H.R. 4275

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
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[H.R. 4275 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 4275

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

July 23, 2025

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation

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AN ACT

To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard, to establish the 
Secretary of the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.

(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2025''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act is as 
follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 2. Commandant defined.
TITLE I--COAST GUARD

Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

Sec. 101. Authorization of appropriations.
Sec. 102. Authorized levels of military strength and training.
Subtitle B--Accountability

Sec. 111. Annual report on progress of certain homeporting projects.
Sec. 112. Major acquisitions.
Sec. 113. Quarterly acquisition brief requirements.
Sec. 114. Overdue reports.
Sec. 115. Requirement for Coast Guard to provide analysis of 
alternatives for aircraft.
Sec. 116. Oversight of funds provided pursuant to Public Law 119-21.
Sec. 117. Regular polar security cutter updates.
Sec. 118. Annual plan for Coast Guard operations in the Pacific.
TITLE II--ORGANIZATION, AUTHORITIES, ACQUISITION, AND PERSONNEL OF THE 
COAST GUARD

Subtitle A--Organization

Sec. 201. Secretary of the Coast Guard.
Sec. 202. Reappointment of Commandant.
Sec. 203. Special Advisor to Commandant for Tribal and Native Hawaiian 
Affairs.
Sec. 204. Reinstatement of training course on workings of Congress.
Sec. 205. Services and use of funds for, and leasing of, the National 
Coast Guard Museum.
Subtitle B--Authorities

Sec. 211. Public availability of information.
Sec. 212. Cyber coordination and support in foreign territories.
Sec. 213. Modification of treatment of minor construction and 
improvement project management.
Sec. 214. Preparedness plans for Coast Guard properties located in 
tsunami inundation zones.
Sec. 215. Additional Pribilof Island transition completion actions.
Sec. 216. Scientific mission for USCGC Storis.
Sec. 217. Coast Guard access to Department of the Treasury fund.
Subtitle C--Acquisition

Sec. 231. Modification of prohibition on use of lead systems 
integrators.
Sec. 232. Acquisition improvements.
Sec. 233. Restriction on acquisition, procurement, or construction of 
vessels in foreign shipyards.
Sec. 234. Great Lakes icebreaking.
Sec. 235. Entity other than the Coast Guard.
Subtitle D--Personnel

Sec. 241. Family leave policies for Coast Guard.
Sec. 242. Modifications to career flexibility program.
Sec. 243. Direct hire authority for certain personnel.
Sec. 244. Command sponsorship for dependents of members of Coast Guard 
assigned to Unalaska, Alaska.
Sec. 245. Authorization for maternity uniform allowance for officers.
Sec. 246. Consolidation of authorities for college student 
precommissioning initiative.
Sec. 247. Additional available guidance and considerations for reserve 
selection boards.
Sec. 248. Behavioral health.
Sec. 249. Travel allowance for members of Coast Guard assigned to 
Alaska.
Sec. 250. Tuition Assistance and Advanced Education Assistance Pilot 
Program.
Sec. 251. Recruitment, relocation, and retention incentive program for 
civilian firefighters employed by Coast 
Guard in remote locations.
Sec. 252. Notification.
Subtitle E--Coast Guard Academy

Sec. 261. Modification of Board of Visitors.
Sec. 262. Study on Coast Guard Academy oversight.
Sec. 263. Electronic locking mechanisms to ensure Coast Guard Academy 
cadet room security.
Sec. 264. Report on existing behavioral health and wellness support 
services facilities at Coast Guard Academy.
Sec. 265. Required posting of information.
Sec. 266. Installation of multipurpose medical privacy rooms.
Sec. 267. Coast Guard Academy room reassignment.
Sec. 268. Authorization for use of Coast Guard Academy facilities and 
equipment by covered foundations.
Sec. 269. Concurrent jurisdiction at Coast Guard Academy.
Subtitle F--Reports and Policies

Sec. 271. Policy and briefing on availability of naloxone to treat 
opioid, including fentanyl, overdoses.
Sec. 272. Policy on methods to reduce incentives for illicit maritime 
drug trafficking.
Sec. 273. Report on condition of aids to navigation.
Sec. 274. Feasibility study on supporting additional port visits and 
deployments in support of Operation Blue 
Pacific.
Sec. 275. Study and gap analysis with respect to Coast Guard Air 
Station Corpus Christi aviation hangar.
Sec. 276. Report on impacts of joint travel regulations on members of 
Coast Guard who rely on ferry systems.
Sec. 277. Report on Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program.
Sec. 278. Report and briefings on implementing section 564 of title 14.
Sec. 279. Report on role of Coast Guard.
Sec. 280. Report on Coast Guard personnel skills.
Sec. 281. Report on Coast Guard search and rescue operations.
Sec. 282. Report on alternative sites for the location of Station St. 
Thomas.
Sec. 283. Report on East Rockaway inlet navigation.
TITLE III--SHIPPING AND NAVIGATION

Subtitle A--Merchant Mariner Credentials

Sec. 301. Merchant mariner credentialing.
Sec. 302. Nonoperating individual.
Subtitle B--Vessel Safety

Sec. 311. Grossly negligent operations of a vessel.
Sec. 312. Performance driven examination schedule.
Sec. 313. Fishing vessel and fisherman training safety.
Sec. 314. Designating pilotage waters for the Straits of Mackinac.
Sec. 315. Study of amphibious vessels.
Sec. 316. St. Lucie River railroad bridge.
Sec. 317. Large recreational vessel regulations.
Subtitle C--Ports

Sec. 321. Ports and waterways safety.
Sec. 322. Study on Bering Strait vessel traffic projections and 
emergency response posture at ports of the 
United States.
Sec. 323. Improving Vessel Traffic Service monitoring.
Sec. 324. Controlled substance onboard vessels.
Sec. 325. Cyber-incident training.
Sec. 326. Navigational protocols.
Sec. 327. Anchorages.
Subtitle D--Matters Involving Autonomous Systems

Sec. 331. Establishment of National Advisory Committee on Autonomous 
Maritime Systems.
Sec. 332. Pilot program for governance and oversight of small uncrewed 
maritime systems.
Sec. 333. Coast Guard training course.
Sec. 334. NOAA membership on Autonomous Vessel Policy Council.
Sec. 335. Technology pilot program.
Sec. 336. Uncrewed systems capabilities report.
Sec. 337. Medium unmanned aircraft systems capabilities study.
Sec. 338. Comptroller General report on Coast Guard acquisition and 
deployment of unmanned systems.
Sec. 339. National Academies of Sciences report on unmanned systems and 
use of data.
Sec. 340. Unmanned aircraft systems.
Subtitle E--Other Matters

Sec. 341. Information on type approval certificates.
Sec. 342. Clarification of authorities.
Sec. 343. Amendments to passenger vessel security and safety 
requirements.
Sec. 344. Extension of pilot program to establish a cetacean desk for 
Puget Sound region.
Sec. 345. Suspension of enforcement of use of devices broadcasting on 
AIS for purposes of marking fishing gear.
Sec. 346. Classification societies.
Sec. 347. Abandoned and derelict vessel removals.
Sec. 348. Offshore operations.
Sec. 349. Administrative costs.
Sec. 350. Briefing on deployment of Special Purpose Craft - Heavy 
Weather second generation (SPC-HWX II) 
vessels in Pacific Northwest.
TITLE IV--OIL POLLUTION RESPONSE

Sec. 401. Vessel response plans.
Sec. 402. Use of marine casualty investigations.
Sec. 403. Timing of review.
Sec. 404. Online incident reporting system.
Sec. 405. Investment of Exxon Valdez oil spill court recovery in high 
yield investments and marine research.
Sec. 406. Additional response assets.
Sec. 407. International maritime oil spill response.
TITLE V--SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT RESPONSE

Sec. 501. Independent review of Coast Guard reforms.
Sec. 502. Comprehensive policy and procedures on retention and access 
to evidence and records relating to sexual 
misconduct and other misconduct.
Sec. 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.
Sec. 504. Designation of officers with particular expertise in military 
justice or healthcare.
Sec. 505. Safe-to-Report policy for Coast Guard.
Sec. 506. Modification of reporting requirements on covered misconduct 
in Coast Guard.
Sec. 507. Modifications to the officer involuntary separation process.
Sec. 508. Review of discharge characterization.
Sec. 509. Convicted sex offender as grounds for denial.
Sec. 510. Definition of covered misconduct.
Sec. 511. Notification of changes to Uniform Code of Military Justice 
or Manual for Courts Martial relating to 
covered misconduct.
Sec. 512. Complaints of retaliation by victims of sexual assault or 
sexual harassment and related persons.
Sec. 513. Development of policies on military protective orders.
Sec. 514. Coast Guard implementation of independent review commission 
recommendations on addressing sexual 
assault and sexual harassment in the 
military.
Sec. 515. Policy relating to care and support of victims of covered 
misconduct.
Sec. 516. Establishment of special victim capabilities to respond to 
allegations of certain special victim 
offenses.
Sec. 517. Members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual 
assault, or traumatic brain injury.
Sec. 518. Participation in CATCH a Serial Offender program.
Sec. 519. Accountability and transparency relating to allegations of 
misconduct against senior leaders.
Sec. 520. Confidential reporting of sexual harassment.
Sec. 521. Report on policy on whistleblower protections.
Sec. 522. Review and modification of Coast Guard Academy policy on 
sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Sec. 523. Coast Guard and Coast Guard Academy access to defense sexual 
assault incident database.
Sec. 524. Director of Coast Guard Investigative Service.
Sec. 525. Modifications and revisions relating to reopening retired 
grade determinations.
Sec. 526. Inclusion and command review of information on covered 
misconduct in personnel service records.
Sec. 527. Flag officer review of, and concurrence in, separation of 
members who have reported sexual 
misconduct.
Sec. 528. Expedited transfer in cases of sexual misconduct or domestic 
violence.
Sec. 529. Access to temporary separation program for victims of alleged 
sex-related offenses.
Sec. 530. Policy and program to expand prevention of sexual misconduct.
Sec. 531. Continuous vetting of security clearances.
Sec. 532. Training and education programs for covered misconduct 
prevention and response.
Sec. 533. Requirement to report sexual offenses.
TITLE VI--COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORTS

Sec. 601. Comptroller General report on Coast Guard research, 
development, and innovation program.
Sec. 602. Comptroller General review of quality and availability of 
Coast Guard behavioral health care and 
resources for personnel wellness.
Sec. 603. Comptroller General study on Coast Guard efforts to reduce 
prevalence of missing or incomplete medical 
records and sharing of medical data with 
Department of Veterans Affairs and other 
entities.
Sec. 604. Comptroller General study on Coast Guard training facility 
infrastructure.
Sec. 605. Comptroller General study on Coast Guard basic allowance for 
housing.
Sec. 606. Comptroller General report on safety and security 
infrastructure at Coast Guard Academy.
Sec. 607. Comptroller General study and report on permanent change of 
station process.
TITLE VII--AMENDMENTS

Sec. 701. Amendments.

SECTION 2. COMMANDANT DEFINED.

In this Act, the term ``Commandant'' means the Commandant of the 
Coast Guard.

TITLE I--COAST GUARD

Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations

SEC. 101. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

Section 4902 of title 14, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking 
``fiscal years 2022 and 2023'' and inserting ``fiscal years 
2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029'';
(2) in paragraph (1)--
(A) in subparagraph (A) by striking clauses (i) and 
(ii) and inserting the following:
``(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.'';
(B) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``$23,456,000'' 
and inserting ``$25,570,000''; and
(C) 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'';
(3) in paragraph (2)(A) by striking clauses (i) and (ii) 
and inserting the following:
``(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.'';
(4) in paragraph (3) by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) 
and inserting the following:
``(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
(5) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:
``(4) For retired pay, including the payment of obligations 
otherwise chargeable to lapsed appropriations for purposes of 
retired pay, payments under the Retired Serviceman's Family 
Protection 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.''.

SEC. 102. AUTHORIZED LEVELS OF MILITARY STRENGTH AND TRAINING.

(a) In General.--Section 4904 of title 14, United States Code, is 
amended--
(1) in subsection (a) by striking ``44,500 for each of 
fiscal years 2022 and 2023'' and inserting ``50,000 for each of 
fiscal years 2025 and 2026, 55,000 for fiscal year 2027, and 
60,000 for each of fiscal years 2028 and 2029''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by 
striking ``for each of fiscal years 2022 and 2023'';
(B) in paragraph (1) by striking ``2,500 student 
years'' and inserting ``4,000 student years for each of 
fiscal years 2025 through 2029'';
(C) in paragraph (2) by striking ``165 student 
years'' and inserting ``250 student years for each of 
fiscal years 2025 through 2029'';
(D) in paragraph (3) by striking ``385 student 
years'' and inserting ``700 student years for each of 
fiscal years 2025 through 2029''; and
(E) in paragraph (4) by striking ``1,200 student 
years'' and inserting ``1,600 student years for each of 
fiscal years 2025 through 2029''.
(b) Reporting Requirement.--In any fiscal year in which the 
submission required under section 1105 of title 31, United States Code, 
does not include a proportional increase in the Operations and Support 
funding under section 4902(1)(A) of title 14, United States Code, to 
support the end strengths authorized under the amendments made by 
subsection (a)--
(1) 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 report on the plan of the Coast 
Guard to achieve growth in the Coast Guard's military strength 
to 60,000, which shall include--
(A) proposed missions and purposes for the growth 
of the Coast Guard in military strength;
(B) the additional estimated cost of salaries and 
benefits for each fiscal year beginning in the first 
fiscal year for which such proportional increase is not 
included through 2032;
(C) an explanation for why the estimated cost in 
subparagraph (B) was not included in the submission 
required under section 1105 of title 31, United States 
Code;
(D) estimated recruiting resources and costs for 
each fiscal year from 2027 through 2032; and
(E) estimated resources and costs required to 
achieve sufficient training capacity for growth in 
enlisted and officer corps for each fiscal year from 
2027 through 2032; and
(2) the Commandant may not delegate the briefing required 
in paragraph (1).
(c) Rule of Applicability.--Section 517(a) of title 10, United 
States Code, shall not apply with respect to the Coast Guard until 
October 1, 2027.

Subtitle B--Accountability

SEC. 111. ANNUAL REPORT ON PROGRESS OF CERTAIN HOMEPORTING PROJECTS.

(a) In General.--Section 5102 of title 14, United States Code, is 
amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
(2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
``(c) Briefing.--
``(1) In general.--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.
``(2) Requirements.--The briefing under paragraph (1) shall 
be made in person and may not be delegated by the 
Commandant.''.
(b) Report.--
(1) In general.--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.
(2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) 
shall include--
(A) a description of the current homeports and 
stations to which of Coast Guard cutters and aircraft 
are assigned;
(B) a description of cutters or aircrafts that are 
able to be located by the homeport or station to which 
they are assigned;
(C) the current number of aircraft and cutters 
planned for the program of record of the Coast Guard;
(D) a description of cutter and aircraft which are 
scheduled to be decommissioned or put in special 
commission status; and
(E) 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--
(i) an assessment of the shoreside and 
infrastructure needs for such cutters and 
aircrafts; and
(ii) 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.
(c) Initial Report.--
(1) In general.--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:
(A) Fast Response Cutters.
(B) Offshore Patrol Cutters.
(C) The USCGC Storis procured pursuant to section 
11223 of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 
2022 (14 U.S.C. 561 note).
(2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) 
shall include, with respect to each homeporting project 
described in such paragraph, the following:
(A) A description of--
(i) the status of funds appropriated for 
the project;
(ii) activities carried out toward 
completion of the project; and
(iii) activities anticipated to be carried 
out during the subsequent 1-year period to 
advance completion of the project.
(B) An updated timeline, including key milestones, 
for the project.
(d) Subsequent Reports.--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).
(c) Report on Capacity of Coast Guard Base Ketchikan.--
(1) In general.--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.
(2) Report.--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).
(d) Public Availability.--The Commandant shall publish each report 
issued under this section on a publicly accessible website of the Coast 
Guard.
(e) Homeporting Project Defined.--In this section, the term 
``homeporting project''--
(1) means the facility infrastructure modifications, 
upgrades, new construction, and real property and land 
acquisition associated with homeporting new or modified 
cutters; and
(2) 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.

SEC. 112. MAJOR ACQUISITIONS.

(a) In General.--Section 5103 of title 14, United States Code, is 
amended--
(1) in subsection (a) by striking ``major acquisition 
programs'' and inserting ``Level 1 acquisitions or Level 2 
acquisitions'';
(2) in subsection (b) by striking ``major acquisition 
program'' and inserting ``Level 1 acquisition or Level 2 
acquisition''; and
(3) by amending subsection (f) to read as follows:
``(f) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Level 1 acquisition.--The term `Level 1 acquisition' 
has the meaning given such term in section 1171.
``(2) Level 2 acquisition.--The term `Level 2 acquisition' 
has the meaning given such term in section 1171.''.
(b) Major Acquisition Program Risk Assessment.--Section 5107 of 
title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking ``section 
5103(f)'' and inserting ``section 1171''.

SEC. 113. QUARTERLY ACQUISITION BRIEF REQUIREMENTS.

(a) In General.--Section 5107 of title 14, United States Code, is 
amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 5107. Quarterly acquisition reports and major acquisition 
program risk assessment
``(a) In General.--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.
``(b) Additional Briefing.--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).
``(c) Elements.--Each 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 Deadline.--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.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--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.''.

SEC. 114. OVERDUE REPORTS.

(a) In General.--Chapter 51 of title 14, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 5116. Status of overdue reports
``(a) In General.--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.
``(b) Contents.--The 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 general.--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.
``(2) Requirements.--The briefing under paragraph (1) shall 
be made in person and may not be delegated by the 
Commandant.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--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.''.

SEC. 115. REQUIREMENT FOR COAST GUARD TO PROVIDE ANALYSIS OF 
ALTERNATIVES FOR AIRCRAFT.

(a) In General.--Not later than 6 months after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and 
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a 
report on the status of the implementation of the recommendations 
contained in the report of the Government Accountability Office titled 
``Aircraft Fleet and Aviation Workforce Assessments Needed,'' and 
issued April 9, 2024 (GAO-24-106374).
(b) Contents.--The report required under section (a) shall contain 
the following:
(1) An assessment of the type of helicopters the Coast 
Guard requires to meet the mission demands of the Coast Guard.
(2) An analysis of alternatives, including an analytical 
study comparing the operational effectiveness, costs, and risks 
to determine the best suited aircraft to meet mission needs.
(3) A fleet mix analysis to identify the necessary number 
of helicopters to meet the mission needs of the Coast Guard 
across all districts.
(c) Limitation of Aircraft Expenses.--No funds authorized to be 
appropriated under section 4902(2)(A) of title 14, United States Code 
(as added by section 101(3)(A)), may be obligated or expended in fiscal 
years 2027 through 2029 for the procurement or modernization of 
helicopters until the Commandant submits the report required under this 
section, unless the Commandant provides a weekly, in-person briefing on 
the status of the report, which the Commandant may not delegate.
(d) Minimum Rotary Wing Fleet.--
(1) In general.--The Commandant shall maintain an 
operational, geographically dispersed rotary wing fleet of not 
less than 140 aircraft for the purpose of meeting minimum 
operational capabilities until the Commandant submits the 
report required under this section.
(2) Report.--In the event the operational rotary wing fleet 
of the Coast Guard falls below the requirements of this 
subsection, 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 notification not later than 5 
business days after the inability of the Commandant to meet the 
requirement.

SEC. 116. OVERSIGHT OF FUNDS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 119-21.

(a) In General.--The Commandant may not expend or obligate funds--
(1) appropriated pursuant to Public Law 119-21 during any 
fiscal year in which the Commandant is not compliant with 
sections 5102 and 5103 (excluding section 5103(e)) of title 14, 
United States Code; and
(2) that are provided in Public Law 119-21 until the 
Commandant provides the report required under section 11217 of 
the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate.
(b) Notification Requirement.--Not less than 1 week before taking 
any procurement action impacting estimated costs or timelines for 
acquisitions or procurements appropriated pursuant to Public Law 119-
21, the Commandant shall notify the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate of such action.
(c) Expenditure Plan.--Not later than 90 days after the date of 
enactment of Public Law 119-21, 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 detailed expenditure plan, including 
projected project time lines for each acquisition and procurement 
appropriated under such Act and a list of project locations to be 
funded under such Act.
(d) Exception.--If the President authorizes an exception under 
section 1151(b) of title 14, United States Code, for any Coast Guard 
vessel, or the hull or superstructure of such vessel for which funds 
are appropriated under Public Law 119-21, no such funds shall be 
obligated 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--
(1) a confirmation that there are insufficient qualified 
United States shipyards to meet the national security interest 
without such exception; and
(2) actions taken by the President to enable qualified 
United States shipyards to meet national security requirements 
prior to the issuance of such an exception.
(e) Certifications and Classification.--Notwithstanding Public Law 
119-21, the Commandant shall ensure any cutters or aircraft procured 
with appropriations made available by such Act meet the requirements of 
section 1133(c) of title 14, United States Code.

SEC. 117. REGULAR POLAR SECURITY CUTTER UPDATES.

(a) Report.--
(1) Report to congress.--Not later than 120 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant and the Chief of 
Naval Operations shall submit to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate, and the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a 
report on the status of acquisition of Polar Security Cutters.
(2) Elements.--The report under paragraph (1) shall 
include--
(A) a detailed timeline for the acquisition process 
of Polar Security Cutters, including expected 
milestones and a projected commissioning date for the 
first 3 Polar Security Cutters;
(B) an accounting of the previously appropriated 
funds spent to date on the Polar Security Cutter 
Program, updated cost projections for Polar Security 
Cutters, and projections for when additional funds will 
be required;
(C) potential factors and risks that could further 
delay or imperil the completion of Polar Security 
Cutters; and
(D) a review of the acquisition of Polar Security 
Cutters to date, including factors that led to 
substantial cost overruns and delivery delays.
(b) Briefings.--
(1) Provision to congress.--Not later than 90 days after 
the submission of the report under subsection (a), and not less 
frequently than every 90 days thereafter, the Commandant and 
the Chief of Naval Operations shall provide to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate, and the Committees on Armed 
Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a 
briefing on the status of the Polar Security Cutter acquisition 
process until Polar Security Cutter 2 achieves full operational 
capability.
(2) Timeline.--The briefings under paragraph (1) shall 
occur after any key milestone in the Polar Security Cutter 
acquisition process, but not less frequently than every 90 
days.
(3) Elements.--Each briefing under paragraph (1) shall 
include--
(A) a summary of acquisition progress since the 
most recent previous briefing conducted pursuant to 
paragraph (1);
(B) an updated timeline and budget estimate for 
acquisition and building of pending Polar Security 
Cutters; and
(C) an explanation of any delays or additional 
costs incurred in the acquisition progress.
(c) Notifications.--In addition to the briefings required under 
subsection (b), the Commandant and the Chief of Naval Operations shall 
notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House 
of Representatives, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate, and the Committees on Armed Services of 
the Senate and the House of Representatives within 3 business days of 
any significant change to the scope or funding level of the Polar 
Security Cutter acquisition strategy of such change.

SEC. 118. ANNUAL PLAN FOR COAST GUARD OPERATIONS IN THE PACIFIC.

(a) In General.--Chapter 51 of title 14, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 5116. Annual plan for Coast Guard operations in the Pacific
``(a) In General.--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:
``(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) Form.--Each plan under subsection (a) shall be submitted in 
unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
``(c) Briefing Required.--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.
``(d) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In 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.
``Sec. 5117. Annual budget display for Coast Guard operations in the 
Pacific
``(a) In General.--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:
``(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) Form.--Each display under subsection (a) shall be submitted 
in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.
``(c) Briefing Required.--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.
``(d) Appropriate Congressional Committees Defined.--In this 
section, the term `appropriate congressional committees' has the 
meaning given such term in section 5116.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--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.
``5117. Annual budget display for Coast Guard operations in the 
Pacific.''.

TITLE II--ORGANIZATION, AUTHORITIES, ACQUISITION, AND PERSONNEL OF THE 
COAST GUARD

Subtitle A--Organization

SEC. 201. SECRETARY OF THE COAST GUARD.

(a) In General.--Section 102 of title 14, United States Code, is 
repealed.
(b) Transfer.--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:
``Sec. 102. Primary duties
``(a) In General.--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:
``(1) Non-homeland security missions.--
``(A) Marine safety.--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.
``(B) Search and rescue.--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.
``(C) Aids to navigation.--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.
``(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 protection.--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.
``(F) Ice operations.--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.
``(2) Homeland security missions.--
``(A) Ports, waterways and coastal security.--
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.
``(B) Drug interdiction.--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.
``(C) Migrant interdiction.--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.
``(D) Defense readiness.--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.
``(E) Other law enforcement.--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.
``(b) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section shall be 
construed to limit the powers authorized in chapter 5.''.
(c) Section 888.--Section 888 of Public Law 107-296 is amended--
(1) in subsection (d)--
(A) by striking ``No mission'' and inserting ``No 
primary duty described in section 102 of title 14, 
United States Code,'';
(B) by inserting ``, whether requested or tasked by 
the Department on behalf of another agency or requested 
by another agency,'' after ``Department''; and
(C) by striking ``missions.'' and inserting ``such 
duties.''; and
(2) in subsection (e) by striking paragraph (1) and 
inserting the following:
``(1) Prohibition.--Except 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.''.
(d) Technical Amendments.--
(1) Members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder or 
traumatic brain injury.--Section 2516 of title 14, United 
States Code, is amended--
(A) in subsection (a) by inserting ``described in 
section 102'' after ``Coast Guard operations''; and
(B) by striking subsection (d).
(2) Clarification of eligibility of members of coast guard 
for combat-related special compensation.--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''.
(e) Plan.--
(1) In general.--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--
(A) 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
(B) 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.
(2) Contents.--The plan required under paragraph (1) shall 
include--
(A) 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;
(B) a description of each new position created 
within the Office of the Secretary;
(C) 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;
(D) a delineation of powers reserved for the 
Commandant, outside of current statutory 
authorizations, not previously reserved or delegated;
(E) a transition plan to ensure the continuity of 
the execution of all Coast Guard missions; and
(F) recommendations for statutory and legislative 
changes.
(f) Review of Plan.--
(1) In general.--The Commandant shall provide the plan 
developed in subsection (e) to the Comptroller General of the 
United States.
(2) Report.--
(A) In general.--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.
(B) Contents.--The report shall include--
(i) 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;
(ii) 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;
(iii) 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;
(iv) 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;
(v) an analysis of the feasibility of the 
reorganization of the service in order to 
preserve the integrity of the military chain of 
command;
(vi) 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
(vii) other matters deemed relevant by the 
Comptroller General.
(3) Submission.--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).
(4) Responses.--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) a description of the recommendations that the 
service intends to implement;
(B) a justification for each recommendation that 
the service does not intend to implement; and
(C) an implementation strategy and timeline.
(g) Secretary of the Coast Guard.--Subtitle I of title 14, United 
States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating section 106 as section 107;
(2) by inserting after section 105 the following:
``Sec. 106. Secretary of the Coast Guard defined
``In this title, the term `Secretary of the Coast Guard' means the 
Secretary of the Coast Guard established in section 201.''; and
(3) by inserting after section 107, as so redesignated, the 
following:

``CHAPTER 2--SECRETARY OF THE COAST GUARD

``201. Secretary of the Coast Guard.
``Sec. 201. Secretary of the Coast Guard
``(a) Secretary of the Coast Guard.--
``(1) In general.--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.
``(2) Not operating as a service in the navy.--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.
``(3) Qualification.--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.
``(4) Disqualification.--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.
``(b) Powers.--
``(1) In general.--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.
``(2) Authority.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary of the Coast Guard 
is responsible for and has the authority necessary to 
conduct all affairs of the Coast Guard.
``(B) Authorities and functions.--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.
``(3) Responsibilities.--Subject 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) Recommendations.--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.
``(5) Assignment of functions, powers, and duties.--
``(A) Delegation.--
``(i) In general.--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.
``(ii) Appointment.--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.
``(B) Secretary of the coast guard's staff.--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.
``(C) Reporting to 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.
``(6) Additional powers.--The 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 general.--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.
``(B) Report.--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).
``(c) Limitations.--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.
``(d) Commandant Reporting.--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.''.
(h) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 1 of title 14, 
United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking the item relating to section 102 and 
inserting the following:

``102. Primary duties.''; and
(2) by striking the item relating to section 106 and 
inserting the following:

``106. Secretary of the Coast Guard defined.
``107. Commandant defined.''.
(i) Clarifying Amendment.--Section 505 of title 14, United States 
Code, is amended by striking ``Secretary'' and inserting ``Secretary of 
the Coast Guard''.
(j) Public Law 107-296.--Public Law 107-296 is amended--
(1) in section 103--
(A) by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
``(c) Secretary of the Coast Guard.--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.''; and
(B) in subsection (g)(1)--
(i) by striking ``Notwithstanding'' and 
inserting the following:
``(A) In general.--Notwithstanding'';
(ii) by striking ``the Under Secretary for 
Management'' and inserting ``the Secretary of 
the Coast Guard''; and
(iii) by adding at the end the following:
``(B) Under secretary of management.--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.''; and
(2) in section 888--
(A) by redesignating subsections (b) through (g) as 
subsections (a) through (f), respectively; and
(B) in subsection (e), as so redesignated, by 
striking ``Commandant'' and inserting ``the Secretary 
of the Coast Guard''.
(k) Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard; Inspector General of the 
Coast Guard.--
(1) In general.--Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, 
is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 324. Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard
``(a) In General.--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).
``(b) Qualifications.--The 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 general.--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).
``(2) Determination of covered offense; related charges.--
``(A) Authority.--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.
``(B) Known and related offenses.--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.
``(3) Dismissal; referral; plea bargains.--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)--
``(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 determination.--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.
``(5) Deferral to commander or convening authority.--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.
``(d) Covered Offense Defined.--In this section, the term `covered 
offense' has the meaning given such term in section 801 of title 10.
``Sec. 325. Office of the Inspector General of the Coast Guard
``(a) In General.--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.
``(b) Duties.--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.
``(c) Recommendations.--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.
``(d) Cooperation.--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.
``(e) Duties.--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.''.
(2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for chapter 3 of 
title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end 
the following:

``324. Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard.
``325. Office of the Inspector General of the Coast Guard.''.

SEC. 202. REAPPOINTMENT OF COMMANDANT.

Section 302 of title 14, United States Code, is amended in the 
first sentence by striking ``further periods of four years'' and 
inserting ``one further period of four years''.

SEC. 203. SPECIAL ADVISOR TO COMMANDANT FOR TRIBAL AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN 
AFFAIRS.

(a) Reorganization.--Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is 
amended by redesignating sections 312 through 325 as sections 313 
through 326, respectively.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--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.
(c) Special Advisor to Commandant for Tribal and Native Hawaiian 
Affairs.--Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is further amended 
by inserting after section 311 the following:
``Sec. 312. Special Advisor to Commandant for Tribal and Native 
Hawaiian Affairs
``(a) In General.--In accordance with Federal trust 
responsibilities and treaty obligations, laws, and policies relevant to 
Indian Tribes and in support of the principles of self-determination, 
self-governance, and co-management with respect to Indian Tribes, and 
to support engagement with Native Hawaiians, there shall be in the 
Coast Guard a Special Advisor to the Commandant for Tribal and Native 
Hawaiian Affairs (in this section referred to as the `Special 
Advisor'), who shall--
``(1) be selected by the Secretary and the Commandant 
through a competitive search process;
``(2) have expertise in Federal Indian law and policy, 
including government-to-government consultation;
``(3) to the maximum extent practicable, have expertise in 
legal and policy issues affecting Native Hawaiians; and
``(4) have an established record of distinguished service 
and achievement working with Indian Tribes, Tribal 
organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations.
``(b) Career Reserved Position.--The position of Special Advisor 
shall be a career reserved position at the GS-15 level or greater.
``(c) Duties.--The Special Advisor shall--
``(1) ensure the Federal government upholds the Federal 
trust responsibility and conducts consistent, meaningful, and 
timely government-to-government consultation and engagement 
with Indian Tribes, which shall meet or exceed the standards of 
the Federal Government and the Coast Guard;
``(2) ensure meaningful and timely engagement with--
``(A) Native Hawaiian organizations; and
``(B) Tribal organizations;
``(3) advise the Commandant on all policies of the Coast 
Guard that have Tribal implications in accordance with 
applicable law and policy, including Executive Orders;
``(4) work to ensure that the policies of the Federal 
Government regarding consultation and engagement with Indian 
Tribes and engagement with Native Hawaiian organizations and 
Tribal organizations are implemented in a meaningful manner, 
working through Coast Guard leadership and across the Coast 
Guard, together with--
``(A) liaisons located within Coast Guard 
districts;
``(B) the Director of Coast Guard Governmental and 
Public Affairs; and
``(C) other Coast Guard leadership and programs and 
other Federal partners; and
``(5) support Indian Tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, 
and Tribal organizations in all matters under the jurisdiction 
of the Coast Guard.
``(d) Direct Access to Secretary and Commandant.--No officer or 
employee of the Coast Guard or the Department of Homeland Security may 
interfere with the ability of the Special Advisor to give direct and 
independent advice to the Secretary and the Commandant on matters 
related to this section.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Indian tribe.--The term `Indian Tribe' has the 
meaning given such term in section 4 of the Indian Self-
Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
``(2) Native hawaiian organization.--The term `Native 
Hawaiian organization' has the meaning given such term in 
section 6207 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 
1965 (20 U.S.C. 7517) except the term includes the Department 
of Hawaiian Home Lands and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
``(3) Tribal organization.--The term `Tribal organization' 
has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-
Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).''.
(d) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 3 of title 14, 
United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to 
section 311 the following:

``312. Special Advisor to Commandant for Tribal and Native Hawaiian 
Affairs.''.
(e) Briefings.--
(1) Initial briefing.--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.
(2) Annual briefings on special advisor to the commandant 
to tribal and native hawaiian affairs.--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.
(3) Briefing on collaboration with tribes on research 
consistent with coast guard mission requirements.--
(A) In general.--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.
(B) Element.--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--
(i) 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
(ii) Coast Guard efforts to protect 
indigenous place-based knowledge and research.
(4) Definitions.--In this subsection:
(A) Indian tribe.--The term ``Indian Tribe'' has 
the meaning given such term in section 4 of the Indian 
Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 
U.S.C. 5304).
(B) Native hawaiian organization.--The term 
``Native Hawaiian organization'' has the meaning given 
such term in section 6207 of the Elementary and 
Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7517) except 
the term includes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands 
and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
(C) Tribal organization.--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).
(f) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section, or an amendment 
made by this section, shall be construed to impact--
(1) 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
(2) any government-to-government consultation.
(g) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Section 11237 of the Don Young Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-263) is amended--
(A) in subsection (a), by striking ``section 312 of 
title 14'' and inserting ``section 313 of title 14''; 
and
(B) in subsection (b)(2)(A), by striking ``section 
312 of title 14'' and inserting ``section 313 of title 
14''.
(2) 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''.
(3) 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''.
(4) 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.

SEC. 204. REINSTATEMENT OF TRAINING COURSE ON WORKINGS OF CONGRESS.

(a) In General.--Section 316 of title 14, United States Code, as so 
redesignated, is amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 316. Training courses on workings of Congress
``(a) In General.--
``(1) Training course.--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.
``(2) Course subject matter.--The 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 experts.--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.
``(B) Authority to accept pro bono services.--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.
``(4) Effect of law.--
``(A) In general.--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.
``(B) Previous training recipients.--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.
``(b) Training for Congressional Affairs Personnel.--
``(1) In general.--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.
``(2) Course subject matter.--
``(A) In general.--The 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 general.--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.
``(B) Nonconsecutive detail permitted.--A detail 
under this paragraph is not required to be consecutive 
with the balance of the training.
``(4) Completion of required 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.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--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.''.

SEC. 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--
(1) in subsection (b)--
(A) in paragraph (1) by striking ``The Secretary'' 
and inserting ``Except as provided in paragraph (2), 
the Secretary''; and
(B) in paragraph (2) by striking ``on the 
engineering and design of a Museum.'' and inserting 
``on--''
``(A) the design of the Museum; and
``(B) engineering, construction administration, and 
quality assurance services for the Museum.'';
(2) in subsection (e), by amending paragraph (2)(A) to read 
as follows:
``(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
(3) by amending subsection (g) to read as follows:
``(g) Services.--With 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.''.

Subtitle B--Authorities

SEC. 211. PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION.

(a) In General.--Section 11269 of the Don Young Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-263) is--
(1) transferred to appear at the end of subchapter II of 
chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code;
(2) redesignated as section 529; and
(3) amended--
(A) by striking the section enumerator and heading 
and inserting the following:
``Sec. 529. Public availability of information'';
(B) by striking ``Not later than'' and inserting 
the following:
``(a) In General.--Not later than'';
(C) by striking ``the number of migrant'' and 
inserting ``the number of drug and person''; and
(D) by adding at the end the following:
``(b) Contents.--In 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 Construction.--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.''.
(b) Clerical Amendments.--
(1) Title 14.--The analysis for chapter 5 of title 14, 
United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item 
relating to section 528 the following:

``529. Public availability of information on monthly drug and migrant 
interdictions.''.
(2) James m. inhofe national defense authorization act for 
fiscal year 2023.--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.
(3) Don young coast guard authorization act of 2022.--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.

SEC. 212. CYBER COORDINATION AND SUPPORT IN FOREIGN TERRITORIES.

(a) In General.--Chapter 7 of title 14, United States Code, is 
amended by inserting after section 721 the following:
``Sec. 722. Cyber coordination in foreign territories
``(a) In General.--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.
``(b) Types of Support.--The Commandant may conduct cyber 
assessments, audits, inspections, operations, or other activities as 
provided under subsection (a).
``(c) Coordination.--The Secretary may provide support under 
subsections (a) and (b) after coordination with the Secretary of State.
``(d) Reimbursement Authority.--The Secretary may require 
reimbursement from a foreign entity for costs incurred by the Coast 
Guard for assistance provided under subsection (a).
``(e) Definition.--In this section, the term `foreign entity' 
includes foreign governments and intergovernmental organizations the 
Secretary considers appropriate.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--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.''.

SEC. 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''.

SEC. 214. PREPAREDNESS PLANS FOR COAST GUARD PROPERTIES LOCATED IN 
TSUNAMI INUNDATION ZONES.

(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Commandant, in consultation with the Administrator of 
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the heads of 
other appropriate Federal agencies, shall develop a location-specific 
tsunami preparedness plan for each property concerned.
(b) Requirements.--In developing each preparedness plan under 
subsection (a), the Commandant shall ensure that the plan--
(1) minimizes the loss of human life;
(2) maximizes the ability of the Coast Guard to meet the 
mission of the Coast Guard;
(3) is included in the emergency action plan for each Coast 
Guard unit or sector located within the applicable tsunami 
inundation zone;
(4) designates an evacuation route to an assembly area 
located outside the tsunami inundation zone;
(5) takes into consideration near-shore and distant tsunami 
inundation of the property concerned;
(6) includes--
(A) maps of all applicable tsunami inundation 
zones;
(B) evacuation routes and instructions for all 
individuals located on the property concerned;
(C) procedures to begin evacuations as 
expeditiously as possible upon detection of a seismic 
or other tsunamigenic event;
(D) evacuation plans for Coast Guard aviation and 
afloat assets; and
(E)(i) routes for evacuation on foot from any 
location within the property concerned; or
(ii) if an on-foot evacuation is not possible, an 
assessment of whether there is a need for vertical 
evacuation refuges that would allow evacuation on foot;
(7) in the case of a property concerned that is at risk for 
a near-shore tsunami, is able to be completely executed within 
15 minutes of detection of a seismic event, or if complete 
execution is not possible within 15 minutes, within a timeframe 
the Commandant considers reasonable to minimize the loss of 
life; and
(8) not less frequently than annually, is--
(A) exercised by each Coast Guard unit and sector 
located in the applicable tsunami inundation zone;
(B) communicated through an annual in-person 
training to Coast Guard personnel and dependents 
located or living on the property concerned; and
(C) evaluated by the relevant District Commander 
for each Coast Guard unit and sector located within the 
applicable tsunami inundation zone.
(c) Consultation.--In developing each preparedness plan under 
subsection (a), the Commandant shall consult relevant State, Tribal, 
and local government entities, including emergency management 
officials.
(d) Briefing.--Not later than 14 months after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Commandant shall provide a briefing to the Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives on each plan developed under subsection (a), including 
the status of implementation and feasibility of each such plan.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Property concerned.--The term ``property concerned'' 
means any real property owned, operated, or leased by the Coast 
Guard within a tsunami inundation zone.
(2) Tsunamigenic event.--The term ``tsunamigenic event'' 
means any event, such as an earthquake, volcanic eruption, 
submarine landslide, coastal rockfall, or other event, with the 
magnitude to cause a tsunami.
(3) Vertical evacuation refuge.--The term ``vertical 
evacuation refuge'' means a structure or earthen mound 
designated as a place of refuge in the event of a tsunami, with 
sufficient height to elevate evacuees above the tsunami 
inundation depth, designed and constructed to resist tsunami 
load effects.

SEC. 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:
``(e) Additional Reports on Status of Use of Facilities and 
Helicopter Basing.--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--
``(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.''.

SEC. 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--
(1) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (2)--
(i) in the matter preceding subparagraph 
(A) by striking ``retrofitting'';
(ii) in subparagraph (A)--
(I) by inserting ``retrofitting,'' 
before ``maintenance''; and
(II) by striking ``the science 
party'' and inserting ``costs described 
in paragraph (3)''; and
(B) by amending paragraph (4) to read as follows:
``(4) Memoranda of agreement.--
``(A) In general.--The 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) Prohibition.--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.
``(C) Restriction.--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.''; and
(2) in subsection (j) by striking ``through (c)'' and 
inserting ``and (b)''.

SEC. 217. COAST GUARD ACCESS TO DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY FUND.

(a) Inclusion of Coast Guard as Department of the Treasury Law 
Enforcement Organization.--Section 9705 of title 31, United States 
Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph 
(1) by striking ``the Department of the Treasury or the United 
States Coast Guard'' and inserting ``a Department of the 
Treasury law enforcement organization'';
(2) in subsection (a)(2)(B)--
(A) in clause (iv) by striking ``and'' at the end;
(B) in clause (v) by inserting ``and'' after the 
semicolon; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(vi) the United States Coast Guard with 
respect to any law of the United States which 
the Coast Guard is authorized to enforce, 
assist in the enforcement of, or administer 
pursuant to section 102, 522, or 525 of title 
14;'';
(3) in subsection (a)(2)(H) by striking ``the Department of 
the Treasury'' and inserting ``a Department of the Treasury law 
enforcement organization'';
(4) in subsection (d)(2) by striking ``or the United States 
Coast Guard'' each place it appears;
(5) in subsection (f)(1)(A)(ii) by striking ``or the United 
States Coast Guard'';
(6) in subsection (h)(1) by striking ``the Department of 
the Treasury'' and inserting ``a Department of the Treasury law 
enforcement organization'';
(7) in subsection (j)(1) by striking ``the Department of 
the Treasury or the United States Coast Guard'' and inserting 
``a Department of the Treasury law enforcement organization'';
(8) in subsection (l) by striking ``the Department of the 
Treasury'' and inserting ``a Department of the Treasury law 
enforcement organization''; and
(9) in subsection (o)(1) by inserting ``the United States 
Coast Guard,'' before ``the United States Customs Service,''.
(b) Elimination of Separate Funds for the Coast Guard.--Section 
9705 of title 31, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking subsection (c);
(2) in subsection (g)(2) by striking ``and (c)'';
(3) by redesignating subsections (d) through (o) as 
subsections (c) through (n), respectively;
(4) by striking ``subsection (d)'' each place it appears 
and inserting ``subsection (c)'';
(5) by striking ``subsection (e)'' each place it appears 
and inserting ``subsection (d)''; and
(6) by striking ``subsection (h)'' each place it appears 
and inserting ``subsection (g)''.
(c) Technical Corrections.--Section 9705 of title 31, United States 
Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (f)(3)(C), as so redesignated, by 
striking ``section 4(B) of 9703(g)'' and inserting ``paragraph 
(4)(B)'';
(2) in subsection (f)(4)(B), as so redesignated, by 
striking ``for transfers pursuant to subparagraph (A)(ii) 
and'';
(3) in subsection (g)(2), as so redesignated, by striking 
``seizure of forfeiture'' and inserting ``seizure or 
forfeiture''; and
(4) in subsection (l), as so redesignated, by striking 
``524(c)(11)'' and inserting ``524(c)''.
(d) Updates to Cross-references.--
(1) Title 28.--Section 524(c) of title 28, United States 
Code, is amended--
(A) in paragraph (4)(C) by striking 
``9705(g)(4)(A)'' and inserting ``9705(f)(4)(A)''; and
(B) in paragraph (10) by striking ``9705(o)'' and 
inserting ``9705(n)''.
(2) Title 31.--Section 5340(1) of title 31, United States 
Code, is amended by striking ``9705(o)'' and inserting 
``9705(n)''.
(3) Title 39.--Section 2003(e)(1) of title 39, United 
States Code, is amended by striking ``9705(o)'' and inserting 
``9705(n)''.

Subtitle C--Acquisition

SEC. 231. MODIFICATION OF PROHIBITION ON USE OF LEAD SYSTEMS 
INTEGRATORS.

Section 1105 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following:
``(c) Lead Systems Integrator Defined.--In this section, the term 
`lead systems integrator' has the meaning given such term in section 
805(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 
(Public Law 109-163).''.

SEC. 232. ACQUISITION IMPROVEMENTS.

(a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 11 of title 14, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 1138. Service life extension programs
``(a) In General.--Requirements for a Level 1 or Level 2 
acquisition project or program under sections 1131 through 1134 shall 
not apply to an acquisition by the Coast Guard that is a service life 
extension program.
``(b) Service Life Extension Program Defined.--In this section, the 
term `service life extension program' means a capital investment that 
is solely intended to extend the service life and address obsolescence 
of components or systems of a particular capability or asset.
``Sec. 1139. Consideration of life-cycle cost estimates for acquisition 
and procurement
``In carrying out the acquisition and procurement of vessels and 
aircraft, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is 
operating, acting through the Commandant, shall consider the life-cycle 
cost estimates of vessels and aircraft, as applicable, during the 
design and evaluation processes to the maximum extent practicable.
``Sec. 1140. Contracts that provide best value for taxpayer
``(a) In General.--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.
``(b) Selection Procedure.--The 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 performance.--The 
Commandant shall require prospective contractors to submit a 
statement of qualifications and performance data.
``(2) Evaluation.--For 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) Selection.--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.
``(c) Negotiation of Contract.--
``(1) In general.--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.
``(2) Fair and reasonable compensation.--In determining 
fair and reasonable compensation, the Commandant shall consider 
the scope, complexity, professional nature, and estimated value 
of the services to be rendered.
``(3) Negotiation.--The Commandant shall attempt to 
negotiate a contract with the most highly qualified firm 
selected under subsection (b).
``(4) Further negotiation.--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.
``(5) Additional firms.--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.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--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.
``1139. Consideration of life-cycle cost estimates for acquisition and 
procurement.
``1140. Contracts that provide best value for taxpayer.''.

SEC. 233. RESTRICTION ON ACQUISITION, PROCUREMENT, OR CONSTRUCTION OF 
VESSELS IN FOREIGN SHIPYARDS.

(a) In General.--Section 1151 of title 14, United States Code, is 
amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 1151. Restriction on acquisition, procurement, or construction 
of vessels in foreign shipyards
``(a) In General.--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.
``(b) Exceptions.--
``(1) In general.--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.
``(2) Timing.--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) 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''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--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.''.

SEC. 234. GREAT LAKES ICEBREAKING.

(a) Great Lakes Icebreaker and Icebreaking Tugs.--
(1) Strategy.--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.
(2) Report on bay class icebreaking tug fleet 
replacement.--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) a report that describes the strategy of the 
Coast Guard with respect to the replacement of the Bay 
class icebreaking tug fleet;
(B) 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
(C) 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.
(b) Great Lakes Icebreaker Pilot Program.--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:
``(4) Pilot program.--
``(A) In general.--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.
``(B) Report.--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--
``(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.''.
(c) Modification to Reporting Requirement Relating to Icebreaking 
Operations in Great Lakes.--
(1) In general.--Section 11213(f) of the Don Young Coast 
Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-263) is amended 
to read as follows:
``(f) Public Report.--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.''.
(2) Public report.--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:
``(7) Public report.--
``(A) In general.--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.
``(B) Secondary briefings.--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.''.

SEC. 235. ENTITY OTHER THAN THE COAST GUARD.

Notwithstanding section 1105(a) of title 14, United States Code, 
the Commandant may provide for an entity other than the Coast Guard to 
contract for the acquisition, procurement, or construction of--
(1) the Arctic Security Cutters for which funds were 
appropriated under section 40001 of Public Law 119-21; and
(2) all other vessels for which funds were appropriated 
under section 40001 of Public Law 119-21.

Subtitle D--Personnel

SEC. 241. FAMILY LEAVE POLICIES FOR COAST GUARD.

(a) In General.--Section 2512 of title 14, United States Code, is 
amended--
(1) in the section heading by striking ``Leave'' and 
inserting ``Family leave'';
(2) in subsection (a)--
(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,'';
(B) 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'';
(C) by striking ``and enlisted members'' and 
inserting ``, enlisted members, and members of the 
reserve component''; and
(D) 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'';
(3) in subsection (b)--
(A) in the subsection heading by striking 
``Adoption of Child'' and inserting ``Placement of 
Minor Child With Member for Adoption or Long Term 
Foster Care'';
(B) by striking ``and 704'' and inserting ``, 704, 
and 711'';
(C) by striking ``and enlisted members'' and 
inserting ``, enlisted members, and members of the 
reserve component'';
(D) by striking ``the birth or adoption'' inserting 
``the birth, adoption, or long term foster care'';
(E) by striking ``immediately'';
(F) 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
(G) by striking ``enlisted member'' and inserting 
``, enlisted member, or member of the reserve 
component''; and
(4) by adding at the end the following:
``(c) Period of Leave.--
``(1) In general.--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--
``(A) operational requirements;
``(B) professional military education obligations; 
or
``(C) other circumstances that the Secretary 
determines reasonable and appropriate.
``(2) Extended deadline.--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.
``(d) Member of the Reserve Component of the Coast Guard Defined.--
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--
``(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.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 25 of title 14, 
United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 
2512 and inserting the following:

``2512. Family leave policies for the Coast Guard.''.
(c) Compensation.--Section 206(a)(4) of title 37, United States 
Code, is amended by inserting before the period at the end ``or family 
leave under section 2512 of title 14''.

SEC. 242. MODIFICATIONS TO CAREER FLEXIBILITY PROGRAM.

Section 2514 of title 14, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (c)(3) by striking ``2 months'' and 
inserting ``30 days''; and
(2) in subsection (h)--
(A) in paragraph (1) by striking ``and'' at the 
end;
(B) in paragraph (2) by striking the period and 
inserting a semicolon; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(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.''.

SEC. 243. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN PERSONNEL.

(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 25 of title 14, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 2517. Direct hire authority for certain personnel
``(a) In General.--The Commandant may appoint, without regard to 
the provisions of subchapter I of chapter 33 (other than sections 3303 
and 3328 of such chapter) of title 5, qualified candidates to any of 
the following positions in the competitive service (as defined in 
section 2102 of title 5) in the Coast Guard:
``(1) Any category of medical or health professional 
positions within the Coast Guard.
``(2) Any childcare services position.
``(3) Any position in the Coast Guard housing office of a 
Coast Guard installation, the primary function of which is 
supervision of Coast Guard housing covered by subchapter III of 
chapter 29 of this title.
``(4) Any nonclinical specialist position the purpose of 
which is the integrated primary prevention of harmful behavior, 
including suicide, sexual assault, harassment, domestic abuse, 
and child abuse.
``(5) Any special agent position of the Coast Guard 
Investigative Service.
``(6) The following positions at the Coast Guard Academy:
``(A) Any civilian faculty member appointed under 
section 1941.
``(B) A position involving the improvement of cadet 
health or well-being.
``(b) Noncompetitive Appointment.--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.
``(c) Limitation.--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.
``(d) Briefing Requirement.--Not later than 1 year after the date 
of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, and annually 
thereafter for the following 5 years, the Commandant shall submit to 
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the 
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate 
and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives a written briefing which describes the use of the 
authority provided under this section on an annual basis, including the 
following:
``(1) The number of employees hired under the authority 
provided under this section within the year for which the 
briefing is provided.
``(2) The positions and grades for which employees were 
hired.
``(3) A justification for the Commandant's determination 
that such positions involved a shortage of qualified candidates 
or a critical hiring need.
``(4) The number of employees who were hired under the 
authority provided under this section who have separated from 
the Coast Guard.
``(5) Steps the Coast Guard has taken to engage with the 
Office of Personnel Management under subpart B of part 337 of 
title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, for positions for which 
the Commandant determines a direct hire authority remains 
necessary.
``(e) Sunset.--The authority provided under subsection (a) shall 
expire on September 30, 2030.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 25 of title 14, 
United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to 
2516 the following:

``2517. Direct hire authority for certain personnel.''.

SEC. 244. COMMAND SPONSORSHIP FOR DEPENDENTS OF MEMBERS OF COAST GUARD 
ASSIGNED TO UNALASKA, ALASKA.

(a) In General.--Chapter 25 of title 14, United States Code, is 
further amended by inserting after section 2517 (as added by this Act) 
the following:
``Sec. 2518. Command sponsorship
``On request by a member of the Coast Guard assigned to Unalaska, 
Alaska, the Commandant shall grant command sponsorship to the 
dependents of such member.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 25 of title 14, 
United States Code, is further amended by inserting after the item 
relating to section 2517 the following:

``2518. Command sponsorship.''.

SEC. 245. AUTHORIZATION FOR MATERNITY UNIFORM ALLOWANCE FOR OFFICERS.

Section 2708 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following:
``(c) The Coast Guard may provide a cash allowance, in such amount 
as the Secretary shall determine by policy, to be paid to pregnant 
officer personnel for the purchase of maternity-related uniform items, 
if such uniform items are not so furnished to the member by the Coast 
Guard.''.

SEC. 246. CONSOLIDATION OF AUTHORITIES FOR COLLEGE STUDENT 
PRECOMMISSIONING INITIATIVE.

(a) In General.--Section 3710 of title 14, United States Code, is 
amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 3710. College student precommissioning initiative
``(a) In General.--There is authorized within the Coast Guard a 
college student precommissioning initiative program (in this section 
referred to as the `Program') for eligible undergraduate students to 
enlist in the Coast Guard Reserve and receive a commission as a Reserve 
officer.
``(b) Criteria for Selection.--To be eligible for the Program an 
applicant shall meet the following requirements upon submitting an 
application:
``(1) Age.--The applicant shall be not less than 19 years 
old and not more than 31 years old as of September 30 of the 
fiscal year in which the Program selection panel selecting such 
applicant convenes, or an age otherwise determined by the 
Commandant.
``(2) Character.--
``(A) In general.--The applicant shall be of 
outstanding moral character and meet any other 
character requirement set forth by the Commandant.
``(B) Coast guard applicants.--Any applicant 
serving in the Coast Guard may not be commissioned if 
in the 36 months prior to the first Officer Candidate 
School class convening date in the selection cycle, 
such applicant was convicted by a court-martial or 
assigned nonjudicial punishment, or did not meet 
performance or character requirements set forth by the 
Commandant.
``(3) Citizenship.--The applicant shall be a United States 
citizen.
``(4) Clearance.--The applicant shall be eligible for a 
secret clearance.
``(5) Education.--The applicant shall be enrolled in a 
college degree program at--
``(A) an institution of higher education described 
in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 
(20 U.S.C. 1067q(a));
``(B) an institution of higher education (as 
defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 
1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) that, at the time of the 
application has had for 3 consecutive years an 
enrollment of undergraduate full-time equivalent 
students (as defined in section 312(e) of such Act (20 
U.S.C. 1058(e))) that is a total of at least 50 percent 
Black American, Hispanic American, Asian American (as 
defined in section 371(c) of such Act (20 U.S.C. 
1067q(c))), Native American Pacific Islander (as 
defined in such section), or Native American (as 
defined in such section), among other criteria, as 
determined by the Commandant; or
``(C) an institution that meets the eligibility 
requirements for funding as a rural-serving institution 
of higher education under section 861 of the Higher 
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1161q).
``(6) Location.--The institution at which the applicant is 
an undergraduate shall be within 100 miles of a Coast Guard 
unit or Coast Guard Recruiting Office unless otherwise approved 
by the Commandant.
``(7) Records.--The applicant shall meet credit and grade 
point average requirements set forth by the Commandant.
``(8) Medical and administrative.--The applicant shall meet 
other medical and administrative requirements as set forth by 
the Commandant.
``(c) Financial Assistance.--
``(1) In general.--The Commandant may provide financial 
assistance to enlisted members of the Coast Guard Reserve on 
active duty participating in the Program, for expenses of the 
enlisted member while the enlisted member is enrolled, on a 
full-time basis, in a college degree program approved by the 
Commandant at a college, university, or institution of higher 
education described in subsection (b)(5) that leads to--
``(A) a baccalaureate degree in not more than 5 
academic years; or
``(B) a post-baccalaureate degree.
``(2) Written agreements.--To be eligible for financial 
assistance under this section, an enlisted member of the Coast 
Guard Reserve shall enter into a written agreement with the 
Coast Guard that notifies the Reserve enlisted member of the 
obligations of that member under this section, and in which the 
member agrees to the following:
``(A) The member shall complete an approved college 
degree program at a college, university, or institution 
of higher education described in subsection (b)(5).
``(B) The member shall satisfactorily complete all 
required Coast Guard training and participate in 
monthly military activities of the Program as required 
by the Commandant.
``(C) Upon graduation from the college, university, 
or institution of higher education described in 
subsection (b)(5), the member shall--
``(i) accept an appointment, if tendered, 
as a commissioned officer in the Coast Guard 
Reserve; and
``(ii) serve a period of obligated active 
duty for a minimum of 3 years immediately after 
such appointment as follows:
``(I) Members participating in the 
Program shall be obligated to serve on 
active duty 3 months for each month of 
instruction for which they receive 
financial assistance pursuant to this 
section for the first 12 months and 1 
month for each month thereafter, or 3 
years, whichever is greater.
``(II) The period of obligated 
active duty service incurred while 
participating in the Program shall be 
in addition to any other obligated 
service a member may incur due to 
receiving other bonuses or other 
benefits as part of any other Coast 
Guard program.
``(III) If an appointment described 
in clause (i) is not tendered, the 
member will remain in the Reserve 
component until completion of the 
member's enlisted service obligation.
``(D) The member shall agree to perform such duties 
or complete such terms under the conditions of service 
specified by the Coast Guard.
``(3) Expenses.--Expenses for which financial assistance 
may be provided under this section are the following:
``(A) Tuition and fees charged by the college, 
university, or institution of higher education at which 
a member is enrolled on a full-time basis.
``(B) The cost of books.
``(C) In the case of a program of education leading 
to a baccalaureate degree, laboratory expenses.
``(D) Such other expenses as the Commandant 
considers appropriate, which may not exceed $25,000 for 
any academic year.
``(4) Time limit.--Financial assistance may be provided to 
a member under this section for up to 5 consecutive academic 
years.
``(5) Breach of agreement.--
``(A) In general.--The Secretary may retain in the 
Coast Guard Reserve, and may order to active duty for 
such period of time as the Secretary prescribes (but 
not to exceed 4 years), a member who breaches an 
agreement under paragraph (2). The period of time for 
which a member is ordered to active duty under this 
paragraph may be determined without regard to section 
651(a) of title 10.
``(B) Appropriate enlisted grade or rating.--A 
member who is retained in the Coast Guard Reserve under 
subparagraph (A) shall be retained in an appropriate 
enlisted grade or rating, as determined by the 
Commandant.
``(6) Repayment.--A member who does not fulfill the terms 
of the obligation to serve as specified under paragraph (2), or 
the alternative obligation imposed under paragraph (5), shall 
be subject to the repayment provisions of section 303a(e) of 
title 37.
``(d) Briefing.--
``(1) In general.--Not later than August 15 of each year 
following the date of the enactment of the Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2025 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) Contents.--The briefing required under paragraph (1) 
shall describe--
``(A) outreach and recruitment efforts over the 
previous year; and
``(B) demographic information of enrollees.''.
(b) Repeal.--Section 2131 of title 14, United States Code, is 
repealed.
(c) Clerical Amendments.--
(1) The analysis for chapter 21 of title 14, United States 
Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 2131.
(2) 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.''.

SEC. 247. ADDITIONAL AVAILABLE GUIDANCE AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR RESERVE 
SELECTION BOARDS.

Section 3740(f) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ``section 2117'' and inserting ``sections 2115 and 2117''.

SEC. 248. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.

(a) Coast Guard Embedded Behavioral Health Technician Program.--
(1) Establishment.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 270 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant, in 
coordination with the Assistant Commandant for Health, 
Safety, and Work Life, shall establish and conduct a 
pilot program, to be known as the ``Coast Guard 
Embedded Behavioral Health Technician Program'' 
(referred to in this section as the ``Pilot Program''), 
to integrate behavioral health technicians serving at 
Coast Guard units for the purposes of--
(i) facilitating, at the clinic level, the 
provision of integrated behavioral health care 
for members of the Coast Guard;
(ii) providing, as a force extender under 
the supervision of a licensed behavioral health 
care provider, at the clinic level--
(I) psychological assessment and 
diagnostic services, as appropriate;
(II) behavioral health services, as 
appropriate;
(III) education and training 
related to promoting positive 
behavioral health and well-being; and
(IV) information and resources, 
including expedited referrals, to 
assist members of the Coast Guard in 
dealing with behavioral health 
concerns;
(iii) improving resilience and mental 
health care among members of the Coast Guard 
who respond to extraordinary calls of duty, 
with the ultimate goals of preventing crises 
and addressing mental health concerns before 
such concerns evolve into more complex issues 
that require care at a military treatment 
facility;
(iv) increasing--
(I) the number of such members 
served by behavioral health 
technicians; and
(II) the proportion of such members 
returning to duty after seeking 
behavioral health care; and
(v) positively impacting the Coast Guard in 
a cost-effective manner by extending behavioral 
health services to the workforce and improving 
access to care.
(B) Briefing.--Not later than 120 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall 
provide the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives with a briefing regarding a plan to 
establish and conduct the Pilot Program.
(2) Selection of coast guard clinics.--The Commandant shall 
select, for participation in the Pilot Program, 3 or more Coast 
Guard clinics that support units that have significantly high 
operational tempos or other force resiliency risks, as 
determined by the Commandant.
(3) Placement of staff at coast guard clinics.--
(A) In general.--Under the Pilot Program, a Coast 
Guard health services technician with a grade of E-5 or 
higher, or an assigned civilian behavioral health 
specialist, shall be--
(i) assigned to each selected Coast Guard 
clinic; and
(ii) located at a unit with high 
operational tempo.
(B) Training.--
(i) Health services technicians.--Before 
commencing an assignment at a Coast Guard 
clinic under subparagraph (A), a Coast Guard 
health services technician shall complete 
behavioral health technician training and 
independent duty health services training.
(ii) Civilian behavioral health 
specialists.--To qualify for an assignment at a 
Coast Guard clinic under subparagraph (A), a 
civilian behavioral health specialist shall 
have at least the equivalent behavioral health 
training as the training required for a Coast 
Guard behavioral health technician under clause 
(i).
(4) Administration.--The Commandant, in coordination with 
the Assistant Commandant for Health, Safety, and Work Life, 
shall administer the Pilot Program through the Health, Safety, 
and Work-Life Service Center.
(5) Data collection.--
(A) In general.--The Commandant shall collect and 
analyze data concerning the Pilot Program for purposes 
of--
(i) developing and sharing best practices 
for improving access to behavioral health care; 
and
(ii) providing information to the Committee 
on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate and the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives 
regarding the implementation of the Pilot 
Program and related policy issues.
(B) Plan.--Not later than 270 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 plan for carrying out subparagraph 
(A).
(6) Annual report.--Not later than September 1 of each year 
until the date on which the Pilot Program terminates under 
paragraph (7), the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives a report on the Pilot Program that includes the 
following:
(A) An overview of the implementation of the Pilot 
Program at each applicable Coast Guard clinic, 
including--
(i) the number of members of the Coast 
Guard who received services on site by a 
behavioral health technician assigned to such 
clinic;
(ii) feedback from all members of the Coast 
Guard empaneled for their medical care under 
the Pilot Program;
(iii) an assessment of the deployability 
and overall readiness of members of the 
applicable operational unit; and
(iv) an estimate of potential costs and 
impacts on other Coast Guard health care 
services of supporting the Pilot Program at 
such units and clinics.
(B) The data and analysis required under paragraph 
(5)(A).
(C) A list and detailed description of lessons 
learned from the Pilot Program as of the date of on 
which the report is submitted.
(D) The feasibility, estimated cost, and impacts on 
other Coast Guard health care services of expanding the 
Pilot Program to all Coast Guard clinics, and a 
description of the personnel, fiscal, and 
administrative resources that would be needed for such 
an expansion.
(7) Termination.--The Pilot Program shall terminate on 
September 30, 2029.
(b) Behavioral Health Specialist.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall hire, train, and 
deploy not fewer than 5 additional behavioral health 
specialists, in addition to the personnel required under 
section 11412(a) of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act 
of 2022 (14 U.S.C. 504 note).
(2) Requirement.--The Commandant shall ensure that not 
fewer than 35 percent of behavioral health specialists required 
to be deployed under paragraph (1) have experience in--
(A) behavioral health care related to military 
sexual trauma; and
(B) behavioral health care for the purpose of 
supporting members of the Coast Guard with needs for 
mental health care and counseling services for post-
traumatic stress disorder and co-occurring disorders 
related to military sexual trauma.
(3) Accessibility.--The support provided by the behavioral 
health specialists hired pursuant to paragraph (1)--
(A) may include care delivered via telemedicine; 
and
(B) shall be made widely available to members of 
the Coast Guard.
(4) Notification.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, 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 if the Coast Guard has not completed 
hiring, training, and deploying--
(i) the personnel referred to in paragraphs 
(1) and (2); and
(ii) the personnel required under section 
11412(a) of the Don Young Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2022 (14 U.S.C. 504 note).
(B) Contents.--The notification required under 
subparagraph (A) shall include--
(i) the date of publication of the hiring 
opportunity for all such personnel;
(ii) the General Schedule grade level 
advertised in the publication of the hiring 
opportunity for all such personnel;
(iii) the number of personnel to whom the 
Coast Guard extended an offer of employment in 
accordance with the requirements of this 
section and section 11412(a) of the Don Young 
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 (14 
U.S.C. 504 note), and the number of such 
personnel who accepted or declined such offer 
of employment;
(iv) a summary of the efforts by the Coast 
Guard to publicize, advertise, or otherwise 
recruit qualified candidates in accordance with 
the requirements of this section and section 
11412(a) of such Act; and
(v) any recommendations and a detailed plan 
to ensure full compliance with the requirements 
of this section and section 11412(a) of such 
Act, which may include special payments 
discussed in the report of the Government 
Accountability Office titled ``Federal Pay: 
Opportunities Exist to Enhance Strategic Use of 
Special Payments'', published on December 7, 
2017 (GAO-18-91), which may be made available 
to help ensure full compliance with all such 
requirements in a timely manner.

SEC. 249. TRAVEL ALLOWANCE FOR MEMBERS OF COAST GUARD ASSIGNED TO 
ALASKA.

(a) Establishment.--The Commandant shall implement a policy that 
provides for reimbursement to eligible members of the Coast Guard for 
the cost of airfare for such members to travel to a place within the 
United States or the territories of the United States at the request of 
such member during the period specified in subsection (g).
(b) Eligible Members.--A member of the Coast Guard is eligible for 
a reimbursement under subsection (a) if--
(1) the member is assigned to a duty location in Alaska; 
and
(2) an officer in a grade above O-5 in the chain of command 
of the member authorizes the travel of the member.
(c) Treatment of Time as Leave.--The time during which an eligible 
member is absent from duty for travel reimbursable under subsection (a) 
shall be treated as leave for purposes of section 704 of title 10, 
United States Code.
(d) Restriction.--The Commandant shall not deny reimbursement for 
travel authorized under subsection (b)(2) to the respective member.
(e) Justification.--If a member requests to travel to a place that 
is not the home of record, or state of legal residence, of such member, 
the approving official under subsection (b)(2) may require a 
justification of the request by such member and shall not unreasonably 
deny such request.
(f) Briefing Required.--Not later than February 1, 2027, the 
Commandant shall provide to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a briefing on--
(1) the use and effectiveness of reimbursements under 
subsection (a);
(2) the calculation and use of the cost of living allowance 
for a member assigned to a duty location in Alaska; and
(3) the use of special pays and other allowances as 
incentives for cold weather proficiency or duty locations.
(g) Period Specified.--The period specified in this subsection is 
the period--
(1) beginning on the date of enactment of this Act; and
(2) ending on the later of--
(A) December 31, 2029; or
(B) the date on which the authority under section 
352 of title 37, United States Code, to grant 
assignment or special duty pay to members of the 
uniform services terminates under subsection (g) of 
such section.

SEC. 250. TUITION ASSISTANCE AND ADVANCED EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PILOT 
PROGRAM.

(a) Establishment.--Not later than 120 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the 
Coast Guard is operating, acting through the Commandant, shall 
establish a tuition assistance pilot program for active-duty members of 
the Coast Guard, to be known as the ``Tuition Assistance and Advanced 
Education Assistance Pilot Program for Sea Duty'' (referred to in this 
section as the ``pilot program'').
(b) Formal Agreement.--A member of the Coast Guard participating in 
the pilot program shall enter into a formal agreement with the 
Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating that 
provides that, upon the successful completion of a sea duty tour by 
such member, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard 
is operating shall, for a period equal to the length of the sea duty 
tour, beginning on the date on which the sea duty tour concludes--
(1) reduce by 1 year the service obligation incurred by 
such member as a result of participation in the advanced 
education assistance program under section 2005 of title 10, 
United States Code, or the tuition assistance program under 
section 2007 of such title; and
(2) increase the tuition assistance cost cap for such 
member to not more than double the amount of the standard 
tuition assistance cost cap set by the Commandant for the 
applicable fiscal year.
(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the 
pilot program is established, and annually thereafter through the date 
on which the pilot program is terminated under subsection (d), the 
Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that--
(1) evaluates and compares--
(A) the Coast Guard's retention, recruitment, and 
filling of sea duty billets for all members of the 
Coast Guard; and
(B) the Coast Guard's retention, recruitment, and 
filling of sea duty billets for all members of the 
Coast Guard participating in the pilot program;
(2) includes the number of participants in the pilot 
program as of the date of the report, disaggregated by officer 
and enlisted billet type; and
(3) assesses the progress made by such participants in 
their respective voluntary education programs, in accordance 
with their degree plans, during the period described in 
subsection (b).
(d) Termination.--The pilot program shall terminate on the date 
that is 6 years after the date on which the pilot program is 
established.

SEC. 251. RECRUITMENT, RELOCATION, AND RETENTION INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR 
CIVILIAN FIREFIGHTERS EMPLOYED BY COAST GUARD IN REMOTE 
LOCATIONS.

(a) Identification of Remote Locations.--The Commandant shall 
identify locations to be considered remote locations for purposes of 
this section, which shall include, at a minimum, each Coast Guard fire 
station located in an area in which members of the Coast Guard and the 
dependents of such members are eligible for the TRICARE Prime Remote 
program.
(b) Incentive Program.--
(1) In general.--To ensure uninterrupted operations by 
civilian firefighters employed by the Coast Guard in remote 
locations, the Commandant shall establish an incentive program 
for such firefighters consisting of--
(A) recruitment and relocation bonuses consistent 
with section 5753 of title 5, United States Code; and
(B) retention bonuses consistent with section 5754 
of title 5, United States Code.
(2) Eligibility criteria.--The Commandant, in coordination 
with the Director of the Office of Personnel and Management, 
shall establish eligibility criteria for the incentive program 
established under paragraph (1), which shall include a 
requirement that a firefighter described in paragraph (1) may 
only be eligible for the incentive program under this section 
if, with respect to the applicable remote location, the 
Commandant has made a determination that incentives are 
appropriate to address an identified recruitment, retention, or 
relocation need.
(c) Annual Report.--Not less frequently than annually for the 5-
year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that--
(1) details the use and effectiveness of the incentive 
program established under this section; and
(2) includes--
(A) the number of participants in the incentive 
program;
(B) a description of the distribution of incentives 
under such program; and
(C) a description of the impact of such program on 
civilian firefighter recruitment and retention by the 
Coast Guard in remote locations.

SEC. 252. NOTIFICATION.

(a) In General.--The Commandant shall provide to the appropriate 
committees of Congress notification as described in subsection (b)--
(1) not later than the date that is 10 days before the 
final day of each fiscal year; or
(2) in the case of a continuing resolution that, for a 
period of more than 10 days, provides appropriated funds in 
lieu of an appropriations Act, not later than the date that is 
10 days before the final day of the period that such continuing 
resolution covers.
(b) Elements.--Notification under subsection (a) shall include--
(1) the status of funding for the Coast Guard during the 
subsequent fiscal year or at the end of the continuing 
resolution if other appropriations measures are not enacted, as 
applicable;
(2) the status of the Coast Guard as a component of the 
Armed Forces;
(3) the number of members currently serving overseas and 
otherwise supporting missions related to title 10, United 
States Code;
(4) the fact that members of the Armed Forces have service 
requirements unlike those of other Federal employees, which 
require them to continue to serve even if unpaid;
(5) the impacts of historical shutdowns of the Federal 
Government on members of the Coast Guard; and
(6) other relevant matters, as determined by the 
Commandant.
(c) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.--In this section, 
the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(1) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 
of the Senate;
(2) the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate;
(3) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
the House of Representatives; and
(4) the Committee on Armed Services of the House of 
Representatives.

Subtitle E--Coast Guard Academy

SEC. 261. MODIFICATION OF BOARD OF VISITORS.

Section 1903 of title 14, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking subsections (a) through (c) and inserting 
the following:
``(a) In General.--The 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 general.--The 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 general.--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.
``(B) Rotation.--A Member of the House of 
Representatives and a Member of the Senate shall 
alternately be selected as the Chair of the Board.
``(C) Term.--An individual may not serve as 
Chairperson of the Board for consecutive terms.
``(4) Length of service.--
``(A) Members of congress.--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.
``(B) Individuals designated by the president.--
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.
``(C) Death or resignation of a member.--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.
``(c) Duties.--
``(1) Annual visit.--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.
``(2) Additional visits.--With 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) Access.--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.'';
(2) by striking subsections (e) through (g) and inserting 
the following:
``(e) Administrative Matters.--
``(1) Meetings.--
``(A) In general.--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).
``(B) Chairperson and charter.--The 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) Scheduling.--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.
``(D) Notification.--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.
``(2) Staff.--
``(A) Designation.--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.
``(B) Role.--Staff 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) Advisors.--If 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 general.--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--
``(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) Publication.--Each report submitted under 
this paragraph shall be published on a publicly 
accessible website of the Coast Guard.
``(f) Disclosure.--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--
``(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 general.--The 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) Reimbursement.--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.
``(h) Notification.--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.''.

SEC. 262. STUDY ON COAST GUARD ACADEMY OVERSIGHT.

(a) In General.--Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Commandant, in consultation with relevant 
stakeholders, shall conduct a study on the governance of the Coast 
Guard Academy, including examining the roles, responsibilities, 
authorities, advisory functions, and membership qualifications and 
expertise of the Annual Board of Visitors established under section 
1903 of title 14, United States Code, and Board of Trustees established 
under the United States Coast Guard Academy Board of Trustees Charter.
(b) Contents.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the 
Commandant shall examine--
(1) the authorities regarding Coast Guard and department in 
which the Coast Guard is operating oversight of the Coast Guard 
Academy, including considerations of how the Coast Guard and 
department may impact accreditation review at the Academy;
(2) the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Trustees 
and Board of Visitors of such Academy;
(3) the Coast Guard roles and responsibilities with respect 
to management and facilitation of the Board of Trustees and 
Board of Visitors of such Academy;
(4) the advisory functions of the Board of Trustees and 
Board of Visitors of such Academy; and
(5) the membership of the Board of Trustees and Board of 
Visitors for the 10-year period preceding the date of enactment 
of this Act, to include expertise, objectiveness, and 
effectiveness in conducting oversight of such Academy.
(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a 
report that contains--
(1) the results of the study required under subsection (a); 
and
(2) recommendations to improve governance at the Coast 
Guard Academy.

SEC. 263. ELECTRONIC LOCKING MECHANISMS TO ENSURE COAST GUARD ACADEMY 
CADET ROOM SECURITY.

(a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Commandant, in consultation with the Superintendent of 
the Coast Guard Academy (referred to in this section as the 
``Superintendent''), shall--
(1) install an electronic locking mechanism for each room 
at the Coast Guard Academy within which 1 or more Coast Guard 
Academy cadets reside overnight;
(2) test each such mechanism not less than once every 6 
months for proper function and maintained in proper working 
order; and
(3) use a system that electronically records the date, 
time, and identity of each individual who accesses a cadet room 
using an electronic access token, code, card, or other 
electronic means, which shall be maintained in accordance with 
the general schedule for records retention, or a period of five 
years, whichever is later.
(b) Electronic Locking Mechanisms.--
(1) In general.--Each electronic locking mechanism 
described in subsection (a) shall be coded in a manner that 
provides access to a room described in such subsection only 
to--
(A) the 1 or more cadets assigned to the room; and
(B) such Coast Guard Academy officers, 
administrators, staff, or security personnel, including 
personnel of the Coast Guard Investigative Service, as 
are necessary to access the room in the event of an 
emergency.
(2) Existing mechanisms.--Not later than 30 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Superintendent shall ensure 
that electronic locking mechanisms installed in academic 
buildings of the Coast Guard Academy, Chase Hall common spaces, 
and in any other location at the Coast Guard Academy are 
maintained in proper working order.
(c) Access Policy Instruction.--Not later than 1 year after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Superintendent shall promulgate a 
policy regarding cadet room security policies and procedures, which 
shall include, at a minimum--
(1) a prohibition on sharing with any other cadet, 
employee, or other individual electronic access tokens, codes, 
cards, or other electronic means of accessing a cadet room;
(2) procedures for resetting electronic locking mechanisms 
in the event of a lost, stolen, or otherwise compromised 
electronic access token, code, card, or other electronic means 
of accessing a cadet room;
(3) procedures to maintain the identity of each individual 
who accesses a cadet room using an electronic access token, 
code, card, or other electronic means, while ensuring the 
security of personally identifiable information and protecting 
the privacy of any such individual, as appropriate;
(4) procedures by which cadets may report to the chain of 
command the malfunction of an electronic locking mechanism; and
(5) a schedule of testing to ensure the proper functioning 
of electronic locking mechanisms.
(d) Minimum Training Requirements.--The Superintendent shall ensure 
that each Coast Guard Academy cadet receives, not later than 1 day 
after the date of the initial arrival of the cadet at the Coast Guard 
Academy, an initial training session, and any other training the 
Superintendent considers necessary, on--
(1) the use of electronic locking mechanisms installed 
under this section; and
(2) the policy promulgated under subsection (c).

SEC. 264. REPORT ON EXISTING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SUPPORT 
SERVICES FACILITIES AT COAST GUARD ACADEMY.

(a) In General.--Not later than 120 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant, shall submit to the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a 
report on existing behavioral health and wellness support services 
facilities at the Coast Guard Academy in which Coast Guard Academy 
cadets and officer candidates, respectively, may receive timely and 
independent behavioral health and wellness support services, including 
via telemedicine.
(b) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) shall 
include--
(1) an identification of each building at the Coast Guard 
Academy that contains a dormitory or other overnight 
accommodations for cadets or officer candidates; and
(2)(A) an identification of additional behavioral health or 
wellness support services that would be beneficial to cadets 
and officer candidates, such as additional facilities with 
secure access to telemedicine;
(B) a description of the benefits that such 
services would provide to cadets and officer 
candidates, particularly to cadets and officer 
candidates who have experienced sexual assault or 
sexual harassment; and
(C) a description of the resources necessary to 
provide such services.

SEC. 265. REQUIRED POSTING OF INFORMATION.

The Commandant shall ensure that, in each building at the Coast 
Guard Academy that contains a dormitory or other overnight 
accommodations for cadets or officer candidates, written information is 
posted in a visible location with respect to--
(1) the methods and means by which a cadet or officer 
candidate may report a crime, including harassment, sexual 
assault, sexual harassment, and any other offense;
(2) the contact information for the Coast Guard 
Investigative Service;
(3) external resources for--
(A) wellness support;
(B) work-life;
(C) medical services; and
(D) support relating to behavioral health, civil 
rights, sexual assault, and sexual harassment; and
(4) cadet and officer candidate rights with respect to 
reporting incidents to the Coast Guard Investigative Service, 
civilian authorities, the Office of the Inspector General of 
the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, and any 
other applicable entity.

SEC. 266. INSTALLATION OF MULTIPURPOSE MEDICAL PRIVACY ROOMS.

(a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard 
is operating shall install or construct at the Coast Guard Academy not 
fewer than 2 rooms to be used for the purpose of providing privacy to 
cadets and officer candidates seeking medical or other health-related 
services.
(b) Standards of Rooms.--Each room installed or constructed under 
this section shall--
(1) be equipped--
(A) in a manner that ensures the protection of the 
privacy of cadets and officer candidates, consistent 
with law and policy;
(B) with a telephone and computer to allow for the 
provision of telehealth appointments or other services 
both virtual and in person; and
(C) with an accessible and private wireless 
internet connection for the use of personal 
communications devices at the discretion of the cadet 
or officer candidate concerned; and
(2) to the extent practicable and consistent with good 
order and discipline, be accessible to cadets and officer 
candidates at all times; and
(3) contain the written information described in section 
265, which shall be posted in a visible location.

SEC. 267. COAST GUARD ACADEMY ROOM REASSIGNMENT.

Section 1902 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding 
at the end the following:
``(f) Room Reassignment.--Coast Guard Academy cadets may request 
room reassignment if experiencing discomfort due to Coast Guard Academy 
rooming assignments, consistent with policy.''.

SEC. 268. AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF COAST GUARD ACADEMY FACILITIES AND 
EQUIPMENT BY COVERED FOUNDATIONS.

(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 19 of title 14, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 1908. Authorization for use of Coast Guard Academy facilities 
and equipment by covered foundations
``(a) Authority.--Subject to subsections (b) and (c), the 
Secretary, with the concurrence of the Superintendent of the Coast 
Guard Academy, may authorize a covered foundation to use, on a 
reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis as determined by the Secretary, 
facilities or equipment of the Coast Guard Academy.
``(b) Prohibition.--The Secretary may not authorize any use of 
facilities or equipment under subsection (a) if such use may jeopardize 
the health, safety, or well-being of any member of the Coast Guard or 
cadet of the Coast Guard Academy.
``(c) Limitations.--The Secretary may only authorize the use of 
facilities or equipment under subsection (a) if such use--
``(1) is without any liability of the United States to the 
covered foundation;
``(2) does not--
``(A) affect the ability of any official or 
employee of the Coast Guard, or any member of the armed 
forces, to carry out any responsibility or duty in a 
fair and objective manner;
``(B) compromise the integrity or appearance of 
integrity of any program of the Coast Guard, or any 
individual involved in any such program; or
``(C) include the participation of any cadet of the 
Coast Guard Academy at an event of the covered 
foundation, other than participation of such a cadet in 
an honor guard;
``(3) complies with any applicable ethics regulation; and
``(4) has been reviewed and approved by an attorney of the 
Coast Guard.
``(d) Issuance of Policies.--The Secretary shall issue Coast Guard 
policies to carry out this section.
``(e) Briefing.--For any fiscal year in which the Secretary 
exercises the authority under subsection (a), not later than the last 
day of such fiscal year, the Commandant shall provide a briefing to the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives on the number of events or activities of a covered 
foundation supported by such exercise of authority during the fiscal 
year.
``(f) Covered Foundation Defined.--In this section, the term 
`covered foundation' means an organization that--
``(1) is a charitable, educational, or civic nonprofit 
organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986; and
``(2) the Secretary determines operates exclusively to 
support--
``(A) recruiting activities with respect to the 
Coast Guard Academy;
``(B) parent or alumni development in support of 
the Coast Guard Academy;
``(C) academic, leadership, or character 
development of Coast Guard Academy cadets;
``(D) institutional development of the Coast Guard 
Academy; or
``(E) athletics in support of the Coast Guard 
Academy.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 19 of title 14, 
United States Code, is further amended by inserting after the item 
relating to item 1907 the following:

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

SEC. 269. CONCURRENT JURISDICTION AT COAST GUARD ACADEMY.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the 
department in which the Coast Guard is operating may establish 
concurrent jurisdiction between the Federal Government and the State of 
Connecticut over the lands constituting the Coast Guard Academy in New 
London, Connecticut, as necessary to facilitate the ability of the 
State of Connecticut and City of New London to investigate and 
prosecute any crimes cognizable under Connecticut law that are 
committed on such Coast Guard Academy property.

Subtitle F--Reports and Policies

SEC. 271. POLICY AND BRIEFING ON AVAILABILITY OF NALOXONE TO TREAT 
OPIOID, INCLUDING FENTANYL, OVERDOSES.

(a) Policy.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Commandant shall update the policy of the Coast Guard 
regarding the use of medication to treat drug overdoses, including the 
use of naloxone or other similar medication to treat opioid, including 
fentanyl, overdoses.
(b) Availability.--The updated policy required under subsection (a) 
shall require naloxone or other similar medication be available for 
members of the Coast Guard--
(1) on all Coast Guard installations; and
(2) in each operational environment.
(c) Participation in Tracking System.--Not later than 1 year after 
the earlier of the date of enactment of this Act or the date on which 
the tracking system established under section 706 of the National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (10 U.S.C. 1090 note) is 
established, the Commandant shall ensure the participation of the Coast 
Guard in the such tracking system.
(d) Memorandum of Understanding.--Not later than 1 year after the 
earlier of the date of enactment of this Act or the date on which the 
tracking system established under section 706 of the National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (10 U.S.C. 1090 note) is 
established, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard 
is operating when not operating as a service in the Navy and the 
Secretary of Defense shall finalize a memorandum of understanding to 
facilitate Coast Guard access such tracking system.
(e) Briefing.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall provide the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
of the House of Representatives a briefing on the use, by 
members and personnel of the Coast Guard at Coast Guard 
facilities, onboard Coast Guard assets, and during Coast Guard 
operations, of--
(A) naloxone or other similar medication to treat 
opioid, including fentanyl, overdoses; and
(B) opioids, including fentanyl.
(2) Elements.--The briefing required under paragraph (1) 
shall include the following:
(A) A description of--
(i) the progress made in the implementation 
of the updated policy required under subsection 
(a);
(ii) the prevalence and incidence of the 
illegal use of fentanyl and other controlled 
substances in the Coast Guard during the 5-year 
period preceding the briefing;
(iii) processes of the Coast Guard to 
mitigate substance abuse in the Coast Guard, 
particularly with respect to fentanyl; and
(iv) the status of the memorandum of 
understanding required under subsection (d).
(B) For the 5-year period preceding the briefing, a 
review of instances in which naloxone or other similar 
medication was used to treat opioid, including 
fentanyl, overdoses at a Coast Guard facility, onboard 
a Coast Guard asset, or during a Coast Guard operation.
(f) Privacy.--In carrying out the requirements of this section, the 
Commandant shall ensure compliance with all applicable privacy law, 
including section 552a of title 5, United States Code (commonly 
referred to as the ``Privacy Act''), and the privacy regulations 
promulgated under section 264(c) of the Health Insurance Portability 
and Accountability Act (42 U.S.C. 1320d-2 note).
(g) Rule of Construction.--For purposes of the availability 
requirement under subsection (b), with respect to a Coast Guard 
installation comprised of multiple Coast Guard facilities or units, 
naloxone or other similar medication available at a single Coast Guard 
facility within the installation shall be considered to be available to 
all Coast Guard facilities or units on the installation if appropriate 
arrangements are in place to ensure access, at all times during 
operations, to the naloxone or other similar medication contained 
within such single Coast Guard facility.

SEC. 272. POLICY ON METHODS TO REDUCE INCENTIVES FOR ILLICIT MARITIME 
DRUG TRAFFICKING.

(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Commandant, in consultation with the Administrator of 
the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Secretary of State, and the 
Secretary of Defense, shall develop a policy, consistent with the 
Constitution of the United States, as well as domestic and 
international law, to address, disincentivize, and interdict illicit 
trafficking by sea of controlled substances (and precursors of 
controlled substances) being transported to produce illicit synthetic 
drugs.
(b) Elements.--The policy required under subsection (a) shall--
(1) include a requirement that, to the maximum extent 
practicable, a vessel unlawfully transporting a controlled 
substance or precursors of a controlled substance being 
transported to produce illicit synthetic drugs, be seized or 
appropriately disposed of consistent with domestic and 
international law, as well as any international agreements to 
which the United States is a party; and
(2) aim to reduce incentives for illicit maritime drug 
trafficking on a global scale, including in the Eastern Pacific 
Ocean, the Indo-Pacific region, the Caribbean, and the Middle 
East.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Commandant shall brief the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and 
the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the 
Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Homeland Security of 
the House of Representatives on--
(1) the policy developed pursuant to subsection (a); and
(2) recommendations with respect to--
(A) additional methods for reducing illicit drug 
trafficking; and
(B) additional resources necessary to implement the 
policy required under subsection (a) and methods 
recommended under subparagraph (A).

SEC. 273. REPORT ON CONDITION OF AIDS TO NAVIGATION.

(a) Provision to Congress.--Not later than 270 days after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives 
and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate a report on the condition of dayboards and the placement of 
buoys on the Missouri River, the Coast Guard Northeast District, and 
the Coast Guard Northwest District.
(b) Elements.--The report under paragraph (1) shall include--
(1) a list of the most recent date on which each dayboard 
and buoy was serviced by the Coast Guard;
(2) an overview of the plan of the Coast Guard to 
systematically service each dayboard and buoy on the Missouri 
River;
(3) an overview of the plan of the Coast Guard to 
systematically service each buoy located in the Coast Guard 
Northeast District;
(4) an overview of the plan of the Coast Guard to 
systematically service each buoy located in the Coast Guard 
Northwest District; and
(5) assigned points of contact.
(c) Limitation.--Beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, 
the Commandant may not remove the aids to navigation covered in 
subsection (a), unless there is an imminent threat to life or safety, 
until a period of 180 days has elapsed following the date on which the 
Commandant submits the report required under subsection (a).
(d) Study on Reliance on Aids to Navigation.--
(1) In general.--The Commandant shall conduct a study on 
the extent to which physical aids to navigation, including 
buoys and dayboards, are relied upon by maritime users in the 
Missouri River, Coast Guard Northeast District, and Coast Guard 
Northwest District.
(2) Requirements.--In the study conducted under paragraph 
(1), the Commandant shall include the following:
(A) An analysis of the extent to which physical 
aids to navigation serve as primary navigational 
references for operators of vessels that lack 
electronic or satellite-based systems, including small 
commercial vessels, recreational boats, sailboats, and 
skiffs.
(B) An assessment of the role physical aids to 
navigation play in supporting safe vessel operation 
during outages, disruptions, or inaccuracies in 
electronic or satellite-based navigation systems.
(C) An assessment of mariner perspectives on the 
availability, visibility, and reliability of physical 
aids to navigation, based on input from recreational 
boaters, commercial fishermen, pilot associations, port 
authorities, and other relevant waterway users.
(D) A summary of reported incidents or near-miss 
events from the past five years in which the presence 
or absence of physical aids to navigation played a 
contributory role in navigational outcomes, including 
collisions, groundings, or deviations from intended 
routes.
(E) Recommendations for enhancing navigational 
safety for mariners who rely exclusively on, or 
supplement electronic systems with, traditional visual 
aids to navigation.
(F) A cost-benefit analysis of the continued 
maintenance of physical aids to navigation, and the 
projected consequences of their removal, including--
(i) an estimate of the potential increase 
in maritime accidents, search and rescue 
operations, environmental incidents, and Coast 
Guard response missions that could result from 
the reduction or removal of physical aids to 
navigation;
(ii) a comparison of the anticipated costs 
associated with such increased Coast Guard 
response operations to the ongoing costs of 
maintaining and servicing buoys and dayboards, 
particularly in high-traffic areas or locations 
with limited access to electronic navigation 
systems;
(iii) an assessment of the role physical 
aids to navigation play in preventing incidents 
involving vessels with limited or no reliance 
on GPS or electronic systems; and
(iv) an assessment of the indirect costs 
and operational impacts associated with the 
removal of physical aids to navigation, 
including increased risk of vessel groundings, 
prolonged Coast Guard response times, and 
diminished mariner trust in navigational 
infrastructure.
(3) Submission to congress.--Not later than 18 months 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 results of the 
study conducted under paragraph (1).

SEC. 274. FEASIBILITY STUDY ON SUPPORTING ADDITIONAL PORT VISITS AND 
DEPLOYMENTS IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION BLUE PACIFIC.

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 
when not operating as a service in the Navy, in consultation with the 
Secretary of Defense, shall--
(1) complete a study on the feasibility and advisability of 
supporting additional Coast Guard port visits and deployments, 
including the homeporting of fast response cutters in the 
Northern Mariana Islands, in support of Operation Blue Pacific, 
or any successor operation oriented toward Oceania;
(2) include, as part of the study under paragraph (1), an 
analysis of where any Coast Guard assets used for port visits 
and deployments in support of Operation Blue Pacific, or any 
successor operation oriented toward Oceania, will be 
transferred from and any associated gaps in Coast Guard 
coverage any such transfer will create; and
(3) submit to the Committee on Armed Services and the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate and the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives a report on the findings of such study.

SEC. 275. STUDY AND GAP ANALYSIS WITH RESPECT TO COAST GUARD AIR 
STATION CORPUS CHRISTI AVIATION HANGAR.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall commence a study and gap 
analysis with respect to the aviation hangar at Coast Guard Air Station 
Corpus Christi and the capacity of such hangar to accommodate the 
aircraft currently assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi 
and any aircraft anticipated to be so assigned in the future.
(b) Elements.--The study and gap analysis required by subsection 
(a) shall include the following:
(1) An identification of hangar infrastructure requirements 
needed--
(A) to meet mission requirements for all aircraft 
currently assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Corpus 
Christi; and
(B) to accommodate the assignment of an additional 
HC-144 Ocean Sentry aircraft to Coast Guard Air Station 
Corpus Christi.
(2) An assessment as to whether the aviation hangar at 
Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi is sufficient to 
accommodate all rotary-wing assets assigned to Coast Guard Air 
Station Corpus Christi.
(3) In the case of an assessment that such hangar is 
insufficient to accommodate all such rotary-wing assets, a 
description of the facility modifications that would be 
required to do so.
(4) An assessment of the facility modifications of such 
hangar that would be required to accommodate all aircraft 
assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi upon 
completion of the transition from the MH-65 rotary-wing 
aircraft to the MH-60T rotary-wing aircraft.
(5) An evaluation with respect to which fixed-wing assets 
assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi should be 
enclosed in such hangar so as to most effectively mitigate the 
effects of corrosion while meeting mission requirements.
(6) An evaluation as to whether, and to what extent, the 
storage of fixed-wing assets outside such hangar would 
compromise the material condition and safety of such assets.
(7) An evaluation of the extent to which any material 
condition and safety issue identified under paragraph (6) may 
be mitigated through the use of gust locks, chocks, tie-downs, 
or related equipment.
(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the commencement of the 
study and gap analysis required under subsection (a), the Commandant 
shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 
of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
the House of Representatives a report on the results of the study and 
gap analysis.

SEC. 276. REPORT ON IMPACTS OF JOINT TRAVEL REGULATIONS ON MEMBERS OF 
COAST GUARD WHO RELY ON FERRY SYSTEMS.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant, in coordination with the Under 
Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, shall submit to the 
appropriate committees of Congress a report on the impacts of the Joint 
Travel Regulations on members of the Coast Guard who are commuting, on 
permanent change of station travel, or on other official travel to or 
from locations served by ferry systems.
(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall 
include an analysis of the impacts on such members of the Coast Guard 
of the following policies under the Joint Travel Regulations:
(1) The one-vehicle shipping policy.
(2) The unavailability of reimbursement of costs incurred 
by such members due to ferry schedule unavailability, sailing 
cancellations, and other sailing delays during commuting, 
permanent change of station travel, or other official travel.
(3) The unavailability of local infrastructure to support 
vehicles or goods shipped to duty stations in locations outside 
the contiguous United States that are not connected by the road 
system, including locations served by the Alaska Marine Highway 
System.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Appropriate committees of congress.--The term 
``appropriate committees of Congress'' means--
(A) the Committee on Armed Services and the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Armed Services and the 
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation 
of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
of the House of Representatives.
(2) Joint travel regulations.--The term ``Joint Travel 
Regulations'', with respect to official travel, means the 
terms, rates, conditions, and regulations maintained under 
section 464 of title 37, United States Code.

SEC. 277. REPORT ON JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS PROGRAM.

(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a 
report on the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program.
(b) Elements.--The report required under subsection (a) shall 
include the following:
(1) A description of the standards and criteria prescribed 
by the Coast Guard for educational institution participation in 
the Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps 
program.
(2) With respect to each educational institution offering a 
Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program--
(A) a description of--
(i) the training and course of military 
instruction provided to students;
(ii) the facilities and drill areas used 
for the program;
(iii) the type and amount of Coast Guard 
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program 
resources provided by the Coast Guard;
(iv) the type and amount of Coast Guard 
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program 
resources provided by the educational 
institution; and
(v) any other matter relating to program 
requirements the Commandant considers 
appropriate;
(B) an assessment as to whether the educational 
institution is located in an educationally and 
economically deprived area (as described in section 
2031 of title 10, United States Code);
(C) beginning with the year in which the program 
was established at the educational institution, the 
number and demographics of students who have 
participated in the program; and
(D) an assessment of the participants in the 
program, including--
(i) the performance of the participants in 
the program;
(ii) the number of participants in the 
program who express an intent to pursue a 
commission or enlistment in the Coast Guard; 
and
(iii) a description of any other factor or 
matter considered by the Commandant to be 
important in assessing the success of program 
participants at the educational institution.
(3) With respect to any unit of the Coast Guard Junior 
Reserve Officers' Training Corps suspended or placed on 
probation pursuant to section 2031(h) of title 10, United 
States Code--
(A) a description of the unit;
(B) the reason for such suspension or placement on 
probation;
(C) the year the unit was so suspended or placed on 
probation; and
(D) with respect to any unit that was reinstated 
after previously being suspended or placed on 
probation, a justification for the reinstatement of 
such unit.
(4) A description of the resources and personnel required 
to maintain, implement, and provide oversight for the Coast 
Guard Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program at each 
participating educational institution and within the Coast 
Guard, including the funding provided to each such educational 
institution, disaggregated by educational institution and year.
(5) A recommendation with respect to--
(A) whether the number of educational institutions 
participating in the Coast Guard Junior Reserve 
Officers' Training Corps program should be increased; 
and
(B) in the case of a recommendation that such 
number should be increased, additional recommendations 
relating to such an increase, including--
(i) the number of additional educational 
institutions that should be included in the 
program;
(ii) the locations of such institutions;
(iii) any additional authorities or 
resources necessary for such an increase; and
(iv) any other matter the Commandant 
considers appropriate.
(6) Any other matter the Commandant considers necessary in 
order to provide a full assessment of the effectiveness of the 
Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program.

SEC. 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:
``(7) Public report.--
``(A) In general.--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.
``(B) Secondary briefings.--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.''.

SEC. 279. REPORT ON ROLE OF COAST GUARD.

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, 
the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of the 
department in which the Coast Guard is operating when it is not 
operating as a Service in the Navy, shall prepare a report on the role 
the Coast Guard is expected to play in the 5, 10, and 20 years after 
the date of enactment of this Act in providing assistance to the 
military departments in--
(1) working with the navies and domestic coast guard of 
nations located in the Indo-Pacific region on building capacity 
to protect the territorial waters of such nations from 
incursions by other nations;
(2) providing a presence in the Arctic and Antarctic to 
protect United States sovereign national security interests in 
the regions; and
(3) providing law enforcement capabilities which the 
military departments do not possess for national security, 
piracy, alien and drug interdiction, and fishery law 
enforcement on the high seas.

SEC. 280. REPORT ON COAST GUARD PERSONNEL SKILLS.

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, 
the Commandant, in consultation with Assistant Secretary of the Army 
(Civil Works), 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 
includes the following:
(1) An analysis of the skills and experience of Coast Guard 
personnel, particularly such personnel with backgrounds in 
engineering, navigation, heavy equipment operation, and 
maintenance, that are directly transferable to the dredging 
industry.
(2) A plan for developing and implementing targeted 
outreach and recruitment strategies to connect separating or 
retiring Coast Guard personnel with employment opportunities, 
including registered apprentice programs, in the dredging 
industry.
(3) An evaluation of the potential for establishing 
programs to recognize the skills of Coast Guard personnel for 
the merchant mariner credentials necessary for employment in 
the dredging industry.
(4) A description of any existing or planned coordination 
with the Corps of Engineers, employers, relevant labor 
organizations, and other relevant agencies to facilitate the 
transition of Coast Guard personnel into the dredging industry.

SEC. 281. REPORT ON COAST GUARD SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS.

(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment 
of this Act, and annually 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 detailing the search and rescue 
operations at impacted Coast Guard facilities that contains the 
following:
(1) The number of impacted Coast Guard facilities.
(2) The number of active Coast Guard facilities operating 
as scheduled mission stations.
(3) The number of active search and rescue personnel at 
each impacted Coast Guard facility.
(4) The number of search and rescue personnel at each 
impacted Coast Guard facility beginning in 2021 and accounted 
for annually thereafter.
(5) A description of active and past first responder 
cooperative agreements made between each impacted Coast Guard 
facility and local law enforcement or first responders for 
search and rescue operations.
(6) The average response time for all search and rescue 
operations at each impacted Coast Guard facility beginning in 
2021 and accounted for annually thereafter.
(7) The number of lives lost during search and rescue 
operations at each impacted Coast Guard facility beginning in 
2021 and accounted for annually thereafter.
(8) The number of vessel safety checks administered by an 
impacted Coast Guard facility beginning in 2021 and accounted 
for annually thereafter.
(9) The number of search and rescue incidents in which a 
facility responded to a search and rescue incident in an area 
previously covered by an impacted Coast Guard facility but was 
unable to fulfill the mission, including--
(A) the distance traveled to the destination of 
each incident;
(B) the duration time traveled to reach the 
destination of each incident;
(C) whether the incident resulted in a loss of 
life;
(D) whether the search and rescue team was able to 
reach the destination of the incident to complete 
operations;
(E) whether the Coast Guard had to rely on local 
authorities to address the incident due to operational 
limitations for Coast Guard; and
(F) identifying the local authorities addressing 
search and rescue incidents under subparagraph (E).
(10) The number of ice rescue missions taken by impacted 
Coast Guard facilities beginning in 2021 and accounted for 
annually thereafter.
(11) The area of responsibility covered by each impacted 
Coast Guard facility.
(12) Any other metrics determined to be relevant by the 
Commandant to convey the changes to search and rescue 
operations at impacted Coast Guard facilities.
(b) Definition of Impacted Coast Guard Facility.--In this section, 
the term ``impacted Coast Guard facility'' means a facility or station 
that was designated as a schedule mission station or closed under 
either the Assignment Year 2024 Force Alignment Initiative or the 
Assignment Year 2025 Force Alignment Initiative.

SEC. 282. REPORT ON ALTERNATIVE SITES FOR THE LOCATION OF STATION ST. 
THOMAS.

Not later than 90 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 that--
(1) examines alternative sites on St. Thomas, Virgin Island 
for the location of Station St. Thomas, St. Thomas, Virgin 
Islands;
(2) analyzes geographic threats and opportunities on St. 
Thomas, Virgin Islands to Coast Guard mission objectives; and
(3) provides a cost estimate on the cost of acquiring an 
alternative site which meets the mission needs of Station St. 
Thomas, including the cost of--
(A) land acquisition;
(B) pier and shoreside facility construction;
(C) relocation of the existing facility, personnel, 
and equipment, including environmental remediation at 
the existing site; and
(D) impacts (both positive and negative) on Coast 
Guard mission readiness of a move to a new site on St. 
Thomas, Virgin Islands.

SEC. 283. REPORT ON EAST ROCKAWAY INLET NAVIGATION.

(a) In General.--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 of the navigable waterway of the East Rockaway Inlet located on 
Long Island, New York.
(b) Contents.--The report under subsection (a) shall include--
(1) an evaluation of potential hazards to navigation 
present in the East Rockaway Inlet;
(2) a map of current and future aids to navigation in the 
East Rockaway Inlet;
(3) an evaluation of the effects of the current channel 
hazards on commercial navigation and safety;
(4) recommendations on addressing hazards to navigation 
present in the East Rockaway Inlet; and
(5) recommendations on updates to the necessary to aids 
navigation in order to maintain safety.

TITLE III--SHIPPING AND NAVIGATION

Subtitle A--Merchant Mariner Credentials

SECTION 301. MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIALING.

(a) Reduction of Lengths of Certain Periods of Service.--Section 
3534 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 
(Public Law 118-31) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subsection (k) as subsection (u); and
(2) by striking subsection (j) and inserting the following:
``(j) Revising Merchant Mariner Deck Training Requirements.--
Section 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 nationality.--Section 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 general.--Section 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 requirements.--
Section 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 Defined.--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).'.
``(C) Command of documented vessels.--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'.
``(D) Invalidation of certificates of 
documentation.--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'.
``(3) Clerical amendments.--
``(A) In general.--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:

```7102. Citizenship or noncitizen nationality.'.
``(B) Section 7304.--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:

```7304. Citizenship or noncitizen nationality notation on merchant 
mariners' documents.'.
``(C) Section 8103.--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:

```8103. Citizenship or noncitizen nationality and Navy Reserve 
requirements.'.
``(l) Examinations.--Section 7116 of title 46, United States Code, 
is amended by striking subsection (c).
``(m) Merchant Mariners Documents.--Chapter 73 of title 46, United 
States Code is amended--
``(1) by amending section 7306 to read as follows:
```Sec. 7306. General requirements and classifications for members of 
deck departments
```(a) In General.--The 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 Credentials.--The 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) Qualifications.--To 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 Credentials.--The 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) Qualifications.--To 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:
```Sec. 7315. Training
```(a) Nautical School Program.--Graduation 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 Programs.--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).
```(c) Training Days.--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:
```(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 
1\1/2\ 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) Definition.--In this section, the term ``training day'' 
means a day that consists of not less than 7 hours of training.'.
``(n) Implementation.--
``(1) In general.--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).
``(2) Section 7315.--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).
``(o) Repeal.--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.
``(p) Clerical Amendment.--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:

```7306. General requirements and classifications for members of deck 
departments.'.
``(q) Amendments to Chapter 75.--Chapter 75 of title 46, United 
States Code, is amended--
``(1) in section 7507 by adding at the end the following:
```(d) Renewal.--With respect to any renewal of an active merchant 
mariner credential issued under this part that is not an extension 
under subsection (a) or (b), such credential shall begin the day after 
the expiration of the active credential of the credential holder.'; 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 commandant.--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. ';
``(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 general.--The Commandant shall convene 
the working group annually or at the creation of new 
examination questions, whichever occurs sooner.
```(B) Remote participation.--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.
```(4) Use of questions.--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.'.
``(r) Plan.--
``(1) Requirement.--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.
``(2) Contents.--The 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) Coordination.--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.
``(4) Briefing required.--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.
``(s) Amendments to Chapter 77.--Section 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 46.--Title 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)'.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by subsection (a) shall 
take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.

SEC. 302. NONOPERATING INDIVIDUAL.

Section 8313(b) of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law 116-283) is amended 
by striking ``2025'' and inserting ``2029''.

Subtitle B--Vessel Safety

SEC. 311. GROSSLY NEGLIGENT OPERATIONS OF A VESSEL.

Section 2302(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read 
as follows:
``(b) Grossly Negligent Operation.--
``(1) Misdemeanor.--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.
``(2) Felony.--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--
``(A) commits a class E felony; and
``(B) may be assessed a civil penalty of not more 
than $35,000.''.

SEC. 312. PERFORMANCE DRIVEN EXAMINATION SCHEDULE.

(a) Amendments.--Section 3714 of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1) by striking ``The Secretary'' and 
inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (c), the 
Secretary'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
(3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following:
``(c) Performance-driven Examination Schedule.--
``(1) In general.--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).
``(2) Considerations.--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--
``(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) Eligibility.--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--
``(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) Restrictions.--The 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.''.
(b) Career Incentive Pay for Marine Inspectors.--Subsection (a) of 
section 11237 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2023 (37 U.S.C. 352 note) is amended as follows:
``(a) Authority to Provide Assignment Pay or Special Duty Pay.--For 
the purposes of addressing an identified shortage of marine inspectors, 
the Secretary may provide assignment pay or special duty pay under 
section 352 of title 37, United States Code, to a member of the Coast 
Guard serving in a prevention position that--
``(1) is assigned in support of or is serving as a marine 
inspector pursuant to section 312 of title 14, United States 
Code; and
``(2) is assigned to a billet that is difficult to fill due 
to geographic location, requisite experience or certifications, 
or lack of sufficient candidates, as determined by the 
Commandant, in an effort to address inspector workforce 
gaps.''.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment 
of this Act, and annually for 2 years after the implementation of a 
performance-driven examination schedule program under section 3714(c) 
of title 46, United States Code, the Commandant shall brief the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives on--
(1) 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;
(2) 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
(3) recommendations for the inspection, governance, or 
oversight of vessels inspected under section 3714 of such 
title.

SEC. 313. FISHING VESSEL AND FISHERMAN TRAINING SAFETY.

Section 4502 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (i)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) in subparagraph (A)(ii) by striking ``; 
and'' and inserting a semicolon;
(ii) by redesignating subparagraph (B) as 
subparagraph (C); and
(iii) by inserting after subparagraph (A) 
the following:
``(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'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by striking ``, in consultation with 
and based on criteria established by the 
Commandant of the Coast Guard''; and
(ii) by striking ``subsection on a 
competitive basis'' and inserting the 
following: ``subsection--
``(A) on a competitive basis; and
``(B) based on criteria developed in consultation 
with the Commandant of the Coast Guard''; and
(C) 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
(2) in subsection (j)--
(A) 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'';
(B) in paragraph (2)--
(i) by striking ``, in consultation with 
and based on criteria established by the 
Commandant of the Coast Guard,''; and
(ii) by striking ``subsection on a 
competitive basis'' and inserting the 
following: ``subsection--
``(A) on a competitive basis; and
``(B) based on criteria developed in consultation 
with the Commandant of the Coast Guard''; and
(C) 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''.

SEC. 314. DESIGNATING PILOTAGE WATERS FOR THE STRAITS OF MACKINAC.

(a) In General.--Section 9302(a)(1)(A) of title 46, United States 
Code, is amended by striking ``in waters'' and inserting ``in the 
Straits of Mackinac and in all other waters''.
(b) Definition of the Straits of Mackinac.--Section 9302 of title 
46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(g) Definition of the Straits of Mackinac.--In this section, the 
term `Straits of Mackinac' includes all of the United States navigable 
waters bounded by longitudes 84 degrees 20 minutes west and 85 degrees 
10 minutes west and latitudes 45 degrees 39 minutes north and 45 
degrees 54 minutes north, including Gray's Reef Passage, the South 
Channel, and Round Island Passage, and approaches thereto.''.

SEC. 315. STUDY OF AMPHIBIOUS VESSELS.

(a) In General.--The Commandant shall conduct a study to determine 
the applicability of current safety regulations that apply to 
commercial amphibious vessels.
(b) Elements.--The study required under subsection (a) shall 
include the following:
(1) An overview and analysis that identifies safety 
regulations that apply to commercial amphibious vessels;
(2) An evaluation of whether safety gaps and risks exist 
associated with the application of regulations identified in 
subsection (b)(1) to the operation of commercial amphibious 
vessels;
(3) An evaluation of whether aspects of the regulations 
established in section 11502 of the James M. Inhofe National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (46 U.S.C. 3306 
note) should apply to amphibious commercial vessels; and
(4) Recommendations on potential regulations that should 
apply to commercial amphibious vessels.
(c) Report.--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 containing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations from 
the study required under subsection (a).
(d) Definition of Amphibious Vessel.--In this section, the term 
``amphibious vessel'' means a vessel which is operating as a small 
passenger vessel in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United 
States, as defined in section 2.38 of title 33, Code of Federal 
Regulations (or a successor regulation) and is operating as a motor 
vehicle as defined in section 216 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7550) 
and that is not a DUKW amphibious passenger vessel as defined in 
section 11502 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act 
for Fiscal Year 2023 (46 U.S.C. 3306 note).

SEC. 316. ST. LUCIE RIVER RAILROAD BRIDGE.

Regarding Docket Number USCG-2022-0222, before adopting a final 
rule, the Commandant shall conduct an independent boat traffic study at 
mile 7.4 of the St. Lucie River.

SEC. 317. LARGE RECREATIONAL VESSEL REGULATIONS.

Section 3529(a)(3) of the John S. McCain National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Public Law 115-232) is amended 
by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``the Coast Guard Authorization 
Act of 2025''.

Subtitle C--Ports

SEC. 321. PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY.

(a) In General.--Section 8343 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (46 U.S.C. 
70034 note) is amended--
(1) by striking ``2-year pilot program'' and inserting 
``pilot program'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (c) as subsection (d); and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(c) Authorization.--The pilot program under subsection (a) is 
authorized for fiscal years 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029.''.
(b) Waterfront Safety.--Section 70011(a) of title 46, United States 
Code, is amended--
(1) 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
(2) in paragraph (2) by inserting ``or harm resulting from 
cyber incidents, transnational organized crime, or foreign 
state threats'' after ``loss''.
(c) Facility Visit by State Sponsor of Terrorism.--Section 70011(b) 
of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (3) by striking ``and'' at the end;
(2) in paragraph (4) by striking the period at the end and 
inserting ``; and''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(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).''.
(d) Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence Seaway Navigation.--Section 
70032 of title 46, United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 70032. Delegation of ports and waterways authorities in Saint 
Lawrence Seaway
``(a) In General.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the 
authority granted to the Secretary under sections 70001, 70002, 70003, 
70004, and 70011 may not be delegated with respect to the Saint 
Lawrence Seaway to any agency other than the Great Lakes St. Lawrence 
Seaway Development Corporation. Any other authority granted the 
Secretary under subchapters I through III and this subchapter shall be 
delegated by the Secretary to the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway 
Development Corporation to the extent the Secretary determines such 
delegation is necessary for the proper operation of the Saint Lawrence 
Seaway.
``(b) Exception.--The Secretary of the department in which the 
Coast Guard is operating, after consultation with the Secretary or the 
head of an agency to which the Secretary has delegated the authorities 
in subsection (a), may--
``(1) issue and enforce special orders in accordance with 
section 70002;
``(2) establish water or waterfront safety zones, or other 
measures, for limited, controlled, or conditional access and 
activity when necessary for the protection of any vessel 
structure, waters, or shore area, as permitted in section 
70011(b)(3); and
``(3) take actions for port, harbor, and coastal facility 
security in accordance with section 70116.''.
(e) Regulation of Anchorage and Movement of Vessels During National 
Emergency.--Section 70051 of title 46, United States Code, is amended 
by inserting ``or cyber incidents, or transnational organized crime, or 
foreign state threats,'' after ``threatened war, or invasion, or 
insurrection, or subversive activity,''.
(f) Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence River Cooperative Vessel Traffic 
Service.--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.
(g) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 700 of title 46, 
United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 
70032 and inserting the following:

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

SEC. 322. STUDY ON BERING STRAIT VESSEL TRAFFIC PROJECTIONS AND 
EMERGENCY RESPONSE POSTURE AT PORTS OF THE UNITED STATES.

(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Commandant shall seek to enter into an agreement with 
the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine, under 
which the Marine Board of the Transportation Research Board (in this 
section referred to as the ``Board'') shall conduct a study to--
(1) analyze commercial vessel traffic that transits through 
the Bering Strait and projections for the growth of such 
traffic during the 10-year period beginning after such date of 
enactment; and
(2) assess the adequacy of emergency response capabilities 
and infrastructure at the Port of Point Spencer, Alaska, to 
address navigation safety risks and geographic challenges 
necessary to conduct emergency maritime response operations in 
the Arctic environment.
(b) Elements.--The study required under subsection (a) shall 
include the following:
(1) An analysis of the volume and types of domestic and 
international commercial vessel traffic through the Bering 
Strait and the projected growth of such traffic, including a 
summary of--
(A) the sizes, ages, and flag states of vessels; 
and
(B) the oil and product tankers that are--
(i) in transit to or from Russia or China; 
or
(ii) owned or operated by a Russian or 
Chinese entity.
(2) An assessment of the state and adequacy of vessel 
traffic services and oil spill and emergency response 
capabilities in the vicinity of the Bering Strait, including 
its approaches.
(3) A risk assessment of the projected growth in commercial 
vessel traffic in the Bering Strait and higher probability of 
increased frequency in the number of maritime accidents, 
including spill events, and the potential impacts to the Arctic 
maritime environment and Native Alaskan village communities in 
the vicinity of the Bering Strait.
(4) An evaluation of the ability of the Port of Point 
Spencer, Alaska, to serve as a port of refuge and as a staging, 
logistics, and operations center to conduct and support 
maritime emergency and spill response activities.
(5) Recommendations for practical actions that can be taken 
by the Congress, Federal agencies, the State of Alaska, vessel 
carriers and operators, the marine salvage and emergency 
response industry, and other relevant stakeholders to mitigate 
risks, upgrade infrastructure, and improve the posture of the 
Port of Point Spencer, Alaska, to function as a strategic 
staging and logistics center for maritime emergency and spill 
response operations in the Bering Strait region.
(c) Consultation.--In conducting the study required under 
subsection (a), the Board shall consult with--
(1) the Department of Transportation;
(2) the Corps of Engineers;
(3) the National Transportation Safety Board;
(4) relevant ministries of the government of Canada;
(5) the Port Coordination Council for the Port of Point 
Spencer; and
(6) non-government entities with relevant expertise in 
monitoring and characterizing vessel traffic in the Arctic.
(d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after initiating the study under 
subsection (a), the Board shall submit to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and 
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate a 
report containing the findings and recommendations of the study.
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Arctic.--The term ``Arctic'' has the meaning given such 
term in section 112 of the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 
1984 (15 U.S.C. 4111).
(2) Port coordination council for the port of point 
spencer.--The term ``Port Coordination Council for the Port of 
Point Spencer'' means the Council established under section 541 
of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2015 (Public Law 114-
120).

SEC. 323. IMPROVING VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE MONITORING.

(a) Proximity of Anchorages to Pipelines.--
(1) Implementation of restructuring plan.--Not later than 1 
year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant 
shall implement the November 2021 proposed plan of the Vessel 
Traffic Service Los Angeles-Long Beach for restructuring the 
Federal anchorages in San Pedro Bay described on page 54 of the 
Report of the National Transportation Safety Board titled 
``Anchor Strike of Underwater Pipeline and Eventual Crude Oil 
Release'' and issued January 2, 2024.
(2) Study.--The Secretary of the department in which the 
Coast Guard is operating shall conduct a study to identify any 
anchorage grounds other than the San Pedro Bay Federal 
anchorages in which the distance between the center of an 
approved anchorage ground and a pipeline is less than 1 mile.
(3) Report.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 2 years 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 results of the study 
required under paragraph (2).
(B) Contents.--The report under subparagraph (A) 
shall include--
(i) a list of the anchorage grounds 
described under paragraph (2);
(ii) whether it is possible to move each 
such anchorage ground to provide a minimum 
distance of 1 mile; and
(iii) a recommendation of whether to move 
any such anchorage ground and explanation for 
the recommendation.
(b) Proximity to Pipeline Alerts.--
(1) Audible and visual alarms.--The Commandant shall 
consult with the providers of vessel monitoring systems to add 
to the monitoring systems for vessel traffic services audible 
and visual alarms that alert the watchstander when an anchored 
vessel is encroaching on a pipeline.
(2) Notification procedures.--Not later than 1 year after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall develop 
procedures for all vessel traffic services to notify pipeline 
and utility operators following potential incursions on 
submerged pipelines within the vessel traffic service area of 
responsibility.
(3) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, and annually for the subsequent 3 years, 
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 implementation of paragraphs (1) and 
(2).

SEC. 324. CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ONBOARD VESSELS.

Section 70503(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking 
``While on board a covered vessel, an'' and inserting ``An'';
(2) by amending paragraph (1) to read as follows:
``(1) manufacture or distribute, possess with intent to 
manufacture or distribute, or place or cause to be placed with 
intent to manufacture or distribute a controlled substance on 
board a covered vessel;'';
(3) in paragraph (2) by inserting ``on board a covered 
vessel'' before the semicolon; and
(4) in paragraph (3) by inserting ``while on board a 
covered vessel'' after ``such individual''.

SEC. 325. CYBER-INCIDENT TRAINING.

Section 70103(c) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by 
adding at the end the following:
``(9) The Secretary may conduct no-notice exercises in Captain of 
the Port Zones (as described in part 3 of title 33, Code of Federal 
Regulations as in effect on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2025) involving a facility or vessel required to 
maintain a security plan under this subsection.''.

SEC. 326. NAVIGATIONAL PROTOCOLS.

The Commandant, in consultation with the Undersecretary of Commerce 
for Oceans and Atmosphere, shall examine the navigational protocols 
used for foreign allied nations governing port and vessel operations in 
fog and low visibility operations and how those nations utilize 
advanced navigation technologies such as remote sensing, radar, 
tracking, and unmanned aerial vehicles to monitor visibility and manage 
port and vessels operations.

SEC. 327. ANCHORAGES.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of the department in which the Coast 
Guard is operating shall suspend the establishment of new anchorage 
grounds on the Hudson River between Palisades, New York, and 
Germantown, New York, under section 7 of the Rivers and Harbors 
Appropriations Act of 1915 (33 U.S.C. 471) or chapter 700 of title 46, 
United States Code.
(b) Port of New York Boundary Points.--The boundary points for the 
Port of New York existing prior to the issuance of Coast Guard Marine 
Safety Information Bulletin 2023-001 shall remain in place for a period 
of 20 years.

Subtitle D--Matters Involving Autonomous Systems

SEC. 331. ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON AUTONOMOUS 
MARITIME SYSTEMS.

(a) In General.--Chapter 151 of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 15110. Establishment of National Advisory Committee on 
Autonomous Maritime Systems
``(a) Establishment.--There is established a National Advisory 
Committee on Autonomous Maritime Systems (in this section referred to 
as the `Committee').
``(b) Function.--The Committee shall advise the Secretary on 
matters relating to the regulation and use of Autonomous Systems within 
the territorial waters of the United States.
``(c) Membership.--
``(1) In general.--The Committee shall consist of 15 
members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this 
section and section 15109.
``(2) Expertise.--Each member of the Committee shall have 
particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in matters 
relating to the function of the Committee.
``(3) Representation.--Each of the following groups shall 
be represented by at least 1 member on the Committee:
``(A) Marine safety or security entities.
``(B) Vessel design and construction entities.
``(C) Entities engaged in the production or 
research of uncrewed vehicles, including drones, 
autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicles, or any other 
product or service integral to the provision, 
maintenance, or management of such products or 
services.
``(D) Port districts, authorities, or terminal 
operators.
``(E) Vessel operators.
``(F) National labor unions representing merchant 
mariners.
``(G) Maritime pilots.
``(H) Commercial space transportation operators.
``(I) Academic institutions.
``(J) National labor unions representing longshore 
workers.''.
(b) Clerical Amendments.--The analysis for chapter 151 of title 46, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

``15110. Establishment of National Advisory Committee on Autonomous 
Maritime Systems.''.
(c) Establishment.--Not later than 90 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the 
Coast Guard is operating shall establish the Committee under section 
15110 of title 46, United States Code (as added by this section).

SEC. 332. PILOT PROGRAM FOR GOVERNANCE AND OVERSIGHT OF SMALL UNCREWED 
MARITIME SYSTEMS.

(a) Limitation.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for 
the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on 
the date that is 2 years after such date of enactment, small uncrewed 
maritime systems owned, operated, or chartered by the National Oceanic 
and Atmospheric Administration, or that are performing specified 
oceanographic surveys on behalf of and pursuant to a contract or other 
written agreement with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration, shall not be subject to any vessel inspection, design, 
operations, navigation (except for chapter 551 of title 46, United 
States Code), credentialing, or training requirement, law, or 
regulation, that the Assistant Administrator of the Office of Marine 
and Aviation Operations of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric 
Administration determines will harm real-time operational extreme 
weather oceanographic and atmospheric data collection and predictions.
(b) Other Authority.--Nothing in this section shall limit the 
authority of the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard 
is operating, acting through the Commandant, if there is an immediate 
safety or security concern regarding small uncrewed maritime systems.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Small uncrewed maritime systems.--The term ``small 
uncrewed maritime systems'' means unmanned maritime systems (as 
defined in section 2 of the CENOTE Act of 2018 (33 U.S.C. 
4101)), that--
(A) are not greater than 35 feet overall in length;
(B) are operated remotely or autonomously; and
(C) exclusively perform oceanographic surveys or 
scientific research.
(2) Uncrewed system.--The term ``uncrewed system''--
(A) means an uncrewed surface, undersea, or 
aircraft system and associated elements (including 
communication links and the components that control the 
uncrewed system) that are required for the operator to 
operate the system safely and efficiently; and
(B) includes an unmanned aircraft system (as such 
term is defined in section 44801 of title 49, United 
States Code).

SEC. 333. COAST GUARD TRAINING COURSE.

(a) In General.--For the period beginning on the date of enactment 
of this Act and ending on the date that is 3 years after such date of 
enactment, the Commandant, or such other individual or organization as 
the Commandant considers appropriate, shall develop a training course 
on small uncrewed maritime systems and offer such training course at 
least once each year for Coast Guard personnel working with or 
regulating small uncrewed maritime systems.
(b) Course Subject Matter.--The training course developed under 
subsection (a) shall--
(1) provide an overview and introduction to small uncrewed 
maritime systems, including examples of those used by the 
Federal Government, in academic settings, and in commercial 
sectors;
(2) address the benefits and disadvantages of use of small 
uncrewed maritime systems;
(3) address safe navigation of small uncrewed maritime 
systems, including measures to ensure collision avoidance;
(4) address the ability of small uncrewed maritime systems 
to communicate with and alert other vessels in the vicinity;
(5) address the ability of small uncrewed maritime systems 
to respond to system alarms and failures to ensure control 
commensurate with the risk posed by the systems;
(6) provide present and future capabilities of small 
uncrewed maritime systems; and
(7) provide an overview of the role of the International 
Maritime Organization in the governance of small uncrewed 
maritime systems.
(c) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Small uncrewed maritime systems.--The term ``small 
uncrewed maritime systems'' means unmanned maritime systems (as 
defined in section 2 of the CENOTE Act of 2018 (33 U.S.C. 
4101)), that--
(A) are not greater than 35 feet overall in length;
(B) are operated remotely or autonomously; and
(C) exclusively perform oceanographic surveys or 
scientific research.
(2) Uncrewed system.--The term ``uncrewed system''--
(A) means an uncrewed surface, undersea, or 
aircraft system and associated elements (including 
communication links and the components that control the 
uncrewed system) that are required for the operator to 
operate the system safely and efficiently; and
(B) includes an unmanned aircraft system (as such 
term is defined in section 44801 of title 49, United 
States Code).

SEC. 334. NOAA MEMBERSHIP ON AUTONOMOUS VESSEL POLICY COUNCIL.

Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the 
Commandant, with the concurrence of the Assistant Administrator of the 
Office of Marine and Aviation Operations of the National Oceanic and 
Atmospheric Administration, shall establish the permanent membership of 
a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employee to the 
Automated and Autonomous Vessel Policy Council of the Coast Guard.

SEC. 335. TECHNOLOGY PILOT PROGRAM.

Section 319(b)(1) of title 14, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ``2 or more'' and inserting ``up to 4''.

SEC. 336. UNCREWED SYSTEMS CAPABILITIES REPORT.

(a) In General.--
(1) Report.--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 outlines a plan for 
establishing an uncrewed systems capabilities office within the 
Coast Guard responsible for the acquisition and development of 
uncrewed system and counter-uncrewed system technologies and to 
expand the capabilities of the Coast Guard with respect to such 
technologies.
(2) Contents.--The report required under paragraph (1) 
shall include the following:
(A) A management strategy for the acquisition, 
development, and deployment of uncrewed system and 
counter-uncrewed system technologies.
(B) A service-wide coordination strategy to 
synchronize and integrate efforts across the Coast 
Guard in order to--
(i) support the primary duties of the Coast 
Guard pursuant to section 102 of title 14, 
United States Code; and
(ii) pursue expanded research, development, 
testing, and evaluation opportunities and 
funding to expand and accelerate identification 
and transition of uncrewed system and counter-
uncrewed system technologies.
(C) The identification of contracting and 
acquisition authorities needed to expedite the 
development and deployment of uncrewed system and 
counter-uncrewed system technologies.
(D) A detailed list of commercially available 
uncrewed system and counter-uncrewed system 
technologies with capabilities determined to be useful 
for the Coast Guard.
(E) A cross-agency collaboration plan to engage 
with the Department of Defense and other relevant 
agencies to identify common requirements and 
opportunities to partner in acquiring, contracting, and 
sustaining uncrewed system and counter-uncrewed system 
capabilities.
(F) Opportunities to obtain and share uncrewed 
system data from government and commercial sources to 
improve maritime domain awareness.
(G) The development of a concept of operations for 
a data system that supports and integrates uncrewed 
system and counter-uncrewed system technologies with 
key enablers, including enterprise communications 
networks, data storage and management, artificial 
intelligence and machine learning tools, and 
information sharing and dissemination capabilities.
(b) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Counter-uncrewed system.--The term ``counter-uncrewed 
system''--
(A) means a system or device capable of lawfully 
and safely disabling, disrupting, or seizing control of 
an uncrewed system; and
(B) includes a counter-UAS system (as such term is 
defined in section 44801 of title 49, United States 
Code).
(2) Uncrewed system.--The term ``uncrewed system''--
(A) means an uncrewed surface, undersea, or 
aircraft system and associated elements (including 
communication links and the components that control the 
uncrewed system) that are required for the operator to 
operate the system safely and efficiently; and
(B) includes an unmanned aircraft system (as such 
term is defined in section 44801 of title 49, United 
States Code).

SEC. 337. MEDIUM UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS CAPABILITIES STUDY.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall conduct a study to 
determine the feasibility of expanding the National Security Cutter's 
medium unmanned aircraft system capabilities to Medium Endurance 
Cutters and Offshore Patrol Cutters.
(b) Report.--
(1) In general.--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 written report that contains the 
results of the study conducted under subsection (a).
(2) Contents.--In submitting the study under paragraph (1), 
the Commandant shall determine--
(A) the feasibility of equipping Offshore Patrol 
Cutters and Medium Endurance Cutters with medium 
unmanned aircraft systems;
(B) the missions capabilities that would be 
strengthen by the use of such systems; and
(V) projected procurement and operational costs for 
acquiring such systems.

SEC. 338. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON COAST GUARD ACQUISITION AND 
DEPLOYMENT OF UNMANNED SYSTEMS.

(a) In General.--Not later than 18 months 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 and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the 
Senate the first of multiple reports of the use and acquisition of the 
Coast Guard of unmanned systems, with subsequent reports submitted 
after the first report.
(b) Elements.--The reports required by subsection (a) shall include 
the following:
(1) An inventory of the current unmanned systems of the 
Coast Guard, including the missions and assets on which such 
systems are deployed.
(2) Cost, schedule, and performance status of the unmanned 
system acquisition programs of the Coast Guard.
(3) The extent to which the Coast Guard has assessed how 
the use of such systems support the primary duties of the Coast 
Guard pursuant to section 102 of title 14, United States Code.
(4) An evaluation of the acquisition strategy of the Coast 
Guard for unmanned systems, including the extent to which the 
Coast Guard has evaluated the benefits and costs of acquiring--
(A) commercially available systems; and
(B) autonomous capabilities.
(5) An evaluation of the progress of the Coast Guard in 
establishing an unmanned systems capabilities office 
responsible for the acquisition and development of unmanned 
system technologies, and the effectiveness of such office, 
including the ability to--
(A) support the acquisition, development, leasing, 
and deployment of unmanned systems technologies, 
including autonomous capabilities;
(B) execute a service-wide coordination strategy to 
synchronize and integrate efforts across the Coast 
Guard;
(C) pursue expanded research, development, 
experimentation, testing, and evaluation opportunities 
and funding to expand and accelerate identification and 
transition of unmanned system technologies; and
(D) execute cross-agency collaboration to engage 
with the Department of Homeland Security, the 
Department of Defense, and other relevant agencies to 
identify common requirements and opportunities to 
partner in acquiring, contracting, and sustaining 
unmanned system capabilities.
(6) Recommendations to improve the ability of the Coast 
Guard to evaluate, acquire, and deploy unmanned systems 
technologies.
(c) Consultation.--In developing the report required under 
subsection (a), the Comptroller General may consult with--
(1) the maritime and aviation industries;
(2) Federal Government agencies familiar with the use and 
deployment of unmanned systems; and
(3) any relevant--
(A) federally funded research institutions;
(B) nongovernmental organizations; and
(C) manufactures of unmanned systems.

SEC. 339. NATIONAL ACADEMIES OF SCIENCES REPORT ON UNMANNED SYSTEMS AND 
USE OF DATA.

(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Commandant shall seek to enter into an arrangement 
with the National Academy of Sciences under which the Academy shall 
prepare an assessment of available unmanned, autonomous, or remotely-
controlled maritime domain awareness technologies for use by the Coast 
Guard.
(b) Assessment.--In carrying out the assessment under subsection 
(a), the National Academy of Sciences shall--
(1) describe the potential benefits and limitations of 
current and emerging unmanned, autonomous, or remotely 
controlled systems used in the maritime domain for--
(A) ocean observation;
(B) vessel monitoring and identification;
(C) weather observation;
(D) search and rescue operations;
(E) to the extent practicable for consideration by 
the Academy, intelligence gathering, surveillance, and 
reconnaissance; and
(F) communications;
(2) assess how technologies described in paragraph (1) can 
help prioritize Federal investment by examining--
(A) affordability, including acquisition, 
operations, maintenance and lifecycle costs;
(B) reliability;
(C) versatility;
(D) efficiency; and
(E) estimated service life and persistence of 
effort;
(3) analyze whether the use of new and emerging maritime 
domain awareness technologies can be used to--
(A) effectively carry out Coast Guard missions at 
lower costs and reduced manpower needs;
(B) expand the scope and range of Coast Guard 
maritime domain awareness; and
(C) allow the Coast Guard to more efficiently and 
effectively allocate Coast Guard vessels, aircraft, and 
personnel;
(4) evaluate the extent to which such systems have moved 
from the research and development phase to effective operations 
since the National Academy of Sciences published the study 
titled ``Leveraging Unmanned Systems for Coast Guard Missions'' 
and issued in 2020; and
(5) identify adjustments that would be necessary in Coast 
Guard authorities, policies, procedures, and protocols to 
incorporate unmanned technologies to enhance efficiency.
(c) Report to Congress.--Not later than 1 year after entering into 
an arrangement under subsection (a), the National Academy of Sciences 
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 assessment prepared under this 
section.
(d) Use of Information.--In formulating costs pursuant to 
subsection (b), the National Academy of Sciences may utilize 
information from other Coast Guard reports, assessments, or analyses 
regarding existing Coast Guard manpower requirements or other reports, 
assessments, or analyses for the acquisition of unmanned, autonomous, 
or remotely-controlled technologies by the Federal Government.

SEC. 340. UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS.

(a) In General.--Subchapter IV of chapter 5 of title 14, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 565. Use of unmanned aircraft systems
``With respect to any unmanned aircraft system procured by the 
Coast Guard, the Commandant shall ensure that such system be used to 
support the primary duties of the Coast Guard pursuant to section 
102.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 5 of title 14, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

``565. Use of unmanned aircraft systems.''.

Subtitle E--Other Matters

SEC. 341. INFORMATION ON TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATES.

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

``SEC. 904. INFORMATION ON TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATES.

``Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the Commandant of the Coast 
Guard shall, upon request by any State, the District of Columbia, any 
Indian Tribe, or any territory of the United States, provide all data 
possessed by the Coast Guard for a ballast water management system with 
a type approval certificate approved by the Coast Guard pursuant to 
subpart 162.060 of title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect 
on the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 
pertaining to--
``(1) challenge water (as defined in section 162.060-3 of 
title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date 
of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025) 
quality characteristics;
``(2) post-treatment water quality characteristics;
``(3) challenge water (as defined in section 162.060-3 of 
title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, as in effect on the date 
of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025) 
biologic organism concentrations data; and
``(4) post-treatment water biologic organism concentrations 
data.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of contents for the Frank 
LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-282) is 
amended by inserting after the item relating to section 903 the 
following:

``Sec. 904. Information on type approval certificates.''.

SEC. 342. CLARIFICATION OF AUTHORITIES.

(a) In General.--Section 5(a) of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 
U.S.C. 1504(a)) is amended by striking the first sentence and inserting 
``Notwithstanding section 888(b) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 
(6 U.S.C. 468(b)), the Secretary shall have the authority to issue 
regulations to carry out the purposes and provisions of this Act, in 
accordance with the provisions of section 553 of title 5, United States 
Code, without regard to subsection (a) thereof.''.
(b) NEPA Compliance.--Section 5 of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 
(33 U.S.C. 1504) is amended by striking subsection (f) and inserting 
the following:
``(f) NEPA Compliance.--
``(1) Definition of lead agency.--In this subsection, the 
term `lead agency' has the meaning given the term in section 
111 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 
4336e).
``(2) Lead agency.--
``(A) In general.--For all applications, the 
Maritime Administration shall be the Federal lead 
agency for purposes of the National Environmental 
Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.).
``(B) Effect of compliance.--Compliance with the 
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 
4321 et seq.) in accordance with subparagraph (A) shall 
fulfill the requirement of the Federal lead agency in 
carrying out the responsibilities under the National 
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et 
seq.) pursuant to this Act.''.
(c) Regulations.--
(1) In general.--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.
(2) Retention of authority.--The Commandant shall retain 
responsibility for authorities pertaining to design, 
construction, equipment, and operation of deepwater ports and 
navigational safety.
(3) Updates to authority.--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.
(d) Rule of Construction.--Nothing in this section, or the 
amendments made by this section, may be construed to limit the 
authorities of other governmental agencies previously delegated 
authorities of the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 (33 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) 
or any other law.
(e) Applications.--Nothing in this section, or the amendments made 
by this section, shall apply to any application submitted before the 
date of enactment of this Act.

SEC. 343. AMENDMENTS TO PASSENGER VESSEL SECURITY AND SAFETY 
REQUIREMENTS.

(a) Maintenance of Supplies That Prevent Sexually Transmitted 
Diseases.--Section 3507(d)(1) of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended by inserting ``(taking into consideration the length of the 
voyage and the number of passengers and crewmembers that the vessel can 
accommodate)'' after ``a sexual assault''.
(b) Crew Access to Passenger Staterooms; Procedures and 
Restrictions.--Section 3507(f) of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) in subparagraph (A) by striking ``and'' at the 
end; and
(B) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the 
following:
``(C) a system that electronically records the 
date, time, and identity of each crew member accessing 
each passenger stateroom; and''; and
(2) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:
``(2) ensure that the procedures and restrictions are--
``(A) fully and properly implemented;
``(B) reviewed annually; and
``(C) updated as necessary.''.

SEC. 344. EXTENSION OF PILOT PROGRAM TO ESTABLISH A CETACEAN DESK FOR 
PUGET SOUND REGION.

Section 11304(a)(2)(A)(i) of the Don Young Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2022 (16 U.S.C. 1390 note) is amended by striking 
``4 years'' and inserting ``6 years''.

SEC. 345. SUSPENSION OF ENFORCEMENT OF USE OF DEVICES BROADCASTING ON 
AIS FOR PURPOSES OF MARKING FISHING GEAR.

Section 11320 of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 
2022 (Public Law 117-263; 136 Stat. 4092) is amended by striking 
``during the period'' and all that follows through the period at the 
end and inserting ``until December 31, 2029.''.

SEC. 346. CLASSIFICATION SOCIETIES.

Section 3316(d) of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by amending paragraph (2)(B)(i) to read as follows:
``(i) the government of the foreign country in which the 
foreign society is headquartered--
``(I) delegates that authority to the American 
Bureau of Shipping; or
``(II) does not delegate that authority to any 
classification society; or''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(5) Clarification on authority.--Nothing in this 
subsection authorizes the Secretary to make a delegation under 
paragraph (2) to a classification society from the People's 
Republic of China.''.

SEC. 347. ABANDONED AND DERELICT VESSEL REMOVALS.

(a) In General.--Chapter 47 of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended--
(1) in the chapter heading by striking ``BARGES'' and 
inserting ``VESSELS'';
(2) by inserting before section 4701 the following:

``SUBCHAPTER I--BARGES''; and

(3) by adding at the end the following:

``SUBCHAPTER II--NON-BARGE VESSELS

``Sec. 4710. Definitions
``In this subchapter:
``(1) Abandon.--The term `abandon' means to moor, strand, 
wreck, sink, or leave a covered vessel unattended for longer 
than 45 days.
``(2) Covered vessel.--The term `covered vessel' means a 
vessel that is not a barge to which subchapter I applies.
``(3) Indian tribe.--The term `Indian Tribe' has the 
meaning given such term in section 4 of the Indian Self-
Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304).
``(4) Native hawaiian organization.--The term `Native 
Hawaiian organization' has the meaning given such term in 
section 6207 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 
1965 (20 U.S.C. 7517) except the term includes the Department 
of Hawaiian Home Lands and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
``Sec. 4711. Abandonment of vessels prohibited
``(a) In General.--An 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 general.--With 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) Form.--The 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) Determination.--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.
``(c) Penalty.--
``(1) In general.--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).
``(2) Liability in rem.--The owner or operator of a covered 
vessel shall also be liable in rem for a penalty imposed under 
paragraph (1).
``(3) Limitation.--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.
``(d) Vessels Not Abandoned.--The 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.
``Sec. 4712. Inventory of abandoned vessels
``(a) In General.--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.
``(b) Contents.--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.
``(c) Publication.--The Commandant shall make the inventory 
established under subsection (a) publicly available on a website of the 
Coast Guard.
``(d) Reporting of Potentially Abandoned Vessels.--In 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) Clarification.--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).''.
(b) Rulemaking.--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).
(c) Conforming Amendments.--Chapter 47 of title 46, United States 
Code, is amended--
(1) in section 4701--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by 
striking ``chapter'' and inserting ``subchapter''; and
(B) in paragraph (2) by striking ``chapter'' and 
inserting ``subchapter'';
(2) in section 4703 by striking ``chapter'' and inserting 
``subchapter'';
(3) in section 4704 by striking ``chapter'' each place it 
appears and inserting ``subchapter''; and
(4) in section 4705 by striking ``chapter'' and inserting 
``subchapter''.
(d) Clerical Amendments.--The analysis for chapter 47 of title 46, 
United States Code, is amended--
(1) by inserting before the item relating to section 4701 
the following:

``subchapter i--barges''; and

(2) by adding at the end the following:

``subchapter ii--non-barge vessels

``4710. Definitions.
``4711. Abandonment of vessels prohibited.
``4712. Inventory of abandoned vessels.''.

SEC. 348. OFFSHORE OPERATIONS.

(a) In General.--Section 3702(b) of title 46, United States Code, 
is amended--
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking 
``offshore drilling or production facilities in the oil 
industry'' and inserting ``exploration, development, or 
production of offshore drilling or production facilities in the 
oil industry and non-mineral energy production''; and
(2) in paragraph (2) by striking ``oil exploitation'' and 
inserting ``exploration, development, or production of offshore 
energy resources''.
(b) Oil Fuel Tank Protection.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law 
and not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this 
Act, the Commandant shall amend section 125.115(b) of title 46, 
Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on such date of 
enactment), to reflect the amendment made in subsection (a).
(2) Application.--If the Commandant fails to amend the 
section described in paragraph (1) by the date that is 60 days 
after the date of enactment of this Act, then, in lieu of the 
application of such section, the Secretary shall allow vessels 
to which section 3702 of title 46, United States Code, applies 
to transfer fuel from the fuel supply tanks of such vessel to 
offshore facilities in support of exploration, development, or 
production of offshore energy resources.
(c) Outer Continental Shelf Activities.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall amend section 
G6.3.a of the United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Manual, 
Volume II titled ``Materiel Inspection: Outer Continental Shelf 
Activities'', issued September 20, 2021 (COMDTINST M16000.76) 
(as in effect on such date of enactment), to reflect the 
amendment made in subsection (a).
(2) Application.--If the Commandant fails to amend the 
section described in paragraph (1) by the date that is 60 days 
after the date of enactment of this Act, then the Secretary 
shall in lieu of such section not apply section 3702 of title 
46, United States Code, to a documented vessel transferring 
fuel from the fuel supply tanks of such vessel to an offshore 
facility if such vessel is not a tanker and is in the service 
of exploration, development, or production of offshore energy 
resources.

SEC. 349. ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.

Section 9(b) of the Marine Debris Act (33 U.S.C. 1958) is amended 
by striking ``, of which not more than 5 percent is authorized for each 
fiscal year for administrative costs''.

SEC. 350. BRIEFING ON DEPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL PURPOSE CRAFT - HEAVY 
WEATHER SECOND GENERATION (SPC-HWX II) VESSELS IN PACIFIC 
NORTHWEST.

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, 
the Commandant shall provide to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a briefing on--
(1) the status of the acquisition and procurement of 
second-generation Special Purpose Craft - Heavy Weather (SPC-
HWX II) vessels;
(2) the timeline for the deployment of such vessels to 
stations in the Pacific Northwest previously served by the 
first-generation Special Purpose Craft - Heavy Weather vessels; 
and
(3) any outstanding barriers to the timeliness of such 
deployment.

TITLE IV--OIL POLLUTION RESPONSE

SEC. 401. VESSEL RESPONSE PLANS.

(a) Salvage and Marine Firefighting Response Capability.--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:
``(10) Salvage and marine firefighting response 
capability.--
``(A) In general.--The 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) Definitions.--In this paragraph:
``(i) Marine casualty.--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.
``(ii) Salvage equipment.--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.''.
(b) Report to Congress.--
(1) In general.--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--
(A) the state of marine firefighting authorities, 
jurisdiction, and plan review; and
(B) 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)).
(2) Contents.--In carrying out paragraph (1), the 
Comptroller General shall--
(A) examine--
(i) collaboration among Federal and non-
Federal entities for purposes of reducing the 
risks to local communities of fires described 
in paragraph (1);
(ii) the prevalence and frequency of such 
fires; and
(iii) 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;
(B) review methods of documenting and sharing best 
practices throughout the maritime community for 
responding to vessel fires; and
(C) make recommendations for--
(i) preparing for, responding to, and 
training for such fires;
(ii) clarifying roles and responsibilities 
of Federal and non-Federal entities in 
preparing for, responding to, and training for 
such fires; and
(iii) other topics for consideration.

SEC. 402. USE OF MARINE CASUALTY INVESTIGATIONS.

Section 6308 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a) by striking ``initiated'' and 
inserting ``conducted''; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(e) For purposes of this section, an administrative proceeding 
conducted by the United States includes proceedings under section 7701 
and claims adjudicated under section 1013 of the Oil Pollution Act of 
1990 (33 U.S.C. 2713).''.

SEC. 403. TIMING OF REVIEW.

Section 1017 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2717) is 
amended by adding at the end the following:
``(g) Timing of Review.--Before the date of completion of a removal 
action, no person may bring an action under this Act, section 311 of 
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321), or chapter 7 
of title 5, United States Code, challenging any decision relating to 
such removal action that is made by an on-scene coordinator appointed 
under the National Contingency Plan.''.

SEC. 404. ONLINE INCIDENT REPORTING SYSTEM.

(a) In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the National Response Center shall submit to Congress a 
plan to design, fund, and staff the National Response Center to develop 
and maintain a web-based application by which the National Response 
Center may receive notifications of oil discharges or releases of 
hazardous substances.
(b) Development of Application.--Not later than 2 years after the 
date on which the plan is submitted under subsection (a), the National 
Response Center shall--
(1) complete development of the application described in 
such subsection; and
(2) allow notifications described in such subsection that 
are required under Federal law or regulation to be made online 
using such application.
(c) Use of Application.--In carrying out subsection (b), the 
National Response Center may not require the notification of an oil 
discharge or release of a hazardous substance to be made using the 
application developed under such subsection.

SEC. 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--
(1) by striking paragraph (5);
(2) by redesignating paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (6), and (7) 
as subsections (c), (d), (e), (f), and (g), respectively, and 
indenting the subsections appropriately;
(3) in paragraph (1)--
(A) by striking ``(1) Notwithstanding any other 
provision of law and subject to the provisions of 
paragraphs (5) and (7)'' and inserting the following:
``(a) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Consent decree.--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).
``(2) Fund.--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).
``(3) Outside account.--The term `outside account' means 
any account outside the United States Treasury.
``(4) Trustee.--The term `Trustee' means a Federal or State 
natural resource trustee for the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
``(b) Deposits.--
``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of 
law and subject to subsection (g)'';
(4) in subsection (b)(1) (as so designated)--
(A) 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'),'';
(B) by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) and 
inserting the following:
``(A) the Fund;
``(B) an outside account; or''; and
(C) in the undesignated matter following 
subparagraph (C)--
(i) by striking ``the Federal and State 
natural resource trustees for the Exxon Valdez 
oil spill (`trustees')'' and inserting ``the 
Trustees''; and
(ii) by striking ``Any funds'' and 
inserting the following:
``(2) Requirement for deposits in outside accounts.--Any 
funds'';
(5) in subsection (c) (as redesignated by paragraph (2)) by 
striking ``(c) Joint'' and inserting the following:
``(c) Transfers.--Any joint'';
(6) in subsection (d) (as redesignated by paragraph (2)) by 
striking ``(d) The transfer'' and inserting the following:
``(d) No Effect on Jurisdiction.--The transfer'';
(7) in subsection (e) (as redesignated by paragraph (2))--
(A) by striking ``(e) Nothing herein shall affect'' 
and inserting the following:
``(e) Effect on Other Law.--Nothing in this section affects''; and
(B) by striking ``trustees'' and inserting 
``Trustees'';
(8) in subsection (f) (as redesignated by paragraph (2))--
(A) by striking ``(f) The Federal trustees and the 
State trustees'' and inserting the following:
``(f) Grants.--The Trustees''; and
(B) by striking ``this program'' and inserting 
``this section, prioritizing the issuance of grants to 
facilitate habitat protection and habitat restoration 
programs''; and
(9) in subsection (g) (as redesignated by paragraph (2))--
(A) in the second sentence, by striking ``Upon the 
expiration of the authorities granted in this section 
all'' and inserting the following:
``(2) Return of funds.--On expiration of the authority 
provided in this section, all''; and
(B) by striking ``(g) The authority'' and inserting 
the following:
``(g) Expiration.--
``(1) In general.--The authority''.

SEC. 406. ADDITIONAL RESPONSE ASSETS.

(a) Exemption and Requirements.--Section 3302 of title 46, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(o) Additional Response Assets.--
``(1) Vessels exempt from inspection.--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--
``(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) Allowances.--A 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) Definitions.--In this subsection:
``(A) Qualified vessel.--The 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 spill.--The 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.''.
(b) Repeal.--Section 11316 of the James M. Inhofe National Defense 
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (Public Law 117-263) is 
repealed.

SEC. 407. INTERNATIONAL MARITIME OIL SPILL RESPONSE.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall, in coordination with the 
Secretary of State, review and update the Canada-US Joint Maritime 
Pollution Contingency Plan.
(b) Requirements.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Commandant 
shall--
(1) review each geographic annex within the contingency 
plan;
(2) analyze the vessel traffic patterns, including the 
types of vessels transiting the area, and assess the risks of a 
pollution incident; and
(3) determine if any of the areas should be expanded or 
modified.
(c) Exercises.--The Commandant, in coordination with the Secretary 
of State, shall conduct a joint training exercise not less than once a 
year to determine emergency response capabilities and identify other 
types of support necessary to effectuate a successful oil spill 
response, in accordance with the Canada-US Joint Maritime Pollution 
Contingency Plan.

TITLE V--SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT RESPONSE

SEC. 501. INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF COAST GUARD REFORMS.

(a) Government Accountability Office Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United 
States shall report to the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the 
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate on the efforts of the Coast Guard to mitigate cases of 
sexual assault and sexual harassment within the service.
(2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) 
shall--
(A) evaluate--
(i) the efforts of the Commandant to 
implement the directed actions from enclosure 1 
of the memorandum titled ``Commandant's 
Directed Actions--Accountability and 
Transparency'' dated November 27, 2023;
(ii) whether the Commandant met the 
reporting requirements under section 5112 of 
title 14, United States Code; and
(iii) the effectiveness of the actions of 
the Coast Guard, including efforts outside of 
the actions described in the memorandum titled 
``Commandant's Directed Actions--Accountability 
and Transparency'' dated November 27, 2023, to 
mitigate instances of sexual assault and sexual 
harassment and improve the enforcement relating 
to such instances within the Coast Guard, and 
how the Coast Guard is overcoming challenges in 
implementing such actions;
(B) make recommendations to the Commandant for 
improvements to the efforts of the service to mitigate 
instances of sexual assault and sexual harassment and 
improve the enforcement relating to such instances 
within the Coast Guard; and
(C) make recommendations to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
and Transportation of the Senate to mitigate instances 
of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the Coast 
Guard and improve the enforcement relating to such 
instances within the Coast Guard, including proposed 
changes to any legislative authorities.
(b) Report by Commandant.--Not later than 90 days after the date on 
which the Comptroller General completes all actions under subsection 
(a), 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 
includes the following:
(1) A plan for Coast Guard implementation, including 
interim milestones and timeframes, of any recommendation made 
by the Comptroller General under subsection (a)(2)(B) with 
which the Commandant concurs.
(2) With respect to any recommendation made under 
subsection (a)(2)(B) with which the Commandant does not concur, 
an explanation of the reasons why the Commandant does not 
concur.

SEC. 502. COMPREHENSIVE POLICY AND PROCEDURES ON RETENTION AND ACCESS 
TO EVIDENCE AND RECORDS RELATING TO SEXUAL MISCONDUCT AND 
OTHER MISCONDUCT.

(a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 9 of title 14, United 
States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 955. Comprehensive policy and procedures on retention and access 
to evidence and records relating to sexual misconduct and 
other misconduct
``(a) Issuance of Policy.--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.
``(b) Objectives.--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--
``(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 general.--In 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 general.--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--
``(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 confidentiality.--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.
``(3) Retention of case notes in investigations of covered 
misconduct involving members of the coast guard.--
``(A) Required retention of all investigative 
records.--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.
``(B) Elements.--The 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 period.--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.
``(4) Return of personal property upon completion of 
related proceedings in unrestricted reporting cases.--
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.
``(5) Return of personal property in restricted reporting 
cases.--
``(A) In general.--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.
``(B) Requirements.--The 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 construction.--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).
``(6) Victim access to records.--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) 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 Person.--In 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 Clause.--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.''.
(b) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 9 of title 14, United 
States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 956. Requirement to maintain certain records
``(a) In General.--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.
``(b) Record Retention Period.--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.
``(c) Case Action Summary.--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:
``(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) Definition.--In 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 Clause.--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.''.
(c) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 9 of title 14, 
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

``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.''.

SEC. 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:
``(g) Consideration of Request for Transfer of Cadet Who Is the 
Victim of Sexual Assault or Related Offense.--
``(1) In general.--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.
``(2) Regulations.--The 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) Review.--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.
``(4) Confidentiality.--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.
``(5) Effect of other law.--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.
``(6) Commission as officer in the coast guard.--
``(A) In general.--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.
``(B) Commission as officer in other armed force.--
``(i) In general.--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.
``(ii) Statement of preference.--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.
``(iii) Consideration by coast guard.--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.
``(iv) Treatment of service agreement.--
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.
``(C) Senior reserve officers' training corps 
program.--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.''.

SEC. 504. DESIGNATION OF OFFICERS WITH PARTICULAR EXPERTISE IN MILITARY 
JUSTICE OR HEALTHCARE.

(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 21 of title 14, United 
States Code is amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 2132. Designation of officers with particular expertise in 
military justice or healthcare
``(a) Secretary Designation.--The 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 Grade.--An 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.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 21 of title 14, 
United States Code, is amended by inserting after the item relating to 
section 2131 the following:

``2132. Designation of officers with particular expertise in military 
justice or healthcare.''.
(c) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) 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''.
(2) Subsection (e) of section 2103 of title 14, United 
States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``(e) Secretary To Prescribe Numbers for Certain Officers.--The 
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.''.
(3) 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''.
(4) Section 3736(a) of title 14, United States Code, is 
amended--
(A) 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
(B) 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''.

SEC. 505. SAFE-TO-REPORT POLICY FOR COAST GUARD.

(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 19 of title 14, United 
States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 1909. Safe-to-Report policy for Coast Guard
``(a) In General.--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.
``(b) Safe-to-Report Policy.--The 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 Circumstances.--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.
``(d) Tracking of Collateral Misconduct Incidents.--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.
``(e) Minor Collateral Misconduct Defined.--In 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.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--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.''.

SEC. 506. MODIFICATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ON COVERED MISCONDUCT 
IN COAST GUARD.

(a) Assessment of Policy on Covered Misconduct.--Section 1902 of 
title 14, United States Code, is further amended--
(1) in the section heading by striking ``Policy on sexual 
harassment and sexual violence'' and inserting ``Academy policy 
and report on covered misconduct''; and
(2) by striking subsections (c) through (e) and inserting 
the following:
``(c) Assessment.--
``(1) In general.--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.
``(2) Biennial survey.--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--
``(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 general.--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.
``(2) Elements.--
``(A) In general.--Each 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) Format.--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.
``(3) Trends.--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).
``(4) Response.--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.
``(5) Plan.--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.
``(6) Covered misconduct prevention and response 
activities.--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.
``(7) Contributing factors.--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--
``(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 survey.--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.
``(9) Focus groups.--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.
``(10) Submission of report; briefing.--
``(A) Submission.--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--
``(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) Briefing.--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--
``(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 Confidentiality.--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.
``(f) Continuity of Data and Reporting.--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.''.
(b) Covered Misconduct in Coast Guard.--Section 5112 of title 14, 
United States Code, is amended to read as follows:
``Sec. 5112. Covered misconduct in Coast Guard
``(a) In General.--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.
``(b) Continuity of Data and Reporting.--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.
``(c) Contents.--
``(1) Incidents involving members.--
``(A) Information and data.--
``(i) In general.--Each 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) Inclusions.--The 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) Format.--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.
``(B) Trends.--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).
``(C) Response.--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.
``(D) Plan.--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.
``(E) Covered misconduct prevention and response 
activities.--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.
``(F) Contributing factors.--Each 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 general.--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--
``(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 general.--The 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) Format.--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.
``(B) Trends.--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).
``(C) Response.--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--
``(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) Plan.--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.
``(E) Covered misconduct prevention and response 
activities.--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.
``(F) Contributing factors.--Each 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 actions.--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) 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 Confidentiality.--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.
``(e) Substantiated Defined.--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).''.
(c) Clerical Amendments.--
(1) Chapter 19.--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:

``1902. Academy policy and report on covered misconduct.''.
(2) Chapter 51.--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:

``5112. Covered misconduct in the Coast Guard.''.

SEC. 507. MODIFICATIONS TO THE OFFICER INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION PROCESS.

(a) Review of Records.--Section 2158 of title 14, United States 
Code, is amended in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by striking 
``may at any time convene a board of officers'' and inserting ``shall 
prescribe, by regulation, procedures''.
(b) Boards of Inquiry.--Section 2159(c) of title 14, United States 
Code, is amended by striking ``send the record of its proceedings to a 
board of review'' and inserting ``recommend to the Secretary that the 
officer not be retained on active duty''.
(c) Repeal of Boards of Review.--Section 2160 of title 14, United 
States Code, is repealed.
(d) Technical and Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Title 14, United States Code, is amended--
(A) in section 2161 by striking ``section 2158, 
2159, or 2160'' each place it appears and inserting 
``section 2158 or 2159'';
(B) in section 2163, in the first sentence by 
striking ``board of review under section 2160 of this 
title'' and inserting ``board of inquiry under section 
2159 of this title''; and
(C) in section 2164(a), in the matter preceding 
paragraph (1), by striking ``or 2160''.
(2) The analysis at the beginning of chapter 21 of title 
14, United States Code, is amended by striking the item 
relating to section 2160.

SEC. 508. REVIEW OF DISCHARGE CHARACTERIZATION.

(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 25 of title 14, United 
States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 2519. Review of discharge characterization
``(a) Downgrade.--
``(1) In general.--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.
``(2) Board of review.--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).
``(3) Evidence.--Any downgrade under paragraph (2) shall be 
supported by clear and convincing evidence.
``(4) Limitation.--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.
``(b) Procedural Rights.--
``(1) In general.--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.
``(2) Evidence by witness.--A witness may present evidence 
to the board in person or by affidavit.
``(3) Appearance before board.--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.
``(4) Notification.--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.''.
(b) Rulemaking.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 90 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall initiate a 
rulemaking to implement this section.
(2) Deadline for regulations.--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.
(c) Clerical Amendment.--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.''.

SEC. 509. CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER AS GROUNDS FOR DENIAL.

Section 7511(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1) by striking ``or'';
(2) in paragraph (2) by striking ``State, local, or Tribal 
law'' and inserting ``Federal, State, local, or Tribal law'';
(3) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); and
(4) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
``(2) section 920 or 920b of title 10 (article 120 and 120b 
of the Uniform Code of Military Justice); or''.

SEC. 510. DEFINITION OF COVERED MISCONDUCT.

(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 25 of title 14, United 
States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 2520. Covered misconduct defined
``In 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).''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 25 of title 14, 
United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the 
following:

``2520. Covered misconduct defined.''.

SEC. 511. NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES TO UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE 
OR MANUAL FOR COURTS MARTIAL RELATING TO COVERED 
MISCONDUCT.

(a) In General.--Chapter 51 of title 14, United States Code, is 
further amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 5117. Notification of changes to Uniform Code of Military 
Justice or Manual for Courts Martial relating to covered 
misconduct
``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:
``(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.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--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 misconduct.''.

SEC. 512. COMPLAINTS OF RETALIATION BY VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT OR 
SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND RELATED PERSONS.

Section 1562a of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) by striking ``The Secretary of Defense shall'' 
and inserting the following:
``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Defense shall''; and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) Coast guard.--The Secretary of the department in 
which the Coast Guard is operating shall designate the 
Commandant of the Coast Guard to be responsible for carrying 
out the requirements of this section with respect to members of 
the Coast Guard when the Coast Guard is not operating as a 
service in the Navy.'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1) by 
inserting ``and the Commandant of the Coast Guard'' 
after ``Secretary'';
(B) in paragraph (8) by inserting before the period 
at the end ``or with respect to the Coast Guard, the 
component designated by the Commandant of the Coast 
Guard''; and
(C) in paragraph (4) by striking ``Department of 
Defense''; and
(3) in subsection (c)(2)--
(A) in subparagraph (A) by inserting ``, the 
Inspector General of the Department of Homeland 
Security,'' before ``or any other inspector general'';
(B) in subparagraph (D) by striking ``military'' 
and inserting ``armed force''; and
(C) in subparagraph (E) by inserting ``or 
department in which the Coast Guard is operating when 
not operating as a service in the Navy for members of 
the Coast Guard'' after ``Department of Defense''.

SEC. 513. DEVELOPMENT OF POLICIES ON MILITARY PROTECTIVE ORDERS.

(1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall issue updated 
policies of the Coast Guard relating to military protective 
orders that are consistent with the law and policies of the 
Department of Defense.
(2) Elements.--The policies developed under paragraph (1) 
shall require--
(A) that any denial of a request for a military 
protective order shall include a written explanation 
for the denial, which shall be--
(i) forwarded to the next flag officer in 
the chain of command of the commanding officer 
or other approving authority who denied the 
request; and
(ii) provided to the member who submitted 
the request; and
(B) the recusal of an approving authority from 
participating in the granting or denying of a military 
protective order, if such authority was, at any time--
(i) the subject of a complaint of any form 
of assault, harassment, or retaliation filed by 
the member requesting the military protective 
order or the member who is the subject of the 
military protective order; or
(ii) associated with the member requesting 
the military protective order or the member who 
is the subject of the military protective order 
in a manner that presents as an actual or 
apparent conflict of interest.
(3) Notification requirement.--The Commandant shall develop 
a policy to ensure that sexual assault response coordinators, 
victim advocates, and other appropriate personnel shall inform 
victims of the process by which the victim may request an 
expedited transfer, a no-contact order, or a military or 
civilian protective order.

SEC. 514. COAST GUARD IMPLEMENTATION OF INDEPENDENT REVIEW COMMISSION 
RECOMMENDATIONS ON ADDRESSING SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL 
HARASSMENT IN THE MILITARY.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall review the report of the 
Independent Review Commission titled ``Hard Truths and the Duty to 
Change: Recommendations from the Independent Review Commission on 
Sexual Assault in the Military'' referred to in the memorandum of the 
Department of Defense titled ``Memorandum for Senior Pentagon 
Leadership Commanders of the Combatant Commands Defense Agency and DoD 
Field Activity Directors'', dated September 22, 2021, (relating to 
commencing Department of Defense actions and implementation of the 
recommendations of the Independent Review Commission to address sexual 
assault and sexual harassment in the military).
(b) Strategy and Action Plan.--On completion of the review required 
under subsection (a), and not later than 1 year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee 
on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a 
strategy and action plan that--
(1)(A) identifies any recommendation set forth in the 
report by the Independent Review Commission described in 
subsection (a) that addresses a matter that is not within the 
jurisdiction of the Coast Guard, does not apply to the Coast 
Guard, or otherwise would not be beneficial to members of the 
Coast Guard, as determined by the Commandant; and
(B) includes a brief rationale for such 
determination; and
(2) with respect to each recommendation set forth in such 
report that is not identified under paragraph (1), includes--
(A)(i) a detailed action plan for implementation of 
the recommendation;
(ii) a description of changes the 
Commandant will make to associated Coast Guard 
policies so as to enable the implementation of 
the recommendation;
(iii) an estimated timeline for 
implementation of the recommendation;
(iv) the estimated cost of the 
implementation;
(v) legislative proposals for such 
implementation, as appropriate; and
(vi) any other information the Commandant 
considers appropriate; or
(B) in the case of such a recommendation that the 
Commandant is unable to implement, an explanation of 
the reason the recommendation cannot be implemented.
(c) Briefing.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter through 2028, the Commandant 
shall provide the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of 
the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
the House of Representatives with a briefing on the status of the 
implementation of this section and any modification to the strategy and 
plan submitted under subsection (b).

SEC. 515. POLICY RELATING TO CARE AND SUPPORT OF VICTIMS OF COVERED 
MISCONDUCT.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall issue Coast Guard policy 
relating to the care and support of members of the Coast Guard who are 
alleged victims covered misconduct.
(b) Elements.--The policy required by subsection (a) shall require, 
to the maximum extent practicable, that--
(1) a member of the Coast Guard who is an alleged victim of 
covered misconduct and discloses such covered misconduct to the 
appropriate individual of the Coast Guard responsible for 
providing victim care and support--
(A) shall receive care and support from such 
individual; and
(B) such individual shall not deny or unreasonably 
delay providing care and support; and
(2) in the case of such an alleged victim to whom care and 
support cannot be provided by the appropriate individual 
contacted by the alleged victim based on programmatic 
eligibility criteria or any other reason that affects the 
ability of such appropriate individual to provide care and 
support (such as being stationed at a remote unit or serving on 
a vessel currently underway) the alleged victim shall receive, 
with the permission of the alleged victim--
(A) an in-person introduction to appropriate 
service providers, for which the alleged victim is 
physically present, which shall occur at the discretion 
of the alleged victim; and
(B) access to follow-up services from the 
appropriate 1 or more service providers.
(c) Applicability.--The policy issued under subsection (a) shall 
apply to--
(1) all Coast Guard personnel responsible for the care and 
support of victims of covered misconduct; and
(2) any other Coast Guard personnel the Commandant 
considers appropriate.
(d) Revision of Policy Relating to Domestic Abuse.--Not later than 
180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall 
issue or revise any Coast Guard policy or process relating to domestic 
abuse so as to define the term ``intimate partner'' to have the meaning 
given such term in section 930 of title 10, United States Code.
(e) Training.--
(1) In general.--All Coast Guard personnel responsible for 
the care and support of members of the Coast Guard who are 
alleged victims of covered misconduct shall receive training in 
accordance with professional standards of practice to ensure 
that such alleged victims receive adequate care that is 
consistent with the policy issued under subsection (a).
(2) Elements.--The training required by paragraph (1)--
(A) shall include--
(i) instructions on specific procedures for 
implementing the policy issued under subsection 
(a); and
(ii) information on resources and personnel 
critical for the implementation of such policy; 
and
(B) to the maximum extent practicable, shall be 
provided in person.
(f) Covered Misconduct.--In this section, the term ``covered 
misconduct'' shall have the meaning given such term in section 2519 of 
title 14, United States Code (as added by this Act).

SEC. 516. ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL VICTIM CAPABILITIES TO RESPOND TO 
ALLEGATIONS OF CERTAIN SPECIAL VICTIM OFFENSES.

(a) In General.--Section 573 of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (10 U.S.C. 1561 note) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) 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
(B) by striking ``Secretary of each military 
department'' and inserting ``Secretary concerned'';
(2) in subsection (b) by striking ``or Air Force Office of 
Special Investigations'' and inserting ``, Air Force Office of 
Special Investigations, or Coast Guard Investigative 
Services'';
(3) 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'';
(4) in subsection (d)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by inserting ``or the Commandant of the 
Coast Guard'' after ``Secretary of a military 
department''; and
(ii) by inserting ``or the Coast Guard'' 
after ``within the military department'';
(B) in paragraph (2) by inserting ``or the Coast 
Guard'' after ``within a military department''; and
(5) by adding at the end the following:
``(h) Time for Establishment for Coast Guard.--Not later than 120 
days after the date of enactment of the Coast Guard Authorization Act 
of 2025, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is 
operating, the Secretary 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 all the items described in subsections (e) and (f) as 
applied to the Coast Guard.''.
(b) Briefing.--Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Commandant shall provide the Committee on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives with 
a briefing on the Commandant's assessment and implementation, as 
appropriate, of the recommendations included in the Center for Naval 
Analyses report titled ``Assessing the USCG's Special Victims' Counsel 
Program'', issued in June 2024, including--
(1) the implementation status of each adopted 
recommendation, as appropriate;
(2) for each adopted recommendation, a description of 
actions taken to implement such recommendation;
(3) in the case of an adopted recommendation that has not 
been fully implemented--
(A) a description of actions taken or planned to 
address such recommendation;
(B) an estimated completion date; and
(C) a description of the milestones necessary to 
complete the recommendation;
(4) a description of any recommendation that will not be 
adopted and an explanation of the reason the recommendation 
will not be adopted;
(5) a description of the metrics and milestones used to 
ensure completion and effectiveness of each adopted 
recommendation;
(6) a description of any additional actions the Commandant 
is taking to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the 
Special Victims' Counsel program of the Coast Guard;
(7) any legislative change proposal necessary to implement 
the adopted recommendations; and
(8) an overview of any funding or resource necessary to 
implement each adopted recommendation in a timely and effective 
manner, including a list of personnel needed for such 
implementation.

SEC. 517. MEMBERS ASSERTING POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER, SEXUAL 
ASSAULT, OR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY.

Section 2516 of title 14, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``or has been sexually 
assaulted during the preceding 2-year period''; 
and
(ii) by striking ``or based on such sexual 
assault, the influence of'' and inserting ``the 
signs and symptoms of either'';
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (4) as 
paragraphs (3) through (5), respectively;
(C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following:
``(2) Mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder.--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--
``(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.'';
(D) in paragraph (3) by striking ``paragraph (1)'' 
and inserting ``this subsection''; and
(E) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated--
(i) by inserting ``or a diagnosable mental, 
behavioral, or emotional disorder'' before 
``under this subsection'';
(ii) by inserting ``performed by'' after 
``shall be''; and
(iii) by striking subparagraphs (A) and (B) 
and inserting the following:
``(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.'';
(2) in subsection (b) by inserting ``or a diagnosable 
mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder'' after ``traumatic 
brain injury''; and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(e) Notification of Right to Request Medical Examination.--
``(1) In general.--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.
``(2) Policy.--The 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.''.

SEC. 518. PARTICIPATION IN CATCH A SERIAL OFFENDER PROGRAM.

(a) In General.--The Secretary of the department in which the Coast 
Guard is operating when not operating as a service in the Navy, acting 
through the Commandant, shall ensure the participation of the Coast 
Guard in the Catch a Serial Offender program (referred to in this 
section as the ``CATCH program'') of the Department of Defense 
established in accordance with section 543 of the Carl Levin and Howard 
P. ``Buck'' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 
2015 (Public Law 113-291).
(b) Memorandum of Understanding.--Not later than 60 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which 
the Coast Guard is operating and the Secretary of Defense shall 
finalize a memorandum of agreement to facilitate Coast Guard access to 
and participation in the CATCH program.

SEC. 519. ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY RELATING TO ALLEGATIONS OF 
MISCONDUCT AGAINST SENIOR LEADERS.

(a) In General.--Subchapter II of chapter 25 of title 14, United 
States Code, is amended by redesignating section 2521 as section 2531.
(b) Accountability and Transparency Relating to Allegations of 
Misconduct Against Senior Leaders.--Subchapter I of chapter 25 of title 
14, United States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the 
following:
``Sec. 2521. Accountability and transparency relating to allegations of 
misconduct against senior leaders
``(a) In General.--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.
``(b) Elements.--The 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 Investigation.--The 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 Dissemination.--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.
``(e) Definitions.--In this section:
``(1) Alleged misconduct.--The 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 guard.--The 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.''.
(c) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 25 of title 14, 
United States Code, is further amended--
(1) by striking the item relating to section 2521 and 
inserting the following:

``2531. Advisory Board on Women in the Coast Guard.''; and
(2) 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.''.

SEC. 520. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTING OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT.

Section 1561b of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(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
(B) by inserting ``or the Commandant'' after 
``Secretary of a military department'';
(2) in subsection (c)--
(A) 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
(B) in paragraph (1) by inserting ``departments or 
the Commandant'' after ``Secretaries of the military''; 
and
(3) by adding at the end the following:
``(e) Reports for the Coast Guard.--
``(1) In general.--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.
``(2) Personally identifiable information.--Any data on 
complaints described in paragraph (1) shall not contain any 
personally identifiable information.''.

SEC. 521. REPORT ON POLICY ON WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS.

(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the Committees on Commerce, 
Science, and Transportation and Homeland Security and Governmental 
Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the policy 
of the Coast Guard on whistleblower protections.
(b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include 
the following:
(1) A discussion of the policy of the Coast Guard as of the 
date of enactment of this Act with respect to--
(A) whistleblower protections;
(B) accountability measures for reprisal against 
whistleblowers;
(C) the applicable professional standards and 
potential types of support provided to whistleblowers 
by members of the Coast Guard personnel, such as the 
members in the Coast Guard Investigative Service; and
(D) the content and frequency of training provided 
to members of the Coast Guard on active duty, members 
of the Coast Guard Reserve, and civilian personnel of 
the Coast Guard with respect to the applicable 
professional standards and potential types of support 
offered to whistleblowers.
(2) A description of the responsibilities of commanders and 
equivalent civilian supervisors with respect to whistleblower 
complaints and measures used by the Coast Guard to ensure 
compliance with such responsibilities, such as--
(A) the mechanisms to ensure that--
(i) any such commander complies with 
section 1034 of title 10, United States Code, 
including subsection (a)(1) of that section;
(ii) any such equivalent civilian 
supervisor complies with section 2302 of title 
5, United States Code; and
(iii) any such commander or supervisor 
protects the constitutional right of 
whistleblowers to speak with Members of 
Congress;
(B) actions to be taken against any a commander or 
equivalent civilian supervisor who fails to act on a 
whistleblower complaint or improperly interferes with a 
whistleblower after a complaint is filed or during the 
preparation of a complaint;
(C) the role of Coast Guard attorneys in ensuring 
that such commanders comply with responsibilities under 
section 1034 of title 10, United States Code; and
(D) the role of Coast Guard civilian attorneys and 
administrative law judges in ensuring that such 
civilian supervisors comply with responsibilities under 
section 2302 of title 5, United States Code.
(3) A discussion of the availability of Coast Guard staff, 
including civilian staff, assigned to providing, in accordance 
with professional standards or practice, behavioral health care 
to whistleblowers, including--
(A) the number and type of such staff;
(B) a description of the specific care 
responsibilities of such staff;
(C) an identification of any limitation existing as 
of the date of enactment of this Act to the provision 
of such care;
(D) a description of any plan to increase capacity 
of such staff to provide such care, as applicable; and
(E) a description of any additional resources 
necessary to provide such care.
(4) An assessment of the manner in which the policies 
discussed in paragraph (1), the responsibilities of commanders 
and civilian supervisors described in paragraph (2), and the 
availability of Coast Guard staff as discussed in paragraph (3) 
apply specifically to cadets and leadership at the Coast Guard 
Academy.
(5) Recommendations (including, as appropriate, proposed 
legislative changes and a plan to publish in the Federal 
Register not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of 
this Act a request for information seeking public comment and 
recommendations) of the Commandant regarding manners in which 
Coast Guard policies and procedures may be strengthened--
(A) to prevent whistleblower discrimination and 
harassment;
(B) to better enforce prohibitions on retaliation, 
including reprisal, restriction, ostracism, and 
maltreatment, set forth in section 1034 of title 10, 
United States Code, and section 2302 of title 5, United 
States Code; and
(C) to hold commanding officers and civilian 
supervisors accountable for enforcing and complying 
with prohibitions on any form of retaliation described 
in such section.

SEC. 522. REVIEW AND MODIFICATION OF COAST GUARD ACADEMY POLICY ON 
SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE.

(a) In General.--The Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy 
(referred to in this section as the ``Superintendent'') shall--
(1) not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of 
this Act, commence a review of the Coast Guard Academy policy 
on sexual harassment and sexual violence established in 
accordance with section 1902 of title 14, United States Code, 
that includes an evaluation as to whether any long-standing 
Coast Guard Academy tradition, system, process, or internal 
policy impedes the implementation of necessary evidence-
informed best practices followed by other military service 
academies in prevention, response, and recovery relating to 
sexual harassment and sexual violence; and
(2) not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of 
this Act--
(A) complete such review; and
(B) modify such policy in accordance with 
subsection (b).
(b) Modifications to Policy.--In modifying the Coast Guard Academy 
policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence referred to in 
subsection (a), the Superintendent shall ensure that such policy 
includes the following:
(1) Each matter required to be specified by section 1902(b) 
of title 14, United States Code.
(2) Updates to achieve compliance with chapter 47 of title 
10, United States Code (Uniform Code of Military Justice).
(3) A description of the roles and responsibilities of 
staff of the Coast Guard Academy Sexual Assault Prevention, 
Response, and Recovery program, including--
(A) the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator;
(B) the Victim Advocate Program Specialist;
(C) the Volunteer Victim Advocate; and
(D) the Primary Prevention Specialist, as 
established under subsection (c).
(4) A description of the role of the Coast Guard 
Investigative Service with respect to sexual harassment and 
sexual violence prevention, response, and recovery at the Coast 
Guard Academy.
(5) A description of the role of support staff at the Coast 
Guard Academy, including chaplains, with respect to sexual 
harassment and sexual violence prevention, response, and 
recovery.
(6) Measures to promote awareness of dating violence.
(7) A delineation of the relationship between--
(A) cadet advocacy groups organized for the 
prevention of, response to, and recovery from sexual 
harassment and sexual violence, including Cadets 
Against Sexual Assault; and
(B) the staff of the Coast Guard Academy Sexual 
Assault Prevention, Response, and Recovery program.
(8) A provision that requires cadets and Coast Guard 
Academy personnel to participate in not fewer than one in-
person training each academic year on the prevention of, 
responses to, and resources relating to incidents of sexual 
harassment and sexual violence, to be provided by the staff of 
the Coast Guard Academy Sexual Assault Prevention, Response, 
and Recovery program.
(9) The establishment, revision, or expansion, as 
necessary, of an anti-retaliation Superintendent's Instruction 
for cadets who--
(A) report incidents of sexual harassment or sexual 
violence;
(B) participate in cadet advocacy groups that 
advocate for the prevention of, response to, and 
recovery from sexual harassment and sexual violence; or
(C) seek assistance from a company officer, company 
senior enlisted leader, athletic coach, or other Coast 
Guard Academy staff member with respect to a mental 
health or other medical emergency.
(10) A provision that explains the purpose of and process 
for issuance of a no-contact order at the Coast Guard Academy, 
including a description of the manner in which such an order 
shall be enforced.
(11) A provision that explains the purpose of and process 
for issuance of a military protective order at the Coast Guard 
Academy, including a description of--
(A) the manner in which such an order shall be 
enforced; and
(B) the associated requirement to notify the 
National Criminal Information Center of the issuance of 
such an order.
(c) Primary Prevention Specialist.--Not later than 180 days after 
the date of enactment of this Act, the Superintendent shall hire a 
Primary Prevention Specialist, to be located and serve at the Coast 
Guard Academy.
(d) Temporary Leave of Absence To Receive Medical Services and 
Mental Health and Related Support Services.--The Superintendent shall 
ensure that the Academy's policy regarding a cadet who has made a 
restricted or unrestricted report of sexual harassment to request a 
leave of absence from the Coast Guard Academy is consistent with other 
military service academies.
(e) Board of Visitors.--The Board of Visitors of the Coast Guard 
Academy shall reguarly review--
(1) the implementation of this section; and
(2) the state of morale and discipline at the Coast Guard 
Academy, including with respect to prevention of, response to, 
and recovery from sexual assault and sexual harassment.

SEC. 523. COAST GUARD AND COAST GUARD ACADEMY ACCESS TO DEFENSE SEXUAL 
ASSAULT INCIDENT DATABASE.

(a) Memorandum of Understanding.--Not later than 180 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant, in consultation with the 
Secretary of Defense, shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to 
enable the criminal offender case management and analytics database of 
the Coast Guard to have system interface access with the Defense Sexual 
Assault Incident Database (referred to in this section as the 
``Database'') established by section 563 of the Duncan Hunter National 
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (10 U.S.C. 1561 note).
(b) Plan.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 60 days after entering into 
the memorandum of understanding required under subsection (a), 
the Commandant, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, 
shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a plan 
to carry out the terms of such memorandum.
(2) Elements.--The plan required under paragraph (1) shall 
include the following:
(A) Measures to ensure that authorized staff of the 
Coast Guard have system interface access to the 
Database, and a description of any barrier to such 
access.
(B) Measures to ensure that authorized staff of the 
Coast Guard Academy have system interface access to the 
Database, and a description of any barrier to such 
access that is unique to the Coast Guard Academy.
(C) Measures to facilitate formal or informal 
communication between the Coast Guard and the Sexual 
Assault Prevention and Response Office of the 
Department of Defense, or any other relevant Department 
of Defense component, to identify or seek a resolution 
to barriers to Database access.
(D) A description of the steps, measures, and 
improvements necessary to remove any barrier 
encountered by staff of the Coast Guard or the Coast 
Guard Academy in accessing the Database, including any 
failure of system interface access necessitating manual 
entry of investigative data.
(E) An assessment of the technical challenges, 
timeframes, and costs associated with providing 
authorized staff of the Coast Guard and the Coast Guard 
Academy with system interface access for the Database 
that is substantially similar to such system interface 
access possessed by other branches of the Armed Forces.
(3) Appropriate committees of congress defined.--In this 
subsection, the term ``appropriate committees of Congress'' 
means--
(A) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation and the Committee on Armed Services of 
the Senate; and
(B) the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure and the Committee on Armed Services of 
the House of Representatives.

SEC. 524. DIRECTOR OF COAST GUARD INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE.

(a) In General.--Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code, is 
further amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 327. Director of Coast Guard Investigative Service
``(a) In General.--There shall be a Director of the Coast Guard 
Investigative Service.
``(b) Chain of Command.--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.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for Chapter 3 of title 14, 
United States Code, is further amended by inserting after the item 
relating to section 326 the following:

``327. Director of Coast Guard Investigative Service.''.

SEC. 525. MODIFICATIONS AND REVISIONS RELATING TO REOPENING RETIRED 
GRADE DETERMINATIONS.

(a) In General.--Section 2501(d)(2) of title 14, United States 
Code, is amended--
(1) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ``a'' before 
``competent authority'';
(2) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (E) as 
subparagraphs (F) through (H), respectively; and
(3) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:
``(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;''.
(b) Issuance and Revision of Regulations Relating to Good Cause to 
Reopen Retired Grade Determinations.--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:
(1) 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:
(A) 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.
(B) 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.
(2) Identify the standard for making, and the evidentiary 
showing required to support, an adverse determination on the 
retired grade of a commissioned officer.
(c) Revision of Limitations on Reopening Retired Grade 
Determinations.--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--
(1) whether new evidence is discovered contemporaneously 
with or within a short time period after the date of retirement 
of the officer concerned; and
(2) whether the misconduct concerned was not discoverable 
through due diligence.
(d) Savings Clause.--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.

SEC. 526. INCLUSION AND COMMAND REVIEW OF INFORMATION ON COVERED 
MISCONDUCT IN PERSONNEL SERVICE RECORDS.

(a) In General.--Subchapter I of chapter 25 of title 14, United 
States Code, is further amended by adding at the end the following:
``Sec. 2522. Inclusion and command review of information on covered 
misconduct in personnel service records
``(a) Information on Reports on Covered Misconduct.--
``(1) In general.--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.
``(2) Purpose.--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--
``(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 placement.--A notation under paragraph 
(1) may not be placed in the restricted section of the 
personnel service record of a member.
``(4) Construction.--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.
``(b) Command Review of History of Covered Misconduct.--
``(1) In general.--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.
``(2) Covered member defined.--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).
``(c) Review of Personnel Service Record to Determine Suitability 
for Civilian Employment.--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.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--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.''.

SEC. 527. FLAG OFFICER REVIEW OF, AND CONCURRENCE IN, SEPARATION OF 
MEMBERS WHO HAVE REPORTED SEXUAL MISCONDUCT.

(a) Policy to Require Review of Certain Proposed Involuntary 
Separations.--Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Commandant shall establish, with respect to any proposed 
involuntary separation under chapter 59 of title 10, United States 
Code, a Coast Guard policy to review the circumstances of, and grounds 
for, such a proposed involuntary separation of any member of the Coast 
Guard who--
(1) made a restricted or unrestricted report of covered 
misconduct (as such term is defined in section 2519 of title 
14, United States Code);
(2) within 2 years after making such a report, is 
recommended for involuntary separation from the Coast Guard; 
and
(3) requests the review on the grounds that the member 
believes the recommendation for involuntary separation from the 
Coast Guard was initiated in retaliation for making the report.
(b) Recusal.--
(1) In general.--The policy established under subsection 
(a) shall set forth a process for the recusal of commanding 
officers and the flag officer described in subsection (c)(2) 
from making initial or subsequent decisions on proposed 
separations or from reviewing proposed separations.
(2) Criteria.--The recusal process established under 
paragraph (1) shall specify criteria for recusal, including 
mandatory recusal from making a decision on a proposed 
separation, and from reviewing a proposed separation, if the 
commanding officer or the flag officer described in subsection 
(c)(2) was, at any time--
(A) the subject of a complaint of any form of 
assault, harassment, or retaliation, filed by the 
member of the Coast Guard described in subsection (a) 
who is the subject of a proposed involuntary separation 
or whose proposed separation is under review; or
(B) associated with the individual suspected or 
accused of perpetrating the incident of covered 
misconduct reported by such member.
(c) Concurrence of Flag Officer Required.--
(1) In general.--The policy established under subsection 
(a) shall require the concurrence of the flag officer described 
in paragraph (2) in order to separate the member of the Coast 
Guard described in such subsection.
(2) Flag officer described.--
(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph 
(B), the flag officer described in this paragraph is--
(i) the Commandant; or
(ii) a designee of the Commandant who is in 
a grade not lower than O-7.
(B) Chain of command exception.--In the case of a 
member of the Coast Guard described in subsection (a) 
who is in the immediate chain of command of the 
Commandant or the designee of the Commandant that 
oversees personnel policy, the flag officer described 
in this paragraph is a flag officer outside the chain 
of command of such member, as determined by the 
Commandant consistent with the policy established under 
subsection (a).
(d) Notification Required.--Any member of the Coast Guard who has 
made a report of covered misconduct and who receives a proposal for 
involuntary separation shall be notified at the time of such proposal 
of the right of the member to a review under this section.

SEC. 528. EXPEDITED TRANSFER IN CASES OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT OR DOMESTIC 
VIOLENCE.

(a) Expedited Transfer Policy Update.--Not later than 180 days 
after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall update 
Coast Guard policy as necessary to implement--
(1) an expedited transfer process for covered individuals 
consistent with--
(A) Department of Defense policy on expedited 
transfers of victims of sexual assault or domestic 
violence in place on the date of enactment of this Act; 
and
(B) subsection (b); and
(2) a process by which--
(A) a covered individual, the commanding officer of 
a covered individual, or any other Coast Guard official 
may initiate a request that a subject be 
administratively assigned to another unit in accordance 
with military assignments and authorized absence policy 
for the duration of the investigation and, if 
applicable, prosecution of such subject;
(B) the Coast Guard shall ensure that any 
administrative assignment action in response to a 
request under subparagraph (A) will be taken not as a 
punitive measure, but solely for the purpose of 
maintaining good order and discipline within the unit 
of the covered individual or the subject; and
(C) protection of due process for the subject is 
preserved.
(b) Recusal.--The expedited transfer process implemented under this 
section shall require the recusal of any official involved in the 
approval or denial of an expedited transfer request if the official 
was, at any time--
(1) the subject of a complaint of any form of assault, 
harassment, or retaliation, or any other type of complaint, 
filed by the covered individual; or
(2) associated, beyond workplace interactions, with the 
subject in a manner that may present an actual or apparent 
conflict of interest.
(c) Notification Requirement.--With respect to a member of the 
Coast Guard who makes an unrestricted report of sexual assault or a 
report of domestic violence, the updated policy required under 
subsection (a) shall specify the appropriate officials of the Coast 
Guard who shall provide such member with information regarding 
expedited transfer authority.
(d) Report.--
(1) Initial report.--Not later than March 1 of the year 
that is not less than 1 year after the date on which the 
updates required under subsection (a) are completed, 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 of title 14, United States Code, a 
report on such updates that includes--
(A) a copy of the updated policies of the Coast 
Guard relating to expedited transfers;
(B) a summary of such updated policies;
(C) for the preceding year, the number of covered 
individuals who have requested an expedited transfer, 
disaggregated by gender of the requester and whether 
the request was granted or denied;
(D) for each denial of an expedited transfer 
request during the preceding year, a description of the 
rationale for the denial; and
(E) any other matter the Commandant considers 
appropriate.
(2) Subsequent reports.--Not later than 1 year after the 
Commandant submits the report required under paragraph (1), and 
annually thereafter for 3 years, 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 of title 14, United States 
Code, a report on the updates required under subsection (a) 
that includes--
(A) any policies of the Coast Guard relating to 
expedited transfers that have been updated since the 
previous report submitted under this subsection;
(B) a summary of any such updated policies; and
(C) the information described under subparagraphs 
(C) through (E) of paragraph (1).
(e) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered individual.--The term ``covered individual'' 
means--
(A) a member of the Coast Guard who is a victim of 
sexual assault in a case handled under the Sexual 
Assault Prevention, Response, and Recovery Program or 
the Family Advocacy Program;
(B) a member of the Coast Guard who is a victim of 
domestic violence (as defined by the Secretary of the 
department in which the Coast Guard is operating in the 
policies prescribed under this section) committed by 
the spouse or intimate partner of the member, 
regardless of whether the spouse or intimate partner is 
a member of the Coast Guard; and
(C) a member of the Coast Guard whose dependent is 
a victim of sexual assault or domestic violence.
(2) Subject.--The term ``subject'' means a member of the 
Coast Guard who is the subject of an investigation related to 
alleged incidents of sexual assault or domestic violence and is 
stationed at the same installation as, or in close proximity 
to, the covered individual involved.

SEC. 529. ACCESS TO TEMPORARY SEPARATION PROGRAM FOR VICTIMS OF ALLEGED 
SEX-RELATED OFFENSES.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall update the Coast Guard 
policy relating to temporary separation of members of the Coast Guard 
who are victims of alleged sex-related offenses as required under 
subsection (b).
(b) Eligibility.--The updated policy required under subsection (a) 
shall include--
(1) a provision that allows a member of the Coast Guard to 
request to participate in the temporary separation program if 
the member has reported, in an unrestricted format or to the 
greatest extent practicable, a restricted format, being the 
victim of an alleged sex-related offense on a date that is 
during--
(A) the 5-year period preceding the requested date 
of separation; and
(B) the military service of the member;
(2) a provision that provides eligibility for a member of 
the Coast Guard to request temporary separation if the member 
has reported being the victim of an alleged sex-related 
offense, even if--
(A) the member has had a previous temporary 
separation including a previous temporary separation as 
the victim of a previous unrelated alleged sex-related 
offense; or
(B) the enlistment period of the member is not 
nearing expiration or the tour or contract of the 
member is not nearing completion;
(3) an updated standard of review consistent with the 
application of, and purposes of, this section; and
(4) the establishment of a process--
(A) for eligible members to make requests for 
temporary separation under this section; and
(B) that allows the Commandant to consider whether 
to allow a member granted temporary separation under 
this section to fulfill the enlistment period or tour 
or contract obligation of the member after the end of 
the temporary separation period.
(c) Exception From Repayment of Bonuses, Incentive Pay, or Similar 
Benefits and Termination of Remaining Payments.--For any temporary 
separation granted under the updated policy required under subsection 
(a), the Secretary concerned may conduct a review to determine whether 
to exercise discretion in accordance with section 373(b)(1) of title 
37, United States Code.
(d) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Secretary concerned.--The term ``Secretary concerned'' 
has the meaning given such term in section 101 of title 37, 
United States Code.
(2) Sex-related offense.--The term ``sex-related offense'' 
has the meaning given such term in section 1044e(h) of title 
10, United States Code.

SEC. 530. POLICY AND PROGRAM TO EXPAND PREVENTION OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall develop and issue a 
comprehensive policy for the Coast Guard to reinvigorate the prevention 
of misconduct involving members and civilians of the Coast Guard that 
contains the policy elements described in section 1561 of title 10, 
United States Code.
(b) Programs Required.--Not later than 180 days after the issuance 
of the policy required under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall 
develop and implement for the Coast Guard a program to reinvigorate the 
prevention of misconduct involving members and civilians of the Coast 
Guard.

SEC. 531. CONTINUOUS VETTING OF SECURITY CLEARANCES.

Section 1564(c) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) 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
(B) 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,'';
(2) in paragraph (2) by inserting ``(other than an 
individual described in paragraph (3))'' after ``is an 
individual'';
(3) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs 
(4) and (5), respectively;
(4) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new 
paragraph:
``(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
(5) 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''.

SEC. 532. TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR COVERED MISCONDUCT 
PREVENTION AND RESPONSE.

(a) Modification of Curriculum.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall revise the 
curriculum of the Coast Guard with respect to covered 
misconduct prevention and response training--
(A) to include--
(i) information on procedures and 
responsibilities with respect to reporting 
requirements, investigations, survivor health 
and safety (including expedited transfers, no-
contact orders, military and civilian 
protective orders, and temporary separations), 
and whistleblower protections;
(ii) information on Department of Veterans 
Affairs resources available to veterans, 
active-duty personnel, and reserve personnel;
(iii) information on the right of any 
member of the Coast Guard to seek legal 
resources outside the Coast Guard;
(iv) general information regarding the 
availability of legal resources provided by 
civilian legal services organizations, 
presented in an organized and consistent manner 
that does not endorse any particular legal 
services organization; and
(v) information on the capability, 
operations, reporting structure, and 
requirements with respect to the Chief 
Prosecutor of the Coast Guard; and
(B) to address the workforce training 
recommendations set forth in the memorandum of the 
Coast Guard titled ``Commandant's Directed Actions--
Accountability and Transparency'', issued on November 
27, 2023.
(2) Collaboration.--In revising the curriculum under this 
subsection, the Commandant shall solicit input from individuals 
outside the Coast Guard who are experts in sexual assault and 
sexual harassment prevention and response training.
(b) Covered Misconduct Prevention and Response Training and 
Education.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall ensure that all 
members and civilian employees of the Coast Guard are provided 
with annual covered misconduct prevention and response training 
and education for the purpose of strengthening individual 
knowledge, skills, and capacity relating to the prevention of 
and response to covered misconduct.
(2) Scope.--The training and education referred to in 
paragraph (1)--
(A) shall be provided as part of--
(i) initial entry and accession training;
(ii) annual refresher training;
(iii) initial and recurring training 
courses for covered first responders;
(iv) new and prospective commanding officer 
and executive officer training; and
(v) specialized leadership training; and
(B) shall be tailored for specific leadership 
levels, positions, pay grades, and roles.
(3) Content.--The training and education referred to in 
paragraph (1) shall include the information described in 
subsection (a)(1)(A).
(c) Covered First Responder Training.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 2 years after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall ensure that--
(A) training for covered first responders includes 
the covered misconduct prevention and response training 
described in subsection (b); and
(B) such covered misconduct prevention and response 
training is provided to covered first responders on a 
recurring basis.
(2) Requirements.--In addition to the information described 
in subsection (a)(1)(A), the initial and recurring covered 
misconduct prevention and response training for covered first 
responders shall include information on procedures and 
responsibilities with respect to--
(A) the provision of care to a victim of covered 
misconduct, in accordance with professional standards 
or practice, that accounts for trauma experienced by 
the victim and associated symptoms or events that may 
exacerbate such trauma; and
(B) the manner in which such a victim may receive 
such care.
(d) Training for Prospective Commanding Officers and Executive 
Officers.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 18 months after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall ensure that 
training for prospective commanders and executive officers at 
all levels of command includes the covered misconduct 
prevention and response training described in subsection (b).
(2) Requirements.--In addition to the information described 
in subsection (a)(1)(A), the covered misconduct prevention and 
response training for prospective commanding officers and 
executive officers shall be--
(A) tailored to the responsibilities and leadership 
requirements of members of the Coast Guard as they are 
assigned to command positions; and
(B) revised, as necessary, to include information 
on--
(i) fostering a command climate--
(I) that does not tolerate covered 
misconduct;
(II) in which individuals assigned 
to the command are encouraged to 
intervene to prevent potential 
incidents of covered misconduct; and
(III) that encourages victims of 
covered misconduct to report any 
incident of covered misconduct;
(ii) the possible variations in the effect 
of trauma on individuals who have experienced 
covered misconduct;
(iii) potential differences in the 
procedures and responsibilities, Department of 
Veterans Affairs resources, and legal resources 
described in subsection (a)(1)(A) depending on 
the operating environment in which an incident 
of covered misconduct occurred;
(iv) the investigation of alleged incidents 
of covered misconduct, including training on 
understanding evidentiary standards;
(v) available disciplinary options, 
including administrative action and deferral of 
discipline for collateral misconduct, and 
examples of disciplinary options in civilian 
jurisdictions; and
(vi) the capability, operations, reporting 
structure, and requirements with respect to the 
Chief Prosecutor of the Coast Guard.
(e) Entry and Accession Trainings.--
(1) Initial training.--
(A) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall 
provide for the inclusion of an initial covered 
misconduct prevention and response training module in 
the training for each new member of the Coast Guard, 
which shall be provided not later than 14 duty days 
after the date of accession.
(B) Requirement.--In addition to the information 
described in subsection (a)(1)(A), the initial training 
module referred to in subparagraph (A) shall include a 
comprehensive explanation of Coast Guard--
(i) policy with respect to covered 
misconduct; and
(ii) procedures for reporting covered 
misconduct.
(2) Subsequent training.--
(A) In general.--The Commandant shall provide for 
the inclusion of a detailed covered misconduct 
prevention and response training module in the training 
for each new member of the Coast Guard, which shall be 
provided not later than 60 duty days after the date on 
which the initial training module described in 
paragraph (1)(A) is provided.
(B) Content.--The detailed training module referred 
to in subparagraph (A) shall include the information 
described in subsection (a)(1)(A).
(f) Definitions.--In this section:
(1) Covered first responder.--The term ``covered first 
responder'' includes sexual assault response coordinators, 
victim advocates, Coast Guard medical officers, Coast Guard 
security forces, Coast Guard Investigative Service agents, 
judge advocates, special victims' counsel, chaplains, and 
related personnel.
(2) Covered misconduct.--The term ``covered misconduct'' 
has the meaning given such term in section 2519 of title 14, 
United States Code.

SEC. 533. REQUIREMENT TO REPORT SEXUAL OFFENSES.

Section 10104 of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) 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
(2) by adding at the end the following:
``(h) Harassment Defined.--In 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 Incidents.--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.''.

TITLE VI--COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORTS

SEC. 601. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON COAST GUARD RESEARCH, 
DEVELOPMENT, AND INNOVATION PROGRAM.

(a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States 
shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 
of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
the House of Representatives a report on the state of the research, 
development, and innovation program of the Coast Guard during the 5-
year period ending on such date of enactment.
(b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall include 
the following:
(1) An evaluation and description of the process for 
selecting projects to be carried out under the research, 
development, and innovation program of the Coast Guard.
(2) An analysis of the manner in which funding needs are 
determined and requested for such program, and for the 
activities and projects of such program, in alignment with the 
appropriate fiscal year.
(3) An assessment of the manner in which the Coast Guard 
determines desired outcomes, and measures the impact, of 
successful projects on the execution of the operations and 
mission of the Coast Guard.
(4) An assessment of the manner in which the Coast Guard 
evaluates impacts and benefits of partnerships between the 
Coast Guard and the Department of Defense and other entities, 
and a description of the extent to which and manner in which 
the Coast Guard is leveraging such benefits and identifying and 
managing any potential challenge.
(5) An analysis of the manner in which the Commandant is 
working with partners to accelerate project transition from 
research, testing, evaluation, and prototype to production.
(6) An assessment of the manner in which the authority to 
enter into transactions other than contracts and grants 
pursuant to sections 719 and 1158 of title 14, United States 
Code, has been exercised by the Commandant, and a description 
of any training or resources necessary (including additional 
agreements for officers and training) to more fully exercise 
such authority.
(7) An evaluation of the role of the Blue Tech Center of 
Expertise established in section 302 of the Coast Guard Blue 
Technology Center of Expertise Act (Public Law 115-265).
(8) Recommendations regarding authorization, personnel, 
infrastructure, and other requirements necessary for the 
expeditious transition of technologies developed under such 
program from prototype to production in the field.
(c) Consultation.--In developing the report required under 
subsection (a), the Comptroller General may consult with--
(1) the maritime and aviation industries;
(2) the Secretary of Defense;
(3) the intelligence community; and
(4) any relevant--
(A) federally funded research institutions;
(B) nongovernmental organizations; and
(C) institutions of higher education.

SEC. 602. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REVIEW OF QUALITY AND AVAILABILITY OF 
COAST GUARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE AND RESOURCES FOR 
PERSONNEL WELLNESS.

(a) In General.--Not later than 60 days after the date of enactment 
of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall 
commence a review of the quality and availability of behavioral health 
care and related resources for Coast Guard personnel at the locations 
described in subsection (b).
(b) Locations to Be Reviewed.--In conducting the review under 
subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall--
(1) first review the practices and policies relating to the 
availability of behavioral health care and related resources at 
Training Center Cape May; and
(2) review such practices and policies at--
(A) the Coast Guard Academy, including Officer 
Candidate School; and
(B) other Coast Guard training locations, as 
applicable.
(c) Elements.--The review conducted under subsection (a) shall 
include, for each location described in subsection (b), an assessment, 
and a description of available trend information (as applicable) for 
the 10-year period preceding the date of the review, with respect to 
each of the following:
(1) The nature of Coast Guard resources directed toward 
behavioral health services at the location.
(2) The manner in which the Coast Guard has managed 
treatment for recruits, cadets, officer candidates, or other 
personnel who may be experiencing a behavioral health crisis at 
the location (including individuals who have transferred to 
other buildings or facilities within the location).
(3) The extent to which the Coast Guard has identified the 
resources, such as physical spaces and facilities, necessary to 
manage behavioral health challenges and crises that Coast Guard 
personnel may face at the location.
(4) The behavioral health screenings required by the Coast 
Guard for recruits, cadets, officer candidates, or other 
personnel at the location, and the manner in which such 
screenings compare with screenings required by the Department 
of Defense for military recruits, service academy cadets, 
officer candidates, or other personnel at military service 
accession points.
(5) Whether the Coast Guard has assessed the adequacy of 
behavioral health resources and services for recruits, cadets, 
officer candidates, and other personnel at the location, and if 
so, the additional services and resources (such as resilience 
and life skills coaching), if any, needed to address any 
potential gaps.
(6) The manner in which the Coast Guard manages care 
transfers related to behavior health at the location, including 
command and other management input and privacy policies.
(7) The extent to which the Coast Guard has evaluated 
contributing factors or reasons for behavioral health crises 
experienced by newly enlisted personnel, cadets, officer 
candidates, or other personnel at the location.
(8) The extent to which the Coast Guard has addressed, at 
the location, provider care staffing standards and 
credentialing deficiencies identified in the report of the 
Comptroller General titled ``Coast Guard Health Care: 
Improvements Needed for Determining Staffing Needs and 
Monitoring Access to Care'', issued on February 4, 2022.
(d) Reports.--The Comptroller General 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--
(1) as soon as practicable but not later than 1 year after 
the date of enactment of this Act, a report relating to the 
results of the review conducted under subsection (a) relating 
to Training Center Cape May, including any recommendations the 
Comptroller General considers appropriate; and
(2) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
this Act--
(A) a report on the results of the review conducted 
under subsection (a) relating to--
(i) the Coast Guard Academy, including 
Officer Candidate School; and
(ii) other Coast Guard training locations, 
as applicable; and
(B) any recommendations the Comptroller General 
considers appropriate.

SEC. 603. COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY ON COAST GUARD EFFORTS TO REDUCE 
PREVALENCE OF MISSING OR INCOMPLETE MEDICAL RECORDS AND 
SHARING OF MEDICAL DATA WITH DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 
AFFAIRS AND OTHER ENTITIES.

(a) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall commence a 
study assessing the efforts of the Commandant--
(1) to reduce the prevalence of missing or incomplete 
medical records;
(2) to share medical data of members of the Coast Guard 
with the Department of Veterans Affairs; and
(3) to ensure that electronic health records are provided 
in a format that is user friendly and easy to access.
(b) Elements.--In conducting the study under subsection (a), the 
Comptroller General shall review the following:
(1) The steps the Commandant has taken to reduce the 
prevalence of missing or incomplete medical records of members 
of the Coast Guard.
(2) How implementation of an electronic health record 
system has affected the ability of the Commandant to manage 
health records of members of the Coast Guard, including--
(A) how the Commandant adds records from private 
medical providers to the electronic health record 
system;
(B) the progress of the Commandant toward 
implementing the electronic health record system in 
shipboard sick bays of the Coast Guard;
(C) how the Coast Guard shares medical records with 
the Department of Veterans Affairs; and
(D) any other matter the Comptroller General 
considers appropriate with respect to medical record 
storage, use, and sharing and the associated 
consequences for member health and well-being.
(3) The ability of members of the Coast Guard, medical 
professionals of the Coast Guard and of the Department of 
Defense, personnel of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and 
other personnel to access and search, as appropriate, the 
electronic health records of individuals, including the ability 
to search or quickly find information within electronic health 
records.
(c) Report.--Upon completion of the study under subsection (a), the 
Comptroller General 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 
the results of the study under subsection (a).

SEC. 604. COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY ON COAST GUARD TRAINING FACILITY 
INFRASTRUCTURE.

(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States 
shall commence a study on Coast Guard training facility infrastructure, 
including the specific needs of the Coast Guard training facilities 
described in subsection (c).
(b) Elements.--The study required under subsection (a) shall 
include the following:
(1) With respect to each Coast Guard training facility 
described in subsection (c)--
(A) a summary of capital needs, including 
construction and repair;
(B) a summary of equipment upgrade backlogs;
(C) an assessment of necessary improvements, 
including improvements to essential training equipment 
(including swimming pools, operational simulators, and 
marksmanship training ranges) to enable the Coast Guard 
to achieve all operational training objectives;
(D) a description of the resources necessary to 
fully address all training needs;
(E) an assessment of any security deficiency, 
including with respect to base access, training 
facility access, and trainee berthing area access;
(F) an identification of any exposed hazard that 
does not serve a training purpose;
(G) an identification of the presence of hazardous 
or toxic materials, including--
(i) lead-based paint;
(ii) asbestos or products that contain 
asbestos;
(iii) black mold;
(iv) radon; and
(v) contaminated drinking water; and
(H) an assessment of the need for, and estimated 
cost of, remediation of such toxic materials.
(2) An evaluation of the process used by the Coast Guard to 
identify, monitor, and construct Coast Guard training 
facilities.
(c) Coast Guard Training Facilities Described.--The Coast Guard 
training facilities described in this subsection are the following:
(1) The Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut.
(2) The Leadership Development Center in New London, 
Connecticut.
(3) Training Center Cape May, New Jersey.
(4) Training Center Petaluma, California.
(5) Training Center Yorktown, Virginia.
(6) The Maritime Law Enforcement Academy in Charleston, 
South Carolina.
(7) The Special Missions Training Center at Camp Lejeune in 
North Carolina.
(8) The Gulf Regional Fisheries Training Center (GRFTC) in 
New Orleans, Louisiana.
(9) The North Pacific Regional Fisheries Training Center 
(NPRFTC) in Kodiak, Alaska.
(10) The Northeast Regional Fisheries Training Center 
(NRFTC) at Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
(11) The Southeast Regional Fisheries Training Center 
(SRFTC) in Charleston, South Carolina.
(12) The Pacific Regional Fisheries Training Center (PRFTC) 
in Alameda, California.
(13) The National Motor Lifeboat School at Cape 
Disappointment, Washington.
(14) The Aviation Technical Training Center in Elizabeth 
City, North Carolina.
(15) The Aviation Training Center in Mobile, Alabama.
(d) Report.--Not later than 1 year after commencing the study 
required under subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall submit to 
the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate 
and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives a report on the findings of the study.

SEC. 605. COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY ON COAST GUARD BASIC ALLOWANCE FOR 
HOUSING.

(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date on which the 
Department of Defense issues the report on the Fourteenth Quadrennial 
Review of Military Compensation, the Comptroller General of the United 
States shall commence a study of Coast Guard involvement in, and 
efforts to support, the determination of the cost of adequate housing 
and the calculation of the basic allowance for housing under section 
403 of title 37, United States Code.
(b) Elements.--The study required under subsection (a) shall 
include, to the extent practicable, the following:
(1) An identification of Coast Guard duty locations in 
which there is a misalignment between the basic allowance for 
housing rate and the prevailing housing cost for members of the 
Coast Guard such that the basic allowance for housing is less 
than 95 percent of the monthly cost of adequate housing for 
such members in the corresponding military housing area.
(2) An analysis of each of the following:
(A) Anchor points, including--
(i) the methodology for the establishment 
of anchor points; and
(ii) with respect to housing provided as 
part of a public-private venture and 
Government-owned and Government-leased housing, 
the disparities between established anchor 
points and housing standards across the armed 
forces (as such term is defined in section 101 
of title 10, United States Code).
(B) Existing military housing boundary areas that 
affect the Coast Guard.
(C) Actions taken by the Commandant to 
comprehensively monitor basic allowance for housing 
rates for Coast Guard duty locations.
(D) The frequency of reviews conducted by the 
Commandant of the site visits used by the Department of 
Defense to inform military housing area boundaries.
(c) Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the 
study required under subsection (a) commences, the Comptroller General 
shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 
of the Senate, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of 
the House of Representatives, and the Commandant a report on the 
findings of the study, including any recommendation the Comptroller 
General considers appropriate.
(d) Plan.--Not later than 1 year after the date on which the report 
required by subsection (c) is submitted to the Commandant, 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--
(1) an implementation plan, including timeframes and 
milestones, addressing any recommendation made by the 
Comptroller General in such report, as the Commandant considers 
appropriate; and
(2) with respect to any recommendation set forth in such 
report that the Commandant declines to implement, a written 
justification for the decision.
(e) Anchor Point Defined.--In this section, the term ``anchor 
point''--
(1) means the minimum housing standard reference benchmark 
used to establish the basic allowance for housing under section 
403 of title 37, United States Code; and
(2) includes housing type and size based on pay grade and 
dependent status.

SEC. 606. COMPTROLLER GENERAL REPORT ON SAFETY AND SECURITY 
INFRASTRUCTURE AT COAST GUARD ACADEMY.

(a) GAO Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United 
States shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives a report on the safety and security 
infrastructure at the Coast Guard Academy.
(2) Elements.--The report required under paragraph (1) 
shall include an assessment of each of the following:
(A) Existing security infrastructure for the 
grounds, buildings, athletic facilities, and any other 
facility of the Coast Guard Academy, including access 
points, locks, surveillance, and other security 
methods, as appropriate.
(B) Coast Guard policies with respect to the 
management, data storage and access, and operational 
capacity of the security infrastructure and methods 
evaluated under subparagraph (A).
(C) Special security needs relating to events at 
the Coast Guard Academy, such as large athletic events 
and other widely attended events.
(D) Coast Guard policies and procedures with 
respect to access to Coast Guard Academy grounds by--
(i) current or former members of the Coast 
Guard;
(ii) current or former civilian employees 
of the Coast Guard;
(iii) Coast Guard personnel that reside at 
the Academy and families of cadets; and
(iv) members of the public.
(E) Existing processes by which the Commandant, the 
Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy, or a 
designated individual may prohibit or restrict access 
to Coast Guard Academy grounds by any current or former 
member or civilian employee of the Coast Guard who--
(i) has been subject to court-martial under 
the Uniform Code of Military Justice for sexual 
misconduct; or
(ii) has been administratively disciplined 
for sexual misconduct.
(F) Enforcement processes regarding access to Coast 
Guard Academy grounds for individuals (including 
current and former cadets, members, and civilian 
employees of the Coast Guard) who are or have been 
subject to a no-contact order relating to--
(i) a cadet or member of the faculty of the 
Academy; or
(ii) any other individual with access to 
Academy grounds.
(G) Recommendations to improve--
(i) the security of the Coast Guard 
Academy; and
(ii) the safety of--
(I) cadets at the Coast Guard 
Academy; and
(II) members of the Coast Guard 
stationed at, and civilian employees 
of, the Coast Guard Academy.
(b) Actions by Commandant.--
(1) Report.--Not later than 180 days after the date on 
which the Comptroller General submits the report required under 
subsection (a), the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on 
Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives a report that includes--
(A) a detailed plan to improve the security of, and 
the safety of cadets at, the Coast Guard Academy; and
(B) a detailed timeline for implementation of--
(i) the recommendations made by the 
Comptroller General in such report; and
(ii) any other safety improvement the 
Commandant considers appropriate.
(2) Policy.--Not later than 30 days after the date on which 
the Comptroller General submits the report required under 
subsection (a), the Commandant, in a manner that maintains good 
order and discipline, shall update Coast Guard policy relating 
to access to the Coast Guard Academy grounds to include 
procedures by which individuals may be prohibited from 
accessing the Coast Guard Academy--
(A) as the Commandant considers appropriate; and
(B) consistent with the recommendations made by the 
Comptroller General in such report.

SEC. 607. COMPTROLLER GENERAL STUDY AND REPORT ON PERMANENT CHANGE OF 
STATION PROCESS.

(a) Study.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of 
this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall commence a 
study to evaluate the effectiveness of the permanent change of station 
process of the Coast Guard.
(b) Report.--
(1) In general.--Not later than 1 year after commencing the 
study required by subsection (a), the Comptroller General shall 
submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of 
Representatives a report on the findings of the study.
(2) Elements.--The report required by paragraph (1) shall 
include the following:
(A) A description of the permanent change of 
station policies of the Coast Guard.
(B) A description of Coast Guard spending on 
permanent change of station moves and associated 
support costs.
(C) An evaluation of the effectiveness of using 
contracted movers for permanent change of station 
moves, including the estimated costs associated with--
(i) lost or damaged personal property of 
members of the Coast Guard;
(ii) delays in scheduling such a move 
through a contracted mover;
(iii) delayed delivery of household goods; 
and
(iv) other related challenges.
(D) A review of changes to permanent change of 
station policies implemented during the 10-year period 
ending on the date of enactment of this Act, and the 
costs or savings to the Coast Guard directly associated 
with such changes.
(E) Recommendations to improve the permanent change 
of station process of the Coast Guard.
(F) Any additional information or related matter 
arising from the study, as the Comptroller General 
considers appropriate.

TITLE VII--AMENDMENTS

SEC. 701. AMENDMENTS.

(a) Prohibition on Entry and Operation.--Section 70022(b)(1) of 
title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``Federal 
Register'' and inserting ``the Federal Register''.
(b) Port, Harbor, and Coastal Facility Security.--Section 70116(b) 
of title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1) by striking ``terrorism cyber'' and 
inserting ``terrorism, cyber''; and
(2) in paragraph (2) by inserting a comma after ``acts of 
terrorism''.
(c) Enforcement by State and Local Officers.--Section 70118(a) of 
title 46, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``section 1 of title II of the Act of June 
15, 1917 (chapter 30; 50 U.S.C. 191)'' and inserting ``section 
70051''; and
(2) by striking ``section 7(b) of the Ports and Waterways 
Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1226(b))'' and inserting ``section 
70116(b)''.
(d) Chapter 701 Definitions.--Section 70131(2) of title 46, United 
States Code, is amended--
(1) by striking ``section 1 of title II of the Act of June 
15, 1917 (50 U.S.C. 191)'' and inserting ``section 70051''; and
(2) by striking ``section 7(b) of the Ports and Waterways 
Safety Act (33 U.S.C. 1226(b))'' and inserting ``section 
70116(b)''.
(e) Notice of Arrival Requirements for Vessels on the Outer 
Continental Shelf.--
(1) Preparatory conforming amendment.--Section 70001 of 
title 46, United States Code, is amended by redesignating 
subsections (l) and (m) as subsections (m) and (n), 
respectively.
(2) Transfer of provision.--Section 704 of the Coast Guard 
and Maritime Transportation Act 2012 (Public Law 112-213; 46 
U.S.C. 70001 note) is--
(A) amended by striking ``of title 46, United 
States Code,'';
(B) amended by striking ``(33 U.S.C. 1223 note)'' 
and inserting ``(46 U.S.C. 70001 note)'';
(C) transferred to appear after 70001(k) of title 
46, United States Code; and
(D) redesignated as subsection (l).
(f) Title 46.--Title 46, United States Code, is amended as follows:
(1) Section 2101(2) is amended by striking ``section 1'' 
and inserting ``section 101''.
(2) Section 2116(b)(1)(D) is amended by striking ``section 
93(c)'' and inserting ``section 504(c)''.
(3) In the analysis for subtitle VII by striking the period 
after ``70001'' in the item relating to chapter 700.
(4) In the analysis for chapter 700 by striking the item 
relating to section 70006 and inserting the following:

``70006. Establishment by Secretary of the department in which the 
Coast Guard is operating of anchorage 
grounds and regulations generally.''.
(5) In the heading for subchapter IV in the analysis for 
chapter 700 by inserting a comma after ``DEFINITIONS''.
(6) In the heading for subchapter VI in the analysis for 
chapter 700 by striking ``OF THE UNITED''and inserting ``OF 
UNITED''.
(7) Section 70052(e)(1) is amended by striking ``section 
4197 of the Revised Statutes of the United States (46 U.S.C. 
App. 91)'' and inserting ``section 60105''.
(g) Oil Pollution Act of 1990.--The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 
U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) is amended as follows:
(1) Section 1001 (33 U.S.C. 2701) is amended--
(A) in paragraph (32)(G) by striking ``pipeline'' 
and all that follows through ``offshore facility'' and 
inserting ``pipeline, offshore facility'';
(B) in paragraph (39) by striking ``section 
101(20)(G)(i)'' and inserting ``section 
101(20)(H)(i)'';
(C) in paragraph (40) by striking ``section 
101(20)(G)(ii)'' and inserting ``section 
101(20)(H)(ii)'';
(D) ) in paragraph (41) by striking ``section 
101(20)(G)(iii)'' and inserting ``section 
101(20)(H)(iii)'';
(E) in paragraph (42) by striking ``section 
101(20)(G)(iv)'' and inserting ``section 
101(20)(H)(iv)'';
(F) in paragraph (43) by striking ``section 
101(20)(G)(v)'' and inserting ``section 
101(20)(H)(v)''; and
(G) in paragraph (44) by striking ``section 
101(20)(G)(vi)'' and inserting ``section 
101(20)(H)(vi)''.
(2) Section 1003(d)(6) (33 U.S.C. 2703(d)(6)) is amended by 
striking ``this paragraph'' and inserting ``this subsection''.
(3) Section 1016 (33 U.S.C. 2716) is amended--
(A) by redesignating subsections (e) through (i) as 
subsections (d) through (h), respectively; and
(B) in subsection (e)(1)(B), as redesignated by 
subparagraph (A), by striking ``subsection (e)'' and 
inserting ``subsection (d)''.
(4) Section 1012(b)(2) (33 U.S.C. 2712(b)(2)) is amended by 
striking ``section 1016(f)(1)'' and inserting ``section 
1016(e)(1)''.
(5) Section 1005(b)(5)(B) (33 U.S.C. 2716(b)(5)(B)) is 
amended by striking ``section 1016(g)'' and inserting ``section 
2716(f)''.
(6) Section 1018(c) (33 U.S.C. 2718(c)) is amended by 
striking ``the Act of March 3, 1851 (46 U.S.C. 183 et seq.)'' 
and inserting ``chapter 305 of title 46, United States Code''.
(7) Section 7001(h)(1) (33 U.S.C. 2761(h)(1)) is amended by 
striking ``subsection (c)(4)'' and inserting ``subsection 
(e)(4)''.
(h) Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998.--Section 303 of 
the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 (33 U.S.C. 892a) is 
amended--
(1) in subsection (a) by striking ``this Act'' and 
inserting ``this title''; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking ``this Act'' and inserting ``this 
title''; and
(B) by striking ``subchapter VI of chapter 10'' and 
inserting ``chapter 11''.
(i) Chapter 5.--
(1) In general.--Chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code, 
is amended by redesignating the second section 548 (relating to 
Marking anchorage grounds by Commandant of the Coast Guard) as 
section 551.
(2) Clerical amendment.--The analysis for chapter 5 of 
title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after the 
item relating to section 550 the following:

``551. Marking anchorage grounds by Commandant of the Coast Guard.''.
(j) Section 807.--Section 807 of the Frank Lobiondo Coast Guard 
Authorization Act of 2018 (14 U.S.C. 313 note) is amended by striking 
``District 9'' and inserting ``Great Lakes District''.
(k) Section 324.--Section 324 of title 14, United States Code, as 
so redesignated, by striking ``Seventeenth Coast Guard District'' and 
inserting ``Coast Guard Arctic District'' each place it appears.

Passed the House of Representatives July 23, 2025.

Attest:

KEVIN F. MCCUMBER,

Clerk.