WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-580) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8997) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tennessee, on July 11, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION The Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2025 totals $59,190,000,000, $999,000,000 abo more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-580) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8997) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tennessee, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 9 of 10) MINORITY VIEWS Due to concerns about spending levels, harmful cuts to the clean energy economy, and partisan policy riders, we are unable more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-580) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8997) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tennessee, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 10) TITLE I--CORPS OF ENGINEERS--CIVIL DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Corps of Engineers--Civil INTRODUCTION The Energy and Water Development and  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-580) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8997) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tennessee, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 10) MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES Appropriation, 2024... $366,927,000 Budget estimate, 2025... 244,834,000 Recommended, 2025... 370,000 more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-580) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8997) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tennessee, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 3 of 10) TITLE II--DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Central Utah Project CENTRAL UTAH PROJECT COMPLETION ACCOUNT Appropriation, 2024... $23,000,000 B more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-580) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8997) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tennessee, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 4 of 10) TITLE III--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY INTRODUCTION Funds recommended in Title III provide for all Department of Energy (Department) programs,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-580) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8997) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tennessee, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 5 of 10) Electricity Appropriation, 2024...$280,000,000 Budget estimate, 2025...293,000,000 Recommended, 2025...250,000,000 Comparison: Approp more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-580) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8997) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tennessee, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 6 of 10) WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS AND SCIENTISTS The Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists program ensures that the nation h more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-580) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8997) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tennessee, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 7 of 10) TITLE IV--INDEPENDENT AGENCIES Appalachian Regional Commission Appropriation, 2024...$200,000,000 Budget estimate, 2025...200,000,000  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-580) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8997) making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tennessee, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 8 of 10) TITLE V--GENERAL PROVISIONS (INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS) Section 501 continues a provision that prohibits the use of funds provided in  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-581) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8998) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, on July 11, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BILL The Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee has jurisdiction  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-581) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8998) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 12 of 13) MINORITY VIEWS Due to serious concerns about spending levels and partisan policy riders,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-581) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8998) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, on July 11, 2024. (Continued from Part 1 of 13) * * * TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management MANAGEMENT OF LANDS AND RES more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-581) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8998) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 13) NATIONAL RECREATION AND PRESERVATION The National Recreation and Preservation account prov more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-581) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8998) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 3 of 13) BUREAU OF INDIAN EDUCATION OPERATION OF INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS The Bureau of Indian Ed more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-581) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8998) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 4 of 13) TITLE II--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agen more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-581) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8998) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 5 of 13) TITLE III--RELATED AGENCIES Department of Agriculture OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR N more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-581) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8998) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 6 of 13) Department of Health and Human Services INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE The provision of Federal he more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-581) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8998) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 9 of 13) SUBCHAPTER V--PREMIUM PAY * * * Sec. 5544. [Wage-board overtime and Sunday rates; computa more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-581) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8998) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 10 of 13) CHANGES IN APPLICATION OF EXISTING LAW Pursuant to clause 3(f)(1)(A) of rule XIII of the  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-581) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8998) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 11 of 13) HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SUPERFUND Allowing distribution of funds to purchase services from ot more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-581) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8998) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 7 of 13) TITLE IV--GENERAL PROVISIONS (INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS) (INCLUDING RESCISSION OF FUND more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Appropriations Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-581) in explanation of the accompanying bill (H.R. 8998) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency and related agencies for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2025. The report was advanced by Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, on July 11, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 8 of 13) * * * MINERAL LEASING ACT * * * Sec. 17. (a) All lands subject to disposition under thi more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Budget Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-568) on a concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 117) establishing the budget for the U.S. government for fiscal 2025 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal 2026 through 2034. The report was advanced by Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, on June 27, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION In a letter to Henry Lee in 1790, James Madison said "A public debt is a public curse." Today, the Nation's unsust more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Budget Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-568) on a concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 117) establishing the budget for the U.S. government for fiscal 2025 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal 2026 through 2034. The report was advanced by Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, on June 27, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 8) FUNCTION 550: MEDICAID AND OTHER HEALTH Function Summary Function 550 includes all discretionary health programs, th more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Budget Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-568) on a concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 117) establishing the budget for the U.S. government for fiscal 2025 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal 2026 through 2034. The report was advanced by Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, on June 27, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 8) THE PRESIDENT'S BUDGET: A BRIEF SUMMARY SUMMARY AND MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE PRESIDENT'S FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET REQUE more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Budget Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-568) on a concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 117) establishing the budget for the U.S. government for fiscal 2025 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal 2026 through 2034. The report was advanced by Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, on June 27, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 3 of 8) THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET PROCESS The budget resolution's spending levels are implemented through allocations to the  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Budget Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-568) on a concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 117) establishing the budget for the U.S. government for fiscal 2025 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal 2026 through 2034. The report was advanced by Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, on June 27, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 4 of 8) 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 117 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government fo more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Budget Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-568) on a concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 117) establishing the budget for the U.S. government for fiscal 2025 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal 2026 through 2034. The report was advanced by Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, on June 27, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 5 of 7) (4) Energy (270): Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $35,389,000,000. (B) Outlays, $36,523,000,000. Fisca more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Budget Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-568) on a concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 117) establishing the budget for the U.S. government for fiscal 2025 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal 2026 through 2034. The report was advanced by Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, on June 27, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 6 of 8) (10) Education, Training, Employment, and Social Services (500): Fiscal year 2025: (A) New budget authority, $107,9 more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Budget Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-568) on a concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 117) establishing the budget for the U.S. government for fiscal 2025 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal 2026 through 2034. The report was advanced by Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, on June 27, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 7 of 8) TITLE II--BUDGET ENFORCEMENT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SEC. 201. POINT OF ORDER AGAINST INCREASING LONG-TERM DI more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-601) on the Censorship Accountability Act (H.R. 4848), which aims to provide for a right of action against Federal employees for violations of First Amendment rights. The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on July 11, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 4848, the Censorship Accountability Act, introduced by Representative Dan Bishop (R-NC), will permit injured parties to sue fede more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE BILL This bill would: (1) Authorize appropriations for (a) procurement, (b) research, development, test, and evaluation, (c) operation and maintenance and the revolving and management funds of the Department of Defense more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 40 of 41) ADDITIONAL VIEWS ADDITIONAL VIEWS OF MR. REED This bill includes many provisions that improve our national security and provide the necessary training, resources, and support that our men and women in uniform deserve. How more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 41) DIVISION A--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS TITLE I--PROCUREMENT Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations Authorization of appropriations (sec. 101) The committee recommends a provision that would authorize approp more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 41) Defense Wide Topline increase As described in the 4101 table, the committee recommends an increase of $25.1 billion to the Department of Defense budget request to accelerate equipment recapitalization, increase military co more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 3 of 41) TITLE II--RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations Authorization of appropriations (sec. 201) The committee recommends a provision that would authorize appropriations for rese more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 4 of 41) Containerized weapon system The budget request included $23.7 million in Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Army (RDA), for PE 23802A Other Missile Product Improvement Programs. The committee recommends an increa more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 5 of 41) Assessment of blockchain technology for supply chain security and other national security uses The committee acknowledges the potential uses of blockchain technology for broader national security purposes within the defense more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 6 of 41) Plan for alternative approaches for biomedical modeling The committee is aware that the Department of Defense (DOD), as well as the Federal Government and academia, rely heavily on non-human primate (NHP) models in order to more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 7 of 41) TITLE III--OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations Authorization of appropriations (sec. 301) The committee recommends a provision that would authorize appropriations for operation and mainte more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 8 of 41) Briefing on Army Prepositioned Stocks The committee notes that Army Prepositioned Stock-3 (APS-3) can mobilize in support of any theater of operations when approved by the Department of the Army. The committee is aware of t more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 9 of 41) TITLE IV--MILITARY PERSONNEL AUTHORIZATIONS Subtitle A--Active Forces End strengths for active forces (sec. 401) The committee recommends a provision that would authorize Active-Duty end strengths for fiscal year 2025, as  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 16 of 41) TITLE IX--DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Defense and Related Matters Requirement to notify Congress when Deputy Secretary of Defense is performing functions and du more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 10 of 41) TITLE V--MILITARY PERSONNEL POLICY Subtitle A--Officer Personnel Policy Repeal of active duty service requirement for warrant officer appointments in Air Force and Space Force (sec. 501) The committee recommends a provis more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 11 of 41) Aeromedical squadrons in the Air National Guard The committee is concerned about the ability of the Department of Defense and civil authorities to transport and treat individuals wounded or exposed to chemical, biological, more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 12 of 41) TITLE VI--COMPENSATION AND OTHER PERSONNEL BENEFITS Subtitle A--Pay and Allowances Reform of basic pay rates (sec. 601) The committee recommends a provision that would reform basic pay rates by increasing monthly basic p more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 13 of 41) TITLE VII--HEALTH CARE PROVISIONS Subtitle A--Tricare and Other Health Care Benefits Health care licensure portability for TRICARE network providers providing mental health services to members of the Armed Forces and cert more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 14 of x) TITLE VIII--ACQUISITION POLICY, ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED MATTERS Subtitle A--Acquisition Policy and Management Modifications to other transaction authority (sec. 801) The committee recommends a provision that w more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 15 of 41) Procurement of Department of Defense advanced chemistry batteries (sec. 888) The committee recommends a provision that would set certain procurement requirements and sourcing conditions for the Department of Defense regard more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 17 of 41) TITLE X--GENERAL PROVISIONS Subtitle A--Financial Matters General transfer authority (sec. 1001) The committee recommends a provision that would authorize the Secretary of Defense to transfer up to $6 billion of fiscal y more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 18 of 41) Items of Special Interest Agile Combat Employment The committee applauds the Air Force's focus on Agile Combat Employment (ACE), but remains concerned that there is no guiding set of requirements for all elements of the A more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 19 of 41) TITLE XI--CIVILIAN PERSONNEL MATTERS One-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for Federal civilian employees working overseas (sec. 1101) The committee reco more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 20 of 41) TITLE XII--MATTERS RELATING TO FOREIGN NATIONS Subtitle A--Assistance and Training Acceptance and expenditure of contributions for multilateral security cooperation activities (sec. 1201) The committee recommends a provi more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 21 of 41) Modification of public reporting of Chinese military companies operating in the United States (sec. 1259) The committee recommends a provision that would amend section 1260H of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defe more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 22 of 41) TITLE XIII--COOPERATIVE THREAT REDUCTION Cooperative Threat Reduction funds (sec. 1301) The committee recommends a provision that would authorize $350.1 million for the Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) program, define t more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 23 of 41) TITLE XIV--OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS Subtitle A--Military Programs Working capital funds (sec. 1401) The committee recommends a provision that would authorize appropriations for the defense working capital funds at the levels more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 24 of 41) TITLE XV--SPACE ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS, AND INTELLIGENCE MATTERS Subtitle A--Space Activities Modification of Air Force space contractor responsibility watch list (sec. 1501) The committee recommends a provision  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 25 of 41) Commercial space nuclear indemnification and liability Commercial space nuclear technologies, such as radioisotopes, fission, and fusion, are being pursued by the Department of Defense (DOD) to enable national security cap more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 26 of 41) Ensuring transport layer connectivity to tactical users The committee supports the Space Development Agency's (SDA) Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) program to provide space-based assured, resilient, low-l more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 27 of 41) TITLE XVI--CYBERSPACE RELATED MATTERS Subtitle A--Matters Relating to Cyber Operations and Cyber Forces Assessment of feasibility of engaging in cooperative activities with allies to mitigate cyber threats to certain unde more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 28 of 41) DIVISION B--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AUTHORIZATIONS Summary and explanation of funding tables Division B of this Act authorizes funding for military construction projects of the Department of Defense (DOD). It includes fundi more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 29 of 41) TITLE XXI--ARMY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION Summary The budget request included an authorization of appropriations of $2.3 billion for military construction and $752.3 million for family housing for the Army for fiscal year 202 more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 30 of 41) TITLE XXII--NAVY MILITARY CONSTRUCTION Summary The budget request included an authorization of appropriations of $4.5 billion for military construction and $623.0 million for family housing for the Navy for fiscal year 20 more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 31 of 41) TITLE XXIII--AIR FORCE MILITARY CONSTRUCTION Summary The budget request included an authorization of appropriations of $5.4 billion for military construction and $547.8 million for family housing for the Air Force in fisc more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 32 of 41) TITLE XXIV--DEFENSE AGENCIES MILITARY CONSTRUCTION Summary The budget request included an authorization of appropriations of $3.4 billion for military construction for the Defense Agencies for fiscal year 2025. The commi more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 37 of 41) TITLE XXIX--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION DISASTER RECOVERY Authorized Navy disaster recovery construction and land acquisition projects (sec. 2901) The committee recommends a provision that would authorize Navy disaster recovery more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 33 of 41) TITLE XXV--INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Summary The budget request included an authorization of appropriations of $433.9 million for military construction in fiscal year 2025 for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Security  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 34 of 41) TITLE XXVI--GUARD AND RESERVE FORCES FACILITIES Summary The budget request included an authorization of appropriations of $724.0 million for military construction in fiscal year 2025 for facilities for the National Guard  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 35 of 41) TITLE XXVII--BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE ACTIVITIES Summary and explanation of tables The budget request included $448.0 million for the ongoing cost of environmental remediation and other activities necessary to continu more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 36 of 41) TITLE XXVIII--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PROVISIONS Subtitle A--Military Construction Program Inclusion of land acquisition under definition of unspecified minor military construction project (sec. 2801) The committee more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 38 of 41) DIVISION C--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY AUTHORIZATIONS AND OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS TITLE XXXI--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAMS Subtitle A--National Security Programs and Authorizations National Nu more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-188) on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2025 (S. 4638). The report was advanced by Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 39 of 41) DIVISION D--FUNDING TABLES Authorization of amounts in funding tables (sec. 4001) The committee recommends a provision that would provide for the allocation of funds among programs, projects, and activities in accordance  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-189) on the Mount Blue Sky Wilderness Act (S. 3044), which aims to redesignate the Mount Evans Wilderness as the "Mount Blue Sky Wilderness". The report was advanced by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, on July 10, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of S. 3044 is to redesignate the Mount Evans Wilderness in Colorado as the "Mount Blue Sky Wilderness." Background and Need Th more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-196) on the Pecos Watershed Protection Act (S. 3033), which aims to withdraw certain federal land in the Pecos Watershed area of New Mexico from mineral entry. The report was advanced by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, on July 23, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE The purpose of S. 3033 is to withdraw approximately 176,199 acres of Federal land in the Pecos River Watershed in New Mexi more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-202) on the Expanding Whistleblower Protections For Contractors Act (S. 1524), which aims to ensure that whistleblowers, including contractors, are protected from retaliation when a Federal employee orders a reprisal. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on July 29, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * I. Purpose and Summary S. 1524, the Expanding Whistleblower Pro more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-186) on the Government Spending Oversight Act (S. 4036), which aims to establish a Government Spending Oversight Committee within the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on July 8, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * I. Purpose and Summary S. 4036, the Government Spending Oversight Act of 2024, would  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-194) on the Promoting Resilient Buildings Act (S. 5473), which aims to amend certain laws relating to disaster recovery and relief with respect to the implementation of building codes. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on July 23, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * I. Purpose and Summary H.R. 5473, the Promoting Resilient Buildings Act of 2024, amends the Robe more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-195) on the Think Differently About Emergencies Act (S. 6249), which aims to provide for a review and report on the assistance and resources that the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency provides to individuals with disabilities and the families of such individuals that are impacted by major disasters. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on J more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-187) on the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act (S. 1723), which aims to establish the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the U.S. The report was advanced by Sen. Brian Schatz, D-New Hampshire, on July 8, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE To establish a Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies (Commission) in the Un more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 118-187) on the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act (S. 1723), which aims to establish the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the U.S. The report was advanced by Sen. Brian Schatz, D-New Hampshire, on July 8, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) SUMMARY OF THE BILL AS ORDERED REPORTED S. 1723 builds on an extensive Congressional record and rob more ST