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Increased Financial Flexibility for Coast Guard Intelligence Operations

This act grants the Coast Guard more flexibility in spending funds for confidential intelligence and counterintelligence activities in urgent situations. It aims to enhance national security while introducing new oversight rules to ensure transparency. Citizens can expect these measures to contribute to better border protection and national interest safeguarding.
Key points
The Coast Guard can spend funds on confidential operations without standard restrictions if urgent or secret.
A 5% budget limit is set for such expenditures; exceeding it requires 30-day congressional notification.
The Coast Guard Commandant must annually report to Congress on all such expenditures, with detailed justifications for larger amounts.
These provisions will be effective for three years from the act's enactment date.
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Print number: 117_HR_8410
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18]
Process start date: 2022-07-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Coast Guard Intelligence Operations Improvement Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8410.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Coast Guard can spend funds on confidential operations without standard restrictions if urgent or secret.
  • A 5% budget limit is set for such expenditures; exceeding it requires 30-day congressional notification.
  • The Coast Guard Commandant must annually report to Congress on all such expenditures, with detailed justifications for larger amounts.
  • These provisions will be effective for three years from the act's enactment date.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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