# 119-hr-3331: Mariner Exam Modernization Act

119-hr-3331, Mariner Exam Modernization Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA); status in_committee; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-03).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-3331
- Congress: 119
- Title: Mariner Exam Modernization Act
- Status: in_committee
- Introduced: 2025-05-13
- Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-11-03

## Summary

**Modernizes the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Examination.** This bill would replace the current exam review process with a formal working group and require the Commandant to develop and implement a modernization plan. - Mariners and applicants: Would update exam topics and testing procedures to remove outdated material and align with modern standardized testing practices. It also directs collection of question-level and overall pass and fail rates for future analysis. - Coast Guard and exam administrators: The Commandant would form the working group, require it to meet at least annually or sooner when new questions are created, and bar use of any new questions until the group approves them. The plan to implement the review must be developed within 270 days after the review. - Industry, the United States Merchant Marine Academy, and testing experts: Membership rules require at least two individuals who passed the exam within the prior five years and at least one Academy representative. The group must allow remote participation and consult experts in modern testing best practices.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4] (R-MS), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-3331 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3331)

## Related
- [119-hr-4275: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4275)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4393)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
- [119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1229)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3331 (as of 2026-11-03).