Modifications to biennial report on the plan for the nuclear weapons stockpile, nuclear weapons complex, nuclear weapons delivery systems, and nuclear weapons command and control system

Section 492a of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking 2013 through 2029 and inserting through 2033; (B) by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) inserting the following: (2) Elements Each report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) A detailed description of any plans to— (i) enhance the safety, security, and effectiveness of the nuclear weapons stockpile of the United States; (ii) sustain and modernize the nuclear weapons complex, including improving the safety of facilities and modernizing the infrastructure; (iii) maintain, modernize, and replace delivery systems for nuclear weapons; (iv) sustain, modernize, and replace the nuclear command, control, and communications system; (v) retire, dismantle, or eliminate any nuclear warheads or bombs, nuclear weapons delivery systems, or any platforms which carry such nuclear warheads, bombs, or delivery systems; and (vi) maintain the key capabilities and competencies of military, civilian, and contractor workforce associated with the activities described in clauses (i) through (v). (B) A detailed estimate, including a description of the estimation methodology used, of the budget requirements associated with the activities described under subparagraph (A), over the duration of the Future Years Defense Program and the Future Years Nuclear Security Program following the date of the report, including the applicable and appropriate costs associated with the procurement, personnel, military construction, operation and maintenance, and research, development, test, and evaluation accounts of the Department of Defense. The Secretary may include information and data for a period beyond such period if the Secretary determines that such information and data is accurate and useful in understanding the long-term nuclear modernization plan. (C) A detailed description of the steps taken to implement the plan submitted in the previous report, including difficulties encountered in implementing the plan in the previous report.; and (C) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3); (2) in subsection (b)(1), by striking 10-year period and inserting duration of the Future Years Defense Program and the Future Years Nuclear Security Program; and (3) in subsection (c)(1), by striking paragraphs (2)(F) and (3) and inserting paragraph (2)(B).