(1)

in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking fiscal years 2022 and 2023 and inserting fiscal years 2025 and 2026;

(2)

in paragraph (1)—

(3)

in paragraph (2)(A) by striking clauses (i) and (ii) and inserting the following:

(i)

$3,627,600,000 for fiscal year 2025; and

(ii)

$3,651,480,000 for fiscal year 2026.;

(4)

in paragraph (3) by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the following:

(A)

$15,415,000 for fiscal year 2025; and

(B)

$16,185,750 for fiscal year 2026.; and

(5)

by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:

(4)

For retired pay, including the payment of obligations otherwise chargeable to lapsed appropriations for purposes of retired pay, payments under the Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan and the Survivor Benefit Plan, payment for career status bonuses, payment of continuation pay under section 356 of title 37, concurrent receipts, combat-related special compensation, and payments for medical care of retired personnel and their dependents under chapter 55 of title 10, $1,210,840,000 for fiscal year 2025.

(1)

in subsection (a) by striking fiscal years 2022 and 2023 and inserting fiscal years 2025 and 2026; and

(2)

in subsection (b)—

(a) In general

Subchapter II of chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

1138. Service life extension programs

(a) In general

Requirements for a Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition project or program under sections 1131 through 1134 shall not apply to an acquisition by the Coast Guard that is a service life extension program.

(b) Service life extension program defined

In this section, the term service life extension program means a capital investment that is solely intended to extend the service life and address obsolescence of components or systems of a particular capability or asset.

(b) Clerical amendment

The analysis for chapter 11 of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1137 the following:

(c) Major acquisitions

Section 5103 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—

(d) Major acquisition program risk assessment

Section 5107 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking section 5103(f) and inserting section 1171.

(a) In general

Subchapter II of chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following:

1139. Consideration of life-cycle cost estimates for acquisition and procurement

In carrying out the acquisition and procurement of vessels and aircraft, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, acting through the Commandant, shall consider the life-cycle cost estimates of vessels and aircraft, as applicable, during the design and evaluation processes to the maximum extent practicable.

(b) Clerical amendment

The analysis for chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1138 (as added by this Act) the following:

(a) Great Lakes icebreaker

(b) Modification to reporting requirement relating to icebreaking operations in Great Lakes

(a) Report

(b) Briefings

(c) Notifications

In addition to the briefings required under subsection (b), the Commandant and the Chief of Naval Operations shall notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives within 3 business days of any significant change to the scope or funding level of the Polar Security Cutter acquisition strategy of such change.

(a) In general

Subchapter III of chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

1159. Floating drydock for United States Coast Guard Yard

(a) In general

Except as provided in subsection (b), the Commandant may not acquire, procure, or construct a floating dry dock for the Coast Guard Yard.

(b) Permissible acquisition, procurement, or construction methods

Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section and section 1105(a), the Commandant may—

(1)

provide for an entity other than the Coast Guard to contract for the acquisition, procurement, or construction of a floating drydock by contract, lease, purchase, or other agreement;

(2)

construct a floating drydock at the Coast Guard Yard; or

(3)

acquire or procure a commercially available floating drydock.

(c) Exemptions from requirements

Sections 1131, 1132, 1133, and 1171 shall not apply to an acquisition or procurement under subsection (b).

(d) Design standards and construction practices

To the extent practicable, a floating drydock acquired, procured, or constructed under this section shall reflect commercial design standards and commercial construction practices that are consistent with the best interests of the Federal Government.

(e) Berthing requirement

Any floating drydock acquired, procured, or constructed under subsection (b) shall be berthed at the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, Maryland, when lifting or maintaining vessels.

(f) Floating dry dock defined

In this section, the term floating dry dock means equipment that is—

(1)

constructed in the United States; and

(2)

capable of meeting the lifting and maintenance requirements of a vessel that is at least 418 feet in length with a gross tonnage of 4,500 gross tons.

(b) Clerical amendment

The analysis for chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1158 the following:

(a) In general

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the heads of other appropriate Federal agencies, shall develop a location-specific tsunami preparedness plan for each property concerned.

(b) Requirements

In developing each preparedness plan under subsection (a), the Commandant shall ensure that the plan—

(c) Consultation

In developing each preparedness plan under subsection (a), the Commandant shall consult relevant State, Tribal, and local government entities, including emergency management officials.

(d) Briefing

Not later than 14 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall provide a briefing to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives on each plan developed under subsection (a), including the status of implementation and feasibility of each such plan.

(e) Definitions

In this section:

(a) In general

Section 11269 of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–263) is—

(b) Clerical amendments

(a) In general

Section 70032 of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

70032. Delegation of ports and waterways authorities in Saint Lawrence Seaway

(a) In general

Except as provided in subsection (b), the authority granted to the Secretary under sections 70001, 70002, 70003, 70004, and 70011 may not be delegated with respect to the Saint Lawrence Seaway to any agency other than the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. Any other authority granted the Secretary under subchapters I through III and this subchapter shall be delegated by the Secretary to the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation to the extent the Secretary determines such delegation is necessary for the proper operation of the Saint Lawrence Seaway.

(b) Exception

The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, after consultation with the Secretary or the head of an agency to which the Secretary has delegated the authorities in subsection (a), may—

(1)

issue and enforce special orders in accordance with section 70002;

(2)

establish water or waterfront safety zones, or other measures, for limited, controlled, or conditional access and activity when necessary for the protection of any vessel structure, waters, or shore area, as permitted in section 70011(b)(3); and

(3)

take actions for port, harbor, and coastal facility security in accordance with section 70116.

(b) Clerical amendment

The analysis for chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 70032 and inserting the following:

(a) Policy

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall update the policy of the Coast Guard regarding the use, at Coast Guard facilities, onboard Coast Guard assets, and during Coast Guard operations, of medication to treat drug overdoses, including the use of naloxone or other similar medication to treat opioid, including fentanyl, overdoses.

(b) Availability

The updated policy required under subsection (a) shall require naloxone or other similar medication be available—

(c) Participation in tracking system

Not later than 1 year after the earlier of the date of enactment of this Act or the date on which the tracking system established under section 706 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (10 U.S.C. 1090 note) is established, the Commandant shall ensure the participation of the Coast Guard in the such tracking system.

(d) Memorandum of understanding

Not later than 1 year after the earlier of the date of enactment of this Act or the date on which the tracking system established under section 706 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (10 U.S.C. 1090 note) is established, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating when not operating as a service in the Navy and the Secretary of Defense shall finalize a memorandum of understanding to facilitate Coast Guard access such tracking system.

(e) Briefing

(f) Privacy

In carrying out the requirements of this section, the Commandant shall ensure compliance with all applicable privacy law, including section 552a of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Privacy Act), and the privacy regulations promulgated under section 264(c) of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (42 U.S.C. 1320d–2 note).

(g) Rule of construction

For purposes of the availability requirement under subsection (b), with respect to a Coast Guard installation comprised of multiple Coast Guard facilities or units, naloxone or other similar medication available at a single Coast Guard facility within the installation shall be considered to be available to all Coast Guard facilities or units on the installation if appropriate arrangements are in place to ensure access, at all times during operations, to the naloxone or other similar medication contained within such single Coast Guard facility.

(a) In general

Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant, in consultation with the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Defense, shall develop a policy, consistent with the Constitution of the United States, as well as domestic and international law, to address, disincentivize, and interdict illicit trafficking by sea of controlled substances (and precursors of controlled substances) being transported to produce illicit synthetic drugs.

(b) Elements

The policy required under subsection (a) shall—

(c) Briefing

Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall brief the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives on—

(a) In general

Except as provided in subsection (b)(2), subject to the availability of appropriations and if the Secretary of Homeland Security determines that there is a need, the Secretary of Homeland Security shall—

(b) Study; limitation

(a) Purpose

The purpose of this section is to require a plan to increase joint and integrated training opportunities for the United States Coast Guard and the Taiwan Coast Guard Administration.

(b) Plan

(1)

in subsection (a), in the first sentence—

(2)

in subsection (b)—

(1)

in subsection (a)(13) by striking five years and inserting 30 years; and

(2)

by adding at the end the following:

(g) Additional provisions

(1) In general

Amounts received under subsection (a)(13) shall be—

(A)

in addition to amounts otherwise available for the activities described in subsection (a)(13) for any fiscal year; and

(B)

available, without further appropriation, until expended.

(2) Consideration

(A) In general

Except as provided in subparagraph (B), a person or entity entering into a contractual agreement under this section shall provide consideration for the contractual agreement at fair market value, as determined by the Commandant.

(B) Exception

In the case of a contractual agreement under this section between the Coast Guard and any other Federal department or agency, the Federal department or agency concerned shall provide consideration for the contractual agreement that is equal to the full cost borne by the Coast Guard in connection with completing such contractual agreement.

(C) Forms

Consideration under this subsection may take any of the following forms:

(i)

The payment of cash.

(ii)

The maintenance, construction, modification, or improvement of existing or new facilities on real property under the jurisdiction of the Commandant.

(iii)

The use by the Coast Guard of facilities on the property concerned.

(iv)

The provision of services, including parking, telecommunications, and environmental remediation and restoration of real property under the jurisdiction of the Commandant.

(v)

Any other consideration the Commandant considers appropriate.

(vi)

A combination of any forms described in this subparagraph.

(3) Sunset

The authority under paragraph (13) of subsection (a) shall expire on December 31, 2030. The expiration under this paragraph of authority under paragraph (13) of subsection (a) shall not affect the validity or term of contractual agreements under such paragraph or the retention by the Commandant of proceeds from such agreements entered into under such subsection before the expiration of the authority.

(a) In general

Chapter 7 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

722. Cooperation with eligible entities

(a) Definitions

In this section:

(1) Coast Guard installation

The term Coast Guard installation means a base, unit, station, yard, other property under the jurisdiction of the Commandant or, in the case of property in a foreign country, under the operational control of the Coast Guard, without regard to the duration of operational control.

(2) Cultural resource

The term cultural resource means any of the following:

(A)

A building, structure, site, district, or object eligible for or included in the National Register of Historic Places maintained under section 302101 of title 54.

(B)

Cultural items, as that term is defined in section 2(3) of the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (25 U.S.C. 3001(3)).

(C)

An archaeological resource, as that term is defined in section 3(1) of the Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (16 U.S.C. 470bb(1))).

(D)

An archaeological artifact collection and associated records covered by part 79 of title 36, Code of Federal Regulations.

(E)

A sacred site, as that term is defined in section 1(b) of Executive Order No. 13007 (42 U.S.C. 1996 note; relating to Indian sacred sites).

(F)

Treaty or trust resources of an Indian Tribe, including the habitat associated with such resources.

(G)

Subsistence resources of an Indian Tribe or a Native Hawaiian organization including the habitat associated with such resources.

(3) Eligible entity

The term eligible entity means any the following:

(A)

A State, or a political subdivision of a State.

(B)

A local government.

(C)

An Indian Tribe.

(D)

A Native Hawaiian organization.

(E)

A Tribal organization.

(F)

A Federal department or agency.

(4) Indian Tribe

The term Indian Tribe has the meaning given that term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).

(5) Native Hawaiian organization

The term Native Hawaiian organization has the meaning given such term in section 6207 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7517) except the term includes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

(6) Natural resource

The term natural resource means land, fish, wildlife, biota, air, water, ground water, drinking water supplies, and other such resources belonging to, managed by, held in trust by, appertaining to, or otherwise controlled by the United States (including the resources of the waters of the United States), any State or local government, any Indian Tribe, any Native Hawaiian organization, or any member of an Indian Tribe, if such resources are subject to a trust restriction on alienation and have been categorized into one of the following groups:

(A)

Surface water resources.

(B)

Ground water resources.

(C)

Air resources.

(D)

Geologic resources.

(E)

Biological resources.

(7) State

The term State includes each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the territories and possessions of the United States.

(8) Tribal organization

The term Tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).

(b) Cooperative agreements for management of cultural resources

(1) Authority

The Commandant may enter into a cooperative agreement with an eligible entity (or in the case that the eligible entity is a Federal department or agency, an interagency agreement)—

(A)

to provide for the preservation, management, maintenance, and improvement of natural resources and cultural resources located on a site described under paragraph (2); and

(B)

for the purpose of conducting research regarding the natural resources and cultural resources.

(2) Authorized natural and cultural resources sites

To be covered by a cooperative agreement under paragraph (1), the relevant natural resources or cultural resources shall be located—

(A)

on a Coast Guard installation; or

(B)

on a site outside of a Coast Guard installation, but only if the cooperative agreement will directly relieve or eliminate current or anticipated restrictions that would or might restrict, impede, or otherwise interfere, either directly or indirectly, with current or anticipated Coast Guard training, testing, maintenance, or operations on a Coast Guard installation.

(3) Application of other laws

Section 1535 and chapter 63 of title 31 shall not apply to an agreement entered into under paragraph (1).

(c) Agreements and considerations

(1) Agreements authorized

The Commandant may enter into an agreement with an eligible entity, and may enter into an interagency agreement with the head of another Federal department or agency, to address the use or development of property in the vicinity of, or ecologically related to, a Coast Guard installation for purposes of—

(A)

limiting any development or use of such property that would be incompatible with the mission of the Coast Guard installation;

(B)

preserving habitat on such property in a manner that—

(i)

is compatible with environmental requirements; and

(ii)

may eliminate or relieve current or anticipated environmental restrictions that would or might otherwise restrict, impede, or interfere, either directly or indirectly, with current or anticipated Coast Guard training or operations on the Coast Guard installation;

(C)

maintaining or improving Coast Guard installation resilience;

(D)

maintaining and improving natural resources, or benefitting natural and historic research, on the Coast Guard installation;

(E)

maintaining access to cultural resources and natural resources, including—

(i)

Tribal treaty fisheries and shellfish harvest, and usual and accustomed fishing areas; and

(ii)

subsistence fisheries, or any other fishery or shellfish harvest, of an Indian Tribe;

(F)

providing a means to replace or repair property or cultural resources of an Indian Tribe or a Native Hawaiian organization if such property is damaged by Coast Guard personnel or operations, in consultation with the affected Indian Tribe or Native Hawaiian organization; or

(G)

maintaining and improving natural resources located outside a Coast Guard installation, including property of an eligible entity, if the purpose of the agreement is to relieve or eliminate current or anticipated challenges that could restrict, impede, or otherwise interfere with, either directly or indirectly, current or anticipated Coast Guard activities.

(2) Inapplicability of certain contract requirements

Notwithstanding chapter 63 of title 31, an agreement under subsection (b)(1) that is a cooperative agreement and concerns a cultural resource or a natural resource may be used to acquire property or services for the direct benefit or use of the Federal Government.

(d)

(1)

An agreement under subparagraph (b)(1) shall provide for—

(A)

the acquisition by an eligible entity or entities of all right, title, and interest in and to any real property, or any lesser interest in the property, as may be appropriate for purposes of this subsection; and

(B)

the sharing by the United States and an eligible entity or entities of the acquisition costs in accordance with paragraph (3).

(2)

Property or interests may not be acquired pursuant to an agreement under subsection (b)(1) unless the owner of the property or interests consents to the acquisition.

(3)

(A)

An agreement with an eligible entity under subsection (b)(1) may provide for—

(i)

the management of natural resources on, and the monitoring and enforcement of any right, title, or interest in real property in which the Commandant acquires any right, title, or interest in accordance with this subsection; and

(ii)

for the payment by the United States of all or a portion of the costs of such management, monitoring, or enforcement if the Commandant determines that there is a demonstrated need to preserve or restore habitat for the purposes of subsection (b) or (c).

(B)

Any payment provided for under subparagraph (A) may—

(i)

be paid in a lump sum;

(ii)

include an amount intended to cover the future costs of natural resource management and monitoring and enforcement; and

(iii)

be placed by the eligible entity in an interest-bearing account, so long as any interest is to be applied for the same purposes as the principal.

(C)

Any payments made under this paragraph shall be subject to periodic auditing by the Inspector General of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating.

(4)

(A)

In entering into an agreement under subsection (b)(1), the Commandant shall determine the appropriate portion of the acquisition costs to be borne by the United States in the sharing of acquisition costs of real property, or an interest in real property, as required under paragraph (1)(B).

(B)

In lieu of, or in addition to, making a monetary contribution toward the cost of acquiring a parcel of real property, or an interest therein, pursuant to an agreement under subsection (b)(1), the Commandant may convey real property in accordance with applicable law.

(C)

The portion of acquisition costs borne by the United States pursuant to subparagraph (A), either through the contribution of funds, excess real property, or both, may not exceed an amount equal to—

(i)

the fair market value of any property, or interest in property, to be transferred to the United States upon the request of the Commandant under paragraph (5); or

(ii)

the cumulative fair market value of all properties, or all interests in properties, to be transferred to the United States under paragraph (5) pursuant to an agreement under subsection (b)(1).

(D)

The contribution of an eligible entity to the acquisition costs of real property, or an interest in real property, under paragraph (1)(B) may include, with the approval of the Commandant, the following:

(i)

The provision of funds, including funds received by the eligible entity from—

(I)

a Federal agency outside the department in which the Coast Guard is operating; or

(II)

a State or local government in connection with a Federal, State, or local program.

(ii)

The provision of in-kind services, including services related to the acquisition or maintenance of such real property or interest in real property.

(iii)

The exchange or donation of real property or any interest in real property.

(iv)

Any combination of clauses (i) through (iii).

(5)

(A)

In entering into an agreement under subsection (b)(1), each eligible entity that is a party to the agreement shall agree, as a term of the agreement, to transfer to the United States, upon request of the Commandant, all or a portion of the property or interest acquired under the agreement or a lesser interest therein, except no such requirement need be included in the agreement if—

(i)

the property or interest is being transferred to a State or another Federal agency, or the agreement requires the property or interest to be subsequently transferred to a State or another Federal agency; and

(ii)

the Commandant determines that the laws and regulations applicable to the future use of such property or interest provide adequate assurance that the property concerned will be developed and used in a manner appropriate for purposes of this subsection.

(B)

The Commandant shall limit a transfer request pursuant to subparagraph (A) to the minimum property or interests necessary to ensure that the property or interest concerned is developed and used in a manner appropriate for purposes of this subsection.

(C)

(i)

Notwithstanding paragraph (A), If all or a portion of a property or interest acquired under an agreement under subsection (b)(1) is initially or subsequently transferred to a State or another Federal agency, before that State or other Federal agency may declare the property or interest in excess to its needs or propose to exchange the property or interest, the State or other Federal agency shall give the Commandant reasonable advance notice of its intent to so declare.

(ii)

Upon receiving such reasonable advance notice under clause (i), the Commandant may request, within a reasonable time period, that administrative jurisdiction over the property or interest be transferred to the Commandant, if the Commandant determines such transfer necessary for the preservation of the purposes of this subsection.

(iii)

Upon a request from the Commandant under clause (ii), the administrative jurisdiction over the property or interest be transferred to the Commandant at no cost.

(iv)

If the Commandant does not make a request under clause (ii) within a reasonable time period, all such rights of the Commandant to request transfer of administrative jurisdiction over the property or interest shall remain available to the Commandant with respect to future transfers or exchanges of the property or interest and shall bind all subsequent transferees.

(D)

The Commandant may accept, on behalf of the United States, any property or interest to be transferred to the United States under an agreement under subsection (b)(1).

(E)

For purposes of the acceptance of property or interests under an agreement under subsection (b)(1), the Commandant may accept an appraisal or title documents prepared or adopted by a non-Federal entity as satisfying the applicable requirements of section 301 of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4651) or section 3111 of title 40 if the Commandant finds that the appraisal or title documents substantially comply with the requirements of such sections and is reasonably accurate.

(e) Minimal criteria for approval of agreements

The Commandant may approve a cooperative agreement under subsection (b)(1) if the Commandant determines that—

(1)

the eligible entity has authority to carry out the project;

(2)

the project would be completed without unreasonable delay as determined by the Commandant; and

(3)

the project cannot be effectively completed without the cooperative agreement authority under subsection (b)(1).

(f) Additional terms and conditions

The Commandant may require such additional terms and conditions in an agreement under subsection (b)(1) as the Commandant considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States, in accordance with applicable Federal law.

(g) Notification; availability of agreements to Congress

(1) Notification

The Commandant shall notify the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation or the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate when the eligible entity is a Tribe, Tribal Organization or Native Hawaiian organization, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives in writing not later than the date that is 3 full business days prior to any day on which the Commandant intends to enter into an agreement under subsection (b)(1), and include in such notification the anticipated costs of carrying out the agreement, to the extent practicable.

(2) Availability of agreements

A copy of an agreement entered into under subsection (b)(1) shall be provided to any member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation or the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate or the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives not later than 5 full business days after the date on which such request is submitted to the Commandant.

(h) Consultation

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Commandant shall consult with Indian Tribes to improve opportunities for Indian Tribe participation in the development and execution of Coast Guard oil spill response and prevention activities.

(i) Rule of construction

Nothing in this section may be construed to undermine the rights of any Indian Tribe to seek full and meaningful government-to-government consultation under this section or under any other law.

(b) Clerical amendment

The analysis for chapter 7 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 721 the following:

(a) In general

Subchapter I of chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

2517. Direct hire authority for certain personnel

(a) In general

The Commandant may appoint, without regard to the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 (other than sections 3303 and 3328 of such chapter) of title 5, qualified candidates to any of the following positions in the competitive service (as defined in section 2102 of title 5) in the Coast Guard:

(1)

Any category of medical or health professional positions within the Coast Guard.

(2)

Any childcare services position.

(3)

Any position in the Coast Guard housing office of a Coast Guard installation, the primary function of which is supervision of Coast Guard housing covered by subchapter III of chapter 29 of this title.

(4)

Any nonclinical specialist position the purpose of which is the integrated primary prevention of harmful behavior, including suicide, sexual assault, harassment, domestic abuse, and child abuse.

(5)

Any special agent position of the Coast Guard Investigative Service.

(6)

The following positions at the Coast Guard Academy:

(A)

Any civilian faculty member appointed under section 1941.

(B)

A position involving the improvement of cadet health or well-being.

(b) Limitation

The Commandant shall only appoint qualified candidates under the authority provided by subsection (a) if the Commandant determines that there is a shortage of qualified candidates for the positions described in such subsection or a critical hiring need for such positions.

(c) Briefing requirement

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, and annually thereafter for the following 5 years, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a written briefing which describes the use of the authority provided under this section on an annual basis, including the following:

(1)

The number of employees hired under the authority provided under this section within the year for which the briefing is provided.

(2)

The positions and grades for which employees were hired.

(3)

A justification for the Commandant’s determination that such positions involved a shortage of qualified candidates or a critical hiring need.

(4)

The number of employees who were hired under the authority provided under this section who have separated from the Coast Guard.

(5)

Steps the Coast Guard has taken to engage with the Office of Personnel Management under subpart B of part 337 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, for positions for which the Commandant determines a direct hire authority remains necessary.

(d) Sunset

The authority provided under subsection (a) shall expire on September 30, 2030.

(b) Clerical amendment

The analysis for chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to 2516 the following:

(a) In general

Section 2512 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—

(b) Clerical amendment

The analysis for chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 2512 and inserting the following:

(c) Compensation

Section 206(a)(4) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by inserting before the period at the end or family leave under section 2512 of title 14.

(a) In general

Subchapter III of chapter 29 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

2948. Authorization for acquisition of existing family housing in lieu of construction

(a) In general

In lieu of constructing any family housing units authorized by law to be constructed, the Commandant may acquire sole interest in existing family housing units that are privately owned or that are held by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, except that in foreign countries the Commandant may acquire less than sole interest in existing family housing units.

(b) Acquisition of interests in land

When authority provided by law to construct Coast Guard family housing units is used to acquire existing family housing units under subsection (a), the authority includes authority to acquire interests in land.

(c) Limitation on net floor area

The net floor area of a family housing unit acquired under the authority of this section may not exceed the applicable limitation specified in section 2826 of title 10. The Commandant may waive the limitation set forth in the preceding sentence for family housing units acquired under this section during the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this section.

2949. Acceptance of funds to cover administrative expenses relating to certain real property transactions

(a) Authority to accept

In connection with a real property transaction referred to in subsection (b) with a non-Federal person or entity, the Commandant may accept amounts provided by the person or entity to cover administrative expenses incurred by the Commandant in entering into the transaction.

(b) Covered transactions

Subsection (a) applies to the following transactions involving real property under the control of the Commandant:

(1)

The exchange of real property.

(2)

The grant of an easement over, in, or upon real property of the United States.

(3)

The lease or license of real property of the United States.

(4)

The disposal of real property of the United States for which the Commandant will be the disposal agent.

(5)

The conveyance of real property under section 2945.

(b) Clerical amendment

The analysis for chapter 29 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

(c) Report on GAO recommendations on housing program

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the status of the implementation of the recommendations contained in the report of the Government Accountability Office titled Coast Guard: Better Feedback Collection and Information Could Enhance Housing Program, and issued February 5, 2024 (GAO–24–106388).

(a) In general

Subchapter IV of chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

565. Uniform funding and management of morale, well-being, and recreation programs and Coast Guard Exchange

(a) Authority for uniform funding and management

Under policies issued by the Commandant, funds appropriated to the Coast Guard and available for morale, well-being, and recreation programs and the Coast Guard Exchange may be treated as nonappropriated funds and expended in accordance with laws applicable to the expenditure of nonappropriated funds. When made available for morale, well-being, and recreation programs and the Coast Guard Exchange under such policies, appropriated funds shall be considered to be nonappropriated funds for all purposes and shall remain available until expended.

(b) Conditions on availability

Funds appropriated to the Coast Guard and subject to a policy described in subsection (a) shall only be available in amounts that are determined by the Commandant to be consistent with—

(1)

Coast Guard policy; and

(2)

Coast Guard readiness and resources.

(c) Updated policy

Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Commandant shall update the policies described in subsection (a) consistent with this section.

(d) Briefing

Not later than 30 days after the date on which the Commandant issues the updated policies required under subsection (c), the Commandant shall provide to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a briefing on such policies.

(b) Clerical amendment

The analysis for chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 564 the following:

(a) Establishment

(b) Selection of Coast Guard clinics

The Commandant shall select, for participation in the Pilot Program, 3 or more Coast Guard clinics that support units that have significantly high operational tempos or other force resiliency risks, as determined by the Commandant.

(c) Placement of staff at Coast Guard clinics

(d) Administration

The Commandant, in coordination with the Assistant Commandant for Health, Safety, and Work Life, shall administer the Pilot Program through the Health, Safety, and Work-Life Service Center.

(e) Data collection

(f) Annual report

Not later than September 1 of each year until the date on which the Pilot Program terminates under subsection (g), the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the Pilot Program that includes the following:

(g) Termination

The Pilot Program shall terminate on September 30, 2028.

(a) In general

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall hire, train, and deploy not fewer than 5 additional behavioral health specialists, in addition to the personnel required under section 11412(a) of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (14 U.S.C. 504 note).

(b) Requirement

The Commandant shall ensure that not fewer than 35 percent of behavioral health specialists required to be deployed under subsection (a) have experience in—

(c) Accessibility

The support provided by the behavioral health specialists hired pursuant to subsection (a)—

(d) Notification

(a) Establishment

The Commandant shall implement a policy that provides for reimbursement to eligible members of the Coast Guard for the cost of airfare for such members to travel to the homes of record of such member during the period specified in subsection (e).

(b) Eligible members

A member of the Coast Guard is eligible for a reimbursement under subsection (a) if—

(c) Treatment of time as leave

The time during which an eligible member is absent from duty for travel reimbursable under subsection (a) shall be treated as leave for purposes of section 704 of title 10, United States Code.

(d) Briefing required

Not later than February 1, 2027, the Commandant shall provide to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a briefing on—

(e) Period specified

The period specified in this subsection is the period—

(a) In general

Section 3710 of title 14, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:

3710. College student precommissioning initiative

(a) In general

There is authorized within the Coast Guard a college student precommissioning initiative program (in this section referred to as the Program) for eligible undergraduate students to enlist in the Coast Guard Reserve and receive a commission as a Reserve officer.

(b) Criteria for selection

To be eligible for the Program an applicant shall meet the following requirements upon submitting an application:

(1) Age

The applicant shall be not less than 19 years old and not more than 31 years old as of September 30 of the fiscal year in which the Program selection panel selecting such applicant convenes, or an age otherwise determined by the Commandant.

(2) Character

(A) In general

The applicant shall be of outstanding moral character and meet any other character requirement set forth by the Commandant.

(B) Coast Guard applicants

Any applicant serving in the Coast Guard may not be commissioned if in the 36 months prior to the first Officer Candidate School class convening date in the selection cycle, such applicant was convicted by a court-martial or assigned nonjudicial punishment, or did not meet performance or character requirements set forth by the Commandant.

(3) Citizenship

The applicant shall be a United States citizen.

(4) Clearance

The applicant shall be eligible for a secret clearance.

(5) Education

The applicant shall be enrolled in a college degree program at—

(A)

an institution of higher education described in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a));

(B)

an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) that, at the time of the application has had for 3 consecutive years an enrollment of undergraduate full-time equivalent students (as defined in section 312(e) of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1058(e))) that is a total of at least 50 percent Black American, Hispanic American, Asian American (as defined in section 371(c) of such Act (20 U.S.C. 1067q(c))), Native American Pacific Islander (as defined in such section), or Native American (as defined in such section), among other criteria, as determined by the Commandant; or

(C)

an institution that meets the eligibility requirements for funding as a rural-serving institution of higher education under section 861 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1161q).

(6) Location

The institution at which the applicant is an undergraduate shall be within 100 miles of a Coast Guard unit or Coast Guard Recruiting Office unless otherwise approved by the Commandant.

(7) Records

The applicant shall meet credit and grade point average requirements set forth by the Commandant.

(8) Medical and administrative

The applicant shall meet other medical and administrative requirements as set forth by the Commandant.

(c) Financial assistance

(1) In general

The Commandant may provide financial assistance to enlisted members of the Coast Guard Reserve on active duty participating in the Program, for expenses of the enlisted member while the enlisted member is enrolled, on a full-time basis, in a college degree program approved by the Commandant at a college, university, or institution of higher education described in subsection (b)(5) that leads to—

(A)

a baccalaureate degree in not more than 5 academic years; or

(B)

a post-baccalaureate degree.

(2) Written agreements

To be eligible for financial assistance under this section, an enlisted member of the Coast Guard Reserve shall enter into a written agreement with the Coast Guard that notifies the Reserve enlisted member of the obligations of that member under this section, and in which the member agrees to the following:

(A)

The member shall complete an approved college degree program at a college, university, or institution of higher education described in subsection (b)(5).

(B)

The member shall satisfactorily complete all required Coast Guard training and participate in monthly military activities of the Program as required by the Commandant.

(C)

Upon graduation from the college, university, or institution of higher education described in subsection (b)(5), the member shall—

(i)

accept an appointment, if tendered, as a commissioned officer in the Coast Guard Reserve; and

(ii)

serve a period of obligated active duty for a minimum of 3 years immediately after such appointment as follows:

(I)

Members participating in the Program shall be obligated to serve on active duty 3 months for each month of instruction for which they receive financial assistance pursuant to this section for the first 12 months and 1 month for each month thereafter, or 3 years, whichever is greater.

(II)

The period of obligated active duty service incurred while participating in the Program shall be in addition to any other obligated service a member may incur due to receiving other bonuses or other benefits as part of any other Coast Guard program.

(III)

If an appointment described in clause (i) is not tendered, the member will remain in the Reserve component until completion of the member’s enlisted service obligation.

(D)

The member shall agree to perform such duties or complete such terms under the conditions of service specified by the Coast Guard.

(3) Expenses

Expenses for which financial assistance may be provided under this section are the following:

(A)

Tuition and fees charged by the college, university, or institution of higher education at which a member is enrolled on a full-time basis.

(B)

The cost of books.

(C)

In the case of a program of education leading to a baccalaureate degree, laboratory expenses.

(D)

Such other expenses as the Commandant considers appropriate, which may not exceed $25,000 for any academic year.

(4) Time limit

Financial assistance may be provided to a member under this section for up to 5 consecutive academic years.

(5) Breach of agreement

(A) In general

The Secretary may retain in the Coast Guard Reserve, and may order to active duty for such period of time as the Secretary prescribes (but not to exceed 4 years), a member who breaches an agreement under paragraph (2). The period of time for which a member is ordered to active duty under this paragraph may be determined without regard to section 651(a) of title 10.

(B) Appropriate enlisted grade or rating

A member who is retained in the Coast Guard Reserve under subparagraph (A) shall be retained in an appropriate enlisted grade or rating, as determined by the Commandant.

(6) Repayment

A member who does not fulfill the terms of the obligation to serve as specified under paragraph (2), or the alternative obligation imposed under paragraph (5), shall be subject to the repayment provisions of section 303a(e) of title 37.

(d) Briefing

(1) In general

Not later than August 15 of each year following the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Commandant shall provide a briefing to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives on the Program.

(2) Contents

The briefing required under paragraph (1) shall describe—

(A)

outreach and recruitment efforts over the previous year; and

(B)

demographic information of enrollees, including—

(i)

race;

(ii)

ethnicity;

(iii)

gender;

(iv)

geographic origin; and

(v)

educational institution.

(b) Repeal

Section 2131 of title 14, United States Code, is repealed.

(c) Clerical amendments

(a) Establishment

Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, acting through the Commandant, shall establish a tuition assistance pilot program for active-duty members of the Coast Guard, to be known as the Tuition Assistance and Advanced Education Assistance Pilot Program for Sea Duty (referred to in this section as the pilot program).

(b) Formal agreement

A member of the Coast Guard participating in the pilot program shall enter into a formal agreement with the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating that provides that, upon the successful completion of a sea duty tour by such member, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall, for a period equal to the length of the sea duty tour, beginning on the date on which the sea duty tour concludes—

(c) Report

Not later than 1 year after the date on which the pilot program is established, and annually thereafter through the date on which the pilot program is terminated under subsection (d), the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that—

(d) Termination

The pilot program shall terminate on the date that is 6 years after the date on which the pilot program is established.

(1)

in subsection (c)(3) by striking 2 months and inserting 30 days; and

(2)

in subsection (h)—

(a) Identification of remote locations

The Commandant shall identify locations to be considered remote locations for purposes of this section, which shall include, at a minimum, each Coast Guard fire station located in an area in which members of the Coast Guard and the dependents of such members are eligible for the TRICARE Prime Remote program.

(b) Incentive program

(c) Annual report

Not less frequently than annually for the 5-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that—

(a) In general

Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by—

(b) Clerical amendment

The analysis for chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is amended—

(c) Services and use of funds for, and leasing of, the National Coast Guard Museum

Section 324 of title 14, United States Code, as transferred and redesignated by subsection (a), is amended—

(a) In general

Section 305(a)(1) of title 14, United States Code, is amended—

(b) Reorganization

Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by redesignating sections 312 through 324 as sections 314 through 326, respectively.

(c) Clerical amendment

The analysis for chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by redesignating the items relating to sections 312 through 324 as relating to sections 314 through 326, respectively.

(a) In general

Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by inserting after section 311 the following:

312. Commandant Advisory Judge Advocate

There shall be in the Coast Guard a Commandant Advisory Judge Advocate who is a judge advocate in a grade of O–6. The Commandant Advisory Judge Advocate shall be assigned to the staff of the Commandant in the first regularly scheduled O–6 officer assignment panel to convene following the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 and perform such duties relating to legal matters arising in the Coast Guard as such legal matters relate to the Commandant, as may be assigned.

(b) Clerical amendment

The analysis for chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section 311 the following item:

(a) In general

Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 312 the following:

313. Special Advisor to Commandant for Tribal and Native Hawaiian Affairs

(a) In general

In accordance with Federal trust responsibilities and treaty obligations, laws, and policies relevant to Indian Tribes and in support of the principles of self-determination, self-governance, and co-management with respect to Indian Tribes, and to support engagement with Native Hawaiians, there shall be in the Coast Guard a Special Advisor to the Commandant for Tribal and Native Hawaiian Affairs (in this section referred to as the Special Advisor), who shall—

(1)

be selected by the Secretary and the Commandant through a competitive search process;

(2)

have expertise in Federal Indian law and policy, including government-to-government consultation;

(3)

to the maximum extent practicable, have expertise in legal and policy issues affecting Native Hawaiians; and

(4)

have an established record of distinguished service and achievement working with Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations.

(b) Career reserved position

The position of Special Advisor shall be a career reserved position at the GS–15 level or greater.

(c) Duties

The Special Advisor shall—

(1)

ensure the Federal government upholds the Federal trust responsibility and conducts consistent, meaningful, and timely government-to-government consultation and engagement with Indian Tribes, which shall meet or exceed the standards of the Federal Government and the Coast Guard;

(2)

ensure meaningful and timely engagement with—

(A)

Native Hawaiian organizations; and

(B)

Tribal organizations;

(3)

advise the Commandant on all policies of the Coast Guard that have Tribal implications in accordance with applicable law and policy, including Executive Orders;

(4)

work to ensure that the policies of the Federal Government regarding consultation and engagement with Indian Tribes and engagement with Native Hawaiian organizations and Tribal organizations are implemented in a meaningful manner, working through Coast Guard leadership and across the Coast Guard, together with—

(A)

liaisons located within Coast Guard districts;

(B)

the Director of Coast Guard Governmental and Public Affairs; and

(C)

other Coast Guard leadership and programs and other Federal partners; and

(5)

support Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and Tribal organizations in all matters under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard.

(d) Direct access to Secretary and Commandant

No officer or employee of the Coast Guard or the Department of Homeland Security may interfere with the ability of the Special Advisor to give direct and independent advice to the Secretary and the Commandant on matters related to this section.

(e) Definitions

In this section:

(1) Indian tribe

The term Indian Tribe has the meaning given such term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).

(2) Native Hawaiian organization

The term Native Hawaiian organization has the meaning given such term in section 6207 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7517) except the term includes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

(3) Tribal organization

The term Tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).

(b) Clerical amendment

The analysis for chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 312 the following:

(c) Briefings

(d) Rule of construction

Nothing in this section, or an amendment made by this section, shall be construed to impact—

(e) Conforming amendments

(a) In general

The Commandant shall provide to the appropriate committees of Congress notification as described in subsection (b)—

(b) Elements

Notification under subsection (a) shall include—

(c) Appropriate committees of Congress defined

In this section, the term appropriate committees of Congress means—

(a) In general

Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant, shall enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center with relevant expertise under which such center shall conduct an assessment of the oversight and governance of the Coast Guard Academy, including—

(b) Report

Not later than 1 year after the date on which the Commandant enters into an agreement under subsection (a), the federally funded research and development center selected under such subsection shall submit to the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, the Commandant, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that contains—

(a) In general

Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant, in consultation with the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy (referred to in this section as the Superintendent), shall—

(b) Electronic locking mechanisms

(c) Access policy instruction

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Superintendent shall promulgate a policy regarding cadet room security policies and procedures, which shall include, at a minimum—

(d) Minimum training requirements

The Superintendent shall ensure that each Coast Guard Academy cadet receives, not later than 1 day after the date of the initial arrival of the cadet at the Coast Guard Academy, an initial training session, and any other training the Superintendent considers necessary, on—

(a) In general

Subchapter I of Chapter 19 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

1907. Coast Guard Academy Student and Women Advisory Board

(a) Establishment

The Commandant shall establish within the Coast Guard Academy an advisory board to be known as the Coast Guard Academy Student and Women Advisory Board (in this section referred to as the Advisory Board).

(b) Membership

The Advisory Board shall be composed of not fewer than 12 cadets of the Coast Guard Academy who are enrolled at the Coast Guard Academy at the time of appointment, including not fewer than 3 cadets from each class.

(c) Appointment

(1) In general

Cadets shall be appointed to the Advisory Board by the Provost, in consultation with the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy.

(2) Application

Cadets who are eligible for appointment to the Advisory Board shall submit an application for appointment to the Provost of the Coast Guard Academy, or a designee of the Provost, for consideration.

(d) Selection

The Provost shall select eligible applicants who—

(1)

are best suited to fulfill the duties described in subsection (g); and

(2)

best represent the student body makeup at the Coast Guard Academy.

(e) Term

(1) In general

Appointments shall be made not later than 60 days after the date of the swearing in of a new class of cadets at the Coast Guard Academy.

(2) Term

The term of membership of a cadet on the Advisory Board shall be 1 academic year.

(f) Meetings

The Advisory Board shall meet in person with the Superintendent not less frequently than twice each academic year to discuss the activities of the Advisory Board.

(g) Duties

The Advisory Board shall—

(1)

identify challenges facing Coast Guard Academy cadets, including cadets who are women, relating to—

(A)

health and wellbeing;

(B)

cadet perspectives and information with respect to sexual assault, sexual harassment and sexual violence prevention, response, and recovery at the Coast Guard Academy;

(C)

the culture of, and leadership development and access to health care for, cadets at the Academy who are women; and

(D)

any other matter the Advisory Board considers important;

(2)

discuss and propose possible solutions to such challenges, including improvements to leadership development at the Coast Guard Academy; and

(3)

periodically review the efficacy of Coast Guard Academy academic, wellness, and other relevant programs and provide recommendations to the Commandant for improvement of such programs.

(h) Working groups

(1) In general

The Advisory Board shall establish 2 working groups of which—

(A)

1 working group shall be composed, at least in part, of Coast Guard Academy cadets who are not current members of the Advisory Board and members of the Cadets Against Sexual Assault, or any similar successor organization, to assist the Advisory Board in carrying out its duties under subsection (g)(1)(B); and

(B)

1 working group shall be composed, at least in part, of Coast Guard Academy cadets who are not current members of the Advisory Board to assist the Advisory Board in carrying out its duties under subsection (g)(1)(C).

(2) Other working groups

The Advisory Board may establish such other working groups (which may be composed, at least in part, of Coast Guard Academy cadets who are not current members of the Advisory Board) as the Advisory Board finds to be necessary to carry out the Board’s duties other than the duties in subparagraphs (B) and (C) of subsection (g)(1).

(i) Reporting

(1) Commandant and Superintendent

The Advisory Board shall regularly submit a report or provide a briefing to the Commandant and the Superintendent on the results of the activities carried out in furtherance of the duties of the Advisory Board under subsection (g), including recommendations for actions to be taken based on such results, not less than once per academic semester.

(2) Annual report

The Advisory Board shall transmit to the Commandant, through the Provost and the Superintendent an annual report at the conclusion of the academic year, containing the information and materials that were presented to the Commandant or Superintendent, or both, during the regularly occurring briefings under paragraph (1).

(3) Congress

The Commandant shall provide to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives any report or other materials provided to the Commandant and Superintendent under paragraph (1) and any other information related to the Advisory requested by the Committees.

(b) Clerical amendment

The analysis for chapter 19 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1906 the following:

(a) In general

Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant, shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on existing behavioral health and wellness support services facilities at the Coast Guard Academy in which Coast Guard Academy cadets and officer candidates, respectively, may receive timely and independent behavioral health and wellness support services, including via telemedicine.

(b) Elements

The report required under paragraph (1) shall include—

(1)

the methods and means by which a cadet or officer candidate may report a crime, including harassment, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and any other offense;

(2)

the contact information for the Coast Guard Investigative Service;

(3)

external resources for—

(4)

cadet and officer candidate rights with respect to reporting incidents to the Coast Guard Investigative Service, civilian authorities, the Office of the Inspector General of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, and any other applicable entity.

(a) In general

Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall install or construct at the Coast Guard Academy 2 rooms to be used for the purpose of supporting cadet and officer candidate behavioral health and wellness.

(b) Standards of rooms

Each room installed or constructed under this section—

(a) In general

Subchapter I of chapter 19 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following:

1908. Authorization for use of Coast Guard Academy facilities and equipment by covered foundations

(a) Authority

Subject to subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary, with the concurrence of the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy, may authorize a covered foundation to use, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis as determined by the Secretary, facilities or equipment of the Coast Guard Academy.

(b) Prohibition

The Secretary may not authorize any use of facilities or equipment under subsection (a) if such use may jeopardize the health, safety, or well-being of any member of the Coast Guard or cadet of the Coast Guard Academy.

(c) Limitations

The Secretary may only authorize the use of facilities or equipment under subsection (a) if such use—

(1)

is without any liability of the United States to the covered foundation;

(2)

does not—

(A)

affect the ability of any official or employee of the Coast Guard, or any member of the armed forces, to carry out any responsibility or duty in a fair and objective manner;

(B)

compromise the integrity or appearance of integrity of any program of the Coast Guard, or any individual involved in any such program; or

(C)

include the participation of any cadet of the Coast Guard Academy at an event of the covered foundation, other than participation of such a cadet in an honor guard;

(3)

complies with any applicable ethics regulation; and

(4)

has been reviewed and approved by an attorney of the Coast Guard.

(d) Issuance of policies

The Secretary shall issue Coast Guard policies to carry out this section.

(e) Briefing

For any fiscal year in which the Secretary exercises the authority under subsection (a), not later than the last day of such fiscal year, the Commandant shall provide a briefing to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives on the number of events or activities of a covered foundation supported by such exercise of authority during the fiscal year.

(f) Covered foundation defined

In this section, the term covered foundation means an organization that—

(1)

is a charitable, educational, or civic nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and

(2)

the Secretary determines operates exclusively to support—

(A)

recruiting activities with respect to the Coast Guard Academy;

(B)

parent or alumni development in support of the Coast Guard Academy;

(C)

academic, leadership, or character development of Coast Guard Academy cadets;

(D)

institutional development of the Coast Guard Academy; or

(E)

athletics in support of the Coast Guard Academy.

(b) Clerical amendment

The analysis for chapter 19 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by inserting after the item relating to item 1907 the following:

(1)

an overview of the maritime domain awareness in the area of responsibility of the Coast Guard sector responsible for Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands, including—

(2)

a description of current actions taken by the Coast Guard to partner with Federal, regional, State, and local entities to meet the maritime domain awareness needs of such area;

(3)

a description of any gaps in maritime domain awareness within the area of responsibility of such sector resulting from an inability to meet the enduring maritime domain awareness requirements of the sector or adequately respond to maritime disorder;

(4)

an identification of current technology and assets the Coast Guard has to mitigate the gaps identified in paragraph (3);

(5)

an identification of capabilities needed to mitigate such gaps, including any capabilities the Coast Guard currently possesses that can be deployed to the sector;

(6)

an identification of technology and assets the Coast Guard does not currently possess and are needed to acquire in order to address such gaps; and

(7)

an identification of any financial obstacles that prevent the Coast Guard from deploying existing commercially available sensor technology to address such gaps.

(a) Provision to Congress

Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report on the condition of dayboards and the placement of buoys on the Missouri River.

(b) Elements

The report under paragraph (1) shall include—

(c) Limitation

Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant may not remove the aids to navigation covered in subsection (a), unless there is an imminent threat to life or safety, until a period of 180 days has elapsed following the date on which the Commandant submits the report required under subsection (a).

(a) Study

(b) Assessment to commandant

Not later than 1 year after the date on which Commandant enters into an agreement under section (a), the federally funded research and development center selected under such subsection shall submit to the Commandant, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate the assessment required under subsection (a).

(c) Report to Congress

(a) Initial report

(b) Subsequent reports

(c) Report on capacity of Coast Guard Base Ketchikan

(d) Public availability

The Commandant shall publish each report issued under this section on a publicly accessible website of the Coast Guard.

(e) Homeporting project defined

In this section, the term homeporting project—

(1)

a report that describes the strategy of the Coast Guard with respect to the replacement of the Bay class icebreaking tug fleet;

(2)

in the case of such a strategy that results in the replacement of the last Bay class icebreaking tug on a date that is more than 15 years after such date of enactment, a plan to maintain the operational capabilities of the Bay class icebreaking tug fleet until the date on which such fleet is projected to be replaced; and

(3)

in the case of such a plan that does not include the replacement of the main propulsion engines and marine gear components of the Bay class icebreaking tug fleet, an assessment of the manner in which not replacing such engines and gear components will effect the future operational availability of such fleet.

(1)

complete a study on the feasibility and advisability of supporting additional Coast Guard port visits and deployments in support of Operation Blue Pacific, or any successor operation oriented toward Oceania; and

(2)

submit to the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of such study.

(a) In general

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall commence a study and gap analysis with respect to the aviation hangar at Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi and the capacity of such hangar to accommodate the aircraft currently assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi and any aircraft anticipated to be so assigned in the future.

(b) Elements

The study and gap analysis required by subsection (a) shall include the following:

(c) Report

Not later than 1 year after the commencement of the study and gap analysis required under subsection (a), the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study and gap analysis.

(a) In general

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the impacts of the Joint Travel Regulations on members of the Coast Guard who are commuting, on permanent change of station travel, or on other official travel to or from locations served by ferry systems.

(b) Elements

The report required under subsection (a) shall include an analysis of the impacts on such members of the Coast Guard of the following policies under the Joint Travel Regulations:

(c) Definitions

In this section:

(a) In general

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program.

(b) Elements

The report required under subsection (a) shall include the following:

(a) Report

(b) Expansion

(a) Revising merchant mariner deck training requirements

(b) General requirements for members of engine departments

(c) Training

(d) Amendments

(e) Renewal of merchant mariner licenses and documents

Section 7507 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

(d) Renewal

With respect to any renewal of an active merchant mariner credential issued under this part that is not an extension under subsection (a) or (b), such credential shall begin the day after the expiration of the active credential of the credential holder.

(f) Merchant seamen licenses, certificates, and documents; manning of vessels

(a) In general

Chapter 75 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

7512. Requirements of electronic merchant mariner credentialing system

(a) Definition of merchant mariner credential

In this section, the term merchant mariner credential means a merchant mariner license, certificate, or document that the Secretary is authorized to issue pursuant to this title.

(b) Necessary considerations

In implementing any electronic merchant mariner credentialing system for purposes of this chapter, the Secretary shall consider how to allow, to the maximum extent practicable—

(1)

the electronic submission of the components of merchant mariner credential applications (such as sea service documentation, professional qualifications, course completion certificates, safety and suitability documents, and medical records) and course approval requests;

(2)

the direct electronic and secure submission of—

(A)

sea service verification documentation from employers;

(B)

course completion certificates from training providers; and

(C)

necessary documentation from other stakeholders; and

(3)

the electronic processing and evaluation of information for the issuance of merchant mariner credentials and course approvals, including the capability for the Secretary to complete remote evaluation of information submitted through the system.

(c) Access to data

The Secretary shall ensure that the Maritime Administration and other Federal agencies, as authorized by the Secretary, have access to anonymized and aggregated data from the electronic system described in subsection (b) and that such data include, at a minimum—

(1)

the total amount of sea service for individuals with a valid merchant mariner credential;

(2)

the number of mariners with valid merchant mariner credentials for each rating, including the capability to filter data based on credential endorsements;

(3)

demographic information including age, gender, and region or address;

(4)

the estimated times for the Coast Guard to process merchant mariner credential applications, mariner medical certificates, and course approvals;

(5)

the number of providers approved to provide training for purposes of this part and, for each such training provider, the number of classes taken by individuals with, or applying for, a merchant mariner credential; and

(6)

if applicable, the branch of the uniformed services (as defined in section 101(a) of title 10) and duty status of applicants for a merchant mariner credential.

(d) Privacy requirements

The Secretary shall collect the information required under subsection (b) in a manner that protects the privacy rights of individuals who are the subjects of such information.

(b) Clerical amendment

The analysis for chapter 75 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

(a) Security risk

Section 7702(d)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended—

(b) Technical amendment

Section 2101(47)(B) of title 46, United States Code (as so redesignated), is amended by striking ; and and inserting ; or.

(a) In general

The Commandant shall conduct a study to determine the applicability of current safety regulations that apply to commercial amphibious vessels.

(b) Elements

The study required under subsection (a) shall include the following:

(c) Report

Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a report containing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations from the study required under subsection (a).

(d) Definition of amphibious vessel

In this section, the term amphibious vessel means a vessel which is operating as a small passenger vessel in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, as defined in section 2.38 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation) and is operating as a motor vehicle as defined in section 216 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7550) that is not a DUKW amphibious passenger vessel as defined in section 11502 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (46 U.S.C. 3306 note).

(a) Amendments

Section 3714 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—

(b) Career incentive pay for marine inspectors

Subsection (a) of section 11237 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263) is amended as follows:

(a) Authority to provide assignment pay or special duty pay

For the purposes of addressing an identified shortage of marine inspectors, the Secretary may provide assignment pay or special duty pay under section 352 of title 37, United States Code, to a member of the Coast Guard serving in a prevention position that—

(1)

is assigned in support of or is serving as a marine inspector pursuant to section 312 of title 14, United States Code; and

(2)

is assigned to a billet that is difficult to fill due to geographic location, requisite experience or certifications, or lack of sufficient candidates, as determined by the Commandant, in an effort to address inspector workforce gaps.

(c) Briefing

Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually for 2 years after the implementation of a performance-driven examination schedule program under section 3714(c) of title 46, United States Code, the Commandant shall brief the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives on—

(a) Waterfront safety

Section 70011(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended—

(b) Regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels during national emergency

Section 70051 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting or cyber incidents, or transnational organized crime, or foreign state threats, after threatened war, or invasion, or insurrection, or subversive activity,.

(c) Facility visit by state sponsor of terrorism

Section 70011(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended—

(a) In general

Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the United States Committee on the Marine Transportation System, and in coordination with the Commandant, shall—

(b) Elements

The study under this section shall include the following:

(c) Consultation

In the preparation of the study under this section, the United States Committee on the Marine Transportation System shall consult with—

(d) Tribal consultation

In addition to the entities described in subsection (c), in preparing the study under this section, the Secretary of Transportation shall consult with Indian Tribes, including Alaska Native Corporations, and Alaska Native communities.

(e) Report

Not later than 1 year after initiating the study under this section, the United States Committee on the Marine Transportation System shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the findings and recommendations of the study.

(f) Definitions

In this section:

(a) Special activities in exclusive economic zone

Subchapter I of chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

70008. Special activities in exclusive economic zone

(a) In general

The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may establish safety zones to address special activities in the exclusive economic zone.

(b) Definitions

In this section:

(1) Safety zone

The term safety zone—

(A)

means a water area, shore area, or water and shore area to which, for safety or environmental purposes, access is limited to authorized persons, vehicles, or vessels; and

(B)

may be stationary and described by fixed limits or may be described as a zone around a vessel in motion.

(2) Special activities

The term special activities includes—

(A)

space activities, including launch and reentry (as such terms are defined in section 50902 of title 51) carried out by United States citizens; and

(B)

offshore energy development activities, as described in section 8(p)(1)(C) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1337(p)(1)(C)), on or near fixed platforms.

(3) United States citizen

The term United States citizen has the meaning given the term eligible owners in section 12103.

(4) Fixed platform

The term fixed platform means an artificial island, installation, or structure permanently attached to the sea-bed for the purpose of exploration or exploitation of resources or for other economic purposes.

(b) Clerical amendment

The analysis for chapter 700 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 70007 the following:

(c) Repeal

Section 8343 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283) is repealed.

(d) Retroactive effective date

The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall take effect as if enacted on February 1, 2024.

(a) Proximity of anchorages to pipelines

(b) Proximity to pipeline alerts

(a) In general

Section 9302(a)(1)(A) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking in waters and inserting in the Straits of Mackinac and in all other waters.

(b) Definition of the Straits of Mackinac

Section 9302 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

(g) Definition of the Straits of Mackinac

In this section, the term Straits of Mackinac includes all of the United States navigable waters bounded by longitudes 84 degrees 20 minutes west and 85 degrees 10 minutes west and latitudes 45 degrees 39 minutes north and 45 degrees 54 minutes north, including Gray’s Reef Passage, the South Channel, and Round Island Passage, and approaches thereto.

(a) Exceptions to regulations for towing vessels

(b) Load lines

Section 11325(a) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263; 136 Stat. 4095) is amended by striking 3 and inserting 5.

(a) In general

Chapter 151 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

15110. Establishment of National Advisory Committee on Autonomous Maritime Systems

(a) Establishment

There is established a National Advisory Committee on Autonomous Maritime Systems (in this section referred to as the Committee).

(b) Function

The Committee shall advise the Secretary on matters relating to the regulation and use of Autonomous Systems within the territorial waters of the United States.

(c) Membership

(1) In general

The Committee shall consist of 15 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 15109.

(2) Expertise

Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee.

(3) Representation

Each of the following groups shall be represented by at least 1 member on the Committee:

(A)

Marine safety or security entities.

(B)

Vessel design and construction entities.

(C)

Entities engaged in the production or research of uncrewed vehicles, including drones, autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles, or any other product or service integral to the provision, maintenance, or management of such products or services.

(D)

Port districts, authorities, or terminal operators.

(E)

Vessel operators.

(F)

National labor unions representing merchant mariners.

(G)

Maritime pilots.

(H)

Commercial space transportation operators.

(I)

Academic institutions.

(b) Clerical amendments

The analysis for chapter 151 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

(c) Establishment

Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall establish the Committee under section 15110 of title 46, United States Code (as added by this section).

(a) Limitation

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 2 years after such date of enactment, small uncrewed maritime systems owned, operated, or chartered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or that are performing specified oceanographic surveys on behalf of and pursuant to a contract or other written agreement with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shall not be subject to any vessel inspection, design, operations, navigation, credentialing, or training requirement, law, or regulation, that the Assistant Administrator of the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration determines will harm real-time operational extreme weather oceanographic and atmospheric data collection and predictions.

(b) Other authority

Nothing in this section shall limit the authority of the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, acting through the Commandant, if there is an immediate safety or security concern regarding small uncrewed maritime systems.

(a) In general

For the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the date that is 3 years after such date of enactment, the Commandant, or such other individual or organization as the Commandant considers appropriate, shall develop a training course on small uncrewed maritime systems and offer such training course at least once each year for Coast Guard personnel working with or regulating small uncrewed maritime systems.

(b) Course subject matter

The training course developed under subsection (a) shall—

(a) In general

(b) Briefings

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter for a period of 3 years, the Commandant, in coordination with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Executive Director of the Office of Naval Research, the Director of the National Science Foundation, and the Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, shall brief the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, on the future operation and governance of small uncrewed maritime systems.

(1) Counter-uncrewed system

The term counter-uncrewed system means a system or device capable of lawfully and safely disabling, disrupting, or seizing control of an uncrewed system, including a counter-UAS system (as such term is defined in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code).

(2) Small uncrewed maritime systems

The term small uncrewed maritime systems means unmanned maritime systems (as defined in section 2 of the CENOTE Act of 2018 (33 U.S.C. 4101)), that—

(3) Uncrewed system

The term uncrewed system means an uncrewed surface, undersea, or aircraft and associated elements (including communication links and the components that control the uncrewed system) that are required for the operator to operate the system safely and efficiently, including an unmanned aircraft system (as such term is defined in section 44801 of title 49, United States Code).

(1)

in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking While on board a covered vessel, an and inserting An;

(2)

by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:

(1)

manufacture or distribute, possess with intent to manufacture or distribute, or place or cause to be placed with intent to manufacture or distribute a controlled substance on board a covered vessel;;

(3)

in paragraph (2) by inserting on board a covered vessel before the semicolon; and

(4)

in paragraph (3) by inserting while on board a covered vessel after such individual.

(a) In general

Title IX of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–282) is amended by adding at the end the following:

904. Information on type approval certificates

Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall, upon request by any State, the District of Columbia, any Indian Tribe, or any territory of the United States, provide all data possessed by the Coast Guard for a ballast water management system with a type approval certificate approved by the Coast Guard pursuant to subpart 162.060 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 pertaining to—

(1)

challenge water (as defined in section 162.060–3 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025) quality characteristics;

(2)

post-treatment water quality characteristics;

(3)

challenge water (as defined in section 162.060–3 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025) biologic organism concentrations data; and

(4)

post-treatment water biologic organism concentrations data.

(b) Clerical amendment

The table of contents for the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–282) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 903 the following:

(a) In general

Section 5(a) of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1504(a)) is amended by striking the first sentence and inserting Notwithstanding section 888(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 468(b)), the Secretary shall have the authority to issue regulations to carry out the purposes and provisions of this Act, in accordance with the provisions of section 553 of title 5, United States Code, without regard to subsection (a) thereof..

(b) NEPA compliance

Section 5 of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1504) is amended by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following:

(f) NEPA compliance

(1) Definition of lead agency

In this subsection, the term lead agency has the meaning given the term in section 111 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4336e).

(2) Lead agency

(A) In general

For all applications, the Maritime Administration shall be the Federal lead agency for purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).

(B) Effect of compliance

Compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) in accordance with subparagraph (A) shall fulfill the requirement of the Federal lead agency in carrying out the responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) pursuant to this Act.

(c) Regulations

(d) Rule of construction

Nothing in this section, or the amendments made by this section, may be construed to limit the authorities of other governmental agencies previously delegated authorities of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) or any other law.

(e) Applications

Nothing in this section, or the amendments made by this section, shall apply to any application submitted before the date of enactment of this Act.

(1)

by striking subsections (d) and (e);

(2)

by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and

(3)

by inserting after subsection (b) the following:

(c) Prohibition

The Commandant shall prohibit any vessel anchoring on the reach of the Hudson River described in subsection (a) unless such anchoring is within any anchorage established before January 1, 2021.

(a) Maintenance of supplies that prevent sexually transmitted diseases

Section 3507(d)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting (taking into consideration the length of the voyage and the number of passengers and crewmembers that the vessel can accommodate) after a sexual assault.

(b) Crew access to passenger staterooms; procedures and restrictions

Section 3507 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—

(1)

by amending paragraph (2)(B)(i) to read as follows:

(i)

the government of the foreign country in which the foreign society is headquartered—

(I)

delegates that authority to the American Bureau of Shipping; or

(II)

does not delegate that authority to any classification society; or; and

(2)

by adding at the end the following:

(5) Clarification on authority

Nothing in this subsection authorizes the Secretary to make a delegation under paragraph (2) to a classification society from the People’s Republic of China.

(a) In general

Chapter 47 of title 46, United States Code, is amended—