count for administering funds received from research 
grants under this section. 
‘‘(2) USE
OF
GRANT
FUNDS.—The Super-
intendent shall use grant funds deposited into the 
account established pursuant to paragraph (1) in ac-
cordance with applicable regulations and the terms 
and conditions of the respective grants. 
‘‘(d) RELATED EXPENSES.—Subject to such limita-
tions as may be provided in appropriations Acts, appro-
priations available for the United States Merchant Marine 
Academy may be used to pay expenses incurred by the 
Academy in applying for, and otherwise pursuing, a quali-
fying research grant.’’. 
(b) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections 
for chapter 513 of title 46, United States Code, as amend-
ed by section 4(b), is further amended by adding at the 
end the following: 
‘‘51321. Grants for scientific and educational research.’’. 
SEC. 7. CONTINUING FUNDING FOR THE UNITED STATES 
MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY. 
Section 51301 of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(d) CONTINUING FUNDING.— 
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Out of any funds in the 
general fund of the Treasury not otherwise appro-
priated, there are hereby appropriated such sums as 
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may be necessary for operations of the United States 
Merchant Marine Academy for any period during 
which interim or full-year appropriations are not in 
effect for the United States Merchant Marine Acad-
emy, for fiscal year 2018, and for each fiscal year 
thereafter. 
‘‘(2) TERMINATION.—Amounts made available 
for a fiscal year under this subsection shall remain 
available until the earlier of— 
‘‘(A) the enactment into law of an appro-
priation for such fiscal year (including a con-
tinuing appropriation for such operations); or 
‘‘(B) the enactment into law for the Mari-
time Administration of the applicable regular 
appropriation for such fiscal year, or continuing 
appropriations resolution for such fiscal year, 
without any appropriation for such oper-
ations.’’. 
SEC. 8. ACCESS TO SATELLITE PHONE DURING SEA YEAR 
PROGRAM. 
Section 3514 of the National Defense Authorization 
Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114–328) is amend-
ed— 
(1) by striking ‘‘Not later than’’ and inserting 
the following: 
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‘‘(a) VESSEL OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS.—Not later 
than’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(b) SATELLITE PHONE ACCESS.—The Maritime Ad-
ministrator shall ensure that each student participating 
in the Sea Year program is provided or has access to a 
functional satellite communication device. A student may 
not be denied from using such device whenever the student 
determines that such use is necessary to prevent or report 
sexual harassment or assault.’’. 
SEC. 9. ASSISTANCE FOR SMALL SHIPYARDS AND MARI-
TIME COMMUNITIES. 
Section 54101 of title 46, United States Code, is 
amended— 
(1) by striking subsection (b) and inserting the 
following: 
‘‘(b) AWARDS.— 
‘‘(1) IN
GENERAL.—In providing assistance 
under the program, the Administrator shall take into 
account— 
‘‘(A) the economic circumstances and con-
ditions of maritime communities; 
‘‘(B) projects that would be effective in 
fostering efficiency, competitive operations, and 
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quality ship construction, repair, and reconfig-
uration; and 
‘‘(C) projects that would be effective in 
fostering employee skills and enhancing produc-
tivity. 
‘‘(2) TIMING OF AWARD.— 
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in 
subparagraph (B), the Administrator shall 
award grants under this section not later than 
120 days after the date of the enactment of the 
appropriations Act for the fiscal year con-
cerned. 
‘‘(B) 
REALLOCATION
OF
UNUSED 
FUNDS.—If a grant is awarded under this sec-
tion and, for any reason, the grant funds are 
not used by the grantee, the Administrator may 
reallocate such unused funds to award another 
grant under this section.’’; and 
(2) in subsection (c), by adding at the end the 
following: 
‘‘(3) BUY AMERICAN.— 
‘‘(A) REQUIREMENT.—A grant provided 
under this section may be used for a project 
only if the steel, iron, and manufactured goods 
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used in the project are produced in the United 
States. 
‘‘(B) WAIVER.—The Administrator may 
waive subparagraph (A) if the Administrator 
determines that the waiver would be permitted 
under section 5323(j)(2) of title 49.’’. 
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