This bill mandates the establishment of the United States Coast Guard Corrosion Control Assistance Team Pilot Program within 180 days of enactment. The program's primary goal is to provide comprehensive corrosion prevention and control assistance to Coast Guard field units. This includes offering on-site technical advisory services, developing a repository of best practices, assessing corrosion conditions, and supporting the training of Coast Guard personnel in relevant techniques. The pilot program aims to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of a Coast Guard-specific corrosion control capability, applying lessons learned from the Navy’s Corrosion Control Assistance Team program and other Department of Defense initiatives. It seeks to quantify the impact of these interventions on asset readiness and service life, ultimately developing recommendations for future anti-corrosion efforts. The Commandant is authorized to procure necessary equipment, train personnel, and contract with non-Federal entities for specialized expertise. The program requires the establishment of at least two Corrosion Control Assistance Teams , staffed by specialists with expertise in areas such as marine coatings, cathodic protection, and corrosion engineering, holding relevant technical certifications. The Commandant is encouraged to coordinate with the Department of Defense, including detailing military or civilian personnel and leveraging existing expertise and standards. The bill mandates interim and final reports to Congress on the program's effectiveness, impact on readiness, and a recommendation for establishing a permanent program. The pilot program is set to run for three years, with a potential two-year extension, and requires an implementation plan within one year of enactment.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Public Works
United States Coast Guard Corrosion Control Assistance Team Pilot Program Act
USA119th CongressHR-9674| House
| Updated: 7/14/2026
This bill mandates the establishment of the United States Coast Guard Corrosion Control Assistance Team Pilot Program within 180 days of enactment. The program's primary goal is to provide comprehensive corrosion prevention and control assistance to Coast Guard field units. This includes offering on-site technical advisory services, developing a repository of best practices, assessing corrosion conditions, and supporting the training of Coast Guard personnel in relevant techniques. The pilot program aims to demonstrate the feasibility and effectiveness of a Coast Guard-specific corrosion control capability, applying lessons learned from the Navy’s Corrosion Control Assistance Team program and other Department of Defense initiatives. It seeks to quantify the impact of these interventions on asset readiness and service life, ultimately developing recommendations for future anti-corrosion efforts. The Commandant is authorized to procure necessary equipment, train personnel, and contract with non-Federal entities for specialized expertise. The program requires the establishment of at least two Corrosion Control Assistance Teams , staffed by specialists with expertise in areas such as marine coatings, cathodic protection, and corrosion engineering, holding relevant technical certifications. The Commandant is encouraged to coordinate with the Department of Defense, including detailing military or civilian personnel and leveraging existing expertise and standards. The bill mandates interim and final reports to Congress on the program's effectiveness, impact on readiness, and a recommendation for establishing a permanent program. The pilot program is set to run for three years, with a potential two-year extension, and requires an implementation plan within one year of enactment.