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S. 2297 (116th)

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

25 July 2019

Last action

26 September 2019 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226.

Sponsors

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

Subjects

Defence, Transport, Taxation

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence · Transport · Taxation

Summary

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019 This bill reauthorizes the U.S. Coast Guard and the Federal Maritime Commission for FY2020-FY2021 and authorizes a specified end-of-year strength for active duty personnel and military training student loads for the Coast Guard for such fiscal years. Among other things, the bill addresses (1) retirement grades for Coast Guard personnel, (2) promotion authority for Coast Guard personnel, (3) the use of unmanned maritime and aircraft systems in the Coast Guard, and (4) access to child care for Coast Guard families. The bill revises or sets forth policies relating to the Coast Guard, including vessel safety standards, vessel operation requirements, acquisition workforce authorities, continuation of pay during a lapse in appropriations, Coast Guard advisory committees, reporting requirements, the use of engine cut-off switches on recreational vessels, and polar security cutter acquisitions.

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Timeline

  1. 25 July 2019

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 July 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 July 2019

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  4. 26 September 2019

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 26 September 2019

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  6. 26 September 2019

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

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