To clarify the contracting authority for the chemical demilitarization program.

1. Adds SEC. 375. CHEMICAL DEMILITARIZATION PROGRAM CONTRACTING AUTHORITY at the end of subtitle F of title III

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   "40728A. Recovery and availability of excess firearms, ammunition, and parts granted to foreign countries.".

   Inserted: SEC. 375. CHEMICAL DEMILITARIZATION PROGRAM CONTRACTING AUTHORITY.

   Inserted: (a) Multiyear Contracting Authority.--The Secretary of Defense may carry out responsibilities under section 1412(a) of the Department of Defense Authorization Act, 1986 (Public Law 99-145; 50 U.S.C. 1521(a)) through multiyear contracts entered into before the date of the enactment of this Act.

   Inserted: (b) Availability of Funds.--Contracts entered into under subsection (a) shall be funded through annual appropriations for the destruction of chemical agents and munitions.

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   At the end of subtitle F of title III, add the following:

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