outside the Department of Defense. A personnel action covered by the regulations is not subject to any other provision of law that provides appellate rights or procedures. . 1705. Decorations and awards (a) In general Chapter 937 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 9287. General authority to provide Space Force decorations and awards In addition to the decorations and awards available to all personnel of the Department of the Air Force pursuant to the other sections of this chapter, the Secretary of the Air Force may provide such awards and decorations as the Secretary considers appropriate to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Space Force, distinguished himself or herself. . (b) Table of sections amendment The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 9287. General authority to provide Space Force decorations and awards. . 1706. Repeal of provision related to Air Force Space Command (a) Repeal (1) In general Section 2279c of title 10, United States Code, is repealed. (2) Table of sections amendment The table of sections at the beginning of chapter 135 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 2279c. (b) Continuation of procurement authority (1) In general Chapter 963 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting before section 9532 the following new section: 9531. Procurement of commercial satellite communications services The Secretary of the Air Force, in consultation with the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense, shall be responsible for the procurement of commercial satellite communications services for the Department of Defense. . (2) Applicability Section 9531 of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1) of this subsection, shall apply with respect to services procured after the date of the enactment of this Act. (3) Table of sections amendment The table of sections at the beginning