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Coast Guard Funding, Family Support, and Sexual Misconduct Reforms

This act authorizes funding for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2025-2026 while implementing significant reforms to address sexual assault and harassment within the service. It also enhances benefits for service members and their families, including better mental health care, housing improvements, and updated maritime safety regulations.
Key points
Authorizes billions for operations, procurement of new vessels (including icebreakers), and infrastructure upgrades.
Implements comprehensive sexual assault prevention reforms, including 'Safe-to-Report' policies and enhanced victim support.
Expands family benefits such as maternity uniform allowances, adoption leave, and increased behavioral health resources.
Increases penalties for grossly negligent vessel operation and establishes regulations for autonomous maritime systems.
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Status: Passed Senate
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_524
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2025-02-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_524.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Authorizes billions for operations, procurement of new vessels (including icebreakers), and infrastructure upgrades.
  • Implements comprehensive sexual assault prevention reforms, including 'Safe-to-Report' policies and enhanced victim support.
  • Expands family benefits such as maternity uniform allowances, adoption leave, and increased behavioral health resources.
  • Increases penalties for grossly negligent vessel operation and establishes regulations for autonomous maritime systems.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed Senate.

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 Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1521-1568; text: CR S1522-1568)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-19.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Security Transport Health