To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgments against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TREATMENT OF EXPLANATORY STATEMENT.

(a) Short Title- This Act may be cited as the `National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008'.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Explanatory Statement- The Joint Explanatory Statement submitted by the Committee of Conference for the conference report to accompany H.R. 1585 of the 110th Congress (Report 110-477) shall be deemed to be part of the legislative history of this Act and shall have the same effect with respect to the implementation of this Act as it would have had with respect to the implementation of H.R. 1585, if such bill had been enacted.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

(a) Divisions- This Act is organized into three divisions as follows:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(1) Division A--Department of Defense Authorizations.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(2) Division B--Military Construction Authorizations.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(3) Division C--Department of Energy National Security Authorizations and Other Authorizations.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





(b) Table of Contents- The table of contents for this Act is as follows:CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1. Short title; treatment of explanatory statement.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2. Organization of Act into divisions; table of contents.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 3. Congressional defense committees.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS

TITLE I--PROCUREMENT

Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

Sec. 101. Army.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 102. Navy and Marine Corps.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 103. Air Force.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 104. Defense-wide activities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 105. National Guard and Reserve equipment.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle B--Army Programs

Sec. 111. Multiyear procurement authority for M1A2 Abrams System Enhancement Package upgrades.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 112. Multiyear procurement authority for M2A3/M3A3 Bradley fighting vehicle upgrades.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 113. Multiyear procurement authority for conversion of CH-47D helicopters to CH-47F configuration.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 114. Multiyear procurement authority for CH-47F helicopters.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 115. Limitation on use of funds for Increment 1 of the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical program pending certification to Congress.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 116. Prohibition on closure of Army Tactical Missile System production line pending report.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 117. Stryker Mobile Gun System.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle C--Navy Programs

Sec. 121. Multiyear procurement authority for Virginia-class submarine program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 122. Report on shipbuilding investment strategy.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 123. Sense of Congress on the preservation of a skilled United States shipyard workforce.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 124. Assessments required prior to start of construction on first ship of a shipbuilding program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 125. Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle D--Air Force Programs

Sec. 131. Limitation on Joint Cargo Aircraft.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 132. Clarification of limitation on retirement of U-2 aircraft.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 133. Repeal of requirement to maintain retired C-130E tactical aircraft.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 134. Limitation on retirement of C-130E/H tactical airlift aircraft.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 135. Limitation on retirement of KC-135E aerial refueling aircraft.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 136. Transfer to Government of Iraq of three C-130E tactical airlift aircraft.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 137. Modification of limitations on retirement of B-52 bomber aircraft.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION

Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 202. Amount for defense science and technology.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle B--Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations

Sec. 211. Operational test and evaluation of Future Combat Systems network.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 212. Limitation on use of funds for systems development and demonstration of Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 213. Requirement to obligate and expend funds for development and procurement of a competitive propulsion system for the Joint Strike Fighter.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 214. Limitation on use of funds for defense-wide manufacturing science and technology program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 215. Advanced Sensor Applications Program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 216. Active protection systems.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle C--Ballistic Missile Defense

Sec. 221. Participation of Director, Operational Test and Evaluation, in missile defense test and evaluation activities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 222. Study on future roles and missions of the Missile Defense Agency.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 223. Budget and acquisition requirements for Missile Defense Agency activities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 224. Limitation on use of funds for replacing warhead on SM-3 Block IIA missile.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 225. Extension of Comptroller General assessments of ballistic missile defense programs.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 226. Limitation on availability of funds for procurement, construction, and deployment of missile defenses in Europe.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 227. Sense of Congress on missile defense cooperation with Israel.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 228. Limitation on availability of funds for deployment of missile defense interceptors in Alaska.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 229. Policy of the United States on protection of the United States and its allies against Iranian ballistic missiles.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle D--Other Matters

Sec. 231. Coordination of human systems integration activities related to acquisition programs.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 232. Expansion of authority for provision of laboratory facilities, services, and equipment.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 233. Modification of cost-sharing requirement for Technology Transition Initiative.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 234. Report on implementation of Manufacturing Technology Program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 235. Assessment of sufficiency of test and evaluation personnel.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 236. Repeal of requirement for separate reports on technology area review and assessment summaries.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 237. Modification of notice and wait requirement for obligation of funds for foreign comparative test program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 238. Strategic Plan for the Manufacturing Technology Program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 239. Modification of authorities on coordination of Defense Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research with similar Federal programs.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 240. Enhancement of defense nanotechnology research and development program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 241. Federally funded research and development center assessment of the Defense Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 242. Cost-benefit analysis of proposed funding reduction for High Energy Laser Systems Test Facility.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 243. Prompt global strike.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

Sec. 301. Operation and maintenance funding.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle B--Environmental Provisions

Sec. 311. Reimbursement of Environmental Protection Agency for certain costs in connection with Moses Lake Wellfield Superfund Site, Moses Lake, Washington.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 312. Reimbursement of Environmental Protection Agency for certain costs in connection with the Arctic Surplus Superfund Site, Fairbanks, Alaska.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 313. Payment to Environmental Protection Agency of stipulated penalties in connection with Jackson Park Housing Complex, Washington.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 314. Report on control of the brown tree snake.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 315. Notification of certain residents and civilian employees at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, of exposure to drinking water contamination.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle C--Workplace and Depot Issues

Sec. 321. Availability of funds in Defense Information Systems Agency Working Capital Fund for technology upgrades to Defense Information Systems Network.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 322. Modification to public-private competition requirements before conversion to contractor performance.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 323. Public-private competition at end of period specified in performance agreement not required.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 324. Guidelines on insourcing new and contracted out functions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 325. Restriction on Office of Management and Budget influence over Department of Defense public-private competitions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 326. Bid protests by Federal employees in actions under Office of Management and Budget Circular A-76.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 327. Public-private competition required before conversion to contractor performance.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 328. Extension of authority for Army industrial facilities to engage in cooperative activities with non-Army entities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 329. Reauthorization and modification of multi-trades demonstration project.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 330. Pilot program for availability of working-capital funds to Army for certain product improvements.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle D--Extension of Program Authorities

Sec. 341. Extension of Arsenal Support Program Initiative.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 342. Extension of period for reimbursement for helmet pads purchased by members of the Armed Forces deployed in contingency operations.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 343. Extension of temporary authority for contract performance of security guard functions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle E--Reports

Sec. 351. Reports on National Guard readiness for emergencies and major disasters.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 352. Annual report on prepositioned materiel and equipment.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 353. Report on incremental cost of early 2007 enhanced deployment.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 354. Modification of requirements of Comptroller General report on the readiness of Army and Marine Corps ground forces.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 355. Plan to improve readiness of ground forces of active and reserve components.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 356. Independent assessment of Civil Reserve Air Fleet viability.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 357. Department of Defense Inspector General report on physical security of Department of Defense installations.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 358. Review of high-altitude aviation training.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 359. Reports on safety measures and encroachment issues and master plan for Warren Grove Gunnery Range, New Jersey.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 360. Report on search and rescue capabilities of the Air Force in the northwestern United States.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 361. Report and master infrastructure recapitalization plan for Cheyenne Mountain Air Station, Colorado.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle F--Other Matters

Sec. 371. Enhancement of corrosion control and prevention functions within Department of Defense.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 372. Authority for Department of Defense to provide support for certain sporting events.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 373. Authority to impose reasonable restrictions on payment of full replacement value for lost or damaged personal property transported at Government expense.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 374. Priority transportation on Department of Defense aircraft of retired members residing in Commonwealths and possessions of the United States for certain health care services.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 375. Recovery of missing military property.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 376. Retention of combat uniforms by members of the Armed Forces deployed in support of contingency operations.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 377. Issue of serviceable material of the Navy other than to Armed Forces.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 378. Reauthorization of Aviation Insurance Program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS

Subtitle A--Active Forces

Sec. 401. End strengths for active forces.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 402. Revision in permanent active duty end strength minimum levels.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 403. Additional authority for increases of Army and Marine Corps active duty end strengths for fiscal years 2009 and 2010.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 404. Increase in authorized strengths for Army officers on active duty in the grade of major.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 405. Increase in authorized strengths for Navy officers on active duty in the grades of lieutenant commander, commander, and captain.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 406. Increase in authorized daily average of number of members in pay grade E-9.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle B--Reserve Forces

Sec. 411. End strengths for Selected Reserve.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 412. End strengths for Reserves on active duty in support of the Reserves.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 413. End strengths for military technicians (dual status).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 414. Fiscal year 2008 limitation on number of non-dual status technicians.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 415. Maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 416. Future authorizations and accounting for certain reserve component personnel authorized to be on active duty or full-time National Guard duty to provide operational support.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 417. Revision of variances authorized for Selected Reserve end strengths.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle C--Authorization of Appropriations

Sec. 421. Military personnel.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY

Subtitle A--Officer Personnel Policy

Sec. 501. Assignment of officers to designated positions of importance and responsibility.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 502. Enhanced authority for Reserve general and flag officers to serve on active duty.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 503. Increase in years of commissioned service threshold for discharge of probationary officers and for use of force shaping authority.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 504. Mandatory retirement age for active-duty general and flag officers continued on active duty.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 505. Authority for reduced mandatory service obligation for initial appointments of officers in critically short health professional specialties.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 506. Expansion of authority for reenlistment of officers in their former enlisted grade.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 507. Increase in authorized number of permanent professors at the United States Military Academy.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 508. Promotion of career military professors of the Navy.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle B--Reserve Component Management

Sec. 511. Retention of military technicians who lose dual status in the Selected Reserve due to combat-related disability.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 512. Constructive service credit upon original appointment of Reserve officers in certain health care professions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 513. Mandatory separation of Reserve officers in the grade of lieutenant general or vice admiral after completion of 38 years of commissioned service.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 514. Maximum period of temporary Federal recognition of person as Army National Guard officer or Air National Guard officer.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 515. Advance notice to members of reserve components of deployment in support of contingency operations.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 516. Report on relief from professional licensure and certification requirements for reserve component members on long-term active duty.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle C--Education and Training

Sec. 521. Revisions to authority to pay tuition for off-duty training or education.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 522. Reduction or elimination of service obligation in an Army Reserve or Army National Guard troop program unit for certain persons selected as medical students at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 523. Repeal of annual limit on number of ROTC scholarships under Army Reserve and Army National Guard financial assistance program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 524. Treatment of prior active service of members in uniformed medical accession programs.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 525. Repeal of post-2007-2008 academic year prohibition on phased increase in cadet strength limit at the United States Military Academy.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 526. National Defense University master's degree programs.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 527. Authority of the Air University to confer degree of master of science in flight test engineering.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 528. Enhancement of education benefits for certain members of reserve components.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 529. Extension of period of entitlement to educational assistance for certain members of the Selected Reserve affected by force shaping initiatives.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 530. Time limit for use of educational assistance benefit for certain members of reserve components and resumption of benefit.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 531. Secretary of Defense evaluation of the adequacy of the degree-granting authorities of certain military universities and educational institutions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 532. Report on success of Army National Guard and Reserve Senior Reserve Officers' Training Corps financial assistance program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 533. Report on utilization of tuition assistance by members of the Armed Forces.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 534. Navy Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps unit for Southold, Mattituck, and Greenport High Schools.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 535. Report on transfer of administration of certain educational assistance programs for members of the reserve components.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle D--Military Justice and Legal Assistance Matters

Sec. 541. Authority to designate civilian employees of the Federal Government and dependents of deceased members as eligible for legal assistance from Department of Defense legal staff resources.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 542. Authority of judges of the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces to administer oaths.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 543. Modification of authorities on senior members of the Judge Advocate Generals' Corps.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 544. Prohibition against members of the Armed Forces participating in criminal street gangs.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle E--Military Leave

Sec. 551. Temporary enhancement of carryover of accumulated leave for members of the Armed Forces.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 552. Enhancement of rest and recuperation leave.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle F--Decorations and Awards

Sec. 561. Authorization and request for award of Medal of Honor to Leslie H. Sabo, Jr., for acts of valor during the Vietnam War.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 562. Authorization and request for award of Medal of Honor to Henry Svehla for acts of valor during the Korean War.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 563. Authorization and request for award of Medal of Honor to Woodrow W. Keeble for acts of valor during the Korean War.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 564. Authorization and request for award of Medal of Honor to Private Philip G. Shadrach for acts of valor as one of Andrews' Raiders during the Civil War.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 565. Authorization and request for award of Medal of Honor to Private George D. Wilson for acts of valor as one of Andrews' Raiders during the Civil War.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle G--Impact Aid and Defense Dependents Education System

Sec. 571. Continuation of authority to assist local educational agencies that benefit dependents of members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense civilian employees.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 572. Impact aid for children with severe disabilities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 573. Inclusion of dependents of non-Department of Defense employees employed on Federal property in plan relating to force structure changes, relocation of military units, or base closures and realignments.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 574. Payment of private boarding school tuition for military dependents in overseas areas not served by defense dependents' education system schools.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle H--Military Families

Sec. 581. Department of Defense Military Family Readiness Council and policy and plans for military family readiness.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 582. Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 583. Study to enhance and improve support services and programs for families of members of regular and reserve components undergoing deployment.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 584. Protection of child custody arrangements for parents who are members of the Armed Forces deployed in support of a contingency operation.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 585. Family leave in connection with injured members of the Armed Forces.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 586. Family care plans and deferment of deployment of single parent or dual military couples with minor dependents.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 587. Education and treatment services for military dependent children with autism.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 588. Commendation of efforts of Project Compassion in paying tribute to members of the Armed Forces who have fallen in the service of the United States.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle I--Other Matters

Sec. 590. Uniform performance policies for military bands and other musical units.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 591. Transportation of remains of deceased members of the Armed Forces and certain other persons.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 592. Expansion of number of academies supportable in any State under STARBASE program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 593. Gift acceptance authority.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 594. Conduct by members of the Armed Forces and veterans out of uniform during hoisting, lowering, or passing of United States flag.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 595. Annual report on cases reviewed by National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 596. Modification of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 597. Reports on administrative separations of members of the Armed Forces for personality disorder.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 598. Program to commemorate 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 599. Recognition of members of the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program of the Civil Affairs and Military Government Sections of the Armed Forces during and following World War II.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS

Subtitle A--Pay and Allowances

Sec. 601. Fiscal year 2008 increase in military basic pay.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 602. Basic allowance for housing for reserve component members without dependents who attend accession training while maintaining a primary residence.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 603. Extension and enhancement of authority for temporary lodging expenses for members of the Armed Forces in areas subject to major disaster declaration or for installations experiencing sudden increase in personnel levels.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 604. Income replacement payments for reserve component members experiencing extended and frequent mobilization for active duty service.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 605. Midmonth payment of basic pay for contributions of members of the uniformed services participating in Thrift Savings Plan.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle B--Bonuses and Special and Incentive Pays

Sec. 610. Correction of lapsed authorities for payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 611. Extension of certain bonus and special pay authorities for Reserve forces.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 612. Extension of certain bonus and special pay authorities for health care professionals.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 613. Extension of special pay and bonus authorities for nuclear officers.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 614. Extension of authorities relating to payment of other bonuses and special pays.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 615. Increase in incentive special pay and multiyear retention bonus for medical officers.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 616. Increase in dental officer additional special pay.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 617. Increase in maximum monthly rate of hardship duty pay and authority to provide hardship duty pay in a lump sum.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 618. Definition of sea duty for career sea pay to include service as off-cycle crewmembers of multi-crew ships.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 619. Reenlistment bonus for members of the Selected Reserve.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 620. Availability of Selected Reserve accession bonus for persons who previously served in the Armed Forces for a short period.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 621. Availability of nuclear officer continuation pay for officers with more than 26 years of commissioned service.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 622. Waiver of years-of-service limitation on receipt of critical skills retention bonus.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 623. Accession bonus for participants in the Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship and Financial Assistance Program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 624. Payment of assignment incentive pay for Reserve members serving in combat zone for more than 22 months.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle C--Travel and Transportation Allowances

Sec. 631. Payment of inactive duty training travel costs for certain Selected Reserve members.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 632. Survivors of deceased members eligible for transportation to attend burial ceremonies.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 633. Allowance for participation of Reserves in electronic screening.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 634. Allowance for civilian clothing for members of the Armed Forces traveling in connection with medical evacuation.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 635. Payment of moving expenses for Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps instructors in hard-to-fill positions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle D--Retired Pay and Survivor Benefits

Sec. 641. Expansion of combat-related special compensation eligibility.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 642. Inclusion of veterans with service-connected disabilities rated as total by reason of unemployability under termination of phase-in of concurrent receipt of retired pay and veterans' disability compensation.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 643. Recoupment of annuity amounts previously paid, but subject to offset for dependency and indemnity compensation.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 644. Special survivor indemnity allowance for persons affected by required Survivor Benefit Plan annuity offset for dependency and indemnity compensation.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 645. Modification of authority of members of the Armed Forces to designate recipients for payment of death gratuity.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 646. Clarification of application of retired pay multiplier percentage to members of the uniformed services with over 30 years of service.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 647. Commencement of receipt of non-regular service retired pay by members of the Ready Reserve on active Federal status or active duty for significant periods.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 648. Computation of years of service for purposes of retired pay for non-regular service.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle E--Commissary and Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality Benefits

Sec. 651. Authority to continue commissary and exchange benefits for certain involuntarily separated members of the Armed Forces.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 652. Authorization of installment deductions from pay of employees of nonappropriated fund instrumentalities to collect indebtedness to the United States.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle F--Consolidation of Special Pay, Incentive Pay, and Bonus Authorities

Sec. 661. Consolidation of special pay, incentive pay, and bonus authorities of the uniformed services.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 662. Transitional provisions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle G--Other Matters

Sec. 671. Referral bonus authorities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 672. Expansion of education loan repayment program for members of the Selected Reserve.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 673. Ensuring entry into United States after time abroad for permanent resident alien military spouses and children.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 674. Overseas naturalization for military spouses and children.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 675. Modification of amount of back pay for members of Navy and Marine Corps selected for promotion while interned as prisoners of war during World War II to take into account changes in Consumer Price Index.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS

Subtitle A--Improvements to Military Health Benefits

Sec. 701. One-year extension of prohibition on increases in certain health care costs for members of the uniformed services.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 702. Temporary prohibition on increase in copayments under retail pharmacy system of pharmacy benefits program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 703. Inclusion of TRICARE retail pharmacy program in Federal procurement of pharmaceuticals.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 704. Stipend for members of reserve components for health care for certain dependents.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 705. Authority for expansion of persons eligible for continued health benefits coverage.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 706. Continuation of eligibility for TRICARE Standard coverage for certain members of the Selected Reserve.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 707. Extension of pilot program for health care delivery.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 708. Inclusion of mental health care in definition of health care and report on mental health care services.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle B--Studies and Reports

Sec. 711. Surveys on continued viability of TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 712. Report on training in preservation of remains under combat or combat-related conditions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 713. Report on patient satisfaction surveys.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 714. Report on medical physical examinations of members of the Armed Forces before their deployment.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 715. Report and study on multiple vaccinations of members of the Armed Forces.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 716. Review of gender- and ethnic group-specific mental health services and treatment for members of the Armed Forces.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 717. Licensed mental health counselors and the TRICARE program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 718. Report on funding of the Department of Defense for health care.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle C--Other Matters

Sec. 721. Prohibition on conversion of military medical and dental positions to civilian medical and dental positions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 722. Establishment of Joint Pathology Center.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE VIII--ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED MATTERS

Sec. 800. Short title.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management

Sec. 801. Internal controls for procurements on behalf of the Department of Defense by certain non-Defense agencies.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 802. Lead systems integrators.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 803. Reinvestment in domestic sources of strategic materials.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 804. Clarification of the protection of strategic materials critical to national security.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 805. Procurement of commercial services.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 806. Specification of amounts requested for procurement of contract services.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 807. Inventories and reviews of contracts for services.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 808. Independent management reviews of contracts for services.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 809. Implementation and enforcement of requirements applicable to undefinitized contractual actions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 810. Clarification of limited acquisition authority for Special Operations Command.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle B--Provisions Relating to Major Defense Acquisition Programs

Sec. 811. Requirements applicable to multiyear contracts for the procurement of major systems of the Department of Defense.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 812. Changes to Milestone B certifications.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 813. Comptroller General report on Department of Defense organization and structure for major defense acquisition programs.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 814. Clarification of submission of cost or pricing data on noncommercial modifications of commercial items.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 815. Clarification of rules regarding the procurement of commercial items.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 816. Review of systemic deficiencies on major defense acquisition programs.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 817. Investment strategy for major defense acquisition programs.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 818. Report on implementation of recommendations on total ownership cost for major weapon systems.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle C--Amendments to General Contracting Authorities, Procedures, and Limitations

Sec. 821. Plan for restricting Government-unique contract clauses on commercial contracts.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 822. Extension of authority for use of simplified acquisition procedures for certain commercial items.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 823. Five-year extension of authority to carry out certain prototype projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 824. Exemption of Special Operations Command from certain requirements for certain contracts relating to vessels, aircraft, and combat vehicles.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 825. Provision of authority to maintain equipment to unified combatant command for joint warfighting.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 826. Market research.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 827. Modification of competition requirements for purchases from Federal Prison Industries.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 828. Multiyear contract authority for electricity from renewable energy sources.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 829. Procurement of fire resistant rayon fiber for the production of uniforms from foreign sources.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 830. Comptroller General review of noncompetitive awards of congressional and executive branch interest items.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle D--Accountability in Contracting

Sec. 841. Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 842. Investigation of waste, fraud, and abuse in wartime contracts and contracting processes in Iraq and Afghanistan.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 843. Enhanced competition requirements for task and delivery order contracts.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 844. Public disclosure of justification and approval documents for noncompetitive contracts.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 845. Disclosure of Government contractor audit findings.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 846. Protection for contractor employees from reprisal for disclosure of certain information.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 847. Requirements for senior Department of Defense officials seeking employment with defense contractors.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 848. Report on contractor ethics programs of Major Defense contractors.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 849. Contingency contracting training for personnel outside the acquisition workforce and evaluations of Army Commission recommendations.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle E--Acquisition Workforce Provisions

Sec. 851. Requirement for section on defense acquisition workforce in strategic human capital plan.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 852. Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 853. Extension of authority to fill shortage category positions for certain Federal acquisition positions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 854. Repeal of sunset of acquisition workforce training fund.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 855. Federal acquisition workforce improvements.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle F--Contracts in Iraq and Afghanistan

Sec. 861. Memorandum of understanding on matters relating to contracting.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 862. Contractors performing private security functions in areas of combat operations.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 863. Comptroller General reviews and reports on contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 864. Definitions and other general provisions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle G--Defense Materiel Readiness Board

Sec. 871. Establishment of Defense Materiel Readiness Board.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 872. Critical materiel readiness shortfalls.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle H--Other Matters

Sec. 881. Clearinghouse for rapid identification and dissemination of commercial information technologies.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 882. Authority to license certain military designations and likenesses of weapons systems to toy and hobby manufacturers.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 883. Modifications to limitation on contracts to acquire military flight simulator.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 884. Requirements relating to waivers of certain domestic source limitations relating to specialty metals.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 885. Telephone services for military personnel serving in combat zones.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 886. Enhanced authority to acquire products and services produced in Iraq and Afghanistan.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 887. Defense Science Board review of Department of Defense policies and procedures for the acquisition of information technology.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 888. Green procurement policy.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 889. Comptroller General review of use of authority under the Defense Production Act of 1950.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 890. Prevention of export control violations.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 891. Procurement goal for Native Hawaiian-serving institutions and Alaska Native-serving institutions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 892. Competition for procurement of small arms supplied to Iraq and Afghanistan.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

Subtitle A--Department of Defense Management

Sec. 901. Repeal of limitation on major Department of Defense headquarters activities personnel and related report.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 902. Flexibility to adjust the number of deputy chiefs and assistant chiefs.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 903. Change in eligibility requirements for appointment to Department of Defense leadership positions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 904. Management of the Department of Defense.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 905. Revision in guidance relating to combatant command acquisition authority.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 906. Department of Defense Board of Actuaries.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 907. Modification of background requirement of individuals appointed as Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 908. Assistant Secretaries of the military departments for acquisition matters; principal military deputies.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 909. Sense of Congress on term of Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle B--Space Activities

Sec. 911. Space protection strategy.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 912. Biennial report on management of space cadre within the Department of Defense.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 913. Additional report on oversight of acquisition for defense space programs.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle C--Chemical Demilitarization Program

Sec. 921. Chemical demilitarization citizens advisory commissions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 922. Sense of Congress on completion of destruction of United States chemical weapons stockpile.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 923. Repeal of certain qualifications requirement for director of chemical demilitarization management organization.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 924. Modification of termination of assistance to State and local governments after completion of the destruction of the United States chemical weapons stockpile.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle D--Intelligence-Related Matters

Sec. 931. Technical amendments to title 10, United States Code, arising from enactment of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle E--Roles and Missions Analysis

Sec. 941. Requirement for quadrennial roles and missions review.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 942. Joint Requirements Oversight Council additional duties relating to core mission areas.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 943. Requirement for certification of major systems prior to technology development.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 944. Presentation of future-years mission budget by core mission area.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle F--Other Matters

Sec. 951. Department of Defense consideration of effect of climate change on Department facilities, capabilities, and missions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 952. Interagency policy coordination.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 953. Expansion of employment creditable under service agreements under National Security Education Program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 954. Board of Regents for the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 955. Establishment of Department of Defense School of Nursing.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 956. Inclusion of commanders of Western Hemisphere combatant commands in Board of Visitors of Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 957. Comptroller General assessment of reorganization of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 958. Report on foreign language proficiency.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS

Subtitle A--Financial Matters

Sec. 1001. General transfer authority.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1002. United States contribution to NATO common-funded budgets in fiscal year 2008.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1003. Authorization of additional emergency supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2007.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1004. Modification of fiscal year 2007 general transfer authority.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1005. Financial management transformation initiative for the Defense Agencies.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1006. Repeal of requirement for two-year budget cycle for the Department of Defense.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle B--Policy Relating to Vessels and Shipyards

Sec. 1011. Limitation on leasing of vessels.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1012. Policy relating to major combatant vessels of the strike forces of the United States Navy.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle C--Counter-Drug Activities

Sec. 1021. Extension of authority for joint task forces to provide support to law enforcement agencies conducting counter-terrorism activities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1022. Expansion of authority to provide additional support for counter-drug activities in certain foreign countries.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1023. Report on counternarcotics assistance for the Government of Haiti.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle D--Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations

Sec. 1031. Provision of Air Force support and services to foreign military and state aircraft.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1032. Department of Defense participation in Strategic Airlift Capability Partnership.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1033. Improved authority to provide rewards for assistance in combating terrorism.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1034. Support for non-Federal development and testing of material for chemical agent defense.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1035. Prohibition on sale of F-14 fighter aircraft and related parts.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle E--Reports

Sec. 1041. Extension and modification of report relating to hardened and deeply buried targets.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1042. Report on joint modeling and simulation activities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1043. Renewal of submittal of plans for prompt global strike capability.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1044. Report on workforce required to support the nuclear missions of the Navy and the Department of Energy.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1045. Comptroller General report on Defense Finance and Accounting Service response to Butterbaugh v. Department of Justice.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1046. Study on size and mix of airlift force.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1047. Report on feasibility of establishing a domestic military aviation national training center.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1048. Limited field user evaluations for combat helmet pad suspension systems.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1049. Study on national security interagency system.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1050. Report on solid rocket motor industrial base.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1051. Reports on establishment of a memorial for members of the Armed Forces who died in the air crash in Bakers Creek, Australia, and establishment of other memorials in Arlington National Cemetery.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle F--Other Matters

Sec. 1061. Reimbursement for National Guard support provided to Federal agencies.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1062. Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1063. Technical and clerical amendments.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1064. Repeal of certification requirement.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1065. Maintenance of capability for space-based nuclear detection.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1066. Sense of Congress regarding detainees at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1067. A report on transferring individuals detained at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1068. Repeal of provisions in section 1076 of Public Law 109-364 relating to use of Armed Forces in major public emergencies.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1069. Standards required for entry to military installations in United States.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1070. Revised nuclear posture review.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1071. Termination of Commission on the Implementation of the New Strategic Posture of the United States.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1072. Security clearances; limitations.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1073. Improvements in the process for the issuance of security clearances.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1074. Protection of certain individuals.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1075. Modification of authorities on Commission to Assess the Threat to the United States from Electromagnetic Pulse Attack.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1076. Sense of Congress on Small Business Innovation Research Program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1077. Revision of proficiency flying definition.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1078. Qualifications for public aircraft status of aircraft under contract with the Armed Forces.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1079. Communications with the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1080. Retention of reimbursement for provision of reciprocal fire protection services.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1081. Pilot program on commercial fee-for-service air refueling support for the Air Force.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1082. Advisory panel on Department of Defense capabilities for support of civil authorities after certain incidents.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1083. Terrorism exception to immunity.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MATTERS

Sec. 1101. Extension of authority to waive annual limitation on total compensation paid to Federal civilian employees working overseas under areas of United States Central Command.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1102. Continuation of life insurance coverage for Federal employees called to active duty.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1103. Transportation of dependents, household effects, and personal property to former home following death of Federal employee where death resulted from disease or injury incurred in the Central Command area of responsibility.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1104. Special benefits for civilian employees assigned on deployment temporary change of station.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1105. Death gratuity authorized for Federal employees.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1106. Modifications to the National Security Personnel System.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1107. Requirement for full implementation of personnel demonstration project.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1108. Authority for inclusion of certain Office of Defense Research and Engineering positions in experimental personnel program for scientific and technical personnel.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1109. Pilot program for the temporary assignment of information technology personnel to private sector organizations.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1110. Compensation for Federal wage system employees for certain travel hours.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1111. Travel compensation for wage grade personnel.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1112. Accumulation of annual leave by senior level employees.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1113. Uniform allowances for civilian employees.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1114. Flexibility in setting pay for employees who move from a Department of Defense or Coast Guard nonappropriated fund instrumentality position to a position in the General Schedule pay system.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1115. Retirement service credit for service as cadet or midshipman at a military service academy.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1116. Authorization for increased compensation for faculty and staff of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1117. Report on establishment of a scholarship program for civilian mental health professionals.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS

Subtitle A--Assistance and Training

Sec. 1201. Military-to-military contacts and comparable activities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1202. Authority for support of military operations to combat terrorism.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1203. Medical care and temporary duty travel expenses for liaison officers of certain foreign nations.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1204. Extension and expansion of Department of Defense authority to participate in multinational military centers of excellence.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1205. Reauthorization of Commanders' Emergency Response Program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1206. Authority to build the capacity of the Pakistan Frontier Corps.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1207. Authority to equip and train foreign personnel to assist in accounting for missing United States Government personnel.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1208. Authority to provide automatic identification system data on maritime shipping to foreign countries and international organizations.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1209. Report on foreign-assistance related programs carried out by the Department of Defense.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1210. Extension and enhancement of authority for security and stabilization assistance.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1211. Government Accountability Office report on Global Peace Operations Initiative.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1212. Repeal of limitations on military assistance under the American Servicemembers' Protection Act of 2002.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle B--Matters Relating to Iraq and Afghanistan

Sec. 1221. Modification of authorities relating to the Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1222. Limitation on availability of funds for certain purposes relating to Iraq.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1223. Report on United States policy and military operations in Iraq.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1224. Report on a comprehensive set of performance indicators and measures for progress toward military and political stability in Iraq.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1225. Report on support from Iran for attacks against coalition forces in Iraq.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1226. Sense of Congress on the consequences of a failed state in Iraq.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1227. Sense of Congress on federalism in Iraq.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1228. Tracking and monitoring of defense articles provided to the Government of Iraq and other individuals and groups in Iraq.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1229. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1230. Report on progress toward security and stability in Afghanistan.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1231. United States plan for sustaining the Afghanistan National Security Forces.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1232. Report on enhancing security and stability in the region along the border of Afghanistan and Pakistan.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1233. Reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to United States military operations.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1234. Logistical support for coalition forces supporting operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle C--Iraq Refugee Crisis

Sec. 1241. Short title.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1242. Processing mechanisms.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1243. United States refugee program processing priorities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1244. Special immigrant status for certain Iraqis.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1245. Senior Coordinator for Iraqi Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1246. Countries with significant populations of Iraqi refugees.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1247. Motion to reopen denial or termination of asylum.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1248. Reports.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1249. Authorization of appropriations.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle D--Other Authorities and Limitations

Sec. 1251. Cooperative opportunities documents under cooperative research and development agreements with NATO organizations and other allied and friendly foreign countries.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1252. Extension and expansion of temporary authority to use acquisition and cross-servicing agreements to lend military equipment for personnel protection and survivability.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1253. Acceptance of funds from the Government of Palau for costs of United States military Civic Action Team in Palau.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1254. Repeal of requirement relating to North Korea.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1255. Justice for Osama bin Laden and other leaders of al Qaeda.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1256. Extension of Counterproliferation Program Review Committee.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1257. Sense of Congress on the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1258. Sense of Congress on Iran.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle E--Reports

Sec. 1261. One-year extension of update on report on claims relating to the bombing of the Labelle Discotheque.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1262. Report on United States policy toward Darfur, Sudan.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1263. Inclusion of information on asymmetric capabilities in annual report on military power of the People's Republic of China.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1264. Report on application of the Uniform Code of Military Justice to civilians accompanying the Armed Forces during a time of declared war or contingency operation.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1265. Report on family reunions between United States citizens and their relatives in North Korea.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1266. Reports on prevention of mass atrocities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1267. Report on threats to the United States from ungoverned areas.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE XIII--COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION WITH STATES OF THE FORMER SOVIET UNION

Sec. 1301. Specification of Cooperative Threat Reduction programs and funds.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1302. Funding allocations.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1303. Specification of Cooperative Threat Reduction programs in states outside the former Soviet Union.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1304. Repeal of restrictions on assistance to states of the former Soviet Union for Cooperative Threat Reduction.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1305. Modification of authority to use Cooperative Threat Reduction funds outside the former Soviet Union.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1306. New initiatives for the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1307. Report relating to chemical weapons destruction at Shchuch'ye, Russia.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1308. National Academy of Sciences study of prevention of proliferation of biological weapons.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS

Subtitle A--Military Programs

Sec. 1401. Working capital funds.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1402. National Defense Sealift Fund.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1403. Defense Health Program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1404. Chemical agents and munitions destruction, Defense.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1405. Drug Interdiction and Counter-Drug Activities, Defense-wide.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1406. Defense Inspector General.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle B--National Defense Stockpile

Sec. 1411. Authorized uses of National Defense Stockpile funds.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1412. Revisions to required receipt objectives for previously authorized disposals from the National Defense Stockpile.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1413. Disposal of ferromanganese.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1414. Disposal of chrome metal.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle C--Armed Forces Retirement Home

Sec. 1421. Authorization of appropriations for Armed Forces Retirement Home.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1422. Administration and oversight of the Armed Forces Retirement Home.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE XV--AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM AND OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM

Sec. 1501. Purpose.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1502. Army procurement.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1503. Navy and Marine Corps procurement.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1504. Air Force procurement.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1505. Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1506. Defense-wide activities procurement.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1507. Research, development, test, and evaluation.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1508. Operation and maintenance.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1509. Working capital funds.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1510. Other Department of Defense programs.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1511. Iraq Freedom Fund.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1512. Iraq Security Forces Fund.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1513. Afghanistan Security Forces Fund.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1514. Military personnel.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1515. Strategic Readiness Fund.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1516. Treatment as additional authorizations.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1517. Special transfer authority.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE XVI--WOUNDED WARRIOR MATTERS

Sec. 1601. Short title.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1602. General definitions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1603. Consideration of gender-specific needs of recovering service members and veterans.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle A--Policy on Improvements to Care, Management, and Transition of Recovering Service Members

Sec. 1611. Comprehensive policy on improvements to care, management, and transition of recovering service members.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1612. Medical evaluations and physical disability evaluations of recovering service members.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1613. Return of recovering service members to active duty in the Armed Forces.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1614. Transition of recovering service members from care and treatment through the Department of Defense to care, treatment, and rehabilitation through the Department of Veterans Affairs.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1615. Reports.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1616. Establishment of a wounded warrior resource center.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1617. Notification to Congress of hospitalization of combat wounded service members.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1618. Comprehensive plan on prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of, and research on, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental health conditions in members of the Armed Forces.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle B--Centers of Excellence in the Prevention, Diagnosis, Mitigation, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Eye Injuries

Sec. 1621. Center of excellence in the prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of traumatic brain injury.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1622. Center of excellence in prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1623. Center of excellence in prevention, diagnosis, mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of military eye injuries.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1624. Report on establishment of centers of excellence.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle C--Health Care Matters

Sec. 1631. Medical care and other benefits for members and former members of the Armed Forces with severe injuries or illnesses.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1632. Reimbursement of travel expenses of retired members with combat-related disabilities for follow-on specialty care, services, and supplies.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1633. Respite care and other extended care benefits for members of the uniformed services who incur a serious injury or illness on active duty.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1634. Reports.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1635. Fully interoperable electronic personal health information for the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1636. Enhanced personnel authorities for the Department of Defense for health care professionals for care and treatment of wounded and injured members of the Armed Forces.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1637. Continuation of transitional health benefits for members of the Armed Forces pending resolution of service-related medical conditions.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle D--Disability Matters

Sec. 1641. Utilization of veterans' presumption of sound condition in establishing eligibility of members of the Armed Forces for retirement for disability.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1642. Requirements and limitations on Department of Defense determinations of disability with respect to members of the Armed Forces.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1643. Review of separation of members of the Armed Forces separated from service with a disability rating of 20 percent disabled or less.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1644. Authorization of pilot programs to improve the disability evaluation system for members of the Armed Forces.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1645. Reports on Army action plan in response to deficiencies in the Army physical disability evaluation system.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1646. Enhancement of disability severance pay for members of the Armed Forces.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1647. Assessments of continuing utility and future role of temporary disability retired list.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1648. Standards for military medical treatment facilities, specialty medical care facilities, and military quarters housing patients and annual report on such facilities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1649. Reports on Army Medical Action Plan in response to deficiencies identified at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, District of Columbia.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1650. Required certifications in connection with closure of Walter Reed Army Medical Center, District of Columbia.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1651. Handbook for members of the Armed Forces on compensation and benefits available for serious injuries and illnesses.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle E--Studies and Reports

Sec. 1661. Study on physical and mental health and other readjustment needs of members and former members of the Armed Forces who deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom and their families.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1662. Access of recovering service members to adequate outpatient residential facilities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1663. Study and report on support services for families of recovering service members.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1664. Report on traumatic brain injury classifications.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1665. Evaluation of the Polytrauma Liaison Officer/Non-Commissioned Officer program.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle F--Other Matters

Sec. 1671. Prohibition on transfer of resources from medical care.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1672. Medical care for families of members of the Armed Forces recovering from serious injuries or illnesses.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1673. Improvement of medical tracking system for members of the Armed Forces deployed overseas.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1674. Guaranteed funding for Walter Reed Army Medical Center, District of Columbia.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1675. Use of leave transfer program by wounded veterans who are Federal employees.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1676. Moratorium on conversion to contractor performance of Department of Defense functions at military medical facilities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE XVII--VETERANS MATTERS

Sec. 1701. Sense of Congress on Department of Veterans Affairs efforts in the rehabilitation and reintegration of veterans with traumatic brain injury.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1702. Individual rehabilitation and community reintegration plans for veterans and others with traumatic brain injury.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1703. Use of non-Department of Veterans Affairs facilities for implementation of rehabilitation and community reintegration plans for traumatic brain injury.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1704. Research, education, and clinical care program on traumatic brain injury.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1705. Pilot program on assisted living services for veterans with traumatic brain injury.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1706. Provision of age-appropriate nursing home care.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1707. Extension of period of eligibility for health care for veterans of combat service during certain periods of hostilities and war.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1708. Service-connection and assessments for mental health conditions in veterans.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1709. Modification of requirements for furnishing outpatient dental services to veterans with service-connected dental conditions or disabilities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1710. Clarification of purpose of outreach services program of Department of Veterans Affairs.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1711. Designation of fiduciary or trustee for purposes of Traumatic Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE XVIII--NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU MATTERS AND RELATED MATTERS

Sec. 1801. Short title.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle A--National Guard Bureau

Sec. 1811. Appointment, grade, duties, and retirement of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1812. Establishment of National Guard Bureau as joint activity of the Department of Defense.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1813. Enhancement of functions of the National Guard Bureau.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1814. Requirement for Secretary of Defense to prepare plan for response to natural disasters and terrorist events.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1815. Determination of Department of Defense civil support requirements.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

Subtitle B--Additional Reserve Component Enhancement

Sec. 1821. United States Northern Command.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1822. Council of Governors.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1823. Plan for Reserve Forces Policy Board.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1824. High-level positions authorized or required to be held by reserve component general or flag officers.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1825. Retirement age and years of service limitations on certain reserve general and flag officers.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 1826. Additional reporting requirements relating to National Guard equipment.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS

Sec. 2001. Short title.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2002. Expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be specified by law.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE XXI--ARMY

Sec. 2101. Authorized Army construction and land acquisition projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2102. Family housing.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2103. Improvements to military family housing units.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2104. Authorization of appropriations, Army.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2105. Termination of authority to carry out fiscal year 2007 Army projects for which funds were not appropriated.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2106. Technical amendments to Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2107. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2006 project.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2108. Extension of authorization of certain fiscal year 2005 project.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2109. Ground lease, SOUTHCOM headquarters facility, Miami-Doral, Florida.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE XXII--NAVY

Sec. 2201. Authorized Navy construction and land acquisition projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2202. Family housing.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2203. Improvements to military family housing units.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2204. Authorization of appropriations, Navy.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2205. Termination of authority to carry out fiscal year 2007 Navy projects for which funds were not appropriated.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2206. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2005 project.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2207. Repeal of authorization for construction of Navy Outlying Landing Field, Washington County, North Carolina.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE XXIII--AIR FORCE

Sec. 2301. Authorized Air Force construction and land acquisition projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2302. Family housing.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2303. Improvements to military family housing units.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2304. Authorization of appropriations, Air Force.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2305. Termination of authority to carry out fiscal year 2007 Air Force projects for which funds were not appropriated.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2306. Modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2006 projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2307. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2005 projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2308. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2004 projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE XXIV--DEFENSE AGENCIES

Sec. 2401. Authorized Defense Agencies construction and land acquisition projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2402. Energy conservation projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2403. Authorization of appropriations, Defense Agencies.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2404. Termination or modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year 2007 Defense Agencies projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2405. Munitions demilitarization facilities, Blue Grass Army Depot, Kentucky, and Pueblo Chemical Activity, Colorado.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2406. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2005 projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE XXV--NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANIZATION SECURITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM

Sec. 2501. Authorized NATO construction and land acquisition projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2502. Authorization of appropriations, NATO.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE XXVI--GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES FACILITIES

Sec. 2601. Authorized Army National Guard construction and land acquisition projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2602. Authorized Army Reserve construction and land acquisition projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2603. Authorized Navy Reserve and Marine Corps Reserve construction and land acquisition projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2604. Authorized Air National Guard construction and land acquisition projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2605. Authorized Air Force Reserve construction and land acquisition projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2606. Authorization of appropriations, National Guard and Reserve.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2607. Termination of authority to carry out fiscal year 2007 Guard and Reserve projects for which funds were not appropriated.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2608. Modification of authority to carry out fiscal year 2006 Air Force Reserve construction and acquisition projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2609. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2005 projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2610. Extension of authorizations of certain fiscal year 2004 projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE XXVII--BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT ACTIVITIES

Sec. 2701. Authorization of appropriations for base closure and realignment activities funded through Department of Defense Base Closure Account 1990.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2702. Authorized base closure and realignment activities funded through Department of Defense Base Closure Account 2005.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2703. Authorization of appropriations for base closure and realignment activities funded through Department of Defense Base Closure Account 2005.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2704. Authorized cost and scope of work variations for military construction and military family housing projects related to base closures and realignments.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2705. Transfer of funds from Department of Defense Base Closure Account 2005 to Department of Defense Housing Funds.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2706. Comprehensive accounting of funding required to ensure timely implementation of 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission recommendations.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2707. Relocation of units from Roberts United States Army Reserve Center and Navy-Marine Corps Reserve Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2708. Acquisition of real property, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, as part of the realignment of the installation.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2709. Report on availability of traffic infrastructure and facilities to support base realignment.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink

TITLE XXVIII--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS

Subtitle A--Military Construction Program and Military Family Housing Changes

Sec. 2801. Authority to use operation and maintenance funds for construction projects outside the United States.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2802. Clarification of requirement for authorization of military construction.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2803. Increase in thresholds for unspecified minor military construction projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2804. Temporary authority to support revitalization of Department of Defense laboratories through unspecified minor military construction projects.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2805. Extension of authority to accept equalization payments for facility exchanges.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2806. Modifications of authority to lease military family housing.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2807. Expansion of authority to exchange reserve component facilities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2808. Limitation on use of alternative authority for acquisition and improvement of military housing for privatization of temporary lodging facilities.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2809. Two-year extension of temporary program to use minor military construction authority for construction of child development centers.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink





Sec. 2810. Report on housing privatization initiatives.CommentsClose CommentsPermalink