[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:


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   Title 14                                                   Title 14
   section            Section heading (provided for           section
number before   identification purposes only-not amended)   number after
redesignation                                              redesignation
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           1   Establishment of Coast Guard..............           101
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           2   Primary duties............................           102
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           3   Department in which the Coast Guard                  103
                operates.................................
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         652   Removing restrictions.....................           104
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           4   Secretary defined.........................           105
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     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:


------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Title 14                                                   Title 14
   section            Section heading (provided for           section
number before   identification purposes only-not amended)   number after
redesignation                                              redesignation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          41   Grades and ratings........................           301
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          44   Commandant; appointment...................           302
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          46   Retirement of Commandant..................           303
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          47   Vice Commandant; appointment..............           304
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          50   Vice admirals.............................           305
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          51   Retirement................................           306
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          52   Vice admirals and admiral, continuity of             307
                grade....................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          56   Chief Acquisition Officer.................           308
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          53   Office of the Coast Guard Reserve;                   309
                Director.................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          54   Chief of Staff to President: appointment..           310
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          57   Prevention and response workforces........           312
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          58   Centers of expertise for Coast Guard                 313
                prevention and response..................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          59   Marine industry training program..........           314
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          60   Training course on workings of Congress...           315
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          98   National Coast Guard Museum...............           316
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         336   United States Coast Guard Band;                      317
                composition; director....................
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       (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:


------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Title 14                                                   Title 14
   section            Section heading (provided for           section
number before   identification purposes only-not amended)   number after
redesignation                                              redesignation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          92   Secretary; general powers.................           501
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         631   Delegation of powers by the Secretary.....           502
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         633   Regulations...............................           503
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          93   Commandant; general powers................           504
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         632   Functions and powers vested in the                   505
                Commandant...............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         520   Prospective payment of funds necessary to            506
                provide medical care.....................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          88   Saving life and property..................           521
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          89   Law enforcement...........................           522
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          99   Enforcement authority.....................           523
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         100   Enforcement of coastwise trade laws.......           524
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          95   Special agents of the Coast Guard                    525
                Investigative Service law enforcement
                authority................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         637   Stopping vessels; indemnity for firing at            526
                or into vessel...........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          91   Safety of naval vessels...................           527
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          81   Aids to navigation authorized.............           541
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          83   Unauthorized aids to maritime navigation;            542
                penalty..................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          84   Interference with aids to navigation;                543
                penalty..................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          85   Aids to maritime navigation; penalty......           544
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          86   Marking of obstructions...................           545
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         642   Deposit of damage payments................           546
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         643   Rewards for apprehension of persons                  547
                interfering with aids to navigation......
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          87   Icebreaking in polar regions..............           561
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         101   Appeals and waivers.......................           562
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         103   Notification of certain determinations....           563
------------------------------------------------------------------------

       (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:


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   Title 14                                                   Title 14
   section            Section heading (provided for           section
number before   identification purposes only-not amended)   number after
redesignation                                              redesignation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         141   Cooperation with other agencies, States,             701
                territories, and political subdivisions..
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         142   State Department..........................           702
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         143   Treasury Department.......................           703
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         144   Department of the Army and Department of             704
                the Air Force............................
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         145   Navy Department...........................           705
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         146   United States Postal Service..............           706
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         147   Department of Commerce....................           707
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        147a   Department of Health and Human Services...           708
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         148   Maritime instruction......................           709
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         149   Assistance to foreign governments and                710
                maritime authorities.....................
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         150   Coast Guard officers as attaches to                  711
                missions.................................
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         151   Contracts with Government-owned                      712
                establishments for work and material.....
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         152   Nonappropriated fund instrumentalities:              713
                contracts with other agencies and
                instrumentalities to provide or obtain
                goods and services.......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         153   Appointment of judges.....................           714
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         154   Arctic maritime domain awareness..........           715
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          94   Oceanographic research....................           716
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          90   Arctic maritime transportation............           717
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         102   Agreements................................           718
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     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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   Title 14                                                   Title 14
   section            Section heading (provided for           section
number before   identification purposes only-not amended)   number after
redesignation                                              redesignation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         641   Disposal of certain material..............           901
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         653   Employment of draftsmen and engineers.....           902
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         656   Use of certain appropriated funds.........           903
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         666   Local hire................................           904
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         670   Procurement authority for family housing..           905
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         671   Air Station Cape Cod Improvements.........           906
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         672   Long-term lease of special purpose                   907
                facilities...............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
        672a   Long-term lease authority for lighthouse             908
                property.................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         674   Small boat station rescue capability......           909
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         675   Small boat station closures...............           910
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         676   Search and rescue center standards........           911
------------------------------------------------------------------------
        676a   Air facility closures.....................           912
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         677   Turnkey selection procedures..............           913
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         681   Disposition of infrastructure related to E-          914
                LORAN....................................
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         635   Oaths required for boards.................           931
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         636   Administration of oaths...................           932
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         638   Coast Guard ensigns and pennants..........           933
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         639   Penalty for unauthorized use of words                934
                ``Coast Guard''..........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         640   Coast Guard band recordings for commercial           935
                sale.....................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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         645   Confidentiality of medical quality                   936
                assurance records; qualified immunity for
                participants.............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         646   Admiralty claims against the United States           937
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         647   Claims for damage to property of the                 938
                United States............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         648   Accounting for industrial work............           939
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         649   Supplies and equipment from stock.........           940
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         650   Coast Guard Supply Fund...................           941
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         667   Vessel construction bonding requirements..           947
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         668   Contracts for medical care for retirees,             948
                dependents, and survivors: alternative
                delivery of health care..................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         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:


------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Title 14                                                   Title 14
   section            Section heading (provided for           section
number before   identification purposes only-not amended)   number after
redesignation                                              redesignation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         561   Acquisition directorate...................          1101
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         562   Improvements in Coast Guard acquisition             1102
                management...............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         578   Role of Vice Commandant in major                    1103
                acquisition programs.....................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         563   Recognition of Coast Guard personnel for            1104
                excellence in acquisition................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         564   Prohibition on use of lead systems                  1105
                integrators..............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         565   Required contract terms...................          1106
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         579   Extension of major acquisition program              1107
                contracts................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         566   Department of Defense consultation........          1108
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         567   Undefinitized contractual actions.........          1109
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         568   Guidance on excessive pass-through charges          1110
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         569   Mission need statement....................          1111
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         571   Identification of major system                      1131
                acquisitions.............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         572   Acquisition...............................          1132
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         573   Preliminary development and demonstration.          1133
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         574   Acquisition, production, deployment, and            1134
                support..................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         575   Acquisition program baseline breach.......          1135
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         576   Acquisition approval authority............          1136
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         665   Restriction on construction of vessels in           1151
                foreign shipyards........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         577   Advance procurement funding...............          1152
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          96   Prohibition on overhaul, repair, and                1153
                maintenance of Coast Guard vessels in
                foreign shipyards........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          97   Procurement of buoy chain.................          1154
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         581   Definitions...............................          1171
------------------------------------------------------------------------

       (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:


------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Title 14                                                   Title 14
   section            Section heading (provided for           section
number before   identification purposes only-not amended)   number after
redesignation                                              redesignation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         181   Administration of Academy.................          1901
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         200   Policy on sexual harassment and sexual              1902
                violence.................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         194   Annual Board of Visitors..................          1903
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         196   Participation in Federal, State, or other           1904
                educational research grants..............
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         195   Admission of foreign nationals for                  1923
                instruction; restrictions; conditions....
------------------------------------------------------------------------
        181a   Cadet applicants; preappointment travel to          1926
                Academy..................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         183   Cadets; initial clothing allowance........          1927
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         184   Cadets; degree of bachelor of science.....          1928
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         185   Cadets; appointment as ensign.............          1929
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         197   Cadets: charges and fees for attendance;            1930
                limitation...............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         186   Civilian teaching staff...................          1941
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         187   Permanent commissioned teaching staff;              1942
                composition..............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         188   Appointment of permanent commissioned               1943
                teaching staff...........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         189   Grade of permanent commissioned teaching            1944
                staff....................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         190   Retirement of permanent commissioned                1945
                teaching staff...........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         191   Credit for service as member of civilian            1946
                teaching staff...........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         192   Assignment of personnel as instructors....          1947
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         199   Marine safety curriculum..................          1948
------------------------------------------------------------------------

       (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:


------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Title 14                                                   Title 14
   section            Section heading (provided for           section
number before   identification purposes only-not amended)   number after
redesignation                                              redesignation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         211   Original appointment of permanent                   2101
                commissioned officers....................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         41a   Active duty promotion list................          2102
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          42   Number and distribution of commissioned             2103
                officers on active duty promotion list...
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         214   Appointment of temporary officers.........          2104
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         215   Rank of warrant officers..................          2105
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         251   Selection boards; convening of boards.....          2106
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         252   Selection boards; composition of boards...          2107
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         253   Selection boards; notice of convening;              2108
                communication with board.................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         254   Selection boards; oath of members.........          2109
------------------------------------------------------------------------

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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:


------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Title 14                                                   Title 14
   section            Section heading (provided for           section
number before   identification purposes only-not amended)   number after
redesignation                                              redesignation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         350   Recruiting campaigns......................          2301
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         351   Enlistments; term, grade..................          2302
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         352   Promotion.................................          2303
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         353   Compulsory retirement at age of sixty-two.          2304
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         354   Voluntary retirement after thirty years'            2305
                service..................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         355   Voluntary retirement after twenty years'            2306
                service..................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         357   Retirement of enlisted members: increase            2307
                in retired pay...........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         359   Recall to active duty during war or                 2308
                national emergency.......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         360   Recall to active duty with consent of               2309
                member...................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         361   Relief of retired enlisted member promoted          2310
                while on active duty.....................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         362   Retirement in cases where higher grade or           2311
                rating has been held.....................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         365   Extension of enlistments..................          2312
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         366   Retention beyond term of enlistment in              2313
                case of disability.......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         367   Detention beyond term of enlistment.......          2314
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         369   Inclusion of certain conditions in                  2315
                enlistment contract......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         370   Discharge within three months before                2316
                expiration of enlistment.................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         371   Aviation cadets; procurement; transfer....          2317
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         372   Aviation cadets; benefits.................          2318
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         374   Critical skill training bonus.............          2319
------------------------------------------------------------------------

     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:


------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Title 14                                                   Title 14
   section            Section heading (provided for           section
number before   identification purposes only-not amended)   number after
redesignation                                              redesignation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         334   Grade on retirement.......................          2501
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         421   Retirement................................          2502
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         422   Status of recalled personnel..............          2503
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         423   Computation of retired pay................          2504
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         424   Limitations on retirement and retired pay.          2505
------------------------------------------------------------------------
        424a   Suspension of payment of retired pay of             2506
                members who are absent from the United
                States to avoid prosecution..............
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         425   Board for Correction of Military Records            2507
                deadline.................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         426   Emergency leave retention authority.......          2508
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         427   Prohibition of certain involuntary                  2509
                administrative separations...............
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         428   Sea service letters.......................          2510
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         430   Investigations of flag officers and Senior          2511
                Executive Service employees..............
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         431   Leave policies for the Coast Guard........          2512
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         467   Computation of length of service..........          2513
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         432   Personnel of former Lighthouse Service....          2531
------------------------------------------------------------------------

       (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:


------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Title 14                                                   Title 14
   section            Section heading (provided for           section
number before   identification purposes only-not amended)   number after
redesignation                                              redesignation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         531   Work-life policies and programs...........          2901
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         532   Surveys of Coast Guard families...........          2902
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         541   Reimbursement for adoption expenses.......          2903
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         542   Education and training opportunities for            2904
                Coast Guard spouses......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         543   Youth sponsorship initiatives.............          2905
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         544   Dependent school children.................          2906
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         551   Definitions...............................          2921
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         552   Child development services................          2922
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         553   Child development center standards and              2923
                inspections..............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         554   Child development center employees........          2924
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         555   Parent partnerships with child development          2925
                centers..................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         680   Definitions...............................          2941
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         681   General authority.........................          2942
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         475   Leasing and hiring of quarters; rental of           2943
                inadequate housing.......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         680   Retired service members and dependents              2944
                serving on advisory committees...........
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         685   Conveyance of real property...............          2945
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         687   Coast Guard Housing Fund..................          2946
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         688   Reports...................................          2947
------------------------------------------------------------------------

       (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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         725   Precedence................................          3736
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         726   Running mates.............................          3737
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         727   Constructive credit upon initial                    3738
                appointment..............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         728   Promotion of Reserve officers on active             3739
                duty.....................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         729   Promotion; recommendations of selection             3740
                boards...................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         730   Selection boards; appointment.............          3741
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         731   Establishment of promotion zones under              3742
                running mate system......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         732   Eligibility for promotion.................          3743
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         733   Recommendation for promotion of an officer          3744
                previously removed from an active status.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         734   Qualifications for promotion..............          3745
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         735   Promotion; acceptance; oath of office.....          3746
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         736   Date of rank upon promotion; entitlement            3747
                to pay...................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         737   Type of promotion; temporary..............          3748
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         738   Effect of removal by the President or               3749
                failure of consent of the Senate.........
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         739   Failure of selection for promotion........          3750
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         740   Failure of selection and removal from an            3751
                active status............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         741   Retention boards; removal from an active            3752
                status to provide a flow of promotion....
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         742   Maximum ages for retention in an active             3753
                status...................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         743   Rear admiral and rear admiral (lower                3754
                half); maximum service in grade..........
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         744   Appointment of a former Navy or Coast               3755
                Guard officer............................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         745   Grade on entry upon active duty...........          3756
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         746   Recall of a retired officer; grade upon             3757
                release..................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

       (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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------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Title 14                                                   Title 14
   section            Section heading (provided for           section
number before   identification purposes only-not amended)   number after
redesignation                                              redesignation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         821   Administration of the Coast Guard                   3901
                Auxiliary................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         822   Purpose of the Coast Guard Auxiliary......          3902
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         823   Eligibility; enrollments..................          3903
------------------------------------------------------------------------
        823a   Members of the Auxiliary; status..........          3904
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         824   Disenrollment.............................          3905
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         825   Membership in other organizations.........          3906
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         826   Use of member's facilities................          3907
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         827   Vessel deemed public vessel...............          3908
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         828   Aircraft deemed public aircraft...........          3909
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         829   Radio station deemed government station...          3910
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         830   Availability of appropriations............          3911
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         831   Assignment and performance of duties......          3912
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         832   Injury or death in line of duty...........          3913
------------------------------------------------------------------------

     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:


------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Title 14                                                   Title 14
   section            Section heading (provided for           section
number before   identification purposes only-not amended)   number after
redesignation                                              redesignation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         891   Flags; pennants; uniforms and insignia....          4101
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         892   Penalty...................................          4102
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         893   Limitation on rights of members of the              4103
                Auxiliary and temporary members of the
                Reserve..................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
         894   Availability of facilities and                      4104
                appropriations...........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

     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:


------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Title 14                                                   Title 14
   section            Section heading (provided for           section
number before   identification purposes only-not amended)   number after
redesignation                                              redesignation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
        2701   Requirement for prior authorization of              4901
                appropriations...........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
        2702   Authorization of appropriations...........          4902
------------------------------------------------------------------------
        2703   Authorization of personnel end strengths..          4903
------------------------------------------------------------------------
        2704   Authorized levels of military strength and          4904
                training.................................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

     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:


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   Title 14                                                   Title 14
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number before   identification purposes only-not amended)   number after
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        2901   Transmission of annual Coast Guard                  5101
                authorization request....................
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        2902   Capital investment plan...................          5102
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        2903   Major acquisitions........................          5103
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        2904   Manpower requirements plan................          5104
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         679   Inventory of real property................          5105
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     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 
     shall act as Chairman in

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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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