summarize this: Subtitle J: Other Matters – (Sec. 584) Authorizes the Secretary concerned to issue a prisoner-of-war medal to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces, was held captive under circumstances which such Secretary finds were comparable to those under which persons have generally been held captive by enemy forces during periods of armed conflict.

(Sec. 585) Makes technical amendments relating to the termination of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology.

(Sec. 586) Removes the requirement that the Secretary publish semiannually in the Federal Register a list of institutions of higher education that are ineligible for DOD contracts and grants by reason of preventing ROTC access or military recruiting on its campus.

(Sec. 587) Authorizes the Secretary concerned to accept gifts and services that benefit the education of members and their families, as well as voluntary services to facilitate accounting for missing persons.

(Sec. 588) Directs the Secretary to ensure that whenever the official flags of all 50 states are displayed by the Armed Forces, such display shall include the flags of the District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

(Sec. 589) Requires the Secretary, upon determining that it is in the best interests of DOD to increase the maximum number of defense industry employees enrolled in the Naval Defense Development Program or the Air Force Institute of Technology, to submit to the defense committees a request for such increase.

(Sec. 590) Extends through FY2013 VA authority for a program of referral and counseling services to veterans at risk of homelessness who are transitioning from certain institutional living.

(Sec. 591) Requires in 2013 the DOD Inspector General (under current law, the Secretary of the Army) to inspect and report on the Arlington National Cemetery and the United States Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery. Extends related report requirements from the DOD Inspector General and the department Secretaries.

(Sec. 592) Directs the Secretary to report to the defense committees on certain investigations and reviews conducted with respect to the improper handling and preparation of the remains of deceased members and civilians at the Port Mortuary Division of the Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations Center at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.

(Sec. 593) Directs the Secretary, in order to preserve the editorial and management independence of the Stars and Stripes newspaper, to extend its lease in the District of Columbia until the Secretary provides space and other support for such operations in a government-owned facility in the National Capital Region remote from the Defense Media Activity at Fort Meade, Maryland. Requires the Secretary to report to the defense committees on the implementation of such requirement.

(Sec. 594) Requires the Director of the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress to carry out a national public awareness and participation campaign for such Center’s Veterans’ History Project.

(Sec. 595) Directs the Secretary to submit to the defense committees a plan to improve the completeness and accuracy of the data contained in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System.

(Sec. 596) Expresses the sense of Congress that the bugle call commonly known as “Taps” should be designated the National Song of Military Remembrance.

Title VI: Compensation and Other Personnel Benefits – Subtitle A: Pay and Allowances – (Sec. 601) Waives any FY2013 pay increases tied to increases in the General Schedule of Compensation for government employees. Increases by 1.7%, effective January 1, 2013, the rates of basic pay for military personnel.

(Sec. 602) Extends through 2013 DOD authority to provide a temporary increase in the rate of the basic allowance for housing (BAH) for housing located in a major disaster area or an area which contains one or more military installations experiencing a sudden increase in assigned personnel.

(Sec. 603) Entitles to a BAH a member without dependents in a pay grade below E-6 who is assigned to sea duty and is married to another member.

(Sec. 604) Requires the rate of BAH paid to a reserve member who performs active National Guard and reserve duty to be based on the member’s permanent duty station, even when such member is mobilized for service on active duty other than active Guard and reserve duty. Requires such member to retain such permanent duty station-based BAH during transitions in service from active Guard and reserve duty to other active duty, so long as the member remains on active duty without a break in service. Allows members currently receiving a BAH rate higher than that provided in this section to continue to receive the higher rate until they are reassigned to another permanent duty station. Authorizes the Secretary concerned, in such latter cases, to continue to pay the higher rate at the new duty station to ensure fairness and equity or to serve the best interests of the United States.

(Sec. 605) Directs the Secretary concerned to make a payment to each member who was eligible to participate in the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program, but did not participate for one or more days due to government error. Makes such payment: (1) $200 for each day of non-participation, and (2) in lieu of any authorized administrative absence for such day(s).
This passage describes various sections of a bill related to military and veteran affairs. These include authorizing a prisoner-of-war medal, technical amendments, gift and service acceptance, flag displays, referral and counseling services for veterans at risk of homelessness, inspections of cemeteries, and improving data reporting systems. Additionally, it covers personnel benefits such as pay increases, allowances for housing, and payments for members who were eligible for a program but did not participate due to government error.
and this:Reports and Other Matters – (Sec. 731) Directs the Secretary to: (1) develop a detailed plan for implementing reforms to the governance of the military health system, as described in a March 2012 DOD memorandum; and (2) provide phased reports to the defense and appropriations committees on such plan. Limits the availability of certain DOD O&M funds until the submission of such reports. Requires CG review of the submitted plan.

(Sec. 732) Requires a report from the Secretary to the defense committees setting forth DOD policy on the future availability of TRICARE Prime for eligible beneficiaries in all TRICARE regions.

(Sec. 733) Amends the NDAA Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to extend until March 31, 2013, required CG reports concerning: (1) contract health care staffing for military medical treatment facilities, and (2) women-specific health care services and treatment for female members.

(Sec. 735) Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct a study on DOD health care and related support provided to dependent children of members, and (2) report on such review to the defense and appropriations committees.

(Sec. 736) Directs the Secretary to submit to the defense and appropriations committees a strategy, including a detailed timeline, to refine, and when appropriate, transition to using human-based training methods for the purpose of training members in the treatment of combat trauma injuries.

(Sec. 737) Directs the Secretary to conduct a study on the incidence of breast cancer among members serving on active duty and report study results to the defense and appropriations committees.

(Sec. 738) Requires the Secretary to: (1) establish a policy containing uniform performance outcome measurements to be used by each department Secretary in tracking and monitoring members participating in Warriors in Transition programs, (2) establish metrics and milestones for such members, and (3) provide an initial and and five subsequent annual reports to the defense and appropriations committees on the policy established and each department’s performance under the policy.

(Sec. 739) Expresses the sense of Congress in support of VA and DOD efforts to educate members and veterans and their families, the medical community, and the public with respect to the causes, symptoms, and treatment of PTSD. Directs the Secretary to submit to the defense committees a plan to improve the coordination and integration of DOD programs that address TBI and the psychological health of members.
This passage describes several directives and requirements for the Secretary of Defense to report on various aspects of the military health system and related programs.

Section 731 directs the Secretary to develop a plan for implementing reforms to the governance of the military health system, and to provide phased reports to the defense and appropriations committees on the plan. This section also limits the availability of certain DOD O&M funds until the reports are submitted.

Section 732 requires a report on DOD policy regarding the availability of TRICARE Prime for eligible beneficiaries in all TRICARE regions.

Section 733 amends the NDAA Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to extend the deadline for CG reports on contract health care staffing for military medical treatment facilities and women-specific health care services and treatment for female members.

Section 735 directs the Secretary to conduct a study on DOD health care and related support provided to dependent children of members, and report on the review to the defense and appropriations committees.

Section 736 directs the Secretary to submit a strategy and detailed timeline for refining and transitioning to using human-based training methods for training members in the treatment of combat trauma injuries.

Section 737 directs the Secretary to conduct a study on the incidence of breast cancer among members serving on active duty and report the results to the defense and appropriations committees.

Section 738 requires the Secretary to establish a policy with uniform performance outcome measurements for members participating in Warriors in Transition programs, establish metrics and milestones for such members, and provide reports on each department’s performance under the policy.

Finally, Section 739 expresses the sense of Congress in support of VA and DOD efforts to educate members and veterans and their families, the medical community, and the public with respect to the causes, symptoms, and treatment of PTSD. It also directs the Secretary to submit a plan to improve coordination and integration of DOD programs that address TBI and psychological health of members to the defense committees.
Summarize this: ec. 1078) Revises provisions of the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 authorizing the Secretary of State and the Broadcasting Board of Governors to provide for the preparation and dissemination of information intended for foreign audiences abroad about the United States, including about its people and policies, through press, publications, radio, motion pictures, the Internet, and other information media, including social media, and through information centers and instructors. Authorizes the Secretary and the Board to make available in the United States motion pictures, films, video, audio, and other materials disseminated abroad pursuant to such Act, the United States International Broadcasting Act of 1994, the Radio Broadcasting to Cuba Act, or the Television Broadcasting to Cuba Act. Amends the Foreign Relations Authorization Act of Fiscal Years 1986 and 1987 to remove statutory limitations on the ability of the Board and the State Department to provide information about their activities to the media, the public, or Congress.
This section revises provisions of the United States Information and Educational Exchange Act of 1948 to authorize the Secretary of State and the Broadcasting Board of Governors to provide information about the United States, including its people and policies, through various media outlets, including social media, to foreign audiences abroad. It also allows them to make available in the United States materials disseminated abroad, and removes limitations on their ability to provide information about their activities to the media, the public, or Congress.
amplify this: It also allows them to make available in the United States materials disseminated abroad,
The provision in question expands the authority of the Secretary of State and the Broadcasting Board of Governors to provide information about the United States and its policies to foreign audiences through various media, including social media, motion pictures, publications, and more. Additionally, the provision allows the Secretary and the Board to share materials that have been disseminated abroad with the American public. This means that the government can use media content that was originally intended for foreign audiences to inform and educate the American public about issues related to U.S. foreign policy, diplomacy, and other matters. By making these materials available to Americans, the provision aims to promote transparency and accountability in government activities, while also facilitating greater awareness and understanding of U.S. policies and actions abroad.
Typically what information that can be shared abroad but not within the borders of the US is called what?
The information that can be shared abroad but not within the borders of the US is often referred to as “public diplomacy” or “international information activities.” This includes information about US policies, culture, and values that are intended for foreign audiences, such as broadcasts, publications, and cultural exchanges. In some cases, there may be legal restrictions or security concerns that prevent certain information from being disseminated within the US, but that can be shared with foreign audiences.
What cases can be examined that would fulfill this?
There are many examples of information that can be shared abroad but not within the borders of the US, depending on the context. Here are a few examples:

– Classified national security information: This includes information related to US intelligence gathering activities, military operations, and other sensitive information that could harm national security if it fell into the wrong hands. Classified information is generally restricted to US citizens with the appropriate security clearance and need-to-know, but it may be shared with foreign governments or entities under certain circumstances.

– Export-controlled technology: The US government restricts the export of certain technologies that have both civilian and military applications, such as advanced encryption software or missile guidance systems. While US companies may be allowed to share such technology with foreign partners or customers, they must ensure that it does not fall into the hands of countries or entities that are subject to US sanctions or are deemed a security risk.

– Proprietary business information: US companies may have trade secrets or other proprietary information that they do not want to share with competitors or the general public. However, they may be required to share some of this information with foreign partners or customers in order to do business in certain markets.

– Certain medical or scientific research: There may be certain medical or scientific research that is allowed or encouraged in other countries but is restricted or prohibited in the US due to ethical, legal, or regulatory reasons. For example, some countries allow embryonic stem cell research, while the US restricts federal funding for such research. In some cases, US researchers may conduct such research abroad and then bring their findings back to the US for further study.