Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2005

Summary

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2005 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2006 and FY2007 for the Coast Guard (CG). Sets forth authorized FY2006 levels of CG active duty military personnel and average military training student loads. Sets forth civil penalties for continuing violations of the Maritime Transportation Security Act. Establishes a pilot program for dockside safety and survivability examinations for uninspected U.S. commercial fishing vessels. Directs the Secretary of the department in which the CG is operating (Secretary) to conduct a pilot program for the long-range tracking of vessels by satellite to aid maritime security and response to maritime emergencies. Directs the Secretary to: (1) work with foreign officials to enhance flag state oversight and enforcement of security, environmental, and other agreements adopted within the International Maritime Organization; (2) undertake outreach programs to reduce pollution from boats using two-stroke engines; (3) integrate vessel monitoring system data into CG maritime operations databases to improve enforcement of federal fisheries laws; and (4) report to Congress on CG efforts to improve its detection and interdiction of illegal foreign fishing vessel incursions into the U.S. exclusive economic zone. Revises criteria for determining grade distribution of CG Reserve officers. Authorizes the Secretary during an act of terrorism or transportation security incident to order CG Ready Reserve members to active duty to no more than 60 days (currently, 30 days) in any four-month period and no more than 120 days (currently, 60 days) in any two-year period. Directs the Secretary to provide to Congress a proposal and cost analysis for construction of an enclosed hangar at Air Station Barbers Point. Makes conforming amendments to reflect the Department of Homeland Security.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 28 July 2005

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 28 July 2005

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 28 July 2005

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 21 June 2005

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 21 June 2005

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 21 June 2005

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