Mike D. Rogers
Representative for Alabama · Republican · United States
“(8) An assessment of NATO's deterrence efforts in Romania, including a description and evaluation of-- (A) United States force posture in Romania, including any new rotations to Romania intended to enhance deterrence following the 2025 decision to end the rotational presence of a United States brigade; (B) consultations with NATO allies r…”
“(8) An assessment of NATO's deterrence efforts in Romania, including a description and evaluation of-- (A) United States force posture in Romania, including any new rotations to Romania intended to enhance deterrence following the 2025 decision to end the rotational presence of a United States brigade; (B) consultations with NATO allies r…”
“(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--Section 3843 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 3843. Contractor business systems: monitoring and surveillance standards ``(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--The Secretary shall implement an agile, streamlined risk-based approach to surveillance of contra…”
“(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--Section 3843 of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: ``Sec. 3843. Contractor business systems: monitoring and surveillance standards ``(a) Requirement for Risk-based Approach.--The Secretary shall implement an agile, streamlined risk-based approach to surveillance of contra…”
“(b) Modification of Certain Certifications and Assessments.-- (1) Certifications.--Section 1249(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Public Law 119-60) is amended-- (A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``The certification described'' and inserting following: ``(1) In general.--Except as prov…”
“(b) Objectives.--The Commander shall ensure that the Cognitive Performance Enhancement Program-- (1) improves readiness, resilience, and recovery, using evidence-based holistic and proactive high-performance brain training that has a validated ability to scale cost- effectively across the special operations forces enterprise; [[Page H4842…”
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“The Secretary of Transportation, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary [[Page H4912]] of Commerce, shall each provide a minimum of one full-time staff member to the Executive Secretariat. Any head of any other member agency may provide additional staff support.''. SEC. 3527. ASSESSMENT OF CHANNEL DEPTHS AND PLACEMENT OF AIDS TO NAVIGATION.”
“Section 50401 of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating and transferring such section to appear after subsection (k) of section 102 of title 49, United States Code (as added by this Act), as subsection (j), including by redesignating each subordinate provision appropriately to reflect the transfer and by amending the enumerator, subsection catchline, typeface, and typestyle to conform to those appearing in other subsections of such section; (2) in paragraph (1), as so redesignated, by inserting ``in the Department within the Office of the Deputy Secretary'' after ``established''; and (3) in paragraph (4), as so redesignated-- (A) in subparagraph (A), as so redesignated, by adding at the end the following: ``(iii) Work plan.--The Coordinating Board shall approve annually a yearly work plan and to carry out the activities of the Committee.''; (B) in subparagraph (B)-- (i) by striking ``The Secretary of Transportation'' and inserting the following: ``(i) In general.--The Secretary of Transportation''; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: ``(ii) Reporting.--The Executive Director report directly to the Deputy Secretary.''; and (C) by adding at the end the following: ``(D) Executive secretariat.--The Executive Secretariat shall provide administrative, analytical, and operational support to the Executive Director to accomplish the purpose and activities of the Committee.”
“``(3) Digital training technologies.--The term `digital training technologies' means the use of digital tools and platforms, such as simulation, augmented or virtual reality, digital work instructions, e-learning, and learning management systems, to deliver and assess training in shipbuilding and ship repair competencies.''. SEC. 3526. COMMITTEE ON THE MARINE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM.”
“SEC. 3525. ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL SHIPYARDS. Section 54101 of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(1)-- (A) in subparagraph (A) by inserting ``, including through the acquisition of advanced digital manufacturing capabilities,'' after ``improvements''; and (B) in subparagraph (B) by inserting ``, including digital training technologies,'' after ``training''; and (2) in subsection (h)-- (A) by striking ``Small Shipyard Defined'' and all that follows through ``the term'' and inserting the following: ``Definitions.--In this section: ``(1) Small shipyard.--The term''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(2) Advanced digital manufacturing capabilities.--The term `advanced digital manufacturing capabilities' means commercially available integrated software and hardware used to plan, design, schedule, execute, and assure quality in ship construction and repair, including-- ``(A) product lifestyle management; ``(B) 3-dimensional computer aided design; ``(C) computer aided manufacturing; ``(D) manufacturing execution systems; ``(E) quality management systems; ``(F) digital twin and internet of things sensors and gateways; ``(G) automation systems; ``(H) open data standards for interoperability; ``(I) cybersecurity controls; and ``(J) integration, commissioning, and data-migration services necessary for operational use.”
“Section 55305 of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a) by striking ``When the United States Government'' and inserting ``Except as provided in subsection (c), when the United States Government''; (2) by redesignating subsections (c) through (f) as subsections (d) through (g), respectively; and (3) by inserting after subsection (b) the following: ``(c) Exception.--When the Department of Transportation procures, contracts for, or otherwise obtains for its own account, or provides financing in any way with Federal funds or advances funds or credits, for the furnishing or obtaining of the equipment, materials, or commodities, the Secretary of Transportation or recipient of such financing shall take steps necessary and practicable to ensure that 100 percent of the gross tonnage of the equipment, materials, or commodities (computed separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers) which may be transported on ocean vessels is transported on privately-owned commercial vessels of the United States, as provided under subsection (b), to the extent such vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates for commercial vessels of the United States, in a manner that will ensure a fair and reasonable participation of commercial vessels of the United States in those cargoes by geographic areas.''.”
“``(2) Project described.--A project described in this paragraph is a project to provide shore power at a port that services both of the following: ``(A) Passenger vessels described in section 3507(k). ``(B) Vessels that move goods or freight.''. SEC. 3524. CARGOES PROCURED, FURNISHED, OR FINANCED BY UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.”
“Section 54301 of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(3)(A)(ii)(III)-- (A) by striking ``including projects to improve port resilience;'' and inserting ``including--''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(aa) projects to improve port resilience; and ``(bb) projects to upgrade port cranes or parts of port cranes (including hardware and software) that-- ``(AA) were installed or provided by the People's Republic of China or any department, ministry, center, agency, or instrumentality of the Government of the People's Republic of China; or ``(BB) are maintained, controlled, or sponsored by the People's Republic of China or any department, ministry, center, agency, or instrumentality of the Government of the People's Republic of China;''; and (2) by adding at the end the following new subsection: ``(d) Eligibility of Shore Power Projects.-- ``(1) In general.--In making port infrastructure development grants under this section, the Secretary shall treat a project described in paragraph (2) as-- ``(A) having met the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (6)(A)(i); and ``(B) being an eligible project under subsection (a)(3).”
“(i) Eligibility.--Notwithstanding any requirements that such vessel be reconstructed, reconditioned, or repaired to qualify for a guarantee of an obligation, for a period of 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, a fishing vessel greater than 79 feet overall in length built and documented after January 1, 2021, shall be eligible for a guarantee of an obligation from the Administrator under chapter 537 of title 46, United States Code. (j) Savings Clause.--Nothing in this section, or the amendments made by this section, shall limit the authority of the Secretary of Commerce to provide direct loan obligations authorized by section 211(e) of the American Fisheries Act (Public Law 105-277). SEC. 3523. CRANES; SHORE POWER.”
“(h) Replacement of Vessels Because of Changes in Operating Standards.--Section 53734 of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (a)(1) by inserting ``fishing, or other seafood related,'' before ``coastwise, intercoastal, or foreign trade''; (2) in subsection (b)(2) by striking ``construction or reconstruction of the vessel'' and inserting ``construction or refinancing and reconstruction of the vessel''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Applicability.--Guarantees made under subsection (a) for the construction or refinancing and reconstruction of a vessel designed and to be used in fishing or seafood related trade shall be made only with funds, including funds for the cost of guaranteed loans, appropriated on or after the date of enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.''.”
“(g) Amount of Obligations.--Section 53709 of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (b)(3)-- (A) by striking ``For a fishing vessel or fishery facility'' and inserting the following: ``(A) In general.--For a used fishing vessel or fishery facility''; and (B) by adding at the end the following: ``(B) Increased limitation.--For a fishing vessel for which the Administrator guarantees an obligation, the principal amount may not exceed 87.5 percent of the actual cost or depreciated cost.''; and (2) in subsection (e) by inserting ``or Administrator'' after ``Secretary''.”
“(f) Findings Related to Economic Soundness.--Section 53708 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Limitation.--The Administrator may not guarantee or make a commitment to guarantee an obligation under this chapter if the Secretary determines such guarantee or commitment is inconsistent with the wise use of the fisheries resources and the development, advancement, management, conservation, and protection of the fisheries resources consistent with the Magnuson Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.).''.”
“(d) Eligible Purposes of Obligations.--Section 53706(a)(1)(A) of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in clause (iv) by striking the second ``or''; (2) in clause (v) by striking the period and inserting ``; or''; and (3) by adding at the end the following: ``(vi) in the fishing industry or seafood related trade.''. (e) Findings Related to Obligors and Operators.--Section 53707(c) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``or Administrator'' after ``Secretary''.”
“1802).''; and (3) in paragraph (14), as so redesignated, by inserting ``used'' before ``fishing vessels''. (b) Direct Loans.--Section 53702(b) of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in the subsection heading by striking ``DIRECT LOANS FOR FISHERIES'' and inserting ``DIRECT LOANS''; (2) in paragraph (1) by inserting ``used'' before ``fishing vessel''; and (3) in paragraph (4) by striking ``the purpose of'' and all that follows through ``financing the purchase'' and inserting ``the purpose of financing the purchase''. (c) Funding Limits.--Section 53704(a) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking ``obligations related to fishing vessels and fishery facilities'' and inserting ``obligations by the Secretary related to fishing facilities, and used fishing vessels''.”
“(b) Applicability.--The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to vessels operating on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, regardless of whether a waiver governing such operation has been issued under section 501 of title 46, United States Code, prior to such date of enactment. SEC. 3522. FINANCING OF FISHING VESSELS. (a) Definitions.--Section 53701 of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- [[Page H4911]] (1) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (15) as paragraphs (6) through (16), respectively; (2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: ``(5) Fishing.--The term `fishing' has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C.”
“(a) Limitation.--Section 501 of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) by redesignating subsection (d) as subsection (e); and (2) by inserting after subsection (c) the following new subsection: ``(d) Limitation Relating to Foreign Entities of Concern.-- No vessel may operate under a waiver issued under this section until-- ``(1) the owner or operator of the vessel and the individual requesting such waiver (if not the owner or operator of the vessel) submits to the Maritime Administrator sufficient proof that the vessel is not owned, operated, or crewed by a foreign entity of concern, as such term is defined in section 10612 of the CHIPS Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-167; 42 U.S.C. 19221); and ``(2) the Maritime Administrator confirms the validity of the proof submitted under paragraph (1).''.”
“Support for athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. ``51330. Licensing of intellectual property.''. Subtitle C--Other Matters SEC. 3521. LIMITATION ON WAIVER OF NAVIGATION AND VESSEL- INSPECTION LAWS TO ADDRESS FOREIGN ENTITIES OF CONCERN.”
“``(2) For support of athletic programs and recruiting activities of the United States Merchant Marine Academy under the jurisdiction of the Secretary, to the extent (if any) that the total amount of the licensing fees available under this section for a fiscal year exceed the total amount needed for such fiscal year under paragraph (1). ``(d) Availability.--Fees received in a fiscal year and retained under this section shall be available until expended. ``(e) Definitions.--In this section, the terms `trademark' and `service mark' have the meanings given such terms in section 45 of the Act of July 5, 1946 (commonly referred to as the Trademark Act of 1946; 15 U.S.C. 1127).''. (b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by adding at the end the following new items: ``51329.”
“Licensing of intellectual property ``(a) Authority.--The Secretary may license trademarks and service marks owned or controlled by the Secretary with respect to the United States Merchant Marine Academy and may retain and expend fees received from such licensing in accordance with this section. ``(b) Designated Marks.--The Secretary shall designate the trademarks and service marks regarding which the Secretary will exercise the authority to retain licensing fees under this section. ``(c) Use of Fees.--The Secretary shall use fees retained under this section for the following purposes: ``(1) For payment of costs incurred by the Secretary of securing trademark registrations and of operating the licensing program under this section.”
“``(2) Limitations.--A licensing, marketing, or sponsorship agreement may not be entered into under paragraph (1) if-- ``(A) such agreement would reflect unfavorably on the ability of the Department of Transportation or any employee of the Department of Transportation to carry out any responsibility or duty in a fair and objective manner; or ``(B) the Secretary determines that the use of the trademark or service mark would compromise the integrity or appearance of integrity of any program of the Department of Transportation or any individual involved in such a program. ``(j) Retention and Use of Funds.--Funds received by the Secretary under this section may be retained for use to support the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy and shall remain available until expended. ``Sec. 51330.”
“``(i) Trademarks and Service Marks.-- ``(1) Licensing, marketing, and sponsorship agreements.--An agreement under subsection (d) may, consistent with section 51330, authorize the corporation to enter into licensing, marketing, and sponsorship agreements relating to trademarks and service marks identifying the United States Merchant Marine Academy, subject to the approval of the Secretary.”
“``(4) Limitation.--The Secretary shall ensure that contributions under this subsection and expenditure of funds pursuant to subsection (j) do not-- ``(A) reflect unfavorably on the ability of the Department of Transportation or any employee of the Department of Transportation to carry out any responsibility or duty in a fair and objective manner; or ``(B) compromise the integrity or appearance of integrity of any program of the Department of Transportation, or any individual involved in such a program.”
“To support the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, the Secretary may accept funds from the National Collegiate Athletic Association, funds from athletic conferences, game guarantees from other educational institutions, fees for ticketing and licensing, and other consideration provided incidental to the execution of the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy.”
“``(h) Acceptance of Support.-- ``(1) In general.--Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, the Secretary may accept from the corporation funds, supplies, and services for the support of the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. ``(2) Employees of the corporation.--For purposes of this section, employees or personnel of the corporation may not be considered to be employees of the United States. ``(3) Funds received from other sources.--The Secretary may charge fees for the support of athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy.”
“``(g) Transfers From Nonappropriated Fund Operation.-- ``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary may, subject to the acceptance of the corporation, transfer to the corporation all title to and ownership of the assets and liabilities of the United States Merchant Marine Academy nonappropriated fund instrumentality, the function of which includes providing support for the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, including bank accounts and financial reserves in the accounts of such fund instrumentality, equipment, supplies, and other personal property. ``(2) Limitation.--The Secretary may not transfer under paragraph (1) any interest in real property.”
“``(3) Support services defined.--In this subsection, the term `support services' includes utilities, office furnishings and equipment, communications services, records staging and archiving, audio and video support, and security systems, in conjunction with the leasing or licensing of property.”
“``(f) Support Services.-- ``(1) Authority.--To the extent required by a contract or cooperative agreement under subsection (a), the Secretary may provide support services to the corporation while the corporation conducts support activities at the United States Merchant Marine Academy only if the Secretary determines that the provision of such services is essential for the support of the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. ``(2) No liability of the united states.--Support services may only be provided without any liability of the United States to the corporation.”
“``(e) Leases.--For the purpose of supporting the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy, in consultation with the General Services Administration, the Secretary may rent or lease real property located at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, under such terms and conditions as are deemed advisable, for a period not exceeding 5 years, such real property as may not be required for immediate use by the United States Merchant Marine Academy, to the corporation, and that proceeds from such a lease shall be retained and expended in accordance with subsection (j).”
“``(d) Contracts and Cooperative Agreements.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may enter contract and cooperative agreements with the corporation for the purpose of supporting the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. ``(2) Authority.--Notwithstanding section 3105 of title 41, the Secretary may enter into such contracts and cooperative agreements on a sole source basis pursuant to section 3304(a) of title 41. ``(3) Acquisitions.--Notwithstanding chapter 63 of title 31, a cooperative agreement under this section may be used to acquire property, services, or travel for the direct benefit or use of the United States Merchant Marine Academy.”
“``(2) Department of transportation employees.--The Secretary may authorize employees of the Department of Transportation to serve, in their official capacities, as members of the board of directors of the corporation, but such employees shall not hold more than one-third of the directorships. Such authorization to participate in the management of the corporation shall be without compensation and may be made only for the purpose of providing oversight and advice to, and coordination with, the corporation. Participation of the employee in the activities of the corporation may not extend to participation in the day-to-day operations of the corporation.”
“``(2) Operation.--The corporation shall operate exclusively for charitable, educational, and civic purposes to support the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. ``(b) Corporate Organization.--The corporation shall be organized and operated-- ``(1) as a nonprofit corporation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; ``(2) in accordance with this section; and ``(3) pursuant to the laws of the State of New York, its articles of incorporation, and its bylaws. ``(c) Corporate Board of Directors.-- ``(1) In general.--The members of the board of directors of the corporation shall serve without compensation as members of the board, except for reasonable travel and other related expenses for attendance at meetings of the board.”
“3513. SUPPORT FOR ATHLETIC PROGRAMS OF THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY. (a) In General.--Chapter 513 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 51329. Support for athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy ``(a) Corporation for Support Authorized.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary may, in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, establish a corporation (in this section referred to as the `corporation') to support the athletic programs of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. All stock of the corporation shall be owned by the United States and held in the name of and voted by the Secretary.”
“``(4) Staffing and budgetary resources.-- ``(A) In general.--The Secretary shall ensure that the Office of the United States Merchant Marine Academy is adequately staffed and funded. ``(B) Staffing.-- ``(i) In general.--The Secretary may transfer to the Office of the United States Merchant Marine Academy a position within the Department from any office that is eliminated or consolidated under this subsection if the Secretary determines that the position is necessary to carry out the purposes of the Office. ``(ii) Savings provision.--If the Secretary transfers a position to the Office under clause (i), the Secretary, in coordination with the appropriate modal administration, shall ensure that the transfer of the positions does not adversely affect the obligations of such modal administration under any Federal law.''. [[Page H4910]] SEC.”
“``(ii) Reporting.--The Superintendent shall report directly to the Secretary of Transportation to carry out the duties prescribed by the Secretary. ``(B) Deputy superintendent.-- ``(i) In general.--A Deputy Superintendent of the Academy shall be appointed in the competitive service by the Secretary. ``(ii) Duties and powers.--The Deputy Superintendent shall carry out the duties and powers prescribed by the Superintendent. ``(3) Elimination or consolidation of offices and office functions.--The Secretary may eliminate or consolidate any office or office function within the Department into the Office of the United States Merchant Marine Academy that the Secretary determines has duties, responsibilities, resources, or expertise that support the purposes of the Office.”
“SEC. 3512. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY AS AN OFFICE WITHIN THE OFFICE IN THE DEPARTMENT. Section 102 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(k) Office of the United States Merchant Marine Academy.-- ``(1) Establishment.--There is established in the Department an Office of the United States Merchant Marine Academy to-- ``(A) operate the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York; and ``(B) monitor the service obligations of Academy graduates established under chapter 513 of title 46. ``(2) Leadership.-- ``(A) In general.-- ``(i) Superintendent.--The head of the Office shall be the Superintendent of the Academy appointed under section 51301(c)(2) of title 46.”
“Chapter 513 of title 46, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in section 51301(c)(1), by striking ``of the Maritime Administrator under the'' and inserting ``and''; (2) in section 51307-- (A) in subsection (b)-- (i) in paragraph (1) by striking ``if available'' and inserting ``if assigned to such vessel by the Superintendent of the Academy''; and (ii) in paragraphs (2) and (3) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' each place it appears and inserting ``Secretary''; and (B) in subsection (c)(1) by striking ``if available'' and inserting ``if assigned to such vessel by the Superintendent of the Academy''; (3) in section 51309-- (A) in subsection (a)(1) by striking ``United States Merchant Marine''; and (B) in subsection (b) by striking ``Maritime Administration's Operations and Training'' and inserting ``Superintendent of the Academy's''; (4) in section 51310 by striking ``of the military department that has jurisdiction over the service'' and inserting ``concerned, as defined in section 101(a)(9) of title 10,''; (5) in section 51312(g)(3) by striking ``Maritime Administrator and''; (6) in section 51313(a) by striking ``the Maritime Administrator and''; (7) in section 51314(b) by striking ``Maritime Administration's Operations and Training'' and inserting ``Superintendent of the Academy's''; (8) in section 51315-- (A) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' in each place it appears and inserting ``Superintendent of the Academy''; (B) in subsection (a)-- (i) by striking ``Merchant Marine'' and inserting ``such''; and (ii) by striking ``Administrator's'' and inserting ``Superintendent's''; and (C) in subsection (b) by striking ``Academy Gift Fund'' and inserting ``United States Merchant Marine Academy Gift Fund'' each place it appears; (9) in section 51316 by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Secretary''; (10) in section 51317 by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Superintendent of the Academy'' each place it appears; (11) in section 51318-- (A) in subsection (a)(3)(A) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Secretary''; (B) in subsection (b)-- (i) in paragraph (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Secretary''; (ii) in paragraph (2)(A) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Secretary''; and (iii) in paragraph (3)(A) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Superintendent''; and (C) by striking ``Office of Civil Rights of the Maritime Administration'' and inserting ``Office of the Secretary Office of Civil Rights''; (12) in section 51319-- (A) in subsection (a)-- (i) in paragraph (4)(A)-- (I) by striking ``Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, the Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``The Superintendent''; and (II) by striking ``Office of Civil Rights of the Maritime Administration'' and inserting ``Office of the Secretary Office of Civil Rights''; and (ii) in paragraph (5)(H) by striking ``Director of the Maritime Administration Office of Civil Rights'' and inserting ``Director of the Office of the Secretary Office of Civil Rights''; (B) in subsection (b)(1)-- (i) by amending subparagraph (A) to read as follows: ``(A) Reporting.--Each sexual assault response coordinator shall report directly-- ``(i) to the Superintendent; or ``(ii) upon belief that the Superintendent is acting inappropriately regarding sexual assault prevention and response matters, to the Secretary.''; and (ii) in subparagraph (B) by striking ``Maritime Administration'' and inserting ``Office of the Secretary''; and (C) in subsection (e) by striking ``Administrator of the Maritime Administration'' and inserting ``Secretary''; (13) in sections 51320, 51321, 51322, 51325, and 51328 by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Secretary'' each place it appears; (14) in section 51322(c)(2) by striking ``with the international Convention of Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (32 UST 47) and sections 8106 and 70103(c)'' and inserting the following: ``with ``(A) section 8106; ``(B) section 70103(c); and ``(C)(i) the International Convention of Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (32 UST 47); or ``(ii) with a certificate of inspection issued under section 3309.''; (15) in section 51322(e) by striking ``or staff of the Maritime Administration'' each place it appears; and (16) in section 51326-- (A) in subsection (a) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Secretary''; (B) in subsection (c) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Secretary''; (C) in subsection (d) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Secretary'' each place it appears; (D) in subsection (e) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Superintendent''; (E) in subsection (f)(3) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Superintendent''; and (F) in subsection (h) by striking ``Maritime Administrator'' and inserting ``Superintendent''.”
“(2) Report.--If the Secretary makes a determination pursuant to paragraph (1), not later than three days after the date on which such determination is made, 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 that includes the data and analysis used by the Secretary in making such determination. Subtitle B--Merchant Marine Academy SEC. 3511. TRANSFERRING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY TO THE DEPARTMENT.”
“(b) Limitation.-- (1) In general.--No funds may be obligated or expended for the port infrastructure development program pursuant to subsection (a)(10) to make a grant to be used for the purchase of fully automated cargo handling equipment that is remotely operated or remotely monitored with or without the exercise of human intervention or control, if the Secretary of Transportation determines such equipment would result in a net loss of jobs within a port or port terminal.”
“(11) For expenses necessary to implement the port infrastructure development program, as authorized under section 54301 of title 46, United States Code, subject to the limitation under subsection (b), $550,000,000, to remain available until expended. (12) For maritime incentive payments to centers of excellence designated under section 51706 of title 46, United States Code, $300,000,000.”
“(9) For expenses necessary for the loan guarantee program authorized under chapter 537 of title 46, United States Code, $33,700,000, of which-- (A) $30,000,000 may be used for the cost (as such term is defined in section 502(5) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661a(5)) of loan guarantees under the program; and (B) $3,700,000 may be used for administrative expenses relating to loan guarantee commitments under the program. (10) For expenses necessary to provide assistance to small shipyards and for maritime training programs authorized under section 54101 of title 46, United States Code, $105,000,000.”
“(6) For expenses necessary to maintain and preserve a United States flag merchant marine to serve the national security needs of the United States under chapter 531 of title 46, United States Code, $400,500,000. (7) For expenses necessary to maintain a Cable Security Fleet to serve the national security needs of the United States under chapter 532 of title 46, United States Code, $30,000,000. (8) For expenses necessary to maintain and preserve a United States flag merchant marine to serve the national security needs of the United States under chapter 534 of title 46, United States Code, $167,600,000.”
“(4) For expenses necessary to support Maritime Administration operations and programs, $105,760,000, of which-- (A) $15,000,000 shall be for the maritime environmental and technical assistance program under section 50307 of title 46, United States Code; [[Page H4909]] (B) $15,000,000 shall be for the United States marine highway program, including to make grants authorized under section 55601 of title 46, United States Code; (C) $2,000,000 shall be for the Office of Environment and Compliance, including to assist in the environmental review of grant and permit programs administered by the Maritime Administration; and (D) $73,760,000 shall be for headquarters operations expenses. (5) For expenses necessary for the disposal of obsolete vessels in the National Defense Reserve Fleet of the Maritime Administration, $6,000,000.”
“(2) For expenses necessary to support the State maritime academies, $53,400,000, of which-- (A) $9,400,000 shall be for the Student Incentive Payment Program; (B) $7,000,000 shall be for direct payments for State maritime academies; (C) $12,000,000 shall be for training ship fuel assistance; (D) $4,000,000 shall be for offsetting the costs of training ship sharing; and (E) $21,000,000 shall be for maintenance and repair of State maritime academy training vessels. (3) For expenses necessary to support the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel program, including funds for construction and necessary expenses to construct shoreside infrastructure to support such vessels, $75,000,000.”
“(a) In General.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2027, for programs associated with maintaining the United States Merchant Marine, the following amounts: (1) For expenses necessary to support the United States Merchant Marine Academy, $873,500,000 of which-- (A) $129,500,000 shall be for Academy operations; (B) $120,000,000 shall be for construction of facilities and infrastructure at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in accordance with the Campus Modernization Plan and for facilities maintenance and repair and equipment; and (C) $624,000,000 shall be for construction of capital improvement projects at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, provided that such authorization shall expire on the later of-- (i) October 1, 2031; or (ii) the date of the enactment of an Act authorizing funds for the United States Merchant Marine Academy for fiscal year 2032.”
“(a) Amount.--There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Energy $13,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 for the purpose of carrying out activities under chapter 869 of title 10, United States Code, relating to the naval petroleum reserves. (b) Period of Availability.--Funds appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in subsection (a) shall remain available until expended. TITLE XXXV--MARITIME ADMINISTRATION Subtitle A--Authorization of Appropriations Subtitle A--Maritime Administration SEC. 3501. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR MARITIME ADMINISTRATION.”
“MODIFICATION OF SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR CERTAIN SELECTED ACQUISITION REPORTS. Section 6125(a)(1) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by striking ``At the end of the first quarter of each fiscal year'' and inserting ``Not later than 30 days after the date on which the President transmits to Congress the budget for the following fiscal year pursuant to section 1105 of title 31''. TITLE XXXII--DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD SEC. 3201. AUTHORIZATION. There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2027, $45,000,000 for the operation of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board under chapter 21 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2286 et seq.). TITLE XXXIV--NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES SEC. 3401. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.”
“(k) Section 6353.--Section 6353 of such title is amended-- (1) by striking ``The Administrator may'' and inserting ``(a) Authority.--The Administrator may''; (2) by striking ``: Provided,'' and inserting a period; (3) by striking ``That of the amount'' and inserting the following: ``(b) Amounts.--Of the amount''; (4) in subsection (b), as so designated-- (A) by striking ``these activities'' and inserting ``the activities under subsection (a)''; (B) by striking ``: Provided further, That'' and inserting a period; and (C) by striking ``for purposes of this section,'' and inserting the following: ``(c) Covered Nuclear Weapons Facility Defined.--In this section:''; and (5) in paragraph (5) of subsection (c), as so designated, by striking ``Nevada Test Site'' and inserting ``Nevada National Security Site''. SEC. 3122.”
“(i) Section 6332.--Section 6332 of such title is amended-- (1) by striking ``Of the funds'' and inserting ``(a) Authority.--Of the funds''; (2) by striking ``in this Act or subsequent'' and inserting ``in any''; (3) by striking ``Acts,'' and inserting ``Act,''; (4) by striking ``: Provided, That the'' and inserting ``. The''; (5) by striking ``: Provided further, That'' and inserting a period; and (6) by striking ``notwithstanding Department'' and inserting the following: ``(b) Eligibility.--Notwithstanding Department''. (j) Section 6334.--Section 6334 of such title is amended-- (1) by striking ``Of the funds'' and inserting ``Beginning October 1, 2015, of the funds''; (2) by striking ``this or any subsequent Act'' and inserting ``any Act''; and (3) by striking the colon and all that follows through ``2015''.”
“(d) Section 6180.--Section 6180(c) of such title is amended to read as follows: ``(c) Coordination.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall act through the Deputy Secretary of Energy, in coordination with such other officials of the Department as the Deputy Secretary determines appropriate.''. (e) Section 6222.--Section 6222(c)(2)(D) of such title is amended by inserting ``pursuant'' after ``completed''. (f) Section 6226.--Section 6226 of such title is amended in the section heading by striking ``Annual'' and inserting ``Biennial''. (g) Section 6272.--Section 6272(a) of such title is amended by striking ``sections 5791 and 5792'' and inserting ``sections 6281 and 6282''. (h) Section 6322.--Section 6322 of such title is amended in the section heading by striking ``and report''.”
“(a) Section 6114.--Section 6114 of title 10, United States Code, is amended-- (1) in subsection (c)(9), by striking ``summary or''; and (2) in subsection (d)(1)(A)-- (A) in clause (i), by striking ``subsection (d)(4)(A)(i)'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(4)(A)(i)''; and (B) in clause (ii)-- (i) by striking ``subsection (d)(4)'' and inserting ``subsection (c)(4)''; and (ii) by striking ``subparagraph (B)'' and inserting ``subparagraph (C)''. (b) Section 6125.--Section 6125 of such title is amended in the section heading by striking ``acquisition reports'' and inserting ``Acquisition Reports''. (c) Section 6171.--Section 6171 of such title is amended in the section heading by striking ``environmental cleanup account'' and inserting ``Environmental Cleanup Account''.”
“SEC. 3117. PROHIBITION RELATING TO RECLASSIFICATION OF HIGH- LEVEL WASTE. None of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this Act or otherwise made available for fiscal year 2027 for the Department of Energy may be obligated or expended by the Secretary of Energy to apply the interpretation of high-level radioactive waste described in the notice published by the Secretary titled ``Supplemental Notice Concerning U.S. Department of Energy Interpretation of High-Level Radioactive Waste'' (84 Fed. Reg. 26835), or successor notice, with respect to such waste located in the State of Washington. Subtitle C--Reports and Other Matters SEC. 3121. TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS RELATING TO CODIFICATION OF ATOMIC ENERGY DEFENSE PROVISIONS.”