Modifications to requirements relating to long-term concessions agreements with certain retailers

(a) In general Section 4664 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: (b) Waiver (1) The Secretary may waive the requirements of subsection (a) with respect to a long-term concessions agreement with a retailer if the Secretary determines that the goods or services to be provided by the retailer under such long-term concessions agreement are vital for the welfare and morale of members of the Armed Forces and no reasonable alternatives exist. (2) Not later than 30 days after each use of the waiver authority under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the House of Representatives and Senate a justification for such waiver.; (2) by striking subsection (c); (3) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (c); and (4) in subsection (a), by striking subsections (b) and (c) and inserting subsection (b). (b) Conforming amendment Section 841(a)(2)(B) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (10 U.S.C. 4664 note) is amended to read as follows: (B) Determination described The determination described in this subparagraph is, with respect to a long-term concessions agreement, a determination that the retailer that is a party to such long-term concessions agreement is controlled by a covered nation based on an assessment required by paragraph (1)..