To authorize and amend authorities, programs, and statutes administered by the Coast Guard.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseMr. Graves of Missouri (for himself, Mr. Larsen of Washington, …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
Authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, including operating expenses, acquisition programs, reserve training, and retired pay. Provides significant funding increases for Coast Guard operations.
Who Benefits and How
Coast Guard personnel benefit from authorized funding and programs. Maritime safety and security benefit from continued Coast Guard operations. Retired Coast Guard members receive continued pay and benefits.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal taxpayers fund authorized appropriations. The bill authorizes but does not appropriate funds.
Key Provisions
- FY2025: $11.287 billion operating expenses; FY2026: $11.852 billion
- Acquisition funding: $3.478 billion (FY25), $3.651 billion (FY26)
- Research and development funding authorized
- Retired pay and survivor benefits covered
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Annual Coast Guard authorization with significant funding increases"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "commandant"
- → Commandant of the Coast Guard
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