HR-3201 : Still Just a Bill

Maritime Administration Authorization and Enhancement Act for Fiscal Year 2018

This bill addresses several aspects of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD), including

  • eliminating the limitation on the number of contractors that can provide services as adjunct professors in the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy;
  • authorizing MARAD to accept a qualified guarantee from a donor or donors for the completion of a major project for the benefit of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy;
  • authorizing MARAD to pay all necessary expenses in connection with the conveyance or transfer of a gift, devise, or bequest to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy;
  • requiring MARAD to ensure that each cadet from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy who is participating in the Sea Year program is provided a functional satellite communication device; and
  • authorizing MARAD to provide assistance to small shipyards for capital improvements and for maritime training programs to foster technical skills and operational productivity relating to shipbuilding, ship repair, and associated industries.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-08-21CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.House committee actions
2017-07-12IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
2017-07-12IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Don Bacon [R] (NE-2)
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Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
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  • Appropriations
  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Buy American requirements
  • Credit and credit markets
  • Crime prevention
  • Crime victims
  • Education programs funding
  • Employment and training programs
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Higher education
  • Manufacturing
  • Marine and inland water transportation
  • Metals
  • Military education and training
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Research administration and funding
  • Sex offenses
  • Teaching, teachers, curricula
  • Telephone and wireless communication
  • Transportation programs funding
  • Transportation safety and security
  • Vocational and technical education
  • Department of Transportation

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