; and (4) in subsection (i), by striking paragraphs (15), (18), and (24). 1050. Report on potential improvements to certain military educational institutions of the Department of Defense (a) Report required (1) In general Not later than December 1, 2019, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report setting forth the results of a review and assessment, obtained by the Secretary for purposes of the report, of the potential effects on the military education provided by the educational institutions of the Department of Defense specified in subsection (b) of the actions described in subsection (c). (2) Conducting organization The review and assessment required for purposes of the report shall be performed by an organization selected by the Secretary from among organizations independent of the Department that have expertise in the analysis of matters in connection with higher education. (b) Educational institutions of the Department of Defense The educational institutions of the Department of Defense specified in this subsection are the following: (1) The senior level service schools and intermediate level service schools (as such terms are defined in section 2151(b) of title 10, United States Code). (2) The Air Force Institute of Technology. (3) The National Defense University. (4) The Joint Special Operations University. (5) The Army Armament Graduate School. (6) Any other military educational institution of the Department specified by the Secretary for purposes of this section. (c) Actions The actions described in this subsection with respect to the educational institutions of the Department of Defense specified in subsection (b) are the following: (1) Modification of admission and graduation requirements. (2) Reduction or expansion of degree-granting authority. (3) Reduction or expansion of the acceptance of research grants. (4) Reduction of the number of attending students generally. (5) Reduction of the number of attending