Bill > S1096

This bill, the Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act for Fiscal Year 2018, would amend and enhance certain maritime programs of the Department of Transportation. Key provisions include: - Authorizing funding for the operations of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, state maritime academies, the National Security Multi-Mission Vessel Program, Maritime Administration operations, and the disposal of vessels from the National Defense Reserve Fleet. - Removing the limit on the number of adjunct professors at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. - Allowing the Maritime Administration to accept guarantees in conjunction with partial donations for major projects at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. - Authorizing the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy to compete for and accept qualifying research grants. - Providing for continuing funding for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy during periods when interim or full-year appropriations are not in effect. - Requiring the Maritime Administration to ensure students participating in the Sea Year program have access to satellite communication devices. - Increasing funding for the Small Shipyard Grant Program and adding a "Buy American" requirement. - Authorizing the Secretary of Transportation to designate certain community colleges and maritime training centers as "centers of excellence" for domestic maritime workforce training and education.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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