Division K — Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022

Ҥ 1158. Authority to enter into transactions other than contracts and grants to procure cost-effective, advanced technology for mission-critical needs

“(a) In General.—Subject to subsections (b) and (c), the Commandant may enter into transactions (other than contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants) to operate, test, and acquire cost-effective technology for the purpose of meeting the mission needs of the Coast Guard.

“(b) Operation, Testing, and Acquisition.—Operation, testing, and acquisition of technologies under subsection (a) shall be—

“(1) carried out in accordance with Coast Guard policies and guidance; and

“(2) consistent with the operational requirements of the Coast Guard.

“(c) Limitations.—The Commandant may not enter into a transaction under subsection (a) with respect to a technology that—

“(1) does not comply with the cybersecurity standards of the Coast Guard; or

“(2) is sourced from an entity domiciled in the People’s Republic of China, unless the Commandant determines that the prototype or procurement of such a technology is for the purpose of—

“(A) counter-UAS or surrogate testing; or

“(B) intelligence, electronic warfare, and information warfare, testing, and analysis.

“(d) Education and Training.—The Commandant shall ensure that management, technical, and contracting personnel of the Coast Guard involved in the award or administration of transactions under this section are provided adequate education and training with respect to the authority under this section.

“(e) Regulations.—The Commandant shall prescribe regulations as necessary to carry out this section.

“(f) Counter-UAS Defined.—In this section, the term ‘counter-UAS’ has the meaning given such term in section 44801 of title 49.”

“1158. Authority to enter into transactions other than contracts and grants to procure cost-effective, advanced technology for mission-critical needs.”.

Ҥ 319. Unmanned system program and autonomous control and computer vision technology project

“(a) Unmanned System Program.—Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary shall establish, under the control of the Commandant, an unmanned system program for the use by the Coast Guard of land-based, cutter-based, and aircraft-based unmanned systems for the purpose of increasing effectiveness and efficiency of mission execution.

“(b) Autonomous Control and Computer Vision Technology Project.—

“(1) In general.—The Commandant shall conduct a project to retrofit 2 or more existing Coast Guard small boats deployed at operational units with—

“(A) commercially available autonomous control and computer vision technology; and

“(B) such sensors and methods of communication as are necessary to control, and technology to assist in conducting, search and rescue, surveillance, and interdiction missions.

“(2) Data collection.—As part of the project required under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall collect and evaluate field-collected operational data from the retrofit described in such paragraph to inform future requirements.

“(3) Briefing.—Not later than 180 days after the date on which the project required under paragraph (1) is completed, the Commandant shall provide to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a briefing on the project that includes an evaluation of the data collected from the project.

“(c) Unmanned System Defined.—In this section, the term ‘unmanned system’ means—

“(1) an unmanned aircraft system (as such term is defined in section 44801 of title 49);

“(2) an unmanned marine surface system; and

“(3) an unmanned marine subsurface system.”

“319. Unmanned system program and autonomous control and computer vision technology project.”.

“(26) develop data workflows and processes for the leveraging of mission-relevant data by the Coast Guard to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency.”

Ҥ 509. Space-available travel on Coast Guard aircraft

“(a) Establishment.—

“(1) In general.—The Commandant may establish a program to provide transportation on Coast Guard aircraft on a space-available basis to the categories of eligible individuals described in subsection (c) (in this section referred to as the ‘program’).

“(2) Policy development.—Not later than 1 year after the date on which the program is established, the Commandant shall develop a policy for the operation of the program.

“(b) Operation of Program.—

“(1) In general.—The Commandant shall operate the program in a budget-neutral manner.

“(2) Limitations.—

“(A) In general.—Except as provided in subparagraph (B), no additional funds may be used, or flight hours performed, for the purpose of providing transportation under the program.

“(B) De minimis expenditures.—The Commandant may make de minimis expenditures of resources required for the administrative aspects of the program.

“(3) Reimbursement not required.—Eligible individuals described in subsection (c) shall not be required to reimburse the Coast Guard for travel provided under this section.

“(c) Categories of Eligible Individuals.—Subject to subsection (d), the categories of eligible individuals described in this subsection are the following:

“(1) Members of the armed forces on active duty.

“(2) Members of the Selected Reserve who hold a valid Uniformed Services Identification and Privilege Card.

“(3) Retired members of a regular or reserve component of the armed forces, including retired members of reserve components who, but for being under the eligibility age applicable under section 12731 of title 10, would be eligible for retired pay under chapter 1223 of title 10.

“(4) Subject to subsection (f), veterans with a permanent service-connected disability rated as total.

“(5) Such categories of dependents of individuals described in paragraphs (1) through (3) as the Commandant shall specify in the policy under subsection (a)(2), under such conditions and circumstances as the Commandant shall specify in such policy.

“(6) Such other categories of individuals as the Commandant considers appropriate.

“(d) Requirements.—In operating the program, the Commandant shall—

“(1) in the sole discretion of the Commandant, establish an order of priority for transportation for categories of eligible individuals that is based on considerations of military necessity, humanitarian concerns, and enhancement of morale;

“(2) give priority in consideration of transportation to the demands of members of the armed forces in the regular components and in the reserve components on active duty and to the need to provide such members, and their dependents, a means of respite from such demands; and

“(3) implement policies aimed at ensuring cost control (as required under subsection (b)) and the safety, security, and efficient processing of travelers, including limiting the benefit under the program to 1 or more categories of otherwise eligible individuals, as the Commandant considers necessary.

“(e) Transportation.—

“(1) In general.—Notwithstanding subsection (d)(1), in establishing space-available transportation priorities under the program, the Commandant shall provide transportation for an individual described in paragraph (2), and a single dependent of the individual if needed to accompany the individual, at a priority level in the same category as the priority level for an unaccompanied dependent over the age of 18 years traveling on environmental and morale leave.

“(2) Individuals covered.—Subject to paragraph (3), paragraph (1) applies with respect to an individual described in subsection (c)(3) who—

“(A) resides in or is located in a Commonwealth or possession of the United States; and

“(B) is referred by a military or civilian primary care provider located in that Commonwealth or possession to a specialty care provider for services to be provided outside of such Commonwealth or possession.

“(3) Application to certain retired individuals.—If an individual described in subsection (c)(3) is a retired member of a reserve component who is ineligible for retired pay under chapter 1223 of title 10 by reason of being under the eligibility age applicable under section 12731 of title 10, paragraph (1) applies to the individual only if the individual is also enrolled in the TRICARE program for certain members of the Retired Reserve authorized under section 1076e of title 10.

“(4) Priority.—The priority for space-available transportation required by this subsection applies with respect to—

“(A) the travel from the Commonwealth or possession of the United States to receive the specialty care services; and

“(B) the return travel.

“(5) Primary care provider and specialty care provider defined.—In this subsection, the terms ‘primary care provider’ and ‘specialty care provider’ refer to a medical or dental professional who provides health care services under chapter 55 of title 10.

“(f) Limitations on Travel.—

“(1) In general.—Travel may not be provided under this section to a veteran eligible for travel pursuant to paragraph (4) of subsection (c) in priority over any member eligible for travel under paragraph (1) of that subsection or any dependent of such a member eligible for travel under this section.

“(2) Rule of construction.—Subsection (c)(4) may not be construed as—

“(A) affecting or in any way imposing on the Coast Guard, any armed force, or any commercial entity with which the Coast Guard or an armed force contracts, an obligation or expectation that the Coast Guard or such armed force will retrofit or alter, in any way, military aircraft or commercial aircraft, or related equipment or facilities, used or leased by the Coast Guard or such armed force to accommodate passengers provided travel under such authority on account of disability; or

“(B) preempting the authority of an aircraft commander to determine who boards the aircraft and any other matters in connection with safe operation of the aircraft.

“(g) Application of Section.—The authority to provide transportation under the program is in addition to any other authority under law to provide transportation on Coast Guard aircraft on a space-available basis.”

“509. Space-available travel on Coast Guard aircraft.”.

Ҥ 2166. Continuation on active duty; Coast Guard officers with certain critical skills

“(a) In General.—The Commandant may authorize an officer in a grade above grade O–2 to remain on active duty after the date otherwise provided for the retirement of such officer in section 2154 of this title, if the officer possesses a critical skill, or specialty, or is in a career field designated pursuant to subsection (b).

“(b) Critical Skills, Specialty, or Career Field.—The Commandant shall designate any critical skill, specialty, or career field eligible for continuation on active duty as provided in subsection (a).

“(c) Duration of Continuation.—An officer continued on active duty pursuant to this section shall, if not earlier retired, be retired on the first day of the month after the month in which the officer completes 40 years of active service.

“(d) Policy.—The Commandant shall carry out this section by prescribing policy which shall specify the criteria to be used in designating any critical skill, specialty, or career field for purposes of subsection (b).”

“2166. Continuation on active duty; Coast Guard officers with certain critical skills.”.

“(a) Maximum Total Number.—

“(1) In general.—The total number of Coast Guard commissioned officers on the active duty promotion list, excluding warrant officers, shall not exceed—

“(A) 7,100 in fiscal year 2022;

“(B) 7,200 in fiscal year 2023;

“(C) 7,300 in fiscal year 2024; and

“(D) 7,400 in fiscal year 2025 and each subsequent fiscal year.

“(2) Temporary increase.—Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the Commandant may temporarily increase the total number of commissioned officers permitted under such paragraph by up to 4 percent for not more than 60 days after the date of the commissioning of a Coast Guard Academy class.

“(3) Notification.—Not later than 30 days after exceeding the total number of commissioned officers permitted under paragraphs (1) and (2), and each 30 days thereafter until the total number of commissioned officers no longer exceeds the number of such officers permitted under paragraphs (1) and (2), the Commandant shall notify the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate of the number of officers on the active duty promotion list on the last day of the preceding 30-day period.”

Ҥ 2772. Education loan repayment program for members on active duty in specified military specialties

“(a) In General.—

“(1) Repayment.—Subject to the provisions of this section, the Secretary may repay—

“(A) any loan made, insured, or guaranteed under part B of title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1071 et seq.);

“(B) any loan made under part D of such title (the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program, 20 U.S.C. 1087a et seq.);

“(C) any loan made under part E of such title (20 U.S.C. 1087aa et seq.); or

“(D) any loan incurred for educational purposes made by a lender that is—

“(i) an agency or instrumentality of a State;

“(ii) a financial or credit institution (including an insurance company) that is subject to examination and supervision by an agency of the United States or any State;

“(iii) a pension fund approved by the Secretary for purposes of this section; or

“(iv) a nonprofit private entity designated by a State, regulated by such State, and approved by the Secretary for purposes of this section.

“(2) Requirement.—Repayment of any such loan shall be made on the basis of each complete year of service performed by the borrower.

“(3) Eligibility.—The Secretary may repay loans described in paragraph (1) in the case of any person for service performed on active duty as a member in an officer program or military specialty specified by the Secretary.

“(b) Amount.—The portion or amount of a loan that may be repaid under subsection (a) is 33⅓ percent or $1,500, whichever is greater, for each year of service.

“(c) Interest Accrual.—If a portion of a loan is repaid under this section for any year, interest on the remainder of such loan shall accrue and be paid in the same manner as is otherwise required.

“(d) Rule of Construction.—Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize refunding any repayment of a loan.

“(e) Fractional Credit for Transfer.—An individual who transfers from service making the individual eligible for repayment of loans under this section (as described in subsection (a)(3)) to service making the individual eligible for repayment of loans under section 16301 of title 10 (as described in subsection (a)(2) or (g) of that section) during a year shall be eligible to have repaid a portion of such loan determined by giving appropriate fractional credit for each portion of the year so served, in accordance with regulations of the Secretary concerned.

“(f) Schedule for Allocation.—The Secretary shall prescribe a schedule for the allocation of funds made available to carry out the provisions of this section and section 16301 of title 10 during any year for which funds are not sufficient to pay the sum of the amounts eligible for repayment under subsection (a) and section 16301(a) of title 10.

“(g) Failure to Complete Period of Service.—Except an individual described in subsection (e) who transfers to service making the individual eligible for repayment of loans under section 16301 of title 10, a member of the Coast Guard who fails to complete the period of service required to qualify for loan repayment under this section shall be subject to the repayment provisions of section 303a(e) or 373 of title 37.

“(h) Authority to Issue Regulations.—The Secretary may prescribe procedures for implementing this section, including standards for qualified loans and authorized payees and other terms and conditions for making loan repayments. Such regulations may include exceptions that would allow for the payment as a lump sum of any loan repayment due to a member under a written agreement that existed at the time of a member’s death or disability.”

“2772. Education loan repayment program for members on active duty in specified military specialties.”.

“(2) A Vice Commandant who is retired while serving as Vice Commandant, after serving not less than 2 years as Vice Commandant, shall be retired with the grade of admiral, except as provided in section 306(d).”

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Ҥ 2515. Calculation of active service

“Any service described, including service described prior to the date of enactment of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022, in writing, including by electronic communication, by a representative of the Coast Guard Personnel Service Center as service that counts toward total active service for regular retirement under section 2152 or section 2306 shall be considered by the President as active service for purposes of applying section 2152 or section 2306 with respect to the determination of the retirement qualification for any officer or enlisted member to whom a description was provided.”

“2515. Calculation of active service.”.

“(2) Officers.—Each officer of the Coast Guard shall undergo a multirater assessment before promotion to—

“(A) the grade of O–4;

“(B) the grade of O–5; and

“(C) the grade of O–6.

“(3) Enlisted members.—Each enlisted member of the Coast Guard shall undergo a multirater assessment before advancement to—

“(A) the grade of E–7;

“(B) the grade of E–8;

“(C) the grade of E–9; and

“(D) the grade of E–10.

“(4) Selection.—An individual assessed shall not be permitted to select the peers and subordinates who provide opinions for the multirater assessment of such individual.

“(5) Post-assessment elements.—

“(A) In general.—Following an assessment of an individual pursuant to paragraphs (1) through (3), the individual shall be provided appropriate post-assessment counseling and leadership coaching.

“(B) Availability of results.—The supervisor of the individual assessed shall be provided with the results of the multirater assessment.”

“(e) If the Secretary makes a recommendation under this section that the name of an officer be removed from a report of a selection board and the recommendation is accompanied by information that was not presented to that selection board, that information shall be made available to that officer. The officer shall then be afforded a reasonable opportunity to submit comments on that information to the officials making the recommendation and the officials reviewing the recommendation. If an eligible officer cannot be given access to such information because of its classification status, the officer shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be provided with an appropriate summary of the information.”

“(f)

(1) The promotion of an officer may be delayed without prejudice if any of the following applies:

“(A) The officer is under investigation or proceedings of a court-martial or a board of officers are pending against the officer.

“(B) A criminal proceeding in a Federal or State court is pending against the officer.

“(C) The Secretary determines that credible information of an adverse nature, including a substantiated adverse finding or conclusion described in section 2115(a)(3), with respect to the officer will result in the convening of a special selection review board under section 2120a of this title to review the officer and recommend whether the recommendation for promotion of the officer should be sustained.

“(2)

(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), a promotion may be delayed under this subsection until, as applicable—

“(i) the completion of the investigation or proceedings described in subparagraph (A);

“(ii) a final decision in the proceeding described in subparagraph (B) is issued; or

“(iii) the special selection review board convened under section 2120a of this title issues recommendations with respect to the officer.

“(B) Unless the Secretary determines that a further delay is necessary in the public interest, a promotion may not be delayed under this subsection for more than one year after the date the officer would otherwise have been promoted.

“(3) An officer whose promotion is delayed under this subsection and who is subsequently promoted shall be given the date of rank and position on the active duty promotion list in the grade to which promoted that he would have held had his promotion not been so delayed.”

Ҥ 953. Support for Coast Guard Academy

“(a) Authority.—

“(1) Contracts and cooperative agreements.—

“(A) In general.—The Commandant may enter contract and cooperative agreements with 1 or more qualified organizations for the purpose of supporting the athletic programs of the Coast Guard Academy.

“(B) Authority.—Notwithstanding section 3201(e) of title 10, the Commandant may enter into such contracts and cooperative agreements on a sole source basis pursuant to section 3204(a) of title 10.

“(C) Acquisitions.—Notwithstanding chapter 63 of title 31, a cooperative agreement under this section may be used to acquire property or services for the direct benefit or use of the Coast Guard Academy.

“(2) Financial controls.—

“(A) In general.—Before entering into a contract or cooperative agreement under paragraph (1), the Commandant shall ensure that the contract or agreement includes appropriate financial controls to account for the resources of the Coast Guard Academy and the qualified organization concerned in accordance with accepted accounting principles.

“(B) Contents.—Any such contract or cooperative agreement shall contain a provision that allows the Commandant to review, as the Commandant considers necessary, the financial accounts of the qualified organization to determine whether the operations of the qualified organization—

“(i) are consistent with the terms of the contract or cooperative agreement; and

“(ii) would compromise the integrity or appearance of integrity of any program of the Department of Homeland Security.

“(3) Leases.—For the purpose of supporting the athletic programs of the Coast Guard Academy, the Commandant may, consistent with section 504(a)(13), rent or lease real property located at the Coast Guard Academy to a qualified organization, except that proceeds from such a lease shall be retained and expended in accordance with subsection (f).

“(b) Support Services.—

“(1) Authority.—To the extent required by a contract or cooperative agreement under subsection (a), the Commandant may provide support services to a qualified organization while the qualified organization conducts support activities at the Coast Guard Academy only if the Commandant determines that the provision of such services is essential for the support of the athletic programs of the Coast Guard Academy.

“(2) No liability of the united states.—Support services may only be provided without any liability of the United States to a qualified organization.

“(3) Support services defined.—In this subsection, the term ‘support services’ includes utilities, office furnishings and equipment, communications services, records staging and archiving, audio and video support, and security systems, in conjunction with the leasing or licensing of property.

“(c) Transfers From Nonappropriated Fund Operation.—

“(1) In general.—Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Commandant may, subject to the acceptance of the qualified organization concerned, transfer to the qualified organization all title to and ownership of the assets and liabilities of the Coast Guard nonappropriated fund instrumentality, the function of which includes providing support for the athletic programs of the Coast Guard Academy, including bank accounts and financial reserves in the accounts of such fund instrumentality, equipment, supplies, and other personal property.

“(2) Limitation.—The Commandant may not transfer under paragraph (1) any interest in real property.

“(d) Acceptance of Support From Qualified Organization.—

“(1) In general.—Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, the Commandant may accept from a qualified organization funds, supplies, and services for the support of the athletic programs of the Coast Guard Academy.

“(2) Employees of qualified organization.—For purposes of this section, employees or personnel of the qualified organization may not be considered to be employees of the United States.

“(3) Funds received from ncaa.—The Commandant may accept funds from the National Collegiate Athletic Association to support the athletic programs of the Coast Guard Academy.

“(4) Limitation.—The Commandant shall ensure that contributions under this subsection and expenditure of funds pursuant to subsection (f) do not—

“(A) reflect unfavorably on the ability of the Coast Guard, any employee of the Coast Guard, or any member of the armed forces (as such term is defined in section 101(a) of title 10) to carry out any responsibility or duty in a fair and objective manner; or

“(B) compromise the integrity or appearance of integrity of any program of the Coast Guard, or any individual involved in such a program.

“(e) Trademarks and Service Marks.—

“(1) Licensing, marketing, and sponsorship agreements.—An agreement under subsection (a) may, consistent with section 2260 of title 10 (other than subsection (d) of such section), authorize a qualified organization to enter into licensing, marketing, and sponsorship agreements relating to trademarks and service marks identifying the Coast Guard Academy, subject to the approval of the Commandant.

“(2) Limitations.—A licensing, marketing, or sponsorship agreement may not be entered into under paragraph (1) if—

“(A) such agreement would reflect unfavorably on the ability of the Coast Guard, any employee of the Coast Guard, or any member of the armed forces to carry out any responsibility or duty in a fair and objective manner; or

“(B) the Commandant determines that the use of the trademark or service mark would compromise the integrity or appearance of integrity of any program of the Coast Guard or any individual involved in such a program.

“(f) Retention and Use of Funds.—Funds received by the Commandant under this section may be retained for use to support the athletic programs of the Coast Guard Academy and shall remain available until expended.

“(g) Conditions.—The authority provided in this section with respect to a qualified organization is available only so long as the qualified organization continues—

“(1) to operate in accordance with this section, the law of the State of Connecticut, and the constitution and bylaws of the qualified organization; and

“(2) to operate exclusively to support the athletic programs of the Coast Guard Academy.

“(h) Qualified Organization Defined.—In this section, the term ‘qualified organization’ means an organization—

“(1) that operates as an organization under subsection (c)(3) of section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under subsection (a) of that section;

“(2) for which authorization under sections 1033(a) and 1589(a) of title 10 may be provided; and

“(3) established by the Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association solely for the purpose of supporting Coast Guard athletics.

Ҥ 954. Mixed-funded athletic and recreational extracurricular programs

“(a) Authority.—In the case of a Coast Guard Academy mixed-funded athletic or recreational extracurricular program, the Commandant may designate funds appropriated to the Coast Guard and available for that program to be treated as nonappropriated funds and expended for that program in accordance with laws applicable to the expenditure of nonappropriated funds. Appropriated funds so designated shall be considered to be nonappropriated funds for all purposes and shall remain available until expended.

“(b) Covered Programs.—In this section, the term ‘Coast Guard Academy mixed-funded athletic or recreational extracurricular program’ means an athletic or recreational extracurricular program of the Coast Guard Academy to which each of the following applies:

“(1) The program is not considered a morale, welfare, or recreation program.

“(2) The program is supported through appropriated funds.

“(3) The program is supported by a nonappropriated fund instrumentality.

“(4) The program is not a private organization and is not operated by a private organization.”

“953. Support for Coast Guard Academy.

“954. Mixed-funded athletic and recreational extracurricular programs.”.

Ҥ 315. Training for congressional affairs personnel

“(a) In General.—The Commandant shall develop a training course, which shall be administered in person, on the workings of Congress for any member of the Coast Guard selected for a position as a fellow, liaison, counsel, or administrative staff for the Coast Guard Office of Congressional and Governmental Affairs or as any Coast Guard district or area governmental affairs officer.

“(b) Course Subject Matter.—

“(1) In general.—The training course required under this section shall provide an overview and introduction to Congress and the Federal legislative process, including—

“(A) the congressional budget process;

“(B) the congressional appropriations process;

“(C) the congressional authorization process;

“(D) the Senate advice and consent process for Presidential nominees;

“(E) the Senate advice and consent process for treaty ratification;

“(F) the roles of Members of Congress and congressional staff in the legislative process;

“(G) the concept and underlying purposes of congressional oversight within the governance framework of separation of powers;

“(H) the roles of Coast Guard fellows, liaisons, counsels, governmental affairs officers, the Coast Guard Office of Program Review, the Coast Guard Headquarters program offices, and any other entity the Commandant considers relevant; and

“(I) the roles and responsibilities of Coast Guard public affairs and external communications personnel with respect to Members of Congress and the staff of such Members necessary to enhance communication between Coast Guard units, sectors, and districts and Member offices and committees of jurisdiction so as to ensure visibility of Coast Guard activities.

“(2) Detail within coast guard office of budget and programs.—

“(A) In general.—At the written request of a receiving congressional office, the training course required under this section shall include a multi-day detail within the Coast Guard Office of Budget and Programs to ensure adequate exposure to Coast Guard policy, oversight, and requests from Congress.

“(B) Nonconsecutive detail permitted.—A detail under this paragraph is not required to be consecutive with the balance of the training.

“(c) Completion of Required Training.—A member of the Coast Guard selected for a position described in subsection (a) shall complete the training required by this section before the date on which such member reports for duty for such position.”

“315. Training for congressional affairs personnel.”.

“(b) Exemption.—The Commandant is exempt from the restriction under subsection (a) if the operation or procurement is for the purposes of—

“(1) counter-UAS system surrogate testing and training; or

“(2) intelligence, electronic warfare, and information warfare operations, testing, analysis, and training.”

“(c) Waiver.—The Commandant may waive the restriction under subsection (a) on a case-by-case basis by certifying in writing not later than 15 days after exercising such waiver to the Department of Homeland Security, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives that the operation or procurement of a covered unmanned aircraft system is required in the national interest of the United States.”

“(e) Replacement.—Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022, the Commandant shall replace covered unmanned aircraft systems of the Coast Guard with unmanned aircraft systems manufactured in the United States or an allied country (as that term is defined in section 2350f(d)(1) of title 10, United States Code).”

Ҥ 5114. Expenses of performing and executing defense readiness missions

“Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, and every February 1 thereafter, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that adequately represents a calculation of the annual costs and expenditures of performing and executing all defense readiness mission activities, including—

“(1) all expenses related to the Coast Guard’s coordination, training, and execution of defense readiness mission activities in the Coast Guard’s capacity as an armed force (as such term is defined in section 101 of title 10) in support of Department of Defense national security operations and activities or for any other military department or Defense Agency (as such terms are defined in such section);

“(2) costs associated with Coast Guard detachments assigned in support of the defense readiness mission of the Coast Guard; and

“(3) any other related expenses, costs, or matters the Commandant considers appropriate or otherwise of interest to Congress.”

“5114. Expenses of performing and executing defense readiness missions.”.

Ҥ 5115. Major grants, contracts, or other transactions

“(a) Notification.—

“(1) In general.—Subject to subsection (b), the Commandant shall notify the appropriate committees of Congress and the Coast Guard Office of Congressional and Governmental Affairs not later than 3 full business days in advance of the Coast Guard—

“(A) making or awarding a grant allocation or grant in excess of $1,000,000;

“(B) making or awarding a contract, other transaction agreement, or task or delivery order for the Coast Guard on the multiple award contract, or issuing a letter of intent totaling more than $4,000,000;

“(C) awarding a task or delivery order requiring an obligation of funds in an amount greater than $10,000,000 from multi-year Coast Guard funds;

“(D) making a sole-source grant award; or

“(E) announcing publicly the intention to make or award an item described in subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (D), including a contract covered by the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

“(2) Element.—A notification under this subsection shall include—

“(A) the amount of the award;

“(B) the fiscal year for which the funds for the award were appropriated;

“(C) the type of contract;

“(D) an identification of the entity awarded the contract, such as the name and location of the entity; and

“(E) the account from which the funds are to be drawn.

“(b) Exception.—If the Commandant determines that compliance with subsection (a) would pose a substantial risk to human life, health, or safety, the Commandant—

“(1) may make an award or issue a letter described in such subsection without the notification required under such subsection; and

“(2) shall notify the appropriate committees of Congress not later than 5 full business days after such an award is made or letter issued.

“(c) Applicability.—Subsection (a) shall not apply to funds that are not available for obligation.

“(d) Appropriate Committees of Congress Defined.—In this section, the term ‘appropriate committees of Congress’ means—

“(1) the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate; and

“(2) the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.”

“5115. Major grants, contracts, or other transactions.”.

Ҥ 564. Administration of sexual assault forensic examination kits

“(a) Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Procedure.—

“(1) In general.—Before embarking on any prescheduled voyage, a Coast Guard vessel shall have in place a written operating procedure that ensures that an embarked victim of sexual assault shall have access to a sexual assault forensic examination—

“(A) as soon as possible after the victim requests an examination; and

“(B) that is treated with the same level of urgency as emergency medical care.

“(2) Requirements.—The written operating procedure required by paragraph (1), shall, at a minimum, account for—

“(A) the health, safety, and privacy of a victim of sexual assault;

“(B) the proximity of ashore or afloat medical facilities, including coordination as necessary with the Department of Defense, including other military departments (as defined in section 101 of title 10);

“(C) the availability of aeromedical evacuation;

“(D) the operational capabilities of the vessel concerned;

“(E) the qualifications of medical personnel onboard;

“(F) coordination with law enforcement and the preservation of evidence;

“(G) the means of accessing a sexual assault forensic examination and medical care with a restricted report of sexual assault;

“(H) the availability of nonprescription pregnancy prophylactics; and

“(I) other unique military considerations.”

“564. Administration of sexual assault forensic examination kits.”.