S. 2297 — Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019

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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.

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2019-01-08Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
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H.R. 374Always Ready Act of 2019
2019-01-09Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
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H.R. 421Making continuing appropriations for the Coast Guard.
2019-01-16Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H665)
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H.R. 3066Supporting Our Coast Guard Members Act of 2019
2019-06-04Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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H.R. 3205Coast Guard Youth STEM Programs Expansion Act
2019-06-12Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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H.R. 3210Coast Guard Shore Infrastructure Improvement Act
2019-06-12Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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S. 2152A bill to require a study and report on Coast Guard interdiction of illicit drugs in the transit zones, and for other purposes.
2019-07-17Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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S. 2153A bill to require a report on the effects of climate change on the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.
2019-07-17Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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S. 2173Coast Guard Drug Detection and Interdiction Act
2019-07-18Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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S. 2212Coast Guard Shore Infrastructure Improvement Act
2019-07-23Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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S. 2319Restore Coast Guard Capabilities Act
2019-07-30Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Legislative Actions

2019-07-25
Introduced in Senate
2019-07-25
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2019-07-31
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
2019-09-26
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. Without written report.
2019-09-26
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. Without written report.
2019-09-26
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226.

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019

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