PUBLIC LAW 116–92—DEC. 20, 2019 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:38 Aug 28, 2020 Jkt 099139 PO 00092 Frm 00001 Fmt 6579 Sfmt 6579 E:\PUBLAW\PUBL092.116 WOODS wwoods2 on LAPJF8D0R2PROD with PUBLAW 133 STAT. 1198 PUBLIC LAW 116–92—DEC. 20, 2019 Public Law 116–92 116th Congress An Act To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2020 for military activities of the Depart- ment of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Depart- ment of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ‘‘National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020’’. SEC. 2. ORGANIZATION OF ACT INTO DIVISIONS; TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) DIVISIONS.—This Act is organized into four divisions as follows: (1) Division A—Department of Defense Authorizations. (2) Division B—Military Construction Authorizations. (3) Division C—Department of Energy National Security Authorizations and Other Authorizations. (4) Division D—Funding Tables. (5) Division E—Intelligence Authorizations for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020. (6) Division F—Other Matters. (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS.—The table of contents for this Act is as follows: Sec. 1. Short title. Sec. 2. Organization of Act into divisions; table of contents. Sec. 3. Congressional defense committees. Sec. 4. Budgetary effects of this Act. DIVISION A—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATIONS TITLE I—PROCUREMENT Subtitle A—Authorization Of Appropriations Sec. 101. Authorization of appropriations. Subtitle B—Army Programs Sec. 111. Authority of the Secretary of the Army to waive certain limitations re- lated to the Distributed Common Ground System-Army Increment 1. Subtitle C—Navy Programs Sec. 121. Ford-class aircraft carrier cost limitation baselines. Sec. 122. Modification of annual report on cost targets for certain aircraft carriers. Sec. 123. Refueling and complex overhauls of the U.S.S. John C. Stennis and U.S.S. Harry S. Truman. Sec. 124. Ford class aircraft carrier support for F–35C aircraft. Sec. 125. Prohibition on use of funds for reduction of aircraft carrier force struc- ture. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. Dec. 20, 2019 [S. 1790] VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:38 Aug 28, 2020 Jkt 099139 PO 00092 Frm 00002 Fmt 6580 Sfmt 6582 E:\PUBLAW\PUBL092.116 WOODS wwoods2 on LAPJF8D0R2PROD with PUBLAW 133 STAT. 1199 PUBLIC LAW 116–92—DEC. 20, 2019 Sec. 126. Modification of prohibition on availability of funds for Navy waterborne security barriers. Sec. 127. LHA Replacement Amphibious Assault Ship Program. Sec. 128. Strategic sealift fleet vessel. Sec. 129. Design and construction of amphibious transport dock designated LPD– 31. Sec. 130. Limitation on availability of funds for the Littoral Combat Ship. Sec. 131. Limitation on the next new class of Navy large surface combatants. Sec. 132. Limitation on availability of funds pending quarterly updates on the CH– 53K King Stallion helicopter program. Sec. 133. Limitation on availability of funds for VH–92A helicopter. Sec. 134. Report on carrier wing and aviation combat element composition. Subtitle D—Air Force Programs Sec. 141. Modification of requirement to preserve certain C–5 aircraft. Sec. 142. OC–135B aircraft recapitalization program. Sec. 143. Requirement to align Air Force aviation force structure with National De- fense Strategy. Sec. 144. Prohibition on availability of funds for reduction in KC–10 primary mis- sion aircraft inventory. Sec. 145. Limitation on availability of funds for F–15EX aircraft. Sec. 146. Limitation on availability of funds for VC–25B aircraft. Sec. 147. Limitation on availability of funds for RC–26B aircraft. Sec. 148. Limitation on availability of funds for retirement of RC–135 aircraft. Sec. 149. Air Force aggressor squadron modernization. Sec. 150. Air Force plan for Combat Rescue Helicopter fielding. Sec. 151. Report on feasibility of multiyear contract for procurement of JASSM–ER missiles. Sec. 152. Report on aircraft fleet of the Civil Air Patrol. Sec. 153. Sense of Congress on the light attack aircraft initiative of the Air Force. Subtitle E—Defense-wide, Joint, and Multiservice Matters Sec. 161. Economic order quantity contracting and buy-to-budget acquisition for F– 35 aircraft program. Sec. 162. Relief from contractors for failure to deliver ready-for-issue spare parts for the F–35 aircraft program. Sec. 163. Limitation on availability of funds for reallocation of Turkish F–35A air- craft to the United States. Sec. 164. Requirement to establish the use of an Agile DevOps software develop- ment solution as an alternative for Joint Strike Fighter Autonomic Lo- gistics Information System. Sec. 165. F–35 sustainment cost. Sec. 166. Reports on the progress and performance of the F–35 aircraft program. Sec. 167. Other reports on the F–35 aircraft program. Sec. 168. Limitation on availability of funds for communications systems lacking certain resiliency features. Sec. 169. Repeal of tactical unmanned vehicle common data link requirement. TITLE II—RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION Subtitle A—Authorization of Appropriations Sec. 201. Authorization of appropriations. Subtitle B—Program Requirements, Restrictions, and Limitations Sec. 211. Program on enhancement of preparation of dependents of members of Armed Forces for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math- ematics. Sec. 212. Updates to the Department of Defense personnel management authority to attract experts in science and engineering. Sec. 213. Establishment of joint reserve detachment of the Defense Innovation Unit. Sec. 214. Research and educational programs and activities for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions of Higher Education. Sec. 215. Modification of authority for prizes for advanced technology achievements. Sec. 216. Joint hypersonics transition office. Sec. 217. Modification of proof of concept commercialization program. Sec. 218. Modification of authority and addition of technology areas for expedited access to technical talent. Sec. 219. Expansion of coordination in support of national security innovation and entrepreneurial education. VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:38 Aug 28, 2020 Jkt 099139 PO 00092 Frm 00003 Fmt 6580 Sfmt 6582 E:\PUBLAW\PUBL092.116 WOODS wwoods2 on LAPJF8D0R2PROD with PUBLAW 133 STAT. 1200 PUBLIC LAW 116–92—DEC. 20, 2019 Sec. 220. Modification of defense quantum information science and technology re- search and development program. Sec. 221. Understanding of investments in artificial intelligence and development of capabilities by adversaries. Sec. 222. Advisory role of JASON scientific advisory group. Sec. 223. Direct Air Capture and Blue Carbon Removal Technology Program. Sec. 224. Requiring defense microelectronics products and services meet trusted supply chain and operational security standards. Sec. 225. Development and acquisition strategy to procure secure, low probability of detection data link network capability. Sec. 226. Establishment of secure next-generation wireless network (5G) infrastruc- ture for the Nevada Test and Training Range and base infrastructure. Sec. 227. Administration of manufacturing innovation institutes funded by the De- partment of Defense. Sec. 228. Research program on foreign malign influence operations. Sec. 229. Diversification of the research and engineering workforce of the Depart- ment of Defense. Sec. 230. Policy on the talent management of digital expertise and software profes- sionals. Sec. 231. Digital engineering capability to automate testing and evaluation. Sec. 232. Process to align policy formulation and emerging technology development. Sec. 233. Improvement of the Strategic Capabilities Office of the Department of De- fense. Sec. 234. Pilot program on enhanced civics education. Sec. 235. Technology and national security fellowship. Sec. 236. Documentation relating to the Advanced Battle Management System. Sec. 237. Sensor data integration for fifth generation aircraft. Sec. 238. Sense of Congress on future vertical lift technologies. Sec. 239. Use of funds for Strategic Environmental Research Program, Environ- mental Security Technical Certification Program, and Operational En- ergy Capability Improvement. Sec. 240. Limitation and report on Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 capability. Subtitle C—Plans, Reports, and Other Matters Sec. 251. Master plan for implementation of authorities relating to science and technology reinvention laboratories. Sec. 252. Infrastructure to support research, development, test, and evaluation mis- sions. Sec. 253. Energetics plan. Sec. 254. Strategy and implementation plan for fifth generation information and communications technologies. Sec. 255. Department-wide software science and technology strategy. Sec. 256. Artificial intelligence education strategy. Sec. 257. Cyber science and technology activities roadmap and reports. Sec. 258. Report on B–52 commercial engine replacement program. Sec. 259. Commercial edge computing technologies and best practices for Depart- ment of Defense warfighting systems. Sec. 260. Biannual report on the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center. Sec. 261. Quarterly updates on the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle program. Sec. 262. National Study on Defense Research At Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority Institutions. Sec. 263. Study on national security emerging biotechnologies for the Department of Defense. Sec. 264. Independent study on optimizing resources allocated to Combating Ter- rorism Technical Support Office. Sec. 265. Independent assessment of electronic warfare plans and programs. Sec. 266. Technical correction to Global Research Watch Program. TITLE III—OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Subtitle A—Authorization of Appropriations Sec. 301. Authorization of appropriations. Subtitle B—Energy and Environment Sec. 311. Timeline for Clearinghouse review of applications for energy projects that may have an adverse impact on military operations and readiness. Sec. 312. Authority to accept contributions of funds from applicants for energy projects for mitigation of impacts on military operations and readiness. Sec. 313. Use of proceeds from sale of recyclable materials. Sec. 314. Disposal of recyclable materials. VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:38 Aug 28, 2020 Jkt 099139 PO 00092 Frm 00004 Fmt 6580 Sfmt 6582 E:\PUBLAW\PUBL092.116 WOODS wwoods2 on LAPJF8D0R2PROD with PUBLAW 133 STAT. 1201 PUBLIC LAW 116–92—DEC. 20, 2019 Sec. 315. Department of Defense improvement of previously conveyed utility sys- tems serving military installations. Sec. 316. Modification of Department of Defense environmental restoration authori- ties to include Federal Government facilities used by National Guard. Sec. 317. Use of operational energy cost savings of Department of Defense. Sec. 318. Sale of electricity from alternate energy and cogeneration production fa- cilities. Sec. 319. Energy resilience programs and activities. Sec. 320. Technical and grammatical corrections and repeal of obsolete provisions relating to energy. Sec. 321. Transfer authority for funding of study and assessment on health implica- tions of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in drinking water by Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Sec. 322. Replacement of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam with fluorine-free fire-fighting agent. Sec. 323. Prohibition of uncontrolled release of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam at military installations. Sec. 324. Prohibition on use of fluorinated aqueous film forming foam for training exercises. Sec. 325. Real-time sound-monitoring at Navy installations where tactical fighter aircraft operate. Sec. 326. Development of extreme weather vulnerability and risk assessment tool. Sec. 327. Removal of barriers that discourage investments to increase military in- stallation resilience. Sec. 328. Budgeting of Department of Defense relating to extreme weather. Sec. 329. Prohibition on Perfluoroalkyl Substances and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Meals Ready-to-Eat Food Packaging. Sec. 330. Disposal of materials containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or aqueous film-forming foam. Sec. 331. Agreements to share monitoring data relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances and other contaminants of concern. Sec. 332. Cooperative agreements with States to address contamination by perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Sec. 333. Plan to phase out use of burn pits. Sec. 334. Information relating to locations of burn pit use. Sec. 335. Data quality review of radium testing conducted at certain locations of the Department of the Navy. Sec. 336. Reimbursement of Environmental Protection Agency for certain costs in connection with the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant, Minnesota. Sec. 337. Pilot program for availability of working-capital funds for increased com- bat capability through energy optimization. Sec. 338. Report on efforts to reduce high energy intensity at military installations. Subtitle C—Treatment of Contaminated Water Near Military Installations Sec. 341. Short title. Sec. 342. Definitions. Sec. 343. Provision of water uncontaminated with perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) for agricultural purposes. Sec. 344. Acquisition of real property by Air Force. Sec. 345. Remediation plan. Subtitle D—Logistics and Sustainment Sec. 351. Materiel readiness metrics and objectives. Sec. 352. Clarification of authority regarding use of working-capital funds for un- specified minor military construction projects related to revitalization and recapitalization of defense industrial base facilities. Sec. 353. Modification to limitation on length of overseas forward deployment of naval vessels. Sec. 354. Extension of temporary installation reutilization authority for arsenals, depots, and plants. Sec. 355. F–35 Joint Strike Fighter sustainment. Sec. 356. Report on strategic policy for prepositioned materiel and equipment. Sec. 357. Pilot program to train skilled technicians in critical shipbuilding skills. Sec. 358. Requirement for military department inter-service depot maintenance. Sec. 359. Strategy to improve infrastructure of certain depots of the Department of Defense. Subtitle E—Reports Sec. 361. Readiness reporting. Sec. 362. Technical correction to deadline for transition to Defense Readiness Re- porting System Strategic. VerDate Sep 11 2014 12:38 Aug 28, 2020 Jkt 099139 PO 00092 Frm 00005 Fmt 6580 Sfmt 6582 E:\PUBLAW\PUBL092.116 WOODS wwoods2 on LAPJF8D0 [Text truncated for display. Full text available on Congress.gov.]