To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1991 for the Maritime Administration, and for other purposes.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 for the Maritime Administration for: (1) operating-differential subsidies; (2) manpower, education, and training; (3) operating programs; (4) national security support capabilities; and (5) the Ready Reserve Force. Amends Federal law to replace provisions authorizing the Secretary of Transportation to make research grants to a National Maritime Enhancement Institute from amounts appropriated under specified provisions with provisions authorizing the Secretary to make awards to an institute from amounts appropriated. Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1936 to require that the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, established by current law, be established for a term of two years commencing at the beginning of each Congress.…