HR4275-119

101. Authorization of appropriations Section 4902 of title 14, United States Code, is amended— in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking fiscal years 2022 and 2023 and inserting fiscal years 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029; in paragraph (1)— in subparagraph (A) by striking clauses (i) and (ii) and inserting the following: $11,287,500,000 for fiscal year 2025; $11,851,875,000 for fiscal year 2026; $13,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; $14,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and $15,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2029. in subparagraph (B) by striking $23,456,000 and inserting $25,570,000; and in subparagraph (C) by striking subparagraph (A)(ii), $24,353,000 and inserting clauses (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v) of subparagraph (A), respectively, $26,848,500; in paragraph (2)(A) by striking clauses (i) and (ii) and inserting the following: $3,627,600,000 for fiscal year 2025; $3,651,480,000 for fiscal year 2026; $3,700,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; $3,750,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and $3,800,000,000 for fiscal year 2029. in paragraph (3) by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the following: $15,415,000 for fiscal year 2025; $67,701,000 for fiscal year 2026; $70,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; $75,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and $80,000,000 for fiscal year 2029. by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: 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 and Survivor Benefits Plans, 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— $1,147,244,000 for fiscal year 2025; $1,057,929,000 for fiscal year 2026; $1,215,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; $1,380,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and $1,650,000,000 for fiscal year 2029. (i)$11,287,500,000 for fiscal year 2025; (ii)$11,851,875,000 for fiscal year 2026; (iii)$13,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (iv)$14,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and (v)$15,500,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.; (i)$3,627,600,000 for fiscal year 2025; (ii)$3,651,480,000 for fiscal year 2026; (iii)$3,700,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (iv)$3,750,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and (v)$3,800,000,000 for fiscal year 2029. ; (A)$15,415,000 for fiscal year 2025; (B)$67,701,000 for fiscal year 2026; (C)$70,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (D)$75,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and (E)$80,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.; and (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 and Survivor Benefits Plans, 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— (A)$1,147,244,000 for fiscal year 2025; (B)$1,057,929,000 for fiscal year 2026; (C)$1,215,000,000 for fiscal year 2027; (D)$1,380,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and (E)$1,650,000,000 for fiscal year 2029..

111. Annual report on progress of certain homeporting projects Section 5102 of title 14, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and by inserting after subsection (b) the following: If the Commandant fails to submit the report required under this section, the Commandant shall brief the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the steps being taken to produce the report not less than once every 30 days until the required report is produced. The briefing under paragraph (1) shall be made in person and may not be delegated by the Commandant. Not later than 180 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 status of shore infrastructure required to homeport or station all surface and aviation assets to be delivered as part of Level 1 or Level 2 acquisitions that have entered the obtain phase as authorized under section 1132(b) of title 14, United States Code. The report required under paragraph (1) shall include— a description of the current homeports and stations to which of Coast Guard cutters and aircraft are assigned; a description of cutters or aircrafts that are able to be located by the homeport or station to which they are assigned; the current number of aircraft and cutters planned for the program of record of the Coast Guard; a description of cutter and aircraft which are scheduled to be decommissioned or put in special commission status; and a description of where new cutters and aircraft being acquired as part of the program of record of the Coast Guard will be assigned, including— an assessment of the shoreside and infrastructure needs for such cutters and aircrafts; and an assessment of whether existing facilities are adequate to support such cutter and aircraft, and the costs of planning, engineering, design construction, land acquisition, and environmental remediation. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall issue a report detailing the progress of all approved Coast Guard cutter homeporting projects within the Coast Guard Arctic District with respect to each of the following: Fast Response Cutters. Offshore Patrol Cutters. The USCGC Storis procured pursuant to section 11223 of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (14 U.S.C. 561 note). The report required under paragraph (1) shall include, with respect to each homeporting project described in such paragraph, the following: A description of— the status of funds appropriated for the project; activities carried out toward completion of the project; and activities anticipated to be carried out during the subsequent 1-year period to advance completion of the project. An updated timeline, including key milestones, for the project. Not later than July 1 of the first calendar year after the year in which the report required under subsection (c)(1) is submitted, and each July 1 thereafter until July 2, 2031, or the date on which all projects described in subsection (c)(1) are completed, the Commandant shall issue an updated report, with respect to each Coast Guard cutter homeporting project described in subsection (b)(1) (including any such project approved on a date after the date of enactment of this Act and before the submission of the applicable report), containing each element described in subsection (b)(2). Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall complete a report detailing the cost of and time frame for expanding the industrial capacity of Coast Guard Base Ketchikan to do out of water repairs on Fast Response Cutters. Not later than 120 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 the report required under paragraph (1). The Commandant shall publish each report issued under this section on a publicly accessible website of the Coast Guard. In this section, the term homeporting project— means the facility infrastructure modifications, upgrades, new construction, and real property and land acquisition associated with homeporting new or modified cutters; and includes shoreside and waterfront facilities, cutter maintenance facilities, housing, child development facilities, and any other associated infrastructure directly required as a result of homeporting new or modified cutters. (c)Briefing (1)In generalIf the Commandant fails to submit the report required under this section, the Commandant shall brief the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the steps being taken to produce the report not less than once every 30 days until the required report is produced. (2)RequirementsThe briefing under paragraph (1) shall be made in person and may not be delegated by the Commandant. .

112. Major acquisitions Section 5103 of title 14, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (a) by striking major acquisition programs and inserting Level 1 acquisitions or Level 2 acquisitions; in subsection (b) by striking major acquisition program and inserting Level 1 acquisition or Level 2 acquisition; and by amending subsection (f) to read as follows: In this section: The term Level 1 acquisition has the meaning given such term in section 1171. The term Level 2 acquisition has the meaning given such term in section 1171. Section 5107 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking section 5103(f) and inserting section 1171. (f)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Level 1 acquisitionThe term Level 1 acquisition has the meaning given such term in section 1171. (2)Level 2 acquisitionThe term Level 2 acquisition has the meaning given such term in section 1171..

113. Quarterly acquisition brief requirements Section 5107 of title 14, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: Not later than 45 days after the end of each fiscal quarter, the Commandant shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a briefing on all Level 1 and Level 2 acquisition programs, as such terms are defined in section 1171. Not later than 1 week before taking procurement actions that will significantly impact the costs or timelines of a Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition program, the Commandant shall brief the committees described in subsection (a). Each briefing required under subsection (a) or (b) shall include, for each program— a description of the purpose of the program, including the capabilities being acquired; the total number of units, as appropriate, to be acquired annually until procurement is complete under the current acquisition program baseline; the Acquisition Review Board status, including— the current acquisition phase by increment, as applicable; the date of the most recent review; and whether the program has been paused or is in breach status; a comparison between the initial Department-approved acquisition program baseline cost, schedule, and performance thresholds and objectives and the current such thresholds and objectives of the program, if applicable; the lifecycle cost estimate, adjusted for comparison to the Future Coast Guard Program, including— the confidence level for the estimate; the fiscal years included in the estimate; a breakout of the estimate for the prior five years, the current year, and the budget year; a breakout of the estimate by appropriation account or other funding source; and a description of and rationale for any changes to the estimate as compared to the previously approved baseline, as applicable, and during the prior fiscal year; a summary of the findings of any independent verification and validation of the items to be acquired or an explanation for why no such verification and validation has been performed; a table displaying the obligation of all program funds by prior fiscal year, the estimated obligation of funds for the current fiscal year, and an estimate for the planned carryover of funds into the subsequent fiscal year; a listing of prime contractors and major subcontractors; and narrative descriptions of risks to cost, schedule, or performance that could result in a program breach if not successfully mitigated, including— the current risks to such program; any failure of such program to demonstrate a key performance parameter or threshold during operational test and evaluation conducted during the previous fiscal year; whether there has been any decision in such fiscal year to order full-rate production before all key performance parameters or thresholds are met; whether there has been any breach of major acquisition program cost (as such term is defined in the manual of the Coast Guard titled Major Systems Acquisition Manual (COMDTINST M5000.10C)) in such fiscal year; and whether there has been any breach of major acquisition program schedule (as such term is defined in the manual of the Coast Guard titled Major Systems Acquisition Manual (COMDTINST M5000.10C)) during such fiscal year. Not later than 5 business days after the date on which the Secretary approves an Acquisition Decision Memorandum for programs described in this section, the Commandant shall submit such memorandum to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. The analysis for chapter 51 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 5107 and inserting the following: 5107.Quarterly acquisition reports and major acquisition program risk assessment (a)In generalNot later than 45 days after the end of each fiscal quarter, the Commandant shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a briefing on all Level 1 and Level 2 acquisition programs, as such terms are defined in section 1171. (b)Additional briefingNot later than 1 week before taking procurement actions that will significantly impact the costs or timelines of a Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition program, the Commandant shall brief the committees described in subsection (a). (c)ElementsEach briefing required under subsection (a) or (b) shall include, for each program— (1)a description of the purpose of the program, including the capabilities being acquired; (2)the total number of units, as appropriate, to be acquired annually until procurement is complete under the current acquisition program baseline; (3)the Acquisition Review Board status, including— (A)the current acquisition phase by increment, as applicable; (B)the date of the most recent review; and (C)whether the program has been paused or is in breach status; (4)a comparison between the initial Department-approved acquisition program baseline cost, schedule, and performance thresholds and objectives and the current such thresholds and objectives of the program, if applicable; (5)the lifecycle cost estimate, adjusted for comparison to the Future Coast Guard Program, including— (A)the confidence level for the estimate; (B)the fiscal years included in the estimate; (C)a breakout of the estimate for the prior five years, the current year, and the budget year; (D)a breakout of the estimate by appropriation account or other funding source; and (E)a description of and rationale for any changes to the estimate as compared to the previously approved baseline, as applicable, and during the prior fiscal year; (6)a summary of the findings of any independent verification and validation of the items to be acquired or an explanation for why no such verification and validation has been performed; (7)a table displaying the obligation of all program funds by prior fiscal year, the estimated obligation of funds for the current fiscal year, and an estimate for the planned carryover of funds into the subsequent fiscal year; (8)a listing of prime contractors and major subcontractors; and (9)narrative descriptions of risks to cost, schedule, or performance that could result in a program breach if not successfully mitigated, including— (A)the current risks to such program; (B)any failure of such program to demonstrate a key performance parameter or threshold during operational test and evaluation conducted during the previous fiscal year; (C)whether there has been any decision in such fiscal year to order full-rate production before all key performance parameters or thresholds are met; (D)whether there has been any breach of major acquisition program cost (as such term is defined in the manual of the Coast Guard titled Major Systems Acquisition Manual (COMDTINST M5000.10C)) in such fiscal year; and (E)whether there has been any breach of major acquisition program schedule (as such term is defined in the manual of the Coast Guard titled Major Systems Acquisition Manual (COMDTINST M5000.10C)) during such fiscal year. (d)Memorandum deadlineNot later than 5 business days after the date on which the Secretary approves an Acquisition Decision Memorandum for programs described in this section, the Commandant shall submit such memorandum to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.. 5107. Quarterly acquisition reports and major acquisition program risk assessment..

114. Overdue reports Chapter 51 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, and not later than March 1 of each year thereafter, 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 reports or briefings required under this chapter that have not been delivered to Congress. The report required under section (a) shall contain the following: The status of each required report or briefing that has not been delivered to Congress, including the date the report or briefing is due, and if applicable, the number of days the Coast Guard has exceeded the required completion date. A plan and timeline for the next steps to be taken to complete such outstanding reports or briefings. The name of the flag officer responsible for the completion of each report or briefing. If the Commandant fails to submit the report required under this section, the Commandant shall brief the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the steps being taken to produce the report not less than once every 30 days until the required report is produced. The briefing under paragraph (1) shall be made in person and may not be delegated by the Commandant. The analysis for chapter 51 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 5116.Status of overdue reports (a)In generalNot later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this section, and not later than March 1 of each year thereafter, 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 reports or briefings required under this chapter that have not been delivered to Congress. (b)ContentsThe report required under section (a) shall contain the following: (1)The status of each required report or briefing that has not been delivered to Congress, including the date the report or briefing is due, and if applicable, the number of days the Coast Guard has exceeded the required completion date. (2)A plan and timeline for the next steps to be taken to complete such outstanding reports or briefings. (3)The name of the flag officer responsible for the completion of each report or briefing. (c)Briefing (1)In generalIf the Commandant fails to submit the report required under this section, the Commandant shall brief the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the steps being taken to produce the report not less than once every 30 days until the required report is produced. (2)RequirementsThe briefing under paragraph (1) shall be made in person and may not be delegated by the Commandant. . 5116. Status of overdue reports..

118. Annual plan for Coast Guard operations in the Pacific Chapter 51 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Not later than December 31, 2025, and annually thereafter, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, in consultation with the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan for Coast Guard operations in the Pacific region for the year after the year during which the plan is submitted. Such plan shall include, for the year covered by the plan, each of the following elements: A list of objectives for Coast Guard engagement in the Pacific region in support of Department of State and Department of Defense missions. An assessment of the capabilities of the Coast Guard to support Department of State and Department of Defense missions in the Pacific region. A list of any areas in the Pacific region where an increased Coast Guard presence would better support Department of State and Department of Defense missions. The projected demand for Coast Guard engagement in the Pacific region from the Department of State and the Department of Defense for the year covered by the plan and the subsequent 10 years. An assessment of whether the Coast Guard will be able to meet such projected demand for the year covered by the plan, including— a list of any factors limiting the ability of the Coast Guard to meet such projected demand; and an analysis of the location from which any Coast Guard assets used to carry out missions in the Pacific, in addition to assets available in the year prior to the year in which the plan is submitted, will be transferred and any associated gaps in Coast Guard mission coverage any such transfers will create. A summary of the resources needed for the Coast Guard to meet such projected demand for the year covered by the plan, including— staff; infrastructure, including shore infrastructure; administrative and logistical support; and technology. Any other matter as determined relevant by the Commandant. Each plan under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. Not later than February 15, 2026, and annually thereafter, the Commandant shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the annual plan required under subsection (a) submitted during the preceding year. In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means— the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate. Not later than February 15, 2026, and annually thereafter, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed budget display for Coast Guard operations in the Pacific region for the fiscal year after the fiscal year during which the budget display is submitted. The Commandant shall base such budget display on the projected demand for Coast Guard engagement in the Pacific region as identified in the most recent annual plan developed under section 5116 of this title. Such budget display shall include, for the year covered by the budget display, the following information: With respect to procurement accounts, amounts displayed by account, budget activity, line number, line item, and line item title. With respect to research, development, test, and evaluation accounts, amounts displayed by account, budget activity, line number, program element, and program element title. With respect to operation and maintenance accounts, amounts displayed by account title, budget activity title, line number, and subactivity group title. With respect to military personnel accounts, amounts displayed by account, budget activity, budget subactivity, and budget subactivity title. Each display under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. Not later than February 15, 2026, and annually thereafter, the Commandant shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the budget display required by subsection (a) for the fiscal year after the fiscal year during which the briefing is provided. In this section, the term appropriate congressional committees has the meaning given such term in section 5116. The analysis for chapter 51 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 5116.Annual plan for Coast Guard operations in the Pacific (a)In generalNot later than December 31, 2025, and annually thereafter, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, in consultation with the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan for Coast Guard operations in the Pacific region for the year after the year during which the plan is submitted. Such plan shall include, for the year covered by the plan, each of the following elements: (1)A list of objectives for Coast Guard engagement in the Pacific region in support of Department of State and Department of Defense missions. (2)An assessment of the capabilities of the Coast Guard to support Department of State and Department of Defense missions in the Pacific region. (3)A list of any areas in the Pacific region where an increased Coast Guard presence would better support Department of State and Department of Defense missions. (4)The projected demand for Coast Guard engagement in the Pacific region from the Department of State and the Department of Defense for the year covered by the plan and the subsequent 10 years. (5)An assessment of whether the Coast Guard will be able to meet such projected demand for the year covered by the plan, including— (A)a list of any factors limiting the ability of the Coast Guard to meet such projected demand; and (B)an analysis of the location from which any Coast Guard assets used to carry out missions in the Pacific, in addition to assets available in the year prior to the year in which the plan is submitted, will be transferred and any associated gaps in Coast Guard mission coverage any such transfers will create. (6)A summary of the resources needed for the Coast Guard to meet such projected demand for the year covered by the plan, including— (A)staff; (B)infrastructure, including shore infrastructure; (C)administrative and logistical support; and (D)technology. (7)Any other matter as determined relevant by the Commandant. (b)FormEach plan under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (c)Briefing requiredNot later than February 15, 2026, and annually thereafter, the Commandant shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the annual plan required under subsection (a) submitted during the preceding year. (d)Appropriate congressional committees definedIn this section, the term appropriate congressional committees means— (1)the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; (2)the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives; (3)the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives; (4)the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (5)the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and (6)the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate. 5117.Annual budget display for Coast Guard operations in the Pacific (a)In generalNot later than February 15, 2026, and annually thereafter, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed budget display for Coast Guard operations in the Pacific region for the fiscal year after the fiscal year during which the budget display is submitted. The Commandant shall base such budget display on the projected demand for Coast Guard engagement in the Pacific region as identified in the most recent annual plan developed under section 5116 of this title. Such budget display shall include, for the year covered by the budget display, the following information: (1)With respect to procurement accounts, amounts displayed by account, budget activity, line number, line item, and line item title. (2)With respect to research, development, test, and evaluation accounts, amounts displayed by account, budget activity, line number, program element, and program element title. (3)With respect to operation and maintenance accounts, amounts displayed by account title, budget activity title, line number, and subactivity group title. (4)With respect to military personnel accounts, amounts displayed by account, budget activity, budget subactivity, and budget subactivity title. (b)FormEach display under subsection (a) shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex. (c)Briefing requiredNot later than February 15, 2026, and annually thereafter, the Commandant shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the budget display required by subsection (a) for the fiscal year after the fiscal year during which the briefing is provided. (d)Appropriate congressional committees definedIn this section, the term appropriate congressional committees has the meaning given such term in section 5116. . 5116. Annual plan for Coast Guard operations in the Pacific. 5117. Annual budget display for Coast Guard operations in the Pacific..

201. Secretary of the Coast Guard Section 102 of title 14, United States Code, is repealed. Section 888(a) of Public Law 107–296 is transferred to appear after section 101 of title 14, United States Code, redesignated as section 102, and amended to read as follows: The Coast Guard shall administer laws, promulgate and enforce regulations, and engage in operations and activities, with due regard to the requirements of national defense, in support of the following: Engage in oceanographic research, ensure the safe operation of and facilitate the economical movement of goods through the Marine Transportation System, and develop, establish, maintain, and operate rescue facilities for the promotion of safety on, under, and over the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and protect the lives and safety of those on the sea. Respond to maritime disasters, natural or man-made, and render aid to people in distress to protect the lives and promote the safety of life and property on, under, and over the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, covering all matters not specifically delegated by law to some other executive department. Develop, establish, maintain and operate aids to maritime navigation to promote the safe operation of the Marine Transportation System, pursuant to subchapter III of chapter 5, on, under, and over the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Safeguard fish and wildlife, including threatened and endangered species, from unlawful acts and environmental degradation under, and over the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Safeguard United States marine resources and the ocean from unlawful acts and environmental degradation on, under, and over the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Develop, establish, maintain, and operate icebreaking facilities on, under, and over waters other than the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Conduct maritime recovery operations in the aftermath of incidents of national significance to ensure the continuity of commerce and critical port and waterway functions, protect the United States maritime domain and the Marine Transportation System, and deny the use and exploitation of the maritime domain as a means for attacks on United States territory, population, vessels, and critical infrastructure. Engage in maritime air surveillance or maritime interdiction to enforce or assist in the enforcement of laws of the United States regarding controlled substances on, under, and over the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Engage in maritime air surveillance or maritime interdiction of the maritime border and approaches to enforce or assist in the enforcement of laws of the United States, including the immigration laws of the United States on, under, and over the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Defend United States national interests in the maritime domain against hostile acts through military action, and maintain a state of readiness to assist in the defense of the United States, including when functioning as a specialized service in the Navy pursuant to section 103. Enforce or assist in the enforcement of all applicable Federal laws on, under, and over the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the powers authorized in chapter 5. Section 888 of Public Law 107–296 is amended— in subsection (d)— by striking No mission and inserting No primary duty described in section 102 of title 14, United States Code,; by inserting , whether requested or tasked by the Department on behalf of another agency or requested by another agency, after Department; and by striking missions. and inserting such duties.; and in subsection (e) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: Except as specified in subsequent Acts, the Secretary— may not substantially or significantly reduce— the primary duties of the Coast Guard described in section 102 of title 14, United States Code; or the capability of the Coast Guard to perform such duties; and shall ensure the preservation and execution of such duties. Section 2516 of title 14, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (a) by inserting described in section 102 after Coast Guard operations; and by striking subsection (d). Section 221 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016 (10 U.S.C. 1413a note) is amended by striking section 888(a) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 468(a)) and inserting section 102 of title 14, United States Code. Prior to the President implementing section 201 of title 14, United States Code, as amended by this Act, and appointing a Secretary of the Coast Guard, the Commandant, in coordination with the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating, shall— develop a plan on the structure, feasibility of the Secretary of the Coast Guard position and the reorganization and restructuring of the Coast Guard needed to incorporate the new position; and submit such plan to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee of Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate. The plan required under paragraph (1) shall include— a complete organizational chart, to include the creation of the Office of the Secretary of the Coast Guard and the directorates that report to the Commandant of the Coast Guard; a description of each new position created within the Office of the Secretary; a description of the offices and policies which each new position would be responsible for and how those offices would interact with the offices of the Commandant; a delineation of powers reserved for the Commandant, outside of current statutory authorizations, not previously reserved or delegated; a transition plan to ensure the continuity of the execution of all Coast Guard missions; and recommendations for statutory and legislative changes. The Commandant shall provide the plan developed in subsection (e) to the Comptroller General of the United States. Not later than 6 months after the transmission of the plan prepared under paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall review such plan and provide recommendations to the Commandant in a report. The report shall include— a compilation of the responsibilities and duties assigned to the Commandant of the Coast Guard and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, and potential responsibilities and duties that can be moved to the Secretary of the Coast Guard; a detailed list of all responsibilities and duties assigned to the Commandant and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, and how those duties overlap or remain distinct; a detailed analysis of the responsibilities in clause (i) that should be reassigned or delegated to the Secretary of the Coast Guard and the Commandant of the Coast Guard; a detailed analysis of the proper separation and oversight of duties in the chain of command between the Secretary, the Secretary of the Coast Guard, and the Commandant of the Coast Guard; an analysis of the feasibility of the reorganization of the service in order to preserve the integrity of the military chain of command; a comparison to the structure and authorities of other service Secretaries, including but not limited to the Secretary of the Navy, and whether the proposed application to the Coast Guard is appropriate; and other matters deemed relevant by the Comptroller General. The Comptroller General shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate the report developed pursuant to paragraph (2). In addition to the plan and report, the Commandant shall provide responses to the recommendations in the report under paragraph (2) to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate to include— a description of the recommendations that the service intends to implement; a justification for each recommendation that the service does not intend to implement; and an implementation strategy and timeline. Subtitle I of title 14, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating section 106 as section 107; by inserting after section 105 the following: In this title, the term Secretary of the Coast Guard means the Secretary of the Coast Guard established in section 201. by inserting after section 107, as so redesignated, the following: There is a Secretary of the Coast Guard, appointed from civilian life by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Subject to section 103(c) of Public Law 107–296 and when the Coast Guard is not operating as a service in the Navy, the Secretary of the Coast Guard shall report directly to the Secretary without being required to report through any other official of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating. The Secretary of the Coast Guard shall not be required to report to any other position in the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, military or civilian, including any other under secretaries, or assistant secretaries. The Secretary of the Coast Guard shall, to the greatest extent practicable, be appointed from among persons most highly qualified for the position by reason of background and experience, including persons with appropriate management or leadership experience. A person may not be appointed as Secretary of the Coast Guard within 7 years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of an armed force. Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary, the Secretary of the Coast Guard shall exercise the powers of the Secretary in this title, except as may be reserved by the Secretary and reserved for the Commandant pursuant to sections 504 and 505. The Secretary of the Coast Guard is responsible for and has the authority necessary to conduct all affairs of the Coast Guard. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the authorities and functions prescribed in paragraphs (2) through (5) of section 701(a) of Public Law 107–296 as such authorities and functions pertain to the Coast Guard shall be reserved for the Secretary of the Coast Guard. Subject to the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary, the Secretary of the Coast Guard is also responsible to the Secretary for— the functioning and efficiency of the Coast Guard; the formulation of policies and programs by the Coast Guard that are fully consistent with national security objectives and policies established by the President or the Secretary; the effective and timely implementation of policy, program, and budget decisions and instructions of the President or the Secretary relating to the functions of the Coast Guard; carrying out the functions of the Coast Guard so as to fulfill the current and future operational requirements of the unified and specified combatant commands; effective cooperation and coordination between the Coast Guard and the other military departments and agencies of the Department of Defense with regards to defense readiness missions to provide for more effective, efficient, and economical administration and to eliminate duplication; the presentation and justification of the positions of the Coast Guard on the plans, programs, and policies of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating; the effective supervision and control of the intelligence activities of the Coast Guard; and such other activities and duties as may be prescribed by law or by the President or Secretary, in directing the Coast Guard. After first informing the Secretary, the Secretary of the Coast Guard may make such recommendations to appropriate congressional committees, as defined in section 1171, as the Secretary of the Coast Guard considers appropriate. The Secretary of the Coast Guard may assign such of the functions, powers, and duties as the Secretary of the Coast Guard considers appropriate, to the Under Secretary of the Coast Guard, and to not more than 4 Assistant Secretaries of the Coast Guard. The Under Secretary and the Assistant Secretaries shall be appointed from civilian life by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The Secretary of the Coast Guard’s staff shall be limited in the roles and responsibilities of such staff to the execution of the powers vested in the Secretary of the Coast Guard. The size of the Secretary of the Coast Guard’s staff may not exceed the size necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the office of the Secretary of the Coast Guard. Officers of the Coast Guard shall, as directed by the Secretary, report on any matter to the Secretary of the Coast Guard, the Under Secretary, or any Assistant Secretary. The Secretary of the Coast Guard may— assign, detail, and prescribe the duties of members of the Coast Guard and civilian personnel of the Coast Guard; change the title of any officer or activity of the Coast Guard not prescribed by law; and prescribe regulations to carry out the functions, powers, and duties of the Secretary of the Coast Guard under this title. The Secretary of the Coast Guard may not eliminate, materially alter the scope of, or privatize any of the primary duties described in section 102. The Secretary of the Coast Guard 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 an annual report demonstrating compliance with subparagraph (A). No officer serving in an appointment described in subsections (a) through (e) of section 103 of Public Law 107–296 may perform the duties of the Secretary of the Coast Guard. The Commandant shall report directly to the Secretary of the Coast Guard. The Commandant shall not be required to report to any other position in the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, military or civilian, including under secretaries, or assistant secretaries. The analysis for chapter 1 of title 14, United States Code, is amended— by striking the item relating to section 102 and inserting the following: by striking the item relating to section 106 and inserting the following: Section 505 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking Secretary and inserting Secretary of the Coast Guard. Public Law 107–296 is amended— in section 103— by amending subsection (c) to read as follows: When the Coast Guard is operating as a service within the Department of Homeland Security, to assist the Secretary in the performance of the Secretary's functions, there is a Secretary of the Coast Guard who shall be appointed as provided in section 201 of title 14, United States Code, and who shall report directly to the Secretary. in subsection (g)(1)— by striking Notwithstanding and inserting the following: Notwithstanding by striking the Under Secretary for Management and inserting the Secretary of the Coast Guard; and by adding at the end the following: The Under Secretary of Management shall serve in this capacity in the event that the Secretary of the Coast Guard has transferred to the Department of the Navy. in section 888— by redesignating subsections (b) through (g) as subsections (a) through (f), respectively; and in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by striking Commandant and inserting the Secretary of the Coast Guard. Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: There shall be in the Coast Guard a Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard selected by the Commandant under policies established by the Secretary and who meets the qualifications set forth in subsection (b). The Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard shall be a commissioned officer of the Coast Guard who— is a member in good standing of the bar of a Federal court or the highest court of a State; is a judge advocate in the grade not lower than O–7; and is certified to be qualified, by reason of education, training, experience, and temperament, for duty as Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard by the Judge Advocate General of the Coast Guard. The Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard shall carry out the duties under chapter 47 of title 10 (the Uniform Code of Military Justice) and shall perform the duties assigned as determined by the Secretary and consistent with the policy, regulations, or other guidance promulgated under section 824a of title 10 (article 24a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice). The Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard shall have exclusive authority to determine whether a reported offense is a covered offense and shall exercise authority over any such offense in accordance with chapter 47 of title 10 (the Uniform Code of Military Justice). Any determination to prefer or refer charges shall not act to disqualify the Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard as an accuser. If the Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard determines that a reported offense is a covered offense, the Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard may also exercise authority over any offense that the special trial counsel determines to be related to the covered offense and any other offense alleged to have been committed by a person alleged to have committed the covered offense. Subject to paragraph (5), with respect to charges and specifications alleging any offense over which the Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard exercises authority, the Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard shall have exclusive authority to, in accordance with this chapter and with chapter 47 of title 10 (the Uniform Code of Military Justice)— on behalf of the Government, withdraw or dismiss the charges and specifications or make a motion to withdraw or dismiss the charges and specifications; refer the charges and specifications for trial by a special or general court-martial; enter into a plea agreement; and determine if an authorized rehearing is impracticable. The determination of the Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard to refer charges and specifications to a court-martial for trial shall be binding on any applicable convening authority for the referral of such charges and specifications. If the Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard exercises authority over an offense and elects not to prefer charges and specifications for such offense or, with respect to charges and specifications for such offense preferred by a person other than the Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard, elects not to refer such charges and specifications, a commander or convening authority may exercise any of the authorities of such commander or convening authority under chapter 47 of title 10 (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), with respect to such offense, except that such commander or convening authority may not refer charges and specifications for a covered offense for trial by special or general court-martial. In this section, the term covered offense has the meaning given such term in section 801 of title 10. There is in the Office of the Secretary of the Coast Guard an Inspector General of the Coast Guard, who shall be detailed to such position by the Secretary. The Inspector General of the Coast Guard shall be detailed from officers on the active-duty list in the line of the Coast Guard serving in grades above captain. An officer may not be detailed to such position for a tour of duty of more than 4 years, except that the Secretary of the Coast Guard may extend such a tour of duty if the Secretary of the Coast Guard makes a special finding that the extension is necessary and in the public interest. When directed by the Secretary of the Coast Guard or the Commandant, the Inspector General shall inquire into and report upon any matter that affects the discipline, military efficiency, or economy of the Coast Guard. The Inspector General shall periodically propose programs of inspections to the Secretary of the Coast Guard and shall recommend additional inspections and investigations as may appear appropriate. The Inspector General shall cooperate fully with the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security in connection with the performance of any duty or function by the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security under section 103 of Public Law 107–296 regarding the Coast Guard. In addition to the responsibilities described in paragraph (2), the Inspector General shall periodically propose programs of inspections to the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, the Secretary of the Coast Guard, and the appropriate committees of Congress and shall recommend additional inspections and investigations as may appear appropriate. The analysis for chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 102.Primary duties (a)In generalThe Coast Guard shall administer laws, promulgate and enforce regulations, and engage in operations and activities, with due regard to the requirements of national defense, in support of the following: (1)Non-Homeland Security Missions (A)Marine safetyEngage in oceanographic research, ensure the safe operation of and facilitate the economical movement of goods through the Marine Transportation System, and develop, establish, maintain, and operate rescue facilities for the promotion of safety on, under, and over the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and protect the lives and safety of those on the sea. (B)Search and rescueRespond to maritime disasters, natural or man-made, and render aid to people in distress to protect the lives and promote the safety of life and property on, under, and over the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, covering all matters not specifically delegated by law to some other executive department. (C)Aids to navigationDevelop, establish, maintain and operate aids to maritime navigation to promote the safe operation of the Marine Transportation System, pursuant to subchapter III of chapter 5, on, under, and over the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (D)Living marine resources (fisheries law enforcement)Safeguard fish and wildlife, including threatened and endangered species, from unlawful acts and environmental degradation under, and over the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (E)Marine environmental protectionSafeguard United States marine resources and the ocean from unlawful acts and environmental degradation on, under, and over the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (F)Ice operationsDevelop, establish, maintain, and operate icebreaking facilities on, under, and over waters other than the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (2)Homeland security missions (A)Ports, waterways and coastal securityConduct maritime recovery operations in the aftermath of incidents of national significance to ensure the continuity of commerce and critical port and waterway functions, protect the United States maritime domain and the Marine Transportation System, and deny the use and exploitation of the maritime domain as a means for attacks on United States territory, population, vessels, and critical infrastructure. (B)Drug interdictionEngage in maritime air surveillance or maritime interdiction to enforce or assist in the enforcement of laws of the United States regarding controlled substances on, under, and over the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (C)Migrant interdictionEngage in maritime air surveillance or maritime interdiction of the maritime border and approaches to enforce or assist in the enforcement of laws of the United States, including the immigration laws of the United States on, under, and over the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (D)Defense readinessDefend United States national interests in the maritime domain against hostile acts through military action, and maintain a state of readiness to assist in the defense of the United States, including when functioning as a specialized service in the Navy pursuant to section 103. (E)Other law enforcementEnforce or assist in the enforcement of all applicable Federal laws on, under, and over the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (b)Rule of constructionNothing in this section shall be construed to limit the powers authorized in chapter 5. . (1)ProhibitionExcept as specified in subsequent Acts, the Secretary— (A)may not substantially or significantly reduce— (i)the primary duties of the Coast Guard described in section 102 of title 14, United States Code; or (ii)the capability of the Coast Guard to perform such duties; and (B)shall ensure the preservation and execution of such duties. . 106.Secretary of the Coast Guard definedIn this title, the term Secretary of the Coast Guard means the Secretary of the Coast Guard established in section 201. ; and 2Secretary of the Coast Guard 201. Secretary of the Coast Guard. 201.Secretary of the Coast Guard (a)Secretary of the Coast Guard (1)In generalThere is a Secretary of the Coast Guard, appointed from civilian life by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2)Not operating as a service in the NavySubject to section 103(c) of Public Law 107–296 and when the Coast Guard is not operating as a service in the Navy, the Secretary of the Coast Guard shall report directly to the Secretary without being required to report through any other official of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating. The Secretary of the Coast Guard shall not be required to report to any other position in the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, military or civilian, including any other under secretaries, or assistant secretaries. (3)QualificationThe Secretary of the Coast Guard shall, to the greatest extent practicable, be appointed from among persons most highly qualified for the position by reason of background and experience, including persons with appropriate management or leadership experience. (4)DisqualificationA person may not be appointed as Secretary of the Coast Guard within 7 years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of an armed force. (b)Powers (1)In generalSubject to the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary, the Secretary of the Coast Guard shall exercise the powers of the Secretary in this title, except as may be reserved by the Secretary and reserved for the Commandant pursuant to sections 504 and 505. (2)Authority (A)In generalThe Secretary of the Coast Guard is responsible for and has the authority necessary to conduct all affairs of the Coast Guard. (B)Authorities and functionsNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the authorities and functions prescribed in paragraphs (2) through (5) of section 701(a) of Public Law 107–296 as such authorities and functions pertain to the Coast Guard shall be reserved for the Secretary of the Coast Guard. (3)ResponsibilitiesSubject to the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary, the Secretary of the Coast Guard is also responsible to the Secretary for— (A)the functioning and efficiency of the Coast Guard; (B)the formulation of policies and programs by the Coast Guard that are fully consistent with national security objectives and policies established by the President or the Secretary; (C)the effective and timely implementation of policy, program, and budget decisions and instructions of the President or the Secretary relating to the functions of the Coast Guard; (D)carrying out the functions of the Coast Guard so as to fulfill the current and future operational requirements of the unified and specified combatant commands; (E)effective cooperation and coordination between the Coast Guard and the other military departments and agencies of the Department of Defense with regards to defense readiness missions to provide for more effective, efficient, and economical administration and to eliminate duplication; (F)the presentation and justification of the positions of the Coast Guard on the plans, programs, and policies of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating; (G)the effective supervision and control of the intelligence activities of the Coast Guard; and (H)such other activities and duties as may be prescribed by law or by the President or Secretary, in directing the Coast Guard. (4)RecommendationsAfter first informing the Secretary, the Secretary of the Coast Guard may make such recommendations to appropriate congressional committees, as defined in section 1171, as the Secretary of the Coast Guard considers appropriate. (5)Assignment of functions, powers, and duties (A)Delegation (i)In generalThe Secretary of the Coast Guard may assign such of the functions, powers, and duties as the Secretary of the Coast Guard considers appropriate, to the Under Secretary of the Coast Guard, and to not more than 4 Assistant Secretaries of the Coast Guard. (ii)AppointmentThe Under Secretary and the Assistant Secretaries shall be appointed from civilian life by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. (B)Secretary of the Coast Guard’s staffThe Secretary of the Coast Guard’s staff shall be limited in the roles and responsibilities of such staff to the execution of the powers vested in the Secretary of the Coast Guard. The size of the Secretary of the Coast Guard’s staff may not exceed the size necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the office of the Secretary of the Coast Guard. (C)Reporting to Secretary of the Coast GuardOfficers of the Coast Guard shall, as directed by the Secretary, report on any matter to the Secretary of the Coast Guard, the Under Secretary, or any Assistant Secretary. (6)Additional powersThe Secretary of the Coast Guard may— (A)assign, detail, and prescribe the duties of members of the Coast Guard and civilian personnel of the Coast Guard; (B)change the title of any officer or activity of the Coast Guard not prescribed by law; and (C)prescribe regulations to carry out the functions, powers, and duties of the Secretary of the Coast Guard under this title. (7)Prohibitions (A)In generalThe Secretary of the Coast Guard may not eliminate, materially alter the scope of, or privatize any of the primary duties described in section 102. (B)ReportThe Secretary of the Coast Guard 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 an annual report demonstrating compliance with subparagraph (A). (c)LimitationsNo officer serving in an appointment described in subsections (a) through (e) of section 103 of Public Law 107–296 may perform the duties of the Secretary of the Coast Guard. (d)Commandant reportingThe Commandant shall report directly to the Secretary of the Coast Guard. The Commandant shall not be required to report to any other position in the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, military or civilian, including under secretaries, or assistant secretaries. . 102. Primary duties. ; and 106. Secretary of the Coast Guard defined. 107. Commandant defined.. (c)Secretary of the Coast GuardWhen the Coast Guard is operating as a service within the Department of Homeland Security, to assist the Secretary in the performance of the Secretary's functions, there is a Secretary of the Coast Guard who shall be appointed as provided in section 201 of title 14, United States Code, and who shall report directly to the Secretary. ; and (A)In generalNotwithstanding; (B)Under Secretary of ManagementThe Under Secretary of Management shall serve in this capacity in the event that the Secretary of the Coast Guard has transferred to the Department of the Navy. ; and 324.Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard (a)In generalThere shall be in the Coast Guard a Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard selected by the Commandant under policies established by the Secretary and who meets the qualifications set forth in subsection (b). (b)QualificationsThe Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard shall be a commissioned officer of the Coast Guard who— (1)is a member in good standing of the bar of a Federal court or the highest court of a State; (2)is a judge advocate in the grade not lower than O–7; and (3)is certified to be qualified, by reason of education, training, experience, and temperament, for duty as Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard by the Judge Advocate General of the Coast Guard. (c)Duties and authorities (1)In generalThe Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard shall carry out the duties under chapter 47 of title 10 (the Uniform Code of Military Justice) and shall perform the duties assigned as determined by the Secretary and consistent with the policy, regulations, or other guidance promulgated under section 824a of title 10 (article 24a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice). (2)Determination of covered offense; related charges (A)AuthorityThe Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard shall have exclusive authority to determine whether a reported offense is a covered offense and shall exercise authority over any such offense in accordance with chapter 47 of title 10 (the Uniform Code of Military Justice). Any determination to prefer or refer charges shall not act to disqualify the Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard as an accuser. (B)Known and related offensesIf the Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard determines that a reported offense is a covered offense, the Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard may also exercise authority over any offense that the special trial counsel determines to be related to the covered offense and any other offense alleged to have been committed by a person alleged to have committed the covered offense. (3)Dismissal; referral; plea bargainsSubject to paragraph (5), with respect to charges and specifications alleging any offense over which the Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard exercises authority, the Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard shall have exclusive authority to, in accordance with this chapter and with chapter 47 of title 10 (the Uniform Code of Military Justice)— (A)on behalf of the Government, withdraw or dismiss the charges and specifications or make a motion to withdraw or dismiss the charges and specifications; (B)refer the charges and specifications for trial by a special or general court-martial; (C)enter into a plea agreement; and (D)determine if an authorized rehearing is impracticable. (4)Binding determinationThe determination of the Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard to refer charges and specifications to a court-martial for trial shall be binding on any applicable convening authority for the referral of such charges and specifications. (5)Deferral to Commander or convening authorityIf the Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard exercises authority over an offense and elects not to prefer charges and specifications for such offense or, with respect to charges and specifications for such offense preferred by a person other than the Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard, elects not to refer such charges and specifications, a commander or convening authority may exercise any of the authorities of such commander or convening authority under chapter 47 of title 10 (the Uniform Code of Military Justice), with respect to such offense, except that such commander or convening authority may not refer charges and specifications for a covered offense for trial by special or general court-martial. (d)Covered offense definedIn this section, the term covered offense has the meaning given such term in section 801 of title 10. 325.Office of the Inspector General of the Coast Guard (a)In generalThere is in the Office of the Secretary of the Coast Guard an Inspector General of the Coast Guard, who shall be detailed to such position by the Secretary. The Inspector General of the Coast Guard shall be detailed from officers on the active-duty list in the line of the Coast Guard serving in grades above captain. An officer may not be detailed to such position for a tour of duty of more than 4 years, except that the Secretary of the Coast Guard may extend such a tour of duty if the Secretary of the Coast Guard makes a special finding that the extension is necessary and in the public interest. (b)DutiesWhen directed by the Secretary of the Coast Guard or the Commandant, the Inspector General shall inquire into and report upon any matter that affects the discipline, military efficiency, or economy of the Coast Guard. (c)RecommendationsThe Inspector General shall periodically propose programs of inspections to the Secretary of the Coast Guard and shall recommend additional inspections and investigations as may appear appropriate. (d)CooperationThe Inspector General shall cooperate fully with the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security in connection with the performance of any duty or function by the Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security under section 103 of Public Law 107–296 regarding the Coast Guard. (e)DutiesIn addition to the responsibilities described in paragraph (2), the Inspector General shall periodically propose programs of inspections to the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, the Secretary of the Coast Guard, and the appropriate committees of Congress and shall recommend additional inspections and investigations as may appear appropriate. . 324. Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard. 325. Office of the Inspector General of the Coast Guard. .

203. Special Advisor to Commandant for Tribal and Native Hawaiian Affairs Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by redesignating sections 312 through 325 as sections 313 through 326, respectively. The analysis for chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by redesignating the items relating to sections 312 through 325 as relating to sections 313 through 326, respectively. Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by inserting after section 311 the following: 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— be selected by the Secretary and the Commandant through a competitive search process; have expertise in Federal Indian law and policy, including government-to-government consultation; to the maximum extent practicable, have expertise in legal and policy issues affecting Native Hawaiians; and have an established record of distinguished service and achievement working with Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations. The position of Special Advisor shall be a career reserved position at the GS–15 level or greater. The Special Advisor shall— 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; ensure meaningful and timely engagement with— Native Hawaiian organizations; and Tribal organizations; advise the Commandant on all policies of the Coast Guard that have Tribal implications in accordance with applicable law and policy, including Executive Orders; 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— liaisons located within Coast Guard districts; the Director of Coast Guard Governmental and Public Affairs; and other Coast Guard leadership and programs and other Federal partners; and support Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and Tribal organizations in all matters under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard. 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. In this section: 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). 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. 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). The analysis for chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 311 the following: Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall brief the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives on the manner in which the Special Advisor for Tribal and Native Hawaiian Affairs will be incorporated into the governance structure of the Coast Guard, including a timeline for the incorporation that is completed not later than 1 year after date of enactment of this Act. Not later than 1 year after the date of the establishment of the position of the Special Advisor to the Commandant for Tribal and Native Hawaiian Affairs under section 313 of title 14, United States Code, and annually thereafter for 2 years, the Commandant shall provide the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Technology and the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives with a briefing on the duties, responsibilities, and actions of the Special Advisor to the Commandant for Tribal and Native Hawaiian Affairs, including management of best practices. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall provide the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Technology and the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives with a briefing on potential collaborations on and research and use of indigenous place-based knowledge and research. In providing the briefing under subparagraph (A), the Commandant shall identify current and potential future opportunities to improve coordination with Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and Tribal organizations to support— Coast Guard mission needs, such as the potential for research or knowledge to enhance maritime domain awareness, including opportunities through the ADAC–ARCTIC Center of Excellence of the Department of Homeland Security; and Coast Guard efforts to protect indigenous place-based knowledge and research. In this subsection: 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). 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. The term Tribal organization has the meaning given the such in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304). Nothing in this section, or an amendment made by this section, shall be construed to impact— the right of any Indian Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304); or any government-to-government consultation. Section 11237 of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–263) is amended— in subsection (a), by striking section 312 of title 14 and inserting section 313 of title 14; and in subsection (b)(2)(A), by striking section 312 of title 14 and inserting section 313 of title 14. Section 807(a) of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115–282) is amended by striking section 313 of title 14 and inserting section 314 of title 14. Section 3533(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118–31) is amended by striking section 315 of title 14 and inserting section 316 of title 14. Section 311(j)(9)(D) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(j)(9)(D)) is amended by striking section 323 of title 14 each place it appears and inserting section 324 of title 14 each such place. 312.Special Advisor to Commandant for Tribal and Native Hawaiian Affairs (a)In generalIn 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 positionThe position of Special Advisor shall be a career reserved position at the GS–15 level or greater. (c)DutiesThe 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 CommandantNo 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)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Indian tribeThe 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 organizationThe 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 organizationThe 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).. 312. Special Advisor to Commandant for Tribal and Native Hawaiian Affairs..

204. Reinstatement of training course on workings of Congress Section 316 of title 14, United States Code, as so redesignated, is amended to read as follows: The Commandant, and such other individuals and organizations as the Commandant considers appropriate, shall develop a training course on the workings of Congress and offer such training course at least once each year. The training course required by this section shall provide an overview and introduction to Congress and the Federal legislative process, including— the history and structure of Congress and the committee systems of the House of Representatives and the Senate, including the functions and responsibilities of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; the documents produced by Congress, including bills, resolutions, committee reports, and conference reports, and the purposes and functions of such documents; the legislative processes and rules of the House of Representatives and the Senate, including similarities and differences between the 2 processes and 2 sets of rules, including— the congressional budget process; the congressional authorization and appropriation processes; the Senate advice and consent process for Presidential nominees; and the Senate advice and consent process for treaty ratification; the roles of Members of Congress and congressional staff in the legislative process; and the concept and underlying purposes of congressional oversight within the governance framework of separation of powers. The Commandant shall ensure that not less than 60 percent of the lecturers, panelists, and other individuals providing education and instruction as part of the training course required under this section are experts on Congress and the Federal legislative process who are not employed by the executive branch of the Federal Government. In satisfying the requirement under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall seek, and may accept, educational and instructional services of lecturers, panelists, and other individuals and organizations provided to the Coast Guard on a pro bono basis. The training required by this section shall replace the substantially similar training that was required by the Commandant on the day before the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025. A Coast Guard flag officer or a Coast Guard Senior Executive Service employee who, not more than 3 years before the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, completed the training that was required by the Commandant on the day before such date of enactment, shall not be required to complete the training required by this section. The Commandant shall develop a training course, which shall be administered in person, on the workings of Congress for any member of the Coast Guard selected for a position as a fellow, liaison, counsel, or administrative staff for the Coast Guard Office of Congressional and Governmental Affairs or as any Coast Guard district or area governmental affairs officer. The training course required under this section shall provide an overview and introduction to Congress and the Federal legislative process, including— the congressional budget process; the congressional appropriations process; the congressional authorization process; the Senate advice and consent process for Presidential nominees; the Senate advice and consent process for treaty ratification; the roles of Members of Congress and congressional staff in the legislative process; the concept and underlying purposes of congressional oversight within the governance framework of separation of powers; the roles of Coast Guard fellows, liaisons, counsels, governmental affairs officers, the Coast Guard Office of Program Review, the Coast Guard Headquarters program offices, and any other entity the Commandant considers relevant; and the roles and responsibilities of Coast Guard public affairs and external communications personnel with respect to Members of Congress and the staff of such Members necessary to enhance communication between Coast Guard units, sectors, and districts and Member offices and committees of jurisdiction so as to ensure visibility of Coast Guard activities. At the written request of a receiving congressional office, the training course required under this section shall include a multi-day detail within the Coast Guard Office of Budget and Programs to ensure adequate exposure to Coast Guard policy, oversight, and requests from Congress. A detail under this paragraph is not required to be consecutive with the balance of the training. A member of the Coast Guard selected for a position described in subsection (a) shall complete the training required by this section before the date on which such member reports for duty for such position. The analysis for chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 316 and inserting the following: 316.Training courses on workings of Congress (a)In general (1)Training courseThe Commandant, and such other individuals and organizations as the Commandant considers appropriate, shall develop a training course on the workings of Congress and offer such training course at least once each year. (2)Course subject matterThe training course required by this section shall provide an overview and introduction to Congress and the Federal legislative process, including— (A)the history and structure of Congress and the committee systems of the House of Representatives and the Senate, including the functions and responsibilities of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate; (B)the documents produced by Congress, including bills, resolutions, committee reports, and conference reports, and the purposes and functions of such documents; (C)the legislative processes and rules of the House of Representatives and the Senate, including similarities and differences between the 2 processes and 2 sets of rules, including— (i)the congressional budget process; (ii)the congressional authorization and appropriation processes; (iii)the Senate advice and consent process for Presidential nominees; and (iv)the Senate advice and consent process for treaty ratification; (D)the roles of Members of Congress and congressional staff in the legislative process; and (E)the concept and underlying purposes of congressional oversight within the governance framework of separation of powers. (3)Lecturers and panelists (A)Outside expertsThe Commandant shall ensure that not less than 60 percent of the lecturers, panelists, and other individuals providing education and instruction as part of the training course required under this section are experts on Congress and the Federal legislative process who are not employed by the executive branch of the Federal Government. (B)Authority to accept pro bono servicesIn satisfying the requirement under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall seek, and may accept, educational and instructional services of lecturers, panelists, and other individuals and organizations provided to the Coast Guard on a pro bono basis. (4)Effect of law (A)In generalThe training required by this section shall replace the substantially similar training that was required by the Commandant on the day before the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025. (B)Previous training recipientsA Coast Guard flag officer or a Coast Guard Senior Executive Service employee who, not more than 3 years before the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, completed the training that was required by the Commandant on the day before such date of enactment, shall not be required to complete the training required by this section. (b)Training for congressional affairs personnel (1)In generalThe Commandant shall develop a training course, which shall be administered in person, on the workings of Congress for any member of the Coast Guard selected for a position as a fellow, liaison, counsel, or administrative staff for the Coast Guard Office of Congressional and Governmental Affairs or as any Coast Guard district or area governmental affairs officer. (2)Course subject matter (A)In generalThe training course required under this section shall provide an overview and introduction to Congress and the Federal legislative process, including— (i)the congressional budget process; (ii)the congressional appropriations process; (iii)the congressional authorization process; (iv)the Senate advice and consent process for Presidential nominees; (v)the Senate advice and consent process for treaty ratification; (vi)the roles of Members of Congress and congressional staff in the legislative process; (vii)the concept and underlying purposes of congressional oversight within the governance framework of separation of powers; (viii)the roles of Coast Guard fellows, liaisons, counsels, governmental affairs officers, the Coast Guard Office of Program Review, the Coast Guard Headquarters program offices, and any other entity the Commandant considers relevant; and (ix)the roles and responsibilities of Coast Guard public affairs and external communications personnel with respect to Members of Congress and the staff of such Members necessary to enhance communication between Coast Guard units, sectors, and districts and Member offices and committees of jurisdiction so as to ensure visibility of Coast Guard activities. (3)Detail within Coast Guard office of budget and programs (A)In generalAt the written request of a receiving congressional office, the training course required under this section shall include a multi-day detail within the Coast Guard Office of Budget and Programs to ensure adequate exposure to Coast Guard policy, oversight, and requests from Congress. (B)Nonconsecutive detail permittedA detail under this paragraph is not required to be consecutive with the balance of the training. (4)Completion of required trainingA member of the Coast Guard selected for a position described in subsection (a) shall complete the training required by this section before the date on which such member reports for duty for such position.. 316. Training courses on workings of Congress..

205. Services and use of funds for, and leasing of, the National Coast Guard Museum Section 317 of title 14, United States Code, as so redesignated, is amended— in subsection (b)— in paragraph (1) by striking The Secretary and inserting Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary; and in paragraph (2) by striking on the engineering and design of a Museum. and inserting on— the design of the Museum; and engineering, construction administration, and quality assurance services for the Museum. in subsection (e), by amending paragraph (2)(A) to read as follows: for the purpose of conducting Coast Guard operations, lease from the Association— the Museum; and any property owned by the Association that is adjacent to the railroad tracks that are adjacent to the property on which the Museum is located; and by amending subsection (g) to read as follows: With respect to the services related to the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Museum, the Commandant may, from nonprofits entities including the Association,— solicit and accept services; and enter into contracts or memoranda of agreement to acquire such services. (A)the design of the Museum; and (B)engineering, construction administration, and quality assurance services for the Museum.; (2) (A)for the purpose of conducting Coast Guard operations, lease from the Association— (i)the Museum; and (ii)any property owned by the Association that is adjacent to the railroad tracks that are adjacent to the property on which the Museum is located; and; and (g)ServicesWith respect to the services related to the construction, maintenance, and operation of the Museum, the Commandant may, from nonprofits entities including the Association,— (1)solicit and accept services; and (2)enter into contracts or memoranda of agreement to acquire such services..

211. Public availability of information Section 11269 of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–263) is— transferred to appear at the end of subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code; redesignated as section 529; and amended— by striking the section enumerator and heading and inserting the following: by striking Not later than and inserting the following: Not later than by striking the number of migrant and inserting the number of drug and person; and by adding at the end the following: In making information about interdictions publicly available under subsection (a), the Commandant shall include a description of the following: The number of incidents in which drugs were interdicted, the amount and type of drugs interdicted, and the Coast Guard sectors and geographic areas of responsibility in which such incidents occurred. The number of incidents in which persons were interdicted, the number of persons interdicted, the number of those persons who were unaccompanied minors, and the Coast Guard sectors and geographic areas of responsibility in which such incidents occurred. Nothing in this provision shall be construed to require the Coast Guard to collect the information described in subsection (b), and nothing in this provision shall be construed to require the Commandant to publicly release confidential, classified, law enforcement sensitive, or otherwise protected information. The analysis for chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 528 the following: The table of contents for the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263) is amended by striking the item relating to section 11269. The table of contents for the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (division K of Public Law 117–263) is amended by striking the item relating to section 11269. 529.Public availability of information; (a)In generalNot later than; (b)ContentsIn making information about interdictions publicly available under subsection (a), the Commandant shall include a description of the following: (1)The number of incidents in which drugs were interdicted, the amount and type of drugs interdicted, and the Coast Guard sectors and geographic areas of responsibility in which such incidents occurred. (2)The number of incidents in which persons were interdicted, the number of persons interdicted, the number of those persons who were unaccompanied minors, and the Coast Guard sectors and geographic areas of responsibility in which such incidents occurred. (c)Rule of constructionNothing in this provision shall be construed to require the Coast Guard to collect the information described in subsection (b), and nothing in this provision shall be construed to require the Commandant to publicly release confidential, classified, law enforcement sensitive, or otherwise protected information.. 529. Public availability of information on monthly drug and migrant interdictions..

212. Cyber coordination and support in foreign territories Chapter 7 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 721 the following: The Secretary, acting through the Commandant, may coordinate with a foreign entity to provide cyber prevention and response assistance related to the marine transportation systems and assets located outside the United States that have a nexus to the United States Marine Transportation System or illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. The Commandant may conduct cyber assessments, audits, inspections, operations, or other activities as provided under subsection (a). The Secretary may provide support under subsections (a) and (b) after coordination with the Secretary of State. The Secretary may require reimbursement from a foreign entity for costs incurred by the Coast Guard for assistance provided under subsection (a). In this section, the term foreign entity includes foreign governments and intergovernmental organizations the Secretary considers appropriate. The analysis for chapter 7 of such title is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section 721 the following: 722.Cyber coordination in foreign territories (a)In generalThe Secretary, acting through the Commandant, may coordinate with a foreign entity to provide cyber prevention and response assistance related to the marine transportation systems and assets located outside the United States that have a nexus to the United States Marine Transportation System or illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. (b)Types of supportThe Commandant may conduct cyber assessments, audits, inspections, operations, or other activities as provided under subsection (a). (c)CoordinationThe Secretary may provide support under subsections (a) and (b) after coordination with the Secretary of State. (d)Reimbursement authorityThe Secretary may require reimbursement from a foreign entity for costs incurred by the Coast Guard for assistance provided under subsection (a). (e)DefinitionIn this section, the term foreign entity includes foreign governments and intergovernmental organizations the Secretary considers appropriate.. 722. Cyber coordination in foreign territories..

213. Modification of treatment of minor construction and improvement project management Section 903(d)(1) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking $1,500,000 and inserting $4,000,000.

215. Additional Pribilof Island transition completion actions Section 11221 of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–263) is amended by adding at the end the following: Beginning with the first quarterly report required under subsection (a) submitted after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Secretary shall include in each such report— the status of the use of recently renovated Coast Guard housing facilities, food preparation facilities, and maintenance and repair facilities on St. Paul Island, Alaska, including a projected date for full use and occupancy of such facilities in support of Coast Guard missions in the Bering Sea; and a detailed plan for the acquisition and construction of a hangar in close proximity to existing St. Paul airport facilities for the prosecution of Coast Guard operational missions, including plans for the use of land needed for such hangar. (e)Additional reports on status of use of facilities and helicopter basingBeginning with the first quarterly report required under subsection (a) submitted after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Secretary shall include in each such report— (1)the status of the use of recently renovated Coast Guard housing facilities, food preparation facilities, and maintenance and repair facilities on St. Paul Island, Alaska, including a projected date for full use and occupancy of such facilities in support of Coast Guard missions in the Bering Sea; and (2)a detailed plan for the acquisition and construction of a hangar in close proximity to existing St. Paul airport facilities for the prosecution of Coast Guard operational missions, including plans for the use of land needed for such hangar..

216. Scientific mission for USCGC Storis Section 11223 of Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (14 U.S.C. 561 note) is amended— in subsection (d)— in paragraph (2)— in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking retrofitting; in subparagraph (A)— by inserting retrofitting, before maintenance; and by striking the science party and inserting costs described in paragraph (3); and by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows: The Commandant— shall enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Under Secretary to allow the Under Secretary to use any vessel acquired under this section to conduct research, and facilitate science activities, data collection, and other procedures necessary to carry out the purposes described in subsection (c); and may enter into a memorandum of agreement with any other Federal, State, local government entity, institution of higher education, or research institution to use any vessel acquired under this section to conduct research to facilitate science activities, data collection, and other procedures necessary to allow such an entity or institution to carry out the purposes described in subsection (c). The Commandant may not charge the Under Secretary or any other entity with whom the Commandant enters into a memorandum of agreement under subparagraph (A) any fee related to use or operation of any vessel acquired under this section. The Commandant may only allow the use of any vessel acquired under this section under any memorandum of agreement entered into under this paragraph if such use is not inconsistent with the missions of the Coast Guard. in subsection (j) by striking through (c) and inserting and (b). (4)Memoranda of agreement (A)In generalThe Commandant— (i)shall enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Under Secretary to allow the Under Secretary to use any vessel acquired under this section to conduct research, and facilitate science activities, data collection, and other procedures necessary to carry out the purposes described in subsection (c); and (ii)may enter into a memorandum of agreement with any other Federal, State, local government entity, institution of higher education, or research institution to use any vessel acquired under this section to conduct research to facilitate science activities, data collection, and other procedures necessary to allow such an entity or institution to carry out the purposes described in subsection (c). (B)ProhibitionThe Commandant may not charge the Under Secretary or any other entity with whom the Commandant enters into a memorandum of agreement under subparagraph (A) any fee related to use or operation of any vessel acquired under this section. (C)RestrictionThe Commandant may only allow the use of any vessel acquired under this section under any memorandum of agreement entered into under this paragraph if such use is not inconsistent with the missions of the Coast Guard.; and

232. Acquisition improvements Subchapter II of chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 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. 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. 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. In carrying out a Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition project or program under this subchapter, the Commandant shall publicly announce all construction, design, and engineering requirements and negotiate contracts for construction, design, and engineering services on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification for the type of professional services required and at fair and reasonable prices. The following procedures shall apply to the procurement of Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition project or program under this subchapter: The Commandant shall require prospective contractors to submit a statement of qualifications and performance data. For each proposed project, the Commandant shall— evaluate statements of qualifications and performance submitted by firms regarding the proposed project; and conduct discussions with at least 3 firms to consider anticipated concepts and compare alternative methods for furnishing services. From the firms with which discussions have been conducted under paragraph (2)(B), the Commandant shall select, in order of preference, at least 3 firms that the Commandant considers most highly qualified to provide the services required, based on criteria established and published by the Commandant. The Commandant shall negotiate a contract for construction, design, and engineering services under this section at compensation which the Commandant determines is fair and reasonable to the Federal Government. In determining fair and reasonable compensation, the Commandant shall consider the scope, complexity, professional nature, and estimated value of the services to be rendered. The Commandant shall attempt to negotiate a contract with the most highly qualified firm selected under subsection (b). If the Commandant is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the firm under paragraph (3), the Commandant shall formally terminate negotiations with such firm and undertake negotiations with the next most qualified of the selected firms, continuing the process until an agreement is reached. If the Commandant is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with any of the selected firms, the Commandant shall select additional firms in order of competence and qualification and continue negotiations in accordance with this section until an agreement is reached. The analysis for chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1137 the following: 1138.Service life extension programs (a)In generalRequirements 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 definedIn 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. 1139.Consideration of life-cycle cost estimates for acquisition and procurementIn 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. 1140.Contracts that provide best value for taxpayer (a)In generalIn carrying out a Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition project or program under this subchapter, the Commandant shall publicly announce all construction, design, and engineering requirements and negotiate contracts for construction, design, and engineering services on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification for the type of professional services required and at fair and reasonable prices. (b)Selection procedureThe following procedures shall apply to the procurement of Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition project or program under this subchapter: (1)Statements of qualification and performanceThe Commandant shall require prospective contractors to submit a statement of qualifications and performance data. (2)EvaluationFor each proposed project, the Commandant shall— (A)evaluate statements of qualifications and performance submitted by firms regarding the proposed project; and (B)conduct discussions with at least 3 firms to consider anticipated concepts and compare alternative methods for furnishing services. (3)SelectionFrom the firms with which discussions have been conducted under paragraph (2)(B), the Commandant shall select, in order of preference, at least 3 firms that the Commandant considers most highly qualified to provide the services required, based on criteria established and published by the Commandant. (c)Negotiation of contract (1)In generalThe Commandant shall negotiate a contract for construction, design, and engineering services under this section at compensation which the Commandant determines is fair and reasonable to the Federal Government. (2)Fair and reasonable compensationIn determining fair and reasonable compensation, the Commandant shall consider the scope, complexity, professional nature, and estimated value of the services to be rendered. (3)NegotiationThe Commandant shall attempt to negotiate a contract with the most highly qualified firm selected under subsection (b). (4)Further negotiationIf the Commandant is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the firm under paragraph (3), the Commandant shall formally terminate negotiations with such firm and undertake negotiations with the next most qualified of the selected firms, continuing the process until an agreement is reached. (5)Additional firmsIf the Commandant is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with any of the selected firms, the Commandant shall select additional firms in order of competence and qualification and continue negotiations in accordance with this section until an agreement is reached. . 1138. Service life extension programs. 1139. Consideration of life-cycle cost estimates for acquisition and procurement. 1140. Contracts that provide best value for taxpayer. .

233. Restriction on acquisition, procurement, or construction of vessels in foreign shipyards Section 1151 of title 14, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: Except as provided in subsection (b), the Commandant may not lease, charter, or otherwise procure a vessel which contains a major component of the hull or superstructure constructed in a foreign shipyard. The President may authorize exceptions to the prohibition in subsection (a) when the President determines that it is in the national security interest of the United States to address an immediate adverse effect on Coast Guard missions. An exception made by the President under paragraph (1) shall not take effect until the President submits to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a written explanation of the circumstances requiring such an exception in the national security interest, including— a confirmation that there are insufficient qualified shipyards to meet the national security interest without such an exception; and actions taken by the President to enable qualified United States shipyards to meet national security requirements prior to the issuance of such an exception The analysis for chapter 11 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 1151 and inserting the following: 1151.Restriction on acquisition, procurement, or construction of vessels in foreign shipyards (a)In generalExcept as provided in subsection (b), the Commandant may not lease, charter, or otherwise procure a vessel which contains a major component of the hull or superstructure constructed in a foreign shipyard. (b)Exceptions (1)In generalThe President may authorize exceptions to the prohibition in subsection (a) when the President determines that it is in the national security interest of the United States to address an immediate adverse effect on Coast Guard missions. (2)TimingAn exception made by the President under paragraph (1) shall not take effect until the President submits to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a written explanation of the circumstances requiring such an exception in the national security interest, including— (A)a confirmation that there are insufficient qualified shipyards to meet the national security interest without such an exception; and (B)actions taken by the President to enable qualified United States shipyards to meet national security requirements prior to the issuance of such an exception. 1151. Restriction on acquisition, procurement, or construction of vessels in foreign shipyards. .

234. Great Lakes icebreaking Not later than 90 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 strategy detailing how the Coast Guard will complete design and construction of a Great Lakes icebreaker at least as capable as the Coast Guard cutter Mackinaw (WLBB–30) as expeditiously as possible after funding is provided for such icebreaker, including providing a cost estimate and an estimated delivery timeline that would facilitate the expedited delivery detailed in the strategy. 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 that describes the strategy of the Coast Guard with respect to the replacement of the Bay class icebreaking tug fleet; 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 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. Section 11212(a) of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–263) is amended by adding at the end the following: During the 5 ice seasons beginning after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall conduct a pilot program to determine the extent to which the Coast Guard Great Lakes icebreaking cutter fleet is capable of maintaining tier one and tier two waterways open 95 percent of the time during an ice season. Not later than 180 days after the end of each of the 5 ice seasons beginning 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 that details— the results of the pilot program required under subparagraph (A); and any relevant new performance measures implemented by the Coast Guard, including the measures described in pages 5 through 7 of the report of the Coast Guard titled Domestic Icebreaking Operations and submitted to Congress on July 26, 2024, as required by section 11212(a)(3) of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–263), and the results of the implementation of such measures. Section 11213(f) of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–263) is amended to read as follows: Not later than July 1 after the first winter in which the Commandant has submitted the report required by paragraph (3) of section 11212(a), the Commandant shall publish on a publicly accessible website of the Coast Guard a report on the cost to the Coast Guard of meeting the proposed standards described in paragraph (2) of such section. Section 11272(c) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 is amended by adding at the end the following: Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Commandant shall brief the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House or Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the cost to the Coast Guard of meeting the requirements of section 564 of title 14, United States Code, in fiscal year 2024. Not later than November 1, 2025 and November, 1, 2026, the Commandant shall brief the committees described in subparagraph (A) on the cost to the Coast Guard of meeting the requirements of section 564 of title 14, United States Code, in fiscal years 2025 and 2026, respectively. (4)Pilot program (A)In generalDuring the 5 ice seasons beginning after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall conduct a pilot program to determine the extent to which the Coast Guard Great Lakes icebreaking cutter fleet is capable of maintaining tier one and tier two waterways open 95 percent of the time during an ice season. (B)ReportNot later than 180 days after the end of each of the 5 ice seasons beginning 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 that details— (i)the results of the pilot program required under subparagraph (A); and (ii)any relevant new performance measures implemented by the Coast Guard, including the measures described in pages 5 through 7 of the report of the Coast Guard titled Domestic Icebreaking Operations and submitted to Congress on July 26, 2024, as required by section 11212(a)(3) of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117–263), and the results of the implementation of such measures.. (f)Public reportNot later than July 1 after the first winter in which the Commandant has submitted the report required by paragraph (3) of section 11212(a), the Commandant shall publish on a publicly accessible website of the Coast Guard a report on the cost to the Coast Guard of meeting the proposed standards described in paragraph (2) of such section.. (7)Public report (A)In generalNot later than 30 days after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Commandant shall brief the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House or Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the cost to the Coast Guard of meeting the requirements of section 564 of title 14, United States Code, in fiscal year 2024. (B)Secondary briefingsNot later than November 1, 2025 and November, 1, 2026, the Commandant shall brief the committees described in subparagraph (A) on the cost to the Coast Guard of meeting the requirements of section 564 of title 14, United States Code, in fiscal years 2025 and 2026, respectively..

241. Family leave policies for Coast Guard Section 2512 of title 14, United States Code, is amended— in the section heading by striking Leave and inserting Family leave; in subsection (a)— by striking , United States Code, and inserting or, with respect to the reserve component of the Coast Guard, the Secretary of Defense promulgates a new regulation for members of the reserve component of the Coast Guard pursuant to section 711 of title 10,; by striking or adoption of a child and inserting or placement of a minor child with the member for adoption or long term foster care; by striking and enlisted members and inserting , enlisted members, and members of the reserve component; and by inserting or, with respect to members of the reserve component of the Coast Guard, the Secretary of Defense after provided by the Secretary of the Navy; in subsection (b)— in the subsection heading by striking adoption of child and inserting placement of minor child with member for adoption or long term foster care; by striking and 704 and inserting , 704, and 711; by striking and enlisted members and inserting , enlisted members, and members of the reserve component; by striking the birth or adoption inserting the birth, adoption, or long term foster care; by striking immediately; by striking such birth or adoption and inserting such birth, placement of a minor child with the member for long-term foster care, or adoption,; and by striking enlisted member and inserting , enlisted member, or member of the reserve component; and by adding at the end the following: The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, may authorize leave described under subparagraph (b) to be taken after the one-year period described in subparagraph (b) in the case of a member described in subsection (b) who, except for this subparagraph, would lose unused family leave at the end of the one-year period described in subparagraph (A) as a result of— operational requirements; professional military education obligations; or other circumstances that the Secretary determines reasonable and appropriate. The regulation, rule, policy, or memorandum prescribed under paragraph (a) shall require that any leave authorized to be taken after the one-year period described in subparagraph (c)(1)(A) shall be taken within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, after cessation of the circumstances warranting the extended deadline. In this section, the term member of the reserve component of the Coast Guard means a member of the Coast Guard who is a member of— the selected reserve who is entitled to compensation under section 206 of title 37; or the individual ready reserve who is entitled to compensation under section 206 of title 37 when attending or participating in a sufficient number of periods of inactive-duty training during a year to count the year as a qualifying year of creditable service toward eligibility for retired pay. 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: 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. (c)Period of leave (1)In generalThe Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, may authorize leave described under subparagraph (b) to be taken after the one-year period described in subparagraph (b) in the case of a member described in subsection (b) who, except for this subparagraph, would lose unused family leave at the end of the one-year period described in subparagraph (A) as a result of— (A)operational requirements; (B)professional military education obligations; or (C)other circumstances that the Secretary determines reasonable and appropriate. (2)Extended deadlineThe regulation, rule, policy, or memorandum prescribed under paragraph (a) shall require that any leave authorized to be taken after the one-year period described in subparagraph (c)(1)(A) shall be taken within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, after cessation of the circumstances warranting the extended deadline. (d)Member of the reserve component of the Coast Guard definedIn this section, the term member of the reserve component of the Coast Guard means a member of the Coast Guard who is a member of— (1)the selected reserve who is entitled to compensation under section 206 of title 37; or (2)the individual ready reserve who is entitled to compensation under section 206 of title 37 when attending or participating in a sufficient number of periods of inactive-duty training during a year to count the year as a qualifying year of creditable service toward eligibility for retired pay.. 2512. Family leave policies for the Coast Guard..

242. Modifications to career flexibility program Section 2514 of title 14, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (c)(3) by striking 2 months and inserting 30 days; and in subsection (h)— in paragraph (1) by striking and at the end; in paragraph (2) by striking the period and inserting a semicolon; and by adding at the end the following: the entitlement of the member and of the survivors of the member to all death benefits under subchapter II of chapter 75 of title 10; the provision of all travel and transportation allowances to family members of a deceased member to attend the repatriation, burial, or memorial ceremony of a deceased member as provided in section 453(f) of title 37; the eligibility of the member for general benefits as provided in part II of title 38; and in the case of a victim of an alleged sex-related offense (as such term is defined in section 1044e(h) of title 10) to the maximum extent practicable, maintaining access to— Coast Guard behavioral health resources; sexual assault prevention and response resources and programs of the Coast Guard; and Coast Guard legal resources, including, to the extent practicable, special victims’ counsel. (3)the entitlement of the member and of the survivors of the member to all death benefits under subchapter II of chapter 75 of title 10; (4)the provision of all travel and transportation allowances to family members of a deceased member to attend the repatriation, burial, or memorial ceremony of a deceased member as provided in section 453(f) of title 37; (5)the eligibility of the member for general benefits as provided in part II of title 38; and (6)in the case of a victim of an alleged sex-related offense (as such term is defined in section 1044e(h) of title 10) to the maximum extent practicable, maintaining access to— (A)Coast Guard behavioral health resources; (B)sexual assault prevention and response resources and programs of the Coast Guard; and (C)Coast Guard legal resources, including, to the extent practicable, special victims’ counsel..

243. Direct hire authority for certain personnel Subchapter I of chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 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: Any category of medical or health professional positions within the Coast Guard. Any childcare services position. 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. 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. Any special agent position of the Coast Guard Investigative Service. The following positions at the Coast Guard Academy: Any civilian faculty member appointed under section 1941. A position involving the improvement of cadet health or well-being. The Secretary may, without regard to the appointment requirements of title 5, noncompetitively appoint a highly qualified candidate to a faculty position in the excepted service. The Commandant shall only appoint qualified candidates under the authority provided by subsections (a) and (b) 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. 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: The number of employees hired under the authority provided under this section within the year for which the briefing is provided. The positions and grades for which employees were hired. A justification for the Commandant’s determination that such positions involved a shortage of qualified candidates or a critical hiring need. The number of employees who were hired under the authority provided under this section who have separated from the Coast Guard. 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. The authority provided under subsection (a) shall expire on September 30, 2030. The analysis for chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to 2516 the following: 2517.Direct hire authority for certain personnel (a)In generalThe 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)Noncompetitive appointmentThe Secretary may, without regard to the appointment requirements of title 5, noncompetitively appoint a highly qualified candidate to a faculty position in the excepted service. (c)LimitationThe Commandant shall only appoint qualified candidates under the authority provided by subsections (a) and (b) 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. (d)Briefing requirementNot 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. (e)SunsetThe authority provided under subsection (a) shall expire on September 30, 2030.. 2517. Direct hire authority for certain personnel..

246. Consolidation of authorities for college student precommissioning initiative Section 3710 of title 14, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 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. To be eligible for the Program an applicant shall meet the following requirements upon submitting an application: 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. The applicant shall be of outstanding moral character and meet any other character requirement set forth by the Commandant. 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. The applicant shall be a United States citizen. The applicant shall be eligible for a secret clearance. The applicant shall be enrolled in a college degree program at— an institution of higher education described in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)); 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 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). 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. The applicant shall meet credit and grade point average requirements set forth by the Commandant. The applicant shall meet other medical and administrative requirements as set forth by the Commandant. 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 baccalaureate degree in not more than 5 academic years; or a post-baccalaureate degree. 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: The member shall complete an approved college degree program at a college, university, or institution of higher education described in subsection (b)(5). The member shall satisfactorily complete all required Coast Guard training and participate in monthly military activities of the Program as required by the Commandant. Upon graduation from the college, university, or institution of higher education described in subsection (b)(5), the member shall— accept an appointment, if tendered, as a commissioned officer in the Coast Guard Reserve; and serve a period of obligated active duty for a minimum of 3 years immediately after such appointment as follows: 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. 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. 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. The member shall agree to perform such duties or complete such terms under the conditions of service specified by the Coast Guard. Expenses for which financial assistance may be provided under this section are the following: Tuition and fees charged by the college, university, or institution of higher education at which a member is enrolled on a full-time basis. The cost of books. In the case of a program of education leading to a baccalaureate degree, laboratory expenses. Such other expenses as the Commandant considers appropriate, which may not exceed $25,000 for any academic year. Financial assistance may be provided to a member under this section for up to 5 consecutive academic years. 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. 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. 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. Not later than August 15 of each year following the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 through 2028, 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. The briefing required under paragraph (1) shall describe— outreach and recruitment efforts over the previous year; and demographic information of enrollees. Section 2131 of title 14, United States Code, is repealed. The analysis for chapter 21 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 2131. The analysis for chapter 37 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 3710. and inserting the following: 3710.College student precommissioning initiative (a)In generalThere 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 selectionTo be eligible for the Program an applicant shall meet the following requirements upon submitting an application: (1)AgeThe 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 generalThe applicant shall be of outstanding moral character and meet any other character requirement set forth by the Commandant. (B)Coast guard applicantsAny 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)CitizenshipThe applicant shall be a United States citizen. (4)ClearanceThe applicant shall be eligible for a secret clearance. (5)EducationThe 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)LocationThe 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)RecordsThe applicant shall meet credit and grade point average requirements set forth by the Commandant. (8)Medical and administrativeThe applicant shall meet other medical and administrative requirements as set forth by the Commandant. (c)Financial assistance (1)In generalThe 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 agreementsTo 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)ExpensesExpenses 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 limitFinancial assistance may be provided to a member under this section for up to 5 consecutive academic years. (5)Breach of agreement (A)In generalThe 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 ratingA 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)RepaymentA 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 generalNot later than August 15 of each year following the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 through 2028, 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)ContentsThe briefing required under paragraph (1) shall describe— (A)outreach and recruitment efforts over the previous year; and (B)demographic information of enrollees.. 3710. College student precommissioning initiative..

3710. College student precommissioning initiative 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. To be eligible for the Program an applicant shall meet the following requirements upon submitting an application: 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. The applicant shall be of outstanding moral character and meet any other character requirement set forth by the Commandant. 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. The applicant shall be a United States citizen. The applicant shall be eligible for a secret clearance. The applicant shall be enrolled in a college degree program at— an institution of higher education described in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1067q(a)); 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 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). 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. The applicant shall meet credit and grade point average requirements set forth by the Commandant. The applicant shall meet other medical and administrative requirements as set forth by the Commandant. 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 baccalaureate degree in not more than 5 academic years; or a post-baccalaureate degree. 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: The member shall complete an approved college degree program at a college, university, or institution of higher education described in subsection (b)(5). The member shall satisfactorily complete all required Coast Guard training and participate in monthly military activities of the Program as required by the Commandant. Upon graduation from the college, university, or institution of higher education described in subsection (b)(5), the member shall— accept an appointment, if tendered, as a commissioned officer in the Coast Guard Reserve; and serve a period of obligated active duty for a minimum of 3 years immediately after such appointment as follows: 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. 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. 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. The member shall agree to perform such duties or complete such terms under the conditions of service specified by the Coast Guard. Expenses for which financial assistance may be provided under this section are the following: Tuition and fees charged by the college, university, or institution of higher education at which a member is enrolled on a full-time basis. The cost of books. In the case of a program of education leading to a baccalaureate degree, laboratory expenses. Such other expenses as the Commandant considers appropriate, which may not exceed $25,000 for any academic year. Financial assistance may be provided to a member under this section for up to 5 consecutive academic years. 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. 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. 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. Not later than August 15 of each year following the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 through 2028, 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. The briefing required under paragraph (1) shall describe— outreach and recruitment efforts over the previous year; and demographic information of enrollees.

261. Modification of Board of Visitors Section 1903 of title 14, United States Code, is amended— by striking subsections (a) through (c) and inserting the following: The Commandant shall establish a Board of Visitors to the Coast Guard Academy to review and make recommendations on the operation of the Academy. The membership of the Board shall consist of the following: The chairperson of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, or a member of such Committee designated by such chairperson. The chairperson of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, or a member of such Committee designated by such chairperson. 3 Senators appointed by the Vice President. 4 Members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. 2 Senators appointed by the Vice President, each of whom shall be selected from among members of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate. 2 Members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, each of whom shall be selected from among members of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. 6 individuals designated by the President. If any member of the Board described in paragraph (1)(C) is not appointed by the date that is 180 days after the date on which the first session of each Congress convenes, the chair and ranking member of the subcommittee of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate with jurisdiction over the authorization of appropriations of the Coast Guard shall be members of the Board until the date on which the second session of such Congress adjourns sine die. If any member of the Board described in paragraph (1)(D) is not appointed by the date that is 180 days after the date on which the first session of each Congress convenes, the chair and ranking member of the subcommittee of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives with jurisdiction over the authorization of appropriations for the Coast Guard shall be members of the Board until the date on which the second session of such Congress adjourns sine die. If any member of the Board described in paragraph (1)(E) is not appointed by the date that is 180 days after the date on which the first session of each Congress convenes, the chair and ranking member of the subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate with jurisdiction over appropriations for the Coast Guard shall be members of the Board until the date on which the second session of such Congress adjourns sine die. If any member of the Board described in paragraph (1)(F) is not appointed by the date that is 180 days after the date on which the first session of each Congress convenes, the chair and ranking member of the subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives with jurisdiction over appropriations for the Coast Guard shall be members of the Board until the date on which the second session of such Congress adjourns sine die. On a biennial basis and subject to paragraph (4), the Board shall select from among the members of the Board a Member of Congress to serve as the Chair of the Board. A Member of the House of Representatives and a Member of the Senate shall alternately be selected as the Chair of the Board. An individual may not serve as Chairperson of the Board for consecutive terms. A Member of Congress designated as a member of the Board under paragraph (1) shall be designated as a member in the first session of the applicable Congress and shall serve for the duration of such Congress. Each individual designated by the President under paragraph (1)(G) shall serve as a member of the Board for 3 years, except that any such member whose term of office has expired shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed by the President. If a member of the Board dies or resigns, a successor shall be designated for any unexpired portion of the term of the member by the official who designated the member. The Commandant shall invite each member of the Board, and any designee of a member of the Board, to visit the Coast Guard Academy at least once annually to review the operation of the Academy. With the approval of the Secretary, the Board or any members of the Board in connection with the duties of the Board may— make visits to the Academy in addition to the visits described in paragraph (1); or consult with— the Superintendent of the Academy; or the faculty, staff, or cadets of the Academy. The Commandant shall ensure that the Board or any members of the Board who visits the Academy under this paragraph is provided reasonable access to the grounds, facilities, cadets, faculty, staff, and other personnel of the Academy for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the Board. by striking subsections (e) through (g) and inserting the following: Not less frequently than annually, the Board shall meet at a location chosen by the Commandant, in consultation with the Board, to conduct the review required by subsection (d). The Federal officer designated under subsection (g)(1)(B) shall organize a meeting of the Board for the purposes of— selecting a Chairperson of the Board under subsection (b)(3); adopting an official charter for the Board, which shall establish the schedule of meetings of the Board; and any other matter such designated Federal officer or the Board considers appropriate. In scheduling a meeting of the Board, such designated Federal officer shall coordinate, to the greatest extent practicable, with the members of the Board to determine the date and time of the meeting. Not less than 30 days before each scheduled meeting of the Board, such designated Federal officer shall notify each member of the Board of the time, date, and location of the meeting. The chairperson and the ranking member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the chairperson and the ranking member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives may each designate 1 staff member of each such Committees. Staff designated under subparagraph (A)— may attend and participate in visits and carry out consultations described under subsection (c)(1) and attend and participate in meetings described under paragraph (1); and may not otherwise carry out duties or take actions reserved to members of the Board under this section. If approved by the Secretary, the Board may consult with advisors in carrying out the duties of the Board under this section. Not later than 60 days after the date on which the Board conducts a meeting of the Board under paragraph (1), the Commandant, in consultation with the Board, shall submit a report on the actions of the Board during the meeting and the recommendations of the Board pertaining to the Academy to— the Secretary; the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. Each report submitted under this paragraph shall be published on a publicly accessible website of the Coast Guard. The Commandant and the Superintendent of the Academy shall ensure candid and complete disclosure to the Board, consistent with applicable laws relating to disclosure of information, with respect to— each issue described in subsection (d); and any other issue the Board or the Commandant considers appropriate. The Commandant shall— provide support to the Board, as Board considers necessary for the performance of the duties of the Board; designate a Federal officer to support the performance of the duties of the Board; and in cooperation with the Superintendent of the Academy, advise the Board of any institutional issues, consistent with applicable laws concerning the disclosure of information. Each member of the Board and each advisor consulted by the Board under subsection (e)(3) shall be reimbursed, to the extent permitted by law, by the Coast Guard for actual expenses incurred while engaged in duties as a member or advisor. Not later than 30 days after the date on which the first session of each Congress convenes, the Commandant shall provide to the chairperson and ranking member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the chairperson and ranking member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and the President notification of the requirements of this section. (a)In generalThe Commandant shall establish a Board of Visitors to the Coast Guard Academy to review and make recommendations on the operation of the Academy. (b)Membership (1)In generalThe membership of the Board shall consist of the following: (A)The chairperson of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, or a member of such Committee designated by such chairperson. (B)The chairperson of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, or a member of such Committee designated by such chairperson. (C)3 Senators appointed by the Vice President. (D)4 Members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (E)2 Senators appointed by the Vice President, each of whom shall be selected from among members of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate. (F)2 Members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, each of whom shall be selected from among members of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives. (G)6 individuals designated by the President. (2)Timing of appointments of members (A)If any member of the Board described in paragraph (1)(C) is not appointed by the date that is 180 days after the date on which the first session of each Congress convenes, the chair and ranking member of the subcommittee of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate with jurisdiction over the authorization of appropriations of the Coast Guard shall be members of the Board until the date on which the second session of such Congress adjourns sine die. (B)If any member of the Board described in paragraph (1)(D) is not appointed by the date that is 180 days after the date on which the first session of each Congress convenes, the chair and ranking member of the subcommittee of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives with jurisdiction over the authorization of appropriations for the Coast Guard shall be members of the Board until the date on which the second session of such Congress adjourns sine die. (C)If any member of the Board described in paragraph (1)(E) is not appointed by the date that is 180 days after the date on which the first session of each Congress convenes, the chair and ranking member of the subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate with jurisdiction over appropriations for the Coast Guard shall be members of the Board until the date on which the second session of such Congress adjourns sine die. (D)If any member of the Board described in paragraph (1)(F) is not appointed by the date that is 180 days after the date on which the first session of each Congress convenes, the chair and ranking member of the subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives with jurisdiction over appropriations for the Coast Guard shall be members of the Board until the date on which the second session of such Congress adjourns sine die. (3)Chairperson (A)In generalOn a biennial basis and subject to paragraph (4), the Board shall select from among the members of the Board a Member of Congress to serve as the Chair of the Board. (B)RotationA Member of the House of Representatives and a Member of the Senate shall alternately be selected as the Chair of the Board. (C)TermAn individual may not serve as Chairperson of the Board for consecutive terms. (4)Length of service (A)Members of congressA Member of Congress designated as a member of the Board under paragraph (1) shall be designated as a member in the first session of the applicable Congress and shall serve for the duration of such Congress. (B)Individuals designated by the presidentEach individual designated by the President under paragraph (1)(G) shall serve as a member of the Board for 3 years, except that any such member whose term of office has expired shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed by the President. (C)Death or resignation of a memberIf a member of the Board dies or resigns, a successor shall be designated for any unexpired portion of the term of the member by the official who designated the member. (c)Duties (1)Annual visitThe Commandant shall invite each member of the Board, and any designee of a member of the Board, to visit the Coast Guard Academy at least once annually to review the operation of the Academy. (2)Additional visitsWith the approval of the Secretary, the Board or any members of the Board in connection with the duties of the Board may— (A)make visits to the Academy in addition to the visits described in paragraph (1); or (B)consult with— (i)the Superintendent of the Academy; or (ii)the faculty, staff, or cadets of the Academy. (3)AccessThe Commandant shall ensure that the Board or any members of the Board who visits the Academy under this paragraph is provided reasonable access to the grounds, facilities, cadets, faculty, staff, and other personnel of the Academy for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the Board.; (e)Administrative matters (1)Meetings (A)In generalNot less frequently than annually, the Board shall meet at a location chosen by the Commandant, in consultation with the Board, to conduct the review required by subsection (d). (B)Chairperson and charterThe Federal officer designated under subsection (g)(1)(B) shall organize a meeting of the Board for the purposes of— (i)selecting a Chairperson of the Board under subsection (b)(3); (ii)adopting an official charter for the Board, which shall establish the schedule of meetings of the Board; and (iii)any other matter such designated Federal officer or the Board considers appropriate. (C)SchedulingIn scheduling a meeting of the Board, such designated Federal officer shall coordinate, to the greatest extent practicable, with the members of the Board to determine the date and time of the meeting. (D)NotificationNot less than 30 days before each scheduled meeting of the Board, such designated Federal officer shall notify each member of the Board of the time, date, and location of the meeting. (2)Staff (A)DesignationThe chairperson and the ranking member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the chairperson and the ranking member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives may each designate 1 staff member of each such Committees. (B)RoleStaff designated under subparagraph (A)— (i)may attend and participate in visits and carry out consultations described under subsection (c)(1) and attend and participate in meetings described under paragraph (1); and (ii)may not otherwise carry out duties or take actions reserved to members of the Board under this section. (3)AdvisorsIf approved by the Secretary, the Board may consult with advisors in carrying out the duties of the Board under this section. (4)Reports (A)In generalNot later than 60 days after the date on which the Board conducts a meeting of the Board under paragraph (1), the Commandant, in consultation with the Board, shall submit a report on the actions of the Board during the meeting and the recommendations of the Board pertaining to the Academy to— (i)the Secretary; (ii)the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and (iii)the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives. (B)PublicationEach report submitted under this paragraph shall be published on a publicly accessible website of the Coast Guard. (f)DisclosureThe Commandant and the Superintendent of the Academy shall ensure candid and complete disclosure to the Board, consistent with applicable laws relating to disclosure of information, with respect to— (1)each issue described in subsection (d); and (2)any other issue the Board or the Commandant considers appropriate. (g)Coast Guard support (1)In generalThe Commandant shall— (A)provide support to the Board, as Board considers necessary for the performance of the duties of the Board; (B)designate a Federal officer to support the performance of the duties of the Board; and (C)in cooperation with the Superintendent of the Academy, advise the Board of any institutional issues, consistent with applicable laws concerning the disclosure of information. (2)ReimbursementEach member of the Board and each advisor consulted by the Board under subsection (e)(3) shall be reimbursed, to the extent permitted by law, by the Coast Guard for actual expenses incurred while engaged in duties as a member or advisor. (h)NotificationNot later than 30 days after the date on which the first session of each Congress convenes, the Commandant shall provide to the chairperson and ranking member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the chairperson and ranking member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, and the President notification of the requirements of this section..

268. Authorization for use of Coast Guard Academy facilities and equipment by covered foundations Subchapter I of chapter 19 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 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. 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. The Secretary may only authorize the use of facilities or equipment under subsection (a) if such use— is without any liability of the United States to the covered foundation; does not— 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; compromise the integrity or appearance of integrity of any program of the Coast Guard, or any individual involved in any such program; or 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; complies with any applicable ethics regulation; and has been reviewed and approved by an attorney of the Coast Guard. The Secretary shall issue Coast Guard policies to carry out this section. 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. In this section, the term covered foundation means an organization that— is a charitable, educational, or civic nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and the Secretary determines operates exclusively to support— recruiting activities with respect to the Coast Guard Academy; parent or alumni development in support of the Coast Guard Academy; academic, leadership, or character development of Coast Guard Academy cadets; institutional development of the Coast Guard Academy; or athletics in support of the Coast Guard Academy. 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: 1908.Authorization for use of Coast Guard Academy facilities and equipment by covered foundations (a)AuthoritySubject 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)ProhibitionThe 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)LimitationsThe 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 policiesThe Secretary shall issue Coast Guard policies to carry out this section. (e)BriefingFor 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 definedIn 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.. 1908. Authorization for use of Coast Guard Academy facilities and equipment by covered foundations..

278. Report and briefings on implementing section 564 of title 14 Section 11272(c) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263) is amended by adding at the end the following: Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Commandant shall brief the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House or Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the cost to the Coast Guard of meeting the requirements of section 564 of title 14, United States Code, in fiscal year 2024. Not later than November 1, 2025 and November, 1, 2026, the Commandant shall brief the committees described in subparagraph (A) on the cost to the Coast Guard of meeting the requirements of section 564 of title 14, United States Code, in fiscal years 2025 and 2026, respectively. (7)Public report (A)In generalNot later than 30 days after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Commandant shall brief the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House or Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate on the cost to the Coast Guard of meeting the requirements of section 564 of title 14, United States Code, in fiscal year 2024. (B)Secondary briefingsNot later than November 1, 2025 and November, 1, 2026, the Commandant shall brief the committees described in subparagraph (A) on the cost to the Coast Guard of meeting the requirements of section 564 of title 14, United States Code, in fiscal years 2025 and 2026, respectively..

301. Merchant mariner credentialing Section 3534 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Public Law 118–31) is amended— by redesignating subsection (k) as subsection (u); and by striking subsection (j) and inserting the following: Section 2101 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— by redesignating paragraphs (20) through (56) as paragraphs (21), (22), (24), (25), (26), (27), (28), (29), (30), (31), (32), (33), (34), (35), (36), (37), (38), (39), (40), (41), (42), (43), (44), (45), (46), (47), (48), (49), (50), (51), (52), (53), (54), (55), (56), (57), and (58), respectively; and by inserting after paragraph (19) the following: merchant mariner credential means a merchant mariner license, certificate, or document that the Secretary is authorized to issue pursuant to this title. by inserting after paragraph (22), as so redesignated, the following: nautical school program means a program that— offers a comprehensive program of training that includes substantial sea service on nautical school vessels or merchant vessels of the United States primarily to train individuals for service in the merchant marine; and is approved by the Secretary for purposes of section 7315, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary. Section 7102 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in the section heading by inserting or noncitizen nationality after Citizenship; and by inserting or noncitizen nationals (as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408)) after citizens. Section 7304 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in the section heading by inserting or noncitizen nationality after Citizenship; and by inserting or noncitizen nationals (as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408)) after citizens. Section 8103 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in the section heading by inserting or noncitizen nationality after Citizenship; in subsection (a) by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen; in subsection (b)— in paragraph (1)(A)(i) by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen; in paragraph (3) by inserting or noncitizen nationality after citizenship; and in paragraph (3)(C) by inserting or noncitizen nationals after citizens; in subsection (c) by inserting or noncitizen nationals after citizens; in subsection (d)— in paragraph (1) by inserting or noncitizen nationals after citizens; and in paragraph (2) by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen each place it appears; in subsection (e) by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen each place it appears; in subsection (i)(1)(A) by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen; in subsection (k)— in paragraph (1)(A) by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen; and in paragraph (2)— by striking Not more than and inserting the following: Not more than by adding at the end the following: Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), for the period beginning on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 and ending on December 31, 2065, not more than 50 percent of the unlicensed seamen on a vessel described in paragraph (1) may be aliens referred to in subparagraph (B) or (C) of such paragraph. by adding at the end the following: In this section, the term noncitizen national means an individual described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408). Section 12131(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting or noncitizen national (as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408)) after citizen. Section 12135(2) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting or noncitizen national (as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408)) after citizen. The analysis for chapter 71 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 7102 and inserting the following: The analysis for chapter 73 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 7304 and inserting the following: The analysis for chapter 81 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 8103 and inserting the following: Section 7116 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (c). Chapter 73 of title 46, United States Code is amended— by amending section 7306 to read as follows: The Secretary may issue a merchant mariner credential, to members of the deck department in the following classes: Able Seaman-Unlimited. Able Seaman-Limited. Able Seaman-Special. Able Seaman-Offshore Supply Vessels. Able Seaman-Sail. Able Seaman-Fishing Industry. Ordinary Seaman. The Secretary may classify the merchant mariner credential issued under subsection (a) based on— the tonnage and means of propulsion of vessels; the waters on which vessels are to be operated; or other appropriate standards. To qualify for a credential under this section, an applicant shall provide satisfactory proof that the applicant— is at least 18 years of age; has the service required by the applicable section of this part; is qualified professionally as demonstrated by an applicable examination or educational requirements; is qualified as to sight, hearing, and physical condition to perform the seafarer’s duties; and has satisfied any additional requirements established by the Secretary, including career patterns and service appropriate to the particular service, industry, or job functions the individual is engaged. in section 7307 by striking 3 years and inserting 18 months; in section 7308 by striking 18 months and inserting 12 months; in section 7309 by striking 12 months and inserting 6 months; in section 7313— in subsection (b) by striking and coal passer; and by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: The Secretary may classify the merchant mariner credential issued under subsection (a) based on— the tonnage and means of propulsion of vessels; the waters on which vessels are to be operated; or other appropriate standards. To qualify for a credential under this section, an applicant shall provide satisfactory proof that the applicant— is at least 18 years of age; has a minimum of 6-months service in the related entry rating; is qualified professionally as demonstrated by an applicable examination or educational requirements; and is qualified as to sight, hearing, and physical condition to perform the member’s duties. by amending section 7315 to read as follows: Graduation from a nautical school program may be substituted for the sea service requirements under sections 7307 through 7311a and 7313 of this title. The satisfactory completion of a training program approved by the Secretary may be substituted for not more than one-half of the sea service requirements under sections 7307 through 7311a and 7313 of this title in accordance with subsection (c). For purposes of subsection (b), training days undertaken in connection with training programs approved by the Secretary may be substituted for days of required sea service under sections 7307 through 7311a and 7313 of this title as follows: Each shore-based training day in the form of classroom lectures may be substituted for 2 days of sea service requirements. Each training day of laboratory training, practical demonstrations, and other similar training, may be substituted for 4 days of sea service requirements. Each training day of full mission simulator training may be substituted for 6 days of sea service requirements. Each training day underway on a vessel while enrolled in an approved training program may be substituted for 1½ days of sea service requirements, as long as— the structured training provided while underway on a vessel is— acceptable to the Secretary as part of the approved training program; and fully completed by the individual; and the tonnage of such vessel is appropriate to the endorsement being sought. In this section, the term training day means a day that consists of not less than 7 hours of training. The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall implement the requirements under subsection (c) of section 7306 of title 46, United States Code (as amended by this section), without regard to chapters 5 and 6 of title 5, United States Code, and Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 (5 U.S.C. 601 note). The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall implement the requirements of section 7315 of title 46, United States Code, as amended by this subsection, without regard to chapters 5 and 6 of title 5, United States Code, and Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 (5 U.S.C. 601 note) and 14094 (88 Fed. Reg. 21879). Section 7314 of title 46, United States Code, and the item relating to such section in the analysis for chapter 73 of such title, are repealed. The analysis for chapter 73 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 7306 and inserting the following: Chapter 75 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in section 7507 by adding at the end the following: 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. in section 7510(c)— in the subsection heading by striking Exam review and inserting Working group; in paragraph (1)— by striking 90 days and inserting 180 days; by striking Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016 and insert Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025; by striking new questions for inclusion in and inserting questions, content, and relevancy of; by redesignating subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G) as subparagraphs (G), (H), and (I), respectively; and by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: at least 2 individuals that have taken and passed the examination in the 5 years before the commissioning of the working group; at least 1 representative from the United States Merchant Marine Academy; in paragraph (4)— in the paragraph heading by striking Baseline review and inserting Review; in subparagraph (A)— by striking Within 1 year and inserting Not later than 270 days; by striking Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016 and inserting Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025; by striking Secretary and inserting Commandant; by redesignating clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) as clauses (ii), (iii), (iv), and (vii), respectively; in clause (iv), as so redesignated, by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; by inserting before clause (ii) the following: industry standards, practices, and technology to be considered in the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examination; by inserting after clause (iv) the following: the relevancy of examination topics and contents; any redundancy of core competencies between the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examination and Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchingkeeping competencies; and by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: Upon completion of the review under this paragraph, a report shall be provided to the Commandant which shall include findings of the review with recommendations for updates to the Merchant Marine Credentialling Examination. by striking paragraphs (3), (5), and (8); by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (9) as paragraphs (5) and (8), respectively; and by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: The Commandant shall convene the working group annually or at the creation of new examination questions, whichever occurs sooner. The Commandant shall allow any member of the working group to participate remotely if the member of the working group does not have the means to participate in person. The Commandant may not use questions developed for use in the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examination until such questions are reviewed and approved by the working group. Not later than 270 days after the completion of the review under paragraph (4) of subsection (c), the Commandant shall develop a plan to update and modernize the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examination and implement the recommendations developed by the review under such paragraph. The plan developed under paragraph (1) shall not diminish demonstrated competency standards and shall include— the elimination of redundant topics between the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examination and other examinations required to obtain a Merchant Mariner Credential; the elimination or updating of outdated topics, contents, core competencies, or questions covered by the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examination; the modernization of testing procedures consistent with contemporary procedures for standardized testing administration and evaluation; and the development of methods to analyze examination data related to the effectiveness of questions in determining competency. In developing the plan under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall develop such plan in consultation with the working group and individuals with expertise in modern best practices for relevant standardized testing. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Coast Guard shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a briefing on the review and plan developed under this subsection. Section 7702(d)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in subparagraph (B) by redesignating clauses (i) through (iv) as subclauses (I) through (IV), respectively (and by conforming the margins accordingly); by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively (and by conforming the margins accordingly); by striking an individual if— and inserting the following: an individual— if— in subparagraph (A)(ii)(IV), as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or; and by adding at the end the following: if there is probable cause to believe that the individual has violated company policy and is a security risk that poses a threat to other individuals on the vessel. Title 46, United States Code, is amended— in section 2101(47)(B) by striking ; and and inserting ; or; in section 2113(3) by striking section 2101(53)(A) and inserting section 2101(55)(A); in section 3202(a)(1)(A) by striking section 2101(29)(A) and inserting section 2101(31)(A); in section 3507(k)(1) by striking section 2101(31) and inserting section 2101(33); in section 4105(d) by striking section 2101(53)(A) and inserting section 2101(55)(A); in section 12119(a)(3) by striking section 2101(26) and inserting section 2101(28); and in section 51706(c)(6)(C)(ii) by striking section 2101(24) and inserting section 2101(26). Section 3(3) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1802(3)) is amended by striking 2101(30) of title 46 and inserting 2101 of title 46. Section 1992(d)(7) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking section 2101(31) of title 46 and inserting section 2101 of title 46. Section 311(a)(26)(D) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(a)(26)(D)) is amended by striking section 2101(23) and inserting section 2101. Section 1101 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking Section 2101(23) and inserting Section 2101(24). The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act. (j)Revising merchant mariner deck training requirementsSection 2101 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1)by redesignating paragraphs (20) through (56) as paragraphs (21), (22), (24), (25), (26), (27), (28), (29), (30), (31), (32), (33), (34), (35), (36), (37), (38), (39), (40), (41), (42), (43), (44), (45), (46), (47), (48), (49), (50), (51), (52), (53), (54), (55), (56), (57), and (58), respectively; and (2)by inserting after paragraph (19) the following: (20)merchant mariner credential means a merchant mariner license, certificate, or document that the Secretary is authorized to issue pursuant to this title.; and (3)by inserting after paragraph (22), as so redesignated, the following: (23)nautical school program means a program that— (A)offers a comprehensive program of training that includes substantial sea service on nautical school vessels or merchant vessels of the United States primarily to train individuals for service in the merchant marine; and (B)is approved by the Secretary for purposes of section 7315, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary.. (k)Noncitizenship nationality (1)Citizenship or noncitizen nationalitySection 7102 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (A)in the section heading by inserting or noncitizen nationality after Citizenship; and (B)by inserting or noncitizen nationals (as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408)) after citizens. (2)Conforming amendments (A)In generalSection 7304 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (i)in the section heading by inserting or noncitizen nationality after Citizenship; and (ii)by inserting or noncitizen nationals (as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408)) after citizens. (B)Citizenship and Navy Reserve requirementsSection 8103 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (i)in the section heading by inserting or noncitizen nationality after Citizenship; (ii)in subsection (a) by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen; (iii)in subsection (b)— (I)in paragraph (1)(A)(i) by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen; (II)in paragraph (3) by inserting or noncitizen nationality after citizenship; and (III)in paragraph (3)(C) by inserting or noncitizen nationals after citizens; (iv)in subsection (c) by inserting or noncitizen nationals after citizens; (v)in subsection (d)— (I)in paragraph (1) by inserting or noncitizen nationals after citizens; and (II)in paragraph (2) by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen each place it appears; (vi)in subsection (e) by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen each place it appears; (vii)in subsection (i)(1)(A) by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen; (viii)in subsection (k)— (I)in paragraph (1)(A) by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen; and (II)in paragraph (2)— (aa)by striking Not more than and inserting the following: (A)Not more than; and (bb)by adding at the end the following: (B)Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), for the period beginning on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 and ending on December 31, 2065, not more than 50 percent of the unlicensed seamen on a vessel described in paragraph (1) may be aliens referred to in subparagraph (B) or (C) of such paragraph. ; and (ix)by adding at the end the following: (l)Noncitizen national definedIn this section, the term noncitizen national means an individual described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408).. (C)Command of documented vesselsSection 12131(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting or noncitizen national (as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408)) after citizen. (D)Invalidation of certificates of documentationSection 12135(2) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting or noncitizen national (as such term is described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408)) after citizen. (3)Clerical amendments (A)In generalThe analysis for chapter 71 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 7102 and inserting the following: 7102. Citizenship or noncitizen nationality.. (B)Section 7304The analysis for chapter 73 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 7304 and inserting the following: 7304. Citizenship or noncitizen nationality notation on merchant mariners’ documents.. (C)Section 8103The analysis for chapter 81 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 8103 and inserting the following: 8103. Citizenship or noncitizen nationality and Navy Reserve requirements. . (l)ExaminationsSection 7116 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking subsection (c). (m)Merchant mariners documentsChapter 73 of title 46, United States Code is amended— (1)by amending section 7306 to read as follows: 7306.General requirements and classifications for members of deck departments (a)In generalThe Secretary may issue a merchant mariner credential, to members of the deck department in the following classes: (1)Able Seaman-Unlimited. (2)Able Seaman-Limited. (3)Able Seaman-Special. (4)Able Seaman-Offshore Supply Vessels. (5)Able Seaman-Sail. (6)Able Seaman-Fishing Industry. (7)Ordinary Seaman. (b)Classification of credentialsThe Secretary may classify the merchant mariner credential issued under subsection (a) based on— (1)the tonnage and means of propulsion of vessels; (2)the waters on which vessels are to be operated; or (3)other appropriate standards. (c)QualificationsTo qualify for a credential under this section, an applicant shall provide satisfactory proof that the applicant— (1)is at least 18 years of age; (2)has the service required by the applicable section of this part; (3)is qualified professionally as demonstrated by an applicable examination or educational requirements; (4)is qualified as to sight, hearing, and physical condition to perform the seafarer’s duties; and (5)has satisfied any additional requirements established by the Secretary, including career patterns and service appropriate to the particular service, industry, or job functions the individual is engaged.; (2)in section 7307 by striking 3 years and inserting 18 months; (3)in section 7308 by striking 18 months and inserting 12 months; (4)in section 7309 by striking 12 months and inserting 6 months; (5)in section 7313— (A)in subsection (b) by striking and coal passer; and (B)by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: (c)Classification of credentialsThe Secretary may classify the merchant mariner credential issued under subsection (a) based on— (1)the tonnage and means of propulsion of vessels; (2)the waters on which vessels are to be operated; or (3)other appropriate standards. (d)QualificationsTo qualify for a credential under this section, an applicant shall provide satisfactory proof that the applicant— (1)is at least 18 years of age; (2)has a minimum of 6-months service in the related entry rating; (3)is qualified professionally as demonstrated by an applicable examination or educational requirements; and (4)is qualified as to sight, hearing, and physical condition to perform the member’s duties.; and (6)by amending section 7315 to read as follows: 7315.Training (a)Nautical school programGraduation from a nautical school program may be substituted for the sea service requirements under sections 7307 through 7311a and 7313 of this title. (b)Other approved training programsThe satisfactory completion of a training program approved by the Secretary may be substituted for not more than one-half of the sea service requirements under sections 7307 through 7311a and 7313 of this title in accordance with subsection (c). (c)Training daysFor purposes of subsection (b), training days undertaken in connection with training programs approved by the Secretary may be substituted for days of required sea service under sections 7307 through 7311a and 7313 of this title as follows: (1)Each shore-based training day in the form of classroom lectures may be substituted for 2 days of sea service requirements. (2)Each training day of laboratory training, practical demonstrations, and other similar training, may be substituted for 4 days of sea service requirements. (3)Each training day of full mission simulator training may be substituted for 6 days of sea service requirements. (4)Each training day underway on a vessel while enrolled in an approved training program may be substituted for 1½ days of sea service requirements, as long as— (A)the structured training provided while underway on a vessel is— (i)acceptable to the Secretary as part of the approved training program; and (ii)fully completed by the individual; and (B)the tonnage of such vessel is appropriate to the endorsement being sought. (d)DefinitionIn this section, the term training day means a day that consists of not less than 7 hours of training.. (n)Implementation (1)In generalThe Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall implement the requirements under subsection (c) of section 7306 of title 46, United States Code (as amended by this section), without regard to chapters 5 and 6 of title 5, United States Code, and Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 (5 U.S.C. 601 note). (2)Section 7315The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall implement the requirements of section 7315 of title 46, United States Code, as amended by this subsection, without regard to chapters 5 and 6 of title 5, United States Code, and Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 (5 U.S.C. 601 note) and 14094 (88 Fed. Reg. 21879). (o)RepealSection 7314 of title 46, United States Code, and the item relating to such section in the analysis for chapter 73 of such title, are repealed. (p)Clerical amendmentThe analysis for chapter 73 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 7306 and inserting the following: 7306. General requirements and classifications for members of deck departments.. (q)Amendments to chapter 75Chapter 75 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1)in section 7507 by adding at the end the following: (d)RenewalWith 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.; and (2)in section 7510(c)— (A)in the subsection heading by striking Exam review and inserting Working group; (B)in paragraph (1)— (i)by striking 90 days and inserting 180 days; (ii)by striking Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016 and insert Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025; (iii)by striking new questions for inclusion in and inserting questions, content, and relevancy of; (iv)by redesignating subparagraphs (E), (F), and (G) as subparagraphs (G), (H), and (I), respectively; and (v)by inserting after subparagraph (D) the following: (E)at least 2 individuals that have taken and passed the examination in the 5 years before the commissioning of the working group; (F)at least 1 representative from the United States Merchant Marine Academy; ; (C)in paragraph (4)— (i)in the paragraph heading by striking Baseline review and inserting Review; (ii)in subparagraph (A)— (I)by striking Within 1 year and inserting Not later than 270 days; (II)by striking Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2016 and inserting Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025; (III)by striking Secretary and inserting Commandant; (IV)by redesignating clauses (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) as clauses (ii), (iii), (iv), and (vii), respectively; (V)in clause (iv), as so redesignated, by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (VI)by inserting before clause (ii) the following: (i)industry standards, practices, and technology to be considered in the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examination; ; and (VII)by inserting after clause (iv) the following: (v)the relevancy of examination topics and contents; (vi)any redundancy of core competencies between the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examination and Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchingkeeping competencies; and; (iii)by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B)Report to CommandantUpon completion of the review under this paragraph, a report shall be provided to the Commandant which shall include findings of the review with recommendations for updates to the Merchant Marine Credentialling Examination. ; (D)by striking paragraphs (3), (5), and (8); (E)by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (9) as paragraphs (5) and (8), respectively; and (F)by inserting after paragraph (2) the following: (3)Meeting of working group (A)In generalThe Commandant shall convene the working group annually or at the creation of new examination questions, whichever occurs sooner. (B)Remote participationThe Commandant shall allow any member of the working group to participate remotely if the member of the working group does not have the means to participate in person. (4)Use of questionsThe Commandant may not use questions developed for use in the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examination until such questions are reviewed and approved by the working group.. (r)Plan (1)RequirementNot later than 270 days after the completion of the review under paragraph (4) of subsection (c), the Commandant shall develop a plan to update and modernize the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examination and implement the recommendations developed by the review under such paragraph. (2)ContentsThe plan developed under paragraph (1) shall not diminish demonstrated competency standards and shall include— (A)the elimination of redundant topics between the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examination and other examinations required to obtain a Merchant Mariner Credential; (B)the elimination or updating of outdated topics, contents, core competencies, or questions covered by the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examination; (C)the modernization of testing procedures consistent with contemporary procedures for standardized testing administration and evaluation; and (D)the development of methods to analyze examination data related to the effectiveness of questions in determining competency. (3)CoordinationIn developing the plan under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall develop such plan in consultation with the working group and individuals with expertise in modern best practices for relevant standardized testing. (4)Briefing requiredNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Coast Guard shall provide to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a briefing on the review and plan developed under this subsection. (s)Amendments to chapter 77Section 7702(d)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— (1)in subparagraph (B) by redesignating clauses (i) through (iv) as subclauses (I) through (IV), respectively (and by conforming the margins accordingly); (2)by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively (and by conforming the margins accordingly); (3)by striking an individual if— and inserting the following: an individual— (A)if—; (4)in subparagraph (A)(ii)(IV), as so redesignated, by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or; and (5)by adding at the end the following: (B)if there is probable cause to believe that the individual has violated company policy and is a security risk that poses a threat to other individuals on the vessel.. (t)Technical and conforming amendments (1)Title 46Title 46, United States Code, is amended— (A)in section 2101(47)(B) by striking ; and and inserting ; or; (B)in section 2113(3) by striking section 2101(53)(A) and inserting section 2101(55)(A); (C)in section 3202(a)(1)(A) by striking section 2101(29)(A) and inserting section 2101(31)(A); (D)in section 3507(k)(1) by striking section 2101(31) and inserting section 2101(33); (E)in section 4105(d) by striking section 2101(53)(A) and inserting section 2101(55)(A); (F)in section 12119(a)(3) by striking section 2101(26) and inserting section 2101(28); and (G)in section 51706(c)(6)(C)(ii) by striking section 2101(24) and inserting section 2101(26). (2)Other laws (A)Section 3(3) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1802(3)) is amended by striking 2101(30) of title 46 and inserting 2101 of title 46. (B)Section 1992(d)(7) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking section 2101(31) of title 46 and inserting section 2101 of title 46. (C)Section 311(a)(26)(D) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(a)(26)(D)) is amended by striking section 2101(23) and inserting section 2101. (D)Section 1101 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking Section 2101(23) and inserting Section 2101(24).. (20)merchant mariner credential means a merchant mariner license, certificate, or document that the Secretary is authorized to issue pursuant to this title.; and (23)nautical school program means a program that— (A)offers a comprehensive program of training that includes substantial sea service on nautical school vessels or merchant vessels of the United States primarily to train individuals for service in the merchant marine; and (B)is approved by the Secretary for purposes of section 7315, in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary.. (A)Not more than; and (B)Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), for the period beginning on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 and ending on December 31, 2065, not more than 50 percent of the unlicensed seamen on a vessel described in paragraph (1) may be aliens referred to in subparagraph (B) or (C) of such paragraph. ; and (l)Noncitizen national definedIn this section, the term noncitizen national means an individual described in section 308 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1408).. 7102. Citizenship or noncitizen nationality.. 7304. Citizenship or noncitizen nationality notation on merchant mariners’ documents.. 8103. Citizenship or noncitizen nationality and Navy Reserve requirements. . 7306.General requirements and classifications for members of deck departments (a)In generalThe Secretary may issue a merchant mariner credential, to members of the deck department in the following classes: (1)Able Seaman-Unlimited. (2)Able Seaman-Limited. (3)Able Seaman-Special. (4)Able Seaman-Offshore Supply Vessels. (5)Able Seaman-Sail. (6)Able Seaman-Fishing Industry. (7)Ordinary Seaman. (b)Classification of credentialsThe Secretary may classify the merchant mariner credential issued under subsection (a) based on— (1)the tonnage and means of propulsion of vessels; (2)the waters on which vessels are to be operated; or (3)other appropriate standards. (c)QualificationsTo qualify for a credential under this section, an applicant shall provide satisfactory proof that the applicant— (1)is at least 18 years of age; (2)has the service required by the applicable section of this part; (3)is qualified professionally as demonstrated by an applicable examination or educational requirements; (4)is qualified as to sight, hearing, and physical condition to perform the seafarer’s duties; and (5)has satisfied any additional requirements established by the Secretary, including career patterns and service appropriate to the particular service, industry, or job functions the individual is engaged.; (c)Classification of credentialsThe Secretary may classify the merchant mariner credential issued under subsection (a) based on— (1)the tonnage and means of propulsion of vessels; (2)the waters on which vessels are to be operated; or (3)other appropriate standards. (d)QualificationsTo qualify for a credential under this section, an applicant shall provide satisfactory proof that the applicant— (1)is at least 18 years of age; (2)has a minimum of 6-months service in the related entry rating; (3)is qualified professionally as demonstrated by an applicable examination or educational requirements; and (4)is qualified as to sight, hearing, and physical condition to perform the member’s duties.; and 7315.Training (a)Nautical school programGraduation from a nautical school program may be substituted for the sea service requirements under sections 7307 through 7311a and 7313 of this title. (b)Other approved training programsThe satisfactory completion of a training program approved by the Secretary may be substituted for not more than one-half of the sea service requirements under sections 7307 through 7311a and 7313 of this title in accordance with subsection (c). (c)Training daysFor purposes of subsection (b), training days undertaken in connection with training programs approved by the Secretary may be substituted for days of required sea service under sections 7307 through 7311a and 7313 of this title as follows: (1)Each shore-based training day in the form of classroom lectures may be substituted for 2 days of sea service requirements. (2)Each training day of laboratory training, practical demonstrations, and other similar training, may be substituted for 4 days of sea service requirements. (3)Each training day of full mission simulator training may be substituted for 6 days of sea service requirements. (4)Each training day underway on a vessel while enrolled in an approved training program may be substituted for 1½ days of sea service requirements, as long as— (A)the structured training provided while underway on a vessel is— (i)acceptable to the Secretary as part of the approved training program; and (ii)fully completed by the individual; and (B)the tonnage of such vessel is appropriate to the endorsement being sought. (d)DefinitionIn this section, the term training day means a day that consists of not less than 7 hours of training.. 7306. General requirements and classifications for members of deck departments.. (d)RenewalWith 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.; and (E)at least 2 individuals that have taken and passed the examination in the 5 years before the commissioning of the working group; (F)at least 1 representative from the United States Merchant Marine Academy; ; (i)industry standards, practices, and technology to be considered in the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examination; ; and (v)the relevancy of examination topics and contents; (vi)any redundancy of core competencies between the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examination and Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchingkeeping competencies; and; (B)Report to CommandantUpon completion of the review under this paragraph, a report shall be provided to the Commandant which shall include findings of the review with recommendations for updates to the Merchant Marine Credentialling Examination. ; (3)Meeting of working group (A)In generalThe Commandant shall convene the working group annually or at the creation of new examination questions, whichever occurs sooner. (B)Remote participationThe Commandant shall allow any member of the working group to participate remotely if the member of the working group does not have the means to participate in person. (4)Use of questionsThe Commandant may not use questions developed for use in the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examination until such questions are reviewed and approved by the working group.. an individual— (A)if—; (B)if there is probable cause to believe that the individual has violated company policy and is a security risk that poses a threat to other individuals on the vessel..

311. Grossly negligent operations of a vessel Section 2302(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: A person operating a vessel in a grossly negligent manner that endangers the life, limb, or property of a person commits a class A misdemeanor. A person operating a vessel in a grossly negligent manner that results in serious bodily injury, as defined in section 1365(h)(3) of title 18— commits a class E felony; and may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $35,000. (b)Grossly negligent operation (1)MisdemeanorA person operating a vessel in a grossly negligent manner that endangers the life, limb, or property of a person commits a class A misdemeanor. (2)FelonyA person operating a vessel in a grossly negligent manner that results in serious bodily injury, as defined in section 1365(h)(3) of title 18— (A)commits a class E felony; and (B)may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $35,000..

312. Performance driven examination schedule Section 3714 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (a)(1) by striking The Secretary and inserting Except as provided in subsection (c), the Secretary; by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and by inserting after subsection (b) the following: With respect to examinations of foreign vessels to which this chapter applies, and subject to paragraph (3), the Secretary may adopt a performance-driven examination schedule to which such vessels are to be examined and the frequency with which such examinations occur, including the frequency of examinations for each vessel. Such schedule shall be consistent with the Secretary’s assessment of the safety performance of such vessels, including each vessel participating in the performance-driven examination schedule, in accordance with paragraph (2). In developing an examination schedule under paragraph (1) and subject to paragraph (3), with respect to each vessel in determining eligibility to participate in the performance based examination schedule— the Secretary shall consider— certificate of compliance and examination history, to include those conducted by foreign countries; history of violations, vessel detentions, incidents, and casualties; history of notices of violation issued by the Coast Guard; safety related information provided by the flag state of the vessel; owner and operator history; historical classification society data, which may include relevant surveys; cargo-specific documentation; data from port state control safety exams; and relevant repair and maintenance history; and the Secretary may consider— data from relevant vessel quality assurance and risk assessment programs including Quality Shipping for the 21st Century (QUALSHIP 21); data from industry inspection regimes; data from vessel self assessments submitted to the International Maritime Organization or other maritime organizations; and other safety relevant data or information as determined by the Secretary. In developing an examination schedule under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall not consider a vessel eligible to take part in a performance-driven examination schedule under paragraph (1) if, within the last 36 months, the vessel has— been detained by the Coast Guard; a record of a violation issued by the Coast Guard against the owners or operators with a finding of proved; or suffered a marine casualty that, as determined by the Secretary, involves the safe operation of the vessel and overall performance of the vessel. The Secretary may not adopt a performance-driven examination schedule under paragraph (1) until the Secretary has— conducted the assessment recommended in the Government Accountability Office report submitted under section 8254(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283); concluded through such assessment that a performance-driven examination schedule provides not less than the level of safety provided by the annual examinations required under subsection (a)(1); and provided the results of such assessment to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives. Subsection (a) of section 11237 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (37 U.S.C. 352 note) is amended as follows: 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— is assigned in support of or is serving as a marine inspector pursuant to section 312 of title 14, United States Code; and 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. 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— the status of utilizing the performance-driven examination schedule program, including the quantity of examinations conducted and duration between examinations for each individual vessel examined under the performance-driven examination schedule; an overview of the size of the Coast Guard marine inspector workforce, including any personnel shortages assessed by the Coast Guard, for inspectors that conduct inspections under section 3714 of such title; and recommendations for the inspection, governance, or oversight of vessels inspected under section 3714 of such title. (c)Performance-driven examination schedule (1)In generalWith respect to examinations of foreign vessels to which this chapter applies, and subject to paragraph (3), the Secretary may adopt a performance-driven examination schedule to which such vessels are to be examined and the frequency with which such examinations occur, including the frequency of examinations for each vessel. Such schedule shall be consistent with the Secretary’s assessment of the safety performance of such vessels, including each vessel participating in the performance-driven examination schedule, in accordance with paragraph (2). (2)ConsiderationsIn developing an examination schedule under paragraph (1) and subject to paragraph (3), with respect to each vessel in determining eligibility to participate in the performance based examination schedule— (A)the Secretary shall consider— (i)certificate of compliance and examination history, to include those conducted by foreign countries; (ii)history of violations, vessel detentions, incidents, and casualties; (iii)history of notices of violation issued by the Coast Guard; (iv)safety related information provided by the flag state of the vessel; (v)owner and operator history; (vi)historical classification society data, which may include relevant surveys; (vii)cargo-specific documentation; (viii)data from port state control safety exams; and (ix)relevant repair and maintenance history; and (B)the Secretary may consider— (i)data from relevant vessel quality assurance and risk assessment programs including Quality Shipping for the 21st Century (QUALSHIP 21); (ii)data from industry inspection regimes; (iii)data from vessel self assessments submitted to the International Maritime Organization or other maritime organizations; and (iv)other safety relevant data or information as determined by the Secretary. (3)EligibilityIn developing an examination schedule under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall not consider a vessel eligible to take part in a performance-driven examination schedule under paragraph (1) if, within the last 36 months, the vessel has— (A)been detained by the Coast Guard; (B)a record of a violation issued by the Coast Guard against the owners or operators with a finding of proved; or (C)suffered a marine casualty that, as determined by the Secretary, involves the safe operation of the vessel and overall performance of the vessel. (4)RestrictionsThe Secretary may not adopt a performance-driven examination schedule under paragraph (1) until the Secretary has— (A)conducted the assessment recommended in the Government Accountability Office report submitted under section 8254(a) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116–283); (B)concluded through such assessment that a performance-driven examination schedule provides not less than the level of safety provided by the annual examinations required under subsection (a)(1); and (C)provided the results of such assessment to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives.. (a)Authority to provide assignment pay or special duty payFor 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..

313. Fishing vessel and fisherman training safety Section 4502 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (i)— in paragraph (1)— in subparagraph (A)(ii) by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; by redesignating subparagraph (B) as subparagraph (C); and by inserting after subparagraph (A) the following: to conduct safety and prevention training that addresses behavioral and physical health risks, to include substance use disorder and worker fatigue, facing fishing vessel operators and crewmembers; and in paragraph (2)— by striking , in consultation with and based on criteria established by the Commandant of the Coast Guard; and by striking subsection on a competitive basis and inserting the following: subsection— on a competitive basis; and based on criteria developed in consultation with the Commandant of the Coast Guard in paragraph (4) by striking $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and inserting to the Secretary of Health and Human Services $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025, and 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029; and in subsection (j)— in paragraph (1) by inserting , and understanding and mitigating behavioral and physical health risks, to include substance use disorder and worker fatigue, facing members of the commercial fishing industry after weather detection; in paragraph (2)— by striking , in consultation with and based on criteria established by the Commandant of the Coast Guard,; and by striking subsection on a competitive basis and inserting the following: subsection— on a competitive basis; and based on criteria developed in consultation with the Commandant of the Coast Guard in paragraph (4) by striking $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2023 and inserting to the Secretary of Health and Human Services $6,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 , and 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029. (B)to conduct safety and prevention training that addresses behavioral and physical health risks, to include substance use disorder and worker fatigue, facing fishing vessel operators and crewmembers; and; subsection— (A)on a competitive basis; and (B)based on criteria developed in consultation with the Commandant of the Coast Guard; and subsection— (A)on a competitive basis; and (B)based on criteria developed in consultation with the Commandant of the Coast Guard; and

321. Ports and waterways safety Section 8343 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (46 U.S.C. 70034 note) is amended— by striking 2-year pilot program and inserting pilot program; by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and by adding at the end the following: The pilot program under subsection (a) is authorized for fiscal years 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029. Section 70011(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (1) by inserting , including damage or destruction resulting from cyber incidents, transnational organized crime, or foreign state threats after adjacent to such waters; and in paragraph (2) by inserting or harm resulting from cyber incidents, transnational organized crime, or foreign state threats after loss. Section 70011(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (3) by striking and at the end; in paragraph (4) by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and by adding at the end the following: prohibiting a representative of a government of country that the Secretary of State has determined has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism under section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371) from visiting a facility for which a facility security plan is required under section 70103(c). Section 70032 of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: 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. 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— issue and enforce special orders in accordance with section 70002; 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 take actions for port, harbor, and coastal facility security in accordance with section 70116. 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,. 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 issue or amend such regulations as are necessary to address any applicable arrangements with the Canadian Coast Guard regarding vessel traffic services cooperation and vessel traffic management data exchanges within the Saint Lawrence Seaway and the Great Lakes. 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: (c)AuthorizationThe pilot program under subsection (a) is authorized for fiscal years 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029. . (5)prohibiting a representative of a government of country that the Secretary of State has determined has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism under section 620A of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2371) from visiting a facility for which a facility security plan is required under section 70103(c).. 70032.Delegation of ports and waterways authorities in Saint Lawrence Seaway (a)In generalExcept 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)ExceptionThe 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.. 70032. Delegation of ports and waterways authorities in Saint Lawrence Seaway. .

331. Establishment of National Advisory Committee on Autonomous Maritime Systems Chapter 151 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: There is established a National Advisory Committee on Autonomous Maritime Systems (in this section referred to as the Committee). 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. The Committee shall consist of 15 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 15109. Each member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee. Each of the following groups shall be represented by at least 1 member on the Committee: Marine safety or security entities. Vessel design and construction entities. 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. Port districts, authorities, or terminal operators. Vessel operators. National labor unions representing merchant mariners. Maritime pilots. Commercial space transportation operators. Academic institutions. National labor unions representing longshore workers. The analysis for chapter 151 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 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). 15110.Establishment of National Advisory Committee on Autonomous Maritime Systems (a)EstablishmentThere is established a National Advisory Committee on Autonomous Maritime Systems (in this section referred to as the Committee). (b)FunctionThe 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 generalThe Committee shall consist of 15 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this section and section 15109. (2)ExpertiseEach member of the Committee shall have particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters relating to the function of the Committee. (3)RepresentationEach 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. (J)National labor unions representing longshore workers.. 15110. Establishment of National Advisory Committee on Autonomous Maritime Systems..

341. Information on type approval certificates 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: 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— 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; post-treatment water quality characteristics; 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 post-treatment water biologic organism concentrations data. 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: 904.Information on type approval certificatesUnless 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.. Sec. 904. Information on type approval certificates..

342. Clarification of authorities 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.. Section 5 of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1504) is amended by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: 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). 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.). 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. Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall transfer the authorities provided to the Coast Guard in part 148 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of this Act), except as provided in paragraph (2), to the Secretary of Transportation. The Commandant shall retain responsibility for authorities pertaining to design, construction, equipment, and operation of deepwater ports and navigational safety. As soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to reflect the updates to authorities prescribed by this subsection. 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. 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. (f)NEPA compliance (1)Definition of lead agencyIn 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 generalFor 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 complianceCompliance 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..

343. Amendments to passenger vessel security and safety requirements 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. Section 3507(f) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (1)— in subparagraph (A) by striking and at the end; and by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: a system that electronically records the date, time, and identity of each crew member accessing each passenger stateroom; and by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: ensure that the procedures and restrictions are— fully and properly implemented; reviewed annually; and updated as necessary. (C)a system that electronically records the date, time, and identity of each crew member accessing each passenger stateroom; and; and (2)ensure that the procedures and restrictions are— (A)fully and properly implemented; (B)reviewed annually; and (C)updated as necessary..

346. Classification societies Section 3316(d) of title 46, United States Code, is amended— by amending paragraph (2)(B)(i) to read as follows: the government of the foreign country in which the foreign society is headquartered— delegates that authority to the American Bureau of Shipping; or does not delegate that authority to any classification society; or by adding at the end the following: 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. (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 (5)Clarification on authorityNothing in this subsection authorizes the Secretary to make a delegation under paragraph (2) to a classification society from the People’s Republic of China..

347. Abandoned and derelict vessel removals Chapter 47 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in the chapter heading by striking Barges and inserting Vessels; by inserting before section 4701 the following: by adding at the end the following: In this subchapter: The term abandon means to moor, strand, wreck, sink, or leave a covered vessel unattended for longer than 45 days. The term covered vessel means a vessel that is not a barge to which subchapter I applies. 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). 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. An owner or operator of a covered vessel may not abandon such vessel on the navigable waters of the United States. With respect to a covered vessel that appears to be abandoned, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall— attempt to identify the owner using the vessel registration number, hull identification number, or any other information that can be reasonably inferred or gathered; and notify such owner— of the penalty described in subsection (c); and that the vessel will be removed at the expense of the owner if the Commandant determines that the vessel is abandoned and the owner does not remove or account for the vessel. The Commandant shall provide the notice required under subparagraph (A)— if the owner can be identified, via certified mail or other appropriate forms determined by the Commandant; or if the owner cannot be identified, via an announcement in a local publication and on a website maintained by the Coast Guard. The Commandant shall make a determination not earlier than 45 days after the date on which the Commandant provides the notification required under paragraph (1) of whether a covered vessel described in such paragraph is abandoned. The Commandant may assess a civil penalty of not more than $500 against an owner or operator of a covered vessel determined to be abandoned under subsection (b) for a violation of subsection (a). The owner or operator of a covered vessel shall also be liable in rem for a penalty imposed under paragraph (1). The Commandant shall not assess a penalty if the Commandant determines the vessel was abandoned due to major extenuating circumstances of the owner or operator of the vessel, including long term medical incapacitation of the owner or operator. The Commandant may not determine that a covered vessel is abandoned under this section if— such vessel is located at a federally approved or State approved mooring area; such vessel is located on private property with the permission of the owner of such property; the owner or operator of such vessel provides a notification to the Commandant that— indicates the location of the vessel; indicates that the vessel is not abandoned; and contains documentation proving that the vessel is allowed to be in such location; or the Commandant determines that such an abandonment determination would not be in the public interest. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Commandant, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and relevant State agencies, shall establish and maintain a national inventory of covered vessels that are abandoned. The inventory established and maintained under subsection (a) shall include data on each vessel, including geographic information system data related to the location of each such vessel. The Commandant shall make the inventory established under subsection (a) publicly available on a website of the Coast Guard. In carrying out this section, the Commandant shall develop a process by which— a State, Indian Tribe, Native Hawaiian organization, or person may report a covered vessel that may be abandoned to the Commandant for potential inclusion in the inventory established under subsection (a); the Commandant shall review any such report and add such vessel to the inventory if the Commandant determines that the reported vessel is abandoned pursuant to section 4711. Except in a response action carried out under section 311(j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321) or in the case of imminent threat to life and safety, the Commandant shall not be responsible for removing any covered vessels listed on the inventory established and maintained under subsection (a). The Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, in consultation with the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, and the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere, shall issue regulations with respect to the procedures for determining that a vessel is abandoned for the purposes of subchapter II of chapter 47 of title 46, United States Code (as added by this section). Chapter 47 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in section 4701— in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking chapter and inserting subchapter; and in paragraph (2) by striking chapter and inserting subchapter; in section 4703 by striking chapter and inserting subchapter; in section 4704 by striking chapter each place it appears and inserting subchapter; and in section 4705 by striking chapter and inserting subchapter. The analysis for chapter 47 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— by inserting before the item relating to section 4701 the following: by adding at the end the following: IBarges; and IINon-Barge Vessels 4710.DefinitionsIn this subchapter: (1)AbandonThe term abandon means to moor, strand, wreck, sink, or leave a covered vessel unattended for longer than 45 days. (2)Covered vesselThe term covered vessel means a vessel that is not a barge to which subchapter I applies. (3)Indian TribeThe 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). (4)Native Hawaiian organizationThe 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. 4711.Abandonment of vessels prohibited (a)In generalAn owner or operator of a covered vessel may not abandon such vessel on the navigable waters of the United States. (b)Determination of abandonment (1)Notification (A)In generalWith respect to a covered vessel that appears to be abandoned, the Commandant of the Coast Guard shall— (i)attempt to identify the owner using the vessel registration number, hull identification number, or any other information that can be reasonably inferred or gathered; and (ii)notify such owner— (I)of the penalty described in subsection (c); and (II)that the vessel will be removed at the expense of the owner if the Commandant determines that the vessel is abandoned and the owner does not remove or account for the vessel. (B)FormThe Commandant shall provide the notice required under subparagraph (A)— (i)if the owner can be identified, via certified mail or other appropriate forms determined by the Commandant; or (ii)if the owner cannot be identified, via an announcement in a local publication and on a website maintained by the Coast Guard. (2)DeterminationThe Commandant shall make a determination not earlier than 45 days after the date on which the Commandant provides the notification required under paragraph (1) of whether a covered vessel described in such paragraph is abandoned. (c)Penalty (1)In generalThe Commandant may assess a civil penalty of not more than $500 against an owner or operator of a covered vessel determined to be abandoned under subsection (b) for a violation of subsection (a). (2)Liability in remThe owner or operator of a covered vessel shall also be liable in rem for a penalty imposed under paragraph (1). (3)LimitationThe Commandant shall not assess a penalty if the Commandant determines the vessel was abandoned due to major extenuating circumstances of the owner or operator of the vessel, including long term medical incapacitation of the owner or operator. (d)Vessels not abandonedThe Commandant may not determine that a covered vessel is abandoned under this section if— (1)such vessel is located at a federally approved or State approved mooring area; (2)such vessel is located on private property with the permission of the owner of such property; (3)the owner or operator of such vessel provides a notification to the Commandant that— (A)indicates the location of the vessel; (B)indicates that the vessel is not abandoned; and (C)contains documentation proving that the vessel is allowed to be in such location; or (4)the Commandant determines that such an abandonment determination would not be in the public interest. 4712.Inventory of abandoned vessels (a)In generalNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Commandant, in consultation with the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and relevant State agencies, shall establish and maintain a national inventory of covered vessels that are abandoned. (b)ContentsThe inventory established and maintained under subsection (a) shall include data on each vessel, including geographic information system data related to the location of each such vessel. (c)PublicationThe Commandant shall make the inventory established under subsection (a) publicly available on a website of the Coast Guard. (d)Reporting of potentially abandoned vesselsIn carrying out this section, the Commandant shall develop a process by which— (1)a State, Indian Tribe, Native Hawaiian organization, or person may report a covered vessel that may be abandoned to the Commandant for potential inclusion in the inventory established under subsection (a); (2)the Commandant shall review any such report and add such vessel to the inventory if the Commandant determines that the reported vessel is abandoned pursuant to section 4711. (e)ClarificationExcept in a response action carried out under section 311(j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321) or in the case of imminent threat to life and safety, the Commandant shall not be responsible for removing any covered vessels listed on the inventory established and maintained under subsection (a).. Subchapter I—Barges; and Subchapter II—Non-Barge Vessels 4710. Definitions. 4711. Abandonment of vessels prohibited. 4712. Inventory of abandoned vessels..

401. Vessel response plans Section 311(j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(j)) is amended by adding at the end the following: The President, acting through the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating unless otherwise delegated by the President, may require— periodic inspection of vessels and salvage equipment, firefighting equipment, and other major marine casualty response equipment on or associated with vessels; periodic verification of capabilities to appropriately, and in a timely manner, respond to a marine casualty, including— drills, with or without prior notice; review of contracts and relevant third-party agreements; testing of equipment; review of training; and other evaluations of marine casualty response capabilities, as determined appropriate by the President; and carrying of appropriate response equipment for responding to a marine casualty that employs the best technology economically feasible and that is compatible with the safe operation of the vessel. In this paragraph: The term marine casualty means a marine casualty that is required to be reported pursuant to paragraph (3), (4), or (5) of section 6101 of title 46, United States Code. The term salvage equipment means any equipment that is capable of being used to assist a vessel in potential or actual danger in order to prevent loss of life, damage or destruction of the vessel or its cargo, or release of its contents into the marine environment. Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States 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 state of marine firefighting authorities, jurisdiction, and plan review; and other considerations with respect to fires at waterfront facilities (including vessel fires) and vessel fires on the navigable waters (as such term is defined in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1362)). In carrying out paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall— examine— collaboration among Federal and non-Federal entities for purposes of reducing the risks to local communities of fires described in paragraph (1); the prevalence and frequency of such fires; and the extent to which firefighters and marine firefighters are aware of the dangers of lithium-ion battery fires, including lithium-ion batteries used for vehicles, and how to respond to such fires; review methods of documenting and sharing best practices throughout the maritime community for responding to vessel fires; and make recommendations for— preparing for, responding to, and training for such fires; clarifying roles and responsibilities of Federal and non-Federal entities in preparing for, responding to, and training for such fires; and other topics for consideration. (10)Salvage and marine firefighting response capability (A)In generalThe President, acting through the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating unless otherwise delegated by the President, may require— (i)periodic inspection of vessels and salvage equipment, firefighting equipment, and other major marine casualty response equipment on or associated with vessels; (ii)periodic verification of capabilities to appropriately, and in a timely manner, respond to a marine casualty, including— (I)drills, with or without prior notice; (II)review of contracts and relevant third-party agreements; (III)testing of equipment; (IV)review of training; and (V)other evaluations of marine casualty response capabilities, as determined appropriate by the President; and (iii)carrying of appropriate response equipment for responding to a marine casualty that employs the best technology economically feasible and that is compatible with the safe operation of the vessel. (B)DefinitionsIn this paragraph: (i)Marine casualtyThe term marine casualty means a marine casualty that is required to be reported pursuant to paragraph (3), (4), or (5) of section 6101 of title 46, United States Code. (ii)Salvage equipmentThe term salvage equipment means any equipment that is capable of being used to assist a vessel in potential or actual danger in order to prevent loss of life, damage or destruction of the vessel or its cargo, or release of its contents into the marine environment..

405. Investment of Exxon Valdez oil spill court recovery in high yield investments and marine research Section 350 of Public Law 106–113 (43 U.S.C. 1474b note) is amended— by striking paragraph (5); by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (6), and (7) as subsections (c), (d), (e), (f), and (g), respectively, and indenting the subsections appropriately; in paragraph (1)— by striking (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to the provisions of paragraphs (5) and (7) and inserting the following: In this section: The term Consent Decree means the consent decree issued in United States v. Exxon Corporation, et al. (No. A91–082 CIV) and State of Alaska v. Exxon Corporation, et al. (No. A91–083 CIV). The term Fund means the Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Fund established pursuant to title I of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1992 (43 U.S.C. 1474b). The term outside account means any account outside the United States Treasury. The term Trustee means a Federal or State natural resource trustee for the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to subsection (g) in subsection (b)(1) (as so designated)— in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking issued in United States v. Exxon Corporation, et al. (No. A91–082 CIV) and State of Alaska v. Exxon Corporation, et al. (No. A91–083 CIV) (hereafter referred to as the Consent Decree),; by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the following: the Fund; an outside account; or in the undesignated matter following subparagraph (C)— by striking the Federal and State natural resource trustees for the Exxon Valdez oil spill (trustees) and inserting the Trustees; and by striking Any funds and inserting the following: Any funds in subsection (c) (as redesignated by paragraph (2)) by striking (c) Joint and inserting the following: Any joint in subsection (d) (as redesignated by paragraph (2)) by striking (d) The transfer and inserting the following: The transfer in subsection (e) (as redesignated by paragraph (2))— by striking (e) Nothing herein shall affect and inserting the following: Nothing in this section affects by striking trustees and inserting Trustees; in subsection (f) (as redesignated by paragraph (2))— by striking (f) The Federal trustees and the State trustees and inserting the following: The Trustees by striking this program and inserting this section, prioritizing the issuance of grants to facilitate habitat protection and habitat restoration programs; and in subsection (g) (as redesignated by paragraph (2))— in the second sentence, by striking Upon the expiration of the authorities granted in this section all and inserting the following: On expiration of the authority provided in this section, all by striking (g) The authority and inserting the following: The authority (a)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Consent decreeThe term Consent Decree means the consent decree issued in United States v. Exxon Corporation, et al. (No. A91–082 CIV) and State of Alaska v. Exxon Corporation, et al. (No. A91–083 CIV). (2)FundThe term Fund means the Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Fund established pursuant to title I of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1992 (43 U.S.C. 1474b). (3)Outside accountThe term outside account means any account outside the United States Treasury. (4)TrusteeThe term Trustee means a Federal or State natural resource trustee for the Exxon Valdez oil spill. (b)Deposits (1)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to subsection (g); (A)the Fund; (B)an outside account; or; and (2)Requirement for deposits in outside accountsAny funds; (c)TransfersAny joint; (d)No effect on jurisdictionThe transfer; (e)Effect on other lawNothing in this section affects; and (f)GrantsThe Trustees; and (2)Return of fundsOn expiration of the authority provided in this section, all; and (g)Expiration (1)In generalThe authority.

406. Additional response assets Section 3302 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a qualified vessel engaged in a qualified oil spill response shall not be subject to inspection if the qualified vessel— has— an agreement by contract or other approved means with an oil spill removal organization to support a response plan under section 311(j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(j)), including training and exercises related to oil spill response activities; or been approved by the Secretary to respond to a discharge of oil or to participate in training and exercises related to oil spill response activities; is normally and substantially involved in activities other than, and not adapted to, spill response; complies with all applicable laws for the use of such vessel in the activities for which such vessel is normally and substantially operated, including any inspection requirement under this title for such use; and has at least 1 crewmember possessing certifications for, or who are in training for, applicable hazardous waste operations and emergency response. A qualified vessel under paragraph (1) may— unless otherwise inspected as a towing vessel under this title, tow only— another vessel or a device, including a bladder, designed to carry oil or oil residues with the capacity of less than 250 barrels; or oil spill response equipment, including boom, skimmers, or other response equipment; carry— temporary storage containers on board for recovered oil or oil-contaminated materials collected during an oil spill response, including bags, drums, and totes as approved by the Secretary; oil spill response equipment; or no more than 6 passengers for hire in support of a response plan under Section 311(j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(j)) approved by the Secretary unless the vessel has been inspected under paragraph (4) or (8) of section 3301 or is authorized by the Secretary to carry more than 6 passengers for hire; if the qualified vessel is a tank vessel, be used for storage of recovered oil only if not carrying oil as cargo at the time of an oil spill response; or conduct any other operation, or engage in training or exercises, in support of a response plan under section 311(j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(j)) approved by the Secretary. In this subsection: The term qualified vessel means a vessel operating in any part of the area of responsibility— of the Western Alaska Captain of the Port Zone as in effect of the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025; or the Prince William Sound Captain of the Port Zone as in effect of the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025. The term qualified oil spill means an oil spill occurring in any part of the area of responsibility— of the Western Alaska Captain of the Port Zone as in effect of the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025; or the Prince William Sound Captain of the Port Zone as in effect of the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025. Section 11316 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117–263) is repealed. (o)Additional response assets (1)Vessels exempt from inspectionExcept as otherwise provided in this subsection, a qualified vessel engaged in a qualified oil spill response shall not be subject to inspection if the qualified vessel— (A)has— (i)an agreement by contract or other approved means with an oil spill removal organization to support a response plan under section 311(j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(j)), including training and exercises related to oil spill response activities; or (ii)been approved by the Secretary to respond to a discharge of oil or to participate in training and exercises related to oil spill response activities; (B)is normally and substantially involved in activities other than, and not adapted to, spill response; (C)complies with all applicable laws for the use of such vessel in the activities for which such vessel is normally and substantially operated, including any inspection requirement under this title for such use; and (D)has at least 1 crewmember possessing certifications for, or who are in training for, applicable hazardous waste operations and emergency response. (2)AllowancesA qualified vessel under paragraph (1) may— (A)unless otherwise inspected as a towing vessel under this title, tow only— (i)another vessel or a device, including a bladder, designed to carry oil or oil residues with the capacity of less than 250 barrels; or (ii)oil spill response equipment, including boom, skimmers, or other response equipment; (B)carry— (i)temporary storage containers on board for recovered oil or oil-contaminated materials collected during an oil spill response, including bags, drums, and totes as approved by the Secretary; (ii)oil spill response equipment; or (iii)no more than 6 passengers for hire in support of a response plan under Section 311(j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(j)) approved by the Secretary unless the vessel has been inspected under paragraph (4) or (8) of section 3301 or is authorized by the Secretary to carry more than 6 passengers for hire; (C)if the qualified vessel is a tank vessel, be used for storage of recovered oil only if not carrying oil as cargo at the time of an oil spill response; or (D)conduct any other operation, or engage in training or exercises, in support of a response plan under section 311(j) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321(j)) approved by the Secretary. (3)DefinitionsIn this subsection: (A)Qualified vesselThe term qualified vessel means a vessel operating in any part of the area of responsibility— (i)of the Western Alaska Captain of the Port Zone as in effect of the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025; or (ii)the Prince William Sound Captain of the Port Zone as in effect of the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025. (B)Qualified oil spillThe term qualified oil spill means an oil spill occurring in any part of the area of responsibility— (i)of the Western Alaska Captain of the Port Zone as in effect of the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025; or (ii)the Prince William Sound Captain of the Port Zone as in effect of the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025..

502. Comprehensive policy and procedures on retention and access to evidence and records relating to sexual misconduct and other misconduct Subchapter II of chapter 9 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Secretary, in consultation with the Office of the Inspector General of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating and the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, shall issue a comprehensive policy for the Coast Guard on the retention of and access to evidence and records relating to covered misconduct involving members of the Coast Guard. The comprehensive policy required by subsection (a) shall revise existing policies and procedures, including systems of records, as necessary to ensure preservation of such evidence and records for periods sufficient— to ensure that members of the Coast Guard who were victims of covered misconduct are able to pursue claims for veterans benefits; to support administrative processes, criminal proceedings, and civil litigation conducted by military or civil authorities; and for such other purposes relating to the documentation of an incident of covered misconduct in the Coast Guard as the Secretary considers appropriate. In developing the comprehensive policy required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall, at a minimum— identify records relating to an incident of covered misconduct that shall be retained; with respect to records relating to covered misconduct involving members of the Coast Guard that are not records of the Coast Guard, identify such records known to or in the possession of the Coast Guard, and set forth procedures for Coast Guard coordination with the custodian of such records for proper retention of the records; set forth criteria for the collection and retention of records relating to covered misconduct involving members of the Coast Guard; identify physical evidence and nondocumentary forms of evidence relating to covered misconduct that shall be retained; set forth the period for which evidence and records relating to covered misconduct involving members of the Coast Guard, including Coast Guard Form 6095, shall be retained, except that— any physical or forensic evidence relating to rape or sexual assault, as described in sections 920(a) and 920(b) of title 10 (articles 120(a) and 120(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), shall be retained not less than 50 years, and for other covered misconduct not less than the statute of limitations of the alleged offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice; and documentary evidence relating to rape or sexual assault, as described in sections 920(a) and 920(b) of title 10 (articles 120(a) and 120(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), shall be retained not less than 50 years; consider locations in which such records shall be stored; identify media and methods that may be used to preserve and ensure access to such records, including electronic systems of records; ensure the protection of privacy of— individuals named in records and status of records under section 552 of title 5 (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act) and section 552a of title 5 (commonly referred to as the Privacy Act); and individuals named in restricted reporting cases; designate the 1 or more positions within the Coast Guard that shall have the responsibility for such record retention by the Coast Guard; require education and training for members and civilian employees of the Coast Guard on record retention requirements under this section; set forth criteria for access to such records relating to covered misconduct involving members of the Coast Guard, including whether the consent of the victim should be required, by— victims of covered misconduct; law enforcement authorities; the Department of Veterans Affairs; and other individuals and entities, including alleged assailants; require uniform collection of data on— the incidence of covered misconduct in the Coast Guard; and disciplinary actions taken in substantiated cases of covered misconduct in the Coast Guard; and set forth standards for communications with, and notifications to, victims, consistent with— the requirements of any applicable Department of Defense policy; and to the extent practicable, any applicable policy of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating. The comprehensive policy required by subsection (a) shall require all unique or original copies of Coast Guard Form 6095 filed in connection with a restricted or unrestricted report on an alleged incident of rape or sexual assault, as described in sections 920(a) and 920(b) of title 10 (articles 120(a) and 120(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), involving a member of the Coast Guard to be retained for the longer of— 50 years commencing on the date of signature of the covered person on Coast Guard Form 6095; or the time provided for the retention of such form in connection with unrestricted and restricted reports on incidents of sexual assault involving members of the Coast Guard under Coast Guard policy. Any Coast Guard form retained under subparagraph (A) shall be retained in a manner that protects the confidentiality of the member of the Coast Guard concerned in accordance with Coast Guard policy. The comprehensive policy required by subsection (a) shall require, for all criminal investigations relating to an alleged incident of covered misconduct involving a member of the Coast Guard, the retention of all elements of the case file. The elements of the case file to be retained under subparagraph (A) shall include, at a minimum— the case activity record; the case review record; investigative plans; and all case notes made by any investigating agent. All elements of the case file shall be retained for not less than 50 years for cases involving rape or sexual assault, as described in sections 920(a) and 920(b) of title 10 (articles 120(a) and 120(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), and not less than the statute of limitations of the alleged offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice for other covered misconduct, and no element of any such case file may be destroyed until the expiration of such period. Notwithstanding the records and evidence retention requirements described in paragraphs (1)(E) and (2), personal property retained as evidence in connection with an incident of rape or sexual assault, as described in sections 920(a) and 920(b) of title 10 (articles 120(a) and 120(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), involving a member of the Coast Guard may be returned to the rightful owner of such property after the conclusion of all legal, adverse action, and administrative proceedings related to such incident, as determined by the Commandant. The Secretary shall prescribe procedures under which a victim who files a restricted report of an incident of sexual assault may request, at any time, the return of any personal property of the victim obtained as part of the sexual assault forensic examination. The procedures required by subparagraph (A) shall ensure that— a request by a victim for the return of personal property described under subparagraph (A) may be made on a confidential basis and without affecting the restricted nature of the restricted report; and at the time of the filing of the restricted report, a Special Victims’ Counsel, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, or Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate— informs the victim that the victim may request the return of personal property as described in such subparagraph; and advises the victim that such a request for the return of personal property may negatively impact a subsequent case adjudication if the victim later decides to convert the restricted report to an unrestricted report. Except with respect to personal property returned to a victim under this paragraph, nothing in this paragraph may be construed to affect the requirement to retain a sexual assault forensic examination kit for the period specified in paragraph (2). With respect to victim access to records after all final disposition actions and any appeals have been completed, as applicable, the comprehensive policy required by subsection (a) shall provide that, to the maximum extent practicable, and in such a manner that will not jeopardize an active investigation or an active case— a victim of covered misconduct in a case in which either the victim or alleged perpetrator is a covered person shall have access to all records that are directly related to the victim’s case, or related to the victim themselves, in accordance with the policy issued under subsection (a) and subject to required protections under sections 552 and 552a of title 5; a victim of covered misconduct who requests access to records under section 552 or 552a of title 5 concerning the victim’s case shall be determined to have a compelling need, and the records request shall be processed under expedited processing procedures, if in the request for such records the victim indicates that the records concerned are related to the covered misconduct case; in applying sections 552 and 552a of title 5 to the redaction of information related to a records request by a victim of covered misconduct made under such sections after all final disposition actions and any appeals have been completed— any such redaction shall be applied to the minimum extent possible so as to ensure the provision of the maximum amount of unredacted information to the victim that is permissible by law; and any such redaction shall not be applied to— receipt by the victim of the victim’s own statement; or the victim’s information from an investigation; and in the case of such a records request for which the timelines for expedited processing are not met, the Commandant shall provide to the Secretary, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a briefing that explains the reasons for the denial or the delay in processing, as applicable. In this section, the term covered person includes— a member of the Coast Guard on active duty; a member of the Coast Guard Reserve with respect to crimes investigated by or reported to the Secretary on any date on which such member is in a military status under section 802 of title 10 (article 2 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); a former member of the Coast Guard with respect to crimes investigated by or reported to the Secretary; and in the case of an investigation of covered misconduct conducted by, or an incident of covered misconduct reported to, the Coast Guard involving a civilian employee of the Coast Guard, any such civilian employee of the Coast Guard. Nothing in this section authorizes or requires, or shall be construed to authorize or require, the discovery, inspection, or production of reports, memoranda, or other internal documents or work product generated by counsel, an attorney for the Government, or their assistants or representatives. Subchapter II of chapter 9 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: The Commandant shall maintain all work product related to documenting a disposition decision on an investigation by the Coast Guard Investigative Service or other law enforcement entity investigating a Coast Guard member accused of an offense against chapter 47 of title 10. Work product documents and the case action summary described in subsection (c) shall be maintained for a period of not less than 7 years from the date of the disposition decision. Upon a final disposition action for cases described in subsection (a), except for offenses of wrongful use or possession of a controlled substance under section 912a of title 10 (article 112a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), where the member accused is an officer of pay grade O–4 and below or an enlisted member of pay grade E–7 and below, a convening authority shall sign a case action summary that includes the following: The disposition actions. The name and command of the referral authority. Records documenting when a referral authority consulted with a staff judge advocate or special trial counsel, as applicable, before a disposition action was taken, to include the recommendation of the staff judge advocate or special trial counsel. A reference section listing the materials reviewed in making a disposition decision. The Coast Guard Investigative Service report of investigation. The completed Coast Guard Investigative Service report of adjudication included as an enclosure. In this section, the term work product includes— a prosecution memorandum; emails, notes, and other correspondence related to a disposition decision; and the contents described in paragraphs (1) through (6) of subsection (c). Nothing in this section authorizes or requires, or shall be construed to authorize or require, the discovery, inspection, or production of reports, memoranda, or other internal documents or work product generated by counsel, an attorney for the Government, or their assistants or representatives. The analysis for chapter 9 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 955.Comprehensive policy and procedures on retention and access to evidence and records relating to sexual misconduct and other misconduct (a)Issuance of policyNot later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Secretary, in consultation with the Office of the Inspector General of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating and the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, shall issue a comprehensive policy for the Coast Guard on the retention of and access to evidence and records relating to covered misconduct involving members of the Coast Guard. (b)ObjectivesThe comprehensive policy required by subsection (a) shall revise existing policies and procedures, including systems of records, as necessary to ensure preservation of such evidence and records for periods sufficient— (1)to ensure that members of the Coast Guard who were victims of covered misconduct are able to pursue claims for veterans benefits; (2)to support administrative processes, criminal proceedings, and civil litigation conducted by military or civil authorities; and (3)for such other purposes relating to the documentation of an incident of covered misconduct in the Coast Guard as the Secretary considers appropriate. (c)Elements (1)In generalIn developing the comprehensive policy required by subsection (a), the Secretary shall, at a minimum— (A)identify records relating to an incident of covered misconduct that shall be retained; (B)with respect to records relating to covered misconduct involving members of the Coast Guard that are not records of the Coast Guard, identify such records known to or in the possession of the Coast Guard, and set forth procedures for Coast Guard coordination with the custodian of such records for proper retention of the records; (C)set forth criteria for the collection and retention of records relating to covered misconduct involving members of the Coast Guard; (D)identify physical evidence and nondocumentary forms of evidence relating to covered misconduct that shall be retained; (E)set forth the period for which evidence and records relating to covered misconduct involving members of the Coast Guard, including Coast Guard Form 6095, shall be retained, except that— (i)any physical or forensic evidence relating to rape or sexual assault, as described in sections 920(a) and 920(b) of title 10 (articles 120(a) and 120(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), shall be retained not less than 50 years, and for other covered misconduct not less than the statute of limitations of the alleged offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice; and (ii)documentary evidence relating to rape or sexual assault, as described in sections 920(a) and 920(b) of title 10 (articles 120(a) and 120(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), shall be retained not less than 50 years; (F)consider locations in which such records shall be stored; (G)identify media and methods that may be used to preserve and ensure access to such records, including electronic systems of records; (H)ensure the protection of privacy of— (i)individuals named in records and status of records under section 552 of title 5 (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act) and section 552a of title 5 (commonly referred to as the Privacy Act); and (ii)individuals named in restricted reporting cases; (I)designate the 1 or more positions within the Coast Guard that shall have the responsibility for such record retention by the Coast Guard; (J)require education and training for members and civilian employees of the Coast Guard on record retention requirements under this section; (K)set forth criteria for access to such records relating to covered misconduct involving members of the Coast Guard, including whether the consent of the victim should be required, by— (i)victims of covered misconduct; (ii)law enforcement authorities; (iii)the Department of Veterans Affairs; and (iv)other individuals and entities, including alleged assailants; (L)require uniform collection of data on— (i)the incidence of covered misconduct in the Coast Guard; and (ii)disciplinary actions taken in substantiated cases of covered misconduct in the Coast Guard; and (M)set forth standards for communications with, and notifications to, victims, consistent with— (i)the requirements of any applicable Department of Defense policy; and (ii)to the extent practicable, any applicable policy of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating. (2)Retention of certain forms and evidence in connection with restricted reports and unrestricted reports of sexual assault involving members of the Coast Guard (A)In generalThe comprehensive policy required by subsection (a) shall require all unique or original copies of Coast Guard Form 6095 filed in connection with a restricted or unrestricted report on an alleged incident of rape or sexual assault, as described in sections 920(a) and 920(b) of title 10 (articles 120(a) and 120(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), involving a member of the Coast Guard to be retained for the longer of— (i)50 years commencing on the date of signature of the covered person on Coast Guard Form 6095; or (ii)the time provided for the retention of such form in connection with unrestricted and restricted reports on incidents of sexual assault involving members of the Coast Guard under Coast Guard policy. (B)Protection of confidentialityAny Coast Guard form retained under subparagraph (A) shall be retained in a manner that protects the confidentiality of the member of the Coast Guard concerned in accordance with Coast Guard policy. (3)Retention of case notes in investigations of covered misconduct involving members of the Coast Guard (A)Required retention of all investigative recordsThe comprehensive policy required by subsection (a) shall require, for all criminal investigations relating to an alleged incident of covered misconduct involving a member of the Coast Guard, the retention of all elements of the case file. (B)ElementsThe elements of the case file to be retained under subparagraph (A) shall include, at a minimum— (i)the case activity record; (ii)the case review record; (iii)investigative plans; and (iv)all case notes made by any investigating agent. (C)Retention periodAll elements of the case file shall be retained for not less than 50 years for cases involving rape or sexual assault, as described in sections 920(a) and 920(b) of title 10 (articles 120(a) and 120(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), and not less than the statute of limitations of the alleged offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice for other covered misconduct, and no element of any such case file may be destroyed until the expiration of such period. (4)Return of personal property upon completion of related proceedings in unrestricted reporting casesNotwithstanding the records and evidence retention requirements described in paragraphs (1)(E) and (2), personal property retained as evidence in connection with an incident of rape or sexual assault, as described in sections 920(a) and 920(b) of title 10 (articles 120(a) and 120(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), involving a member of the Coast Guard may be returned to the rightful owner of such property after the conclusion of all legal, adverse action, and administrative proceedings related to such incident, as determined by the Commandant. (5)Return of personal property in restricted reporting cases (A)In generalThe Secretary shall prescribe procedures under which a victim who files a restricted report of an incident of sexual assault may request, at any time, the return of any personal property of the victim obtained as part of the sexual assault forensic examination. (B)RequirementsThe procedures required by subparagraph (A) shall ensure that— (i)a request by a victim for the return of personal property described under subparagraph (A) may be made on a confidential basis and without affecting the restricted nature of the restricted report; and (ii)at the time of the filing of the restricted report, a Special Victims’ Counsel, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, or Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate— (I)informs the victim that the victim may request the return of personal property as described in such subparagraph; and (II)advises the victim that such a request for the return of personal property may negatively impact a subsequent case adjudication if the victim later decides to convert the restricted report to an unrestricted report. (C)Rule of constructionExcept with respect to personal property returned to a victim under this paragraph, nothing in this paragraph may be construed to affect the requirement to retain a sexual assault forensic examination kit for the period specified in paragraph (2). (6)Victim access to recordsWith respect to victim access to records after all final disposition actions and any appeals have been completed, as applicable, the comprehensive policy required by subsection (a) shall provide that, to the maximum extent practicable, and in such a manner that will not jeopardize an active investigation or an active case— (A)a victim of covered misconduct in a case in which either the victim or alleged perpetrator is a covered person shall have access to all records that are directly related to the victim’s case, or related to the victim themselves, in accordance with the policy issued under subsection (a) and subject to required protections under sections 552 and 552a of title 5; (B)a victim of covered misconduct who requests access to records under section 552 or 552a of title 5 concerning the victim’s case shall be determined to have a compelling need, and the records request shall be processed under expedited processing procedures, if in the request for such records the victim indicates that the records concerned are related to the covered misconduct case; (C)in applying sections 552 and 552a of title 5 to the redaction of information related to a records request by a victim of covered misconduct made under such sections after all final disposition actions and any appeals have been completed— (i)any such redaction shall be applied to the minimum extent possible so as to ensure the provision of the maximum amount of unredacted information to the victim that is permissible by law; and (ii)any such redaction shall not be applied to— (I)receipt by the victim of the victim’s own statement; or (II)the victim’s information from an investigation; and (D)in the case of such a records request for which the timelines for expedited processing are not met, the Commandant shall provide to the Secretary, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a briefing that explains the reasons for the denial or the delay in processing, as applicable. (d)Definition of covered personIn this section, the term covered person includes— (1)a member of the Coast Guard on active duty; (2)a member of the Coast Guard Reserve with respect to crimes investigated by or reported to the Secretary on any date on which such member is in a military status under section 802 of title 10 (article 2 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); (3)a former member of the Coast Guard with respect to crimes investigated by or reported to the Secretary; and (4)in the case of an investigation of covered misconduct conducted by, or an incident of covered misconduct reported to, the Coast Guard involving a civilian employee of the Coast Guard, any such civilian employee of the Coast Guard. (e)Savings clauseNothing in this section authorizes or requires, or shall be construed to authorize or require, the discovery, inspection, or production of reports, memoranda, or other internal documents or work product generated by counsel, an attorney for the Government, or their assistants or representatives.. 956.Requirement to maintain certain records (a)In generalThe Commandant shall maintain all work product related to documenting a disposition decision on an investigation by the Coast Guard Investigative Service or other law enforcement entity investigating a Coast Guard member accused of an offense against chapter 47 of title 10. (b)Record retention periodWork product documents and the case action summary described in subsection (c) shall be maintained for a period of not less than 7 years from the date of the disposition decision. (c)Case action summaryUpon a final disposition action for cases described in subsection (a), except for offenses of wrongful use or possession of a controlled substance under section 912a of title 10 (article 112a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice), where the member accused is an officer of pay grade O–4 and below or an enlisted member of pay grade E–7 and below, a convening authority shall sign a case action summary that includes the following: (1)The disposition actions. (2)The name and command of the referral authority. (3)Records documenting when a referral authority consulted with a staff judge advocate or special trial counsel, as applicable, before a disposition action was taken, to include the recommendation of the staff judge advocate or special trial counsel. (4)A reference section listing the materials reviewed in making a disposition decision. (5)The Coast Guard Investigative Service report of investigation. (6)The completed Coast Guard Investigative Service report of adjudication included as an enclosure. (d)DefinitionIn this section, the term work product includes— (1)a prosecution memorandum; (2)emails, notes, and other correspondence related to a disposition decision; and (3)the contents described in paragraphs (1) through (6) of subsection (c). (e)Savings clauseNothing in this section authorizes or requires, or shall be construed to authorize or require, the discovery, inspection, or production of reports, memoranda, or other internal documents or work product generated by counsel, an attorney for the Government, or their assistants or representatives.. Sec. 955. Comprehensive policy and procedures on retention and access to evidence and records relating to sexual misconduct and other misconduct. Sec. 956. Requirement to maintain certain records..

503. Consideration of request for transfer of a cadet at the Coast Guard Academy who is the victim of a sexual assault or related offense Section 1902 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: The Commandant shall provide for timely consideration of and action on a request submitted by a cadet appointed to the Coast Guard Academy who is the victim of an alleged sexual assault or other offense covered by section 920, 920c, or 930 of title 10 (article 120, 120c, or 130 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) for transfer to another military service academy or to enroll in a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program affiliated with another institution of higher education. The Commandant, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall establish policies to carry out this subsection that— provide that the Superintendent shall ensure that any cadet who has been appointed to the Coast Guard Academy is informed of the right to request a transfer pursuant to this subsection, and that any formal request submitted by a cadet who alleges an offense referred to in paragraph (1) is processed as expeditiously as practicable through the chain of command for review and action by the Superintendent; direct the Superintendent, in coordination with the Superintendent of the military service academy to which the cadet requests to transfer— to take action on a request for transfer under this subsection not later than 72 hours after receiving the formal request from the cadet; to approve such request for transfer unless there are exceptional circumstances that require denial of the request; upon approval of such request for transfer, to take all necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the transfer of the cadet to the military service academy concerned as expeditiously as possible, subject to the considerations described in clause (iv); and in determining the transfer date of the cadet to the military service academy concerned, to take into account— the preferences of the cadet, including any preference to delay transfer until the completion of any academic course in which the cadet is enrolled at the time of the request for transfer; and the well-being of the cadet; and direct the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy, in coordination with the Secretary of the military department that sponsors the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program at the institution of higher education to which the cadet requests to transfer— to take action on a request for transfer under this subsection not later than 72 hours after receiving the formal request from the cadet; subject to the cadet’s acceptance for admission to the institution of higher education to which the cadet wishes to transfer, to approve such request for transfer unless there are exceptional circumstances that require denial of the request; to take all necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the cadet’s enrollment in the institution of higher education to which the cadet wishes to transfer and to process the cadet for participation in the relevant Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program as expeditiously as possible, subject to the considerations described in clause (iv); and in determining the transfer date of the cadet to the institution of higher education to which the cadet wishes to transfer, to take into account— the preferences of the cadet, including any preference to delay transfer until the completion of any academic course in which the cadet is enrolled at the time of the request for transfer; and the well-being of the cadet. If the Superintendent denies a request for transfer under this subsection, the cadet may request review of the denial by the Secretary, who shall take action on such request for review not later than 72 hours after receipt of such request. The Secretary shall ensure that all records of any request, determination, transfer, or other action under this subsection remain confidential, consistent with applicable law and regulation. A cadet who transfers under this subsection may retain the cadet’s appointment to the Coast Guard Academy or may be appointed to the military service academy to which the cadet transfers without regard to the limitations and requirements set forth in sections 7442, 8454, and 9442 of title 10. Upon graduation, a graduate of the United States Military Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, or the United States Naval Academy who transferred to that academy under this subsection is entitled to be accepted for appointment as a permanent commissioned officer in the Regular Coast Guard in the same manner as graduates of the Coast Guard Academy, as set forth in section 2101 of this title. A cadet who transfers under this subsection to the United States Military Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, or the United States Naval Academy and indicates a preference pursuant to clause (ii) may be appointed as a commissioned officer in an armed force associated with the academy from which the cadet graduated. A cadet seeking appointment as a commissioned officer in an armed force associated with the academy from which the cadet graduated under clause (i) shall, before graduating from that academy, indicate to the Commandant that the cadet has a preference for appointment to that armed force. The Commandant shall consider a preference of a cadet indicated pursuant to clause (ii), but may require the cadet to serve as a permanent commissioned officer in the Regular Coast Guard instead of being appointed as a commissioned officer in an armed force associated with the academy from which the cadet graduated. With respect to a service agreement entered into under section 1925 of this title by a cadet who transfers under this subsection to the United States Military Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, or the United States Naval Academy and is appointed as a commissioned officer in an armed force associated with that academy, the service obligation undertaken under such agreement shall be considered to be satisfied upon the completion of 5 years of active duty service in the service of such armed force. A cadet who transfers under this subsection to a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program affiliated with another institution of higher education is entitled upon graduation from the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training program to commission into the Coast Guard, as set forth in section 3738a of this title. (g)Consideration of request for transfer of cadet who is the victim of sexual assault or related offense (1)In generalThe Commandant shall provide for timely consideration of and action on a request submitted by a cadet appointed to the Coast Guard Academy who is the victim of an alleged sexual assault or other offense covered by section 920, 920c, or 930 of title 10 (article 120, 120c, or 130 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) for transfer to another military service academy or to enroll in a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program affiliated with another institution of higher education. (2)RegulationsThe Commandant, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, shall establish policies to carry out this subsection that— (A)provide that the Superintendent shall ensure that any cadet who has been appointed to the Coast Guard Academy is informed of the right to request a transfer pursuant to this subsection, and that any formal request submitted by a cadet who alleges an offense referred to in paragraph (1) is processed as expeditiously as practicable through the chain of command for review and action by the Superintendent; (B)direct the Superintendent, in coordination with the Superintendent of the military service academy to which the cadet requests to transfer— (i)to take action on a request for transfer under this subsection not later than 72 hours after receiving the formal request from the cadet; (ii)to approve such request for transfer unless there are exceptional circumstances that require denial of the request; (iii)upon approval of such request for transfer, to take all necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the transfer of the cadet to the military service academy concerned as expeditiously as possible, subject to the considerations described in clause (iv); and (iv)in determining the transfer date of the cadet to the military service academy concerned, to take into account— (I)the preferences of the cadet, including any preference to delay transfer until the completion of any academic course in which the cadet is enrolled at the time of the request for transfer; and (II)the well-being of the cadet; and (C)direct the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy, in coordination with the Secretary of the military department that sponsors the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program at the institution of higher education to which the cadet requests to transfer— (i)to take action on a request for transfer under this subsection not later than 72 hours after receiving the formal request from the cadet; (ii)subject to the cadet’s acceptance for admission to the institution of higher education to which the cadet wishes to transfer, to approve such request for transfer unless there are exceptional circumstances that require denial of the request; (iii)to take all necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the cadet’s enrollment in the institution of higher education to which the cadet wishes to transfer and to process the cadet for participation in the relevant Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program as expeditiously as possible, subject to the considerations described in clause (iv); and (iv)in determining the transfer date of the cadet to the institution of higher education to which the cadet wishes to transfer, to take into account— (I)the preferences of the cadet, including any preference to delay transfer until the completion of any academic course in which the cadet is enrolled at the time of the request for transfer; and (II)the well-being of the cadet. (3)ReviewIf the Superintendent denies a request for transfer under this subsection, the cadet may request review of the denial by the Secretary, who shall take action on such request for review not later than 72 hours after receipt of such request. (4)ConfidentialityThe Secretary shall ensure that all records of any request, determination, transfer, or other action under this subsection remain confidential, consistent with applicable law and regulation. (5)Effect of other lawA cadet who transfers under this subsection may retain the cadet’s appointment to the Coast Guard Academy or may be appointed to the military service academy to which the cadet transfers without regard to the limitations and requirements set forth in sections 7442, 8454, and 9442 of title 10. (6)Commission as officer in the Coast Guard (A)In generalUpon graduation, a graduate of the United States Military Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, or the United States Naval Academy who transferred to that academy under this subsection is entitled to be accepted for appointment as a permanent commissioned officer in the Regular Coast Guard in the same manner as graduates of the Coast Guard Academy, as set forth in section 2101 of this title. (B)Commission as officer in other armed force (i)In generalA cadet who transfers under this subsection to the United States Military Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, or the United States Naval Academy and indicates a preference pursuant to clause (ii) may be appointed as a commissioned officer in an armed force associated with the academy from which the cadet graduated. (ii)Statement of preferenceA cadet seeking appointment as a commissioned officer in an armed force associated with the academy from which the cadet graduated under clause (i) shall, before graduating from that academy, indicate to the Commandant that the cadet has a preference for appointment to that armed force. (iii)Consideration by Coast GuardThe Commandant shall consider a preference of a cadet indicated pursuant to clause (ii), but may require the cadet to serve as a permanent commissioned officer in the Regular Coast Guard instead of being appointed as a commissioned officer in an armed force associated with the academy from which the cadet graduated. (iv)Treatment of service agreementWith respect to a service agreement entered into under section 1925 of this title by a cadet who transfers under this subsection to the United States Military Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, or the United States Naval Academy and is appointed as a commissioned officer in an armed force associated with that academy, the service obligation undertaken under such agreement shall be considered to be satisfied upon the completion of 5 years of active duty service in the service of such armed force. (C)Senior reserve officers’ training corps programA cadet who transfers under this subsection to a Senior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program affiliated with another institution of higher education is entitled upon graduation from the Senior Reserve Officers’ Training program to commission into the Coast Guard, as set forth in section 3738a of this title..

504. Designation of officers with particular expertise in military justice or healthcare Subchapter I of chapter 21 of title 14, United States Code is amended by adding at the end the following: The Secretary may designate a limited number of officers of the Coast Guard as having particular expertise in— military justice; or healthcare. An individual designated under this section— shall not be included on the active duty promotion list; shall be promoted under section 2126; and may not be promoted to a grade higher than captain. The analysis for chapter 21 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2131 the following: Section 2102(a) of title 14, United States Code, is amended, in the second sentence by striking and officers of the permanent commissioned teaching staff of the Coast Guard Academy and inserting officers of the permanent commissioned teaching staff of the Coast Guard Academy, and officers designated by the Secretary pursuant this section. Subsection (e) of section 2103 of title 14, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: The Secretary shall prescribe the number of officers authorized to be serving on active duty in each grade of— the permanent commissioned teaching staff of the Coast Guard Academy; the officers designated by the Secretary pursuant to this section; and the officers of the Reserve serving in connection with organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the reserve components. Section 2126 of title 14, United States Code, is amended, in the second sentence, by inserting and as to officers designated by the Secretary pursuant to this section after reserve components. Section 3736(a) of title 14, United States Code, is amended— in the first sentence by striking promotion list and the and inserting promotion list, officers designated by the Secretary pursuant to this section, and the officers on the; and in the second sentence by striking promotion list or the and inserting promotion list, officers designated by the Secretary pursuant to this section, or the officers on the. 2132.Designation of officers with particular expertise in military justice or healthcare (a)Secretary designationThe Secretary may designate a limited number of officers of the Coast Guard as having particular expertise in— (1)military justice; or (2)healthcare. (b)Promotion and gradeAn individual designated under this section— (1)shall not be included on the active duty promotion list; (2)shall be promoted under section 2126; and (3)may not be promoted to a grade higher than captain.. 2132. Designation of officers with particular expertise in military justice or healthcare.. (e)Secretary To prescribe numbers for certain officersThe Secretary shall prescribe the number of officers authorized to be serving on active duty in each grade of— (1)the permanent commissioned teaching staff of the Coast Guard Academy; (2)the officers designated by the Secretary pursuant to this section; and (3)the officers of the Reserve serving in connection with organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the reserve components..

505. Safe-to-Report policy for Coast Guard Subchapter I of chapter 19 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Commandant shall, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, establish and maintain a safe-to-report policy described in subsection (b) that applies with respect to all members of the Coast Guard (including members of the reserve and auxiliary components of the Coast Guard), cadets at the Coast Guard Academy, and any other individual undergoing training at an accession point of the Coast Guard. The safe-to-report policy described in this subsection is a policy that— prescribes the handling of minor collateral misconduct, involving a member of the Coast Guard who is the alleged victim or reporting witness of a sexual assault; and applies to all such individuals, regardless of— to whom the victim makes the allegation or who receives the victim’s report of sexual assault; or whether the report, investigation, or prosecution is handled by military or civilian authorities. In issuing the policy under subsection (a), the Commandant shall specify mitigating circumstances that decrease the gravity of minor collateral misconduct or the impact of such misconduct on good order and discipline and aggravating circumstances that increase the gravity of minor collateral misconduct or the impact of such misconduct on good order and discipline for purposes of the safe-to-report policy. In conjunction with the issuance of the policy under subsection (a), the Commandant shall develop and implement a process to anonymously track incidents of minor collateral misconduct that are subject to the safe-to-report policy. In this section, the term minor collateral misconduct means any minor misconduct that is potentially punishable under chapter 47 of title 10 that— is committed close in time to or during a sexual assault and directly related to the incident that formed the basis of the allegation of sexual assault allegation; is discovered as a direct result of the report of sexual assault or the ensuing investigation into such sexual assault; and does not involve aggravating circumstances (as specified in the policy issued under subsection (a)) that increase the gravity of the minor misconduct or the impact of such misconduct on good order and discipline. The analysis for chapter 19 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1908 (as added by this Act) the following: 1909.Safe-to-Report policy for Coast Guard (a)In generalNot later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Commandant shall, in consultation with the Secretaries of the military departments, establish and maintain a safe-to-report policy described in subsection (b) that applies with respect to all members of the Coast Guard (including members of the reserve and auxiliary components of the Coast Guard), cadets at the Coast Guard Academy, and any other individual undergoing training at an accession point of the Coast Guard. (b)Safe-to-Report policyThe safe-to-report policy described in this subsection is a policy that— (1)prescribes the handling of minor collateral misconduct, involving a member of the Coast Guard who is the alleged victim or reporting witness of a sexual assault; and (2)applies to all such individuals, regardless of— (A)to whom the victim makes the allegation or who receives the victim’s report of sexual assault; or (B)whether the report, investigation, or prosecution is handled by military or civilian authorities. (c)Mitigating and aggravating circumstancesIn issuing the policy under subsection (a), the Commandant shall specify mitigating circumstances that decrease the gravity of minor collateral misconduct or the impact of such misconduct on good order and discipline and aggravating circumstances that increase the gravity of minor collateral misconduct or the impact of such misconduct on good order and discipline for purposes of the safe-to-report policy. (d)Tracking of collateral misconduct incidentsIn conjunction with the issuance of the policy under subsection (a), the Commandant shall develop and implement a process to anonymously track incidents of minor collateral misconduct that are subject to the safe-to-report policy. (e)Minor collateral misconduct definedIn this section, the term minor collateral misconduct means any minor misconduct that is potentially punishable under chapter 47 of title 10 that— (1)is committed close in time to or during a sexual assault and directly related to the incident that formed the basis of the allegation of sexual assault allegation; (2)is discovered as a direct result of the report of sexual assault or the ensuing investigation into such sexual assault; and (3)does not involve aggravating circumstances (as specified in the policy issued under subsection (a)) that increase the gravity of the minor misconduct or the impact of such misconduct on good order and discipline.. 1909. Safe-to-Report policy for Coast Guard..

506. Modification of reporting requirements on covered misconduct in Coast Guard Section 1902 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended— in the section heading by striking Policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence and inserting Academy policy and report on covered misconduct; and by striking subsections (c) through (e) and inserting the following: The Commandant shall direct the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy to conduct at the Coast Guard Academy during each Academy program year an assessment to determine the effectiveness of the policies of the Academy with respect to covered misconduct involving cadets or other military or civilian personnel of the Academy. For the assessment at the Academy under paragraph (1) with respect to an Academy program year that begins in an odd-numbered calendar year, the Superintendent shall conduct a survey of cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the Academy— to measure the incidence, during such program year— of covered misconduct events, on or off the Academy campus, that have been reported to an official of the Academy; of covered misconduct events, on or off the Academy campus, that have not been reported to an official of the Academy; and of retaliation related to a report of a covered misconduct event, on or off the Academy campus; and to assess the perceptions of the cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the Academy with respect to— the Academy’s policies, training, and procedures on covered misconduct involving cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the Academy; the enforcement of such policies; the incidence of covered misconduct involving cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the Academy; and any other issues relating to covered misconduct involving cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the Academy. Not earlier than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, and each March 1 thereafter through March 1, 2031, the Commandant shall direct the Superintendent to submit to the Commandant a report on incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation for reporting of covered misconduct involving cadets or other military and civilian personnel of the Academy. Each report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following: Information and data on all incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation described in paragraph (1) reported to the Superintendent or any other official of the Academy during the preceding Academy program year (referred to in this subsection as a reported incident), The number of reported incidents committed against a cadet or any other military or civilian personnel of the Academy. The number of reported incidents committed by a cadet or any other military or civilian personnel of the Academy. Information on reported incidents, in accordance with the policy prescribed under section 549G(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (10 U.S.C. 1561 note), to the maximum extent practicable. The number of reported incidents that were entered into the Catch a Serial Offender system, including the number of such incidents that resulted in the identification of a potential or confirmed match. The number of reported incidents that were substantiated (referred to in this subsection as a substantiated reported incident). A synopsis of each substantiated reported incident that includes— a brief description of the nature of the incident; whether the accused cadet or other military or civilian personnel of the Academy had previously been convicted of sexual assault; and whether alcohol or other controlled or prohibited substances were involved in the incident, and a description of the involvement. The type of case disposition associated with each substantiated reported incident, such as— conviction and sentence by court-martial, including charges and specifications for which convicted; acquittal of all charges at court-martial; as appropriate, imposition of a nonjudicial punishment under section 815 of title 10 (article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); as appropriate, administrative action taken, including a description of each type of such action imposed; dismissal of all charges, including a description of each reason for dismissal and the stage at which dismissal occurred; and whether the accused cadet or other military or civilian personnel of the Academy was administratively separated or, in the case of an officer, allowed to resign in lieu of court martial, and the characterization (honorable, general, or other than honorable) of the service of the military member upon separation or resignation. With respect to any incident of covered misconduct involving cadets or other military and civilian personnel of the Academy reported to the Superintendent or any other official of the Academy during the preceding Academy program year that involves a report of retaliation relating to the incident— a narrative description of the retaliation claim; the nature of the relationship between the complainant and the individual accused of committing the retaliation; and the nature of the relationship between the individual accused of committing the covered misconduct and the individual accused of committing the retaliation. With respect to any investigation of a reported incident— whether the investigation is in open or completed status; an identification of the investigating entity; whether a referral has been made to outside law enforcement entities; in the case of an investigation that is complete, a description of the results of such an investigation and information with respect to whether the results of the investigation were provided to the complainant; and whether the investigation substantiated an offense under chapter 47 of title 10 (the Uniform Code of Military Justice). With respect to the information and data required under subparagraph (A), the Commandant shall report such information and data separately for each type of covered misconduct offense, and shall not aggregate the information and data for multiple types of covered misconduct offenses. Subject to subsection (f), beginning on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, each report required under paragraph (1) shall include an analysis of trends in incidents described in paragraph (1), as applicable, since the date of enactment of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112–213). Each report required under paragraph (1) shall include, for the preceding Academy program year, a description of the policies, procedures, processes, initiatives, investigations (including overarching investigations), research, or studies implemented by the Commandant in response to any incident described in paragraph (1) involving a cadet or any other military or civilian personnel of the Academy. Each report required under paragraph (1) shall include a plan for actions to be taken during the year following the Academy program year covered by the report to enhance the prevention of and response to incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation for reporting of covered misconduct involving cadets or other military or civilian personnel of the Academy. Each report required under paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of the adequacy of covered misconduct prevention and response carried out by the Academy during the preceding Academy program year. Each report required under paragraph (1) shall include, for incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation for reporting of covered misconduct involving cadets or other military or civilian personnel of the Academy— an analysis of the factors that may have contributed to such incidents; an assessment of the role of such factors in contributing to such incidents during such Academy program year; and recommendations for mechanisms to eliminate or reduce such contributing factors. Each report under paragraph (1) for an Academy program year that begins in an odd-numbered calendar year shall include the results of the survey conducted under subsection (c)(2) in such Academy program year. For each Academy program year with respect to which the Superintendent is not required to conduct a survey at the Academy under subsection (c)(2), the Commandant shall require focus groups to be conducted at the Academy for the purpose of ascertaining information relating to covered misconduct issues at the Academy. Not later than 270 days after the date on which the Commandant receives a report from the Superintendent under paragraph (1), 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, as an enclosure or appendix to the report required by section 5112— the report of the Superintendent; the comments of the Commandant with respect to the report; and relevant information gathered during a focus group under subparagraph (A) during the Academy program year covered by the report, as applicable. Not later than 180 days after the date on which the Commandant submits a report under subparagraph (A), the Commandant shall provide a briefing on the report submitted under subparagraph (A) to— the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and the Secretary of Homeland Security. To the extent that information collected or reported under the authority of this section, such information shall be provided in a form that is consistent with applicable privacy protections under Federal law and does not jeopardize the confidentiality of victims. In carrying out this section, the Commandant shall ensure the continuity of data collection and reporting such that the ability to analyze trends is not compromised. Section 5112 of title 14, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: Not later than March 1 each year, 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 incidents of covered misconduct involving members of the Coast Guard, including recruits and officer candidates, and claims of retaliation related to the reporting of any such incident. In carrying out this section, the Commandant shall ensure the continuity of data collection and reporting such that the ability to analyze trends is not compromised. Each report required under subsection (a) shall include, for the preceding calendar year, information and data on— incidents of covered misconduct; and incidents of retaliation against a member of the Coast Guard related to the reporting of covered misconduct, disaggregated by type of retaliation claim. The information and data on the incidents described in clause (i) shall include the following: All incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation described in clause (i) reported to the Commandant or any other official of the Coast Guard during the preceding calendar year (referred to in this subsection as a reported incident). The number of reported incidents committed against members of the Coast Guard. The number of reported incidents committed by members of the Coast Guard. Information on reported incidents, in accordance with the policy prescribed under section 549G(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (10 U.S.C. 1561 note), to the maximum extent practicable. The number of reported incidents that were entered into the Catch a Serial Offender system, including the number of such incidents that resulted in the identification of a potential or confirmed match. The number of reported incidents that were substantiated (referred to in this subsection as a substantiated reported incident). A synopsis of each substantiated reported incident that includes— a brief description of the nature of the incident; whether the accused member has previously been convicted of sexual assault; and whether alcohol or other controlled or prohibited substances were involved in the incident, and a description of the involvement. The type of case disposition associated with each substantiated reported incident, such as— conviction and sentence by court-martial, including charges and specifications for which convicted; acquittal of all charges at court-martial; as appropriate, imposition of a nonjudicial punishment under section 815 of title 10 (article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); as appropriate, administrative action taken, including a description of each type of such action imposed; dismissal of all charges, including a description of each reason for dismissal and the stage at which dismissal occurred; and whether the accused member was administratively separated or, in the case of an officer, allowed to resign in lieu of court-martial, and the characterization (honorable, general, or other than honorable) of the service of the member upon separation or resignation. With respect to any incident of covered misconduct reported to the Commandant or any other official of the Coast Guard during the preceding calendar year that involves a report of retaliation relating to the incident— a narrative description of the retaliation claim; the nature of the relationship between the complainant and the individual accused of committing the retaliation; and the nature of the relationship between the individual accused of committing the covered misconduct and the individual accused of committing the retaliation. The disposition of or action taken by the Coast Guard or any other Federal, State, local, or Tribal entity with respect to a substantiated reported incident. With respect to any investigation of a reported incident— the status of the investigation or information relating to any referral to outside law enforcement entities; the official or office of the Coast Guard that received the complaint; a description of the results of such an investigation or information with respect to whether the results of the investigation were provided to the complainant; or whether the investigation substantiated an offense under chapter 47 of title 10 (the Uniform Code of Military Justice). With respect to the information and data required under clause (i), the Commandant shall report such information and data separately for each type of covered misconduct offense, and shall not aggregate the information and data for multiple types of covered misconduct offenses. Subject to subsection (b), beginning on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, each report required by subsection (a) shall include, for the preceding calendar year, an analysis or assessment of trends in the occurrence, as applicable, of incidents described in subparagraph (A)(i), since the date of enactment of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112–213). Each report required under subsection (a) shall include, for the preceding calendar year, a description of the policies, procedures, processes, initiatives, investigations (including overarching investigations), research, or studies implemented by the Commandant in response to any incident described in subparagraph (A)(i) involving a member of the Coast Guard. Each report required under subsection (a) shall include a plan for actions to be taken during the year following the year covered by the report to enhance the prevention of and response to incidents described in subparagraph (A)(i) involving members of the Coast Guard. Each report required under subsection (a) shall include an assessment of the adequacy of covered misconduct prevention and response activities related to incidents described in subparagraph (A)(i) carried out by the Coast Guard during the preceding calendar year. Each report required under subsection (a) shall include, for incidents described in subparagraph (A)(i)— an analysis of the factors that may have contributed to such incidents; an assessment of the role of such factors in contributing to such incidents during such year; and recommendations for mechanisms to eliminate or reduce such contributing factors. Subject to subsection (b), each report required under subsection (a) shall include, as a separate appendix or enclosure, for the preceding calendar year, information and data on— incidents of covered misconduct involving a recruit of the Coast Guard at Training Center Cape May or an officer candidate at the Coast Guard Officer Candidate School; and incidents of retaliation against such a recruit or officer candidate related to the reporting of covered misconduct, disaggregated by type of retaliation claim. The information and data on the incidents described in clause (i) shall include the following: All incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation described in clause (i) reported to the Commandant or any other official of the Coast Guard during the preceding calendar year (referred to in this subsection as a reported incident). The number of reported incidents committed against recruits and officer candidates described in clause (i)(I). The number of reported incidents committed by such recruits and officer candidates. Information on reported incidents, in accordance with the policy prescribed under section 549G(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (10 U.S.C. 1561 note), to the maximum extent practicable. The number of reported incidents that were entered into the Catch a Serial Offender system. Of such reported incidents entered into such system, the number that resulted in the identification of a potential or confirmed match. The number of reported incidents that were substantiated (referred to in this subsection as a substantiated reported incident). A synopsis of each substantiated reported incident that includes— a brief description of the nature of the incident; and whether alcohol or other controlled or prohibited substances were involved in the incident, and a description of the involvement. The type of case disposition associated with each substantiated reported incident, such as— conviction and sentence by court-martial, including charges and specifications for which convicted; acquittal of all charges at court-martial; as appropriate, imposition of a nonjudicial punishment under section 815 of title 10 (article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); as appropriate, administrative action taken, including a description of each type of such action imposed; dismissal of all charges, including a description of each reason for dismissal and the stage at which dismissal occurred; and whether the accused member was administratively separated or, in the case of an officer, allowed to resign in lieu of court-martial, and the characterization (honorable, general, or other than honorable) of the service of the member upon separation or resignation. With respect to any incident of covered misconduct involving recruits or officer candidates reported to the Commandant or any other official of the Coast Guard during the preceding calendar year that involves a report of retaliation relating to the incident— a narrative description of the retaliation claim; the nature of the relationship between the complainant and the individual accused of committing the retaliation; and the nature of the relationship between the individual accused of committing the covered misconduct and the individual accused of committing the retaliation. The disposition of or action taken by the Coast Guard or any other Federal, State, local, or Tribal entity with respect to a substantiated reported incident. With respect to any investigation of a reported incident— the status of the investigation or information relating to any referral to outside law enforcement entities; the official or office of the Coast Guard that received the complaint; a description of the results of such an investigation or information with respect to whether the results of the investigation were provided to the complainant; or whether the investigation substantiated an offense under chapter 47 of title 10 (the Uniform Code of Military Justice). With respect to the information and data required under clause (i), the Commandant shall report such information and data separately for each type of covered misconduct offense, and shall not aggregate the information and data for multiple types of covered misconduct offenses. Subject to subsection (b), beginning on the date of enactment of Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, each report required by subsection (a) shall include, for the preceding calendar year, an analysis or assessment of trends in the occurrence, as applicable, of incidents described in subparagraph (A)(i), since the date of enactment of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112–213). Each report required under subsection (a) shall include, for the preceding calendar year, a description of the policies, procedures, processes, initiatives, investigations (including overarching investigations), research, or studies implemented by the Commandant in response to any incident described in subparagraph (A)(i) involving— a recruit of the Coast Guard at Training Center Cape May; or an officer candidate at the Coast Guard Officer Candidate School. Each report required under subsection (a) shall include a plan for actions to be taken during the year following the year covered by the report to enhance the prevention of and response to incidents described in subparagraph (A)(i) involving a recruit of the Coast Guard at Training Center Cape May or an officer candidate at the Coast Guard Officer Candidate School. Each report required under subsection (a) shall include an assessment of the adequacy of covered misconduct prevention and response activities related to incidents described in subparagraph (A)(i) of this paragraph carried out by the Coast Guard during the preceding calendar year. Each report required under subsection (a) shall include, for incidents described in subparagraph (A)(i)— an analysis of the factors that may have contributed to such incidents; an assessment of the role of such factors in contributing to such incidents during such year; and recommendations for mechanisms to eliminate or reduce such contributing factors. Each report required under subsection (a) submitted during the 5-year period beginning on March 1, 2025, shall include information on the implementation by the Commandant of the directed actions described in the memorandum of the Coast Guard titled Commandant’s Directed Actions—Accountability and Transparency, issued on November 27, 2023, including— a description of actions taken to address each directed action during the year covered by the report; the implementation status of each directed action; in the case of any directed action that has not been implemented— a detailed action plan for implementation of the recommendation; an estimated timeline for implementation of the recommendation; description of changes the Commandant intends to make to associated Coast Guard policies so as to enable the implementation of the recommendation; and any other information the Commandant considers appropriate; a description of the metrics and milestones used to measure completion, accountability, and effectiveness of each directed action; a description of any additional actions the Commandant is taking to mitigate instances of covered misconduct within the Coast Guard; any legislative change proposal necessary to implement the directed actions; and a detailed list of funding necessary to implement the directed actions in a timely and effective manner, including a list of personnel needed for such implementation. To the extent that information collected under the authority of this section is reported or otherwise made available to the public, such information shall be provided in a form that is consistent with applicable privacy protections under Federal law and does not jeopardize the confidentiality of victims. In this section, the term substantiated has the meaning given the term under section 1631(c) of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (10 U.S.C. 1561 note). The analysis for chapter 19 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 1902 and inserting the following: The analysis for chapter 51 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 5112 and inserting the following: (c)Assessment (1)In generalThe Commandant shall direct the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy to conduct at the Coast Guard Academy during each Academy program year an assessment to determine the effectiveness of the policies of the Academy with respect to covered misconduct involving cadets or other military or civilian personnel of the Academy. (2)Biennial surveyFor the assessment at the Academy under paragraph (1) with respect to an Academy program year that begins in an odd-numbered calendar year, the Superintendent shall conduct a survey of cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the Academy— (A)to measure the incidence, during such program year— (i)of covered misconduct events, on or off the Academy campus, that have been reported to an official of the Academy; (ii)of covered misconduct events, on or off the Academy campus, that have not been reported to an official of the Academy; and (iii)of retaliation related to a report of a covered misconduct event, on or off the Academy campus; and (B)to assess the perceptions of the cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the Academy with respect to— (i)the Academy’s policies, training, and procedures on covered misconduct involving cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the Academy; (ii)the enforcement of such policies; (iii)the incidence of covered misconduct involving cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the Academy; and (iv)any other issues relating to covered misconduct involving cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the Academy. (d)Report (1)In generalNot earlier than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, and each March 1 thereafter through March 1, 2031, the Commandant shall direct the Superintendent to submit to the Commandant a report on incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation for reporting of covered misconduct involving cadets or other military and civilian personnel of the Academy. (2)Elements (A)In generalEach report required under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (i)Information and data on all incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation described in paragraph (1) reported to the Superintendent or any other official of the Academy during the preceding Academy program year (referred to in this subsection as a reported incident), (ii)The number of reported incidents committed against a cadet or any other military or civilian personnel of the Academy. (iii)The number of reported incidents committed by a cadet or any other military or civilian personnel of the Academy. (iv)Information on reported incidents, in accordance with the policy prescribed under section 549G(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (10 U.S.C. 1561 note), to the maximum extent practicable. (v)The number of reported incidents that were entered into the Catch a Serial Offender system, including the number of such incidents that resulted in the identification of a potential or confirmed match. (vi)The number of reported incidents that were substantiated (referred to in this subsection as a substantiated reported incident). (vii)A synopsis of each substantiated reported incident that includes— (I)a brief description of the nature of the incident; (II)whether the accused cadet or other military or civilian personnel of the Academy had previously been convicted of sexual assault; and (III)whether alcohol or other controlled or prohibited substances were involved in the incident, and a description of the involvement. (viii)The type of case disposition associated with each substantiated reported incident, such as— (I)conviction and sentence by court-martial, including charges and specifications for which convicted; (II)acquittal of all charges at court-martial; (III)as appropriate, imposition of a nonjudicial punishment under section 815 of title 10 (article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); (IV)as appropriate, administrative action taken, including a description of each type of such action imposed; (V)dismissal of all charges, including a description of each reason for dismissal and the stage at which dismissal occurred; and (VI)whether the accused cadet or other military or civilian personnel of the Academy was administratively separated or, in the case of an officer, allowed to resign in lieu of court martial, and the characterization (honorable, general, or other than honorable) of the service of the military member upon separation or resignation. (ix)With respect to any incident of covered misconduct involving cadets or other military and civilian personnel of the Academy reported to the Superintendent or any other official of the Academy during the preceding Academy program year that involves a report of retaliation relating to the incident— (I)a narrative description of the retaliation claim; (II)the nature of the relationship between the complainant and the individual accused of committing the retaliation; and (III)the nature of the relationship between the individual accused of committing the covered misconduct and the individual accused of committing the retaliation. (x)With respect to any investigation of a reported incident— (I)whether the investigation is in open or completed status; (II)an identification of the investigating entity; (III)whether a referral has been made to outside law enforcement entities; (IV)in the case of an investigation that is complete, a description of the results of such an investigation and information with respect to whether the results of the investigation were provided to the complainant; and (V)whether the investigation substantiated an offense under chapter 47 of title 10 (the Uniform Code of Military Justice). (B)FormatWith respect to the information and data required under subparagraph (A), the Commandant shall report such information and data separately for each type of covered misconduct offense, and shall not aggregate the information and data for multiple types of covered misconduct offenses. (3)TrendsSubject to subsection (f), beginning on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, each report required under paragraph (1) shall include an analysis of trends in incidents described in paragraph (1), as applicable, since the date of enactment of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112–213). (4)ResponseEach report required under paragraph (1) shall include, for the preceding Academy program year, a description of the policies, procedures, processes, initiatives, investigations (including overarching investigations), research, or studies implemented by the Commandant in response to any incident described in paragraph (1) involving a cadet or any other military or civilian personnel of the Academy. (5)PlanEach report required under paragraph (1) shall include a plan for actions to be taken during the year following the Academy program year covered by the report to enhance the prevention of and response to incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation for reporting of covered misconduct involving cadets or other military or civilian personnel of the Academy. (6)Covered misconduct prevention and response activitiesEach report required under paragraph (1) shall include an assessment of the adequacy of covered misconduct prevention and response carried out by the Academy during the preceding Academy program year. (7)Contributing factorsEach report required under paragraph (1) shall include, for incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation for reporting of covered misconduct involving cadets or other military or civilian personnel of the Academy— (A)an analysis of the factors that may have contributed to such incidents; (B)an assessment of the role of such factors in contributing to such incidents during such Academy program year; and (C)recommendations for mechanisms to eliminate or reduce such contributing factors. (8)Biennial surveyEach report under paragraph (1) for an Academy program year that begins in an odd-numbered calendar year shall include the results of the survey conducted under subsection (c)(2) in such Academy program year. (9)Focus groupsFor each Academy program year with respect to which the Superintendent is not required to conduct a survey at the Academy under subsection (c)(2), the Commandant shall require focus groups to be conducted at the Academy for the purpose of ascertaining information relating to covered misconduct issues at the Academy. (10)Submission of report; briefing (A)SubmissionNot later than 270 days after the date on which the Commandant receives a report from the Superintendent under paragraph (1), 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, as an enclosure or appendix to the report required by section 5112— (i)the report of the Superintendent; (ii)the comments of the Commandant with respect to the report; and (iii)relevant information gathered during a focus group under subparagraph (A) during the Academy program year covered by the report, as applicable. (B)BriefingNot later than 180 days after the date on which the Commandant submits a report under subparagraph (A), the Commandant shall provide a briefing on the report submitted under subparagraph (A) to— (i)the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives; and (ii)the Secretary of Homeland Security. (e)Victim confidentialityTo the extent that information collected or reported under the authority of this section, such information shall be provided in a form that is consistent with applicable privacy protections under Federal law and does not jeopardize the confidentiality of victims. (f)Continuity of data and reportingIn carrying out this section, the Commandant shall ensure the continuity of data collection and reporting such that the ability to analyze trends is not compromised.. 5112.Covered misconduct in Coast Guard (a)In generalNot later than March 1 each year, 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 incidents of covered misconduct involving members of the Coast Guard, including recruits and officer candidates, and claims of retaliation related to the reporting of any such incident. (b)Continuity of data and reportingIn carrying out this section, the Commandant shall ensure the continuity of data collection and reporting such that the ability to analyze trends is not compromised. (c)Contents (1)Incidents involving members (A)Information and data (i)In generalEach report required under subsection (a) shall include, for the preceding calendar year, information and data on— (I)incidents of covered misconduct; and (II)incidents of retaliation against a member of the Coast Guard related to the reporting of covered misconduct, disaggregated by type of retaliation claim. (ii)InclusionsThe information and data on the incidents described in clause (i) shall include the following: (I)All incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation described in clause (i) reported to the Commandant or any other official of the Coast Guard during the preceding calendar year (referred to in this subsection as a reported incident). (II)The number of reported incidents committed against members of the Coast Guard. (III)The number of reported incidents committed by members of the Coast Guard. (IV)Information on reported incidents, in accordance with the policy prescribed under section 549G(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (10 U.S.C. 1561 note), to the maximum extent practicable. (V)The number of reported incidents that were entered into the Catch a Serial Offender system, including the number of such incidents that resulted in the identification of a potential or confirmed match. (VI)The number of reported incidents that were substantiated (referred to in this subsection as a substantiated reported incident). (VII)A synopsis of each substantiated reported incident that includes— (aa)a brief description of the nature of the incident; (bb)whether the accused member has previously been convicted of sexual assault; and (cc)whether alcohol or other controlled or prohibited substances were involved in the incident, and a description of the involvement. (VIII)The type of case disposition associated with each substantiated reported incident, such as— (aa)conviction and sentence by court-martial, including charges and specifications for which convicted; (bb)acquittal of all charges at court-martial; (cc)as appropriate, imposition of a nonjudicial punishment under section 815 of title 10 (article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); (dd)as appropriate, administrative action taken, including a description of each type of such action imposed; (ee)dismissal of all charges, including a description of each reason for dismissal and the stage at which dismissal occurred; and (ff)whether the accused member was administratively separated or, in the case of an officer, allowed to resign in lieu of court-martial, and the characterization (honorable, general, or other than honorable) of the service of the member upon separation or resignation. (IX)With respect to any incident of covered misconduct reported to the Commandant or any other official of the Coast Guard during the preceding calendar year that involves a report of retaliation relating to the incident— (aa)a narrative description of the retaliation claim; (bb)the nature of the relationship between the complainant and the individual accused of committing the retaliation; and (cc)the nature of the relationship between the individual accused of committing the covered misconduct and the individual accused of committing the retaliation. (X)The disposition of or action taken by the Coast Guard or any other Federal, State, local, or Tribal entity with respect to a substantiated reported incident. (XI)With respect to any investigation of a reported incident— (aa)the status of the investigation or information relating to any referral to outside law enforcement entities; (bb)the official or office of the Coast Guard that received the complaint; (cc)a description of the results of such an investigation or information with respect to whether the results of the investigation were provided to the complainant; or (dd)whether the investigation substantiated an offense under chapter 47 of title 10 (the Uniform Code of Military Justice). (iii)FormatWith respect to the information and data required under clause (i), the Commandant shall report such information and data separately for each type of covered misconduct offense, and shall not aggregate the information and data for multiple types of covered misconduct offenses. (B)TrendsSubject to subsection (b), beginning on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, each report required by subsection (a) shall include, for the preceding calendar year, an analysis or assessment of trends in the occurrence, as applicable, of incidents described in subparagraph (A)(i), since the date of enactment of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112–213). (C)ResponseEach report required under subsection (a) shall include, for the preceding calendar year, a description of the policies, procedures, processes, initiatives, investigations (including overarching investigations), research, or studies implemented by the Commandant in response to any incident described in subparagraph (A)(i) involving a member of the Coast Guard. (D)PlanEach report required under subsection (a) shall include a plan for actions to be taken during the year following the year covered by the report to enhance the prevention of and response to incidents described in subparagraph (A)(i) involving members of the Coast Guard. (E)Covered misconduct prevention and response activitiesEach report required under subsection (a) shall include an assessment of the adequacy of covered misconduct prevention and response activities related to incidents described in subparagraph (A)(i) carried out by the Coast Guard during the preceding calendar year. (F)Contributing factorsEach report required under subsection (a) shall include, for incidents described in subparagraph (A)(i)— (i)an analysis of the factors that may have contributed to such incidents; (ii)an assessment of the role of such factors in contributing to such incidents during such year; and (iii)recommendations for mechanisms to eliminate or reduce such contributing factors. (2)Incidents involving recruits and officer candidates (A)Information and data (i)In generalSubject to subsection (b), each report required under subsection (a) shall include, as a separate appendix or enclosure, for the preceding calendar year, information and data on— (I)incidents of covered misconduct involving a recruit of the Coast Guard at Training Center Cape May or an officer candidate at the Coast Guard Officer Candidate School; and (II)incidents of retaliation against such a recruit or officer candidate related to the reporting of covered misconduct, disaggregated by type of retaliation claim. (ii)Inclusions (I)In generalThe information and data on the incidents described in clause (i) shall include the following: (aa)All incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation described in clause (i) reported to the Commandant or any other official of the Coast Guard during the preceding calendar year (referred to in this subsection as a reported incident). (bb)The number of reported incidents committed against recruits and officer candidates described in clause (i)(I). (cc)The number of reported incidents committed by such recruits and officer candidates. (dd)Information on reported incidents, in accordance with the policy prescribed under section 549G(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (10 U.S.C. 1561 note), to the maximum extent practicable. (ee) (AA)The number of reported incidents that were entered into the Catch a Serial Offender system. (BB)Of such reported incidents entered into such system, the number that resulted in the identification of a potential or confirmed match. (ff)The number of reported incidents that were substantiated (referred to in this subsection as a substantiated reported incident). (gg)A synopsis of each substantiated reported incident that includes— (AA)a brief description of the nature of the incident; and (BB)whether alcohol or other controlled or prohibited substances were involved in the incident, and a description of the involvement. (hh)The type of case disposition associated with each substantiated reported incident, such as— (AA)conviction and sentence by court-martial, including charges and specifications for which convicted; (BB)acquittal of all charges at court-martial; (CC)as appropriate, imposition of a nonjudicial punishment under section 815 of title 10 (article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); (DD)as appropriate, administrative action taken, including a description of each type of such action imposed; (EE)dismissal of all charges, including a description of each reason for dismissal and the stage at which dismissal occurred; and (FF)whether the accused member was administratively separated or, in the case of an officer, allowed to resign in lieu of court-martial, and the characterization (honorable, general, or other than honorable) of the service of the member upon separation or resignation. (ii)With respect to any incident of covered misconduct involving recruits or officer candidates reported to the Commandant or any other official of the Coast Guard during the preceding calendar year that involves a report of retaliation relating to the incident— (AA)a narrative description of the retaliation claim; (BB)the nature of the relationship between the complainant and the individual accused of committing the retaliation; and (CC)the nature of the relationship between the individual accused of committing the covered misconduct and the individual accused of committing the retaliation. (jj)The disposition of or action taken by the Coast Guard or any other Federal, State, local, or Tribal entity with respect to a substantiated reported incident. (kk)With respect to any investigation of a reported incident— (AA)the status of the investigation or information relating to any referral to outside law enforcement entities; (BB)the official or office of the Coast Guard that received the complaint; (CC)a description of the results of such an investigation or information with respect to whether the results of the investigation were provided to the complainant; or (DD)whether the investigation substantiated an offense under chapter 47 of title 10 (the Uniform Code of Military Justice). (II)FormatWith respect to the information and data required under clause (i), the Commandant shall report such information and data separately for each type of covered misconduct offense, and shall not aggregate the information and data for multiple types of covered misconduct offenses. (B)TrendsSubject to subsection (b), beginning on the date of enactment of Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, each report required by subsection (a) shall include, for the preceding calendar year, an analysis or assessment of trends in the occurrence, as applicable, of incidents described in subparagraph (A)(i), since the date of enactment of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2012 (Public Law 112–213). (C)ResponseEach report required under subsection (a) shall include, for the preceding calendar year, a description of the policies, procedures, processes, initiatives, investigations (including overarching investigations), research, or studies implemented by the Commandant in response to any incident described in subparagraph (A)(i) involving— (i)a recruit of the Coast Guard at Training Center Cape May; or (ii)an officer candidate at the Coast Guard Officer Candidate School. (D)PlanEach report required under subsection (a) shall include a plan for actions to be taken during the year following the year covered by the report to enhance the prevention of and response to incidents described in subparagraph (A)(i) involving a recruit of the Coast Guard at Training Center Cape May or an officer candidate at the Coast Guard Officer Candidate School. (E)Covered misconduct prevention and response activitiesEach report required under subsection (a) shall include an assessment of the adequacy of covered misconduct prevention and response activities related to incidents described in subparagraph (A)(i) of this paragraph carried out by the Coast Guard during the preceding calendar year. (F)Contributing factorsEach report required under subsection (a) shall include, for incidents described in subparagraph (A)(i)— (i)an analysis of the factors that may have contributed to such incidents; (ii)an assessment of the role of such factors in contributing to such incidents during such year; and (iii)recommendations for mechanisms to eliminate or reduce such contributing factors. (3)Implementation status of accountability and transparency review directed actionsEach report required under subsection (a) submitted during the 5-year period beginning on March 1, 2025, shall include information on the implementation by the Commandant of the directed actions described in the memorandum of the Coast Guard titled Commandant’s Directed Actions—Accountability and Transparency, issued on November 27, 2023, including— (A)a description of actions taken to address each directed action during the year covered by the report; (B)the implementation status of each directed action; (C)in the case of any directed action that has not been implemented— (i)a detailed action plan for implementation of the recommendation; (ii)an estimated timeline for implementation of the recommendation; (iii)description of changes the Commandant intends to make to associated Coast Guard policies so as to enable the implementation of the recommendation; and (iv)any other information the Commandant considers appropriate; (D)a description of the metrics and milestones used to measure completion, accountability, and effectiveness of each directed action; (E)a description of any additional actions the Commandant is taking to mitigate instances of covered misconduct within the Coast Guard; (F)any legislative change proposal necessary to implement the directed actions; and (G)a detailed list of funding necessary to implement the directed actions in a timely and effective manner, including a list of personnel needed for such implementation. (d)Victim confidentialityTo the extent that information collected under the authority of this section is reported or otherwise made available to the public, such information shall be provided in a form that is consistent with applicable privacy protections under Federal law and does not jeopardize the confidentiality of victims. (e)Substantiated definedIn this section, the term substantiated has the meaning given the term under section 1631(c) of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 (10 U.S.C. 1561 note).. 1902. Academy policy and report on covered misconduct.. 5112. Covered misconduct in the Coast Guard..

508. Review of discharge characterization Subchapter I of chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: The decision to conduct a case review under this section shall be at the discretion of the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating. In addition to the requirements of section 1553 of title 10, a board of review for a former member of the Coast Guard established pursuant to such section and under part 51 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025), may upon a motion of the board and subject to review by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, downgrade an honorable discharge to a general (under honorable conditions) discharge upon a finding that a former member of the Coast Guard, while serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces, committed sexual assault or sexual harassment in violation of section 920, 920b, or 934 of title 10 (article 120, 120b, or 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice). Any downgrade under paragraph (2) shall be supported by clear and convincing evidence. The review board under paragraph (2) may not downgrade a discharge of a former member of the Coast Guard if the same action described in paragraph (2) was considered prior to separation from active duty by an administrative board in determining the characterization of discharge as otherwise provided by law and in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating. A review by a board established under section 1553 of title 10 and under part 51 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025), shall be based on the records of the Coast Guard, and with respect to a member who also served in another one of the armed forces, the records of the armed forces concerned and such other evidence as may be presented to the board. A witness may present evidence to the board in person or by affidavit. A person who requests a review under this section may appear before the board in person or by counsel or an accredited representative of an organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 59 of title 38. A former member of the Coast Guard who is subject to a downgrade in discharge characterization review under subsection (a) shall be notified in writing of such proceedings, afforded the right to obtain copies of records and documents relevant to the proceedings, and the right to appear before the board in person or by counsel or an accredited representative of an organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 59 of title 38. Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall initiate a rulemaking to implement this section. The regulations issued under paragraph (1) shall take effect not later than 180 days after the date on which the Commandant promulgates a final rule pursuant to such paragraph. The analysis for chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: 2519.Review of discharge characterization (a)Downgrade (1)In generalThe decision to conduct a case review under this section shall be at the discretion of the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating. (2)Board of reviewIn addition to the requirements of section 1553 of title 10, a board of review for a former member of the Coast Guard established pursuant to such section and under part 51 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025), may upon a motion of the board and subject to review by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, downgrade an honorable discharge to a general (under honorable conditions) discharge upon a finding that a former member of the Coast Guard, while serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces, committed sexual assault or sexual harassment in violation of section 920, 920b, or 934 of title 10 (article 120, 120b, or 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice). (3)EvidenceAny downgrade under paragraph (2) shall be supported by clear and convincing evidence. (4)LimitationThe review board under paragraph (2) may not downgrade a discharge of a former member of the Coast Guard if the same action described in paragraph (2) was considered prior to separation from active duty by an administrative board in determining the characterization of discharge as otherwise provided by law and in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating. (b)Procedural rights (1)In generalA review by a board established under section 1553 of title 10 and under part 51 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025), shall be based on the records of the Coast Guard, and with respect to a member who also served in another one of the armed forces, the records of the armed forces concerned and such other evidence as may be presented to the board. (2)Evidence by witnessA witness may present evidence to the board in person or by affidavit. (3)Appearance before boardA person who requests a review under this section may appear before the board in person or by counsel or an accredited representative of an organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 59 of title 38. (4)NotificationA former member of the Coast Guard who is subject to a downgrade in discharge characterization review under subsection (a) shall be notified in writing of such proceedings, afforded the right to obtain copies of records and documents relevant to the proceedings, and the right to appear before the board in person or by counsel or an accredited representative of an organization recognized by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs under chapter 59 of title 38.. 2519. Review of discharge characterization..

510. Definition of covered misconduct Subchapter I of chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: In this title, the term covered misconduct means— rape and sexual assault, as described in sections 920(a) and 920(b) of title 10 (articles 120(a) and 120(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); sexual harassment, as described in Executive Order 14062 dated January 26, 2022, and enumerated under section 934 of title 10 (article 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); abusive sexual contact and aggravated sexual contact, as described in sections 920(c) and 920(d) of title 10 (articles 120(c) and 120(d) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); wrongful broadcast, dissemination, or creation of content as described in sections 917 and 920c of title 10 (articles 117a and 120c of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); the child pornography offenses as described in section 934 of title 10 (article 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); rape and sexual assault of a child, other sexual misconduct, and stalking, as described in sections 920b, 920c(a), and 930 of title 10 (articles 120b, 120c, and 130 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); and domestic violence, as described in section 928b of title 10 (article 128b of the Uniform Code of Military Justice). The analysis for chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: 2520.Covered misconduct definedIn this title, the term covered misconduct means— (1)rape and sexual assault, as described in sections 920(a) and 920(b) of title 10 (articles 120(a) and 120(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); (2)sexual harassment, as described in Executive Order 14062 dated January 26, 2022, and enumerated under section 934 of title 10 (article 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); (3)abusive sexual contact and aggravated sexual contact, as described in sections 920(c) and 920(d) of title 10 (articles 120(c) and 120(d) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); (4)wrongful broadcast, dissemination, or creation of content as described in sections 917 and 920c of title 10 (articles 117a and 120c of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); (5)the child pornography offenses as described in section 934 of title 10 (article 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); (6)rape and sexual assault of a child, other sexual misconduct, and stalking, as described in sections 920b, 920c(a), and 930 of title 10 (articles 120b, 120c, and 130 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); and (7)domestic violence, as described in section 928b of title 10 (article 128b of the Uniform Code of Military Justice).. 2520. Covered misconduct defined..

511. Notification of changes to Uniform Code of Military Justice or Manual for Courts Martial relating to covered misconduct Chapter 51 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: Beginning on March 30, 2026, and annually thereafter, the Commandant shall notify the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives with respect to each of the following: Whether the Uniform Code of Military Justice (chapter 47 of title 10) has been amended— to add any sex-related offense as a new article; or to remove an article relating to covered misconduct described in any of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 301. Whether the Manual for Courts Martial has been modified— to add any sex-related offense as an offense described under an article of the Uniform Code of Military Justice; or to remove as an offense described under an article of the Uniform Code of Military Justice covered misconduct described in any of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 301. The analysis for chapter 51 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 5117.Notification of changes to Uniform Code of Military Justice or Manual for Courts Martial relating to covered misconductBeginning on March 30, 2026, and annually thereafter, the Commandant shall notify the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives with respect to each of the following: (1)Whether the Uniform Code of Military Justice (chapter 47 of title 10) has been amended— (A)to add any sex-related offense as a new article; or (B)to remove an article relating to covered misconduct described in any of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 301. (2)Whether the Manual for Courts Martial has been modified— (A)to add any sex-related offense as an offense described under an article of the Uniform Code of Military Justice; or (B)to remove as an offense described under an article of the Uniform Code of Military Justice covered misconduct described in any of paragraphs (1) through (7) of section 301.. 5117. Notification of changes to Uniform Code of Military Justice Or Manual for Courts Martial relating to covered misconduct..

517. Members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual assault, or traumatic brain injury Section 2516 of title 14, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (a)— in paragraph (1)— by striking or has been sexually assaulted during the preceding 2-year period; and by striking or based on such sexual assault, the influence of and inserting the signs and symptoms of either; by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (4) as paragraphs (3) through (5), respectively; by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: A member of the Coast Guard who has been sexually assaulted during the preceding 5-year period and who alleges, based on such sexual assault, the signs and symptoms of a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder described within the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association— is provided the opportunity to request a medical examination to clinically evaluate such signs and symptoms; and receives such a medical examination to evaluate a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder described within the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association. in paragraph (3) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting this subsection; and in paragraph (4), as so redesignated— by inserting or a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder before under this subsection; by inserting performed by after shall be; and by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and inserting the following: a board-certified psychiatrist; a licensed doctorate-level psychologist; any other appropriate licensed or certified healthcare professional designated by the Commandant; or a psychiatry resident or board-eligible psychologist who— has completed a 1-year internship or residency; and is under the close supervision of a board-certified psychiatrist or licensed doctorate-level psychologist. in subsection (b) by inserting or a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder after traumatic brain injury; and by adding at the end the following: Any member of the Coast Guard who receives a notice of involuntary administrative separation shall be advised at the time of such notice of the right of the member to request a medical examination under subsection (a) if any condition described in such subsection applies to the member. The Commandant shall— develop and issue a clear policy for carrying out the notification required under paragraph (1) with respect to any member of the Coast Guard described in that paragraph who has made an unrestricted report of sexual assault; and provide information on such policy to sexual assault response coordinators of the Coast Guard for the purpose of ensuring that such policy is communicated to members of the Coast Guard who may be eligible for a medical examination under this section. (2)Mental, behavioral, or emotional disorderA member of the Coast Guard who has been sexually assaulted during the preceding 5-year period and who alleges, based on such sexual assault, the signs and symptoms of a diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder described within the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association— (A)is provided the opportunity to request a medical examination to clinically evaluate such signs and symptoms; and (B)receives such a medical examination to evaluate a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, or diagnosable mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder described within the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association.; (A)a board-certified psychiatrist; (B)a licensed doctorate-level psychologist; (C)any other appropriate licensed or certified healthcare professional designated by the Commandant; or (D)a psychiatry resident or board-eligible psychologist who— (i)has completed a 1-year internship or residency; and (ii)is under the close supervision of a board-certified psychiatrist or licensed doctorate-level psychologist.; (e)Notification of right to request medical examination (1)In generalAny member of the Coast Guard who receives a notice of involuntary administrative separation shall be advised at the time of such notice of the right of the member to request a medical examination under subsection (a) if any condition described in such subsection applies to the member. (2)PolicyThe Commandant shall— (A)develop and issue a clear policy for carrying out the notification required under paragraph (1) with respect to any member of the Coast Guard described in that paragraph who has made an unrestricted report of sexual assault; and (B)provide information on such policy to sexual assault response coordinators of the Coast Guard for the purpose of ensuring that such policy is communicated to members of the Coast Guard who may be eligible for a medical examination under this section..

519. Accountability and transparency relating to allegations of misconduct against senior leaders Subchapter II of chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by redesignating section 2521 as section 2531. Subchapter I of chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Secretary shall establish a policy to improve oversight, investigations, accountability, and public transparency regarding alleged misconduct of senior leaders of the Coast Guard. The policy required by subsection (a)— shall require that— any allegation of alleged misconduct made against a senior leader of the Coast Guard shall be reported to the Office of the Inspector General of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating not later than 72 hours after the allegation is reported to the Coast Guard or the department in which the Coast Guard is operating; and the Inspector General of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall notify the head of the Coast Guard office in which the senior leader is serving with respect to the receipt of such allegation, or, in a case where the senior leader is the head of such Coast Guard office, the next in the chain of command, as appropriate, except in a case in which the Inspector General determines that such notification would risk impairing an ongoing investigation, would unnecessarily compromise the anonymity of the individual making the allegation, or would otherwise be inappropriate; and to the extent practicable, shall be consistent with Department of Defense directives, including Department of Defense Directive 5505.06. The Inspector General of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating— shall have the first right to investigate an allegation described in subsection (b)(1)(A); and in cases with concurrent jurisdiction involving an allegation described in subsection (b)(1)(A), may investigate such an allegation to the exclusion of any other Coast Guard criminal or administrative investigation if the Inspector General determines that an exclusive investigation is necessary to maintain the integrity of the investigation. The policy established under subsection (a) shall be made available to the public and incorporated into training and curricula across the Coast Guard at all levels to ensure broad understanding of the policy among members and personnel of the Coast Guard. In this section: The term alleged misconduct— means a credible allegation that, if proven, would constitute a violation of— a provision of criminal law, including the Uniform Code of Military Justice (chapter 47 of title 10); or a recognized standard, such as the Department of Defense Joint Ethics Regulation or other Federal regulation, including any other Department of Defense regulation and any Department of Homeland Security regulation; or could reasonably be expected to be of significance to the Secretary or the Inspector General of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, particularly in a case in which there is an element of misuse of position or of unauthorized personal benefit to the senior official, a family member, or an associate. The term senior leader of the Coast Guard means— an active duty, retired, or reserve officer of the Coast Guard in the grade of O–7 or higher; an officer of the Coast Guard selected for promotion to the grade of O–7; a current or former civilian member of the Senior Executive Service employed by the Coast Guard; or any civilian member of the Coast Guard whose position is deemed equivalent to that of a member of the Senior Executive Service, as determined by the Office of the Inspector General of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, in concurrence with the Secretary acting through the Commandant. The analysis for chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended— by striking the item relating to section 2521 and inserting the following: by inserting after the item relating to section 2520 (as added by this Act) the following: 2521.Accountability and transparency relating to allegations of misconduct against senior leaders (a)In generalNot later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, the Secretary shall establish a policy to improve oversight, investigations, accountability, and public transparency regarding alleged misconduct of senior leaders of the Coast Guard. (b)ElementsThe policy required by subsection (a)— (1)shall require that— (A)any allegation of alleged misconduct made against a senior leader of the Coast Guard shall be reported to the Office of the Inspector General of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating not later than 72 hours after the allegation is reported to the Coast Guard or the department in which the Coast Guard is operating; and (B)the Inspector General of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall notify the head of the Coast Guard office in which the senior leader is serving with respect to the receipt of such allegation, or, in a case where the senior leader is the head of such Coast Guard office, the next in the chain of command, as appropriate, except in a case in which the Inspector General determines that such notification would risk impairing an ongoing investigation, would unnecessarily compromise the anonymity of the individual making the allegation, or would otherwise be inappropriate; and (2)to the extent practicable, shall be consistent with Department of Defense directives, including Department of Defense Directive 5505.06. (c)First right to exclusive investigationThe Inspector General of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating— (1)shall have the first right to investigate an allegation described in subsection (b)(1)(A); and (2)in cases with concurrent jurisdiction involving an allegation described in subsection (b)(1)(A), may investigate such an allegation to the exclusion of any other Coast Guard criminal or administrative investigation if the Inspector General determines that an exclusive investigation is necessary to maintain the integrity of the investigation. (d)Public availability and broad disseminationThe policy established under subsection (a) shall be made available to the public and incorporated into training and curricula across the Coast Guard at all levels to ensure broad understanding of the policy among members and personnel of the Coast Guard. (e)DefinitionsIn this section: (1)Alleged misconductThe term alleged misconduct— (A)means a credible allegation that, if proven, would constitute a violation of— (i)a provision of criminal law, including the Uniform Code of Military Justice (chapter 47 of title 10); or (ii)a recognized standard, such as the Department of Defense Joint Ethics Regulation or other Federal regulation, including any other Department of Defense regulation and any Department of Homeland Security regulation; or (B)could reasonably be expected to be of significance to the Secretary or the Inspector General of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, particularly in a case in which there is an element of misuse of position or of unauthorized personal benefit to the senior official, a family member, or an associate. (2)Senior leader of the Coast GuardThe term senior leader of the Coast Guard means— (A)an active duty, retired, or reserve officer of the Coast Guard in the grade of O–7 or higher; (B)an officer of the Coast Guard selected for promotion to the grade of O–7; (C)a current or former civilian member of the Senior Executive Service employed by the Coast Guard; or (D)any civilian member of the Coast Guard whose position is deemed equivalent to that of a member of the Senior Executive Service, as determined by the Office of the Inspector General of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, in concurrence with the Secretary acting through the Commandant.. 2531. Advisory Board on Women in the Coast Guard.; and 2521. Accountability and transparency relating to allegations of misconduct against senior leaders..

520. Confidential reporting of sexual harassment Section 1561b of title 10, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (a)— by inserting and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating when not operating as a service in the Navy after Secretary of Defense; and by inserting or the Commandant after Secretary of a military department; in subsection (c)— by inserting or the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating when not operating as a service in the Navy after Secretary of Defense; and in paragraph (1) by inserting departments or the Commandant after Secretaries of the military; and by adding at the end the following: Not later than April 30, 2025, and April 30 every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating 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 containing data on the complaints of sexual harassment alleged pursuant to the process under subsection (a) during the previous 2 calendar years. Any data on complaints described in paragraph (1) shall not contain any personally identifiable information. (e)Reports for the Coast Guard (1)In generalNot later than April 30, 2025, and April 30 every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating 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 containing data on the complaints of sexual harassment alleged pursuant to the process under subsection (a) during the previous 2 calendar years. (2)Personally identifiable informationAny data on complaints described in paragraph (1) shall not contain any personally identifiable information..

524. Director of Coast Guard Investigative Service Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: There shall be a Director of the Coast Guard Investigative Service. The Director of the Coast Guard Investigative Service shall report directly to and be under the general supervision of the Commandant, acting through the Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard. The analysis for Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section 326 the following: 327.Director of Coast Guard Investigative Service (a)In generalThere shall be a Director of the Coast Guard Investigative Service. (b)Chain of commandThe Director of the Coast Guard Investigative Service shall report directly to and be under the general supervision of the Commandant, acting through the Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard.. 327. Director of Coast Guard Investigative Service..

525. Modifications and revisions relating to reopening retired grade determinations Section 2501(d)(2) of title 14, United States Code, is amended— in subparagraph (B) by inserting a before competent authority; by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (E) as subparagraphs (F) through (H), respectively; and by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: substantial evidence comes to light that, during the commissioned service of the officer, the officer failed to carry out applicable laws, with an intent to deceive or defraud; substantial evidence comes to light after the retirement that the officer committed rape or sexual assault, as described in sections 920(a) and 920(b) of title 10 (articles 120(a) and 120(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) at any time during the commissioned service of the officer; substantial evidence comes to light after the retirement that the commissioned officer knew of and failed to report through proper channels, in accordance with existing law at the time of the alleged incident, any known instances of sexual assault by a member of the Coast Guard under the command of the officer during the officer’s service; Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall issue or revise, as applicable, and at the discretion of the Secretary consistent with this section, regulations of the Coast Guard to do the following: Define what constitutes good cause to reopen a retired grade determination referred to in subparagraph (H) of section 2501(d)(2) of title 14, United States Code, as redesignated by subsection (a), to ensure that the following shall be considered good cause for such a reopening: Circumstances that constitute a failure to carry out applicable laws regarding a report of sexual assault with an intent to deceive by a commissioned officer, that relate to a response made to a report of sexual assault, during the commissioned service of the officer. Substantial evidence of sexual assault by the commissioned officer concerned, at any time during the commissioned service of such officer, or such evidence that was not considered by the Coast Guard in a manner consistent with law. Identify the standard for making, and the evidentiary showing required to support, an adverse determination on the retired grade of a commissioned officer. Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall revise applicable guidance in section K.10 of chapter 3 of Commandant Instruction 1000.4A to remove any restriction that limits the ability to reopen the retired grade of a commissioned officer based on— whether new evidence is discovered contemporaneously with or within a short time period after the date of retirement of the officer concerned; and whether the misconduct concerned was not discoverable through due diligence. No provision of this section or the amendments made by this section shall be construed to permit a review of conduct that was not in violation of law or policy at the time of the alleged conduct. (C)substantial evidence comes to light that, during the commissioned service of the officer, the officer failed to carry out applicable laws, with an intent to deceive or defraud; (D)substantial evidence comes to light after the retirement that the officer committed rape or sexual assault, as described in sections 920(a) and 920(b) of title 10 (articles 120(a) and 120(b) of the Uniform Code of Military Justice) at any time during the commissioned service of the officer; (E)substantial evidence comes to light after the retirement that the commissioned officer knew of and failed to report through proper channels, in accordance with existing law at the time of the alleged incident, any known instances of sexual assault by a member of the Coast Guard under the command of the officer during the officer’s service;.

526. Inclusion and command review of information on covered misconduct in personnel service records Subchapter I of chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following: If a complaint of covered misconduct is made against a member of the Coast Guard and the member is convicted by court-martial or receives nonjudicial punishment or punitive administrative action for such covered misconduct, a notation to that effect shall be placed in the personnel service record of the member, regardless of the grade of the member. The purpose of the inclusion of information in personnel service records under paragraph (1) is to alert supervisors and commanders to any member of their command who has received a court-martial conviction, nonjudicial punishment, or punitive administrative action for covered misconduct in order— to reduce the likelihood that repeat offenses will escape the notice of supervisors and commanders; and to help inform commissioning or promotability of the member; A notation under paragraph (1) may not be placed in the restricted section of the personnel service record of a member. Nothing in this subsection may be construed to prohibit or limit the capacity of a member of the Coast Guard to challenge or appeal the placement of a notation, or location of placement of a notation, in the personnel service record of the member in accordance with procedures otherwise applicable to such challenges or appeals. Under policy to be prescribed by the Secretary, the commanding officer of a unit or facility to which a covered member is assigned or transferred shall review the history of covered misconduct as documented in the personnel service record of a covered member in order to become familiar with such history of the covered member. In this subsection, the term covered member means a member of the Coast Guard who, at the time of assignment or transfer as described in paragraph (1), has a history of 1 or more covered misconduct offenses as documented in the personnel service record of such member or such other records or files as the Commandant shall specify in the policy prescribed under subparagraph (A). Under policy to be prescribed by the Secretary, the Commandant shall establish procedures that are consistent with the law, policies, and practices of the Department of Defense in effect on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 to consider and review the personnel service record of a former member of the Armed Forces to determine the suitability of the individual for civilian employment in the Coast Guard. The analysis for chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 2521 (as added by this Act) the following: 2522.Inclusion and command review of information on covered misconduct in personnel service records (a)Information on reports on covered misconduct (1)In generalIf a complaint of covered misconduct is made against a member of the Coast Guard and the member is convicted by court-martial or receives nonjudicial punishment or punitive administrative action for such covered misconduct, a notation to that effect shall be placed in the personnel service record of the member, regardless of the grade of the member. (2)PurposeThe purpose of the inclusion of information in personnel service records under paragraph (1) is to alert supervisors and commanders to any member of their command who has received a court-martial conviction, nonjudicial punishment, or punitive administrative action for covered misconduct in order— (A)to reduce the likelihood that repeat offenses will escape the notice of supervisors and commanders; and (B)to help inform commissioning or promotability of the member; (3)Limitation on placementA notation under paragraph (1) may not be placed in the restricted section of the personnel service record of a member. (4)ConstructionNothing in this subsection may be construed to prohibit or limit the capacity of a member of the Coast Guard to challenge or appeal the placement of a notation, or location of placement of a notation, in the personnel service record of the member in accordance with procedures otherwise applicable to such challenges or appeals. (b)Command review of history of covered misconduct (1)In generalUnder policy to be prescribed by the Secretary, the commanding officer of a unit or facility to which a covered member is assigned or transferred shall review the history of covered misconduct as documented in the personnel service record of a covered member in order to become familiar with such history of the covered member. (2)Covered member definedIn this subsection, the term covered member means a member of the Coast Guard who, at the time of assignment or transfer as described in paragraph (1), has a history of 1 or more covered misconduct offenses as documented in the personnel service record of such member or such other records or files as the Commandant shall specify in the policy prescribed under subparagraph (A). (c)Review of personnel service record to determine suitability for civilian employmentUnder policy to be prescribed by the Secretary, the Commandant shall establish procedures that are consistent with the law, policies, and practices of the Department of Defense in effect on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 to consider and review the personnel service record of a former member of the Armed Forces to determine the suitability of the individual for civilian employment in the Coast Guard.. 2522. Inclusion and command review of information on covered misconduct in personnel service records..

531. Continuous vetting of security clearances Section 1564(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— in paragraph (1)— in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by inserting , and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall conduct an investigation or adjudication under subsection (a) of any individual described in paragraph (3), after paragraph (2); and in subparagraph (A)(iv) by striking the Secretary and inserting the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Homeland Security, as the case may be,; in paragraph (2) by inserting (other than an individual described in paragraph (3)) after is an individual; by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (4) and (5), respectively; by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraph: An individual described in this paragraph is an individual who has a security clearance and is— a flag officer of the Coast Guard; or an employee of the Coast Guard in the Senior Executive Service. in paragraph (4), as redesignated by paragraph (3), by striking Secretary and all that follows through paragraph (2) and inserting the following: Secretary of Defense, in the case of an individual described in paragraph (2), and the Secretary of Homeland Security, in the case of an individual described in paragraph (3), shall ensure that relevant information on the conviction or determination described in paragraph (1) of such an individual. (3)An individual described in this paragraph is an individual who has a security clearance and is— (A)a flag officer of the Coast Guard; or (B)an employee of the Coast Guard in the Senior Executive Service.; and

533. Requirement to report sexual offenses Section 10104 of title 46, United States Code, is amended— in subsection (a)(1) by striking harassment, sexual harassment, or sexual assault in violation of employer policy or law and inserting sexual harassment or sexual assault in violation of employer policy or law and harassment; and by adding at the end the following: In this section, the term harassment means— unwelcome remarks about an individual’s characteristics as protected in title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, or other unwelcome verbal or physical conduct based on 1 or more of these categories, if— submission to such remarks or conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of employment, pay, career, benefits, or entitlements of the individual; submission to or rejection of such remarks or conduct by an individual is used as the basis for decisions affecting that individual’s job, pay, career, benefits, or entitlements; or such remarks or conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance; and such remarks or conduct is so severe or pervasive that a reasonable person would perceive, and the individual does perceive, the work environment as hostile, intimidating or abusive. Nothing in this section shall be construed to impede the ability of the responsible entity of the vessel to take immediate personnel action in response to an incident described in subsection (a)(1) to preserve the safety and security of individuals on the vessel. (h)Harassment definedIn this section, the term harassment means— (1)unwelcome remarks about an individual’s characteristics as protected in title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, or other unwelcome verbal or physical conduct based on 1 or more of these categories, if— (A)submission to such remarks or conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of employment, pay, career, benefits, or entitlements of the individual; (B)submission to or rejection of such remarks or conduct by an individual is used as the basis for decisions affecting that individual’s job, pay, career, benefits, or entitlements; or (C)such remarks or conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance; and (2)such remarks or conduct is so severe or pervasive that a reasonable person would perceive, and the individual does perceive, the work environment as hostile, intimidating or abusive. (i)Response to incidentsNothing in this section shall be construed to impede the ability of the responsible entity of the vessel to take immediate personnel action in response to an incident described in subsection (a)(1) to preserve the safety and security of individuals on the vessel..