14 U.S.C. § 1903 — Annual Board of Visitors

Page 112 TITLE 14—COAST GUARD § 1903 Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2021—Subsec. (b)(3)(A). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8505(a)(11)(A), substituted ‘‘individual or individuals’’ for ‘‘person or persons’’. Subsec. (b)(3)(B). Pub. L. 116–283, § 8505(a)(11)(B), sub- stituted ‘‘individual’’ for ‘‘person’’. 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 200 of this title as this section. Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–232 substituted ‘‘Com- mandant’’ for ‘‘Commandant of the Coast Guard’’. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries POLICY FOR MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMIES ON SEPARA- TION OF ALLEGED VICTIMS AND ALLEGED PERPETRA- TORS IN INCIDENTS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT Secretary of Defense to consult with Secretaries of the military departments and Superintendent of each military service academy and prescribe in regulations a policy that allows a cadet or midshipman of a mili- tary service academy who is the alleged victim or al- leged perpetrator of a sexual assault to complete their course of study at the academy with minimal disrup- tion and does not preclude the academy from taking other administrative or disciplinary action, see section 539 of Pub. L. 116–283, set out as a note under section 7461 of Title 10, Armed Forces. EXPEDITED TRANSFER IN CASES OF SEXUAL ASSAULT; DEPENDENTS OF MEMBERS OF THE COAST GUARD Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXII [LXXXII], § 8282, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4688, provided that: ‘‘Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 1, 2021], the Commandant [of the Coast Guard] shall establish a policy to allow the transfer of a member of the Coast Guard whose dependent is the victim of sexual assault perpetrated by a member of the Armed Forces who is not related to the victim.’’ APPLICABILITY OF SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE AND RELATED MILITARY JUSTICE ENHANCE- MENTS TO COAST GUARD ACADEMY Pub. L. 113–291, div. A, title V, § 552(b), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3377, provided that: ‘‘The Secretary of the De- partment in which the Coast Guard is operating shall ensure that the provisions of title XVII of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Public Law 113–66; 127 Stat. 950) [see Tables for classification], including amendments made by that title, and the pro- visions of subtitle D [§§ 531–547 of title V of div. A of Pub. L. 113–291; see Tables for classification], including amendments made by such subtitle, apply to the Coast Guard Academy.’’ § 1903. Annual Board of Visitors (a) IN GENERAL.—A Board of Visitors to the Coast Guard Academy is established to review and make recommendations on the operation of the Academy. (b) MEMBERSHIP.— (1) IN GENERAL.—The membership of the Board shall consist of the following: (A) The chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, or the chairman’s designee. (B) The chairman of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, or the chairman’s designee. (C) 3 Members of the Senate designated by the Vice President. (D) 4 Members of the House of Representa- tives designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. (E) 6 individuals designated by the Presi- dent. (2) LENGTH OF SERVICE.— (A) MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.—A Member of Congress designated under subparagraph (C) or (D) of paragraph (1) as a member of the Board shall be designated as a member in the First Session of a Congress and serve for the duration of that Congress. (B) INDIVIDUALS DESIGNATED BY THE PRESI- DENT.—Each individual designated by the President under subparagraph (E) of para- graph (1) shall serve as a member of the Board for 3 years, except that any such member whose term of office has expired shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed by the President. (3) DEATH OR RESIGNATION OF A MEMBER.—If a member of the Board dies or resigns, a suc- cessor shall be designated for any unexpired portion of the term of the member by the offi- cial who designated the member. (c) ACADEMY VISITS.— (1) ANNUAL VISIT.—The Board shall visit the Academy annually to review the operation of the Academy. (2) ADDITIONAL VISITS.—With the approval of the Secretary, the Board or individual mem- bers of the Board may make other visits to the Academy in connection with the duties of the Board or to consult with the Superintendent of the Academy. (d) SCOPE OF REVIEW.—The Board shall review, with respect to the Academy— (1) the state of morale and discipline; (2) recruitment and retention, including di- versity, inclusion, and issues regarding women specifically; (3) the curriculum; (4) instruction; (5) physical equipment; (6) fiscal affairs; and (7) other matters relating to the Academy that the Board determines appropriate. (e) REPORT.—Not later than 60 days after the date of an annual visit of the Board under sub- section (c)(1), the Board shall submit to the Sec- retary, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate, and the Com- mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the ac- tions of the Board during such visit and the rec- ommendations of the Board pertaining to the Academy. (f) ADVISORS.—If approved by the Secretary, the Board may consult with advisors in carrying out this section. (g) REIMBURSEMENT.—Each member of the Board and each adviser consulted by the Board under subsection (f) shall be reimbursed, to the extent permitted by law, by the Coast Guard for actual expenses incurred while engaged in duties as a member or adviser. (Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 510, § 194; Pub. L. 101–595, title III, § 304, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2984; Pub. L. 107–295, title IV, § 408(a)(1), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2117; Pub. L. 113–281, title II, § 211, Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 3027; renumbered § 1903, Pub. L. Page 113 TITLE 14—COAST GUARD § 1905 115–282, title I, § 110(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4212; Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXII [LXXXII], § 8277, Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4687; Pub. L. 117–81, div. A, title V, § 554(d), Dec. 27, 2021, 135 Stat. 1738.) HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTES Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 15h (Apr. 16, 1937, ch. 107, § 7, 50 Stat. 67; July 15, 1939, ch. 288, 53 Stat. 1044). Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557. Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2021—Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 117–81 substituted ‘‘is appointed by the President’’ for ‘‘is appointed’’. Subsec. (d)(2) to (7). Pub. L. 116–283 added par. (2) and redesignated former pars. (2) to (6) as (3) to (7), respec- tively. 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 194 of this title as this section. 2014—Pub. L. 113–281 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section consisted of subsecs. (a) to (f) relating to establishment and composition of Board of Visitors, designation of Members, absence of a Member or ex officio Member from an annual meeting, and an- nual visit to the Academy. 2002—Subsec. (b)(2), (5). Pub. L. 107–295 substituted ‘‘Transportation and Infrastructure’’ for ‘‘Merchant Marine and Fisheries’’. 1990—Pub. L. 101–595 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: ‘‘(a) In addition to the Advisory Committee, there shall be appointed in January of each year a Board of Visitors to the Academy, consisting of two Senators and three members of the House of Representatives, ap- pointed by the chairmen of the committees of the Sen- ate and House of Representatives, respectively, having cognizance of legislation pertaining to the Academy, the chairmen of said committees being ex officio mem- bers of the Board, and of one Senator and two members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Presi- dent of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, respectively. Whenever a member or an ex officio member is unable to attend the annual meeting as provided in this section another member may be appointed in his stead in the manner as herein provided but without restriction as to month of ap- pointment. ‘‘(b) Such Board shall visit the Academy annually on a date to be fixed by the Secretary. Each member of the Board shall be reimbursed from Coast Guard appropria- tions under Government travel regulations for the ac- tual expense incurred by him while engaged in duties as a member of such Board, or such actual expenses as permitted under such regulations shall be defrayed by the Coast Guard.’’ § 1904. Advisory Board on Women at the Coast Guard Academy (a) IN GENERAL.—The Superintendent of the Academy shall establish at the Coast Guard Academy an advisory board to be known as the Advisory Board on Women at the Coast Guard Academy (referred to in this section as the ‘‘Ad- visory Board’’). (b) MEMBERSHIP.—The Advisory Board shall be composed of not fewer than 12 current cadets of the Coast Guard Academy, including not fewer than 3 cadets from each current class. (c) APPOINTMENT; TERM.—Cadets shall serve on the Advisory Board pursuant to appointment by the Superintendent of the Academy. Appoint- ments shall be made not later than 60 days after the date of the swearing in of a new class of ca- dets at the Academy. The term of membership of a cadet on the Advisory Board shall be 1 aca- demic year. (d) REAPPOINTMENT.—The Superintendent of the Academy may reappoint not more than 6 ca- dets from the previous term to serve on the Ad- visory Board for an additional academic year if the Superintendent of the Academy determines such reappointment to be in the best interests of the Coast Guard Academy. (e) MEETINGS.—The Advisory Board shall meet with the Commandant at least once each aca- demic year on the activities of the Advisory Board. The Advisory Board shall meet in person with the Superintendent of the Academy not less than twice each academic year on the duties of the Advisory Board. (f) DUTIES.—The Advisory Board shall identify opportunities and challenges facing cadets at the Academy who are women, including an as- sessment of culture, leadership development, and access to health care of cadets at the Acad- emy who are women. (g) WORKING GROUPS.—The Advisory Board may establish one or more working groups to as- sist the Advisory Board in carrying out its du- ties, including working groups composed in part of cadets at the Academy who are not current members of the Advisory Board. (h) REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS.—The Advisory Board shall regularly provide the Commandant and the Superintendent reports and briefings on the results of its duties, including recommenda- tions for actions to be taken in light of such re- sults. Such reports and briefings may be pro- vided in writing, in person, or both. (Added Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXII [LXXXII], § 8215(b)(2), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4651.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 1904 was renumbered section 1906 of this title. § 1905. Coast Guard Academy minority outreach team program (a) IN GENERAL.—There is established within the Coast Guard Academy a minority outreach team program (in this section referred to as the ‘‘Program’’) under which officers, including mi- nority officers and officers from territories and other possessions of the United States, who are Academy graduates may volunteer their time to recruit minority students and strengthen cadet retention through mentorship of cadets. (b) ADMINISTRATION.—Not later than January 1, 2021, the Commandant, in consultation with Program volunteers and Academy alumni that participated in prior programs at the Academy similar to the Program, shall appoint a perma- nent civilian position at the Academy to admin- ister the Program by, among other things— (1) overseeing administration of the Pro- gram; (2) serving as a resource to volunteers and outside stakeholders; (3) advising Academy leadership on recruit- ment and retention efforts based on rec-