A bill to amend the provisions of title 46, United States Code, related to the Board of Visitors to the United States Merchant Marine Academy, and for other purposes.
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Board of Visitors Enhancement Act - Amends federal shipping law to: (1) expand the membership of the Board of Visitors to the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy, and (2) specify requirements for the presidential appointees.
Authorizes certain Board members to designate another individual to serve as a substitute member of the Board, on a temporary basis, to attend or participate in any activity the Board member is unable to attend or participate in. Prescribes requirements for designated substitute Board members.
Requires the Board to select biennially from among its members a member of the House of Representatives or a Senator to serve as Board Chairperson.
Directs the Secretary of Transportation (DOT) to select a Designated Federal Officer to support the performance of the Board's functions.
Directs the Board to report annually to the President on its actions, views, and recommendations with respect to the Academy.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller without amendment. With written report No. 113-158.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller without amendment. With written report No. 113-158.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 375.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4188-4189)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4188-4189)
Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4188-4189)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.