Congressional Record, Volume 163 Issue 109 (Monday, June 26, 2017)

[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 109 (Monday, June 26, 2017)]
[House]
[Pages H5147-H5164]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

COAST GUARD IMPROVEMENT AND REFORM ACT OF 2017

Mr. HUNTER. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the
bill (H.R. 1726) to amend title 14, United States Code, to improve the
organization of such title and to incorporate certain transfers and
modifications into such title, and for other purposes.
The Clerk read the title of the bill.
The text of the bill is as follows:

H.R. 1726

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 Improvement and Reform Act of 2017''.
(b) Table of Contents.--The table of contents for this Act
is as follows:

Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.

TITLE I--REORGANIZATION OF TITLE 14, UNITED STATES CODE

Sec. 101. Initial matter.
Sec. 102. Subtitle I.
Sec. 103. Chapter 1.
Sec. 104. Chapter 3.
Sec. 105. Chapter 5.
Sec. 106. Chapter 7.
Sec. 107. Chapter 9.
Sec. 108. Chapter 11.
Sec. 109. Subtitle II.
Sec. 110. Chapter 19.
Sec. 111. Part II.
Sec. 112. Chapter 21.
Sec. 113. Chapter 23.
Sec. 114. Chapter 25.
Sec. 115. Part III.
Sec. 116. Chapter 27.
Sec. 117. Chapter 29.
Sec. 118. Subtitle III and chapter 37.
Sec. 119. Chapter 39.
Sec. 120. Chapter 41.
Sec. 121. Subtitle IV and chapter 49.
Sec. 122. Chapter 51.
Sec. 123. References.
Sec. 124. Rule of construction.

TITLE II--TRANSFERS AND MODIFICATIONS

Sec. 201. Amendments to title 14, United States Code, as amended by
title I of this Act.
Sec. 202. Primary duties.
Sec. 203. Regattas and marine parades.
Sec. 204. Regulation of vessels in territorial waters of United States.
Sec. 205. National maritime transportation advisory committees.
Sec. 206. Clothing at time of discharge for good of service.

TITLE I--REORGANIZATION OF TITLE 14, UNITED STATES CODE

SEC. 101. INITIAL MATTER.

Title 14, United States Code, is amended by striking the
title designation, the title heading, and the table of parts
at the beginning and inserting the following:

``TITLE 14--COAST GUARD

``Subtitle Sec.
``I. Establishment, Powers, Duties, and Administration.........101 ....

``II. Personnel...............................................1901 ....

``III. Coast Guard Reserve and Auxiliary......................3701 ....

``IV. Coast Guard Authorizations and Reports to Congress....4901''.....

SEC. 102. SUBTITLE I.

Part I of title 14, United States Code, is amended by
striking the part designation, the part heading, and the
table of chapters at the beginning and inserting the
following:

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``Subtitle I--Establishment, Powers, Duties, and Administration

``Chap. Sec.
``1. Establishment and Duties..................................101 ....

``3. Composition and Organization..............................301 ....

``5. Functions and Powers......................................501 ....

``7. Cooperation...............................................701 ....

``9. Administration............................................901 ....

``11. Acquisitions..........................................1101''.....

SEC. 103. CHAPTER 1.

(a) Initial Matter.--Chapter 1 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the
chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning
and inserting the following:

``CHAPTER 1--ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES

``Sec.
``101. Establishment of Coast Guard.
``102. Primary duties.
``103. Department in which the Coast Guard operates.
``104. Removing restrictions.
``105. Secretary defined.''.
(b) Redesignations and Transfers.--
(1) Requirement.--The sections of title 14, United States
Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are
amended--
(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the
table; and
(B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the
sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 1 of
such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in
which the sections are presented in the table.
(2) Table.--The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the
following:

SEC. 104. CHAPTER 3.

(a) Initial Matter.--Chapter 3 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the
chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning
and inserting the following:

``CHAPTER 3--COMPOSITION AND ORGANIZATION

``Sec.
``301. Grades and ratings.
``302. Commandant; appointment.
``303. Retirement of Commandant.
``304. Vice Commandant; appointment.
``305. Vice admirals.
``306. Retirement.
``307. Vice admirals and admiral, continuity of grade.
``308. Chief Acquisition Officer.
``309. Office of the Coast Guard Reserve; Director.
``310. Chief of Staff to President: appointment.
``311. Captains of the port.
``312. Prevention and response workforces.
``313. Centers of expertise for Coast Guard prevention and response.
``314. Marine industry training program.
``315. Training course on workings of Congress.
``316. National Coast Guard Museum.
``317. United States Coast Guard Band; composition; director.
``318. Environmental Compliance and Restoration Program.''.
(b) Redesignations and Transfers.--
(1) Requirement.--The sections of title 14, United States
Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are
amended--
(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the
table; and
(B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the
sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 3 of
such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in
which the sections are presented in the table.
(2) Table.--The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the
following:

(c) Additional Changes.--
(1) In general.--Chapter 3 of title 14, United States Code,
is further amended--
(A) by inserting after section 310 (as so redesignated and
transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``Sec. 311. Captains of the port

``Any officer, including any petty officer, may be
designated by the Commandant as captain of the port or ports
or adjacent high seas or waters over which the United States
has jurisdiction, as the Commandant deems necessary to
facilitate execution of Coast Guard duties.''; and
(B) by inserting after section 317 (as so redesignated and
transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``Sec. 318. Environmental Compliance and Restoration Program

``(a) Definitions.--For the purposes of this section--
``(1) `environment', `facility', `person', `release',
`removal', `remedial', and `response' have the same meaning
they have in section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601);
``(2) `hazardous substance' has the same meaning it has in
section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601), except that
it also includes the meaning given `oil' in section 311 of
the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1321); and
``(3) `pollutant' has the same meaning it has in section
502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.
1362).
``(b) Program.--
``(1) The Secretary shall carry out a program of
environmental compliance and restoration at current and
former Coast Guard facilities.
``(2) Program goals include:
``(A) Identifying, investigating, and cleaning up
contamination from hazardous substances and pollutants.
``(B) Correcting other environmental damage that poses an
imminent and substantial danger to the public health or
welfare or to the environment.
``(C) Demolishing and removing unsafe buildings and
structures, including buildings and structures at former
Coast Guard facilities.
``(D) Preventing contamination from hazardous substances
and pollutants at current Coast Guard facilities.
``(3)(A) The Secretary shall respond to releases of
hazardous substances and pollutants--
``(i) at each Coast Guard facility the United States owns,
leases, or otherwise possesses;
``(ii) at each Coast Guard facility the United States
owned, leased, or otherwise possessed when the actions
leading to contamination from hazardous substances or
pollutants occurred; and
``(iii) on each vessel the Coast Guard owns or operates.
``(B) Subparagraph (A) of this paragraph does not apply to
a removal or remedial action when a potentially responsible
person responds under section 122 of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42
U.S.C. 9622).
``(C) The Secretary shall pay a fee or charge imposed by a
State authority for permit services for disposing of
hazardous substances or pollutants from Coast Guard
facilities to the same extent that nongovernmental entities
are required to pay for permit services. This subparagraph
does not apply to a payment that is the responsibility of a
lessee, contractor, or other private person.
``(4) The Secretary may agree with another Federal agency
for that agency to assist in carrying out the Secretary's
responsibilities under this section. The Secretary may enter
into contracts, cooperative agreements, and grant agreements
with State and local governments to assist in carrying out
the Secretary's responsibilities under this section.

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Services that may be obtained under this paragraph include
identifying, investigating, and cleaning up off-site
contamination that may have resulted from the release of a
hazardous substance or pollutant at a Coast Guard facility.
``(5) Section 119 of the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9619)
applies to response action contractors that carry out
response actions under this section. The Coast Guard shall
indemnify response action contractors to the extent that
adequate insurance is not generally available at a fair price
at the time the contractor enters into the contract to cover
the contractor's reasonable, potential, long-term liability.
``(c) Environmental Compliance and Restoration Account.--
``(1) There is established for the Coast Guard an account
known as the Coast Guard Environmental Compliance and
Restoration Account. All sums appropriated to carry out the
Coast Guard's environmental compliance and restoration
functions under this section or another law shall be credited
or transferred to the account and remain available until
expended.
``(2) Funds may be obligated or expended from the account
to carry out the Coast Guard's environmental compliance and
restoration functions under this section or another law.
``(3) In proposing the budget for any fiscal year under
section 1105 of title 31, the President shall set forth
separately the amount requested for the Coast Guard's
environmental compliance and restoration activities under
this section or another law.
``(4) Amounts recovered under section 107 of the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9607) for the Secretary's response
actions at current and former Coast Guard facilities shall be
credited to the account.
``(d) Annual List of Projects to Congress.--The Commandant
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 a prioritized list of projects
eligible for environmental compliance and restoration funding
for each fiscal year concurrent with the President's budget
submission for that fiscal year.''.
(2) Conforming repeals.--Sections 634, 690, 691, 692, and
693 of title 14, United States Code, are repealed.

SEC. 105. CHAPTER 5.

(a) Initial Matter.--Chapter 5 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the
chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning
and inserting the following:

``CHAPTER 5--FUNCTIONS AND POWERS

``subchapter i--general powers

``Sec.
``501. Secretary; general powers.
``502. Delegation of powers by the Secretary.
``503. Regulations.
``504. Commandant; general powers.
``505. Functions and powers vested in the Commandant.
``506. Prospective payment of funds necessary to provide medical care.

``subchapter ii--life saving and law enforcement authorities

``521. Saving life and property.
``522. Law enforcement.
``523. Enforcement authority.
``524. Enforcement of coastwise trade laws.
``525. Special agents of the Coast Guard Investigative Service law
enforcement authority.
``526. Stopping vessels; indemnity for firing at or into vessel.
``527. Safety of naval vessels.

``subchapter iii--aids to navigation

``541. Aids to navigation authorized.
``542. Unauthorized aids to maritime navigation; penalty.
``543. Interference with aids to navigation; penalty.
``544. Aids to maritime navigation; penalty.
``545. Marking of obstructions.
``546. Deposit of damage payments.
``547. Rewards for apprehension of persons interfering with aids to
navigation.

``subchapter iv--miscellaneous

``561. Icebreaking in polar regions.
``562. Appeals and waivers.
``563. Notification of certain determinations.''.
(b) Redesignations and Transfers.--
(1) Requirement.--The sections of title 14, United States
Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are
amended--
(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the
table; and
(B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the
sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 5 of
such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in
which the sections are presented in the table.
(2) Table.--The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the
following:

(c) Additional Changes.--Chapter 5 of title 14, United
States Code, is further amended--
(1) by inserting before section 501 (as so redesignated and
transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL POWERS'';

(2) by inserting before section 521 (as so redesignated and
transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER II--LIFE SAVING AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES'';

(3) by inserting before section 541 (as so redesignated and
transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER III--AIDS TO NAVIGATION'';

and
(4) by inserting before section 561 (as so redesignated and
transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER IV--MISCELLANEOUS''.

SEC. 106. CHAPTER 7.

(a) Initial Matter.--Chapter 7 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the
chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning
and inserting the following:

``CHAPTER 7--COOPERATION

``Sec.
``701. Cooperation with other agencies, States, territories, and
political subdivisions.
``702. State Department.
``703. Treasury Department.
``704. Department of the Army and Department of the Air Force.
``705. Navy Department.
``706. United States Postal Service.
``707. Department of Commerce.
``708. Department of Health and Human Services.
``709. Maritime instruction.
``710. Assistance to foreign governments and maritime authorities.
``711. Coast Guard officers as attaches to missions.

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``712. Contracts with Government-owned establishments for work and
material.
``713. Nonappropriated fund instrumentalities: contracts with other
agencies and instrumentalities to provide or obtain goods
and services.
``714. Appointment of judges.
``715. Arctic maritime domain awareness.
``716. Oceanographic research.
``717. Arctic maritime transportation.
``718. Agreements.''.
(b) Redesignations and Transfers.--
(1) Requirement.--The sections of title 14, United States
Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are
amended--
(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the
table; and
(B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the
sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 7 of
such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in
which the sections are presented in the table.
(2) Table.--The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the
following:

SEC. 107. CHAPTER 9.

(a) Initial Matter.--Chapter 9 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the
chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning
and inserting the following:

``CHAPTER 9--ADMINISTRATION

``subchapter i--real and personal property

``Sec.
``901. Disposal of certain material.
``902. Employment of draftsmen and engineers.
``903. Use of certain appropriated funds.
``904. Local hire.
``905. Procurement authority for family housing.
``906. Air Station Cape Cod Improvements.
``907. Long-term lease of special purpose facilities.
``908. Long-term lease authority for lighthouse property.
``909. Small boat station rescue capability.
``910. Small boat station closures.
``911. Search and rescue center standards.
``912. Air facility closures.
``913. Turnkey selection procedures.
``914. Disposition of infrastructure related to E-LORAN.

``subchapter ii--miscellaneous

``931. Oaths required for boards.
``932. Administration of oaths.
``933. Coast Guard ensigns and pennants.
``934. Penalty for unauthorized use of words `Coast Guard'.
``935. Coast Guard band recordings for commercial sale.
``936. Confidentiality of medical quality assurance records; qualified
immunity for participants.
``937. Admiralty claims against the United States.
``938. Claims for damage to property of the United States.
``939. Accounting for industrial work.
``940. Supplies and equipment from stock.
``941. Coast Guard Supply Fund.
``942. Public and commercial vessels and other watercraft; sale of
fuel, supplies, and services.
``943. Arms and ammunition; immunity from taxation.
``944. Confidential investigative expenses.
``945. Assistance to film producers.
``946. User fees.
``947. Vessel construction bonding requirements.
``948. Contracts for medical care for retirees, dependents, and
survivors: alternative delivery of health care.
``949. Telephone installation and charges.
``950. Designation, powers, and accountability of deputy disbursing
officials.
``951. Aircraft accident investigations.''.
(b) Redesignations and Transfers.--
(1) Requirement.--The sections of title 14, United States
Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are
amended--
(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the
table; and
(B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the
sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 9 of
such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in
which the sections are presented in the table.
(2) Table.--The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the
following:

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645 Confidentiality of medical quality 936
assurance records; qualified immunity for
participants.............................
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646 Admiralty claims against the United States 937
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647 Claims for damage to property of the 938
United States............................
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648 Accounting for industrial work............ 939
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649 Supplies and equipment from stock......... 940
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650 Coast Guard Supply Fund................... 941
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654 Public and commercial vessels and other 942
watercraft; sale of fuel, supplies, and
services.................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
655 Arms and ammunition; immunity from 943
taxation.................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
658 Confidential investigative expenses....... 944
------------------------------------------------------------------------
659 Assistance to film producers.............. 945
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664 User fees................................. 946
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667 Vessel construction bonding requirements.. 947
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668 Contracts for medical care for retirees, 948
dependents, and survivors: alternative
delivery of health care..................
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669 Telephone installation and charges........ 949
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673 Designation, powers, and accountability of 950
deputy disbursing officials..............
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678 Aircraft accident investigations.......... 951
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(c) Additional Changes.--Chapter 9 of title 14, United
States Code, is further amended--
(1) by inserting before section 901 (as so redesignated and
transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER I--REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY'';

and
(2) by inserting before section 931 (as so redesignated and
transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER II--MISCELLANEOUS''.

SEC. 108. CHAPTER 11.

(a) Initial Matter.--Chapter 11 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the
chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning
and inserting the following:

``CHAPTER 11--ACQUISITIONS

``subchapter i--general provisions

``Sec.
``1101. Acquisition directorate.
``1102. Improvements in Coast Guard acquisition management.
``1103. Role of Vice Commandant in major acquisition programs.
``1104. Recognition of Coast Guard personnel for excellence in
acquisition.
``1105. Prohibition on use of lead systems integrators.
``1106. Required contract terms.
``1107. Extension of major acquisition program contracts.
``1108. Department of Defense consultation.
``1109. Undefinitized contractual actions.
``1110. Guidance on excessive pass-through charges.
``1111. Mission need statement.

``subchapter ii--improved acquisition process and procedures

``1131. Identification of major system acquisitions.
``1132. Acquisition.
``1133. Preliminary development and demonstration.
``1134. Acquisition, production, deployment, and support.
``1135. Acquisition program baseline breach.
``1136. Acquisition approval authority.

``subchapter iii--procurement

``1151. Restriction on construction of vessels in foreign shipyards.
``1152. Advance procurement funding.
``1153. Prohibition on overhaul, repair, and maintenance of Coast Guard
vessels in foreign shipyards.
``1154. Procurement of buoy chain.

``subchapter iv--definitions

``1171. Definitions.''.
(b) Redesignations and Transfers.--
(1) Requirement.--The sections of title 14, United States
Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are
amended--
(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the
table; and
(B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the
sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 11 of
such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in
which the sections are presented in the table.
(2) Table.--The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the
following:

(c) Additional Changes.--Chapter 11 of title 14, United
States Code, is further amended--
(1) by striking all subdivision designations and headings
in such chapter, except for--
(A) the chapter designation and heading added by subsection
(a);
(B) the subchapter designations and headings added by this
subsection; and
(C) any designation or heading of a section or a
subdivision of a section;
(2) by inserting before section 1101 (as so redesignated
and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL PROVISIONS'';

(3) by inserting before section 1131 (as so redesignated
and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

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``SUBCHAPTER II--IMPROVED ACQUISITION PROCESS AND PROCEDURES'';

(4) by inserting before section 1151 (as so redesignated
and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER III--PROCUREMENT'';

and
(5) by inserting before section 1171 (as so redesignated
and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER IV--DEFINITIONS''.

SEC. 109. SUBTITLE II.

(a) Initial Matter.--Title 14, United States Code, is
further amended by inserting after chapter 11 (as amended by
section 108) the following:

``Subtitle II--Personnel

``Chap. Sec.
``19. Coast Guard Academy.....................................1901 ....

``21. Personnel; Officers.....................................2101 ....

``23. Personnel; Enlisted.....................................2301 ....

``25. Personnel; General Provisions...........................2501 ....

``27. Pay, Allowances, Awards, and Other Rights and Benefits..2701 ....

``29. Coast Guard Family Support, Child Care, and Housing...2901''.....

(b) Reserved Chapter Numbers.--
(1) Chapter 13.--Chapter 13 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the
chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning.
(2) Chapter 14.--Chapter 14 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) by striking the chapter designation, the chapter
heading, and the table of sections at the beginning; and
(B) by striking the subchapter designation and the
subchapter heading for each of the subchapters of such
chapter.
(3) Chapter 15.--Chapter 15 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended--
(A) by striking the chapter designation, the chapter
heading, and the table of sections at the beginning; and
(B) by striking the subchapter designation and the
subchapter heading for each of the subchapters of such
chapter.
(4) Chapter 17.--Chapter 17 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the
chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning.
(5) Chapter 18.--Chapter 18 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the
chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning.

SEC. 110. CHAPTER 19.

(a) Initial Matter.--Chapter 19 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the
chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning
and inserting the following:

``CHAPTER 19--COAST GUARD ACADEMY

``subchapter i--administration

``Sec.
``1901. Administration of Academy.
``1902. Policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence.
``1903. Annual Board of Visitors.
``1904. Participation in Federal, State, or other educational research
grants.

``subchapter ii--cadets

``1921. Corps of Cadets authorized strength.
``1922. Appointments.
``1923. Admission of foreign nationals for instruction; restrictions;
conditions.
``1924. Conduct.
``1925. Agreement.
``1926. Cadet applicants; preappointment travel to Academy.
``1927. Cadets; initial clothing allowance.
``1928. Cadets; degree of bachelor of science.
``1929. Cadets; appointment as ensign.
``1930. Cadets: charges and fees for attendance; limitation.

``subchapter iii--faculty

``1941. Civilian teaching staff.
``1942. Permanent commissioned teaching staff; composition.
``1943. Appointment of permanent commissioned teaching staff.
``1944. Grade of permanent commissioned teaching staff.
``1945. Retirement of permanent commissioned teaching staff.
``1946. Credit for service as member of civilian teaching staff.
``1947. Assignment of personnel as instructors.
``1948. Marine safety curriculum.''.
(b) Redesignations and Transfers.--
(1) Requirement.--The sections of title 14, United States
Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are
amended--
(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the
table; and
(B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the
sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 19 of
such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in
which the sections are presented in the table.
(2) Table.--The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the
following:

(c) Additional Changes.--
(1) In general.--Chapter 19 of title 14, United States
Code, is further amended--
(A) by inserting before section 1901 (as so redesignated
and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER I--ADMINISTRATION'';

(B) by inserting before section 1923 (as so redesignated
and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER II--CADETS

``Sec. 1921. Corps of Cadets authorized strength

``The number of cadets appointed annually to the Academy
shall be as determined by the Secretary but the number
appointed in any one year shall not exceed six hundred.

``Sec. 1922. Appointments

``Appointments to cadetships shall be made under
regulations prescribed by the Secretary, who shall determine
age limits, methods of selection of applicants, term of
service as a cadet before graduation, and all other matters
affecting such appointments. In the administration of this
section, the Secretary shall take such action as may be
necessary and appropriate to insure that female individuals
shall be eligible for appointment and admission to the Coast
Guard Academy, and that the relevant standards required for
appointment, admission, training, graduation, and
commissioning of female individuals shall be the same as
those required for male individuals, except for those minimum
essential adjustments in such standards required because of
physiological differences between male and female
individuals.'';
(C) by inserting before section 1926 (as so redesignated
and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``Sec. 1924. Conduct

``The Secretary may summarily dismiss from the Coast Guard
any cadet who, during his cadetship, is found unsatisfactory
in either studies or conduct, or may be deemed not adapted
for a career in the Coast Guard. Cadets shall be subject to
rules governing discipline prescribed by the Commandant.

``Sec. 1925. Agreement

``(a) Each cadet shall sign an agreement with respect to
the cadet's length of service in the Coast Guard. The
agreement shall provide that the cadet agrees to the
following:

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``(1) That the cadet will complete the course of
instruction at the Coast Guard Academy.
``(2) That upon graduation from the Coast Guard Academy the
cadet--
``(A) will accept an appointment, if tendered, as a
commissioned officer of the Coast Guard; and
``(B) will serve on active duty for at least five years
immediately after such appointment.
``(3) That if an appointment described in paragraph (2) is
not tendered or if the cadet is permitted to resign as a
regular officer before the completion of the commissioned
service obligation of the cadet, the cadet--
``(A) will accept an appointment as a commissioned officer
in the Coast Guard Reserve; and
``(B) will remain in that reserve component until
completion of the commissioned service obligation of the
cadet.
``(b)(1) The Secretary may transfer to the Coast Guard
Reserve, and may order to active duty for such period of time
as the Secretary prescribes (but not to exceed four years), a
cadet who breaches an agreement under subsection (a). The
period of time for which a cadet is ordered to active duty
under this paragraph may be determined without regard to
section 651(a) of title 10.
``(2) A cadet who is transferred to the Coast Guard Reserve
under paragraph (1) shall be transferred in an appropriate
enlisted grade or rating, as determined by the Secretary.
``(3) For the purposes of paragraph (1), a cadet shall be
considered to have breached an agreement under subsection (a)
if the cadet is separated from the Coast Guard Academy under
circumstances which the Secretary determines constitute a
breach by the cadet of the cadet's agreement to complete the
course of instruction at the Coast Guard Academy and accept
an appointment as a commissioned officer upon graduation from
the Coast Guard Academy.
``(c) The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry
out this section. Those regulations shall include--
``(1) standards for determining what constitutes, for the
purpose of subsection (b), a breach of an agreement under
subsection (a);
``(2) procedures for determining whether such a breach has
occurred; and
``(3) standards for determining the period of time for
which a person may be ordered to serve on active duty under
subsection (b).
``(d) In this section, `commissioned service obligation',
with respect to an officer who is a graduate of the Academy,
means the period beginning on the date of the officer's
appointment as a commissioned officer and ending on the sixth
anniversary of such appointment or, at the discretion of the
Secretary, any later date up to the eighth anniversary of
such appointment.
``(e)(1) This section does not apply to a cadet who is not
a citizen or national of the United States.
``(2) In the case of a cadet who is a minor and who has
parents or a guardian, the cadet may sign the agreement
required by subsection (a) only with the consent of the
parent or guardian.
``(f) A cadet or former cadet who does not fulfill the
terms of the obligation to serve as specified under section
(a), or the alternative obligation imposed under subsection
(b), shall be subject to the repayment provisions of section
303a(e) of title 37.''; and
(D) by inserting before section 1941 (as so redesignated
and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER III--FACULTY''.

(2) Conforming repeal.--Section 182 of title 14, United
States Code, is repealed.

SEC. 111. PART II.

Part II of title 14, United States Code, is amended by
striking the part designation, the part heading, and the
table of chapters at the beginning.

SEC. 112. CHAPTER 21.

(a) Initial Matter.--Chapter 21 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the
chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning
and inserting the following:

``CHAPTER 21--PERSONNEL; OFFICERS

``subchapter i--appointment and promotion

``Sec.
``2101. Original appointment of permanent commissioned officers.
``2102. Active duty promotion list.
``2103. Number and distribution of commissioned officers on active duty
promotion list.
``2104. Appointment of temporary officers.
``2105. Rank of warrant officers.
``2106. Selection boards; convening of boards.
``2107. Selection boards; composition of boards.
``2108. Selection boards; notice of convening; communication with
board.
``2109. Selection boards; oath of members.
``2110. Number of officers to be selected for promotion.
``2111. Promotion zones.
``2112. Promotion year; defined.
``2113. Eligibility of officers for consideration for promotion.
``2114. United States Deputy Marshals in Alaska.
``2115. Selection boards; information to be furnished boards.
``2116. Officers to be recommended for promotion.
``2117. Selection boards; reports.
``2118. Selection boards; submission of reports.
``2119. Failure of selection for promotion.
``2120. Special selection boards; correction of errors.
``2121. Promotions; appointments.
``2122. Removal of officer from list of selectees for promotion.
``2123. Promotions; acceptance; oath of office.
``2124. Promotions; pay and allowances.
``2125. Wartime temporary service promotions.
``2126. Promotion of officers not included on active duty promotion
list.
``2127. Recall to active duty during war or national emergency.
``2128. Recall to active duty with consent of officer.
``2129. Aviation cadets; appointment as Reserve officers.

``subchapter ii--discharges; retirements; revocation of commissions;
separation for cause

``2141. Revocation of commissions during first five years of
commissioned service.
``2142. Regular lieutenants (junior grade); separation for failure of
selection for promotion.
``2143. Regular lieutenants; separation for failure of selection for
promotion; continuation.
``2144. Regular Coast Guard; officers serving under temporary
appointments.
``2145. Regular lieutenant commanders and commanders; retirement for
failure of selection for promotion.
``2146. Discharge in lieu of retirement; separation pay.
``2147. Regular warrant officers: separation pay.
``2148. Separation for failure of selection for promotion or
continuation; time of.
``2149. Regular captains; retirement.
``2150. Captains; continuation on active duty; involuntary retirement.
``2151. Rear admirals and rear admirals (lower half); continuation on
active duty; involuntary retirement.
``2152. Voluntary retirement after twenty years' service.
``2153. Voluntary retirement after thirty years' service.
``2154. Compulsory retirement.
``2155. Retirement for physical disability after selection for
promotion; grade in which retired.
``2156. Deferment of retirement or separation for medical reasons.
``2157. Flag officers.
``2158. Review of records of officers.
``2159. Boards of inquiry.
``2160. Boards of review.
``2161. Composition of boards.
``2162. Rights and procedures.
``2163. Removal of officer from active duty; action by Secretary.
``2164. Officers considered for removal; retirement or discharge;
separation benefits.
``2165. Relief of retired officer promoted while on active duty.

``subchapter iii--general provisions

``2181. Physical fitness of officers.
``2182. Multirater assessment of certain personnel.''.
(b) Redesignations and Transfers.--
(1) Requirement.--The sections of title 14, United States
Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are
amended--
(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the
table; and
(B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the
sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 21 of
such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in
which the sections are presented in the table.
(2) Table.--The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the
following:

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255 Number of officers to be selected for 2110
promotion................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
256 Promotion zones........................... 2111
------------------------------------------------------------------------
256a Promotion year; defined................... 2112
------------------------------------------------------------------------
257 Eligibility of officers for consideration 2113
for promotion............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
258 Selection boards; information to be 2115
furnished boards.........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
259 Officers to be recommended for promotion.. 2116
------------------------------------------------------------------------
260 Selection boards; reports................. 2117
------------------------------------------------------------------------
261 Selection boards; submission of reports... 2118
------------------------------------------------------------------------
262 Failure of selection for promotion........ 2119
------------------------------------------------------------------------
263 Special selection boards; correction of 2120
errors...................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
271 Promotions; appointments.................. 2121
------------------------------------------------------------------------
272 Removal of officer from list of selectees 2122
for promotion............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
273 Promotions; acceptance; oath of office.... 2123
------------------------------------------------------------------------
274 Promotions; pay and allowances............ 2124
------------------------------------------------------------------------
275 Wartime temporary service promotions...... 2125
------------------------------------------------------------------------
276 Promotion of officers not included on 2126
active duty promotion list...............
------------------------------------------------------------------------
331 Recall to active duty during war or 2127
national emergency.......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
332 Recall to active duty with consent of 2128
officer..................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
373 Aviation cadets; appointment as Reserve 2129
officers.................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
281 Revocation of commissions during first 2141
five years of commissioned service.......
------------------------------------------------------------------------
282 Regular lieutenants (junior grade); 2142
separation for failure of selection for
promotion................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
283 Regular lieutenants; separation for 2143
failure of selection for promotion;
continuation.............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
284 Regular Coast Guard; officers serving 2144
under temporary appointments.............
------------------------------------------------------------------------
285 Regular lieutenant commanders and 2145
commanders; retirement for failure of
selection for promotion..................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
286 Discharge in lieu of retirement; 2146
separation pay...........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
286a Regular warrant officers: separation pay.. 2147
------------------------------------------------------------------------
287 Separation for failure of selection for 2148
promotion or continuation; time of.......
------------------------------------------------------------------------
288 Regular captains; retirement.............. 2149
------------------------------------------------------------------------
289 Captains; continuation on active duty; 2150
involuntary retirement...................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
290 Rear admirals and rear admirals (lower 2151
half); continuation on active duty;
involuntary retirement...................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
291 Voluntary retirement after twenty years' 2152
service..................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
292 Voluntary retirement after thirty years' 2153
service..................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
293 Compulsory retirement..................... 2154
------------------------------------------------------------------------
294 Retirement for physical disability after 2155
selection for promotion; grade in which
retired..................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
295 Deferment of retirement or separation for 2156
medical reasons..........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
296 Flag officers............................. 2157
------------------------------------------------------------------------
321 Review of records of officers............. 2158
------------------------------------------------------------------------
322 Boards of inquiry......................... 2159
------------------------------------------------------------------------
323 Boards of review.......................... 2160
------------------------------------------------------------------------
324 Composition of boards..................... 2161
------------------------------------------------------------------------
325 Rights and procedures..................... 2162
------------------------------------------------------------------------
326 Removal of officer from active duty; 2163
action by Secretary......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
327 Officers considered for removal; 2164
retirement or discharge; separation
benefits.................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
333 Relief of retired officer promoted while 2165
on active duty...........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
335 Physical fitness of officers.............. 2181
------------------------------------------------------------------------
429 Multirater assessment of certain personnel 2182
------------------------------------------------------------------------

(c) Additional Changes.--Chapter 21 of title 14, United
States Code, is further amended--
(1) by striking all subchapter designations and headings in
such chapter, except for the subchapter designations and
headings added by this subsection;
(2) by inserting before section 2101 (as so redesignated
and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER I--APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTION'';

(3) by inserting before section 2115 (as so redesignated
and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``Sec. 2114. United States Deputy Marshals in Alaska

``Commissioned officers may be appointed as United States
Deputy Marshals in Alaska.'';
(4) by inserting before section 2141 (as so redesignated
and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER II--DISCHARGES; RETIREMENTS; REVOCATION OF COMMISSIONS;
SEPARATION FOR CAUSE'';

and
(5) by inserting before section 2181 (as so redesignated
and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER III--GENERAL PROVISIONS''.

SEC. 113. CHAPTER 23.

(a) Initial Matter.--Chapter 23 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the
chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning
and inserting the following:

``CHAPTER 23--PERSONNEL; ENLISTED

``Sec.
``2301. Recruiting campaigns.
``2302. Enlistments; term, grade.
``2303. Promotion.
``2304. Compulsory retirement at age of sixty-two.
``2305. Voluntary retirement after thirty years' service.
``2306. Voluntary retirement after twenty years' service.
``2307. Retirement of enlisted members: increase in retired pay.
``2308. Recall to active duty during war or national emergency.
``2309. Recall to active duty with consent of member.

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``2310. Relief of retired enlisted member promoted while on active
duty.
``2311. Retirement in cases where higher grade or rating has been held.
``2312. Extension of enlistments.
``2313. Retention beyond term of enlistment in case of disability.
``2314. Detention beyond term of enlistment.
``2315. Inclusion of certain conditions in enlistment contract.
``2316. Discharge within three months before expiration of enlistment.
``2317. Aviation cadets; procurement; transfer.
``2318. Aviation cadets; benefits.
``2319. Critical skill training bonus.''.
(b) Redesignations and Transfers.--
(1) Requirement.--The sections of title 14, United States
Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are
amended--
(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the
table; and
(B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the
sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 23 of
such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in
which the sections are presented in the table.
(2) Table.--The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the
following:

SEC. 114. CHAPTER 25.

(a) Initial Matter.--Chapter 25 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the
chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning
and inserting the following:

``CHAPTER 25--PERSONNEL; GENERAL PROVISIONS

``subchapter i--general provisions

``Sec.
``2501. Grade on retirement.
``2502. Retirement.
``2503. Status of recalled personnel.
``2504. Computation of retired pay.
``2505. Limitations on retirement and retired pay.
``2506. Suspension of payment of retired pay of members who are absent
from the United States to avoid prosecution.
``2507. Board for Correction of Military Records deadline.
``2508. Emergency leave retention authority.
``2509. Prohibition of certain involuntary administrative separations.
``2510. Sea service letters.
``2511. Investigations of flag officers and Senior Executive Service
employees.
``2512. Leave policies for the Coast Guard.
``2513. Computation of length of service.

``subchapter ii--lighthouse service

``2531. Personnel of former Lighthouse Service.''.
(b) Redesignations and Transfers.--
(1) Requirement.--The sections of title 14, United States
Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are
amended--
(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the
table; and
(B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the
sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 25 of
such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in
which the sections are presented in the table.
(2) Table.--The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the
following:

(c) Additional Changes.--Chapter 25 of title 14, United
States Code, is further amended--
(1) by inserting before section 2501 (as so redesignated
and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL PROVISIONS'';

and
(2) by inserting before section 2531 (as so redesignated
and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER II--LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE''.

SEC. 115. PART III.

Part III of title 14, United States Code, is amended by
striking the part designation, the part heading, and the
table of chapters at the beginning.

SEC. 116. CHAPTER 27.

(a) Initial Matter.--Chapter 27 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the
chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning
and inserting the following:

``CHAPTER 27--PAY, ALLOWANCES, AWARDS, AND OTHER RIGHTS AND BENEFITS

``subchapter i--personnel rights and benefits

``Sec.
``2701. Procurement of personnel.

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``2702. Training.
``2703. Contingent expenses.
``2704. Equipment to prevent accidents.
``2705. Clothing at time of discharge for good of service.
``2706. Right to wear uniform.
``2707. Protection of uniform.
``2708. Clothing for officers and enlisted personnel.
``2709. Procurement and sale of stores to members and civilian
employees.
``2710. Disposition of effects of decedents.
``2711. Deserters; payment of expenses incident to apprehension and
delivery; penalties.
``2712. Payment for the apprehension of stragglers.

``subchapter ii--awards

``2731. Delegation of powers to make awards; rules and regulations.
``2732. Medal of honor.
``2733. Medal of honor: duplicate medal.
``2734. Medal of honor: presentation of Medal of Honor Flag.
``2735. Coast Guard cross.
``2736. Distinguished service medal.
``2737. Silver star medal.
``2738. Distinguished flying cross.
``2739. Coast Guard medal.
``2740. Insignia for additional awards.
``2741. Time limit on award; report concerning deed.
``2742. Honorable subsequent service as condition to award.
``2743. Posthumous awards.
``2744. Life-saving medals.
``2745. Replacement of medals.
``2746. Award of other medals.
``2747. Awards and insignia for excellence in service or conduct.
``2748. Presentation of United States flag upon retirement.

``subchapter iii--payments

``2761. Persons discharged as result of court-martial; allowances to.
``2762. Shore patrol duty; payment of expenses.
``2763. Compensatory absence from duty for military personnel at
isolated duty stations.
``2764. Monetary allowance for transportation of household effects.
``2765. Retroactive payment of pay and allowances delayed by
administrative error or oversight.
``2766. Travel card management.
``2767. Reimbursement for medical-related travel expenses for certain
persons residing on islands in the continental United
States.
``2768. Annual audit of pay and allowances of members undergoing
permanent change of station.
``2769. Remission of indebtedness.
``2770. Special instruction at universities.
``2771. Attendance at professional meetings.
``2772. Education loan repayment program.
``2773. Rations or commutation therefor in money.
``2774. Sales of ration supplies to messes.
``2775. Flight rations.
``2776. Payments at time of discharge for good of service.
``2777. Clothing for destitute shipwrecked persons.
``2778. Advancement of public funds to personnel.
``2779. Transportation to and from certain places of employment.''.
(b) Redesignations and Transfers.--
(1) Requirement.--The sections of title 14, United States
Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are
amended--
(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the
table; and
(B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the
sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 27 of
such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in
which the sections are presented in the table.
(2) Table.--The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the
following:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title 14 Title 14
section Section heading (provided for section
number before identification purposes only-not amended) number after
redesignation redesignation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
468 Procurement of personnel.................. 2701
------------------------------------------------------------------------
469 Training.................................. 2702
------------------------------------------------------------------------
476 Contingent expenses....................... 2703
------------------------------------------------------------------------
477 Equipment to prevent accidents............ 2704
------------------------------------------------------------------------
482 Clothing at time of discharge for good of 2705
service..................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
483 Right to wear uniform..................... 2706
------------------------------------------------------------------------
484 Protection of uniform..................... 2707
------------------------------------------------------------------------
485 Clothing for officers and enlisted 2708
personnel................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
487 Procurement and sale of stores to members 2709
and civilian employees...................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
507 Disposition of effects of decedents....... 2710
------------------------------------------------------------------------
508 Deserters; payment of expenses incident to 2711
apprehension and delivery; penalties.....
------------------------------------------------------------------------
644 Payment for the apprehension of stragglers 2712
------------------------------------------------------------------------
499 Delegation of powers to make awards; rules 2731
and regulations..........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
491 Medal of honor............................ 2732
------------------------------------------------------------------------
504 Medal of honor: duplicate medal........... 2733
------------------------------------------------------------------------
505 Medal of honor: presentation of Medal of 2734
Honor Flag...............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
491a Coast Guard cross......................... 2735
------------------------------------------------------------------------
492 Distinguished service medal............... 2736
------------------------------------------------------------------------
492a Silver star medal......................... 2737
------------------------------------------------------------------------
492b Distinguished flying cross................ 2738
------------------------------------------------------------------------
493 Coast Guard medal......................... 2739
------------------------------------------------------------------------
494 Insignia for additional awards............ 2740
------------------------------------------------------------------------
496 Time limit on award; report concerning 2741
deed.....................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
497 Honorable subsequent service as condition 2742
to award.................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
498 Posthumous awards......................... 2743
------------------------------------------------------------------------
500 Life-saving medals........................ 2744
------------------------------------------------------------------------
501 Replacement of medals..................... 2745
------------------------------------------------------------------------
502 Award of other medals..................... 2746
------------------------------------------------------------------------
503 Awards and insignia for excellence in 2747
service or conduct.......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
516 Presentation of United States flag upon 2748
retirement...............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
509 Persons discharged as result of court- 2761
martial; allowances to...................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
510 Shore patrol duty; payment of expenses.... 2762
------------------------------------------------------------------------
511 Compensatory absence from duty for 2763
military personnel at isolated duty
stations.................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
512 Monetary allowance for transportation of 2764
household effects........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
513 Retroactive payment of pay and allowances 2765
delayed by administrative error or
oversight................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
517 Travel card management.................... 2766
------------------------------------------------------------------------
518 Reimbursement for medical-related travel 2767
expenses for certain persons residing on
islands in the continental United States.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
519 Annual audit of pay and allowances of 2768
members undergoing permanent change of
station..................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
461 Remission of indebtedness................. 2769
------------------------------------------------------------------------
470 Special instruction at universities....... 2770
------------------------------------------------------------------------
471 Attendance at professional meetings....... 2771
------------------------------------------------------------------------
472 Education loan repayment program.......... 2772
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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478 Rations or commutation therefor in money.. 2773
------------------------------------------------------------------------
479 Sales of ration supplies to messes........ 2774
------------------------------------------------------------------------
480 Flight rations............................ 2775
------------------------------------------------------------------------
481 Payments at time of discharge for good of 2776
service..................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
486 Clothing for destitute shipwrecked persons 2777
------------------------------------------------------------------------
488 Advancement of public funds to personnel.. 2778
------------------------------------------------------------------------
660 Transportation to and from certain places 2779
of employment............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

(c) Additional Changes.--Chapter 27 of title 14, United
States Code, is further amended--
(1) by inserting before section 2701 (as so redesignated
and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER I--PERSONNEL RIGHTS AND BENEFITS'';

(2) by inserting before section 2731 (as so redesignated
and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER II--AWARDS'';

and
(3) by inserting before section 2761 (as so redesignated
and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER III--PAYMENTS''.

SEC. 117. CHAPTER 29.

(a) Initial Matter.--Chapter 29 of title 14, United States
Code, is amended by striking the chapter designation, the
chapter heading, and the table of sections at the beginning
and inserting the following:

``CHAPTER 29--COAST GUARD FAMILY SUPPORT, CHILD CARE, AND HOUSING

``subchapter i--coast guard families

``Sec.
``2901. Work-life policies and programs.
``2902. Surveys of Coast Guard families.
``2903. Reimbursement for adoption expenses.
``2904. Education and training opportunities for Coast Guard spouses.
``2905. Youth sponsorship initiatives.
``2906. Dependent school children.

``subchapter ii--coast guard child care

``2921. Definitions.
``2922. Child development services.
``2923. Child development center standards and inspections.
``2924. Child development center employees.
``2925. Parent partnerships with child development centers.

``subchapter iii--housing

``2941. Definitions.
``2942. General authority.
``2943. Leasing and hiring of quarters; rental of inadequate housing.
``2944. Retired service members and dependents serving on advisory
committees.
``2945. Conveyance of real property.
``2946. Coast Guard Housing Fund.
``2947. Reports.''.
(b) Redesignations and Transfers.--
(1) Requirement.--The sections of title 14, United States
Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are
amended--
(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the
table; and
(B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the
sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 29 of
such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in
which the sections are presented in the table.
(2) Table.--The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the
following:

(c) Additional Changes.--Chapter 29 of title 14, United
States Code, is further amended--
(1) by inserting before section 2901 (as so redesignated
and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER I--COAST GUARD FAMILIES'';

(2) by inserting before section 2921 (as so redesignated
and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER II--COAST GUARD CHILD CARE'';

and
(3) by inserting before section 2941 (as so redesignated
and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER III--HOUSING''.

SEC. 118. SUBTITLE III AND CHAPTER 37.

(a) Initial Matter.--Title 14, United States Code, is
further amended by adding after chapter 29 (as amended by
section 117) the following:

``Subtitle III--Coast Guard Reserve and Auxiliary

``Chap. Sec.
``37. Coast Guard Reserve......................................3701....

``39. Coast Guard Auxiliary....................................3901....

``41. General Provisions for Coast Guard Reserve and Auxiliary.4101....

``CHAPTER 37--COAST GUARD RESERVE

``subchapter i--administration

``Sec.
``3701. Organization.
``3702. Authorized strength.
``3703. Coast Guard Reserve Boards.
``3704. Grades and ratings; military authority.
``3705. Benefits.
``3706. Temporary members of the Reserve; eligibility and compensation.
``3707. Temporary members of the Reserve; disability or death benefits.
``3708. Temporary members of the Reserve; certificate of honorable
service.
``3709. Reserve student aviation pilots; Reserve aviation pilots;
appointments in commissioned grade.
``3710. Reserve student pre-commissioning assistance program.
``3711. Appointment or wartime promotion; retention of grade upon
release from active duty.
``3712. Exclusiveness of service.
``3713. Active duty for emergency augmentation of regular forces.
``3714. Enlistment of members engaged in schooling.

``subchapter ii--personnel

``3731. Definitions.
``3732. Applicability of this subchapter.
``3733. Suspension of this subchapter in time of war or national
emergency.
``3734. Effect of this subchapter on retirement and retired pay.
``3735. Authorized number of officers.
``3736. Precedence.
``3737. Running mates.
``3738. Constructive credit upon initial appointment.
``3739. Promotion of Reserve officers on active duty.
``3740. Promotion; recommendations of selection boards.
``3741. Selection boards; appointment.
``3742. Establishment of promotion zones under running mate system.
``3743. Eligibility for promotion.
``3744. Recommendation for promotion of an officer previously removed
from an active status.
``3745. Qualifications for promotion.
``3746. Promotion; acceptance; oath of office.
``3747. Date of rank upon promotion; entitlement to pay.
``3748. Type of promotion; temporary.
``3749. Effect of removal by the President or failure of consent of the
Senate.
``3750. Failure of selection for promotion.
``3751. Failure of selection and removal from an active status.

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``3752. Retention boards; removal from an active status to provide a
flow of promotion.
``3753. Maximum ages for retention in an active status.
``3754. Rear admiral and rear admiral (lower half); maximum service in
grade.
``3755. Appointment of a former Navy or Coast Guard officer.
``3756. Grade on entry upon active duty.
``3757. Recall of a retired officer; grade upon release.''.
(b) Redesignations and Transfers.--
(1) Requirement.--The sections of title 14, United States
Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are
amended--
(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the
table; and
(B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the
sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 37 of
such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in
which the sections are presented in the table.
(2) Table.--The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the
following:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
Title 14 Title 14
section Section heading (provided for section
number before identification purposes only-not amended) number after
redesignation redesignation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
701 Organization.............................. 3701
------------------------------------------------------------------------
702 Authorized strength....................... 3702
------------------------------------------------------------------------
703 Coast Guard Reserve Boards................ 3703
------------------------------------------------------------------------
704 Grades and ratings; military authority.... 3704
------------------------------------------------------------------------
705 Benefits.................................. 3705
------------------------------------------------------------------------
706 Temporary members of the Reserve; 3706
eligibility and compensation.............
------------------------------------------------------------------------
707 Temporary members of the Reserve; 3707
disability or death benefits.............
------------------------------------------------------------------------
708 Temporary members of the Reserve; 3708
certificate of honorable service.........
------------------------------------------------------------------------
709 Reserve student aviation pilots; Reserve 3709
aviation pilots; appointments in
commissioned grade.......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
709a Reserve student pre-commissioning 3710
assistance program.......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
710 Appointment or wartime promotion; 3711
retention of grade upon release from
active duty..............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
711 Exclusiveness of service.................. 3712
------------------------------------------------------------------------
712 Active duty for emergency augmentation of 3713
regular forces...........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
713 Enlistment of members engaged in schooling 3714
------------------------------------------------------------------------
720 Definitions............................... 3731
------------------------------------------------------------------------
721 Applicability of this subchapter.......... 3732
------------------------------------------------------------------------
722 Suspension of this subchapter in time of 3733
war or national emergency................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
723 Effect of this subchapter on retirement 3734
and retired pay..........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
724 Authorized number of officers............. 3735
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725 Precedence................................ 3736
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726 Running mates............................. 3737
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727 Constructive credit upon initial 3738
appointment..............................
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728 Promotion of Reserve officers on active 3739
duty.....................................
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729 Promotion; recommendations of selection 3740
boards...................................
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730 Selection boards; appointment............. 3741
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731 Establishment of promotion zones under 3742
running mate system......................
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732 Eligibility for promotion................. 3743
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733 Recommendation for promotion of an officer 3744
previously removed from an active status.
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734 Qualifications for promotion.............. 3745
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735 Promotion; acceptance; oath of office..... 3746
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736 Date of rank upon promotion; entitlement 3747
to pay...................................
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737 Type of promotion; temporary.............. 3748
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738 Effect of removal by the President or 3749
failure of consent of the Senate.........
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739 Failure of selection for promotion........ 3750
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740 Failure of selection and removal from an 3751
active status............................
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741 Retention boards; removal from an active 3752
status to provide a flow of promotion....
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742 Maximum ages for retention in an active 3753
status...................................
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743 Rear admiral and rear admiral (lower 3754
half); maximum service in grade..........
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744 Appointment of a former Navy or Coast 3755
Guard officer............................
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745 Grade on entry upon active duty........... 3756
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746 Recall of a retired officer; grade upon 3757
release..................................
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(c) Additional Changes.--Chapter 37 of title 14, United
States Code, is further amended--
(1) by inserting before section 3701 (as so redesignated
and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER I--ADMINISTRATION'';

and
(2) by inserting before section 3731 (as so redesignated
and transferred under subsection (b)) the following:

``SUBCHAPTER II--PERSONNEL''.

SEC. 119. CHAPTER 39.

(a) Initial Matter.--Title 14, United States Code, is
further amended by adding after chapter 37 (as added by
section 118) the following:

``CHAPTER 39--COAST GUARD AUXILIARY

``Sec.
``3901. Administration of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
``3902. Purpose of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
``3903. Eligibility; enrollments.
``3904. Members of the Auxiliary; status.
``3905. Disenrollment.
``3906. Membership in other organizations.
``3907. Use of member's facilities.
``3908. Vessel deemed public vessel.
``3909. Aircraft deemed public aircraft.
``3910. Radio station deemed government station.
``3911. Availability of appropriations.
``3912. Assignment and performance of duties.
``3913. Injury or death in line of duty.''.
(b) Redesignations and Transfers.--
(1) Requirement.--The sections of title 14, United States
Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are
amended--
(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the
table; and
(B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the
sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 39 of
such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in
which the sections are presented in the table.
(2) Table.--The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the
following:

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SEC. 120. CHAPTER 41.

(a) Initial Matter.--Title 14, United States Code, is
further amended by adding after chapter 39 (as added by
section 119) the following:

``CHAPTER 41--GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR COAST GUARD RESERVE AND AUXILIARY

``Sec.
``4101. Flags; pennants; uniforms and insignia.
``4102. Penalty.
``4103. Limitation on rights of members of the Auxiliary and temporary
members of the Reserve.
``4104. Availability of facilities and appropriations.''.
(b) Redesignations and Transfers.--
(1) Requirement.--The sections of title 14, United States
Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are
amended--
(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the
table; and
(B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the
sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 41 of
such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in
which the sections are presented in the table.
(2) Table.--The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the
following:

SEC. 121. SUBTITLE IV AND CHAPTER 49.

(a) Initial Matter.--Title 14, United States Code, is
further amended by adding after chapter 41 (as added by
section 120) the following:

``Subtitle IV--Coast Guard Authorizations and Reports to Congress

``Chap. Sec.
``49. Authorizations...........................................4901....

``51. Reports..................................................5101....

``CHAPTER 49--AUTHORIZATIONS

``Sec.
``4901. Requirement for prior authorization of appropriations.
``4902. Authorization of appropriations.
``4903. Authorization of personnel end strengths.
``4904. Authorized levels of military strength and training.''.
(b) Redesignations and Transfers.--
(1) Requirement.--The sections of title 14, United States
Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are
amended--
(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the
table; and
(B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the
sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 49 of
such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in
which the sections are presented in the table.
(2) Table.--The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the
following:

SEC. 122. CHAPTER 51.

(a) Initial Matter.--Title 14, United States Code, is
further amended by adding after chapter 49 (as added by
section 121) the following:

``CHAPTER 51--REPORTS

``Sec.
``5101. Transmission of annual Coast Guard authorization request.
``5102. Capital investment plan.
``5103. Major acquisitions.
``5104. Manpower requirements plan.
``5105. Inventory of real property.''.
(b) Redesignations and Transfers.--
(1) Requirement.--The sections of title 14, United States
Code, identified in the table provided in paragraph (2) are
amended--
(A) by redesignating the sections as described in the
table; and
(B) by transferring the sections, as necessary, so that the
sections appear after the table of sections for chapter 51 of
such title (as added by subsection (a)), in the order in
which the sections are presented in the table.
(2) Table.--The table referred to in paragraph (1) is the
following:

SEC. 123. REFERENCES.

(a) Definitions.--In this section, the following
definitions apply:
(1) Redesignated section.--The term ``redesignated
section'' means a section of title 14, United States Code,
that is redesignated by this title, as that section is so
redesignated.
(2) Source section.--The term ``source section'' means a
section of title 14, United States Code, that is redesignated
by this title, as that section was in effect before the
redesignation.
(b) Reference to Source Section.--
(1) Treatment of reference.--A reference to a source
section, including a reference in a regulation, order, or
other law, is deemed to refer to the corresponding
redesignated section.
(2) Title 14.--In title 14, United States Code, each
reference in the text of such title to a source section is
amended by striking such reference and inserting a reference
to the appropriate, as determined using the tables located in
this title, redesignated section.
(c) Other Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Reference to section 182.--Section 1923(c) of title 14,
United States Code, as so redesignated by this title, is
further amended by striking ``section 182'' and inserting
``section 1922''.
(2) References to chapter 11.--Title 14, United States
Code, is further amended--
(A) in section 2146(d), as so redesignated by this title,
by striking ``chapter 11 of this title'' and inserting ``this
chapter''; and
(B) in section 3739, as so redesignated by this title, by
striking ``chapter 11'' each place that it appears and
inserting ``chapter 21''.
(3) Reference to chapter 13.--Section 3705(b) of title 14,
United States Code, as so

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redesignated by this title, is further amended by striking
``chapter 13'' and inserting ``chapter 27''.
(4) Reference to chapter 15.--Section 308(b)(3) of title
14, United States Code, as so redesignated by this title, is
further amended by striking ``chapter 15'' and inserting
``chapter 11''.
(5) References to chapter 19.--Title 14, United States
Code, is further amended--
(A) in section 4901(4), as so redesignated by this title,
by striking ``chapter 19'' and inserting ``section 318''; and
(B) in section 4902(4), as so redesignated by this title,
by striking ``chapter 19'' and inserting ``section 318''.
(6) Reference to chapter 23.--Section 701(a) of title 14,
United States Code, as so redesignated by this title, is
further amended by striking ``chapter 23'' and inserting
``chapter 39''.

SEC. 124. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.

This title, including the amendments made by this title, is
intended only to reorganize title 14, United States Code, and
may not be construed to alter--
(1) the effect of a provision of title 14, United States
Code, including any authority or requirement therein;
(2) a department or agency interpretation with respect to
title 14, United States Code; or
(3) a judicial interpretation with respect to title 14,
United States Code.

TITLE II--TRANSFERS AND MODIFICATIONS

SEC. 201. AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 14, UNITED STATES CODE, AS
AMENDED BY TITLE I OF THIS ACT.

Except as otherwise expressly provided, whenever in this
title an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an
amendment to, or a repeal of, a section or other provision of
title 14, United States Code, the reference shall be
considered to be made to title 14, United States Code, as
amended by title I of this Act.

SEC. 202. PRIMARY DUTIES.

Section 102(7) of title 14, United States Code, is amended
to read as follows:
``(7) 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.''.

SEC. 203. REGATTAS AND MARINE PARADES.

(a) In General.--Chapter 5 of title 14, United States Code,
is amended by inserting after section 563 the following:

``Sec. 564. Regattas and marine parades

``(a) In General.--The Commandant of the Coast Guard may
issue regulations to promote the safety of life on navigable
waters during regattas or marine parades.
``(b) Detail and Use of Vessels.--To enforce regulations
issued under this section--
``(1) the Commandant may detail any public vessel in the
service of the Coast Guard and make use of any private vessel
tendered gratuitously for that purpose; and
``(2) upon the request of the Commandant, the head of any
other Federal department or agency may enforce the
regulations by means of any public vessel of such department
and any private vessel tendered gratuitously for that
purpose.
``(c) Transfer of Authority.--The authority of the
Commandant under this section may be transferred by the
President for any special occasion to the head of another
Federal department or agency whenever in the President's
judgment such transfer is desirable.
``(d) Penalties.--
``(1) In general.--For any violation of regulations issued
pursuant to this section the following penalties shall be
incurred:
``(A) A licensed officer shall be liable to suspension or
revocation of license in the manner prescribed by law for
incompetency or misconduct.
``(B) Any person in charge of the navigation of a vessel
other than a licensed officer shall be liable to a penalty of
$5,000.
``(C) The owner of a vessel (including any corporate
officer of a corporation owning the vessel) actually on board
shall be liable to a penalty of $5,000, unless the violation
of regulations occurred without the owner's knowledge.
``(D) Any other person shall be liable to a penalty of
$2,500.
``(2) Mitigation or remission.--The Commandant may mitigate
or remit any penalty provided for in this subsection in the
manner prescribed by law for the mitigation or remission of
penalties for violation of the navigation laws.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 5 of
title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after
the item relating to section 563 the following:

``Sec. 564. Regattas and marine parades.''.
(c) Repeal.--The Act of April 28, 1908 (35 Stat. 69,
chapter 151; 33 U.S.C. 1233 et seq.), is repealed.

SEC. 204. REGULATION OF VESSELS IN TERRITORIAL WATERS OF
UNITED STATES.

(a) Establishment of Subchapter V.--Chapter 5 of title 14,
United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following:

``SUBCHAPTER V--REGULATION OF VESSELS IN TERRITORIAL WATERS OF UNITED
STATES

``Sec. 584. Definitions

``In this subchapter:
``(1) United states.--The term `United States' includes all
territory and waters, continental or insular, subject to the
jurisdiction of the United States.
``(2) Territorial waters.--The term `territorial waters of
the United States' includes all waters of the territorial sea
of the United States as described in Presidential
Proclamation 5928 of December 27, 1988.''.
(b) Regulation of Anchorage and Movement of Vessels During
National Emergency.--Section 1 of title II of the Act of June
15, 1917 (40 Stat. 220, chapter 30; 50 U.S.C. 191), is
amended--
(1) by striking the section designation and all that
follows before ``by proclamation'' and inserting the
following:

``Sec. 581. Regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels
during national emergency

``Whenever the President'';
(2) by striking ``of the Treasury'';
(3) by striking ``of the department in which the Coast
Guard is operating'';
(4) by striking ``this title'' and inserting ``this
subchapter''; and
(5) by transferring the section so that the section appears
before section 584 of title 14, United States Code (as added
by subsection (a) of this section).
(c) Seizure and Forfeiture of Vessel; Fine and
Imprisonment.--Section 2 of title II of the Act of June 15,
1917 (40 Stat. 220, chapter 30; 50 U.S.C. 192), is amended--
(1) by striking the section designation and all that
follows before ``agent,'' and inserting the following:

``Sec. 582. Seizure and forfeiture of vessel; fine and
imprisonment

``(a) In General.--If any owner,'';
(2) by striking ``this title'' each place it appears and
inserting ``this subchapter''; and
(3) by transferring the section so that the section appears
after section 581 of title 14, United States Code (as
transferred by subsection (b) of this section).
(d) Enforcement Provisions.--Section 4 of title II of the
Act of June 15, 1917 (40 Stat. 220, chapter 30; 50 U.S.C.
194), is amended--
(1) by striking all before ``may employ'' and inserting the
following:

``Sec. 583. Enforcement provisions

``The President'';
(2) by striking ``the purpose of this title'' and inserting
``this subchapter''; and
(3) by transferring the section so that the section appears
after section 582 of title 14, United States Code (as
transferred by subsection (c) of this section).
(e) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for chapter 5 of
title 14, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end
the following:

``subchapter v--regulation of vessels in territorial waters of united
states

``581. Regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels during national
emergency.
``582. Seizure and forfeiture of vessel; fine and imprisonment.
``583. Enforcement provisions.
``584. Definitions.''.

SEC. 205. NATIONAL MARITIME TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY
COMMITTEES.

(a) In General.--Title 14, United States Code, is amended
by inserting after chapter 11 the following:

``CHAPTER 13--NATIONAL MARITIME TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEES

``Sec.
``1301. National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee.
``1302. National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee.
``1303. National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee.
``1304. National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee.
``1305. National Boating Safety Advisory Committee.
``1306. National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee.
``1307. National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee.
``1308. National Towing Safety Advisory Committee.
``1309. Administration.

``Sec. 1301. National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory
Committee

``(a) Establishment.--There is established a National
Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (in this
section referred to as the `Committee').
``(b) Function.--The Committee shall advise the Secretary
on matters relating to the safe and secure marine
transportation of hazardous materials.
``(c) Membership.--
``(1) In general.--The Committee shall consist of not more
than 25 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with
this section and section 1309 of this chapter.
``(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 member of the Committee shall
represent 1 of the following:
``(A) Chemical manufacturing entities.
``(B) Entities related to marine handling or transportation
of chemicals.
``(C) Vessel design and construction entities.
``(D) Marine safety or security entities.
``(E) Marine environmental protection entities.
``(4) Distribution.--The Secretary shall, based on the
needs of the Coast Guard, determine the number of members of
the Committee who represent each entity specified in
paragraph (3). Neither this paragraph nor any other provision
of law shall be construed to require an equal distribution of
members

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representing each entity specified in paragraph (3).

``Sec. 1302. National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory
Committee

``(a) Establishment.--There is established a National
Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee (in this section
referred to as the `Committee').
``(b) Function.--The Committee shall advise the Secretary
on matters relating to the safe operation of vessels to which
chapter 45 of title 46 applies, including the matters of--
``(1) navigation safety;
``(2) safety equipment and procedures;
``(3) marine insurance;
``(4) vessel design, construction, maintenance, and
operation; and
``(5) personnel qualifications and training.
``(c) Membership.--
``(1) In general.--The Committee shall consist of 18
members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this
section and section 1309 of this chapter.
``(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.--Members of the Committee shall be
appointed as follows:
``(A) 10 members shall represent the commercial fishing
industry and--
``(i) as a group, shall together reflect a regional and
representational balance; and
``(ii) as individuals, shall each have experience--

``(I) in the operation of vessels to which chapter 45 of
title 46 applies; or
``(II) as a crew member or processing line worker on a fish
processing vessel.

``(B) 1 member shall represent naval architects and marine
engineers.
``(C) 1 member shall represent manufacturers of equipment
for vessels to which chapter 45 of title 46 applies.
``(D) 1 member shall represent education and training
professionals related to fishing vessel, fish processing
vessel, and fish tender vessel safety and personnel
qualifications.
``(E) 1 member shall represent underwriters that insure
vessels to which chapter 45 of title 46 applies.
``(F) 1 member shall represent owners of vessels to which
chapter 45 of title 46 applies.
``(G) 3 members shall represent the general public and, to
the extent possible, shall include--
``(i) an independent expert or consultant in maritime
safety;
``(ii) a marine surveyor who provides services to vessels
to which chapter 45 of title 46 applies; and
``(iii) a person familiar with issues affecting fishing
communities and the families of fishermen.

``Sec. 1303. National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory
Committee

``(a) Establishment.--There is established a National
Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (in this section
referred to as the `Committee').
``(b) Function.--The Committee shall advise the Secretary
on matters relating to personnel in the United States
merchant marine, including the training, qualifications,
certification, documentation, and fitness of mariners.
``(c) Membership.--
``(1) In general.--The Committee shall consist of 19
members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this
section and section 1309 of this chapter.
``(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.--Members of the Committee shall be
appointed as follows:
``(A) 9 members shall represent mariners and, of the 9--
``(i) each shall--

``(I) be a citizen of the United States; and
``(II) hold an active license or certificate issued under
chapter 71 of title 46 or a merchant mariner document issued
under chapter 73 of title 46;

``(ii) 3 shall be deck officers who represent merchant
marine deck officers and, of the 3--

``(I) 2 shall be licensed for oceans any gross tons;
``(II) 1 shall be licensed for inland river route with a
limited or unlimited tonnage;
``(III) 2 shall have a master's license or a master of
towing vessels license;
``(IV) 1 shall have significant tanker experience; and
``(V) to the extent practicable--

``(aa) 1 shall represent labor; and
``(bb) 1 shall represent management;
``(iii) 3 shall be engineering officers who represent
merchant marine engineering officers and, of the 3--

``(I) 2 shall be licensed as chief engineer any horsepower;
``(II) 1 shall be licensed as either a limited chief
engineer or a designated duty engineer; and
``(III) to the extent practicable--

``(aa) 1 shall represent labor; and
``(bb) 1 shall represent management;
``(iv) 2 shall be unlicensed seamen who represent merchant
marine unlicensed seaman and, of the 2--

``(I) 1 shall represent able-bodied seamen; and
``(II) 1 shall represent qualified members of the engine
department; and

``(v) 1 shall be a pilot who represents merchant marine
pilots.
``(B) 6 members shall represent marine educators and, of
the 6--
``(i) 3 shall be marine educators who represent maritime
academies and, of the 3--

``(I) 2 shall represent State maritime academies (and are
jointly recommended by such academies); and
``(II) 1 shall represent either State maritime academies or
the United States Merchant Marine Academy; and

``(ii) 3 shall be marine educators who represent other
maritime training institutions and, of the 3, 1 shall
represent the small vessel industry.
``(C) 2 members shall represent shipping companies employed
in ship operation management.
``(D) 2 members shall represent the general public.

``Sec. 1304. National Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory
Committee

``(a) Establishment.--There is established a National
Merchant Mariner Medical Advisory Committee (in this section
referred to as the `Committee').
``(b) Function.--The Committee shall advise the Secretary
on matters relating to--
``(1) medical certification determinations for the issuance
of licenses, certification of registry, and merchant
mariners' documents with respect to merchant mariners;
``(2) medical standards and guidelines for the physical
qualifications of operators of commercial vessels;
``(3) medical examiner education; and
``(4) medical research.
``(c) Membership.--
``(1) In general.--The Committee shall consist of 14
members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this
section and section 1309 of this chapter.
``(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.--Members of the Committee shall be
appointed as follows:
``(A) 9 shall represent health-care professionals and have
particular expertise, knowledge, and experience regarding the
medical examinations of merchant mariners or occupational
medicine.
``(B) 5 shall represent professional mariners and have
particular expertise, knowledge, and experience in
occupational requirements for mariners.

``Sec. 1305. National Boating Safety Advisory Committee

``(a) Establishment.--There is established a National
Boating Safety Advisory Committee (in this section referred
to as the `Committee').
``(b) Function.--The Committee shall advise the Secretary
on matters relating to national boating safety.
``(c) Membership.--
``(1) In general.--The Committee shall consist of 21
members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this
section and section 1309 of this chapter.
``(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.--Members of the Committee shall be
appointed as follows:
``(A) 7 members shall represent State officials responsible
for State boating safety programs.
``(B) 7 members shall represent recreational vessel and
associated equipment manufacturers.
``(C) 7 members shall represent the general public or
national recreational boating organizations and, of the 7, at
least 5 shall represent national recreational boating
organizations.

``Sec. 1306. National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee

``(a) Establishment.--There is established a National
Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (in this section referred
to as the `Committee').
``(b) Function.--The Committee shall advise the Secretary
on matters relating to activities directly involved with, or
in support of, the exploration of offshore mineral and energy
resources, to the extent that such matters are within the
jurisdiction of the Coast Guard.
``(c) Membership.--
``(1) In general.--The Committee shall consist of 15
members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this
section and section 1309 of this chapter.
``(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.--Members of the Committee shall be
appointed as follows:
``(A) 2 members shall represent entities engaged in the
production of petroleum.
``(B) 2 members shall represent entities engaged in
offshore drilling.
``(C) 2 members shall represent entities engaged in the
support, by offshore supply vessels or other vessels, of
offshore mineral and oil operations, including geophysical
services.
``(D) 1 member shall represent entities engaged in the
construction of offshore exploration and recovery facilities.
``(E) 1 member shall represent entities engaged in diving
services related to offshore construction, inspection, and
maintenance.
``(F) 1 member shall represent entities engaged in safety
and training services related to offshore exploration and
construction.
``(G) 1 member shall represent entities engaged in
pipelaying services related to offshore construction.
``(H) 2 members shall represent individuals employed in
offshore operations and, of the

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2, 1 shall have recent practical experience on a vessel or
offshore unit involved in the offshore mineral and energy
industry.
``(I) 1 member shall represent national environmental
entities.
``(J) 1 member shall represent deepwater ports.
``(K) 1 member shall represent the general public (but not
a specific environmental group).

``Sec. 1307. National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee

``(a) Establishment.--There is established a National
Navigation Safety Advisory Committee (in this section
referred to as the `Committee').
``(b) Function.--The Committee shall advise the Secretary
on matters relating to maritime collisions, rammings, and
groundings, Inland Rules of the Road, International Rules of
the Road, navigation regulations and equipment, routing
measures, marine information, and aids to navigation systems.
``(c) Membership.--
``(1) In general.--The Committee shall consist of not more
than 21 members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with
this section and section 1309 of this chapter.
``(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 member of the Committee shall
represent 1 of the following:
``(A) Commercial vessel owners or operators.
``(B) Professional mariners.
``(C) Recreational boaters.
``(D) The recreational boating industry.
``(E) State agencies responsible for vessel or port safety.
``(F) The Maritime Law Association.
``(4) Distribution.--The Secretary shall, based on the
needs of the Coast Guard, determine the number of members of
the Committee who represent each entity specified in
paragraph (3). Neither this paragraph nor any other provision
of law shall be construed to require an equal distribution of
members representing each entity specified in paragraph (3).

``Sec. 1308. National Towing Safety Advisory Committee

``(a) Establishment.--There is established a National
Towing Safety Advisory Committee (in this section referred to
as the `Committee').
``(b) Function.--The Committee shall advise the Secretary
on matters relating to shallow-draft inland navigation,
coastal waterway navigation, and towing safety.
``(c) Membership.--
``(1) In general.--The Committee shall consist of 18
members appointed by the Secretary in accordance with this
section and section 1309 of this chapter.
``(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.--Members of the Committee shall be
appointed as follows:
``(A) 7 members shall represent the barge and towing
industry, reflecting a regional geographic balance.
``(B) 1 member shall represent the offshore mineral and oil
supply vessel industry.
``(C) 1 member shall represent masters and pilots of towing
vessels who hold active licenses and have experience on the
Western Rivers and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
``(D) 1 member shall represent masters of towing vessels in
offshore service who hold active licenses.
``(E) 1 member shall represent masters of active ship-
docking or harbor towing vessels.
``(F) 1 member shall represent licensed and unlicensed
towing vessel engineers with formal training and experience.
``(G) 2 members shall represent port districts,
authorities, or terminal operators.
``(H) 2 members shall represent shippers and, of the 2, 1
shall be engaged in the shipment of oil or hazardous
materials by barge.
``(I) 2 members shall represent the general public.

``Sec. 1309. Administration

``(a) Meetings.--Each committee established under this
chapter shall, at least once each year, meet at the call of
the Secretary or a majority of the members of the committee.
``(b) Employee Status.--A member of a committee established
under this chapter shall not be considered an employee of the
Federal Government by reason of service on such committee,
except for the purposes of the following:
``(1) Chapter 81 of title 5.
``(2) Chapter 171 of title 28 and any other Federal law
relating to tort liability.
``(c) Compensation.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), a
member of a committee established under this chapter, when
actually engaged in the performance of the duties of such
committee, may--
``(1) receive compensation at a rate established by the
Secretary, not to exceed the maximum daily rate payable under
section 5376 of title 5; or
``(2) if not compensated in accordance with paragraph (1)--
``(A) be reimbursed for actual and reasonable expenses
incurred in the performance of such duties; or
``(B) be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in
lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of title
5.
``(d) Acceptance of Volunteer Services.--A member of a
committee established under this chapter may serve on such
committee on a voluntary basis without pay without regard to
section 1342 of title 31 or any other law.
``(e) Status of Members.--
``(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2),
with respect to a member of a committee established under
this chapter whom the Secretary appoints to represent an
entity or group--
``(A) the member is authorized to represent the interests
of the applicable entity or group; and
``(B) requirements under Federal law that would interfere
with such representation and that apply to a special
Government employee (as defined in section 202(a) of title
18), including requirements relating to employee conduct,
political activities, ethics, conflicts of interest, and
corruption, do not apply to the member.
``(2) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsection (b), a member
of a committee established under this chapter shall be
treated as a special Government employee for purposes of the
committee service of the member if--
``(A) the Secretary appointed the member to represent the
general public; or
``(B) the member, without regard to service on the
committee, is a special Government employee.
``(f) Service on Committee.--
``(1) Solicitation of nominations.--Before appointing an
individual as a member of a committee established under this
chapter, the Secretary shall publish, in the Federal
Register, a timely notice soliciting nominations for
membership on such committee.
``(2) Appointments.--
``(A) In general.--After considering nominations received
pursuant to a notice published under paragraph (1), the
Secretary may, as necessary, appoint a member to the
applicable committee established under this chapter.
``(B) Prohibition.--The Secretary shall not seek, consider,
or otherwise use information concerning the political
affiliation of a nominee in making an appointment to any
committee established under this chapter.
``(3) Service at pleasure of the secretary.--Each member of
a committee established under this chapter shall serve at the
pleasure of the Secretary.
``(4) Security background examinations.--The Secretary may
require an individual to have passed an appropriate security
background examination before appointment to a committee
established under this chapter.
``(5) Prohibition.--
``(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph (B),
a Federal employee may not be appointed as a member of a
committee established under this chapter.
``(B) Special rule for national merchant marine personnel
advisory committee.--The Secretary may appoint a Federal
employee to serve as a member of the National Merchant Marine
Personnel Advisory Committee to represent the interests of
the United States Merchant Marine Academy and,
notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), may do so without
soliciting, receiving, or considering nominations for such
appointment.
``(6) Terms.--
``(A) In general.--The term of each member of a committee
established under this chapter shall expire--
``(i) December 31 of the third full year after the
effective date of the appointment; or
``(ii) in the case of a member filling a vacancy caused by
another member not completing a full term, at the end of the
unexpired term of the member succeeded.
``(B) Total number.--
``(i) In general.--Except as provided in clause (ii),
members first appointed to a committee established under this
chapter after January 1, 2018, may not serve more than 2
terms.
``(ii) Exceptions.--

``(I) Vacancies.--A member appointed to a committee
established under this chapter to fill a vacancy caused by
another member not completing a full term may be appointed to
2 terms in addition to the unexpired term of the member
succeeded.
``(II) Chairmen.--A member elected Chairman of a committee
established under this chapter may serve up to 3 terms.

``(C) Continued service after term.--When the term of a
member of a committee established under this chapter ends,
the member, for a period not to exceed 1 year, may continue
to serve as a member until a successor is appointed.
``(7) Vacancies.--A vacancy on a committee established
under this chapter shall be filled in the same manner as the
original appointment.
``(8) Special rule for reappointments.--Notwithstanding
paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary may reappoint a member
of a committee established under this chapter for any term,
other than the first term of the member, without soliciting,
receiving, or considering nominations for such appointment.
``(g) Staff Services.--The Secretary shall furnish to each
committee established under this chapter any staff and
services considered by the Secretary to be necessary for the
conduct of the committee's functions.
``(h) Chairman; Vice Chairman.--
``(1) In general.--Each committee established under this
chapter shall elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman from among
the committee's members.
``(2) Vice chairman acting as chairman.--The Vice Chairman
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the absence or incapacity of, or in the event of a vacancy in
the office of, the Chairman.
``(i) Subcommittees and Working Groups.--
``(1) In general.--The Chairman of a committee established
under this chapter may establish and disestablish
subcommittees and working groups for any purpose consistent
with the function of the committee.
``(2) Participants.--Subject to conditions imposed by the
Chairman, members of a committee established under this
chapter and additional persons drawn from entities or groups
designated by this chapter to be represented on the committee
or the general public may be assigned to subcommittees and
working groups established under paragraph (1).
``(3) Chair.--Only committee members may chair
subcommittees and working groups established under paragraph
(1).
``(j) Consultation.--Before taking any significant action,
the Secretary shall consult with, and consider the
information, advice, and recommendations of, a committee
established under this chapter if the function of the
committee is to advise the Secretary on matters related to
the significant action.
``(k) Termination.--Each committee established under this
chapter shall terminate on September 30, 2027.
``(l) Advice, Reports, and Recommendations.--
``(1) In general.--Each committee established under this
chapter shall submit its advice, reports, and recommendations
to the Secretary.
``(2) Submission to congress.--The Secretary shall submit
such advice, reports, and recommendations to the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of
Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and
Transportation of the Senate.
``(m) Observers.--Any Federal agency with matters under
such agency's administrative jurisdiction related to the
function of a committee established under this chapter may
designate a representative to--
``(1) attend any meeting of such committee; and
``(2) participate as an observer at meetings of such
committee that relate to such a matter.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The analysis for subtitle I of
title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after
the item relating to chapter 11 the following:

``13. National Maritime Transportation Advisory Committees..1301''.....

(c) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) Commercial fishing safety advisory committee.--Section
4508 of title 46, United States Code, and the item relating
to that section in the analysis for chapter 45 of that title,
are repealed.
(2) Merchant mariner medical advisory committee.--Section
7115 of title 46, United States Code, and the item relating
to that section in the analysis for chapter 71 of that title,
are repealed.
(3) Merchant marine personnel advisory committee.--
(A) Repeal.--Section 8108 of title 46, United States Code,
and the item relating to that section in the analysis for
chapter 81 of that title, are repealed.
(B) Conforming amendment.--Section 7510(c)(1)(C) of title
46, United States Code, is amended by inserting ``National''
before ``Merchant Marine''.
(4) National boating safety advisory council.--
(A) Repeal.--Section 13110 of title 46, United States Code,
and the item relating to that section in the analysis for
chapter 131 of that title, are repealed.
(B) Conforming amendments.--
(i) Regulations.--Section 4302(c)(4) of title 46, United
States Code, is amended by striking ``Council established
under section 13110 of this title'' and inserting ``Committee
established under section 1305 of title 14''.
(ii) Repair and replacement of defects.--Section 4310(f) of
title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking
``Advisory Council'' and inserting ``Advisory Committee''.
(5) Navigation safety advisory council.--Section 5 of the
Inland Navigational Rules Act of 1980 (33 U.S.C. 2073) is
repealed.
(6) Towing safety advisory committee.--
(A) Repeal.--Public Law 96-380 (33 U.S.C. 1231a) is
repealed.
(B) Conforming amendments.--
(i) Reduction of oil spills from single hull non-self-
propelled tank vessels.--Section 3719 of title 46, United
States Code, is amended by inserting ``National'' before
``Towing Safety''.
(ii) Safety equipment.--Section 4102(f)(1) of title 46,
United States Code, is amended by inserting ``National''
before ``Towing Safety''.
(d) Treatment of Existing Councils and Committees.--
Notwithstanding any other provision of law--
(1) an advisory council or committee substantially similar
to an advisory committee established under chapter 13 of
title 14, United States Code, as added by this Act, and that
was in force or in effect on the day before the date of
enactment of this section, including a council or committee
the authority for which was repealed under subsection (c),
may remain in force or in effect for a period of 2 years from
the date of enactment of this section, including that the
charter, membership, and other aspects of the council or
committee may remain in force or in effect; and
(2) during the 2-year period referenced in paragraph (1)--
(A) requirements relating to the applicable advisory
committee established under chapter 13 of title 14, United
States Code, shall be treated as satisfied by the
substantially similar advisory council or committee; and
(B) the enactment of this section, including the amendments
made in this section, shall not be the basis--
(i) to deem, find, or declare such council or committee,
including the charter, membership, and other aspects thereof,
void, not in force, or not in effect;
(ii) to suspend the activities of such council or
committee; or
(iii) to bar the members of such council or committee from
meeting.

SEC. 206. CLOTHING AT TIME OF DISCHARGE FOR GOOD OF SERVICE.

Section 2705 of title 14, United States Code, and the item
relating to that section in the analysis for chapter 27 of
that title, are repealed.

The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from
California (Mr. Hunter) and the gentleman from California (Mr.
Garamendi) each will control 20 minutes.
The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California (Mr. Hunter).

General Leave

Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may
have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks, and to
include any extraneous material on H.R. 1726.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the
gentleman from California?
There was no objection.
Mr. HUNTER. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
After 68 years, H.R. 1726, the Coast Guard Improvement and Reform Act
will reorganize and modernize title 14, Coast Guard, United States
Code. Title I of the bill reorganizes existing sections of the code
within the title to provide a more uniformed, logical structure. It
makes no substantive changes to the reorganized sections.
Title II includes amendments to title 14. The Coast Guard requested
uniformity in how its advisory committees operate. Title II transfers
the advisory committees to title 14 from title 46 and includes changes
to ensure uniformity in committee operations.
Title II also transfers sections in title 33 and 50, dealing with
port safety into title 14, to colocate them with similar authorities.
In 2002, port security provisions were similarly reorganized, and this
follows that pattern. No substantive changes were made to those
sections either. The transfer allows for better organization of the
code and makes it easier for the public and the Congress to find the
governing laws of the Coast Guard.
Lastly, the title also amends the primary duties of the Coast Guard
to clarify their defense readiness status, and it repeals an unused
authority.
Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. GARAMENDI. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may
consume.
Madam Speaker, H.R. 1726 is a noncontroversial bill to reorganize the
Coast Guard's permanent authorities under title 14 of the U.S. Code in
order to improve the clarity and the coherence of the title.
I would like to thank my assistant, and counsel, Dave Jansen, and
John Rayfield, on the other side, for recognizing that there is
confusion, and so this legislation, while it makes no substantive
changes to the Coast Guard's existing authorities and policies under
title 14, does save for some conforming changes to create a new chapter
for all of the Coast Guard national advisory councils and execute a
handful of other minor transfers.
It just simply ends a lot of confusion as people try to figure out
where it is in the code that they must look.
Accordingly, I am comfortable with supporting this legislation,
although I do note that it will impose some additional administrative
costs on the Coast Guard as they set about implementing it.
I want to commend the chairman, Mr. Hunter, for the Coast Guard and
Maritime Transportation Subcommittee, for his initiative and for his
staff's initiative, in taking on this important little bit of
housekeeping that is going to make all of our lives easier. I will
certainly urge all of the Members to support it.
I also appreciate Chairman Hunter's work with me in an effort to try
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solve another problem. This is only one piece of our effort to try to
improve the maritime industry. While we are trying to move H.R. 1726
today, we have more work to do.
And to that end, I look forward to working with Chairman Hunter on
bringing H.R. 2593 to the floor before the August recess, together with
the full committee chairman, Bill Shuster; and ranking Democrat, Peter
DeFazio. H.R. 2593 deals with the Federal Maritime Commission
Authorization Act of 2017.
This legislation would update and strengthen the Shipping Act to
address the current upheaval in the global shipping markets that affect
U.S. foreign trade.
The formation of three large ocean carrier alliances has raised
legitimate concerns among U.S. port service providers, maritime
terminal operators, and tug operators. By virtue of the sheer size and
volume of trade that these alliances carry, they will have a decided
advantage in determining ports of call, negotiating contracts, and
shifting costs, all at the expense, possibly, of our domestic port
service providers.
I know Chairman Hunter shares my concerns, and neither of us are
indifferent. We are going to have to deal with this, and that will be
our next piece of legislation on the floor. The chairman is on top of
it with his staff, and we look forward to that bill, H.R. 2593, being
reported out of the Transportation Committee as it clarifies the
Federal Maritime Commission's authority to oversee and aggressively
deal with competition.
So what we have today is one of two pieces of legislation that we
intend to move forward dealing with the overall well-being of the
maritime industry.
I highly recommend H.R. 1726 to the floor. It is noncontroversial and
should pass. The other piece of legislation will be here shortly, and
we will take that up at that time.
Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
Mr. HUNTER. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Madam Speaker, I would like to associate myself with the gentleman's
remarks and thank him for all of his hard work, and especially Dave
Jansen and John Rayfield, the two Coast Guard savants of the staff on
the Transportation Committee. Those are the gentlemen who did this, who
really understand this code, and who made it better for future Congress
and future staff, so they can actually see what is going on with the
Coast Guard, and maybe the Coast Guard might understand what is going
on with the Coast Guard a little bit better.
I would like to reiterate that H.R. 1726 is a straightforward bill.
It reorganizes title 14 and does not make any substantive changes.
Madam Speaker, I urge Members to support it, and I yield back the
balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the
gentleman from California (Mr. Hunter) that the House suspend the rules
and pass the bill, H.R. 1726.
The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the
rules were suspended and the bill was passed.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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