State maritime academies

(a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Maritime Administrator shall submit a report to Congress containing the results of a study to evaluate the additional resources needed to allow State maritime academies to increase enrollment and produce additional mariners. (b) Need for additional State maritime academies Such study shall consider whether there is a need for additional State maritime academies in States that do not operate a maritime academy. (c) Authorization of appropriations Section 51501 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated out of the Maritime Security Trust Fund established under section 50301(b) of this title, $10,000,000 for assistance to State maritime academies under subsection (a) for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2035..