To ensure that work under contracts under the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program compiles with certain standards.

1. Adds Sec. __. (a) Limitation on Availability of Funds for Execution of Contracts Under LOGCAP.--None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be obligated or expended for the execution of a contract under the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) unless the Secretary of the Army determines that the contract explicitly requires the contractor-- wherever appropriate

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   Inserted: Sec. __. (a) Limitation on Availability of Funds for Execution of Contracts Under LOGCAP.--None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be obligated or expended for the execution of a contract under the Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP) unless the Secretary of the Army determines that the contract explicitly requires the contractor--

   Inserted: (1) to inspect and immediately correct deficiencies that present an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury so as to ensure compliance with the United States National Electric Code in work under the contract;

   Inserted: (2) monitor and immediately correct deficiencies in the quality of any potable or non-potable water provided under the contract to ensure that safe and sanitary water is provided; and

   Inserted: (3) establish and enforce strict standards for preventing, and immediately addressing and cooperating with the prosecution of, any instances of sexual assault in all of its operations and the operations of its subcontractors.

   Inserted: (b) Waiver.--The Secretary of the Army may waive the applicability of the limitation in subsection (a) to any contract if the Secretary certifies in writing to Congress that--

   Inserted: (1) the waiver is necessary for the provision of essential services to troops in the field; or

   Inserted: (2) the work under such contract does not present an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury.

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