; and (3) to coordinate and synchronize quantum computing research across the Department. (b) Elements The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) An assessment of the ongoing activities of the Department that are part of the National Quantum Initiative. (2) An evaluation of the plans of the Department to develop quantum computing, sensing, and networking applications. (3) The level of funding and resources invested by the Department to enable quantum military applications. (4) Any established metrics or performance indicators to track the progress of quantum technology developments. (5) The extent to which the Department is partnering with commercial entities engaging in quantum research and development. (6) An evaluation of any plans establishing how commercial advances in quantum technology can be leveraged for military operations. (7) An assessment of the maturity of United States competitor efforts to develop quantum applications for adversarial use. (8) An assessment of any processes to harmonize or coordinate activities across the Department to develop quantum computing applications. (9) An evaluation of any Department-issued policy guidance regarding quantum computing applications. (10) An evaluation of any Department plans to defend against adversarial use of quantum computing applications. 225. Briefing on the impediments to the transition of the Semantic Forensics program to operational use (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering shall, in consultation with the Office of General Counsel of the Department of Defense and the Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, provide to the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives a briefing on the impediments to the transition of the Semantic Forensics program to operational use. (b) Elements The briefing provided pursuant to subsection (a) shall