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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

This act authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2025 through 2029, increasing authorized military strength and implementing reforms to address sexual assault and harassment. It also modifies maritime safety regulations, expands behavioral health support, and addresses the acquisition of new vessels, including icebreakers.
Key points
Authorizes appropriations and increases authorized military strength to 60,000 personnel for fiscal years 2028 and 2029.
Implements policies regarding covered sexual misconduct, including safe-to-report policies and victim support.
Modifies family leave policies, authorizes maternity uniform allowances, and adjusts education assistance programs.
Updates penalties for grossly negligent vessel operation and modifies merchant mariner credentialing requirements.
Requires oversight on the acquisition of Polar Security Cutters and Great Lakes icebreakers, and studies on uncrewed systems.
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VOTING RESULTS
2025-07-23
97%
For 399
Against 12
Abstain 0
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Passed House
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4275
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
Process start date: 2025-07-02
Voting date: 2025-07-23
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 218