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Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 25, 2019Transportation and Public Works
S. 2297

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Sep 26, 2019)

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,
  • due process protections under Coast Guard Academy policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence,
  • 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.

What just happenedSep 26, 2019

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 26, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226.

  2. Sep 26, 2019Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  3. Sep 26, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. Without written report.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  4. Jul 31, 2019Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  5. Jul 25, 2019IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  6. Jul 25, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateSep 26, 201925

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,
  • due process protections under Coast Guard Academy policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence,
  • 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.
Introduced in SenateJul 25, 2019

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.
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019 — Informed