H.R.4275 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 119th Congress (2025-2026) Section Summary:

SEC. 212.Cyber coordination and support in foreign territories. (a) In general.—Chapter 7 of title 14, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 721 the following: “§ 722. Cyber coordination in foreign territories “(a) In general.—The Secretary, acting through the Commandant, may coordinate with a foreign entity to provide cyber prevention and response assistance related to the marine transportation systems and assets located outside the United States that have a nexus to the United States Marine Transportation System or illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. “(b) Types of support.—The Commandant may conduct cyber assessments, audits, inspections, operations, or other activities as provided under subsection (a). “(c) Coordination.—The Secretary may provide support under subsections (a) and (b) after coordination with the Secretary of State. “(d) Reimbursement authority.—The Secretary may require reimbursement from a foreign entity for costs incurred by the Coast Guard for assistance provided under subsection (a). “(e) Definition.—In this section, the term ‘foreign entity’ includes foreign governments and intergovernmental organizations the Secretary considers appropriate.”. (b) Clerical amendment.—The analysis for chapter 7 of such title is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section 721 the following: “722. Cyber coordination in foreign territories.”.