Department of Defense dependent on foreign materials or componentsNew
- Sec. 841Requirements relating to long-term concessions agreements with certain retailersNew
- Sec. 842Prohibition on acquisition of advanced batteries from certain foreign sourcesNew
- Sec. 843Application of national security waiver for strategic materials sourcing requirement to sensitive materialsNew
- Sec. 844Prohibition of procurement of molybdenum, gallium, or germanium from non-allied foreign nations and authorization for production from recovered materialNew
- Sec. 845Modifications to certain procurements from certain Chinese entitiesNew
- Sec. 846Modifications to prohibition on contracting with persons that have fossil fuel operations with the Government of the Russian Federation or the Russian energy sectorNew
- Sec. 847Prohibiting the purchase of photovoltaic modules or inverters from foreign entities of concernNew
- Sec. 848Clarification of procurement prohibition related to acquisition of materials mined, refined, and separated in certain countriesNew
- Sec. 849Prohibition on procurement related to certain additive manufacturing machinesNew
- Sec. 850Phase-out of computer and printer acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by ChinaNew
- Sec. 851Prohibition on contracting with certain biotechnology providersNew
- Sec. 861Amendments to the procurement technical assistance programNew
- Sec. 862Repeal of limitations on certain Department of Defense Executive Agent authorityNew
- Sec. 863Special Operations Command Urgent Innovative Technologies and Capabilities InitiativeNew
- Sec. 864United States-Israel Defense Industrial Base Working GroupNew
- Sec. 865Improving the domestic textile and industrial baseNew
- Sec. 866Cybersecurity regulatory harmonizationNew
- Sec. 867Modifications to defense industrial base fundNew
- Sec. 871Modification to demonstration and prototyping program to advance international product support capabilities in a contested logistics environmentNew
- Sec. 872Contested logistics exercise requirementNew
- Sec. 873Combatant command experimentation authorityNew
- Sec. 874Annual report on contract cancellations and terminationsNew
- Sec. 875Ability to withhold contract payments during period of pendancy of a bid protestNew
- Sec. 876Indemnification of contractors against nuclear and unusually hazardous risksNew
- Sec. 877Enhanced security strategy for procurement of private fifth-generation wireless technologyNew
Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations · Title IX — Department of Defense Organization and Management · 14
- Sec. 901Prohibition of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs of the Department of DefenseNew
- Sec. 902Directive authority for matters for which the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering has responsibilityNew
- Sec. 903Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Armaments CooperationNew
- Sec. 904Modification to authorities of the Director of Operational Test and EvaluationNew
- Sec. 905Modification of covered technology categories for Office of Strategic CapitalNew
- Sec. 906Additional authorities for Office of Strategic CapitalNew
- Sec. 907Defense Science Board study on optimal organizational structure for digital solution and software deliveryNew
- Sec. 911Removal of members of Joint Chiefs of Staff and combatant commandersNew
- Sec. 912Joint Interagency Task Force 401New
- Sec. 913Authority to establish regional outreach centers for the Defense Innovation UnitNew
- Sec. 914Small-UAS Industrial Base Working GroupNew
- Sec. 915Temporary prohibition on disestablishment of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command PacificNew
- Sec. 916Limitation on availability of funds for modification or consolidation of geographic combatant commandsNew
- Sec. 917Limitation on availability of funds for the Army pending submittal of plan on the proposed integration of the Joint Munitions Command and the Army Sustainment CommandNew
Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations · Title X — General Provisions · 64
- Sec. 1001General transfer authorityNew
- Sec. 1002Consolidation of reporting requirements relating to Department of Defense financial improvement and audit remediation planNew
- Sec. 1003Concurrent reporting date for annual update to Defense Business Systems Audit Remediation Plan and Department of Defense annual financial statementsNew
- Sec. 1004Amendments and repeals to budgetary display requirementsNew
- Sec. 1005Extension of audit requirement for Department of Defense componentsNew
- Sec. 1006Reporting requirements for amounts made available pursuant to title II of Public Law 119–21New
- Sec. 1007Use of technology using artificial intelligence to facilitate audit of the financial statements of the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2026New
- Sec. 1010Support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crimeNew
- Sec. 1011Requirements for amphibious warfare ship force structureNew
- Sec. 1012Definition of short-term work for purposes of Navy construction of combatant and escort vessels and assignment of vessel projectsNew
- Sec. 1013Navy Senior Technical AuthorityNew
- Sec. 1014Overhaul, repair, and maintenance of vessels in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana IslandsNew
- Sec. 1015Allocation of certain operation and maintenance funds for Navy amphibious ship maintenanceNew
- Sec. 1016Metrics for basic and functional design for ship constructionNew
- Sec. 1017Authority for single award indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract for destroyer maintenanceNew
- Sec. 1018Limitation on availability of funds to retire or decommission oceanographic research vessels of the NavyNew
- Sec. 1019Strategy for Navy investment in and support for the maritime industrial baseNew
- Sec. 1020Exemption of unmanned surface vessels and unmanned underwater vehicles from certain technical authority requirementsNew
- Sec. 1021Pilot program on use of automated shipbuilding technologies and capabilitiesNew
- Sec. 1022Modification of authority to purchase used vessels under the National Defense Sealift FundNew
- Sec. 1031Extension of authority for joint task forces to support law enforcement agencies conducting counter-terrorism activitiesNew
- Sec. 1032Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to the United StatesNew
- Sec. 1033Extension of 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, CubaNew
- Sec. 1034Extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to certain countriesNew
- Sec. 1035Extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or relinquish control of United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, CubaNew
- Sec. 1041Modification of authority to provide assistance in support of Department of Defense accounting for missing United States Government personnelNew
- Sec. 1042Senior leaders of the Department of Defense and other specified persons: authority to provide protectionNew
- Sec. 1043Modification of requirements relating to support of civil authorities by Armed ForcesNew
- Sec. 1044Authority of Secretary of Defense to enter into contracts to provide certain assistance to secure the southern land border of the United StatesNew
- Sec. 1045Limitation on use of funds to relocate or otherwise remove the Maritime Industrial Base ProgramNew
- Sec. 1046Limitation on retirement of Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft systemsNew
- Sec. 1047Authority to transfer T–37 aircraft to Arizona Aviation Historical GroupNew
- Sec. 1048Authorization of Eastern Regional Range Complex for multi-domain operations and robotic autonomous systems training, testing, and experimentationNew
- Sec. 1049Limitation on use of funds for deactivation of Expeditionary Combat Aviation BrigadesNew
- Sec. 1050Prohibition on use of live animals in Department of Defense live fire trauma trainingNew
- Sec. 1051Prohibition on destruction or scrapping of World War II–era aircraftNew
- Sec. 1052Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of the Office of the Secretary of DefenseNew
- Sec. 1053Congressional notification of support for immigration enforcement operationsNew
- Sec. 1061Notification of waivers under Department of Defense Directive 3000.09New
- Sec. 1062Modifications to authority for transfer and sale of certain surplus firearms, ammunition, and partsNew
- Sec. 1063Extension of mobility capability requirements studyNew
- Sec. 1064Extension of briefing requirement regarding civil authorities at the Southwest borderNew
- Sec. 1065Extension of biennial assessments of Air Force Test CenterNew
- Sec. 1066Reports on installation of certain collision avoidance systems in military rotary-wing aircraftNew
- Sec. 1067Cybersecurity and resilience annex in Strategic Rail Corridor Network assessmentsNew
- Sec. 1068GAO review and report on biological weapons experiments on and in relation to ticks, tick-borne diseaseNew
- Sec. 1069Briefings on expenditures or planned expenditures of funds allocated for exploration and development of existing Arctic infrastructureNew
- Sec. 1070Semiannual report on Department of Defense operations at the southern land borderNew
- Sec. 1071Assessment on potential establishment of incubator programs for secure facilities and networks at universitiesNew
- Sec. 1081Extension of the National Commission on the Future of the NavyNew
- Sec. 1082Federal agency support for Afghanistan War CommissionNew
- Sec. 1083Provision of contract authority to Afghanistan War CommissionNew
- Sec. 1084Reauthorization of Servicewomen’s Commemorative PartnershipNew
- Sec. 1085AUKUS Improvement Act of 2025New
- Sec. 1086Framework for reforming technology transfer and foreign disclosure policiesNew
- Sec. 1087Procurement and distribution of sports foods and dietary supplements to members of the Armed Forces assigned to the United States Special Operations CommandNew
- Sec. 1088Pilot program on enhanced use of advanced sensor networks to improve Air Force counter-unmanned aircraft system capabilities for base defenseNew
- Sec. 1089Pilot program and other requirements for accelerating protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraftNew
- Sec. 1090Process for complaints and investigations of transportation service providers and transportation officersNew
- Sec. 1091Declassification of certain records relating to Tower 22 attackNew
- Sec. 1092Updates and preservation of memorials to chaplains at Arlington National CemeteryNew
- Sec. 1093Critical infrastructure compatibility tabletop exerciseNew
- Sec. 1094Irregular Warfare Exercise LaboratoryNew
- Sec. 1095Commission on the National Defense StrategyNew
Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations · Title XI — Civilian Personnel · 15
- Sec. 1101Prohibition on the use of funds from carrying out a hiring freeze, reduction in force, or hiring delay without cause at a public shipyardNew
- Sec. 1102Living quarter allowance for Department of Defense civilian employees with permanent duty station in GuamNew
- Sec. 1103Modification of temporary authority to appoint retired members of the armed forces to positions in the Department of DefenseNew
- Sec. 1104Revisions to limitations on pay for officers and crews of maritime vessels operated by or for the United StatesNew
- Sec. 1105One-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for Federal civilian employees working overseasNew
- Sec. 1106One-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances, benefits, and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zoneNew
- Sec. 1107Modifications to total force management requirementsNew
- Sec. 1108Definition of defense industrial base facility for purposes of direct hire authorityNew
- Sec. 1109Payment of retention bonuses to DOD civilian employees in GuamNew
- Sec. 1110Amendments to title 5, United States CodeNew
- Sec. 1111Educational travel authority for dependents of certain employeesNew
- Sec. 1112Modification of direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilitiesNew
- Sec. 1113Cyber workforce recruitment and retentionNew
- Sec. 1114Public shipyard apprentice programNew
- Sec. 1115Personnel managementNew
Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations · Title XII — Matters relating to foreign nations · 57
- Sec. 1201Modification of authoritiesNew
- Sec. 1202Modification of authority to build capacity of foreign security forcesNew
- Sec. 1203Modification of payment of costs for Regional Centers for Security StudiesNew
- Sec. 1204Modification to Irregular Warfare Center and Regional Defense Fellowship ProgramNew
- Sec. 1205Modification of authority for Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training SchoolNew
- Sec. 1206State partnership program selection analysisNew
- Sec. 1207Enhancement of international biodefense capacityNew
- Sec. 1211Improvements to security cooperation workforce and defense acquisition workforceNew
- Sec. 1212Modifications to foreign military sales processesNew
- Sec. 1213Periodic review of FMS-only listNew
- Sec. 1214Assessment and establishment of office to support the acquisition of specified non-program of record systems by foreign allies and partnersNew
- Sec. 1215Guidance for coordination of international arms transfersNew
- Sec. 1221Extension of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to United States military operationsNew
- Sec. 1222Extension and modification of annual report on military power of IranNew
- Sec. 1223Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to vetted Syrian groups and individualsNew
- Sec. 1224Extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to counter the Islamic State of Iraq and SyriaNew
- Sec. 1225Counter-terrorism supportNew
- Sec. 1226Enhancing security partnership with Jordan and LebanonNew
- Sec. 1227Prohibition on funding to the Badr OrganizationNew
- Sec. 1228Limitation on availability of funds for the Iraqi security forcesNew
- Sec. 1229Report on strategy for increasing membership in the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity AgreementNew
- Sec. 1229AReport on ISIS detention facilities in SyriaNew
- Sec. 1229BReport on United States force posture and activities in SyriaNew
- Sec. 1231Extension and modification of United States-Israel anti-tunnel cooperationNew
- Sec. 1232Extension and modification of United States-Israel cooperation to counter unmanned systems in all warfighting domainsNew
- Sec. 1233Modification of certain temporary authorizations related to munitions replacementNew
- Sec. 1234Research, development, test, and evaluation of emerging technologies to further the warfighting capabilities of the United States and certain partner countriesNew
- Sec. 1235Report on United States-Israel military exercisesNew
- Sec. 1241Modification and extension of annual report on military and security developments involving the Russian FederationNew
- Sec. 1242Extension of prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of the Russian Federation over internationally recognized territory of UkraineNew
- Sec. 1243Extension and modification of Ukraine Security Assistance InitiativeNew
- Sec. 1244Military intelligence support for UkraineNew
- Sec. 1245Report relating to allied and partner support to UkraineNew
- Sec. 1246Allied contributions to United States force posture on NATO’s eastern flankNew
- Sec. 1247Baltic Security InitiativeNew
- Sec. 1248Modification of United States basing and training, and exercises in North Atlantic Treaty Organization member countriesNew
- Sec. 1249Oversight of United States military posture in EuropeNew
- Sec. 1250Report on United States deterrence and defense posture in the European regionNew
- Sec. 1251Extension of Pacific Deterrence InitiativeNew
- Sec. 1252Extension of Indo-Pacific extended deterrence education pilot programNew
- Sec. 1253Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial ResilienceNew
- Sec. 1254Strategy to strengthen multilateral defense in the Indo-PacificNew
- Sec. 1255Sense of Congress on defense alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific regionNew
- Sec. 1261Extension of pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with foreign military partners in Southeast AsiaNew
- Sec. 1262Preventing circumvention by Chinese military companies in third-party countriesNew
- Sec. 1263Inclusion on list of Chinese military companies of entities added to certain other listsNew
- Sec. 1264Prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment projects with ties to the Government of the People’s Republic of ChinaNew
- Sec. 1265Modification of Taiwan security cooperation initiativeNew
- Sec. 1266Joint program with Taiwan to enable fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilitiesNew
- Sec. 1267Extension of authority to transfer funds for Bien Hoa dioxin cleanupNew
- Sec. 1268Oversight of United States military posture on the Korean PeninsulaNew
- Sec. 1269Report on enhanced defense relations with the PhilippinesNew
- Sec. 1270Modernizing the defense capabilities of the PhilippinesNew
- Sec. 1271Limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of the Office of the Secretary of DefenseNew
- Sec. 1272Repeal of war-related reporting requirements for concluded operationsNew
- Sec. 1273Defending international security by restricting unacceptable partnerships and tacticsNew
- Sec. 1274Report regarding joint training with Mexico to counter transnational criminal organizationsNew
Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations · Title XIV — Other Authorizations · 10
- Sec. 1401Working capital fundsNew
- Sec. 1402Chemical agents and munitions destruction, defenseNew
- Sec. 1403Drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, defense-wideNew
- Sec. 1404Defense Inspector GeneralNew
- Sec. 1405Defense Health ProgramNew
- Sec. 1411Modifications to Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling ActNew
- Sec. 1412Recycling for critical mineralsNew
- Sec. 1421Extension of authorities for funding and management of joint Department of Defense-Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Facility Demonstration Fund for Captain James A. Lovell Health Care Center, IllinoisNew
- Sec. 1422Beginning balances of the Defense Logistics Agency Working Capital Fund for audit purposesNew
- Sec. 1423Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement HomeNew
Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations · Title XV — Cyberspace-related Matters · 27
- Sec. 1501Planning, programming, and budget coordination for operations of cyber mission forceNew
- Sec. 1502Modification to reporting requirements for Senior Military Advisor for Cyber PolicyNew
- Sec. 1503Framework for integration of information technology technical debt assessment into annual budget processNew
- Sec. 1504Department of Defense Data Ontology Governance Working GroupNew
- Sec. 1505Future force employment concepts development tabletop exercisesNew
- Sec. 1506Occupational resiliency of the Cyber Mission ForceNew
- Sec. 1507Prohibition on the elimination of certain cyber assessment capabilities for test and evaluationNew
- Sec. 1508Prohibition on availability of funds to modify authorities of the Commander of United States Cyber CommandNew
- Sec. 1509Limitation on availability of funds for the Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiativeNew
- Sec. 1511Secure mobile phones for senior officials and personnel performing sensitive functionsNew
- Sec. 1512Artificial intelligence and machine learning security in the Department of DefenseNew
- Sec. 1513Physical and cybersecurity procurement requirements for artificial intelligence systemsNew
- Sec. 1514Collaborative cybersecurity educational programNew
- Sec. 1515Incorporation of artificial intelligence considerations into cybersecurity trainingNew
- Sec. 1521Accountability of the Authorization to Operate processesNew
- Sec. 1522Annual report on Department of Defense unified datalink strategyNew
- Sec. 1531Modification of high-performance computing roadmapNew
- Sec. 1532Guidance and prohibition on use of certain artificial intelligenceNew
- Sec. 1533Artificial intelligence model assessment and oversightNew
- Sec. 1534Digital sandbox environments for artificial intelligenceNew
- Sec. 1535Artificial Intelligence Futures Steering CommitteeNew
- Sec. 1541Modification to certification requirement regarding contracting for military recruitingNew
- Sec. 1542Amendment to annual assessments and reports on assignment of certain budget control responsibility to Commander of the United States Cyber CommandNew
- Sec. 1543Study on reducing incentives for cyber attacks on defense critical infrastructure of the United StatesNew
- Sec. 1544Integration of reserve component into cyber mission forceNew
- Sec. 1545Annual report on Mission Assurance Coordination Board activitiesNew
- Sec. 1546Limitation on the divestment, consolidation, and curtailment of certain electronic warfare test and evaluation activitiesNew
Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations · Title XVI — Space Activities, Strategic Programs, and Intelligence Matters · 48
- Sec. 1601Acquisition career path in the Space ForceNew
- Sec. 1602Noise mitigation regarding space launchesNew
- Sec. 1603Acquisition and operation of space systems for space warfighting and controlNew
- Sec. 1604Use of middle tier acquisition program for proliferated warfighter space architecture of Space Development AgencyNew
- Sec. 1605Rocket cargo test and demonstrationNew
- Sec. 1606Continuation of operation of Defense Meteorological Satellite ProgramNew
- Sec. 1607Study on establishing a tactical surveillance, reconnaissance, and tracking program of recordNew
- Sec. 1608Spaceport of the Future initiative and study on future space launch capacityNew
- Sec. 1609Auxiliary payload for Next Generation Polar Overhead Persistent Infrared satellitesNew
- Sec. 1610Blast damage assessment guide for space vehicles at Air Force launch complexesNew
- Sec. 1621Vendor support to clandestine activitiesNew
- Sec. 1622Sensitive activities of the Department of DefenseNew
- Sec. 1623Codification of Department of Defense insider threat programNew
- Sec. 1624Provision by Air Force of meteorological services for intelligence communityNew
- Sec. 1625Annual report on requests of combatant commands for remote sensing dataNew
- Sec. 1626Review and evaluation of extension of inactive security clearancesNew
- Sec. 1631Adjustment to responsibilities of Nuclear Weapons CouncilNew
- Sec. 1632Prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic missiles of the United StatesNew
- Sec. 1633Matters relating to the nuclear-armed, sea-launched cruise missileNew
- Sec. 1634Adjustment to bomber aircraft nuclear certification requirementNew
- Sec. 1635Organizational realignment with respect to Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical and Biological Defense Policy and Programs; limitation on availability of certain fundsNew
- Sec. 1636Matters relating to intercontinental ballistic missiles of the United StatesNew
- Sec. 1637Deep cleaning of launch control centers of the Air Force Global Strike CommandNew
- Sec. 1638Limitation on availability of funds pending notification of tasking authority delegationNew
- Sec. 1639Limitation on availability of funds pending commencement of annual briefings on implementation of recommendations by the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United StatesNew
- Sec. 1640Limitation on availability of funds for compensation capsNew
- Sec. 1641Strategy to sustain Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile and maximize end-of-life marginNew
- Sec. 1642Matters relating to Air Force Global Strike CommandNew
- Sec. 1651Modification to national missile defense policy to reflect Golden Dome for America policyNew
- Sec. 1652Golden Dome missile defense systemNew
- Sec. 1653Amendments to technical authority of Director of Missile Defense Agency regarding integrated air and missile defense activities and programsNew
- Sec. 1654Prohibition on privatized or subscription-based missile defense intercept capabilitiesNew
- Sec. 1655Matters related to integrated air and missile defense capabilities to defend GuamNew
- Sec. 1656Design and construction of missile instrumentation range safety vesselsNew
- Sec. 1657Iron Dome short-range rocket defense system and Israeli cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-productionNew
- Sec. 1658Limitation on authority to reduce sustainment for or halt operation of the AN/FPS–108 COBRA DANE radarNew
- Sec. 1659Limitation on availability of funds pending independent analysis of space-based missile defense capabilityNew
- Sec. 1660Assessment of the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test SiteNew
- Sec. 1661Biennial assessments of the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test SiteNew
- Sec. 1671Briefings on intercepts of unidentified anomalous phenomena by North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern CommandNew
- Sec. 1672Elimination of duplicative reporting requirements relating to unidentified anomalous phenomenaNew
- Sec. 1673Accounting of security classification guides relating to unidentified anomalous phenomenaNew
- Sec. 1681Modification of functions of Electromagnetic Spectrum Enterprise Operational Lead for Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations to include dynamic spectrum sharing technologiesNew
- Sec. 1682Integration of electronic warfare into Tier 1 and Tier 2 joint training exercisesNew
- Sec. 1683Annual review of the Joint Electromagnetic Battle Management Software ProgramNew
- Sec. 1684Support by the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing to EA–37B Compass Call aircraftNew
- Sec. 1691Cooperative threat reduction fundsNew
- Sec. 1692Prohibition on access to Department of Defense cloud-based resources by certain individualsNew
Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations · Title XVII — Other Defense Matters · 7
- Sec. 1701Technical and conforming amendmentsNew
- Sec. 1702Copyright to a literary work produced by a civilian faculty member of the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in the course of such employment: free use by the Federal GovernmentNew
- Sec. 1703Temporary authority for nonimmigrant construction workers on Wake IslandNew
- Sec. 1704Mapping and report on strategic portsNew
- Sec. 1705Authorization of United States Coast Guard rotary aircraft work at Department of Defense depotsNew
- Sec. 1706Continual assessment of impact of international state arms embargoes on Israel and actions to address defense capability gapsNew
- Sec. 1707Protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraftNew
Division A — Department of Defense Authorizations · Title XVIII — Acquisition Reform · 27
- Sec. 1801Alignment of the defense acquisition system with the needs of members of the Armed ForcesNew
- Sec. 1802Establishment of the role of portfolio acquisition executiveNew
- Sec. 1803Amendments to life-cycle management and product supportNew
- Sec. 1804Adjustments to certain acquisition thresholdsNew
- Sec. 1805Modification to acquisition strategyNew
- Sec. 1806Matters related to cost accounting standardsNew
- Sec. 1807Establishment of Project SpectrumNew
- Sec. 1811Modifications to Joint Requirements Oversight CouncilNew
- Sec. 1812Ensuring successful implementation of requirements reformNew
- Sec. 1821Modifications to relationship of other provisions of law to procurement of commercial products and commercial servicesNew
- Sec. 1822Modifications to commercial products and commercial servicesNew
- Sec. 1823Modifications to commercial solutions openingsNew
- Sec. 1824Limitation on required flowdown of contract clauses to subcontractors providing commercial products or commercial servicesNew
- Sec. 1825Consumption-based solutionsNew
- Sec. 1826Exemptions for nontraditional defense contractorsNew
- Sec. 1827Clarification of conditions for payments for commercial products and commercial servicesNew
- Sec. 1828Review of commercial products and commercial services acquisition approachNew
- Sec. 1831Modifications to procurement for experimental purposesNew
- Sec. 1832Modifications to requirements for modular open system approachNew
- Sec. 1833Bridging Operational Objectives and Support for Transition programNew
- Sec. 1841Civil Reserve Manufacturing NetworkNew
- Sec. 1842Transition to advanced manufacturing for certain critical readiness items of supplyNew
- Sec. 1843Working group on the advanced manufacturing workforceNew
- Sec. 1844Collaborative forum to address challenges to and limitations of the defense industrial baseNew
- Sec. 1845Facility clearance acceleration for members of defense industrial consortiumsNew
- Sec. 1846Improvements relating to advanced manufacturingNew
- Sec. 1847Report on surge capacity in the defense industrial baseNew
Division B — Military Construction Authorizations · 3
Division B — Military Construction Authorizations · Title XXI — Army Military Construction · 7
- Sec. 2101Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projectsNew
- Sec. 2102Family HousingNew
- Sec. 2103Authorization of appropriations, ArmyNew
- Sec. 2104Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2021 project at Fort Gillem, GeorgiaNew
- Sec. 2105Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 projectsNew
- Sec. 2106Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023 projectsNew
- Sec. 2107Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025 project at Smith Barracks, GermanyNew
Division B — Military Construction Authorizations · Title XXII — Navy Military Construction · 6
- Sec. 2201Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projectsNew
- Sec. 2202Family HousingNew
- Sec. 2203Authorization of appropriations, NavyNew
- Sec. 2204Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2022 project at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North CarolinaNew
- Sec. 2205Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 projectsNew
- Sec. 2206Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023 projectsNew
Division B — Military Construction Authorizations · Title XXIII — Air Force Military Construction · 9
- Sec. 2301Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition projectsNew
- Sec. 2302Family HousingNew
- Sec. 2303Authorization of appropriations, Air ForceNew
- Sec. 2304Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2017 project at Spangdahlem Air Base, GermanyNew
- Sec. 2305Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2019 projectsNew
- Sec. 2306Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2020 projectsNew
- Sec. 2307Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 projectsNew
- Sec. 2308Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023 projectsNew
- Sec. 2309Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2025 projectsNew
Division B — Military Construction Authorizations · Title XXIV — Defense Agencies Military Construction · 10
- Sec. 2401Authorized defense agencies construction and land acquisition projectsNew
- Sec. 2402Authorized energy resilience and conservation investment program projectsNew
- Sec. 2403Authorization of appropriations, Defense AgenciesNew
- Sec. 2404Extension of authority to carry out fiscal year 2019 project at Iwakuni, JapanNew
- Sec. 2405Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2022 projectsNew
- Sec. 2406Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023 projectsNew
- Sec. 2407Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2024 project at Redstone Arsenal, AlabamaNew
- Sec. 2408Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2024 project at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, MissouriNew
- Sec. 2409Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025 project at Joint Base Andrews, MarylandNew
- Sec. 2410Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2025 project at Joint Base Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, New JerseyNew
Division B — Military Construction Authorizations · Title XXV — International Programs · 4
Division B — Military Construction Authorizations · Title XXVI — Guard and Reserve Forces Facilities · 8
- Sec. 2601Authorized Army National Guard construction and land acquisition projectsNew
- Sec. 2602Authorized Army Reserve construction and land acquisition projectsNew
- Sec. 2603Authorized Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve construction and land acquisition projectsNew
- Sec. 2604Authorized Air National Guard construction and land acquisition projectsNew
- Sec. 2605Authorized Air Force Reserve construction and land acquisition projectsNew
- Sec. 2606Authorization of appropriations, National Guard and ReserveNew
- Sec. 2607Extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2023 projectsNew
- Sec. 2608Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2023 project at Tucson International Airport, ArizonaNew
Division B — Military Construction Authorizations · Title XXVII — Base Realignment and Closure Activities · 1
Division B — Military Construction Authorizations · Title XXVIII — Military Construction General Provisions · 64
- Sec. 2801Modification to definition of military installation resilienceNew
- Sec. 2802Facility construction or repair: transactions other than contracts and grantsNew
- Sec. 2803Requirement for the military departments to develop and update a 20-year infrastructure improvement planNew
- Sec. 2804Improvements to water management and security on military installationsNew
- Sec. 2805Modification to assistance for public infrastructure projects and servicesNew
- Sec. 2806Modifications to Defense Community Infrastructure ProgramNew
- Sec. 2807Inclusion of demolition projects in Defense Community Infrastructure ProgramNew
- Sec. 2808Supervision of military construction projectsNew
- Sec. 2809Authority to use accelerated design-build and progressive design-build procedures for military construction projectsNew
- Sec. 2810Extension of authority for temporary expanded land acquisition for equine welfareNew
- Sec. 2811Extension of requirement for contract for obligation and execution of design funds for military construction projectsNew
- Sec. 2812Modification of pilot program on increased use of sustainable building materials in military construction to include sustainable building technologies identified by the Comptroller General of the United StatesNew
- Sec. 2813Increase of maximum amount for certain replacement projects for damaged or destroyed facilitiesNew
- Sec. 2814Multiyear contracting authority for certain military construction projectsNew
- Sec. 2815Guidance for military construction projects for innovation, research, development, test, and evaluationNew
- Sec. 2816Authorization for cost-plus-incentive-fee contracts for certain Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program military construction projectsNew
- Sec. 2817Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations relating to information sharing to improve oversight of military constructionNew
- Sec. 2821Improvements to Department of Defense Housing Requirements and Market AnalysisNew
- Sec. 2822Improvements to annual reports on certain waivers for covered military unaccompanied housingNew
- Sec. 2823Continuation and modification of certain reporting requirements with respect to privatized military housingNew
- Sec. 2824Modification of certain requirements with respect to closure of maintenance work orders for privatized military housingNew
- Sec. 2825Inclusion of additional landlord financial information in certain annual report on privatized military housingNew
- Sec. 2826Application of certain authorities and standards to historic military housing and associated historic properties of the Department of DefenseNew
- Sec. 2827Improvement of administration of military unaccompanied housingNew
- Sec. 2828Authority for unaccompanied housing project under pilot authority for use of other transactions for installation or facility prototypingNew
- Sec. 2829Pilot program for emerging technologies for moisture control and mitigationNew
- Sec. 2830Standardization of mold remediation guidelines across military departmentsNew
- Sec. 2831Inspections by qualified home inspector of privatized and Government-owned military housingNew
- Sec. 2832Plan to improve accuracy, integration, and interoperability of Department of Defense data with respect to real property, infrastructure, and military unaccompanied housingNew
- Sec. 2841Modification of requirement with respect to minimum capital investment for facilities sustainment, restoration, and modernization for military departmentsNew
- Sec. 2842Authorization for monetary contributions to the conveyees of utility systems for infrastructure improvementsNew
- Sec. 2843Extension of authority to carry out Department of Defense pilot program for use of cost savings realizedNew
- Sec. 2844Department of Defense intergovernmental support agreements for ordnance disposalNew
- Sec. 2845Inclusion of territories in certain intergovernmental support agreements for installation-support servicesNew
- Sec. 2846Requirements relating to military installation closures and report on Army organic industrial base sitesNew
- Sec. 2847Department of Defense procedures with respect to planning coordination for grid resiliency on military installationsNew
- Sec. 2848Repeal of construction requirements related to antiterrorism and force protection or urban-training operationsNew
- Sec. 2849Repeal of pilot program authorizing overhead cost reimbursements from major range and test facility base users at certain Department of the Air Force installationsNew
- Sec. 2850Master plans for Service AcademiesNew
- Sec. 2851Annual report on cost premium for construction of certain facilitiesNew
- Sec. 2852Implementation of Comptroller General recommendations relating to critical military housing supply and affordabilityNew
- Sec. 2853Plan for deploying private fifth generation and future generation Open Radio Access Network architecture on Department of Defense military installationsNew
- Sec. 2861Historical marker commemorating effects of radiation exposure at Holloman Air Force Base and White Sands Missile RangeNew
- Sec. 2862Prohibition on development of a golf course at Greenbury Point Conservation Area At Naval Support Activity Annapolis, MarylandNew
- Sec. 2863Extension of prohibition on joint use of Homestead Air Reserve Base with civil aviationNew
- Sec. 2864Extension of sunset for land conveyance, Sharpe Army Depot, Lathrop, CaliforniaNew
- Sec. 2865Clarification of land conveyance, Fort Hood, TexasNew
- Sec. 2866Extension of certain military land withdrawals and correction of certain land descriptionsNew
- Sec. 2867Land conveyance, former Curtis Bay Depot, MarylandNew
- Sec. 2868Land conveyance, Sigsbee Park Annex, Naval Air Station, Key West, FloridaNew
- Sec. 2871Modifications to certain congressional notifications for certain military construction projectsNew
- Sec. 2872Modification to dollar threshold for notifications for certain military construction projectsNew
- Sec. 2873Transfer of defense laboratory modernization program authority to provision of law with respect to military construction projects for research, test, development, and evaluationNew
- Sec. 2874Authority of a Secretary concerned to carry out certain unspecified minor military construction projectsNew
- Sec. 2881Extension of Department of the Army Pilot Program for Development and Use of Online Real Estate Inventory ToolNew
- Sec. 2882Expansion of exceptions to restriction on development of public infrastructure in connection with realignment of marine corps forces in Asia Pacific regionNew
- Sec. 2883Joint base facility management of Department of DefenseNew
- Sec. 2884Designation of official responsible for coordination of defense sites within area of responsibility of Joint Region MarianasNew
- Sec. 2885Designation of Ronald Reagan Space and Missile Test Range at Kwajalein AtollNew
- Sec. 2886Designation of Creech Air Force Base as a remote or isolated installationNew
- Sec. 2887Pilot program on use of advanced manufacturing construction technologies at military installationsNew
- Sec. 2888Pilot program on procurement of utility services for installations of the Department of Defense through areawide contractsNew
- Sec. 2889Consideration of modular construction methods for military construction projects with protective design elementsNew
- Sec. 2890Notice relating to contracts or other agreements to establish an enduring location in a foreign countryNew
Division C — Department of Energy National Security Authorizations and Other Authorizations · Title XXXI — Department of Energy National Security Programs · 19
- Sec. 3101National Nuclear Security AdministrationNew
- Sec. 3102Defense environmental cleanupNew
- Sec. 3103Other defense activitiesNew
- Sec. 3104Nuclear energyNew
- Sec. 3111Organization and codification of provisions of law relating to atomic energy defense activitiesNew
- Sec. 3112Plutonium pit production capacityNew
- Sec. 3113Stockpile responsiveness and rapid capabilities programs of the National Nuclear Security AdministrationNew
- Sec. 3114Protection of certain nuclear facilities and assets from unmanned aircraftNew
- Sec. 3115Extension of authority for appointment of certain scientific, engineering, and technical personnelNew
- Sec. 3116Notification of cost overruns for certain Department of Energy projectsNew
- Sec. 3117Appropriate scoping of artificial intelligence research within the National Nuclear Security AdministrationNew
- Sec. 3121Modification to reporting requirements with respect to nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship, management, and responsiveness planNew
- Sec. 3122Assessment of the National Nuclear Security Administration Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization ProjectNew
- Sec. 3123Department of Energy report on expansion of other transaction authorities for National Nuclear Security AdministrationNew
- Sec. 3124Office of Environmental Management program-wide performance metrics for reducing riskNew
- Sec. 3125Office of Environmental Management integrated radioactive waste disposal planning and optimizationNew
- Sec. 3126Prohibition relating to reclassification of high-level wasteNew
- Sec. 3127National security positions within the Department of EnergyNew
- Sec. 3128Consultation requirement with respect to transfer to private entities of plutonium or plutonium materials; reportNew
Division C — Department of Energy National Security Authorizations and Other Authorizations · Title XXXII — Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board · 1
Division C — Department of Energy National Security Authorizations and Other Authorizations · Title XXXIV — Naval Petroleum Reserves · 1
Division C — Department of Energy National Security Authorizations and Other Authorizations · Title XXXV — Maritime Administration · 1
Division D — Funding Tables · 1
Division D — Funding Tables · Title XLI — Procurement · 1
Division D — Funding Tables · Title XLII — Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation · 1
Division D — Funding Tables · Title XLIII — Operation and Maintenance · 1
Division D — Funding Tables · Title XLIV — Military Personnel · 1
Division D — Funding Tables · Title XLV — Other Authorizations · 1
Division D — Funding Tables · Title XLVI — Military Construction · 1
Division D — Funding Tables · Title XLVII — Department of Energy National Security Programs · 1
Division E — Department of State Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · 2
Division E — Department of State Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · Title I — Organization and operations · 49
- Sec. 5111Under Secretary for ManagementNew
- Sec. 5112Office of Medical ServicesNew
- Sec. 5113Assistant Secretary for AdministrationNew
- Sec. 5114Bureau of AdministrationNew
- Sec. 5115Office of the HistorianNew
- Sec. 5116Chief information officer for diplomatic technologyNew
- Sec. 5117Bureau of Diplomatic TechnologyNew
- Sec. 5118Assistant Secretary for Consular AffairsNew
- Sec. 5119Bureau of Consular AffairsNew
- Sec. 5120Sense of Congress regarding modernization and realignment of consular systemsNew
- Sec. 5121Fee for use of diplomatic reception roomsNew
- Sec. 5131Assistant Secretary for Human ResourcesNew
- Sec. 5132Bureau of Human ResourcesNew
- Sec. 5133Veterans Innovation Partnership Fellowship ProgramNew
- Sec. 5134Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship ProgramNew
- Sec. 5135Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship ProgramNew
- Sec. 5136Donald M. Payne International Development Fellowship ProgramNew
- Sec. 5137Matters relating to the Foreign Service InstituteNew
- Sec. 5138Fees for use of the George P. Schultz National Foreign Affairs Training CenterNew
- Sec. 5141Under Secretary for Political AffairsNew
- Sec. 5142Congressional notification regarding changes to bureau jurisdictionNew
- Sec. 5143Ambassador-at-Large for the ArcticNew
- Sec. 5144Ambassador-at-Large for the Indian Ocean regionNew
- Sec. 5145Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific AffairsNew
- Sec. 5146Bureau of East Asian and Pacific AffairsNew
- Sec. 5147Director of the Office of Multilateral Affairs in Bureau of East Asian and Pacific AffairsNew
- Sec. 5148Countering PRC Influence Fund UnitNew
- Sec. 5149Assistant Secretary for African AffairsNew
- Sec. 5150Bureau of African AffairsNew
- Sec. 5151Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern AffairsNew
- Sec. 5152Bureau of Near Eastern AffairsNew
- Sec. 5153Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian AffairsNew
- Sec. 5154Bureau of South and Central Asian AffairsNew
- Sec. 5155Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere AffairsNew
- Sec. 5156Bureau of Western Hemisphere AffairsNew
- Sec. 5157Office of Haitian AffairsNew
- Sec. 5158Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian AffairsNew
- Sec. 5159Bureau of European and Eurasian AffairsNew
- Sec. 5160Countering Russian Influence Fund UnitNew
- Sec. 5161Assistant Secretary for International Organization AffairsNew
- Sec. 5162Bureau of International Organization AffairsNew
- Sec. 5171Periodic briefings from Bureau of Intelligence and ResearchNew
- Sec. 5172Support for congressional delegationsNew
- Sec. 5173Notification requirements for authorized and ordered departuresNew
- Sec. 5174Strengthening enterprise governanceNew
- Sec. 5175Establishing and expanding the Regional China Officer programNew
- Sec. 5176Report on China’s diplomatic postsNew
- Sec. 5177Notification of intent to reduce personnel at covered diplomatic postsNew
- Sec. 5178Foreign affairs manual changesNew
Division E — Department of State Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · Title II — Workforce matters · 6
- Sec. 5201Report on vetting of Foreign Service Institute language instructorsNew
- Sec. 5202Training limitationsNew
- Sec. 5203Language incentive pay for civil service employeesNew
- Sec. 5204Options for comprehensive evaluationsNew
- Sec. 5205Job share and part-time employment opportunitiesNew
- Sec. 5206Promoting reutilization of language skills in the Foreign ServiceNew
Division E — Department of State Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · Title III — Information security and cyber diplomacy · 4
Division E — Department of State Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · Title IV — Public diplomacy · 5
- Sec. 5401Under Secretary for Public DiplomacyNew
- Sec. 5402Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural AffairsNew
- Sec. 5403Bureau of Educational and Cultural AffairsNew
- Sec. 5404Foreign information manipulation and interference strategyNew
- Sec. 5405Repeal of limitation on use of funds for international expositionsNew
Division E — Department of State Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · Title V — Diplomatic security · 8
- Sec. 5501Assistant Secretary for Diplomatic SecurityNew
- Sec. 5502Special agentsNew
- Sec. 5503Modification of congressional notification requirement relating to embassy reopeningNew
- Sec. 5504Counter-intelligence training for certain diplomatic security agentsNew
- Sec. 5505Expansion of counter-intelligence personnel security program to include nonsecurity staffNew
- Sec. 5506Report on security conditions in Damascus, Syria, required for the reopening of the United States diplomatic missionNew
- Sec. 5507Embassies, consulates, and other diplomatic installations return to standards reportNew
- Sec. 5508Reauthorization of overtime pay for protective servicesNew
Division E — Department of State Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · Title VI — Miscellaneous · 8
- Sec. 5601Submission of federally funded research and development center reports to CongressNew
- Sec. 5602Quarterly report on diplomatic pouch accessNew
- Sec. 5603Report on utility of instituting a processing fee for ITAR license applicationsNew
- Sec. 5604HAVANA Act payment fixNew
- Sec. 5605Establishing an inner Mongolia section within the United States Mission in ChinaNew
- Sec. 5606Report on United States Mission Australia staffingNew
- Sec. 5607ExtensionsNew
- Sec. 5608Updating counterterrorism reportsNew
Division F — Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · 3
Division F — Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · Title LXI — Intelligence Activities · 3
Division F — Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · Title LXII — Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System · 1
Division F — Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · Title LXIII — Intelligence Community Matters · 10
- Sec. 6301Restriction on conduct of intelligence activitiesNew
- Sec. 6302Increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by lawNew
- Sec. 6303Notice of impact of diplomatic and consular post closings on intelligence communityNew
- Sec. 6304Unauthorized access to intelligence community propertyNew
- Sec. 6305Annual survey of analytic objectivity among officers and employees of elements of the intelligence communityNew
- Sec. 6306Annual training requirement and report regarding analytic standardsNew
- Sec. 6307Prohibiting discrimination in the intelligence communityNew
- Sec. 6308Estimate of cost to ensure compliance with Intelligence Community Directive 705New
- Sec. 6309Plan for implementing an integrated system spanning the intelligence community for accreditation of sensitive compartmented information facilitiesNew
- Sec. 6310Reforms relating to inactive security clearancesNew
Division F — Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · Title LXIV — Intelligence Community Efficiency and Effectiveness · 5
- Sec. 6401Short titleNew
- Sec. 6402Modification of responsibilities and authorities of the Director of National IntelligenceNew
- Sec. 6403Plan for optimized staffing of the Office of the Director of National IntelligenceNew
- Sec. 6404National Counterproliferation and Biosecurity CenterNew
- Sec. 6405Termination of Office of EngagementNew
Division F — Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · Title LXV — Matters Relating to Elements of the Intelligence Community · 10
- Sec. 6501Guidance on novel and significant expenditures for purposes of notification under the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949New
- Sec. 6502Improvements to security of Central Intelligence Agency installationsNew
- Sec. 6503Annual Central Intelligence Agency workplace climate assessmentNew
- Sec. 6504Chaplain Corps and Chief of Chaplains of the Central Intelligence AgencyNew
- Sec. 6505Technical amendment to procurement authorities of Central Intelligence AgencyNew
- Sec. 6511Counterintelligence briefings for members of the Armed ForcesNew
- Sec. 6521Notice of counterintelligence assessments and investigations by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of candidates for or holders of Federal officeNew
- Sec. 6522Notification of material changes to policies or procedures governing terrorist watchlist and transnational organized crime watchlistNew
- Sec. 6523Annual report on United States persons on the terrorist watch listNew
- Sec. 6524Annual report on Federal Bureau of Investigation case dataNew
Division F — Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · Title LXVI — Artificial Intelligence and Other Emerging Technologies · 13
- Sec. 6601Artificial Intelligence security guidanceNew
- Sec. 6602Artificial intelligence development and usage by intelligence communityNew
- Sec. 6603Application of artificial intelligence policies of the intelligence community to publicly available models hosted in classified environmentsNew
- Sec. 6604Prohibition on use of DeepSeek on intelligence community systemsNew
- Sec. 6611Senior officials for biotechnologyNew
- Sec. 6612Plan on enhanced intelligence sharing relating to foreign adversary biotechnological threatsNew
- Sec. 6613Enhancing biotechnology talent within the intelligence communityNew
- Sec. 6614Enhanced intelligence community support to secure United States biological dataNew
- Sec. 6615Ensuring intelligence community procurement of domestic United States production of synthetic DNA and RNANew
- Sec. 6616Strategy for addressing intelligence gaps relating to China’s investment in United States-origin biotechnologyNew
- Sec. 6621Enhancing intelligence community technology adoption metricsNew
- Sec. 6622Report on identification of intelligence community sites for advanced nuclear technologiesNew
- Sec. 6623Strategy on intelligence coordination and sharing relating to critical and emerging technologiesNew
Division F — Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · Title LXVII — Matters Relating to Foreign Countries · 16
- Sec. 6701Modification of annual reports on influence operations and campaigns in the United States by the Chinese Communist PartyNew
- Sec. 6702Intelligence sharing with allies on Chinese Communist Party efforts in EuropeNew
- Sec. 6703Prohibition on intelligence community contracting with Chinese military companies engaged in biotechnology research, development, or manufacturingNew
- Sec. 6704Report on the wealth of the leadership of the Chinese Communist PartyNew
- Sec. 6705Assessment and report on investments by the People’s Republic of China in the agriculture sector of BrazilNew
- Sec. 6706Identification of entities that provide support to the People’s Liberation ArmyNew
- Sec. 6707Mission manager for the People’s Republic of ChinaNew
- Sec. 6708National Intelligence Estimate of advancements in biotechnology by the People’s Republic of ChinaNew
- Sec. 6711Improvements to requirement for monitoring of Iranian enrichment of uranium-235New
- Sec. 6712Policy toward certain agents of foreign governmentsNew
- Sec. 6713Extension of intelligence community coordinator for Russian atrocities accountabilityNew
- Sec. 6714Plan to enhance intelligence support to counter foreign influence intended to continue or expand the conflict in SudanNew
- Sec. 6715Review of information relating to actions by foreign governments to assist persons evading justiceNew
- Sec. 6716National Intelligence Estimate on the Western HemisphereNew
- Sec. 6717Plan to enhance counternarcotics collaboration, coordination, and cooperation with the Government of MexicoNew
- Sec. 6718Requirements with respect to duty to warn former senior officials and other United States personsNew
Division F — Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · Title LXVIII — Reports and Other Matters · 6
- Sec. 6801Modification and repeal of reporting requirementsNew
- Sec. 6802Revisions to congressional notification of intelligence collection adjustmentsNew
- Sec. 6803Declassification of intelligence and additional transparency measures relating to the COVID–19 pandemicNew
- Sec. 6804Classified intelligence budget justification materials and submission of intelligence community drug control resource summaryNew
- Sec. 6805Requiring penetration testing as part of the testing and certification of voting systemsNew
- Sec. 6806Standard guidelines for intelligence community to report and document anomalous health incidentsNew
Division G — Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 · 3
Division G — Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 · Title LXXI — Coast Guard · 12
- Sec. 7101Authorization of appropriationsNew
- Sec. 7102Authorized levels of military strength and trainingNew
- Sec. 7111Annual report on progress of certain homeporting projectsNew
- Sec. 7112Major acquisitionsNew
- Sec. 7113Quarterly acquisition brief requirementsNew
- Sec. 7114Overdue reportsNew
- Sec. 7115Requirement for Coast Guard to provide analysis of alternatives for aircraftNew
- Sec. 7116Oversight of fundsNew
- Sec. 7117Regular polar security cutter updatesNew
- Sec. 7118Annual plan for Coast Guard operations in the Pacific; feasibility study on supporting additional port visits and deployments in support of operation blue pacificNew
- Sec. 7119Annual plan for Coast Guard operations in the CaribbeanNew
- Sec. 7120Prohibition on submission to Congress of slideshow presentationsNew
Division G — Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 · Title LXXII — Organization, Authorities, Acquisition, and Personnel of the Coast Guard · 61
- Sec. 7201Reorganization of chapter 3New
- Sec. 7202Public availability of informationNew
- Sec. 7203Modification of treatment of minor construction and improvement project managementNew
- Sec. 7204AgreementsNew
- Sec. 7205Preparedness plans for Coast Guard properties located in tsunami inundation zonesNew
- Sec. 7206Additional Pribilof Island transition completion actionsNew
- Sec. 7207Coast Guard access to Department of the Treasury fundNew
- Sec. 7211Modification of prohibition on use of lead systems integratorsNew
- Sec. 7212Acquisition improvementsNew
- Sec. 7213Restriction on acquisition, procurement, or construction of vessels in foreign shipyardsNew
- Sec. 7214Floating drydock for United States Coast Guard YardNew
- Sec. 7215Great Lakes icebreakingNew
- Sec. 7216Briefing on deployment of special purpose craft–heavy weather second generation (SPEC-HWX II) vessels in Pacific NorthwestNew
- Sec. 7217Report on 87-foot patrol boat fleetNew
- Sec. 7218Procurement of tactical maritime surveillance systemsNew
- Sec. 7221Designation of officers with particular expertise in military justice or healthcareNew
- Sec. 7222Deferred retirement and retention in active duty status for health professions officersNew
- Sec. 7223Modifications to the officer involuntary separation processNew
- Sec. 7224Modifications and revisions relating to reopening retired grade determinationsNew
- Sec. 7225Family leave policies for Coast GuardNew
- Sec. 7226Modifications to career flexibility programNew
- Sec. 7227Members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual assault, or traumatic brain injuryNew
- Sec. 7228Authority for certain personnel; command sponsorship for dependents of members of Coast Guard assigned to Unalaska, Alaska; improved prevention of and response to hazing and bullyingNew
- Sec. 7229Authorization for maternity uniform allowance for officersNew
- Sec. 7230Additional available guidance and considerations for reserve selection boardsNew
- Sec. 7231Behavioral healthNew
- Sec. 7232Travel allowance for members of Coast Guard assigned to AlaskaNew
- Sec. 7233Tuition assistance and advanced education assistance pilot programNew
- Sec. 7234Recruitment, relocation, and retention incentive program for civilian firefighters employed by Coast Guard remote locationsNew
- Sec. 7235NotificationNew
- Sec. 7241Modification of reporting requirements on covered misconduct in Coast Guard Academy; consideration of request for transfer of a cadet at the Coast Guard Academy who is the victim of a sexual assault or related offense; room reassignmentNew
- Sec. 7242Modification of Board of VisitorsNew
- Sec. 7243Coast Guard Academy Cadet Advisory BoardNew
- Sec. 7244Authorization for use of Coast Guard Academy facilities and equipment by covered foundationsNew
- Sec. 7245Policy on hazingNew
- Sec. 7246Concurrent jurisdiction at Coast Guard AcademyNew
- Sec. 7247Study on Coast Guard Academy oversightNew
- Sec. 7248Electronic locking mechanisms to ensure Coast Guard Academy cadet room securityNew
- Sec. 7249Report on existing behavioral health and wellness support services facilities at Coast Guard AcademyNew
- Sec. 7250Required posting of informationNew
- Sec. 7251Installation of behavioral health and medical privacy roomsNew
- Sec. 7252Review and modification of Coast Guard Academy policy on sexual harassment and sexual violenceNew
- Sec. 7261Policy and briefing on availability of naloxone to treat opioid, including Fentanyl, overdosesNew
- Sec. 7262Policy on methods to reduce incentives for illicit maritime drug traffickingNew
- Sec. 7263Plan for joint and integrated maritime operational and leadership training for United States Coast Guard and Taiwan Coast Guard administrationNew
- Sec. 7264Aids to navigationNew
- Sec. 7265Study and gap analysis with respect to Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi aviation hangerNew
- Sec. 7266Report on impacts of joint travel regulations on members of Coast Guard who rely on ferry systemsNew
- Sec. 7267Report on Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programNew
- Sec. 7268Report on and expansion of Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programNew
- Sec. 7269Annual report on administration of sexual assault forensic examination kitsNew
- Sec. 7270Report on Coast Guard personnel skillsNew
- Sec. 7271Report on Coast Guard search and rescue operationsNew
- Sec. 7272Report on East Rockaway Inlet navigationNew
- Sec. 7273Responsible property ownership and trackingNew
- Sec. 7274Study on effects of oceanographic, weather, and coastal conditions on Coast Guard missionsNew
- Sec. 7275Parental leave surge staffing programNew
- Sec. 7276Modification of strategy to improve quality of life at remote unitsNew
- Sec. 7277Retention of certain recordsNew
- Sec. 7278Temporary installation of restroom facilities for Training Center Cape May medical facilityNew
- Sec. 7279Childhood protection programNew
Division G — Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 · Title LXXIII — Shipping and Navigation · 34
- Sec. 7301Merchant mariner credentialingNew
- Sec. 7302Nonoperating individualNew
- Sec. 7311Grossly negligent operations of a vesselNew
- Sec. 7312Performance driven examination scheduleNew
- Sec. 7313Fishing safety training and researchNew
- Sec. 7314Designating pilotage waters for the Straits of MackinacNew
- Sec. 7315Requirement to report sexual offensesNew
- Sec. 7316Requirements for certain fishing vessels and fish tender vesselsNew
- Sec. 7317Study of amphibious vesselsNew
- Sec. 7318St. Lucie River railroad bridgeNew
- Sec. 7321Ports and waterways safetyNew
- Sec. 7322Study on Bering Strait vessel traffic projections and emergency response posture at ports of the United StatesNew
- Sec. 7323Improving vessel traffic service monitoringNew
- Sec. 7324Controlled substance onboard vesselsNew
- Sec. 7325Cyber-incident trainingNew
- Sec. 7326Navigational protocolsNew
- Sec. 7327AnchoragesNew
- Sec. 7331Pilot program for governance and oversight of small uncrewed maritime systemsNew
- Sec. 7332Coast Guard training courseNew
- Sec. 7333NOAA membership on autonomous vessel policy councilNew
- Sec. 7334Technology pilot programNew
- Sec. 7335Uncrewed systems capabilities reportNew
- Sec. 7336Medium unmanned aircraft systems capabilities studyNew
- Sec. 7337National Academy of Sciences report on uncrewed systems and use of dataNew
- Sec. 7338Unmanned aircraft systemsNew
- Sec. 7341Information on type approval certificatesNew
- Sec. 7342Clarification of authoritiesNew
- Sec. 7343Amendments to passenger vessel security and safety requirementsNew
- Sec. 7344Extension of pilot program to establish a cetacean desk for Puget Sound regionNew
- Sec. 7345Suspension of enforcement of use of devices broadcasting on AIS for purposes of making fishing gearNew
- Sec. 7346Classification societiesNew
- Sec. 7347Abandoned and derelict vessel removalsNew
- Sec. 7348Offshore operationsNew
- Sec. 7349Port access routesNew
Division G — Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 · Title LXXIV — Oil Pollution Response · 7
Division G — Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 · Title LXXV — Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Response · 17
- Sec. 7501Independent review of Coast Guard reformsNew
- Sec. 7502Coast Guard implementation of independent review commission recommendations on addressing sexual assault and sexual harassment in the militaryNew
- Sec. 7511Covered misconductNew
- Sec. 7512Policy relating to care and support of victims of covered misconductNew
- Sec. 7513Flag officer review of, and concurrence in, separation of members who have reported covered misconductNew
- Sec. 7514Policy and program to expand prevention of sexual misconductNew
- Sec. 7515Training and education programs for covered misconduct prevention and responseNew
- Sec. 7521Complaints of retaliation by victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment and related personsNew
- Sec. 7522Development of policies on military protective ordersNew
- Sec. 7523Establishment of special victim capabilities to respond to allegations of certain special victim offensesNew
- Sec. 7524Participation in CATCH a Serial Offender programNew
- Sec. 7525Confidential reporting of sexual harassmentNew
- Sec. 7526Report on policy on whistleblower protectionsNew
- Sec. 7527Coast Guard and Coast Guard Academy access to defense sexual assault incident databaseNew
- Sec. 7528Expedited transfer in cases of sexual misconduct or domestic violenceNew
- Sec. 7529Access to temporary separation program for victims of alleged sex-related offensesNew
- Sec. 7530Continuous vetting of security clearancesNew
Division G — Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 · Title LXXVI — Comptroller General Reports · 11
- Sec. 7601Comptroller General report on Coast Guard research, development, and innovation programNew
- Sec. 7602Comptroller General study on vessel traffic service center employment, compensation, and retentionNew
- Sec. 7603Comptroller General review of quality and availability of Coast Guard behavioral health care and resources for personnel wellnessNew
- Sec. 7604Comptroller General study on Coast Guard efforts to reduce prevalence of missing or incomplete medical records and sharing of medical data with Department of Veterans Affairs and other entitiesNew
- Sec. 7605Comptroller General study on Coast Guard training facility infrastructureNew
- Sec. 7606Comptroller General study on facility and infrastructure needs of Coast Guard stations conducting border security operationsNew
- Sec. 7607Comptroller General study on Coast Guard basic allowance for housingNew
- Sec. 7608Comptroller General report on safety and security infrastructure at Coast Guard AcademyNew
- Sec. 7609Comptroller General study on athletic coaching at Coast Guard AcademyNew
- Sec. 7610Comptroller General study and report on permanent change of station processNew
- Sec. 7611Comptroller General review of Coast Guard Investigative ServiceNew
Division G — Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 · Title LXXVII — Amendments · 1
Division H — Other Matters · Title LXXXI — Financial Services Matters · 4
- Sec. 8101Defense Production Act of 1950 extensionNew
- Sec. 8102Review of and reporting on national security sensitive sites for purposes of reviews of real estate transactions by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United StatesNew
- Sec. 8103Disclosures by directors, officers, and principal stockholdersNew
- Sec. 8104Study and reportNew
Division H — Other Matters · Title LXXXII — Judiciary Matters · 5
- Sec. 8201Authority of Marshal of the Supreme Court and Supreme Court PoliceNew
- Sec. 8202PROTECT Our Children Act of 2008 reauthorizationNew
- Sec. 8203Trauma kit standardsNew
- Sec. 8204Inclusion of certain retired public safety officers in the public safety officers’ death benefits programNew
- Sec. 8205Honoring our fallen heroesNew
Division H — Other Matters · Title LXXXIII — Foreign Affairs Matters · 40
- Sec. 8301Short titleNew
- Sec. 8302FindingsNew
- Sec. 8303Sense of the CongressNew
- Sec. 8304Support for Taiwan admission to the IMFNew
- Sec. 8305Testimony requirementNew
- Sec. 8311Short titleNew
- Sec. 8312International Narcotics Control Strategy ReportNew
- Sec. 8313Study and report on efforts to address fentanyl trafficking from the people’s republic of china and other relevant countriesNew
- Sec. 8314Amendments to the Fentanyl Sanctions ActNew
- Sec. 8315Prioritization of identification of persons from the People’s Republic of ChinaNew
- Sec. 8316Expansion of sanctions under the Fentanyl Sanctions ActNew
- Sec. 8317Imposition of sanctions with respect to agencies or instrumentalities of foreign statesNew
- Sec. 8318Annual report on efforts to prevent the smuggling of methamphetamine into the United States from MexicoNew
- Sec. 8319Responding to crime and corruption in HaitiNew
- Sec. 8320Rule of construction regarding the use of military forceNew
- Sec. 8331Short titleNew
- Sec. 8332FindingsNew
- Sec. 8333Sense of CongressNew
- Sec. 8334DefinitionsNew
- Sec. 8335Sanctions relating to the Western BalkansNew
- Sec. 8336Democratic and economic development and prosperity initiativesNew
- Sec. 8337Promoting cross-cultural and educational engagementNew
- Sec. 8338Young Balkan Leaders InitiativeNew
- Sec. 8339Supporting cybersecurity and cyber resilience in the Western BalkansNew
- Sec. 8340Relations between Kosovo and SerbiaNew
- Sec. 8341Reports on Russian and Chinese malign influence operations and campaigns in the Western BalkansNew
- Sec. 8351Short titleNew
- Sec. 8352Designation of a foreign country as a State Sponsor of Unlawful or Wrongful DetentionNew
- Sec. 8353Congressional Report on components related to hostage affairs and recoveryNew
- Sec. 8354Rule of constructionNew
- Sec. 8361National registry of Korean American divided familiesNew
- Sec. 8362Sense of Congress on Russia's illegal abduction of Ukrainian childrenNew
- Sec. 8363Supporting the identification and recovery of abducted Ukrainian childrenNew
- Sec. 8364Fairness in issuance of tactical gear to Diplomatic Security Service personnelNew
- Sec. 8365Strategy for countering transnational criminal organizations in MexicoNew
- Sec. 8366International nuclear energyNew
- Sec. 8367Strategy to respond to global bases of the People’s Republic of ChinaNew
- Sec. 8368Disposition of weapons and materiel in transit from Iran to the Houthis in YemenNew
- Sec. 8369Repeal of Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019New
- Sec. 8370Repeal of Authorizations for Use of Military Force relating to IraqNew
Division H — Other Matters · Title LXXXIV — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration · 26
- Sec. 8401Title and qualifications of head of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps and Office of Marine and Aviation Operations; promotions of flag officersNew
- Sec. 8402National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration vessel fleetNew
- Sec. 8403Cooperative Aviation CentersNew
- Sec. 8404Eligibility of former officers to compete for certain positionsNew
- Sec. 8405Alignment of physical disqualification standard for obligated service agreements with standard for veterans’ benefitsNew
- Sec. 8406Streamlining separation and retirement processNew
- Sec. 8407Separation of ensigns found not fully qualifiedNew
- Sec. 8408Repeal of limitation on educational assistanceNew
- Sec. 8409Disposal of survey and research vessels and equipment of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationNew
- Sec. 8411References to South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988New
- Sec. 8412DefinitionsNew
- Sec. 8413Prohibited actsNew
- Sec. 8414ExceptionsNew
- Sec. 8415Criminal offensesNew
- Sec. 8416Civil penaltiesNew
- Sec. 8417LicensesNew
- Sec. 8418EnforcementNew
- Sec. 8419Findings by Secretary of CommerceNew
- Sec. 8420Disclosure of informationNew
- Sec. 8421Closed area stowage requirementsNew
- Sec. 8422ObserversNew
- Sec. 8423Fisheries-related assistanceNew
- Sec. 8424ArbitrationNew
- Sec. 8425Disposition of fees, penalties, forfeitures, and other moneysNew
- Sec. 8426Additional agreementsNew
- Sec. 8431North Pacific Research Board enhancementNew
Division H — Other Matters · Title LXXXV — Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025 · 10
- Sec. 8501Secretary definedNew
- Sec. 8502SeverabilityNew
- Sec. 8503Authorization of appropriationsNew
- Sec. 8504Sense of CongressNew
- Sec. 8505TerminationNew
- Sec. 8511Imposition of sanctionsNew
- Sec. 8512DefinitionsNew
- Sec. 8513Exception relating to importation of goodsNew
- Sec. 8521Prohibition and notification on investments relating to covered national security transactionsNew
- Sec. 8531Requirements relating to the Non-SDN Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies ListNew
Division H — Other Matters · Title LXXXVI — Securing the Airspace, Facilitating Emergency Response, and Safeguarding Key Infrastructure, Entertainment Venues, and Stadiums · 7
- Sec. 8601Short titleNew
- Sec. 8602Drone countermeasures to protect public safety and critical infrastructureNew
- Sec. 8603Use of grant funds for unmanned aircraft and counter unmanned aircraft systemsNew
- Sec. 8604Use of grant funds for unmanned aircraftNew
- Sec. 8605PenaltiesNew
- Sec. 8606Rulemaking and implementationNew
- Sec. 8607SeverabilityNew
Division H — Other Matters · Title LXXXVII — DFC Modernization and Reauthorization Act of 2025 · 28
- Sec. 8701Short titleNew
- Sec. 8711DefinitionsNew
- Sec. 8712Less developed country focusNew
- Sec. 8721Structure of CorporationNew
- Sec. 8722Board of DirectorsNew
- Sec. 8723Chief Executive OfficerNew
- Sec. 8724Chief Risk OfficerNew
- Sec. 8725Chief Development OfficerNew
- Sec. 8726Chief Strategic OfficerNew
- Sec. 8727Officers and employeesNew
- Sec. 8728Development Finance Advisory CouncilNew
- Sec. 8729Strategic Advisory GroupNew
- Sec. 8730Five-year strategic priorities planNew
- Sec. 8731Development finance educationNew
- Sec. 8732InternshipsNew
- Sec. 8733Independent accountability mechanismNew
- Sec. 8741Equity investmentNew
- Sec. 8742Special projectsNew
- Sec. 8743Terms and conditionsNew
- Sec. 8744TerminationNew
- Sec. 8751OperationsNew
- Sec. 8752Corporate powersNew
- Sec. 8753Maximum contingent liabilityNew
- Sec. 8754Performance measures, evaluation, and learningNew
- Sec. 8755Annual reportNew
- Sec. 8756Publicly available project informationNew
- Sec. 8757Notifications to be provided by the corporationNew
- Sec. 8758Limitations and preferencesNew
Division H — Other Matters · Title LXXXVIII — Other Matters · 5
- Sec. 8801Pilot program for sound insulation repair and replacementNew
- Sec. 8802Alignment of timing of updates of strategic plan with updates to National Strategy for Advanced ManufacturingNew
- Sec. 8803Lumbee Fairness ActNew
- Sec. 8804Drinking water well replacement for Chincoteague, VirginiaNew
- Sec. 8805Briefing on implementation of Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024 with respect to veterans in the Freely Associated StatesNew