HR-3409 : Still Just a Bill

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 level of end-of-year strength for active duty personnel and military training student loads to 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) diversity at the Coast Guard Academy.

The bill revises or sets forth policies relating to the Coast Guard, including

  • passenger vessel security and safety requirements,
  • vessel operation requirements,
  • coastwise endorsement determinations,
  • Coast Guard advisory committees,
  • safety zones to address special activities such as offshore energy development in the exclusive economic zone,
  • the use of engine cut-off switches on recreational vessels,
  • polar security cutter acquisitions, and
  • vessel certification extensions.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-07-25IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2019-07-24FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-07-24FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7263-7284)House floor actions
2019-07-24FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3409.House floor actions
2019-07-24FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7263-7287)House floor actions
2019-07-24FloorMr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2019-07-23CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 132.House floor actions
2019-07-23CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-172.House floor actions
2019-06-26CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2019-06-26CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-06-26CommitteeSubcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.House committee actions
2019-06-24CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.House committee actions
2019-06-21IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
2019-06-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
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Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Atlantic Coast (U.S.)
  • Coast guard
  • Computers and information technology
  • Congressional oversight
  • Criminal procedure and sentencing
  • Department of Transportation
  • Emergency communications systems
  • Emergency planning and evacuation
  • Employee hiring
  • Employee leave
  • Employee performance
  • Employment and training programs
  • Employment discrimination and employee rights
  • Federal Maritime Commission
  • Geography and mapping
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Health programs administration and funding
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
  • Marine and inland water transportation
  • Military education and training
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Navigation, waterways, harbors
  • Research administration and funding
  • Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
  • Space flight and exploration
  • Transportation employees
  • Transportation programs funding
  • Transportation safety and security
  • Wages and earnings
  • Women's employment
  • Worker safety and health

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