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14 U.S.C. § 565 (COAST GUARD)
§ 565. Use of unmanned aircraft systems
With respect to any unmanned aircraft system procured by the Coast Guard, the Commandant shall ensure that such system be used to support the primary duties of the Coast Guard pursuant to section 102.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIII, § 7338(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1776.)
14 U.S.C. § 717 (COAST GUARD)
§ 717. Agreements
(a) In General.—
In carrying out section 504(a)(4), the Commandant may—
(1) enter into cooperative agreements, contracts, and other agreements with—
(A) Federal entities;
(B) other public or private entities in the United States, including academic entities; and
(C) foreign governments with the concurrence of the Secretary of State; and
(2) impose on and collect from an entity subject to an agreement or contract under paragraph (1) a fee to assist with expenses incurred in carrying out such section.
(b) Deposit and Use of Fees.—
Fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the general fund of the Treasury as offsetting receipts. The fees may be used, to the extent provided in advance in an appropriation law, only to carry out activities under section 504(a)(4).
(Added Pub. L. 113–281, title II, § 206(b), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 3025, § 102; renumbered § 717 and amended Pub. L. 115–282, title I, §§ 106(b), 123(b)(2), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4203, 4240.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282, § 106(b), renumbered section 102 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–282, § 123(b)(2), substituted “section 504(a)(4)” for “section 93(a)(4)” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–282, § 123(b)(2), substituted “section 504(a)(4)” for “section 93(a)(4)”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: International Maritime Oil Spill Response
text: Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXIV, § 7407, Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1787, provided that:
“(a) In General.—
Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 18, 2025], the Commandant [of the Coast Guard] shall, in coordination with other Federal agencies, as appropriate, review and update the Canada-US Joint Maritime Pollution Contingency Plan.
“(b) Requirements.—
In carrying out subsection (a), the Commandant shall—
“(1) review each geographic annex within the contingency plan;
“(2) for each geographic area covered by the plan—
“(A) analyze the vessel traffic patterns, including the types of vessels transiting the area, and assess the risks of a pollution incident;
“(B) assess the risks of a pollution incident; and
“(C) update the plan based on such analysis and assessment;
“(3) determine if any of the areas should be expanded or modified, and update the plan accordingly to include future risk projections; and
“(4) evaluate the coverage and gaps of response assets on each side of the United States-Canada border and the manner in which such assets may be able to aid in implementing such plan.
“(c) Exercises.—
The Commandant, in coordination with the Secretary of State, shall conduct a joint training exercise not less than once a year to determine emergency response capabilities and identify other types of support necessary to effectuate a successful oil spill response, in accordance with the Canada-US Joint Maritime Pollution Contingency Plan, including any update to such Plan carried out pursuant to subsection (a).”
14 U.S.C. § 1138 (COAST GUARD)
§ 1138. Service life extension programs
(a) In General.—
Requirements for a Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition project or program under sections 1131 through 1134 shall not apply to an acquisition by the Coast Guard that is a service life extension program.
(b) Service Life Extension Program Defined.—
In this section, the term “service life extension program” means a capital investment that is solely intended to extend the service life and address obsolescence of components or systems of a particular capability or asset.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, § 7212(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1693.)
14 U.S.C. § 1139 (COAST GUARD)
§ 1139. Consideration of life-cycle cost estimates for acquisition and procurement
In carrying out the acquisition and procurement of vessels and aircraft, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, acting through the Commandant, shall consider the life-cycle cost estimates of vessels and aircraft, as applicable, during the design and evaluation processes to the maximum extent practicable.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, § 7212(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1694.)
14 U.S.C. § 1140 (COAST GUARD)
§ 1140. Contracts that provide best value for taxpayer
(a) In General.—
In carrying out a Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition project or program under this subchapter, the Commandant may publicly announce all construction, design, and engineering requirements and negotiate contracts for construction, design, and engineering services on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification for the type of professional services required and at fair and reasonable prices.
(b) Selection Procedure.—
The following procedures may apply to the procurement of Level 1 or Level 2 acquisition project or program under this subchapter:
(1) Statements of qualification and performance.—
The Commandant shall require prospective contractors to submit a statement of qualifications and performance data.
(2) Evaluation.—
For each proposed project, the Commandant shall—
(A) evaluate statements of qualifications and performance submitted by firms regarding the proposed project; and
(B) conduct discussions with firms to consider anticipated concepts and compare alternative methods for furnishing services.
(3) Selection.—
From the firms with which discussions have been conducted under paragraph (2)(B), the Commandant shall select, in order of preference, that the Commandant considers most highly qualified to provide the services required, based on criteria established and published by the Commandant.
(c) Negotiation of Contract.—
(1) In general.—
The Commandant shall negotiate 1 or more contracts for construction, design, and engineering services under this section at compensation which the Commandant determines is fair and reasonable to the Federal Government.
(2) Fair and reasonable compensation.—
In determining fair and reasonable compensation, the Commandant shall consider the scope, complexity, professional nature, and estimated value of the services to be rendered.
(3) Negotiation.—
The Commandant shall attempt to negotiate a contract or contracts with the most highly qualified firm or firms selected under subsection (b).
(4) Further negotiation.—
If the Commandant is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract or contracts with the firm or firms under paragraph (3), the Commandant shall formally terminate negotiations with such firm or firms and undertake negotiations with the next most qualified of the selected firms, continuing the process until an agreement is reached.
(5) Additional firms.—
If the Commandant is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract or contracts with any of the selected firms, the Commandant shall select additional firms in order of competence and qualification and continue negotiations in accordance with this section until 1 or more agreements are reached.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, § 7212(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1694.)
14 U.S.C. § 1151 (COAST GUARD)
§ 1151. Restriction on acquisition, procurement, or construction of vessels in foreign shipyards
(a) In General.—
Except as provided in subsection (b), the Commandant may not lease, charter, or otherwise procure a vessel which contains a major component of the hull or superstructure constructed in a foreign shipyard.
(b) Exceptions.—
(1) In general.—
The President may authorize exceptions to the prohibition in subsection (a) when the President determines that it is in the national security interest of the United States to do so.
(2) Notice.—
The President shall transmit notice to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate of any such determination made by the President under paragraph (1), and no contract may be awarded pursuant to the exception authorized until the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date the notice of such determination is received by such committees of Congress.
(3) Justification.—
The notice required under paragraph (2) shall include a written explanation of the national security interest and a detailed summary of market research demonstrating the lack of availability of United States shipyards to meet the Coast Guard requirements consistent with national security interest.
(Added Pub. L. 100–448, § 26(a), Sept. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 1847, § 665; renumbered § 1151, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 108(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4208; amended Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, § 7213(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1695.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Pub. L. 119–60 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:
“(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), no Coast Guard vessel, and no major component of the hull or superstructure of a Coast Guard vessel, may be constructed in a foreign shipyard.
“(b) The President may authorize exceptions to the prohibition in subsection (a) when the President determines that it is in the national security interest of the United States to do so. The President shall transmit notice to Congress of any such determination, and no contract may be made pursuant to the exception authorized until the end of the 30-day period beginning on the date the notice of such determination is received by Congress.”
2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 665 of this title as this section.
14 U.S.C. § 1159 (COAST GUARD)
§ 1159. Floating drydock for United States Coast Guard Yard
(a) In General.—
Except as provided in subsection (b), the Commandant, using funds appropriated pursuant to section 1181, may not acquire, procure, or construct a floating dry dock for the Coast Guard Yard.
(b) Permissible Acquisition, Procurement, or Construction Methods.—
Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section and section 1105(a), the Commandant may—
(1) provide for an entity other than the Coast Guard to contract for the acquisition, procurement, or construction of a floating drydock by contract, purchase, or other agreement;
(2) construct a floating drydock at the Coast Guard Yard; or
(3) acquire or procure a commercially available floating drydock.
(c) Design Standards and Construction Practices.—
To the extent practicable, a floating drydock acquired, procured, or constructed under this section shall reflect commercial design standards and commercial construction practices that are consistent with the best interests of the Federal Government.
(d) Berthing Requirement.—
Any floating drydock acquired, procured, or constructed under subsection (b) shall be berthed at the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore, Maryland, when lifting or maintaining vessels.
(e) Floating Drydock Defined.—
In this section, the term “floating drydock” means equipment that is—
(1) constructed in the United States; and
(2) capable of meeting the lifting and maintenance requirements of an Offshore Patrol Cutter or a National Security Cutter.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, § 7214(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1695.)
14 U.S.C. § 1908 (COAST GUARD)
§ 1908. Authorization for use of Coast Guard Academy facilities and equipment by covered foundations
(a) Authority.—
Subject to subsections (b) and (c), the Secretary, with the concurrence of the Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy, may authorize a covered foundation to use, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis as determined by the Secretary, facilities or equipment of the Coast Guard Academy.
(b) Prohibition.—
The Secretary may not authorize any use of facilities or equipment under subsection (a) if such use may jeopardize the health, safety, or well-being of any member of the Coast Guard or cadet of the Coast Guard Academy.
(c) Limitations.—
The Secretary may only authorize the use of facilities or equipment under subsection (a) if such use—
(1) is without any liability of the United States to the covered foundation;
(2) does not—
(A) affect the ability of any official or 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;
(B) compromise the integrity or appearance of integrity of any program of the Coast Guard, or any individual involved in any such program; or
(C) include the participation of any cadet of the Coast Guard Academy at an event of the covered foundation, other than participation of such a cadet in an honor guard;
(3) complies with any applicable ethics regulation; and
(4) has been reviewed and approved by an attorney of the Coast Guard.
(d) Issuance of Policies.—
The Secretary shall issue Coast Guard policies to carry out this section.
(e) Briefing.—
For any fiscal year in which the Secretary exercises the authority under subsection (a), not later than the last day of such fiscal year, the Commandant shall provide a briefing to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives on the number of events or activities of a covered foundation supported by such exercise of authority during the fiscal year.
(f) Covered Foundation Defined.—
In this section, the term “covered foundation” means an organization that—
(1) is a charitable, educational, or civic nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and
(2) the Secretary determines operates exclusively to support—
(A) recruiting activities with respect to the Coast Guard Academy;
(B) parent or alumni development in support of the Coast Guard Academy;
(C) academic, leadership, or character development of Coast Guard Academy cadets;
(D) institutional development of the Coast Guard Academy; or
(E) athletics in support of the Coast Guard Academy.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, § 7244(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1729.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsec. (f)(1), is classified to section 501(c)(3) of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
14 U.S.C. § 1909 (COAST GUARD)
§ 1909. Policy on hazing
(a) In General.—
Subject to the approval of the Commandant, the Superintendent of the Academy shall issue and make available to the public written policies—
(1) subject to subsection (d), defining hazing;
(2) designed to prevent hazing; and
(3) prescribing dismissal, suspension, or other adequate punishment for violations.
(b) Effect of Request for Court-martial.—
If a cadet who is charged with violating a policy issued under subsection (a), the penalty for which is or may be dismissal from the Academy, requests in writing a trial by a general court-martial, the cadet may not be dismissed for that offense except under sentence of such a court.
(c) Limitation.—
A cadet dismissed from the Academy for hazing or bullying may not be reappointed to the Corps of Cadets, and is ineligible for appointment as commissioned 1 officer in a regular component of the Coast Guard, until the date that is 2 years after the date of the graduation of the class of the cadet.
(d) Definition of Hazing.—
In developing the policies under subsection (a)(1), the Superintendent shall, to the maximum extent practicable, define the term “hazing” as the unauthorized assumption of authority by a cadet whereby another cadet suffers or is exposed to any cruelty, indignity, humiliation, hardship, or oppression, or the deprivation or abridgement of any right.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, § 7245(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1730.)
14 U.S.C. § 1910 (COAST GUARD)
§ 1910. Concurrent jurisdiction at Coast Guard Academy
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating may establish concurrent jurisdiction between the Federal Government and the State of Connecticut over the lands constituting the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, as necessary to facilitate the ability of the State of Connecticut and City of New London to investigate and prosecute any crimes cognizable under Connecticut law that are committed on such Coast Guard Academy property.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, § 7246(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1730.)
14 U.S.C. § 2126 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2126. Promotion of officers not included on active duty promotion list
Officers who are not included on the active duty promotion list may be promoted under regulations to be prescribed by the Secretary. These regulations shall, as to officers serving in connection with organizing, administering, recruiting, instructing, or training the reserve components and as to officers designated by the Secretary pursuant to this section, provide as nearly as practicable, that such officers will be selected and promoted in the same manner and will be afforded equal opportunity for promotion as officers of the corresponding grade on the active duty promotion list.
(Added Pub. L. 88–130, § 1(10)(C), Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 183, § 276; renumbered § 2126, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 112(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4216; amended Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, § 7221(c)(3), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1700.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Pub. L. 119–60 inserted “and as to officers designated by the Secretary pursuant to this section” after “reserve components” in second sentence.
2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 276 of this title as this section.
14 U.S.C. § 2132 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2132. Designation of officers with particular expertise in military justice or healthcare
(a) Secretary Designation.—
The Secretary may designate a limited number of officers of the Coast Guard as having particular expertise in—
(1) military justice; or
(2) healthcare.
(b) Promotion and Grade.—
An individual designated under this section—
(1) shall not be included on the active duty promotion list;
(2) shall be promoted under section 2126; and
(3) may not be promoted to a grade higher than captain.
(Added Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, § 7221(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1699.)
14 U.S.C. § 2158 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2158. Review of records of officers
The Secretary shall prescribe, by regulation, procedures to review the record of any officer of the Regular Coast Guard to determine whether he shall be required to show cause for his retention on active duty—
(1) because his performance of duty has fallen below the standards prescribed by the Secretary, or
(2) because of moral dereliction, professional dereliction, or because his retention is not clearly consistent with the interests of national security.
(Added Pub. L. 88–130, § 1(10)(C), Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 187, § 321; renumbered § 2158, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 112(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4216; amended Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, § 7223(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1702.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Pub. L. 119–60 substituted “shall prescribe, by regulation, procedures” for “may at any time convene a board of officers” in introductory provisions.
2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 321 of this title as this section.
14 U.S.C. § 2159 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2159. Boards of inquiry
(a) Boards of inquiry shall be convened at such places as the Secretary may prescribe to receive evidence and make findings and recommendations whether an officer who is required to show cause for retention under section 2158 of this title should be retained on active duty.
(b) A fair and impartial hearing before a board of inquiry shall be given to each officer so required to show cause for retention.
(c) If a board of inquiry determines that the officer has failed to establish that he should be retained, it shall recommend to the Secretary that the officer not be retained on active duty.
(d) If a board of inquiry determines that the officer has established that he should be retained, his case is closed. However, at any time after one year from the date of the determination in a case arising under clause (1) of section 2158 of this title, and at any time after the date of the determination in a case arising under clause (2) of that section, an officer may again be required to show cause for retention.
(Added Pub. L. 88–130, § 1(10)(C), Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 188, § 322; amended Pub. L. 97–295, § 2(10), Oct. 12, 1982, 96 Stat. 1302; renumbered § 2159 and amended Pub. L. 115–282, title I, §§ 112(b), 123(b)(2), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4216, 4240; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, § 7223(b), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1702.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 119–60 substituted “recommend to the Secretary that the officer not be retained on active duty” for “send the record of its proceedings to a board of review”.
2018—Pub. L. 115–282, § 112(b), renumbered section 322 of this title as this section.
Subsecs. (a), (d). Pub. L. 115–282, § 123(b)(2), substituted “section 2158” for “section 321”.
1982—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 97–295 inserted “of this title” after “section 321”.
14 U.S.C. § 2160 (COAST GUARD)
[§ 2160. Repealed. Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, § 7223(c), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1702]
text: Section, added Pub. L. 88–130, § 1(10)(C), Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 188, § 323; amended Pub. L. 97–295, § 2(10), Oct. 12, 1982, 96 Stat. 1302; renumbered § 2160 and amended Pub. L. 115–282, title I, §§ 112(b), 123(b)(2), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4216, 4240, related to boards of review.
14 U.S.C. § 2161 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2161. Composition of boards
(a) A board convened under section 2158 or 2159 of this title shall consist of at least three officers of the grade of commander or above, all of whom are serving in a grade senior to the grade of any officer considered by the board.
(b) No individual may be a member of more than one board convened under section 2158 or 2159 of this title to consider the same officer.
(Added Pub. L. 88–130, § 1(10)(C), Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 188, § 324; renumbered § 2161 and amended Pub. L. 115–282, title I, §§ 112(b), 123(b)(2), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4216, 4240; Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXV [LXXXV], § 8505(a)(19), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4748; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, § 7223(d)(1)(A), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1702.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 119–60 substituted “section 2158 or 2159” for “section 2158, 2159, or 2160”.
2021—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 116–283 substituted “individual” for “person”.
2018—Pub. L. 115–282, § 123(b)(2), substituted “section 2158, 2159, or 2160” for “section 321, 322, or 323” in subsecs. (a) and (b).
Pub. L. 115–282, § 112(b), renumbered section 324 of this title as this section.
14 U.S.C. § 2163 (COAST GUARD)
§ 2163. Removal of officer from active duty; action by Secretary
The Secretary may remove an officer from active duty if his removal is recommended by a board of inquiry under section 2159 of this title. The Secretary’s action in such as case is final and conclusive.
(Added Pub. L. 88–130, § 1(10)(C), Sept. 24, 1963, 77 Stat. 189, § 326; renumbered § 2163 and amended Pub. L. 115–282, title I, §§ 112(b), 123(b)(2), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4216, 4240; Pub. L. 119–60, div. G, title LXXII, § 7223(d)(1)(B), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1702.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2025—Pub. L. 119–60 substituted “board of inquiry under section 2159 of this title” for “board of review under section 2160 of this title”.
2018—Pub. L. 115–282, § 123(b)(2), substituted “section 2160” for “section 323”.
Pub. L. 115–282, § 112(b), renumbered section 326 of this title as this section.