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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-2518| House 
| Updated: 6/26/2017
Duncan D. Hunter

Duncan D. Hunter

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Bill Shuster (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 This bill authorizes: (1) appropriations for the Coast Guard for FY2018-FY2019, and (2) a specified level of end-of-year strength for active duty personnel and military training student loads for such fiscal years. The bill addresses: (1) training for public safety personnel, (2) service member benefits for Coast Guard personnel, (3) unmanned aircraft systems, and (4) ports and waterways safety. The bill revises or sets forth policies relating to the Coast Guard, including Coast Guard health care professionals; incentive contracts for Coast Guard Yard or Coast Guard industrial establishments; contracting for major acquisition programs; National Security Cutters; Fast Response Cutters; ice trials of icebreaker vessels; vessel operations; numbering for undocumented barges; drawbridges; the alternate safety compliance program; visual distress signals; vessel certification; the land-based enhanced LORAN, positioning, navigation, and timing system; the installation and use of engine cut-off switches on recreational vessels; commercial fishing vessel classification requirements; aids to navigation; maritime domain awareness technologies; towing vessel inspections; and vessel response plans in the Arctic.

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Timeline
May 18, 2017
Introduced in House
May 18, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 19, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
May 24, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 24, 2017
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
May 24, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 5, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1129
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-89.
Jun 26, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 133.
Jun 26, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-194.
  • May 18, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 18, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • May 19, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • May 24, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 24, 2017
    Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.


  • May 24, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • June 5, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1129
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-89.


  • June 26, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 133.


  • June 26, 2017
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-194.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5515: John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
  • S 115-1129: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017
  • S 115-140: Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAlaskaArctic and polar regionsCivil actions and liabilityCoast guardCongressional oversightDams and canalsDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmergency communications systemsFirst responders and emergency personnelGovernment trust fundsGreat LakesHealth personnelIllinoisLakes and riversLand transfersLicensing and registrationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMinnesotaNavigation, waterways, harborsNew York StateOil and gasPollution liabilityPublic contracts and procurementSolid waste and recyclingTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and securityUser charges and feesWater qualityWorker safety and health

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-2518| House 
| Updated: 6/26/2017
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 This bill authorizes: (1) appropriations for the Coast Guard for FY2018-FY2019, and (2) a specified level of end-of-year strength for active duty personnel and military training student loads for such fiscal years. The bill addresses: (1) training for public safety personnel, (2) service member benefits for Coast Guard personnel, (3) unmanned aircraft systems, and (4) ports and waterways safety. The bill revises or sets forth policies relating to the Coast Guard, including Coast Guard health care professionals; incentive contracts for Coast Guard Yard or Coast Guard industrial establishments; contracting for major acquisition programs; National Security Cutters; Fast Response Cutters; ice trials of icebreaker vessels; vessel operations; numbering for undocumented barges; drawbridges; the alternate safety compliance program; visual distress signals; vessel certification; the land-based enhanced LORAN, positioning, navigation, and timing system; the installation and use of engine cut-off switches on recreational vessels; commercial fishing vessel classification requirements; aids to navigation; maritime domain awareness technologies; towing vessel inspections; and vessel response plans in the Arctic.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
May 18, 2017
Introduced in House
May 18, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
May 19, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
May 24, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 24, 2017
Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.
May 24, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 5, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1129
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-89.
Jun 26, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 133.
Jun 26, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-194.
  • May 18, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 18, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • May 19, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • May 24, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 24, 2017
    Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged.


  • May 24, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • June 5, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1129
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-89.


  • June 26, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 133.


  • June 26, 2017
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 115-194.
Duncan D. Hunter

Duncan D. Hunter

Republican Representative

California

Cosponsors (3)
John Garamendi (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Bill Shuster (Republican)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 115-5515: John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
  • S 115-1129: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017
  • S 115-140: Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdvisory bodiesAlaskaArctic and polar regionsCivil actions and liabilityCoast guardCongressional oversightDams and canalsDepartment of Homeland SecurityEmergency communications systemsFirst responders and emergency personnelGovernment trust fundsGreat LakesHealth personnelIllinoisLakes and riversLand transfersLicensing and registrationsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionMilitary personnel and dependentsMilitary procurement, research, weapons developmentMinnesotaNavigation, waterways, harborsNew York StateOil and gasPollution liabilityPublic contracts and procurementSolid waste and recyclingTransportation employeesTransportation programs fundingTransportation safety and securityUser charges and feesWater qualityWorker safety and health