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Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 69 public bills, H.R. 9823- 9891; and 5 resolutions, H. Res. 1446-1450 were introduced.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: The House passed H.R. 8800, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, by a yea-and-nay vote of 216 yeas to 212 nays, Roll No. 278. Consideration began yesterday, July 21st.
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Armed Services by a yea-and-nay vote of 213 yeas to 216 nays, Roll No. 277. Page H5156 Agreed to:
Hinson amendment (No. 34 printed in part A of H. Rept. 119-755) that prohibits certain foreign nationals from designated countries of concern to access non-public areas of any National Laboratory;
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Rogers (AL) en bloc amendment No. 2 consisting of the following amendments printed in part A of H. Rept. 119-755): Cleaver (No. 104) that increases funding to the Combat and Operational Medicine Program, R&D research by $5 million for alpha-gal syndrome research. Offsets $5 million from Combat and Operational Medicine Program, R&D Advanced Development; Cline (No. 105) that 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; Cloud (No. 106) that adds Recovery of Outlays to Sec. 1862; Courtney (No. 107) that amends the AUKUS Submarine Transfer Authorization Act to allow for transfer of three in-service Virginia-class submarines, instead of two; Craig (No. 108) that ensures access for military families to cranial remolding orthosis treatment for babies with deformational plagiocephaly; Crane (No. 109) that requires annual coordination between the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security to assess counter- subterranean technologies applicable to illicit cross-border tunnel operations, and directs an annual report and briefing to Congress on findings and recommendations; Crane (No. 110) that requires the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, to submit a report and briefing to Congress on opportunities to strengthen military recruitment, readiness, and end strength through educational partnerships, including JROTC and ROTC programs; Crane (No. 111) that directs the Department of Defense to establish a pilot program to evaluate and rapidly field technologies that identify and control mobile application data transmissions that could expose servicemembers and other defense personnel to commercial surveillance and operational security risks; Crawford (No. 112) that relocates the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Bombing Prevention (OBP) from within the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to the Office of Intelligence & Analysis; Crawford (No. 113) that creates an incentive payment schedule for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians based on years of experience to encourage continued service, given regular exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., unexploded ordnance, VIP support); Crawford (No. 114) that directs the U.S. Army National Guard to establish a pilot program to assess and develop National Guard Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units' response capabilities for homeland defense in the event of large-scale missile and drone unexploded ordnance on domestic territory; Crawford (No. 115) that establishes a pilot program with-in the US Army in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security to
provide eligible U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel to attend the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) as they transition out of the military; Davidson (No. 116) that requires a report to Congress on unconventional threat networks that operate in the Western Hemisphere; Davidson (No. 117) that directs the Secretary of Defense to publish a list of dietary supplement ingredients prohibited for use by members of the Armed Forces; Davis (NC) (No. 118) that 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); Davis (NC) (No. 119) that 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; Dunn (FL) (No. 120) that 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; Dunn (FL) (No. 121) that authorizes the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement a methodology to identify and assess dependencies on the People's Republic of China for the processing, refining, separation, alloying, magnet manufacturing, or other midstream production stages of materials critical to the defense industrial base; Dunn (FL) (No. 122) that requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct a department-wide medical supply chain risk assessment and develop a classified, prioritized list of high-risk critical medical products dependent on PRC-origin inputs; Dunn (FL) (No. 123) that supports the Secretary of Defense in recovering critical minerals relevant to the defense industrial base from unconventional feedstocks; Elfreth (No. 124) that directs a study on Reserve Child Care programs offered by the services; Elfreth (No. 125) that revises critical minerals reporting and briefing requirements; Escobar (No. 126) that requires the Department of Defense to submit a report assessing the potential use of intergovernmental support agreements for unspecified minor military construction projects; Escobar (No. 127) that requires the Department of Defense to produce a report evaluating opportunities to strengthen the military childcare workforce while expanding employment pathways for military spouses, including assessing staffing shortages, licensing portability, innovative childcare models, and potential recruitment and retention incentives; Escobar (No. 128) that 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; Evans (CO) (No. 129) that amends the FY22 NDAA to allow for the expedited implementation of special incentive pay parity between active duty and reserve components of the armed forces; Ezell (No. 130) that increases Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, Defense-Wide by $10,000,000 for ultra-light Group 1 small unmanned aircraft systems for United States Special Operations Command (Program Element 1160405BB, Intelligence Systems Development); Figures (No. 131) that expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary of the Air Force should prioritize the design and development of a Combined All-Domain Wargaming Center at Maxwell Air Force Base to enhance the Department of Defense's strategic training, education, and simulation capabilities; Fine (No. 132) that requires the disclosure of foreign gifts over $50,000 made to military colleges and establishes enforcement mechanisms for non-compliance; Fischbach (No. 133) that requires the Secretary of War, to conduct an assessment of supply chain vulnerabilities related to MicroLED displays used in Department of War weapon systems and platforms; Fitzgerald (No. 134) that requires the Secretary of Defense to seek to enter into an agreement with a multi-university research center focused on physics- based neutralization of threats to human tissues and organs to conduct research on understanding and preventing traumatic brain injuries in the US warfighter within 90 days of enactment; Fong (No. 135) that directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study relating to establishing a supersonic airspace corridor between the airspace of the R-2508 Complex and the broad ocean area; Fong (No. 136) that honors those who died during an Air Force test mission on June 15, 2026, at Edwards AFB, and directs the Secretary of Defense to provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on the crash once the investigation is complete; Fong (No. 137) that directs the Secretary of Defense to brief the congressional defense committees on the status and availability of medical and safety resources at Edwards Air Force Base for Armed Forces members, Department of Defense civilian employees, and contractor personnel; Foster (No. 138) that designates the National Nuclear Security Administration as the technical nuclear forensics lead; Fry (No. 139) that requires the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment to report on the national security implications of restricting exports of rare earth-containing scrap and assess the impact on domestic recycling, defense supply chains, and foreign dependence; Gonzalez (TX) (No. 140) that requires the Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress within 60 days on the status of funds set aside for powertrain facility completion and facility
Texas; Gooden (No. 141) that revises Section 1541 to include existing platforms and capabilities that will accelerate innovation while reducing delays; Gosar (No. 142) that establishes a sense of Congress regarding naming a warship the USS Phoenix in memory of the 85th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor; Gosar (No. 143) that requires a report on supply of rare earth materials and elements; Gosar (No. 144) that requires a report on the use of copper by U.S. Armed Forces; Gosar (No. 145) that directs the Secretary and Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration to give preference to domestic uranium and other critical minerals before seeking foreign sources; Gosar (No. 146) that inserts land withdrawal for U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground; Gottheimer (No. 147) that authorizes a Report Authored by the Secretary of Defense to study steps Israel, the US, and Egypt can take to enhance international security measures on the Gaza- Egypt border to ensure Hamas and other actors cannot use tunnels or methods via the Mediterranean Sea to smuggle weapons and illicit good; Gottheimer (No. 148) that requires anassessment of Antisemitism in the Defense Organizational Climate Survey; Gottheimer (No. 149) that increases funding for the National Defense Education Program by $5 million for STEM education and workforce initiatives targeting military students; Gottheimer (No. 150) that increases funding for the DoD SkillBridge program by $5 million; Graves (MO) (No. 151) that establishes a pilot program to adequately and accurately test, identify, and analyze drug use among servicemembers; Graves (MO) (No. 152) that updates Coast Guard authorities to improve the Service's organization and strengthen mission performance; Harrigan (No. 153) that amends the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO) authorization to prioritize tracking PRC AI capabilities, and have a strategy for preparedness to counter adversarial AI; Harris (No. 154) that allows anesthesia to be covered by TRICARE for in-office dental procedures for pediatric dentistry; Hern (OK) (No. 155) that requires the Secretary of the Navy to submit a report to Congress on the plans of the Department of the Navy to transition to light-emitting diode (LED) lighting on naval vessels; Hill (AR) (No. 156) that directs the GAO to do a review of the health of the Department of Defense's cyber-related intelligence sharing with State, local, Tribal, territorial, and private sector partners; Hill (AR) (No. 157) that reauthorizes the Defense Production Act of 1950, a set of authorities that allows the President to strengthen the industrial base by providing financial support and allocating resources to meet national defense requirements; and Hill (AR) (No. 158) that authorizes the Secretary of the Army to conduct a no-cost land exchange between the Arkansas National Guard (AR NG) and the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on Camp Robinson in North Little Rock; Pages H5038-56
Rogers (AL) en bloc amendment No. 3 consisting of the following amendments printed in part A of H. Rept. 119-755): Houchin (No. 159) that provides for a two-year program piloting a subscription-based funding model for cyber-physical test and training ranges under the Test Resource Management Center; Houchin (No. 160) that provides for a land swap and land use permissions change between the State of Indiana and Indiana Army Ammunition Reuse Authority; Houchin (No. 161) that directs the Department of Defense to assess existing AI data center security frameworks and tools for risks posed by espionage from nation- state adversaries; Houchin (No. 162) that provides for a report on PFAS destruction technologies available to the Department of Defense and a draft plan for a single high-pass PFAS destruction pilot program; Houlahan (No. 163) that creates a Pilot Program within DoD to test standalone tech to increase supply chain management and medical readiness; Hoyle (No. 164) that directs the DoD to study its military decorations process and report to Congress on ways to ensure award recommendations are handled in a timely, consistent and transparent way; Hudson (No. 165) that directs the Secretary of Defense to provide a report to the congressional defense committees, not later than June 1, 2027, on the Department's plan to rectify legal claims from contractors that seek compensatory relief from Covid-19 related inflation; Huizenga (No. 166) that to amend the statuary prohibition excluding the transfer of MTCR-controlled technologies to AUKUS partners; Jack (No. 167) that 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; Jackson (TX) (No. 168) that 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 infrastructure; Jacobs (No. 169) that establishes a quarterly reporting requirement of the National Security Capital Forum; Johnson (SD) (No. 170) that directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct an assessment of supply chain vulnerabilities related to displays used in Department of War weapon systems and platforms; Joyce (OH) (No. 171) that requires the Department
prevention resources onto smart devices issued to members of the Armed Forces and to provide training on these resources; Kean (No. 172) that funds research and development for counter-drone technology for the Army; King-Hinds (No. 173) that directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a geothermal resource confirmation study on the island of Saipan, as part of the Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program; King-Hinds (No. 174) that directs the Department of Defense to conduct internal base hardening assessments focused on logistics nodes and commercial interfaces at major defense installations; LaHood (No. 175) that prohibits the procurement of certain semiconductors that are manufactured on silicon carbide wafers in the People's Republic of China (PRC); Langworthy (No. 176) that 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; Lee (NV) (No. 177) that 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; Levin (CA) (No. 178) that mandates tenants be notified of the Department of Defense Housing Feedback System (DHFS) upon signing a new lease or renewing an existing lease; Levin (No. 179) that requires a report to Congress on whether the Department met the 5% FSRM spending on barracks requirement (under Section 2814 of the FY22 NDAA) from FY22 through FY26; Liccardo (No. 180) that 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; Lucas (No. 181) that expresses that it is sense of Congress that the Secretary of War should prioritize funding towards the acquisition of combat collaborative aircraft (CCA) to ensure there is a minimal, viable, fielded, and operational CCA capability by the end of FY28; Luna (No. 182) that requires the Secretary of Defense, not later than 180 days after enactment, to develop and submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the Department of Defense to contribute to a common operating picture to improve domain awareness at the southern land border, and to transmit that plan to appropriate interagency partners within 60 days after its development; Luttrell (No. 183) that makes clarifying correction to Sec. 1706; Luttrell (No. 184) that extends the period of performance of the current DoD trial to treat certain conditions using psychedelic substances to September 30, 2033; Lynch (No. 185) that requires the Secretary of Defense to produce and submit to the congressional defense committees a report examining barriers that have impeded small and medium-sized business' ability to compete for classified contracts; Magaziner (No. 186) that 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; Mannion (No. 187) that requires the Secretary of the Air Force to submit a report to the congressional defense committees on planned investments in advanced sensor and electronic warfare systems for Collaborative Combat Aircraft; Mast (No. 188) that removes the limitation on the number of days of accrued leave for which a member of the Armed Forces may receive payment under USC Title 37 Section 501; Mast (No. 189) that directs the Secretary of War to conduct an independent study comparing military personnel tempo, workload demands, training requirements, and compensation with civilian counterparts to better understand the cumulative demands of military service and their implications for readiness, quality of life, and retention; McCaul (No. 190) that adds a section to the notification requirement in section 221 to notify Congress on potential statutory changes needed to allow for faster testing and development of unmanned systems within the designated corridors; McDonald Rivet (No. 191) that expands credentialed, personalized financial and housing counseling to members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty or transitioning from service; McDowell (No. 192) that 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; McDowell (No. 193) that 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; Mejia (No. 194) that directs the Navy to assess the feasibility and operational utility of gun-launched electromagnetic obscuration capabilities for naval systems; Meuser (No. 195) that expresses the Sense of Congress that the President should award the Medal of Honor to Robert J. Graham who displayed extraordinary heroism during the Vietnam War on May 1,
aircraft under intense fire, saving hundreds of American lives; Miller- Meeks (No. 196) that 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; Miller-Meeks (No. 197) that expresses a sense of Congress on the importance of maintaining robust domestic production of M795 155mm artillery projectiles; Miller-Meeks (No. 198) that expresses a sense of Congress that encourages the Department of the Army to prioritize the Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance request for the Rock Island Arsenal Child Care Development Center, supporting the readiness of the workforce; Miller-Meeks (No. 199) that directs the Secretary of the Army to conduct a study, using existing funds, on the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of converting the energy fuel sources at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant to natural gas; Min (No. 200) that 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; Moolenaar (No. 201) that directs the Department of War to inventory, assess, and prioritize all military construction and logistics infrastructure projects across the Pacific Islands aligned to 2030, 2035, and 2040 operational requirements; Moolenaar (No. 202) that prohibits sensitive monitoring technology manufactured by a prohibited foreign entity on DoW-owned or -leased rail cars; Moore (AL) (No. 203) that expands a requirement for the Pentagon to report expenditures on the USAspending.gov website to include other transaction agreement expenditures; Moore (NC) (No. 204) that amends Title 10 of the US Code to require the Secretary of the Army to establish the Army Quantum Readiness and Advanced Computing Initiative; Moore (UT) (No. 205) that codifies direct hiring authority to support the Department of War Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and expands the authority to support agencies located on the same installation or base; Moore (UT) (No. 206) that requires the designation of Department-wide and military department service delivery leaders to oversee implementation of the Government Service Delivery Improvement Act and improve servicemember-facing services; Moran (No. 207) that prohibits any FY27 DoD funds from going to any K-12 schools with a Confucius Institute or classroom; Morrison (No. 208) that requires the Department of Defense to report to Congress within 180 days on the average response time to: (1) provide a replacement Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214); and (2) notify the recipient that their request cannot be granted due to a lack of required documentation; Mullin (No. 209) that requires the Department of Defense to submit to Congress a report on the use of operation and maintenance funding for the purchase of small, unmanned aircraft systems; Neguse (No. 210) that 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; Neguse (No. 211) that 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; Neguse (No. 212) that 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; Pages H5056-66
Rogers (AL) en bloc amendment No. 4 consisting of the following amendments printed in part A of H. Rept. 119-755): Nehls (No. 213) that supports the development and procurement of blast overpressure mitigation devices for small and medium caliber weapons; Nehls (No. 214) that 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; Newhouse (No. 215) that prioritizes support and procurement of domestically manufactured silicon anode materials for battery cells and battery systems; Norman (No. 216) that requires the Department of the Army to provide a briefing to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees within 180 days on currently validated insect repellents available to the Army; Norman (No. 217) that prohibits use of CCP- linked financial services providers on Department of Defense devices; Nunn (IA) (No. 218) that 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; Nunn (IA) (No. 219) that directs the Undersecretary of Defense, Acquisitions and Sustainment to develop a plan for the Services towards a comprehensive set of advanced manufacturing practices including AI-optimized robotic forming, additive and subtractive manufacturing, and advanced materials and processing practices for hypersonic research and development; Nunn (IA) (No. 220) that 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 the Armed Forces and veterans regarding mental health risks and transition-related stressors during their separation from the Armed Forces; Nunn (IA) (No. 221) that requires the Secretary of the Air Force to report on the feasibility, infrastructure readiness, and cost- benefits of basing permanent, manned flying missions at Air National Guard installations that have runways but lack manned active aircraft; Nunn (IA) (No. 222) that requires the Department of War, in coordination with the Small Business Administration, to submit a report within 180 days, and annually thereafter for five years, detailing how its engagement with SBIC funds and portfolio companies aligns with capital-intensive defense production and manufacturing requirements, including munitions, shipbuilding suppliers, energetics, propulsion components, industrial equipment tooling, and other critical defense industrial-base sectors; Nunn (IA) (No. 223) that reforms Section 1248 of the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by extending and expanding the Department of Defense's annual assessments of Taiwan's military readiness, regional allied responses, and U.S. contingency planning in the face of rising Chinese aggression; Nunn (IA) (No. 224) that directs the Secretary of Defense to establish a strategic defense technology partnership between the rapid acquisition offices of the DOD and the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense; Nunn (IA) (No. 225) that authorizes a dedicated Joint U.S.-Taiwan RDT&E program to accelerate co-development and transition of UAS/C-UAS capabilities, aligning bi- lateral innovation with INDOPACOM requirements and delivering scalable, conflict-relevant systems; Obernolte (No. 226) that directs the Secretary of Defense, through US TRANSCOM, to establish a pilot program demonstrating and assessing integrated road-to-rail logistics capabilities; Obernolte (No. 227) that directs DOD to assess demand, identify supply chain gaps, and recommend reforms to strengthen domestic production of turbojet pyrotechnic devices; Ogles (No. 228) that requires the Secretary of Defense to create a plan to include Taiwan in RIMPAC 2028; Owens (No. 229) that directs the Secretary of the Army to report on the efforts of the Army to field Link tactical data link networking capabilities on UH-60M and CH-47F aircraft; Pappas (No. 230) that 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; Patronis (No. 231) that authorizes the President to award the Medal of Honor to six individuals who at great risk to themselves and disregard for their own personal safety attacked and helped to sink three aircraft carriers at the Battle of Midway on June 4, 1942; Pettersen (No. 232) that directs the DoD to issue a report regarding the Space Development Agency's (SDA) optical communications and networking standards as the SDA is distributed to other DoD/IC components; Pfluger (No. 233) that establishes a pilot program for integrated cognitive performance and readiness to modernize existing military resilience programs in support of Warfighter Performance Optimization priorities; Pfluger (No. 234) that closes a loophole in retired rank retention in Title 10, allowing for service members who qualify for active duty retirement to retain their highest rank upon retirement; Pfluger (No. 235) that requires the Secretary of Defense to establish a process for a member to enroll in a transitional health care plan no later than 2 business days following the date of their separation; Pfluger (No. 236) that establishes pilot program to evaluate hardware and software to counter the impact of foreign actors influencing critical equipment in our supply chain; Pfluger (No. 237) that requires the Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy to submit a report containing a strategy to improve academic outcomes at the Academy; Pfluger (No. 238) that redesignates the position of Dean of the Faculty of the United States Air Force Academy as Provost and Dean of the Faculty; Pfluger (No. 239) that requires the Secretary of Defense to suspend or revoke a security clearance or eligibility for access to classified information for any retired or separated member of the Armed Forces or civilian employee of the Department of Defense who engages in lobbying for Chinese military companies; Plaskett (No. 240) that directs the Secretary of Defense to assess the feasibility of utilizing appropriate facilities on the island of St. Croix as an Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps forward operating Base; Plaskett (No. 241) that directs the Secretary of Defense to assess the feasibility of utilizing appropriate facilities on the island of St. Thomas as a Navy forward operating base; Randall (No. 242) that extends the annual cyber resiliency assessment requirement for the nuclear command and control system to December 31, 2035; Raskin (No. 243) that 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; Rogers (AL) (No. 244) that requires Secretary of Army to maintain minimum inventory of DVH A1 combat vehicles in its Stryker Brigade Combat Teams; Rose (No. 245) that requires the Secretary of War to submit a report to the
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; Ruiz (No. 246) that 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; Salazar (No. 247) that conveys certain retired naval vessels to the State of Florida to be used as artificial reefs; Salinas (No. 248) that 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; Scholten (No. 249) that directs the DoD to assess applications of noninvasive focused ultrasound technologies, including histotripsy, within the Military Health System; Scholten (No. 250) that requires a study evaluating the use of alternative vessel materials and emerging hull technologies to improve durability, fuel efficiency, operational readiness, and resilience against extreme weather conditions; Scholten (No. 251) that the Secretary of Defense shall assess work-force shortages among aviation maintenance technicians supporting military aircraft maintenance; Scholten (No. 252) that requires the Secretary of Defense to study the state of the domestic tool and die industry, the economic impact of the domestic industry, tool and die workforce shortages, and opportunities to increase U.S. tool and die casting capabilities; Scholten (No. 253) that directs the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study on the feasibility and effectiveness of the use of routine neuroimaging modalities in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of brain injury among members of the Armed Forces due to one or more blast pressure exposures during combat and training; Scholten (No. 254) that directs the Secretary of Defense to submit recommendations for a strategy to construct a sufficient number of child development centers to eliminate wait lists for members of the Armed Forces seeking childcare services; Schweikert (No. 255) that directs the Department of Defense to utilize artificial intelligence in the audit of its financial statements with the goal of achieving a clean audit opinion for the first time; Austin Scott (GA) (No. 256) that establishes a comprehensive Department of Defense effort to identify, assess, and disrupt the defense-industrial supply chains of peer adversaries through enhanced intelligence integration, interagency coordination, and recurring assessments of foreign weapons production capabilities; Austin Scott (GA) (No. 257) that 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; Austin Scott (GA) (No. 258) that requires 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; Austin Scott (GA) (No. 259) that 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; Austin Scott (GA) (No. 260) that 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; Austin Scott (GA) (No. 261) that 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; Austin Scott (GA) (No. 262) that 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; Austin Scott (GA) (No. 263) that 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); Austin Scott (GA) (No. 264) that 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; and Austin Scott (GA) (No. 265) that 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; Pages H5066-77
Rogers (AL) en bloc amendment No. 5 consisting of the following amendments printed in part A of H. Rept. 119-755): Austin Scott (GA) (No. 266) that requires the Army Installation Management Command to assess and report on the biological
respond to, mitigate, and sustain operations during biological threat conditions; Austin Scott (GA) (No. 267) that requires the Department of Defense to report on the integration of commercial cyber capabilities into the Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture (JCWA); Austin Scott (GA) (No. 268) that requires the Commander of United States European Command to report on options for modernizing the Aegis Ashore missile defense site at Deveselu, Romania; Austin Scott (GA) (No. 269) that 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; Austin Scott (GA) (No. 270) that establishes new reporting and readiness requirements for the Naval Construction Force (Seabees) to support contested logistics, expeditionary infrastructure, and theater sustainment operations; Austin Scott (GA) (No. 271) that expresses the sense of Congress that a future Navy vessel should be named USS Shangri-La to honor the April 1942 Doolittle Raiders and the legacy of USS Shangri-La (CV-38); Austin Scott (GA) (No. 272) that establishes a formal U.S.-Poland Special Operations Cooperation Program to enhance interoperability, share operational lessons, and improve joint capabilities for special operations and irregular warfare missions; Austin Scott (GA) (No. 273) that requires a report on options to improve Moldova's airspace awareness and defensive capabilities through existing U.S. security cooperation programs and partnerships; Austin Scott (GA) (No. 274) that authorizes multiyear procurement and advance procurement for Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles; Austin Scott (GA) (No. 275) that authorizes the increase beyond the total planned procurement of the P-8A Poseidon aircraft beyond 136; Austin Scott (GA) (No. 276) that extends special emergency procurement authorities under section 1903 of title 41, United States Code, to acquisitions supporting Special Operations Forces; Austin Scott (GA) (No. 277) that prohibits the retirement or divestment of E-11 BACN aircraft during fiscal year 2027; Self (No. 278) that requests a detailed study of China's space capabilities; Sessions (No. 279) that requires the Department of Defense to achieve an unmodified financial statement audit opinion for the three consecutive years after 2028; Sewell (No. 280) that extends and modifies authority to carry out a Fiscal Year 2022 services training facility project at Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base; Shreve (No. 281) that requires the accelerated modernization of the GPS enterprise to enhance the resiliency and security of the Global Positioning System for civil and military purposes; Shreve (No. 282) that requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study assessing the feasibility of enabling commanders of unified combatant commands to independently identify, acquire, and dispose of critical minerals; Smith (NJ) (No. 283) that directs the DOW IG to produce a report on Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) activity over critical military installations, and potential links to foreign adversaries. Also requests an appraisal of counter drone capabilities and authorities provided to installation commanders and their use; Smith (WA) (No. 284) that 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; Soto (No. 285) that authorizes funds for the Fan-Out-Wafer Level Packaging Program within the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment Program; Soto (No. 286) that increases the U.S. Air Force's Aerospace Propulsion line by $5 million to accelerate high-hypersonic detonation propulsion research and flight demonstration; Soto (No. 287) that increases the Future AF Capabilities Applied Research account by $1,200,000 for Secure Research Facilities in fast-growing metropolitan areas located in proximity to aerospace industries and facilities; Stefanik (No. 288) that directs the Secretary of Defense to develop, test, evaluate, demonstrate, and transition to production a portfolio of alternative low-cost weapon systems, including hypersonic strike systems, cruise missiles, interceptors, loitering munitions, autonomous systems, and counter- unmanned systems; Steube (No. 289) that facilitates the integration of Open-Source Intelligence into DoD intelligence collection management processes and systems; Steube (No. 290) that provides state, local, municipal, and tribal law enforcement agencies with priority in adopting retired ceremonial horses of the U.S. Army; Tenney (No. 291) that strikes Section 842(c) from the FY25 NDAA; Thompson (PA) (No. 292) that authorizes $16 million for Advanced Naval Casting for Hardware and Operational Repairs (ANCHOR). Decreases Navy O&M, Administration by $16 million to offset; Thompson (No. 293) (PA) that 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; Thompson (PA) (No. 294) that 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; Thompson (PA) (No. 295) that authorizes $5 million for University Innovative Materials Process Modernization Research. Reduces Defense-wide O&M, Washington Headquarters Services by $5 million to offset; Thompson (PA) (No. 296) that requires the Secretary of War to submit a report to Congress on the threat of cyber-attacks and AI assisted cyber-attacks targeting University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs); Thompson (PA) (No. 297) that directs the Secretary of War to maintain a partnership between the Department of War and Scouting America in the manner in which such partnership has historically maintained; Turner (OH) (No. 298) that directs an extension of the TRICARE Competitive Plans Demonstration Project program; Turner (OH) (No. 299) that increases the development, prototyping, and demonstration of HALE and HAPS by $5M; Van Duyne (No. 300) that adds long-term care pharmacies to the categories of pharmacies included in the Comptroller General study of the TRICARE pharmacy benefit program; Van Duyne (No. 301) that extends the U.S. Postal Service's authority to issue the Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamp for an additional 10 years; Van Epps (No. 302) that requires the Department of War to submit annual reports to Congress on how effectively successful prototype projects transition into procurement, production, and operational use, including data on transition rates, delays, and barriers facing innovative and nontraditional defense contractors; Van Epps (No. 303) that requires the Department of War to report to Congress on how quickly and at what cost key munitions and weapons systems could expand production capacity, including the investments, supply chain dependencies, and bottlenecks that would affect surge production; Van Epps (No. 304) that directs the Department of War to identify water and wastewater infrastructure systems at military installations that are more than 60 years old, require significant maintenance or replacement, and pose substantial risks to readiness, force health protection, mission execution, or public health if they fail; Van Orden (No. 305) that authorizes the Department of War to procure emergency response maps for Defense Dependent Schools to ensure compatibility with public safety systems in the event of an emergency; Vasquez (No. 306) that directs the Secretary of Defense to invite the first 90 schools on the 2018 Public Schools on Military Installations (PSMI) Priority List to be eligible to submit requests for competitive grants awarded under the program for renovations, repairs or expansions of their facilities; Vindman (No. 307) that adopts language added to the Senate NDAA text which requires an assessment of emergency medical services capabilities at military installations, including the number and distribution of EMS units, staffing levels of EMS personnel, and an evaluation of the systems used to track naloxone distribution; Wagner (No. 308) that directs the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, in coordination with the Director of National Intelligence, to establish department-wide definitions for the terms: Open-Source Intelligence, Commercially Available Information, and Publicly Available Information; Walkinshaw (No. 309) that establishes a pilot program for reciprocal compliance between FedRAMP High certification and DoD's cloud security requirements for DoD networks and national security systems; Webster (No. 310) that Requires a report on the military camping and recreational park program; Womack (No. 311) that directs the Department of Defense to conduct and publish an analysis to evaluate the full life-cycle costs associated with proposed or potential basing locations for F-35 aircraft expected to be delivered between FY30 and FY35; Zinke (No. 312) that amends 10 U.S.C. Sec. 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; Kelly (MS) (No. 313) that amends the existing SHIPS for America provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act to strengthen U.S. maritime security by expanding strategic sealift, supporting domestic shipbuilding and the maritime workforce, improving Federal maritime coordination, and increasing the use and competitiveness of U.S.-flag vessels; Ezell (No. 314) that implements parts of Executive Order 14269 on “Restoring America's Maritime Dominance” and America's Maritime Action Plan published on February 13, 2026; Burlison (No. 315) that strengthens the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Records Collection at the National Archives and Records Administration; Carter (TX) (No. 317) that this policy review provision to amended DHA chaperone policy; Moolenaar (No. 318) that amends Sec. 1078 of the FY25 NDAA to add a determination of whether the operation of covered unmanned ground vehicle systems in United States networks poses an unacceptable risk to national security; Luna (No. 319) that requires an annual report to Congress for as long as the executive agent under Section 219 position exists at the Department of Defense; and Luna (No. 320) that strikes the word “integration” from Section 219 of the NDAA titled “United States- Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative”; Pages H5077-H5123
Self amendment (No. 28 printed in part A of H. Rept. 119-755) that codifies protections and responsibilities for chaplains and subjects such protections to prosecution under the Uniform Code of Military
Justice (by a recorded vote of 221 ayes to 210 noes, Roll No. 273); and
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Harrigan amendment (No. 44 printed in part A of H. Rept. 119-755) that prohibits use of automated speed enforcement cameras on military installations (by a recorded vote of 232 ayes to 199 noes, Roll No. 275). Pages H5037-38, H5154-55 Rejected:
Issa amendment (No. 30 printed in part A of H. Rept. 119-755) that sought to authorize the Secretary to approve any eligible investor and cleared investment professional who meets the program's statutory and regulatory requirements to assess potential investment opportunities that match with the Department of War's requirements or potential requirement (by a recorded vote of 207 ayes to 224 noes, Roll No. 274); and Pages H5034-36, H5154
Grothman amendment (No. 316 printed in part A of H. Rept. 119-755) that sought to require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report detailing options for reducing the number of civilians employed by the Department of Defense by 200,000 (by a recorded vote of 175 ayes to 254 noes, Roll No. 276). Pages H5123-24, H5155-56
H. Res. 1438, the rule providing for consideration, was agreed to yesterday, July 21st. Stop Insider Trading Act: The House passed H.R. 7008, to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, by a yea-and-nay vote of 232 yeas to 198 nays, Roll No. 280.
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on House Administration by a yea-and-nay vote of 211 yeas to 218 nays, Roll No. 279. Pages H5151-53, H5157-58
consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-38, modified by the amendment printed in part B of the report of H. Rept. 119-755, shall be considered as adopted, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on House Administration now printed in the bill. Pages H5143-44
H. Res. 1438, the rule providing for consideration, was agreed to yesterday, July 21st. Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036: The House agreed to H. Con. Res. 113, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036, by a yea-and-nay vote of 216 yeas to 214 nays, Roll No. 281.
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consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 119-37 shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole.
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H. Res. 1438, the rule providing for consideration, was agreed to yesterday, July 21st. Suspensions—Proceedings Resumed: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measures. Consideration began Monday, July 20th.
Act: H.R. 8205, amended, to amend the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act to reauthorize the provisions of such Act through fiscal year 2031;
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Ensuring Federal Purchasing Efficiency Act: H.R. 7283, to amend title 41, United States Code, to amend the time period for certain acquisition-related dollar thresholds; and
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Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act: H.R. 1722, amended, to require an annual report of taxpayer-funded projects that are over budget and behind schedule.
Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to honor the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham: The House agreed to take from the Speaker's table and agree to S. Con. Res. 37, authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to honor the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham.
Order of Business: Agreed by unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Con. Res. 89 in the House if called up by the chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs or his designee; that the concurrent resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution to adoption without intervening motion except for one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Mast of Florida, Representative Meeks of New York, and Representative Jayapal of Washington, or their respective designees.
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran: The House considered H. Con. Res. 89,
Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Further proceedings were postponed.
Presidential Message: Read a message from the President transmitting a notification stating that the national emergency with respect to the situation in Mali declared in Executive Order 13882 of July 26, 2019, is to continue in effect beyond July 26, 2026—referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered to be printed (H. Doc. 119- 175).
Discharge Petition: Representative Steube presented to the clerk a motion to discharge the Committee on Rules from the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1411) entitled, a resolution providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2162) to provide for the protection of the integrity of honey marketed in the United States (Discharge Petition No. 26). Quorum Calls—Votes: Five yea-and-nay votes and four recorded votes developed during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H5153-54, H5154, H5154-55, H5155-56, H5156, H5157, H5157-58, H5158, and H5159. Adjournment: The House met at 11 a.m. and adjourned at 9:14 p.m.