,,ii #aadth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #bhbi ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,april #bj1 #bjaf ,mrs4 ,fischer 7for herself and ,mr4 ,booker7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,a ,,bill ,to amend and enhance certain maritime programs of the ,department of ,transportation1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,maritime ,administration ,authorization and ,enhancement ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,,title ,i--,maritime ,administration authorization ,sec4 #aja4 ,authorization of the ,maritime ,administration4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,maritime ,administration authorization request4 ,,title ,,ii--,prevention of sexual harassment and assault at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy ,sec4 #bja4 ,actions to address sexual harassment and sexual assault at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,sexual assault response coordinators and sexual assault victim advocates4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,report from the ,department of ,transportation ,inspector ,general4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,sexual assault prevention and response working group4 ,,title ,,iii--,maritime ,administration enhancement ,sec4 #cja4 ,status of ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet vessels4,sec4 #cjb4 ,port infrastructure development4,sec4 #cjc4 ,use of ,state academy training vessels4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,state maritime academy physical standards and reporting4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,authority to extend certain age restrictions relating to vessels participating in the ,maritime ,security ,fleet4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,appointments4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,high-speed craft4 ,,title ,,iv--,implementation of workforce management improvements ,sec4 #dja4 ,workforce plans and onboarding policies4 ,sec4 #djb4 ,drug and alcohol policy4 ,sec4 #djc4 ,vessel transfers4 ,,title ,v--,technical amendments ,sec4 #eja4 ,clarifying amendment2 continuation boards4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,prospective payment of funds necessary to provide medical care4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,technical corrections to title #df of the ,united ,states ,code4 ,i ,maritime ,administration authorization #aja4 ,authorization of the ,maritime ,administration ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,transportation for fiscal year #bjag1 to be available without fiscal year limitation if so provided in appropriations ,acts1 for programs of the ,united ,states ,maritime ,administration associated with maintaining national security aspects of the merchant marine1 the following amounts3 7#a7 ,for expenses necessary for operations of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy1 #ii1ijb1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #gd1hea1jjj shall be for ,academy operations2 and 7,b7 #be1jea1jjj shall remain available until expended for capital asset management at the ,academy4 7#b7 ,for expenses necessary to support the ,state maritime academies1 #bi1eej1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #b1djj1jjj shall remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjah1 for the ,student ,incentive ,program2 7,b7 #c1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for direct payments to such academies2 7,c7 #bb1jjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for maintenance and repair of ,state maritime academy training vessels2 7,d7 #a1hjj1jjj shall remain available until expended for training ship fuel assistance2 and 7,e7 #cej1jjj shall remain available until expended for expenses to improve the monitoring of the service obligations of graduates4 7#c7 ,for expenses necessary to support the ,national ,security ,multi-,mission ,vessel ,program1 #f1jjj1jjj1 which shall remain available until expended4 7#d7 ,for expenses necessary to support ,maritime ,administration operations and programs1 #eg1adb1jjj4 7#e7 ,for expenses necessary to dispose of vessels in the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet1 #bj1jjj1jjj1 which shall remain available until expended4 7#f7 ,for the cost 7as defined in section #ejb7e7 of the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a7#e777 of loan guarantees under the program authorized by chapter #ecg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #c1jjj1jjj1 which shall remain available until expended for administrative expenses of the program4 #ajb4 ,maritime ,administration authorization request ,section #aji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,submission of annual ,maritime ,administration authorization request 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,president submits to ,congress a budget for a fiscal year pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 the ,maritime ,administrator shall submit a ,maritime ,administration authorization request with respect to such fiscal year to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,defined term ,in this subsection1 the term ,maritime ,administration authorization request means a proposal for legislation that1 with respect to the ,maritime ,administration for the relevant fiscal year-- 7,a7 recommends authorizations of appropriations for that fiscal year2 and 7,b7 addresses any other matter that the ,maritime ,administrator determines is appropriate for inclusion in a ,maritime ,administration authorization bill4 4 ,,ii ,prevention of sexual harassment and assault at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy #bja4 ,actions to address sexual harassment and sexual assault at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy 7a7 ,policy ,chapter #eac of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eacah4 ,policy on sexual harassment and sexual assault 7a7 ,required policy 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall direct the ,superintendent of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy to prescribe a policy on sexual harassment and sexual assault applicable to the cadets and other personnel of the ,academy4 7#b7 ,matters to be specified in policy ,the policy on sexual harassment and sexual assault prescribed under this subsection shall include-- 7,a7 a program to promote awareness of the incidence of rape1 acquaintance rape1 and other sexual offenses of a criminal nature that involve cadets or other ,academy personnel2 7,b7 procedures that a cadet should follow in the case of an occurrence of sexual harassment or sexual assault1 including-- 7i7 specifying the person or persons to whom an alleged occurrence of sexual harassment or sexual assault should be reported by a cadet and the options for confidential reporting2 7ii7 specifying any other person whom the victim should contact2 and 7iii7 procedures on the preservation of evidence potentially necessary for proof of criminal sexual assault2 7,c7 a procedure for disciplinary action in cases of alleged criminal sexual assault involving a cadet or other ,academy personnel2 7,d7 any other sanction authorized to be imposed in a substantiated case of sexual harassment or sexual assault involving a cadet or other ,academy personnel in rape1 acquaintance rape1 or any other criminal sexual offense1 whether forcible or nonforcible2 and 7,e7 required training on the policy for all cadets and other ,academy personnel1 including the specific training required for personnel who process allegations of sexual harassment or sexual assault involving ,academy personnel4 7#c7 ,availability of policy ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the policy developed under this subsection is available to-- 7,a7 all cadets and employees of the ,academy2 and 7,b7 the public4 7#d7 ,consultation and assistance ,in developing the policy under this subsection1 the ,secretary may consult or receive assistance from such ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and national organizations and subject matter experts as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7b7 ,development program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall ensure that the development program of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy includes a section that-- 7,a7 describes the relationship between honor1 respect1 and character development and the prevention of sexual harassment and sexual assault at the ,academy2 and 7,b7 includes a brief history of the problem of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the merchant marine1 in the ,armed ,forces1 and at the ,academy2 and 7,c7 includes information relating to reporting sexual harassment and sexual assault1 victims' rights1 and dismissal for offenders4 7#b7 ,training ,the ,superintendent of the ,academy shall ensure that all cadets receive the training described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 not later than #ba days after their initial arrival at the ,academy2 and 7,b7 annually thereafter until they graduate or leave the ,academy4 7c7 ,annual assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in cooperation with the ,superintendent of the ,academy1 shall conduct an assessment at the ,academy during each ,academy program year to determine the effectiveness of the policies1 procedures1 and training of the ,academy with respect to sexual harassment and sexual assault involving cadets or other ,academy personnel4 7#b7 ,biennial survey ,for each assessment of the ,academy under paragraph 7#a7 during an ,academy program year that begins in an odd-numbered calendar year1 the ,secretary shall conduct a survey of cadets and other ,academy personnel-- 7,a7 to measure-- 7i7 the incidence1 during that program year1 of sexual harassment and sexual assault events1 on or off the ,academy campus1 that have been reported to officials of the ,academy2 and 7ii7 the incidence1 during that program year1 of sexual harassment and sexual assault events1 on or off the ,academy campus1 that have not been reported to officials of the ,academy2 and 7,b7 to assess the perceptions of cadets and other ,academy personnel on-- 7i7 the policies1 procedures1 and training on sexual harassment and sexual assault involving cadets or ,academy personnel2 7ii7 the enforcement of the policies described in clause 7i72 7iii7 the incidence of sexual harassment and sexual assault involving cadets or ,academy personnel2 and 7iv7 any other issues relating to sexual harassment and sexual assault involving cadets or ,academy personnel4 7#c7 ,focus groups for years when survey not required ,in any year in which the ,secretary of ,transportation is not required to conduct the survey described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall conduct focus groups at the ,academy for the purposes of ascertaining information relating to sexual assault and sexual harassment issues at the ,academy4 7d7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,superintendent of the ,academy shall submit a report to the ,secretary of ,transportation that provides information about sexual harassment and sexual assault involving cadets or other personnel at the ,academy for each ,academy program year4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for the ,academy program year covered by the report-- 7,a7 the number of sexual assaults1 rapes1 and other sexual offenses involving cadets or other ,academy personnel that have been reported to ,academy officials2 7,b7 the number of the reported cases described in subparagraph 7,a7 that have been substantiated2 7,c7 the policies1 procedures1 and training implemented by the ,superintendent and the leadership of the ,academy in response to sexual harassment and sexual assault involving cadets or other ,academy personnel2 and 7,d7 a plan for the actions that will be taken in the following ,academy program year regarding prevention of1 and response to1 sexual harassment and sexual assault involving cadets or other ,academy personnel4 7#c7 ,survey and focus group results 7,a7 ,survey results ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 for an ,academy program year that begins in an odd-numbered calendar year shall include the results of the survey conducted in that program year under subsection 7c77#b74 7,b7 ,focus group results ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 for an ,academy program year in which the ,secretary of ,transportation is not required to conduct the survey described 7c77#b7 shall include the results of the focus group conducted in that program year under subsection 7c77#c74 7#d7 ,reporting requirement 7,a7 ,by the superintendent ,for each incident of sexual harassment or sexual assault reported to the ,superintendent under this subsection1 the ,superintendent shall provide the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,board of ,visitors of the ,academy with a report that includes-- 7i7 the facts surrounding the incident1 except for any details that would reveal the identities of the people involved2 and 7ii7 the ,academy's response to the incident4 7,b7 ,by the secretary ,the ,secretary shall submit a copy of each report received under subparagraph 7,a7 and the ,secretary's comments on the report to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #eac of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eacah4 ,policy on sexual harassment and sexual assault4 4 #bjb4 ,sexual assault response coordinators and sexual assault victim advocates 7a7 ,coordinators and advocates ,chapter #eac of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #bja1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #eacai4 ,sexual assault response coordinators and sexual assault victim advocates 7a7 ,sexual assault response coordinators ,the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy shall employ or contract with at least #a full-time sexual assault response coordinator who shall reside on or near the ,academy4 ,the ,secretary of ,transportation may assign additional full-time or part-time sexual assault response coordinators at the ,academy as may be necessary4 7b7 ,volunteer sexual assault victim advocates 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation1 acting through the ,superintendent of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy1 shall designate #a or more permanent employees who volunteer to serve as advocates for victims of sexual assaults involving-- 7,a7 cadets of the ,academy2 or 7,b7 individuals who work with or conduct business on behalf of the ,academy4 7#b7 ,training2 other duties ,each victim advocate designated under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 have or receive training in matters relating to sexual assault and the comprehensive policy developed under section #eacah of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #bja2 and 7,b7 serve as a victim advocate voluntarily1 in addition to the individual's other duties as an employee of the ,academy4 7#c7 ,primary duties ,while performing the duties of a victim advocate under this subsection1 a designated employee shall-- 7,a7 support victims of sexual assault by informing them of the rights and resources available to them as victims2 7,b7 identify additional resources to ensure the safety of victims of sexual assault2 and 7,c7 connect victims of sexual assault to an ,academy sexual assault response coordinator1 or full-time or part-time victim advocate1 who shall act as a companion in navigating investigative1 medical1 mental and emotional health1 and recovery processes relating to sexual assault4 7#d7 ,companion ,at least #a victim advocate designated under this subsection1 while performing the duties of a victim advocate1 shall act as a companion in navigating investigative1 medical1 mental and emotional health1 and recovery processes relating to sexual assault4 7#e7 ,hotline ,the ,secretary shall establish a #bd-;hour hotline through which the victim of a sexual assault can receive victim support services4 7#f7 ,formal relationships with other entities ,the ,secretary may enter into formal relationships with other entities to make available additional victim advocates or to implement paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #eac of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eacai4 ,sexual assault response coordinators and sexual assault victim advocates4 4 #bjc4 ,report from the ,department of ,transportation ,inspector ,general 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjah1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,transportation shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives that describes the effectiveness of the sexual harassment and sexual assault prevention and response program at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 assess progress toward addressing any outstanding recommendations2 7#b7 include any recommendations to reduce the number of sexual assaults involving members of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy1 whether a member is the victim1 the alleged assailant1 or both2 7#c7 include any recommendations to improve the response of the ,department of ,transportation and the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy to reports of sexual assaults involving members of the ,academy1 whether a members is the victim1 the alleged assailant1 or both4 7c7 ,expertise ,in compiling the report required under this section1 the inspection teams acting under the direction of the ,inspector ,general shall-- 7#a7 include at least #a member with expertise and knowledge of sexual assault prevention and response policies2 or 7#b7 consult with subject matter experts in the prevention of and response to sexual assaults4 #bjd4 ,sexual assault prevention and response working group 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,maritime ,administrator shall convene a working group to examine methods to improve the prevention of1 and response to1 any sexual harassment or sexual assault that occurs during a ,cadet's ,sea ,year experience with the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy4 7b7 ,membership ,the ,maritime ,administrator shall designate individuals to serve as members of the working group convened pursuant to subsection 7a74 ,membership in the working group shall consist of-- 7#a7 a representative of the ,maritime ,administration1 which shall serve as chair of the working group2 7#b7 the ,superintendent of the ,academy1 or designee2 7#c7 the sexual assault response coordinator appointed under section #eacai of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#d7 a subject matter expert from the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard2 7#e7 a subject matter expert from the ,military ,sealift ,command2 7#f7 at least #a representative from each of the ,state maritime academies2 7#g7 at least #a representative from each private contracting party participating in the maritime security program2 7#h7 at least #a representative from each nonprofit labor organization representing a class or craft of employees employed on vessels in the ,maritime ,security ,fleet2 7#i7 at least #b representatives from approved maritime training institutions2 and 7#aj7 at least #a representative from companies that-- 7,a7 participate in sea training of ,academy cadets2 and 7,b7 do not participate in the maritime security program4 7c7 ,no quorum requirement ,the ,maritime ,administration may convene the working group without all members present4 7d7 ,responsibilities ,the working group shall-- 7#a7 evaluate options that could promote a climate of honor and respect1 and a culture that is intolerant of sexual harassment and sexual assault and those who commit it1 across the ,united ,states flag fleet2 7#b7 raise awareness of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy's sexual assault prevention and response program across the ,united ,states flag fleet2 7#c7 assess options that could be implemented by the ,united ,states flag fleet that would remove any barriers to the reporting of sexual harassment and sexual assault response that occur during a ,cadet's ,sea ,year experience and protect the victim's confidentiality2 7#d7 assess a potential program or policy1 applicable to all participants of the maritime security program1 to improve the prevention of1 and response to1 sexual harassment and sexual assault incidents2 7#e7 assess a potential program or policy1 applicable to all vessels operating in the ,united ,states flag fleet that participate in the ,maritime ,security ,fleet under section #ecaja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 which carry cargos to which chapter #eca of such title applies1 or are chartered by a ,federal agency1 requiring crews to complete a sexual harassment and sexual assault prevention and response training program before the ,cadet's ,sea ,year that includes-- 7,a7 fostering a shipboard climate-- 7i7 that does not tolerate sexual harassment and sexual assault2 7ii7 in which persons assigned to vessel crews are encouraged to intervene to prevent potential incidents of sexual harassment or sexual assault2 and 7iii7 that encourages victims of sexual assault to report any incident of sexual harassment or sexual assault2 and 7,b7 understanding the needs of1 and the resources available to1 a victim after an incident of sexual harassment or sexual assault2 7#f7 assess whether the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy should continue with sea year training on privately owned vessels or change its curricula to provide alternative training2 and 7#g7 assess how vessel operators could ensure the confidentiality of a report of sexual harassment or sexual assault in order to protect the victim and prevent retribution4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #ae months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the working group shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives that includes-- 7#a7 recommendations on each of the working group's responsibilities described in subsection 7d72 7#b7 the trade-offs1 opportunities1 and challenges associated with the recommendations made in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 any other information the working group determines appropriate4 ,,iii ,maritime ,administration enhancement #cja4 ,status of ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet vessels ,section #ddje of title #ej1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 ,vessels in the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet1 including vessels loaned to ,state maritime academies1 shall be considered public vessels of the ,united ,states42 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,vessel status ,ships or other watercraft in the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet determined by the ,maritime ,administration to be of insufficient value to remain in the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet-- 7#a7 shall remain vessels 7as defined in section #c of title #a72 and 7#b7 shall remain subject to the rights and responsibilities of a vessel under admiralty law until such time as the vessel is delivered to a dismantling facility or is otherwise disposed of from the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet4 4 #cjb4 ,port infrastructure development ,section #ejcjb7;c77#d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,there are authorized and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,there are authorized 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,administrative expenses ,except as otherwise provided by law1 the ,administrator may use not more than #c percent of the amounts appropriated to carry out this section for the administrative expenses of the program4 4 #cjc4 ,use of ,state academy training vessels ,section #eaejd7;g7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7g7 ,vessel sharing ,the ,secretary1 after consulting with the affected ,state maritime academies1 may implement a program requiring a ,state maritime academy to share its training vessel with another ,state maritime academy if the vessel of another ,state maritime academy-- 7#a7 is being used during a humanitarian assistance or disaster response activity2 7#b7 is incapable of being maintained in good repair as required under section #eaejd7;c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#c7 requires maintenance or repair for an extended period2 7#d7 is activated as a ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet vessel pursuant to section #ddje of title #ej1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#e7 loses its ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,certificate of ,inspection or its classification2 or 7#f7 does not comply with applicable environmental regulations4 4 #cjd4 ,state maritime academy physical standards and reporting ,section #eaejf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking must and inserting shall2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 agree that any individual enrolled at such ,state maritime academy in a merchant marine officer preparation program-- 7,a7 shall1 not later than #i months after each such individual's date of enrollment1 pass an examination in form and substance satisfactory to the ,secretary that demonstrates that such individual meets the medical and physical requirements-- 7i7 required for the issuance of an original license under section #gaja2 or 7ii7 set by the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard for issuing merchant mariners' documentation under section #gcjb1 with no limit to his or her operational authority2 7,b7 following passage of the examination under subparagraph 7,a71 shall continue to meet the requirements or standards described in subparagraph 7,a7 throughout the remainder of their respective enrollments at the ,state maritime academy2 and 7,c7 if the individual has a medical or physical condition that disqualifies him or her from meeting the requirements or standards referred to in subparagraph 7,a71 shall be transferred to a program other than a merchant marine officer preparation program1 or otherwise appropriately disenrolled from such ,state maritime academy1 until the individual demonstrates to the ,secretary that the individual meets such requirements or standards4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,secretarial waiver authority ,the ,secretary is authorized to modify or waive any of the terms set forth in subsection 7a77#d7 with respect to any individual or ,state maritime academy4 4 #cje4 ,authority to extend certain age restrictions relating to vessels participating in the ,maritime ,security ,fleet 7a7 ,in general ,section #ecajb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,authority for extension of maximum service age for a participating fleet vessel ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in conjunction with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 may extend the maximum age restrictions under sections #ecaja7e77;,a77ii7 and #ecajf7;c77#c7 for a particular participating fleet vessel for up to #e years if the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,transportation jointly determine that such extension is in the national interest4 4 7b7 ,repeal of unnecessary age limitation ,section #ecajf7;c77#c7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or 7,c72 and inserting 2 or2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 2 or at the end and inserting a period2 and 7#c7 by striking subparagraph 7,c74 #cjf4 ,appointments 7a7 ,in general ,section #eacjc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #dj and inserting #ej4 7b7 ,class profile ,not later than ,august #ca of each year1 the ,superintendent of the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy shall post on the ,academy's public website a summary profile of each class at the ,academy4 7c7 ,contents ,each summary profile posted under subsection 7b7 shall include1 for the incoming class and for the #d classes that precede the incoming class1 the number and percentage of students-- 7#a7 by ,state2 7#b7 by country2 7#c7 by gender2 7#d7 by race and ethnicity2 and 7#e7 with prior military service4 #cjg4 ,high-speed craft ,notwithstanding section #ccaf7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may select a classification society recognized and authorized by the ,secretary to provide a classification for high-speed craft4 ,,iv ,implementation of workforce management improvements #dja4 ,workforce plans and onboarding policies 7a7 ,workforce plans ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,maritime ,administration shall review the ,maritime ,administration's workforce plans1 including its ,strategic ,human ,capital ,plan and ,leadership ,succession ,plan1 and fully implement competency models for mission-critical occupations1 including-- 7#a7 leadership positions2 7#b7 human resources positions2 and 7#c7 transportation specialist positions4 7b7 ,onboarding policies ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 review the ,maritime ,administration's policies related to new hire orientation1 training1 and misconduct policies2 7#b7 align the onboarding policies and procedures at headquarters and the field offices to ensure consistent implementation and provision of critical information across the ,maritime ,administration2 and 7#c7 update the ,maritime ,administration's training policies and training systems to include controls that ensure that all completed training is tracked in a standardized training repository4 7c7 ,onboarding policies ,not later than #i months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives that describes the ,maritime ,administration's compliance with the requirements under this section4 #djb4 ,drug and alcohol policy 7a7 ,review ,not later than #i months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,maritime ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 review the ,maritime ,administration's drug and alcohol policies1 procedures1 and training practices2 7#b7 ensure that all fleet managers have received training on the ,department of ,transportation's drug and alcohol policy1 including the testing procedures used by the ,department and the ,maritime ,administration in cases of reasonable suspicion2 and 7#c7 institute a system for tracking all drug and alcohol policy training conducted under paragraph 7#b7 in a standardized training repository4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives that describes the ,maritime ,administration's compliance with the requirements under this section4 #djc4 ,vessel transfers ,not later than #i months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,maritime ,administrator shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives that describes the policies and procedures for vessel transfer1 including-- 7#a7 a summary of the actions taken to update the ,vessel ,transfer ,office procedures manual to reflect the current range of program responsibilities and processes2 and 7#b7 a copy of the updated ,vessel ,transfer ,office procedures to process vessel transfer applications4 ,v ,technical amendments #eja4 ,clarifying amendment2 continuation boards ,section #bij7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking five officers serving in the grade of vice admiral and inserting #e officers 7other than the ,commandant7 serving in the grade of admiral or vice admiral4 #ejb4 ,prospective payment of funds necessary to provide medical care 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ac of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ebj4 ,prospective payment of funds necessary to provide medical care 7a7 ,prospective payment required ,in lieu of the reimbursement required under section #ajhe of title #aj1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall make a prospective payment to the ,secretary of ,defense of an amount that represents the actuarial valuation of treatment or care-- 7#a7 that the ,department of ,defense shall provide to members of the ,coast ,guard1 former members of the ,coast ,guard1 and dependents of such members and former members 7other than former members and dependents of former members who are a ,medicare-eligible beneficiary or for whom the payment for treatment or care is made from the ,medicare-,eligible ,retiree ,health ,care ,fund7 at facilities under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense or a military department2 and 7#b7 for which a reimbursement would otherwise be made under such section #ajhe4 7b7 ,amount ,the amount of the prospective payment under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall be derived from amounts appropriated for the operating expenses of the ,coast ,guard for treatment or care provided to members of the ,coast ,guard and their dependents2 7#b7 shall be derived from amounts appropriated for retired pay for treatment or care provided to former members of the ,coast ,guard and their dependents2 7#c7 shall be determined under procedures established by the ,secretary of ,defense2 7#d7 shall be paid during the fiscal year in which treatment or care is provided2 and 7#e7 shall be subject to adjustment or reconciliation1 as the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,secretary of ,defense jointly determine appropriate1 during or promptly after such fiscal year if the prospective payment is determined excessive or insufficient based on the services actually provided4 7c7 ,no prospective payment when service in ,navy ,no prospective payment shall be made under this section for any period during which the ,coast ,guard operates as a service in the ,navy4 7d7 ,relationship to ,,tricare ,this section shall not be construed to require a payment for1 or the prospective payment of an amount that represents the value of1 treatment or care provided under any ,,tricare program4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ac of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ebj4 ,prospective payment of funds necessary to provide medical care4 4 7c7 ,repeal ,section #bag of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-abj7 and the item relating to that section in the table of contents in section #b of such ,act1 are repealed4 #ejc4 ,technical corrections to title #df of the ,united ,states ,code 7a7 ,in general ,title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #dejc7;f77#b71 by striking that after necessary12 and 7#b7 in section #geaj7;c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,d71 by striking engine and inserting engineer2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#i71 by inserting a period after ,app4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the date of the enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-abj74