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

SEC. 262.Study on Coast Guard Academy oversight. (a) In general.—Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, shall conduct a study on the governance of the Coast Guard Academy, including examining the roles, responsibilities, authorities, advisory functions, and membership qualifications and expertise of the Annual Board of Visitors established under section 1903 of title 14, United States Code, and Board of Trustees established under the United States Coast Guard Academy Board of Trustees Charter. (b) Contents.—In conducting the study under subsection (a), the Commandant shall examine— (1) the authorities regarding Coast Guard and department in which the Coast Guard is operating oversight of the Coast Guard Academy, including considerations of how the Coast Guard and department may impact accreditation review at the Academy; (2) the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Trustees and Board of Visitors of such Academy; (3) the Coast Guard roles and responsibilities with respect to management and facilitation of the Board of Trustees and Board of Visitors of such Academy; (4) the advisory functions of the Board of Trustees and Board of Visitors of such Academy; and (5) the membership of the Board of Trustees and Board of Visitors for the 10-year period preceding the date of enactment of this Act, to include expertise, objectiveness, and effectiveness in conducting oversight of such Academy. (c) Report.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commandant shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that contains— (1) the results of the study required under subsection (a); and (2) recommendations to improve governance at the Coast Guard Academy.