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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

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Overview

The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard and addresses various aspects of its operations, including acquisition, personnel, and preparedness. It modifies existing regulations related to lead systems integrators, service life extension programs, Great Lakes icebreaking, and the use of floating drydocks. The bill also includes provisions for addressing sexual assault and harassment within the Coast Guard, enhancing maritime domain awareness, and supporting the Coast Guard’s relationship with Taiwan. It also includes provisions for the procurement of tactical maritime surveillance systems and the implementation of a joint training program with Taiwan.

Key provisions

Authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
Modifies regulations regarding lead systems integrators for Coast Guard acquisitions.
Establishes a strategy for completing design and construction of a Great Lakes icebreaker.
Requires the development of a plan for joint and integrated maritime training with Taiwan Coast Guard Administration.
Addresses sexual assault and sexual harassment within the Coast Guard, including policy updates and reporting requirements.
Authorizes the procurement of tactical maritime surveillance systems for Coast Guard Sector San Diego, Sector San Juan, and Station South Padre Island.
Modifies the definition of ‘special purpose facilities’ for enhanced use property programs.
Requires timely reimbursement of damage claims for Coast Guard property.

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Legislative history

9 recorded actions

Feb 11, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Feb 11, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Mar 5, 2025Senate

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1521-1568; text: CR S1522-1568)

Mar 5, 2025

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Mar 5, 2025Senate

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Mar 5, 2025

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Mar 6, 2025Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Mar 10, 2025House

Held at the Desk

Mar 10, 2025House

Received in the House

Votes

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3/5/2025SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1521-1568; text: CR S1522-1568)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
3/5/2025Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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Passage without roll call

Mar 5, 2025SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1521-1568; text: CR S1522-1568)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
Mar 5, 2025Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

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