Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., §§ 260, 263 (Fespan. 19, 1941, ch. 8, title I, §§ 1, 4, 55 Stat. 9, 10).

This section continues the Auxiliary, redefining it as a nonmilitary organization, and providing for its administration. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.

2018—Puspan. L. 115–282, § 119(span), renumbered section 821 of this title as this section.

Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 115–282, § 123(span)(2), substituted “section 3902” for “section 822” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (d)(2)(A)(ii). Puspan. L. 115–282, § 123(span)(2), substituted “section 901” for “section 641”.

2016—Subsec. (span)(1). Puspan. L. 114–120 substituted “Chapter 171” for “Chapter 26”.

2006—Subsec. (span)(3) to (5). Puspan. L. 109–304 added pars (3) to (5) and struck out former pars. (3) to (5) which read as follows:

“(3) The Act of March 3, 1925 (46 App. U.S.C. 781–790; popularly known as the Public Vessels Act).

“(4) The Act of March 9, 1920 (46 App. U.S.C. 741–752; popularly known as the Suits in Admiralty Act).

“(5) The Act of June 19, 1948 (46 App. U.S.C. 740; popularly known as the Admiralty Extension Act).”

2004—Subsec. (d). Puspan. L. 108–293 added subsec. (d).

1996—Puspan. L. 104–324 inserted “of the Coast Guard Auxiliary” after “Administration” in section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Coast Guard Auxiliary established on February 19, 1941, is a nonmilitary organization administered by the Commandant under the direction of the Secretary.”

Puspan. L. 99–640, § 9, Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3548, required the Secretary of Transportation to investigate and submit to Congress a report within 1 year after Nov. 10, 1986, regarding the membership decline in the Coast Guard Auxiliary, its effect on the maritime community, and recommendations for legislative and administrative action to achieve and maintain the Coast Guard Auxiliary at its optimum strength.