United States Merchant Marine Academy Improvements Act of 2015

Bill: 114-s-143
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2015-01-09
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Education programs funding

Educational facilities and institutions

Higher education

Marine and inland water transportation

Military education and training

New York State
Latest action: action_date: 2015-07-13
text: Held at the desk.

Summaries:
action_date: 2015-01-09
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p><b>United States Merchant Marine Academy Improvements Act of 2015</b></p> <p> Authorizes the Administrator of the Maritime Administration to: (1)&nbsp; accept a gift of money from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation, Inc. in order to renovate Melville Hall on the campus of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and (2) enter into a contract with the Foundation for the Hall's operation. </p>

action_date: 2015-05-21
action_desc: Reported to Senate without amendment
text: <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)</p> <p><b>United States Merchant Marine Academy Improvements Act of 2015</b></p> <p> (Sec. 2) Authorizes the Administrator of the Maritime Administration to: (1)&nbsp; accept a gift of money from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation, Inc. in order to renovate Melville Hall on the campus of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and (2) enter into a contract with the Foundation for the Hall's operation. </p>

action_date: 2015-07-09
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)</p> <p><b>United States Merchant Marine Academy Improvements Act of 2015</b></p> <p> (Sec. 2) Authorizes the Administrator of the Maritime Administration to: (1)&nbsp; accept a gift of money from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation, Inc. in order to renovate Melville Hall on the campus of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and (2) enter into a contract with the Foundation for the Hall's operation. </p>

tv_txt: II 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 143 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 9, 2015 Mr. Wicker introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To allow for improvements to the United States Merchant Marine Academy and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States Merchant Marine Academy Improvements Act of 2015 . 2. Melville Hall of United States Merchant Marine Academy (a) Gift to the Merchant Marine Academy The Maritime Administrator may accept a gift of money from the Foundation under section 51315 of title 46, United States Code, for the purpose of renovating Melville Hall on the campus of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. (b) Covered gifts A gift described in this subsection is a gift under subsection (a) that the Maritime Administrator determines exceeds the sum of— (1) the minimum amount that is sufficient to ensure the renovation of Melville Hall in accordance with the capital improvement plan of the United States Merchant Marine Academy that was in effect on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) 25 percent of the amount described in paragraph (1). (c) Operation contracts Subject to subsection (d), in the case that the Maritime Administrator accepts a gift of money described in subsection (b), the Maritime Administrator may enter into a contract with the Foundation for the operation of Melville Hall to make available facilities for, among other possible uses, official academy functions, third-party catering functions, and industry events and conferences. (d) Contract terms The contract described in subsection (c) shall be for such period and on such terms as the Maritime Administrator considers appropriate, including a provision, mutually agreeable to the Maritime Administrator and the Foundation, that— (1) requires the Foundation— (A) at the expense solely of the Foundation through the term of the contract to maintain Melville Hall in a condition that is as good as or better than the condition Melville Hall was in on the later of— (i) the date that the renovation of Melville Hall was completed; or (ii) the date that the Foundation accepted Melville Hall after it was tendered to the Foundation by the Maritime Administrator; and (B) to deposit all proceeds from the operation of Melville Hall, after expenses necessary for the operation and maintenance of Melville Hall, into the account of the Regimental Affairs Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality or successor entity, to be used solely for the morale and welfare of the cadets of the United States Merchant Marine Academy; and (2) prohibits the use of Melville Hall as lodging or an office by any person for more than 4 days in any calendar year other than— (A) by the United States; or (B) for the administration and operation of Melville Hall. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Contract The term contract includes any modification, extension, or renewal of the contract. (2) Foundation In this section, the term Foundation means the United States Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation, Inc. (f) Rules of construction Nothing in this section may be construed under section 3105 of title 41, United States Code, as requiring the Maritime Administrator to award a contract for the operation of Melville Hall to the Foundation.

tv_txt: II Calendar No. 93 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 143 [Report No. 114–51] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 9, 2015 Mr. Wicker (for himself, Mr. Boozman , Mr. Hatch , and Ms. Cantwell ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation May 21, 2015 Reported by Mr. Thune , without amendment A BILL To allow for improvements to the United States Merchant Marine Academy and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States Merchant Marine Academy Improvements Act of 2015 . 2. Melville Hall of United States Merchant Marine Academy (a) Gift to the Merchant Marine Academy The Maritime Administrator may accept a gift of money from the Foundation under section 51315 of title 46, United States Code, for the purpose of renovating Melville Hall on the campus of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. (b) Covered gifts A gift described in this subsection is a gift under subsection (a) that the Maritime Administrator determines exceeds the sum of— (1) the minimum amount that is sufficient to ensure the renovation of Melville Hall in accordance with the capital improvement plan of the United States Merchant Marine Academy that was in effect on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) 25 percent of the amount described in paragraph (1). (c) Operation contracts Subject to subsection (d), in the case that the Maritime Administrator accepts a gift of money described in subsection (b), the Maritime Administrator may enter into a contract with the Foundation for the operation of Melville Hall to make available facilities for, among other possible uses, official academy functions, third-party catering functions, and industry events and conferences. (d) Contract terms The contract described in subsection (c) shall be for such period and on such terms as the Maritime Administrator considers appropriate, including a provision, mutually agreeable to the Maritime Administrator and the Foundation, that— (1) requires the Foundation— (A) at the expense solely of the Foundation through the term of the contract to maintain Melville Hall in a condition that is as good as or better than the condition Melville Hall was in on the later of— (i) the date that the renovation of Melville Hall was completed; or (ii) the date that the Foundation accepted Melville Hall after it was tendered to the Foundation by the Maritime Administrator; and (B) to deposit all proceeds from the operation of Melville Hall, after expenses necessary for the operation and maintenance of Melville Hall, into the account of the Regimental Affairs Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality or successor entity, to be used solely for the morale and welfare of the cadets of the United States Merchant Marine Academy; and (2) prohibits the use of Melville Hall as lodging or an office by any person for more than 4 days in any calendar year other than— (A) by the United States; or (B) for the administration and operation of Melville Hall. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Contract The term contract includes any modification, extension, or renewal of the contract. (2) Foundation In this section, the term Foundation means the United States Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation, Inc. (f) Rules of construction Nothing in this section may be construed under section 3105 of title 41, United States Code, as requiring the Maritime Administrator to award a contract for the operation of Melville Hall to the Foundation.

May 21, 2015 Reported without amendment

tv_txt: 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 143 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES AN ACT To allow for improvements to the United States Merchant Marine Academy and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the United States Merchant Marine Academy Improvements Act of 2015 . 2. Melville Hall of United States Merchant Marine Academy (a) Gift to the Merchant Marine Academy The Maritime Administrator may accept a gift of money from the Foundation under section 51315 of title 46, United States Code, for the purpose of renovating Melville Hall on the campus of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. (b) Covered gifts A gift described in this subsection is a gift under subsection (a) that the Maritime Administrator determines exceeds the sum of— (1) the minimum amount that is sufficient to ensure the renovation of Melville Hall in accordance with the capital improvement plan of the United States Merchant Marine Academy that was in effect on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) 25 percent of the amount described in paragraph (1). (c) Operation contracts Subject to subsection (d), in the case that the Maritime Administrator accepts a gift of money described in subsection (b), the Maritime Administrator may enter into a contract with the Foundation for the operation of Melville Hall to make available facilities for, among other possible uses, official academy functions, third-party catering functions, and industry events and conferences. (d) Contract terms The contract described in subsection (c) shall be for such period and on such terms as the Maritime Administrator considers appropriate, including a provision, mutually agreeable to the Maritime Administrator and the Foundation, that— (1) requires the Foundation— (A) at the expense solely of the Foundation through the term of the contract to maintain Melville Hall in a condition that is as good as or better than the condition Melville Hall was in on the later of— (i) the date that the renovation of Melville Hall was completed; or (ii) the date that the Foundation accepted Melville Hall after it was tendered to the Foundation by the Maritime Administrator; and (B) to deposit all proceeds from the operation of Melville Hall, after expenses necessary for the operation and maintenance of Melville Hall, into the account of the Regimental Affairs Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality or successor entity, to be used solely for the morale and welfare of the cadets of the United States Merchant Marine Academy; and (2) prohibits the use of Melville Hall as lodging or an office by any person for more than 4 days in any calendar year other than— (A) by the United States; or (B) for the administration and operation of Melville Hall. (e) Definitions In this section: (1) Contract The term contract includes any modification, extension, or renewal of the contract. (2) Foundation In this section, the term Foundation means the United States Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation, Inc. (f) Rules of construction Nothing in this section may be construed under section 3105 of title 41, United States Code, as requiring the Maritime Administrator to award a contract for the operation of Melville Hall to the Foundation.

Passed the Senate July 9, 2015. Secretary