Amendments

A sense of Congress regarding award of the Medal of Honor to Gregory McManus for acts of valor.

Requires the Department of Defense to report to Congress on the timeliness of providing electronic health records to members of the Armed Forces who are separating from active duty. Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish standards to ensure that separating servicemembers receive such records within a reasonable period.

Strengthens accountability and oversight of the Department of Defense's compliance with domestic food procurement requirements by directing the DoD Inspector General to conduct quarterly audits ensuring taxpayer dollars are supporting American farmers and domestic supply chains, not foreign competitors.

Inserts land withdrawal for U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground. Identical to H.R. 8686, reported (119th Congress).

Strikes Section 1115, which would prohibit DoD from implementing President Trump's Executive Order 14251, issued on March 27, 2025. The Executive Order exempts certain agencies from collective bargaining agreement protections, including the DoD.

Require the Space Force to assess the security, physical, cyber, and geopolitical vulnerabilities of commercially owned and operated satellite ground-based nodes located within the Indo-Pacific.

Moves the pension funds for the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps to the Military Retirement Fund to ensure all retired uniformed servicemembers receive pension payments during a government shutdown. Identical to H.R. 8732 (119th Congress).

Requires the Secretary of Defense to notify and consult with the HASC and SASC on any changes to evaluation criteria for officers not less than 180 days before conducting the action.

Amends the AUKUS Submarine Transfer Authorization Act to allow for transfer of three in-service Virginia-class submarines, instead of two.

Directs the Department of Defense to report the average military medical treatment facility patient referral and consult wait times for active-duty servicemembers and veterans.

Requires the Department of the Navy and the Marine Corps to strengthen tactical vehicle risk management by establishing clearly defined responsibilities for vehicle commanders and implementing standardized procedures that enable first-line supervisors to identify, assess and mitigate operational risks during training and mission execution.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to carry out a pilot program to provide certain members of the Armed Forces with continuous glucose monitoring technology.

Extends the period of performance of the current DoD trial to treat certain conditions using psychedelic substances to September 30, 2033.

Increases funding amount for Next Generation Combat Vehicle Technology and offsets from Ship Depot Operations Support (O&M), Navy by $7M.

Increases funding amount for Ground Technology and offsets from Ship Depot Operations Support (O&M), Navy by $10M.

Specifies phased inventory benchmarks for combat coded fighter aircraft.

Requires the Department of Defense, in coordination with Federal labs, to establish a comprehensive shared database to help improve public and private cooperation to benefit national security.

Requires the Department of War to provide educational information on newborn screening, state newborn screening panel variations, and available supplemental screening options to TRICARE beneficiaries receiving prenatal care. Requires the Department of War to submit a report to Congress on the feasibility, costs, and logistical considerations of ensuring newborns of TRICARE beneficiaries receive screening for all federally recommended newborn screening conditions.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress on the military power and illicit activities of certain drug cartels, including recommendations for additional authorities or resources to enhance efforts of the U.S. to disrupt and dismantle the military capabilities of the cartels.

Requires the Department of Defense to review existing programs and, where feasible, implement software-based cryptographic protections that strengthen data security without requiring new hardware. It advances the Department's transition to post-quantum cybersecurity standards, promotes data ownership and key sovereignty, prevents vendor lock-in, and ensures future defense programs incorporate these protections from the outset.

Establishes a presumption of approval for qualified DoD servicemembers and civilian employees seeking authorization from their facility commander to carry personal firearms on military installations.

To amend the statuary prohibition excluding the transfer of MTCR-controlled technologies to AUKUS partners.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the AUKUS partnership with Australia and the United Kingdom as vital to maintaining a safe and secure world. Congress supports robust investment in the United States submarine industrial base to promote the AUKUS partnership.

Requires a report on the military camping and recreational park program.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to provide a report on the implementation of the Go for Green (G4G) nutrition program at military dining facilities.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress on the threat of artificial intelligence-powered attacks, scams, and fraud to U.S. military installations, operations, and personnel. This report should evaluate the use of artificial intelligence by foreign adversaries for surveillance and targeting.

Strikes Section 842(c) from the FY25 NDAA.

Requires the Pentagon to review and prohibit the use of covered payment processing equipment, systems, or services tied to foreign adversaries, including China, in contracts with retailers serving the Department. The amendment establishes a phased implementation process, culminating in a prohibition on DoW contracts with retailers that continue to rely on covered foreign-adversary payment processing technology and is identical to H.R. 8787 of the 119th Congress.

Requires the Secretary of War to submit a report to the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services on the fraud scheme perpetrated by Janet Mello, a civilian employee of the Department of the Army who was indicted and pleaded guilty to stealing over $100 million in 4-H Military Partnership Grant program funds.

Requires the Department of Defense to perform an audit. If it fails to, the discretionary budget authority available for the Department of Defense, the military department, or the Defense Agency shall be reduced by .5 percent.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a strategy to support the cyber defense of Taiwan through coordination with the Five Eyes partners, including a description of resources, authorities, and personnel required to implement the strategy.

Expands credentialed, personalized financial and housing counseling to members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty or transitioning from service, and for other purposes. Identical to H.R. 8056 (119th Congress).

Directs the Department of Defense to brief Congress on their efforts to create and implement incentive programs that would encourage Family Child Care providers to expand their services, support military spouses, and provide after-hours childcare, which would support troops and their families, who often work outside of normal business hours due to the global operations they support.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to publish a list of dietary supplement ingredients prohibited for use by members of the Armed Forces. Identical to H.R. 8962 (119th Congress).

Increases funding by $5 million for Defense-wide RDTE to accelerate the manufacturing of advanced reactive materials used to enhance the lethality of munitions.

Directs the Secretary of War to issue voluntary guidance for AI contractors developing, maintaining, or operating AI systems for the Department of War to reduce insider threat, espionage, and other personnel-related security risks to sensitive AI systems and infrastrucuture.

Requires the disclosure of foreign gifts over $50,000 made to military colleges and establishes enforcement mechanisms for non-compliance.

Prohibits use of automated speed enforcement cameras on military installations.

Amends 10 U.S.C. § 4124 to clarify that both DOD Centers and DOD Laboratories may use partnership intermediaries to support technology transfer and transition into or out of those entities. Authorizes Federal Laboratories to pay partnership intermediary costs using funds available for technology transfer and transition, research and development, or operations and maintenance.

Creates a Pilot Program within DoD to test standalone tech to increase supply chain management and medical readiness

Requires the Department of the Army to submit a report on whether operational units have sufficient personnel, resources and organizational capacity to effectively implement ground-safety programs related to tactical vehicle operations.

Amends Section 1021(b) of the FY12 NDAA to limit the authority of the U.S. military to indefinitely detain individuals pursuant to the 2001 AUMF, to exclude American citizens from being subject to detention.

Directs the Secretary of the Air Force, in coordination with the Commander of the U.S. Transportation Command, to produce a strategy and report for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, including storage, mobility, maintenance, cost, and deployment requirements, to ensure that the service can field CCA at scale in contested environments.

Requires the Secretary of War to report on opportunities to accelerate development and acquisition of low-cost, platform-agnostic autonomy modules for small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS). The AI-enabled autopilot framing currently in H.R. 8800 is a start. Still, this amendment expands on it to ensure language is also specifically focused on the targeting layer and enabling effects on low-cost, platform-agnostic hardware.

Requires SECARMY to report on resilient tactical power and battery safety systems to highlight the critical role of battery separators in stabilizing the battery supply chain and ensuring its security.

Facilitates the integration of Open-Source Intelligence into DoD intelligence collection management processes and systems.

Prohibits the acquisition, procurement, or lease of non-tactical electric vehicles containing any component produced by child and slave labor.

Codifies protections and responsibilities for chaplains and subjects such protections to prosecution under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. This amendment is identical to H.R.8769, introduced by Rep. Keith Self in the 119th Congress.

Counters People's Republic of China influence and activities in the Freely Associated States.

Authorizes APEX Accelerators to assist small businesses in acquiring procurement contracts for defense articles for AUKUS.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Defense should continue to support the development, integration, and operational use of distributed commercial radar satellite constellations, including MMTI and AMTI capabilities.

Requires the Department of Defense to establish a early release notification system for victims of sexual assault through the UCMJ.

Directs the Department of Defense to inventory legacy semiconductor dependencies in major weapon programs and submit a plan to eliminate reliance on foreign single-source suppliers.

Codifies Executive Order 14183 implements a ban on transgender service members by requiring all personnel to serve in accordance with their biological sex, citing military readiness and discipline.

Increases funding amount for Rapid Prototyping Program and offsets from Ship Depot Operations Support (O&M), Navy by $4.9M.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to evaluate the potential and feasibility of next-generation geothermal technologies to meet the power needs of the Department of Defense and strengthen national security.

Directs the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Navy to begin and complete an assessment of their installation-wide food programs according to the recommendation of GAO-24-106155 within 180 days of the enactment of this act.

Requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to brief Congress within 90 days on the feasibility of letting original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) fast-track their existing suppliers into DoD procurement systems, with a focus on improving readiness, reducing red tape, and preventing counterfeit parts in military aircraft ground support equipment.

Requires a report from the Secretary of the Army to the Committees on Armed Services that includes an explanation of the status of efforts to produce 155mm artillery ammunition for the Department of Defense.

Expresses a sense of Congress on the importance of maintaining robust domestic production of M795 155mm artillery projectiles.

Requires a GAO study assessing the child care programs that exist across the Department of Defense including: Child Development Centers, Family Child Care, Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood, and Child Care in Your Home. Metrics must be disaggregated by service branch.

Amends Section 152 of the FY24 NDAA by giving consideration to critical minerals derived from recycled and reused minerals and metals to the maximum extent practicable.

Prohibits the Department of Defense from procuring, acquiring or utilizing any blockchain network infrastructure originating from a company or individual stemming from an entity or country of concern. Specifically, this bill aims to tackle the CCP’s continued investment in distributed ledger technology.

Protects the identities of special operators and other personnel involved in sensitive military activities by making the unauthorized disclosure of their identities subject to the same criminal penalties that currently apply to covert intelligence personnel.

Grants the 54 separate National Guard organizations (which comprise the 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia) greater flexibility to employ national guard personnel for counterdrug missions.

Requires the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, to commission an independent review of Department of Defense financial management execution benchmarks, including their origin, methodology, authoritative basis, and traceability to Department-wide policy or guidance. Directs the review to assess whether current benchmarks remain relevant to modern acquisition practices to better reflect obligation and expenditure performance across appropriations and program types.

Provides state, local, municipal, and tribal law enforcement agencies with priority in adopting retired ceremonial horses of the U.S. Army.

Ensures leadership continuity within the National Guard Bureau by allowing the Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau to remain in office beyond the expiration of the normal term when the position of Chief is vacant and a successor Vice Chief has not yet been confirmed by the Senate. The amendment also strengthens National Guard representation in joint force capability development by adding the Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau as a statutory member of the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC).

Conveys certain retired naval vessels to the State of Florida to be used as artificial reefs.

Ensures that the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) seeks and strongly considers input from the Commandant of the Coast Guard regarding Coast Guard capabilities that support national defense.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to maintain a Department of the Navy Library as a centralized institution for preserving, curating, and providing access to historical, technical, operational, and educational resources. The library would support research, training, institutional knowledge, operational readiness, and public understanding of the history, heritage, and contributions of the Navy and Marine Corps.

Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Navy should name a future aircraft carrier USS United States in recognition of the historic legacy of ships that have borne, or were intended to bear, the name, including one of the original six frigates authorized by the Naval Act of 1794 and the canceled aircraft carrier USS United States (CVA-58).

Requires the Comptroller General to conduct a study on the effectiveness of the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense and the Solid Start program of the Department of Veterans Affairs in identifying, counseling, and supporting members of the Armed Forces and veterans regarding mental health risks and transition-related stressors during their separation from the Armed Forces.

Expands eligibility for appointment as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff by adding the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to the list of senior military leaders who may be selected for the position.

Prohibits the Department of Defense from charging members of the Armed Forces for meals provided while serving aboard U.S. naval vessels that are underway or deployed away from their homeport.

Requires the Army Installation Management Command to assess and report on the biological readiness of Army installations, including their ability to detect, respond to, mitigate, and sustain operations during biological threat conditions.

Revises Section 1541 to include existing platforms and capabilities that will accelerate innovation while reducing delays.

Requires the Department of Defense to report on the integration of commercial cyber capabilities into the Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture (JCWA).

Requires the Commander of United States European Command to report on options for modernizing the Aegis Ashore missile defense site at Deveselu, Romania.

Establishes a United States–Poland Military Space Cooperation Program to strengthen bilateral cooperation in support of military space operations, resilience, and preparedness.

Codifies the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) in title 10, United States Code, as the Department of Defense’s principal institution for special operations education, research, and professional development.

Requires an assessment of Antisemitism in the Defense Organizational Climate Survey. The Secretary of Defense shall ensure that the Defense Organizational Climate Survey (DEOCS) includes specific questions to assess the prevalence, nature, and impact of antisemitism within the military service academies.

Increases funding for the DoD SkillBridge program by $5 million.

Requires DoD to update and standardize pay scales, recruitment metrics, and retention evaluation processes for JROTC instructors as well as collect consistent service-wide data and assess whether the new standardized pay system is improving instructor recruitment and retention.

Establishes a quarterly reporting requirement of the National Security Capital Forum.

Directs the Secretary of Defense, through US TRANSCOM, to establish a pilot program demonstrating and assessing integrated road-to-rail logistics capabilities. The goal is to improve resiliency, throughput, and safety in surface distribution for joint force operations, particularly in austere or contested environments.

Directs DOD to assess demand, identify supply chain gaps, and recommend reforms to strengthen domestic production of turbojet pyrotechnic devices.

Requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report within one year of enactment to the congressional defense committees on progress made by each military department, to reduce training-related accidents, fatalities, and serious injuries. The report shall include trend data and year-over-year comparisons for each military service; an assessment of the effectiveness of actions taken in response to prior congressional concerns regarding training safety; and a description of ongoing and planned efforts by each military department to further reduce training incidents, improve risk management practices, and enhance service member safety during training operations.

Prohibits any FY27 DoD funds from going to any K-12 schools with a Confucius Institute or classroom.

Allows for tuition assistance to be used to pay for institution fees and allows the SECDEF to increase the per-semester- hour cap to $350.

Requires the Department of Defense to submit a comprehensive report on its strategy for the research, development, and deployment of Friction Stir Additive Manufacturing (FSAM) technologies.

Authorizes $6.4 million for University Research Initiatives to secure U.S. silicon carbide for national security and critical technologies. Reduces Air Force O&M, service-wide activities by $6.4 to offset.

Requests a detailed study of China’s space capabilities.

Authorizes $5 million for University Innovative Materials Process Modernization Research. Reduces Defense-wide O&M, Washington Headquarters Services by $5 million to offset.

Revises critical minerals reporting and briefing requirements. Requires briefings to be held annually for 8 years.

Revises the pilot program preemption language by applying preemption to insurance contracts issued to individual policyholders under the pilot program and aligns the bill with the existing regulations section that provides the necessary preemption authority.

Authorizes $16 million for Advanced Naval Casting for Hardware and Operational Repairs (ANCHOR). Decreases Navy O&M, Administration by $16 million to offset.

Authorizes $15 million for Navy Advanced Manufacturing- Accelerating the Adoption of Naval Aviation Advanced Manufacturing Processes (A4MP). Decreases RDT&E, Defense-wide, Cyber Operations Technology Support by $5 million and RDT&E, Navy, Marine Corps Ground Combat/Support System by $10 million to offset.

Authorizes Federal grants and cooperative agreements to support the operation and maintenance of National Guard facilities necessary for organizing, training, and equipping the National Guard for both State and Federal missions.

Require the Department of Defense to establish a standardized “Schedule V” reporting requirement for major defense contractors and grant recipients to disclose veteran hiring and retention data.