Department of Energy report on expansion of other transaction authorities for National Nuclear Security Administration

Not later than March 1, 2026, the Secretary of Energy, acting through the Administrator for Nuclear Security, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives, a report that includes the following elements: (1) A legislative proposal that would— (A) provide streamlined other transaction authorities for the National Nuclear Security Administration in a manner that would allow for increased utilization to improve the nuclear security enterprise and enhance mission effectiveness; and (B) expand the scope of activities for which other transaction authorities may be utilized to include facilities construction, improvement and repair, as appropriate. (2) A description of amendments to laws in effect as of the date of the enactment of this Act that would be necessary to implement the legislative proposal described in paragraph (1).