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Code · BILL · 119th Congress · H.R. 3838 (Engrossed in House) — To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military c... · Sec. 3531

Sec. 3531. United States Merchant Marine Academy campus modernization plan

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Chapter 513 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: The Secretary shall carry out a comprehensive Campus modernization plan for the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Such plan shall provide for each of the following: The construction of new facilities or the significant renovation of existing facilities to provide— standards of training, certification, and watchkeeping applications laboratories; a safety of life at sea training pool; engineering power plant laboratories; athletic facilities that meet the needs of both male and female midshipmen; enhanced waterfront facilities, including a new pier; a visitor welcome center and main campus security office building; housing facilities for senior staff and faculty; and sufficient parking facilities for faculty, staff, and campus visitors.
Upgrades to all classrooms and laboratories with modern information technology infrastructure. A campus-wide upgrade and retrofit of— the electric distribution power grid; the sanitary sewer system piping; the storm drainage system; and the drinking water system, including development of a separate and redundant fire suppression system. Renovations of campus facilities to ensure that all campus facilities— are structurally sound; have reliable heating and air conditioning systems; have functioning plumbing and electrical systems; are protected from the elements, including through roof replacements and window repairs or replacements, as needed; are accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. ); and have working fire alarm and fire suppression systems.
Consistent with the requirements of section 3515(d)(3) of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 ( Public Law 117–263 ), the Administrator shall seek to enter into an agreement with a Federal construction agent to carry out the campus modernization plan. . The table of sections for chapter 513 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 51329. Campus modernization plan. . The Secretary of Transportation shall develop and begin to implement the campus modernization plan required under section 51329 of title 46, United States Code, by not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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