defense technology programs of the Department of Defense with any country the Secretary assesses to be engaged in significant defense or other advanced technology cooperation with the People’s Republic of China or the Russian Federation. (b) Matters to be addressed The briefing required by subsection (a) shall address the following matters: (1) Whether any current cooperative defense technology programs of the Department of Defense increase the risk of technology transfer to the People’s Republic of China or the Russian Federation. (2) What actions the Department of Defense has taken to mitigate the risk of technology transfer to the People’s Republic of China or the Russian Federation with respect to current cooperative defense technology programs. (3) Such recommendations as the Secretary may have for legislative or administrative action to prevent technology transfer to the People’s Republic of China or the Russian Federation with respect to cooperative defense technology programs, especially as it relates to capabilities the Secretary assesses to be critical to maintain or restore the comparative military advantage of the United States. (c) Notification required The Secretary shall provide the congressional committees a written notification not later than 15 days after any decision to suspend or terminate a cooperative defense technology program due to the risk or occurrence of technology transfer to the People’s Republic of China or the Russian Federation. 239. Modification of authority for prizes for advanced technology achievements Section 2374a(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering and inserting Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, . 240. Use of funds for Strategic Environmental Research Program, Environmental Security Technical Certification Program, and Operational Energy Capability Improvement Of the funds authorized to be appropriated for