The purpose of this legislation is to direct the Secretary of Transportation to create and implement a comprehensive plan to modernize the campus of the United States Merchant Marine Academy. This plan aims to enhance the facilities and infrastructure of the Academy, which is crucial for training licensed merchant mariners who serve both in commercial shipping and national defense. Key provisions of the legislation include the requirement for the Secretary of Transportation to develop the Campus Modernization Plan within 180 days of the law's enactment.