USC › Title 46 › §5130846 U.S.C. § 51308Verified against govinfo.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on govinfo.gov ↗Copy linkThe Secretary of Transportation shall provide cadets at the United States Merchant Marine Academy—(1)all required uniforms and textbooks; and(2)allowances for transportation (including reimbursement of traveling expenses) when traveling under orders as a cadet.