Sec. 603. NATIONAL MARITIME STRATEGY

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## SEC. 603 NATIONAL MARITIME STRATEGY ###

(a)In General Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, the Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, 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 national maritime strategy. ###

(b)Contents The strategy required under subsection

(a)shall— ####

(1)identify— #####

(A)Federal regulations and policies that reduce the competitiveness of United States flag vessels in international transportation markets; and #####

(B)the impact of reduced cargo flow due to reductions in the number of members of the United States Armed Forces stationed or deployed outside of the United States; and ####

(2)include recommendations to— #####

(A)make United States flag vessels more competitive in shipping routes between United States and foreign ports; #####

(B)increase the use of United States flag vessels to carry cargo imported to and exported from the United States; #####

(C)ensure compliance by Federal agencies with chapter 553 of title 46, United States Code; #####

(D)increase the use of third-party inspection and certification authorities to inspect and certify vessels; #####

(E)increase the use of short sea transportation routes, including routes designated under section 55601(c) of title 46, United States Code, to enhance intermodal freight movements; and #####

(F)enhance United States shipbuilding capability.