§ 492b. Biannual briefing on nuclear weapons and related activities

• (a) On or about May 1 and November 1 of each year, the officials specified in subsection (b) shall provide to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a briefing on matters relating to nuclear weapons policies, operations, technology development, and other similar topics as requested by such committees.
• (b) The officials specified in this subsection are the following:
  • (1) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition.
  • (2) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Deterrence, Chemical, and Biological Defense Policy and Programs.
  • (3) The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy.
  • (4) The Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs of the National Nuclear Security Administration.
  • (5) The Director for Strategy, Plans, and Policy of the Joint Staff.
  • (6) The Director for Capability and Resource Integration for the United States Strategic Command.
• (c) An official specified in subsection (b) may delegate the authority to provide a briefing under subsection (a) to a member of the Senior Executive Service who reports to the official.
• (d) The requirement to provide a briefing under subsection (a) shall terminate on January 1, 2028 .