; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Effect of law Nothing in this section limits the ability of the Secretary of Defense to consult with the Secretary of Transportation with respect to requirements and approvals under chapter 509 of title 51, United States Code. . 1605. Reusable launch vehicles (a) Reusability The Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Program shall be designated as the National Security Space Launch Program . (b) Reference to Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Program Any reference in any law, regulation, guidance, instruction, map, document, record, or other paper of the United States to the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Program shall be deemed to be a reference to the National Security Space Launch Program. (c) Policy In carrying out the policy set forth in section 2273 of title 10, United States Code, the Secretary of Defense shall pursue a strategy that includes fully or partially reusable launch systems. (d) Certification strategy The Secretary shall continue to develop a process to evaluate and certify launch vehicles using previously flown components or systems for national security space launch. (e) Reporting requirement Not less than 60 days before the date on which a solicitation for procurement of space launch services is issued, the Secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that sets forth— (1) a determination with respect to whether launch vehicles using previously flown components, or systems or with components or systems that are intended to be reused, that could otherwise meet mission requirements are eligible for award