S1857-119

Introduced

To amend title 14, United States Code, to require the retention of certain enlisted members of the Coast Guard who have completed 18 or more, but less than 20, years of service, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced May 22, 2025

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill, To amend title 14, United States Code, to require the retention of certain
enlisted members of the Coast Guard who have completed 18 or more, but less than 20,
years of service, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors. The main policy domain is Defense, Environment, Finance.

Who Benefits and How

defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.

Who Bears the Burden and How

federal implementing agencies, defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section HB3BCF0FA57AA4F3F8268B0A577AD95B9: 1. Retention of enlisted members of the Coast Guard after completion of 18 or more, but less than 20, years of service Subchapter I of chapter 25 of title 14,...
  • Section HAD15EC6680394BCBA89F9E691EAB7ACE: 2517. Retention of enlisted members after completion of 18 or more, but less than 20, years of service An enlisted member of the regular component of the Coast...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill, To amend title 14, United States Code, to require the retention of certain enlisted members of the Coast Guard who have completed 18 or more, but less than 20, years of service, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.

Key Policy Areas

Defense, Environment, Finance

Primary Purpose

This bill, To amend title 14, United States Code, to require the retention of certain enlisted members of the Coast Guard who have completed 18 or more, but less than 20, years of service, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.

Policy Domains

Defense Environment Finance

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
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Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
  • defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
May 22, 2025

Mr. Blumenthal introduced the following bill; which was read twice …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Defense Environment Finance
Actor Mappings
"federal_implementing_agencies"
→ Federal agencies assigned duties by the bill

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