Senate Bill 2297
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 25, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2297
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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,
- 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.
09/26/2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226.
09/26/2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Wicker with amendments. Without written report.
07/31/2019
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
07/25/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
07/25/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:50 PM