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S. 2252 (97th)

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1982

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

22 March 1982

Last action

15 October 1982 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 97-322.

Sponsors

Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA], Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]

Subjects

Transport

Source updated

14 January 2025

Transport

Summary

Coast Guard Authorization Act for 1983 and 1984 - Authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard for FY 1983 and 1984 for: (1) operation and maintenance; (2) acquisition and improvement of aids to navigation, shore facilities, vessels, and aircraft; (3) research, development, test, and evaluation; and (4) retired pay, including payments under the Retired Serviceman's Family Protection and Survivor Benefit Plans and the Dependents Medical Care Act. Authorizes end-strength levels of 41,500 active duty and 5,484 civilian personnel for both fiscal years. Authorizes average military student training loads for both fiscal years. Permits the Coast Guard to delegate by contract its aids to maritime navigation responsibilities. Directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to report to Congress within the year on the effects of such delegation and on the advantages of increasing the ratio of civilian to military employees in the operation of aids to navigation on the inland waterways. Requires that complete records of inspections or examinations delegated to the American Bureau of Shipping or a similar entity be kept in the United States and be accessible to the Coast Guard. States that a vice admiral's place on the active duty promotion list, grade, rank, pay, and allowances shall not be disturbed by the termination of an appointment for reappointment to another position as vice admiral. Repeals the requirement that the Coast Guard discharge upon petition any person under 21 who enlisted without parental consent. Permits the Commandant of the Coast Guard to provide medical and dental care to entitled personnel. Eliminates the Secretary's annual report to Congress concerning: (1) the utilization of authority to lease housing facilities for military personnel and their dependents; and (2) inspection and enforcement activities on vessels having inflammable or combustible liquid cargo in bulk.

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Timeline

  1. 22 March 1982

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 March 1982

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 March 1982

    Floor

    Star Print ordered S.2252.

    Source: Floor

  4. 26 March 1982

    Committee

    Committee on Commerce. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 29 March 1982

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 26 April 1982

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 513.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 26 April 1982

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood with amendments. With written report No. 97-361.

    Source: Committee

  8. 26 April 1982

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Packwood with amendments. With written report No. 97-361.

    Source: Committee

  9. 5 May 1982

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  10. 5 May 1982

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  11. 15 July 1982

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  12. 15 July 1982

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  13. 15 July 1982

    Floor

    Called up by House by Rule.

    Source: Floor

  14. 27 September 1982

    Passed

    Senate agreed to the House Amendment with an amendment (SU 1300). By Voice Vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  15. 27 September 1982

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House Amendment with an amendment (SU 1300). By Voice Vote.

    Source: NotUsed

  16. 27 September 1982

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  17. 29 September 1982

    Passed

    House Agreed to Senate Amendments to House Amendments.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  18. 29 September 1982

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments to House Amendments.

    Source: NotUsed

  19. 4 October 1982

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  20. 4 October 1982

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  21. 4 October 1982

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  22. 15 October 1982

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 97-322.

    Source: President

  23. 15 October 1982

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  24. 15 October 1982

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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Documents

6 official files

Public Law (PDF)

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 16 October 1982

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  • Senate agreed to House amendment with amendment

    summary · EN · 27 September 1982

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 15 July 1982

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 5 May 1982

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 26 April 1982

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 22 March 1982

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