pursuant to subsection (a), the Under Secretary shall prioritize efforts consistent with the following: (1) Paragraphs (2) through (5) of section 219(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 ( 10 U.S.C. 2431 note). (2) Enabling the standardized collection and evaluation of testing data to establish testing references and benchmarks. (3) Concentrating sufficient personnel expertise of directed energy weapon systems in order to validate the effectiveness of new weapon systems against a variety of targets. (4) Consolidating modern state-of-the-art testing infrastructure including telemetry, sensors, and optics to support advanced technology testing and evaluation. (5) Formulating a joint lethality or vulnerability information repository that can be accessed by any of the military departments of Defense Agencies, similar to a Joint Munitions Effectiveness Manuals (JMEMs). (6) Reducing duplication of directed energy weapon testing. (7) Ensuring that an adequate workforce and adequate testing facilities are maintained to support missions of the Department of Defense. 224. Requirement for establishment of arrangements for expedited access to technical talent and expertise at academic institutions to support Department of Defense missions (a) In general Subsection (a)(1) of section 217 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 ( Public Law 115–91 ) is amended by striking may and inserting shall . (b) Extension Subsection (f) of such section is amended by striking September 30, 2020 and inserting September 30, 2022 . 225. Authority for Joint Directed Energy Transition Office to conduct research relating to high powered microwave capabilities Section 219(b)(3) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 ( Public Law 114–328