Title 10 — Armed Forces

Part I · Chapter 7 — Boards, Councils, and Committees

§ 179. Nuclear Weapons Council

Statutory text

Establishment; Membership.—

There is a Nuclear Weapons Council (hereinafter in this section referred to as the “Council”) operated as a joint activity of the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. The Council shall be the primary mechanism for integrating, streamlining, and ensuring unity of purpose and direction for nuclear deterrence related activities within the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. The membership of the Council is comprised of the following officers of those departments:

The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.

The Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The Under Secretary for Nuclear Security of the Department of Energy.

The Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.

The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.

The Commander of the United States Strategic Command.

Chairman; Meetings.—

Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Chairman of the Council shall be the member designated under subsection (a)(1).

A meeting of the Council shall be chaired by the Under Secretary for Nuclear Security of the Department of Energy whenever the matter under consideration is within the primary responsibility or concern of the Department of Energy, as determined by majority vote of the Council.

The Council shall meet not less often than once every three months. To the extent possible, not later than seven days before a meeting, the Chairman shall disseminate to each member of the Council the agenda and documents for such meeting.

Staff and Administrative Services; Staff Director.—

The Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy shall enter into an agreement with the Council to furnish necessary staff and administrative services to the Council.

The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and Programs shall be the Staff Director of the Council.

Responsibilities.—

The Council shall be responsible for the following matters:

Overseeing nuclear deterrence activities of the Department of Defense and the National Nuclear Security Administration, including policy and resources, and developing options for adjusting the deterrence posture of the United States in response to evolving international security conditions.

Preparing the annual Nuclear Weapons Stockpile Memorandum.

Developing nuclear weapons stockpiles options and the costs of such options and alternatives.

Coordinating and approving programming and budget matters pertaining to nuclear weapons programs between the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy.

Identifying various options for cost-effective schedules for nuclear weapons production.

Evaluating safety, security, and control issues for existing weapons and for proposed new weapon program starts and approving adjustments as required.

Overseeing the approval of design, performance, and cost tradeoffs for all proposed new nuclear weapons programs.

Providing specific guidance regarding priorities for research on—

nuclear weapon delivery systems and platforms and priorities on military capability development within the armed forces and the broader Department of Defense; and

nuclear weapons and priorities among activities, including production, surveillance, research, construction, and any other programs within the National Nuclear Security Administration.

Coordinating and approving activities conducted by the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy for the study, development, production, and retirement of nuclear warheads and weapon systems, including concept definition studies, feasibility studies, engineering development, hardware component fabrication, warhead and weapon system production, and warhead retirement.

Reviewing proposed capabilities, and, in coordination with the Joint Requirements Oversight Council, establishing and validating performance requirements (as defined in section 181(h) of this title), for nuclear warhead and weapon system programs.

With respect to nuclear warheads—

reviewing military requirements, performance requirements, and planned delivery schedules to evaluate whether such requirements and schedules create significant risks to cost, schedules, or other matters regarding production, surveillance, research, and other programs relating to nuclear weapons within the National Nuclear Security Administration; and

if any such risk exists, proposing and analyzing adjustments to such requirements and schedules.

Preparing comments on annual proposals for budget levels for research on nuclear weapons and related weapon systems supporting nuclear deterrence missions and transmitting those comments to the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy before the preparation of the annual budget requests by the Secretaries of those departments.

Coordinating and approving the annual budget proposals of the National Nuclear Security Administration.

Overseeing risk management efforts between the Department of Defense and the National Nuclear Security Administration relating to the nuclear weapons stockpile, the nuclear security enterprise (as defined in section 6101), and the delivery systems and platforms for nuclear weapons, including with respect to identifying and analyzing risks and proposing actions to mitigate risks.

Report on Difficulties Relating to Safety or Reliability.—

The Council shall submit to Congress a report on any analysis conducted by the Council with respect to difficulties at nuclear weapons laboratories or nuclear weapons production plants that have significant bearing on confidence in the safety or reliability of nuclear weapons or nuclear weapon types.

Budget and Funding Matters.—

The Council shall annually review the plans and budget of the National Nuclear Security Administration and the military departments to assess whether such plans and budget meet the current and projected requirements relating to nuclear weapons and related weapon systems supporting nuclear deterrence missions.

The Council shall review each budget request transmitted by the Secretary of Energy to the Council under section 6289 and make a determination under subparagraph (B) regarding the adequacy of each such request. Not later than 30 days after making such a determination, the Council shall notify the congressional defense committees that such a determination has been made.

If the Council determines that a budget request for a fiscal year transmitted to the Council under section 6289 is inadequate, in whole or in part, to implement the objectives of the Department of Defense with respect to nuclear weapons for that fiscal year, the Council shall submit to the Secretary of Energy a written description of funding levels and specific initiatives that would, in the determination of the Council, make the budget request adequate to implement those objectives.

If the Council determines that a budget request for a fiscal year transmitted to the Council under section 6289 is adequate to implement the objectives described in clause (i) for that fiscal year, the Council shall submit to the Secretary of Energy a written statement confirming the adequacy of the request.

The Council shall maintain a record of each description submitted under clause (i) and each statement submitted under clause (ii).

Not later than 30 days after the President submits to Congress the budget for a fiscal year under section 1105(a) of title 31, the Council shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the following:

The results of the assessment conducted under paragraph (1) with respect to that budget.

An evaluation of—

whether the funding requested for the National Nuclear Security Administration in such budget—

enables the Administrator for Nuclear Security to meet requirements relating to nuclear weapons for such fiscal year; and

is adequate to implement the objectives of the Department of Defense with respect to nuclear weapons for that fiscal year; and

whether the plans and budget reviewed under paragraph (1) will enable the Administrator to meet—

the requirements to produce war reserve plutonium pits under section 4219(a) 1 of such Act (50 U.S.C. 2538a(a)); and

any other requirements under Federal law.

If the evaluation under subparagraph (B)(ii) determines that the plans and budget reviewed under paragraph (1) will not enable the Administrator to meet the requirements to produce war reserve plutonium pits under section 6218 2—

an explanation for why the plans and budget will not enable the Administrator to meet such requirements; and

proposed alternative plans, budget, or requirements by the Council to meet such requirements.

If a member of the Council does not concur in any assessment or evaluation under this subsection, the report or other information required to be submitted to the congressional defense committees regarding such assessment or evaluation shall include a written explanation from the non-concurring member describing the reasons for the member’s nonconcurrence.

Not later than 30 days after the President submits to Congress the budget for a fiscal year under section 1105(a) of title 31, the Commander of the United States Strategic Command shall submit to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff an assessment of—

whether such budget allows the Federal Government to meet the nuclear stockpile and stockpile stewardship program requirements during the fiscal year covered by the budget and the four subsequent fiscal years; and

if the Commander determines that such budget does not allow the Federal Government to meet such requirements, a description of the steps being taken to meet such requirements.

Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff receives the assessment of the Commander of the United States Strategic Command under subparagraph (A), the Chairman shall submit to the congressional defense committees—

such assessment as it was submitted to the Chairman; and

any comments of the Chairman.

In this subsection, the term “budget” has the meaning given that term in section 231(f) ¹ of this title.

Semiannual Updates on Council Meetings.—

Not later than February 1 and August 1 of each year, the Council shall provide to the congressional defense committees a semiannual update including, with respect to the six-month period preceding the update—

the dates on which the Council met and the members who attended each meeting; and

except as provided by paragraph (2), a summary of any decisions made by the Council pursuant to subsection (d) at each such meeting and the rationale for and options that informed such decisions.

The Council shall not be required to include in a semiannual update under paragraph (1) the matters described in subparagraph (B) of that paragraph with respect to decisions of the Council relating to the budget of the President for a fiscal year if the budget for that fiscal year has not been submitted to Congress under section 1105 of title 31 as of the date of the semiannual update.

The Council may provide a semiannual update under paragraph (1) either in the form of a briefing or a written report.

Footnotes

1 See References in Text note below.
2 So in original. Probably should be “6128”.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1986
Department of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act of 1987
Pub. L. 99–661 div. C title I § 3137(a)(1) · 100 Stat. 3816
Enacted · 10 U.S.C. § 179
Added Pub. L. 99–661, div. C, title I, § 3137(a)(1), Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 4065
Source evidence
Code source credit
Added Pub. L. 99–661, div. C, title I, § 3137(a)(1), Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 4065
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) Chapter 7 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: “§ 179. Nuclear Weapons Council
1987
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989
Pub. L. 100–180 div. A title XII § 1231(2) · 101 Stat. 1019
Changed · 10 U.S.C. § 179(e)
Pub. L. 100–180 realigned margins of subsec. (e)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 100–180 realigned margins of subsec. (e).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) Section 179 is amended by realigning subsection (e) so as to appear flush to the left margin.
1988
National Defense Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1989
Pub. L. 100–456 div. A title XII § 1233(h) · 102 Stat. 1918
Struck · 10 U.S.C. § 179(e)
Pub. L. 100–456 struck out subsec. (e) which read as follows: “The Council shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services and on Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the actions that have been taken by the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy to implement the recommendations of the President’s Blue Ribbon Task Group on Nuclear Weapons Program Management. The Council shall include in such report its recommendation on the role and composition of the staff on the Council. The Council shall submit such report to the Committees not later than March 1, 1987.”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 100–456 struck out subsec. (e) which read as follows: “The Council shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services and on Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the actions that have been taken by the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy to implement the recommendations of the President’s Blue Ribbon Task Group on Nuclear Weapons Program Management. The Council shall include in such report its recommendation on the role and composition of the staff on the Council. The Council shall submit such report to the Committees not later than March 1, 1987.”
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(h) Repeal of Expired Reporting Requirement.— Section 179 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking out subsection (e).
1992
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993
Pub. L. 102–484 div. C title XXXI § 3133 · 106 Stat. 2315
Amended · 10 U.S.C. § 179(a)(1)
Pub. L. 102–484 amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “The Director of Defense Research and Engineering.”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 102–484 amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “The Director of Defense Research and Engineering.”
Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 3133. NUCLEAR WEAPONS COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP. Section 179(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “(1) The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition.”.
1993
Pub. L. 103–160 div. A title IX § 904(d)(1) · 107 Stat. 1547
Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(a)(1)
Pub. L. 103–160 substituted “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology” for “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 103–160 substituted “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology” for “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) The following sections of title 10, United States Code, are amended by striking out “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition” each place such term appears (including section headings) and inserting in lieu thereof “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology”: sections 134(c), 137(b) (as redesignated by section 901(a)), 139 (as redesignated by section 901(a)), 171(a)(3), 179(a), 1702, 1703, 1707(a), 1722, 1735(c), 1737(c), 1741(b), 1746(a), 1761(b)(4), 1762(a), 1763, 2304(0, 2308(b), 2325(b), 2329, 2350a, 2369, 2399(b)(3), 2435(b)(2)(B), 2438(c), 2523(a), and 2534(b)(2).
1994
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995
Pub. L. 103–337 § 3152(c) · 108 Stat. 2663
Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(a)(3); 10 U.S.C. § 179(a)(b)
Pub. L. 103–337, § 3152(c), substituted “designated” for “appointed” wherever appearing
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsecs. (a)(3), (b). Pub. L. 103–337, § 3152(c), substituted “designated” for “appointed” wherever appearing.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(c) Technical Amendment.— Subsections (a)(3) and (b) of such section are amended by striking out “appointed” each place it appears and inserting in lieu thereof “designated”.
1994
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995
Pub. L. 103–337 § 3152(a) · 108 Stat. 2663
1. Added · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(8)(10)
  Pub. L. 103–337, § 3152(a), added par. (8)
2. Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(8)(10)
  Pub. L. 103–337, § 3152(a), redesignated former pars. (8) and (9) as (9) and (10), respectively
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(8) to (10). Pub. L. 103–337, § 3152(a), added par. (8) and redesignated former pars. (8) and (9) as (9) and (10), respectively.
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(a) Approval by Joint Nuclear Weapons Council.— Subsection (d) of section 179 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (8) and (9) as paragraphs (9) and (10), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (7) the following new paragraph (8): “(8) Coordinating and approving activities conducted by the Department of Energy for the study, development, production, and retirement of nuclear warheads, including concept definition studies, feasibility studies, engineering development, hardware component fabrication, warhead production, and warhead retirement.”.
1994
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995
Pub. L. 103–337 § 3152(b) · 108 Stat. 2663
Added · 10 U.S.C. § 179(e)
Pub. L. 103–337, § 3152(b), added subsec. (e)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 103–337, § 3152(b), added subsec. (e).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(b) Report.— Such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(e) Each fiscal year, at the same time the President submits the budget pursuant to section 1105 of title 31, the Chairman of the Council, through the Secretary of Energy, shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives a report, in classified form, on the following: “(1) The effectiveness and efficiency of the Council, and of the deliberative and decisionmaking processes used by the Council, in carrying out the responsibilities described in subsection (d). “(2) A description of all activities conducted by the Department of Energy during that fiscal year, or planned to be conducted by the Department of Energy during the next fiscal year, for the study, development, production, and retirement of nuclear warheads and that have been approved by the Council, including a description of— “(A) the concept definition activities and feasibility studies conducted or planned to be conducted by the Department of Energy; “(B) the schedule for completion of each such activity or study; and “(C) the degree to which each such activity or study is consistent with United States policy for new nuclear warhead development or warhead modification and with established or projected military requirements.”.
1996
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996
Pub. L. 104–106 § 904(b)(1) · 110 Stat. 186
Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(c)(2)
Pub. L. 104–106, § 904(b)(1), substituted “Nuclear and Chemical and Biological Defense Programs” for “Atomic Energy”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 104–106, § 904(b)(1), substituted “Nuclear and Chemical and Biological Defense Programs” for “Atomic Energy”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) Section 179(c)(2) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking out “The Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Atomic Energy” and inserting in lieu thereof “The Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Chemical and Biological Defense Programs”.
1996
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996
Pub. L. 104–106 § 1502(a)(7) · 110 Stat. 186
Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(e)
Pub. L. 104–106, § 1502(a)(7), substituted “to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on National Security and the Committee on Appropriations of the” for “to the Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations of the Senate and”
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 104–106, § 1502(a)(7), substituted “to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on National Security and the Committee on Appropriations of the” for “to the Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations of the Senate and”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(7) Section 179(e) is amended by striking out “to the Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations of the Sen-ate and” and inserting in lieu thereof “to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on National Security and the Committee on Appropriations of the”.
1996
Pub. L. 107–314 § 4213(c)(2) · 116 Stat. 2458
Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(e)
Pub. L. 107–314, § 4213(c)(2), formerly Pub. L. 104–201, § 3159(c)(2), as renumbered by Pub. L. 108–136, added subsec. (e). Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 107–314, § 4213(c)(2), formerly Pub. L. 104–201, § 3159(c)(2), as renumbered by Pub. L. 108–136, added subsec. (e). Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f).
1996
Pub. L. 107–314 § 4213(c)(1) · 116 Stat. 2458
Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(f)
Pub. L. 107–314, § 4213(c)(1), formerly Pub. L. 104–201, § 3159(c)(1), as renumbered by Pub. L. 108–136, redesignated subsec. (e) as (f)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 107–314, § 4213(c)(1), formerly Pub. L. 104–201, § 3159(c)(1), as renumbered by Pub. L. 108–136, redesignated subsec. (e) as (f).
1999
Pub. L. 106–65 § 3163(a)(1) · 113 Stat. 512
Added · 10 U.S.C. § 179(b)(3)
Pub. L. 106–65, § 3163(a)(1), added par. (3)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 106–65, § 3163(a)(1), added par. (3).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) Subsection (b) of section 179 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(3) The Council shall meet not less often than once every three months.”.
1999
Pub. L. 106–65 § 3163(a)(2) · 113 Stat. 512
Added · 10 U.S.C. § 179(c)(3)
Pub. L. 106–65, § 3163(a)(2), added par. (3)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 106–65, § 3163(a)(2), added par. (3).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) Subsection (c) of that section is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(3) (A) Whenever the position of Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Chemical and Biological Defense Programs has been vacant a period of more than 6 months, the Secretary of Energy shall designate a qualified individual to serve as acting staff director of the Council until the position of that Assistant to the Secretary is filled. “(B) An individual appointed under subparagraph (A) shall possess substantial technical and policy experience relevant to the management and oversight of nuclear weapons programs.”.
1999
Pub. L. 106–65 § 1067(1) · 113 Stat. 512
Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(f)
Pub. L. 106–65, § 1067(1), substituted “and the Committee on Armed Services” for “and the Committee on National Security” in introductory provisions
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 106–65, § 1067(1), substituted “and the Committee on Armed Services” for “and the Committee on National Security” in introductory provisions.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) Title 10, United States Code.
1999
Pub. L. 106–65 § 3163(c) · 113 Stat. 512
Added · 10 U.S.C. § 179(f)(3)(5)
Pub. L. 106–65, § 3163(c), added pars. (3) to (5)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (f)(3) to (5). Pub. L. 106–65, § 3163(c), added pars. (3) to (5).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(c) Annual Report on Council Activities.— Section 179(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: “(3) A description of the activities of the Council during the 12-month period ending on the date of the report together with any assessments or studies conducted by the Council during that period. “(4) A description of the highest priority requirements of the Department of Defense with respect to the Department of Energy stockpile stewardship and management program as of that date. “(5) An assessment of the extent to which the requirements referred to in paragraph (4) are being addressed by the Department of Energy as of that date.”.
2000
Pub. L. 106–398 § 1(dC)(tXXXI)(s3152)(a)(1) · 114 Stat. 1654
1. Added · 10 U.S.C. § 179(a)(3)
  Pub. L. 106–398, § 1 [div. C, title XXXI, § 3152(a)(1)], added par. (3)
2. Struck · 10 U.S.C. § 179(a)(3)
  Pub. L. 106–398, § 1 [div. C, title XXXI, § 3152(a)(1)], struck out former par. (3) which read as follows: “One senior representative of the Department of Energy designated by the Secretary of Energy.”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 106–398, § 1 [div. C, title XXXI, § 3152(a)(1)], added par. (3) and struck out former par. (3) which read as follows: “One senior representative of the Department of Energy designated by the Secretary of Energy.”
Enacted provision · exact public law section
SECTION 1. ENACTMENT OF FISCAL YEAR 2001 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT. The provisions of H.R. 5408 of the 106th Congress, as introduced on October 6, 2000, are hereby enacted into law.
2000
Pub. L. 106–398 § 1(dC)(tXXXI)(s3152)(a)(2) · 114 Stat. 1654
Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(b)(2)
Pub. L. 106–398, § 1 [div. C, title XXXI, § 3152(a)(2)], substituted “the Under Secretary for Nuclear Security of the Department of Energy” for “the representative designated under subsection (a)(3)”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 106–398, § 1 [div. C, title XXXI, § 3152(a)(2)], substituted “the Under Secretary for Nuclear Security of the Department of Energy” for “the representative designated under subsection (a)(3)”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
SECTION 1. ENACTMENT OF FISCAL YEAR 2001 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT. The provisions of H.R. 5408 of the 106th Congress, as introduced on October 6, 2000, are hereby enacted into law.
2001
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002
Pub. L. 107–107 div. A title X § 1048(b)(2) · 115 Stat. 1012
Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(a)(1)
Pub. L. 107–107 substituted “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics” for “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 107–107 substituted “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics” for “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) The following provisions are each amended by striking “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology” and inserting “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics”: sections 139(c), 139(g) (as redesignated by section 263), 171(a)(3), 179(a)(1), 1702, 1703, 1707(a), 1722(a), 1722(b)(2)(B), 1735(c)(1), 1737(c)(1), 1737(c)(2)(B), 1741(b), 1746(a), 1761(b)(4), 1763, 2302c(a)(2), 2304(f)(1)(B)(iii), 2304(f)(6)(B), 2311(c)(1), 2311(c)(2)(B), 2350a(e)(1)(A), 2350a(e)(2)(B), 2350a(f)(1), 2399(b)(3), 2435(b), 2435(d)(2), 2521(a), and 2534(i)(3).
2004
Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005
Pub. L. 108–375 § 902(b) · 118 Stat. 1811
1. Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(a)
  Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(b), (d)(1), inserted heading and, in introductory provisions
2. Struck · 10 U.S.C. § 179(a)
  Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(b), (d)(1), struck out “Joint” before “Nuclear Weapons Council”
3. Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(a)
  Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(b), (d)(1), substituted “operated as a joint activity of the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. The membership of the Council is comprised of the following officers of those departments:” for “composed of three members as follows:”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(b), (d)(1), inserted heading and, in introductory provisions, struck out “Joint” before “Nuclear Weapons Council” and substituted “operated as a joint activity of the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. The membership of the Council is comprised of the following officers of those departments:” for “composed of three members as follows:”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(b) Conforming and Clarifying Amendments.— Such subsection is further amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1)— (1) by striking “Joint”; and (2) by striking “composed of three members as follows:” and inserting “operated as a joint activity of the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. The membership of the Council is comprised of the following officers of those departments:”.
2004
Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005
Pub. L. 108–375 § 902(a) · 118 Stat. 1811
Added · 10 U.S.C. § 179(a)(4)
Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(a), added par. (4)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(a), added par. (4).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) Membership of Council Under Section 179.— Subsection (a) of section 179 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(4) The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.” .
2004
Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005
Pub. L. 108–375 § 902(d)(2) · 118 Stat. 1811
Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(b)
Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(d)(2), inserted heading
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(d)(2), inserted heading.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) Subsection (b) is amended by inserting “Chairman; Meetings.—” after “(b)”.
2004
Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005
Pub. L. 108–375 § 902(d)(3) · 118 Stat. 1811
Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(c)
Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(d)(3), inserted heading
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(d)(3), inserted heading.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(3) Subsection (c) is amended by inserting “Staff and Administrative Services; Staff Director.—” after “(c)”.
2004
Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005
Pub. L. 108–375 § 902(c)(1) · 118 Stat. 1811
Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(c)(3)(B)
Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(c)(1), substituted “designated” for “appointed”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(3)(B). Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(c)(1), substituted “designated” for “appointed”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) Subsection (c)(3)(B) is amended by striking “appointed” and inserting “designated”.
2004
Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005
Pub. L. 108–375 § 902(d)(4) · 118 Stat. 1811
Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)
Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(d)(4), inserted heading
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(d)(4), inserted heading.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(4) Subsection (d) is amended by inserting “Responsibilities.—” after “(d)”.
2004
Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005
Pub. L. 108–375 § 902(c)(2) · 118 Stat. 1811
1. Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(e)
  Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(c)(2), (d)(5), inserted heading
2. Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(e)
  Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(c)(2), (d)(5), substituted “The Council shall” for “In addition to the responsibilities set forth in subsection (d), the Council shall also” in text
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(c)(2), (d)(5), inserted heading and substituted “The Council shall” for “In addition to the responsibilities set forth in subsection (d), the Council shall also” in text.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) Subsection (e) is amended by striking “In addition” and all that follows through “also” and inserting “The Council shall”.
2004
Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005
Pub. L. 108–375 § 902(c)(3) · 118 Stat. 1811
1. Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(f)
  Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(c)(3), (d)(6), inserted heading
2. Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(f)
  Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(c)(3), (d)(6), substituted “congressional defense committees” for “Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives” in introductory provisions
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(c)(3), (d)(6), inserted heading and substituted “congressional defense committees” for “Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives” in introductory provisions.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(3) Subsection (f) is amended by striking “Committee on” the first place it appears and all that follows through “Representatives” and inserting “congressional defense committees”.
2006
John Warner National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007
Pub. L. 109–364 div. A title IX § 903 · 120 Stat. 2083
Added · 10 U.S.C. § 179(a)(5)
Pub. L. 109–364 added par. (5)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 109–364 added par. (5).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 903. ADDITION TO MEMBERSHIP OF SPECIFIED COUNCIL. Section 179(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(5) The commander of the United States Strategic Command.” .
2011
Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011
Pub. L. 111–383 § 901(j)(1)(A) · 124 Stat. 4137
Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(c)(2)
Pub. L. 111–383, § 901(j)(1)(A), substituted “Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs” for “Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Chemical and Biological Defense Programs”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 111–383, § 901(j)(1)(A), substituted “Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs” for “Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Chemical and Biological Defense Programs”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(A) in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking “Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Chemical and Biological Defense Programs” and inserting “Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs”; and
Effective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 111–383 effective Jan. 1, 2011, see section 901(p) of Pub. L. 111–383, set out as a note under section 131 of this title.
2011
Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011
Pub. L. 111–383 div. A title IX § 901(j)(1) · 124 Stat. 4137
1. Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(c)(3)(A)
  Pub. L. 111–383 substituted “Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs” for “Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Chemical and Biological Defense Programs”
2. Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(c)(3)(A)
  Pub. L. 111–383 substituted “Assistant Secretary” for “that Assistant to the Secretary”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(3)(A). Pub. L. 111–383 substituted “Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs” for “Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Chemical and Biological Defense Programs” and “Assistant Secretary” for “that Assistant to the Secretary”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) Section 179(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (A) in paragraphs (2) and (3), by striking “Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Chemical and Biological Defense Programs” and inserting “Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs”; and (B) in paragraph (3), by striking “that Assistant to the Secretary” and inserting “Assistant Secretary”.
Effective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 111–383 effective Jan. 1, 2011, see section 901(p) of Pub. L. 111–383, set out as a note under section 131 of this title.
2013
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
Pub. L. 112–239 § 1039(c) · 126 Stat. 1632
Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(b)(3)
Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(c), inserted at end “To the extent possible, not later than seven days before a meeting, the Chairman shall disseminate to each member of the Council the agenda and documents for such meeting.”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(c), inserted at end “To the extent possible, not later than seven days before a meeting, the Chairman shall disseminate to each member of the Council the agenda and documents for such meeting.”
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(c) Agenda of Meetings.— Section 179(b)(3) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following: “To the extent possible, not later than seven days before a meeting, the Chairman shall disseminate to each member of the Council the agenda and documents for such meeting.”.
2013
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
Pub. L. 112–239 § 1039(a)(1) · 126 Stat. 1632
Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(2)
Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(a)(1), inserted “and alternatives” before period at end
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(a)(1), inserted “and alternatives” before period at end.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in paragraph (2), by inserting “and alternatives” before the period;
2013
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
Pub. L. 112–239 § 1039(a)(2) · 126 Stat. 1632
Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(3)
Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(a)(2), inserted “and approving” after “Coordinating”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(a)(2), inserted “and approving” after “Coordinating”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) in paragraph (3), by inserting “and approving” after “Coordinating”;
2013
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
Pub. L. 112–239 § 1039(a)(3) · 126 Stat. 1632
1. Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(7)
  Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(a)(3), substituted “specific” for “broad”
2. Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(7)
  Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(a)(3), inserted before period at end “and priorities among activities, including production, surveillance, research, construction, and any other programs within the National Nuclear Security Administration”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(7). Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(a)(3), substituted “specific” for “broad” and inserted before period at end “and priorities among activities, including production, surveillance, research, construction, and any other programs within the National Nuclear Security Administration”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(3) in paragraph (7)— (A) by striking “broad” and inserting “specific”; and (B) by inserting before the period at the end the following: “and priorities among activities, including production, surveillance, research, construction, and any other programs within the National Nuclear Security Administration”;
2013
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
Pub. L. 112–239 § 1039(a)(5) · 126 Stat. 1632
Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(10)
Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(a)(5), added par. (10). Former par. (10) redesignated (12)
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(a)(5), added par. (10). Former par. (10) redesignated (12).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(5) by inserting after paragraph (9) the following new paragraph (10): “(10) Coordinating and providing guidance and oversight on nuclear command, control, and communications systems.” .
2013
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
Pub. L. 112–239 § 1039(b)(1) · 126 Stat. 1632
Added · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(11)
Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(b)(1), added par. (11)
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(b)(1), added par. (11).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in subsection (d), as amended by subsection (a), by inserting after paragraph (10) the following new paragraph (11): “(11) Coordinating and approving the annual budget proposals of the National Nuclear Security Administration.” ;
2013
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
Pub. L. 112–239 § 1039(a)(4) · 126 Stat. 1632
Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(12)
Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(a)(4), redesignated par. (10) as (12)
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(a)(4), redesignated par. (10) as (12).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(4) by redesignating paragraph (10) as paragraph (12); and
2013
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
Pub. L. 112–239 § 1039(b)(3) · 126 Stat. 1632
Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(f)
Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(b)(3), added subsec. (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (g)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(b)(3), added subsec. (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (g).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(3) by inserting after subsection (e) the following new subsection (f): “(f) Budget and Funding Matters.— (1) The Council shall submit to Congress each year, at the same time the budget of the President for the fiscal year beginning in such year is submitted to Congress pursuant to section 1105(a) of title 31, a certification whether or not the amounts requested for the National Nuclear Security Administration in such budget, and anticipated over the four fiscal years following such budget, meets nuclear stockpile and stockpile stewardship program requirements for such fiscal year and over such four fiscal years. If a member of the Council does not concur in a certification, the certification shall include the reasons for the member’s non-concurrence. “(2) Determination. Notification. If a House of Congress adopts a bill authorizing or appropriating funds for the National Nuclear Security Administration for nuclear stockpile and stockpile stewardship program activities or other activities that, as determined by the Council, provides insufficient funds for such activities for the period covered by such bill, the Council shall notify the congressional defense committees of the determination.” .
2013
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013
Pub. L. 112–239 § 1039(b)(2) · 126 Stat. 1632
Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(g)
Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(b)(2), redesignated subsec. (f) as (g)
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(b)(2), redesignated subsec. (f) as (g).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); and
2013
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
Pub. L. 113–66 § 1091(a)(3) · 127 Stat. 672
Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(a)(5)
Pub. L. 113–66, § 1091(a)(3), substituted “Commander” for “commander”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 113–66, § 1091(a)(3), substituted “Commander” for “commander”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(3) Section 179(a)(5) is amended by striking “commander” and inserting “Commander”.
2013
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
Pub. L. 113–66 § 1053(a) · 127 Stat. 672
1. Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(10)
  Pub. L. 113–66, § 1053(a), redesignated par. (11) as (10)
2. Struck · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(10)
  Pub. L. 113–66, § 1053(a), struck out former par. (10) which read as follows: “Coordinating and providing guidance and oversight on nuclear command, control, and communications systems.”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(10). Pub. L. 113–66, § 1053(a), redesignated par. (11) as (10) and struck out former par. (10) which read as follows: “Coordinating and providing guidance and oversight on nuclear command, control, and communications systems.”
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) Responsibilities.— Subsection (d) of section 179 of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking paragraph (10); and (2) by redesignating paragraphs (11) and (12) as paragraphs (10) and (11), respectively.
2013
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
Pub. L. 113–66 § 1053(a)(2) · 127 Stat. 672
Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(11)
Pub. L. 113–66, § 1053(a)(2), redesignated par. (12) as (11)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(11). Pub. L. 113–66, § 1053(a)(2), redesignated par. (12) as (11).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (11) and (12) as paragraphs (10) and (11), respectively.
2013
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
Pub. L. 113–66 § 1053(a)(2) · 127 Stat. 672
Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(12)
Pub. L. 113–66, § 1053(a)(2), redesignated par. (12) as (11)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(12). Pub. L. 113–66, § 1053(a)(2), redesignated par. (12) as (11).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (11) and (12) as paragraphs (10) and (11), respectively.
2013
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
Pub. L. 113–66 § 1053(c) · 127 Stat. 672
Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(g)
Pub. L. 113–66, § 1053(c), substituted “that includes the following” for “on the following” in introductory provisions
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 113–66, § 1053(c), substituted “that includes the following” for “on the following” in introductory provisions.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(c) Technical Amendment.— Such subsection (g) is further amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking “on the following” and inserting “that includes the following”.
2013
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014
Pub. L. 113–66 § 1053(b) · 127 Stat. 672
Added · 10 U.S.C. § 179(g)(6)
Pub. L. 113–66, § 1053(b), added par. (6)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (g)(6). Pub. L. 113–66, § 1053(b), added par. (6).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(b) Annual Report.— Subsection (g) of such section is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(6) A description and assessment of the joint efforts of the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy to develop common security practices that improve the security of the nuclear weapons and facilities of the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy.” .
2014
Carl Levin and Howard P. ‘Buck’ McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015
Pub. L. 113–291 div. A title XVI § 1641 · 128 Stat. 3292
Added · 10 U.S.C. § 179(f)(3)(6)
Pub. L. 113–291 added pars. (3) to (6)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (f)(3) to (6). Pub. L. 113–291 added pars. (3) to (6).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 1641. PREPARATION OF ANNUAL BUDGET REQUEST REGARDING NUCLEAR WEAPONS. Section 179(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: “(3) (A) With respect to the preparation of a budget for a fiscal year to be submitted by the President to Congress under section 1105(a) of title 31, the Secretary of Defense may not agree to a proposed transfer of estimated nuclear budget request authority unless the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees a report described in subparagraph (B). “(B) A report described in this subparagraph is a report that includes the following: “(i) Except as provided by subparagraph (C), certification that, during the fiscal year prior to the fiscal year covered by the budget for which the report is submitted, the Secretary of Energy obligated or expended any amounts covered by a proposed transfer of estimated nuclear budget request authority made for such prior fiscal year in a manner consistent with a memorandum of agreement that was developed by the Nuclear Weapons Council and entered into by the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Energy. “(ii) A detailed assessment by the Nuclear Weapons Council regarding how the Administrator for Nuclear Security implemented any agreements and decisions of the Council made during such prior fiscal year. “(iii) An assessment from each of the Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff and the Commander of the United States Strategic Command regarding any effects to the military during such prior fiscal year that were caused by the delay or failure of the Administrator to implement any agreements or decisions described in clause (ii). “(C) With respect to a report described in subparagraph (B), the Secretary may waive the requirement to include the certification described in clause (i) of such subparagraph if the Secretary— “(i) determines that such waiver is in the national security interests of the United States; and “(ii) instead of the certification described in such clause (i), includes as part of such report— “(I) a copy of the agreement that the Secretary has entered into with the Secretary of Energy regarding the manner and the purpose for which the Secretary of Energy will obligate or expend any amounts covered by a proposed transfer of estimated nuclear budget request authority for the fiscal year covered by the budget for which such report is submitted; and “(II) an explanation for why the Secretary did not include such certification in such report. “(4) The Secretary of Defense shall include with the defense budget materials for a fiscal year the memorandum of agreement described in subparagraph (B)(i) of paragraph (3), or the agreement described in subparagraph (C) of such paragraph, as the case may be, that covers such fiscal year. “(5) (A) Not later than 30 days after the President submits to Congress the budget for a fiscal year under section 1105(a) of title 31, the Commander of the United States Strategic Command shall submit to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff an assessment of— “(i) whether such budget allows the Federal Government to meet the nuclear stockpile and stockpile stewardship program requirements during the fiscal year covered by the budget and the four subsequent fiscal years; and “(ii) if the Commander determines that such budget does not allow the Federal Government to meet such requirements, a description of the steps being taken to meet such requirements. “(B) Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff receives the assessment of the Commander of the United States Strategic Command under subparagraph (A), the Chairman shall submit to the congressional defense committees— “(i) such assessment as it was submitted to the Chairman; and “(ii) any comments of the Chairman. “(6) In this subsection: “(A) The term ‘budget’ has the meaning given that term in section 231(f) of this title. “(B) The term ‘defense budget materials’ has the meaning given that term in section 231(f) of this title. “(C) The term ‘proposed transfer of estimated nuclear budget request authority’ means, in preparing a budget, a request for the Secretary of Defense to transfer an estimated amount of the proposed budget authority of the Secretary to the Secretary of Energy for purposes relating to nuclear weapons.” .
2015
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016
Pub. L. 114–92 div. A title X § 1076(a) · 129 Stat. 726
Struck · 10 U.S.C. § 179(g)
Pub. L. 114–92 struck out subsec. (g) which related to annual report
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 114–92 struck out subsec. (g) which related to annual report.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) Report on Nuclear Weapons Council.— Section 179 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (g).
2017
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Pub. L. 115–91 § 1081(a)(14) · 131 Stat. 1283
Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(f)(3)(B)(iii)
Pub. L. 115–91, § 1081(a)(14), substituted “Joint” for “Joints”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (f)(3)(B)(iii). Pub. L. 115–91, § 1081(a)(14), substituted “Joint” for “Joints”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(14) Section 179(f)(3)(B)(iii) is amended by striking “Joints” and inserting “Joint”.
2017
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
Pub. L. 115–91 § 1653 · 131 Stat. 1283
1. Added · 10 U.S.C. § 179(f)(6); 10 U.S.C. § 179(f)(7)
  Pub. L. 115–91, § 1653, added par. (6)
2. Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(f)(6); 10 U.S.C. § 179(f)(7)
  Pub. L. 115–91, § 1653, redesignated former par. (6) as (7)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (f)(6), (7). Pub. L. 115–91, § 1653, added par. (6) and redesignated former par. (6) as (7).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 1653. NOTIFICATIONS REGARDING DUAL-CAPABLE F–35A AIRCRAFT. Section 179(f) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (6) as paragraph (7); and (2) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following new paragraph (6): “(6) If a House of Congress adopts a bill authorizing or appropriating funds for the Department of Defense that, as determined by the Council, provides funds in an amount that will result in a delay in the nuclear certification or delivery of F–35A dual-capable aircraft, the Council shall notify the congressional defense committees of the determination.” .
2018
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Pub. L. 115–232 § 1661(1) · 132 Stat. 1636
Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(a)(1)
Pub. L. 115–232, § 1661(1), substituted “Acquisition and Sustainment” for “Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 115–232, § 1661(1), substituted “Acquisition and Sustainment” for “Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking “, Technology, and Logistics” and inserting “and Sustainment”;
2018
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Pub. L. 115–232 § 1661(2) · 132 Stat. 1636
1. Added · 10 U.S.C. § 179(a)(4)(6)
  Pub. L. 115–232, § 1661(2), (3), added par. (4)
2. Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(a)(4)(6)
  Pub. L. 115–232, § 1661(2), (3), redesignated former pars. (4) and (5) as (5) and (6), respectively
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(4) to (6). Pub. L. 115–232, § 1661(2), (3), added par. (4) and redesignated former pars. (4) and (5) as (5) and (6), respectively.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and
2019
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Pub. L. 116–92 div. A title XVI § 1663 · 133 Stat. 1198
Added · 10 U.S.C. § 179(g)
Pub. L. 116–92 added subsec. (g)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 116–92 added subsec. (g).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 1663. BRIEFINGS ON MEETINGS HELD BY NUCLEAR WEAPONS COUNCIL. Section 179 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: “(g) Semiannual Briefings.— (1) Not later than February 1 and August 1 of each year, the Council shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on, with respect to the six-month period preceding the briefing— “(A) the dates on which the Council met; and “(B) except as provided by paragraph (2), a summary of any decisions made by the Council pursuant to subsection (d) at each such meeting and the rationale for and options that informed such decisions. “(2) The Council shall not be required to include in a briefing under paragraph (1) the matters described in subparagraph (B) of that paragraph with respect to decisions of the Council relating to the budget of the President for a fiscal year if the budget for that fiscal year has not been submitted to Congress under section 1105 of title 31 as of the date of the briefing.” .
2021
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Pub. L. 116–283 § 1632(a) · 134 Stat. 3388
1. Added · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(9)(12)
  Pub. L. 116–283, § 1632(a), added par. (9)
2. Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(9)(12)
  Pub. L. 116–283, § 1632(a), redesignated former pars. (9) to (11) as (10) to (12), respectively
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(9) to (12). Pub. L. 116–283, § 1632(a), added par. (9) and redesignated former pars. (9) to (11) as (10) to (12), respectively.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) Modification to Responsibilities of Nuclear Weapons Council.— Section 179(d) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (9) through (11) as paragraphs (10) through (12), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (8) the following new paragraph (9): “(9) Reviewing proposed capabilities, and establishing and validating performance requirements (as defined in section 181(h) of this title), for nuclear warhead programs.” .
2021
William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021
Pub. L. 116–283 § 1631(a) · 134 Stat. 3388
Amended · 10 U.S.C. § 179(g)
Pub. L. 116–283, § 1631(a), amended subsec. (g) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (g) related to semiannual briefings to Congress
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 116–283, § 1631(a), amended subsec. (g) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (g) related to semiannual briefings to Congress.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(a) Semiannual Updates.— Section 179(g) of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “(g) Semiannual Updates on Council Meetings.— (1) Not later than February 1 and August 1 of each year, the Council shall provide to the congressional defense committees a semiannual update including, with respect to the six-month period preceding the update— “(A) the dates on which the Council met; and “(B) except as provided by paragraph (2), a summary of any decisions made by the Council pursuant to subsection (d) at each such meeting and the rationale for and options that informed such decisions. “(2) The Council shall not be required to include in a semiannual update under paragraph (1) the matters described in subparagraph (B) of that paragraph with respect to decisions of the Council relating to the budget of the President for a fiscal year if the budget for that fiscal year has not been submitted to Congress under section 1105 of title 31 as of the date of the semiannual update. “(3) The Council may provide a semiannual update under paragraph (1) either in the form of a briefing or a written report.” .
2022
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Pub. L. 117–263 § 1633(a)(1) · 136 Stat. 2395
Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(9)
Pub. L. 117–263, § 1633(a)(1), inserted “, in coordination with the Joint Requirements Oversight Council,” after “capabilities, and”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(9). Pub. L. 117–263, § 1633(a)(1), inserted “, in coordination with the Joint Requirements Oversight Council,” after “capabilities, and”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in paragraph (9), by inserting “, in coordination with the Joint Requirements Oversight Council,” after “capabilities, and”;
2022
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Pub. L. 117–263 § 1633(a)(2) · 136 Stat. 2395
1. Added · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(10)(12)
  Pub. L. 117–263, § 1633(a)(2), (3), added par. (10)
2. Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(10)(12)
  Pub. L. 117–263, § 1633(a)(2), (3), redesignated former pars. (10) and (11) as (11) and (12), respectively
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(10) to (12). Pub. L. 117–263, § 1633(a)(2), (3), added par. (10) and redesignated former pars. (10) and (11) as (11) and (12), respectively.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (10), (11), and (12) as paragraphs (11), (12), and (13), respectively;
2022
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Pub. L. 117–263 § 1633(a)(2) · 136 Stat. 2395
1. Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(13)
  Pub. L. 117–263, § 1633(a)(2), (4), redesignated par. (12) as (13), struck it out
2. Added · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(13)
  Pub. L. 117–263, § 1633(a)(2), (4), added a new par. (13). Prior to amendment, such par. related to Council’s responsibility to provide guidance regarding priorities and comments on annual proposals for research on improved conventional weapons
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(13). Pub. L. 117–263, § 1633(a)(2), (4), redesignated par. (12) as (13), struck it out, and added a new par. (13). Prior to amendment, such par. related to Council’s responsibility to provide guidance regarding priorities and comments on annual proposals for research on improved conventional weapons.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (10), (11), and (12) as paragraphs (11), (12), and (13), respectively;
2022
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Pub. L. 117–263 § 1633(b) · 136 Stat. 2395
Amended · 10 U.S.C. § 179(f)
Pub. L. 117–263, § 1633(b), amended subsec. (f) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (f) related to budget and funding matters
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 117–263, § 1633(b), amended subsec. (f) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (f) related to budget and funding matters.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(b) Plans and Budget.— Subsection (f) of such section is amended to read as follows: “(f) Budget and Funding Matters.— (1) The Council shall annually review the plans and budget of the National Nuclear Security Administration and assess whether such plans and budget meet the current and projected requirements relating to nuclear weapons. “(2) (A) The Council shall review each budget request transmitted by the Secretary of Energy to the Council under section 4717 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2757) and make a determination under subparagraph (B) regarding the adequacy of each such request. Deadline. Notification. Not later than 30 days after making such a determination, the Council shall notify the congressional defense committees that such a determination has been made. “(B) (i) If the Council determines that a budget request for a fiscal year transmitted to the Council under section 4717 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2757) is inadequate, in whole or in part, to implement the objectives of the Department of Defense with respect to nuclear weapons for that fiscal year, the Council shall submit to the Secretary of Energy a written description of funding levels and specific initiatives that would, in the determination of the Council, make the budget request adequate to implement those objectives. “(ii) If the Council determines that a budget request for a fiscal year transmitted to the Council under section 4717 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2757) is adequate to implement the objectives described in clause (i) for that fiscal year, the Council shall submit to the Secretary of Energy a written statement confirming the adequacy of the request. “(iii) The Council shall maintain a record of each description submitted under clause (i) and each statement submitted under clause (ii). “(3) Not later than 30 days after the President submits to Congress the budget for a fiscal year under section 1105(a) of title 31, the Council shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the following: “(A) The results of the assessment conducted under paragraph (1) with respect to that budget. “(B) An evaluation of— “(i) whether the funding requested for the National Nuclear Security Administration in such budget— “(I) enables the Administrator for Nuclear Security to meet requirements relating to nuclear weapons for such fiscal year; and “(II) is adequate to implement the objectives of the Department of Defense with respect to nuclear weapons for that fiscal year; and “(ii) whether the plans and budget reviewed under paragraph (1) will enable the Administrator to meet— “(I) the requirements to produce war reserve plutonium pits under section 4219(a) of such Act (50 U.S.C. 2538a(a)); and “(II) any other requirements under Federal law. “(C) If the evaluation under subparagraph (B)(ii) determines that the plans and budget reviewed under paragraph (1) will not enable the Administrator to meet the requirements to produce war reserve plutonium pits under section 4219(a) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2538a(a))— “(i) an explanation for why the plans and budget will not enable the Administrator to meet such requirements; and “(ii) proposed alternative plans, budget, or requirements by the Council to meet such requirements. “(4) If a member of the Council does not concur in any assessment or evaluation under this subsection, the report or other information required to be submitted to the congressional defense committees regarding such assessment or evaluation shall include a written explanation from the non-concurring member describing the reasons for the member’s nonconcurrence. “(5) (A) Not later than 30 days after the President submits to Congress the budget for a fiscal year under section 1105(a) of title 31, the Commander of the United States Strategic Command shall submit to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff an assessment of— “(i) whether such budget allows the Federal Government to meet the nuclear stockpile and stockpile stewardship program requirements during the fiscal year covered by the budget and the four subsequent fiscal years; and “(ii) if the Commander determines that such budget does not allow the Federal Government to meet such requirements, a description of the steps being taken to meet such requirements. “(B) Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff receives the assessment of the Commander of the United States Strategic Command under subparagraph (A), the Chairman shall submit to the congressional defense committees— “(i) such assessment as it was submitted to the Chairman; and “(ii) any comments of the Chairman. “(6) In this subsection, the term ‘budget’ has the meaning given that term in section 231(f) of this title.” .
2022
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Pub. L. 117–263 § 1633(d) · 136 Stat. 2395
Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(g)(1)(A)
Pub. L. 117–263, § 1633(d), inserted “and the members who attended each meeting” before the semicolon
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (g)(1)(A). Pub. L. 117–263, § 1633(d), inserted “and the members who attended each meeting” before the semicolon.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(d) Updates on Meetings.— Section 179(g)(1)(A) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting “and the members who attended each meeting” before the semicolon.
2024
Pub. L. 118–159 div. A title XVI § 1621(d)(1) · 138 Stat. 2171
Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(c)(2); 10 U.S.C. § 179(3)(A)
Pub. L. 118–159 substituted “Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and Programs” for “Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs”
Unresolved: Pub. L. 118–159 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(2), (3)(A). Pub. L. 118–159 substituted “Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and Programs” for “Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs”.
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 1631(1) · 139 Stat. 1184
Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(a)
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(1), in introductory provisions, inserted “The Council shall be the primary mechanism for integrating, streamlining, and ensuring unity of purpose and direction for nuclear deterrence related activities within the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy.” after “joint activity of the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy.”
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(1), in introductory provisions, inserted “The Council shall be the primary mechanism for integrating, streamlining, and ensuring unity of purpose and direction for nuclear deterrence related activities within the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy.” after “joint activity of the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy.”
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 1631(2) · 139 Stat. 1184
Struck · 10 U.S.C. § 179(c)(3)
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(2), struck out par. (3) which related to staff and administrative services; staff director
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(2), struck out par. (3) which related to staff and administrative services; staff director.
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 1631(3)(A) · 139 Stat. 1184
1. Added · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(1)(5)
  Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), (B), added par. (1)
2. Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(1)(5)
  Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), (B), redesignated former pars. (1) to (4) as (2) to (5), respectively. Former par. (5) redesignated (6)
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(1) to (5). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), (B), added par. (1) and redesignated former pars. (1) to (4) as (2) to (5), respectively. Former par. (5) redesignated (6).
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 1631(3)(C) · 139 Stat. 1184
Amended · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(6)
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(C), amended par. (6) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (6) read as follows: “Considering safety, security, and control issues for existing weapons and for proposed new weapon program starts.”
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(6). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(C), amended par. (6) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (6) read as follows: “Considering safety, security, and control issues for existing weapons and for proposed new weapon program starts.”
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 1631(3)(A) · 139 Stat. 1184
Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(6)
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (5) as (6). Former par. (6) redesignated (7)
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (5) as (6). Former par. (6) redesignated (7).
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 1631(3)(D) · 139 Stat. 1184
Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(7)
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(D), substituted “Overseeing the approval of” for “Ensuring that adequate consideration is given to”
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(7). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(D), substituted “Overseeing the approval of” for “Ensuring that adequate consideration is given to”.
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 1631(3)(A) · 139 Stat. 1184
Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(7)
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (6) as (7). Former par. (7) redesignated (8)
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (6) as (7). Former par. (7) redesignated (8).
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 1631(3)(E) · 139 Stat. 1184
Amended · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(8)
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(E), amended par. (8) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (8) read as follows: “Providing specific guidance regarding priorities for research on nuclear weapons and priorities among activities, including production, surveillance, research, construction, and any other programs within the National Nuclear Security Administration.”
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(8). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(E), amended par. (8) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (8) read as follows: “Providing specific guidance regarding priorities for research on nuclear weapons and priorities among activities, including production, surveillance, research, construction, and any other programs within the National Nuclear Security Administration.”
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 1631(3)(A) · 139 Stat. 1184
Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(8)
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (7) as (8). Former par. (8) redesignated (9)
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (7) as (8). Former par. (8) redesignated (9).
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 1631(3)(F) · 139 Stat. 1184
Amended · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(9)
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(F), amended par. (9) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (9) read as follows: “Coordinating and approving activities conducted by the Department of Energy for the study, development, production, and retirement of nuclear warheads, including concept definition studies, feasibility studies, engineering development, hardware component fabrication, warhead production, and warhead retirement.”
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Source evidence
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Subsec. (d)(9). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(F), amended par. (9) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (9) read as follows: “Coordinating and approving activities conducted by the Department of Energy for the study, development, production, and retirement of nuclear warheads, including concept definition studies, feasibility studies, engineering development, hardware component fabrication, warhead production, and warhead retirement.”
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 1631(3)(A) · 139 Stat. 1184
Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(9)
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (8) as (9). Former par. (9) redesignated (10)
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (8) as (9). Former par. (9) redesignated (10).
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 1631(3)(G) · 139 Stat. 1184
Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(10)
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(G), inserted “and weapon system” after “warhead”
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(10). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(G), inserted “and weapon system” after “warhead”.
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 1631(3)(A) · 139 Stat. 1184
Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(10)
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (9) as (10). Former par. (10) redesignated (11)
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (9) as (10). Former par. (10) redesignated (11).
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 1631(3)(A) · 139 Stat. 1184
Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(11)
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (10) as (11). Former par. (11) redesignated (12)
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(11). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (10) as (11). Former par. (11) redesignated (12).
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 1631(3)(H) · 139 Stat. 1184
Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(12)
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(H), inserted “and related weapon systems supporting nuclear deterrence missions” after “weapons”
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(12). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(H), inserted “and related weapon systems supporting nuclear deterrence missions” after “weapons”.
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 1631(3)(A) · 139 Stat. 1184
Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(12)
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (11) as (12). Former par. (12) redesignated (13)
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (11) as (12). Former par. (12) redesignated (13).
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 1631(3)(A) · 139 Stat. 1184
Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(13)
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (12) as (13). Former par. (13) redesignated (14)
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(13). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (12) as (13). Former par. (13) redesignated (14).
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 3111(c)(1)(A)(i) · 139 Stat. 1184
Redesignated · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(14)
Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(c)(1)(A)(i), which directed amendment of par. (13) of subsec. (d) by substituting “section 6101” for “section 4002 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501)”, was executed by making the substitution in par. (14), to reflect the probable intent of Congress, in view of the redesignation of par. (13) as (14) by Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A). See note below
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(14). Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(c)(1)(A)(i), which directed amendment of par. (13) of subsec. (d) by substituting “section 6101” for “section 4002 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501)”, was executed by making the substitution in par. (14), to reflect the probable intent of Congress, in view of the redesignation of par. (13) as (14) by Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A). See note below.
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 1631(3)(I) · 139 Stat. 1184
1. Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(14)
  Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(I), substituted “Overseeing” for “Coordinating”
2. Inserted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(14)
  Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(I), inserted “systems and” after “delivery”
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(I), substituted “Overseeing” for “Coordinating” and inserted “systems and” after “delivery”.
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 1631(3)(A) · 139 Stat. 1184
Amended · 10 U.S.C. § 179(d)(14)
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (13) as (14)
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (13) as (14).
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 1631(4) · 139 Stat. 1184
Amended · 10 U.S.C. § 179(f)(1)
Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(4), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “The Council shall annually review the plans and budget of the National Nuclear Security Administration and assess whether such plans and budget meet the current and projected requirements relating to nuclear weapons.”
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(4), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “The Council shall annually review the plans and budget of the National Nuclear Security Administration and assess whether such plans and budget meet the current and projected requirements relating to nuclear weapons.”
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 3111(c)(1)(A)(ii)(I) · 139 Stat. 1184
Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(f)(2)(A); 10 U.S.C. § 179(f)(B)(i); 10 U.S.C. § 179(f)(2)(ii)
Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(c)(1)(A)(ii)(I), substituted “section 6289” for “section 4717 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2757)”
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (f)(2)(A), (B)(i), (ii). Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(c)(1)(A)(ii)(I), substituted “section 6289” for “section 4717 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2757)”.
2025
Pub. L. 119–60 § 3111(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II) · 139 Stat. 1184
Substituted · 10 U.S.C. § 179(f)(3)(C)
Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), substituted “section 6218” for “section 4219(a) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2538a(a))”
Unresolved: Pub. L. 119–60 was not found in the local Statutes at Large index.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (f)(3)(C). Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), substituted “section 6218” for “section 4219(a) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2538a(a))”.

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Editorial Notes

References in Text

Section 4219(a) of such Act (50 U.S.C. 2538a(a)), referred to in subsec. (f)(3)(B)(ii)(I), means section 4219(a) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act, div. D of Pub. L. 107–314, which was classified to section 2538a(a) of Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to repeal and restatement as section 6128(a) of this title by Pub. L. 119–60, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(a), (b)(1), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1363, 1458.

Section 231(f) of this title, referred to in subsec. (f)(6), was redesignated as section 231(g) of this title by Pub. L. 117–263, div. A, title III, § 352(a)(2), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2533, and was subsequently redesignated as section 231(h) of this title by Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title X, § 1021(1), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2052.

Amendments1987–2025 · 22 rounds

2025

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(1), in introductory provisions, inserted “The Council shall be the primary mechanism for integrating, streamlining, and ensuring unity of purpose and direction for nuclear deterrence related activities within the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy.” after “joint activity of the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy.”

Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(2), struck out par. (3) which related to staff and administrative services; staff director.

Subsec. (d)(1) to (5). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), (B), added par. (1) and redesignated former pars. (1) to (4) as (2) to (5), respectively. Former par. (5) redesignated (6).

Subsec. (d)(6). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(C), amended par. (6) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (6) read as follows: “Considering safety, security, and control issues for existing weapons and for proposed new weapon program starts.”

Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (5) as (6). Former par. (6) redesignated (7).

Subsec. (d)(7). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(D), substituted “Overseeing the approval of” for “Ensuring that adequate consideration is given to”.

Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (6) as (7). Former par. (7) redesignated (8).

Subsec. (d)(8). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(E), amended par. (8) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (8) read as follows: “Providing specific guidance regarding priorities for research on nuclear weapons and priorities among activities, including production, surveillance, research, construction, and any other programs within the National Nuclear Security Administration.”

Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (7) as (8). Former par. (8) redesignated (9).

Subsec. (d)(9). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(F), amended par. (9) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (9) read as follows: “Coordinating and approving activities conducted by the Department of Energy for the study, development, production, and retirement of nuclear warheads, including concept definition studies, feasibility studies, engineering development, hardware component fabrication, warhead production, and warhead retirement.”

Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (8) as (9). Former par. (9) redesignated (10).

Subsec. (d)(10). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(G), inserted “and weapon system” after “warhead”.

Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (9) as (10). Former par. (10) redesignated (11).

Subsec. (d)(11). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (10) as (11). Former par. (11) redesignated (12).

Subsec. (d)(12). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(H), inserted “and related weapon systems supporting nuclear deterrence missions” after “weapons”.

Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (11) as (12). Former par. (12) redesignated (13).

Subsec. (d)(13). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (12) as (13). Former par. (13) redesignated (14).

Subsec. (d)(14). Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(c)(1)(A)(i), which directed amendment of par. (13) of subsec. (d) by substituting “section 6101” for “section 4002 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2501)”, was executed by making the substitution in par. (14), to reflect the probable intent of Congress, in view of the redesignation of par. (13) as (14) by Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A). See note below.

Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(I), substituted “Overseeing” for “Coordinating” and inserted “systems and” after “delivery”.

Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(3)(A), designated par. (13) as (14).

Subsec. (f)(1). Pub. L. 119–60, § 1631(4), amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “The Council shall annually review the plans and budget of the National Nuclear Security Administration and assess whether such plans and budget meet the current and projected requirements relating to nuclear weapons.”

Subsec. (f)(2)(A), (B)(i), (ii). Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(c)(1)(A)(ii)(I), substituted “section 6289” for “section 4717 of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2757)”.

Subsec. (f)(3)(C). Pub. L. 119–60, § 3111(c)(1)(A)(ii)(II), substituted “section 6218” for “section 4219(a) of the Atomic Energy Defense Act (50 U.S.C. 2538a(a))”.

2024

Subsec. (c)(2), (3)(A). Pub. L. 118–159 substituted “Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and Programs” for “Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs”.

2022

Subsec. (d)(9). Pub. L. 117–263, § 1633(a)(1), inserted “, in coordination with the Joint Requirements Oversight Council,” after “capabilities, and”.

Subsec. (d)(10) to (12). Pub. L. 117–263, § 1633(a)(2), (3), added par. (10) and redesignated former pars. (10) and (11) as (11) and (12), respectively.

Subsec. (d)(13). Pub. L. 117–263, § 1633(a)(2), (4), redesignated par. (12) as (13), struck it out, and added a new par. (13). Prior to amendment, such par. related to Council’s responsibility to provide guidance regarding priorities and comments on annual proposals for research on improved conventional weapons.

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 117–263, § 1633(b), amended subsec. (f) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (f) related to budget and funding matters.

Subsec. (g)(1)(A). Pub. L. 117–263, § 1633(d), inserted “and the members who attended each meeting” before the semicolon.

2021

Subsec. (d)(9) to (12). Pub. L. 116–283, § 1632(a), added par. (9) and redesignated former pars. (9) to (11) as (10) to (12), respectively.

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 116–283, § 1631(a), amended subsec. (g) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (g) related to semiannual briefings to Congress.

2019

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 116–92 added subsec. (g).

2018

Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 115–232, § 1661(1), substituted “Acquisition and Sustainment” for “Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics”.

Subsec. (a)(4) to (6). Pub. L. 115–232, § 1661(2), (3), added par. (4) and redesignated former pars. (4) and (5) as (5) and (6), respectively.

2017

Subsec. (f)(3)(B)(iii). Pub. L. 115–91, § 1081(a)(14), substituted “Joint” for “Joints”.

Subsec. (f)(6), (7). Pub. L. 115–91, § 1653, added par. (6) and redesignated former par. (6) as (7).

2015

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 114–92 struck out subsec. (g) which related to annual report.

2014

Subsec. (f)(3) to (6). Pub. L. 113–291 added pars. (3) to (6).

2013

Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 113–66, § 1091(a)(3), substituted “Commander” for “commander”.

Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(c), inserted at end “To the extent possible, not later than seven days before a meeting, the Chairman shall disseminate to each member of the Council the agenda and documents for such meeting.”

Subsec. (d)(2). Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(a)(1), inserted “and alternatives” before period at end.

Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(a)(2), inserted “and approving” after “Coordinating”.

Subsec. (d)(7). Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(a)(3), substituted “specific” for “broad” and inserted before period at end “and priorities among activities, including production, surveillance, research, construction, and any other programs within the National Nuclear Security Administration”.

Subsec. (d)(10). Pub. L. 113–66, § 1053(a), redesignated par. (11) as (10) and struck out former par. (10) which read as follows: “Coordinating and providing guidance and oversight on nuclear command, control, and communications systems.”

Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(a)(5), added par. (10). Former par. (10) redesignated (12).

Subsec. (d)(11). Pub. L. 113–66, § 1053(a)(2), redesignated par. (12) as (11).

Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(b)(1), added par. (11).

Subsec. (d)(12). Pub. L. 113–66, § 1053(a)(2), redesignated par. (12) as (11).

Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(a)(4), redesignated par. (10) as (12).

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(b)(3), added subsec. (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (g).

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 113–66, § 1053(c), substituted “that includes the following” for “on the following” in introductory provisions.

Pub. L. 112–239, § 1039(b)(2), redesignated subsec. (f) as (g).

Subsec. (g)(6). Pub. L. 113–66, § 1053(b), added par. (6).

2011

Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 111–383, § 901(j)(1)(A), substituted “Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs” for “Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Chemical and Biological Defense Programs”.

Subsec. (c)(3)(A). Pub. L. 111–383 substituted “Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Defense Programs” for “Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Chemical and Biological Defense Programs” and “Assistant Secretary” for “that Assistant to the Secretary”.

2006

Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 109–364 added par. (5).

2004

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(b), (d)(1), inserted heading and, in introductory provisions, struck out “Joint” before “Nuclear Weapons Council” and substituted “operated as a joint activity of the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy. The membership of the Council is comprised of the following officers of those departments:” for “composed of three members as follows:”.

Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(a), added par. (4).

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(d)(2), inserted heading.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(d)(3), inserted heading.

Subsec. (c)(3)(B). Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(c)(1), substituted “designated” for “appointed”.

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(d)(4), inserted heading.

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(c)(2), (d)(5), inserted heading and substituted “The Council shall” for “In addition to the responsibilities set forth in subsection (d), the Council shall also” in text.

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 108–375, § 902(c)(3), (d)(6), inserted heading and substituted “congressional defense committees” for “Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives” in introductory provisions.

2001

Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 107–107 substituted “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics” for “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology”.

2000

Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 106–398, § 1 [div. C, title XXXI, § 3152(a)(1)], added par. (3) and struck out former par. (3) which read as follows: “One senior representative of the Department of Energy designated by the Secretary of Energy.”

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 106–398, § 1 [div. C, title XXXI, § 3152(a)(2)], substituted “the Under Secretary for Nuclear Security of the Department of Energy” for “the representative designated under subsection (a)(3)”.

1999

Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 106–65, § 3163(a)(1), added par. (3).

Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 106–65, § 3163(a)(2), added par. (3).

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 106–65, § 1067(1), substituted “and the Committee on Armed Services” for “and the Committee on National Security” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (f)(3) to (5). Pub. L. 106–65, § 3163(c), added pars. (3) to (5).

1996

Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 104–106, § 904(b)(1), substituted “Nuclear and Chemical and Biological Defense Programs” for “Atomic Energy”.

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 107–314, § 4213(c)(2), formerly Pub. L. 104–201, § 3159(c)(2), as renumbered by Pub. L. 108–136, added subsec. (e). Former subsec. (e) redesignated (f).

Pub. L. 104–106, § 1502(a)(7), substituted “to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate and the Committee on National Security and the Committee on Appropriations of the” for “to the Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations of the Senate and”.

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 107–314, § 4213(c)(1), formerly Pub. L. 104–201, § 3159(c)(1), as renumbered by Pub. L. 108–136, redesignated subsec. (e) as (f).

1994

Subsecs. (a)(3), (b). Pub. L. 103–337, § 3152(c), substituted “designated” for “appointed” wherever appearing.

Subsec. (d)(8) to (10). Pub. L. 103–337, § 3152(a), added par. (8) and redesignated former pars. (8) and (9) as (9) and (10), respectively.

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 103–337, § 3152(b), added subsec. (e).

1993

Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 103–160 substituted “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology” for “Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition”.

1992

Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 102–484 amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: “The Director of Defense Research and Engineering.”

1988

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 100–456 struck out subsec. (e) which read as follows: “The Council shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services and on Appropriations of the Senate and House of Representatives a report on the actions that have been taken by the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy to implement the recommendations of the President’s Blue Ribbon Task Group on Nuclear Weapons Program Management. The Council shall include in such report its recommendation on the role and composition of the staff on the Council. The Council shall submit such report to the Committees not later than March 1, 1987.”

1987

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 100–180 realigned margins of subsec. (e).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2011 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 111–383 effective Jan. 1, 2011, see section 901(p) of Pub. L. 111–383, set out as a note under section 131 of this title.

Consideration of Budget Matters at Meetings of Nuclear Weapons Council

Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title XVI, § 1664, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1773, provided that:

“(a)
Attendance.—
“(1)
Requirement.—
Except as provided by subsection (b), each official described in paragraph (2) shall attend the meetings of the Nuclear Weapons Council established by section 179 of title 10, United States Code, and the meetings of the Standing and Safety Committee of the Council, or such a successor committee. Each such official shall attend such meetings as advisors on matters within the authority and expertise of the official.
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“(2)
Officials described.—
The officials described in this paragraph are each of the following officials (or the designees of the officials):
“(A)
The Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation of the Department of Defense.
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“(B)
The Director of the Office of Management and Budget of the National Nuclear Security Administration.
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“(C)
The Director for Cost Estimating and Program Evaluation of the National Nuclear Security Administration.
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“(D)
The Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
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“(b)
Exception.—
On a case-by-case basis, the Chairman of the Nuclear Weapons Council, without delegation, may exclude the attendance of an official at a meeting pursuant to subsection (a) because of specific requirements relating to classified information or other exigent circumstances as determined by the Chairman.”
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Chairman of JCS To Serve on Council If There Is No Vice Chairman of JCS

Pub. L. 99–661, div. C, title I, § 3137(b), Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 4066, provided that, if on Nov. 14, 1986, the position of Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff had not been established by law, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff would be a member of the Nuclear Weapons Council established by section 179 of this title, and would remain a member of such Council until an individual had been appointed Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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1986–2025 · 25 acts

1986Added Pub. L. 99–661, div. C, title I, § 3137(a)(1), Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 4065
1987amended Pub. L. 100–180, div. A, title XII, § 1231(2), Dec. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 1160
1988Pub. L. 100–456, div. A, title XII, § 1233(h), Sept. 29, 1988, 102 Stat. 2058
1992Pub. L. 102–484, div. C, title XXXI, § 3133, Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2639
1993Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title IX, § 904(d)(1), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1728
1994Pub. L. 103–337, div. C, title XXXI, § 3152, Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 3090
1996Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title IX, § 904(b)(1), title XV, § 1502(a)(7), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 403, 502
1999Pub. L. 106–65, div. A, title X, § 1067(1), div. C, title XXXI, § 3163(a), (c), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 774, 944
2000Pub. L. 106–398, § 1 [div. C, title XXXI, § 3152(a)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A–464
2001Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title X, § 1048(b)(2), Dec. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 1225
1996Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, § 4213(c), formerly Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXI, § 3159(c), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2842, renumbered § 4213(c) of Pub. L. 107–314 by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, § 3141(e)(14), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1760
2004Pub. L. 108–375, div. A, title IX, § 902(a)–(d), Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2025
2006Pub. L. 109–364, div. A, title IX, § 903, Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2351
2011Pub. L. 111–383, div. A, title IX, § 901(j)(1), Jan. 7, 2011, 124 Stat. 4324
2013Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title X, § 1039, Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1927
2013Pub. L. 113–66, div. A, title X, §§ 1053, 1091(a)(3), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 861, 875
2014Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title XVI, § 1641, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3648
2015Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title X, § 1076(a), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 997
2017Pub. L. 115–91, div. A, title X, § 1081(a)(14), title XVI, § 1653, Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1595, 1758
2018Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title XVI, § 1661, Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2152
2019Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title XVI, § 1663, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1772
2021Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XVI, §§ 1631(a), 1632(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4056, 4057
2022Pub. L. 117–263, div. A, title XVI, § 1633(a), (b), (d), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2935, 2936, 2938
2024Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title XVI, § 1621(d)(1), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2171
2025Pub. L. 119–60, div. A, title XVI, § 1631, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(c)(1)(A), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1184, 1459.

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(Added Pub. L. 99–661, div. C, title I, § 3137(a)(1), Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 4065; amended Pub. L. 100–180, div. A, title XII, § 1231(2), Dec. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 1160; Pub. L. 100–456, div. A, title XII, § 1233(h), Sept. 29, 1988, 102 Stat. 2058; Pub. L. 102–484, div. C, title XXXI, § 3133, Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2639; Pub. L. 103–160, div. A, title IX, § 904(d)(1), Nov. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 1728; Pub. L. 103–337, div. C, title XXXI, § 3152, Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 3090; Pub. L. 104–106, div. A, title IX, § 904(b)(1), title XV, § 1502(a)(7), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 403, 502; Pub. L. 106–65, div. A, title X, § 1067(1), div. C, title XXXI, § 3163(a), (c), Oct. 5, 1999, 113 Stat. 774, 944; Pub. L. 106–398, § 1 [div. C, title XXXI, § 3152(a)], Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1654, 1654A–464; Pub. L. 107–107, div. A, title X, § 1048(b)(2), Dec. 28, 2001, 115 Stat. 1225; Pub. L. 107–314, div. D, title XLII, § 4213(c), formerly Pub. L. 104–201, div. C, title XXXI, § 3159(c), Sept. 23, 1996, 110 Stat. 2842, renumbered § 4213(c) of Pub. L. 107–314 by Pub. L. 108–136, div. C, title XXXI, § 3141(e)(14), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1760; Pub. L. 108–375, div. A, title IX, § 902(a)–(d), Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2025; Pub. L. 109–364, div. A, title IX, § 903, Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2351; Pub. L. 111–383, div. A, title IX, § 901(j)(1), Jan. 7, 2011, 124 Stat. 4324; Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title X, § 1039, Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1927; Pub. L. 113–66, div. A, title X, §§ 1053, 1091(a)(3), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 861, 875; Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title XVI, § 1641, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3648; Pub. L. 114–92, div. A, title X, § 1076(a), Nov. 25, 2015, 129 Stat. 997; Pub. L. 115–91, div. A, title X, § 1081(a)(14), title XVI, § 1653, Dec. 12, 2017, 131 Stat. 1595, 1758; Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title XVI, § 1661, Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2152; Pub. L. 116–92, div. A, title XVI, § 1663, Dec. 20, 2019, 133 Stat. 1772; Pub. L. 116–283, div. A, title XVI, §§ 1631(a), 1632(a), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4056, 4057; Pub. L. 117–263, div. A, title XVI, § 1633(a), (b), (d), Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 2935, 2936, 2938; Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title XVI, § 1621(d)(1), Dec. 23, 2024, 138 Stat. 2171; Pub. L. 119–60, div. A, title XVI, § 1631, div. C, title XXXI, § 3111(c)(1)(A), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1184, 1459.)