COUNTERTERRORISM OPERATIONAL BRIEFINGS.

SEC. 1042. COUNTERTERRORISM OPERATIONAL BRIEFINGS. (a) Briefings Required.— (1) In general.—Chapter 23 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 484 the following new section: “SEC. 485. [10 U.S.C. 485] Quarterly counterterrorism operations briefings “(a) Briefings Required. The Secretary of Defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees quarterly briefings outlining Department of Defense counterterrorism operations and related activities. “(b) Elements. Each briefing under subsection (a) shall include each of the following: “(1) A global update on activity within each geographic combatant command and how such activity supports the respective theater campaign plan. “(2) An overview of authorities and legal issues, including limitations. “(3) An overview of interagency activities and initiatives. “(4) Any other matters the Secretary considers appropriate.” . (2) Clerical amendment.—The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 484 the following new item: “485. Quarterly counterterrorism operations briefings.” . (b) Conforming Repeal.—Section 1031 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81; 125 Stat. 1570; 10 U.S.C. 167 note) is hereby repealed.