Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026

This bill, titled the "Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026" , mandates that the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard operates must delegate specific authority to the Commandant of the Coast Guard. This delegated authority, derived from section 2679 of title 10, United States Code, empowers the Commandant to enter into intergovernmental support agreements related to installation-support services . The legislation aims to streamline the process for the Coast Guard to secure essential services by allowing direct agreements with other governmental entities. Furthermore, it requires the Commandant to provide written notification to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure within 60 days of exercising this newly delegated authority.