HR-6865 : Still Just a Bill


Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022

This bill authorizes appropriations through FY2023 for the U.S. Coast Guard. It also revises a variety of requirements concerning the Coast Guard's personnel, operations, infrastructure, and environmental compliance. For example, the bill revises requirements concerning sexual assault, sexual harassment, vessel safety, navigation, ship construction, aquatic nuisance species, and oil spills.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-03-30IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.Senate
2022-03-29FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-03-29VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 46 (Roll no. 85). (text: CR H3901-3919)House floor actions
2022-03-29FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3950-3951)House floor actions
2022-03-29FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2022-03-29FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6865.House floor actions
2022-03-29FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3901-3925)House floor actions
2022-03-29FloorMr. DeFazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2022-03-29CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 209.House floor actions
2022-03-29CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 117-282.House floor actions
2022-03-02CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2022-03-02CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2022-03-02CommitteeSubcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.House committee actions
2022-03-01CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.House committee actions
2022-02-28IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.House floor actions
2022-02-28IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
Related Subjects
  • Accidents
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Advanced technology and technological innovations
  • Animal protection and human-animal relationships
  • Aquaculture
  • Aquatic ecology
  • Assault and harassment offenses
  • Atmospheric science and weather
  • Aviation and airports
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Coast guard
  • Congressional oversight
  • Crime victims
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Defense spending
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Emergency communications systems
  • Employee benefits and pensions
  • Employment and training programs
  • Employment discrimination and employee rights
  • Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
  • Environmental technology
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Federal officials
  • Firearms and explosives
  • Food industry and services
  • Foreign property
  • Government information and archives
  • Government lending and loan guarantees
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Income tax deferral
  • Lakes and rivers
  • Land transfers
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Mammals
  • Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
  • Marine and inland water transportation
  • Marine pollution
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Mental health
  • Military education and training
  • Military facilities and property
  • Military history
  • Military medicine
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Military procurement, research, weapons development
  • Military readiness
  • Minority employment
  • Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
  • Navigation, waterways, harbors
  • Noise pollution
  • Oil and gas
  • Pollution liability
  • Railroads
  • Sanctions
  • Sex offenses
  • Transportation employees
  • Transportation safety and security
  • User charges and fees
  • Water quality
  • Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
  • Women's employment
  • Worker safety and health
Related Geographic Entities
  • Alaska
  • Atlantic Coast (U.S.)
  • California
  • Europe
  • Florida
  • Great Lakes
  • Maryland
  • New Jersey
  • New York City
  • Russia
Related Organizations
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • Department of the Interior

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