S-2297 : 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 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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-09-26CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226.Senate
2019-09-26CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. Without written report.Senate
2019-07-31CommitteeCommittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.Senate
2019-07-25IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2019-07-25IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Dan Sullivan [R] (AK)
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Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
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  • Air quality
  • Appropriations
  • Arctic and polar regions
  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Atmospheric science and weather
  • Child care and development
  • Climate change and greenhouse gases
  • Coast guard
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  • Congressional oversight
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  • Elementary and secondary education
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  • Health facilities and institutions
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  • Licensing and registrations
  • Mammals
  • Marine and inland water transportation
  • Military command and structure
  • Military facilities and property
  • Military medicine
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
  • Navigation, waterways, harbors
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  • Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
  • Women's employment
Related Geographic Entities
  • New Jersey
  • Panama Canal
  • Puget Sound
  • Washington State
Related Organizations
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Federal Maritime Commission

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