---
title: "Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024"
identifier: "118-S-5468"
congress: 118
bill_number: 5468
bill_type: "S"
version_code: "is"
version_type: "Introduced in Senate"
bill_url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/118/bills/s/5468"
source: "https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/5468"
site: "Chamber Zero"
site_url: "https://chamberzero.com"
rendered_at: "2026-06-04T00:49:15.410Z"
---
## SEC. 1 Short title; table of contents.

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## SEC. 2 Commandant defined.

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# TITLE I — Coast Guard

## Subtitle A — Authorization of appropriations

## SEC. 101 Authorization of appropriations.

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## SEC. 102 Authorized levels of military strength and training.

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## Subtitle B — Acquisition

## SEC. 111 Modification of prohibition on use of lead systems integrators.

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## SEC. 112 Service life extension programs.

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## SEC. 113 Consideration of life-cycle cost estimates for acquisition and procurement.

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## SEC. 114 Great Lakes icebreaking.

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## SEC. 115 Regular Polar Security Cutter updates.

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## SEC. 116 Floating drydock for United States Coast Guard Yard.

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## Subtitle C — Organization and authorities

## SEC. 131 Modification of treatment of minor construction and improvement project management.

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## SEC. 132 Preparedness plans for Coast Guard properties located in tsunami inundation zones.

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## SEC. 133 Public availability of information.

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## SEC. 134 Delegation of ports and waterways safety authorities in Saint Lawrence Seaway.

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## SEC. 135 Additional Pribilof Island transition completion actions.

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## SEC. 136 Policy and briefing on availability of naloxone to treat opioid, including fentanyl, overdoses.

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## SEC. 137 Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence River cooperative vessel traffic service.

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## SEC. 138 Policy on methods to reduce incentives for illicit maritime drug trafficking.

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## SEC. 139 Procurement of tactical maritime surveillance systems.

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## SEC. 140 Plan for joint and integrated maritime operational and leadership training for United States Coast Guard and Taiwan Coast Guard Administration.

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## SEC. 141 Modification of authority for special purpose facilities.

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## SEC. 142 Timely reimbursement of damage claims for Coast Guard property.

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## SEC. 143 Enhanced use property pilot program.

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## SEC. 144 Coast Guard property provision.

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## Subtitle D — Personnel

## SEC. 151 Direct hire authority for certain personnel.

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## SEC. 152 Temporary exemption from authorized end strength for enlisted members on active duty in Coast Guard in pay grades E–8 and E–9.

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## SEC. 153 Additional available guidance and considerations for reserve selection boards.

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## SEC. 154 Family leave policies for the Coast Guard.

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## SEC. 155 Authorization for maternity uniform allowance for officers.

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## SEC. 156 Housing.

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## SEC. 157 Uniform funding and management system for morale, well-being, and recreation programs and Coast Guard Exchange.

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## SEC. 158 Coast Guard embedded behavioral health technician program.

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## SEC. 159 Expansion of access to counseling.

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## SEC. 160 Command sponsorship for dependents of members of Coast Guard assigned to Unalaska, Alaska.

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## SEC. 161 Travel allowance for members of Coast Guard assigned to Alaska.

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## SEC. 162 Consolidation of authorities for college student precommissioning initiative.

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## SEC. 163 Tuition Assistance and Advanced Education Assistance Pilot Program.

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## SEC. 164 Modifications to career flexibility program.

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## SEC. 165 Recruitment, relocation, and retention incentive program for civilian firefighters employed by Coast Guard in remote locations.

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## SEC. 166 Reinstatement of training course on workings of Congress; Coast Guard Museum.

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## SEC. 167 Modification of designation of Vice Admirals.

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## SEC. 168 Commandant Advisory Judge Advocate.

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## SEC. 169 Special Advisor to Commandant for Tribal and Native Hawaiian affairs.

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## SEC. 170 Notification.

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## Subtitle E — Coast Guard Academy

## SEC. 171 Modification of Board of Visitors.

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## SEC. 172 Study on Coast Guard Academy oversight.

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## SEC. 173 Electronic locking mechanisms to ensure Coast Guard Academy cadet room security.

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## SEC. 174 Coast Guard Academy student advisory board and access to timely and independent wellness support services for cadets and candidates.

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## SEC. 175 Report on existing behavioral health and wellness support services facilities at Coast Guard Academy.

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## SEC. 176 Required posting of information.

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## SEC. 177 Installation of behavioral health and wellness rooms.

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## SEC. 178 Coast Guard Academy room reassignment.

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## SEC. 179 Authorization for use of Coast Guard Academy facilities and equipment by covered foundations.

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## SEC. 180 Concurrent jurisdiction at Coast Guard Academy.

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## Subtitle F — Reports

## SEC. 181 Maritime domain awareness in Coast Guard sector for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands.

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## SEC. 182 Report on condition of Missouri River dayboards.

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## SEC. 183 Study on Coast Guard missions.

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## SEC. 184 Annual report on progress of certain homeporting projects.

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## SEC. 185 Report on Bay class icebreaking tug fleet replacement.

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## SEC. 186 Feasibility study on supporting additional port visits and deployments in support of Operation Blue Pacific.

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## SEC. 187 Study and gap analysis with respect to Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi aviation hangar.

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## SEC. 188 Report on impacts of joint travel regulations on members of Coast Guard who rely on ferry systems.

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## SEC. 189 Report on Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program.

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## SEC. 190 Reports on United States collaboration with shipyards of Canada and Finland.

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# TITLE II — Shipping and navigation

## Subtitle A — Merchant mariner credentials

## SEC. 201 Merchant mariner credentialing.

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## SEC. 202 Nonoperating individual.

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## SEC. 203 Merchant mariner licensing and documentation system requirements.

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## Subtitle B — Vessel safety

## SEC. 211 Grossly negligent operations of a vessel.

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## SEC. 212 Administrative procedure for security risks.

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## SEC. 213 Study of amphibious vessels.

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## SEC. 214 Performance driven examination schedule.

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## SEC. 215 Ports and waterways safety.

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## SEC. 216 Study on Bering Strait vessel traffic projections and emergency response posture at ports of the United States.

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## SEC. 217 Underwater inspections brief.

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## SEC. 218 St. Lucie River railroad bridge.

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## SEC. 219 Authority to establish safety zones for special activities in exclusive economic zone.

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## SEC. 220 Improving Vessel Traffic Service monitoring.

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## SEC. 221 Designating pilotage waters for the Straits of Mackinac.

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## SEC. 222 Receipts; international agreements for ice patrol services.

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## SEC. 223 Requirements for certain fishing vessels and fish tender vessels.

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## Subtitle C — Matters involving uncrewed systems

## SEC. 231 Establishment of National Advisory Committee on Autonomous Maritime Systems.

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## SEC. 232 Pilot program for governance and oversight of small uncrewed maritime systems.

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## SEC. 233 Coast Guard training course.

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## SEC. 234 NOAA membership on Autonomous Vessel Policy Council.

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## SEC. 235 Technology pilot program.

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## SEC. 236 Uncrewed systems capabilities report and briefing.

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## SEC. 237 Definitions.

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## Subtitle D — Other matters

## SEC. 241 Controlled substance onboard vessels.

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## SEC. 242 Information on type approval certificates.

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## SEC. 243 Clarification of authorities.

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## SEC. 244 Anchorages.

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## SEC. 245 Amendments to passenger vessel security and safety requirements.

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## SEC. 246 Cyber-incident training.

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## SEC. 247 Extension of pilot program to establish a cetacean desk for Puget Sound region.

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## SEC. 248 Suspension of enforcement of use of devices broadcasting on AIS for purposes of marking fishing gear.

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## SEC. 249 Classification societies.

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## SEC. 250 Abandoned and derelict vessel removals.

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# TITLE III — Oil pollution response

## SEC. 301 Salvage and marine firefighting response capability.

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## SEC. 302 Use of marine casualty investigations.

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## SEC. 303 Timing of review.

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## SEC. 304 Online incident reporting system.

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## SEC. 305 Investment of Exxon Valdez oil spill court recovery in high yield investments and marine research.

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# TITLE IV — Sexual assault and sexual harassment response

## SEC. 401 Independent review of Coast Guard reforms.

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## SEC. 402 Comprehensive policy and procedures on retention and access to evidence and records relating to sexual misconduct and other misconduct.

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## SEC. 403 Consideration of request for transfer of a cadet at the Coast Guard Academy who is the victim of a sexual assault or related offense.

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## SEC. 404 Designation of officers with particular expertise in military justice or healthcare.

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## SEC. 405 Safe-to-Report policy for Coast Guard.

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## SEC. 406 Modification of reporting requirements on covered misconduct in Coast Guard.

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## SEC. 407 Modifications to the officer involuntary separation process.

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## SEC. 408 Review of discharge characterization.

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## SEC. 409 Convicted sex offender as grounds for denial.

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## SEC. 410 Definition of covered misconduct.

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## SEC. 411 Notification of changes to Uniform Code of Military Justice or Manual for Courts Martial relating to covered misconduct.

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## SEC. 412 Complaints of retaliation by victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment and related persons.

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## SEC. 413 Development of policies on military protective orders.

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## SEC. 414 Coast Guard implementation of independent review commission recommendations on addressing sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military.

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## SEC. 415 Policy relating to care and support of victims of covered misconduct.

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## SEC. 416 Establishment of special victim capabilities to respond to allegations of certain special victim offenses.

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## SEC. 417 Members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual assault, or traumatic brain injury.

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## SEC. 418 Participation in CATCH a Serial Offender program.

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## SEC. 419 Accountability and transparency relating to allegations of misconduct against senior leaders.

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## SEC. 420 Confidential reporting of sexual harassment.

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## SEC. 421 Report on policy on whistleblower protections.

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## SEC. 422 Review and modification of Coast Guard Academy policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence.

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## SEC. 423 Coast Guard and Coast Guard Academy access to defense sexual assault incident database.

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## SEC. 424 Director of Coast Guard Investigative Service.

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## SEC. 425 Modifications and revisions relating to reopening retired grade determinations.

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## SEC. 426 Inclusion and command review of information on covered misconduct in personnel service records.

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## SEC. 427 Flag officer review of, and concurrence in, separation of members who have reported sexual misconduct.

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## SEC. 428 Expedited transfer in cases of sexual misconduct or domestic violence.

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## SEC. 429 Access to temporary separation program for victims of alleged sex-related offenses.

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## SEC. 430 Policy and program to expand prevention of sexual misconduct.

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## SEC. 431 Continuous vetting of security clearances.

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## SEC. 432 Training and education programs for covered misconduct prevention and response.

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# TITLE V — Comptroller General reports

## SEC. 501 Comptroller General report on Coast Guard research, development, and innovation program.

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## SEC. 502 Comptroller General study on vessel traffic service center employment, compensation, and retention.

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## SEC. 503 Comptroller General review of quality and availability of Coast Guard behavioral health care and resources for personnel wellness.

[Read Section 503 →](/congresses/118/bills/s/5468/sections/TV-503.md)

## SEC. 504 Comptroller General study on Coast Guard efforts to reduce prevalence of missing or incomplete medical records and sharing of medical data with Department of Veterans Affairs and other entities.

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## SEC. 505 Comptroller General study on Coast Guard training facility infrastructure.

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## SEC. 506 Comptroller General study on facility and infrastructure needs of Coast Guard stations conducting border security operations.

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## SEC. 507 Comptroller General study on Coast Guard basic allowance for housing.

[Read Section 507 →](/congresses/118/bills/s/5468/sections/TV-507.md)

## SEC. 508 Comptroller General report on safety and security infrastructure at Coast Guard Academy.

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## SEC. 509 Comptroller General study on athletic coaching at Coast Guard Academy.

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## SEC. 510 Comptroller General study and report on permanent change of station process.

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# TITLE VI — Amendments

## SEC. 601 Amendments.

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# TITLE VII — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

## Subtitle A — National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps

## SEC. 701 Title and qualifications of head of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps and Office of Marine and Aviation Operations; promotions of flag officers.

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## SEC. 702 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration vessel fleet.

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## SEC. 703 Cooperative Aviation Centers.

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## SEC. 704 Eligibility of former officers to compete for certain positions.

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## SEC. 705 Alignment of physical disqualification standard for obligated service agreements with standard for veterans’ benefits.

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## SEC. 706 Streamlining separation and retirement process.

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## SEC. 707 Separation of ensigns found not fully qualified.

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## SEC. 708 Repeal of limitation on educational assistance.

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## SEC. 709 Disposal of survey and research vessels and equipment of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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## Subtitle B — South Pacific Tuna Treaty matters

## SEC. 721 References to South Pacific Tuna Act of 1988.

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## SEC. 722 Definitions.

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## SEC. 723 Prohibited acts.

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## SEC. 724 Exceptions.

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## SEC. 725 Criminal offenses.

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## SEC. 726 Civil penalties.

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## SEC. 727 Licenses.

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## SEC. 728 Enforcement.

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## SEC. 729 Findings by Secretary of Commerce.

[Read Section 729 →](/congresses/118/bills/s/5468/sections/TVII-729.md)

## SEC. 730 Disclosure of information.

[Read Section 730 →](/congresses/118/bills/s/5468/sections/TVII-730.md)

## SEC. 731 Closed area stowage requirements.

[Read Section 731 →](/congresses/118/bills/s/5468/sections/TVII-731.md)

## SEC. 732 Observers.

[Read Section 732 →](/congresses/118/bills/s/5468/sections/TVII-732.md)

## SEC. 733 Fisheries-related assistance.

[Read Section 733 →](/congresses/118/bills/s/5468/sections/TVII-733.md)

## SEC. 734 Arbitration.

[Read Section 734 →](/congresses/118/bills/s/5468/sections/TVII-734.md)

## SEC. 735 Disposition of fees, penalties, forfeitures, and other moneys.

[Read Section 735 →](/congresses/118/bills/s/5468/sections/TVII-735.md)

## SEC. 736 Additional agreements.

[Read Section 736 →](/congresses/118/bills/s/5468/sections/TVII-736.md)

## Subtitle C — Other matters

## SEC. 741 North Pacific Research Board enhancement.

[Read Section 741 →](/congresses/118/bills/s/5468/sections/TVII-741.md)