The text outlines the appropriation of funds for the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2025, specifically for military activities managed by the Department of Defense and other related purposes, using money from the Treasury that hasn't been allocated elsewhere.

The section prohibits using any funds from the appropriation in the Act for advertising or propaganda activities unless they have been specifically approved by Congress.

In the current fiscal year, U.S. law that usually prevents the hiring or payment of non-U.S. citizens does not apply to those working for the Department of Defense. However, pay raises for these foreign workers cannot exceed the raise rate allowed for U.S. civilian defense workers or the rate given by their home country, whichever is higher. This rule does not apply to certain employees working at U.S. diplomatic missions nor to those in Turkey.

In SEC. 8003, it is stated that funds from this Act cannot be used after the current fiscal year ends unless the Act specifically says otherwise.

In Section 8004, it states that no more than 20% of the funds set for use in this law during the current fiscal year can be spent in the last two months of that year. However, this rule does not apply to spending on active duty training for reserve components or summer camp training for the Reserve Officers' Training Corps.

The Secretary of Defense can transfer up to $6 billion within the Department of Defense's funds if they are deemed necessary for higher priority military needs, with approval from the Office of Management and Budget. However, these transfers cannot be for items previously denied by Congress, and the Congress must be notified of all such transfers.

The section requires that funds outlined in specified tables in the explanatory statement and classified annex related to this Act must be spent as the tables direct, just as if they were written into the law. It also states that these funds can be transferred between accounts only as needed for the correct use of the funds and clarifies that certain transfer limits do not apply if such transfers are necessary for the proper execution of the funds.

The text outlines that the Department of Defense must submit a detailed report to Congress within 60 days of the law's passing to show how they plan to use budget funds for 2025, including any changes made by Congress or due to rescissions. It also states that until this report is submitted, funds cannot be shifted or reprogrammed without a written emergency certification from the Secretary of Defense, except for specific accounts related to environmental restoration and drug activities which are exempt from this restriction.

During the current fiscal year, the Department of Defense is allowed to keep only the necessary amount of cash in its working capital funds for making payments and can transfer money between these funds. Transfers can also be made to certain other accounts if approved by the Secretary of Defense and the Office of Management and Budget, but Congress must be notified. No additional funds can be used for war reserve materials without notifying Congress first.

Funds from this act cannot be used to start a special access program unless Congress’s defense committees are informed at least 30 days beforehand.

The section outlines that funds from the Act cannot be used to start certain large multiyear contracts unless Congress is notified and specific conditions are met, such as fully funding the units to be procured and ensuring no advance payments before costs are incurred. It also specifies that multiyear contracts for CH-53K helicopters and USS Virginia Class submarines are permitted.

The section allocates funds for humanitarian and civic assistance operations within the military's budget, allowing these funds to be used for activities like those of Civic Action Teams in the Pacific Islands. It also permits the Secretary of the Army to provide free medical services and transportation to certain civilian patients for education purposes in Hawaii.

The Secretary of Defense is required to submit a report within 180 days about payments to contractors that go over certain limits set by law, especially if there's no exception to the cost or pricing data requirements. The report must cover the amounts recovered from contractors for providing incorrect data, how violations are found, any actions taken against violations, and any cases referred to the Department of Justice.

None of the money from this Act can be used to try to influence Congress on any laws or funding decisions they are currently considering.

The section states that no money provided by this Act to the Department of Defense can be used to reduce the number of strategic delivery vehicles and launchers beyond what was agreed upon in a previous report, except for necessary or routine updates, repairs, or maintenance.

Funds for the Department of Defense's Mentor-Protégé Program can be moved to other parts of the same Act to help develop agreements under specific legal authority. Additionally, the Secretary of Defense must explain any such fund transfers from the previous year when they present the budget for the next fiscal year.

Funds from this Act cannot be used by the Department of Defense to buy certain chains for ships unless they are mostly made in the United States. If necessary parts aren't available domestically in time, a special waiver can be issued for national security needs.

The section states that the Department of Defense cannot use allocated funds to buy malt beverages and wine from outside the state (or District of Columbia) where a U.S. military base is located, unless the base spans multiple states. For bases in states not bordering another state, all alcoholic beverages must be locally sourced, while in other areas, alcohol other than malt beverages and wine should be purchased from the most cost-effective source.

The section prohibits the Department of Defense from using its funds to demilitarize or dispose of specific firearms, like M–1 rifles and pistols, or destroy certain small arms ammunition that can be legally sold, unless these items are declared unusable or unsafe by the Secretary of the Army.

The section limits the amount of money, to no more than $500,000 per fiscal year, that can be spent on relocating any part of the Department of Defense within the National Capital Region. However, the Secretary of Defense can allow exceptions by stating in writing that the relocation is essential for the government.

The section states that $25,169,000 is allocated for incentive payments to contractors who work with certain specified subcontractors or small businesses related to Native Americans. This applies to Department of Defense contracts over $500,000, no matter the type of supplies or services involved, and aims to encourage such partnerships.

The Secretary of the Air Force is allowed to give relocatable military housing units, which are no longer needed, to Indian tribes in several states without any costs, as long as these homes are claimed by the tribes through the Operation Walking Shield Program and moved within a reasonable time. The term "Indian tribe" refers to any tribe recognized by the Secretary of the Interior.

The section mandates that at least $19,861,000 of the Defense Department's budget must be used to address environmental damage on Indian lands caused by its activities, including training and support for tribes, and creating a system to prioritize and estimate mitigation costs.

Funds allocated to the Defense Media Activity by this Act are prohibited from being used for any political or psychological operations, either nationally or internationally.

The section mandates that at least $73.5 million must be allocated to the Civil Air Patrol Corporation, with specific amounts designated for different purposes: $56.5 million for operations, maintenance, and youth programs, $15 million for aircraft procurement, and $2 million for vehicle procurement. It also suggests that the Secretary of the Air Force should waive repayment for any funds used by the Civil Air Patrol for counter-drug activities supporting government agencies.

In this section, Congress restricts the use of funds from the Act for creating new defense research centers and limits payments to directors and consultants of such centers. It also sets a cap on spending for technical staff costs at defense research centers and outlines reporting requirements for planned staff efforts and budgets in future years.

The term "congressional defense committees" refers to specific groups within the House of Representatives and the Senate, which include the Armed Services Committees and the Defense Subcommittees of the Appropriations Committees in both legislative bodies.

The term "congressional intelligence committees" in this Act refers to several specific committees in the U.S. Congress: the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House, the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate, and the Subcommittees on Defense within the Appropriations Committees of both the House and Senate.

The Department of Defense is allowed to acquire services like modification, maintenance, and repair of military equipment by having competitions between its own facilities and private companies during this fiscal year. It's important that the bids from both public and private sources include all related costs, and a specific government guideline known as Office of Management and Budget Circular A–76 does not apply to these competitions.

The section specifies that the Department of Defense can only use funds from this Act if they comply with the Buy American Act, meaning they should prioritize buying American-made goods. If someone falsely labels products as "Made in America," the Secretary of Defense can decide if they should be banned from contracts with the Department of Defense.

The section prohibits using funds from the Act to purchase certain steel plates for Department of Defense facilities unless they are made in the U.S. or Canada. However, the military can bypass this rule if there isn't enough local supply for national security and they inform Congress, but the rule doesn't affect existing contracts.

The section explains that if a foreign country breaks an agreement and discriminates against U.S. products, the Secretary of Defense must cancel a waiver that allowed the country to bypass the Buy American Act for those products. It also requires a report to Congress on how much the Department of Defense spends on foreign products, including those exempt from the Buy American Act.

Funds from this Act cannot be used to buy ball and roller bearings unless they are made in the U.S. However, the military can make exceptions if they prove in writing that U.S.-made bearings aren't available and are needed for national security. This rule doesn't apply to "commercial products" but does apply to ball or roller bearings bought as finished products.

None of the funds from this Act can be used to purchase a supercomputer made outside the United States, unless the Secretary of Defense explains to Congress that they need to buy it from other countries because it offers unique capabilities for national security which are not available from U.S. manufacturers.

The Secretary of Defense can choose to waive certain restrictions on buying defense items from other countries if not doing so would harm cooperative programs or trade agreements. However, this option doesn't apply to limits on public vessels, bearings, food, and some textiles.

The section states that no money from the Act can be used to buy or make U.S. flags unless those flags meet certain regulations under U.S. law.

Amounts from the Department of Defense Overseas Military Facility Investment Recovery Account may be used throughout the current fiscal year for specific payments as outlined by a section of the United States Code.

During the current fiscal year, the Department of Defense can use their funds for buying items up to $350,000, but if needed for specific overseas operations, they can purchase items up to $500,000 each.

The section allows up to $8,132,000 from the Navy's Operation and Maintenance budget to be used for the Asia Pacific Regional Initiative Program. This funding is intended to help the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command with activities like humanitarian assistance and training with foreign military forces, as long as it doesn't go to any country that is legally barred from receiving U.S. assistance.

The Secretary of Defense is required to create rules to prevent the sale of tobacco products at military stores in the U.S. and its territories for less than the lowest price in local stores. Additionally, tobacco prices at military stores overseas must be set within the price range of similar stores in the U.S.

The section states that during the fiscal year, the Department of Defense cannot use its working capital funds to buy new items for inventory if those items weren't chargeable to a specific fund in 1994, and must charge the cost to current procurement appropriations instead. Additionally, any equipment classified as an end item and funded by procurement this year must be budgeted for procurement in 2026, not in other fund categories.

Funds allocated by this Act to the CIA cannot be used after this fiscal year, except: (1) contingency funds, which can be used until September 30, 2026, (2) funds in the Working Capital Fund can be used indefinitely until they are spent, (3) funds for advanced research, agent operations, and secret programs authorized by the President, available until September 30, 2026, and (4) funds for facilities construction or upgrades, available until September 30, 2027.

The section prohibits using funds from the Act to create new field operating agencies or to transfer Department of Defense employees or military personnel without physically relocating them unless a waiver is granted by the Secretary of Defense. Exceptions to this rule include specific agencies related to national intelligence, counteracting improvised explosive devices, enhancing biometric activities, and administering the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Program.

The section states that the Department of Defense cannot replace civilian employees with contractors unless certain conditions are met, such as conducting a public-private competition and showing cost savings. It also allows the Department to contract certain activities with non-profit organizations and specific businesses without applying these rules.

The section describes the rescinding of funds from various Department of Defense accounts and programs, specifying the exact amounts being retracted from Navy, Air Force, Defense-Wide, and other specific military procurement and operational funds for fiscal years 2023 to 2026. It also notes that funds marked by Congress as emergency requirements are not subject to these rescissions.

For Section 8045 of the bill, it states that the government is not allowed to cut positions for military workers in the Army and Air National Guard or Reserves just to meet any staff limits they set unless there's a real decrease in the military's overall size.

The section states that no funds from this Act can be used for aid to North Korea unless it's specifically set aside for that purpose, but this rule does not apply to operations related to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency's mission to recover U.S. military remains from North Korea.

Funds for the operation and maintenance of the Military Departments and related agencies can be used to cover costs when National Guard and Reserve members help with intelligence activities. However, it doesn't change the usual procedures for training and personnel management of these groups.

The section states that funds allocated to the Department of Defense and the Central Intelligence Agency for drug interdiction or counter-drug activities cannot be transferred to other U.S. departments or agencies unless a specific appropriations law allows it.

The section allocates an additional $49,000,000 to the Department of Defense, with instructions for the Secretary of Defense to grant $24,000,000 to the United Service Organizations and $25,000,000 to the Red Cross if it serves the national interest.

In this section, it is stated that funds for the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs must be taken evenly from all related projects within the Department of Defense. Additionally, a report detailing how these funds were allocated must be submitted to Congress each year.

The section prohibits the Department of Defense from using any funds to pay a contractor for employee bonuses that exceed normal salary if those bonuses are a result of restructuring costs during a business merger.

The section states that during the current fiscal year, a maximum of $30 million from the “Operation and Maintenance, Defense-Wide” budget can be transferred to pay military personnel. This money can be used to support eligible organizations and activities outside the Department of Defense as outlined in section 2012 of title 10 of the U.S. Code.

The section allows the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to let people or organizations use the National Guard's Distance Learning Project equipment if space is available, and they pay for it. The money collected from these payments goes back into the project to help cover the associated costs, and this funding is allowed to be used without any time restrictions.

The section prevents funds from being used to retire or store C–40 aircraft unless the Air Force Secretary decides an aircraft is not usable due to a major accident. If an aircraft is deemed unusable, they must report the reason to Congress, and the Defense Secretary must provide a report on travel needs for Congress and the Cabinet by a set deadline.

The section limits the use of funds for buying military equipment, only allowing purchases for items used in development and testing. If more items are needed beyond what's planned, high-level defense officials must explain the need to Congress, and the Secretary of Defense must report details about the use of funds and compliance. The Secretary also has the power to waive these restrictions if it's necessary for national security, with proper certification.

The funds provided by the Department of Defense Appropriations Acts cannot be used to carry out repairs or maintenance on military family housing units, even if some parts of these housing units are used for official Department of Defense activities.

Funds allocated for new defense projects worth over $5,000,000 can only be spent 15 days after Congress receives a detailed report about the project, but the Secretary of Defense can skip this waiting period if it's crucial for the nation.

The Secretary of Defense is required to give a secret report every three months to specific committees in Congress about certain topics, as detailed in a classified document that comes with this Act.

A servicemember in the National Guard, who is serving full-time, is allowed to assist with parts of the National Ballistic Missile Defense System. This approval is given even though it usually would not be allowed under a specific rule in the law.

Funds from the Act cannot be used to transfer ammunition classified as armor-piercing, with specific military designations, from the Department of Defense to non-governmental entities, unless those entities are contracted to safely dismantle the ammunition or produce new ammunition either for the Department of Defense or for export under a State Department license.

The Chief of the National Guard Bureau, or someone they choose, can waive some or all fees for leasing personal property for up to one year to certain nonprofit organizations, such as youth or social groups, as long as these groups are approved on a case-by-case basis.

The section states that $194,452,598 allocated for Army operations and maintenance can be used until it runs out, and the Secretary of Defense can transfer these funds to other federal activities. Additionally, the Secretary is allowed to make contracts for projects related to this section, ensuring they meet federal, state, and local laws as much as possible while considering national security.

The section prohibits using any appropriated funds to change how the National Intelligence Program's budget is structured, requested, apportioned, allotted, obligated, or disbursed, unless the changes are minor and within certain guidelines. It allows the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense to explore alternative financial processes to improve financial reporting, provided these do not harm counterintelligence efforts, and requires collaboration and certification from all affected agencies before presentation to Congress.

During the current fiscal year, each military department can transfer up to $11 million from specific maintenance budgets to their central fund dedicated to Fisher Houses and Suites. This is allowed under section 2493(d) of title 10, United States Code.

In addition to other funds, this section allocates $5,000,000 to the Department of Defense for a grant to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc. to build and furnish more Fisher Houses for military families dealing with illness or hospitalization.

Up to $1,000,000 from the Navy's Operation and Maintenance budget can be transferred to the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Development Trust Fund.

The section states that the Department of Defense cannot use funds to change the control of Navy forces in the Pacific Fleet to the Fleet Forces Command without notifying Congress. These changes can only take place if neither the House nor Senate Appropriations Committees object within 30 days, and they should not interfere with the commander's ability to meet operational needs.

Under SEC. 8068, any notice required by section 3601 of title 10 of the U.S. Code must be sent simultaneously to both the House and Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittees, as mandated by the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.

The section allocates $500,000,000 for Israeli Cooperative Programs, including $110,000,000 for the Iron Dome defense system, $127,000,000 for the Short Range Ballistic Missile Defense program, $40,000,000 for co-production of defense systems in the U.S. and Israel, $50,000,000 for an upper-tier component of the missile defense system, and $173,000,000 for improving the Arrow System, which includes developing new detection technology.

The U.S. Congress has allocated nearly $1.93 billion to cover cost increases in previous years for various Navy shipbuilding programs. This funding is available until September 30, 2025, and includes projects like aircraft carriers, submarines, destroyers, and other naval vessels.

Funds allocated for intelligence and intelligence-related activities in this Act are regarded as specifically authorized by Congress under the National Security Act of 1947 until the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 is passed.

None of the funds from this Act can be used to start a new program, project, or activity through fund reprogramming, unless it is urgently necessary for national security and Congress is notified in writing beforehand.

None of the funds provided by this Act can be used for any activities related to making or using nuclear-armed missile defense systems, including research, developing new technologies, testing, evaluating, buying, or deploying them.

None of the funds from this Act can be used to retire any Littoral Combat Ship or the U.S.S. Lake Erie.

For section 8075, it defines that any funds allocated under "Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy" in the current Act are treated as having the same purpose as similar funds from past years, with a rule that only up to 1% of these funds can be adjusted or moved.

The section states that no money given by this law can be used to cut back or close the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron of the Air Force Reserve if it would lower the WC-130 mission levels below what is funded in this law. It also allows the squadron to do other defense-related tasks when it's not hurricane season.

This section states that the money given by this Act can't be used for mixing foreign intelligence information unless that information was collected and processed legally. It also says that any information about people in the United States must be handled in line with the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and a specific Executive Order.

In Section 8078, it states that the money given to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence cannot be used after the current fiscal year ends, except for funds marked for research and technology, which can be used until September 30, 2026.

The Director of National Intelligence must submit a report to Congress within 60 days after the law is enacted to show how government money for national intelligence will be managed in 2025. If there is an emergency, money can be moved around before the report is submitted, but only if the Director provides a written explanation to Congress.

Any money moved from the Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Account for the year 2025 to a military department or Defense Agency must follow the rules set in section 8005 of the same Act.

The text describes limitations on how funds for the National Intelligence Program can be used. It states that these funds cannot be spent through certain actions, like starting a new program or transferring funds, unless approved by congressional intelligence committees with 30 days' notice, which can be reduced for urgent security needs.

Agencies using funds from this Act must post reports on their public websites if the agency leader believes it's in the national interest. However, they must not post reports that could harm national security or contain private business information, and they can only make a report public after sharing it with Congress for at least 45 days.

Contractors receiving over $1,000,000 in federal funds must agree not to mandate arbitration for specific claims like sexual harassment, and cannot enforce any agreement requiring such arbitration. This rule also applies to subcontractors with contracts over $1,000,000, unless the Secretary of Defense provides a waiver to protect national security, and decisions about waivers must be explained and shared with Congress and the public.

Within the funds set aside for operating the Defense Health Program, up to $162,500,000 can be moved to support a joint medical facility initiative between the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically for the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center. Additional money might be transferred if the Secretary of Defense informs the appropriate congressional committees.

Funds from this Act cannot be used by the Department of Defense or its parts if doing so would violate section 130h of title 10 in the United States Code.

The section allows the Department of Defense to use its funds to buy armored vehicles for personnel security and passenger vehicles. The cost limit is $450,000 per armored vehicle and $75,000 per passenger vehicle, intended for use by military and civilian staff in the United States Central Command area.

The Director of National Intelligence, with approval from the Office of Management and Budget, can move up to $1.5 billion within the funds available for the National Intelligence Program if it's necessary for higher priority intelligence needs that Congress hasn't denied. Any requests to rearrange funds multiple times must be made before June 30, 2025.

In Section 8088, it specifies that $204,939,000 of the Navy's shipbuilding budget can be used to buy two used sealift ships for the National Defense Reserve Fleet and that these funds can be used to reimburse the Maritime Administration for related expenses. It also states that this money cannot be moved to the National Defense Sealift Fund.

The Secretary of Defense is required to publish grant awards on a public website, ensuring they are in a format that can be easily searched.

The section prohibits the National Security Agency from using funds to target U.S. citizens through certain surveillance activities, such as acquiring or storing their electronic communications, under specific sections of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

Funds from this or any other law cannot be used to pay the salary of any officer or employee of an agency funded by this law if they transfer administrative roles or budget resources of a program to another Federal agency not funded by this law, unless Congress explicitly allows it. This rule does not apply to transfers specified in Department of Defense Appropriations Acts or laws providing additional funding for the Department of Defense.

The section allocates $769,047,000 from the "Operation and Maintenance, Navy" budget to be used for purposes related to the National Defense Reserve Fleet. This money can also be reimbursed to the Ready Reserve Force and the Maritime Administration for activities and expenses linked to maintaining this fleet.

The section states that government funds for the TAO Fleet Oiler and FFG(X) Frigate programs can only be used if certain ship components are made in the United States. Components like pumps, engines, and cranes for both programs must be domestically manufactured, with additional requirements for the FFG(X) Frigate starting from the eleventh ship.

None of the funds provided by this Act can be used to issue new contracts for developing certain types of ships, like the T–ARC(X) Cable Laying and Repair Ship or the T–AGOS(X) Oceanographic Surveillance Ship, unless these contracts ensure that all auxiliary equipment, such as pumps and propulsion shafts, are made in the United States.

Section 8095 states that funds allocated to the Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Account cannot be transferred to the Rapid Prototyping Fund or to any military-department specific fund as outlined in the National Defense Authorization Acts for Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017.

Funds from this Act cannot be used for government travel expenses by military or civilian Department of Defense staff if those expenses are for gambling or entertainment involving nude performers, as detailed in the Department of Defense rules.

The section specifies that no federal funds from this Act can be used to maintain or create computer networks unless the networks block access to pornographic sites. However, an exception is made for law enforcement agencies and activities needed for national defense if they require access for criminal investigations or intelligence operations.

The section states that the Secretary of Defense cannot use any funds from this or other laws to supply motorized vehicles, aviation equipment, or certain types of munitions if doing so would harm the readiness of military units or equipment.

The section states that the government can't use its funds to make agreements or give money in various forms to companies with outstanding federal tax debts unless they are being addressed responsibly. However, if the relevant federal agency decides that suspending or barring the company isn't needed to protect the government, this rule doesn't apply.

The section allows certain funds to be used for specific software and digital technology pilot programs related to defense, including areas like cyber security and space domain awareness. However, it also restricts using any of these funds to start new programs in the 2025 fiscal year.

None of the funds from this Act can be used to move the National Reconnaissance Office into the Space Force. However, the Act does allow for the National Reconnaissance Office and the Space Force, along with other parts of the Department of Defense, to work together and coordinate activities.

None of the funds provided by this Act can be used to move any Federal mission, certain National Guard members, or space functions from the National Guard to the U.S. Space Force if it goes against specific U.S. laws.

In Section 8103, the bill specifies that no funds from this Act can be used in violation of laws or regulations that support the United Nations Convention Against Torture, including certain sections of the U.S. Code and regulations relating to U.S. foreign affairs and defense appropriations.

The section states that no money from this Act can be used to supply weapons, training, intelligence, or any form of support to the Azov Battalion, the Third Separate Assault Brigade, or any similar organization that might follow them.

The Department of Defense is allowed to spend up to $350 million this fiscal year, expecting to be reimbursed by the Government of Kuwait. Once received, the funds should be returned to the accounts used for those expenses.

The section allocates $1,423,630,000 for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency to fund international security and support programs until September 30, 2026. The Secretary of Defense must notify Congress 15 days before using the funds and provide quarterly reports on how the money is being spent.

The section allocates $61,406,000 for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency to reimburse allied nations for their support in U.S. military operations against ISIS, and to provide specialized training and equipment to coalition forces. The Secretary of Defense will decide the payment amounts, in consultation with other officials, and will report quarterly to Congress on how the funds are used.

The section allocates $380 million to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency for specific support activities, with at least $150 million directed towards a specified purpose. Before spending the funds, the Secretary of Defense must notify Congress, and quarterly updates on the use of the funds must be provided to congressional committees.

The Secretary of Defense must inform the House and Senate Appropriations Committees at least 15 days before stopping, suspending, or ending any assistance to a country that this or previous defense appropriations laws provided.

The funds provided by this Act cannot be used in violation of the War Powers Resolution, which is a law that outlines how the President and Congress share powers related to military conflicts.

Funds allocated by this Act cannot be used for military training or operations involving child soldiers in countries identified as violating child soldier standards, unless specifically allowed under a particular section of the Child Soldiers Prevention Act.

In Section 8112, the bill states that no funds from this legislation can be given to any members of groups such as Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, or the Taliban.

Section 8113 states that no money from this law can be used to fund the United Nations Relief and Works Agency.

This section states that any transfer of funds to support friendly foreign countries for operations the U.S. is not involved in must follow specific rules outlined in another section of the same Act.

Under this section, no funds can be used by the Department of Defense to make agreements or provide financial aid to the Russian company Rosoboronexport unless the Secretary of Defense allows an exception because it benefits U.S. security. Such an exception requires consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, and written proof that Rosoboronexport and Russia meet specific conditions, like stopping certain military actions in Syria and Ukraine. The Department of Defense's Inspector General must review any such exception and report to Congress within 90 days.

The Secretary of Defense must inform the congressional defense committees in writing within 30 days if they receive funds from a foreign government related to U.S. military activities. Additionally, at least 15 days before spending these funds, the Secretary must provide details about how the money will be used and whether it will support current or new military operations.

The section requires the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs to submit a quarterly report to Congress about activities or exercises using over $5 million of operation and maintenance funds that were not planned for fiscal year 2025. The report should include details like the activity's title, date, location, participating military units, total cost, a breakdown of expenses, and the goal of each activity. It should be unclassified but can have a classified section if necessary.

In Section 8118, the Secretary of Defense is required to send a report to specific committees in the House and Senate whenever the drawdown authority from the Foreign Assistance Act is used. This report must include details about the defense items and services being provided, how many will be delivered, their estimated value, and when they will be received, along with the cost to replace them.

The text in Section 8119 requires the Secretary of Defense to inform the congressional defense committees in writing whenever a foreign base used by the U.S. Armed Forces is opened or closed. This notification must be made within 15 days and include details about personnel changes, costs, and savings related to the opening or closing of the base.

The section states that no funds from this or any other law can be used by the U.S. Government to build permanent military bases in Iraq or to take control of oil resources in Iraq or Syria.

The section authorizes up to $500 million from the Defense-Wide Operation and Maintenance budget to be used by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency to support Jordan's armed forces.

The section mandates that the United States Southern Command will take over command responsibilities for activities concerning Mexico within 180 days after the law is enacted.

The bill section reduces funds by $500 million for various branches of the military to control spending on advisory and assistance services. It specifies the amount cut for each military branch, while noting that programs related to national and military intelligence are not affected by this reduction.

The section outlines a $100 million reduction in the military budget due to better management and efficiencies. It specifies cuts in operation and maintenance funds across various branches of the military, including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Defense-Wide, but excludes appropriations for the National Intelligence and Military Intelligence Programs.

The provision reduces the funds allocated in Title II of the Act by $300,000,000 due to surplus cash in the Department of Defense's Working Capital Funds. Specifically, it deducts $150,000,000 from the Army's Operation and Maintenance budget and $150,000,000 from the Navy's Operation and Maintenance budget.

The section states that, because of savings from better foreign exchange rates, the total amount of money set aside in the bill is reduced by $250 million.

The section explains that the Secretary of Defense must allocate funds for 2025 from the CHIPS for America Defense Fund within 45 days of the act's passage, as outlined in the CHIPS Act of 2022, and describes conditions for reallocating these funds and how they are reported to Congress. It also prohibits reallocations by the President if defense appropriations are in place but allows exceptions for some continuing programs, and details how fund allocations should be justified and reported annually and quarterly.

The section mandates that when implementing the reproductive services policy for severely ill or injured active duty service members, the Secretary of Defense must follow the existing policy but remove any time limits on how long embryos can be frozen and stored. Additionally, it clarifies that "assisted reproductive technology" includes the unlimited storage and freezing of embryos.

The Secretary of Defense is allowed to use funds from this Act to modify up to six F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft for testing purposes. Before spending the money, the Secretary must notify certain congressional defense committees at least 30 days in advance, and any money transfers must follow specific guidelines outlined in section 8005 of the Act.

The section prohibits any funds, whether provided by this bill or any other, from being used to incorporate an alternative engine into any F-35 aircraft.

The Secretary of Defense is allowed to use up to $650 million for quickly obtaining and deploying supplies and services for specific purposes. This spending is subject to various limits, including a $50 million cap for one purpose and a $100 million cap for another, and the Secretary must inform Congress about any uses of this power.

The bill provides $89,049,000 to the Department of Defense Credit Program for loans and loan guarantees aimed at supporting defense investment in the industrial base. Up to $7,900,000 of this amount can be used for administrative costs, and the total loan amount guaranteed cannot exceed $8 billion; administrative fees may be collected to cover costs.

Under Section 8133, extra funds allocated for the "Defense Innovation Unit Fielding" in the defense budget can be used for various purposes like research and development. However, these funds cannot be used until the Secretary of Defense submits a detailed plan to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees and waits 15 days.

None of the funds from this Act can be used to support the Wuhan Institute of Virology or any labs owned by certain foreign governments like China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Venezuela under Maduro, or any other country deemed an adversary by the U.S. Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State.

None of the money allocated by this law can be used to pay for any work done by EcoHealth Alliance, Inc.

The section prohibits using government funds from this or any other legislative act to transfer or release Khalid Sheikh Mohammed or other specified detainees to or within the United States, its territories, or possessions. This restriction applies to detainees who are not U.S. citizens or Armed Forces members and who have been held by the Department of Defense at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, since June 24, 2009.

The section states that no money from this Act can be used to move individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay to another country unless it follows specific rules outlined in the National Defense Authorization Acts of 2016 and 2019.

In Section 8138, it states that no funds from this or any other law can be used to build or change facilities in the U.S. for detaining or imprisoning certain individuals held by the Department of Defense. However, this rule doesn't apply to changes at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, where the individuals, as of June 24, 2009, are not U.S. citizens or military members, and are held by or in the custody of the Department of Defense.

None of the funds allocated by this law can be used to close or change the operations at the U.S. Naval Station located in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

None of the money authorized by this Act can be used to take a Chinese military company off the list mentioned in section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, unless it follows a specific process and Congress is notified 15 days in advance.

None of the funds from this Act can be used to enforce COVID-19 mask mandates.

The section states that no money given by this Act can be used to force members of the U.S. Armed Forces or civilian employees of the Department of Defense to get a COVID-19 vaccination.

None of the money provided by this Act can be used to make COVID-19 vaccination a requirement for students to attend schools run by the Department of Defense Education Activity.

The section specifies that no funds from this Act can be used to provide or refer for gender transition procedures, like surgery or medication, for a child of a military member in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). Additionally, it prohibits changing a military member’s duty station to give their child access to such procedures.

The section ensures that no federal funds can be used to discriminate against someone for their religious or moral beliefs about marriage being between one man and one woman. It defines discriminatory actions as any negative treatment by the government, such as altering tax benefits, denying federal resources, or withholding federal benefits, based on those beliefs.

None of the money from this Act can be used to give or keep security clearances for anyone who signed the statement titled "Public Statement on the Hunter Biden Emails" from October 19, 2020.

None of the funds from this Act can be used to classify communications from Americans as misinformation or to support organizations that encourage companies to censor legally protected speech, such as content on social media.

The section prohibits the use of funds from this Act for any program or activity that endorses Critical Race Theory or concepts related to it, or any teaching that causes people to be treated differently or feel psychological distress because of their race or sex, or suggests that any race is superior, the U.S. is systemically racist or sexist, or that moral character is determined by race or sex.

The section prohibits any funds from this Act from being used to finalize, create, or implement the Department of Defense's proposed rule about reporting greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks, or any similar rule or policy.

None of the money given or allocated by this Act can be used to follow through with or create any plans or policies similar to the Department of Defense memo from October 20, 2022, or any that come after it.

Funds from this Act cannot be used or transferred to hire or promote anyone who has been convicted of child pornography or sexual assault, or someone who has been disciplined for using federal resources related to child pornography.

None of the funds from this Act can be used for events on U.S. military bases or recruiting programs that break ethical rules or harm the military's image, like drag queen story hours for kids or using drag queens as recruiters.

None of the funds from this Act can be used for surgeries or hormone treatments that are for gender affirming care.

None of the funds provided by this Act can be used for certain activities outlined in section 147 of title 10 of the United States Code and sections 554(a) and 913(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.

The section prohibits the use of any funds from the act to support the Department of Defense's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Strategic Plan or certain executive orders focused on racial equity and diversity. It also forbids funds from being used to promote ideas suggesting that one race or sex is better than another or that someone's worth depends on their race or sex.

None of the money given by this Act can be used by the Department of Defense to cover the costs for employees or contractors to regularly work from home or telework.

None of the money provided by this act can be used to help the Department of Homeland Security house people on military bases in the United States.

None of the money provided by this law can be used for any office related to diversity, equity, or inclusion.

The section states that no money from the Act can be used for NewsGuard Technologies Inc.

The section states that no money from the Act can be used to put certain executive orders into action. These orders include ones related to climate change, refugee resettlement, and environmental justice.

This section prohibits the use of any funds from this Act in ways that violate the Department of Defense's rules about using animals in research and training, as outlined in their instruction from March 20, 2019.

The Secretary of Defense is allowed to reimburse the Federated States of Micronesia up to $34 million for land costs related to defense sites in Yap, but must notify Congress at least 15 days before the reimbursement happens.

None of the funding provided by this Act can be used to sell, remove, or make plans to sell or remove any U-2 aircraft.

The section specifies that no funds from this Act can be used to get rid of or prepare to get rid of any F-15 aircraft, unless the Secretary of Defense confirms to certain congressional committees that the planes will be replaced in a way that keeps the same number of aircraft at each unit and ensures the unit's readiness.

The Secretary of Defense is allowed to move up to $20,000,000 from the Department of the Navy's available funds (excluding military construction) to Navy ship construction funds to cover changes in costs due to inflation and market changes. Before transferring any money, the Secretary must inform Congress 30 days in advance, and the moved funds must keep the same usage time as initially set.

The section ensures that no funds can be used to stop or cancel the delivery of defense items or services from the United States to Israel. Additionally, any defense items delayed by the Department of Defense must be sent to Israel within 15 days of this law's enactment, and the Department must use any remaining funds meant for Israel's defense assistance within 30 days of the law's enactment.

Funds provided by this Act or any other Act cannot be used for the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore capabilities or for building, maintaining, or operating any dock or similar structure near Gaza.

In Section 8168, the bill states that no money provided by this or any other law can be used to make hiring decisions based on someone's gender, religion, political beliefs, or race.

Funds from this Act cannot be used in ways that go against section 1052 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.

The section 8170 specifies that no funds have been allocated or set aside.

None of the money provided by this Act can be used by the Department of Defense for any employee to work classified jobs from home or remotely.

Funds from this Act cannot be used to take a Chinese military company off the list created by section 1260H of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.

None of the funds from this Act can be used to enforce part of a specific section of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019.

None of the money provided by this Act can be used to implement Executive Order 14019, which is about making it easier to vote, except for parts 7, 8, and 10 of the order.

None of the funds allocated by this Act can be used by the Department of Defense, General Services Administration, or NASA to implement or enforce a proposed rule concerning the disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risks, which was published on November 14, 2022.