; (B) the value and relevance of the information that could result from additional studies; and (C) the cost and feasibility of carrying out such additional studies. (g) Reports (1) Initial report (A) In general Under an agreement between the Secretary and the Academies under this section, not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Academies shall submit to the Secretary, the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate, and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives an initial report on the activities of the Academies under the agreement. (B) Elements The report submitted under subparagraph (A) shall include the following: (i) The determinations described in subsection (d). (ii) A full explanation of the scientific evidence and reasoning that led to such determinations. (iii) Any recommendations of the Academies under subsection (f). (2) Periodic updates Under an agreement between the Secretary and the Academies under this section, not less frequently than once every two years after the date on which the initial report is submitted under paragraph (1)(A), the Academies shall submit to the Secretary, the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the Senate, and the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs of the House of Representatives an updated report on the activities of the Academies under the agreement. (h) Alternative contract scientific organization (1) In general If the Secretary is unable within the time period prescribed in subsection (b)(2) to enter into an agreement with the Academies for the purposes of this section on terms acceptable to the Secretary, the Secretary shall seek to enter into an agreement for the purposes of this section with another appropriate scientific organization that— (A) is not part of the Federal Government; (B) operates as a not-for-profit entity