Proposed $1.02 Billion Infrastructure Upgrade for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Original title: To authorize funding for necessary expenses for the rehabilitation, modernization, and construction of facilities and infrastructure at the United States Merchant Marine Academy.

May 22, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation would direct over $1 billion in federal taxpayer funds toward the long-term physical renovation of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, impacting the academy's operational capacity and facility standards over the next decade.

Who is mentioned in the record

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United States Merchant Marine Academy

The academy is the recipient of the infrastructure funding and the site of the proposed construction and modernization projects.

Department of Transportation

The department is designated as the recipient of the authorized appropriations to manage the academy's facility projects.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

The United States Merchant Marine Academy is one of five federal service academies, located in Kings Point, New York, and is overseen by the U.S. Department of Transportation. context

Summary

This bill authorizes $1.02 billion in federal funding for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy to modernize, rehabilitate, and construct campus facilities and infrastructure. The project follows the 'Full Speed Ahead' plan, with specific funding allocations set for design, planning, and construction phases between 2025 and 2034.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total cost of this project?

The bill authorizes $1,020,000,000 in total funding.

When will the construction take place?

The funding is spread across fiscal years 2025 through 2034.

What is the 'Full Speed Ahead' plan?

It is the infrastructure modernization plan developed by the Maritime Security Infrastructure Council, referenced in the Congressional Record on February 28, 2024.

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Long-term Infrastructure Commitment

The bill establishes a decade-long funding commitment (2025-2034) for a specific federal facility, which is a significant multi-year planning horizon.

United States Merchant Marine Academy