COMMANDERS’ EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM IN AFGHANISTAN.

SEC. 1211. COMMANDERS’ EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM IN AFGHANISTAN. (a) One Year Extension.— (1) In general.—Section 1201 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81; 125 Stat. 1619), as amended by section 1221 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Public Law 112-239; 126 Stat. 1992), is further amended by striking “fiscal year 2013” each place it appears and inserting “fiscal year 2014”. (2) Conforming amendment.—The heading of subsection (a) of such section is amended by striking “for Fiscal Year 2013”. (b) Funds Available During Fiscal Year 2014.—Subsection (a) of such section, as so amended, is further amended by striking “$200,000,000” and inserting “$60,000,000”. (c) Repeal of Requirement for Quarterly Briefings.—Subsection (b) of such section is amended— (1) in the subsection heading, by striking “and Briefings”; and (2) by striking paragraph (3). (d) Review Required.—Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General, the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, and the Government Accountability Office, shall submit to Congress a comprehensive report on lessons learned and best practices from execution of the Commanders’ Emergency Response Program (CERP) from Iraq and Afghanistan. (e) Contents of Report.—The report required by subsection (d) shall include the following: (1) A description of any modifications to CERP since the commencement of the program. (2) A description of CERP best practices and lessons learned related to the following: (A) Requirements, training, and certifications for CERP managers in the field and headquarters. (B) Project planning, execution, management, closeout, sustainability, and transfer to host government. (C) Project approval process, including appropriate approval levels for higher-value projects. (D) Project monitoring and evaluation. (E) Control and accountability of funds. (F) Procurement procedures, including local procurement. (G) Processes to maintain flexibility and rapid implementation of funds, but retain accountability of CERP projects. (H) Reporting requirements to the Department of Defense and Congress. (I) Recommendations for the use of CERP in future contingency operations. (J) Recommendations for developing a CERP handbook for use by future CERP administrators. (3) A description and assessment of the application of CERP practices in the success of reconstruction efforts and of commanders’ pursuit of their missions.