United States · Bill · S
S. 733 (108th)
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2003
Introduced
27 March 2003
Last action
19 November 2003 · Reported
Status
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 402.
Sponsors
Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]
Subjects
Defence, Housing, Transport
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2003 - Authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard for FY 2004. Amends Federal law to permit the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating (Secretary) to provide bonuses to enlisted members who complete training in a critical skill. Increases the limits to the number of active duty commissioned officers (except commissioned warrant officers) and the percentages of commanders and lieutenant commanders on the active duty promotion list. States that in time of war or national emergency the Secretary shall establish the total number of active duty commissioned officers (excluding commissioned warrant officers). Authorizes the Secretary to make direct loans to eligible entities for the acquisition or construction of military housing units. Authorizes the Coast Guard Auxiliary to exercise dominion over personal property, subject to the Commandant's approval. Amends the Ports and Waterways Safety Act to permit the Secretary to cooperate with a public or private entity for Marine vessel traffic services. Amends Federal law to revise suspension criteria, and the bases for suspension and revocation of a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document. Increases civil penalties for violations of bridge statutes and failure to comply with established safety standards. Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to increase the amount of funds available to the President for the removal of a discharge of oil or a hazardous substance. Amends Federal law to authorize members of the Coast Guard, subject to guidelines approved by the Secretary and the Attorney General, to carry firearms, make arrests, and seize property. Amends the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000 to require the Secretary oversee the conveyances of lighthouses. Authorizes appropriations for capital expenses related to Loran-C navigation infrastructure.
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Timeline
27 March 2003
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4523-4525)
Source: IntroReferral
27 March 2003
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4522-4523)
Source: IntroReferral
27 March 2003
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
31 July 2003
Reported
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
19 November 2003
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 402.
Source: Calendars
19 November 2003
Reported
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-202.
Source: Committee
19 November 2003
Reported
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator McCain with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-202.
Source: Committee
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Reported to Senate · 19 November 2003 · Download file
- Introduced in Senate · 27 March 2003 · Download file
Documents
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Reported to Senate (text)
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Reported to Senate (text)
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Reported to Senate (PDF)
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 19 November 2003
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Introduced in Senate (text)
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Sponsors
- Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME] · R · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/733
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/108/s/733
- us · 108-s-733 · source updated 7 April 2025