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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022

3/9/2023, 5:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6865

The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022, also known as Bill 117 hr 6865, is a piece of legislation that focuses on authorizing funding and programs for the United States Coast Guard. The bill covers a wide range of issues related to the Coast Guard, including funding for operations and maintenance, acquisition of new assets, and personnel matters.

One key aspect of the bill is the authorization of funding for the Coast Guard's operations and maintenance. This funding is crucial for ensuring that the Coast Guard can carry out its missions effectively, including search and rescue operations, law enforcement activities, and environmental protection efforts.

In addition to funding for operations and maintenance, the bill also authorizes funding for the acquisition of new assets for the Coast Guard. This includes funding for new ships, aircraft, and other equipment that will help the Coast Guard carry out its missions more effectively and efficiently. The bill also addresses personnel matters within the Coast Guard, including provisions related to pay and benefits for Coast Guard members. This is important for ensuring that the Coast Guard can attract and retain talented individuals to serve in its ranks. Overall, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to support the important work of the United States Coast Guard. By authorizing funding for operations and maintenance, acquisition of new assets, and personnel matters, the bill helps ensure that the Coast Guard can continue to fulfill its vital role in protecting the nation's maritime interests.

Congressional Summary of HR 6865

Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022

This bill authorizes appropriations through FY2023 for the Federal Maritime Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard, including appropriations for acquiring icebreaker vessels. It also revises a variety of requirements concerning the Coast Guard's personnel, operations, infrastructure, and environmental compliance. For example, the bill revises requirements concerning sexual assault, sexual harassment, foreign workers, vessel safety, navigation, ship construction, shipping cargo, marine mammals, aquatic nuisance species, and oil spills.

Current Status of Bill HR 6865

Bill HR 6865 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since March 30, 2022. Bill HR 6865 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 28, 2022.  Bill HR 6865's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of March 30, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6865

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6865

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Potential Impact Areas

- Accidents
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Advanced technology and technological innovations
- Alaska
- Animal protection and human-animal relationships
- Aquaculture
- Aquatic ecology
- Assault and harassment offenses
- Atlantic Coast (U.S.)
- Atmospheric science and weather
- Aviation and airports
- California
- Civil actions and liability
- Coast guard
- Congressional oversight
- Crime victims
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Defense spending
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of the Interior
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Emergency communications systems
- Employee benefits and pensions
- Employment and training programs
- Employment discrimination and employee rights
- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
- Environmental technology
- Europe
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal officials
- Firearms and explosives
- Florida
- Food industry and services
- Foreign property
- Government information and archives
- Government lending and loan guarantees
- Government studies and investigations
- Great Lakes
- Income tax deferral
- Lakes and rivers
- Land transfers
- Licensing and registrations
- Mammals
- Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
- Marine and inland water transportation
- Marine pollution
- Maryland
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Mental health
- Military education and training
- Military facilities and property
- Military history
- Military medicine
- Military personnel and dependents
- Military procurement, research, weapons development
- Military readiness
- Minority employment
- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
- Navigation, waterways, harbors
- New Jersey
- New York City
- Noise pollution
- Oil and gas
- Pollution liability
- Railroads
- Russia
- Sanctions
- Sex offenses
- Transportation employees
- Transportation safety and security
- User charges and fees
- Water quality
- Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
- Women's employment
- Worker safety and health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6865

Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022
Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022
Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022
To authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard, and for other purposes.
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022

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