Report on establishment of forward operating bases

(a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commandant, in consultation with the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on establishing forward operating bases in the Indo-Pacific region. (b) Elements The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) A description of gaps in Coast Guard operations in the Indo-Pacific region, including any logistical problems. (2) A list of locations selected for the establishment of forward operating bases in the Indo-Pacific region, including mobile forward operating bases. (3) A justification for the selection of each location on such list. (4) The cost of establishing such forward operating bases. (5) The non-monetary resources and approvals needed to establish such forward operating bases, including authorizations and cooperation agreements. (6) A timeline for completing, not later than January 1, 2030, the establishment of such forward operating bases.