The USMMA Athletics Act of 2026 aims to enhance and support the athletic programs at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). The main goal is to establish a dedicated nonprofit corporation that will focus on fundraising and providing resources for these athletic programs. Key provisions of the Act include the establishment of a corporation by the Secretary of Transportation, which will be entirely owned by the United States. This corporation will operate under nonprofit status and will be responsible for supporting the athletic programs at the academy.