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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2297| Senate 
| Updated: 9/26/2019
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (3)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-1129
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017
Jul 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3409
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 25, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 25, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 31, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Sep 26, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. Without written report.
Sep 26, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-1129
    Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017


  • July 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3409
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 25, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 25, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 31, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • September 26, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. Without written report.


  • September 26, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226.

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-421: Making continuing appropriations for the Coast Guard.
  • HR 116-1322: To require a report on the effects of climate change on the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.
  • HR 116-3205: Coast Guard Youth STEM Programs Expansion Act
  • HR 116-374: Always Ready Act of 2019
  • S 116-2152: A bill to require a study and report on Coast Guard interdiction of illicit drugs in the transit zones, and for other purposes.
  • S 116-2173: Coast Guard Drug Detection and Interdiction Act
  • HR 116-350: Pay Our Coast Guard Act
  • S 116-2153: A bill to require a report on the effects of climate change on the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.
  • S 116-2212: Coast Guard Shore Infrastructure Improvement Act
  • HR 116-3066: Supporting Our Coast Guard Members Act of 2019
Air qualityAppropriationsArctic and polar regionsAssault and harassment offensesAtmospheric science and weatherChild care and developmentClimate change and greenhouse gasesCoast guardComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityDrug trafficking and controlled substancesElementary and secondary educationEmployment discrimination and employee rightsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Maritime CommissionFirst responders and emergency personnelGeography and mappingGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHousing industry and standardsLicensing and registrationsMammalsMarine and inland water transportationMilitary command and structureMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependentsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNavigation, waterways, harborsNew JerseyOil and gasPanama CanalPublic contracts and procurementPuget SoundRacial and ethnic relationsScience and engineering educationSex offensesTeaching, teachers, curriculaTransportation safety and securityWashington StateWildlife conservation and habitat protectionWomen's employment

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2297| Senate 
| Updated: 9/26/2019
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.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 115-1129
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017
Jul 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3409
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 25, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 25, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jul 31, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Sep 26, 2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. Without written report.
Sep 26, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 115-1129
    Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017


  • July 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3409
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 25, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 25, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • July 31, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • September 26, 2019
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. Without written report.


  • September 26, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226.
Dan Sullivan

Dan Sullivan

Republican Senator

Alaska

Cosponsors (3)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • HR 116-421: Making continuing appropriations for the Coast Guard.
  • HR 116-1322: To require a report on the effects of climate change on the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.
  • HR 116-3205: Coast Guard Youth STEM Programs Expansion Act
  • HR 116-374: Always Ready Act of 2019
  • S 116-2152: A bill to require a study and report on Coast Guard interdiction of illicit drugs in the transit zones, and for other purposes.
  • S 116-2173: Coast Guard Drug Detection and Interdiction Act
  • HR 116-350: Pay Our Coast Guard Act
  • S 116-2153: A bill to require a report on the effects of climate change on the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.
  • S 116-2212: Coast Guard Shore Infrastructure Improvement Act
  • HR 116-3066: Supporting Our Coast Guard Members Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityAppropriationsArctic and polar regionsAssault and harassment offensesAtmospheric science and weatherChild care and developmentClimate change and greenhouse gasesCoast guardComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightDepartment of Homeland SecurityDrug trafficking and controlled substancesElementary and secondary educationEmployment discrimination and employee rightsExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Maritime CommissionFirst responders and emergency personnelGeography and mappingGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHousing industry and standardsLicensing and registrationsMammalsMarine and inland water transportationMilitary command and structureMilitary facilities and propertyMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependentsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNavigation, waterways, harborsNew JerseyOil and gasPanama CanalPublic contracts and procurementPuget SoundRacial and ethnic relationsScience and engineering educationSex offensesTeaching, teachers, curriculaTransportation safety and securityWashington StateWildlife conservation and habitat protectionWomen's employment