Sec. 1249. Cross-functional team for matters relating to the People's Republic of China
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Using the authority provided pursuant to section 911(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 ( Public Law 114–328 ; 10 U.S.C. 111 note), the Secretary of Defense shall establish a cross-functional team— to integrate Department of Defense efforts to address national security challenges posed by the People's Republic of China; and to ensure alignment across Department strategies, policies, resourcing, and fielding of relevant capabilities. The duties of the cross-functional team established under subsection
(a)shall be— to assist the Secretary with integrating Department efforts to address national security challenges posed by the People's Republic of China; to integrate the efforts of the Department regarding the People's Republic of China with the efforts of other relevant Federal departments and agencies; and to streamline and strengthen cooperation with United States allies and partners, particularly such allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. The Secretary shall select an appropriate civilian official to lead the cross-functional team and a senior military officer to serve as the deputy to the civilian official so selected. The leadership of the cross-functional team shall report directly to the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary of Defense. Not later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on— the progress of the Secretary in establishing the cross-functional team; and the progress the team has made in— determining the roles and responsibilities of the organizations and elements of the Department with respect to the cross-functional team; and carrying out the duties under subsection (b).
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Cross-functional team for matters relating to the People's Republic of China
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