To direct the Secretary of Transportation to develop and implement a comprehensive Campus Modernization Plan for the United States Merchant Marine Academy, and for other purposes.

# Summary of HR 2429 **What the Bill Does** HR 2429 would require the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to create and carry out a comprehensive plan to modernize the campus of the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). The bill directs improvements to the academy's physical facilities and infrastructure, though the specific details of what modernization projects are included are not provided in the available information. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects the Merchant Marine Academy, a federal institution in Kings Point, New York that trains officers for the U.S. maritime industry.

It would also impact the Department of Transportation, which oversees the academy, and potentially the cadets and faculty who study and work there. The broader maritime industry could benefit from having a more modern training facility for future merchant marine officers. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. No additional provisions or details beyond the bill's main purpose are noted in the available information.