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Code · BILL · 119th Congress · S. 1071 (EAH) — 119 S1071 EAH: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · Sec. 7001

Sec. 7001. Short title; table of contents

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This division may be cited as the . Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 The table of contents for this division is as follows: Sec. 7001. Short title; table of contents. Sec. 7002. Definitions and directions. Sec. 7103. Automatic execution of conforming changes. Title LXXI—Coast Guard Subtitle A—Authorization of appropriations Sec. 7101. Authorization of appropriations. Sec. 7102. Authorized levels of military strength and training. Subtitle B—Accountability Sec. 7111. Annual report on progress of certain homeporting projects.
Sec. 7112. Major acquisitions. Sec. 7113. Quarterly acquisition brief requirements. Sec. 7114. Overdue reports. Sec. 7115. Requirement for Coast Guard to provide analysis of alternatives for aircraft. Sec. 7116. Oversight of funds. Sec. 7117. Regular polar security cutter updates. Sec. 7118. Annual plan for Coast Guard operations in the Pacific; feasibility study on supporting additional port visits and deployments in support of operation blue pacific. Sec. 7119. Annual plan for Coast Guard operations in the Caribbean.
Sec. 7120. Prohibition on submission to Congress of slideshow presentations. Title LXXII—Organization, Authorities, Acquisition, and Personnel of the Coast Guard Subtitle A—Authorities Sec. 7201. Reorganization of chapter 3. Sec. 7202. Public availability of information. Sec. 7203. Modification of treatment of minor construction and improvement project management. Sec. 7204. Agreements. Sec. 7205. Preparedness plans for Coast Guard properties located in tsunami inundation zones.
Sec. 7206. Additional Pribilof Island transition completion actions. Sec. 7207. Coast Guard access to Department of the Treasury fund. Subtitle B—Acquisition Sec. 7211. Modification of prohibition on use of lead systems integrators. Sec. 7212. Acquisition improvements. Sec. 7213. Restriction on acquisition, procurement, or construction of vessels in foreign shipyards. Sec. 7214. Floating drydock for United States Coast Guard Yard. Sec. 7215. Great Lakes icebreaking. Sec. 7216.
Briefing on deployment of special purpose craft–heavy weather second generation (SPEC-HWX II) vessels in Pacific Northwest. Sec. 7217. Report on 87-foot patrol boat fleet. Sec. 7218. Procurement of tactical maritime surveillance systems. Subtitle C—Personnel Sec. 7221. Designation of officers with particular expertise in military justice or healthcare. Sec. 7222. Deferred retirement and retention in active duty status for health professions officers. Sec. 7223. Modifications to the officer involuntary separation process.
Sec. 7224. Modifications and revisions relating to reopening retired grade determinations. Sec. 7225. Family leave policies for Coast Guard. Sec. 7226. Modifications to career flexibility program. Sec. 7227. Members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder, sexual assault, or traumatic brain injury. Sec. 7228. Authority for certain personnel; command sponsorship for dependents of members of Coast Guard assigned to Unalaska, Alaska; improved prevention of and response to hazing and bullying.
Sec. 7229. Authorization for maternity uniform allowance for officers. Sec. 7230. Additional available guidance and considerations for reserve selection boards. Sec. 7231. Behavioral health. Sec. 7232. Travel allowance for members of Coast Guard assigned to Alaska. Sec. 7233. Tuition assistance and advanced education assistance pilot program. Sec. 7234. Recruitment, relocation, and retention incentive program for civilian firefighters employed by Coast Guard remote locations.
Sec. 7235. Notification. Subtitle D—Coast Guard Academy Sec. 7241. Modification of reporting requirements on covered misconduct in Coast Guard Academy; consideration of request for transfer of a cadet at the Coast Guard Academy who is the victim of a sexual assault or related offense; room reassignment. Sec. 7242. Modification of Board of Visitors. Sec. 7243. Coast Guard Academy Cadet Advisory Board. Sec. 7244. Authorization for use of Coast Guard Academy facilities and equipment by covered foundations.
Sec. 7245. Policy on hazing. Sec. 7246. Concurrent jurisdiction at Coast Guard Academy. Sec. 7247. Study on Coast Guard Academy oversight. Sec. 7248. Electronic locking mechanisms to ensure Coast Guard Academy cadet room security. Sec. 7249. Report on existing behavioral health and wellness support services facilities at Coast Guard Academy. Sec. 7250. Required posting of information. Sec. 7251. Installation of behavioral health and medical privacy rooms. Sec. 7252. Review and modification of Coast Guard Academy policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Subtitle E—Reports and Policies Sec. 7261. Policy and briefing on availability of naloxone to treat opioid, including Fentanyl, overdoses. Sec. 7262. Policy on methods to reduce incentives for illicit maritime drug trafficking. Sec. 7263. Plan for joint and integrated maritime operational and leadership training for United States Coast Guard and Taiwan Coast Guard administration. Sec. 7264. Aids to navigation. Sec. 7265. Study and gap analysis with respect to Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi aviation hanger.
Sec. 7266. Report on impacts of joint travel regulations on members of Coast Guard who rely on ferry systems. Sec. 7267. Report on Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program. Sec. 7268. Report on and expansion of Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program. Sec. 7269. Annual report on administration of sexual assault forensic examination kits. Sec. 7270. Report on Coast Guard personnel skills. Sec. 7271. Report on Coast Guard search and rescue operations.
Sec. 7272. Report on East Rockaway Inlet navigation. Sec. 7273. Responsible property ownership and tracking. Sec. 7274. Study on effects of oceanographic, weather, and coastal conditions on Coast Guard missions. Sec. 7275. Parental leave surge staffing program. Sec. 7276. Modification of strategy to improve quality of life at remote units. Sec. 7277. Retention of certain records. Sec. 7278. Temporary installation of restroom facilities for Training Center Cape May medical facility.
Sec. 7279. Childhood protection program. Title LXXIII—Shipping and Navigation Subtitle A—Merchant Mariner Credentials Sec. 7301. Merchant mariner credentialing. Sec. 7302. Nonoperating individual. Subtitle B—Vessel Safety Sec. 7311. Grossly negligent operations of a vessel. Sec. 7312. Performance driven examination schedule. Sec. 7313. Fishing safety training and research. Sec. 7314. Designating pilotage waters for the Straits of Mackinac. Sec. 7315. Requirement to report sexual offenses.
Sec. 7316. Requirements for certain fishing vessels and fish tender vessels. Sec. 7317. Study of amphibious vessels. Sec. 7318. St. Lucie River railroad bridge. Subtitle C—Ports Sec. 7321. Ports and waterways safety. Sec. 7322. Study on Bering Strait vessel traffic projections and emergency response posture at ports of the United States. Sec. 7323. Improving vessel traffic service monitoring. Sec. 7324. Controlled substance onboard vessels. Sec. 7325. Cyber-incident training.
Sec. 7326. Navigational protocols. Sec. 7327. Anchorages. Subtitle D—Matters Involving Uncrewed Systems Sec. 7331. Pilot program for governance and oversight of small uncrewed maritime systems. Sec. 7332. Coast Guard training course. Sec. 7333. NOAA membership on autonomous vessel policy council. Sec. 7334. Technology pilot program. Sec. 7335. Uncrewed systems capabilities report. Sec. 7336. Medium unmanned aircraft systems capabilities study. Sec. 7337. National Academy of Sciences report on uncrewed systems and use of data.
Sec. 7338. Unmanned aircraft systems. Subtitle E—Other Matters Sec. 7341. Information on type approval certificates. Sec. 7342. Clarification of authorities. Sec. 7343. Amendments to passenger vessel security and safety requirements. Sec. 7344. Extension of pilot program to establish a cetacean desk for Puget Sound region. Sec. 7345. Suspension of enforcement of use of devices broadcasting on AIS for purposes of making fishing gear. Sec. 7346. Classification societies. Sec. 7347.
Abandoned and derelict vessel removals. Sec. 7348. Offshore operations. Sec. 7349. Port access routes. Title LXXIV—Oil Pollution Response Sec. 7401. Vessel response plans. Sec. 7402. Use of marine casualty investigations. Sec. 7403. Timing of review. Sec. 7404. Online incident reporting system. Sec. 7405. Investment. Sec. 7406. Additional response assets. Sec. 7407. International maritime oil spill response. Title LXXV—Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Response Subtitle A—Accountability Implementation Sec. 7501.
Independent review of Coast Guard reforms. Sec. 7502. Coast Guard implementation of independent review commission recommendations on addressing sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military. Subtitle B—Misconduct Sec. 7511. Covered misconduct. Sec. 7512. Policy relating to care and support of victims of covered misconduct. Sec. 7513. Flag officer review of, and concurrence in, separation of members who have reported covered misconduct. Sec. 7514. Policy and program to expand prevention of sexual misconduct.
Sec. 7515. Training and education programs for covered misconduct prevention and response. Subtitle C—Other matters Sec. 7521. Complaints of retaliation by victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment and related persons. Sec. 7522. Development of policies on military protective orders. Sec. 7523. Establishment of special victim capabilities to respond to allegations of certain special victim offenses. Sec. 7524. Participation in CATCH a Serial Offender program. Sec. 7525. Confidential reporting of sexual harassment.
Sec. 7526. Report on policy on whistleblower protections. Sec. 7527. Coast Guard and Coast Guard Academy access to defense sexual assault incident database. Sec. 7528. Expedited transfer in cases of sexual misconduct or domestic violence. Sec. 7529. Access to temporary separation program for victims of alleged sex-related offenses. Sec. 7530. Continuous vetting of security clearances. Title LXXVI—Comptroller General Reports Sec. 7601. Comptroller General report on Coast Guard research, development, and innovation program.
Sec. 7602. Comptroller General study on vessel traffic service center employment, compensation, and retention. Sec. 7603. Comptroller General review of quality and availability of Coast Guard behavioral health care and resources for personnel wellness. Sec. 7604. 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. Sec. 7605. Comptroller General study on Coast Guard training facility infrastructure.
Sec. 7606. Comptroller General study on facility and infrastructure needs of Coast Guard stations conducting border security operations. Sec. 7607. Comptroller General study on Coast Guard basic allowance for housing. Sec. 7608. Comptroller General report on safety and security infrastructure at Coast Guard Academy. Sec. 7609. Comptroller General study on athletic coaching at Coast Guard Academy. Sec. 7610. Comptroller General study and report on permanent change of station process.
Sec. 7611. Comptroller General review of Coast Guard Investigative Service. Title LXXVII—Amendments Sec. 7701. Amendments.
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